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Acknowledgements Sparks Foundation Scholarships

In partnership with the Sparks Foundation, the IHSAA Foundation is proud
IHSAA Foundation Board of Directors to present the Sparks Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship to two
Indiana high school student-athletes that show teamwork, leadership, and
Andy Arnold
Andy Arnold good character. This annual scholarship, starting in 2021, celebrates
SVP Facilities Operations, Pacers Sports & Entertainment accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the
Wayne Barker community.
Superintendent, Northwest Allen County Schools
Eric Bowlen
Superintendent, Martinsville Schools
Grant Clapacs
Partner, Denton Bingham Greenebaum LLP
Bobby Cox
Commissioner Emeritus, IHSAA
Philip N. Eskew, Jr., M.D.
Professor Emeritus, IU School of Medicine
Chad Gilbert
Ex Officio, Athletic Director, Charlestown High School
Joe Jordan
President and CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
Dennis Certa Margaret Mallory
Dr. Paul Kaiser Munster
Superintendent, Wesfield Washington Schools Terre Haute South
Mike Mossbrucker Dennis Certa of Munster High School is a two-sport athlete, participating
Athletic Director, Mooresville High School in Football and Track & Field in each of his four years as a Mustang.
Dennis served as Varsity Team Captain in Football during his senior year
Paul Neidig and was awarded Munster Football’s Elite Man of the Year award. He serves
Commissioner, IHSAA as President of Munster’s Link Crew and is a member of the Munster
Athletic Council. Certa’s volunteer work includes placing flags throughout
Blake Ress town for the Fourth of July, mowing lawns around his neighborhood,
Commissioner Emeritus, IHSAA serving as the school mascot at local events, and helping serve food to
Jim Sandgren veterans at American Legion Post 330. In the fall, Dennis will be attending
either Purdue University or Purdue University Northwest.
CEO Commercial Banking, Old National Bank
Kris Teusch Margaret Mallory of Terre Haute South Vigo is a four-time varsity letter
Asst. Athletic Diretor, Homestead High School winner in Soccer. She is a two-time Varsity Captain and earned
All-Conference and All-District honors while playing for the Braves.
Milton O. Thompson Margaret serves as President of South’s Student Athletic Council and Social
Attorney, Bleeke Dillon Crandall Media Manager for their National Honor Society. She is a member of the
Link Crew, Student Government, Youth Council, and Dance Marathon.
Pete Ward Margaret volunteers with the Special Olympics by assisting athletes and
COO, Indianapolis Colts cheering them on and has served as a TOPSoccer Buddy, helping children
with special needs play soccer. She has also helped clean and prepare
Jennifer K. Wilfong South’s campus before the school year by planting flower beds, mulching,
CEO JW Land Management LLC picking up trash, and cleaning the lockers. Margaret will be attending
Indiana University in the fall.

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