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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 410 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, Athletic Director
tional Federation of State High North Central High School
School Associations (NFHS)
has used the slogan, “Athletics, Tournament Administrator
the other half of education.” We Theresia Wynns, Assistant Commissioner
believe that is a very accurate
adage. There are many things to USTA Officials
be learned through athletics that Lynda Hinshaw (Head Referee)
may not be a part of the regular Lee Ann Bain, John Haury, Debbie Hendricks,
classroom setting including David Hunter, Alma Makurat, Andrew McGuire,
lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the James Patton, Ron Smith, Carl Weigle, and
importance of dedication and commitment. Each of these Gary Whittern.
can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they pre-
pare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s their Athletic Training Staff
ability to deal with success or overcome great adversity, the Methodist Sports Medicine Center
important lessons learned will last a lifetime. Each experi-
ence helps shape who one is and who they will become. Program Credits
Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Editorial Assistance: Kristy Murphy, IHSAA Intern
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
system. Photography: Visual Sports Network
Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
We hope you are looking forward to the 2008-09 school
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the IHSAA
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport!
www.ihsaa.org
Cordially, Also be sure to catch all the action by visiting
www.ihsaasports.org - extending the reach
of Indiana high school sports -
statewide, nationally, and
Blake Ress throughout the world!
IHSAA Commissioner www.ihsaasports.org

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