Agenda Item
b. Recognition: Chamblee High School Boys' Swim Team
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Andrew B. Ziffer, Board Member, District 1
RECOGNITION
Chamblee High School Boys Swim Team
WHEREAS: The DeKalb County School District is dedicated to developing students academically and
athletically; and
WHEREAS: Chamblee High School Boys’ Swim Team has demonstrated exceptional talent, teamwork, and
dedication throughout the 2025 season; and
WHEREAS: The team has earned significant accomplishments, including a third-place finish at the GHSA
Class 5A State Swimming Championships with 261 points, claiming a gold medal, a silver
medal, and two bronze medals; and
WHEREAS: The Bullsharks, as they are known locally, also won its third consecutive DeKalb County
Swimming and Diving Championship and 10th overall title; and
WHEREAS: The coaching staff, under the leadership of Coach Greg Valley and Coach Lorri Reynolds, has
provided expert guidance and mentorship, helping each swimmer reach their full potential, in
and out of the pool; and
WHEREAS: The team’s success has brought pride and recognition to Chamblee High School, the school
community, and the DeKalb County School District; and
THEREFORE: Be it known that the DeKalb County Board of Education acknowledges the outstanding
athletic accomplishments of the Chamblee High School Boys’ Swim Team and celebrates their
outstanding performances. In official recognition, we affix our signatures on this 12th day of
May 2025.