MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 1 No. Answer: No. This year, the This year, No. We have a French teacher We No. A member of the A No. We have a student in our have a We One of the coaches in our Our high school wants to Answer: No. By-Law 242 clearly states No. By-Law 242 clearly Answer: Question 3: Question 4: Question 5: Question 6: standard progress in the self-contained classes in the self-contained progress standard be the would room which in a resource taken a total of of five courses offering equivalent maximum credit or 70% of the 2.50 units of Note: whichever is greater. allowable credit as an activities on the IEP Inclusion of (By- service is not appropriate. educational Law 213) school who has been invited to attend a school who has been August. Our in late softball evaluation event start until the Monday school classes will not the event is being after the event, however, our school softball conducted one week into required 10 days of season after starting the student attend? conditioning. May the Answer: his/her school in a that a student representing attend an evaluation specific sport may not sport during the event for the same school The season designated school sport season. or begins with the first day of practice with all Thus, the part of the school sport squad. student in question would be in season since practice has begun for the school team. who lives in another district and is going to serve as a host family for a foreign exchange student participating in a CSIET listed to program. If the teacher brings this student our school will she be eligible for varsity competition in all sports? The residence requirement for eligibility applies to the foreign exchange student the same as all other students being that a student is eligible with no restrictions only at the school where the parents residence is located established geographic with the school’s attendance are. In this case the host family Application for hardship serves as “parents.” could be made providing it can be documented there is an unavoidable hardship (By-Law 236 making it necessary to transfer. and 238) high school would like to serve as a host family for a foreign exchange student on a The student is an listed program. CSIET the student be eligible at our Will athlete. school? school coaching staff may not serve as a host school coaching staff family to a student athlete attending your school through a foreign exchange program. schools will fill out the necessary application. The physical sponsoring of the program always coincides with the first year of the Thus, two-year classification cycle. MSHSAA physical participation as one team would begin with the 2008-09 school year. enter into a cooperative sponsorship with another high school in softball and baseball. Can we participate with each other this year (2007-08)? If these students are placed in a Restrictions regarding evaluation events in sports such as in sports Restrictions regarding evaluation events be required to meet the same academic requirements and grading policies as any other When such a student in the class. determination has been made, no the modifications to grading will be made, and student will be expected to maintain academic eligibility for interscholastic sports, music, cheerleading, dance, academic competition, and speech as any other student. to The second option is for the IEP committee determine that a modification of the academic requirements or grading policies is necessary to reflect the needs of the student and his/her the modifications In this situation, disability. may include alterations in the type of assessments to be given the student, the number of such assessments given a student, the number of items upon assessments given a student, the amount of time the student will be The IEP allowed to take the assessment, etc. committee may also determine that grades will be determined on the basis of the student’s progress towards achieving specific goals and objectives from the IEP rather than standard assessments given other students. If this type of modification is made, the IEP committee is responsible to specify the amount of progress which will be necessary to document that standard progress is being made by the student. combination of one or more mainstreamed classes and are in a resource center for one or more classes, then they must be either receiving passing grades in their mainstreamed classes and/or be making softball are covered in MSHSAA By-Law 242. See Question are covered in MSHSAA softball place No. 3 for specifics about evaluation events that take of the school sports season. the start after In order Answer: MSHSAA Official We have a family in our have a family We In an effort to comply with In an effort (a) No. (b) No. The (a) No. (b) No. Answer: Question 1: The following are questions and answers are questions and The following Question 2: pertaining to the MSHSAA Constitution and to the MSHSAA Constitution pertaining of Directors MSHSAA Board By-Laws and/or aid in are provided as an These policy. which the rules and regulations interpreting adopted. If member schools have MSHSAA and/or question which you have a specific area Kerwin contact Dr. you would like explained, Your executive director. Urhahn, MSHSAA fact questions and attention is called to the of the answers regarding interpretations and By-Laws appear MSHSAA Constitution on pages 64-86 of the Handbook. Fall Questions & Answers & Questions Fall QUESTIONS & ANSWERS for these students to be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics, music, speech, cheerleading, academic competition, and dance, they must receive passing grades in units of a minimum of 2.50 courses offering credit or 70% of the maximum allowable credit whichever is greater for the semester. Each school is responsible for establishing academic requirements and grading policies accommodate students who have to effectively been identified with having a disability in 94-142. accordance with provisions of P.L. The school district has two options with respect to grading policies. First, the IEP committee may determine that the student will district whose children are being taught in district whose children like their daughter to They would their home. participate in our high school volleyball program. (a) Is she eligible and (b) could she become eligible after being ineligible for one year? requirements of eligibility are specific in their Any student who stipulation that “. . . represents his/her school in interscholastic activities shall be a bona fide student and student of the enrolled as an undergraduate school . . .” (By-Law 210) In addition, all students in order to have the privilege to participate shall be enrolled in classes which allow them to earn 2.5 units of credit or 70 percent of the maximum allowable credit 2.5 whichever is greater and must have earned units of credit or 70 percent of the maximum allowable credit whichever is greater the previous semester (By-Law 213). Credit is recognized by the credits issued on the A at the member school. transcript student’s home schooled student is eligible just as any other student providing these same essential eligibility requirements for all students are met. provisions of Public Law 94-142 for inclusion we have “mainstreamed” several students who have learning disabilities. In some classes, they are not able to meet the same academic standards as their classmates. How is their eligibility determined? 2 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Cooperative Sponsorships, bychangingthe 366 for, 43against (passed) Sponsorships High School Cooperative No. 5 Proposal preceding thecooperativesponsorship. program bewithouttheforyear schools thatdesiretocooperativelysponsora the requirementthatoneorbothoftwo School CooperativeSponsorshipsbydeleting 310 for, 102against (passed) Sponsorships High School Cooperative No. 4 Proposal by-laws, asdescribed. make editorialandformattingchangestothe Director, byallowingtheexecutivedirectorto Article IV, Section7,DutiesoftheExecutive 457 for, 22against (passed) theExecutiveDuties of Director No. 3 *Proposal on atwo-yearexperimentalbasis. 8 toallowfor“Affiliate RegisteredSchools” Constitution byaddingnewSections6,7,and 315 for, 154against (passed) School Registered Affiliate No. 2 *Proposal information. membership andsportsregistration address thechangetoanonlinesubmittalof constitution byrevisingthewordingto 471 for, 9against (passed) Membership Annual Renewal of No. 1 *Proposal July 1,2009. cycle), ProposalNo.10shallbecomeeffective and classificationcycle(2008-092009-10 will becomeeffective forthenextapplication effective July1,2008,ProposalNo.’s 4and5 Proposal No.’s 2,25and26willbecome shall becomeeffective immediately. No.’s 1,3,6,7,8,13,29,30and31which July 1,2007,withtheexceptionofProposal Proposals whichpassedwillbecomeeffective two-thirds majority(321)forpassage. amendments totheConstitution(*)requirea majority ofthosevotingforpassage,while MSHSAA Electionbymemberschools. Constitution andBy-Lawsinthe2007 Annual on theamendmentstoMSHSAA Results of 2007MSHSAAAnnualElection Results of Amends By-Law 106,HighSchool Amends By-Law106regardingHigh Amends theMSHSAAConstitution, Amends Article III,Membership,ofthe Amends Article III,Section5-aofthe Amendments toBy-Lawsrequireasimple Following aretheresultsofballoting 227 for, 184against (passed) Academic Requirements 11 No. Proposal greater.” maximum allowablecredits,whichever is greater” to“3.0unitsofcreditor 80%ofthe the maximumallowablecredits, whicheveris eligibility from“2.5unitsofcreditor70% current minimumthresholdforacademic Requirements, Grades9-12,byincreasingthe 310 for, 102against (passed) Academic Requirements 10 No. Proposal in therequirementsforstudents.(Editorial) flow only;thisamendmentcausesnochange 479 for, 1against (passed) Academic Requirements No. 9 Proposal protests. unnecessary wordingregardingcontest 469 for, 11against (passed) Requirements Sports by No. 8 Proposal program priortoanysubsequentyear. and thatanassistantcoachmustcompletethis Coaches EducationProgrampriortocoaching satisfactorily completethe or headdancecoachmust clarifying thataheadcheer 294 for, 119against (passed) Coaches Dance Team and Cheerleading Certified Non- Approval of No. 7 Proposal the juniorhighlevel. cooperative sponsorshipsat Law 107,byallowingfor By-Laws byaddingnewBy- 371 for, 102against (passed) Sponsorships Cooperative Junior HighSchool No. 6 Proposal other thanfootball. MSHSAA forallactivities must besubmittedto sponsorship applications date bywhichcooperative Amends By-Law213-a, Academic Amends By-Law213forstructureand Amends By-Law162byremoving Amends By-Law153 Amends theMSHSAA scholastic scrimmagedate,andthenumberofdaysphysicalconditioning. The changealsonecessitated modificationsinthefirstcontestdate,preseasoninter- matically in2008withthetoptwoteamsadvancingfromdistrictplaytostate playoffs. With thepassageWith ofProposal25,theMSHSAA footballplayoffsystemwillchangedra- 9-12). consistent withthehighschool level (grades fall academiceligibility, inorder tobe correspondence coursesandcredits toward restriction disallowingtheuseof for Grades7and8,byincluding the 242 for, 43against (passed) Academic Requirements 13 No. Proposal parents.” determined andisreportedtostudents/ no greaterthannineweekswhereprogressis system to“aperiodnolessthansixweeksand for juniorhighstudentsfromasemester-based shortening thegradingperiodforeligibility Academic Requirements,Grades7-8,by 206 for, 79against (passed) Academic Requirements 12 No. Proposal minimum academicstandard. that wouldallowhim/hertoreachthe member schoolplusclassesthroughMoVIP school andistakingatleasttwoclassesthat provided thestudentisenrolledatmember member schoolininterscholasticactivities allowing astudenttobeeligiblerepresent Academic Requirements,Grades9-12,by Amends By-Law213-d,Summer School Amends MSHSAABy-Law213, Amends MSHSAABy-Law213, NEWS MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 3 Amends the planned change in MSHSAA Amends the 325.0-a-6 and Amends MSHSAA By-Law Amends MSHSAA By-Law 443, Amends MSHSAA By-Law 640, Season Deletes By-Law 650, in regard to Protests Adds a new By-Law 660, requiring Proposal No. 26 Season Winter Basketball (passed) 54 against 358 for, what is now in order to maintain By-Law 323 basketball contest date for the first-allowable (Monday of the week 21 Week of – Monday to allow for Thanksgiving) in order of to Thanksgiving-week tournaments traditional must meet the continue. (All athletes [By-Law 310] prior to conditioning standard competition.) Proposal No. 27 Assignment of Senior High School Sports to Seasons and Team Contest Limitations (passed) 7 against 168 for, Assignment of Senior High School 325.0-c-5, Contest Team Sports to Seasons and Limitations, by adding a third scheduling option for soccer of 20 games and 1 tournament. Proposal No. 28 ofAdministration Festivals (passed) 39 against 333 for, Administration of Festivals, by allowing for performances by the recording of large-group the outside recording agencies beginning with which will be 2007-08 school year, coordinated by the MSHSAA. Proposal No. 29 Season Limits (passed) 51 against 285 for, Limits, by allowing a school academic competition team to participate in a summertime national interscholastic competition only if the school has advanced from a qualifying event that takes place during the academic competition season. Proposal No. 30 ProtestsAcademic Competition in (passed) 13 against 319 for, The procedures for Academic Competition. in Academic protests are outlined in the Competition game rules, within the Manual. Proposal No. 31 Academic Competition Rules Meetings (passed) 58 against 276 for, attendance at a MSHSAA academic competition rules meeting by the head coach every other year. Amends By-Law 263, requiring the use of 263, requiring Amends By-Law requiring the use of Amends By-Law 271, requiring the use of Amends By-Law 284, Amends a combination of three MSHSAA Amends By-Law 294, requiring the use of By-Law 312, have amended MSHSAA Would Proposal No. 20 Certification of Eligibility Speech (passed) 6 against 211 for, of eligibility online certification the MSHSAA system. Proposal No. 21 Certification of Cheer Eligibility (passed) against 23 386 for, certification of eligibility the MSHSAA online system. Proposal No. 22 Certification of Dance Eligibility (passed) 9 against 173 for, the MSHSAA online certification of eligibility system. Proposal No. 23 Certification of Academic Competition Eligibility (passed) 14 against 331 for, the MSHSAA online certification of eligibility system. Proposal No. 24 Tournaments District and State (failed) 320 against 92 for, by adding a Tournaments, District and State provision to mandate that the MSHSAA sponsor separate district and state championship series for public and nonpublic member high schools in all sports excluding football. Proposal No. 25 SportsFall Season (passed) 91 against 169 for, system By-Laws by allowing for the playoff described in the background information. By- Laws amended include: By-Law 322, moving the first-allowable football contest date one Thursday of standardized week earlier (from 8); By- Week 9 to Friday of Week calendar Law 355-e, reducing the number of required practices that each participant shall have prior to participating in the preseason inter-school scrimmage from the current wording of “at least 14” to amended wording requiring “at least nine individual days of physical The ninth day of conditioning practice. conditioning practice must occur on a day preceding the day of the event;” and By-Law 355-i, moving the first-allowable date for the week scrimmage one preseason inter-school earlier (from Friday or Saturday of 8 to Friday or Week standardized calendar 7). Week Saturday of Amends MSHSAA By-Law 238.3-a-2, Amends MSHSAA By-Law Amends MSHSAA By-Law 238.3-a-2, Transfer By-Law 238, Amends MSHSAA Amends By-Law 238.3-b-2, regarding Amends By-Law 254, requiring the use of Amends By-Law 234, Certification of 234, Certification Amends By-Law Eligibility, by reflecting the change to online by reflecting Eligibility, student eligibility information submittal of set the that the Board will and indicating information must schedule by which eligibility the language of the be submitted, and updates by-law for clarity. Proposal 15 No. and Transfer Residence Requirements (passed) 199 against 279 for, Requirements - Transfer Residence and at Promotion, by returning to pre- Transfer students at the point 1997 wording that allows of promotion to be eligible at the school of their choice, rather than based on residency. Proposal 16 No. and Transfer Residence Requirements (passed) 38 against 438 for, Requirements - Transfer Residence and at Promotion, by specifically defining Transfer the point of promotion as the first entry into the ninth grade, rather than the current and some some freshmen wording that affects sophomores. Proposal 17 No. and Transfer Residence Requirements (passed) 16 against 455 for, full and Residence Requirements, by allowing eligibility for junior high school students if the principals following a hardship transfer, of both schools agree to the hardship and circumstances, approve the transfer, indicate that it was not made for athletic reasons or due to undue influence. Proposal 18 No. and Transfer Residence Requirements (passed) 11 against 466 for, transfer forms, by clarifying when a transfer form must be used. Proposal 19 No. Certification of Music Eligibility (passed) 18 against 410 for, the MSHSAA online certification of eligibility system. Proposal 14 No. Certification of Eligibility (passed) against 9 470 for, NEWS 4 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 inches fromthe floor anduptosixfeet. padding istypicallyinstalled nomorethanfour provide protectionforthatareaand that dimensions ofthematsshallbe appropriate to recommends thatthelengthand width athlete mightcontact duringplay. Italso features inoraroundtheplaying areathatan should beusedonwallsandother facility their indoorfacilitiesequipment. recommendations toschoolsastheyplanfor facilities. Thisdocumentprovidesuseful provided standardsforwallpadding forindoor faxed toMSHSAA,itshouldnotbemailed. the appropriatestaff. Onceinformationis machine, (573)875-1450,tobedistributed other itemsshouldbesenttothemainfax of transferformsandsupportmaterials. All special faxnumberisutilizedonlyforreceipt transfers shouldusethesamenumber. This on-line. 875-2379. nonmember schoolsshouldbefaxedto(573) mailing policy. Please adviseyourstaff ofthisMSHSAA be totheattentionof Athletic Director.” athletic administrator. All othermailingsshall winter andspringshallbeshippedUPStothe principal. Rulebookmailingsforthefall, specified, shallbeforwardedtotheschool principal. All surveys,unlessotherwise Booklet shallbemailedtothememberschool the Annual BallotandProposalBackground member schools."The Annual Questionnaire, MSHSAA mailingscanbehandledbythe communication andtheefficiency bywhich following policyonschoolmailingstoimprove and Directors”link. and click“Go.” Then clickonthe“Coaches “Schools” tab,login,typetheschoolname view aschool’s approvedcoaches,clickonthe scheduled BoardofDirectorsmeeting.To with updatesoccurringafter eachregularly- shall appearontheMSHSAAwebsiteaswell, registration formsfortheseclasses. the menufordates,times,locations,and and thentothe“CoachesEducation”areaof Please refertothe“EducationandResources” Classes arelistedontheMSHSAAwebsite. Coaching PrinciplesandSports First Aid Indoor Wall Padding Specs Information tobeFaxed School MailingsPolicy Be Found On-Line and ApprovedCoachesCan Info. Coaches EducationCourses Administrative This documentrecommendsthatpadding The NFHS,through ASTM International,has Transfer formsfromout-of-stateschoolsand The BoardofDirectorshasapprovedthe Approved facultyandnon-facultycoaches The scheduleoftheremaining2007-08 Any supportinformation dealingwith All othertransfersmustbedone Soccer Ballfor 2007-10 MSHSAA Becomes Official America Select Sport Receives NFHSCitation Glendale’s BillJordan Citation inthefine artscategorysincetheprogram wasintroducedin1989. Plaque andnumerous otherhonors.Heisthesecond Missouriantobeawarded theNFHS an NFL five-diamondcoach,NFL DistinguishedServiceKey, NFL DistinguishedService on UrbanandRuralSpeechEducation in1992. Manual ProofreadingandRevision Committeein1987andNationalPlanningConference NFL OzarkDistrict Committee,includingfourtermsaschair. HealsoservedontheNFL Tournament andtheadditionofpublic forumdebateasastate-championshiplevelevent. addition, hewasinstrumentalinexpandingthequalifyingformula fortheMSHSAADebate 1986 andworkedtoallowSTAM toprovideawardsallMissouristate champions.In accomplishments, hehasoverseentheawardsofMSHSAAstate individualeventssince Committee, representingtheSouthwestDistrictandSTAM. Among hismany program. HehasalsopresentednumerousworkshopsatheSTAM annualconvention. Association ofMissouriBoardGovernors,wherehehelpedcreate theSTAM scholarship contributions tofineartsattheNFHSSummerMeetinginPalm Desert,Calif.,onJuly3. the NationalFederationofState HighSchool Associations withacitationforlifetime Long attheMSHSAA. football, baseballandsoftball. Rawlings willberenewedforthreemoreyearsinthesportsof volleyball. Spaldingwillcontinuetobetheofficial basketball,while for thenextthreeyearswithBadenremainingofficial ballin 2009-10 schoolyear. state playoff gamesbeginningthisfallandcontinuingthroughthe Royale modelwillbeusedforallboysandgirlssoccerdistricts state seriesforathree-yearperiod,beginningin2007-08. The Select A pastrecipientoftheMSHSAA Distinguished Service Award, hehasalsobeennamed Jordan isalsoactiveintheNational ForensicsLeague,servingmultipletermsonthe For nearly20years,JordanhasservedontheMSHSAA SpeechandDebate Advisory His serviceatthestatelevelisextensive,includingon Speechand Theatre Glendale HighSchoolspeech,debateanddramacoachBillJordan wasrecognizedby For specificquestionsaboutthe2007-08to2009-10balladoptions,pleasecontactCraig The official balladoptionsinallothersportswillremainthesame Select Sport America willreplaceBadenastheofficial balloftheMSHSAA districtand NEWS MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 5 May 24-26 t. 31-Nov. 7t. 31-Nov. 6 Oct. 30-Nov. 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Class 3 Quarterfinals Class 3 MSHSAA Championship Class 3 MSHSAA Classes 1-4 Sectionals Classes 5-6 Quarterfinals Show-Me Showdown I Classes 1, 2, 3 Districts Show-Me Showdown MSHSAA Championships MSHSAA MSHSAA Championships MSHSAA 8-Man Semifinals Classes 1-4 Quarterfinals Classes 4, 5 Sectionals Classes 4, 5 Quarterfinals Classes 2, 3 Sectionals Classes 1, 2, 3 Quarterfinals Class 1 Sectionals Classes 4, 5 Districts Classes 5-6 Semifinals Classes 1-4 Semifinals 8-Man Championship Championships MSHSAA MSHSAA Championships MSHSAA Show-Me Bowl District Championships *Not held on regular standardized calendar week due to where Easter falls. *Not held on regular standardized Memorial Day CHEERLEADER CLINICS GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS GOLF 2007-08 to 2010-11 Projected Events Calendar Projectedto 2010-11 2007-08 Events Labor Day NEWS GIRLS TENNIS SOFTBALL VOLLEYBALL BASEBALL CROSS COUNTRY ACADEMIC COMPETITION BOYS GOLF TRACK & FIELD BOYS TENNIS BOYS SOCCER MUSIC SPEECH & DEBATE Easter FOOTBALL BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING BASKETBALL GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING Thanksgiving WRESTLING 6 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 for AgeandAcademicRequirements toReviewAdministrators Carefully Rosters if anychangeneedstotake place. frequently andcommunicatewith eachother f official's organization. official andnotbetweentheschool andan f contest. agreed uponbybothschoolspriortothe to workacontestunlessthatofficial is f rests withthehostschool. officials areregisteredwiththeMSHSAA f reasons beyondthecontrolofeitherparty. mutual consentofbothparties, or for f offending party. party totheoffended on eachcontractandshallbepaidbythe f a schooladministratorandtheofficial. f contest. schools atleast30daysbeforeeach f registered withtheMSHSAA. all officials contractedaredulyandcurrently f for schoolsandofficials tofollow: eliminate anyconfusionforeithergroup. bookkeeping bybothparties should too many. Goodorganizationandcareful contract. Evenoneofthesecomplaintsis schools thatsomeonehasviolateda complaints fromeithergameofficialsor the 2007-08schoolyear. on orafter February1,2007isvalidfor are misplaced. Any schoolphysicalissued school’s centraloffice incasetheoriginals participants andhavethemonfileinthe the Participation Certificatesforall suggested thatschoolsmakecopiesof during allpracticesandevents. Itis practice andshouldbereadily-available similar, istobecompletedpriorthefirst exceptions tothisrequirement. These By-Lawsdonotallowforany she isphysicallyabletoparticipate. physician’s certificatestatingthatheor dance teamsandathleticstopresenta student participatingincheerleading, 283 and309,schoolsshallrequireevery Must HonorContracts Officials &Schools Athletics, Cheer, Dance Physicals Requiredfor

Bothparties shouldreviewcontractdates Officials arenot tosendareplacement The finalresponsibilityformakingcertain All contracts aretobeproperlysignedby Officials shallbeagreeduponbyboth Schoolofficials aretomakecertainthat A contractmaybebrokenonlybythe Contracts shallbewiththeindividual Some typeofguaranteeshallbeindicated MSHSAA offers Occasionally, MSHSAA receives A Participation Certificate,orsomething According toMSHSAABy-Laws276, the followingguidelines date ofeachgame. InaccordwithMSHSAA have requestedthe eligibilityrosterbeforethe be exchangedwith opposingschoolswhich schedule inBy-Law234. Also, acopymust be filedwiththeMSHSAAaccording tothe reminded thatamastereligibility rosteristo the provisionsofMSHSAA By-Laws. those listsareeligibleinaccordance withall and thatthestudentswhosenamesappearon master eligibilityrostersisabsolutelyaccurate certify thattheinformationfurnishedon eligibility statusbasedonacademics. student andhis/herparentsknowthe eligibility. Itshouldnotbeassumedthata advised oftheiracademicstatusand participate. opportunity throughtheBy-Lawsto this extraeffort sothestudenthasevery sponsoring juniorhighsportsshouldmake MSHSAA By-Laws.Schooldistrictsnot opportunity toparticipateinaccordwith are notprovidingthemwithanequitable not identifyingandinformingthesestudents eligibility attheseniorhighlevel.Schools team levelandfouryearsofpotential participation attheseventhandeighthgrade all youngsterstwoyearsofpotential provision, whenappliedcorrectly, willpermit option toplaywiththenextgrade. The identified andinformedoftheBy-Law a procedurewherebytheseyoungstersare them. Schoolsshoulddevelopandimplement level wherechronologicalagewouldplace permitted toparticipateupthenextgrade participation inaparticulargradeare students whoexceedtheagelimitfor By-Law 232, Age Standard, providesthat maximum opportunitiesforeligibility. year. This practiceallowsthestudents at thehighschoolhe/shewillattendnext which goesonlytogradeeightparticipate over-aged eighthgraderattendingaschool By-Law 232hasbeenamendedtopermitan participate withtheappropriateagegroup. exceed theagelimitsmaybemovedupto Students inthejuniorhigh/middleschoolwho competition duringthe2007-08schoolyear. ineligible forinterscholasticathletic becomes 15-years-oldonorbeforeJuly1is July 1andanymiddleschoolstudentswho who becomessixteenyearsofageonorbefore is ineligible. Any juniorhighschoolstudent who becomes19-years-oldonorbeforeJuly1 requirements appearsonalist. Any student student notmeetingtheacademic sure thatthenameofnooveragedstudentora all eligibilityrosterscarefullycheckedtobe All memberschooladministrators are It istheresponsibilityofprincipalto Records shouldbecheckedandstudents School administratorsareremindedthat Principals ofmemberschoolsshouldhave ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE following theschedulebelow: submitted on-lineforallsportsandactivities before thedateofanycontest. it. Additions totherostercanbemadeaday exchanged withopposingschoolsrequesting roster suppliedbytheMSHSAAand student's nameisfiledonthemastereligibility eligible torepresenthis/herschooluntilthe By-Law 234,noathleteshallbeconsidered Water Polo-March9 Boys Volleyball -March16 Track &Field-March 16 Boys Tennis -March16 Girls SpringSoftball-March16 Girls Soccer-March16 Girls Lacrosse-March16 Boys Golf-March16 Baseball -March16 Spring Sports Wrestling -Nov. 18 Girls Swimming&Diving-Dec.2 Basketball -Nov. 18 Sports Winter Girls Volleyball- 26 Aug. Girls Tennis- 19 Aug. Boys Swimming/Diving- Aug. 26 Girls Softball- Aug. 19 Boys Softball- Aug. 19 Boys Soccer- Aug. 26 Girls Golf- Aug. 19 Football - Aug. 29 Field Hockey- Aug. 26 Cross Country- Aug. 26 Fall Baseball- Aug. 19 Fall Sports follows: high schoolathleticeligibilityrostersareas Water Polo-Feb.18 Girls Swimming&Diving-Nov. 12 Spring Activities -Feb.25 Winter Activities -Oct.29 Fall Activities - Aug. 6 Submissions Window Openfor Roster Master eligibilityrostersaretobe The lastdaytosubmitinitialelectronic MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 7 MSHSAA Golf Any participant or no later than December Any player disqualified initiated Any player or coach Any player or coach MSHSAA Tennis Manual Tennis MSHSAA Any player or coach Any player or coach ejected Any player Any player or coach ejected Any player Terms and Conditions. Terms Individuals who wish to circulate a who wish to circulate Individuals A player who is ejected from a contest www.mshsaa.org Girls Tennis: Softball: Soccer: Football: Volleyball: Girls Golf: Cross Country: Petition Deadline Dec. 15 Deadline Dec. Petition SportsBy-Law 810 for Fall petition in accord with Article IV, Section Article IV, with petition in accord and the petition form 3, shall request wording from the executive suggested the appropriate director to be certain process are requirements for the petition are reminded that met. Member schools all proposed amendments by petition must be submitted in writing to the executive director and received in the office MSHSAA year in order to 15 of the current school Board of be certified by your MSHSAA on the annual Directors and included ballot. for unsportsmanlike conduct shall at a minimum be prohibited from playing in the next interscholastic contest at that same coach who is ejected during a A level. contest for unsportsmanlike conduct shall at a minimum be prohibited from coaching and attending the next contest for that team. Listed below are rules references for the By-Law 810 ejection procedures: from an interscholastic contest under NFHS Soccer Rule 12-8-2, 12-8-3, or 12- 8-4. from an interscholastic contest under NFHS Softball Rule 3-6. disqualified (ejected) from an interscholastic contest under NFHS Football Rule 9-4, 9-5 or 9-8. disqualified from an interscholastic golf match under the 2007-08 Manual disqualified from an interscholastic volleyball match under NFHS Volleyball Rule 12. from an interscholastic tennis match under the 2007-08 and Conditions. Terms coach disqualified from an interscholastic cross country meet under NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rule 9-6-3 and 4-5-1, 2. te te . 3 est Da est Da Feb. 9 April 12 June 14 Oct. 6 Sept. 15 Oct. 27 Dec. 8 Dec. 1 Jan. 26 March 1 May 3 June 7 T T SAT Test SAT ACT Test ACT ...... Nov ...... Following are the test dates for 2007-08: High school students participating in By-Law 235 (Nonschool Competition) By-Law 235 (Nonschool student athlete It is suggested that each Registration Deadline Deadline March 7 May 9 Sept. 10 Oct. 2 Oct. 30 Aug. 10 Sept. 21 2 Nov. Jan. 4 Registration Dec. 26 Jan. 29 April 1 May 6 The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ Scholastic The Preliminary interscholastic activities often find conflicts ACT between interscholastic events and the can avoid this Students test dates. and SAT problem by arranging for a test date that does not conflict with an interscholastic event in which they will be participating. well as the dates of MSHSAA district- and state-level events. MSHSAA event dates are contained in the MSHSAA sport and activity manuals, MSHSAA web site, MSHSAA wall calendar and inside the back cover of the MSHSAA Official Handbook. months only, that an individual employed by a individual employed by that an months only, coach a in any sport may school district from the team which has players nonschool next they attend or will attend school team addresses This provision specifically year. team competition on a legitimate nonschool if the team is not a part designed to compete of the school program. for swimming and provides an exception should Students diving while in season. and the exception with discuss participation athletic administrator. the school coach and receive a copy of the and his or her parents to Maintain and MSHSAA brochure “How Eligibility” which contains Your Protect the Nonschool information regarding Competition Requirement and other eligibility standards students must meet in order to maintain the privilege to participate in the interscholastic program. National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Oct. 17 and 20, 2007. dates are (PSAT/NMSQT)

High school counselors, principals, It is very important to understand the It is very important to By-Law 235 permits, during the summer By-Law 235 provides that a student who is provides that a student By-Law 235

visit us online at www.mshsaa.org coaches and directors are urged to remind all coaches and directors are urged the high school students of the dates on which tests will be administered, as and SAT ACT a member of a school sports squad that is in of a school sports squad a member in organized practice or compete season may sport competition in a different nonschool do so on school season and may during that or plays for the student practices the same day this dual the school team provided date is approved by participation on the same school administrator in advance. the student’s as defined in By-Law Nontraditional sports participation during 235 are restricted from season. the respective school restriction contained provision continues the stipulates a student shall in By-Law 235 which as a member of a neither practice nor compete an individual participant nonschool team or as competition in that nonschool in organized as same sport or sport similar in nature such three-on-three basketball during the school basketball season. Exam Dates Set for 2007-08 Set for Exam Dates National CollegeNational Testing Nonschool Competition Regulation Reminder Regulation Competition Nonschool ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 8 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 about theregistrationstatus ofanyofficial. Martin atMSHSAAiftherearequestions MSHSAA website. to checktheon-lineOfficials Rosteronthe association. between theschoolandofficials shall bewiththeindividualofficial, not association ortoanassignor. A contract cannot bedelegatedtoanofficials with thehostschool. This responsibility that gameofficials areregisteredrests July 1toJune30. annually. The registrationyearisfrom to reneworregisterwiththeMSHSAA sport.Officialsthat particular arerequired is dulyregisteredforthecurrentyearin coaches mustbecertainthateachofficial responsibility. Schooladministratorsand officials isanextremelyimportant with theMSHSAA.Contractinggame officials arecurrentlyregistered(2007-08) should makecertainthatallcontracted assistance inplanningyourteamphotos. resolution between250-300DPI. JPEG (PC)formatandbesavedata and features6-7peopleperrow. the eventyourteamwinsits district. MSHSAA bytheappropriatedeadline,in so thatanimagecanbeemailedtothe photo taken,preferablyinadigitalformat, program informationandteamphotos. be assessedforlatesubmissionof MSHSAA publications,andpenaltiesmay photos arestronglypreferredforall qualifiers). Pleasebecognizantthatdigital team champions(andtennisregional be submittedtoMSHSAAforalldistrict reminded thatteamphotosarerequiredto under thejurisdictionofMSHSAA. participate ininterscholasticactivities before certifyingastudenteligibleto program istheacademicyear administrator mustbecertain thatthe or othertypeprograms.Eachschool Some, however, mayalsooffer shortterm evaluated asacademicyearprograms. programs (right)haveeachbeen Registration Status Schools toVerifyOfficials’ Team PhotoReminder Educational Travel (CSIET) the International Council onStandardsof Administrators andcoachesare urged The finalresponsibilityofmakingcertain All athleticadministratorsandcoaches Thank youinadvanceforyour Digital photosshouldbesubmittedin An idealphotoiscroppedhorizontally Make plansnowtohaveyourteam School administratorsandcoachesare Academic YearPrograms: Please contact Pam The listed Youth forUnderstanding USA (YFU-USA) World Link, Inc. World Heritage World Experience United Studies Student Exchange(USSE) The TravelingSchool Terra LinguaUSA Student American International (SAI) STS Foundation School Year Abroad IndividualRotary Districts/Multidistricts: Reflections International,Inc. Quest International *Peace4Kids, Inc. PAX -Programof Academic Exchange Pacific InterculturalExchange(PIE) Organ. forCulturalExchange Among Nations(O.C.E.A.N.) NW Services,Inc.PEACEProgram NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE) Nacel OpenDoor Musiker DiscoveryPrograms,Inc. **Learning and Achievement Foundation *Laurasian Institution INTO EdVentures International Student Exchange,Inc.(ISE) International Fellowship,Inc. International ExperienceUSA International CulturalExchangeServices Global World InternationalFoundation Global Outreach,Inc. Global Insights Foundation forWorldwide Int’lStudent Exchange(WISE) Foundation forIntercultural Travel (FIT) Foundation for Academic CulturalExchange Forte InternationalExchange Association F.L.A.G., Inc. WorldFace The Foundation EF FoundationforForeignStudy Educational ResourceDevelopment Trust--ERDT/SHARE! Educational andCulturalInteractions,Inc. Education Travel andCulture(ETC) DM Discoveries Cultural Homestay International(CHI) Cultural Academic Student Exchange,Inc.(CASE) Council onInt’lEducationalExchange(CIEE) Council forEducational Travel, USA Children’s Int’lSummerVillages, Inc.(CISV) Center forCulturalInterchange(CCI) Azumano International AYUSA International Association for Teenage Diplomats (ATAD) American Sec.Sch.ForInt’lStudents & Teachers (ASSIST) ASSE InternationalStudent ExchangePrograms ASPECT Foundation ASA International Amigos delas Americas Amicus InternationalStudent Exchange American InterculturalStudent Exchange American InstituteforForeignStudy Foundation(AYA) American CulturalExchangeService American CouncilsforInt’lEducation: ACTR/ACCELS American Academic andCulturalExchange,Inc. AFS-USA, Inc. *Academic Study Associates, Inc. Academic FoundationforInternationalCulturalExchange Abbey RoadOverseasPrograms 4-H InternationalProgramsCommittee Travel &Exchange ProgramsforCSIET ListofInternationalEducational 2007-08 Advisory **Rotary YES/SCANEX **Rotary -SouthCentralRotary Youth Exchange,Inc. Rotary -RockyMountain Youth ExchangeProgram **Rotary -Ohio-ErieRotary Youth ExchangeProgram Rotary -EasternStates Exchange(ESSEX) Rotary -CentralStates Rotary Youth Exch.Prog. Rotary District7150 Youth ExchangeProgram Rotary District7120 Youth ExchangeProgram *Rotary District6990Student Visitors Program *Rotary District6970 Youth ExchangeProgram Rotary District6650 Youth ExchangeProgram Rotary District5950/5960Youth ExchangeFoundation Rotary District5190California-NevadaInternational ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE more areas. compliance, butimprovementneededin oneor (**) Conditionallistinggrantedassubstantially in in the Advisory List. organizations intheirfirstandsecondyear listed (*) Provisionallistingisgrantedtonewly listed MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 9 including official Schools are to provide, if at all possible, No unauthorized personnel are to be Part of the duties of the game officials cooperative effort between school A • Application for Sanction of Interstate for Sanction Application • of Interstate for Sanction Application • August 10, the NFHS Note: Beginning The host school or site manager is Schools to Provide Security for Game Officials private dressing facilities for the game their home employed to officiate officials from They should be separate contests. teams with toilet either of the participating and shower facilities readily available. locker room admitted to the officials This before, during or after the contest. crew. includes friends of the officiating Only the assigned officials, school personnel assigned by the athletic and administrator to assist the officials, personnel MSHSAA observers who may be in attendance, are to be admitted to the official’s dressing room. The sign indicating “No Admittance”, which is forwarded to all schools by the MSHSAA, is to be placed locker room on the door to the official’s and monitored so that only authorized personnel are admitted. directly responsible for the safety and before, security of all game officials during, and after all interscholastic contests (including the parking lot). are encouraged to notify the Officials by the Special school and the MSHSAA Report process when their safety and security is not provided for. are to arrive on time at the site (at least an hour before game time), cooperate with school officials and not admit any of their associates or friends to their locker room. will pave the and game officials officials way for a smooth contest and help avoid undesirable incidents. Non-Athletic Event – To be completed by host by be completed To – Event Non-Athletic outside member school, or of event (i.e. a non- wishing to conduct organization) from other and inviting schools athletic event of event does not require This type states. NFHS approval. be completed by host of To Athletic Event – an athletic event and event wishing to conduct the contiguous state inviting schools from NFHS approval. which does not require must be completed sanction application forms web site. online through the NFHS on how to Information and instructions form may be found at complete the sanction Once there select 'Sanctioning' www.nfhs.org. area located on the left under the 'Quick Links' The MSHSAA hand side of the screen. contact person is Davine Davis. The purpose of this procedure is to first plans should School district emergency • Application for Sanction of Non-Member • • Application for Sanction of Non-Member Application • mutually agree that the weather conditions are mutually agree that the weather conditions The game safe, the game shall be postponed. at may either be considered a completed game that point or rescheduled at a later time according to game rules. (All regular season senior high school football contests that are postponed shall be rescheduled on the earliest possible date but no later than four calendar days following the original date, and in compliance with the football playoff scheduling regulations.) ensure the safety of the players and spectators, but also to relieve the pressure from the before declaring a game suspended. officials The host principal should, when severe weather is pending, keep a constant check with nearby radio stations which would have information concerning the path of the storm. This constant check, available to the administration, is not available to the game officials. include procedures for evacuating players and spectators to protected areas when severe weather occurs. Organization Sponsored Non-Athletic Event – Sponsored Non-Athletic Organization by non-member organization be completed To to host a non- wishing (i.e. college/university) competition, (i.e. marching band athletic event etc.) for debate competition, speech and Missouri schools only. To Athletic Event – Sponsored Organization organization be completed by a non-member wishing to host an (i.e. college/university) or volleyball athletic event (i.e. basketball schools only. tournament) for Missouri The host school principal or designated The first step in the suspension is to The length of the delay shall be Included on the MSHSAA web site under Included on the MSHSAA Invitational tournaments and meets Invitational representative and the head official have representative and the head official mutual authority to delay the start of a game any time weather conditions are considered hazardous to life or limb. Likewise, the head once a game has started, has the official, by rule, to suspend a game any time authority, weather conditions are considered to be hazardous to life or limb. If severe weather develops while a game is in progress where the administration feels safety is questionable have not acted, the host and the game officials principal or his/her designated representative will intervene by informing the head official who shall cause the contest to be suspended. remove the participants to a location providing shelter and safety until the weather conditions improve to a point where it is safe The spectators will be to resume play. and informed of the procedures to be followed will be instructed to move to protected areas. Fans should not be permitted to remain in the bleachers. determined by the weather conditions, and the game may be resumed at any time the principals of both schools or their designated it is agree representatives and the head official if after a delay of a safe to do so. However, maximum of 30 minutes the hazardous weather has not subsided, the decision to postpone shall be made by the principals of both schools or their designated representatives after consultation with the If there are extenuating head official. circumstances such as extreme travel distances, rescheduling problems, etc., which make it desirable to try to complete the game and the principals of both schools or their designated representatives choose to ask for an additional 30 minutes of waiting time, the may grant that request. If the head official principals of both schools or their designated cannot representatives and the head official sponsored by a member school are to be by a member school are sponsored and the high school administrator approved by in the standards contained shall meet in avoid delays To By-Law 311. MSHSAA include the your application, please processing all contact information list of invited schools, at least 30 days and submit to the MSHSAA event. prior to the date of the then “Sanctioned “Downloadable Forms” brief A applications. Events” are four sanction is provided below. explanation of each form Hazardous Weather Events Hazardous Weather Handling Contests During Handling Revised Sanctioning Policies Sanctioning Revised ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 10 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 who istotallydisabled atage18mayreceive Benefit: A catastrophically injuredstudent catastrophically injuredstudent. student; lossofearningsparents dueto rehabilitation ofcatastrophically injured travel inconnectionwithcareand Benefit: Familycounseling,training and thereafter. adaptation; then$50,000eachdecade adaptation andspecialvehiclepurchaseor Benefit First10 Years: Homeremodelingor limit. expenses, withanoverall$5,000,000lifetime reasonable, customary, andnecessarycovered Rehabilitation ExpenseBenefit:100%of follows: Benefit HighlightsforCoveredLossesareas for coveredlossesareasfollows: and collectibleinsurance.Benefithighlights a catastrophicinjuryinexcessofothervalid $50,000 deductible,forcoveredlossesdueto Insurance Programwillpaybenefits,afterthe is thesameforjuniorandseniorhighschools. or moresportsiscountedonlyonce. This fee count inthatastudentwhoparticipatedtwo 2006-07 schoolyear. This isanunduplicated eligibility rostersforallsportsduringthe name appearedontheschool’s master for 2007-08is$4.05perstudentathletewhose supplementary servicefees. The premiumrate for thiscoverageispaidbythememberschool years fromthedateofinjury. The premium medical costsexceeding$50,000withintwo MSHSAA jurisdictionwhichresultsin interscholastic activityconductedunder practicing fororparticipatinginan student whosuffers anaccidentalinjurywhile It willprovideexcessmedicalbenefitsfora liability isnotexcludedinthatpolicy. insurance policytomakesureparticipant check yourpresentschooldistrictliability Therefore, schooladministratorsareurged to does itincludeawaiveroflawsuitprovision. liability insuranceformemberschoolsnor called tothefactplandoesnotinclude particular programinourstate. Attention is teams, academiccompetition,etc.) music, speech,sidelinecheerleading,dance jurisdiction oftheMSHSAA(e.g.,athletics, for and/orparticipatinginactivitiesunderthe Neb., willcoverallstudentswhilepracticing underwritten byMutualofOmaha, school year. This catastrophicinsuranceplan and DisabilityInsurancePlanforthe2007-08 to purchasetheLifetimeCatastrophicMedical Description of Coverage Description of Plan Insurance Catastrophic Medical&Disability 4. 3. 2. 1. The LifetimeCatastrophicInjury The planincludesadeductibleof$50,000. This willbethe18thyearforthis The MSHSAABoardofDirectorsresolved Total Disability/Loss ofEarnings $50,000Lifetime Adjustment Expense $100,000LifetimeSpecialExpense LifetimeMedical,Dentaland mental capacity. use oftwolimbs;or(e)severelydiminished hearing ofbothears;(c)sightineyes;(d) and irrecoverablelossof:(a)speech;(b) underlying deductibleiswaivedfortheentire waiver/release isrequiredtoreceivebenefits. injured studentregardlessofliability. No Tournament Coverage education expenses. for tuition,room/board,andotherrelated Benefit percalendaryear. Dismemberment/Cash Benefit. subsequent accidentsand/orillnesses. for Life. disabled studentmayreceive$750permonth $2,000 permonthforLife. athlete isparticipating inanMSHSAA an injurythatis sustained whileastudent- rehabilitation expenses incurredasaresultof for thefirst$50,000ofmedical and coverage providesbenefitsonan excessbasis MSHSAA is Tournament PlayCoverage. This insurance planprovidedthrough the 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. A featureofthe2007-08statewide Educationexpenseof$50,000Lifetime $365,000ExtendedCareFacility $20,000 Accidental Deathand $100,000LifetimeBenefitforunrelated PartialDisabilityBenefit: A partially PresumptiveDisability- The $50,000 Benefitsarepaidtoacatastrophically ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE contest. sponsored districtand/orstatetournament Optional Coverage Available Effective Period DuringPolicy Occurrences Potential Claim Reporting Dissinger Insurance Services. from theMSHSAA’s planadministrator, on theoptionalextendedcoverage directly www.dissingerinsurance.com forinformation member schoolmaygototheweb siteat the jurisdictionofMSHSAA. Each school sponsoredstudentactivities notunder premium, purchaseoptionalcoverage for application andpaymentofadditional claim willbeforwardedtotheschooldistrict: below andinstructionsforfilingtheschool’s the claim Administrator attheaddresslisted district and/orstatetournamentgame,contact participating inanMSHSAAsponsored injury orifthestudentisinjuredwhile expenses withintwoyearsfromthedateof might incur$50,000ormoreinmedical under theabovedescribedcircumstancesand An individualschoolordistrictmay, by If astudentsuffers anaccidental injury Dissinger InsuranceServices,LLC (800) 386-9183or(913)491-6385 Overland Park,KS66211 10740 Nall Ave., Suite330 MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 11 Halle Musfeldt will be a sophomore at Halle Musfeldt will be Michael Revis will be a junior at Sara Smelser will be a junior at New will be a sophomore at Wilson Britton school’s academic competition team and is competition academic school’s Club, Key Drama with Center’s involved Government Band, Student Club, Marching He Team. and Band Leadership Association, during class secretary was the sophomore of the was also vice president 2006-07 and Athletes Fellowship of Christian school’s chapter. in Kansas City this fall. Park Hill High School Carol and Doug She is the daughter of and holds a perfect Musfeldt of Kansas City and top ranking in a class of 445 4.0 GPA She placed 46th in the students at Park Hill. Country MSHSAA Class 4 Cross and helped her team Championships in 2006 at the MSHSAA Girls to a 16th place finish Championships last Swimming & Diving in the 500-yard freestyle qualifying February, state-qualifying relay and swimming on three teams. Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton and Renee Revis Tim this fall. He is the son of in a class of of Fenton and holds a 4.0 GPA 316 students. In addition to his athletic involvement in football, basketball and baseball, Michael was the sophomore class president at Rockwood Summit in 2006-07. is He is also involved in the Peer Mentors and chapter of FBLA. the treasurer for the school’s Achiever of Young He was named Gateway Iron Man in 2007 and was given the Year the for never missing practices or games Award throughout the year while garnering perfect attendance distinction as a freshman and sophomore. Madrid County Central High School this fall. Andrew and Karen She is the daughter of Smelser of Catron and holds the top class in the class of ranking and a perfect 4.0 GPA 2009 at Central. She has earned varsity letters in softball, track, volleyball and academic competition and competed in junior varsity basketball and band. She was given her award and the three- scholar-athlete school’s sport athlete award, while helping her school’s academic competition team to a third-place Academic finish at the 2007 MSHSAA Competition Championships. She was also a earning two state qualifier in music and choir, state 1 ratings and being named to the quad- state band as a sophomore. this Wardell North Pemiscot High School in Wilson He is the son of Rich and Carrie year. on an of Portageville and holds a 10.86 GPA scale, ranking him second in his 11-point class. He participated in basketball at North Pemiscot during a freshman season cut short was named to the junior He with a knee injury. varsity all-conference team despite recovering and was voted as Most- from knee surgery Likely to Succeed and Class Favorite as a freshman. He is also the class president and Council. member of Student Tess Hart will be a junior at St. Mary’s Hart will be a junior at St. Tess Daunte Monroe will be a junior at Center Among the many tasks in store for the Missouri delegation is developing a state leadership plan during the upcoming school The six delegates will also serve as year. Annual student facilitators at the 6th MSHSAA Sportsmanship Summit which will August 2 in Columbia and will take place on involve more than 600 students and school personnel from all over the state. High School in Independence. She is the daughter of Bill and Barbara Hart of Independence and currently holds a 4.33 grade point average and the top rank among the She is involved Mary’s. Class of 2009 at St. Council, Spirit Club, Spanish in the Student Club, Science Club, Smokebusters, and SADD while participating in varsity cross softball, varsity basketball, varsity country, varsity track and junior varsity volleyball. She finished 10th at the MSHSAA Class 2 & Field Championships in the pole Track vault in 2007 and was 58th at the MSHSAA Class 2 Cross Country Championships in 2006, while helping her team claim third place honors at both state meets. High School in Kansas City this year and is He Roland of Kansas City. Tracey the son of currently ranks 5th in his class at Center with and participates in varsity a 3.97 GPA basketball and track. He is also on the off the playing field. The National Student the playing field. off Leadership Conference and the MSHSAA Sportsmanship Summit are two great programs that help make these goals possible.” Representing Missouri were Tess Hart of Tess Representing Missouri were The six Missouri delegates -- three boys states sent as many as six Twenty-nine “The contributions that our delegates to the Over the summer, MSHSAA selected six MSHSAA Over the summer, From left, NFHS National Student Leadership Conference delegates Britton Wilson, Mike Revis, Tess Hart and Halle Musfeldt Leadership Conference delegates Britton Wilson, Mike Revis, Tess NFHS National Student From left, relax after a busy day of community service and leadership building in Indianapolis. Not pictured were delegates Daunte Monroe a busy day of community service and leadership building in Indianapolis. relax after and Sara Smelser (photo courtesy of Halle Musfeldt). students to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., July 19-22. High School, (Independence) Mary’s St. Daunte Monroe of Center (Kansas City) High School, Halle Musfeldt of Park Hill High School, Michael Revis of Rockwood Summit High School, Sara Smelser of New Madrid County Central High School, and Britton of North Pemiscot High School. Wilson and three girls -- will all be sophomores or juniors during the 2007-08 school year and were chosen to attend the event based on academic achievement, involvement in interscholastic activities, community and volunteer service, and leadership within their The conference is the only national school. student leadership conference for athletes and focus is to The event’s fine arts participants. leadership abilities and develop each student’s allow them to interact with their peers from and other countries. around the United States student delegates to the National Student Leadership Conference, while other nations such as Israel and Canada also sent delegations to the conference. national conference will make in our state this year will be significant,” Kindhart said. “The MSHSAA is committed to helping young people develop the life skills to succeed in educationally-based activities and to meet the challenge of being a school leader both on and SPORTSMANSHIP Leadership Conference NFHS National Student NFHS National MSHSAA Sends DelegationMSHSAA Sends to 12 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 milestone with500careerwins.Eachyoung Jennings cameovertoshakehishand. home plate,everyplayerfrom Coach Jim Wolfe arrivedat Watkins), whenLadue Jennings andLadueHorton conference (between Watkins on April 11, 2007: against LadueHorton baseball teaminagame Jennings HighSchool sportsmanship displayedbythe Florissant regardinganoutstandingactof by baseballofficial MarcieDeFrieseof adnbsbl te 5/9/07 4/23/07 other player 4/19/07 2 baseball baseball 5/7/07 player 5/7/07 baseball girls player Malden girls Lutheran (St. Peters) baseball Logos baseball JV Logan-Rogersville player baseball 4/19/07 4/24/07 Lee's SummitNorth JV baseball 4/24/07 Lee's SummitNorth Lee's Summit baseball Lafayette (Wildwood) Ladue HortonWatkins ---- girls John F. freshman coach player John Burroughs girls player Houston baseball Hillsboro baseball Highland girls Herculaneum coach 4/18/07 girls Hazelwood West Hazelwood East Hazelwood East baseball 4/4/07 baseball Hazelwood East baseball Hazelwood Central Greenfield player 4/5/07 Grandview baseball Glendale Glendale 5/1/07 player Gateway girls water polo Fredericktown Fredericktown girls baseball player Francis HowellNorth JV girls Francis HowellCentral baseball Fox coach Fort ZumwaltWest Fort ZumwaltSouth baseball Forsyth baseball baseball Excelsior Springs Date freshmanbaseball Excelsior Springs baseball baseball El DoradoSpsrings Person(s) El DoradoSprings Dixon DeSmet Delta JV Chillocothe Chillicothe Braymer Sport Branson Boonville Bolivar Blue Springs South Blue Springs Blue Springs Bayless School Opposing Coach onMilestoneVictory Jennings Take Players TimetoCongratulate 2006-07 ContestEjections Coach Wolfe hadjustrecentlyhitthe “At thepregame The followingisafirst-handaccountfiled end JV Kennedy aealpae 5/9/07 5/24/07 player 4/10/07 coach baseball player baseball 4/19/07 baseball player 4/20/07 baseball player 3/29/07 girls soccer 4/21/07 girls soccer baseball player coach 4/4/07 4/18/07 4/18/07 baseball baseball sophomore baseball coach player player baseball baseball baseball baseball baseball baseball water polo otalpae 3/30/07 player softball ocrplayer player soccer soccer player player player soccer soccer player 3/29/07 soccer player soccer coach soccer soccer baseball (processed April 11-June(processed 15,2007) so considerate,andCoachLanceNashshould in theeyeandsaid‘Congratulations,coach.’ man shook(Coach Wolfe’s) hand,looked him world besidestheirloveofbaseball.” will takesomethingwiththemintothereal congratulations. 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High 4/18/07 St. Dominic baseball St. Dominic girls JV 4/16/07 St. CharlesW 4/23/07 Slater girls Seckman baseball Seckman coach Roosevelt baseball Rockwood Summit coach Rock Bridge player Riverview Gardens baseball Ritenour Republic Raymore-Peculiar water baseball Raymore-Peculiar Raymore-Peculiar girlssoccer 5/5/07 girls Puxico baseball polo water girls Pleasant Hope Platte County Pilot Grove Parkway South baseball Parkway North coach Parkway Central Parkway Central Park HillSouth Date girls Park Hill JV Palmyra Person(s) Oakville Oak Park baseball Oak Grove baseball Novinger JVbaseball North KansasCity baseball North County(Bonne Terre) Nerinx Hall Sport Miller Career Academy Miller Miller Mexico McCluer Marshall Marionville School s aealcah4/18/07 coach baseball est aealpae 4/20/07 3/29/07 player player JV baseball track &field 4/17/07 4/10/07 baseball girls soccer baseball coach coach 4/2/07 4/12/07 freshman baseball girls soccer coach player track &field girls soccer 5/5/07 girls soccer 5/9/07 baseball baseball 4/6/07 4/30/07 player 4/19/07 coach 4/16/07 coach player sophomore baseball player baseball player baseball baseball baseball baseball freshman baseball SPORTSMANSHIP baseball rpl lyr4/12/07 player polo er ocrplayer soccer player player soccer soccer player soccer oopae 4/20/07 player polo soccer lyr4/18/07 4/17/07 5/5/07 5/5/07 4/21/07 player player player player 5/10/07 player 4/18/07 4/9/07 player player 5/3/07 4/19/07 4/12/07 player 3/28/07 5/17/07 player 4/17/07 player player player player player 5/12/07 4/23/07 4/3/07 4/21/07 player player 4/16/07 coach 4/7/07 coach 4/30/07 player player coach players 5/10/07 5/16/07 4/30/07 4/18/07 5/16/07 MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 13 MICDS – Participation of two students Pleasant Hill - Request to hold sports Holt – Participation of a student in the Long reported on the status of the new City appearance before Webb Postponed and Urhahn reported on the June staff continued on page 15 continued assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 coach during assistant basketball a non- without first submitting regular season the application, submitted faculty coaching a plan to forms, and established appropriate - Self- occurrences; Oakville avoid similar 235, boys violation of By-Law reported a in a nonschool basketball player participated the season, student basketball game during was removed from the declared ineligible and being put into basketball team, procedures violation in the future; place to avoid a similar violation of By- Charles - Self-reported St. directors Policies by Law 125 and Board of assistant utilizing at least one non-approved the 2006-07 regular basketball coach during a non-faculty season without first submitting submitted the coaching application, established a plan to appropriate forms, and Wheatland - Self- avoid similar occurrences; reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of directors Policies by utilizing at least one non-approved assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 regular season without first submitting a non-faculty coaching application, submitted the appropriate forms, and established a plan to avoid similar occurrences. in the USGA U.S. District Qualifying Golf (By-Law 235.4-b-2), May 9, Tournament 2007. (Inclement camps during the school year. Weather) USGA U.S. District Qualifying Golf (By-Law 235.4-b-2), May 9, Tournament 2007. MSHSAA online membership system and software development project. He noted that April 2 is the roll out date for the new web site elements to be released with different There are a throughout the spring and summer. two breakout sessions and one general session at the MIAAA Spring Conference specifically designed to assist the membership in adapting to this new technology. the Board regarding a repeated violation of By-Law 125 until the June Board meeting. Board workshop location and topics. He reported that meal reimbursement procedures were last addressed in 1986. He noted that the to and Board need to have a workshop staff address this and other issues that are long overdue. He also discussed the potential of submitting district and postseason financial information online with the new web permission for the He asked technology. Board to have the summer workshop with the Recommend action by school be reported a violation of By-Law 213 by playing violation of By-Law reported a half of student in the second of an ineligible to forfeit season, school the boys basketball student in which the ineligible all contests from the and withhold the student participate in while of contests participated same number is reinstated; ineligible when his eligibility allowed a freshmen Rockwood Summit - at the varsity tuition student to participate 2006 spring soccer level for half of the girls of using an ineligible season, schools notified school is player and forfeits made, South Conference relinquishing the Suburban district Championship and second-place PNR Form for plaque, school to submit year and putting student for 2005-06 school to avoid similar procedures into place Grove - Self-reported a Walnut violation; violation of By-Law 101 by playing a nonmember school in an out-of-state basketball tournament, school to forfeit - Self-reported a violation Winfield contest; of By-Law 213, school played an academically ineligible student in JV basketball season, contests to be forfeited, student to sit out same number of games after in academic eligibility is reinstated, school put in place a system to avoid a similar violation the future. for accepted and administration acknowledged self-reporting with no further action - Dexter - Self-reported a violation of By-Law 306, school coach nominated junior varsity player event, coach thought it was for All-Star for an recognition only and no contest to be played, violation discovered before contest, event sponsor notified and student was removed from press coverage, promotional materials and web site, student informed he could not - participate in the contest; McCluer North Self-reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of directors Policies by utilizing at least one non-approved assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 regular season without first submitting a non-faculty coaching application, submitted the appropriate forms, and established a plan to avoid similar occurrences; Mound City - Self-reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of directors Policies by utilizing at least one non- approved assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 regular season without first submitting a non-faculty coaching application, submitted the appropriate forms, and established a plan to avoid similar a - Self-reported occurrences; Newburg violation of By-Law 235, students and coach involved will sit out three contests and three practices, school putting practices into place to avoid a similar violation; Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) - Self-reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of directors Policies by utilizing at least one non-approved Recommend action by school be Self-Reported Violations and/or Self-Reported Violations Nonfaculty Coaches Approved (By- Nonfaculty Coaches Transfer Waiver Applications (By-Law Waiver Transfer Transfer Hardship Applications (By- Hardship Transfer „ Approved the minutes of the March 8, Approved the minutes general consent Approved the following „ Amended agenda and revised General Amended agenda „ „ (*) Eligible fall semester provided the student meets the the student (*) Eligible fall semester provided Consent Item No. 5 to include items 15-19 on No. 5 to include items Consent Item general consent agenda. the previous meeting and the 2007 Board of Directors Appeals Committee March 13-14, 2007 meeting. items as presented: April Board of Directors Summary*Meeting 30-31, 2007 in meeting held March April (*) with the MIAAA Conference. conjunction BOARD OF DIRECTORS academic requirement and all other essential eligibility academic requirement spring semester. requirements Requests for Lesser Penalties (By-Law 910): accepted with reprimand issued and administration acknowledge for self-reporting High - Self-reported a - Dent-Phelps Jr. 8th grade student violation of By-Law 211, withdrew from school to be home schooled, participated in three tournament games after withdrawing from school, student declared ineligible to represent school, contests were losses so no forfeits necessary; Gateway - Self-reported using an ineligible athlete in two varsity basketball contests, contests to be forfeited and any trophies or awards presented to be returned to host school, student to sit out the first two contests in the 2007-08 basketball season; Hazelwood Central - Self- Law 124) (See web site for current listing) Law 124) (See web site 238.3-a-9) (Duplicate school names indicates 238.3-a-9) (Duplicate student(s) for that an additional transfer(s) Boonville, Chillicothe, school): Bakersfield, Doniphan, Duchesne, East Newton, Englewood Christian, Eureka, Francis Howell Fort Zumwalt West, North, Fort Zumwalt South, Fort Zumwalt South, Green Ridge, Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Holt, Holt, John F. Joplin, Kickapoo, Kirkwood, Ladue Horton Lee's Summit, Lutheran LaPlata, Watkins, North, Macon, Marionville, Marshfield, McCluer South, Milan, Nixa, North Mercer, Northwest, Oakville, Odessa, Owensville, Parkway North, Parkway North, Plattsburg, Raytown, Raytown, Raytown South, Ritenour, Seckman, Sikeston, Rock Bridge, Scott City, X Pius Louis), St. Mary's (St. Simonsen, St. Washington, (Kansas City), Washington, Willow Whitfield, Junior, West Washington, Springs. Law 238.3-a-8) (Duplicate school names indicates an additional transfer(s) student(s) City*, Bolivar, Appleton for that school): Central (Cape Girardeau), Delta, Lee's Summit South, McCluer South, McCluer West, Memphis, Oak Park, Rock Bridge, Sikeston, Louis), Mary's (St. Smith-Cotton, St. Warsaw. Timberland, 14 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 High School,andKerwinUrhahn,MSHSAA. School, BradStrobel, principalofChamois Gary Menke,principal ofHermannHigh ballots. The Committee wascomprisedof by theCommitteeappointedtocanvass 2007 BoardofDirectorselectionascertified Southeast District Southeast District John Li Gene Koester Fred Czerwonka Dennis Cornish Southwest District candidate. NIAAA; Oneballotvoid--nomineedeclinedbecominga Athletic Administrator (CAA)asverifiedthroughthe Notes -Oneballotvoid--nominationofnonCertified Tom W David Gilmore Blane Keel Primar Board ElectionResults Northeast District. one yearterm(filling ofvacancy)representingthe the HarrisburgSchoolDistrictwaselected toservea Louis Districts) andRichardDavis,Superintendent,of representing At-Large Region1(KansasCityandSt. at-large membertoserveafouryearterm ontheBoard Principal, ofBeaumontHighSchoolwaselectedasan Southwest districts respectively. Travis Brown, terms ontheBoardrepresentingSoutheast and Lockwood HighSchool,wereelectedtoserve fouryear School DistrictandDennisCornish,Principal, of (**) BlaneKeel,SuperintendentoftheClearwater Scott Salmons Kerry Hesse **Richard Davis District Northeast Elizabeth Bender **Travis Brown Region 1 At-Large were notsignedbyeithertheprincipal orsuperintendent. Note -Oneormoreballots voidinthisdistrictasthey Gene Koester Fred Czerwonka John Li **Dennis Cornish Southwest District were notsignedbyeithertheprincipal orsuperintendent. Note -Oneormoreballots voidinthisdistrictasthey David Gilmore Tom W **Blane Keel Final ElectionR Note -Oneballotvoid--nominationforaK-6principal Scott Salmons Kerry Hesse Richard Davis District Northeast minority orfemale. Note -Two ballots void--nominationsreceivednotfora Elizabeth Bender Travis Brown Region 1 At-Large candidate. NIAAA; Oneballotvoid--nomineedeclinedbecominga Athletic Administrator (CAA)asverifiedthroughthe Notes -Oneballotvoid--nominationofnonCertified Following aretheofficial results ofthe illiams illiams k...... 1 ...... nk k...... 18 ...... nk y ElectionR ...... 6 ...... 8 ...... 30 ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 13 ...... 9 ...... 1 ...... 6 ...... 1 ...... 8 ...... 2 ...... 5 ...... 66 ...... 1 ...... 1 ...... 34 ...... 1 ...... 14 ...... 18 ...... 21 ...... 1 ...... esults esults the LockwoodR-1 SchoolDistrict,he in the Association’s 81-yearhistory. Board membertoservetheSouthwest District the SouthwestDistrictandisjust the10th High School,waselectedtoafour-year termin 08. HeandhiswifeDawnahavetwochildren. will alsobetheBoard Vice Presidentin2007- Southeast DistrictontheMSHSAABoardand tendent atClearwaterR-I. year beforeacceptingthepositionofsuperin- coordinator andassistantsuperintendentone years asprincipal,heservedoneyearthe A+ principal atClearwaterin1992. After seven at thoseschoolsbeforeassumingtheroleof coached interscholasticbasketballandbaseball as ateacherin1991.Hetaughtscienceand at SouthIronbeforereturningtohishometown holds aspecialistsdegreefromSoutheast. State in1986andmaster’s in1991.Healso earning hisbachelor’s fromSoutheastMissouri attended ClearwaterHighSchoolbefore Board ofDirectors. represent theMSHSAAmembershiponits Richard DavisofHarrisburg wereelectedto Lockwood, Travis BrownofBeaumontand Keel ofClearwater, DennisCornishof After allresultsweretalliedandverified,Blane Northeast and At-Large Region1districts. tatives fromtheSoutheast,Southwest, 2007 BoardofDirectorselectionsforrepresen- Davis Win Board Elections Board Davis Win Brown and Keel, Cornish, visit us on-lineatwww.mshsaa.org Beginning his26thyearineducation, allin Dennis Cornish,principalatLockwood Keel isthe12threpresentativetoserve He enteredtheteachingprofessionin1986 Keel isoriginallyfromPiedmontand More than240schoolsparticipatedinthe Travis Brown Blane Keel Dennis Cornish Dennis Blane Keel Richard Davis BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD meeting ofthenewyearSeptember 12-13. children andthreegrandchildren. Hogan. and coachatBreckenridge,Milan andBishop from 1984-87.Hehasalsoservedasateacher Bishop HoganHighSchoolinKansasCity from 1987-91andwasassistantprincipalat principal atHighlandHighSchoolinEwing 1991-96. Hehasalsoservedasthehighschool Glasgow from1996-2005andCanton 2005. Priortothat,hewassuperintendentat Public Schools,aposthehasheldsinceJuly this springtoserveanadditionalyear. percent ofthevotesinNortheastDistrict 07 schoolyearandthencapturedmorethan72- was appointedtofillthatpositionforthe2006- conclusion ofthe2005-06schoolyear. Davis Board memberRogerDorsonretiredatthe complete thevacancycreatedwhenformer children. distinctions. Heandhiswife,Rene,havetwo numerous othercivicandprofessional Black MenofSt. Louis Trail Blazer Award and from UMSL. advanced secondaryprincipal’s certification University ofMissouri-St. Louis.aswell degrees from Webster Universityandthe Missouri BaptistUniversityandmaster’s St. Louis,Brownhasabachelorofartsfrom on theBoardofDirectors. 2007 electiontoserveanotherfour-year term nearly 79-percentofthevotesinspring newly-created at-large district.Hepickedup a two-yeartermasthefirstrepresentativein 2000-01 beforebeingelectedin2005toserve Directors astheSt. Louisrepresentativein years, servedoneyearontheBoardof has beentheprincipalatBeaumontforeight to represent At-Large District1.Brown,who School wasreelectedtoanotherfour-year term children. sity. master’s degreefromPittsburg State Univer- Southern State Universityandearnedhis year astheprincipalatLockwood. for 12years.Hewillbebeginninghissixth He wasalsotheathleticdirectoratLockwood football, trackandfield,baseballteams. School boysbasketball,girls years andalsocoachedtheLockwoodHigh previously taughtphysicaleducationfor20 The BoardofDirectorswillhold itsfirst Davis andhiswife, Theresa, havetwo He isthesuperintendentofHarrisburg Davis willserveaone-yeartermto Brown hasalsobeennamedtothe100 A 1969graduateofSumnerHighSchoolin Travis Brown,principalatBeaumontHigh Cornish andhiswife,Cindy, havethree The GoldenCitynativeattendedMissouri MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 15 Lewis discussed the dynamic of Kindhart reported on the status of the FSN Urhahn reported on the four schools that have achieved MSHSAA Leadership School status for the 2006-07 This was a record number of school year. schools achieving this status. determining academic eligibility or ineligibility between semesters. He stated that play for five sometimes students who can’t days after the start of the second semester, even if grades were determined, and he wondered if there would be a possibility of the reinstating a student's eligibility as soon as that grades are turned in. It was recommended this issue be taken to the Constitution Study Committee and presented as a potential topic Area Meetings. for the 2007-08 Association and FSN television contract as the this complete the current three-year agreement he year and year nine overall. He stated that has proposed a three-game football package with classes 1, 3 with FSN for all-day Friday, and 5 rotating with classes 2, 4 and 6 every other year to be televised. He also stated that the addition of two additional basketball games for Class 4 are being considered as part of the package. No final proposal was submitted by FSN in time for the meeting, but the Board asked him to report back at the June meeting for final action. recommendations of the Public/Nonpublic committee that met twice during March. One of the items discussed was that the committee did not recommend any restrictions on out-of- state students. Urhahn noted that there was discussion about it, but it was voted down by the committee. On the attendance area restriction, there was discussion about exceptions for boarding schools. Richards continued on page 16 continued September 12-13, 2007 - MSHSAA office, Columbia office, 12-13, 2007 - MSHSAA September office, Columbia 28-29, 2007 - MSHSAA November Columbia office, - MSHSAA January 23-24, 2008 office, Columbia March 6, 2008 - MSHSAA Osage Beach Tan-Tar-A, April 4-5, 2008 - office, Columbia 2008 - MSHSAA June 11, Columbia office, August 22-23 - MSHSAA Columbia office, November 13-14 - MSHSAA Columbia office, - MSHSAA March 11-12 Anyone attending a meeting in the MSHSAA office who requires auxiliary aids or services should request such services in the MSHSAA office who requires auxiliary aids or services Anyone attending a meeting The following was reported out of closed Motion Edwards, Sumy second, to grant Motion Lewis, Sumy second, to deny an second, to grant the Lewis Motion Sumy, Schroeder presented a list of the 55 Motion Sumy, Lewis second, to come out Motion Sumy, Board of Directors Meeting Dates April 4 meeting which begins at 1 p.m.) except the (all meetings begin at 8:30 a.m., Appeals Committee Meeting Dates (all meetings begin at 8:30 a.m.) than 48 hours before the meeting. of the MSHSAA, telephone (573) 875-4880, no later the executive director by contacting where personally of students involving the eligibility status Hearings of student eligibility shall be closed as matters 610.021(6 educational record will be reviewed or discussed. Section identifiable private information from a student’s of all meetings are open. All other portions 99.1 et seq. and/or 14) R.S.Mo.; 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b); 34 C.F.R. Future Board of Directors & Appeals Meeting Dates Meeting & Appeals Board of Directors Future of closed session. Motion passed 6-0 on a roll of closed session. Motion passed 6-0 on a Lewis, Edwards, call vote with Sumy, Richards, Gohn and Brown voting in the affirmative. session. unrestricted eligibility to a student at Festus High School under the hardship provision, a By-Law 283.3-a-8. Motion passed 6-0 on Lewis, Edwards, roll call vote with Sumy, Richards, Gohn and Brown voting in the affirmative. appeal for unrestricted eligibility for a student at Fulton High School for the remainder of the This student will be 2006-07 school year. granted unrestricted eligibility at Fulton High School for all sports, beginning in the 2007- Motion passed 6-0 on a roll 08 school year. Lewis, Edwards, call vote with Sumy, Richards, Gohn and Brown voting in the affirmative. appeal of New Bloomfield High School that the transfer of a student from New Bloomfield to Southern Boone High School was for athletic reasons. Motion passed 6-0 on a roll Lewis, Edwards, call vote with Sumy, Richards, Gohn and Brown voting in the affirmative. closed session for matters involving the eligibility status of students where personally identifiable private information from a educational record may be reviewed student’s or discussed. Section 610.021(6 and/or 14) 99.1 R.S.Mo.; 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b); 34 C.F.R. et seq. Motion passed 6-0 on a roll call vote Richards, Gohn Lewis, Edwards, with Sumy, and Brown voting in the affirmative. Approved items 3 and 4 and took no Approved items 3 and 3, tabled item 4 Approved items 1, 2 and 8 and 9, denied item Approved items 1, 5, The Board heard an appeal by Eureka A motion was made that due to a hardship Joel B. Holland, superintendent at Dr. Removed any probation status against Lewis second, to enter into Motion Sumy, Approved the February financial Approved April BoardApril of from 13 con’t page Directors Summary, Meeting statements as presented. 2 from the March 21, action on items 1 and Advisory Officials 2007, meeting of the Committee. the March 6, 2007, and denied item 5 from Advisory & Diving meeting of the Swimming Committee. 2, 3 and 7, and 4, took no action on items March 5, 2007, meeting tabled item 6 from the Advisory Committee. Wrestling of the High School to have the music entries of six State students allowed for the 2007 MSHSAA Music Festival. Marty O’Hern, athletic administrator at Eureka High School, presented the appeal. He stated that his band director entered all the entries in the new on- line music system, but one page of students that included string solos, piano solo and a The director trio, was left out of the computer. for was adamant that he submitted the students the district festival, but they were not in the he system. He was not aware of the error until a received his performance times for district it few days before the festival at which time was too late to make additions. He appealed to have them assigned to a room, but they were adjudicated at the school after the festival, and six of the individuals did receive 1 ratings that would otherwise have qualified Festival. Eureka State them for the MSHSAA vote had previously appealed and lost on a 4-2 Appeals Committee to allow the to the Music students to perform at the State Festival. O'Hern also stated that the school changed email servers in December with new addresses and a new filter. in working out the logistics of the new on-line music software that the students at Eureka High School be allowed to perform at the The Music Festival. State 2007 MSHSAA motion failed 4-2. Scott County Central Schools presented a three-year report and review of his school’s probation and the conditions thereof after the first 365 days from when the penalties were first handed down. Scott County Central High School due to the fact that the school has met or exceeded the requirements previously set forth by the Board of Directors. Board at the Courtyard by Marriott in Courtyard by Marriott Board at the by the Board June 13-14, followed Columbia, the Board June 15. By consensus, meeting on dates and site. agreed to these BOARD OF DIRECTORS 16 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 R.S.Mo.; 20U.S.C. 1232g(b);34C.F.R. 99.1 or discussed.Section 610.021(6and/or14) student’s educationalrecordmaybereviewed identifiable privateinformation from a eligibility statusofstudentswhere personally closed sessionformattersinvolving the host thoseeventsinthefuture. potential ofstaff lookingatalternatesitesto reported thatthesefactorsmayleadtothe events oncampusinthefuture.Urhahn having alackofinterestinhostingthese sentiment expressedbyUniversityofficials of Championships. There wasalsosome Festival andSpeech&Debate facilities usedfortheMSHSAA State Music Missouri, Columbiafortheroomsand in rentalfeesproposedbytheUniversityof Palm Desert,Calif. information fortheNFHSSummerMeetingin the travel,registrationandreimbursement summary ofthisprogram.Longalsoreviewed 2006-07 Traditions programandahistorical issues. Kindhartpresentedasummaryofthe City News-Tribune articles, includingaseriesbythe into thesemattersiscomplete. table anyfurtheractionuntiltheinvestigations Buren, andClearwaterhighschoolsto by NaylorHighSchoolagainstDoniphan, Van action wastaken. site considerationsSumyexpressed.No might takeintoconsiderationtravelandother hypothetical districtalignmentformusicthat presented amaptotheBoardindicating look likeiftravelwereconsidered.She worked hardtodeterminewhatdistrictsmight at districtsites.UrhahnnotedthatDavishas determine theactualnumberofperformances new on-linemusicsoftwarewillallowusto number ofentriesasitecanholdandthatthe Davis saidthatthesitesaredeterminedby the sitesusedfordistrictmusicfestivals. conducted everyfiveyearsthereafter. checks onveteranofficials wouldbe 2008-09, forallnewofficials. Background background checksforofficials, beginningin other fourrecommendationsaspresented. not theBoardofDirectors,andtoapprove Force isrequestingthemembershipvoteno, clarification purposes,toindicatethe Task Nonpublic Task ForceSummary, for separate championshipseries. vote of29-0-1,tonoonthepetition Force isencouragingthemembership,bya the proposedsummaryindicatingthat Task expressed concernregardingthelanguagein April Board of Directors MeetingSummary, Directors page con’t 15 from of April Board Motion Sumy, Lewissecond,toenterinto Urhahn reportedonthepotentialincrease Urhahn presentedvariousnewspaper Acknowledged thecomplaintssubmitted Sumy indicatedhehashadsomecallson Determined tobeginconducting Revised thelastparagraphofPublic/ onthepublic-nonpublic Jefferson site astheother championship games.Blase has aninterestin playingthegameatsame indicated thatthe8-manfootball community the EdwardJonesDomeinSt. Louis.He to movethe8-manFootballChampionships to Northwest (Hughesville)presented aproposal violation ofBy-Law341.1. School forlesserpenaltythanforfeitures seeking apenaltylessthanforfeitures. appropriate numberofgames. The schoolis self-reported, andthestudentsatout Upon discoveryoftheviolation,school tournaments inthesportofgirlsbasketball. had astudentwhoplayedintoomany lesser penaltyunderBy-Law1010. The school violation ofBy-Law341.1andrequesteda not occur. procedures toensurethatfutureviolationsdo in placepriortothatmeetingoutline procedures andhaveawrittenplanofaction MSHSAA staff toreviewcompliance athletic directorandprincipalshallmeetwith from thedistrictandstateseries.Further, the and sportconcernedshouldnotbewithheld before theBoardtodemonstratewhyteam coaching requirements,theschoolshallappear probationary periodregardingnonfaculty further violationsoccurduringthe beginning inthe2007-08schoolyear. If High Schoolontwoyearsprobation, place Benton warning, and letter of staff toissuea January. the schoolin reprimand to issued a after theBoard nonfaculty coachingstandard,By-Law125, explain theschool’s repeatedviolationsofthe High School,appearedbeforetheBoardto voting intheaffirmative. Lewis, Edwards,Richards,GohnandBrown passed 6-0onarollcallvotewithSumy, a lackofevidencehardship.Motion the appealbyMcCluerSouth-Berkeleydueto session: affirmative. Richards, GohnandBrownvotinginthe call votewithSumy, Lewis,Edwards, to opensession.Motionpassed6-0onaroll and Brownvotingintheaffirmative. with Sumy, Lewis,Edwards,Richards,Gohn et seq.Motionpassed6-0onarollcallvote Coaches CalebandSkipKrooker from Denied therequestbyRepublicHigh Republic presentedaself-reported Directed Mike Ziesel,athleticdirectoratBenton Motion Edwards,Lewissecond,todeny The followingwasreportedoutofclosed Motion Edwards,Sumysecond,toreturn BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD involving student eligibility. investigating situations frompreviousyears no previousstatuteprecludingthe Boardfrom if thereisastatuteoflimitations. There was Board regardinghistoricalinvestigations and motion. and GohnSumyvotingagainst the Richards, andBrownvotingintheaffirmative, on arollcallvotewithLewis,Edwards, of evidenceahardship.Motionpassed4-2 student atPattonvilleHighSchoolduetolack the waiverforacademicrequirementa Brown votingintheaffirmative. Sumy, Lewis,Edwards,Richards,Gohnand Motion passed6-0onarollcallvotewith Winnetonka wasmadeforathleticreasons. transfer ofastudentatParkHillSouthto decision ofthe Appeals Committeethatthe session: affirmative. Richards, GohnandBrownvotinginthe call votewithSumy, Lewis,Edwards, to opensession.Motionpassed6-0onaroll and Brownvotingintheaffirmative. with Sumy, Lewis,Edwards,Richards,Gohn et seq.Motionpassed6-0onarollcallvote R.S.Mo.; 20U.S.C.1232g(b);34C.F.R. 99.1 or discussed.Section610.021(6and/or14) student’s educationalrecordmaybereviewed identifiable privateinformationfroma eligibility statusofstudentswherepersonally into closedsessionformattersinvolvingthe affirmative. Richards, GohnandBrownvotinginthe a rollcallvotewithSumy, Lewis,Edwards, return toopensession.Motionpassed6-0on voting intheaffirmative. Lewis, Edwards,Richards,GohnandBrown passed 6-0onarollcallvotewithSumy, closed sessionforlegalmatters.Motion Directors meeting. Jones DomeuntiltheJune2007Boardof Football ChampionshipGametotheEdward started aweeklater. semifinals andfinalsunlessthe8-manseason create anextraweekoff betweenthe that thecurrent8-manplayoff schedulewould administration oftheevent.Healsonoted Dome, butwouldcertainlyhinderthe preclude thegamesfrombeingplayedat meetings themorningofgameswouldnot game-day logisticsandcoachesofficials (early morning),fieldpreptime,expense, noted thatthepotential8-mankickoff time Urhahn inquiredabouttheposition ofthe Motion Edwards,Lewissecond,todeny Motion Gohn,Lewissecond,toupholdthe The followingwasreportedoutofclosed Motion Edwards,Lewissecond,toreturn Motion Sumy, Edwardssecond,toenter Motion Sumy, Lewissecond,toenter Motion Sumy, Brownsecond,toenterinto Tabled theissueofmoving8-Man MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 17 continued on page 18 continued school year, student’s enrollment date not enrollment date student’s school year, games the eligibility roster, recorded on the student will be forfeited, played with similar in place to prevent a procedures a the future; Oran - Self-reported violation in student By-Law 238.3-a-9, violation of without being participated in nine games Waiver, Transfer the certified eligible under form submitted and forfeiture of Waiver ineligible student contests in which the put in place to avoid participated, procedures Bridge - Self-reported similar violation; Rock 361 by allowing a a violation of By-Law in two halves over the soccer athlete to play halves for the regular maximum number of from further regular season, student withheld forfeits made of the two contests season play, participated in, the ineligible athletic procedures implemented to avoid a similar violation in the future; Savannah - Self- reported a violation of By-Law 212, a baseball player was suspended from school for five days for an assault on a female student during which time he did not participate in athletics, were filed with the court charges however, system and student participated in three games in during that time, school to forfeit the games which an ineligible student participated; Seckman - Self-reported a violation of By- Laws 213 and 238 by allowing a home school student to participate in music contests without filing a transfer form, the student earned 2.5 units of credit first semester then returned to home school status and only enrolled in choir and one other academic course at the school the second semester, procedures put in place to avoid similar violation, student declared ineligible for 365 days and should she re-enroll as a full-time student a transfer form will be filed and the approved before allowing her to represent school in interscholastic activities; Spokane - Self-reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of Directors Policies by utilizing at least one non-approved assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 regular season without first submitting a non-faculty coaching application, submitted the appropriate forms, and established a plan to - Self- Washington avoid similar occurrences; reported a violation of By-Law 235, the volleyball coach is retiring and after the school season began coaching a USVBA team, some of her students were on the team, thus, she was coaching own athletes during the school year outside of the school season, the coach will not be coaching next year, student athletes will sit out one tournament and one practice as a consequence of their - Self- Waynesville illegal participation; reported a violation of By-Law 241.1-i-3, school basketball coach allowed two players Recommend action by school be Recommend Self-Reported Violations and/or Violations Self-Reported „ Requests for Lesser Penalties (By-Law 910): Lesser Penalties (By-Law Requests for and reprimand issued accepted with self- acknowledged for administration a violation Crocker - Self-reported reporting - two students allowed to of By-Law 241.1-i-3, camp with another attend a two day team withheld from one week school, students to be team basketball camp; of their school’s violation of By-Law Eskridge - Self-reported Policies by 125 and Board of Directors assistant utilizing at least one non-approved the 2006-07 regular basketball coach during a non-faculty season without first submitting submitted the coaching application, established a plan to appropriate forms, and Leopold - Self- avoid similar occurrences; an reported a violation of By-Law 236, played ineligible foreign exchange student in boys junior varsity basketball season, all contests the forfeited and any trophies won returned to tournament manager(s), student informed ineligible for any MSHSAA sanctioned activities for remainder of school year; Logan-Rogersville - Self-reported a violation of By-Law 325, school baseball team played in a junior varsity tournament which exceeded the number of allowable tournaments for the season, all tournament games in which ineligible players competed are being forfeited and students are to be withheld from the first tournament of the 2007-08 baseball season, of procedures put in place to avoid a violation - this nature in the future; Logan-Rogersville Self-reported a violation of By-Laws 346.2 and 346.3 by four baseball players exceeding the tournament limit, players withheld from district tournament, forfeit made of tournament in which the ineligible players participated; Normandy - Self-reported violation of By-Law 125 and Board of Directors Policies by utilizing at least one non-approved assistant basketball coach during the 2006-07 regular season without first submitting a non-faculty coaching application, submitted the appropriate forms, and established a plan to avoid similar occurrences; North Kansas City - Self- reported a violation of MSHSAA By-Law 218, music student allowed to perform in scheduled solo student’s another’s name, music performance under that student’s director counseled on MSHSAA Music Manual procedures and MSHSAA By-Laws to avoid a similar future violation, student Group withheld from the District Large Ensemble and will have eligibility reinstated for the 2007-08 school year; Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) - Self-reported a violation of By-Law 238, soccer player attended three years of high school then moved out of state with parents, enrolled in new school and returned to Notre Dame after two weeks in the Nonfaculty Coaches Approved (By- Nonfaculty Coaches Transfer Waiver Applications (By-Law Waiver Transfer Transfer Hardship Applications (By- Hardship Transfer Approved the following general consent Approved the following „ Approved the minutes of the following Approved „ „ (*) with provisions. meetings: March 30-31, 2007, Board of March 30-31, 2007, Board meetings: Appeals 24, 2007, April Directors Meeting, April 30, 2007, Conference Call, Committee and May Conference Call, Board of Directors Three-Member Appeals Committee 7, 2007, Appeals Committee Panel. items as presented: June Board ofJune Directors Summary Meeting 15, 2007 Held June BOARD OF DIRECTORS Law 124) (See web site for current listing) Law 124) (See web site 238.3-a-9) (Duplicate school names indicates 238.3-a-9) (Duplicate student(s) for that an additional transfer(s) Belton, Bishop DuBourg, school): Bell City, Cardinal Cameron, Butler, Brentwood, Butler, Carthage, Christian Brothers, Carthage, Ritter, Central (Cape Girardeau), Central (New Madrid County), Central (Springfield), Joseph) Crane, Dadeville, DeSoto, Central (St. Diamond, Everton, Everton, Francis Howell, Gideon, Hannibal, Hannibal, Hannibal, Hazelwood Central, Hannibal, Harrisburg, Hermitage, Hickman, Hickman, John F. Kickapoo, Knob Joplin, Kickapoo, Kennedy, Lafayette Watkins, Ladue Horton Noster, LaPlata, Lee's Summit Lamar, (Wildwood), Logan-Rogersville, Lone North, Lindbergh, Jack, Louisiana, Lutheran (Kansas City), Macon Middle, Malden, Mansfield, McCluer Neosho, Academy, North, Missouri Military North Shelby, Nevada, North Callaway, Northwest (Cedar Hill), Northwest (Cedar Hill), Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau), Oran, Orrick, Osceola, Osceola, Owensville, Owensville, Pattonville, Perryville, Putnam Ritenour, Ritenour, Ritenour, County, Bridge, Riverview Gardens, Rock Ritenour, Rockhurst, Scott County Central, Smith- Dominic, St. Charles, Charles, St. Cotton, St. John the Baptist, St. John the Baptist, St. St. Pius Pius X (Festus), St. Pius X (Festus), St. Genevieve, Strafford, X (Festus), Ste. Truman, Truman, Truman, Timberland, Union, Van-Far, Tuscumbia, Truman, Webster Washington, Warrensburg, Versailles, Groves, Wellington- Groves, Webster County. Napoleon, West Law 238.3-a-8) (Duplicate school names indicates an additional transfer(s) student(s) for that school): Blue Springs South, Bradleyville, Carthage, Central (Park Hills), Excelsior Springs, Festus, Fox, Francis Howell North, Hallsville, Hallsville, Hannibal Kirkwood, Kennedy, Middle, John F. Joseph), Lafayette (Wildwood), Lafayette (St. Mexico, Twain, Lawson, Licking, Mark North Vernon, Mexico, Mid-Buchanan, Mount Owensville, Pleasant Hill, Callaway, Princeton, Richland, Savannah Middle, Academy*. Union, Ursuline 18 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Constitution: Hardship ProvisionoftheMSHSAA provisions of Article IV, Section6-p, the followingschool’s studentunder for 365daysofenrollment. 212, Citizenship.Student hasnoeligibility Hardship Application Transfer, andBy-Law contained inMSHSAA By-Law238.3-a-8, school’s studentunderprovisions unrestricted eligibilitytothefollowing ruled asfollows: case viaatelephoneconferencecalland MSHSAA Appeals Held May7,2007 Summary Emergency Panel Appeals Committee session. to opensession.Motionpassed 8-0. Motion passed 8-0. Section 610.021(1)R.S.Mo.legalmatters. between theMSHSAA attorney. andits confidential orprivilegedcommunications litigation involvingMSHSAAincludingany closed sessioninvolvinglegalactionsor matches allowedonanyoneday. NFHS rules.Noschoolwouldexceedthe reflect onlyBy-Law311.1-g-2 tomatchthe By-Law 311.1-g andevaluateifitneedsto the Wrestling Advisory Committeelookat schools allowedinatournamentandhave tournament whichexceedsthenumberof School toparticipate inawrestling Held May April 30,2007 Call Summary Telephone Conference Board ofDirectors 238-a-8, Hardship Application Transfers: provisions containedinMSHSAA By-Law the followingschool’s studentunder ruled asfollows: cases viaatelephoneconferencecalland MSHSAA Appeals Held April 24,2007 Summary Emergency Panel Appeals Committee June Board of Directors MeetingSummary, Directors page con’t 17 from June of Board The threememberpanelofthe No actionwasreportedoutofclosed Motion Lewis,Brownsecond,toreturn Motion Gohn,Lewissecond,tomove Determined toallowBlueSprings High The threememberpanelofthe b. Grantedunrestrictedeligibilityto a. Deniedappealtogrant a. Grantedunrestrictedeligibilityto 1. LafayetteCountyHighSchool 1. Lee’s Summit NorthHighSchool 1. Ste. GenevieveHighSchool Committee heardone Committee heardtwo School District- Granbyand Triway junior Activity (Article III,Section2):EastNewton Sponsorship ofSeventhandEighth Grade year. from threetrackmeetsinthe2007-08 school checking processandstudentto bewithheld to forfeit,coachcounseledoneligibility from furthercompetition,nopointsorplaces school’s detectionthestudentwasremoved coach unawareofrestrictedstatus,upon to participateinthreevarsitytrackmeets, allowing astudentwithsub-varsityeligibility reported aviolationofBy-Law238.3-a-9by for therestofseason; Trenton -Self- participated inonecontest,studentsuspended school learnedoftheincidentafterhehad was issuedaMinorinPossessionticket,the a violationofBy-Law212,baseballplayer remainder ofseason;Kearney-Self-reported student suspendedfromthebaseballteamfor baseball contests,contestsforfeitedand proceedings afterstudenthadplayedintwo possession ofalcohol,schoollearnedlegal found guiltytoacharge ofaminorin violation ofBy-Law212,baseballathlete School teamcamp;Hannibal-Self-reporteda student fromoneweekoftheDixonHigh MSHSAA By-Lawsandwillwithholdthe the studentandparentsthiswasaviolationof detection ofthisviolationtheschoolinformed basketball campwithanotherschool,upon basketball playerparticipatedinateam violation ofBy-Law241.1-I,agirls’ sectional placing;Dixon-Self-reporteda relay teamfromthestatemeetbyforfeiting legal relayentriesandtheschoolwithheld coach wascounseledregardingtherulesof boys 4x400meterrelayinthesectionalmeet, coach usinganillegalalternaterunnerinthe Track andFieldRule5-9-2bytheschool Chamois -Self-reportedviolationofNFHS weight roomtoavoidasimilarviolation; participation, schoolwillcloselymonitor students werenotallowedtocontinue program, upondetectionoftheviolation participate inanout-of-seasonweightlifting students notenrolledattheschoolto Law 211 byallowingthreeeighthgrade Blair Oaks-Self-reportedaviolationofBy- one ofthestudent’s regularseasonmeets; competition andthepracticewascountedas was counseledregardingthedefinitionof practicing withaneighboringschool,student by amemberofthegirlstrackandfieldteam City -Self-reportedviolationofBy-Law301 self-reporting withnofurtheraction-Bell accepted andadministrationacknowledgedfor counseled regardingMSHSAABy-Laws. one weekofschool’s teamcampand basketball camp,coachbeingwithheldfrom from anotherschooltoattendateam „ Application forapprovalofCooperative Recommend actionbyschoolbe BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD (Inclement Weather) sports campsduringtheschoolyear. Bowl), April 15, 2007,inCalifornia. 2007 USTA Spring Championships(Easter 2007 Golf Tournament (By-Law235.4-b-2),May9, student intheUSGAU.S.DistrictQualifying Girls Softballand8-ManFootball(2007-08). 08); Stewartsville JuniorandOsborn- Green RidgeJunior-11-Man Football(2007- Football (2007-08); Windsor Juniorand and St. Joseph(Salisbury)Junior-11-Man 11-Man Football(2007-08);Salisbury Junior and NorthMercerJunior-GirlsSoftball Boys Basketball(2007-08);PrincetonJunior Pattonsburg JuniorandNorthDaviess- Girls Track, andBoys Track (2007-08) Volleyball, BoysBasketball,Girls Roscoe Junior-11-Man Football,Girls Wrestling (2007-08);Osceola Juniorand Gregory Barbarigo-11-Man Footballand Track (2007-08);MaryvilleJuniorandSt. Junior -11-Man Football,Girls Track, Boys (2007-08); KingCityJuniorandUnionStar Football, BoysBasketball,andCheerleading 08); CraigJuniorandFairfax-11-Man Shell KnobJunior-11-Man Football(2007- Girls Track (2007-08);CassvilleJuniorand Basketball, GirlsBoys Track and - 11-Man Football,Girls Volleyball, Boys 107: Appleton CityJuniorandHudson School CooperativeSponsorships(By-Law 10) Football andGirlsSoftball(2008-09&2009- Law 106):Stewartsville andOsborn-8-Man High SchoolCooperativeSponsorships(By- Girls Track, andBoys Track (2007-08). Softball, BoysBasketball,Girls Williamsburg -11-Man Football,Girls Auxvasse, HattonMcCredie,and 08); NorthCallawaySchoolDistrict- Wrestling, Football,andCheerleading(2007- Track, Girls Track, Volleyball, Chorus,Band, Boys Basketball,Girls Rocky Comfort,SouthwestCity, White Rock- School District- Anderson, Noel,Pineville, Cross Country(2007-08);McDonaldCounty Boys Track, BoysCrossCountryandGirls Girls Basketball,Boys Track, highs -11-Man Football,Girls Volleyball, continued 19 onpage web site(www.mshsaa.org). the Advisory CommitteeslinkontheMSHSAA Past Board Meetings For historicalBoardsummaries, clickon „ „ „ „ „ „ Leopold -ExceptiontoBy-Law 331.0 South Callaway-Requesttohold MICDS -Participationofstudentinthe Troy Buchanan-Participationofa Application forapprovalofJuniorHigh Application forapprovalofSenior MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 19 Official MSHSAA MSHSAA and in By-Law 810. The MSHSAA Board of Directors The MSHSAA that in the expectation It also reaffirms The policy continues to stipulate that a The Board of Directors policy statement Motion Kinder, Edwards second, that Motion Kinder, Approved items 1-8 of the May 23, 2007 Garner presented five recommendations of Local School Responsible Local School at Contests for Conduct Board Policy Under policies makes it clear that any unsports- policies makes it clear of an manlike conduct or misconduct or fan at the site of athlete, coach, student, occurs before, an event -- whether it during, or after -- is of concern the contest and shall be to the Board of Directors procedures handled in accord with in the policy. established is guilty of cases where an athlete opposing player, deliberately striking an language, or using using profane or vulgar etc., officials, abusive language toward that the coach will immediately remove the player from that game and not permit the player to participate in the next succeeding In addition, it game as a minimum penalty. provides that if there are extenuating circumstances making the athlete's conduct more serious, the penalty imposed by the school shall be more severe. substitute shall not enter the playing floor or field should a fight break out among players in the game. It also specifies "and should any substitute leave the bench area to go onto the floor or field in such situations, he or she shall be suspended from the remainder of that game and from the next contest in which the team plays." Coaches need to make this policy clear to all members of their squads. relating to Unsportsmanlike Conduct is included in the policy section located on 95-96 of the pages Handbook continued on page 21 continued Vashon High School forfeit the two games in Vashon which two ineligible students participated in ineligible The students will remain 2006-07. for the first two varsity games of the 2007-08 school year after which they will have sat out for 365 days and would then have unrestricted Motion passed 10-0 on a roll call eligibility. Lewis, Brown, vote with Chase, Sumy, Gohn, Davis, Keel, Edwards and Kinder, Richards voting in the affirmative. Advisory Committee. meeting of the Music the June 6, 2007 meeting of the Soccer Advisory Committee, including modification of the regular season and postseason overtime Approve items, 1, 6 and 7, table items 2, 3 Approve items, 1, 6 and recommendations of Garner reported on 10 Approved items 2-6 and 8-10, deny item 1, Kindhart presented three recommendations Approved items 1-3 from the June 2007 Pleimann presented six recommendations Approved items 2-6, and deny item 1 from Motion Edwards, Sumy second, to enter Gohn second, to come out Motion Kinder, The following was reported out of closed address the concerns of having the state concerns of having the address the Class 1 and 2 on the same date as tournament district track. a change will necessitate This on a Friday due to playing change in venue Bridge, the school site like Rock when a high be available. Edwards current site, would not dates should become said moving the season (No. 2), and the an area meeting topic staffrecommendation from is to table that recommendation. 5 as amended from and 4, and approve item Academic of the the May 30, 2007 meeting Competition Advisory Committee. April 20, 2007 meeting of the Basketball the was extensive There Advisory Committee. drafts discussion about not having officials The proposed revision to during school time. the Show-Me Showdown schedule was also discussed at length, which would expand the tournament from five days to seven. table item 7 to take to the 2008 area meetings, April 20, 2007 meeting of the from the Basketball Advisory Committee. Selection Awards of the Distinguished Service Committee, which were submitted by faxed The committee ballot in June 2007. A recommended awarding the 2007-08 Irvin to Becky Oakes and Roger Award Keller Awards Hodapp with Distinguished Service Stuart Agers, Brad Boyer, for Michael Whitney. Terry McMains, Ben Southwick and Awards meeting of the Distinguished Service Selection Committee. from the May 23, 2007 meeting of the Golf Advisory Committee, including No. 2 which would permit the use of range finders that measure distance only. the May 23, 2007 meeting of the Golf Advisory Committee. into closed session for matters involving the eligibility status of students where personally identifiable private information from a educational record may be reviewed student’s or discussed. Section 610.021(6 and/or 14) 99.1 R.S.Mo.; 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b); 34 C.F.R. et seq. Motion passed 10-0 on a roll call vote Lewis, Brown, Kinder, with Chase, Sumy, Gohn, Davis, Keel, Edwards and Richards voting in the affirmative. of closed session. Motion passed 10-0 on a Lewis, roll call vote with Chase, Sumy, Edwards Gohn, Davis, Keel, Brown, Kinder, and Richards voting in the affirmative. session: North Kansas City - Request to North Kansas Joplin - Request to hold sport camp Joplin - Request to hold „ „ Approved moving the MSHSAA Approved moving the two tabled items Pleimann reported on Approved previously-tabled items 6 and 7 Association's insurance rates Approved the Schroeder reported on the MSHSAA's Note at Determined to place an Editor’s Motion Gohn, Kinder second, to approve Schroeder reported on seven Determined to move the 8-man Football Determined to move June Board ofJune from 18 con’t page Directors Summary, Meeting (Baseball contests after close of school) after close of (Baseball contests BOARD OF DIRECTORS participate in National Academic Competition Academic in National participate By- close of school year, before Tournament Weather) . (Inclement Law 630-d Championship to the Edward Jones Dome in Championship to the basis, Louis on a two-year experimental St. beginning in 2008. to Municipal Championships Volleyball basis, beginning in Auditorium on a three-year 2008. meeting of the from the March 5, 2007 The first was Advisory Committee. Wrestling item No. 6 regarding changing the MSHSAA Championships from six sessions to five by combining both Friday sessions into one The second tabled item would change session. the start time for the Friday session from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. from the March 5, 2007 meeting of the changing Advisory Committee, Wrestling from six sessions to five and moving the start time for Friday's session from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and programs as presented by Dissinger Insurance Services, LLC. volleyball player participation limitation rule and the implications of schools having the option of playing in a 3-out-of-5 varsity NFHS format. She noted that the official definition of high school volleyball is 3-out- Missouri uses a state of-5 scoring. Currently, of adoption of 2-out-of-3 with the new option playing 3-out-of-5 at the varsity level if the By-Law MSHSAA schools agree. However, 371, still refers to player limitation limits that currently do not reflect the 3-out-of-5 playing option. Player Volleyball the end of By-Law 371, Official Limitation, in the 2007-08 MSHSAA Handbook to direct schools to a Board Policy which will supplement the limitations listed in place an item on the and further the by-law, corrected Annual Ballot to offer 2008 language to By-Law 371. April financial reports as the March and presented. recommendations from the May 30, 2007 Academic Competition meeting of the Advisory Committee, including an amended recommendation No. 5 to expand the state- level tournament to a two-day format to during the school year. (Inclement Weather) (Inclement during the school year. 20 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 student’s education. youth ofourstate.Highschoolactivitiesareanintegralpart a processes. Beinformed,beactive,apartofsomethinggreatforthe who haveafreeandequalrighttoparticipateinthedecisionmaking staff. Rememberthecontrolofourorganization isbyitsmembers, year andtheleadershipofMr. Edwards,Dr. UrhahnandtheMSHSAA personal growthbutthestudentsofmydistrict.Ilookforwardtonext experiences havebeenveryrewardingandwillbenefitnotonlymy changes wereapprovedbythemembershiponourannualballot. and in2008wewillhaveanewfootballplayoff system. All ofthese This meetingopenedanotherlineofcommunicationfortheassociation This pastJunewewillhadourfirstlocalofficial’s associationsummit. program wasputintoplacehelpingpromotehealthy, safeweight loss. sectionals forthefirsttime.Ournewwrestlingweightmanagement classes 1and2experiencedanaddedroundtothestateseriesrunning this pastyear. evident thanthepassingofahigherstandardforacademiceligibility on thedecrease.Maintainingafocuseducationfirstwasnevermore respect areincreasingasthenumberofejectionsandtechnicalfoulsis schools participatinginallactivitiesisontherise.Sportsmanshipand others arealltruesignsofsuccess. The numbersofstudentsand success. Participating,playingfairandrespectfor student success. Winning isnottheonlymeasure of member districtshavemaintainedthecoursefor the organization onitsannualspringballot. the membershipvotedoverwhelminglytonotsplit identified severalareastoresearchandaddress standing committeeinourorganization. They have relations committeereconvenedandwillbecomea Thanksgiving holidaybreak.Ourpublic/nonpublic basketball tournamentswilltakeplaceoverthe and nowonceagainlongstandingtraditional unforeseen situationinthewinteractivitiesschedule involved. Justthispastspringthememberdistrictscorrectedan new leadershipandinourconstitutionby-laws. member districtshaveexperiencedavarietyofchangesthisyearwith all themorevaluableforhavingbeentestedadversity”.Our itself-always changinginfiniteinitsvariety, sometimes turbulentand by HarveyRichards Message toMSHSAA Message Outgoing President’s I havetrulyenjoyedrepresentingtheassociationthisyear. The Several newthingstookplacethispastyear. Intrackandfield, Even withoutsidepressuretochangethingsour Member schoolshavefounditveryimportanttobeinformedand Jimmy Cartersaidthat“Democracyisliketheexperienceoflife Harvey Richards Harvey President’s Message Incoming Board the jobwillbemade easier. accept thechallenge. With yourcontinued cooperationandsupport, mind. Trying tomakethingsfair for everyoneisdifficult, butwe MSHSAA Staff andBoardaremadewiththegood ofthestudentin activities programs. communications aboutgoodthings happeninginMissourischool would beless. We could thendevotemoretimetopositive student eligibility, schoolpenalties, andotherconfrontationalissues programs andinourstudents,theneedformakingdecisionsabout work togethertoinstillsportsmanshipandgoodcitizenshipinour reason whymanypeoplehavecontactswithMSHSAA.Ifallof us you winorlose,butwhetherIlose.” That approachleadstothe play thegame”hasbeenalteredinsomeinstancesto“It’s notwhether follow. The oldsaying,“It’s not whetheryouwinorlose,buthow administrators, teachers,andcoacheswillsettheexample,students will together, let’s helpeachother. others issomethingthatshoulddriveusaseducators. We’re allinit quicker schoolslearntheinsandoutsofnewsystemgettheir schools. Iknowitissometimeshardtobreakoldhabits,butthe helping withbetterandmoreefficient communicationwithmember into the21stcentury. The onlinemembershipsystemisasteptowards and Boardareattemptingtobevisionariesprojectneedswants optimism. very rewardingandenlighteningIapproachthefuturewith is achallengeIlookforwardto.MytenyearsontheBoardhavebeen your BoardofDirectors. The opportunitytoworkforyouandwith school year. Itistrulyaprivilegeandanhonortoserveaspresidentof by DonEdwards Don Edwards As anotheryearbegins,letmeassure you,decisionsmadebythe Sportsmanship isanotherkeyelementofouractivitiesprogram. If Led byDr. Urhahn,ournewexecutivedirector, theMSHSAA staff With muchanticipationandexcitementIwelcomeyoutoanew BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD Teaching peopletohaverespectforthemselvesand society isatoppriorityofourorganization. a goodcitizenwhocancontributeproductivelyto student asthefocus.Developingcharacteristicsof A goodactivitiesprogramshouldbebuiltwiththe our activitiesprogramtomakepositiveheadlines. because ofactsviolencebystudents,letususe suggestions. We looktomemberschoolsforassistanceand please bepatientanddon’t beafraidtoaskforhelp. things andworkingoutproblemsourselves,so enjoy thebenefits. We arestilldevelopingnew school informationentered,thequickertheywill As schoolsacross America makenewsheadlines MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 21 Urhahn discussed the vacant advisory Motion Keel, Edwards second, to enter Chase second, to come out Motion Sumy, The following was reported out of closed Gohn second, to deny a Motion Kinder, in the sport(s) listed for the 2007-08 school listed for the 2007-08 in the sport(s) officials to submit winter year for failing shall be The schools ratings in 2006-07. sport and a penalty of $50 per assessed the shall be sent to the certified letter schools indicating the superintendent of these are not submitted consequences if the forms Vernon Northeast Further, for a second year. on probation for the County shall be placed failing to submit 2007-08 school year for second year in a row. ratings for the officials assessed the penalty of These schools shall be shall be sent to the $100 per sport, and letter board for each district president of the school The situation. notifying them of the for submission of administrator responsible appear before the ratings shall the officials Board of Directors to show cause why the school should not be suspended from the district and state tournament series in the sport(s) mentioned for one year. committee positions to be filled for 2007-08. He also discussed the composition for the public/nonpublic advisory committee. Kinder suggested each Board member nominate one public school representative and three total Louis, one nonpublic positions – one St. -- for a 13- Kansas City and one at-large The Board determined member committee. that the public school representatives for the committee should consist of three athletic directors, four principals and three superintendents. Urhahn stated that he would like to have this committee meet possibly twice this year with the first meeting sometime The Board will around the start of school. send their committee nominations to Dr. Urhahn, and he will contact the nominees about serving on the committee. into closed session for matters involving the eligibility status of students where personally identifiable private information from a educational record may be reviewed student’s or discussed. Section 610.021(6 and/or 14) 99.1 R.S.Mo.; 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b); 34 C.F.R. et seq. Motion passed 10-0 on a roll call vote Brown, Kinder, Lewis, with Chase, Sumy, Gohn, Davis, Keel, Edwards and Richards voting in the affirmative. of closed session. Motion passed 10-0 on a Lewis, roll call vote with Chase, Sumy, Gohn, Davis, Keel, Edwards Brown, Kinder, and Richards voting in the affirmative. session: High School for lesser request by Strafford penalty than forfeitures for use of an ineligible player in volleyball, due to lack of evidence of continued on page 22 continued Placed the schools presented on probation Placed the schools presented Certified the Board of Directors elections Association's participation in Renewed the from Heuring Timothy Suspended official Pleimann reported that the following Placed the schools presented on probation softball), Everton (baseball), Francis Howell (baseball), Francis softball), Everton North (boys Francis Howell (boys volleyball), Koshkonong Gateway (baseball), volleyball), Prep Lincoln College (girls softball), soccer), Linn (baseball), (baseball, girls Vernon Northeast Marshall (girls soccer), Norwood (baseball, County (girls softball), girls softball), girls softball), Oran (baseball, Southwest (Ludlow) Plato (girls softball), Tipton (baseball), West Charles (baseball), St. Catholic (boys volleyball), Trinity (baseball), baseball). (girls soccer, Yeshiva the 2007-08 school in the sport(s) listed for spring officials year for failing to submit shall be The schools ratings in 2006-07. $50 per sport and a assessed the penalty of certified letter shall be sent to the the superintendent of these schools indicating consequences if the forms are not submitted Francis Howell Further, for a second year. shall be placed Yeshiva North, Gateway and on probation for the 2007-08 school year for ratings for the failing to submit officials These schools shall be second year in a row. assessed the penalty of $100 per sport, and letter shall be sent to the president of the school board for each district notifying them The administrator responsible of the situation. ratings shall for submission of the officials appear before the Board of Directors to show cause why the school should not be suspended in from the district and state tournament series the sport(s) mentioned for one year. At- in the Southeast, Southwest, Northeast and Region 1; the Investigative Committee Large Annual Ballot elections; and the 2006-07 results. Coalition for the Administrators the School 2007-08 school year. official future registration as an MSHSAA until he presents justification to the Board of Directors why his license should be reinstated. for ratings schools failed to submit officials winter season in the sports indicated: Hogan (wrestling), Tarkio Prep (girls basketball), (girls swimming), Fort Bishop DuBourg Osage (girls basketball), Central (Cape & Visual Girardeau) (wrestling), Central Arts (boys basketball, girls Performing basketball), Clearwater (boys basketball, girls Academy basketball), Construction Career (boys basketball, girls basketball), Greenville Academy (boys (boys basketball), Heartland basketball, girls basketball), Mehlville (boys basketball, girls basketball), Miller (boys County (boys Vernon basketball), Northeast basketball, girls basketball), Sumner (girls (boys basketball). Vashon basketball), Approved items 1-6 and 8-11, and table items 1-6 and 8-11, Approved April 25, the Approved items 1-8 from following list of Pleimann presented the to issue a letter of staff Directed MSHSAA Determined to withhold the officials Pleimann reported that the following Suspended the schools presented from the Pleimann reported that as of June 10, the Approved items 2-5 and deny item 1 from items 2-5 and deny item Approved June Board ofJune from 19 con’t page Directors Summary, Meeting the June 6, 2007 meeting of the Soccer 2007 meeting of the the June 6, Advisory Committee. 2, 2007 meeting of the item 7 from the May Advisory Speech Debate and Drama Committee. Advisory Medicine 2007 meeting of the Sports Committee. in the officials schools that hired unregistered the 2006-07 school sport(s) indicated during Butler (football), year: Bolivar (football), (football), Carthage (football), Cassville El Dorado Springs Dexter (girls volleyball), soccer), (football), Excelsior Springs (soccer, Greenfield (football), Hermitage (softball), Blue Springs South (soccer), Miami (8-man soccer), football), Pembroke Hill (soccer, Penney (football), Pierce City (football), Pilot Grove (softball), Platte County (wrestling), Raymore-Peculiar (soccer), Rockhurst (soccer, City (football). Webb soccer), reprimand to schools that hired unregistered during the 2006-07 school year as officials presented. Joe Bryant and license from softball official for failure to Walther Steve basketball official respond to a Special Reports filed by member schools during the 2006-07 school year, pending receipt of the required response. schools failed to respond to Special Reports in the sport(s) indicated filed by officials during the 2006-07 school year: Logos (baseball), Metro (girls basketball, girls basketball, girls basketball, boys basketball, boys basketball), and Raymore-Peculiar (baseball). He also noted that this was the second year in a row that Metro has appeared on this list. district and state series for failing to respond to Special Reports during the 2006-07 school be in place until The suspension would year. such time as the appropriate response(s) has been filed with the MSHSAA. following schools have failed to submit sports ratings for spring sports in the officials indicated: Bismarck (girls softball), Bloomfield (baseball), Bradleyville (girls softball), Braymer (baseball), Brentwood (girls soccer), Bronaugh (baseball), Bucklin (baseball), Central (Cape Girardeau) Arts & Performing Visual (baseball), Central girls softball), (baseball, girls soccer, Chaminade (boys volleyball), Christian Brothers (boys volleyball), Crest Ridge (baseball, girls softball), Eminence (girls procedures. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 22 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 system. transition tothe new on-linemembership on aone-yearbasistoaccommodate the membership renewaldeadlineto July1,2007, basis. recommendations totheBoardon anannual evaluated bytheMSHSAA staff andmake the DSA andIrvin A. Keller Awards be Committee, andthatfutureapplicationsfor Distinguished Service Award Selection 2008-09 and2009-10schoolyears. contract withFSNMidwestforthe2007-08, officials associations. individuals inattendance,representingvarious held June9.Itwaswellreceivedbythe70 the SummitofLocalOfficials Associations, girls lacrosseofficials withtheMSHSAA. Annual Ballottorequireregistrationofall meetings. verification andclassificationtothe2008area classification cyclebegins. their schedulesbeforethetwo-year schools willhaveafullyear-and-a-half tofill want touseenrollmentdatathatisolderso the SouthwestConferenceindicatingthey time. bowling andtakenofurtheractionatthis Far HighSchoolregardingthesportof or activity. before thefirst-allowablecontestforthatsport rosters besubmittednolaterthantheday practice, andrequiringthattheeligibility membership systemonthefirstdayof available toschoolsusingtheon-line the districtsthatelecttodoso. MSHSAA wouldpayforthethirdofficials for may electtoutilizethree-personcrews,and state playoffs, beginningin2007-08.Districts Class 2and3throughouttheMSHSAA basketball andgirlsforClass1, officiating crewsinthesportsofboys Doniphan hasnotyetbegun. issues inquestion. The complaintregarding and staff isworkingwithlegalcounselonthe The complaintrelatedtoBellCityisongoing the Van Burencomplaintisalmostcompleted. School. Henotedthattheinvestigationinto official complaintsfiledbyNaylorHigh Richards votingintheaffirmative. Kinder, Gohn,Davis,Keel,Edwardsand vote withChase,Sumy, Lewis,Brown, a hardship.Motionpassed10-0onrollcall BOARD OFDIRECTORS June Board of Directors MeetingSummary, Directors con’t page 21 from June of Board Resolved toextendtheMSHSAA Determined todisbandthestanding Approved theexpansionoftelevision Pleimann presentedawrittensummaryof Resolved toplaceanitemonthe2008 Determined totakethetopicofenrollment Received correspondencefromschoolsin Accepted thecorrespondencefrom Van- Approved makingtheeligibilityrosters Approved theuseofthree-person Urhahn reportedonthestatusof newspaper articles andinformational informational materials: miscellaneous instructor inMissouri. will nolongerbelistedasanapproved ASEP as partoftheconditionshiscertification, he coaches educationcoursesforthe MSHSAA be notifiedthatifhedoesnotwant toteach the middleschoollevel. that thisissueisbecomingmoreprevalentat membership forclarification.Shealsostated answers thatcouldbepresentedtothe has developedalistof9questionsand alternative schoolsandmemberschools.Staff interpreted andoftencausesconfusionfor 210, bonafidestudent,isbeingliberally alternative schools’compliancewithBy-Law previous year. participation numbersinbothprogramsthe 08 schoolyear, underBy-Law107,duetolow sponsor agirlsbasketballteamforthe2007- and FairfaxJuniorHightocooperatively nonfaculty coachingrequirements. follow inthefuturetoavoidviolationsof plan ofactionoutliningproceduresitwill Metro shallberequiredtosubmitawritten required processesinBy-Law125.Further, coaches withoutseekingapprovalthroughthe Metro HighSchoolforuseofnonfaculty Clearwater HighSchoolin1991.Hetaught hometown ofPiedmontasateacherat 1986 atSouthIronbeforereturningtohis and Brady. of 15years,Susan,havetwosons,Blake runs throughJuly152008.Heandhiswife position atLawsonin2000. Jefferson in1982andtookhiscurrent He becameprincipalandathleticdirectorat Junction whereheworkedfrom1978-2000. Jefferson HighSchoolinConception basketball andboyscoachat MSHSAA Board, year ontheBoardofDirectors. Lawson HighSchoolandbeginshis11th 2000 schoolyear. Heistheprincipalat served thatrolepreviouslyduringthe1999- president oftheBoardDirectors,having Southeast District. Northwest DistrictandBlaneKeelofthe Directors willbeDonEdwardsofthe Edwards andKeel Will as2007-08BoardOfficers Serve The Boardreviewedthefollowing Resolved that ASEP instructorDave Witter Schroeder explainedtotheBoardthat Determined toallowCraigJuniorHigh Resolved toissuealetterofreprimand Keel enteredtheteachingprofessionin Edwards’ termontheBoardofDirectors Edwards, theseniormemberof Edwards willbeginasecondtermasthe The 2007-08officers fortheBoardof is aformersoftball,girls session. and Richardsvotingintheaffirmative. Brown, Kinder, Gohn,Davis,Keel,Edwards roll callvotewithChase,Sumy, Lewis, of closedsession.Motionpassed 10-0ona voting intheaffirmative. Gohn, Davis,Keel,EdwardsandRichards vote withChase,Sumy, Lewis,Brown,Kinder, R.S.Mo. Motionpassed10-0onarollcall discussed orrecorded.Section610.021(3) information aboutanemployeemaybe MSHSAA employeeswherepersonal hiring, firing,discipliningorpromotionof closed sessiontodiscussmattersinvolving Association. Administrators Interscholastic Athletic his tenureaspresidentoftheMissouri and assistancetotheBoardofDirectorsduring and MarlinHammondforhisyearsofservice Lewis forhisserviceontheBoardofDirectors Central sectionaltrackdisqualification. schools; correspondenceregardingHazelwood reservations; summaryofSpecialReportson officers; SportsmanshipSummit&hotel rotation scheduleofBoardDirectors Needs forthe2007-08Boardmeetings; of basketballtournamentcoverage;rooming Meeting Minutes;2007radiostationsummary Materials; NFHS April BoardofDirectors year. respective Boardofficer positionsforone have twochildren,ChelseaandColby. president in2008-09.HeandhiswifeDawna Clearwater R-I. his currentpositionofsuperintendentat superintendent oneyearbeforeaccepting one yearasthe A+ coordinatorandassistant After heserved sevenyearsasprincipal, the roleofprincipal atClearwaterin1992. baseball atthoseschoolsbeforeassuming science andcoachedbasketball Both EdwardsandKeelwillservetheir Keel willbeinlinetoserveasBoard No actionwasreported outofclosed Motion Sumy, Lewis second,tocomeout Motion Sumy, Lewissecond,toenterinto The Boardofficially commendedPhil o dad Blane Keel Don Edwards MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 23 Recommend increasing the number of 6. Please note that no dogs or bicycles are Please note that no dogs coaches and runners As a final reminder, shall be A computer chip method/process A suggested increase would be from $25 to $100. MGA (Boys) and MWGA (Girls) rules sites Tournament Golf at all State officials from two to four officials. * Denied Approved All Others course, used through the courtesy of the through the courtesy course, used and Recreation City Parks Jefferson and is an outstanding location Commission, must be the state meet and coaches facility for abuses so that helpful in controlling especially for years can remain there the Championships to come. Hills property. permitted on the Oak course after 3:30 p.m. may tour the state meet on Friday prior to the (weather permitting) will be no one allowed on the There meet. all unless on Friday, course prior to 3:30 p.m. been completed prior course preparations have will be made at to that time (announcements the course). used to determine places, team scores, and State individual times at the 2007 MSHSAA Championships. Each runner shall wear two computer chips, one securely attached to each must run across the finish All runners shoe. the pad in order to receive a place and time -- two feet average of the times from a runner’s (computer chips) crossing the finish pad. No chips -- no place/time. Recommend allowing the use of range Recommend that MSHSAA By-Law Recommend assistant coaches receive a Recommend allowing the qualifiers for Recommend expanding the possible 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 231.2c, Amateur Awards, merchandise value Awards, Amateur 231.2c, be increased and that this be a topic at the Area Meetings in January and an item on the Annual Ballot. February Questionnaire and the finders in high school golf that measure that gauge The use of devices distance only. a or measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g., wind or gradient) is not player’s permitted. free gallery pass for one day of the State in exchange for working the other Tournament Assistant coaches are day of the tournament. not permitted to coach the athletes as per USGA Rules. the MSHSAA Golf Championships the use of the putting green and driving range at the state course on the Sunday of the coaches meeting in addition to their one practice round in the event the practice round was taken on a previous day. of No. 1 fairway and all of No. 10 fairway as a and all of No. 10 of No. 1 fairway (schools are location at Oak Hills permanent The golf times for their tents). liable at all Held May 23, 2007 * district tournament dates to include the Monday prior to the Monday of the MSHSAA Tuesday Golf Championships and to use the preceding the state Wednesday and tournament as possible rain dates. Championships 29th Girls Cross Country Championships Championships 40th Boys Soccer Championships 40th Boys Soccer Championships Class 1 - Island Green GC, Republic Class 2 - Silo Ridge Golf & CC, Bolivar Columbia Rainbow Softball Center, Complex, Springfield Cooper Tennis UCM Multipurpose Bldg., Warrensburg Joseph MWSU, St. Spratt Stadium, Louis Edward Jones Dome, St. Oak Hills Golf Center, Jefferson City Oak Hills Golf Center, Peters Peters Rec-Plex, St. City of St. 2) Fenton (Class 1, Class A-B Center, Fenton (Class 3) A-B Center, Please note that Class 4 district meet entry that Class 4 district Please note Coaches should note that they must work Schools participating in boys and girls in boys and Schools participating Oct. 15-16 33rd Girls Golf Championships Oct. 19-20 33rd Championships Softball Oct. 18-20Championships Tennis Girls 32nd 2-3Nov. 33rd Championships Volleyball 3Nov. 58th Boys Cross Country 9-10Nov. 71st Boys Swimming & Diving 9-10 Nov. 16-17 Nov. 17 Nov. 20th 8-Man Football Champ. 23-24 Nov. 40th Football Championships 2007 MSHSAA Fall Championships Schedule cross country are equally divided into four are equally divided cross country gender with on enrollment of the classes based in of schools participating number the larger series. district and state the cross country or hand-delivered no forms are to be faxed 15, while district later than 4 p.m. on October the Classes 1, 2, and 3 meet entry forms for no later than must be faxed or hand-delivered All district meet entry 4 p.m. on October 22. by fax or mail to forms are to be submitted Schools your district meet manager. the boys and girls qualifying entries for meets must turn in the Classes 1, 2, and 3 state to the district manager state meet entry forms of the district. Schools before leaving the site the boys and girls Class qualifying entries for 4 state meets must turn in the state meet entry forms to the sectional manager before leaving the site of the sectional meet. to to instruct their runners, managers, and fans the greens and out of the any roped keep off Jefferson areas at Oak Hills Golf Center, off site of the state meets. Schools are City, required to locate their tents on the west half Golf Advisory Meeting Summary Committee 2007 Cross 2007 Country Reminders Season FALL ATHLETICS 24 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 related tocardaccumulation. rule forcoachesandtheirrespectivepenalties cards forplayersaswelltheteam10-card tracking theaccumulationofyellowandred should assistadministratorsandcoachesin unsportsmanlike” or“other”violations. This the cardsissuedare“off-the-ball throughout theseason,anddesignatewhether documentation ofaccumulatedcards administrators, coaches,andofficials awritten Form duringthegame. complete the Yellow andRedCardSummary special reportonofficials whorefusetouseor Summary Formandschoolsshouldfilea not providethe Yellow andRedCard officials totheMSHSAA onschoolswhodo each game. A specialreport shouldbefiledby Form totheheadofficial priortothestartof provide a Yellow andRedCardSummary summary formhasbeendeveloped. for theissuingofyellowandredcardsasoccer administrators aswelltoprovideapapertrail communication betweenofficials, coaches,and Card Summary Form Process Form Summary Card Revisions toYellow andRed will beintriplicate. each game. assessed duringthegame. visiting andhometeamcoachacopy. her ownrecords. will counttowardstheteam10-card count. c, d,f2,12-8-2:a,b,12-8-3: b, d,e,orf count towardstheteam10-card count. individual players cardcount. „ The summaryformswillprovide The hostingschoolwillberequiredto In aneffort tohelpfacilitatethelinesof „ „ „ „ „ „ „ The yellowandredcardsummaryform Hostingschoolwillprovideformbefore The headofficial willtrackallcards The official willprovideboththe The official willkeepacopyforhisor Violations ofNFHSsoccerrule12-8-1: Cardsreceivedmarked“other” will not “Other”cardswill gotowardan shipping andhandling. Card SummaryFormis$4per50formsplus if youhaveanyquestionsonthisprocess. MSHSAA website. „ „ Please contactKevinGarneratMSHSAA The costoftheSoccer Yellow andRed Orderinginformationislocatedonthe will notchangeduetotheserevisions. procedures fortournamentsandpoolplay immediately, andthecurrentovertime necessary. These changesareeffective NFHS PenaltyKickproceduretofollow, if 15-minute, sudden-victoryperiodswiththe state anddistricttournaments willbetwo necessary. OvertimefortheMSHSAA NFHS PenaltyKickProceduretofollow, if minute, sudden-victoryperiodswiththe playoffs. games andforthedistrictstate procedure forvarsity, regular-season Committee tochangetheovertime recommendation bytheSoccer Advisory Board ofDirectorsapprovedthe will beavailableontheMSHSAAwebsite. with theofficial’s ratingforms. The survey be completedandsubmittedinconjunction card rules. All surveysummariesshould evaluation ofthecurrentyellowandred through thesummarieswillhelpin received. The informationobtained a summaryofallyellowandredcards Committee thatallsoccerschoolssubmit recommendation bytheSoccer Advisory June 2006meeting,approvedthe Revised for2007-08 Soccer OTProcedures Required Soccer Survey * Denied; All othersapproved are certified. at therulesmeetingsbethatall coaches at least65yardswhenpossible. recommended thattheplayingfield widthbe yards by110 yards,anditisstrongly field foradistricttournamenthostsitebe60 follow ifnecessary. Federation penaltykickprocedureto sudden victoryperiodswiththeNational (districts tofinals)two-15minute procedure forallstatetournamentgames sudden victoryperiodshavebeenplayed. determined after playingtwo-10minute determine awinnerifhasnotbeen Pool Play)torequirepenaltykicks tournaments thatrequireadvancement(Not procedure forregularseasongamesand the season. require thatthegamesnotbecountedon alumni gamesbeforetheseasonandnot review thealumnigamepolicytoallow * Held June6,2007 Committee Summary Soccer Advisory The newprocedurewillincludetwo10- At itsJune2007meeting,theMSHSAA The MSHSAA BoardofDirectors,atits 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Recommendthatapointofemphasis Recommendthattherequiredplaying Recommendtochangetheovertime Recommendtochangetheovertime Recommendtopetitiontheboard FALL ATHLETICS FALL MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 25 for matches and nights that for matches and nights when for matches and nights when the for matches and nights for matches and nights that all levels for matches and nights A player that is splitting time between A player that on three A player that is participating exclusively on A player that is playing 2. 3. 4. is playing 3-out-of-5: is playing 3-out-of-5: varsity squad may participate in up to five games may participate in up varsity squad on that date. varsity match match and the the junior varsity on that date in 4 or 5 games may participate prevent the that would only in a combination in two complete student from participating for specific legal matches (see table below combinations). play a maximum of 3 games. levels may different or splitting between the junior varsity squad, and a freshman match the junior varsity match legal combination that may participate in any game format. is outlined for the 2-out-of-3 00 4 (full match) 5 (full match) Yes Yes 20 Yes 02 Yes 30 Yes 03 Yes 21 Yes 12 Yes 31 Yes 13 No 22 No 2 (full match) 3 (full match) No 2 (full match)3 (full match) match) 2 (partial match) 2 (partial Yes Yes 2-of-3 format format 3-of-5 Legal? 2-of-3 format format 3-of-5 Legal? 1 Fr. and 1 JV1 Fr. and 1 JV1 Fr. 3 (too many levels) 2 (too many levels) No No 1 Fr. and 1 JV1 Fr. 1 Yes Number of JV Number of Varsity Number of JV of Varsity Number Number of JV Number of Varsity games played games played games played games played Legal? games played played games games played Legal? games played 1 (partial match)1 (partial match)1 (partial 3 (full match) 4 (full match) Yes Yes Varsity Level Only Varsity Any 2-out-of-3 legal combination is still legal for 3-out-of-5 (Yes) ALLOWABLE ILLEGAL / NOT Example Grid: Volleyball Player Limits Example Grid: Volleyball the same school (For dual competition on one calendar date against during regular season) LEGAL COMBINATIONS are playing 2-out-of-3: ALLOWABLE ILLEGAL / NOT ALL levels are playing 2-out-of-3:Number of Varsity Number of JV LEGAL COMBINATIONS Level Only Varsity When a team is When a team is A player may A player that will be The format for the match must be clearly The format for the match 2-out-of-3 1. 3-out-of-5 1. specified on the game contract and the specified on the game contracts prior to the contest. officials’ contests Lower-level (junior high, freshmen, junior varsity) will continue to be played in the 2-out-of-3 format only. The 2-out-of-3 format will continue to be used in the district and state series until a majority of volleyball schools support moving the district and state series to the 3-out-of- 5 format. Such support will be monitored through the Annual Questionnaire process. Format: participating in dual on one calendar date against the same school during regular season, and the varsity squad is playing the 2-out-of-3 format, the following player limitations will be in effect on that date: participate in a maximum of three games, or one full match at a lower level plus one game in a second match at a higher level. Format: participating in dual competition on one calendar date against the same school during regular season, and the varsity squad (only) is playing the 3-out-of-5 format, the following player limitations will be on that date: in effect playing exclusively on the Likewise, coaches, athletic directors, or The 2007 MSHSAA Volleyball The 2007 MSHSAA All coaches of participating schools are Volleyball officials for the 2007 district officials Volleyball 3-out-of-5 Format3-out-of-5 Optional: Ball Girls and Statisticians Needed for State Tourney District Volleyball Officials District Volleyball Notification Date officials interested in assisting with the officials operations at the MSHSAA statistical should contact Championships Volleyball Rick Kindhart at the MSHSAA. Four are needed per court statisticians throughout the tournament, and each individual will receive free admission to the tournament, meals on site, and a per- match stipend. Championships will be played on the Championships University of Central Missouri in is November 2-3. MSHSAA Warrensburg, looking for interested volleyball teams to serve as ball retrievers for the state teams are of six tournament, and a total needed. Sessions will be filled on a first At least six come, first serve basis. players would be needed to cover one court during a session. Up to 10 players will receive a championship t-shirt and free admission for the entire tournament. If your team is interested, please complete the form available on the MSHSAA web site, under Volleyball. to complete and return the District Officials Recommendation Volleyball Form, which is located on the MSHSAA web site. The recommendations are to be mailed to the district manager postmarked no later than Monday of Standardized 23 13, which is September Calendar Week Sectional volleyball tournament this year. shall be assigned by MSHSAA. officials tournaments shall be selected by the shall be tournaments tournament committee from the MSHSAA using a Roster of Registered Officials cannot notification date. Officials standard regarding Districts until this be contacted notification date for the The officials date. 2007 volleyball season is October 4. Missouri schools may utilize the 3-out-of-5 may utilize the Missouri schools for varsity 2-out-of-3 format format or the only (not in triangulars, level dual matches In the 3-out-of-5 quads or tournaments). games first school to win three format, the fifth game, if needed, wins the match and the rather than 25 points is played to 15 points and/or conferences (win by two). Schools format for one or may utilize the 3-out-of-5 matches, as agreed more of their varsity dual in advance. and officials upon by both schools New Policy on Volleyball ParticipationLimits Volleyball on Policy New FALL ATHLETICS 26 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Me BowltobeheldintheEdwardJones year experimentalperiod. moved totheEdwardJonesDomeonatwo- 2008, the8-ManChampionshipGamewillbe Joseph whereitwillbeplayedthisyear. In Missouri Western State UniversityinSt. 1998, the8-ManChampionshipwasmovedto due totheNCAA DivisionIIPlayoffs. In Championship wasmovedto Tarkio Academy University inMaryville.In1997,the8-Man added andplayedatNorthwestMissouriState at theDome. games playedonFridayandthreeSaturday 2002, asixthclasswasaddedwiththree the EdwardJonesDomeinSt. Louis,andin Championship wasmovedto 1996, thesiteof11-Man Springfield in1988.In Missouri State Universityin Missouri-Columbia and games totheUniversityof Directors votedtomovethe followed untiltheBoardof used. That formatwas 1984, atwo-dayformatwas were playedinoneday. In 1982 and1983,fivegames Stadium inKansasCity. In moved to Arrowhead added, andthesitewas then. slight modificationssince site hascontinuedwithonly championship gamestoone 1979. The bringingofall concept beganinSt. Louisin 2007 MSHSAAShow-Me Bowl Schedules Set This willbethe12thyearforShow- In 1988an8-manchampionshipwas In 1982,afifthclasswas The Show-MeBowl (*) LiveonFSNMidwest 11-man Championships 8-man Championship in St. Joseph. Championship willbeheldatSprattStadium Dome andthe10thyearthat8-Man Saturday, November 24 Friday, November 23 Edward JonesDome,St. Louis Saturday, November 17,1:30p.m. Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph The 2007Show-MeBowlscheduleis: Blase atMSHSAA. this issueshouldbedirectedto George competition. Any questionsregarding cannot beusedininterscholastic Performance Standard arenotlegaland do notmeetthe ASA 2004Bat www.asasoftball.com. that Softballbats the ASA website at Performance Standard canbefoundon certified bats meetingthis ASA Bat on theapproved ASA list. The listof andbe to nowmeetthe2004standard 2004. Standard, effective sinceJanuary1, Association (ASA)BatPerformance adopted the Amateur Softball Committee andboardofdirectors,has Standard Requirements BatPerformance Softball 6:30 p.m.--Class5 3:15 p.m.--Class3 12 p.m.--Class1 6:30 p.m..--Class6* 3:15 p.m.--Class4* 12 p.m.--Class2* The NFHSsoftballrulerequiresbats SoftballRules The NFHS,throughits .09 ofasecond. standards areroundedtothenexthighest (marked withasterisk). All automatic recommends changesasnecessary annuallyand reviews thesestandards Swimming andDiving Advisory Committee established forthe2007-08seasons.The Diving Championshipshavebeen MSHSAA BoysandGirlsSwimming& met. The competitormust completeall11 dives. from thevoluntary groupoftheweek,mustbe qualifying inasix-divemeet,including adive The MSHSAAandNFHSrequirements for state qualificationmustrepresentall fivegroups. dive, and2)thefiveoptionaldives selectedfor 401 and5111 maynotbeselected asanoptional state competitiononly:1)dives101, 201,301, on thedivingscoresheet.Inorderto qualifyfor of the11 divesbycirclingthetobeused requiring 11 dives,thecompetitorcanpicksix „ of theweekaccordingtoNFHSRule9-4-6. dive shallbeselectedfromthevoluntarygroup must representallfivegroups. The voluntary as anoptionaldive,and2)thefivedives 101, 201,301,401and5111 maynotbeselected to qualifyforstatecompetitiononly:1)dives dd through1.8)andfiveoptionaldives.Inorder diver mustperformavoluntarydive(assigned „ and girlsmeetsis210. „ be 12.0orhigher. „ Bo Standards Qualifying Diving Automatic 2007-08 Swimming& 400-yd. FreestyleRelay 100-yd. Breaststroke 100-yd. Backstroke 200-yd. FreestyleRelay 500-yd. Freestyle 100-yd. Freestyle 100-yd. Butterfly 1m-yd. SpringboardDiving 50-yd. Freestyle 200-yd. IndividualMedley 200-yd. Freestyle 200-yd. MedleyRelay 400-yd. FreestyleRelay 100-yd. Breaststroke 100-yd. Backstroke 200-yd. FreestyleRelay 500-yd. Freestyle 100-yd. Freestyle 100-yd. Butterfly 1m SpringboardDiving 50-yd. Freestyle 200-yd. IndividualMedley 200-yd. Freestyle 200-yd. MedleyRelay One-Meter Di Gir The totaldegreeofdifficulty forsixdivesmust PerNFHSdivingrules,inasix-divemeet The qualifyingpointsnecessaryfortheboys To qualify duringachampionshipmeet Automatic qualifyingtimesforthe ys Ev ls Ev FALL ATHLETICS FALL ents ents ving Standar Y :29 4:30.69 4:02.99 1:22.49 1:14.19 1:13.64 1:06.29 2:02.41 1:49.59 6:17.06 5:42.79 1:04.48 0:57.99 1:11.98* 1:04.79* 210/12.0 DD-6dive 2:39.16 2:23.39 2:20.26 2:06.59 2:17.48 2:03.19 3:59.48* 3:34.99* 1:13.91 1:06.59 1:06.09* 0:59.49* 1:47.23 1:36.09 5:45.38 5:13.99 0:57.20 0:51.49 1:04.48 0:57.89 210/12.0 DD-6dive 0:26.06 0:23.29 2:24.08 2:09.69 2:06.63 1:54.29 2:01.52 1:48.99 Y 0:26.29* ds ds . . ds 0:29.31* Meter Meter MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 27 ls Gir ys Bo Recommend that a proposal to oup Recommend that a point of emphasis Recommend that a written response 9. 10. 8. e Gr v move the free throw lane lineup back one spot be submitted to the NFHS. at the rules meetings be added that all coaches sitting on the bench during the season meet all MSHSAA certification requirements. to a technical foul issued for clerical errors not be required. schedule, which added one day to each weekend and which will reduce the number be of games scheduled each day, implemented during the 2007-08 school if possible. year, Di * Denied for further study Tabled ** All others approved 2007-08 Voluntary Dive Voluntary 2007-08 Charts of the Week Group Wk 12 Fwd. Group3 Back Group4 Inward Group5 Aug. 27-Sept. 1 Group Twist 6 Reverse Group Dec. 3-8 7 Sept. 9-15 Sept. 2-8Group Fwd. 8 Sept. 23-29 Back Group Sept. 16-229 30-Jan. 5 Dec. Inward Group Dec. 16-22 10 Sept. 30-Oct. 6 Group Dec. 9-15 Twist Group Dec. 23-29 Rev. on November 4 and Note: For last chance meets Jan. 6-12 Oct. 14- 20 group. February 10, use forward Oct. 7-13 3 Oct. 28-Nov. Oct. 21-27 Jan. 20-26 Jan. 13-19 2 Jan. 27-Feb. 3-9 Feb. .m. (diving) Academic Saturday, 3 p.m. (swimming finals) 3 Saturday, Saturday, 9:30 a Saturday, Friday 3 p.m. (swimming prelims) Friday 3 p.m. (swimming Recommend that the Recommend that the officials draft Recommend that the officials Recommend that a point of emphasis on record to support three- Went Recommend that a qualifier statement Recommend that the record to on Went 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recommend to place an item on the to place an item on Recommend 5. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Basketball Advisory Summary Committee Meeting Basketball All-State recipients to be recipients All-State recognized at the state tournament, if feasible. ** proposed state tournament Held April 20, 2007 Held * moved to 10 a.m. on a time be start weekday or the draft be held on a Saturday of the dates prescribed. for 2007-08 include player control fouls, physical play during free-throw blocking out, and hand checking and directing. person officiating for sectional, quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games for classes 1, 2, and 3. Three-person crews working the district tournament will be hired at the discretion of the district tournament committee. be added to the District Officials Recommendation Form from coaches which states you must limit your “not recommended” officials to three. If more than three are listed, only the officials first three names listed will be honored as being not recommended. Advisory Committee look AD to discuss establishing guidelines which specify a minimum seating capacity requirement for a school to host a district tournament. support allowing Session 3: Session 2: 2007 Boys Swimming & 2007 Boys Swimming Diving Championships Rec-Plex Peters of St. 9-10, City Nov. $7 per session (good for one entry) Tickets: Session 1: * Denied; ** Tabled; All Others Approved Others All * Denied; ** Tabled; * By-Law to amend MSHSAA Annual Ballot and diving the girls swimming 327-b to extend on the 34 Week 33 to Week season from with the MSHSAA calendar, standardized 34. Week to be held on Championships GIRLS 57.99 1:06.29 S Y 1:48.991:54.29 2:03.19 2:06.59 0:23.29210/12.0 0:26.29* 0:57.89 210/12.0 0:51.49 1:04.79* 5:13.991:36.09 5:42.79 0:59.49* 1:49.59 1:06.593:34.99* 1:14.19 4:02.99 BO y 2:09.69 2:23.39 ds) Recommend a psych sheet (not a heat Recommend a psych Recommend to require online submis- Recommend to place an item on the Recommend the following state Recommend Uniform rules reminder: Therefore, the MSHSAA is requesting NIKE has indicated to the NFHS that It has been brought to the attention of 2. 3. 4. 1. 200-yd. Medley Relay 200-yd. Medley 200-yd. Freestyle Medle 200-yd. Indiv. 50-yd. Freestyle 1m Springboard Diving 100-yd. Butterfly 100-yd. Freestyle 500-yd. Freestyle 200-yd. Freestyle Relay 100-yd. Backstroke 100-yd. Breaststroke 400-yd. Freestyle Relay EVENT (y Beginning with the 2007-08 school year for all varsity boys and girls games, the home team shall wear white jerseys and the The home visiting team dark jerseys. team now must wear white and is no longer allowed to wear a “light” color. Basketball Uniform Alert Basketball that any member school that purchased basketball uniform the NIKE “Ohio State” or both and either home, away, jersey, wore them during the 2006-2007 to basketball season to contact MSHSAA obtain information on contacting NIKE regarding this situation. they are planning to change this style design to comply with the rules and plans to discontinue the sale and purchasing of Also, Nike has indicated the illegal jersey. to the NFHS that in good faith, they would like to contact those schools that purchased the illegal jerseys for the 2006- 07 basketball season and work with them on the situation. the MSHSAA that several member schools purchased new basketball uniforms for the 2006-07 school year that do not meet NFHS Basketball Rules specification. The uniforms in question are the NIKE “Ohio jerseys. State” FALL & WINTER ATHLETICS sheet) be placed online when complied and be sheet) be placed online available for proofing until 10 a.m. on the to the state meet. prior Tuesday be sion of entries if the system is determined to feasible and affordable. ** Annual Ballot to amend MSHSAA By-Law and 327-c-2 to add an option of 5 tournaments 10 games under contest limitations for the sport of water polo. (*) Change from 2006-07 (*) Change from Swimming & Diving Advisory Diving & Swimming Summary Meeting 6, 2007 Held March times for 2007-08: qualifying 28 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 (Harrisonville). John Knopf(Independence),RobKyle (Pleasant Hill), Aaron Rench(KansasCity), City), RussDavis(KansasChrisHuber (Chesterfield), Anthony Gardner(Kansas Sam Bono(Florissant),MikeMuschick Buffa (Florissant),MartyRocco(St. Peters), (Springfield), Steve Walters (O’Fallon),Joe Jan Stahle (Springfield), GaryKeisker Grose (Sedalia), Tim Noonan(Springfield), City), MikeSkain(Jefferson City),Brandon Fagan (St. Louis),EdMulholland(Jefferson Hantak (Affton), MichaelMay (Ballwin),John Louis), JoeDavidFrank(Jackson),Neil Westenberger (Eureka),PatMcMahon(St. Mike Grable(St. Joseph). (Kingsville), DougCookston(KansasCity), Justin Erisman(Greenwood),KenMcCurry Summit), NaomiOmenski(KansasCity), Keith Pinter(St. Louis),ChadHuhman(Lee’s (St. Louis),MadjidBenchabane(St. Louis), Roumen Mihov(St. Peters),JamesDuniven Seitz (St. Peters),MikeGauvain(Ballwin), (Springfield), JackSteck (Springfield),Ken Massey (Springfield),GaryStrunk (Jefferson City),RonBerg (Columbia),David Andy McKee(Jefferson City), Adam Ahrens Goetz (St. Louis),BobSchaefer(St. Louis), (DeSoto), GaryHuber(St. Charles),David Bluff), ScottSprandel(Jackson),EricOberle Charles). (Burlington Junction),JerryBeckmann(St. Winston (PoplarBluff), JohnClayton (Conway), PaulSparks(Grain Valley), Randy Nichols (KingdomCity),Jeff Graves (Springfield), Mike Wyatt (Fenton),Kerry Snow (Columbia),RickHammers (Sullivan), Jim Wolfson (KansasCity),Chuck Girls Soccer Girls Baseball for 2007SpringChampionships Officials Mike Summers(St. Joseph). Martin (Lee’s Summit), Phil Gastl(Raymore), (St. Louis),RoryReynolds(St. Peters),Brian Nick Westenberger (Eureka),Bob Waelterman Helfrich (St. Peters), Tim Fleming(St. Louis), Louis), MarkRutherford(St. Charles),Doug Balassi (St. Louis),RichardBanahan(St. (Class 2) (Easton), RichardKramps(Lee’s Summit). Ken Bartkoski(Lee’s Summit),PatCarver Hanrahan (St. Louis),MikePrice(St. Louis), (Sedalia), JerryMichel(St. Louis),Pat Kevin Young (KansasCity),MikeMarcum (Shrewsbury), Matt Teeter (Jefferson City), Louis), KenClifton(St. Louis),MarkRiti Louis), Tom Geders(St. Louis),EdRook McCurry (Kingsville), Tim Gauvain(St. (Columbia), Tim Boul (St. Peters),Ken Mike Muschick(Chesterfield),Silas Atagana (Hughesville), ChadHuhman(Lee’s Summit), Quarterfinals Sectionals Joe BillDavis(Benton),KevinBrucker, Championships Jeff Shelton(Florissant),Gerry - (Class 1) - -Roger Austin (Class 1) BillScott(Poplar (Class 2) CraigSeitz(St. Nick Gourley (Belton), ElroyGretzmacher Lori Groom(Overland Park,KS),Jeff (Princeton), RexGroom(Overland Park,KS), Tim Gladura(Columbia), BillGoodin Freeman (Clayton),ReganFurher (Mexico), Genevieve), BillFrazee(Fulton), Marion Falotico (Jefferson City),NancyFischer(Ste. (Columbia), ChrisEssick(Branson), Lisa City), EarlEdgar(Ozark),DanielleEss Duffy (St. Louis), William Duke(Jefferson (Trimble), EmryDilday(Springfield),Brian Megann Davis(Columbia),LeslieDickherber (Kansas City),MarkDavis(Columbia), Terry Clayton(Springfield),JerryCulver (Columbia), JimCherrington Lauren Cassity(Columbia),CherylCundy (Harrisonville), DaveCarlson(Columbia), Donnie Campbell(Unionville),DougCarder Bryant (Columbia),RichardBurns(LaPlata), (Bennington), BradBruner(Cameron),Bob Earlen Brown(KansasCity),BobBruner (Warrensburg), RussBraudrick(Wildwood), Ann Binggeli(Columbia), Troy Brandes (DeSoto), Anthony Broadnax(Jefferson City), Bollinger (Jefferson City), RichardBorman Beck (Fenton),MikeBlock(Columbia),Mark Louis), DonBauml(Grain Valley), Charlie Martin Barker(KingCity),Steve Baxter(St. Asbury (Moberly),CraigBarker(Lawson), (Clinton), Richard Alsup (Maryville),Ken (Jefferson City),BobRanney(Battlefield). Cathy Megee(Springfield),DavidSteinmeyer (Ballwin), CharlieDavidson(Jefferson City), Track and Field Boys Tennis (Kansas City). Riopedre (St. Louis),RichardOmenski (Florissant), GaryKeisker(Springfield),Jorge Dean Adams (Clever),Ron Aldridge Jim LaRue(Columbia),LewisConley SPRING ATHLETICS SPRING City). John Yetter (Berkeley),Bob York (Jefferson (Jefferson City),Sue Wright (Wright City), Wintermeyer (Eureka), Willard Worts (Columbia), Ron Whittaker (Mexico),Jan Robert Wheeler (Atlanta),Rick White (Lone Jack),Stephanie West (Columbia), City), Dennis Wen (Columbia),Dixie Wescott (Jefferson City),Charley Welker (Monroe Vallandingham (Jefferson City),Bryce Waye City), BobUrberger (Crestwood),Dennis Ungles (MoundCity),Elvin (Columbia), TomKathy Turner(Fulton), Donnie Thomas (Jefferson City),Phil Threatt (St. Joseph),Brian Thomas (Rich Hill), Swearingen (Jefferson City),Charles Taylor Roger Stottlemyre (Jefferson City),Lee (Jefferson City),RonSpivey(St. Louis), (Fayette), MikeSmith(Lawson),Greg Louis), BobSmith(Leawood),Steve Smith Sheets (Jefferson City),RichardSimmons(St. (Columbia), DaveShaw(Brookfield),Lindsey Frank Schultz(Hillsboro),JPSemanis (Columbia), DarleneSchroeder Schmuck (Wildwood), JoeSchroeder City), JimSchmuck(Wildwood), Judy (Jefferson City),KeithSampson(Jefferson Rick Ross(Hamilton),NikeaRudloff (North KansasCity),LauraRogers(Eldon), Nelson Richter(Columbia),RaymondRizzi Dan Reed(Troy), MikeRennells(Lancaster), (Bolivar), Tim Rademaker(CapeGirardeau), Jeff Piontek(HoltsSummit),DougPotts Pickett (Columbia),Glenn (Newtown), DonnaPeck(Centralia),Ilayna Parringon (Webb City),JeremyParsons (Tarkio), Victor Parkhurst(Belton),John City), MartyO’Hern(Eureka),DavePalmeiro Nimmo (Kahoka),KirkObermiller(Jefferson (Gower), CarolNimmo(Kahoka),Roger Greg Nagel(Columbia),CharlesNance Girardeau), EdMullhulland(Jefferson City), Ken Morris(Springfield),JohnMuench(Cape Miller (Russellville),MarkMills(Columbia), (Manchester), JackMiles(Columbia),Craig Mazzocco (Columbia),PeterMcCreary City), JenMaurer(Jefferson City),Lou Marberry (Columbia),JimMarshall(Jefferson (Columbia), RobertLogan(CollegePark),Dr. Frank Lemons(NewLondon),LeoLewis Lawson (Fayette),DaveLehman(St. Charles), (Braymer), Alicia Lange(Ashland),John (Eldon), BobLade(Maryville),Lyle Laffoon Dave King(Cameron),MichaelKriegshauser Greg Kimbal(Mexico),JimKing(Princeton), (Independence), KevinKelley(St. Joseph), Steven Kane(Columbia), Terry Keeton Johnson (Columbia),GeraldJones(Jackson), Joseph), GlennJensen(Mexico), Velma Brian Hunsaker(Cairo),JamesHunter(St. Heilig (KansasCity),KarlHodge(Maryville), (Columbia), DeanHays(Hardin),Robin Hancock (MonroeCity), Tony Harris (Arnold), SandyGuymon(Ballwin),Dennis MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 29 Recommend that the rule which reads Recommend that the Recommend that the MSHSAA staff Recommend that the MSHSAA Recommend that district judges’ fees be that district judges’ Recommend Recommend that rules meetings be that rules meetings Recommend Recommend that 4(c) of the Recommend that 4(c) The band must display courtesy and 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. manner and must not do anything to distract the opposing team. It is or negatively affect to prevent his/her responsibility the director’s band from playing at inappropriate times, playing inappropriate music, or taunting the opposing team. respect toward the players, cheerleaders, and do anything else is not only a To fans. distraction from the contest but also reflects and the negatively on the band, the director, school. Support your school and team in a positive manner! ** Tabled for further study ** Tabled All others approved ** increased from $6.00 per round/hour to $8 per $6.00 per round/hour increased from increase in as long as there is no round/hour entry fees. the district required every year, instead of every two instead of every year, required every and Drama coaches years, for Speech, Debate, school year. starting with the 2009-10 Application of Protest Procedure in the Application of Protest Manual be Speech, Debate, and Drama shall be amended by adding “and parties by the communicated to all involved sentence. to the final tournament manager.” “The participant shall have a copy of the “The participant shall original work of his/her selection…” be amended to “The participant shall have available an original publication of his/her selection…” in all applicable Individual Events in the Speech, Debate, and Drama Manual. explore the possibility of having an annual Meeting. Managers’ District Tournament only Note: No whistles may be used Recommend that 4-E-4(b) in the Speech, Recommend that 4-E-4(b) Recommend that 4-E-4(c) in the Recommend that 6-L-2 in the Speech, Went on record to renew support of on record Went with a Recommend that competitors be added after Recommend that a note Because the band acts as a spirit group, When bands want to warm-up prior to Bands that are seated near the end zone During the contest, bands are to play „ „ „ 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. The participation of bands at a school „ members should always act in a positive while the game is in progress. halftime, directors should arrange this so that it is done in an area that is not a distraction to the contest. should not play if the line of scrimmage is inside the 10-yard line on the end close to the After a touchdown, field goal, extra band. the band may play the school point, or safety, the director must be fight song, etc., however, blows sure to stop playing when the official the ready for play whistle to start the next play. during pregame, halftime, postgame, the time between quarters, time-outs (except injury time- outs) and between plays (stopping prior to the whistle for “ready for play”). referee’s Guidelines for Bands at Guidelines for Games Football High School Debate, and Drama Manual be amended from Debate, and Drama Manual this forfeit…” to “A “The team which received team which receives a forfeit/bye…” Speech, Debate, and Drama Manual be amended from “A Lincoln-Douglas debate contestant…” to “A Lincoln-Douglas or Public Forum Debate entry…” Debate, and Drama Manual be amended by inserting “A contestant shall be permitted to make a microphone sound check.” as the second sentence. Held May 1, 2007 Held May Forum the finals of Public broadcasting Speech, Debate, and State Debate at the Drama Championships. for that round the bye/forfeit win receive records of their average of the total win-loss rounds. other opponents’ preliminary Debate, and Drama 6-A-6(f) in the Speech, regarding forfeits Manual to refer to 4-E-4(b) and byes in debate. football contest is an exciting aspect of the The band contributes to the event by event. increasing the level of excitement and adding a “touch of class” to the festivities. In order to maintain a proper perspective and to insure equity in competition for the participating teams, a few guidelines must be followed. site (www.mshsaa.org): The price of the manual is $19.95 (plus Designed specifically for novice The “NFHS Coach’s Manual for Speech The “NFHS Coach’s The following can be found on the There are no required rules meetings Senior high school interscholastic The price for a set of questions is $57, The price for a set of The questions which were used at the which were used The questions NFHS Speech & Debate Coaches Manual Available Speech Season Reminders Speech Season Academic Competition Academic Available Questions shipping and handling). Please place you order by calling 1-800-776-3462. coaches, the loose-leaf notebook format makes it easy to add information specific to your state, such as calendars, forms, etc. Inside pockets make it possible to include rulebooks or manuals that are not The 90-page manual contains 8 ½ x 11”. information on a number of elements of coaching, including contest descriptions, finances and fund-raising, travel, judging, attending tournaments and building and developing a squad. and Debate” is again available through the NFHS customer service department. MSHSAA web MSHSAA The 2007 October/November Lincoln- Douglas debate topic, the 2007 October Public Forum debate topic, the 2007-08 NFL Cross-Examination debate topic, the Committee meeting Advisory 2007 Speech recommendations, the 2007-08 regular season tournaments, and the 2007 state tournament results. offered during the 2007-08 school year. offered Do not forget to submit eligibility rosters to the school principal. debate, dramatics and speech events may debate, dramatics and 2007-08 academic be scheduled for the 12. Students year beginning October may participate in enrolled in grades 9-12 interscholastic events no more than 11 inclusive of the during the school year, but exclusive of Tournament Missouri NFL district and state the MSHSAA junior high school may A tournaments. in a maximum of five participate interscholastic speech and/or debate meets, festivals, and/or tournaments in a These events may be held school year. any time during the school year. including shipping and handling. Schools including shipping and questions may interested in purchasing by phone or mail. contact the MSHSAA 2006-07 MSHSAA Academic Competition 2006-07 MSHSAA state tournaments are district and from the MSHSAA. available for purchase Speech, Debate & Drama & Advisory Debate Speech, Summary ACTIVITIES 30 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 provided theBoard approvesthealterationof academic competition seasonasfollows, item onthe2008 Annual Ballottoalter the ** year. if noweatherdisturbancesoccur fromyearto format, sotheycouldbeutilized atalaterdate questions shouldbewrittenina date-neutral the inclementweatherdate,ifnecessary. Such the 2008-09schoolyear, foruseindistricts on contingency setofquestions(sixgames)for ** using currenttimeschedule. State Wednesday of Week 33(Feb.17,2009) 6p.m. competition/ACT testdateconflict: conflict andthecontinuingdistrictacademic district track/stateacademiccompetition competition seriesasfollowsduetothenew dates forthedistrictandstateacademic ** winners inevenyears. district winnerswouldhosttheodd even districtwinnerinoddyears,andthe district winnerwouldhostthecorresponding consist ofonedualmatchwhereeachodd competition tothestateseries,whichwould eight tosixteen,andaddasectionalroundof academic competitiondistrictsperclassfrom school year, theBoardincreasenumberof Held May30,2007 Committee MeetingSummary Academic Comp. Advisory music festivals. back ineachperformanceroomatthedistrict entries fromoneschoolbescheduledbackto district andstatelevel. solo andsmallensembleperformancesatthe minimum timerequirementinplaceforall the pianoscore,ifoneispublished. original publicationofthesoloist'spart,not soloists mustsupplytheadjudicatorwithan Revision Projecttoproceed. Prescribed GradedMusicListReviewand Held May23,2007 CommitteeMeetingSummary Music Advisory order toavoidthe ACT. finals at5:30p.m.and6:30in with prelimsat3p.m.,45semi- up date current timeschedule. Saturday of Week 31(Feb.7,2009)using Law 430torequiremusicdirectors annual ballottochangecurrentMSHSAABy- 4. 3. 2. 1. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. –Saturdayof Week 34(Feb.28,2009) RecommendthattheBoardplace an RecommendthatMSHSAApurchasea RecommendthattheBoardalter Recommendthatforthe2008-09 Recommendthatnomorethansix Recommendtoleavethethreeminute Recommendthatallinstrumentalist RecommendtoallowtheMSHSAA Recommend toplaceanitemonthe -Saturdayof Week 32(Feb.14,2009) District weathermake- Sectionals - Districts - captains tocalltime-outs. competition rules bemodifiedtoallowteam answer foraquestion. allowance forcoachestoprotest thewritten competition rulesbemodifiedto addan questions, ratherthanoneset,for 2007-08. championship sets(6games)ofacademic require thepurchaseoftwostate schedule takesplacein2008-09. This would academic competitionuntilthealtered conflict betweendistricttrackandstate center venueinColumbia,toavoidthe Holiday InnSelectoranotherconvention Saturday, May3for2007-08,possiblyat Class 3and4Championshipson Championships onFriday, May2andthe 1 andClass2 Academic Competition investigate thepossibilityofholdingClass festivals. from 15to20atthedistrictandstatemusic entries perdayanindividualmayaccompany state musicfestivals. not SmartMusicduringthedistrictand/or perform fromtheoriginalsolopublicationand MSHSAA MusicManualthatasoloistmust conferences. MMEA affiliate organizations summer offering musicrulesmeetingsduringthe January andtoinvestigatethepossibilityof meeting duringtheMMEAConferencein an MSHSAA rulesmeetingeveryyear. (instrumental, vocalandorchestral)toattend 09. until thealteredscheduletakesplacein2008- district trackandstateacademiccompetition 2007-08 only, toavoidtheconflictbetween Friday of Week 44ratherthan Saturdayfor conducting Class1and2districttrackon *** except toparticipateinasummertime...” Saturday ofstandardizedcalendar Week 46, standardized calendar Week 12),norlaterthan of theMSHSAAstatetournament(Monday the dateofMSHSAAdistricts,exclusive the secondFridayinOctobernorlaterthan interscholastic academiccompetitionbefore junior highschoolshallparticipateinan recommended: “Noseniorhighschoolor the districtandstateseriesdatesas All itemswere approved. ** Tabled; *** Approved as Amended; All Others ApprovedTabled;Others ** Amended; All as *** Approved 7. 6. 8. 7. 6. 5. Amend: Recommendthattheacademic Recommendthattheacademic Recommendraisingthenumberof Recommendaclarificationinthe Recommendtoeliminateamusicrules RecommendthattheBoardconsider Recommendthatthestaff by theMSHSAA Music Advisory Committee. and reviewingnewselectionswith approval guidelines andproceduresforsubmitting festivals. state and MSHSAA district new PGML wouldbeineffect forthe2009 be notifiedbytheendofFebruary. The PGML. Those selectedtoparticipatewill revision processandcompilingofthenew review committeewillhave8-15members. from everyMSHSAAboarddistrict.Each the state withatleastonerepresentative comprised ofmusiceducatorsfromaround magazine. Eachreviewcommitteewillbe will beintheConventionissueofMMEA need tocompletetheapplicationformwhich serving ontheactualreviewcommitteeswill the MMEA Convention.Thoseinterestedin responsible forsettingtheactualreviewsby easily access.Eachorganizationwillbe selections thattheyhaveinstockorcan participate byproviding/loaningcopiesof and distributorshavebeeninvitedto libraries. All oftheMissourimusicpublishers copies ofcurrentPGMLselectionsfromtheir categories. Directorsareinvitedtosubmit will thenaddthespecificsfortheirareasand for thegradingmatrixes.Eachorganization formats andguidelineshavebeendeveloped selecting ofthereviewcommittees.General of meetingsforeachreviewandthe selections onthecurrentPGML,setting organizations, theacquisitionofall matrixes bythestate professional music includes thedevelopmentofgrading ownership ofthePGMLintheirareas. professional musicorganizations agreement bywhicheachofthestate’s significant outcomesofPhaseIisthe professional organizations.Oneofthe support andendorsementofstate music completing theprojectandseek were heldtoapprovetheprocessesfor MOACDA, MOASTA andMMTA. Meetings including thepresidents ofMMEA,MBA, with establishing thesteeringcommittee, Revision ProjecthasfourPhases. PGML ComprehensiveReviewand standards forthefullreviewprocess. The organize astructureandsetmusical has beenworkingwithMSHSAAto (PGML). Sincethen,asteeringcommittee current PrescribedGradedMusicList comprehensive reviewandrevisionofthe Committee approvedaplanfor Review &Revision PGML Comprehensive Announces MSHSAA Phase IVwillbethedevelopmentof Phase IIIwillbetheactualreviewand Phase IIiscurrentlyunderwayand Phase Iisnowcompleteandbegan In May2006theMusic Advisory ACTIVITIES takes MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 31 Yes and Yes No. Answer: Answer: A local business has local business A The local university has Does cheerleading Is a student who is No, as this is a commercial/ No. Cheerleading conditioning MSHSAA has no jurisdiction over MSHSAA Answer: Question 4: Question 5: Question 6: Question 7: Answer: competitive cheerleading. If a school sponsors a club competitive cheer squad, the use of the school cheer uniforms and (By- equipement is up to local administration. Law 270) to invited our high school cheerleading squad attend and participate in a ribbon cutting their Would ceremony for a new supermarket. presence be allowable under MSHSAA By- Laws? promotional/endorsement type event. (By-Law 274). to invited our high school cheerleading squad perform during the mens basketball half-time this weekend. Is this allowable and can they wear the school uniform? conditioning practice count toward the 14 days of required practice for any other athletic basketball, etc.)? sport (i.e. volleyball, soccer, Answer: participating on an athletic squad required to meet the conditioning standard again if the student will be participating in cheerleading the next sports season? Yes. MSHSAA By-Law 272.1-c allows a MSHSAA Yes. maximum of three non-competitive cheer in The uniform may be worn events per year. accord with MSHSAA By-Law 274-c. (By- Law 272 & 274) practices will not count toward the athletic conditioning requirement. (By-Law 270) Sports conditioning practices will count toward the cheerleading conditioning requirement, as long as no more than seven days has elapsed between the last game or sports practice and the first cheerleading practice. (By-Law 270) Our school has recently Question 3: added competitive cheer as a club activity. Is added competitive cheer as a club activity. to it allowable for the competitive cheer squad wear the school cheerleading uniform when participating in competitive cheer events? competitive cheer with an independent squad during the season she is cheering for the school is a local school administration decision. (By-Law 270) Our school would like to Our school One of our varsity football MSHSAA has no jurisdiction over MSHSAA has no jurisdiction over MSHSAA Question 2: Question 1: Question sponsor a competitive cheer squad to cheer squad sponsor a competitive competitive events participate in various There are year. throughout the school cheer squad who members of our sideline on the competitive would like to participate Is this allowed? cheer squad as well. Answer: Therefore it would competitive cheerleading. activity” with oversight be considered a “club through the local of this activity administered please be However, school administration. are covered under the advised that participants insurance for sideline MSHSAA catastrophic sustained Any injuries cheerleading only. not while involved with competitive cheer are insurance policy. covered under the MSHSAA (By-Law 270) the cheerleaders would like to compete during high school football season with an so? independent cheering squad. May she do Answer: Whether a school competitive cheerleading. sideline cheerleader may participate in Cheerleading Answers and Questions are some of the most The following asked questions regarding commonly for cheerleaders: competition CHEERLEADING & DANCE 32 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Citizens.” Participants BecomePositive-Productive to allaspectsofcoaching.“Positive-Active profession inthestateofMissouri,asitrelates improve interscholasticcoachingasa the MissouriCoaches Association isto interscholastic athleticprograms. The goalof and promotetheintegrityofMissouri effectiveness ofcoachestoimprove,preserve, association focusesontheimageand school interscholasticathletics. The objectives andattributesofmiddlehigh strive fortheattainmentofallpositive (MOCA). Coaches Association mailings regardingthenewly-formedMissouri the August Packetandsportrulesbook principals, athleticdirectors,andcoachesin Missouri Coaches Association toJoin Coaches Encouraged sanctioned sport. 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Benefits. The Missouri The annual duesbySeptember 1ofeachyear. commence with thereceiptofpayment membership year. Membership shall shall beterminatedattheendof the following year. MembershipintheMOCA school yearandlastuntil August 31ofthe year willbeginSeptember1ofthe current annual membershipdues. The membership board ofdirectorsshalldetermine theMOCA Individual Membership:$25. The MOCA from yourschool,minimumheadcoaches) (per coach):$20.(Includesallactivecoaches the application. appropriate membershipduesshallaccompany Association incareofthe Treasurer. The shall bemadetotheMissouriCoaches for membership,eitherschoolorindividual, hotels, etc. Committees Representation onNFHSStanding Representation onNationalRulesCommittee Representative Recipient Year Recipient Sports \ Section 4: Section 3: X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 25-year ServicePins Discount Privilegesforcarrentals, NFHS Coaches Association NFHS Coaches Association NFHS Annual LeadershipConference NFHS CoachCitation Award National CoachContributor Award National MaleSportCoachofthe Year National FemaleSportCoachofthe National Coachofthe Year Awards in23 Sectional Coachofthe Year Awards State Coachofthe Year Awards Accidental DeathandDismemberment Catastrophic Medical

Application. Dues. SchoolMembership Application dates andlocations. “Coaches Education”areaofthemenufor site (www.mshsaa.org). Pleaserefertothe Classes arelistedontheMSHSAAweb Coaching PrinciplesandSports First Aid 365 days. school shallbeplacedonprobationfor occur duringthesameschoolyear, the school year. Ifathirdincidenceshould second occurrenceduringthesame school shallreceiveawarningfor school beingsentaletterofreprimand. A established deadlineshallresultinthe on coaches/directors/sponsorsbythe contest forthatsport/activity. than thedaypriortofirstpermissible associated withthesport/activitynolater information onallstaff members administrator shallentertherequired debate, anddrama. cheerleading, danceteam,andspeech, music, academiccompetition,sideline Besides sports,thispolicyisapplicableto (head andassistant) activities coaches,directors,andsponsors faculty, andnon-certifiedathletic Website (www.mshsaa.org) offaculty, non- delinquent submissionontheMSHSAA the followingpolicyregarding adopted, atitsJune15,2007,meeting, MSHSAA Journal. The listwillnolongerappearinthe with updatesoccurringonaregularbasis. on MSHSAA website(www.mshsaa.org), the listingofapprovednonfacultycoaches Directors andSponsors Submission ofCoaches, Delinquent On-Line Board Policy for Listed onmshsaa.org Coaches EducationClasses Coaches onWeb Site Approved Nonfaculty Failure ofaschooltosubmitinformation The policyprovidesthattheschool The MSHSAABoardofDirectors The BoardofDirectorshasapproved The scheduleoftheremaining2007-08 COACHES bymemberschools. MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 33 If a school does not submit the If the MSHSAA does not receive the Schools that fail to submit the required Schools that fail to submit the required A certified letter shall be sent to the A 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. official’s ratings by the established deadline official’s shall be issued a $10 late penalty fee and sent a reminder letter to the principal, giving the school ten additional days to submit the ratings. required official’s ratings within these ten additional official’s days shall be placed on probation in the sport concerned by the MSHSAA Board of Directors and assessed a penalty fee of $50. if superintendent indicating the consequence the ratings are not submitted for a second consecutive year and that probation is automatically extended for one year. required ratings in the same sport for a second consecutive year by the established deadline, the MSHSAA shall send a reminder letter to the principal indicating that the school has been assessed a $10 late penalty fee and that the school has ten additional days to submit letter shall also be sent A the required ratings. to the district school board president notifying the board of the situation. required official’s ratings within these ten ratings required official’s additional days the school will have probation extended and be assessed a penalty fee of $100 by the MSHSAA Board of Directors and the school administrator and person responsible for not submitting the required before the ratings shall appear official’s MSHSAA Board of Directors to show cause why the school should not be considered to be suspended from the district and state tournament series in the sport concerned for the ensuing school year. Fall - November 13 - March 4 Winter Spring - May 20 Schools shall submit the required 6. 2007-08 Ratings Deadlines: on an official’s ability rather than using ratings on an official’s from the previous year. web site by ratings on the MSHSAA official’s These rating forms the established deadline. shall include regular season contests only. Officials working senior high school working Officials Coaches should wait 48 hours after a The worksheet to rate officials is officials The worksheet to rate Board of Directors The MSHSAA If a 5 rating has been given to an If a 5 rating has been 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. regular season varsity games must be rated by varsity games must regular season rated for are not Officials the schools. every official contests. Rate each postseason for you. she officiates time he or web site. Copies located on the MSHSAA provided to each head should be printed and of the season. coach at the beginning athletic director to requires the high school sports officials verify that his or her school's completed accurately rating forms have been The ratings coaches. by the respective head MSHSAA web site. shall be entered on the contest prior to rating an official. However, contest prior to rating an official. coaches are encouraged to submit their ratings on line through out the official’s season and not wait until the end of the season. Coaches are asked to submit ratings on line every two weeks or at a minimum after This should make each month of the season. it easier for the coach to provide accurate ratings rather than trying to remember individual performances at the end of the season. Plus it will aid the MSHSAA in assignments as making postseason officials the executives will have current information official, the head coach shall provide an official, explanation on line as to why that rating was necessary. COACHES New On-Line Officials’On-Line New Procedures Ratings 34 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 completed answer sheetsindividually. of localassociations shouldmailtheir individually. Officials whoare not members officials maymailtheiranswersheets examination undertheirsupervision or collected fromallofficials takingthe MSHSAA thecompletedanswer sheets association secretarymaysendto the on filewiththeMSHSAA. The local to haveacompletedPartII Test Answer Sheet book examination. All officials arerequired administer thetesteitherasaclosedoropen- release dates.Localofficials associationscan mentioned sportsontheadjacentlistof registered officials inthepreviously soccer, softballandvolleyball. of football,basketball,baseball,wrestling, complete anNFHSexaminationinthesports walks outonthefieldorcourt. assumes whenheputsonthestripedshirtand with theotherresponsibilitiesanofficial without showingemotion. The sameistrue must havecouragetocallfoulsastheyoccur future relationshipwithacoach.Officials may hurt,orhowitaffect anofficial’s This istrueregardlessofthescore,whomit consistently penalizeinfractionsoftherules. the rules.Officials mustpromptlyand see thatcontestsareplayedinaccordancewith 2007-08 Part 2ExamDates 2007-08 Part Rules With Responsibilities Start Officials’ illegal acts. a sportandthenprescribingpenaltiesfor involve defininglegaland/orillegalactionsin situations. published rulesandapplyingthemtogame involve interpretingthespiritandintentof occur whencallsaremadebytheofficials. the game.Itisalsoimperativethatofficials report istobefiledwithin48hoursfollowing penalized promptlyandconsistentlythe players, coaches,andfans. The actshouldbe acts ofunsportsmanlikeconductonthepart MSHSAA andtheschoolconcernedforall reminded tofileaspecialreportwiththe received untilafterthenextcontest. You are or havefiledthemsolatethattheyarenot unsportsmanlike conductorplayerejections failed tofilespecialreportsforincidentsof from schoolsindicatingthatofficials have appropriate. prescribed foulsandpenaltiestobe and notonwhethertheyconsiderthe should focusontheactionsofparticipants Release datesand ReturndatesforPartII Examinations willbesentdirectlytoall All registeredofficials arerequiredto „ It istheresponsibilityofgameofficials to „ „ „ The MSHSAAhasreceivedseveralreports The responsibilitiesofrulesmakers The responsibilitiesofgameofficials The prescribedpenaltiesautomatically Therefore, thejudgmentsofofficials not faxanswersheets totheMSHSAA. date shouldcontact theMSHSAA. and answersheet within7-10daysoftherelease date onfilewiththeMSHSAA. postmarked onorbeforethepostmark return to ensurethathehasacompleted PartIIexam deadline date.Itistheofficial’s responsibility will beacceptedafterthepostmarkreturn Examinations areasfollows: MSHSAA BoardofDirectors. 2007-08 schoolyearinallsportsbythe currently beendeniedrenewalstatusforthe year arelistedintheadjacentsidebarandhave and otherrequirementsforthe2006-07school MSHSAA within24hours. officials aretofileadetailedreportwiththe working agamewhichisprotested,theyas all levelsofcompetition. This requirementappliestoallsportsand school will“handlethesituation”byitself. official assumesorhasbeentoldthatthe and theoffending school. situation, itmustbereportedtotheMSHSAA ejection. Regardlessoftheseverity problem ofeveryunsportsmanlikeactor if necessary, willdealwiththemisconduct freshman andjuniorhigh). of play(varsity, juniorvarsity, sophomore, reminded tofilespecialreportsforalllevels status withtheMSHSAA.Officials are they arejeopardizingtheirfutureregistration similar conditionsinfuturegames.Further, officials whomighthavetoworkunder disservice totheschoolsandtheirfellow Officials whofailtofilereportsaredoinga necessary actionandpreventfutureproblems. individuals inabettersituationtotakethe are requiredinaneffort tohelpputthese action inthesesituations. Thus, thesereports coaches beinapositiontotakecorrective unsportsmanlike conduct. applicable) regardingthespecificsof the coachesandofficial scorer(if verbally communicatecompleteinformationto aealMrh1 April 7 Jan.7 April 7 7 April March17 Jan.7 March 17 Dec.3 20 Feb. Spring Softball Dec.3 Baseball Girls Soccer Wrestling Basketball Officials whodidnotreceivedaPartIIexam No PartIIExamination Answer Sheets Oct. 15 15 Oct. Aug.20 Oct.15 Football 20 Aug. July 25 Volleyball Ret. Postmark Boys Soccer Released Fall Softball Sport Officials whohavefailedtomeetthese Officials arealsoreminded thatiftheyare A reportisalwaysnecessary, evenifthe The MSHSAAanditsBoardofDirectors, It isimportantthatadministratorsand u.2 Oct. 15 Aug. 28 Please do Dennis Zijadic(Gladstone). (Columbia), JasonWilley(KansasCity)and Larry Vest (Boonville),Steve Walther (Gladstone), Steve St. Louis(KansasCity), City), MistyMcBride(Dexter),EricNeverve (Shawnee), ChristopherMarks(Kansas Gary Funck(Kansas),DonaldLee Brown (Carthage),JoeBryant(DeSoto), Donald Billingsley(Whiteman AFB), Bob returned totheMSHSAA,or6)other: unregistered official,5)hadacheck contract, 4)officiated contests asan by amemberschool,3)failuretohonor 2) failuretorespondspecialreports filed failure tofilespecialreportswhenrequired, regulations. to complywithallMSHSAA and standards Directors atits June15meetingforfailure school yearinallsports bytheBoardof forthe2007-08 denied renewalstatus registered officialshavebeencurrently how youcomparewithotherofficials. respective sport(s)youwillbetterunderstand rating withthetableofnormsinyour fourth oftheofficials rank.Bycomparing your lower quartileistheratingbelowwhichone- above whichone-halfoftheofficials rank;the of theofficials rank;themedianispoint quartile istheratingabovewhichone-fourth for allofficialseachsport. The upper quartile arethencompiledfromtheratings officials. The upperquartile, medianandlower for thelistedsports. or moreratingsarelistedinthetable below Renewal StatusDenied Wrestling Volleyball Softball Upper Soccer Football Rating Basketball Quartile Baseball Sport 2006-07 RatingsQuartiles Renewal statuscanbedeniedfor1) The following2006-07MSHSAA The ratingsarefirstcomputedforindividual All MSHSAA officials whoaccumulatedsix ein2.07 2.34 2.30 1.71 2.56 Lower Quartile 2.15 1.97 Median Upper Quartile 2.41 Lower Quartile 2.47 1.90 Median Upper Quartile 2.70 Lower Quartile 2.15 2.24 Median Upper Quartile 2.42 Lower Quartile 2.46 Median Upper Quartile 2.70 Lower Quartile 2.33 2.23 Median 2.50 Lower Quartile 2.00 Median Upper Quartile Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile OFFICIALS urie1.93 Quartile MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 35 The rulebook is an official’s bible. Read bible. an official’s is The rulebook should also be a Safety of the participants are sometimes a part of Arguments Have a great season! and expenses for tax purposes. for and expenses through book as if you’re cruising through the remember everything will not You a novel. worry about that now. don’t you read, but sections so yourself with different Familiarize While on the index. need to rely you don’t critical, solid are of officiating other aspects understanding form the rules knowledge and will branch an official root system from which out, grow and prosper. It may seem officials. primary concern for all to observe official a simple matter for an wound. But in games blood flowing from a and many players, it is featuring swift action contusions to go possible for rather severe if players take steps to unnoticed, particularly Players sometimes hide keep injuries hidden. pride and determination injuries as a matter of to show stamina under duress. It is important to keep an eye out for excessive for officials bleeding and for other injuries, such as muscles pulls, reactions to head blows, and symptoms of back pain. In the case of must exercise excessive bleeding, an official careful judgment and avoid overzealousness The critical factor about minor scratches. should be the definite possibility that blood An may be transferred to another participant. must also distinguish between minor official aches and bruises that may be a customary part of the game and major injuries, those and which could hurt bones or internal organs When in doubt about which may be serious. make a decision should the official an injury, on the side of caution. It is a good tactic to or a trainer, consult with a fellow official, a another team representative before sending player from the game. and that is not necessarily bad if officiating it both parties remain professional. However, differentiate is important that an official and verbal between argumentativeness the The former involves attacking aggression. issues (the preferred method), while in the The official’s the person is attacked. latter, goal should be to turn a potential argument gauge how To into a discussion of facts. you are I will present a argumentative statement in each issue for you to consider in “I relation to your experiences as an official: prefer being with people who rarely disagree as a This statement may also serve with me.” topic for discussion at your local officials association meetings. pursuits and Best wishes in your officiating remember there are times to really work hard and there are times to stay in the background It is your and let the contest flow. responsibility to recognize how much precense is appropriate for each given it right The important thing is to get situation. for the athletes involved. If Only Notification calls receive on Thursday receive on If you are an official that If you are an official registered volleyball officials may registered volleyball officials If you are an official that lives outside of that lives outside If you are an official Only: Registered Officials Conflict Resolution on Thursday: In addition to the responsibility to In addition to the responsibility On Thursday: Officials Notification: Notification: Officials Davis at the MSHSAA, no later than September 7. lives within the Kansas City or St. Louis lives within the Kansas City or St. Metro area and you receive a notification call you should confirm Thursday morning, on with the individual that you were in fact If meeting. drafted her at the draft by him or the caller indicates that he or she did not draft you or did not attend the meeting, you should let the caller know that you can for them only if you do not officiate subsequently receive a notification call from a manager that drafted you. Metro areas and Louis the Kansas City or St. have not requested to be included in the draft, you should plan to accept the first notification call you managers from district to officials are still to be made in the draft participating 6 a.m. morning, October 4 after Thursday on -- and District Managers are not to offer are not to accept -- any district officials volleyball contract, written or verbal, prior to October 4 at 6 a.m. MSHSAA morning. Again, you should not have been morning. evening and you will drafted on Wednesday notifications. not be held to any draft than the This is no different be drafted. requirement for any other district in the state may be contracted -- only registered officials and used for districts. district managers or officials have conflicts have district managers or officials or do not understand with district contracts, the requirements of the draft system, please Schroeder at the MSHSAA. contact Stacy spectators with young people placing their with young people placing spectators They play. on the line with every self-esteem teammates, to their coaches and look not only their parents, in the stands – but to the people community and citizens of the fellow students have made reinforcement that they for positive to compete for the right choice in wanting their school. good sportsmanship maintain and practice contractors, must as independent officials, Return all adopt business-like practices. keep copies in an contracts promptly and the dates of all accurate file. Record where Keep them commitments faithfully. It is a good idea they are readily retrievable. near the calendar to keep your officiating maps and phone phone. Have essential numbers nearby also. Keep track of income In order for If you are an official Metro Area Officials Only: District Managers Required to Attend: District Managers Required to The following information on the draft Special Requests: The draft system in place for district The draft “Sportsmanship is probably the clearest is probably the “Sportsmanship Kansas City and St. Louis Volleyball Officials Drafts Kansas City and St. Louis Volleyball Schools hosting districts in and around the Schools hosting districts Louis areas are Kansas City and St. meeting. District required to attend the draft managers who are required to attend the draft, but do not attend will forfeit any right who are drafted. to officials system is provided to keep you better informed concerning a process which may you. affect volleyball officials in Kansas City and St. volleyball officials Louis allows for greater fairness in the in our metropolitan distribution of officials The areas during the week of districts. will take drafts district volleyball officials 3 at 7:30 October place on Wednesday, p.m., which is the evening prior to the notification date. district volleyball officials who live in the draft system to work, officials the metro areas may not choose the assignment they take. Unless there are hardship circumstances or conflicts of interest (as determined by the MSHSAA), must accept metro officials who are drafted contract, or not work school's the drafting that live in conflict. Officials the nights Louis outside of the Kansas City and St. list due areas will not be listed on the draft to the fact that they may be able to work for a district which is not required to participate that is actually closer to them. in the draft, area (city of drafting of the that lives outside Kansas City and the counties of Clay, Louis and Jackson, and Platte; or City of St. Charles) Louis and St. the counties of St. list, and want to be included on the draft please submit a written request to Davine and most popular expression of morals. expression of and most popular spirit. It is is a thing of the Sportsmanship strive to endless and we should timeless and races, creeds and make it universal to all The This statement taken from walks of life.” clearly represents the Discovery of Morals with regard to position of the NFHS student-athletes, sportsmanship. Coaches, pep cheerleaders/spirit, contest officials, media, spectators, bands, support groups, represent parents and school administrators who are responsible the group of individuals good sportsmanship. to maintain and practice what is and what is not Players must be taught Unlike most areas of acceptable behavior. education, athletics are played before Note to Fall Sportsto Fall Note Officials by Dale Pleimann Executive Director Asst. MSHSAA OFFICIALS 36 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Ballard JuniorHigh 2006-07 Scholastic AchievementAwards Clayton HS Carthage HS Camdenton HS Butler JuniorHigh Ballard HS DeSoto HS Concordia HS Carl JunctionHS Camdenton MiddleSchool Butler HS Brookfield HS Bernard C.CampbellMiddle Excelsior Springs HS Eugene HS Cor Jesu Academy Carthage JuniorHigh Blair OaksHS Bevier JuniorHigh Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Academic Competition Water Polo Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Boys FreshmanBaseball Boys Varsity Girls Track & Field Girls 8thGrade Track &Field Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys 8thGradeBasketball Competition Academic Girls Cheerleading Girls Dance Boys Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls Basketball Girls 7thGrade Track &Field Boys 8thGrade Track &Field Boys 7thGrade Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Boys 7thGradeBasketball Girls 8thGradeBasketball Girls 7thGradeBasketball Girls Track & Field Academic Competition Girls Volleyball Girls Basketball Girls Cheerleading Girls Basketball Boys Track &Field Girls 8thGradeCheerleading Girls 8thGradeBasketball Boys JuniorHighCrossCountry Girls JuniorHighCrossCountry Girls 8thGradeVolleyball Girls Soccer Boys Tennis Boys Varsity Golf Girls JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys 8thGradeBasketball Girls Track &Field Girls Track &Field (3.25 -4.00GPA) Achievement Outstanding Scholastic ...... Tennis ...... 3.46 3.53 3.40 3.75 3.32 3.66 3.69 3.83 3.45 3.68 3.32 3.29 3.33 3.31 3.51 3.60 3.30 3.49 3.44 3.29 3.90 3.27 3.60 3.84 3.57 3.49 3.49 3.56 3.91 3.91 3.83 3.52 3.50 3.83 3.65 3.68 3.47 3.26 3.30 3.62 3.54 3.61 3.27 3.42 3.44 3.54 3.70 3.61 3.68 3.35 3.34 3.34 3.59 3.74 3.83 3.65 Grandview HS Hawkins JuniorHigh Holt HS Glendale HS Hazelwood CentralHS Holden HS Hazelwood EastHS Hermann HS Fort ZumwaltSouthHS Helias HS Girls Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Boys JuniorV Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Boys FreshmanBaseball Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Boys Baseball Girls Softball Track &Field Girls Basketball Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys Varsity Volleyball ...... Choir Orchestra Boys Freshman Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls 8thGradeVolleyball Girls Varsity Dance Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Band/Mus Boys Basketball Girls Track &Field Girls Varsity Soccer Girls FreshmanSoccer Girls Freshman Track &Field Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys Varsity Basketball Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Girls JVSwimming&Diving Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys JuniorV Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Boys FreshmanBaseball Boys Tennis Girls Cheerleading Girls Track &Field Boys Varsity Basketball Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls Varsity Dance Girls FreshmanDance Girls JuniorVarsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Boys Track &Field Girls Varsity Soccer Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Track &Field Girls Track & Field Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer c...... ic ...... Tennis Tennis ...... arsity Tennis arsity Tennis ...... 3.37 3.52 3.60 3.60 3.26 3.36 3.26 3.30 3.81 3.35 3.68 3.39 3.48 3.40 3.42 3.57 3.52 3.40 3.90 3.57 3.63 3.32 3.50 3.33 3.42 3.48 3.48 3.59 3.58 3.40 3.25 3.63 3.65 3.67 3.67 3.48 3.70 3.30 3.26 3.73 3.27 3.28 3.25 3.65 3.61 3.65 3.77 3.36 3.28 3.49 3.26 3.47 3.31 3.71 3.38 3.37 3.30 3.29 3.42 3.59 3.29 3.37 3.25 3.27 3.46 3.34 3.30 3.57 3.87 3.59 3.42 3.39 fax theapplication(s)to(573)875-1450byappropriatedeadlines. from thehomepage,andthenclick“DownloadableForms.”Then, Forms” folderontheMSHSAA website(Clickonthe“Schools”tab simply completetheapplicationfoundin“Award&Recognition Scholastic AchievementAwardsProgram How toApplyfortheMSHSAA To nominateyourschoolteamsandgroups fortheseawards, Lafayette CountyHS Jackson HS Kirkwood HS Jefferson CityHS King CityHS Kearney JuniorHigh Kearney HS King CityJuniorHigh Kickapoo HS AWARDS & RECOGNITION & AWARDS Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Track &Field Varsity Water Polo Boys Baseball JV Water Polo Girls Varsity Soccer Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls Golf Girls Softball Boys FreshmanBaseball Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys JuniorVarsity Volleyball Boys FreshmanVolleyball Boys SophomoreBasketball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys Basketball Competition Academic Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Academic Competition Academic Girls Track & Field Girls Varsity Dance Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Girls Varsity Cheerleading Boys Varsity Golf Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Girls Cheerleading Girls Track & Field Girls Basketball Track &Field Boys Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Boys Tennis Girls Cheerleading Girls Softball Girls Basketball Boys Baseball Girls Soccer Boys Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Boys FreshmanBaseball Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Speech/Debate Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball ...... Tennis Tennis Tennis ...... continued 37 onpage ...... 3.69 3.67 3.45 3.35 3.35 3.75 3.61 3.40 3.33 3.50 3.55 3.38 3.62 3.57 3.53 3.56 3.50 3.40 3.60 3.60 3.40 3.82 3.43 3.35 3.37 3.30 3.49 3.51 3.89 3.90 3.30 3.43 3.63 3.70 3.81 3.82 3.32 3.62 3.51 3.49 3.66 3.50 3.61 3.39 3.25 3.36 3.60 3.46 3.28 3.32 3.40 3.34 3.47 3.57 3.32 3.42 3.51 3.59 3.65 3.65 Marquette HS Lutheran SouthHS Lutheran NorthHS Lindbergh HS Licking HS Leopold JuniorHigh Lafayette (Wildwood) HS Lafayette (Wildwood) Lafayette (St. Joseph)HS Girls JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Marching Band Junior Varsity Dance Winter Guard Girls Swimming&Diving Girls Varsity Dance Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys Varsity Baseball Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer ... Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Boys Varsity Boys JuniorV Girls Track & Field Girls FreshmanCheerleading Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Dance Girls JuniorVarsity Dance Girls Swimming&Diving Girls Track & Field ...... Golf Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls 8thGradeVolleyball Girls 7thGradeVolleyball Boys 8thGradeBasketball Girls JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Track &Field Boys 7thGradeBaseball Varsity Water Polo Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Baseball Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Girls FreshmanSoccer Boys Varsity Golf ... Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Girls Freshman Track &Field Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys JuniorVarsity Volleyball Boys FreshmanVolleyball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Swimming&Diving Girls JVSwimming&Diving Boys Varsity Wrestling Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Dance Girls JuniorVarsity Dance Boys Varsity Track &Field Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Tennis Tennis arsity Tennis ......

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Distinguished (3.00 - 3.24 GPA) Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Boys Junior High Wrestling 8th Grade Winter Cheerleading 8th Grade Winter 7th/8th Grade Academic Comp. 7th/8th Grade Girls Freshman Volleyball Girls Freshman Boys 8th Grade Baseball Girls 8th Grade Basketball Girls 8th Grade VolleyballGirls Junior Varsity ...... 3.81 Volleyball Girls Varsity Boys 8th Grade Basketball Girls 7th Grade Volleyball Boys Junior High Track & Field Track Boys Junior High Girls 8th Grade Track & Field Track Girls 8th Grade Girls 8th Grade Volleyball Boys Wrestling Boys Varsity Track & Field Track Boys Varsity Girls 7th Grade Basketball Boys 7th Grade Basketball Girls Softball Speech/Debate Boys 8th Grade Basketball Boys Baseball Boys Basketball 3.20 ...... Boys 7th Grade Basketball Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Girls Basketball 3.48 ...... Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Boys Freshman Baseball ...... Girls 7th Grade Cheerleading Girls 8th Grade Cheerleading & Field Track Girls Baseball Boys Junior Varsity Boys Track & Field Track Boys Boys Wrestling Boys Tennis Boys Golf Boys Baseball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Gold Boys Track & Field Track Boys Girls Freshman Soccer Field & Track Girls Boys Tennis Girls Freshman Soccer Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Track & Field Track Girls & Field Track Boys Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Girls Dance Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Girls Volleyball Girls Cheerleading Bayless HS Bernard C. Campbell Middle School Summit Lakes Middle School Summit Lakes Truman HS Truman Hill Middle School T.S. Bevier Junior High Brookfield HS Bevier HS Butler HS Carthage Junior High Twin Rivers HS Twin HS Union Star Ursuline Academy Groves HS Webster Carthage HS Camdenton HS Clayton HS Wellington-Napoleon HS Wellington-Napoleon West County HS West continued on page 38 continued on page 3.33 3.27 3.35 3.62 3.73 3.50 3.66 3.50 3.84 3.51 3.31 3.49 3.46 3.55 3.55 4.12 3.38 3.63 3.48 3.33 3.29 3.42 3.65 3.36 3.68 3.54 3.54 3.41 3.32 3.36 3.46 3.27 3.30 3.62 3.40 3.71 3.40 3.67 3.44 3.72 3.68 3.65 3.79 3.42 3.65 3.27 3.66 3.63 3.41 3.40 3.30 3.60 3.52 3.25 3.27 3.52 3.51 3.40 3.31 3.86 3.49 3.53 3.41 3.77 ...... arsity Tennis Tennis ...... Girls Junior High Track & Field Track Girls Junior High 7th Grade Band/Music 8th Grade Band/Music Girls 7th Grade Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Cross CountryGirls Junior Varsity ... 3.42 Cross Country Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity & Field Track Girls Junior Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Junior High Basketball Girls 7th Grade Track & Field Track Girls 7th Grade Soccer Girls Varsity Golf Boys Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Freshman Soccer Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity & Field Track Boys Boys Freshman Cross Country Girls Varsity Field Hockey Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Freshman Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Junior Varsity Girls Track & Field Track Girls & Field Track Girls Girls Vocal Group Combined Vocal Girls Softball & Field Track Boys Junior Varsity Cross CountryBoys Junior Varsity .. 3.61 Girls Junior V Tennis Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Girls Freshman Basketball Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Cross Country Boys Varsity Girls Freshman Field Hockey Girls Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey Girls Junior Varsity Hockey Field Girls Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Girls Track & Field Track Girls Girls 7th Grade Volleyball Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Boys Junior Varsity Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Girls Freshman Volleyball Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Baseball Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving Boys Varsity & Diving Swimming Girls Varsity Girls Freshman Basketball Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity 3.50 3.40 3.30 3.50 3.50 3.73 3.43 3.32 3.30 3.25 3.60 3.26 3.50 3.30 3.50 3.70 3.50 3.35 3.57 3.71 3.32 3.26 3.63 3.98 3.30 3.37 3.57 3.50 3.38 3.43 4.07 3.87 4.04 3.88 3.43 3.29 3.66 3.76 3.71 3.55 3.76 3.77 3.43 3.51 3.95 3.28 3.58 3.81 3.27 3.91 3.79 3.73 3.57 3.74 3.70 3.62 3.46 3.33 3.86 3.63 3.45 3.30 3.74 3.56 3.58 3.40 3.51 3.33 3.29 3.44 St. Joseph (Salisbury) School St. Sullivan Middle School Parkway West HS Parkway West St. Joseph’s Academy Joseph’s St. Sullivan HS St. Dominic HS St. St. Francis Borgia HS St. St. Charles HS St. Smithville HS Savannah HS Salisbury HS Puxico HS Pleasant Hill HS Puxico Junior High Perryville HS ...... arsity Tennis arsity Tennis Tennis ...... Girls Cross Country Girls Golf Girls Tennis Girls Dance Girls Volleyball Girls 7th Grade Volleyball & Field Track Girls Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Boys Cross Country Girls 8th Grade Volleyball & Field Track Girls Junior High Golf Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Girls Freshman Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Swimming & Diving Girls Basketball Girls Swimming & Diving & Field Track Girls Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Cross CountryGirls Junior Varsity ... 3.79 Cross Country Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Varsity & Field Track Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Track & Field Track Girls Junior Varsity Girls Junior V Tennis Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Softball Girls Junior Varsity Girls Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Girls Freshman Volleyball Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving Boys Varsity Girls JV Swimming & Diving Swimming & Diving Girls Varsity Boys Freshman Cross Country Girls Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Boys Junior Varsity Cross CountryBoys Junior Varsity .. 3.45 Cross Country Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Cross CountryGirls Junior Varsity ... 3.33 Cross Country Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Girls Junior V Girls Freshman Volleyball Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Boys JV Swimming & Diving & Diving Swimming Boys Varsity Field Hockey Girls Varsity Girls Golf Cross CountryBoys Junior Varsity .. 3.29 Cross Country Boys Varsity Boys Freshman Soccer Swimming & Diving Girls Varsity Girls Freshman Volleyball Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Cross Country Boys Varsity Softball Girls Varsity Boys Freshman Soccer Soccer Boys Junior Varsity Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Owensville Middle School Owensville HS Park Hill HS Park Hill South HS Parkway Central HS Orchard Farm HS Orchard Farm Parkway North HS Parkway South HS 3.37 3.33 3.32 3.31 3.27 3.70 3.38 3.69 3.61 3.40 3.41 3.58 3.58 3.54 3.49 3.54 3.56 3.54 3.49 3.52 3.42 3.52 4.27 3.95 3.95 3.92 3.54 3.34 3.60 3.33 3.27 3.41 3.66 3.85 3.37 3.62 3.43 3.57 3.67 3.84 3.84 3.69 3.81 3.80 3.80 3.78 3.56 3.77 3.31 3.54 3.35 3.61 3.38 3.88 3.68 3.25 3.31 3.60 3.55 3.45 3.37 3.58 3.53 3.34 3.48 3.69 3.76 3.73 3.70 3.38 3.36 3.75 4.03 ...... arsity Tennis arsity Tennis Tennis Tennis ...... Scholastic Achievement Awards, con’t from 36 con’t page Awards, Achievement Scholastic Junior Varsity Cheerleading Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Water Polo Water Junior Varsity Boys Swimming & Diving Boys Swimming Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Junior Varsity Boys Junior V Girls Junior V Tennis Girls Varsity Girls Freshman Softball Softball Girls Junior Varsity Girls Freshman Basketball Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Boys Sophomore Basketball Basketball Boys Varsity Field Hockey Junior Varsity Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Boys Junior Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Girls Junior Varsity Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Cross CountryGirls Junior Varsity ... 3.52 Baseball Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Chamber Choir Academic Competition Girls Freshman Volleyball Girls 7th Grade Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity & Debate Speech Cross Country Girls Varsity Girls 8th Grade Volleyball Boys Varsity Boys Varsity & Field Track Girls Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Vocal Academic Competition Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Girls JV Swimming & Diving Swimming & Diving Girls Varsity Dance Girls Varsity Girls 8th Grade Basketball Boys 7th Grade Basketball Girls 7th Grade Basketball Girls Cheerleading Girls Junior High Track & Field Track Girls Junior High Freshman Choir Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Symphonic Orchestra Field Hockey Varsity Polo Water Varsity Choraliers Singers Boys Tennis Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Boys Freshman Basketball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls Varsity Girls Junior Varsity Cheerleading Girls Junior Varsity Boys 8th Grade Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Golf ...... & Field Track Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Boys Junior High Basketball Girls Junior High Basketball Girls Junior High Cheerleading Boys Varsity Cross Country Boys Varsity Dance Varsity Junior Varsity Golf Junior Varsity AWARDS & RECOGNITION McDonald County Junior High Maryville HS Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) HS North Platte Junior High New Covenant Academy New Covenant Marshall HS North Platte HS Mid-Buchanan HS 38 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Concordia HS DeSoto HS Fort ZumwaltSouthHS Excelsior Springs HS Grandview JuniorHigh Glendale HS Grandview HS Hazelwood EastHS Holt HS Hermann HS Helias HS Jackson HS Jefferson CityHS Kearney HS King CityJuniorHigh Kickapoo HS Lafayette CountyHS Kirkwood HS King CityHS Licking HS HS Lafayette (Wildwood) Boys Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Baseball Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys JuniorVarsity Track &Field Boys FreshmanWrestling Boys FreshmanVolleyball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity ...... Golf Boys Boys Track &Field Girls JuniorVarsity Dance Cheerleading Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys SophomoreBasketball Boys Track &Field Boys Baseball Boys Golf Girls 8thGradeBasketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Basketball Boys Golf Boys Varsity ...... Golf Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys Varsity Basketball Boys Track &Field Boys Golf Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Track &Field Track &Field Boys Golf Girls Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Football Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys Tennis Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Basketball JV Water Polo Boys JuniorV Boys FreshmanBaseball Girls Varsity Soccer Girls FreshmanCheerleading Boys JuniorVarsity Track &Field Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys SophomoreBasketball Boys Varsity Golf Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer 3.10 Girls Varsity Wrestling Cheerleading Girls FreshmanCheerleading Boys Track &Field Boys Football Girls Cheerleading Boys FreshmanBasketball Scholastic Achievement Awards, page con’t 37 from ...... 3.11 ...... Tennis Tennis ...... arsity Tennis ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... 3.08 3.21 3.10 3.14 3.23 3.17 3.17 3.13 3.15 3.17 3.24 3.19 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.20 3.01 3.22 3.07 3.03 3.17 3.21 3.21 3.16 3.00 3.09 3.20 3.17 3.08 3.17 3.07 3.20 3.15 3.13 3.24 3.22 3.03 3.19 3.12 3.17 3.18 3.20 3.08 3.13 3.03 3.23 3.09 3.23 3.14 3.10 3.22 3.00 3.19 aeSho Category School Name AwardRecipients Local DistinguishedService Helen Beussink Leopold High School Service and Contributions and Service Contributions and Service LeopoldHighSchool LeopoldHighSchool Beussink Helen Beussink Harold Missouri Jostensrepresentatives. The DistinguishedService Awards program,includingallawardspresented,isunderwrittenby Miller HS Lutheran SouthHS Lutheran NorthHS McDonald CountyHS Maryville HS Orchard FarmHS Notre Dame(CapeGirardeau)HS New Covenant Academy Marquette HS Owensville MiddleSchool Lindbergh HS Licking HS Licking JuniorHigh Owensville HS Park HillHS Park HillSouthHS Varsity Baseball Boys FreshmanBaseball Girls FreshmanSoccer Boys Baseball Freshman FieldHockey Treble Chorale Boys FreshmanSoccer 3.04 .. Boys JuniorVarsity CrossCountry Boys JuniorVarsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Track &Field ...... Golf Boys Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorHighTrack &Field Boys 8thGradeFootball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Boys Varsity Golf Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Girls Varsity Soccer Varsity Water Polo Junior Varsity Water Polo Boys 7thGradeFootball Speech &Debate Girls Varsity Golf Boys FreshmanBaseball Winter Drumline Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Varsity Cheerleading Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys JuniorVarsity Wrestling Tennis Freshman Cheerleading Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Boys Varsity Golf Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Cheerleading Girls JuniorVarsity Cheerleading Boys Baseball Tennis Boys JuniorHighTrack &Field Boys FreshmanBasketball Boys Track &Field Girls Track &Field Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Track &Field Girls Soccer Boys Soccer ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... The NotreDameBulldogs (Class4runners-up)compileda3.22 GPA duringthe2006-07season 3.21 3.10 3.24 3.19 3.15 3.19 3.13 3.06 3.09 3.12 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.01 3.22 3.21 3.12 3.12 3.09 3.00 3.01 3.22 3.09 3.13 3.09 3.18 3.12 3.04 3.14 3.19 3.23 3.23 3.16 3.06 3.10 3.10 3.18 3.06 3.03 3.16 3.23 3.04 3.03 3.07 3.01 3.15 3.10 3.00 Perryville HS Parkway CentralHS Parkway West HS Pleasant HillHS Puxico JuniorHigh Puxico HS Parkway NorthHS Parkway SouthHS Savannah HS Sullivan HS Sullivan MiddleSchool St. Dominic HS AWARDS & RECOGNITION & AWARDS Boys Varsity Basketball Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys Golf Girls Soccer Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Golf Boys Baseball Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys FreshmanWrestling Girls JuniorVarsity Basketball Girls FreshmanBasketball Boys FreshmanSoccer Boys Varsity Basketball Boys JuniorVarsity Basketball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JuniorVarsity Softball Boys Track &Field Girls 8thGradeVolleyball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys FreshmanBasketball Girls Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorV Girls JuniorVarsity Softball Girls 8thGradeVolleyball Boys 8thGrade Track &Field Boys 7thGrade Track &Field Girls Basketball Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball Girls 8thGrade Track &Field Boys FreshmanBaseball ...... arsity Tennis ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... 3.11 ...... Wentworth Military Academy West CountyHS Webster GrovesHS Summit LakesMiddleSchool St. CharlesHS Twin RiversHS T.S. HillMiddleSchool St. Joseph(Salisbury)School St. FrancisBorgiaHS Puxico HS Puxico JuniorHigh Miller HS Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Golf Girls Varsity Softball Boys Baseball Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys JuniorVarsity Volleyball Boys 8thGradeBasketball ...... Baseball Freshman Boys Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Basketball Boys 8thGradeFootball Boys 7thGradeBaseball Girls 8thGradeBasketball Boys JuniorHighTrack &Field Boys JuniorHighBasketball Girls JuniorVarsity Soccer Boys Varsity Track &Field Boys JuniorVarsity Track &Field Boys Varsity Baseball Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball ...... Baseball Freshman Boys Boys Varsity Golf ... Boys JuniorVarsity Golf Boys Varsity Golf Boys JuniorVarsity Baseball John Smith Alexandraiah Cumming Courtni Burns Victoria Willeut Tyler Albona 3.04 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.08 3.16 3.13 3.17 3.18 3.04 3.15 3.17 3.16 3.02 3.21 3.10 3.14 3.09 3.21 3.18 3.09 3.20 3.14 3.17 3.17 3.23 3.24 3.15 3.06 3.14 3.16 3.13 3.13 3.14 Most Improved Scholastic ...... V ...... V ...... Boys Varsity Baseball ...... Softball ...... 3.11 ...... Baseball olleyball olleyball .... 3.16 3.21 3.08 3.09 3.06 3.01 3.17 3.05 3.12 3.06 3.15 3.06 3.22 3.20 3.05 3.20 3.07 3.08 3.08 3.23 3.13 3.10 3.07 3.24 3.18 3.20 MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 39 Dylan Austin Dylan Austin (Football) (Volleyball) Allie Laber Baseball) (Football, Wilson Bobby (Cheerleading, Soccer) Michell Konopka Baseball) Joel Potts (Soccer, & Field) Track Emily Janaske (Softball, Wrestling) B.J. Crossett (Football, Volleyball) Brittany Blaske (Basketball, Kankolenski (Football) Tyson Soccer) Alyssa Mautz (Basketball, & Field) Track Newman (Football, Ryan Mallory Bratton (Tennis) & Field) Randy Barta (Track Jessica Martin (Soccer) (Football, Basketball) Wilkinson Brett Samantha Mott (Softball, Cheerleading) & Field) Jaimie Murkey (Track Shanika Butler (Basketball) & Field) Craig Shultz (Track Basketball) Brittany Cataldi (Volleyball, Cody Reddell (Football, Basketball) & Field) (Track Madison Strole & Field) Track Jordan Nolen (Football, Track) Basketball, Brooke Pornell (Volleyball, Bktball, Baseball) Andrew Korth (F’ball, Soccer, Track) (Cross Country, Weatherman Deanna Track) Haskamp (Basketball, Baseball, Ryan & Field) Track Ashley Simmons (Softball, & Field) Track Cuppy (Football, Basketball, Tyler Emily Haun (Softball, Basketball) Dino Selimovic (Cross Country) (Softball) Sarah Woods & Field) Track (Football, Josh Stevens Basketball) Alicia Oyler (Volleyball, Track) Basketball, (Cross Country, Steltenpohl J.T. Basketball) Hannah Rush (Volleyball, Kelly Fick (Baseball) Withouse (Volleyball) Stacy Mundwiller (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Tim Basketball) Kelsey Bock (Volleyball, Track) Wrestling, Anthony Cooper (Football, (Softball, Basketball) Woods Joni & (Basketball, Track Field) Devin Vanlandingham & Field) Track Cody Dawson (Basketball, Soccer) Natalie Kulla (Cross Country, Ashlee Barrett (Basketball) continued on page 40 continued Fort Osage High School Fort Osage North High School Fort Zumwalt South High School Fort Zumwalt Francis Howell High School High School West Zumwalt Fort High School Francis Howell Central Fulton High School Gallatin High School Gateway High School Glendale High School High School Valley Grain Grandview Middle School Grandview High School Glasgow High School Hallsville High School Hancock High School Hardin-Central High School Middle School Truman S. Harry Helias High School Hermann High School Holden High School Holliday Middle School Academy Incarnate Word Michael Carlyon (Football, Wrestling, Track) Wrestling, (Football, Michael Carlyon Track) Basketball, (Volleyball, Jessica Lawson Baseball) (Football, Basketball, Zac McDaniel Track) (Softball, Basketball, Rachel Hendrix & Allen Track Field) (Football, Wrestling, Kale Track) Basketball, Bailey Keith (Volleyball, Baseball) Basketball, Evan Johnson (Cross County, Basketball) Ashley Cobb (Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball) Chad Schlesselman (F’ball, Basketball) Ashley Heimsoth (Volleyball, Baseball) Mason McNally (Soccer, & Field) Track Kelsey Cole (Cross Country, Randall Amos (Baseball) Whitney Hilton (Basketball) Kyle Shull (Basketball, Golf) Lauren Brockhaus (V’ball, Softball, Basketball) & Field) Track Devin Riney (Football, Basketball, Cassie Williams (Softball, Volleyball) (Basketball, Baseball) Toler Sheldon Erin Carter (Basketball, Softball) Basketball, Baseball) A.J. Horn (Cross County, Amelunke Tiffany (Basketball) Burton (Football, Basketball) Willie & Field) Track (Softball, Basketball, Megan Stahl Luke Thomas (Basketball) Ashley Grennshields (Cheerleading) Matt Guemmer (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Soccer) Alannia Ott (Volleyball, Basketball) Luke Hornof (Soccer, Clint Myers (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Kelsey Hensen (Softball, Basketball) & Field) (Track Young Alec Basketball) Jamee Freeman (Volleyball, Nick Johnson (Basketball, Baseball) & Field) Track Amy Krekeler (Cross County, & Field) Track (Football, Colton Stipp & Field) Track Katlyn Peterson (Cross Country, & Field) Track Luke Dye (Basketball, Chelsey Ligon (Softball, Basketball) & Field) Track Jason Ralph (Football, Basketball, Field) & Track Heather O’Connor (Softball, Track) Danny Giddings (Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer) Katelyn Bias (Volleyball, & Field) Track Roth (Football, Ryan & Field) Track Kaila Bequette (Volleyball, Zach Moore (Baseball) Melissa Bilyeu (Softball, Basketball) Central (Park Hills) High School Central (Park School Chaffee High Middle School Chillicothe Clever High School Cole Camp High School Academy College Heights Christian Crane High School Ridge High School Crest Crystal City High School Dadeville High School Delta High School DeKalb High School Dent-Phelps Middle School DeSoto High School DeSmet High School Diamond High School High School Drexel Duchesne High School East Newton High School Elsberry High School High School Eureka Everton High School Festus High School Forsyth High School Drew Boin (Football, Basketball, Track) Basketball, Drew Boin (Football, Track) Basketball, (Volleyball, Carly Durst (Basketball, Golf, Baseball) Logan Smith Basketball) Softball, (Volleyball, Loren Goggin Football) Schuyler Easterling (Basketball, Track) (Softball, Basketball, West Kelsey Ben Bird (Basketball, Baseball) Track) Basketball, Rikki Minkler (Cross Country, & Field) Track Kirk Ellis (Cross County, Cheerleading) Track, Cassie Hill (Softball, Jeremiah Thurman (Football) Jada Bentley (Basketball) Shane Wilson (Basketball) Softball) Ashton Elliott (Volleyball, Olympics) (Special Winn Jeremy Jennifer Abraham (Soccer) (Baseball) Matt Morgan Christine Eidson (Softball) Spencer Blair (Football, Basketball) Track) V’ball, Basketball, Kayla Hruby (Soccer, Baseball) Wrestling, Dalton Hall (Football, Davis (Softball) Morgan Dylan Hampton (Basketball) Softball, Basketball) Melanie Haes (Volleyball, Track) King II (Football, Basketball, Jeffrey Track) Basketball, (Volleyball, Ashtin Stephens Chris Luzuaway (Basketball) Brittany Gall (Softball, Basketball) Chris Glor (Football) Chelsey Gerleman (Softball, Basketball) Michael Hassert (Baseball) Basketball) (Volleyball, Abbi Stluka Austin Mouse (Basketball, Golf) & Field) Track (Basketball, Sarah Kirchoff & Field) Track Curtis Edwards (Cross Country, Molly Bush & Field) Track Reece (Football, Tyler Amanda Carr (Basketball, Soccer) (Basketball) Hartsfield Ryce Alexis Smith (Volleyball) Track) Basketball, (Football, Tarwater Jeremy & Field) Track Heather Kochie (Cross Country, Joe Shannon (Football) Sarah Johnson (Swimming & Diving) Baseball) Brad LaGrugere (Soccer, Basketball) Kristin Shirreu (Volleyball, Track) Wrestling, Maywonn Gates (Football, Patrice Thomas (Cheerleading) 2006-07 Sportsmanship 2006-07 Award Recipients High School Appleton City High School Valley Arcadia School Auxvasse Middle Bakersfield High School Joseph) High School Benton (St. Beaumont High School Billings High School Blue Springs High School Blue Springs South High School Bolivar High School Boonville High School Bradleyville High School Brittany Hill Middle School Bucklin High School Buffalo High School Bunker High School California High School Campbell Middle School High School Cameron Caruthersville Middle School Cass-Midway High School Center High School Central (Cape Girardeau) High School Central (New Madrid County) High School SPORTSMANSHIP 40 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 Lincoln HighSchool Lindbergh HighSchool Liberal HighSchool Lexington HighSchool Leopold HighSchool Lee’s Summit West HighSchool Lee's SummitNorthHighSchool Lee’s SummitHighSchool Lawson HighSchool Lathrop HighSchool LaPlata HighSchool LaMonte HighSchool Lafayette (St. Joseph)HighSchool Lafayette CountyHighSchool Ladue Horton Watkins HighSchool Kirkwood HighSchool Kickapoo HighSchool Keytesville HighSchool Kearney HighSchool John F. KennedyHighSchool Joel E.BarberMiddleSchool Jefferson CityHighSchool Jefferson HighSchool Whitney Dunkin(Volleyball, Basketball, Softball) Kevin Aery (Soccer, Basketball,Baseball) Ursula Meyer(CrossCountry, Track &Field) Joe Lammert(Soccer, Volleyball) Whitney Lorell(V’ball,Softball,Basketball, Track) Austin Marti(Football,Basketball, Baseball) Katie Judd(Volleyball, Track &Field) Garrett Stephenson (Football,Basketball,Baseball) Janice Jansen(Volleyball, Cheerleading) Tyler Clubb(Basketball,Baseball) Maddi Maddox(Golf) Michael Admire (Football,Baseball) Danielle Fischer(Golf,Swimming&Diving) Nathan Seider(Soccer) (Soccer) Katie Whalon Ashley Washington(Basketball) Ryan Ruble(Soccer, Track &Field) Caitlin Hewitt(Volleyball, Basketball) Troy Green(Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Elizabeth Beers(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Marshall Gonzales(Football, Track &Field) Danielle Cook(Track &Field) Matt Fouch(Basketball,Baseball) Rochelle Lazenby(Softball,Basketball) Allen Bell(Soccer, Basketball, Baseball) Ashley Fowler Benjamyn Limle(CrossCountry, Basketball) Raschel Hoeflicker(Softball,Basketball) Camden Pulliam(Football,Basketball,Baseball) Jenny Shirar(CrossCountry, Swimming&Diving) David Kekec(Soccer, Track &Field) Blair McNamee(Soccer) Lauron Kukla(Tennis, Soccer) Marcus Harris(Football, Track &Field) Samantha Hunt(Basketball) Alex Bernskoetter(Basketball) Cassie Penrod(Softball,Basketball,Track &Field) Dustin Medlin(Baseball,Basketball, Track) Brook Oxandale(Cheerleading) Zak Busch(Football, Wrestling, Track &Field) Erin Kilian(Basketball,Soccer) Mat Baker(Football,Baseball) Abby Iennings(Volleyball, Basketball) Adam Jackson(Basketball) Maggie Light(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Doug Smith(Basketball,Golf) Renae Mattson(Softball,Basketball, Track) Brett McQuinn(Softball,Bktball, Track, Baseball) 2006-07 Sportsmanship Award Recipients,2006-07 Sportsmanship frompage con’t 39 Monett MiddleSchool Moberly HighSchool Moberly MiddleSchool Middle Grove MiddleSchool Mercer HighSchool McDonald CountyHighSchool McCluer South-BerkeleyHighSchool McCluer NorthHighSchool Maysville HighSchool Maryville MiddleSchool Marquand ZionHighSchool Marionville HighSchool Marion C.EarlyHighSchool Marceline HighSchool Malta BendHighSchool Madison HighSchool Lutheran SouthHighSchool Lutheran NorthHighSchool Lutheran (St. Peters)HighSchool Louisiana HighSchool Lone JackHighSchool Logan-Rogersville MiddleSchool Lockwood HighSchool Linn HighSchool Amanda McKinney (Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Ryne Johnson(Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Ashley Wiesner (Basketball,Soccer) McLean Cochran(Soccer, Basketball) Allyn Jorgensen (Basketball, Track &Field) Brett Hobermehl(Basketball, Track &Field) Roni Posey(Basketball,Softball) Caleb Middleton(Basketball, Track, Softball) Toni Brundage (Softball,Basketball, Track) Heath West (Basketball, Track &Field,Softball) Melanie Bowers(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Ethan Hobbs(Track &Field) Tishira Echols(CrossCountry, Track, Cheer) Joseph Dove(Swimming&Diving,Track &Field) Courtney Self(Tennis, Swimming&Diving) Ben Hendrix(Football,Baseball) Jenni Webber (Softball,Basketball) Matt Wright (Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Taylor Gadbois(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Dillon Luke(Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Amber Hollingsworth(Volleyball) Aaron Pritchett(Basketball,Baseball) Allison Hubbard(Volleyball, Basketball) Ben Wells (Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Kristin Gilpin(Softball,Basketball) Derrick Phillips(Basketball, Track &Field) Tanna Prenger(Basketball, Track &Field) Marc Fagan(Football,Basketball,Golf) Jerrian Johnson(Basketball) Chris Lippman(Basketball, Track &Field) Laura Unterbrink(Softball,Basketball) Brandon Salmons(Basketball,Baseball, Track) Rickael Roach(Tennis, Track &Field) Chris Kaempfe(Football,Basketball, Track) Laura Truetken (Softball,Basketball) Previn Perry(Football, Track &Field) Kelsey Wagner(Soccer, Softball) Pete Walters(Golf) Jessica Nichols(Softball,Basketball, Track) Byron Ray(Football,Basketball,Golf) Jill Smith(Softball, Volleyball, Basketball) Grant Brown(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Sijae Brown(Volleyball, Basketball) Logan Haden(Football,Basketball) Celynda Fannings(Volleyball, Basketball,Softball) Logan Cornish(Football,Basketball,Baseball) Brittany Walsch (Sftball,XCountry, Bktball,Track) Tyler Morton(CrossCountry, Basketball,Baseball) Pacific HighSchool Ozark HighSchool Osage Trail MiddleSchool Osage HighSchool Orchard FarmHighSchool O'Hara HighSchool Odessa HighSchool Oak RidgeHighSchool Oak ParkHighSchool Notre Dame(CapeGirardeau)HighSchool Northwest (Hughesville)HighSchool Northwest (CedarHill)HighSchool North HarrisonHighSchool County North Tech HighSchool Norborne HighSchool Nixa HighSchool Niangua HighSchool Nevada HighSchool Nevada MiddleSchool Nerinx HallHighSchool Mountain Grove HighSchool Mound CityHighSchool Moreland Ridge Middle School continued 41 onpage Kelsey Coffman (Softball,Basketball) Chris Mathis(Basketball,Baseball) Anna Biandenburgh (Golf, Track &Field) Josh Monroe(Football, Tennis) Lauren Langkamp(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Joel Savage(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Stephanie Brandt(CrossCountry, Basketball) David Baker(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Marissa Smith(XCountry, Bktball, Track, Cheer) Sean Liston(CrossCountry, Basketball,Golf) Michaella Fulmer(Basketball,Soccer) Mike Pepple(Football,Baseball) Patty Burett(Volleyball, Basketball) Steele Slippy(Football, Wrestling, Basketball) Hannah Sedgwick(Volleyball, Softball) Walt Ruesler(CrossCountry, Basketball,Baseball) Brittany Tibbs (Softball,Soccer) Alex Chambers(Soccer, Track &Field) Brooke Beussink(Basketball,Soccer) Brett Heischmidt(Soccer, Baseball) Lori Zeisset(Basketball) Nick Ramey(Football,Basketball) Courtney Rodgers(Basketball) Nathan Shelton(Basketball,Baseball) Gina Richardson(Softball,Basketball) Kasey Parkhurst(Softball,Basketball) Brittany Collins(Basketball) (Basketball) DeShawn Andrews Anna Franklin(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) A.J. Hamer(Softball,Basketball, Track &Field) Ashlee Luko(Softball,Basketball) Nicholas Reasor(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Kayla Vestal(Basketball, Volleyball) Bryan Miller(Basketball,Baseball) Brittany Pettibon(Track &Field) Spencer Thompson (Football,Basketball) Allie Irwin(Volleyball, Basketball, Track &Field) Stephan Jenkins(CrossCountry, Basketball, Track) Christy End(Soccer) Andrea Miller(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Jeremy Hyde(Football,Basketball,Golf) Jodi Yocum (Volleyball, Basketball, Track &Field) Dylan Rosier(Football,Basketball, Track &Field) Makenzie Green(Volleyball, Basketball, Track) Josh WoodyField) Track& (Football, SPORTSMANSHIP MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 41 (Cheerleading, Track & Field) Track (Cheerleading, Andrew Kueker (Fball, Bktball, Baseball, Track) (Fball, Bktball, Baseball, Andrew Kueker Track) (V’ball, Softball, Bktball, Megan Dohrman Golf) (Soccer, Rogan Magee (Tennis) Allie Parks Basketball) Brandon Sudbrock (Soccer, Basketball) Erin Bekebrede (Volleyball, Wrestling) Daniel Hewitt (Football, Track) Basketball, Courtney Champagine (V’ball, & Field) Track Coby Keyes (Basketball, Basketball, Track) (Volleyball, Rachel Tobin Soccer) Hockey, Mary Kate Doherty (Field Soccer) Jordan Reppell (Basketball, Track) Wrestling, Bob Eskew (Cross Country, Track) Volleyball, Annie Hart (Cross Country, (Football, Basketball) Ben Stuenkel Softball, Basketball) Megan Hinck (Volleyball, (Football, Basketball) Vallo Ryan Basketball) Janel Malan (Volleyball, (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Watkins Nate (Volleyball) Hannah Ward Mathew Brought (Football, Basketball) Track) Basketball, Jennelle Freeman (Volleyball, Tennis) Basketball, Rhoads (Soccer, Will Track) Basketball, Kasey Jackson (Volleyball, Wrestling) Josh Quigley (Football, & Field) Molly Burkemper (Track & Field) Track Michael Haynes (Football, Katie Mangels (Basketball, Soccer) & Field) Track Adam Kraft (Cross Country, Kelly Union (Field Hockey) Jordan Epperson (Golf) Allison Hopke (Softball) Blaine Hines (Football, Baseball) Anitha Luy (Soccer) Lacrosse) Katelyn Kaufman (Field Hockey, Katherine Dinkins (Golf, Swimming & Diving) Wrestling) Clayton Olsson (Football, Soccer) (Volleyball, Turner Tiffany Burke (Basketball, Baseball) Tyler & Field) Track Ashley Larsen (Wrestling, & Field) Track Melvin Capers (Football, Myah Williams & Field) Track Mitchell (Football, Steven & Field) Ashley Smith (Track James Whitehead (Baseball) Kristen Hart (Cheerleading, Softball) continued on page 43 continued Sweet Springs High School Sweet Springs Alban’s School St. School Charles High St. High School West Charles St. Middle School Gregory's St. Academy Joseph’s St. Mary's School (Independence) High St. School Paul Lutheran High St. Pius X (Festus) High School St. Hill Middle School T.S. High School Tarkio Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School School Buchanan High Troy High School Truman University City High School High School Van-Far Horn High School Van Duchesne High School Villa Academy Visitation County High School Warren High School Warsaw High School Waynesville High School Groves Webster County High School West Peter Winningham (XCountry, Track, Baseball) Track, (XCountry, Peter Winningham (Softball) Jackie Hoehn & Field) Sinclair (Track Taylor & Field) Track Adkins (Volleyball, Devin Joe Moore (Football, Basketball) Latoya Gipson (Basketball) Basketball, Baseball) Reece Roedel (Football, Basketball, Track) (Volleyball, Cailey Wilkinson & Field) Track Jason Owens (Football, & Field) (Track Anderson Craig Track) Basketball, Jessica Fleetwood (Softball, & Field) Track Jacob Bethel (Football, Basketball, & Field) Track Basketball, Emily Boulger (Softball, (Basketball, Baseball) Brent Struttmann Track) Basketball, Mariah Brandt (Cross Country, Jacob Bottcher (Football, Basketball) & Field) Track Kelsey Butler (Softball, Basketball, & Field) Track Costello (Football, Basketball, Tyler Track) Basketball, Allyson Bradley (Volleyball, Kyle Alcorn (Basketball) Basketball) Megan Bagwell (Volleyball, Chris Goedken (Fball, Basketball, Baseball, Track) & Field) Track Allie Helzer (Softball, Basketball, Track) Aaron O'Laughlin (Football, Basketball, Holly Smith (Softball) Matt Curtis (Football, Basketball, Baseball) & Field) Track Basketball, Kyle Miller (Soccer, Laura Pence (Basketball) Volleyball) Sarah O'Laughlin (Soccer, Matthew Smith (Basketball) Basketball) Meagan Morrison (Volleyball, Gibbons (Basketball) Will Cheer) Track, Anna Bumgarner (V’ball, XCountry, & Field) Track Danny Evans (Basketball, Basketball) (Volleyball, Mariah Weil (Basketball, Baseball) Brian Hoffmeyer Cheyenne DeCammillo (V’ball, Softball, Bktball) Mark Hammonds (Basketball, Baseball) Basketball) V’ball, Hammonds (Softball, Morgan & Field) Track Foster (Softball, Basketball, Ryan Amber Mabury (Softball, Basketball) Paul Free (Football) Megan Higgins (Softball, Basketball) (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Rowen Todd Track) Alexander (Softball, Basketball, Anessa Track) Wrestling, Garrett Sandbothe (Football, & Field) Track Lauren Fender (Basketball, Basketball) Dustin Northcutt (Cross Country, Basketball) Brittani O’Connell (Volleyball, Saxony Lutheran High School Saxony Lutheran School Savannah Middle Sikeston High School Center Simonsen Freshman Slater High School School South Callaway Middle South Callaway High School South Harrison High School South Holt High School High School South Iron South Nodaway High School South Shelby High School Southern Boone County High School Southern Reynolds High School Sparta High School Spring Garden Middle School Spokane High School High School Steelville High School Stet High School Stewartsville High School Strafford Summit Lakes Middle School Sunrise Junior High School Basketball) 2006-07 Sportsmanship Award Recipients, con’t from 40 page con’t Sportsmanship2006-07 Recipients, Award Steven May (Football, Baseball) May Steven (Field Hockey) Katie Schaiff Baseball) (Football, Basketball, Sean McKay Field) & Track (Softball, Basketball, Megan Barnes Basketball, Baseball) Nathan Roach (Football, Track) Basketball, (Volleyball, Lacey Stoppelman Basketball) Michael Shaul (Softball, Track) Basketball, Becca Bowland (Softball, (Golf) Bryant Morgan Aisha Kashif (Cheerleading) & Field) Track Basketball, Miles Morris (Football, Raychel Whitaker (Softball, Brandon Reiss (Baseball) Track) Basketball, Kim Miesner (Volleyball, & Field) Track (Basketball, Burkett Tanner Track) Basketball, Easton Harper (Volleyball, Kyle Misener (Soccer) & Field) Track Kelsie Blakley (Softball, Basketball, Greg Bailey (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Whitney Cox (Softball, Basketball) Cooper Flack (Basketball) Natalie Branch (Basketball) & Field) Track Josh Duncan (Football, Basketball, Track) Basketball, Megan Snodgrass (Volleyball, Track) Zachary Glenn (Baseball, Basketball, & Field) Track Sydney Sells (Softball, Basketball, Jordan Copeland (Baseball) Kelli Little (Cheerleading) Wrestling) Kendall Burke (Football, & Field) Track Rebecca Brigance (Cross Country, & Field) Track Josh Hall (Football, & Field) Track (Basketball, Paige Staples Chris Easley (Baseball) Annette Thomas (Basketball) Thomas (Football, Basketball) Corey Track) Basketball, Smith (XCountry, Stephanie & Field) Track Matthew Nichol (Basketball, & Field) Track Jessie Joiner (Softball, Basketball, & Field) Maurice Couch (Track & Diving) Meisinger (Swimming Margaret Tennis) Derin Bryant (Basketball, Brandy Duke (Softball, Basketball, Soccer) Track) Jared McMahon (Football, Basketball, & Field) Track Ashley Pfeil (Cross Country, Track) Wr., (F’ball, XCountry, Washington William & Field) Track Ashley Hanson (Basketball, & Field) Track Luke Brandt (Football, Basketball, Track) Ashton Smith (V’ball, Softball, Basketball, SPORTSMANSHIP Parkway West High School West Parkway High School Plattsburg Pleasant Hill High School Pattonsburg High School Pattonville High School Penney High School Perryville High School Pioneer Ridge Middle School Platte County High School Pleasant Hope High School Pleasant Lea Middle School Polo High School Prairie Home High School Puxico High School High School Raymore-Peculiar Raytown Middle School Renaissance Academy Richmond High School Ridgeway High School Ritenour High School Riverview Gardens High School Rock Port High School Ruskin High School Santa Fe High School 42 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 NFHS Steroid Education Ad MSHSAA Journal August 2007 „ 43 David Palmeiro Larry Littrell Becky Oakes Award Recipients Award MSHSAA Irvin Keller A. The NFHS Sports Medicine Handbook The NFHS Sports The cost per Gordon Lane (Wrestling, Football) Gordon Lane (Wrestling, & Field) Track Whitney Gibler (Basketball, Golf) Track, Null (Football, Basketball, Travis & Field) Track Jackson (Softball, Lynsie Brown (Basketball) Stephen Emily Rosers (Volleyball) New NFHS Sports Medicine Handbook Available in Early 2008 1988-891989-901990-91 Irvin A. Keller 1991-92 Burr Albert 1992-93Dieterich Herbert R. 1993-94 Gerald Linneman 1994-95 Miles Jack W. 1995-96 Rodger Estes 1996-97 Kent Kurtz Dr. 1997-98 L. McElroy Glenn Dr. 1998-99 Jerry Waddle Dr. 1999-2000 James E. Price 2000-01 Jerry L. Diehl Edward A. Dunn 2001-022002-03 Robert C. Howe 2003-04 John L. Moore Jim Scanlan 2004-05 Jerry Burbes Dr. 2005-06 Emry Dilday 2006-07Schmidt Gary Roger Hodapp (Third Edition) will be available in January 2008 for purchase from the NFHS Customer Service by Department calling (800) 776- 3462. handbook is $14.95, plus shipping and handling. Winfield High School Winfield County High School Worth Zalma High School All items approved the race distance and/or scheduling the starting time of the races when the heat index is potentially lower for at least the first two weeks of the cross country season in order to minimize heat concerns. Went on record in support of the Went The Distinguished Service Awards Service The Distinguished Recommend that a place for the on record in support of Went on record in support of shortening Went By consensus, recommend awarding By consensus, recommend Recommend that a dermatologist be on- Recommend that a point of emphasis to 6. 7. 8. 3. 3. 4. 5. Brandon Messer (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Lauren Okruch (Softball, Basketball) Bradley Pearsond (Basketball, Baseball) Billie Shepherd (Basketball, Softball) Brandon Ganson (Soccer) Basketball, Soccer) Angie Dyer (Volleyball, Note: program, including all awards and plaques presented, is underwritten by the Missouri Jostens representatives. High School Westran Wheatland High School William Chrisman High School current 14-day policy regarding physicians’ skin condition notes in wrestling. cell phone number contact person’s emergency be added to the Pre-Participation Physical Examination form. scheduling all four races of the 3200 meter and Field Championships on Track run at the Friday evening in order to reduce heat concerns. Hodapp and Herb Webster in the Irvin A. in the Irvin Webster Herb Hodapp and two-year Active File for an additional Keller the nominators of past period. Further, will be recipients Rold and Stottlemyre necessary three letters contacted to obtain the for the Keller of recommendation required Award. to Becky Awards A. Keller 2007-08 Irvin Ind., and Roger Oakes of Indianapolis, Charles. Hodapp of St. All items approved to Tournament Wrestling site at the State confirm physicians’ skin condition diagnoses. clean/disinfect all mats at the end of wrestling Tournament, tournaments, including the State be presented at all wrestling rules meetings as part of the process of the prevention of the spreading of communicable diseases. SPORTS MEDICINE „ By consensus, recommend recognizing By consensus, By consensus, recommend renewing Strongly recommend that athletes wear Strongly Recommend that, if the proposed Brad Boyer, media, Moberly Brad Boyer, McMains, coach, Brookfield Stuart Richmond Southwick, coach, Jeff special service, Whitney, Terry Michael Agers, official, Bonne Terre Bonne Agers, official, Michael 2006-07 Sportsmanship Award Recipients, con’t from 41 con’t page 2006-07 Sportsmanship Recipients, Award 1. „ „ „ „ of Michael In addition, the application 2. „ 1. 2. Alan Caltee (Football, Basketball, Track & Field) Track Alan Caltee (Football, Basketball, Basketball) Jayne Dunn (Volleyball, Golf) Dalton Gleshorn (Soccer, Basketball) Samantha Renfrow (Volleyball, Wrestling) Chris Rojewski (Football, Sarah Moore (Golf, Soccer) Held June 2007 Held June Columbia A. Keller in the Irvin Agers shall be placed period. Active File for a two-year the following with MSHSAA state-level the following with MSHSAA for the 2007-08 Awards Distinguished Service school year: the applications of past DSA recipients Roger Darwin Rold, Roger Stottlemyre, Sports Medicine Advisory Summary April 25, 2007 Held mouth guards while participating in contact basketball, sports (volleyball, field hockey, water polo, and lacrosse) wrestling, soccer, where the NFHS rules do not already mandate such wearing. system is adopted by the football play-off MSHSAA member schools beginning with the Advisory the Football 2008-09 school year, Committee develop a bi-seasonal research component to monitor heat and non-heat related injuries, a system by which game shall call a quarterly mandatory officials two time-out for at least the first water-break games of the regular season, educational guidelines for coaches regarding the acclimatization process of players, a point of emphasis for coaches to take a conservative approach in terms of intensity during the pre- season scrimmage, and a point of emphasis to schedule the starting time of at least the first two regular season games when the heat index is potentially lower. West Nodaway High School West Plains High School West Academy Christian Westminster Summary Selection Committee Selection Distinguished ServiceDistinguished Awards AWARDS & RECOGNITION 44 „ MSHSAA Journal August 2007 appear inthe updated frequentlyandwillnolonger “Sanctioned Events” link. This listwillbe www.mshsaa.org andclickingonthe will nowbeavailableon-lineat events forathleticandnon-athletic be reachedat(573)875-4880. Pam Martin,handlestheseformsandcan MSHSAA web “Sanctioned Events”sectionofthe through theMSHSAA office orfromthe and Non-AthleticEventscanbeobtained By-Law 530.FormsforInterstate Athletic Handbook, Law 440ofthe Sponsored EventsforMusicareunderBy- Interstate EventsandNon-MemberSchool Handbook. Law 311 ofthe Interstate Events canbefoundunderBy- hwM olFS2 Nov.26-27 21 F-S at theEdwardJonesDome,St. Louis. * - All classes,including8-man,will beplayed Nov.19 Show-Me Bowl 20 Date Class 1-4Semifinals Fri. wk. Day 8-Man Semifinals Class 5-6Semifinals Nov. 12 8-Man Quarterfinals Nov. 19 5 Class 1-4Quarte 18 Fri. Nov. 3 Class 5-6Quarterfinals Fri. 18 Wed. Class 1-4Sectionals Nov. 27-28 Class 5-6Sectionals 21 Class 1-4Regionals F-S 2010 Nov.20 Show-Me Bowl* 20 Date Class 1-4Semifinals Fri. wk. Day 8-Man Semifinals Class 5-6Semifinals Nov. 13 8-Man Quarterfinals Nov. 19 6 Class 1-4Quarte 18 Fri. Nov. 4 Class 5-6Quarterfinals Fri. 18 Wed. Class 1-4Sectionals Nov. 28-29 Class 5-6Sectionals 21 Class 1-4Regionals F-S 2009 Nov.21 Show-Me Bowl* 20 Date Class 1-4Semifinals Fri. wk. Day 8-Man Semifinals Class 5-6Semifinals Nov. 14 8-Man Quarterfinals Nov.7 19 Class 1-4Quarte 18 Fri. Nov. 5 Class 5-6Quarterfinals Fri. 18 Wed. Class 1-4Sectionals Class 5-6Sectionals Class 1-4Regionals 2008 Schedule (con’t fromp.5) Projected Football Playoff Appear onWeb Site Sanctioned EventsWill List ofApprovedand The listofapprovedandsanctioned Regulations forapprovalof Athletic andSpeech iscoveredunder RegulationsforNon-Athletic MSHSAA Journal. site (www.mshsaa.org). MSHSAA Official MSHSAA Official rfinals rfinals rfinals a.2 Nov. 20 20 Nov. 20 Sat. 20 Sat. Nov. 13 19 Nov. 13 Sat. 19 Sat. Nov. 8 19 Mon. Nov. 21 20 Nov. 21 Sat. 20 Sat. Nov. 14 19 Nov. 14 Sat. 19 Sat. Nov. 9 19 Mon. Nov. 22 20 Nov. 22 Sat. 20 Sat. Nov. 15 19 Nov. 15 Sat. 19 Sat. Nov. 10 19 Mon. 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Association is made up of the member schools themselves, and the rules that we have in place are determined by the member schools. Therefore, if there is a rule that you want to change, please contact your represenative on the Board of Directors or contact me at the There are also office. advisory committees for every sport and activity comprised of representatives from every area of the state who have been placed on those committees to represent you and bring your needs, questions and concerns to the state Again, have a level. great year! There were 30 by-law something that is Finally, MSHSAA Journal more restrictive. changes that occurred due to the voting of the membership last A Annual Ballot. May on the complete list of those changes can be found in the front sections of the 2007-08 MSHSAA Official Handbook the website, and in this issue of the going to change for the 2008-09 school year is the football format. Please playoff Officials associations that would like associations that would Officials changes in This year will have some will determine Seventh and eighth graders that this I want to reiterate Lastly, I would like to close with wishing all the depth training on the web site for the athletic on the web site for depth training directors. the the web site should contact training on to your for someone to come to arrange office and bugs there will be problems area. I know let us know when you so please this first year, experience these issues. to experiment with volleyball to allow schools format at the playing a best three-out-of-five contests. varsity level during regular-season upon a grade period and their eligibility based the by-laws, but please not a semester under school can always be remember that the local I and schools good luck with your school year, hope that it is a great year for everyone. remember that when you play your preseason interscholastic scrimmage (jamboree) this 1 of Week that date will coincide with year, the 2008-09 football season. It is my hope that all of the administrators It is my hope at how accurate I continue to be amazed and the The staff and I have answered many The staff During the meetings As we begin a new school year, please a new school year, As we begin allow me to be one of the first to welcome you be one of the first to allow me to back to school. and were able to had an enjoyable summer projects and find staff accomplish all building year of challenges to be prepared for a new directors were able ahead. I hope the athletic all the positions on their to find coaches to fill were able to For coaches, I hope you staffs. your to recharge season have a relaxing off batteries. when I the veteran teachers were me the They told began teaching. the years older I got the quicker -- and especially the summers -- It seems that we would go by. just blinked, and the summer as quick as However, was over. the summer went, I feel very excited about the progress we were able to make on our new web site over the summer months. programmers have been working very diligently on the site, and though it is continues to be a As the work in progress, it is coming around. new web site takes shape, it brings to light Many people that change can be difficult. have reservations about using the computer and getting on the web site. Please allow me you to reassure you that we want to help when have problems with the site. questions and provided some additional group and individual training We over the summer. will also incorporate more training into the MSHSAA 101 Administrator Rules We Meetings this fall. will work with the area principal and athletic directors groups to once again provide those meetings in conjunction with your regularly- scheduled meetings. we will provide a general overview of the web site to the principals along with a thorough review of the rule changes for the will We upcoming year. a more in- then offer Welcome Back! Welcome Kerwin Urhahn, by Dr. Executive Director MSHSAA