Page 4 - 2017-18 Football State Finals Program

Welcome to this

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation has promoted the values of education based Special Thanks To Our Host
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation
over 100 years ago. Lucas Oil Stadium
It has been an honor 500 South Capitol Avenue
for our Association to Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
partner with member Executive Director Barney Levengood
schools in the promo- Stadium Director Eric Neuburger
tion of these ideals. Event Coordinator Meg Gloyne, Isaac Wright
The importance of this Ticket Office Manager Mary Dyar
mission is more critical Assistant Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong
today than ever in our Security Manager Paul Suiters
history.
Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel
over 160,000 students Tournament Administrator
from 410 different Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner
IHSAA member Assistant Tournament Administrator
schools choose to par- Ashley Ernstberger, Administrative Assistant
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Public Address - Pete Smith, Omar Masoodi
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Scoreboard and Clock - Ross Hayden, Dave Morton,
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Matt Jones
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Cheer and Bands - Trael Kelly
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Awards - Paul Loggan, Indiana Football Coaches Assoc.
have come to be known as “the other half of educa-
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Class A Officials - Greg Webb, Terry Baker, Jeffrey
dramatic impact as these young people assume Yocum, Kevin Potts, Elmer Oaks III
leadership roles in our society. Class 2A Officials - Trent Johnson, Tony Gregg, Mike
DeBoy, Dave Mecklenburg, James Marshall
A former high school principal once shared with each Class 3A Officials - Rick Frank, Evan Hammond, Justin
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Faw, Peter Olson, Ryan Fisher
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Class 4A Officials - Jason Ferguson, Brian Cravens,
Zach Watson, Randall Zorman, Timothy Cartwright
The students that perform before you today are Class 5A Officials - Gary Hamilton, Paul R. Beam,
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Chris Fuller, Roger Brewer, Larry Sanders
admirers to recall. Class 6A Officials - James Craig, Mark Mettler, Mark
Herberger, James Payne, Mark Stultz
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc-
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Athletic Training Staff
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Program Credits
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Editor Robby Kimes, Communications Assistant
Cordially, Editorial Assistance
Justin Borowitz, Sports Administration Intern
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Bobby Cox Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner
IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650

4 45th Annual IHSAA State Football Tournament is proudly presented by the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS.