Page 4 - 2017-18 Boys Swimming & Diving 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 Indiana University - Purdue University
Association to partner Indianapolis
with member schools www.iunat.iupui.edu
in the promotion of
these ideals. The Competitive Program Manager
importance of this Ed Merkling
mission is more critical Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician
today than ever in our Dave Thibodeau
Registration Coordinator
history. Noelle Manitkul
Currently in our state, Registration Coordinator
over 160,000 students Judy Gemmecke
from 410 different
IHSAA member schools State Finals Personnel
choose to participate in interscholastic athletics. Tournament Administrator
These fortunate students absorb a variety of life Kerrie Schludecker, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
lessons as they develop from adolescents to mature Tournament Assistant
Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
young adults. The opportunity to learn self-discipline, Tournament Director
teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are Arelene McDonald

attributes that have come to be known as “the other Starter Todd Sorg
half of education.” The mastery of these character- Assistant Starter Ed Jones
istics retains dramatic impact as these young people Diving Referee Roger Dombkowski, Jr.
assume leadership roles in our society. Stroke & Turn Judges Todd Maiden and Glorida
Dombkowski
A former high school principal once shared with each Diving Judges Sally Cripe, Kurt Hass, Roger Domb-
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only kowski, Sr., Ray Robison, Walter Bennett, John Sorg,
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Barton Smith
Announcer Mike Miles
The students that perform before you today are Diving Announcers Jim Simons, Pam Schumm
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Clerk of the Course Linda Horn
admirers to recall. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of National Anthem
Directors, we welcome you to today’s events. Friday Eli Vanderkolk and Katelyn Gerke,
Education based athletics which are pure, McCutcheon High School
Saturday Members from the King’s Court Singers
wholesome, and inexpensive reflecting local flavor North Central High School
and enthusiasm has always been the objective. Program Credits
It is what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit, Pure
Sport, Pure Indiana! Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Cordially, Editorial Assistance
Laken Detweiler, Sports Administration Intern
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Visual Sports Network
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Bobby Cox
IHSAA Commissioner IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
www.IHSAA.org
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