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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Achievements of the Africentric Lady Nubians Basketball Team and the Dedication of Nubian Way
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WHEREAS, Africentric Early College is part of Columbus City Schools; and
WHEREAS, the Africentric Girls Basketball team, known as the Lady Nubians, are amongst the most successful teams in the state and annually contend for City, District, Regional, and State titles; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Nubians secured their second consecutive victory in the OHSAA Division III State Championship, defeating Ottawa-Glandorf, 58-47 and making 13 out of 14 free throws during an incredible offensive and defensive performance; and
WHEREAS, This victory represents the ninth State Championship for the lady Nubians since 2007, setting an all-time record in OHSAA girls basketball history and the second instance of 2 winning consecutive State Championships; and
WHEREAS, The Africentric Early College continues to be a leader in the district and state for academic excellence, achieving a rating of 5 stars for a 99.6% graduation rate and a 4-star rating for progress in elementary school on state report cards; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny Ave will be ceremonially co-named to Nubian Way in honor and recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of the Africentric Early College; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is proud to honor and celebrate our youth and the educators, coaches, and mentors who empower them to achieve success on and off the court; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council honors, recognizes, and celebrates the achievements of the Africentric Lady Nubians Basketball Team and the Dedication of Nubian Way.