MS HC56

Commends and congratulates the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team and Head Coach Patrice Christian for winning the 2024 Open Hip-Hop National Championship at the UCA/UDA College Nationals, marking the program's first-ever national championship.

Dance team earned first place in Open Hip-Hop with a raw score of 92.65 and event score of 88.2381 in finals, defeating West Chester University (85 score) and Wisconsin-Eau Claire (81.0159 score).

Team also won bronze in the Open Game Day division with a third-place finish in finals with a score of 86.7 after placing fifth in semifinals with 84.45 score.

Lists 19 team members including Makenzie Sandridge, Meredith Powell, Ashtyn Farris, Emma Bichon, Taylor Threatt, and others who contributed to the championship victory.

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Coach Patrice Christian and members of the Capitol Press Corps.