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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
through athletics. Special Thanks To Our Host
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 408 North Central High School
different IHSAA member schools participate in high school 1801 E. 86th St. • Indianapolis, IN 46240
athletics. From our perspective, participation in athletics is CE Quandt, Principal
an integral part of the educational process. At the IHSAA 317-259-5301 • www.msdwt.k12.in.us
we believe that the athletic arena
is an extension of the classroom. State Finals Personnel
The national organization for Tournament Director
high school athletics, the Na- Chuck Jones
tional Federation of State High
School Associations (NFHS) Tournament Administrator
has used the slogan, “Athletics, Theresia Wynns, Assistant Commissioner
the other half of education.” We
believe that is a very accurate USTA Officials
adage. There are many things to Lynda Hinshaw (Head Referee)
be learned through athletics that Lee Ann Bain, John Haury, David Hunter,
may not be a part of the regular Bill Kopek, Andrew McGuire, David Nee,
classroom setting including Mike Patrick, Ron Smith, Jim VanSlambrook,
lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the Carl Weigle
importance of dedication and commitment. Each of these
can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they pre- Athletic Training Staff
pare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s their Methodist Sports Medicine Center
ability to deal with success or overcome great adversity, the
important lessons learned will last a lifetime. Each experi- Program Credits
ence helps shape who one is and who they will become. Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Editorial Assistance: Toni Polizzi, Sports Admin. Intern
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value Photography: Visual Sports Network
system. Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis

We hope you are looking forward to the 2008-09 school IHSAA
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the P.O. Box 40650
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport! www.ihsaa.org

Also be sure to catch all the action by visiting
Cordially, www.ihsaasports.org - extending the reach
of Indiana high school sports -
statewide, nationally, and
throughout the world!
Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner www.ihsaasports.org

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