Page 4 - 2016-17 Football State Finals Program

Welcome to this

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic
Association has promoted the values of education Special Thanks To Our Host
based athletics and was the primary reason for its
formation over 100 Lucas Oil Stadium
years ago. It has 500 South Capitol Avenue
been an honor for our Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
Association to partner Executive Director Barney Levengood
with member schools Stadium Director Mike Fox
in the promotion of Event Coordinator Meg Gloyne
these ideals. The Ticket Office Manager Mary Dyar
importance of this Assistant Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong
mission is more critical Security Manager Paul Suiters
today than ever in our
history. State Finals Personnel
Currently in our state, Tournament Administrator
over 160,000 students Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner
from 410 different Assistant Tournament Administrator
IHSAA member Ashley Ernstberger, Administrative Assistant
schools choose to participate in interscholastic Public Address - Pete Smith, Chad Niccum
athletics. These fortunate students absorb a variety Scoreboard and Clock - Ross Hayden, Rick Frank,
of life lessons as they develop from adolescents Pete Olson, Dave Morton
to mature young adults. The opportunity to learn Teams and Bands - Trael Kelly
self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and Awards - Paul Loggan, Indiana Football Coaches Assoc.
commitment are attributes that have come to be
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery Class A Officials - Thomas Muth, Robert Childers, Brett
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as Ratcliffe, Steven Keck, Tom Kneller
these young people assume leadership roles in our Class 2A Officials - Darren Waggoner, Mike Wright,
society. Greg Hammond, Trent Seitzinger, David Horton
Class 3A Officials - Eric Harmon, Joe Gawor, Michael
A former high school principal once shared with each Spangler, James Lytle, Louis Brown
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Class 4A Officials - William Morrison, Jeff Scheub, Tim
Mills, Stephen Green, Tim Sargent
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Class 5A Officials - Justin Shippy, Ronnie Branch, Trent
The students that perform before you today are Long, Jeff Meeks, Keith Hoyt
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Class 6A Officials - Andy Simpson, Bob Carnagey,
admirers to recall. Chuck Gardiner, Kevin Mikesell, David Herbert

On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Directors, Athletic Training Staff
we welcome you to today’s events. Education Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and
inexpensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm Program Credits
has always been the objective. It is what we mean Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
when we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Editor Robby Kimes, Communications Assistant
Indiana! Editorial Assistance
Kylee Crane, Sports Administration Intern
Cordially, Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis

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

4 44th Annual IHSAA State Football Tournament is proudly presented by the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS.