Page 4 - 2015-16 Baseball 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 Indianapolis Indians - Victory Field
partner with member www.indyindians.com
schools in the promo- State Finals Umpires
tion of these ideals. Class 4A
The importance of this Darren Haas, Michael Reath, Michael Zehr,
mission is more critical Brett Patrick
Class A
today than ever in our Scott Siler, Kevin Keen, Bob Childers, Phil Nataro
history. Class 2A
Currently in our state, Wayne Patterson, Mark Maxwell, Elliott Tekulve,
Bud Wolf
over 160,000 students Class 3A
from 408 different James Payne, Jack Ray, Bob Schellinger, Kevin Moore
IHSAA member
schools choose to par- State Finals Personnel
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Tournament Administrator
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Phil Gardner, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Assistant Tournament Administrator
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Tournament Director
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- Dennis Dodd
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Assistant Tournament Director
dramatic impact as these young people assume Brian Strong
leadership roles in our society.
Indianapolis Indians / Victory Field
A former high school principal once shared with each Randy Lewandowski, General Manager
Matt Guay, Director of Tickets & Operations
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Brad Morris, Director of Business Operations
Andrew Jackson, Operations Manager
take away from high school what you leave behind.”
The students that perform before you today are National Anthem
Friday - Marlee Hobbs, Mackenzie and Morgan Riddle,
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Daleville High School
admirers to recall. Saturday - State Senator, Mark Messmer
Tournament Personnel
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Umpire Attendant - James Robinson
Scorebook - Ken Kaufman
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Dugouts - Randy Ferrand, Mike Rudisill, John Wirtz,
Scott Montgomery
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in-
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
always been the objective. It is what we mean when
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Program Credits
Publisher
Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Cordially, Editor
Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
Mitch Huppert, Sports Administration Intern
Printing
Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Bobby Cox Photography
Champions Illustrated, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner Cover Design
three-sixty group, Indianapolis
www.IHSAA.org
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