Page 5 - 2020-21 Boys Track & Field State Finals Program

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

Every state championship season brings its own
unique set of conditions and circumstances with it, The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
but no year in the IHSAA’s 117-year history has been school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are fi lled by
more challenging than this one. any qualifi ed individual (open seats), and seven board seats are fi lled by two qualifi ed female representatives, two qualifi ed
minority representatives, two qualifi ed urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
The teams who are competing today have Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
demonstrated a level of excellence and responsibility
that goes far beyond the norm. Not only have they The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
competed at a level worthy of making it to the IHSAA Ben Davis High School interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
state fi nals, they have exercised the good judgment offi ce and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
and self-restraint necessary to remain healthy. Schedule of Events
IHSAA Board of Directors
This is high school sports at its best. There is no Times are approximate for both days District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
District I, Class A
Tom Finicle, Southwood
Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
June 2023
greater lesson to be learned from participating in the 3 p.m. Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron HS June 2021 John Steinhilber, Hebron (Vice-Chairman)
3:30 High Jump, Shot Put
IHSAA’s 22 sanctioned sports than the importance of 4:15 3200 M Relay Finals District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
putting the goals and objectives of the team ahead of 5:00 100 M Dash Trials District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS June 2021 Jim Brown, Fishers
your own. And the student 5:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdle Trials District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion HS June 2021 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
athletes competing here 5:40 200 M Dash Trials District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown HS June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
today have done exactly 6:10 Opening Ceremonies District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta HS June 2021 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
that. 6:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdles Finals District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers HS June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
6:25 100 M Dash Finals
6:35 1600 M Run District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2023 Brent Duncan, Connersville
Not only do we 6:45 400 M Relay District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2021 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
District III, Class AAA
June 2023
Mike Whitten, Boonville HS
congratulate them, we 7:05 400 M Dash District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville HS June 2021 Tom Finicle, Southwood
also acknowledge—with 7:20 300 M Low / Intermediate Hurdles Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
great admiration and 7:45 800 M Run North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS June 2022 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
respect—the extra 8:05 200 M Dash Finals North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso HS** June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
Brian Strong, Logansport HS
North District, Urban
June 2022
effort that every school 8:15 3200 M Run Matt Martin, Knightstown
8:30 1600 M Relay
administrator and coach South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
in Indiana made to fi eld a Live Scoring can be found at: South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
June 2022
South District, Urban
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown HS*
team this year. It has not Mike Whitten, Boonville
been business as usual. Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
The additional planning, special monitoring and extra * President ** Vice-President
precautions that have been required have been
extraordinary. As a result of this commitment,
thousands of student-athletes throughout our state Stuart Whitcomb named 2021 Track Official of the Year
have been able to experience an afterschool,
education-based experience they will cherish for the Stuart Whitcomb of Kokomo, IN is the recipient of the Stuart has now been a licensed offi cial for 28 years,
rest of their lives. 2021 Interscholastic Athletic Offi cial Award for and has worked 46 sectionals, 24 regionals, and 9
excellence in the sport of Track and Field. state fi nals. A member of the North Central Offi cials
We also extend a special thank you to Governor Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Whitcomb has served as an IHSAA rules
Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and Association, in interpreter and Clinician several years. Mr. Whitcomb
the Department of Education for their continued Program Credits cooperation with the has dedicated his time to Track and Cross Country,
guidance and support. National Federation not only in Indiana, but across the Midwest, serving
Publisher of Interscholastic as an offi cial for USA Track and Field.
Paul Neidig, Commissioner Offi cials Association, Stuart was selected for this honor by a
As you can see, lots of dedicated Hoosiers have Editor
worked together to make this day possible. Enjoy it! Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant recognizes and honors committee representing the offi cials associations
And as you do, remember, this is your IHSAA, too. Printing an outstanding offi cial in in our state. In Indiana there are 24 associations
Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
each of 11 sports during made up of men and women who assist in providing
Without your ongoing support, high school sports in Photography the school year. Offi cials wholesome, worthwhile, and healthy activities for the
Indiana would not be possible. Double Edge Media
Cover Design selected for this student athletes in our state. Statewide, there are
360 group, Indianapolis distinction have gone more than 8,000 offi cials licensed by the IHSAA in 11
Sincerely, IHSAA above and beyond to sports.
A retired teacher of the Lewis Cass School
9150 Meridian St. serve their association, community, and the IHSAA. Corporation, Stuart and his wife, Sherry, have been
Each have shown exceptional qualities of leadership,
Indianapolis, IN 46260 dedication, and loyalty to their sport, our student- married for 50 years. Stuart and Sherry have a son
Paul Neidig (317) 846-6601 athletes, and their fellow offi cials. named Jeffry and two grandchildren.
IHSAA Commissioner
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