Page 5 - 2020-21 Gymnastics State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Hosts 2020-21 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event

Every state championship season brings its own Executive Committee
unique set of conditions and circumstances with it,
but no year in the IHSAA’s 117-year history has been The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
more challenging than this one. school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
The teams who are competing today have demon- minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
strated a level of excellence and Ball State University Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
responsibility that goes far beyond the norm. Not John E. Worthen Arena
only have they competed at a level worthy of making The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
it to the IHSAA state finals, they have exercised State Finals Personnel interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
the good judgment and self-restraint necessary to office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
remain healthy. Tournament Administrator IHSAA Board of Directors
Sandra Walter, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
This is high school sports at its best. There is no Tournament Assistant District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
Tom Finicle, Southwood
District I, Class A
June 2023
Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
greater lesson to be learned from participating in the Ally McNutt, IHSAA Assistant District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron HS June 2021 John Steinhilber, Hebron (Vice-Chairman)
IHSAA’s 22 sanctioned sports than the importance District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
District I, Class AAAA
Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS
June 2021
of putting the goals and Tournament Director Jim Brown, Fishers
objectives of the team Barbi Kern and Connie Walters District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion HS June 2021 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
ahead of your own. And National Anthem District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown HS June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
District II, Class AAA
Chris Conley, Delta HS
June 2021
the student athletes com- Ball State Ensemble District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers HS June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
peting here today have Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
done exactly that. Presentation of Colors District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2023 Brent Duncan, Connersville
District III, Class AA
Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp.
June 2021
Ben Davis JROTC District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville HS June 2023 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
Not only do we con- District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville HS June 2021 Tom Finicle, Southwood
gratulate them, we also Athletic Training Staff North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS June 2022 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
acknowledge—with great North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso HS** June 2022 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
admiration and respect— North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport HS June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
the extra effort that every State Finals Officials South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
school administrator and Meet Referee South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
coach in Indiana made Emily Blue South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown HS* June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
to field a team this year. It has not been business as Vault Judges Mike Whitten, Boonville
usual. The additional planning, special monitoring 1. Brenda Hoodlebrink* 2. Denise Selvey Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
and extra precautions that have been required have 3. Karla Kindrick 4. Lisa Simcox * President ** Vice-President
been extraordinary. As a result of this commit- Uneven Parallel Bars Judges
ment, thousands of student-athletes throughout our 1. Christina Collier* 2. Maria Bachuchin
state have been able to experience an afterschool, 3. Kristie Nanney 4. Diane Church
education-based experience they will cherish for the
rest of their lives. Balance Beam Judges 2. Janelle Elwood
1. Judy Ferber*
3. Patricia Marvin 4. Elizabeth Winsley
We also extend a special thank you to Governor
Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health Floor Exercise Judges
and the Department of Education for their continued 1. Nan Durant* 2. Kathy Plankenhorn
guidance and support. 3. Gwenda Hefty 4. Anthony Gulley
*Event Superior Judge
As you can see, lots of dedicated Hoosiers have
worked together to make this day possible. Enjoy it! Program Credits
And as you do, remember, this is your IHSAA, too. Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Without Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
your ongoing support, high school sports in Indiana Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
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Sincerely, IHSAA
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Paul Neidig www.IHSAA.org
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