Page 4 - 2008-09 Girls Golf State Finals Program

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
through athletics. Special Thanks To Our Host
The Legends of Indiana Golf Course
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 408 www.legendsofindiana.com
different IHSAA member schools participate in high school Jim Fazio, Course Designer
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 Director
is an extension of the classroom. Phil Gardner, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
The national organization for
high school athletics, the Na- PGA Professional and Director of Golf
Ted Bishop
tional Federation of State High
School Associations (NFHS) Head Professional
has used the slogan, “Athletics, Ryan Ford, Tony Clecak
the other half of education.” We PGA Head Teaching Professional
believe that is a very accurate Scott Downing
adage. There are many things to Assistant Professional
be learned through athletics that Jason Downing
may not be a part of the regular Membership and Events
classroom setting including Ashely Davidson, Joanne Parrish
lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the
importance of dedication and commitment. Each of these Golf Course Superintendent
Tim Kahle
can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they pre-
pare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s their Food & Beverage Coordinator
ability to deal with success or overcome great adversity, the Cindy Bishop
important lessons learned will last a lifetime. Each experi- IGA-PGA Rules Committee
ence helps shape who one is and who they will become. Mike David
Athletic Trainers
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Specialists
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value
system. Program Credits
Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
We hope you are looking forward to the 2008-09 school Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the Editorial Assistance: Toni Polizzi, Sports Admin.
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. Intern
Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local Photography: Visual Sports Network
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport!
IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Cordially, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650

For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
Blake Ress www.ihsaa.org
IHSAA Commissioner
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