Page 4 - 2019-20 Boys Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2019-20 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
Association has promoted the values of education school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by any
based athletics and was the primary reason for its qualified individual (open seats), and six board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified minority
formation over 100 representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of Directors
years ago. It has been meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
an honor for our Indiana University - Purdue University The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
Association to partner Indianapolis interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
with member schools www.iunat.iupui.edu office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
in the promotion of Competitive Program Manager
these ideals. The Ed Merkling
Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician
importance of this Dave Thibodeau IHSAA Board of Directors
mission is more critical Learn to Swim Coordinator District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
Matt Martin, Knightstown (Chairman)
today than ever in our Renice Dobbs District I, Class A David Amor, LaCrosse June 2020 Nathan Dean, Jimtown (Vice-Chairman)
District I, Class AA
John Steinhilber, Hebron*
June 2021
history. Business Manager District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2020 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
Currently in our state, Tammy Shields District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2021 David Amor, LaCrosse
over 160,000 students State Finals Personnel District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2021 Jim Brown, Fishers
from 412 different District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2020 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
IHSAA member schools Tournament Administrator District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta** June 2021 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
Kerrie Schludecker, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
June 2020
Jim Brown, Fishers
District II, Class AAAA
choose to participate in interscholastic athletics. Tournament Assistant Chris Conley, Delta
These fortunate students absorb a variety of life Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2020 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation June 2021
District III, Class AA
lessons as they develop from adolescents to mature Tournament Director District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2020 Brent Duncan, Connersville
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown

young adults. The opportunity to learn self-discipline, Arlene McDonald District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville June 2021 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are Starter Todd Maiden North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attributes that have come to be known as “the other Assistant Starter Jim Simons North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso HS June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
half of education.” The mastery of these character- Diving Referee Roger Dombkowski Sr. North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport HS June 2022 John Steinhilber, Hebron
istics retains dramatic impact as these young people Stroke & Turn Judges Kurt Hass, Sally Cripe South District, Female Rae Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
Diving Judges Gloria Dombkowski, Todd Sorg, Doug
assume leadership roles in our society. Gard, Joe Brozinick, Roger Whaley, Walter Bennet, Jill South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown HS
South District, Urban
June 2022
Brown Rae Woolpy, Richmond
A former high school principal once shared with each Announcer Mike Miles Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Clerk of the Course Linda Horn * President ** Vice-President
The students that perform before you today are Athletic Training Staff
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
admirers to recall. National Anthem
Friday Hannah Everhart, Morristown High School
Saturday North Central King’s Court Singers
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of
Directors, we welcome you to today’s events. Program Credits
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