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Welcome to this

Championship Event Special Thanks To Our Hosts

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation has promoted the values of education based Carmel High School
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation Center Grove High School
over 100 years ago. It
has been an honor North Central High School
for our Association to
partner with member
schools in the promo- State Finals Personnel
tion of these ideals. Tournament Director
The importance of this Paul Loggan, North Central High School
mission is more critical
today than ever in our Tournament Assistants
history. Jim Inskeep, Carmel High School
Currently in our state, Scott Knapp, Center Grove High School
over 160,000 students
from 410 different Tournament Administrator
IHSAA member Chris Kaufman, Assistant Commissioner
schools choose to par-
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Assistant Tournament Administrator
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Craig Garvin, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
develop from adolescents to mature young adults.
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, USTA Officials
Lynda Hinshaw (Head Referee), Jerry Bollinger,
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Carolyn Claude, Debbie Hendricks, David Hunter,
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- Dick McKenna, Scott Myers, Mike Patrick, James Patton,
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Austin Ruddell, Gary Whittern
dramatic impact as these young people assume
leadership roles in our society. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine Center
A former high school principal once shared with each
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Program Credits
take away from high school what you leave behind.”
The students that perform before you today are Publisher: Bobby Cox, Commissioner
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Editor: Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
admirers to recall. Editorial Assistance:
Andrew Dickinson, Sports Administration Intern
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Photography: Champions Illustrated, Indianapolis
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has
always been the objective. It is what we mean when
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana!
IHSAA
Cordially, P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650

For state tournament results and latest Indiana high school
Bobby Cox sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
IHSAA Commissioner
www.ihsaa.org

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