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THEVOICE December 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCERS

naspaa welcomes new affiliate members

The NASPAA is pleased to welcome four representing 1,422 high schools and more About the Michigan High School Athletic new Affiliate Members. Partnering with the than 3,000 middle and elementary schools. Association NASPAA are the University Interscholastic The UIL sanctions 23 athletic events and League, Michigan High School Athletic hosts state championships for each of The Michigan High Association, Washington Interscholastic those activities. School Athletic Activities Association and American Legion Association, located Baseball. Affiliate Members share the same The objective of the UIL is to enhance the in East Lansing, is a private, not-for-profit core values and P.A. announcing philosophy students’ educational experience and corporation of voluntary membership by as the NASPAA. prepare them for citizenship by providing over 1,500 public and private senior high interscholastic competition among the schools and junior high/middle schools “We could not be more excited about elementary and secondary schools of which exists to develop common rules for having an opportunity to be of service to Texas. athletic eligibility and competition. No these organizations,” commented Brad government funds or tax dollars support the Rumble, NASPAA Executive Director. “I “The UIL is MHSAA, which was the first such know each executive director personally, excited to association nationally to not accept and have tremendous respect for them and support the membership dues or tournament entry fees what they do for their respective members. efforts of the from schools. Member schools which Having their support will go a long way in NASPAA. The enforce these rules are permitted to helping raise the level of professionalism of goals and participate in MHSAA tournaments, which P.A. announcing.” objectives of attract approximately 1.6 million spectators the NASPAA each year. About the University Interscholastic organization League enhance Through their boards of education, member competition at schools voluntarily join the MHSAA each The UIL was Dr. Charles Breithaupt the state and and every year, vowing by formal resolution established in 1910 local levels. We to abide by and enforce common rules for by the University of believe this organization also enhances the educational athletics. Membership is Texas at Austin. values and standard of the UIL.” optional: schools may conduct a complete Since that time, the Dr. Charles Breithaupt, UIL Executive program of interscholastic athletics and UIL has grown into Director may participate against MHSAA member an organization that sanctions 72 state schools in regular-season competition competitions in music, academics and For more information about the UIL, go to without joining the MHSAA. athletics. Currently, more than two million www.uil.utexas.edu students compete in these activities,

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www.schwindtec.com/ board of directors brad rumble tom busch jeff kurtz mark mills mike mccartney president secretary p.a. announcer p.a. announcer stadium announcer executive director kent state university missouri state high school kansas city royals activities association continued from p. 1

The opportunities for athletic participation • At least 80 percent of all students within In 1925, the American Legion Baseball for Michigan secondary schools has grown a member school will be active program began with a simple mission of from the original program of football, participants in at least one (1) activity combating juvenile delinquency by providing basketball, track and baseball for boys to a annually. recreational baseball during the summer total of 28 sport activities in which • Public understanding and support of the months. It was the first organization to host tournaments for boys and girls are value of interscholastic activities and a national championship. There are nearly organized and conducted by the MHSAA. If athletics in education will be increased. 5,000 teams located in all 50 states, one considers the breakdown of the 28 • All member schools will implement a Puerto Rico and Canada. Each state hosts sports into categories of male, female, written plan to address citizenship. district and state championship games. classes and divisions by enrollment, and • All member schools will employ Each state champion is then permitted to Upper and Lower Peninsula, there are a competent, caring and knowledgeable play in a national Regional Tournament and total of 120 separate tournaments in which coaches. the final eight teams play for a national schools vie for a championship trophy. • Achievement and excellence will be championship. More information about Nearly 300,000 young men and women recognized. American Legion Baseball can be found on take part in these activities each year. its baseball website at www.legion.org/ Approximate 165,509 students participate baseball. “The MHSAA in WIAA sponsored events, representing promotes the proper 420 high schools and 430 middle schools. The national office is located in Indianapolis, perspective for The WIAA conducts 83 team Indiana. Annually, the American Legion educational athletics, championships for the 13 sports and five members on the local, state and national and on game day, activities that it sponsors. levels provide hundreds of thousands of contributing to that scholarships to deserving students. On atmosphere is the “Public address average, more than one million dollars is public address announcers are a awarded in scholarships by its members. announcer. We’re key component in pleased to be working all our “The American John Roberts with the NASPAA to competitions, Legion is pleased describe and demand the proper conduct because they to join the for public address announcers in our have a NASPAA and we after-school classroom.” responsibility to will be John Roberts, MHSAA Executive Director ensure the safety encouraging our of the participants local announcers More information about the Association can Mike Colbrese and to make the to join. The be found on its website - www.mhsaa.com. spectators feel welcomed. The WIAA is expertise and proud to partner with the National experience we will About the Washington Interscholastic Association of Sports Public Address Jim Quinlan derive from this Activities Association Announcers (NASPAA) as they carry out association will benefit our members and this important mission.” fans who attend the thousands of Legion The WIAA was WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese ball games each year.” established in Jim Quinlan, National Program Coordinator, 1905. Its For more information about the WIAA, go to American Legion Baseball headquarters is in www.WIAA.com Renton, WA. Its For more information about American mission is to assist About American Legion Baseball Legion Baseball, go to http://legion.org/ member schools in operating student baseball. programs that foster achievement, respect, The American Legion was equity, enthusiasm and excellence in a safe formed in 1919 follow and organized environment. WWI to assist the needy and disabled veterans The indicators to determine satisfactory returning from France. It is progress toward achieving the mission America’s largest shall be: veterans organization with 2.4 million members.

2 a tribute to naspaa p.a. announcer of the By Jeffrey Smith Burleson, TX year award now named after bob sheppard

“Good afternoon style was simple and is often imitated. Jim ladies and Hall, a fill-in at and a friend gentlemen, and of Sheppard, once said, “You can go to The NASPAA is proud to announce that the welcome to Yankee other arenas and ballparks and hear the NASPAA P.A. Announcer of the Year Award Stadium.” For 57 different styles, but the one you hear talked has been renamed the Bob Sheppard P.A. years as the New about, because it’s the best, is Bob’s.” Announcer of the Year Award. Sheppard, York Yankees Public known for being the consummate Address Announcer, Sheppard was good at what he did. He was professional, is considered to have been Bob Sheppard used special. Not for how long he did it, but for the best P.A. announcer ever. that greeting to how he did it. He was faithful and welcome fans into consistent to his church, his family, and his “The Bob Sheppard P.A. Announcer of the Jeff Smith “the house that teaching career, as well as to the teams for Year Award represents what Bob Sheppard Ruth built.” which he announced. and the NASPAA are all about, which is professionalism,” commented Brad While Sheppard’s P.A. announcing career The NASPAA mission statement mirrors the Rumble, NASPAA Executive Director. “We lasted nearly six decades, his legacy to P.A. views and beliefs of the man who set the are truly humbled to have been provided announcers will last forever. His son, Paul bar for P.A. announcers. Bob Sheppard did this extraordinary opportunity to present Sheppard, said his dad’s success was it right. He was clear, concise, and correct. our award in his name and to help attributed to his love for the English There’s a fourth “C” that ought to be perpetuate his legacy.” language. Bob taught speech for more than mentioned: Bob also had class. 40 years at the high school and college “I am unaware of any national awards for levels before taking the Yankees job in Thanks Bob. You will be missed, but not sports P.A. announcers, but even if there 1951. His gentle and unassuming forgotten. were, none would be as symbolic to P.A. personality was a perfect fit as a P.A. announcing as the Bob Sheppard Award,” announcer for the Yankees, as well as the Jeff is now in his 26th year of public remarked Jeff Kurtz, NASPAA Board , St. John’s University, and address announcing. He announces TCU Member and Kent State University P.A. other teams. His consistent delivery and baseball, volleyball, soccer, women’s Announcer. “As a public address announcer, style garnered the admiration and respect basketball, as well as internalP.A. for being mentioned in the same breath as of his peers, as well as the praise from the the Horned Frogs football team. He also Bob Sheppard is like being compared to late , who said, “Bob announces for Burleson High School Elk John Wooden, Walt Alston or Vince was the gold standard” among announcers. Athletics, FWISD Athletics, as well as the Lombardi as a coach, or , Sheppard probably mentored more people CHL’s Texas Brahmas Hockey Club. Michael Jordan or Jim Brown as an athlete . than he knew outside the classroom. There could be no higher form of praise in this field. It means you are recognized as Sheppard believed in the three “C’s”. He one of the best at what you do. I know our said the announcer should be “clear, members will recognize just how special the concise, and correct,” and “what you say is award is, and appreciate the opportunity just as important as how you say it. Speak they have to be nominated for it.” clearly and enunciate.” Sheppard also said “A P.A. announcer is not a cheerleader, or a Information about the awards program and circus barker, or a home town screecher. a nomination form may be obtained at He’s a reporter. Today’s modern P.A. www.naspaa.net. The Bob Sheppard P.A. announcer is a screamer, shouter, and very Announcer of the Year Award is sponsored flamboyant and that’s not my style.” Bob’s by Clell Wade Coaches Directory and Balfour.

3 Line to Gain Crew DVD Now Available Viewers will learn proper techniques and procedures for managing the chains and down marker, and taking measurements. The video, which was shot in game-like conditions with football teams, coaches, officials and a line to gain crew, also emphasizes safety and professionalism. “Professionals on the Sideline – The Line to Gain Crew.”

“Learning on the job is not the only alternative for football line to gain crews. This video will give line to gain crews the training they need to perform their duties properly and more professionally. I am confident that NIAAA members will also realize the importance of the video and that they will obtain copies for all of their line to gain crews.” —Bruce Whitehead, Executive Director, NIAAA

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4 national anthem protocol: game operations Sponsored by how well do you know It?

Credit: Scott Weaver Photos Below is a 10-question true-false quiz to help sharpen your knowledge and understanding of National Anthem protocol. Avoid using the internet or other resources. The answers are listed at the end of the article.

1. It is most appropriate for the P. A. announcer to ask everyone to rise for the National Anthem. 2. If an American Flag is flying at a stadium as well as being presented by a color guard, it is always appropriate to face the color guard. 3. If no flag is displayed and live music is being played, everyone should face the live music; if the music is recorded, spectators should face the press box. 4. If individuals have already begun advancing toward their seats when the National Anthem begins, then they In past issues of THE VOICE, the NASPAA American history or an American should continue to their seats. has addressed National Anthem protocol government class. For the general public, it 5. It is appropriate for members of the and the National Anthem announcement in might be as simple as making the National military, veterans, as well as boy scouts an effort to help promote consistency. Anthem protocol available on a handout at to render a right hand salute. Because of continuing questions about games or including guidelines in sports 6. When asked to place a hand over the National Anthem protocol, the NASPAA has programs and enlisting the assistance of heart, either hand may be used. chosen to take a closer look at National local media. 7. When singing the National Anthem, it is Anthem protocol Do’s and Don’ts. appropriate for fans to replace the last However, because P.A. announcers word of the song, “Brave,” with the It is interesting to note that nowhere in the introduce the National Anthem more than name of their team or mascot. country is the National Anthem played more anyone, not only should they know National 8. It is appropriate to ask men to remove often than at sports events. With that in Anthem protocol, but they can play an their hats, but not women. mind, it would seem that National Anthem important role in helping fans, players, 9. It would be inappropriate for a veteran protocol would be followed by more of the coaches and officials follow proper protocol who is not in uniform, not to remove general public, simply because they are by providing some direction and guidance. his/her hat when rendering a military exposed to the National Anthem so salute. frequently. Unfortunately, many individuals 10. Citizens of other countries should stand either do not know what to do when the at attention. National Anthem is played or they don’t care. Those who don’t know can be educated. Getting those who don’t care to change their position may require a different approach.

It would seem logical that students be taught National Anthem protocol in an

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Let’s Continue ... Members of the armed forces and veterans staff and provides a free question and who are not in uniform may choose to answer service for the public . For more Some of you may know that prior to WWII, salute instead of holding their hand over information, visit the American Legion the National Anthem was played at sporting their heart. A salute would be appropriate website at http://legion.org/search/node/ events, but typically only on Sundays. To from individuals who are in uniform besides flag%20etiquette. show support for the troops, Major League the military, such as boy and girl scouts, Baseball began the practice of playing the ROTC and CAPS. On the following pages are four photos of National Anthem prior to every game, fans, athletes, coaches and officials during establishing a tradition. Today, the National The next step is to face the Flag. Have you the National Anthem. Now that you have a Anthem is played prior to virtually every ever been to an event and not known better understanding of National Anthem sports event. where the Flag is located? If a color guard protocol, see if you can find any violations presents the colors, everyone should face or inconsistencies. Email the types of Typically, the National Anthem introduction the Flag carried by the color guard. If a Flag violations or inconsistencies you find to will start with a request for everyone to is not displayed, everyone should face Brad Rumble at [email protected]. Those stand. It would go something like, “Ladies toward the music and conduct themselves who participate will be eligible to win a and gentlemen, will you please rise for the as if a Flag were displayed. Letting complimentary registration for the NASPAA National Anthem played by....” Keep in mind everyone know where to face would be P.A. Announcers Online Certification Course, that physically challenged individuals, many appreciated by many. For example, which is being revised and updated. who rely on mobility aids, may not be able “... place your hand over your heart and to accommodate the request. To show face the Flag that is located in the north Quiz Answers respect for those individuals, consider end zone, etc.” If no Flag is displayed, the 1. True revising your announcement, such as, announcer could say, “Place your hand over 2. True “Ladies and gentlemen, those of you who your heart and face the band,” or where the 3. True are able, will you please rise....” music is being played. 4. False 5. True The second part of the announcement is to During the National Anthem, the 6. False ask that men remove their hats (which expectation is for everyone to stand at 7. False means all types of headwear, including attention. This means not using cell 8. True 9. False headphones used to listen to the game). phones, talking, attempting to get to one’s 10. True Women who wear hats with ribbons, flowers seat, waving to someone, taking off or or other decorations are exempt, because putting on a piece of clothing, stealing a they are hard to remove and get on. glance at the program, etc. However, a woman who wears a ball cap would be expected to remove it, since it When singing the National Anthem, can be easily be removed. Turbans or head everyone needs to remember that the last scarves used by religious groups would not word of the lyrics is “BRAVE,” not home of have to be removed. A hat that is removed the “Tigers, Chiefs,” etc. Some think that should be held in the right hand and held at this practice is cute or clever, but in reality it the left shoulder. The hand should be over the ultimate sign of disrespect. Game the heart. management should take appropriate steps to discourage it. Everyone should place their right hand over their heart with their left arm at their side. The NASPAA would like to thank Jim This applies to coaches, officials, athletes, Quinlan, National Program Director of cheer squads, etc. How many times have American Legion Baseball, for assisting with you seen individuals with their hands at this article. The American Legion is one of their sides, or in front or back of them, but the organizations that helped create the not over their heart? By asking everyone to U.S. Flag Code, and part of that place their hands over their hearts, the P.A. organization’s mission is to help educate announcer has provided some guidance, the public on proper flag etiquette. The which is all that he/she can do. American Legion has a “flag expert” on

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Credit: MHSAA

7 Credit: MHSAA

Credit: MHSAA

8 southlake, texas showcases its facilities

By Ken Goodman, CPAA Southlake, TX

commonly School. The indoor facility is a 60-yard by known as 60-yard indoor football field with the same Robin Hood. turf as Dragon Stadium. This year, CISD was The Dragons strength and made aware condition facility is 4,000 that another square feet. It one of $9 million the best in the country will be cut over the next two years. This is a and rivals that of many growing problem in Southlake, which is why colleges. the Booster Club ($100,000 annually), Digging for Dragons and the Carroll The video scoreboard and sound system Ken Goodman Education Foundation play such vital roles provided by Daktronics is the newest Southlake TX is home of the nationally for CISD. All funds raised through these addition to Dragon Stadium at a cost of recognized Carroll Dragon Football team, non-profit organizations are not subject to $1.2 million. No funds were used for this which boasts seven state championships, a Chapter 41 addition as Carroll administration has taken national (Robin advantage championship Hood). of a and playoff program appearances Dragon through every year. The Stadium Daktronics Dragons have a was built in where they long tradition of 2001 at a basically winning and cost of about $20 million and had a “give” us the system in exchange for expecting the best when it comes to capacity of 8,000. The Turf was provided sponsorship sales rights over a projected sports, equipment and, of course, facilities. by Hellas Construction (Synthetic Matrix 10-year period. Daktronics secures The coaches and athletes take care of the Turf) at a cost of about $400,000. The sponsorship for Dragon Stadium at winning, while a majority of the equipment Dallas Burn Soccer team also called approximately $100,000 per year. When and facilities are taken care of by the Dragon Stadium home in 2003 and added the scoreboard is paid off at the end of this Carroll Booster Club, bond packages and end zone seating, boosting capacity to time period (or sooner if CISD is financially a creative 11,000. Last year’s bond package included able) then the sponsor contracts revert to administration. seating expansion to 12,600 and a new CISD, providing an additional source of state-of-the-art scoreboard with video future income not effected by “Robin Southlake is screen. This has all made Dragon Stadium Hood.” located just a popular venue. In 2006, Under Armour north of filmed its “Click Clack” commercial here, The press box has Dallas-Fort which is available on YouTube. The Dallas three levels, with the Worth. It is an affluent community of Cowboys use Dragon Stadium from time to first level used for approximately 25,000 people, and time. As you may recall, Tony Romo administration offices, although the median income is high, with a organizing workouts this past season during ticket sales and a maxed-out tax base, the district is faced owner/player talks, they were done at Booster Club storefront. The second level with constant budget deficits due to local Dragon Stadium. For inclement weather the has the radio broadcast booth, scout and tax dollars being sent to the state as part of Cowboys also use the indoor practice field reporter seating. The third floor is for home the Chapter 41 recapture program, located down the street at Carroll High and visiting coaching staffs, scorekeeping,

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VIP suite, video deck and the public address/sound booth (directly over the “R” in Dragon Stadium). One booth remains that houses the production staff that directs and coordinates announcements, videos and on-field cameras shows.

10 new member feature allow me to introduce myself: zeland shannon Sponsored by Clell Wade Coaches Directory By Zeland Shannon P.A. Announcer, Steinbrenner High School Tampa, FL

It’s hard to believe mentor, as he has been the voice of USF that a year ago I Athletics for 28 years doing live radio was a 14-year-old play-by-play! Through my dad’s contacts, I high school was also able to shadow in the booth during freshman only spring training games. dreaming about Wow, I got to sit with , the what now has Yankees P.A. announcer, whose resume become a reality. includes having been the P.A. announcer for Ever since I can 12 consecutive Super Bowls (1994–2005). remember, I have So after only a few months, I had spent been numerous hours listening to and learning Ze Shannon “commentating” life, from some of the best broadcasters sometimes to the around. How incredible! Recently, the Steinbrenner High School JV point of annoying my teachers, classmates and varsity volleyball coaches allowed me to and brother. Over time, my commentating My baseball spring training shadowing went announce at a game. The opportunity led to became more focused on sports, be it well, so I applied for an unpaid internship my announcing for the rest of their seasons. video games, live, or while watching TV. with the Tampa Yankees. My application Luckily for me, the varsity team won the During the summer of 2010, my parents was accepted and I worked many games district finals and is headed to the regional enrolled me in a sports broadcasting camp, throughout the Class A baseball season. finals where I will continue announcing. Go where I recognized this was my future During games, I sat in the announcer’s Warriors! career. I strongly believe I will fail 100% of booth working the scoreboard and receiving the time if I don’t try, so with the valuable advice from the entire booth crew. encouragement and help from my parents, I applied for commentating internships Another person who I am fortunate to know across the Tampa Bay area. My first break is my basketball skills coach, Marvin Harvey. came when the athletic director at He has taught me invaluable life lessons Steinbrenner High School allowed me to while greatly improving my basketball skills serve as an apprentice with the P.A. and giving me the opportunity to practice announcers for varsity football games. interviewing skills with his students’ parents. Shortly afterwards, the headmaster of my Marvin often says a person must practice middle school, Independent Day School- 10,000 hours to be good at something, but Corbett Campus, asked me to commentate needs 30,000 hours to be great. I hope to a student faculty event. It was a blast! This easily accomplish this goal with announcing led me to doing live play-by-play for IDS-CC and commentating since both are like Recently, I joined the NASPAA after a friend basketball and P.A. announcing for its breathing to me, and they are simply what I sent me to its website thinking I might like it. baseball games. do every chance I get. I have enjoyed the website and reading THE VOICE because both are giving me more At the same time, Jim Louk, the assistant This fall has been amazing, as Mr. Louk insight into the sports P.A. announcing athletic director/sales and broadcasting for invited me to mentor with him during the USF profession. A benefit has been getting the USF Bulls, kindly invited me into the Bulls football home games. I’m now 15 years helpful feedback from executive director booth during USF baseball games. What an old and sitting at Raymond James stadium Brad Rumble. I look forward to being more incredible opportunity to have him as a broadcasting booth listening to Mr. Louk’s involved with NASPAA and getting live radio play-by-play. How lucky am I! connected with other NASPAA members.

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During the last year, the time I have spent being mentored, announcing and commentating has only furthered my desire to spend more time doing the same. The last year has been filled with priceless experiences. Due to the kindness of a select few, I have been able to learn and grow immensely. I will be forever grateful for the kindness offered by all my mentors, and hopefully, somehow, someday, I can repay them for all of their efforts. naspaa provides opportunity for student members to communicate

A new “I think The Student Announcers Network membership is a great idea,” stated Zach Mackey, benefit, exclusive student, Geneseo High School, Geneseo, to NASPAA IL. “It is a nice reminder of how there are student members, other student announcers in the same is The Student situation. It is a way for us to connect Announcers since we have some of the same Network (TSAN). interests.” The purpose of TSAN is to provide TSAN members will serve as a great student resource concerning initiatives the Zach Mackey announcers a NASPAA has planned for student P.A. means by which announcing. Students who have not yet they can communicate with one another signed up may still do so by emailing Brad about P.A. announcing. Because Rumble at [email protected]. announcing experiences for students are different than those for adults, they are in the best position to relate and to help each other.

“The NASPAA is privileged to have some outstanding young members,” It’s Time to Provide P.A. Announcers Access commented Brad Rumble, NASPAA to Professional Development! Executive Director. “While some students are just getting started, many are “The role P.A. announcers play in announcing varsity sports at their schools. promoting good sportsmanship and Ideally, through TSAN, they will learn from a positive environment is critical each other, such as how to get an to the safety and success of our announcing opportunity and to be able to athletic contests and events.” discuss situations and issues that they “The NIAAA, which is an Affiliate may have encountered. Of course, they Member of the National Association will develop friendships and are likely to of Sports Public Address Announcers want to touch base on a regular basis to (NASPAA), has negotiated a special check on each other.” school membership fee of $69 for Bruce Whitehead, NIAAA members.” NIAAA Executive Director

For membership information go to www.naspaa.net.

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National Pennsylvania Ohio High Mississippi Mississippi Missouri Kansas State Georgia Tennessee Interscholastic Interscholastic School High School Association State High High School High Secondary Athletic Athletic Athletic Activities of Coaches School Activities School School Administrators Association Association Association Activities Association Association Athletic Association Association Association

College Florida National National National Indiana High Oregon Louisiana American Sports High School Junior Association of Federation School School High School Legion Information Athletic College Intercollegiate of State Athletic Activities Athletic Baseball Directors of Association Athletic Athletics High School Association Association Association America Association Associations

Michigan University Washington High School Interscholastic Interscholastic Athletic League Activities Association Association

WANTED Bob Sheppard P.A. ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR

The NASPAA is seeking nominations for the Bob Sheppard P.A. Announcer of the Year. Only NASPAA members are eligible.

“P.A. announcers who follow the NASPAA Code of Conduct will definitely enhance their chances for consideration,” commented Glen Waddle, NASPAA NCAA P.A. Announcer of the Year. “One of the criteria that carries a lot of weight in the selection process is professionalism. Being over the top, won’t cut it.”

“The NASPAA Awards Program is a tremendous membership benefit,” remarked Brian McKiernen, NASPAA High School P.A. Announcer of the Year.

Information about the Bob Sheppard P.A. Announcer of the Year Award may be obtained at www.naspaa.net.

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