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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.
The atmosphere fans Indiana University - Purdue University The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State Indianapolis interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships www.iunat.iupui.edu office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from
just another event into a Director IHSAA Board of Directors
Ed Merkling
true celebration. A Assistant Director District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Katy Shreve District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Facility Manager District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Dave Thibodeau District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. Operations Manager District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Keith Dollard District II, Class A June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
school sports Fiscal Manager District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Tammy Shields District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
Progam and Safety Manager
student, coach, and bus Matt Kovacs District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
driver, every parent, Youth Program Manager District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
sister, and Rachel Metzger District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by State Finals Personnel District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Tournament Administrator Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
North District, Minority
June 2025
Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
more than great competition… Assistant Tournament Administrator North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant Brian Strong, Logansport
Paul Voigt, Churubusco
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Tournament Director Arlene McDonald South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025
June 2025
South District, Minority
Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025 Mike Whitten, Boonville
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Starter Vincent Quinones
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Assistant Starter Roger Whaley Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Diving Referee Walter Bennett * President ** Vice-President
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Stroke & Turn Judges
will translate to their careers as they transition into Roger Dombkowski, Sr., Barbara Chambers
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Diving Judges Todd Maiden, Kurt Hass,
communities they lead once their playing days are Gloria Dombkowski, Joseph Brozinick, Todd Sorg,
over. Greg Ward, Julie Carey
Timers Mark Terry, Sr., Bill Stark, Beverly Addis,
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our David Truitt, Douglas Gard, John Bonsett,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Roger Dombkowski, Jr., Bill Koss, Charles Lucas,
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Joseph Everett, John Sorg
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. National Anthem
Friday - Jacob Retek, Penn HS Senior
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Saturday - Aasia Rhoton, Anderson Prep Academy
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Teacher
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Announcer Mike Miles
This is your IHSAA. Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt
Athletic Training Staff
Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Sincerely, Program Credits
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig Photography Double Edge Media
IHSAA Commissioner Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
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