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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. Bittinger Stadium
The atmosphere fans Purdue University 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 State Finals Personnel office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from Assigned Umpire Crews
just another event into a Class 1A: Robert Voss, Rodney Wallace, Oscar Rios IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Class 2A: Darren Taylor, Brian Ege, Danny Shields District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Class 3A: Dan Halladay, Steve Godfroy, Charles Schroeder District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Class 4A: Carmen Hawk, Matthew Hawkins, Greg Reece District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Tournament Directors District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
District I, Class AAAA
Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
June 2024
sports are known for. Tournament Administrator Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District II, Class A June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
school sports Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Stacey Lee, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and bus District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
driver, every parent, Purdue University Personnel District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
Mike Bobinski, VP, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
sister, and Kyle Banter, Athletics Facilities, Superintendent District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Brian Bornino, Sports Turf Crew Chief District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Tournament Directors District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Brian Strong, Matt Henderson North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Announcer North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
more than great competition… Geoff Cocanower North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Umpire Coordinator Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Dave Chandler South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Mike Whitten, Boonville
South District, Urban
June 2025
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Music
Kale DeVoe
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Team Host * President ** Vice-President
Suzanne Crump
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that
will translate to their careers as they transition into Bat Testing
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Brett Williamson
communities they lead once their playing days are Scoreboard/Scorebook
over. Stephenie Pencek, John Bingaman
Event Assistants
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Kayley Howell, Ashley Ernstberger, Joseph Thomas,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Stacey Raisor, Vickie Wise, Ashley Binney,
Rhonda Richey, Adrian Bartolome, Brandon Baxter,
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Nicole Ross, Libby Chang
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. National Anthem
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Friday: Finley Gay, Logansport High School
Saturday: Ali Paul, Caston High School
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Athletic Training Staff
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
This is your IHSAA. Program Credits
Publisher
Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Sincerely, Editor
Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
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Paul Neidig Photography
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IHSAA Commissioner Cover Design
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