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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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