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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.
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 411 dif- Special Thanks To Our Host
ferent IHSAA member schools participate in high school
athletics. From our perspective, participation in athletics is North Central High School
an integral part of the educational process. At the IHSAA 1801 E. 86th St. • Indianapolis, IN 46240
we believe that the athletic arena CE Quandt, Principal
is an extension of the classroom. 317-259-5301 • www.msdwt.k12.in.us
The national organization for
high school athletics, the Na- State Finals Personnel
tional Federation of State High Tournament Director
School Associations (NFHS) Chuck Jones
has used the slogan, “Athletics,
the other half of education.” We Tournament Administrator
believe that is a very accurate Theresia Wynns, Assistant Commissioner
adage. There are many things to
be learned through athletics that USTA Officials
may not be a part of the regular Lynda Hinshaw (Head Referee)
classroom setting including David Armstrong, Mark Fairchild, Charles Hayes,
lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the Debbie Hendricks, David Hunter, Bill Kopek,
importance of dedication and commitment. Each of these David Nee, Mike Patrick, Kathy Shaw,
can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they pre- Catherine Terrell, Gary Whittern
pare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s their
ability to deal with success or overcome great adversity, the Athletic Training Staff
important lessons learned will last a lifetime. Each experi- Methodist Sports Medicine Center
ence helps shape who one is and who they will become.
Program Credits
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value Editorial Assistance:
system. Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant;
Chris Inderstrodt, IHSAA Intern
We hope you are looking forward to the 2009-10 school Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the Photography: Visual Sports Network
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
IHSAA
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local
P.O. Box 40650
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport!
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
Cordially, www.ihsaa.org

Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner
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