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***********@idhsaa@idhsaa@idhsaaNFHS HONORS - Kara Smith & Wayne MilletCONFERENCE DATE CHANGESWINTER ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS10TH ANNUAL CONCUSSION SYMPOSIUMIHSAA WINTER CHAMPIONSDEVELOPING MENTAL TOUGHNESS9 SIGNS OF A GOOD YOUTH SPORTS COACHSIGN UP TODAY - Game Winning Fuel StrategiesNEW NFHS LEARN COURSE - Implicit BiasTHANK AN OFFICIAL - BECOME AN OFFICIALNEW IHSAA BOARD MEMBER - Eric StudebakerMarch 2021 ISSUEIHSAA EXPRESSSupporting Education Through ActivitiesNFHS Honors Individuals with Sectional and State Speech, Debate, Theatre and Music Educator AwardsNFHS Press Release - A total of 42 high school speech, debate, theatre and music teachers and coaches have been selectedas recipients of awards from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).The NFHS Speech, Debate, Theatre and Academic Association is honoring 20 individuals with the 2020-21 OutstandingSpeech/Debate/Theatre Educator Awards, and the NFHS Music Association is honoring 22 individuals with the 2020-21Outstanding Music Educator Awards.Seven of the 20 speech/debate/theatre awards are section awards, and the other 13 are state awards. Section recipients receive a plaque fromthe NFHS to be presented in their respective state, while state award recipients receive a certificate. Likewise, seven music section awards willbe presented, along with 15 state award recipients.SECTION 8 AWARDKara SmithTimberline HSThe 2020-21 NFHS OutstandingSpeech/Debate/Theatre EducatorAwards for Section 8 is Kara Smithfrom Timberline High School inBoise.Kara has taught at three Idaho schools the past 20 years andcurrently teaches and coaches speech and debate at TimberlineHigh School in Boise, where she has been since 2016. Smithwas speech and debate coach at Lake City High School in Coeurd’Alene, Idaho, for 16 years before moving to Boise in 2016.For three years (2016-2019), she coached at two Boise schools –Capital High School and Timberline High School.Smith has been chair of the Inland Empire National ForensicLeague/National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) fortwo separate terms (2002-04 and 2010-16), and since 2018, shehas been the Idaho State Speech commissioner.Last year, Smith was selected Idaho Speech Arts Teacher ofthe Year and was inducted into the Idaho Speech Arts TeachersAssociation Hall of Fame. Among her other honors, Smith wasIdaho State Debate Coach/Teacher of the Year in 2017 andreceived the NSDA Distinguished Service Citation Gold Key in2018. In June 2021, she will receive her Fourth Diamond at theNSDA National Tournament.STATE AWARDWayne MilletAberdeen HSWayne Millett became the musicteacher at Aberdeen (Idaho) HighSchool in 1990, and currently teachesband, choir, guitar, musical and stagecrafts classes. Over his entire 38year teaching career, which includestime spent at high schools and middle schools in Utah, Millett’sstudents have been involved in more than 80 musical productions.Millett has consistently guided Aberdeen bands to “superior”ratings at district festivals and from 2006 to 2019, led them to 10first-place awards at various other events including the Music inthe Parks Festival and the Gene Harris Jazz Festival. Millett hasbeen very active at the state level throughout his career, serving asthe Idaho Music Educators Association’s (IMEA) overall presidentand president of its Fifth District, and webmaster; and has beena member of the Idaho High School Activities Association(IHSAA) Fifth District Board of Control.Nationally, he has been affiliated with the National Associationfor Music Education since 1983 and is a former member of theAmerican Choral Directors Association.Among his numerous accolades, Millett received the IMEADistinguished Service Award and the IHSAA West LoweMemorial Award in 2016; Idaho Fifth District Music Educator ofthe Year in 2002 and 2011; and Aberdeen School District Teacherof the Year in 2005.
ADMINISTRATION CORNERDATES TO REMEMBER3/103/12-133/193/204/1Spring Sports Competition Start DateState Debate (Virtual)State Cheer ChampionshipsState Dance ChampionshipsWinter Sports Concussion Survey DueMARCH CHECKLISTAdd spring team rosters and pictures to your MaxPreps accountSend sportsmanship information to parentsPrepare spring facilities (scoreboards, fields, equipment)Sign contracts for 2021-2022 sports seasonsTurn in concussion survey for winter sportsVerify Spring Sports EligibilityVerify spring coaches requirementsNominate a student for the IHSAA Student Advisory CouncilNominate a student for the Interscholastic Star ScholarshipPut together a Unified Track Team from your schoolGame WinningFueling StrategiesSign up your sports team for a custom nutrition talk with Erin Green,professional athlete and sports dietitian. These 15-minute virtual team talksare free and available to high school sports teams in Idaho and Utah. Duringthe talk, expect your athletes to learn the basics of sports nutrition and how topractically incorporate daily good nutrition habits that will help improveperformance. Click the link below to request a session with Erin for your team.SIGN YOUR TEAM UP FOR A TALK TODAYIHSAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CHANGEDue to the date change for the IAAA Conference, the April IHSAABoard of Directors Meeting has been moved to April 7th2021 IAAA STATE CONFERENCE DATES CHANGEDThe annual IAAA Conference has been moved to July 26th through28th 2021 in Boise2021 4th DISTRICT COACHES CLINIC CANCELLEDThe annual coaches clinic in Jackpot, NV has been cancelled due toCOVID restrictions. See you in 2022!COACHES CORNERCongratulations 2020-21IHSAA Winter Academic ChampionsAcademic State Champions are awarded to the team of eachclassification with the highest team cumulative GPA in allIHSAA sports and activities. These awards are sponsored bythe Idaho Army National Guard.BasketballGirls BoysTimberlineCenturySugar-SalemGrangevilleRaft RiverCamas County3.8703.8513.9803.9763.9243.8905A4A3A2A1A DI1A DIIIdaho FallsTwin FallsMarsh ValleyGrangevilleVictory ryMarsh ntennialBishop KellyDeclo5A4A3A2A/1AHighlandBishop 7113.7303.8303.8463.7783.7743.8463.698
Meet Eric StudebakerState Department of Education RepresentativeIHSAA Board of DirectorsMeet the newest member of the IHSAABoard of Directors, replacing DerekNewland who retired this fall. EricStudebaker has 22 years of experiencein the field of education and currentlyserves as the Director of StudentEngagement and Safety Coordinationwithin the Idaho State Department ofEducation. His primary duties includedthe development of institutionalstrategic plans and creating collaboration across departments tofacilitate student success.His first experience working in education was in 1999 at BoiseState University where he served as the National StudentExchange Coordinator. In 2002 he took on a role as the NewStudent Services Coordinator at the College of Southern Idaho.After five years at CSI he transitioned to the position of IdahoRegion IV Advanced Learning Opportunities Coordinator.Then in 2012 he moved to the College of Western Idaho wherehe held several positions; first as the Director of Dual Credit,next as the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, andthen as the Dean of Student Affairs and Services. In the Fallof 2016 Dr. Studebaker took on the role of VPSS at ColumbiaGorge Community College, and most recently in 2019 moved tothe Idaho State Department of Education.Eric believes student engagement is of critical importance indesigning educational systems that foster student success. Whileserving on the IHSAA Board, he will advocate for increasedstudent opportunities, diversity in activities, and equity in studentaccess to Idaho’s school activities. Eric is the son of a communitycollege professor and a K-12 school teacher. Although both ofhis parents were first-generation college graduates, Eric quiteliterally has spent his whole life surrounded by education. BothEric and his wife, are passionate supporters of public educationand the opportunities it provides.Eric is married to the love of hislife and, who he likes to call, “mybetter two-thirds”. Dr. BethaniFrantz-Studebaker is an AssistantProfessor of Education & theDirector of Doctoral Programsin Educational Leadership atNorthwest Nazarene University.Together theyhave threebeautiful children who attendschool in the West Ada schooldistrict; Sophi, 14, Phoebe,12, and Jack, 10. Each of theirchildren are active in t Bias" Course Now Available!Implicit Bias - Implicit biases are the automatic reactions we have toward otherpeople based on our past learning and expectations. Studies show that ImplicitBias affects the experiences of students in school athletic and activity programs.The NFHS has partnered with Project Implicit to bring you this course, ImplicitBias. This course defines and illustrates examples of Implicit Bias and providesresearch on how it impacts our society."Implicit Bias" Course Now Available!"Implicit Bias" Course Now Available!
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2021 IHSAAWINTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTSState Girls Basketball Championship Teams5A4A3A2ADI1A DIIMt. ViewBlackfootTimberlakeMelbaGraceTri-ValleyState Wrestling Championship Teams5A4A3A2A/1ASPORTSMANSHIPMeridianJeromeSouth FremontNew PlymouthState Boys Basketball Championship Teams5A4A3A2A1A DI1A DIIMeridianMiddletonMarsh ValleySt. MariesLapwaiGarden Valley
10th Annual Concussion SymposiumPresented by St. Luke’s Sports Medicine Concussion ClinicSaturday, April 3rd, 20218:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Virtual Conference viaTeams LiveConference OverviewThe symposium is targeted toward coaches, athleticdirectors, athletic trainers, parents, nurses, counselors,teachers, physicians and anyone interested in themanagement of concussion in youth.Featured Topics and SpeakersConcussion Update 2021Kurt Nilsson, MD, MSMedical DirectorSt. Luke's Sports Medicine Concussion ClinicPost Traumatic HeadachesLindsey Foy, MDPediatric NeurologistSt. Luke's Children's NeurologyImpact of Concussion Legislation & EducationCorey BellCommunity Relations CoordinatorSt. Luke's Concussion ClinicYouth Athlete Concussion Knowledge and AttitudesToward ReportingEric Martin, PhDAssistant ProfessorCo-Director, Center for Physical Activity and Sport BoiseState UniversityRegister for this FREE event today!Registration deadline: April 1stOffering 3.75 CME CreditsThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with theaccreditation requirements and policies of the Utah Medical Association (UMA)through the joint providership of the Ada Canyon Medical Education Consortiumand the St. Luke’s Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic. The Ada Canyon MedicalEducation Consortium is accredited by the Utah Medical Association to providecontinuing medical education for physicians. The Ada Canyon Medical EducationConsortium designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.Importance of Protocol, Education, and Team CultureEddie FreyerExecutive DirectorIdaho Interscholastic Cycling LeagueConcussion Management with a Full-Time AthleticTrainerOpal Griffin, ATC, LATLead High School Athletic TrainerMiddleton High schoolTo register for this FREE event go to:concussionsymposium2021.eventbrite.com
WE WANT YOU.Be a Part of the Idaho High School Activities AssociationINTERSCHOLASTICSTARSCHOLARSHIP2020 Idaho Interscholastic StarSarah ColeMt. View High SchoolDo you have a “jock” in your dance/cheer program? If so, this scholarship opportunity maybe perfect for him/her. The Idaho High SchoolActivities Association sponsors the Interscholastic Star Scholarship program.This award is geared towards those well-rounded, leaders in your school who participate inIHSAA sports and activities.Five, 1000 awards are given (one for each classification) to the recipients’ college of choice.Five, 500 awards are given (one for each classification) for each runner-up. Not only do thekids get money, five schools will also receivemoney from the IHSAA ( 500 for winners’schools). It is a GREAT program! Here arethe basics: All applicants must be currentJUNIORS All applicants must participate in at leastone IHSAA sport and one IHSAA activity (or have done so at some point in theirfirst three years of high school). It’s notan either/or thing, they have to have doneboth! All applicants must be nominated by theirprincipal. There are a limited number ofapplications allowed per school (see application and guidelines attached). All applications are due to theIHSAA by APRIL 10th. Applications on-line at www.idhsaa.orgIdentify a deserving student and encouragethem to submit an application.If you have any questions, please feel free tocontact the IHSAASTUDENTADVISORYCOUNCILThe SAC is a diverse group of studentswho participate in interscholastic athletics/activities and are focused on providing education and leadership through open andhonest communication with all memberschool students, administrators and coaches. The committee serves as a liaison between students, administrators, the IHSAAStaff and Board of Directors. The StudentAdvisory Council promotes the ideals ofthe IHSAA, including leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.Students nominated for the IHSAA Student Advisory Council must: Display strong character and commitment to sportsmanship and integrity Demonstrate leadership in yourschool Be involved in at least two IHSAAsponsored activities Demonstrate a commitment to representing the interest of all students participating in interscholastic activitiesThe 2021-22 SAC will consist of two students from each activity district. Any IHSAA member school administrator cannominate one current Sophomore or Junior student to be
Wayne Millet Aberdeen HS Wayne Millett became the music teacher at Aberdeen (Idaho) High School in 1990, and currently teaches band, choir, guitar, musical and stage crafts classes. Over his entire 38-year teaching career, which includes time spent at high schools and middle schools in Utah, Millett’s students have been involved in more than 80 musical productions. Millett has consistently .
