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Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2022-23 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event Executive Committee
The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
support. Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The atmosphere fans www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State 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 State Finals Officials
just another event into a Class 1A: Justin Faw, Chris Curry, Jay Slater IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Class 2A: Shawn Sherfy, Dean Martin, Darren Wright District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Class 3A: Jeff Rhody, Craig Bechtel, Trent Long District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Class 4A: David Pillar, James Payne, David Uran District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Alternates: Lance Ringler, Aaron Selby District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high State Finals Personnel District II, Class A June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
school sports Tournament Administrator District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Janie Ulmer, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and bus Tournament Assistant District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
driver, every parent, Ally McNutt, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
sister, and Tournament Director District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Brian Avery, Director of Champions Together District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Gainbridge Fieldhouse District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Rick Fuson, Doug Weitkamp, Andy Arnold, Jerry Horne, Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Michael Wecht, John Ball, Tricia Brown-Moore North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
June 2025
Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
North District, Minority
more than great competition… Asst Tournament Director North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Kevin Horrigan, Gretchen Miles Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Replay Monitor South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
South District, Minority
Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
June 2025
Mike Whitten, Boonville
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has James Robinson South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Announcer
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Chad Niccum Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Scorer * President ** Vice-President
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Pam Webb
will translate to their careers as they transition into Officials Host
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Andy Simpson, Mark Maxwell
communities they lead once their playing days are Team Hosts
over. Emily Steinmetz, John Dearing, Kim Yelich, Julie Calvert,
Bryce Barton
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Awards
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Clara Caito
participating in this weekend’s championship event, National Anthem
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Zak Tschinak
Presentation of Colors
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Indiana State Police
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Athletic Training Staff
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
This is your IHSAA.
Program Credits
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Sincerely, Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
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