Page 4 - 2022-23 Gymnastics State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Hosts

State Championship Event

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and
achievements of the student-athletes competing today,
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their
support.
The atmosphere fans Ball State University
bring to our State John E. Worthen Arena
Championships
transforms them from
just another event into a Ball State Staff
true celebration. A Autumn Duncan, Gonzo Barajas, John Garcia,
celebration of the Johnathan Chalfant, Helen Trudell
passion and pageantry State Finals Personnel
Hoosier high school
sports are known for. Tournament Administrators
Janie Ulmer, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
Every fan of our high Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Executive Asst.
school sports
community—every Tournament Assistant
student, coach, and bus Ally McNutt, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
driver, every parent,
sister, and Tournament Director
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Connie Walters
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Asst. Tournament Director
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Judy Ferber
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much
more than great competition… Athletic Training Staff
Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school State Finals Officials
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Meet Referee
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Emily Blue
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Vault Judges
will translate to their careers as they transition into 1. Brenda Hoodlebrink* 2. David Stebing
4. Catherine Williams
3. Keri Vaught
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the
communities they lead once their playing days are Uneven Parallel Bars Judges
over. 1. Christina Collier* 2. Kathy Plankenhorn
3. Tonya Brooks 4. Michelle Escher
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Balance Beam Judges
participating in this weekend’s championship event, 1. Nicole Richards* 2. Patricia Marvin
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. 3. Susan Catania 4. Lisa Simcox
Floor Exercise Judges
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in 1. Gwenda Hefty* 2. Anthony Gulley
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, 3. Mary Pomasl 4. Brandie Campbell
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport.
This is your IHSAA. *Event Superior Judge
Program Credits
Sincerely, Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Paul Neidig Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner

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