Page 4 - 2016-17 Boys Soccer State Finals Program

Welcome to this
Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Associa-
tion has promoted the values of education based ath-
letics and was the primary reason for its formation over
100 years ago. It has Special Thanks To Our Host
been an honor for our
Association to partner IUPUI
with member schools in Michael A. Carroll
the promotion of these Track and Soccer Stadium
ideals. The importance 101 W. New York Street
of this mission is more Indianapolis, IN 46202
critical today than ever Phone: 317-274-5555
in our history. www.iupuijags.com
Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel
over 160,000 students
from 410 different Tournament Administrator
Sandra Walter, Assistant Commissioner
IHSAA member schools
choose to participate Assistant Tournament Administrator
in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students Kelsey Koncir, Administrative Assistant
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Tournament Director
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity Bryce Barton, Athletic Director
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and Crawfordsville High School
commitment are attributes that have come to be known
as “the other half of education.” The mastery of these Site Director
Dave Thibodeau, IUPUI
characteristics retains dramatic impact as these young
people assume leadership roles in our society. Head Referees
Randy Parker, Lawrence Loner, Adam Gagnon, Jon McDaniel
A former high school principal once shared with each Boys Officials
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only A: David Howard, Todd Merickel, Juan Leyva
take away from high school what you leave behind.” 2A: Rodney Tucker, Ron Harnage, Eric Bozeman
The students that perform before you today are leaving
their absolute best behind for generations of admirers Girls Officials
A: Heinz Pedolzky, John Elliott, Mark Theroff
to recall. 2A: Greg Bowes, Bob Filipek, Tom Roberts

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

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

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