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Welcome to this

championship event

For more than 100 years, the IHSAA has enjoyed being
a part of the journey to adulthood for thousands of young
Hoosiers. Knowing that the student-athletes we meet today
will be the leaders of tomorrow, we are grateful for the
opportunity to help them as they learn valuable life lessons Special Thanks To Our Host
through athletics. Terre Haute North Vigo High School
3434 Maple Ave. • Terre Haute, IN 47804
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 408 Stacy Mason, Principal
different IHSAA member schools participate in high school 812-462-4312 • www.vigoschools.org
athletics. From our perspective, participation in athletics is
an integral part of the educational process. At the IHSAA State Finals Personnel
we believe that the athletic arena Tournament Administrator
is an extension of the classroom. Phil Gardner, Assistant Commissioner
The national organization for
high school athletics, the Na- Tournament Director
tional Federation of State High Ron Clinkenbeard, Terre Haute North A.D.
School Associations (NFHS) Assistant Tournament Director
has used the slogan, “Athletics, Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Assistant A.D.
the other half of education.” We
believe that is a very accurate Starter
adage. There are many things to Ray Oppel (Head Referee)
be learned through athletics that Assistant Starters
may not be a part of the regular Daniel Cummins, Mike Padfield
classroom setting including
lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the Athletic Training Staff
importance of dedication and commitment. Each of these Methodist Sports Medicine Center -
can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they pre- The Orthopedic Specialists
pare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s their
ability to deal with success or overcome great adversity, the Program Credits
important lessons learned will last a lifetime. Each experi- Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
ence helps shape who one is and who they will become. Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
Editorial Assistance: Toni Polizzi, Sports Admin. Intern
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Photography: Visual Sports Network
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
system.
IHSAA
We hope you are looking forward to the 2008-09 school P.O. Box 40650
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors.
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is www.ihsaa.org
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport!
Also be sure to catch all the action by visiting
www.ihsaasports.org - extending the reach
Cordially, of Indiana high school sports - statewide,
nationally, and throughout the world!
www.ihsaasports.org
Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner

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