Page 4 - 2017-18 Softball State Finals Program

Special Thanks to Our Host

Welcome to this

Championship Event

Bittinger Stadium
Since 1903, the Indi- Purdue University
ana High School Ath-
letic Association has
promoted the values State Finals Personnel
of education based
athletics and was the Assigned Umpire Crews
primary reason for its Class A
formation over 100 Darren Taylor, Greg Reece, Michiael Shannon
years ago. It has Class 2A
been an honor for our Bob Storms, Jim Brocksmith, Danny Shields
Association to partner
with member schools Class 3A
in the promotion of Chuck Schroeder, Mark McCammon, Otis Broughton
these ideals. The importance of this mission is more Class 4A
critical today than ever in our history. Dan Halladay, Carmen Hawk, Michael Benham
Currently in our state, over 160,000 students from Tournament Directors
408 different IHSAA member schools choose to par- Tournament Administrator
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Kerrie Schludecker, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Assistant Tournament Administrator
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Tournament Directors
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Brian Strong, Phil Gardner
have come to be known as “the other half of educa-
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Purdue University Personnel
Mike Bobinski, VP, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
dramatic impact as these young people assume Lindsey Eldred, Assistant Director, Event Operations
leadership roles in our society. Kyle Banter, Athletics Facilities Superintendent
Announcer
A former high school principal once shared with each Chad Niccum
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
The students that perform before you today are
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Program Credits
admirers to recall. Publisher
Bobby Cox, Commissioner
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Editor
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Robby Kimes, Communications Assistant
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Editorial Assistance
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Laken Detweiler, Sports Administration Intern
always been the objective. It is what we mean when
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Printing
Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Cordially, Photography
Champions Illustrated, Indianapolis
Cover Design
three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Bobby Cox
IHSAA Commissioner
www.IHSAA.org
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