Page 5 - 2021-22 Girls Swimming State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 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, 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 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. Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Indiana University - Purdue University The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
The atmosphere fans Indianapolis
bring to our State www.iunat.iupui.edu interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from
just another event into a Director IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
true celebration. A Ed Merkling District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township (Chairman)
Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2023
District I, Class A
celebration of the Carroll Stadium Facility Manager/Tech.Support Technician District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron June 2024 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso (Vice-Chairman)
passion and pageantry Dave Thibodeau District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Tom Black, East Central
Hoosier high school Learn to Swim Coordinator District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers
sports are known for. Renice Dobbs District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
Every fan of our high Business Manager District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
school sports Tammy Shields District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
community—every District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
student, coach, and State Finals Personnel District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve* June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
bus driver, every parent, Tournament Administrator District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
sister, and brother—contributes to this celebration Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
Tom Black, East Central
June 2024
District III, Class AAAA
whenever they attend a State Finals event. And as Assistant Tournament Administrator Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
we reflect on this year’s State Finals, we realize those Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
are contributions to our celebrations that were sorely North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
missed last year. That’s because by attending the Tournament Director Arlene McDonald North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North
State Finals and contributing to that experience, fans Starter James Simons South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 John Steinhilber, Hebron
are supporting and fostering so much more than great Assistant Starter Gloria Dombkowski South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
competition… Diving Referee Joseph Brozinick South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
Stroke & Turn Judges Vincent Quinones, Roger Whaley
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Diving Judges Kurt Hass, Roger Dombkowski, Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
* President ** Vice-President
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Douglas Gard, Todd Maiden, John Sorg,
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Walter Bennett, Bill Stark
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 Head Timer Todd Sorg
student-athletes to learn essential life lessons. Timers Roger Dombkowski Jr., Robert Corkwell,
Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Beverly Addis, David Truitt, Mark Terry Sr., Emily Blue,
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they Julie Carey, David Sexton, Bill Koss, Greg Ward,
transition into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and David Boothby, Lawrence O’Neal
define the communities they lead once their playing National Anthem
days are over. Friday - Shelby Woodcock, Ben Davis Sophomore
Saturday - Karsyn Kramer, Indpls Cathedral Junior
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Announcer Mike Miles
board of directors, and all of our student-athletes Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Athletic Training Staff The IHSAA has launched a new e-Commerce store which will provide a convenient method to purchase IHSAA
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Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Program Credits
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