Page 4 - 2015-16 Boys Basketball 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
partner with member Bankers Life Fieldhouse
schools in the promo- www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com
tion of these ideals. State Finals Officials
The importance of this Class A: Mark Hopper, Nick Wininger, Robert Childers
mission is more critical Class 2A: Ronald Day, PJ Pitts, Stacey Minier
today than ever in our Class 3A: Scott West, Kirk Robinson, Mark Maxwell
Class 4A: Jason Ferguson, Jeff Nix, Andy Simpson
history. Alternates: Steve Tyler, Dennis Espenlaub
Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel
over 160,000 students
from 410 different Tournament Administrator
Phil Gardner, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
IHSAA member
schools choose to par- Assistant Tournament Administrator
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Tournament Director
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Kevin Horrigan
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Tournament Assistants
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Jim Brown, Fishers High School
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- Brian Strong, Logansport High School
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Bankers Life Fieldhouse
dramatic impact as these young people assume Rick Fuson, Harry James, and Doug Weitkamp
leadership roles in our society. Announcer
Scott Gregg
A former high school principal once shared with each Scorer
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Carol Roland
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Awards
The students that perform before you today are Greg Weimer and Frank Sergi
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of
admirers to recall. Ball Boys
Brian Avery, Speedway High School
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Back Home Again in Indiana
Richard Lance, Castle
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- National Anthem
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Richard Lance, Castle
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Presentation of Colors
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Jennings County High School
Athletic Training Staff
Cordially, Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
Program Credits
Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Bobby Cox Editorial Assistance
Mitch Huppert, Sports Administration Intern
IHSAA Commissioner Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
www.IHSAA.org

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