Page 4 - 2014-15 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 410 different State Finals Personnel
IHSAA member schools Tournament Administrator
choose to participate in interscholastic athletics. Sandy Searcy, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
These fortunate students absorb a variety of life Tournament Assistant
Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
lessons as they develop from adolescents to mature
young adults. The opportunity to learn self-discipline, Starter Ed Jones
teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are Assistant Starter Roger Dombkowski Sr.
attributes that have come to be known as “the other Diving Referee Todd Maiden
half of education.” The mastery of these character- Stroke & Turn Judges John Sorg, Todd Sorg
istics retains dramatic impact as these young people Diving Judges Sally Cripe, Kurt Hass, Ryan Fillmann,
assume leadership roles in our society. Kari Retrum, Doug Gard, Sharon Koch,
Roger Dombkowski Jr.
Announcers Jim Simons, Pam Schumm
A former high school principal once shared with each Clerk of the Course Linda Horn
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Athletic Training Staff
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
The students that perform before you today are National Anthem
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Friday Beth Brown and Boys Swim Team,
admirers to recall. Harrison (West Lafayette)
Saturday Courtney Pitzer, Western 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,
wholesome, and inexpensive reflecting local flavor Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
and enthusiasm has always been the objective. Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
It is what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit, Pure Editorial Assistance
Mellissa Korobkin, 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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