Page 5 - 2021-22 Football State Finas Program

Welcome to this 2021-22 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, Special Thanks To Our Host school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of Lucas Oil Stadium any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
support. 500 South Capitol Avenue Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
The atmosphere fans The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State Executive Director Andy Mallon interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships Stadium Director Eric Neuburger office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from Event Coordinator Isaac Wright
just another event into a Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Security Manager Paul Suiters District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the State Finals Personnel District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township (Chairman)
District I, Class AA
John Steinhilber, Hebron
June 2024
passion and pageantry Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
sports are known for. Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner Jim Brown, Fishers
Every fan of our high Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
June 2023
Matt Martin, Knightstown
District II, Class AA
school sports Bri Jones, Administrative Assistant District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2024 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Public Address - Jerry Baker, Omar Masoodi, Geoffrey Miller District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2023 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and Scoreboard and Clock - Rick Frank, Dave Morton, Tyler District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve* June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
bus driver, every parent, Powell District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
sister, and brother—contributes to this celebration Tournament Operations - Trael Kelly District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
whenever they attend a State Finals event. And as Statistics - Scott Fishman, David George, Joe Fischer District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
we reflect on this year’s State Finals, we realize those Awards - Jack Mulkey North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
are contributions to our celebrations that were sorely National Anthem - Friday: Clay City HS Pep Band North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
missed last year. That’s because by attending the Saturday: Anderson HS Wind Ensemble North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
State Finals and contributing to that experience, fans South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
are supporting and fostering so much more than great Class A Officials - Roger Holder, Michael Gaither, South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 John Steinhilber, Hebron
competition… Jason Gaither, Earl Frazier, Robert E. Rider South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
Mike Whitten, Boonville
Class 2A Officials - Jason Ferguson, Zachary Watson, Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Timothy Cartwright, Randall Zorman, Dan Morgan * President ** Vice-President
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Class 3A Officials - Tim Holmes, Tim Mills,
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 Stephen Green, William Morrison, Jeff Holmes
student-athletes to learn essential life lessons. Class 4A Officials - Eric Lowe, Rusty Lowe, Fred Scheub to be Honored as State’s Top Official
Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Paul Wren, Travis Horn, Steven McGlothlin
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they Class 5A Officials - Gary Hamilton, Kevin McGaha, Fred Scheub of Valparaiso, IN is the recipient of the and women who assist in providing wholesome,
transition into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and Paul R. Beam, Larry Sanders, Chris Fuller 2021 Interscholastic Athletic Officials worthwhile, and healthy activities for the student
define the communities they lead once their playing Class 6A Officials - James Craig, Mark Stultz, Association Award for excellence in the sport of athletes in our state. Statewide, there are more than
days are over. James Payne, Mark Herberger, Mark Mettler football. Scheub will be honored in an on-field 6,000 officials licensed by the IHSAA in 18 sports.
ceremony at this weekend’s state Fred is also licensed in volleyball,
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Athletic Training Staff finals. baseball, softball, and basketball and
board of directors, and all of our student-athletes Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists Each year, the Indiana High School has officiated seven (7) state finals
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Athletic Association, in between these sports. Fred is a 30-year
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Thank Program Credits cooperation with the National member of the Lake County Athletic
you for supporting education-based athletics in Federation of Interscholastic Officials Officials Association and
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner Association, recognizes and honors currently serves as President of the
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant an outstanding official in each sport association. Additionally, Fred takes
This is your IHSAA. Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis during the school year. time to mentor other officials, volunteer
Photography Double Edge Media Scheub has been a licensed football at his church, and assists with local
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis official in Indiana for 37 years and, youth and adults who deal with
Sincerely, during his career, he’s officiated 33 addiction.
IHSAA sectionals, 21 regionals, seven (7) Fred is a 1972 graduate of
Merrillville High School and even
semi-states, and four (4) state finals.
9150 N Meridian St. Scheub was selected for this honor by a competed in the 1971 Cross Country State Finals.
Indianapolis, IN 46240 committee representing the officials’ associations. In Fred is now retired, previously working for 45 years
Paul Neidig www.IHSAA.org Indiana there are 24 associations made up of men in the finance department at a local steel company.
IHSAA Commissioner
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