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Outstanding Official

Gary Wier to be Honored as Outstanding Official

Gary Wier of Plainville is the recipient of the 2013 five state finals. In addition, Gary officiated the boys state
Interscholastic Athletic Official Award for excellence in the final tournaments in 2003, 2007 and 2010.
sport of girls basketball. Gary will be honored in a special Gary was selected for this honor by a committee
ceremony at today’s state representing the officials associations. In Indiana there are
final tournament. 26 associations made up of men and women who give up
Each year, the much of their personal time to assist in providing whole-
Indiana High School Athletic some, worthwhile, and healthy activities for the student
Association, in cooperation athletes in our state. Statewide, there are more than 8,000
with the National Federation officials licensed by the IHSAA in 11 sports.
of Interscholastic Officials Gary is a 1987 graduate of Shakamak High School
Association, recognizes and a 1981 graduate of Rend Lake Junior College, where
and honors an outstanding he earned a general associates degree. Gary has been a
official in each of 11 sports member of the Indiana State Police as a Master Trooper
during the school year. since 1988. Gary has been married to his wife Jill for 28
Gary has officiated years and has one child, Mitch (23).
girls basketball for 30 years.
During his career, he has
worked 21 sectionals, 16 regionals, eight semi-states, and

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