MEDIA
INFORMATION
September 16, 2008
Contact: Jason Wille, Sports Information
Director
E–Mail:
jwille@ihsaa.org
IHSAA STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE BEGINS NEW SCHOOL YEAR
The
18-member IHSAA Student Advisory Committee, made up of high school student-athletes
from across the state of Indiana, begins its eighth year of operation this fall.
The Committee represents the entire IHSAA membership of 410 schools, and its committee
structure mirrors that of the IHSAA Board of Directors in class, district, and
diversity. Members are chosen from those who attend the IHSAA Student
Leadership Conference each June.
One of the Committee’s functions includes
hosting student meetings, held in conjunction with the Fall Area Principals
meetings that begin around the state this week and continue through mid-October.
Member school principals have been asked to allow their student leaders to
accompany them to their fall meeting. Student Advisory Committee members will
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 group is also responsible
for planning and administering the annual IHSAA Student Leadership Conference.
The following members have been elected by their
peers to serve as officers for 2008-09:
President: Taylor Sanders, Bedford North
Lawrence High School
Vice President: Cathy Wingstrom,
Westview High School
Secretary: Erin Beck, Fort Wayne Canterbury
High School
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.
During its inception eight years ago, 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.
2008-09
IHSAA Student Advisory Committee Members
|
Name |
Grade |
School |
Sport(s) |
|
Thomas Abner* |
12 |
Elwood |
Football, Basketball, Baseball |
|
Kristy Baldwin |
11 |
Angola |
Soccer, Swimming, Track |
|
Krista Beaman |
11 |
Rushville |
Volleyball, Basketball, Track |
|
Erin Beck* |
12 |
Fort Wayne Canterbury |
Soccer |
|
Trey Dunn* |
12 |
Jay County |
Soccer, Basketball, Baseball |
|
Michelle Fites |
11 |
Shenandoah |
Cross Country, Basketball, Track |
|
Jeff George* |
12 |
Northridge |
Tennis |
|
Colin Hester* |
12 |
Ben Davis |
Football, Track |
|
Jordan Luallen* |
12 |
Center Grove |
Football, Track |
|
Whitney Malin |
11 |
Wood Memorial |
Volleyball, Basketball, Track |
|
Lauren Massey* |
12 |
North Central |
Swimming |
|
Victoria Miranda |
11 |
East Chicago Central |
Volleyball, Softball |
|
Natalie Newton |
11 |
Harrison (West Lafayette) |
Soccer, Basketball, Track |
|
Jesse Ramer |
11 |
Bethany Christian |
Soccer, Basketball |
|
Taylor Sanders* |
12 |
Bedford North Lawrence |
Swimming |
|
Kyle Whitten |
11 |
Boonville |
Football, Baseball |
|
Claire Williams |
11 |
Mt. Vernon (Fortville) |
Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis |
|
Cathy Wingstrom* |
12 |
Westview |
Cross Country, Tennis |
* Members of 2007-08 Student-Advisory Committee
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