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title: HR 1137. Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1137
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Terry Cummings
  - Don Parsons
  - Mary Williams
  - Solomon Adesanya
  - Lisa Campbell
  - Devan Seabaugh
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topic_tags:
  - Pebblebrook High School
  - Cobb County schools
  - a cappella
  - student achievement
  - legislative commendation
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# HR 1137. Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1137
By: Representatives Cummings of the 39th, Parsons of the 44th, Williams of the 37th,
Adesanya of the 43rd, Campbell of the 35th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International
Championship of High School A Cappella; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the 17-member a cappella ensemble, Sonic Edge, of Pebblebrook High School’s
Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts has exhibited extraordinary
artistry, teamwork, and commitment to musical excellence; and
WHEREAS, under the expert direction and mentorship of Mr. Trey Giddens, Director of
Choral Activities and coach of Sonic Edge, the ensemble has risen to the highest levels of
achievement and professionalism in national performance; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dana Giles, Principal of Pebblebrook High School, has provided
exceptional leadership and steadfast support to the school’s performing arts program,
ensuring that students have the opportunity to pursue excellence both academically and
artistically; and
WHEREAS, in April 2025, Sonic Edge competed in the International Championship of High
School A Cappella Finals in New York City and won the National Championship title for the
second consecutive year, thus bringing honor and distinction to Pebblebrook High School,
Cobb County, and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, reflecting the exceptional individual talents within the group, Amber Lowe
earned the award for Best Vocal Percussionist, and Elise Lloyd received Best Soloist; and
WHEREAS, the ensemble, comprised of Amber Lowe, Marcus Ladden Jr., Jeremiah McCall,
Javion Crenshaw, Mathew Marquina, Kristopher Hendricks, Nathan Iles, Andrew Bodrick,
Deanna Edmond, Gabriella Umanzor-Silva, Charli Glenn, Sydney Gruver, Audrey Schohan,
Elise Lloyd, Elena Higgins, Audrey Curtis, and Devyn Blocker, preformed with artistry,
precision, and passion, earning praise from judges and audiences across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Sonic Edge exemplify the success that can be achieved
when students, educators, and administrators work together in pursuit of artistic excellence;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding group of young
performers, their coach, and their school leaders be recognized for the pride they have
brought to their school, community, and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning
the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella, recognize Mr. David
Rosenthal and Dr. Dana Giles for their leadership and commitment to the arts, and extend
best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
members of Sonic Edge, Dr. David Rosenthal, and Dr. Dana Giles.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution congratulates Sonic Edge, the a cappella ensemble from Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County, for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella.

### Plain-language summary

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Sonic Edge, a 17-member a cappella group from Pebblebrook High School's Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, for winning the National Championship title at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City in April 2025, marking their second consecutive win.
The resolution also recognizes the group's coach, Mr. Trey Giddens, and Pebblebrook's principal, Dr. Dana Giles, for their leadership, and names individual students who received awards, including Amber Lowe for Best Vocal Percussionist and Elise Lloyd for Best Soloist. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the ensemble and school leaders.

### What it does

- Formally congratulates Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella.
- Recognizes Dr. David Rosenthal and Dr. Dana Giles for their leadership and commitment to the school's performing arts program.
- Names individual student award winners, including Amber Lowe (Best Vocal Percussionist) and Elise Lloyd (Best Soloist).
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the ensemble and school leaders.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the group's continued success.

### Who it affects

The resolution names the 17 student members of Sonic Edge, their coach Mr. Trey Giddens, Pebblebrook High School principal Dr. Dana Giles, and Dr. David Rosenthal, along with the Pebblebrook High School and Cobb County community they represent.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law or fund any program. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia House of Representatives' formal, on-the-record recognition to a local school group's national achievement.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Sonic Edge's win at the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City, the group's second consecutive national title.
- The resolution clause formally congratulates the ensemble and recognizes Dr. David Rosenthal and Dr. Dana Giles for their leadership.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the ensemble members and named school leaders.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Terry Cummings, Don Parsons, Mary Williams, Solomon Adesanya, Lisa Campbell, Devan Seabaugh
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72557

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1137.md?full=1