Page 4 - 2017-18 Volleyball State Finals Program

Welcome to this
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. Special Thanks To Our Hosts
It has been an honor
for our Association to Ball State University
partner with member Muncie Visitors Bureau
schools in the promo- John E. Worthen Arena
tion of these ideals.
The importance of this
mission is more critical State Finals Personnel
today than ever in our Tournament Administrator
history. Kerrie Schludecker, Assistant Commissioner
Currently in our state,
over 160,000 students Assistant Tournament Administrator
from 410 different IH- Kayley Howell, Volleyball Administrative Assistant
SAA member schools
choose to participate Tournament Director
in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students Tom Lyon, Muncie Central
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Announcer
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity Chad Niccum
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty Officials
and commitment are attributes that have come to be A: Michael Brandon, Janice Beck
known as “the other half of education.” The mastery 2A: Mike Emerson, Shawn Sherfy
of these characteristics retains dramatic impact as 3A: Dan Matz, Otis Broughton
these young people assume leadership roles in our 4A: Jeff Morris, Rhonda Coombs
society.
Line Judges
A former high school principal once shared with each A: Cindy Malson, Steve Kline
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only 2A: Steve Morris, Brent Welsh
take away from high school what you leave behind.” 3A: Al Christoules, Rhonda McGee
The students that perform before you today are 4A: Chad Sievers, Joan Nowak
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of
admirers to recall. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Program Credits
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Publisher: Bobby Cox, Commissioner
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Editor: Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Editorial Assistance:
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Justin Borowitz, Sports Administration Intern
Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Cordially, Photography: Champions Illustrated
Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis

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

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