Page 4 - 2012-13 Boys Basketball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host

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 Bankers Life Fieldhouse
schools in the promo- www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com
tion of these ideals. State Finals Officials
The importance of this Class A: Scott West, Jason Ferguson, Brett Patrick
mission is more critical Class 2A: Dave Senning, Kirk Robinson, Mike Waisnora
today than ever in our Class 3A: Ron Day, Tom Walters, Greg McAdams
history. Class 4A: Mark Hopper, P.J. Pitts, Nick Wininger
Currently in our state, Alternates: Kevin Brown, Ron McGriff
over 160,000 students State Finals Personnel
from 410 different IH- Tournament Administrator
SAA member schools Phil Gardner, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
choose to participate in Assistant Tournament Administrator
interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students Tracy Dardis, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Tournament Director
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity Kevin Horrigan, Greenfield-Central High School
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty Tournament Assistants
and commitment are attributes that have come to be Jim Brown, Fishers High School
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery Brian Strong, Peru High School
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as Bankers Life Fieldhouse
these young people assume leadership roles in our Rick Fuson, Harry James, Doug Weitkamp
society. Announcer
Scott Gregg
A former high school principal once shared with each Scorer
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Carol Roland
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Awards
The students that perform before you today are Steve Bryant, Doug Laker, Frank Sergi, Joe Therber
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Ball Boys
admirers to recall. Brian Avery, Franklin Central High School

On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- National Anthem
Phil Cox
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Mr. Basketball (1972)
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- State Champion, Connersville High School (1972)
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Presentation of Colors
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Anderson Preparatory Academy
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
Cordially, Program Credits
Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Editor Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
Kayley Howell, Sports Administration Intern
Bobby Cox Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner Photography Visual Sports Network
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
www.IHSAA.org

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