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Board proclaims Dec. 14, 2024 as 'Champions Day' to honor Somerville and Sonora high school football teams
Summary
The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 03‑25 retroactively recognizing both Somerville Union High School and Sonora High School for winning CIF State championship bowl games on Dec. 14, 2024; the board approved the resolution 5–0 and heard brief remarks from both districts.
The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 adopted Resolution 03‑25 retroactively proclaiming Dec. 14, 2024 as “Champions Day” to recognize Somerville Union High School and Sonora High School after both teams won their CIF state championship bowl games.
The resolution notes Somerville’s 6A championship victory over Monte Vista, and Sonora’s 4A championship victory over Downey, and congratulates players, coaches and families for what the text calls “teamwork, perseverance and determination” that brought pride to the county.
Annette Pelfrey, superintendent of the Sonora Union High School District, told supervisors that athletic teams and their coaches invest time and training year‑round, and praised families and community funding for supporting students. The Somerville superintendent (present but not identified by full name in the public record) described how the countywide parade after the wins brought residents together.
The board read the retroactive resolution into the record, heard brief public comments applauding both programs, and voted to adopt the measure. Vice Chair Campbell moved approval; Supervisor Grieffer seconded; the resolution passed by voice vote 5–0.
Ending: Supervisors encouraged both districts to keep community events connected to student achievement; the board and district leaders briefly discussed the possibility of future exhibition events and continued community recognition.
