Page 4 - 2012-13 Girls Cross Country State Finals Program

Welcome to this

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 Special Thanks To Our Host
for our Association to Terre Haute North Vigo High School
partner with member 3434 Maple Ave. • Terre Haute, IN 47804
schools in the promo- Stacy Mason, Principal
tion of these ideals. 812-462-4312 • www.vigoschools.org
The importance of this
mission is more critical State Finals Personnel
today than ever in our Tournament Administrator
history. Phil Gardner, Assistant Commissioner
Currently in our state,
over 160,000 students Assistant Tournament Administrator
from 410 different IH- Tracy Dardis, Administrative Assistant
SAA member schools
choose to participate Tournament Director
in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students Ron Clinkenbeard, Terre Haute North A.D.
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Assistant Tournament Director
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Assistant A.D.
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty
and commitment are attributes that have come to be Starter
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery John Yantiss
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as Assistant Starters
these young people assume leadership roles in our Curt Parrish, Joe Scott
society.
Athletic Training Staff
A former high school principal once shared with each Methodist Sports Medicine Center -
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only The Orthopedic Specialists
take away from high school what you leave behind.”
The students that perform before you today are Program Credits
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of
admirers to recall. Publisher: Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Editor: Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Editorial Assistance:
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- David Lang, Sports Administration Intern
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
always been the objective. It is what we mean when
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Photography: Visual Sports Network
Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Cordially,
IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
Bobby Cox
IHSAA Commissioner For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
www.ihsaa.org

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