Agenda Item
l. Recognition: Henderson Middle School Girls' Volleyball County Champions ~ Updated 2.9.2026
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Chair
recognition
Henderson Middle School Girls’ Volleyball County Champions
WHEREAS: The DeKalb County School District is dedicated to developing students academically and athletically.
The Henderson Middle School girls’ volleyball team is committed to working hard and representing
DeKalb athletics; and
WHEREAS: The Henderson Cougars girls’ volleyball team won the 2025 DeKalb County volleyball championship;
and
WHEREAS: Under the direction of coaches Christie Wilson and Kierra Dunbar, the Lady Cougars team rallied for a
2-1 win over Beacon Hill in the tournament championship game to finish 25-0 on the season; and
WHEREAS: Henderson moved on to capture the Battle of the Metro championship, with wins over M.D. Roberts
School for the Arts (Clayton County), the defending champion, and D.T. Howard (APS);
THEREFORE: We, the DeKalb County Board of Education, acknowledge the outstanding athletic accomplishments
of the Henderson Middle School girls’ volleyball team for having achieved one of the highest levels
attainable by a middle school volleyball team. In official recognition, we affix our signatures on this
9th day of February 2026.