Page 4 - 2017-18 Girls Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation 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 Association to Indiana University - Purdue University
partner with member Indianapolis
schools in the promo- www.iunat.iupui.edu
tion of these ideals.
The importance of this Director
mission is more critical Ed Merkling
today than ever in our Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician
history. Dave Thibodeau
Currently in our state, Registration Coordinator
over 160,000 students Noelle Manitkul
from 410 different IH- Business Manager
SAA member schools Judy Gemmecke
choose to participate in
interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students State Finals Personnel
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Tournament Administrator
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity Kerrie Schludecker, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
Assistant Tournament Administrator
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
and commitment are attributes that have come to be Tournament Director Arlene McDonald
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery Starter Kurt Hass
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as Assistant Starter Ray Robison
these young people assume leadership roles in our Diving Referee Kurt Hass
society. Stroke & Turn Judges Jim Simons, Roger Dombkowski Sr.
Diving Judges Todd Maiden, Roger Dombkowski Jr,
A former high school principal once shared with each Gloria Dombkowski, Todd Sorg, Ed Jones, Robert
Corkwell, Doug Gard
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Announcer Mike Miles
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Diving Announcer Pam Schumm
The students that perform before you today are Clerk of the Course Linda Horn
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Athletic Training Staff
admirers to recall. Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
National Anthem
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Friday Madeline Wilson, Castle High School
Saturday Isaiah Doss, Beech Grove High School
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in-
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Program Credits
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
Cordially, Laken Detweiler, Sports Administration Intern
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Bobby Cox IHSAA
IHSAA Commissioner P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
www.IHSAA.org

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