Page 4 - 2022-23 Girls Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

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
true celebration. A Ed Merkling District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Assistant Director District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Katy Shreve District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
District I, Class AAA
Nathan Dean, Jimtown
June 2023
Hoosier high school Facility Manager District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2024 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. Dave Thibodeau Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Operations Manager District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
District II, Class AA
Keith Dollard
June 2023

school sports Fiscal Manager District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Tammy Shields District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and bus Progam and Safety Manager Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
driver, every parent, Matt Kovacs District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2024
District III, Class AA
Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp.
sister, and Youth Program Manager District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Rachel Metzger District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
attending the State Finals and cheering for their State Finals Personnel North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Tournament Administrator North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
more than great competition… Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Assistant Tournament Administrator South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
Paul Voigt, Churubusco
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025 Mike Whitten, Boonville
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Tournament Director Arlene McDonald
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Starter Joseph Brozinick Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
* President ** Vice-President
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Assistant Starter Todd Sorg
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Diving Referee Kurt Hass
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Stroke & Turn Judges Todd Maiden, Gloria Dombkowski
will translate to their careers as they transition into Diving Judges Roger Dombkowski, Sr., Mark Terry, Sr.,
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Douglas Gard, Roger Whaley, Bill Stark, Beverly Addis,
communities they lead once their playing days are David Truitt
over. Timers Vincent Quinones, Walter Bennett, Greg Ward,
John Sorg, John Bonsett, Roger Dombkowski, Jr.,
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Bill Koss, Charles Lucas, Robert Corkwell, Joe Everett,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Mark Angelo Terry
participating in this weekend’s championship event, National Anthem
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Friday - Tara Hall, East Central HS Senior
Saturday - Gracelynn Hyman, Fishers HS Junior The IHSAA has launched a new e-Commerce store which will provide a convenient method to purchase IHSAA
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Announcer Mike Miles publications, DVD videos, and selected merchandise online! The new, easy-to-use online store will help to increase
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt customer satisfaction by streamlining the ordering process.
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Athletic Training Staff
This is your IHSAA. Forte Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists Placing an order through www.ihsaa.org has many advantages over traditional ordering. Orders can be placed faster
and safer as the website incorporates industry-standard, 128-bit encryption security features for all credit card transac-
Program Credits
Sincerely, tions, allowing you to place your order with confidence. Customers also receive instant order confirmations!
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant The online store gives customers the ability to place orders 24/7 and track their orders, review their order history,
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis reorder products, and find pricing and product information.
Paul Neidig Photography Double Edge Media Visit www.ihsaa.org and click on the IHSAA e-Store
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner
icon to place your order today!
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