SPRING 2009

TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONHERMITAGE, TENNESSEE

• Ronnie Carter Timeline• TSSAA Hall of Fame Inductees• Spring Fling Schedule• Mr. & Miss Basketball Honorees• A. F. Bridges Scholarship Winners

TSSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTSSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRONNIE CARTER RETIRESRONNIE CARTER RETIRES

TSSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTSSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRONNIE CARTER RETIRESRONNIE CARTER RETIRES

TSSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRONNIE CARTER RETIRES

T S S A A C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0GOLF (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ……………………………………………July 13GOLF (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………………………………July 27FOOTBALL • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • CROSS COUNTRY

• GIRLS SOCCER (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ……………………………July 27GIRLS SOCCER (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ……………………………August 24CROSS COUNTRY • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ……August 24Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) ……………………………August 17FOOTBALL (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST)…………………………………August 28GOLF - DIVISION I

• District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………A-AA - Sep. 30 / AAA - Sep. 16• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………A-AA - Oct. 5 / AAA - Sep. 21• State ……………………………A-AA - Oct. 13-14 / AAA - Sep. 29-30

BOWLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ………………………………………Oct. 1GOLF - DIVISION II

• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY).....Sep. 28.. ........................... State-Oct. 6-7VOLLEYBALL - DIVISION I

• District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) A-AA and AAA ………………October 16• Region A-AA and AAA ………………………………………October 20• Sectional A-AA and AAA ……………………………………October 22• State A-AA and AAA………………………………………October 28-30

VOLLEYBALL - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Oct. 21• Sub-State ………………………………………………………Oct. 24• State …………………………………………………………Oct. 28-30

CROSS COUNTRY MEET• Region A-AA, AAA • DIV. II (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………October 31• State ………………………………………………………November 7

GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION I• District A-AA and AAA (MUST BE COMPLETED BY)………………October 23• Region Semifinals A-AA and AAA …………………………October 27• Region Finals A-AA and AAA ………………………………October 29• Sectional ……………………………………………………October 31• State Quarterfinals …………………………A-AA & AAA - November 4• State Semifinals ……………………………A-AA & AAA - November 5• State Finals…………………………………A-AA & AAA - November 7

GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………October 28• Sub-State ……………………………………………………October 31• State Semifinals ……………………………………………November 5• State Finals…………………………………………………November 6

BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ………………October 26FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION I (1A–2A-3A-4A-5A)

• First Round …………………………………………………November 6• Second Round ……………………………………………November 13• Quarter-Finals ……………………………………………November 20• Semi-Finals ………………………………………………November 27• Finals ……………………………………………………December4-5

FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION II• First Round …………………………………………………November 6• Quarter-Finals ……………………………………………November 13• Semi-Finals ………………………………………………November 20• Finals ………………………………………………………December 3

CHEERLEADING - STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ………………………………TBARegional Meetings …………………………………………………………

• Walter State (9:00a.m.)... Knoxville Central (1:00 p.m.) ……November 9• Chattanooga Tyner (9:00 a.m.).. Warren County (1:00 p.m.)November 10• Hunters Lane (9:00 a.m.).. East Hickman (1:00 p.m.) ……November 11• Memphis Board of Education (9:00 a.m.)... USJ (1:00 p.m.)November 12

Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) …………………………November 19BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………November 23Legislative Council Meeting (HERMITAGE) …………………………December 9Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) ……………………………January 14BOWLING

• District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………January 15• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………January 21• DI Girls Sectional ………………………………………......January 23• DI Boys Sectional ……………………………………………January 25• State ……………………………………………………January 28-30

WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION I• Dual Meet State……………………………………………February 5-6• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………February 13• State ……………………………………………………February 18-20

WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION II• Dual Meet State……………………………………………February 5-6• State ……………………………………………………February 19-20

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTSDIVISION I (A, AA and AAA)• Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Feb. 24• Regions …………………………………………………Feb. 26- Mar. 3• Girls Sectionals ………………………………………………March 6• Boys Sectionals ………………………………………………March 8• Girls State …………………………………………………March 10-13• Boys State …………………………………………………March 17-20DIVISION II• Regions (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Feb. 23• Girls Sub-State …………………………………………………Feb. 26• Boys Sub-State …………………………………………………Feb. 27• Girls State ……………………………………………………March 4-6• Boys State ……………………………………………………March 4-6

Board of Control Meeting (MURFREESBORO) …………………………March 16Legislative Council Meeting (MURFREESBORO)…………………………March 17GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER

• TRACK • TENNIS (FIRST PRACTICE DATE)………………………February 15GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER

• TRACK • TENNIS (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST)………………………March 15Athletic Directors Conference / Cheer Coaches Conference …………………TBATRACK

• Sectional (A-AA and AAA) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………May 21• Regions (DIVISION II) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………May 21• State …………………………………………………………May 24-28

BASEBALL- DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA)• Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14• Regional Semi-Finals …………………………………………May 17• Regional Finals …………………………………………………May 19• Sectional…………………………………………………………May 21• State Tournament ……………………………………………May 25-28

BASEBALL - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14• Sub-State ……………………………………………………May 21-22• State Tournament ……………………………………………May 25-28

SOFTBALL - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA)• Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14• Regional Semi-Finals …………………………………………May 17• Regional Finals …………………………………………………May 19• Sectional…………………………………………………………May 21• State Tournament ……………………………………………May 25-28

SOFTBALL - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14• Sub-State ……………………………………………………May 21-22• State …………………………………………………………May 25-28

BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION I (A-AA, AAA)• Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14• Region Semifinals ……………………………………………May 18• Region Finals …………………………………………………May 20• Sectional…………………………………………………………May 22• State Tournament Quarterfinals A-AA, AAA ………………….May 26• State Tournament Semifinals A-AA, AAA …………………….May 27• State Tournament Finals A-AA, AAA ………………………….May 29

BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 19• Sub-State ………………………………………………………May 22• State Tournament Semifinals …………………………………May 27• State Tournament Finals ………………………………………May 28

TENNIS - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA)• Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 12• Regional Team Finals - GIRLS …………………………………May 13• Regional Team Finals - BOYS …………………………………May 14• Sectional Team - GIRLS…………………………………………May 20• Sectional Team - BOYS …………………………………………May 21• Regional Singles and Doubles ………………………………May 17-18• State Tournament (TEAMS - SINGLES - DOUBLES) ………………May 25-28

TENNIS - DIVISION II• Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 15• Sub-State Team - GIRLS ………………………………………May 18• Sub-State Team - BOYS …………………………………………May 21• State Tournament (TEAM - SINGLES - DOUBLES) …………………May 25-28

Board of Control Meeting (MURFREESBORO) ……………………June 15-17

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FEATURES

5 Distinguished Service RecognitionA coach, official, administrator and contributor are recognized for achievement.

6 Ronnie Carter: A Career RetrospectiveA look back at a most distinguished career at TSSAA.

4 What’s HappeningUpdates on people, rules, standards and equipment.

10 TSSAA Hall of Fame InducteesTSSAA honors members for outstanding achievement.

16 Mark ReevesA little education can keep our celebrations alive.

20 Bernard ChildressThe annual meeting report on the TMSAA.

12 Ronnie CarterA tip from an expert: Just Do Your Job.

19 Stephen BargatzeAn update on The Right Team.

26 BlueCross Spring Fling InformationComplete information for the 2009 BlueCross Spring Fling.

22 A. F. Bridges Scholarship Winners27 student-athletes receive scholarships.

28 Whistle Notes - Gene MeneesInformation for TSSAA officials and thoughts on the past year.

30 Mr. and Miss Basketball AwardsFinalists and winners of these prestigious honors are recognized.

SPRING EDITION 2009

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TSSAA STAFF

RONNIE CARTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BERNARD CHILDRESSASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GENE MENEES.ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MATTHEW GILLESPIEASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MARK REEVESASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WANDA BELTASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TRINA MELTONASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HEATHER CARTERADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PAT ANGLINADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

TERRY HILLIERADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

GAYLE SIMMSADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SHONNIE SPEICHERADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LYNNE SUTTONADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

KIM ALLEYADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

STEPHEN BARGATZEDIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

COURTNEY BRUNETZDIRECTOR OF MARKETING

EARL NALLTECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

BOARD OF CONTROL

PRESIDENT - MIKE REEDHAMBLEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, MORRISTOWN

VICE PRESIDENT - FRED KESSLERBOLIVAR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, BOLIVAR

LYNN BROWNMARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, MARYVILLE

TOMMY LAYNESEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP

JERRY MATHISTULLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL, TULLAHOMA

MIKE TRIBUECANE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE

BRYAN TRUESUMMERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, SUMMERTOWN

CHUCK WESTDRESDEN HIGH SCHOOL, DRESDEN

ISAAC WHITEHAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

PRESIDENT - ED FOSTEROOLTEWAH HIGH SCHOOL, OOLTEWAH

VICE PRESIDENT - DAN BLACKCROCKETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, ALAMO

RICHARD CARROLLSULLIVAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, KINGSPORT

STEVE HARRISFRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY, NASHVILLE

MICHAEL REYNOLDSFARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL, KNOXVILLE

MIKE TATUMLEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, HOHENWALD

CLINT JACKSONFAIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS

MIKE HENSONHUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL, HUNTINGDON

MEL BROWNMT. JULIET HIGH SCHOOL, MT. JULIET

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WHAT ’ S H A P P E N I N G

TSSAAHall of Fame Inductees for 2009The TSSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2009 has been selected. The

luncheon to induct the new members was held on Saturday, April 18 atthe Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.Those being inducted were as follows: Bob Baldridge,

Administrator from Nashville; Mike Bone, Administrator fromShelbyville; Joe Davis, Administrator from Memphis; Harry Gill,Administrator from Smyrna; Ken Bailey, Coach from Baileyton; SamBrooks, Coach from South Pittsburg; Bob Cummings, Coach fromNashville; the late Bryant McDaniel, Coach from Clarksville; LamarRogers, Coach from Clarkrange; Bill Arata, Official from Memphis;Bryan Kennedy, Official from Fayetteville; Kenny Pack, Official fromTullahoma; and Larry Counts, Contributor from Murfreesboro.We are excited to welcome them into a great group of administrators,

coaches, officials, and contributors from across the state.If you would like to nominate someone for the TSSAAHall of Fame,

please go to www.tssaa.org and print off the nomination form under‘forms’. You may also contact Heather Carter at the TSSAA (615-889-6740 or hcarter@tssaa.org). The nomination deadline for the class of2010 is November 30, 2009.

NFHS Coaches Association Award ProgramTSSAA is proud to announce that three coaches from Tennessee

were selected Section 3 Coach of the Year in their perspective sportsby the National Federation of High School Coaches Association for the2007-08 school year. Section 3 includes eight Southeastern states(Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, SouthCarolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee) and finalists were submitted to theNFHS for consideration as National Coach of the Year. Those coachesselected as Section 3 recipients from Tennessee are the following:

Football – Glen McCadams, David Lipscomb High SchoolBoys’ Track and Field – Tim Taylor, David Lipscomb High SchoolBoys Golf – Gary Wells, Marshall County High School

Congratulations to all of our state and sectional honorees. This is atremendous accomplishment and each recipient is very deserving ofthese accolades.

Hall of Champions Benefit Basketball GamesWe had another successful season of Hall of Champions basketball

games. We have on record that 194 schools hosted games, andapproximately $150,000 was raised. We would like to thank all of theschools that participated, as it will help us to continue to grow the Hallof Champions.We encourage those schools that did not participate in 2008 to do so

in 2009. You may choose any two dates between Tuesday, November17 and Saturday, November 21.There is no limit to the number of games you play, but you must

only choose two dates.Upon completion of your game, a percentage of the gross gate will

then be sent to the TSSAA Hall of Champions fund. If you would liketo host a Hall of Champions game(s), then please send your request onschool letterhead to the TSSAA. At the completion of your contestyou will send in the appropriate financial form from the TSSAAwebsite, along with your receipts.

Hall of Champions ExhibitThe TSSAA Hall of Champions exhibit was again on display at the

TSSAA State Basketball Championships. It was set up on theconcourse at MTSU during both the girls’ and boys’ tournaments.Previous to that it was set up at the Embassy Suites Hotel and

Conference Center and then the Hampton Inn and Suites, both inMurfreesboro. We are very thankful to those two hotels for itshospitality.The exhibit consists of DVD players, touchscreens, and graphic

displays. There were 20 different graphic panels on display coveringpast state champions, former outstanding TSSAA athletes, Hall ofFame, Coaches, Officials, and more. A new component to the exhibitthis year is the State Basketball Tournament Programs touchscreen.You can look back at programs from 1947 to the current year. Thepurpose of the Hall of Champions is to tell the history of high schoolathletics in Tennessee, and also to honor our current outstanding teamsand athletes.The exhibit was then on display in April at the TSSAA Hall of Fame

luncheon and at the annual Athletic Directors Conference, both held atthe Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro.The next destination for the exhibit will be in May at the TSSAA

BlueCross Spring Fling.We are very grateful to our donors that have made this exhibit

possible. We would like to continue to make the exhibit even betterwith additions and enhancements.Please consider contributing to the TSSAAHall of Champions. Your

gift will be greatly appreciated. Contact:Heather CarterTSSAA, P. O. Box 319Hermitage, TN 37076615-889-6740

Ball SponsorsThe following balls will be used during from 2008-2012:Baseball- Rawlings R100HS TNBasketball- Rawlings Vision- COMP-TNB or COMP-TNWBFootball- Rawlings ST%PROS-TNBVolleyball- Molten USA IV58L-U Super TouchSoccer- Select RoyaleSoftball- Worth

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D I S T I N G U I S H E D S E RV I C E R E C OG N I T I O N

TSSAA is proud to recognize Sue Webb as its distinguished service honoree as a coach. Sue Webb was born in Scotland and then moved to a little village in Nottinghamshire called Farnsfield.While growing up, her father was very involved in British tennis and Sue began her tennis career at the age of 10 and played in her first tennis tournament at the age of 11. She represented Scotland inthe Junior and Senior Internationals and for Great Britain U21.Sue came to the United States in 1982 on a full scholarship for tennis to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. While at UTC, Sue won the NCAA DII Team Championships in 1983 – 1985

where she played at the number one and number two positions. She was a semi finalist in the NCAA singles Championships in 1984 - 1985 and won the NCAA doubles championships in 1984. Suewas named All-American in singles and doubles in 1984- 1985. Sue has been inducted into the UTC Hall of Fame.Sue began her teaching and coaching career in 1986 where she was the assistant tennis pro at Manker Patton Tennis Club in Chattanooga and became the assistant women’s tennis coach at UTC in

1987. From 1990 until 2003, Sue was the tennis director and head pro at Fairyland Club in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. In 2002 until the present, Sue has been the boys and girls tennis coach atChattanooga Christian School. While at Chattanooga Christian her girls’ tennis team has been the state champions for five years and she has had girls state singles winners in 2002, 2205 and 2006 and

has had a girl’s doubles winner in 2002. Chattanooga Christian’s boys tennis team have been champions four years and had boys state singles winner in 2004, 2006 and 2008 and a boys doubles winner in 2004 and 2005. Sue hasbeen named Coach of the Year for three years for both boys and girls tennis. Sue has been selected to represent Great Britain in the ITF World Team Championships on April 23 – May 4, 2009, in Mallorca, Spain.Sue is married to Scott Webb and they have two children, Fiona age 21 and Scotty, age 17.TSSAA proudly salutes Sue Webb for her contributions to student-athletes in Tennessee.

TSSAA is proud to recognize Dale Ford as its distinguished service honoree winner as an official.Dale started his umpiring career working local little league, high school and college games around his hometown of Jonesborough, Tennessee. He was working in the Appalachian League when he

was complimented on his ability to umpire and that started his professional career. In 1970, he worked in the Florida State League. In 1971, he was in the Carolina League, in 1972, the SouthernLeague, and in 1973 he went to AAA in the American Association. Dale spent 27 years in Major League Baseball where he worked two World Series, two All-Star games and several Play-off games.Not only did Dale work as an outstanding baseball umpire, he also worked for 25 years as an outstanding high school and college basketball official. He worked basketball in the SEC, ACC, OVC,Sunbelt and the SWAC Conference.Since retiring from professional baseball, Dale has been working high school baseball and has worked several high school state tournaments. He is now working as a Representative for the State of

Tennessee in the 6th District. Dale is married to Joyce. They have five children and nine grandchildren.TSSAA proudly salutes Dale Ford for his many contributions to the student athletes in Tennessee.

TSSAA is proud to recognize Morris Rogers as its distinguished service honoree as an administrator.Morris graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) in Nashville in the class of 1968. He attended Lake City Florida Junior College and MTSU on golf scholarships obtaining his BS degree

from MTSU in 1973. Morris obtained his Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision in 1975 from MTSU.There are numerous highlights from his coaching years. He was very appreciative of Wayne Hobbs, principal at Richland High School, for giving him his first head coaching job. Morris’s

personal highlight will always be the four years he was able to coach with his father, the late Jim Rogers, at Page High School. This is an experience that not too many sons get to have and one he willnever forget.

As principal at K-12 Huntland School for 13 years, he had great kids, teachers, and a supportive community which made it really fun to go to work each day. One memorable experience wasgetting to spend time with his daughter, Rachel, as he drove 20 minutes to school every day. Morris also remembers that his very first kindergarten class was also his last graduating senior class. It wasduring his time as principal that Morris was elected to serve on the TSSAA Board of Control for the 4th Athletic District where he served for 10 years.

Morris is currently in his 8th year as the Director of Athletics for the Franklin County School System. Other than metro systems like Nashville and Memphis, this was one of the first county system-wide athletic director positionsin the state in 2001. In addition to the normal duties of athletic director, he has been able to double the sports opportunities at the high school level and more than double the athletic opportunities at the middle school level. With thesupport of the Director of Schools, the school board, and the many principals, Morris was able to implement guidelines for coaches and athletes in the entire system to follow with enforced emphasis on how they look, how they act,and how they compete. This includes training sessions three times a year for certified and non-faculty coaches including the coaches of the 16 elementary basketball teams. Improving the athletic facilities in all Franklin CountySchools has been another goal and again required the joint efforts of all the county decision makers. Coach Rogers, as he is still called, was instrumental in organizing for the first time in TSSAA State Golf Tournament history acomplete volunteer force of scorers which freed up coaches and parents to coach and watch their athletes compete. This has now become the minimum standard in hosting the State Golf Tournament.

Morris is married to Bonnie Rogers and their pride and joy is their daughter, Rachel. He is now in his 35th year as an educator, 14 years as a teacher and high school football coach, 13 years as Huntland School's principal, and thepast 8 years in his current position as system athletic director for the Franklin County School System.TSSAA proudly recognizes Morris Rogers for his contributions to athletics and student-athletes in the state of Tennessee as a coach, TSSAA Board of Control member, and administrator.

ADMINISTRATOR – MORRIS ROGERS

COACH – SUE WEBB

OFFICIAL – DALE FORD

TSSAA is proud to recognize the Wallace family as its distinguished service honorees as a contributor. Doris Wallace started as a TSSAA umpire in fast pitchsoftball in 1979 – 1984. He worked as a football official from 1981- 2005. Doris worked as an usher at the TSSAA State Basketball Tournament in the early 80’suntil the seating changed. He worked at the TSSAA merchandise booth at the Spring Fling in Chattanooga in the early 90’s. Doris is now employed by theMurfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department and he also helps wife, Barbara with all of her set-up and catering needs at the TSSAA events in Murfreesboro.Barbara Wallace began working for TSSAA in the early 90’s selling merchandise at the Spring Fling in Chattanooga and the football championships (Clinic

Bowl) in Nashville. Once the TSSAA Football Championships were moved to Murfreesboro, Barbara began catering that event. It didn’t take long for herreputation as an excellent cook to spread. Now, in addition to catering football, she caters the Spring Fling, Cheerleading and Dance Championships, Volleyballand the Girls and Boys State Basketball Tournaments. Barbara is married to Doris and they have three children, Marilyn Morgan, Steve and Stan. Barbara is aretired nurse.Steve Wallace began umpiring softball for TSSAA in the mid 80’s and did so for ten years and officiated football for twelve years. Steve served as an usher at

the TSSAA State Basketball Championships at MTSU in the early 80’s and today is the primary point of contact for teams entering the basketball tournament at MTSU. He has been affiliated with the TSSAA Spring Fling for 12years and is currently the coordinator for the girls’ softball state championships in Murfreesboro. Steve has worked as a special event coordinator and caterer at every state championship held in Murfreesboro. Steve is currentlyinvolved with the TSSAA Hall of Champions mobile display. He sets the exhibit up at various TSSAA events and when the event is over he breaks the display down and stores it until the next event. Steve is currently employed bythe Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department.Stan Wallace started umpiring fast pitch softball the first year it was played in Rutherford County. He officiated football for ten years and has worked as the Red Hat (TV time out)at the Blue Cross Bowl in Murfreesboro. Stan has been a volunteer for the TSSAA State Track Meet and is the current practice site coordinator for teams entering the TSSAA State Basketball Championships. He has worked as anusher at the state basketball tournaments along with selling merchandise at the Clinic Bowl, cross country and Spring Fling. Stan has also worked every TSSAA State Championship event that is held in Murfreesboro as a caterer andspecial events coordinator. He works hand in hand with Steve on the setting up and breaking down the TSSAA Hall of Champions mobile display. Stan is employed by the Murfreesboro Water Department in Quality Control.TSSAA proudly salutes “The Wallace Family” for their many contributions to high school athletics in Tennessee.

CONTRIBUTOR – THE WALLACE FAMILY

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Ronnie Carter Retiresas Executive Director of TSSAA

Ronnie Carter, Executive Director of TSSAA, announced atthe January 8, 2009 Board of Control meeting that he willretire in June 2009. Carter is the third Executive Director inthe association’s history and was preceded by Gill Gideon(1972-86) and the association’s first director, Mr. A.F. Bridges(1946-72).Mr. Carter joined the TSSAA in 1978 as an AssistantExecutive Director. He was named Executive Director in1986. He is the fifth longest tenured active ExecutiveDirector in the NFHS (National Federation of State HighSchool Associations). Since he was hired in 1978, he has

seen approximately 180 executive directors at the other 50state high school associations. Only two other NFHSmember state associations have had three or fewer executivedirectors than TSSAA since their associations were formed.The Connecticut association, which hired their first director in1969, is currently on their second director and the RhodeIsland association, which hired their first director in 1968, iscurrently on their third director.Carter has spent over 40 years of his career involved insecondary education and athletics as a teacher, coach, official,and administrator. Prior to joining the TSSAA, Carter taughtmathematics and coached football, basketball, wrestling, andtrack for 11 years at the secondary school level in Nashville.Mr. Carter has been very involved with the NationalFederation of State High School Associations (NFHS) sincehe has been at the TSSAA. He was a member of theNational Federation Football Rules Committee for 25 years,Chairman of the Football Research Subcommittee of theFootball Rules Committee for eight years, a member of theNFHS Basketball Rules Committee for 12 years, Chairmanof the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee for eight years,

and member of the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee forfour years.Mr. Carter was elected to serve as a member of the NFHSBoard of Directors from 1998-2002. He had the honor ofserving as President of the NFHS for the 2001-2002 term.Carter, 63, has been married for the past 39 years to theformer Caroline McMahan, who is a retired teacher. Theyhave a son, Jim, who is married to the former HeatherDouglas and they have two children, Cole (6) and Rylee (3).They also have a daughter, Amy, who is married to KeithWhitfield and they have two children, Mary Caroline (4) andDrew (3).

Timel ine of TSSAA under Ronnie Carter:June 15, 1978 – Ronnie Carter of Nashville OvertonHigh School replaces Johnny Miller as assistant executivesecretary. Miller leaves the TSSAA to become athleticdirector at Austin Peay State University.March 1979 – Gill Gideon’s title of executive secretary ischanged to executive director.May 24-25, 1979 – The first TSSAA State SoftballTournament is held at three different locations throughout thestate. Richland (Class A), Giles County (Class AA), andChattanooga East Ridge (Class AAA) all win state crowns.August 28, 1982 – The Clinic Bowl is named the hostof TSSAA’s State Football Championships.November 8, 1985 – TSSAA football playoffs kick-offwith a record 96 teams competing. Thirty-two schools ineach class vie for the state crown.

Apri l 1, 1986 – Gill Gideon retires as executive directorof the TSSAA. Ronnie Carter replaces Gideon and becomesthe third executive director of the TSSAA. Gene Beck,Springfield High School basketball coach, assumes Carter’sformer duties as assistant executive director.

Ronnie Carter, 2nd from the left, pictured with (from L-R) Larry Taft, BobBaldridge, and Gene Beck.

Ronnie in a deep discussion with JohnTucker, Milan football coach.

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November 8, 1986 – Franklin High captures the firstTSSAA Girls’ State Soccer Championship with a 2-1 victoryover Knoxville Farragut at Brentwood High School.May 16, 1987 – Brentwood High serves as the site forthe first Boys’ TSSAA State Soccer Championship.Knoxville Farragut wins the title by defeating Franklin High.June 4, 1987 – For the first time ever, TSSAA adds a

fourth executive to its staff – Bob Mayes of RutherfordCounty is named an assistant executive director by the Boardof Control.August 5, 1988 – Bob Mayes resigns his position at theTSSAA in order to return to the Rutherford County Board ofEducation.June 8 , 1 9 9 1 – Gene Menees, Davidson Academybaseball coach, is named an assistant executive director.June 19, 1992 – The Board of Control votes to reclassifyfootball into five classes (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A).May 8, 1992 - TSSAA's Legislative Council approvesthe formation of the Tennessee Middle School AthleticAssociation, which will be an affiliate organization of theTSSAA. It will be a voluntary association for any schoolterminating with the 8th grade.TSSAA's Board of Controladopted a team relays championship in track and field with aformat in six running events and field events for girls and fivefield events for boys.June 30 , 1993 - The Board of Control adopted the"festival" concept for all spring sports championships.Chattanooga was selected by the Board to host the firstSpring Fling, which was set for the spring of 1994.June 16, 1994 - The Board of Control adds the fourthteam in each region to qualify for the football playoffsbeginning with the 1994 season, with the fourth place teamplaying the first place team, the third place team playing the

second place team. Boys' soccer was classified for the firsttime beginning with the 1995-96 school year.June 16 , 1995 - Mr. Bernard Childress, WhitthorneMiddle School Principal, is named as an Assistant ExecutiveDirector.August 19, 1995 - TSSAA established the beginning ofthe A. F. Bridges Sportsmanship Program to recognizeschools for the accomplishments in the area of sportsmanshipand, also, to recognize Mr. A. F. Bridges, the first ExecutiveDirector of TSSAA. May 1, 1996 - The TSSAA LegislativeCouncil adopts a classification plan that divides the schoolsinto two divisions. Division I is for all schools that do notoffer need-based financial aid to student-athletes. Division IIis for all schools that choose to give need-based financial aidto student-athletes and any school that wishes to be a part ofDivision II.June 7 , 1 9 9 6 - The Board of Control approves aclassification plan that has five classes in Division I infootbal l and two classes in Division II in footbal l ;classification in all sports in Division II; three-classes inbasketball, baseball, and softball in Division I; two classes inall other sports. This is the beginning of two classes in girls'soccer and tennis. With the addition of Division II and thenew classificat ions, TSSAA goes from 37 statechampionships to 60 state championships.September 1996 - TSSAA begins Coaches EducationCourses as a result of non-faculty coaches being added due tothe shortage of coaches across the state.No v ember 1 9 9 6 - TSSAA holds i ts fi rst S tateCheerleading Championship.June 1997 - TSSAA launches its web site (tssaa.org),primarily due to the work of Mr. Earl Nall of Kingston,Tennessee, an avid supporter of TSSAA and secondary schoolathletics.

Ronnie Carter: Carter presents a Mr. Football trophy to TennesseeTitans Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mike Reinfeldt inrecognition of the Titan's support for the award.

Ronnie Carter presents an award to TSSAA and NFHS Hall of Fameofficial, Bill Pack.

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June 6, 2000 - TSSAA announces the celebration duringthe 2000-2001 school year of the 75th anniversary of theTennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.March 16, 2001 – The Legislative Council votes to addbowling as a sanctioned sport to begin with the 2001-2002school year.August, 2007 – TSSAA announces the formation of theTennessee High School Sports Network (THSSN). TheNetwork provides statewide radio and television broadcasts ofstate championship events.October, 2007 – Bob Baldridge, assistant executivedirector, retires after more than 40 years of service to theTSSAA.June , 2 0 0 8 – Mark Reeves, assistant principal atSpringfield High School, is hired as an assistant executivedirector.January 1, 2009 – Matthew Gillespie is promoted to thelevel of assistant executive director after 10 years with theassociation.

January 8 , 2 0 0 9 – Ronnie Carter announces hisret i rement from the TSSAA after 31 years with theassociation. The Board of Control names Bernard Childressas the next Executive Director of the association.

FACTS AND FIGURES:Since being named Executive Director in 1986, RonnieCarter has been involved in 1,143 state team champions;prior to that there were 542 team champions in the history ofthe organization. There have been 1,165 total champions inthe history of TSSAA; Mr. Carter has been involved with68% of these.Mr. Carter has been involved in 3,686 state individualchampions since 1986; prior to that there were 1,960individual champions in the history of the organization. Therehave been 5,646 total individual champions crowned in thehistory of TSSAA; Mr. Carter has been involved with 66%of these.

A proud Ronnie Carter and family.

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When you are writing your last article as amember of the TSSAA staff for the TSSAANews, one immediate reaction is what are

the “big” things you have learned from 42 yearsinvolvement in secondary school sports.There are, obviously, many but it will not surprise

anyone that one of those big ones was something Ilearned from someone else and that it was rathersimple. It came in a statewide clinic we held forbasketball officials over 25 years ago. C. M. Newton,who needs no listing of accomplishments to establishpretty strong credibility, told the group that the gameof basketball was pretty simple with a number ofgroups playing significant roles.

The players play, the coaches coach, the officialsadminister the rules, the administrators set theatmosphere, parents and fans cheer for their team andthe media tells what happened. He then said that thegame gets messed up when people start doingsomeone else’s role.That simple concept -- just do your role -- has

become a cornerstone of our sportsmanship program.It’s what our administrators say before the game startsas they meet with coaches, officials and security --JUST take care of what you are supposed to do.Thinking about that took me back to my first game

as a head coach. I had worked as an assistant for twoyears in three different sports with great teachers.How much more experience does one need? I was theHEAD basketball coach at McMurray Junior High and

the year was 1969. We won our first game (I think)and I really felt I was the next John Wooden (that, Iknow). I had read his books, was trying to follow hisprinciples, and even used that 2-2-1 zone press. Afterthe game I go to my uncle and aunt’s home to bum oneof a large number of meals over the years and prior toCaroline. My uncle had been an outstanding coachand was one of the best educators I have everobserved. I could not wait for his observations andapproval. His first words were that I would be wiserto spend the time that I had used worrying aboutofficiating and the officials in a more productive wayby spending it teaching my players the game. Thatsimple statement helped set my approach to coachingand sports for the next 40 years.

There it is -- the same principle. Just do your job.I find that these kinds of examples and teaching arewhat we remember the most.A fun exercise to do is to try to figure out which

one of those roles are the best. It shouldn’t take youlong to answer “player.” That will always be the mostfun thing to do. However, you only get to do that forso long. We are all very fortunate to be able to serveas coaches, officials, administrators, media, andespecially as parents. I have been very fortunate tohave occupied all of those roles except arepresentative of the media.Regardless of where you sit, the key is just to do

your job well and enjoy the ride!

Just Do Your Job

RON N I E C A RT E R

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Sport LightingSport LightingWhat Schools Need to Know

When installing a new lighting system, either interioror outdoor, temporary or permanent, there are some basicconsiderations to take into account to ensure the facility isup to par. A system that provides the appropriate lightingfor the level of play — while being cost effective andenvironmentally friendly — will prove to be the best valuefor both the school and program contributors.

BudgetSports lighting budget considerations should include

the capital cost as well as the cost of operating,maintaining, and staffing for management. Routinemaintenance and unexpected repair costs can becomesignificant if the lighting system is poorly designed froman electrical and structural standpoint. On the otherhand, a system that is energy efficient and easy to operateand maintain can become part of the program’s successstory.

Electrical consumptionEnergy efficiency presents the largest opportunity for

cost savings. Differences in system efficiencies and aimingdesign can vary, meaning one manufacturer may requirefewer fixtures to achieve the same amount of light on thefield. Over the life of the system, this saves money onelectrical costs in addition to saving on lamp replacementand other maintenance costs.

Efficient management and schedulingAs public concern for energy conservation grows, many

organizations are implementing automated lightingcontrol systems to turn their lights on and off. Controlsystems can be customized to manage locks and otherauxiliary systems, which achieves greater efficiency withstaff and security. Look for a system that providesflexibility and allows varying levels of security.

Funding/FinancingFinding available funds is often the most challenging

part of the buying process. There are options availablethat can make your lighting project doable, such as utilitygrants/rebates, performance contracting, and financingprograms. A sports-lighting consultant can help identifyan option that is right for the project.

EnvironmentBeing environmentally friendly continues to be a

growing issue for athletic field lighting. More and morecities, even states, are passing ordinances to control lightpollution that escapes from outdoor lighting.Organizations such as the International Dark-SkyAssociation work to preserve and protect the nighttimeenvironment through quality outdoor lighting.Specifying good environmental light control will also

reduce energy costs. Lighting a sports field involvesprojecting light over long distances, which traditionallyhas resulted in wasted light that ends up in neighbors’yards or the night sky. New light control technologyredirects wasted spill light back onto the playing surface,increasing light on the field. This, in turn, reduces theelectrical cost to operate and maintain the lightingsystem.

Enlist the help of an expertThere are more decisions than most people realize in

planning a sports-lighting project. Obviously, schools wanttheir decisions to result in a trouble-free lighting systemthat will be a safe, energy-efficient source of pride, ratherthan a disappointing source of continuing high-maintenance headaches and neighborhood complaints.A lighting-certified design consultant can help

evaluate the initial and long-term benefits to get the mostvalue from the dollars spent. They can also help establishthe performance criteria desired from the lighting system,including on-field playability, environmental light control,reduced life-cycle cost, energy efficiency, and long termguarantees.

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Whether you are preparing your team for BlueCross Spring Fling orjust doing some spring training, there is no doubt spring is here – andBlueCross Healthy Competition is taking steps this off-season toimprove as well!In August, Healthy Competition will distribute new resources and

materials coaches can use to educate teens about the dangers of usingperformance-enhancing drugs. These materials reflect feedback aboutthe program provided by Tennessee high school coaches and athleticdirectors. You can get a sneak peek of the new Healthy Competition

posters, handouts and CD-ROM toolkit by visitingHealthyCompetitionTN.org.Get Answers from Experts – and more – on

HealthyCompetitionTN.org.On HealthyCompetitionTN.org you can:• Submit training and nutrition questions to training and nutritionexperts:

• Majid “Magic” Noori, Vanderbilt University Food Coach• Jason Biles, Memphis Grizzlies’ Strength and Conditioning Coach• David Good, Nashville Predators Strength and Conditioning Coach• Sign up to receive Healthy Competition Highlights, themonthly coaches’ newsletter;

• Send in story ideas and suggest topics for thenewsletter and Web site; and

• Provide feedback on the Healthy Competition program.Get more information about the BlueCross Healthy Competition

program or request program materials by sending an e-mail toHealthyCompetitionTN@bcbst.com.

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A Big “Thank You” to Our Corporate SponsorsThe corporate sponsors and supporters play an integral part in the TSSAA and the TSSAA State Championships. TSSAAwould like to thank our corporate sponsors and supporters for their dedication and hard work this fall during the statechampionships.

BlueCross BlueShield-The Healthy Competition program educates teens, coaches and parents about the dangerous sideeffects of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS), warning signs of PED use, and healthy ways to train and compete. Formore information on the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Healthy Competition program and healthy ways to train andcompete, visit www.HealthyCompetitionTN.org.

Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee- This is the second year Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee joined our elitepartners as the title sponsor of the Division I and Division II Basketball Championships. Farm Bureau Insurance ofTennessee awarded each athlete on the championship basketball team a trophy ball and tournament hat. The hat and ballhelped Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee honor their accomplishments throughout the year.

US Marines Corps- United States Marines Corps joined the TSSAA as a supporter of the State Championships and theTSSAA. This year, the Marines brought their Chin-Up Challenge to the state wrestling championships.

Gatorade- Gatorade continues to play an integral role in the state championships by providing product during the events. Tolearn how Gatorade can be apart of your sidelines contact your local Authorized Gatorade Athletic Team Dealer.

Baptist Sports Medicine- Baptist Sports Medicine continued to play an important role in the TSSAA State Championshipsby providing medical coverage for all games. Baptist Sports Medicine is the sports medicine provider for the TennesseeTitans, the Nashville Predators, and TSSAA.

The Governors Highway Safety Office- The Governors Highway Safety Office reminds students and fans to Click It orTicket and don’t let friends drive impaired.

Musco Lighting joined the elite list of corporate partners this fall. Musco Lighting is now the Official Lighting Partner of theTSSAA. “We’re excited to team with the TSSAA to bring excellence in sports lighting to an organization dedicated toimproving the quality of athletics in Tennessee. With the advancement of technology in equipment and the ever increasingspeed of play of today’s athletes, astronger emphasis on safer lighted playing fields is important. We are committed tohelping association members evaluate and promote the safety of their lighting systems and to insuring that when the lightsgo on, players and spectators are safe,” said Musco Regional Sales Manager Mike Limpach.

CLICK EFFECTS- Entertain fans and GENERATE SPONSORSHIP REVENUE with CLICK EFFECTS 6.0 PRO AUDIO.CLICK EFFECTS is guaranteed to add a whole new dimension to all of your games and events. For more information,please contact Sound & Video Creations, Inc. at 800-520-7355.

Keep Tennessee Beautiful joins the TSSAA in an effort to create litter free events throughout the state. To learn moreinformation on keeping a “litter free” event, please contact For more information or to register your plans for a “Litter Free”Event contact Keep Tennessee Beautiful by phone at 888-862-5326 or on the internet at www.ktnb.org

Governor’sHighway Safety

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ASEP COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM

Participants - January 24th -25th, 2009Sandy Bailey Black Fox Elementary SchoolMelissa Beaty Black Fox Elementary SchoolBrittany Michelle BishopDaisy Elementary SchoolShane Bryson Tellico Plains High SchoolValerie S. Burris Benton Elementary SchoolValerie Capps Cleveland High SchoolHoward Reed Clayton, Jr. Calhoun Elementary SchoolBrett Curtis Copper Basin High SchoolLisa Ellis Silverdale Baptist AcademyScott Ford Bradley Central High SchoolDana Fouts Silverdale Baptist AcademyLeighann Giles E.K. Baker Elementary SchoolDavid Gray Gatlinburg-Pittman High SchoolCharles Hedden Copper Basin High SchoolSteve Jones Bearden High SchoolJennifer Ann Jordan Dupont Elementary SchoolPam Lawson Calhoun Elementary SchoolTerry M. Laycock Polk Co. High SchoolCheryl Roudebush Lincoln Memorial UniversityDavid Massengill Silverdale Baptist AcademyMisty Meadows Meigs Middle SchoolMamie Monique Mincey Lincoln Memorial UniversityStephanie Moody Lake Forest Middle SchoolJeff Neely Silverdale Baptist AcademyBridgette D. Rayl Meigs Middle SchoolJennifer Rittgers Notre Dame High SchoolLeonard Sams Bearden High SchoolValerie Silva Notre Dame High SchoolJessica Simpson Rogers Creek Elementary SchoolKathryn Stamey Englewood Elementary SchoolJim Steffes Silverdale Baptist AcademyJohn Robert Stone Ross N. Robinson Middle SchoolKenneth Stone Polk Co. High SchoolJohn Paul Wiggs Smyrna Middle School

February 15th - 16th, 2009Earl T. Barnes, Jr. Northeast High SchoolJustin Browning Northeast High SchoolAmi Bush Kenwood High SchoolJonathon Clemons Kenwood High SchoolJohn W. Conn Clarksville AcademyJenae Fundinsland Rossview High SchoolAngie Gardner Northwest High SchoolGregg Guinn Rossview High SchoolJaime Deanda Hoffman Clarksville High SchoolKristin Jackson Kenwood High SchoolAmy Josephson Rossview High SchoolJake Lane Rossview High SchoolBlake Lehman Montgomery Central High SchoolBrian McFadden Whites Creek High School

Isaac L. Miranda Montgomery Central High SchoolDouglas Mitchem Clarksville AcademyNathan Pierce Northwest High SchoolTyrone Pollard, Jr. Kenwood High SchoolPatrick Sanders Rossview High SchoolJermaine Savage Northwest High SchoolLarry Shelton Clarksville AcademyMatt Smith Northeast High SchoolShea Smith Clarksville AcademyJohnny Sullivan Northwest High SchoolMichael D. Trent Clarksville AcademyDemetria Westfield Kenwood High SchoolCaseda R. Wilson Northeast High SchoolJustin Woods Kenwood High School

February 28th - March 1st, 2009David Barrueta Girls Preparatory SchoolDavid Bersebach Boyd Buchanan High SchoolMark Bracher Signal Mountain High SchoolJill Bright Northwest Elementary SchoolPhyllis Bruce Woodlawn Elementary SchoolDarryl Caldwell Ii Boyd Buchanan High SchoolJacob Campbell Boyd Buchanan High SchoolKim Crockett Calhoun Elementary SchoolDebbie Gibbs Macon Middle SchoolClark James Hastings Hendersonville High SchoolKirk Hemphill Woodlawn Elementary SchoolCraig Hopkins Collierville High SchoolJennifer Lents Woodlawn Elementary SchoolLynn Lepcio Baylor SchoolJosh McEntyre Boyd Buchanan High SchoolBill McMahan Baylor SchoolMarty Mosby Southern Baptist Educational CenterRichard C Murray Science Hill High SchoolTrent Mynatt Boyd Buchanan High SchoolBrandon Olinger East Ridge High SchoolClay Parker Boyd Buchanan High SchoolJosh Peterson Coffee County Central High SchoolRobert Puckett Kingston High SchoolRodney Rankin Marion County High SchoolLorie RheineckerApril Richards Walker Valley High SchoolJason Short Ocoee Middle SchoolWendy Smith Ooltewah High SchoolShane Thomasson Marion County High SchoolPhillip Craig Trent Ooltewah High SchoolJames C. Tucker Calhoun Elementary SchoolLeslie Tucker Calhoun Elementary SchoolSarah Warren Boyd Buchanan High School

March 13th - 14th, 2009Meka Acuff Washburn SchoolJonathan Atkins Franklin County High SchoolGuy Avery Ensworth High SchoolStacey Alan Batey Charlotte Middle SchoolSteve Bray Smith County High SchoolDanny Casteel East Robertson High SchoolAllison M. Cooper Washburn SchoolScott Fanning Wilson Central High SchoolPam Fowler St. Cecilia AcademyRon Gilbert South Pittsburg High SchoolWanda A. HarrellJohn William Horn Richland SchoolLeanne Hutson East Robertson High SchoolDavid Ingram Jo Byrns High SchoolKassie Anne King White House High SchoolBrent Layne Marion County High SchoolJohn Wayne McCrary III Richland SchoolDavid Eric Milam Spring Hill High SchoolJoseph Northington Jo Byrns High SchoolJeff Pickett Richland SchoolJimmy Ray RobinsonBlake Rutherford Dobyns-Bennett High SchoolGreg Seat Christ Presbyterian AcademyKasey Self Manley SchoolCody Taylor Richland SchoolPaul Thompson Summertown High SchoolMatt Townes Siegel High SchoolJake Tyre Cascade High SchoolDenise Nichole Vinson White House High SchoolMichael Ware Cascade High SchoolTodd R. Williamson Greenbrier High School

March 20th - 21st, 2009Jen Bohnic Middlesboro Middle SchoolLuke Brown Christ Presbyterian AcademyJim Burns Siegel High SchoolJeff Buttram Oneida High SchoolDewayne Dotson White House High SchoolJohn Hale Boyd Buchanan High SchoolLori A. Harris Hardin County High SchoolDavid Huskey Pigeon Forge High SchoolAndy Lyon The Webb SchoolBart Lyon Science Hill High SchoolLenae McGee Moore County High SchoolGerald Pay White House-Heritage High SchoolAbby Smith Moore County High SchoolMatthew C. Smith Hardin County High SchoolDaniel Tate Marion County High SchoolTodd TinkerCara Vaughn Sevierville Middle School

COACHING PRINCIPLES; SPORT FIRST AIDAttendance in the classes does not mean the individual has successfully completed his or her requirements. Attendees must pass the Coaching Principles and Sports First Aid tests.

A copy of both certificates (Coaching Principles & Sports First Aid) should be submitted to the Athletic Director in their school.

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Thirteen years of teaching, coaching andadministration has allowed me to witnesscountless young people attain a variety of

goals. This has been one of the most rewarding partsof my career, regardless of whether the students’achievements came in the classroom or on the athleticfield. In my short tenure at TSSAA, I have had theopportunity to witness some outstanding athleticaccomplishments in a variety of sports. There aresome universal truths to all the celebrations that I havehad the pleasure of witnessing during the 2008-2009school year:

1. Pandemonium2. Lots of Pictures3. Tears of Joy4. Memories that will last a lifetime

As the weather warms up and we approach anotherSpring Fling, let us all remember a factor that couldjeopardize these celebrations: HEAT.Heat related illnesses can certainly bring athleticsinto perspective. It seems like more and morefatalities occur each year due to heat related illnessesin athletic events and practices. Many of us have hadto deal with a situation where a person is sufferingfrom a heat related illness. Unfortunately, there are afew of you who have had to deal with this type ofexperience when there was a tragic outcome. In aneffort to help prevent this kind of catastrophe, TSSAAhas adopted a policy for its member schools withminimum guidelines for dealing with heat.

These guidelines, while helpful, are certainly not theonly means for preventing a tragedy from occurring.The key for the prevention of heat related illnesses liesin the education of our athletes, coaches,administrators, and parents. Here are four tips forplaying or practicing in hot weather:1. Educate all those involved – Heat Illness is100% preventable.2. Prepare your players – Players need a period of acclimation to the hot weather before they beginpractice.3. Proper hydration – One study of a high schoolfootball team found that 70% of its players were notproperly hydrated at the beginning of practice.4. Emergency Plan – Have a plan in place if youhave players who seem to be suffering from the heat.Keep a cool pool nearby or towels that have been iceddown.I have often heard the saying “it takes a village toraise a child.” It takes coaches, parents, schooladministrators, officials, and the fans to provide thememories for our student athletes that last a lifetime. Italso takes this “village” to keep our kids safe fromheat related illnesses. Please take some time to visitthe Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation website atwww.kendrickfincher.org for educational materials tohelp prevent tragedies resulting from heat relatedillnesses. Together, we can see that our celebrations continue!For more information on the TSSAA heat policy,please visit: http://www.tssaa.org/Handbook/heatpolicy.htm

M A R K R E E V E S

A Little Education Can KeepOur Celebrations Alive!

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D I S C I P L I N A R Y A C T I O N SOFFICIAL NOTICES

Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified.

SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Asst. coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Anderson County Boys Basketball (JV) School’s decision to suspend coach next two games. One game will be first game of2009. Coach not allowed to attend games during suspension. School fined $250.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conductBlackman Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend coach next two games. Coach not allowedto attend games during suspension. School fined $250

Players and fans came onto playing floor during altercation.Bradley Central Boys Basketball School fined $500.

Playing ineligible player in four football and four baseball games.Briarcrest Christian School Football and Baseball School fined $400. All wins vacated.

Asst. coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Cocke County Boys Basketball (JV) School’s decision to suspend coach next two games. Coach not allowedto attend games during suspension. School fined $250

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Collierville Boys Basketball (JV) School’s decision to suspend coach next two games. Coach not allowedto attend games during suspension. School fined $250

Violation of non-faculty coach rule.Covington Baseball School fined $500.

Playing ineligible player during season.David Brainerd Christian School Football and Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $500. All wins vacated.

Fan came onto playing floor during altercation.David Crockett Boys Basketball School fined $250.

Playing of two ineligible players during season.Douglass Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $250. All wins vacated.

Asst coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.E. W. Grove Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Asst coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.East Ridge Boys Basketball (JV) School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player during season.East Ridge Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $250.

Asst coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Girls Preparatory School Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Greeneville Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Hampton Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Hillcrest Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Players left bench during an altercation and came on floor andfans came onto playing floor.Hillcrest Boys Basketball School fined $500.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Hixson Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player in one game.Independence Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $50. All wins vacated.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Jefferson County Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player during first semester.Kingston Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $250. All wins vacated and recordschanged accordingly.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Lenoir City Boys Basketball (JV) School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player during season.Manassas Football School self-reported. School fined $250. All wins vacated and recordschanged accordingly.

Players and fans came onto the playing floor during analtercation.McMinn Central Boys Basketball School fined $500.

Players left bench during an altercation and came on floor andfans came onto playing floor.Mitchell Boys Basketball School fined $500.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Morristown West Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Asst coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Oneida Boys Basketball Last game. School’s decision to suspend for first two games of 2009-10 sea-son. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Asst. coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Raleigh Egypt Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Fans came onto the playing floor.Raleigh Egypt Girls Basketball School fined $500.

Violation of non-faculty coach rule.Raleigh Egypt Girls Basketball School fined $500.

Playing ineligible player in three games.Richard Hardy Memorial School Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $150.

Violation of recruiting rule.Riverdale Girls Basketball Girls basketball program on probation for two years. School fined $1000.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Smith County Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player in one game.Smyrna Boys Basketball School self-reported. School fined $50. Win vacated.

Players left bench and went into stands.Soddy Daisy Boys BasketballSchool initiated disciplinary action for players and fans involved. TSSAAsuspended one player from participation for one year in any sport. Boysbasketball program is on probation for one year. School fined $500.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Stratford Girls Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Playing ineligible player in five games.Stratford Football School self-reported. School fined $250. All wins vacated.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Sunbright Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Tennessee Temple Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

Players left bench and came onto playing floor during an alterca-tion and a fan came onto playing floor. Volunteer Boys Basketball School fined $500.

Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Wilson Central Boys Basketball School’s decision to suspend for next two games. Coach not allowed toattend games under suspension. School fined $250.

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T H E R I G H T T E AM : A N U P D AT E

Fairwell to Mr. Ronnie CarterI really can’t put into words all the ways

Mr. Carter has been a help to the RightTeam. If I had to be honest I would say thatmost of the things I learned from him cameon the golf course. I thought I would share injust a few bits of wisdom that was share withme on the course.

When your shot has to carry over a water hazard, you can eitherhit one more club or two more balls.If you’re afraid a ful l shot might reach the green whi le the

foursome ahead of you is still putting out, you have two options:you can immediately shank a lay-up or you can wait until the greenis clear and top a ball halfway there. The second way was hisfavorite.Everyone replaces his divot after a perfect approach shot.Take lessons from Barney, learn Barney golf, he will be able to

teach you how to put fade on the ball, how to draw the ball, but heis unable to teach you how to put a straight on the ball.Mike Reed says that when you look up, causing an awful shot,

you will always look down again at exactly the moment when youought to start watching the ball if you ever want to see it again.Bob Baldridge says that counting on your opponent to inform

you when he breaks a rule is like expecting him to make fun of hisown haircut.

Sam Miles says that the less skilled the player, the more likelyhe is to share his ideas about the golf swing.Fred Kessler says that it is not a gimme if you’re still away.Rick Colbert says you should never buy a putter until you’ve had

a chance to throw it.Mark Reeves says that you can hit a two acre fairway 10% of the

time and a two inch branch 90% of the time.Gene Beck says that if there is a ball on the fringe and a ball in

the bunker, your ball is in the bunker. If both balls are in thebunker, yours is in the footprint.Tommy Griffi th says that a good drive on the 18th hole has

stopped many a golfer from giving up the game.Gene Menees says that golf is like fishing. It is a perfect thing

to do on Sunday because you always end up having to pray a lot.Greg Joly says that a good golf partner is one who’s always

slightly worse than you are.. . that’s why he gets so many calls toplay with friends.Larry Taft says that if there’s a storm rolling in, you’ll be having

the game of your life.Ron Bargatze says, if your opponent has trouble remembering

whether he shot a six or a seven, he probably shot an eight or nine.Bernard Childress, who thinks he is Tiger Woods, but the only

time I ever saw him hit an eight iron as far as Tiger does, was whenhe was trying to lay up short of water.Ronnie Carter’s number one piece of advice - never trust a broken

tee you find on a par three.

S T E P H E N B A R G A T Z E

2009-2010 ADMINISTRATORS’ MEETINGSMonday, Aug. 24 9:00 a.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High School

No Middle School MeetingTuesday, Aug. 25 9:00 a.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingWednesday, Aug. 26 9:00 a.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High School

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingThursday, Aug. 27 9:30 a.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingMonday, Aug. 31 9:00 a.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingTuesday, Sept. 1 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Board of Education

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingWednesday, Sept. 2 9:00 a.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson

1:00 p.m. Middle School MeetingThursday, Sept. 3 9:00 a.m. Fayetteville, Fayetteville City Board of Education

1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting

2009-10 COACHES EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULEATTENTION: ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM TSSAA AND TMSAA MEMBER SCHOOL COACHES

WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD.

Dates Days Applications Accepted Classes PlaceJune 17, 18, 2009 Wed., Thurs. April 17 - May 18 Franklin Road Academy Nashville, TNJuly 8, 9, 2009 Wed., Thurs. May 8 - June 9 Maryville High School Maryville, TNJuly 22, 23, 2009 Wed., Thurs. May 15 - June 23 St. Benedict at Auburndale Cordova, TNAugust 29, 30 Sat., Sun. June 29 - July 31 Sullivan North High School Kingsport, TNSeptember 19, 20, 2009 Sat., Sun. July 20 - Aug. 20 Jefferson Co. High School Dandridge, TNOctober 24, 25, 2009 Sat., Sun. Aug. 25 - Sept. 25 University School of Jackson Jackson, TNNovember 14, 15, 2009 Sat., Sun. Sept. 14 - Oct. 15 Maryville High School Maryville, TNDec. 4, 5, 2009 Fri., Sat. Oct. 1 - Nov. 9 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TNJan. 23, 24, 2010 Sat., Sun. Nov.. 16 - Dec. 17 Boyd Buchanan High School Chattanooga, TNFeb. 27, 28, 2010 Sat., Sun. Dec. 10 - Jan. 28 Boyd Buchanan High School Chattanooga, TNMarch 12, 13, 2010 Fri., Sat. Jan. 8 - Feb. 9 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TNMarch 19, 20, 2010 Fri., Sat. Jan. 8 - Feb. 9 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TNApril 24, 25, 2010 Sat., Sun Feb. 22 - Mar. 25 Franklin Road Academy Nashville, TNMay 1, 2, 2010 Sat., Sun Mar. 1 - Apr. 2 University School of Jackson Jackson, TN

NO EARLY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association held itssecond meeting of the school year on Wednesday, February 18,2009, at the TSSAA office in Hermitage. Committee memberspresent were Tommy Shelton, Robert Cole, Chic Nute,Michael Lowe, Vic King, and Ken Hilliard.The committee was presented with the current membershiplist for approval. Eight schools applied for first t imemembership into the association. This brings the currentmembership to 307 member schools. Smith Co. MiddleSchool was moved from Area 5 (East) to Area 1 (Middle). Thisputs the middle school in the same area of the state as the highschool.Committee members decided on the topics to be discussedwith our Athletic Directors during the TMSAA Forum at theAthletic Directors’ Conference on April 21st. The conferencewill be held at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. Thetopics that will be discussed are as follows:

1. Game Administrator Meetings (Mandated inFootball & Basketball)

2. Game Security3. TMSAA Area & Sectional Alignment4. Playing of Ineligible Athlete (Vacating Wins)5. Ineligible Athlete Provides False Information

The committee discussed Article II, Section 7 (RepeatingRule) of the TSSAA Bylaws and how it relates to Rule 7(Academic Rule) of the TMSAA Bylaws. The TMSAAAcademic Rule states the following:To be eligible to participate in athletic contests a studentshall have been academically promoted to the next highergrade. Any student repeating a grade is ineligible toparticipate. A student who is ineligible at the beginning ofthe school year may gain eligibility the second semester bypassing five (5) subjects or the equivalent the precedingsemester provided the student is not repeating the samegrade.Article II, Section 7 of the TSSAA Bylaws states thefollowing:Any student repeating the seventh grade after having passedthe seventh grade or repeating the eighth grade after passingthe eighth grade shall not be eligible to participate inathletics during their ninth-grade year.Committee members were given a brief history of thisparticular rule. Since the rule has been in effect, a number ofhardship cases have been submitted on 9th graders who haverepeated 7th or 8th grade after having passed that grade. The

general approach has been: (1) Is there a valid reason forrepeating and (2) During the year in which the student repeatedthe 7th or 8th grade did the student participate in athletics at theschool? The question that is now arising more and more dealswith situations where the student may participate during theyear in which they repeated 7th or 8th grade but have notparticipated in any other years. This can only occur in non-member schools. At no time during the year can a studentrepeating a grade participate at a member middle school. As theBoard of Control has dealt with some appeals in regard to thisparticular rule, there are two questions that must be answered:(1) Whether students who have only participated a maximum oftwo years from the time they first entered the 7th grade beapproved and (2) Should students attending TMSAA memberschools be allowed to participate the year they repeat providedthey play a maximum of two years in middle school oncereaching the 7th grade?Members of the committee felt that we should not allowstudents repeating any grade to participate. The TMSAA rule issound and should not be changed.The Legislative Council set criteria to be used in soccer whena player is ejected. The number of games the player has to sitout will be determined based on the infraction. An examplewould be whether the individual was ejected forunsportsmanlike conduct or a tactical foul. Rule 11 of theTMSAA Bylaws was changed to be consistent with the highschool rule.Committee members considered a request from NewportGrammar School to move from Area 1 to Area 3 in EastTennessee. A second request was made by Wartburg CentralMiddle School to move from Area 2 to Area 4 in EastTennessee. Both requests were approved.A request from Hickman Co. Middle School to move fromthe Northern Area of Middle Tennessee to the South Area wasconsidered. This request was also granted because this is wherethey were originally.Committee members also approved a request from RoaneCounty Schools to form the Clinch Valley Middle SchoolFootball Conference beginning with the 2009-10 school year.Members of the committee were given and discussedinformation provided by the TSSAA Technology Coordinatorwhich plotted every school in the Association by Area and 8thgrade enrollment. This will be vital as the committee considersfuture realignment.

TMSAA Meeting MinutesFebruary 18, 2009

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BOWLINGDivision I Girls

Hardin County High SchoolDivision I BoysSmyrna High SchoolDivision II Girls

St. Benedict at AuburndaleDivision II Boys

Christian Brothers High School

DUAL WRESTLINGDivision I A-AAHixson High SchoolDivision I AAA

Bradley Central High SchoolDivision IIBaylor SchoolWRESTLINGDivision I

Bradley Central High SchoolDivision II

Father Ryan High School

GIRLS BASKETBALLClass A

Clarkrange High SchoolClass AA

Gibson County High SchoolClass AAA

Hillsboro High SchoolDivision II-A

Bishop Byrne High SchoolDivision II-AA

Webb School of Knoxville

BOYS BASKETBALLClass A

Manassas High SchoolClass AA

Fulton High SchoolClass AAA

White Station High SchoolDivision II-AHarding AcademyDivision II-AA

Ensworth High School

2008-2009 WINTER STATE CHAMPIONSThe TS S AA would l ike to congratulate the fol lowing state champions for 2008-2009 winter sports

2009 TMSAA BOYS’ SECTIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSMIDDLE TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHLewisburg Middle School Randy Hubbell

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHMurfreesboro Central Mid. Sch. Cary Holman Ron Couey

EAST TENNESSEE- SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHHolston Middle School Dr. Janie McNew Jared Harrison, Brian Barbour

EAST TENNESSEE-LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHScience Hill Middle School Bill Nuss Andy Bennett

HAMILTON COUNTY - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHEast Lake Academy Charles Joynes LaVarr Brown

HAMILTON COUNTY - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

Hunter Middle School Robert Alford

WEST TENNESSEE SMALL SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

Inman Middle School Clay Lindsey Joey Brush

WEST TENNESSEE LARGE SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

American Way Middle School Russell Heaston Cedric Franklin

2008 TMSAA GIRLS’ SECTIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSMIDDLE TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHE.O. Coffman Middle School Bernie Fuller Anthony Flatt, Michael Hollman,

Karen HollmanMIDDLE TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHMt. Juliet Middle School Mike Gwaltney Rick Johnson, Terri Johnson,

Jennifer JohnsonEAST TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHESLenoir City Middle School Chip Orr Erin Wilson, Lisa Hoffmeister

EAST TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHUnicoi Co. Middle School John English Keri King

HAMILTON COUNTY - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHSignal Mountain Middle School Lisa Huskey Alex McGann

HAMILTON COUNTY - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

Dalewood Middle School Linda Darden Edward Rowe, LaTasha Bolton,Talley Caldwell

WEST TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

Lara Kendall Middle School James Tolar Ricky Newsom, Peggy McCain

WEST TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISIONSCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH

Snowden Middle School Catherine Battle Nancy Tyler

We would like to congratulate the TMSAA Sectional Basketball Champions. Members of our championship teams were given the opportunity to attend and be recognized during the TSSAA Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Tournaments.

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The A.F. Bridges Awards Program announced in the winter issue of the TSSAA Newsthe 27 Divisional Finalists for 2007-08. Also, the nine schools that won the A.F.Bridges’ State Award of Excellence were recognized.For the fifth consecutive year, the TSSAA Board of Control earmarked $27,000

toward a scholarship fund to recognize one outstanding student athlete from each ofthe 27 schools that were Divisional Finalist for the A.F. Bridges Awards. Eachschool was asked to recognize a person who represents the essence of goodsportsmanship and citizenship. The criteria for this nomination was set by eachindividual school.Each nominee was asked to provide a complete resume as well as a paper describing

what participation in activities has meant to them. Additionally, we asked for inputas to their perception of their role and responsibilities as a student leader.Each student will be awarded the $1,000 scholarship once they have enrolled in

college. We are very proud to announce the 27 A.F. Bridges Scholar Athletes.

EMILY BAKER, Boyd-Buchanan High SchoolShe is an honor student who served as President of the Student Body her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish HonorSociety. She was a Girls’ State Delegate and has gone on several mission trips. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Concert Chorus. Sheparticipated on the Varsity Tennis Team all four years.

VERNON JOSH TAYLOR, Claiborne High SchoolHe will graduate in May of 2009 as the Valedictorian at Claiborne High School with a 4.0 grade point average. He served as President and Treasurer of theStudent Council, was a member of the National Honor Society, and Business Professionals of America. He works with Angel Tree and Relay for Life. In hissenior year he was the team captain in basketball, tennis, and football. He also participated in golf his first two years. He plans to attend the University ofTennessee School of Architecture in the fall.

BETHANY ALLEN, Polk County High SchoolShe will receive her high school diploma from Polk County in May 2009. She has worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Benton, teaching and caring forchildren. She participated in basketball during high school, and would like to continue to play on the college level. She plans to become a mathematics educatoror work with children in some capacity.

EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

LINDSEY COLE, Copper Basin High SchoolShe will graduate from Copper Basin in May of 2009. She serves as the Senior Class President and Secretary of the Key Club. She has participated inbasketball, volleyball, and cheerleading at Copper Basin High School.

DUSTIN C. ROBERSON, Hampton High SchoolHe will graduate in May in the Top 10% of his class. He has been on the Honor Roll and Who’s Who all four years. He has perfect attendance and is a memberof Student Council, the Pep Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He lettered four years in basketball and football, and was All-Conference in both sports.

KORIN PEASE, Oakdale High SchoolShe is the Salutatorian at Oakdale with a 3.93 GPA. She served as Class President from 2006 – 2009, and was the Vice President of the Bible Club and FutureBusiness Leaders of America. She played basketball and softball all four of her high school years.

EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS A

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JESSICA BURGNER, David Crocket High SchoolShe plans to graduate in May 2009 with a 3.92 grade point average. She served as the Civinettes President and Junior Class President. She received the Who’sWho Award her freshman and sophomore years, and has volunteered with numerous organizations. She has helped with Special Olympics, Relay for Life, andthe Second Harvest Food Bank. She participated in basketball, where she received a Leadership Award, and Track and Field, where she was named MostValuable Player her Junior year.

PAIGE ALWOOD, Maryville High SchoolShe is an honors student at Maryville High School, with a weighted GPA of 4.24. She has interests in Law and International Business. She has been on thehonor roll all four years, and was a member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior years. She participated in SCOPE and on the School LeadershipTeam. She played basketball, tennis, and volleyball, and was named All-County and All-District in volleyball.

JOSH PIPPIN, Rhea County High SchoolHe is currently a senior at Rhea County with a 3.4 grade point average. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has served as a Teacher’sAssistant at Rhea County High School. He has participated in cross country, track, and basketball. He plans to attend Tennessee Technological University,majoring in Wildlife Management.

EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA

KAYLA LEMIRE, Hampshire High SchoolShe plans to graduate from Hampshire in 2009 and attend Murray State University in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program. She was a member of FutureFarmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Senior Beta. She was selected as Miss Hampshire High School, and was voted Most Athletic. Sheparticipated in basketball and cross country.

EMILY LEEANN CAGLE, Perry County High SchoolShe carries a 3.6 GPA and has interest in Pharmacy, Pre-Med, and Business. She is a member of the National Beta Club, Advanced Science Club, and Mu-Alpha Theta. She also served as President of the Math Club her Junior and Senior years. She participated in basketball and was an all-state and all-districtselection in softball.

JOHNNA CONNORS, Santa Fe High SchoolShe is an honor student at Santa Fe who was a member of the Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Beta Club. She was President of theStudent Council for two years and was involved in both the Math and Science Club. She served as captain of the volleyball team for two years and thebasketball team for one year.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS A

BEN JOHNSON, Fairview High SchoolHe plans to graduate in May of 2009 with a GPA of 3.64. He made the AB Honor Roll his freshman and sophomore years, and was a Boys’ State DelegateAlternate his junior year. He served as captain of the basketball and football team his senior year.

KANE CROWELL, Lewis County High SchoolHe has a 4.0 grade point average, ranking him in the top 10% of his class. He was on the Gold Honor Roll all four years, and was selected as a Boys’ StateDelegate his junior year. He was a member of the Beta Club, Math Club, Science Club, and won the Biology Award for highest average. He played baseball,basketball, and football. He was a 2008 Mr. Football Finalist and All Region MVP.

BROOKE NICHOLE BOWERS, Macon County High SchoolShe will graduate with honors from Macon County in May of 2009. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, andthe Interact Club. She was chosen “Most Athletic” her senior year and participated in volleyball and basketball all four years. She signed to play volleyball atCumberland University.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

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BOBBY HUEY, III, Beech Senior High SchoolHe plans to graduate in May 2009 with a 3.8 grade point average. He has received the Scholastic Leadership Merit Award his senior year and the PerfectAttendance Award as a sophomore. He has volunteered with several organizations in the community including the Ronald McDonald House, First Harvest FoodBank, Salvation Army, and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He participated in Track and Football, where he was the Region MVP and an all-state selection.

DANIEL MILLER-MCLEMORE, Franklin High SchoolHe plans to graduate from Franklin High School in May of 2009. He participated in track his freshman year, and played on the varsity basketball squad in eachof his four years. He was an All-District and All-Region selection in his senior season, and was selected to the All-District Tournament Team in both his juniorand senior years.

ANDREW HARDISON, Lawrence County High SchoolHe will graduate Cum Laude with a 3.65 GPA. He was a member of Student Council and was on the Honor Roll all four years. He was a nominee for Mr.Lawrence County High his senior year. He participated in basketball, baseball, and football and served in the Lawrence County Youth Leadership program.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA

EVAN J. ORR, Gleason High SchoolHe has a 3.89 GPA, ranking him 7th among his 2009 graduating class. He has received the Top Ten Award, Weakley County Leadership Award, and wasnamed Citizen of the Month. He is a member of Tennessee Scholars and has perfect attendance at Gleason High School. He has worked with Relay for Life,United Way food drive, and We Care Ministries toy and food drive. He served as Vice-President of his class and played basketball and baseball all four years ofhigh school.

LAROY D. STEWART, Manassas High SchoolHe will graduate in May of 2009 and plans to attend college in hopes to one day own a web technology business. He wants to use his career to help childrenpursue their dreams in web design. He was a member of the Spanish Club for 3 years, played in the band, and was an All-Region selection in football.

MATTHEW ABBOTT, Peabody High SchoolHe is the Salutatorian of the 2009 graduating class at Peabody High School, carrying a 4.0 GPA. He is a National Who’s Who Among American High SchoolStudents, is on the National Honor Roll, and National Society of High School Scholars. He is a member of FCA, the Beta Club, Student Council, and hasparticipated in soccer, band, and football.

WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS A

KELSEA D. MERRIWEATHER, Jackson South Side High SchoolShe is an honor student with a 3.29 grade point average and has received dual credit at University of Tennessee at Martin. She is involved in the Fellowship ofChristian Athletes and the English Club. She has been an All-District and All-Region selection in basketball and volleyball, as well as All-State in volleyball.

SARAH E. HERVEY, St. Benedict at AuburndaleShe is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. She is a Student Ambassador and has worked with Special Olympics and Junior Tennis Clinics. She participated in golf and tennis all four years and basketball her freshman year. She was also involved in competitive dance her freshman and sophomore years.

LAURA N. GULLETT, Westview High SchoolShe is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Academic Top Ten. She has participated in cheerleading, softball,soccer, and tennis throughout her high school career. She is involved in the Math and Spanish clubs and is involved in her church youth group.

WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

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STEPHEN ZAMBETTI, Germantown High SchoolHe carries a 3.97 GPA and is on the Principal’s Honor Roll and a member of the National Honors Society. He has done volunteer work with St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, and Make-a-Wish. He served as the team captain in football, where he received all-region honors.

MOLLY CARROLL, Hardin County High SchoolShe will receive her diploma from Hardin County and has interest in pursuing a career in psychology. She was a member of the Student Council, NationalHonor Society, Just Say No, and the English and Science Honorariums. She was a member of the Lady Tigers basketball team all four years.

SARAH E. HEFNER, Henry County High SchoolShe carries a 4.0 grade point average and plans to attend UTC to pursue a degree in Geology. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and theNational Honor Society. She was a member of the basketball, volleyball, and softball teams at Henry County.

WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA

2009-2010 BASKETBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGSMonday, Sept. 28 10:00 a.m. Middle School Coordinators’ Meeting - TSSAATuesday, Sept. 29 9:00 a.m. Supervisors’ Meeting - TSSAAWednesday, Sept. 30 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolThursday, Oct. 1 6:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville High SchoolSunday, Oct. 4 2:00 p.m. Memphis, MUS (Coaches)

4:00 p.m. Memphis, MUS (Officials)Monday, Oct. 5 6:00 p.m. Dresden, Dresden High SchoolTuesday, Oct. 6 6:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonWednesday, Oct. 7 6:00 p.m. Smithville, DeKalb Co. High SchoolMonday, Oct. 12 6:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolTuesday, Oct. 13 6:00 p.m. Morristown, Talley-Ward Recreation CenterWednesday, Oct. 14 6:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High SchoolThursday, Oct. 15 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School

2009-10 SOFTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGSMonday, Jan. 11 6:00 P.M. Smithville, DeKalb Co. High SchoolWednesday, Jan. 20 6:00 P.M. Memphis, Board of EducationThursday, Jan. 21 6:00 P.M. Jackson, Union UniversityMonday, Jan. 25 6:00 P.M. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolWednesday, Jan. 27 6:00 P.M. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolThursday, Jan. 28 6:00 P.M. Knoxville, Webb School of KnoxvilleMonday, Feb. 1 6:00 P.M. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolWednesday, Feb. 3 6:00 P.M. Lewisburg, Marshall Co. High School

2009-10 WRESTLING RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGSFriday, Oct. 9 9:00 a.m. Wrestling Assigners Meeting at TSSAAMonday, Oct. 19 6:30 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolTuesday, Oct. 20 6:30 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School of KnoxvilleThursday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolMonday, Oct. 26 6:30 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolTuesday, Oct. 27 6:30 p.m. Murfreesboro, Blackman High SchoolThursday, Oct. 29 6:30 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School

2009-2010 TRACK RULES MEETINGSWednesday, Jan. 20 5:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolThursday, Jan. 21 5:00 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School of KnoxvilleMonday, Jan. 25 5:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolWednesday, Jan. 27 5:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University SchoolThursday, Jan. 28 5:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonMonday, Feb. 1 5:00 p.m. Murfreesboro, Riverdale High SchoolWednesday, Feb. 3 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School

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S P R I N G F L I N G I N F O R M A T I O N2009 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING SCHEDULE

Monday, May 18, 2009 – Session IDecathlon & Pentathlon – MTSU 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 – Session IITennis – MTSU (AAA, D-II Team) & Old Fort (A-AA Team) – 9:00 a.m.

Decathlon – MTSU – 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 – Session IIIBaseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA);

Smyrna HS (AA); Siegel HS (AAA); Oakland (AAA); BGA (DII-AA);Lipscomb University (DII-A) – 4:00 p.m. (2 game all fields)Softball – Starplex & McKnight Ballfields – 5:00 p.m.4 fields/Starplex, 2 fields/McKnight (2 games all fields)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 – Session IVTennis – Team Finals (AAA, D-II @ MTSU) & (A-AA @ Old Fort) – 9:00 a.m.

Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA);Smyrna HS (AA); Siegel HS (AAA); Oakland (AAA); BGA (DII-AA);

Lipscomb University (DII-A) – 10:00 a.m. (2 game all fields)Softball – Starplex & McKnight Ballfields – 10:00 a.m.

3 fields Starplex & 1 field McKnight (2 games), 1 field Starplex & 1 field McKnight (1 game)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 – Session VSoccer – Richard Siegel Park – 4:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.

(Division I quarterfinal rounds)Softball – Starplex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only) 2 games all fieldsTrack & Field – MTSU – 5:00 p.m. Girls AAA prelims;3200 m finals (All Classifications); Girls AAA pole vault

Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA);Smyrna HS (AA); Oakland HS (AAA); Siegel HS (AAA); BGA (DII-AA);

Lipscomb University (DII-A) – 6:00 p.m. (1 game all fields)

Thursday, May 21, 2009 – Session VIBaseball - MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Smyrna HS (AA);

Oakland HS (AAA); Siegel HS (AAA); 3:00 p.m. (2 games all fields)MTSU (DII-A Championship) 10:00 a.m.;

MTSU (DII-AA Championship) 12:30 p.m.; if necessary, games to follow.Tennis - MTSU – Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals – 9:00 a.m. (AAA, D-II)

Old Fort – Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals – 9:00 a.m. (A-AA)Track & Field – MTSU (Girls A-AA, D-II, AAA) Field Events – 9:00 a.m. (all day)

Boys AAA prelims (AAA pole vault) – 3:00 p.m.Softball – Starplex – 10:00 a.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields)

Thursday, May 21, 2009 – Session VIIBaseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Smyrna HS (AA);

Oakland HS (AAA); Siegel HS (AAA); 3:00 p.m. (2 games all fields)Softball – Starplex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields)Track & Field – MTSU (Girls Running Events) – 6:00 p.m.

Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – 4:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Semifinals all classifications)

Friday, May 22, 2009 – Session VIIITennis – MTSU – Singles & Doubles Girls’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 9:00 a.m.

MTSU – Singles & Doubles Boys’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 11:00 a.m.Track & Field – MTSU (Boys 3200 & Field Events) – 9:00 a.m. (all day)

Softball – Starplex – 10:00 a.m. (3 fields, one game each field)

Baseball – MTSU (Class A Championship) – 11:00 a.m.Baseball – MTSU (Class AA Championship) – 2:00 p.m.Baseball – MTSU (Class AAA Championship) – 5:00 p.m.

Soccer – Richard Siegel Park (DII-A Championship) – 12:00 p.m.;(DII-AA Championship) – 2:30 p.m.

Friday, May 22, 2009 – Session IXSoftball – Starplex – (Championship Games) 5:00 p.m. (DII-A);

5:30 p.m. (A); 6:00 p.m. (AA); 6:30 p.m. (AAA); 7:00 p.m. (DII-AA)Track & Field – MTSU (Boys Running Events) – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 23, 2009 – Session XSoftball – Starplex – (Games if necessary) – 10:00 a.m.

Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class A-AA Championship) –12:00 p.m.Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class AAA Championship) – 2:30 p.m.

2009 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING FACT SHEET2009 BLUECROSS SPRING FLINGTSSAA Division I and II Spring Sports ChampionshipsSponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

DATES:Baseball – Tues. - Fri., May 19-22Soccer – Wed.-Sat., May 20-23Softball – Tues.-Fri., May 19-22Tennis – Tues.-Fri., May 19-22Track – Mon.-Fri., May 18-22

LOCATION:Murfreesboro, Tenn.Baseball – AAA – Oakland HS and Siegel HS; AA – Smyrna HS and Blackman HS; A – Riverdale HS and Middle TN Christian School; DII – Battle Ground Academy and Lipscomb University; Championship games – MTSUSoccer – Richard Siegel Soccer ComplexSoftball – McKnight and Star*Plex FieldsTennis – Buck Bouldin Tennis Center at MTSU and Old Fort ParkTrack – MTSU track and field facility

CHAMPIONS CROWNED:44 total champions crowned in five daysBaseball – A, AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AASoccer – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA boysSoftball – A, AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AABoys Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA, for team, singles and doublesGirls Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA, for team, singles and doublesBoys Track – A-AA, AAA, Division IIGirls Track – A-AA, AAA, Division II

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:Athletes – more than 4,200Baseball – 32 teamsSoccer – 24 teamsTennis – 24 teamsTrack – More than 1,500 athletes from more than 100 schoolsSoftball – 32 teams

TICKETS:Session tickets are $8.

MEDIA CONTACT:Contact: Matthew Gillespie, TSSAA Media RelationsPh: (615) 889-6740; Fax: (615) 889-0544

WEB SITES:www.tssaa.org – results and scoreswww.HealthyCompetitionTN.org – Healthy Competitionwww.bcbst.com – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

About BlueCross and the TSSAA:BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is proud to partner with the TennesseeSecondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) as sponsor of the BlueCrossSpring Fling, Tennessee’s high school spring sports championships.BlueCross supports the Healthy Competition program and encourages athletesto be real winners and not use performance-enhancing drugs. Real winnerscompete drug-free. Promoting Healthy Competition is one more way BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helps Tennesseans live healthier lives.

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G E N E M E N E E S

One of the great things you receive from officiating is thefriends you make, and the memories you carry with youfrom your officiating experience throughout your life.Thegreatest compliment you can receive as an official is thatyour fellow officials will work a contest with youanywhere, anytime. If you have that kind of respect fromyour officiating fraternity, you have accomplished a lot asan official. It is the same on your job, in your community,or with whatever you are involved in. If you have earnedthe respect of the people you deal with everyday, you haveaccomplished a great deal.As we continue down this road of officiating, rememberto learn the rules, get in the proper position, and sometimesthrow in a little common sense. But always remember, ifyour fellow officials will work with you anywhere,anytime, you have accomplished a great deal in thisprofession we call officiating.

IMPORTANT: Registration Informationto All Officials and Increase in Fees

Registration renewal cards will be mailed in June. Thereis no longer a deadline for registration and there are no latefees for registration. However, it is the responsibility of theofficial to register in a timely manner for the sport(s) inwhich they are interested.The non-refundable registrationfee for the first sport in which you register is $60. Theregistration fee for additional sports is $45 for each sport.These fees apply to new officials and renewing officials.Tocomplete registration for 2009-10, all officials are requiredto (1) Mail in the registration card with the fees AND (2)Register for your 2009-10 sport(s) on the TSSAA/Arbiterwebsite. To contact Terry Hillier, Officials Administrator,email: go@tssaa.org

This issue of the NEWS will recognize the officials who worked the statechampionship series during the winter in wrestling and basketball.

2009 DUAL MEET STATE WRESTING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALSTim Abel Mike ArnoldGene Baughn Barry ClarkChris Coover Rob CroxdalePaul Douglas Wayne DunnBrian Dunning John GannonKurt Herron Rick LoweryRandy Malone Steve MarkingJoe Moser Greg PerdueCarl Pfeiffer Jake SewellTim Stafford Garrett StoryLarry Strang Jon SwindleWalter Vineyard James Wood

2009 STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALSTim Able Bryan AllenMike Arnold P. A. BowlerChris Coover Mike CraftStan Croxdale David DavenportEddie Davis Don ElseaJack Faircloth Danny GilbertDavid Heffington David HolcombDavid McGinley Don PembertonJake Sewell Pete StaffordWalt Vineyard Jonathan WilliamsScott Williams Jim Zink

2009 TSSAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALSJohn Chambers Gary ComptonTim Finch Tim GrommerschCurtis Jackson Sam LayneWes McPeake Robert PerkinsJoe Scruggs Robert SpringerTyrone Thompson Keith Ward

2009 TSSAA BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALSTodd Austin Kyle BarnesNeil Brooks Fred DivittorioCoy Gammon Eddie GoldenBlake Harris Anthony HassellHoward Henson Marcus KinzerEric McReynolds Larry Parker

2009 DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALSDale Clark Philip DavenportRod Davis Mike HutsonMajor Shelton Chris Wheatley

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OFFICIALS RECEIVING 5 YEAR AWARDS

ABERNATHY JR, RICHARDSHELBYVILLEAL-AMERY, SADIQ WILLIAMSPORTALARCON, HERNANDO MEMPHISANDERSON, JOHN E KNOXVILLEANDERSON JR, GUSSIE L MEMPHISARNOLD, MICHAEL R NASHVILLEARNOLD, JEFFERY W MORRISTOWNARNOLD, JEFF D KINGSPORTARSENAULT, GERARD P ENGLEWOODAUSTIN, TODD S LAFAYETTEBADGETT, KARL R GERMANTOWNBAGGETT, GARY S PINSONBALLEW, JACK F CLINTONBALLEW, FRANK CLINTONBARNES, JERRY C WALLANDBARNETT, TRAVIS L ENGLEWOODBARRIER, KYLE I SMYRNABASSETT, BRICE Y JOHNSON CITYBATES, JAMES M KNOXVILLEBATES, BO HENDERSONBEARD, DESHUN A HENDERSONVILLEBEAUBIEN, SCOTT W CLARKSVILLEBELFORD, STANTON PULASKIBLEVINS, CURTIS R SOUTH PITTSBURGBOWLING JR, DALE JOHNSON CITYBOWMAN, JOEL K GREENEVILLEBOYD, SAMSON OLD HICKORYBRACKETT, LARRY D ROCKWOODBRADY, RICHARD A ROSSVILLEBRISTOL, PATRICK M FRANKLINBROWN, DOUGLAS J WINCHESTERBROWN, DARREN L LEBANONBROWN, TERRANCE D MEMPHISBURGER, KEITH M MEMPHISBURNS, BERNARD E COLUMBIABURNS, MATTHEW B COLUMBIABURROUGHS, ROBERT L MEMPHISCALDWELL, TRAVIS JASPERCANTRELL, CODY DANDRIDGECANTRELL, BLAKE KNOXVILLECARROLL, LEE A MARYVILLECARTER, JASON M MILANCASSELL, RANDALL M KINGSPORTCEPPARULO, THOMAS J JACKSONCHARD, KEITH E SUMMERTOWNCHATMAN, PATRICK BARTLETTCHERRY, MICHAEL MARYVILLECLEAR, ANGILEAN WARD MEMPHISCLEMONS, TERRY G LAWRENCEBURGCLOWER, TONY LEE KINGSTONCOLE, ROBERT E MEMPHISCOOK, MICHAEL E NOLENSVILLECOOPER, EDWARD L CHATTANOOGACOPELIN, WILLIAM R LAVERGNECOTTRELL, ROBERT C PRIMM SPRINGSCRAFT, JOSH M CHATTANOOGACUNNINGHAM JR, RICHARD B KNOXVILLEDAHLKE, BRUCE MEMPHISDAUGHERTY JR, ALBERT H NASHVILLEDAVENPORT, DAVID CLARKSVILLEDAVEY, STUART SODDY DAISYDAVIS, WILLIAM E LONDONDENTON, RANDY LAKE CORMORANTDILLONVDANIEL P COOKEVILLEDORSEY, RACHEL R CORDOVADRONE, PHILLIP S FRANKLINEARLS III, ARTHUR C NASHVILLEEL, MATEEN CHATTANOOGAELLIOTT, JAMES H CLEVELANDELLISON IIVRODNEY L KNOXVILLEELSEAWILLARD A SODDY DAISYFADUYILE, OLADOKUN E CHATTANOOGAFANCHER, MARK MURFREESBOROFERRELL, JORDAN S CLARKSVILLEFORESTER, SCOTT P KNOXVILLEFORRESTER, LARRY C MILLINGTONFOWLER, CHRIS B JACKSON

FOX, JIM MEMPHISFREEMAN, ROBERT H WHITE BLUFFFRIERSON, ROBERT W SPRING HILLFULLER, CARLOS J MEMPHISGANN, ADAM J DANDRIDGEGANNON, JOHN M CLARKSVILLEGARRETT, SHAWN A WHITES CREEKGENGOZIAN, ABBY SIGNAL MTNGENTRY, JENNIFER N NEWPORTGIDEON, ROBERT M HENDERSONVILLEGIRATA, LORA S WINCHESTERGREENWAY, GARY L HIXSONGRESHAM, CLYDE E MURFREESBOROHADDIX, CLAY JACKSONHADLEY, CARLOS F FAYETTEVILLEHAMBY, DONALD E COOKEVILLEHAMPTON, LESLIE CORDOVAHAWKINS, CORKEY COLLIERVILLEHELD, SCOTT J JONESBOROUGHHICKMAN, JAMETTE C MT JULIETHOOPER, ROBIN A CHAPEL HILLHORNE, BOBBY L MEMPHISHUCKS, WM DARRELL OOLTEWAHHUFSTEDLER, BILL R COOKEVILLEHUGHES, DONNEY R SODDY DAISYHURT JR, LOVIE NASHVILLEHUTCHERSON JR, WILLIAM NASHVILLEJACKSON, JOAN C KNOXVILLEJACKSON, BRYAN K HARRIMANJACKSON, WAYNE J MEMPHISJACKSON, JERALD NASHVILLEJOHNSON, ALAN R LAVERGNEJOHNSON, DAVID A NASHVILLEJOHNSON JR, SHANNON ELIZABETHTONJONES, CLIFFORD D MARYVILLEKIMBERLY, RICHARD MURFREESBOROKING, BARRY W LAFAYETTEKIRK, CYNTHIA D KNOXVILLEKIRK, JEROME OAK RIDGEKISER, RODNEY L CLARKSVILLEKRUEGER, FRANK J BRENTWOODLAMB, KATHERINE L ROCKVALELAMBERTH, GARY D GOODLETTSVILLELAMSON II, DAVE KNOXVILLELANDIS, MATTHEW K SMYRNALEIGHTON JR, MICKEY LEOMALITCHFIELD, RYAN APISONLOVE, TYLER TELLICO PLAINSMACINNES JR, JOHN H MURFREESBOROMANNING, JUSTIN L LEBANONMANNING, JOHN A LEBANONMARSHALL, ANTHONY D MEMPHISMASSENGALE, KEVIN CHATTANOOGAMCBROOM, ERIC L MT JULIETMCCONKEY III, ROBERT C KNOXVILLEMCCULLOUGH II, LAWRENCE W BRIGHTONMCEWAN, DENNIS E BRENTWOODMCGEE, JEFF C MCMINNVILLEMCGRAW, ANDREW T OOLTEWAHMCGUINNESS, BRIAN P NASHVILLEMCKENZIE, VINCENT C CHATTANOOGAMCREYNOLDS, ERIC TROYMEDLEY, SKYYE MURFREESBOROMELTON, RICHARD B KNOXVILLEMERRICK, BRETT COOKEVILLEMESSINA, TONY KINGPSORTMITCHELL, IRA D MEMPHISMITCHELL SR, RONNIE C DYERSBURGMONSERRAT, JUAN M CORDOVAMOORE III, PAUL M CORDOVAMORRIS, JOHNNY D GALLATINMORSE, VERN J MURFREESBOROMURPHY, JASPER BOLIVARMYERS, MICHAEL L MARYVILLENAMMOUR, IMAD A MURFREESBORONEAS, BRADLEY A MURFREESBORONEWTON, BRENT D MEMPHISNICKELS, MICHAEL D GRAYNIPPER, ROGER L CLEVELAND

NOBLIN, GERALD A WALLSNORRID, TIM L GERMANTOWNOLANDER, CHARLES L FRANKLINONEAL JR, ALVIN MEMPHISOVERTON, AL MURFREESBOROPAFFORD, BRIAN K CAMDENPALMER, CHRIS L CHATTANOOGAPARKERSON, KELLY L ALEXANDRIAPENLEY, JEFFREY C ROCKWOODPERKINS JR, LENO MEMPHISPFEIFFER, CARL L ARLINGTONPHILLIPS, CHAD B KNOXVILLEPHILLIPS JR, RONALD SEVIERVILLEPIERCE, JAMES K GREENEVILLEPILLOW, ORLANDO FRANKLINPOORE, RICKY L TAZEWELLQUEEN, MARGARET MORGANTONQUINTON, BYRON J WAYNESBORORANKIN, ROBERT H UNION CITYRAPER, MICHAEL HENDERSONVILLERAY, KEVIN BUCHANANRAY, AL COLUMBIAREDMOND, DON ELIZABETHTONREINHARD, DAVID L MARTINRENDE, SAL SODDY DAISYRETTKE, ROGER J HENDERSONVILLERICHARDSON, STEVE L CLEVELANDRILEY, WILLIAM A HALLSROBERSON III, HORACE TREY NASHVILLEROBERTS, TAD ATHENSROBINSON, WILLIAM CLARKSVILLEROSE, TRAVIS A KNOXVILLESANDY, ROGER A PULASKISAPPINGTON, JUSTIN M NORMANDYSEIBER, DARRELL G CLINTONSEMAFUMU, JULIUS M PULASKISENA, DOUGLAS D JACKSONSIMPSON, COREY PETERSBURGSKELTON, MARK W MURFREESBOROSMITH, ADAM M CLINTONSOLOMON, TIMOTHY A JEFFERSON CITYSPEER, STEPHEN NASHVILLESTARNES, RON W COVINGTONSTEWART, TIMOTHY L LAWRENCEBURGSTONE, ERIC M NEWBERNTEICHMAN II, JOHN R MURFREESBOROTHOMAS, DAVID W LAFAYETTETHOMPSON, JOHN H ROCKFORDTHOMPSON, MICHAEL A CHATTANOOGATILLETT III, CHARLES H MARYVILLETITUS, BEN A HENDERSONVILLETOWNES, FLOYD KNOXVILLEUPTON, JASON D SWEETWATERVEGSO, JEFF R WATKINSVILLEVEST JR, WILLIAM L JEFFERSON CITYVILLALOBOS, ERNESTO L MADISONVILLEVOIGT, CARL E GRAYWALKER, BRUCE R LENOIR CITYWARD, ROBERT HIXSONWARD, BILLY D SEVIERVILLEWARDLOW, JEFFREY G JACKSONWATTS, DAVID W CORDOVAWHALEY, VERLIN D SEVIERVILLEWHITE, GEORGE J JOHNSON CITYWHITE, DONALD J JONESBOROUGHWHITE, WAYNE ROGERSVILLEWHITE, LAMONT E NASHVILLEWILKEY, LONNIE H NASHVILLEWILLIAMS, JONATHAN L NASHVILLEWILLIAMS, KELLY J MEMPHISWILSON, REGINALD MEMPHISWILSON, JUSTIN SPRINGFIELDWILSON SR, CALVIN L MEMPHISWINNIE, MICHAEL B OOLTEWAHWINSTEAD, ROBERT C MORRISTOWNWOMACK, SHERI SMYRNAWORLEY, DEWAYNE A JOHNSON CITYWORTHINGTON, KENT E CLINTONYOUNG, BARRY CHATTANOOGA

TSSAA would like to congratulate and recognize the officials listed below for their years of service in officiating high school sports in thestate of Tennessee. We appreciate their support and dedication to high school sports in the state of Tennessee. TSSAA will recognize therecipients of the 5 year awards in this issue of the NEWS. The recipients of the 10, 15, 25, 40, and 50 year awards were recognized in earlierissues this year.

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MR A N D M I S S B A S K E T B A L LWinners and finalists of the 2009 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards were honored at the conclusion of each

classification’s championship game.A statewide committee of sportswriters selected winners based on performance during the 2008-2009 regular

season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head basketball coaches andmembers of the media nominated the finalists.The presentation of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards for Division II, Class A were on Friday, February 27

at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University. The Division II, Class AA awards were presented at AllenArena on Saturday, February 28.The presentation of the Miss Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A, AA, and AAA were given during

each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 14 at the Murphy Center on the campusof Middle Tennessee State University. The presentation of the Mr. Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A,AA, and AAA were given during each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 21 atthe Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

CLASS ALAKEN LEONARD - Jackson County High School5’10”, junior, forward. She is a four-year starter who averages 21.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6steals per game. She shoots 54% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 84% from the free-throw line. Laken was named the MVP of the 2008 Class A state tournament and was named the District 7-A Co-Player ofthe Year this season. She has scored over 2,000 points in her career.

REGINALD BUCKNER - Manassas High School6’9”, senior, guard/forward/center. He is a three-year starter for the Tigers who averages 18.9 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7.1 blocks per game. Heshoots 61% from the field and 54% from three-point range. In three years of varsity basketball at Manassas, he has become the state record holder for mostblocked shots in a career. He has been named to the All-District and All-Region teams each year since he was a sophomore. Reginald has led the state inrebounds and blocked shots both as a junior and senior. He was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award in 2008.

DIVISION I, CLASS A

Kayla ChristopherOliver SpringsAndrea Hobson

McEwenLaken LeonardJackson County

DIVISION I, CLASS AA

Lashay DavisUpperman

Chassidy FussellObion CountyLauren MarchMarshall County

DIVISION I, CLASS AAATaylor Hall

Morristown-WestJasmine HassellWilson CentralJasmine James

Bartlett

DIVISION II A

Lauren AvantLausanne

Alexandria BlackHarding AcademyJodie Brown

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee

DIVISION II AA

Marie CarpenterEnsworthFaith Dupree

Webb School of KnoxvilleJessica Goswitz

Webb School of Knoxville

MISS BASKETBALL 2009 FINALISTSDIVISION I, CLASS A

Reginald BucknerManassasWes LongSummertownJeremy Sexton

Temple

DIVISION I, CLASS AA

Chase DunnLivingston AcademyJohn JenkinsStation CampCasey Prather

Jackson North Side

DIVISION I, CLASS AAA

Kerry HammondsSiegel

Joe JacksonWhite StationDrew KellyCentennial

DIVISION II A

Marlon BrownHarding AcademyMeiko Lyles

University School of NashvilleBobby ParksSt. George’s

DIVISION II AA

Marlon BrownHarding AcademyMeiko Lyles

University School of NashvilleBobby ParksSt. George’s

MR. BASKETBALL 2009 FINALISTS

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CLASS AALAUREN MARCH - Marshal l County High School6’2”, senior, post. She is a four-year starter for the Tigers who averages 20.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists,2.1 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game. She shoots 53% from the field, 34% from three-point range, and 81% fromthe free-throw line. She has been named to the All-District and All-Region teams each year since she was asophomore. Lauren was named the MVP of the District, Region, and State tournaments in 2008. She has scoredover 1,800 points in her career at Marshall County.

JOHN JENKINS - S tation Camp High School6’5”, senior, guard. He is a three-year starter for the Bisons who averages 42.6 points, 8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. He shoots 62%from the field, 49% from three-point range, and 89% from the free-throw line. He has been named to the All-District team each year of his career and wasnamed the District MVP each year since he was a sophomore. John has scored over 3,000 points in his career and has scored over 1,000 points this season.He scored 60 points in a game once and has scored over 50 points four times. He leads the nation in scoringaverage and was the winner of the 2008 ClassAA Mr. Basketball Award.

CLASS AAAJASMINE HASSELL - Wilson Central High School6’2”, senior, center. She is a four-year starter for the Wildcats who averages 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and2 steals per game. She shoots 59% from the field. Jasmine was named the MVP of the 2008 Class AAA statetournament. She has been selected to play in the 2009 McDonald’s All-American game on April 1 in Miami andthe WBCA All-American game on April 4 in St. Louis. Jasmine has scored over 2,300 points in her career.

DREW KELLY - Centennial High School6’7”, senior, forward/center. He is a four-year starter for the Cougars who averages 31.7 points, 14.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He shoots71% from the field and 79% from the free-throw line. He has been named to the All-District and All-Region teams each year of his career and was named theDistrict 11-AAA MVP as a junior and senior. He holds the school record for points in a game with 67 and has scored over 2,800 points in his career.

DIVISION II - AAFAITH DUPREE - Webb School of Knoxvi l le6’3”, senior, post. She is a four-year starter who averages 17.3 points, 8 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.8 blocked shots per game.She shoots 57% from the field, 46% from behind the arc, and 74% from the free-throw line. She has scored over 1,000 careerpoints and has over 800 rebounds. Faith is a three-time All-Region and All-Region Tournament selection and was selected theRegion and Region Tournament Most Valuable Player for 2008-2009. She was named to the All-State and All-State Tournamentteams twice, and her team was crowned Division II State Champions in 2007.

LESLIE McDONALD - Briarcrest Christian School6’5”, senior, guard/forward. He is a four-year starter for the Saints, averaging 20.7 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He is shooting 48%from the field, 38% from behind the arc, and is a 74% free-throw shooter. He is the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in school history with over 2,000points and over 800 rebounds. Leslie was a Mr. Basketball finalist in 2007, and was the 2008 Division II-AA Mr. Basketball award winner. He was namedthe 2008 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year, and was named to the All-State Tournament team where his team captured the Division II-AA StateCrown. He was selected as 1st Team All-Region and to the Region All-Tournament team for 2008-2009. He is a McDonald’s All-American nominee andcarries a 3.56 grade point average at Briarcrest..

DIVISION II - ALAUREN AVANT - Lausanne Col legiate School5’9”, junior, point guard. She is a four-year starter for the Lynx who averages 15.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals pergame. She shoots 49% from the field, 24% from three-point range, and is a 73% free-throw shooter. She was named the MostValuable Player in the West Regional Tournament the past three seasons. Lauren was a Division II Miss Basketball finalist in2007 and won the award in 2008. She has been named her team’s Most Valuable Player every year since 2006, when she played as an 8th grader. She is an honor student at Lausanne Collegiate School.

BOBBY PARKS - S t. George’s Independent School6’3”, sophomore, guard. He is a two-year starter for the Gryphons who is averaging 22.1 points, 8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2 steals per game. He shoots52% from the field, 31% from behind the arc, and 75 % from the free-throw line. He was named the 2009 Most Valuable Player in the Division II-A WestRegional Tournament, and was selected to the All-Region team. As a freshman last year he averaged eight points, five rebounds, and four steals per game.

2009-2010 REGIONAL RULES MEETINGS

2009-10 FOOTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGSWednesday, July 15 9:00 a.m. Supervisor’s Meeting – TSSAA HermitageMonday, July 20 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University SchoolTuesday, July 21 7:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonWednesday, July 22 7:00 p.m. Dresden, Dresden High SchoolThursday, July 23 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolMonday, July 27 7:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolTuesday, July 28 7:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High SchoolWednesday, July 29 7:00 p.m. Athens, McMinn County High SchoolThursday, July 30 7:00 p.m. Oak Ridge, Jefferson Junior High SchoolMonday, August 3 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolTuesday, August 4 7:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central High SchoolWednesday, August 5 7:00 p.m. Gordonsville, Gordonsville High SchoolThursday, August 6 7:00 p.m. Clarksville, Rossview High School

2009-2010 BASEBALL RULES MEETINGS Sunday, Jan. 3 2:00 p.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High SchoolMonday, Jan. 4 6:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolWednesday, Jan. 6 6:00 p.m. Knoxville, Fulton High SchoolThursday, Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolSunday, Jan. 10 2:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolMonday, Jan. 11 6:00 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High SchoolWednesday, Jan 13 6:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University SchoolThursday, Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson

There will be umpires’ clinics in Jackson, Memphis and Nashville on the dates andtimes listed above at those sites. At all umpires’ clinics, there will also be a rules meeting for coaches.

2009-2010 SOCCER RULES MEETINGSThursday, July 16 9:30 a.m. Supervisors’ Meeting TSSAA HermitageMonday, July 20 5:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University SchoolTuesday, July 21 5:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonThursday, July 23 5:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolMonday, July 27 5:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High SchoolTuesday, July 28 5:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High SchoolMonday, August 3 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolTuesday, August 4 5:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central High School

2009-2010 CHEERLEADING AND BOWLING RULES MEETINGSThe 2009-2010 Cheeleading Rules Meetings will be given online, and not at asite. This will be the first rules meetings done with online being the only option.

2009-2010 GOLF RULES MEETINGSWednesday, March 24 5:30 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University SchoolThursday, March 25 5:30 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonWednesday, March 31 5:30 p.m. Knoxville, Webb SchoolThursday, April 1 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High SchoolMonday, April 5 5:30 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High SchoolTuesday, April 6 5:30 p.m. Smithville, DeKalb County High SchoolWednesday, April 7 5:30 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School

2009-2010 VOLLEYBALL RULES MEETINGSThursday, July 23 10:00 a.m. TSSAA, HermitageThursday, July 23 5:30 p.m. Columbia , Columbia Central High SchoolMonday, July 27 5:30 p.m. Memphis, St. Mary’s Episcopal SchoolTuesday, July 28 5:30 p.m. Jackson, University School of JacksonWednesday, July 29 5:30 p.m. Nashville, Franklin Road AcademyThursday, July 30 5:30 p.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High SchoolMonday, Aug. 3 5:30 p.m. Kingsport, Dobyns-Bennett High SchoolTuesday, Aug. 4 5:30 p.m. Knoxville, Webb SchoolWednesday, Aug. 5 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga, East Ridge High School

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