House Resolution 1286
By: Representatives Huddleston of the 72nd, Howard of the 71st, Smith of the 18th, Smith of
the 70th, New of the 40th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the University of West Georgia cheerleading team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the University of West Georgia (UWG) cheerleading team has established and
maintained a reputation of excellence and global recognition as a dynasty; and
WHEREAS, the UWG cheerleading team has won 34 team titles and six partner titles, for
a total of 40 national championships for All-Girl and Co-ed squads from 2001-2026; and
WHEREAS, its All-Girl and Co-ed squads recently competed against top-ranked teams
across the nation at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship
in Orlando, Florida, with the Large Co-Ed squad and the All-Girl squad bringing home the
Division I National Championship; and
WHEREAS, the UWG cheerleading team exemplifies extraordinary talent in their roles as
student athletes through excellence in academics and contributions to the university and the
community off stage; and
WHEREAS, the incredible performance of these impressive athletes is a clear indication of
the athletic ability, resilience, and character of each team member under the direction of
coaches Nicole Nichols, Brian Nichols, Landon Harvey, Jalen Jones, Journey Norries,
Jasmine Braddock, Abby Wang, and Camila Pagan; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 Large Co-ed team included Aubree Hays, Baileigh West,
Brandon Haynes, Brayden Merrill, Caitlyn Nijoka, Caleb Southward, Corban Morris, Dave
Araujo, Dylan Worthington, Elise Linker, Guilin Puchaerellu, Hannah Lloyd, James Conley,
John Farrell, Kailey Sauseda, Kate Gann, Kyle Duncan, Madison Hollan, Michael Williams,
Noelle Anthony, Olivia Arno, Terryon Harris, Tori Napolitano, Trinity Livaudais, and
Zachary Letson; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 All-Girl team included Alliyah Washington, Abby Faith, Addi
Vallot, Alexa Price, Alexandra Reynolds, Anna Collins, Anna Kate Harrison, Aviendha St.
Sauver, Carly Pender, Heidi Hohloch, Jada Gibson, Josephine Viator, Josie Moore, Journey
Willis, Kalli Grace Turman, Karigan Willis, Lily Watson, Madeline Riser, Megan Briner,
Mia Smith, Sarah Klinck, and Sydney Fowlkes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the University of West Georgia cheerleading team on
its legacy of excellence and extend the sincerest best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
University of West Georgia cheerleading team.