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Special Thanks To Our Hosts
Welcome to this 2019-20 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event Executive Committee

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
ciation has promoted the values of education based school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation Ball State University any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
over 100 years ago. It minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
has been an honor Muncie Visitors Bureau Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
for our Association to John E. Worthen Arena The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
partner with member State Finals Personnel interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
schools in the promo- office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
tion of these ideals. Tournament Administrator
Sandra Walter, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
The importance of this IHSAA Board of Directors
mission is more critical Tournament Assistant District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
today than ever in our Ally McNutt, IHSAA Assistant District I, Class A David Amor, LaCrosse June 2020 Matt Martin, Knightstown (Chairman)
District I, Class AA
John Steinhilber, Hebron*
June 2021
history. Tournament Director District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2020 Nathan Dean, Jimtown (Vice-Chairman)
Currently in our state, Barbi Kern and Connie Walters District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2021 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
David Amor, LaCrosse
over 160,000 students District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2021 Jim Brown, Fishers
from 412 different National Anthem District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2020 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
IHSAA member Blake Kimmel, Guerin Catholic High School District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta** June 2021 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
Jim Brown, Fishers
District II, Class AAAA
June 2020
schools choose to par- Presentation of Colors Chris Conley, Delta
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Anderson Preparatory JROTC, Master Sergeant District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2020 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
District III, Class AA
Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation June 2021
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Isaacs, Techincal Sergeant Tidwell District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2020 Brent Duncan, Connersville
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville June 2021 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Athletic Training Staff North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
Patti McCormack, Lowell
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 John Steinhilber, Hebron
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains State Finals Officials South District, Female Rae Woolpy, Richmond June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
dramatic impact as these young people assume Meet Referee South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
June 2022
South District, Urban
leadership roles in our society. Emily Blue Rae Woolpy, Richmond
Vault Judges Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
A former high school principal once shared with each 1. Betty Widbin* 2. Denise Selvey * President ** Vice-President
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only 3. Brenda Hoodlebrink 4. Karla Kindrick
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Uneven Parallel Bars Judges
The students that perform before you today are 1. Christina Collier* 2. Patricia Marvin
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of 3. Sabine Penland 4. Maria Bachuchin
admirers to recall. Balance Beam Judges
1. Judy L. Ferber* 2. Patti Kuehl
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- 3. Nicole Richards 4. Janelle Elwood
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Floor Exercise Judges
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- 1. Nan Durant* 2. Keri Vaught
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has 3. Kathy Plankenhorn 4. Gwenda Hefty
always been the objective. It is what we mean when *Event Superior Judge
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Program Credits
Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Cordially, Editor Trey Brown, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
Logan Green, Sports Administration Intern
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Bobby Cox Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
(317) 846-6601
www.IHSAA.org
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