www.ahsaa.org Bulletin February 2015

Athletic director Dr. Brad Teague addresses the AHSCA All-Star Coaches and Executive Committee during a press conference January 20th on the University of Central Campus. Photos by LifeTouch AHSCA SELECTS 2015 ALL-STAR COACHES FOR FOOTBALL, , CHEER AND DANCE CONWAY – The president of the Arkansas High School Coaches As- Head coach for the East Volleyball squad is Craig Cummings of sociation, Debbie Sharp of Siloam Springs, announced the names Jonesboro. Coach Cummings will be assisted by Janna Berry of of the head coaches and staffs for the 2015 Arkansas High School Walnut Ridge, Kham Chanthaphasouk of Cabot and Tanya Haig- Coaches Association All-Star Football and Volleyball Games along wood of Batesville. with the staffs of the Cheer and Dance squads at a news confer- ence today at Bear Hall here on the University of Central Arkansas Head coach for the West Volleyball squad is Karen Smith of Lake campus. Hamilton. Coach Smith will be assisted by Wes Davis of Paris, April Mattix of Harrison and Kristin Whetham of Berryville. UCA athletic director Dr. Brad Teague welcomed the members of the AHSCA, the 2015 All-Star coaches and media representatives The 2015 All-Star Volleyball game will be held on Wednesday, June during the morning press conference. 24 at the Farris Center on the UCA campus starting at 7:00 p.m. This summer’s game will mark the 59th year of All-Star competi- Amanda Himschoot of Salem will serve as the head coach of the tion for football and and the third consecutive year for East All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Himschoot will be assisted by the All-Star events to be held on the UCA campus. Judy Brannon of Valley View. Head coach for the East Football squad is David Carpenter of Judy Morton of Hot Springs Lakeside will serve as the head coach Junction City. Coach Carpenter will be assisted by Clint Ashcraft of the West All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Morton will be assisted by of Conway, James (Bo) Hembree of Warren, Chris Hill of Wynne, Amy Camp of Elkins. Todd Langrell of Mayflower, Bryan Ross of Siloam Springs and Brad Smith of Junction City. Dana Gibson of Nettleton will serve as the head coach of the East All-Star Dance squad. Coach Gibson will be assisted by Laura Head coach for the West Football squad is Greg Kendrick of Wooten of Bryant. Charleston. Coach Kendrick will be assisted by Bobby Bolding of Pine Bluff, Kyle Jackson of Gurdon, Josh Price of Dardanelle, Chris Melissa White of Benton will serve as the head coach of the West Vereen of Hot Springs, Jeff Williams of Fort Smith Southside and All-Star Dance squad. Brett Hobbs of Charleston. The Arkansas High School Coaches Association Clinic will be held The 2015 All-Star Football game will be held on Friday, June 26, at June 24-26, 2015, at UCA. Several Arkansas High School coaches Estes Stadium on the UCA campus. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m. and college coaches will be featured speakers during the week. Continued on page 7

Centennial Bank State Farm Insurance is the Titled Named Sponsor of is the sponsor of AAA championship awards. AAA championship awards.

1 AAA Board and Staff ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS John L Colbert, Fayetteville Lance W. Taylor, Rick McLaughlin, HS Lakeside Joe Couch, Bergman Executive Director President Carl Easley, Wynne Dr. Joey Walters John Cielsa, Greenwood Scott Embrey, Beebe Don Brodell 1st Vice-President Thomas Gathen, McGehee Nick Lasker Gary Hines, Emerson-Taylor- Bradley Brian Golden, Malvern Annette Savage 2nd Vice-President Kelvin Gragg, Dumas Amber Balboa Benny Weston, Mena Steve Green, Cave City Wadie Moore Secretary Bryan Law, Farmington SUPPORT STAFF Jon Collins, West Memphis Jimmy D. Loyd, Two Rivers Kristy Clark Treasurer Joe Mallet, Conway St. Joseph Nicole Cunningham Suzanne Bailey, Lonoke Jerry Newton, Poyen Gabriel Foreman Parliamentarian John Ward, Magnolia Julia Harvey Gary Williams, East Poinsett Co. Teresa Marlow Jennifer Mays

Heber Springs’ Goldman is Selected 2013-14 National Coach of the Year INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Joh- Biedenbach, , Trenton (Michigan) High School; Coleen Davis, nette Goldman of Heber , Portland (Oregon) Episcopal School; Maurice “Stringy” Ervin, Springs was selected as and , Littleton (Colorado) High School; and Leslie one of 21 high school Bender, , Louisville (Kentucky) Sacred Heart Academy. coaches from across the country as the 2014 Na- Recipients of this year’s national awards for boys sports are: tional Coaches of the Year by the National Federation Dale Mueller, football, Ft. Thomas (Kentucky) Highlands High School; of State High School As- John Lober, track and field, Traverse City (Michigan) Central High sociations (NFHS) Coaches School; Pat Rady, basketball, Cloverdale (Indiana) High School; Rick Association. Carpenter, , Prosper (Texas) High School; Lee Mitchell, soc- cer, Sandy () Alta High School; Russ Cozart, , Brandon Goldman is being honored (Florida) High School; Frank Trammel, cross country, Benton (Louisi- for her outstanding coach- ana) High School; Micheal Goll, tennis, Salina (Kansas) Central High ing in girls cross country. School; Roger Lauzon, golf, Lynnfield (Massachusetts) High School; Goldman directed the and Claude Valle, swimming and diving, Weston (Massachusetts) High Heber Springs girls cross School. country team to back-to- back state championships The recipient of the National Coach of the Year Award for spirit is Tina Johnette Goldman in 2012 and 2013. Fortner of Minonk (Illinois) Fieldcrest High School, and Joan Ganim of Broadview Heights (Ohio) Brecksville High School was chosen in the The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards other sports category for girls gymnastics. program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports (by participation numbers), and in one “other” sport In addition to the 21 National Coaches of the Year, the NFHS Coaches that is not included in the top 10 listings. The NFHS also recognizes a Association has selected James N. Feldkamp of Troy, Michigan, as Spirit coach as a separate award category. the recipient of the National Coach Contributor Award. This award is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond and who Winners of NFHS awards must be active coaches during the year for exemplifies the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct which they receive their award. This year’s awards recognize coaches and moral character, and who carries the endorsement of his or her for the 2013-14 school year. respective state high school association.

The other recipients of the 2014 NFHS national awards for girls sports are: Arkansas Activities Association 3920 Richards Rd. Carmen Jackson, track and field, Miami (Florida) Northwestern Senior North Little Rock, Ar 72117 High School; Curt DeHaan, basketball, Lynden (Washington) Christian 501-955-2500 www.ahsaa.org Schools; Laurie Glass, volleyball, Leland (Michigan) Public Schools; Brian Song, soccer, Clarksville (Maryland) River Hill High School; John

2 Committees Release 2015 Hall of Fame Honorees

The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Linda Thomas, Eudora (basketball) and the late Dave Williams, Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the Pocahontas (football). 2015 induction ceremony. The six new members of the AOA are Danny Black, Little Rock The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Associa- (basketball), Bob Durham, Barlett, Tenn. (basketball), Jack Fulmer, tion and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Heber Springs (football), James Magie, Perryville (basketball), Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association began Danny Sheets, Mount Ida (basketball) and Shirl Williams, Marshall its Hall honors in 2007. The three organizations combined into one (basketball). Hall of Fame in 2013. The three new members of the AHSAAA are Ronnie Carter of Hot With this year’s class the new Hall of Fame membership now stands Springs, Jim Dickerson of Russellville and Harvey Smith of Hope. at 277. The installation banquet will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015, at The Hall of Fame selections were released by the executive commit- Horner Hall in the Hot Spring Convention Center starting at 6:30 tees of each organization. p.m. For ticket information contact Nicole Cunningham at 501-955-2500.

The six new AHSCA honorees are Lanny Dauksch of West Memphis (football), Willie Parker of Dermott (basketball), Jim Pennington of Emerson (basketball), Tommy Reed of Greenbrier (softball),

1995 Ernie Deaton Harold Ray Jeffery AOA AOA Gary Goss Duane Cousins AHSCA Bill Valentine George Jones Bill Alverson Richard Adams H.B. Stewart August Hensiek Otis Barker Bill Reed George Cagle Jimmy Cain Gordon Hornaday Clair Bates 1999 Joe Reese Jimmy Coats Jeff Caudle 2011 Ellis Register Johnie Burnett AHSCA James Smith Ulysses S. Grant Jim Jordan AHSCA Alene Crabtree Herschel Bryant AOA Doyle Jackson Lisa Pitts Betty Burge AHSAAA Curtis King Andrew Butler A.C. Baker Kenny Saylors Herman Scott Marion Glover Buddy Bell Earl Quigley Joe Hart Littleton Fowler AHSAAA Joe Mallett Buzz Bolding AOA Bill Keedy John Hosinski 2006 Wallace Chandler John Parrish Dick Hays Robert Black Charles Ripley Jim Lewis AHSCA Bill Reed Lonnie Sutton Buddy Coleman H.B. Stewart Tom “Dutch” Moore Ronnie Clark Joe Reese Jon Watson 2014 Norris Fox AOA Louis Schaufele Max Graham Johnny Toombs Bill Welch AHSCA Jerry Hall Gene Dunn Barbara Gilliam-Harris AOA Al Bolen Wilbur Wood Sonny Holmes 2003 Eddie Jackson 2009 A.J. Bandy Don Carnahan Wayne Johnson AHSCA Bill Terwilliger AHSCA Bob Bonds Norgan Gilbert 1996 Frank Jones Orville Ashley Asive Thomas Jim Bowlin Donald Curran Lee Hardman AHSCA Alex Leftwich Willie Click AOA Sam Coleman James Morgan Leo Johnson Sonny Gordon Glen Siler Sam Goodwin Harold Barlett Joe Dillard James Wagoner Darrell Jones Gayle Kaundart Thednal Hill Thomas “Sonny” Ira Green Billy Ed White AOA Wilson Matthews 2000 Raymond Peters Downs Allen Holland AHSAAA Richard Benson Helen Parker AHSCA John Wyatt Mike New Scottie Nolan Raymond Burnett Joe Fakouri John Widner Theodore Blake AOA Gary Slaughter Janet Wood Paul Humphreys Tony Smith AOA Gary Bond Gary Benson Perry Webb AOA Earl Quigley Carl Williams Archie Cothren Lamar Dingler Eddie Bryan Thomas Bridges AHSAAA Prior Evans Sammy Gill Walter Coleman 2007 Jay Fox 2012 Dick Johnson Richard Ford Guy Kochel Jesse Gatewood AHSCA Mike Fox AHSCA Fred Lilly Clint Fuller Ted Waller Jim Hill Raymond Burnett Gary Jayroe Vernie Harris Johnny White Cliff Shaw AOA Jack Pinckney Sam Cook Wayne Long Don Hubbard Lennis Coleman Ron Harris Bob Renner Barry Pruitt 1997 Leroy Dangeau 2004 Joe Kretschmar AHSAAA Don Riggs AHSCA Gene Davis AHSCA Frank McClellan Ronnie Higgins Don Watson J. W. Austin Rex Lovell Bob Denniston Carl Sorrels Don Hubbard Don Webb Oliver Elders Wendell Nutt Clyde Hart AOA Helen Parker James Wright Remember C.W. Keopple Jim Mack Sawyer Bobby Richardson Don Brodell Richard Payton AOA Houston Nutt Lendel Thomas Max Goins Tommy Fulmer the Bill Stancil 2001 Roy “Doc” Walker Charlie Keck 2010 Rick Lowe AOA AHSCA Carroll Wilson Matt Moore AHSCA Tom Machen J. W. Fullerton Jim Abraham AOA Jerry Wood George Burke Travis Odom Date Jim Hannah David Fricks James Armstrong AHSAAA Joe Graham Arthur Sanders Bob Harrell C.B. Havener Wilbert Gaines Dick Hendrickson Melba Hall Dewayne Sutton Bobby Hill Clyde Horton Wally Gattis Bill Mayo C. D. Taylor AHSAAA July Bill McClendon Lowell Manning Austin Hanner Ray Peters Bobby Tiner No selections Joe Fred Young Vance Judd Bill Stancil Johnny Watson 1998 AOA Pat Todd Lou Wood 2013 10, AHSCA Pete Camfield 2008 AOA AHSCA James Devazier Lindsey Henry 2005 AHSCA Larry DeWitt Gus Malzahn 2015 Mike Malham, Sr. Maurice Jones AHSCA Bill Bock Bob Hickingbotham Glenda Patterson Sharon Morgan Charlie Keller David Alpe Byron Bryant Roger Maness Ron Rippy Paul Noesser Bill Raymick James Banks Don Campbell Bob Mason Gene Simmons Hot Jimmy Parker Sam Sloan Doyne Davis Fred Grim Billy Ply Charlie Sorrels AOA Don Nixon Bobby Hannon Jack Yancey Herbert Williams Denzol Bailey 2002 Charles Whitworth Mary Frances AHSAAA AOA Springs Bob Banks AHSCA Jarrell Williams Kretschmar Bob Bowden Bill Breazeale Smitty Bonds Edward Akin Frank Vines Jim Cox Clint Cornett CC

3 Centennial Bank and State Farm Insurance To Offer 10 Annual $1,000 Scholarships

Centennial Bank, the “Titled Named Sponsor” for all regional and state championships, and State Farm Insurance, the “Official Sponsor of Awards “for all Arkansas Activities Association regional and state championships, will provide a total of 20 annual $1,000 scholarships to quali- fying high school seniors.

This is the first year for Centennial Bank to serve as a corporate sponsor. Centennial Bank’s scholarships will be provided for athletic achieve- ment and community service. There are two categories for the scholarships, boys and girls, and five winners will be selected from each category.

Here are the scholastic requirements for the Centennial Bank scholarship:

1. Must have a 7-semester minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 2. Must have scored at least 21 on the ACT or at least 900 on the SAT.

Other requirements are:

1. Must be a senior student-athlete registered with the AAA 2. Must meet NCAA Scholarship rules 3. Must display good citizenship in school and in the community 4. Must display desirable leadership traits 5. Must have participated in other school activities

State Farm Insurance is one of the oldest corporate sponsors for the AAA. The sponsorship started during the 1994-1995 school year and has provided 166 scholarships totaling $123.000 for the Student-Athlete Program.

The State Farm scholarships are provided for each of the following sports:

Boys – Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field and Other Sports

Girls – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track and Field and Other Sports

Other sports include swimming, , golf, tennis, soccer, wrestling, dance and cheer. Cross country is placed under Track and Field.

Here are the scholastic requirements for the State Farm Insurance scholarship:

1. Must have a 7-semester minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. 2. Must have scored at least 21 on the ACT or at least 900 on the SAT.

Other requirements are:

1. Must be a senior student-athlete registered with the AAA 2. Must meet NCAA Scholarship rules. 3. Must display good citizenship in school and in the community. 4. Must display desirable leadership traits. 5. Must have participated in other school activities.

The deadline for both scholarship applications is April 1, 2015. To download the scholarship forms go to the AAA website at www.ahsaa.org. Click on Schools, then click on scholarships in the left column.

There is no limit on the number of eligible students a school can submit.

4 Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship

The Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 and first awarded in 2005 to memorialize Nancy Amanda Coats. Born on November 14, 1977, in Pine Bluff,she was the daughter of Jimmy and Sandy Coats. After graduation from White Hall High School in 1996, Mandy attended the at Monticello until her diagnosis with Batten’s Disease. At the age of 26, Mandy joined her Lord on May 23, 2004. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in White Hall.

Mandy’s life was a constant testimony. She was a friend to all because she accepted everyone around her without bias or prejudice. Her selfless display of love and energy, even when she had little energy herself, taught the true meaning of compassion. This pronounced concern for the well-being of others, in spite of fail- ing health, defined Mandy. She shared her love for Jesus routinely and unashamedly – how much she adored Him, how much He loved her, and toward the end of her life how ready she was to see Him. This scholarship was established to enable Mandy’s spirit to live beyond her lifetime. Her greatest desire upon entering col- lege was to grow intellectually so that she could help those around her. This scholarship will allow deserving students to achieve the opportunities that Mandy cherished but was never able to enjoy.

The Scholarship Committee will review all applications with a tremendous amount of thought and prayer. Additionally, the Board may require an interview as part of the final selection process. Offering the opportunity to pursue higher education to ultimately change the lives of others keeps Mandy’s memory alive.

All applicants for a scholarship must meet the following requirements: •Must be an Arkansas high school senior who is applying for a college scholarship for the freshman year; •Must be an active member of a church and/or other Christian organization; •Must plan to attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis; •Must be of high moral character, exhibit a strong work ethic, and be intellectually qualified for the desired pursuit; •Must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better (scholarship awards will be forfeited if the student’s GPA falls below 2.0); •Must be willing to accept a scholarship as a gift from God and be willing to later help others as a result.

PROCEDURE: 1. Print three pages (this page, the application form, and the reference form).

2. Complete and sign the application form and return by APRIL 1 to the address shown. Also on eparate sheet, please answer the following questions: a. Why are you applying for this scholarship? b. How do your educational desires fit into your life’s plan? c. List any honors, achievements, and/or awards from your church, school, or community. d. Describe your work experience if applicable. e. Describe the happiest moment of your life. f. Describe your most difficult life experience. How did you endure or overcome it? g. Feel free to share any other information that would be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in understanding your situation.

3. Send TWO copies of the reference form to individuals who are not related to you. One of these individuals should be a minister at your church or sponsor of your Christian organization. The other reference can be a friend, employer, or neighbor who would know your character or work ethic. Ask them to complete and mail directly to the address shown.

Note: You can download the Mandy Coats Scholarship Application form by going to www.ahsaa.org. Click on information (red tag line), then click on scholarship. Scroll down to “important info” and click on Mandy Coats’ Scholarship Application. If you are unable to download the form, please contact Wadie Moore or Nicole Cunningham at the AAA office, 501-955-2500.

5 AAA Board Awards 2015 Spring Sites

The following dates and sites for Regional and State tournament events for 2014 were assigned by the Arkansas Activities Association Board of Direc- tors on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

BASKETBALL Region, February 25-28 State Finals, May 22-23 CROSS COUNTRY Class 4A Fayetteville at University of Arkansas, Baum Stadium November 7 North: Pottsville Lake Hamilton at Oaklawn Park South: Monticello SOFTBALL East: Trumann Region, May 8-11 VOLLEYBALL Class 4A State, October 27-29 Class 3A North: Dover Class 7A: Conway Region 1: Danville East: Pocahontas Class 6A: Greenwood Region 2: Rose Bud South: Dumas Class 5A: Valley View Region 3: Manila Class 4A: Mena Region 4: Fordyce Class 3A Class 3A: Piggott Region 1: Booneville Class 2A Region 2: Bald Knob State Finals, October 31 North: Buffalo Island Central Region 3: Bergman at Harrison Parks Hot Spring Convention Center South: Parkers Chapel Region 4: Smackover East: Mount Ida The AAA Board of Directors previously assigned West: Westside Johnson County Class 2A the sites listed below for 2015: North: Tuckerman Class 1A West: Hector WRESTLING Region 1: Scranton East: Palestine-Wheatley State, February 20-21 Region 2: Hillcrest South: Parkers Chapel All Classes: Jack Stephens Center, UALR Region 3: Bradford Region 4: Emerson Class 1A SWIMMING AND DIVING Region 1: Lead Hill at Harrison Parks State, February 27-28 State, March 3-7 Region 2: Armorel All Classes: UA-Little Rock Class 7A: Springdale at Har-Ber Region 3: South Side Bee Branch Class 6A: Siloam Springs Region 4: Taylor BOWLING Class 5A: Greene County Tech Conference, February 10-13 Class 4A: Ozark State, May 14-16 Class 7A-6A Class 3A: Cossatot River Class 7A: Rogers Central: Millennium Bowl, North Little Rock Class 2A: Pangburn Class 6A: Marion West: Fast Lane Entertainment, Lowell Class 1A: Kirby at Nashville Class 5A: Hot Springs Lakeside Class 4A: Mena Class 5A-4A BASEBALL Class 3A: Bergman at Harrison Parks East: Jonesboro Bowling Center Region, May 8-11 Class 2A: Norphlet West: All-Fam Bowl, Cabot Class 4A Class 1A: Armorel North: Dover Class 3A-2A-1A East: Pocahontas State Finals, May 22-23 East: Conway Family Bowl South: Malvern Fayetteville at University of Arkansas, Bogle Park West: Bowling World, Fort Smith

Class 3A SOCCER State. February 18-19 Region 1: Lavaca State, May 14-16 Class 7A-6A: Jonesboro Bowling Center Region 2: Bald Knob Class 7A: Cabot (boys), Bryant (girls) Class 5A-4A: Bowling World, Fort Smith Region 3: Bergman at Harrison Parks Class 6A: Searcy Class 3A-2A-1A: All-Fam Bowl, Cabot Region 4: Smackover Class 5A: Hope Class 4A: No Bid Golf and Tennis Sites will be selected at the Class 2A Board’s March meeting in Hot Springs. North: Tuckerman State Finals, May 22-23 West: Hector Fayetteville at University of Arkansas, Razorback Field East: Palestine-Wheatley South: Woodlawn TRACK AND FIELD State, May 4-9 Class 1A Class 7A: Fayetteville – May 7 Region 1: Lead Hill at Harrison Parks Class 6A: Lake Hamilton – May 7 Region 2: Armorel Class 5A: Morrilton – May 7 Region 3: South Side Bee Branch Class 4A: Heber Springs – May 5 Region 4: Taylor Class 3A: Prescott – May 5 Class 2A: Gurdon – May 4 State, May 14-16 Class 1A: Trinity Christian – May 5 Class 7A: Fayetteville & Bentonville Class 6A: Texarkana Class 5A: Harrison MEET OF CHAMPIONS Class 4A: Gosnell May 16 Russellville Class 3A: Genoa Central Class 2A: Marked Tree DECATHLON-HEPTATHLON Class 1A: Taylor May 20-21 Cabot

6 All-Star Coaches EAST FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF EAST VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF

Football Volleyball

2015

(From left to right) Chris Hill, Wynne; Brad Smith, Junction City; James “Bo” Hembree, Warren; David Carpenter, Junc- (From left to right) Tanya Haigwood, Batesville; Kham tion City (head coach); Bryan Ross, Siloam Springs; Todd Chanthaphasouk, Cabot; Craig Cummins, Jonesboro (head Langrell, Mayflower; Clint Ashcraft, Conway coach); Janna Berry, Walnut Ridge

WEST FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF WEST VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF

(From left to right) Bobby Bolding, Pine Bluff; Chris Vereen, (From left to right) Wes Davis, Paris; Karen Smith, Lake Hot Springs; Brett Hobbs, Charleston; Greg Kendrick, EAST-WEST SPIRIT STAFFS Hamilton (head coach); April Mattix, Harrison; Charleston (head coach); Jeff Williams, Fort Smith South- Kristin Whetham, Berryville side; Kyle Jackson, Gurdon; Josh Price, Dardanelle

Cheer Dance

(From left to right) Amy Camp, Elkins (West cheer); Judy Mor- ton, Hot Springs Lakeside (West cheer); Melissa White, Benton (West dance); Laura Wooten, Bryant (East dance); Dana Gibson, Nettleton (East dance). 2015 CHEER STAFFS East West Amanda Himschoot, Salem (head coach) Judy Morton, Hot Springs Lakeside (head coach) Judy Brannon, Valley View Amy Camp, Elkins

2015 DANCE STAFFS East West Dana Gibson, Nettleton (head coach) Melissa White, Benton (head coach) Laura Wooten, Bryant

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