Indiana High School Athletic Association

Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.

9150 North Meridian Street, PO Box 40650, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240–0650

Phone: 317–846–6601 Fax: 317–575–4244 Website: www.ihsaa.org

Blake Ress, Commissioner

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MEDIA INFORMATION August 27, 2007

Contact: Jason Wille, Sports Information Director

E–Mail: jwille@ihsaa.org

STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE BEGINS SEVENTH YEAR

The 18-member IHSAA Student Advisory Committee, made up of student-athletes from across the state of Indiana, is in its seventh year of operation. The committee represents the entire IHSAA membership, and its committee structure mirrors that of the IHSAA Board of Directors in class, district, and diversity. Members of the committee are chosen from those who attend the IHSAA Student Leadership Conference each year.

The Student Advisory Committee formulated a mission statement that outlines its role as an IHSAA advisory group:

The Student Advisory Committee is a diverse, dynamic group of student-athletes focused on providing a means of education and communication for its constituency. The group serves as a conduit between student-athletes, administrators, and the Executive Committee of the IHSAA. The Student Advisory Committee promotes all standing ideals of the IHSAA, including leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.

During the first meeting of 2007-08, elections were held to establish officers:

President: Christina Konkey, South Bend Riley

Secretary: Kaisi Nixon, Jasper

One of the Committee’s functions includes hosting student meetings, held in conjunction with the Fall Area Principals meetings around the state. All member school principals are asked to allow one of their student leaders to accompany them to their fall meeting. Student Advisory Committee members then lead the student-athlete meetings and gather insight on their perspective on high school athletics.

In addition, the Student Advisory Committee assists the Executive Committee in awards ceremonies during the IHSAA State Championship events throughout the school year.

The IHSAA, as part of its self-imposed obligation to the state of Indiana, recognizes the importance of providing an avenue for student input, and is pleased to have the opportunity to present a forum for the continued exchange of ideas with those who are most directly affected.

2007-08 IHSAA Student Advisory Committee Members

Name	Grade	School	Sport(s)
Thomas Abner	11	Elwood	Football, Basketball, Baseball
Erin Beck	11	Fort Wayne Canterbury	Soccer
Sadie Brock*	12	Pioneer	Cross Country, Basketball, Track
Trey Dunn	11	Jay County	Soccer, Basketball, Baseball
Jeff George	11	Northridge	Tennis
Heidi Harmon*	12	Franklin	Volleyball, Track
Colin Hester	11	Ben Davis	Football, Track
Daniel Jackson*	12	Bloomington North	Swimming, Baseball
Christina Konkey*	12	South Bend Riley	Soccer, Basketball
Jordan Luallen	11	Center Grove	Football, Track
Lauren Massey	11	North Central	Swimming
Mark Miller*	12	South Bend Clay	Football, Track
Trent Mossbrucker*	12	Mooresville	Football
Kaisi Nixon*	12	Jasper	Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Taylor Sanders	11	Bedford North Lawrence	Swimming
Kyle Vail*	12	Greenfield-Central	Tennis, Baseball
Brett Williams*	12	Hamilton Southeastern	Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Cathy Wingstrom	11	Westview	Soccer, Tennis
*Members of 2006-07 Student-Advisory Committee