Page 4 - 2017-18 Girls Basketball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic
Association 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 Asso- Bankers Life Fieldhouse
ciation to partner with www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com
member schools in the
promotion of these ide- State Finals Officials
als. The importance
of this mission is more Class A: Michael Zehr, Darren Wright, Larry Samano
Class 2A: Steven Corya, Scott Wagner, Kevin Mikesell
critical today than ever Class 3A: Robert Childers, Rollie Thill, Brett Patrick
in our history. Class 4A: Brian Holtz, Darren Waggoner, Kurt W. Sundling
Currently in our state, Alternates: Justin Faw, Michael Fuqua
over 160,000 students
from 410 different State Finals Personnel
IHSAA member Tournament Administrator
schools choose to par- Sandra Walter, Assistant Commissioner
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Tournament Assistant
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Becca Luty, Administrative Assistant
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Tournament Directors
Jennifer Jacoby, Dawn Basicker
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Rick Fuson, Harry James, Doug Weitkamp
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- Replay Monitor - James Robinson
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Announcer - Chad Niccum
dramatic impact as these young people assume Scorer - Pam Webb
leadership roles in our society. Officials Host - Kim Yellich, Andy Simpson
Team Hosts - Brooke Meeks, Kylie York, Kyleigh Jones
A former high school principal once shared with each Pep Bands - Kami Dobman
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Awards- Clara Caito
National Anthem
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Session 1 - Haruka Taguchi, Seymour HS
The students that perform before you today are Session 2 - Aaron Stevens and Chloe Hayes,
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Northview HS
admirers to recall. Presentation of Colors
Major Robert Wright, Greenwood Christian Academy
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Athletic Training Staff
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Program Credits
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
Laken Detweiler, Sports Administration Intern
Cordially, Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis

Bobby Cox IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
IHSAA Commissioner Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
(317) 846-6601
www.IHSAA.org
@IHSAA1
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