Page 8 - 2016 IHSAA Annual Report

A Letter From

The Commissioner

Valued Members and Supporters of the
Indiana High School Athletic Association,

I bring you greetings and acknowledgements
as we celebrate the “Passion and Pageantry
of Indiana High School Sports.” The 2015-16
campaign was yet another representative
year of thrilling championships punctuated
with stellar individual and team perfor-
mances that exemplified all that is wonderful
about education-based athletics in the
Hoosier State.

First and foremost, we offer our congrat-
Bobby Cox is in ulations to the 160,000 student-athletes
his fifth year as that chose to participate in interscholastic
Commissioner of athletics at our 408 member schools. Your
the IHSAA passion is the cornerstone of this publica-
tion. As always, your Association stands to
provide a structure where you may showcase
your athletic talents along with your enthu-
siasm for your school and community. We salute the dedication of our member
school administrators and coaches. Your guidance provides opportunities
for our young people to flourish and develop into the leaders of tomorrow. A
genuine thanks is extended to our licensed officials and your commitment
to a level and safe playing environment. Interscholastic contests may not
occur without your presence and expertise and while there may be times
that appreciation is not evident, rest assured your efforts are prominently
treasured by the IHSAA.

During the recently completed school year, over 1.3 million fans attended
IHSAA tournament series events across Indiana. Your support of our
student-athletes and the Association is splendidly cherished. Additionally,
profound appreciations are extended to our corporate partners and sponsors.
The provisions offered by these valued businesses and organizations allow the
Association to continue to afford our member-schools and student-athletes
opportunities to participate in some of the grandest venues in all of America.

While we witnessed tremendous championships and competitions on the
fields and courts across our state, noteworthy events transpired outside the
athletic arena. Once again, the Association played host to our annual Student
Leadership Conference. My appreciation is extended to the IHSAA Student

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