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Council honors Johnson C. Smith University’s CIAA championship and academic performance
Summary
Council welcomed Johnson C. Smith University’s 2025 CIAA football champions to the chamber, highlighted the team’s first title since 1972, and noted the team’s combined GPA (about 3.16) and community pride for the West End corridor.
Council Member Malcolm Graham invited Johnson C. Smith University’s Golden Bulls and university leaders to the chamber to celebrate the team’s 2025 CIAA championship — the program’s first in 56 years.
Valerie Kimlock, JCSU president (via recorded video), congratulated the team and emphasized the program’s academic gains and broader cultural impact. "We are the 2025 CIAA football champions," Kimlock said in the video. Coach Maurice Flowers and university athletic staff were recognized; Graham highlighted team milestones including a collective team GPA of about 3.16 and school‑record wins (10 victories) during the season.
Council applause recognized the team, cheerleaders and alumni participation; Graham credited community pride across the historic West End and thanked partners who supported the team, including pregame meals provided by local businesses.
This recognition was ceremonial and no formal council action or appropriation accompanied the presentation.
