Page 4 - 2011-12 Girls Track & Field State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Hosts
championship event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation has promoted the values of education based
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation
over 100 years ago. It
has been an honor
for our Association to
partner with member Indiana University
schools in the promo- IUHOOSIERS.com
tion of these ideals.
The importance of this Schedule of Events
mission is more critical Times are approximate for both days
today than ever in our 3 p.m. Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus
history. 3:30 High Jump, Shot Put
Currently in our state, 4:15 3200 M Relay Finals
5:00 100 M Dash Trials
over 160,000 students 5:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdle Trials
from 408 different IH- 5:40 200 M Dash Trials
SAA member schools 6:10 Opening Ceremonies
choose to participate in 6:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdles Finals
interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students 6:25 100 M Dash Finals
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from 6:35 1600 M Run
6:45 400 M Relay
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity 7:05 400 M Dash
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty 7:20 300 M Low / Intermediate Hurdles
and commitment are attributes that have come to be 7:45 800 M Run
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery 8:05 200 M Dash Finals
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as 8:15 3200 M Run
these young people assume leadership roles in our 8:30 1600 M Relay
society. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
A former high school principal once shared with each
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Program Credits
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Publisher
The students that perform before you today are Bobby Cox, Commissioner
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Editor
admirers to recall. Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
Assistant Editor
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Editorial Assistance
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Joe Hoffman, Sports Administration Intern
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Printing
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana!
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Bobby Cox IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
IHSAA Commissioner Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
(317) 846-6601
www.IHSAA.org