Page 5 - 2024-25 Boys Swimming & Diving State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2024-25 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
achievements of the student-athletes competing school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Ten board seats are filled by any
today, we’re also able to reflect on the importance of qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
our member school communities and their support in minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
championing education-based athletics. Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Indiana University - Indianapolis
The atmosphere fans www.natatorium.indianapolis.iu.edu 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 Director office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from Ed Merkling
just another event into a Assistant Director IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Katy Shreve District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Event Manager District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2026 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Dave Thibodeau District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Brian Strong, Logansport (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Operations Manager District I, Class AAA Ryan Harrington, Highland June 2026 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
June 2027
District I, Class AAAA
sports are known for. Keith Dollard Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Fiscal Manager District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Jim Brown, Fishers
school sports Tammy Shields District II, Class AA Jeremy Dexter, Western Boone June 2026 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
Chris Conley, Cowan
District II, Class AAA
June 2027
community—every Safety and Rental Manager District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2026 Larry Cochren, Washington
student, coach, and bus Sean Lynch Chris Conley, Cowan
driver, every teacher, Youth Program Manager District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Jeremy Dexter, Western Boone
parent, and sibling—contributes to this celebration Rachel Metzger District III, Class AA Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton June 2027 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
Larry Cochren, Washington*
June 2026
District III, Class AAA
whenever they attend a State Finals event. That’s District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2027 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
because by attending the State Finals and cheering State Finals Personnel Tom Finicle, Southwood
for their school, fans are supporting and fostering so Tournament Administrator North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton
North District, Minority
June 2025
Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
much more than great competition… Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
Ryan Harrington, Highland
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Assistant Tournament Administrator South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
Stacey Lee, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Tournament Director Arlene McDonald South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
June 2025
South District, Urban
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Starter Roger Dombkowski Sr. Paul Voigt, Churubusco
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Assistant Starter Beverly Addis Private School Rep. - -
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Diving Referee Douglas Gard * President ** Vice-President
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Stroke & Turn Judges Todd Maiden, Joseph Brozinick
will translate to their careers as they transition into Diving Judges and Timers Kurt Hass,
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Gloria Dombkowski, Todd Sorg, Greg Ward,
communities they lead once their playing days are David Truitt, Walter Bennett, Roger Dombkowski Jr.
over. Timers Mark Terry Sr., Mark Angelo Terry, Julie Carey,
So, on behalf of the 409 IHSAA member schools, our Bill Koss, Charles “Eric” Lucas, John Bonsett,
Ed Robson, Chadd Zartman, Roger Whaley,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Keith Mygrant, Joseph Everett
participating in this weekend’s championship event, National Anthem
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Friday - Yadier Victoriano, Barr-Reeve High School
Saturday - Marcus Fredwell, Sheridan High School
Thank you for being a champion of education-based Announcer Mike Miles
athletics in Indiana. Diving Announcer Ralph Mundt
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Athletic Training Staff
Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport.
This is your IHSAA. Program Credits
Publisher Paul Neidig, IHSAA Commissioner
Sincerely, Editor Brandon Baxter, IHSAA Staff
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Cover Design ThreeSixtyGroup, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
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