HR 1137: Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)Patrocinador principal
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)

• Pebblebrook High School
• Cobb County schools
• a cappella
• student achievement
• legislative commendation