Page 4 - 2013-14 Boys Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic
Association 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 Indiana University - Purdue University
Association to partner Indianapolis
with member schools www.iunat.iupui.edu
in the promotion of
these ideals. The Competitive Program Manager
importance of this Ed Merkling
mission is more critical Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician
today than ever in our Dave Thibodeau
history. Registration Coordinator
Currently in our state, Kelsey Wasylk
over 160,000 students
from 412 different State Finals Personnel
IHSAA member schools Tournament Administrator and Meet Director
choose to participate in interscholastic athletics. Sandy Searcy, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
These fortunate students absorb a variety of life Tournament Assistant
lessons as they develop from adolescents to mature Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
young adults. The opportunity to learn self-discipline,
teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are Starter Sally Cripe
Assistant Starter Todd Maiden
attributes that have come to be known as “the other Diving Referee Ed Jones
half of education.” The mastery of these character- Stroke & Turn Judges John Sorg, Roger Dombkowski
istics retains dramatic impact as these young people Diving Judges Lynnsey Bell, Kary Retrum, Kurt Hass,
assume leadership roles in our society. Larry Bemis, Doug Gard, Roger Whaley,
Roger Dombkowski
A former high school principal once shared with each Announcers Jim Simons, Pam Schumm
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Clerk of the Course Linda Horn
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Athletic Training Staff
The students that perform before you today are Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of National Anthem
Friday Annie Weidner, Zionsville High School
admirers to recall. Saturday Erin Kay, Seeger High School
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of
Directors, we welcome you to today’s events. Program Credits
Education based athletics which are pure, Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
wholesome, and inexpensive reflecting local flavor Editor Toni Polizzi, Communications Assistant
and enthusiasm has always been the objective. Editorial Assistance
It is what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit, Pure Dan Lauck, Sports Administration Intern
Sport, Pure Indiana! Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Visual Sports Network
Cordially, Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis

IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Bobby Cox Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
IHSAA Commissioner
www.IHSAA.org

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