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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 410 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 Daniel Cummins (Head Referee)
to be learned through athletics Assistant Starters
that may not be a part of the Larry Maxwell, John Yantiss
regular classroom setting includ-
ing lessons such as, self-discipline, the value of teamwork, Athletic Training Staff
the importance of dedication and commitment. Each of Methodist Sports Medicine Center -
these can have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as The Orthopedic Specialists
they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether
it’s their ability to deal with success or overcome great Program Credits
adversity, the important lessons learned will last a lifetime.
Each experience helps shape who one is and who they will Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
become. Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Editorial Assistance:
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the prin- Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant;
ciples of fair play and impartiality form the core of our value Drew DeHaven, Communications Intern
system.
Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
We hope you are looking forward to the 2010-11 school Photography: Visual Sports Network
year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm as the
IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, local IHSAA
high school athletics has always been the objective. It is P.O. Box 40650
what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Pure Sport! Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
Cordially,
www.ihsaa.org

Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner
4 IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. Pure INDIANA!