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Kittitas County proclaims days honoring state‑champion student‑athletes
Summary
The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners read and approved proclamations recognizing Ronan Stewart’s 2B state wrestling title and the Cle Elum High School girls basketball team’s 2B WIAA state championship; students and coaches addressed the board and posed for photos.
The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners on March 20 read and approved proclamations honoring two local student‑athletes and a state championship team.
The board recognized Ronan Stewart, a senior at Cle Elum High School, for winning the 190‑pound 2B state wrestling title at the WIAA championships on Feb. 21, 2026, at the Tacoma Dome. A commissioner moved to approve the proclamation declaring March 20, 2026, as Ronan Stewart Day; another commissioner seconded and the motion passed. Stewart and his coach spoke briefly and posed for a photo with commissioners.
The board also proclaimed March 30, 2026, in honor of the Cle Elum High School girls basketball team after the team captured the 2B WIAA state championship on March 7, 2026. Commissioners and the team’s coaching staff highlighted the players’ academics and community representation; the team’s coach described the season as driven by belief and teamwork. Coaches and several student athletes attended, accepted the proclamation and discussed possibilities for a community parade.
These items were presented at the start of the meeting as part of the board’s recognitions. No votes on policy or funding were associated with the proclamations; each proclamation was approved by voice vote.
