Page 4 - 2019-20 Boys Cross Country State Finals Program

Welcome to this
State 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 Terre Haute North Vigo High School
over 100 years ago. Steve Joseph, Principal
It has been an honor Terre Haute Convention & Vistors Bureau
for our Association to Dave Patterson, Executive Director
partner with member Vigo County School Corporation
schools in the promo- Dr. Robert Haworth, Superintendent
tion of these ideals. State Finals Personnel
The importance of this
mission is more critical Tournament Administrator
Paul Neidig, Assistant Commissioner
today than ever in our
history. Assistant Tournament Administrator
Currently in our state, Ashley Ernstberger, Administrative Assistant
over 160,000 students
from 412 different Tournament Director
IHSAA member Kris Painter, Terre Haute North A.D.
schools choose to par- Assistant Tournament Director
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Felicia Walls, Terre Haute North Assistant A.D.
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Brian Robinson, Terre Haute North Assistant A.D.
develop from adolescents to mature young adults.
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Official Scorer
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Mike Dason
have come to be known as “the other half of educa-
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Referees/Starters
dramatic impact as these young people assume George M. Taylor, Ted J. Noffsinger
leadership roles in our society.

A former high school principal once shared with each Assistant Starters
Joe Scott, Stuart Whitcomb
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only
take away from high school what you leave behind.” 100 M Recall
The students that perform before you today are Dean Martin, Mike Padfield
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of
admirers to recall. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine Center -
The Orthopedic Specialists
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc-
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Program Credits
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Publisher: Bobby Cox, Commissioner
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Editor: Trey Brown, Communications Assistant
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Editorial Assistance: Mason Stanley, Sports
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Administration Intern
Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Cordially, Photography: Double Edge Media
Cover Design: 360 Group, Indianapolis
IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Bobby Cox Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
IHSAA Commissioner
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
www.ihsaa.org

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