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BulletinDecember 2007

Inside This Issue

NDHSAA Board Candidates 2-4Attention 9-Man Football 2The NDHSAA Centennial Story 4Fall NDHSA State Champions 4Attention Class B Band Directors 4Award of Excellence Recipients 5What Is Good Sportsmanship? 5National Anthem Performers 5State B Basketball Ticket Order Policy 6Fall Team Scholar Recipients 6Respect 6State Wrestling Ticket Order Policy 7Board Actions - November 16, 2007 7Board Actions - November 1, 2007 7Boys’ Class B Basketball Districts 8Girls’ Class B Basketball Districts 9NIAAA Distinguished Service Award 10Winter Sports - Online Testing 10

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N D H S A A B o a r d C a n d i d a t e s I n t r o d u c e d At the October NDHSAA General Member-ship meeting, the following nominees were pre-sented for the Board election to be administered by mail ballot in December. Nominated for the Class A at large position to replace Kim Knodle, Principal of Valley City High School are Super-intendent Viola LaFontaine of Turtle Mountain Community High School (Belcourt), Superinten-dent Steve Swiontek of the Devils Lake Public Schools, Todd Olson, Athletic Director of the Grand Forks Public Schools and Mike Heilman, Principal of Bismarck Century High School. Nominated to replace Superintendent Brian Duchscherer of Carrington, representing the Class B Southeast, will be Superintendent Rick Jacobson of Wyndmere Public School and Su-perintendent Craig Johnson of Fairmount Public School. The Athletic Administrators nominees to run for the position presently held by Lorell Jungling, Activities Director for Mandan High School are Pete Moe, Activities Director of Washburn High School and Peggy Person, Athletic Director of the Lewis & Clark High Schools (Berthold and North Shore) and Berthold High School Principal. Biographies and pictures of the candidates are as follows:

Class A at Large Position Nominees

Superintendent Viola LaFontaineTurtle Mountain Community School – Bel-courtVi o l a L a F o n -taine was born and ra ised in Belcourt, North Dakota. She at-tended the Uni-versity of Mary a n d r e c e i v e d her Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary English. She returned to Bel-court and worked as a substitute teacher for one year. She then returned to school and obtained her Master’s Degree in elementary education with an emphasis in special education from the University of North Dakota. Viola worked at the Middle School for two years while working on her Master’s Degree. She worked at the K-8 Ojibwa Indian School for 9 years as a teacher, as the Bilingual Director and eventually as the principal. In 1990, she returned to school to work on her doctorate in Educational Administration. She worked as the reading spe-cialist for the Turtle Mountain Elementary school and then as the elementary assistant principal. In 1995 she was hired as the Belcourt School

District # 7 superintendent and continues to be in that position today. The Belcourt School District is a K-12 school system with an enrollment of 1600 students. Viola is a member of the NDCEL, NDASA, NDIEA and Northwest Leaders. She is pres-ently the president for the North Dakota Indian Education Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the North Dakota LEAD Center and has served on the SALT committee for DPI. Viola has 4 children. Her oldest daughter is a nurse and is currently back in school at UND working on her master’s degree. Her second daughter is a full time mom and lives in Grand Forks, ND. Her oldest son is a plumber in Grand Forks, ND and her youngest son is attending Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt. Viola has 4 grandchildren of which 2 attend school in Grand Forks.

Superintendent Steve SwiontekDevils Lake Public Schools Steve Swiontek graduated from Mayville State University in 1979 and received his Master’s Degree from Northern State Universi-ty of Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1983. He is presently in the UND ABD doc-torate program. In 1979-80, S w i o n t e k taught science and coached basketball at Adams High School. From 1980 to 1985 he was a science teacher, track coach and assistant football coach at Kenmare. He was the principal and athletic director at Red Lake Falls, Minnesota in 1986-87 and accepted the position of principal at Devils Lake High School in 1987. He became the Superintendent of the Devils Lake Public School system in 2001, a position he currently holds. Steve is a member of the NDCEL, NDASA, AASA, Rotary, KC’s, NDOA, on the NDASA Board and is presently President of the Lake Region Special Education Board Swiontek has been very involved in activities as a football offi cial for 21 years, a basketball offi cial for 11 years, and a Region 4 track starter for 15 years. He was honored in 2000 as the North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association’s Administrator of the Year . Steve and Susan, a middle school English teacher, have two children: Connor is a freshman at DLHS, and Frank is in the U.S. Navy.

Todd Olson, Grand Forks Public SchoolsDirector of Athletics Todd Olson is a 1986 gradu-ate of Cavalier High School. He graduated from Mayville State Universi-ty in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathemat-ics Education. He received his Master of Edu-cation degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Dakota in 1998. Todd began his teaching career at Grand Forks Central High School in 1991. At Central High School, he taught mathematics and computer programming for fourteen years along with be-ing the head boys’ basketball coach for twelve seasons and the assistant girls’ basketball coach for three seasons. Todd was named the Class A Boys’ Coach of the Year in 1995 and led his team to the Class A State Championship in 1996. During his coaching career, Olson served fi ve years on the Board of Directors of the North Dakota High School Coaches Association, act-ing as the President during the 2004-2005 school year. Todd also represented the NDHSCA on the NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee and served two terms on the Basketball Coaches Advisory Committee. In 2005, Todd accepted the position as the Director of Athletics for the Grand Forks Public Schools. In this position, he administers all 21 of the varsity sports sanctioned by the NDHSAA at both Central and Red River High Schools. Olson has managed 12 NDHSAA State Tournaments and 15 East Region/EDC tournaments. Cur-rently, Todd is representing the East Region on the NDIAAA Board of Directors and the Athletic Review Committee, as well as serving on the NDHSAA Tournament Committee. In 2006, he was named the East Region Athletic Administra-tor of the Year. Todd earned his Certifi ed Athletic Administrator certifi cation from the NDIAAA in 2007. Todd and his wife, Beth, who teaches third grade at Ben Franklin Elementary, have a daugh-ter, Katelyn, and a son, David, who are both students at South Middle School.

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year. She then returned to school and obtained her Master’s Degree in elementary education

In 1979-80, S w i o n t e k taught science and coached basketball at Adams High School. From 1980 to 1985 he was a science teacher, track coach and assistant football coach at Kenmare. He was the principal and athletic director at Red Lake Falls, Minnesota in 1986-87 and accepted the position of principal at Devils Lake High School in 1987. He became the Superintendent of the Devils Lake Public School system in 2001, a position he currently holds. Steve is a member of the NDCEL, NDASA,

was a science teacher, track coach and assistant

A Boys’ Coach of the Year in 1995 and led his team to the Class A State Championship in 1996. During his coaching career, Olson served fi ve years on the Board of Directors of the North Dakota High School Coaches Association, act-ing as the President during the 2004-2005 school year. Todd also represented the NDHSCA on the NDHSAA Athletic Review Committee and served two terms on the Basketball Coaches Advisory Committee. In 2005, Todd accepted the position as the Director of Athletics for the Grand Forks Public Schools. In this position, he administers all 21 of the varsity sports sanctioned by the NDHSAA at both Central and Red River High Schools. Olson has managed 12 NDHSAA State Tournaments and 15 East Region/EDC tournaments. Cur-

As per NDHSAA Board Action on October 17th, 2007, the 9-man regular season will end Thursday, October 16th, 2008. This is necessary as when ending on Friday there was only one working school day to prepare for the eight Tuesday play-off games.

Attention 9-Man Football

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Michael HeilmanCentury High School Principal – Bismarck Michael (Mike) Heilman is a native of Knox, North Dakota and a 1978 graduate of Rugby High School . He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Sci-ence in Agricul-ture Education and received his Master’s Degree from NDSU in 1994. H e i l m a n began teaching Agriculture Edu-cation at Minot High School in 1982. In 1983, he moved to Garrison where he taught and coached wrestling until becoming principal and activities director in 1992. He spent one year at Garrison State Bank as an investment representative before returning to the classroom in 1996. In July of 1997, he became principal at Dickinson High School and is in his fourth year as principal at Century High School in Bismarck. Heilman is a member of the NDCEL, NASSP and ASCD. He has served as President of the NDASSP and has been on the state NCA com-mittee. He represented North Dakota on the NCA Regional Board of Trustees. He was named North Dakota Agriculture Teacher of the Year in 1991 and NDASSP Principal of the year in 2004. Mike and Shelly have two children, Shawn and Krista. Krista is a senior at the University of Minnesota, pursuing a degree in psychology. Shawn and his wife Kim and their daughter Maria live in Bismarck. Shawn is an electrical engineer with MDU and Kim teaches at St. Mary’s High School and is the youth director at Cathedral Parish.

Class B Southeast Position Nominees

Superintendent Rick Jacobson Wyndmere Public School Rick Jacobson is a 1976 graduate of Dev-ils Lake High School . He received his Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in business educa-tion and physi-cal education from Moorhead State Univer-si ty in 1981 and a Master of Science degree in Educational

Administration from the University of North Dakota in 1988. In 1981, Rick began his teaching career at Beach High School. He taught and coached girls’ basketball and boys’ and girls’ track. He served as secondary school principal/activities director at Edmore from 1988 - 1996. While in Edmore he coached boys’ basketball for two years and girls’ basketball for six years. In 1996, Rick became superintendent and business manager of the Wyndmere Public School. He has also served as head girls’ basketball for seven years. Jacobson has served as District 1 chairperson for the last nine years. He is a member of the North Dakota Association of School Administra-tors, NDCEL and the North Dakota Coaches As-sociation. He is currently serving on the board of directors of the North Dakota Education Service Cooperative. Rick and his wife Deb, an elementary teacher in Wyndmere, have two grown children.

Superintendent Craig JohnsonFairmount Public School Craig John-son is a native of Rugby, North Dakota and a 1986 gradu-ate of Rugby High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Minot State University in 1990 and worked in retail and insurance for 4 years. He then returned in 1994 to Minot State University to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. He completed his elementary education degree in the spring of 1996. His fi rst teaching job took place in Carson, North Dakota with additional stops in Bismarck and Ellendale. While teaching, Craig coached golf, girls’ and boys’ basketball and track and received the District 9 boys’ coach of the year award in 1999. Craig received his Master’s Degree in Educa-tional Administration from Northern State Uni-versity. His administrative experience includes a year as elementary principal in Ashley, North Dakota and two years in Alaska at St. Michael and Seldovia. While in Alaska, he was a teacher, a school principal, and coached one year of boys’ basketball where he fl ew to all games and slept in the school while on the road. He has many inter-esting stories to share about these experiences. Johnson is currently the Superintendent/Secondary Principal in Fairmount, North Dakota. He is currently in his third year at Fairmount. He serves on the South Valley board, the 21st Cen-tury After-School Program board; he is a member of NDASA, NDASSP, and the AASA. He is also the FCT Head Volleyball coach and received the District 1 Coach of the Year award for the 2007 season. Craig and his wife, Tamara, have a 17 year

old son, Zach and a 10 year old daughter Zadie Jo. Craig has two passions besides his family: golf and Nebraska Cornhusker football. He has held season tickets for the past 3 years, attending 9 husker games in the fall of 2006

Athletic Administrator Position Nominees

Pete MoeWashburn High School Activities Director Peter Moe is a native of Canyon, Min-nesota, and a 1976 graduate of the Univer-sity of Minne-sota – Duluth. P e t e b e g a n his teaching career in Lan-caster, Min-nesota, teach-ing physical education and social studies. He also served as the school’s head football and head boys’ basketball coach. In 1978 he accepted a teaching position with Washburn High School where he has remained ever since. In Washburn, Pete has taught physical education, social studies, and driver education. He has coached football in Washburn for the past thirty years, served as head track coach for four years, assistant track coach for fi ve years, assistant boys’ basketball coach for seventeen years and head girls’ basketball coach for one season. He has been Washburn’s activities director since 1999. Pete is a member of the National Athletic Administrators Association, the North Dakota High School Athletic Administrators Association, the National High School Athletic Coaches As-sociation, the North Dakota High School Coaches Association, the American Football Coaches Association, and the North Dakota Driver and Traffi c Safety Education Association. Pete has been named regional football Coach of the Year four times, and in 1999 was named the NDHSCA Class A Football Coach of the Year. He has served the high school coaches of North Dakota as a past member the NDHSAA football advisory committee. He served for fi ve years as chairman of the Class A Football all- state selec-tion committee. He has held that same position the last three years for the nine - man division. Currently, he is serving as a vice president of the NDHSCA. Pete passed the National Athletic Administra-tors Association’s Certifi ed Athletic Administra-tor’s exam in 2003. He has been a member of the NDIAAA Board of Directors since 2001 and served as that organization’s president in 2005.

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and Seldovia. While in Alaska, he was a teacher, a school principal, and coached one year of boys’ basketball where he fl ew to all games and slept in the school while on the road. He has many inter-esting stories to share about these experiences. Johnson is currently the Superintendent/Secondary Principal in Fairmount, North Dakota. He is currently in his third year at Fairmount. He serves on the South Valley board, the 21st Cen-tury After-School Program board; he is a member of NDASA, NDASSP, and the AASA. He is also the FCT Head Volleyball coach and received the District 1 Coach of the Year award for the 2007 season. Craig and his wife, Tamara, have a 17 year

degree in Business Administration from Minot State University in 1990 and worked in retail and insurance for 4 years. He then returned in 1994 to Minot State University to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. He completed his elementary education degree in the spring of 1996. His fi rst teaching job took place in Carson, North Dakota with additional stops in

as the school’s head football and head boys’ basketball coach. In 1978 he accepted a teaching position with Washburn High School where he has remained ever since. In Washburn, Pete has taught physical education, social studies, and driver education. He has coached football in Washburn for the past thirty years, served as head track coach for four years, assistant track coach for fi ve years, assistant boys’ basketball coach for seventeen years and head girls’ basketball coach for one season. He has been Washburn’s activities director since 1999. Pete is a member of the National Athletic Administrators Association, the North Dakota

basketball and boys’ and girls’ track. He served as secondary school principal/activities director at Edmore from 1988 - 1996. While in Edmore he coached boys’ basketball for two years and girls’ basketball for six years. In 1996, Rick became superintendent and business manager of the Wyndmere Public School. He has also served as head girls’ basketball for seven years. Jacobson has served as District 1 chairperson for the last nine years. He is a member of the North Dakota Association of School Administra-tors, NDCEL and the North Dakota Coaches As-sociation. He is currently serving on the board of directors of the North Dakota Education Service Cooperative.

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During his tenure as athletic director, Pete has managed several district and regional tournaments for the NDHSAA. He has taught NIAAA leadership training courses and is a NFHS coaches’ education instructor. In 2004, Pete was presented with NIAAA State Award of Merit for North Dakota. He has been named District 10 AD of the year fi ve times, Regional AD of the year four times and was selected North Dakota Class B AD of the year in 2005. This past spring Pete was selected as North Dakota’s Driver Education Teacher of the Year by the NDTSEA. Pete and his wife Barb have two adult children, both living in Bismarck.

Peggy PersonLewis and Clark (Berthold & North Shore) Athletic Director Peggy Person, a 1977 graduate of Glenburn High School, re-ceived her Business Administration degree from Valley City State College in 1982. After working for Service Oil, Inc. (Fargo) for two years, Person returned to VCSC where she completed coursework for her Business Education major and Physical Education minor. Peggy earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College (Crete, Nebraska) in 1998. In 1985, Peggy began her teaching and coaching career in Bridgeport, Nebraska. She taught business, computer, and physical education classes as well as served as the school district’s technology coordinator. During her 14 years in Bridgeport, Person’s extracur-ricular assignments included coaching in the volleyball, basketball, and track programs. In 1999 she returned to North Dakota where she accepted the position of secondary principal and athletic director in Berthold, the title she currently holds. In addition, she is the Athletic Director for the consolidated Lewis & Clark School District. She continues in the coaching ranks at various times by assisting in the basketball, volleyball, and track programs. Person is an active member of the NDCEL, NDASSP, NDHSCA, and NIAAA. She is also a member of the NDIAAA, where she serves as Vice President. Peggy has served as District 12 chairperson and Western Dakota Football Conference chair. She has been selected District 12 Athletic Director of the year three times, Region 6 ADOTY three times, and in 2004 was selected by her peers as Class B State Athletic Director of the Year. From 2003-2007 Peggy served on the NFHS Citizenship Committee where she represented Section V. Peggy is a member of the Berthold Volunteer Ambulance, Zion Lutheran Church, and is President of the Ward County Chapter of Thrivent for Lutherans. When not working, Peggy enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with her family.

NDHSAA Board Candidates (continued)

The following is a list of the state champion in each NDHSAA sponsored fall activity:

Activity School A Girls’ Volleyball..............Fargo SouthB Girls’ Volleyball..............KenmareStudent Congress ...............Richardton-Taylor B One-Act Plays ...............Kindred9-man Football ...................Mott-RegentA Football...........................HarveyAA Football ........................Oak GroveAAA Football .....................Fargo SouthA Boys’ Cross-Country ......BismarckB Boys’ Cross-Country ......New TownA Girls’ Cross-Country ......BismarckB Girls’ Cross-Country ......GraftonGirls’ Golf ..........................Fargo ShanleyGirls’ Swimming ...............Minot Boys’ Tennis .......................Grand Forks Red RiverBoys’ Soccer ......................Bismarck Century

Fall NDHSAAState Champions

We are looking to secure high school bands for the State Class B Boys’ Basketball Tournament to be held at the FargoDome on March 13-15, 2007. If you would like to showcase your band, please e-mail Joan Miller of the Fargo Public Schools at millejo@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Attention Class B Band Directors

Centennial Quiz

QUESTION: The Consolidated League merged with the

High School Leagueafter what season?

HINT: Look in the November, 2007 issue of the BULLETIN.

The fi rst person to e-mailRobert.Hetler@sendit.nodak.edu

with the answer to this question will receive a free Centennial NDHSAA notebook.

Last Month’sCentennial Quiz Winner:

Jude Helling of Alexander.

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of the “Centennial Story” published in October and No-vember issues of the BULLETIN. Girls’ sports started to take a more prominent position with the NDHSAA in the mid 1960’s. Girls’ golf, tennis and track were sponsored by the NDHSAA beginning in the spring of 1966 and gymnas-tics was added in 1968-69. Girls’ basketball had a “re-birth “ in the fall of 1973 when the NDHSAA sponsored combined district level competition. In the fall of 1974, girls’ swimming and diving was fi rst sponsored and Class A and B basketball separated and there was a state tournament for each class. In the fall of 1979, Class A and B girls’ cross-country was fi rst sponsored. In the winter of 1982-83, Class A girls’ volleyball was sponsored at the regional level and extended to the state tournament level in 1983-84. Class B volleyball was added through the state level in 1988-89. The last two additions were girls’ soccer which was added in the spring of 1996 and girls’ hockey added in 2002-03.

Some changes and additions were also made in boys’ sports in the last 40 years, including the Class A football play-off plan that began in the fall of 1975. Boys’ soccer was fi rst sponsored in the fall of 1995 and sand greens golf was discontinued in 1996. The present four division football play-off series began in the fall of 1997 and Class A baseball was fi rst sponsored in the spring of 2000. Some historic changes which placed North Dakota on the cutting edge nationally included the three point line for boys’ basketball, adopted in 1981-82 and for girls in the fall of 1983. Class A boys’ basketball coaches tried the shot clock in 1995-96 and adopted its use in 1996-97. Then in the 2002-03 came the change that reverberated through the state and was motivated by a nationwide evolution: the switch of girls’ volleyball to the fall and girls’ basketball to the winter. It is also interesting to compare Association budgets from the early years to the present. In the fi rst 3 years of the North Dakota High School League, the budget ranged from $30 to $45. In 1982-83 the budget was nearly a half million dollars while the 2007-08 budget is well over a million dollars. (Continued in the January Issue - “The Evolution of Fine Arts”)

The NDHSAA Centennial Story

"We do not see things as they are; we see things as we

are." -- Talmud

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This list is in addition to award recipients listed in previous issues of NDHSAA fall BUL-LETINS. The NDHSAA honors recipients of the National Federation Award of Excellence. Those teams individuals, teams, coaches, schools or fans that show exemplary sportsman-ship in competition may be nominated and sent to the NDHSAA office. A nominator may be an individual, parent, administrator or other school personnel. Steele-Dawson’s football team and coaching staff for a game played September 28. Nominator: Game official Kardell Blumhardt. Edgeley/Kulm football team, coaching staff and fans for a game played on September 28. Nominator: Game official Kardell Blumhardt. Bishop Ryan’s football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a semi-final game November 3rd. Nominators: Game officials John McClin-tock, Jr., Dean Klier, George Dendinger, Brad Kline and Kurt Weninger. Devils Lake’s football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a semi-final game November 3rd. Nominators: Game officials John McClin-tock, Jr., Dean Klier, George Dendinger, Brad Kline and Kurt Weninger. Oak Grove football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClintock of the Rugby Of-ficials’ Association. Bottineau football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClintock of the Rugby Of-ficials’ Association. Kenmare/Bowbells/Burke Central football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClin-tock of the Rugby Officials’ Association. North Prairie football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClintock of the Rugby Officials’ Association. TGU (Towner & Granville) football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClintock of the Rugby Officials Association. St. John football team, coaching staff and cheerleaders for a game played on October 5. Nominator: John McClintock of the Rugby Of-ficials’ Association. Hazen football team and coaching staff for a game played on October 12. Nominators: Game officials Jim Kessler, Jeremy Sigl, Elliot Ger-hardt, Sam Azure and Dennis Reep. Standing Rock football team and coaching staff for a game played on October 12. Nomina-tors: Game officials Jim Kessler, Jeremy Sigl, Elliot Gerhardt, Sam Azure and Dennis Reep.

Award of Excellence Recipients Good sportsmanship occurs when teammates,

opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect. Kids learn the basics of sportsman-ship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches. Kids who see adults behaving in a sportsmanlike way gradually come to understand the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity - whether they win or lose a game. Parents can help their kids understand good sportsmanship includes both small gestures and heroic efforts. It starts with something as simple as shaking hands with opponents before a game and includes acknowledging good plays made by others and accepting bad calls gracefully. Displaying good sportsmanship isn't always easy. It can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close or important game, but the kids who learn how to do it will benefit in many ways. A child who bullies or taunts others on the playing field isn't likely to change the behavior when in the classroom or in social situations. In the same way, a child who practices good sportsmanship is likely to carry the respect and appreciation of other people into every other aspect of life.Good Sports Are Winners Ask a first or second grader who won a game, and that child may answer, "I think it was a tie." It's likely the question isn't of any real interest at that stage. Kids may be more eager to talk about the hits they got or the catches they almost made. But as they move into older and more competitive leagues, kids become more focused on winning. They often forget to have fun. Without constant reminders and good examples, they may also forget what behavior is appropriate before, dur-ing, and after a sporting event. If a child has a coach who cares only about being in first place and says that anything goes as long as they win, that child picks up the mes-sage it's OK to be ruthless on the field. If parents are constantly pressuring them to play better or second-guessing every move they've made, children get the message they're only as good as their last good play - and they'll try any method of achieving one. Adults who emphasize good sportsmanship, however, see winning as just one of several goals they'd like their kids to achieve. They help young athletes take pride in their accomplishments and in their improving skills, so the kids see them-selves as winners, even if the scoreboard doesn't show the numbers going in their favor. The best coaches - and parents - encourage their kids to play fair, to have fun, and to con-centrate on helping the team while polishing their own skills.Fostering Good Sportsmanship Remember the saying, "Actions speak louder than words"? That's especially true when it comes to teaching your kids the basics of good sportsmanship. Your behavior during practices and games will influence them more than any

What Is Good Sportsmanship?pep talk or lecture you give them. Here are some suggestions on how to build sportsmanship in your child:• Unless you're coaching your child's team, you need to remember you're the parent. Shout words of encouragement, not directions, from the sidelines (there is a difference!). • If you are your kid's coach, don't expect too much out of your own child. Don't be harder on him or her than on anyone else on the team, but don't play favorites either. • Keep your comments positive. Don't bad-mouth coaches, players, or game officials. If you have a serious concern about the way that games or practices are being conducted, or if you're upset about other parents' behavior, discuss it privately with your child's coach or with a league official. • When you're talking to your child after a competition, it's important not to dwell on who won or lost. Instead, you might ask your child, "How did you feel you did during the game?" If your child mentions he or she didn't do well at a particular skill, like throwing or catching, offer to work on these skills with your child before the next game. • Applaud good plays no matter who makes them. • Set a good example with your courteous behavior toward the parents of kids on the other team. Congratulate them when their kids win. • Remember it's your child, not you, who is playing. Don't push your child into a sport be-cause it's what you enjoyed. As your child gets older, let your child choose the sport he or she wants to play, and let him or her decide the level of commitment he or she wants to make to it. • Keep your perspective. It's just a game. Even if your child's team loses every game of the sea-son it's unlikely to ruin his or her life or chances of success. • Look for examples of good sportsmanship in professional athletes and point them out to your kid. Talk about the bad examples, too, and why they upset you. • Finally, don't forget to have fun. Even if your child isn't the star, enjoy the game while you're thinking of all the benefits your child is gaining - new skills, new friends, and attitudes that can help him or her all through life.

Updated and reviewed by: Steve Sanders, PhDDate reviewed: May 2005Originally reviewed by: Kim Rutherford, MD

State tournament managers are looking for high school students to perform the national an-them for each session of the 2008 Boys’ and Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments. Please contact a state manager or Bob Hetler (701-845-3953) if you need a manager’s e-mail address or phone number.

National AnthemPerformers

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The following policies have been adopted relative to the four tickets allotted each school in connection with the 2008 State Class B Boys' and Girls’ Basketball Tournaments to be held in late February and March. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. NOTE: School orders per tournament must be sent to the addresses listed below prior to the time tickets go on sale to the general public. Information will be online at www.ndhsaa.com and in the January BULLETIN concerning ticket sales for the general public.

State Class B Girls Basketball Tournament at the Minot SU Dome on February 28, 29, & March 1. Four reserved seat tickets for will be avail-able for purchase by each Class B high school. There is a limit of one set of tickets per co-op or consolidation per tournament. Orders for these four tickets must be postmarked before January 4, 2008. Send orders with a check made payable to the State Girls’ BB Tournament to: Rick Hedberg, Athletic Director Minot State University 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707Adult Reserved tickets: $38.00 plus $3 venue charge for a $41 total. (NOTE: School orders not postmarked by the deadline date will be placed with orders from the general public.)

State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament at the FargoDome on March 13-15 Four reserved seat tickets for will be avail-able for purchase by each Class B high school. There is a limit of one set of tickets per co-op or consolidation per tournament. Orders for these four reserved seat school season tickets must be postmarked before January 16th, 2008, accompanied by a check made payable to the FARGODOME. (THIS DATE WAS UPDATED ON 12/04/07 - It was incorrect in the original edition of the December BULLETIN) Order and check must be sent to: FARGODOME Box Office 2008 NDHSAA B Boys’ BB 1800 N University Fargo, ND 58102General public ticket sales begin January 22nd at 10:00 am through the FARGODOME, www.fargodome.com, and Ticketmaster Outlets.

Adult Reserved tickets: $38 plus a $3 facility fee for a $41 total. (NOTE: School orders not postmarked by

the deadline date will be placed with orders from the general public.) More information will follow regarding online public ticket sales. Check http://www.fargodome.com or call 701-241-9100 for more information.

Ticket Policy for SchoolOrders of State B Basketball The NDHSAA , and its premier partner, US

BANK, are proud to announce the recipients of the twenty-second annual Team Scholar Award. To be eligible for this award, teams and/or play casts must have a collective Grade Point Average of 3.20 or better based on a 4.0 scale. As of applications received by November 26, the following teams or casts have qualified for the award:

Volleyball (51 teams): Anamoose/Drake – 3.64, Beach – 3.82, Bismarck Century – 3.41, Bismarck St. Mary’s – 3.85, Carrington – 3.43, Central Prairie (Medina/Gackle-Streeter) – 3.35, Dickinson Trinity – 3.68, Divide County – 3.78, Edgeley – 3.50, Enderlin – 3.59, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page – 3.73, Grand Forks Central – 3.54, Grand Forks Red River – 3.77, Grant County – 3.39, Harvey – 3.90, Hazen – 3.68, Hettinger – 3.40, Hillsboro – 3.67, Killdeer – 3.28, Kenmare – 3.51, Kindred – 3,56, Lakota – 3.77, Langdon – 3.45, Lewis and Clark (Berthold/North Shore) – 3.76, Lisbon – 3.44, Maddock – 3.40, Maple Valley – 3.56, May-Port CG – 3.57, Midway – 3.65, Milnor – 3.52, Minnewaukan/Leeds – 3.46, Minto – 3.27, North Border – 3.33, Northern Cass – 3.57, North Sargent – 3.56, Oakes – 3.45, Park River – 3.47, Pingree-Buchanan – 3.30, Ray – 3.41, Richardton-Taylor – 3.60, Rolla/Rock-Lake – 3.38, St. John – 3.32, Scranton – 3.60, Shiloh Christian – 3.64, Stanley – 3.65, TGU (Towner/Granville) – 3.44, Valley/Edinburg – 3.44, Velva – 3.63, Watford City – 3.59, West Fargo – 3.34, Wyndmere – 3.47

Football (10 teams): Bismarck St. Mary’s – 3.37, Grand Forks Central

Fall NDHSAA Team Scholar Recipients

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a radio commentary by Michael Josephson of the Josephson Institute and “Character Counts”.

R- E- S- P- E- C- T. Aretha Franklin reminded us how it’s spelled, but a lot of us need coaching on how to show it. In both personal and political relationships, the failure to treat one another with respect is generating incivility, contempt and violence. There’s an important distinction between respecting a person in the sense that we admire and hold that person in high esteem and treating others with respect. While respecting others is desirable, respectfulness is morally mandatory. Thus, people of character treat everyone with respect, even those who are not personally worthy of it. The way we behave toward others is an expression of our values and character. Thus, we should treat others with respect, not because they have a right to be respected but because we have a moral duty to do unto others the way we want them to do unto us. Again, it’s not because they deserve it; it’s because doing less would diminish our own character. That’s the message in an old story about the politician who caught himself being drawn into mud slinging and name calling. Once he realized he was lowering himself to his opponent’s level, he stopped and said, "Sir, I will treat you as a gentleman -- not because you are one, but because I am one." It can take a lot of self control to be respectful to people who are nasty, dishonorable, or disrespect-ful to us. Still, our inner sense of integrity should help us resist temptations to fight fire with fire. As Lily Tomlin said, "The problem with the rat race is, even if you win, you’re still a rat."

Respect

– 3.28, Grand Forks Red River – 3.33, Harvey – 3.24, Hillsboro – 3.31, North Border – 3.20, Lewis and Clark (Berthold/North Shore) – 3.45, Shiloh Christian – 3.26, Velva – 3.39, Watford City – 3.40

Cross-Country - Boys’ (6 teams): Bismarck Century – 3.32, Grand Forks Red River – 3.28, Jamestown – 3.60, Lisbon – 3.24, Rugby – 3.34, West Fargo – 3.55

Cross-Country – Girls’ (5 teams):Bismarck Century – 3.44, Grand Forks Red River – 3.79, Jamestown – 3.82, Rugby – 3.69, West Fargo – 3.67

Soccer – Boys’ (5 teams): Bismarck – 3-27, Bismarck Century – 3.28, Bismarck St. Mary’s – 3.54, Grand Forks Red River – 3.27, West Fargo – 3.34

Golf - Class A Girls’(4 teams): Bismarck Century -3.65, Grand Forks Central – 3.54, Jamestown – 3.60, West Fargo – 3.38

One-Act Plays - Class B (3 casts): Enderlin – 3.58, Gackle-Streeter – 3.20, Park River – 3.57

Student Congress (2 team): Richardton-Taylor – 3.53, West Fargo – 3.59

Swimming/Diving - Girls’(3 teams): Bismarck Century – 3.67, Grand Forks Red River – 3.68, West Fargo – 3.74

Tennis - Boys’(1 team): Bismarck Century – 3.25

7 December Bulletin 2007

The 2008 State Wrestling Tournament will be held February 14-16 at the Bismarck Civic Center. Group ticket orders can be postmarked no earlier than January 7th and those orders will be processed beginning January 15th. Orders postmarked prior to January 7 will be processed after the January 7 orders. Group orders (12 or more) will receive prefer-ence until January 22nd, but will be accepted until February 12th at 5:00 pm. You MUST indicate Class A or Class B for seating priority. General ticket sales will begin January 22nd (see complete information below) All ticket purchases are non-refundable and only season tickets may be purchased in ad-vance. Daily tickets may be purchased when the tournament begins.

All orders will be filled with the best available seating at the time order is processed. The Box Office cannot accommodate requests for specific sections or seats. Mats 1-4 will be used for Class B matches (South End of the Arena), and mats 5-8 will be used for Class A matches (North End of the Arena.) 1. Please make sure to include a copy of the

order form with your check. CASHIER/OR SCHOOL CHECK is preferred.

2. Phone: (701)355-1384 (Box Office) Questions only, cannot accept orders by phone

at this number.3. Fax: (701)222-6599 Credit card payment must be listed on order

form to process order.4. Download order form at www.bismarckcivic-

center.com5. Mail form and check to: Bismarck Civic Center 315 S. 5th St. Bismarck, ND 58504 Note: If you would like your group tickets mailed to you there is a $5 shipping charge per order or they can be picked up at the ticket of-fice. Photo ID is required to pick up tickets. Individual Orders at the Civic Center(In-Person Only)

1. On-Sale January 22nd, at 10 AM

2. If used, checks must be made payable to the NDHSAA (Bismarck Civic Center does not accept checks.)

3. Acceptable methods of payment for NDHSAA tournaments at BCC: Cash, Visa, Master-Card, Discover, Checks (School or cashier preferred, or personal checks), money orders. Please do not mail cash.

2008 State Wrestling Ticket Order Policy Ticketmaster (Note: There is a convenience charge for purchasing from Ticketmaster)Bismarck Discontent – 514 E Main Herberger’s, Kirkwood MallFargo Cash Wise – 1401 S 33rd Street Macy’s- West Acres Mall NDSU - Memorial UnionGrand Forks Chester Fritz Auditorium - UND Campus Discontent - 2500 Columbia Road S Hugo’s – 1631 S Washington Hugo’s – 1925 13th Avenue N Hugo’s – 1315 Columbia Road Hugo’s – 1750 32 Avenue S Macy’s - 2800 Columbia RoadPhone Bismarck (701)222-2121 Fargo (701)235-7171 Grand Forks (701)772-5151Internet http://www.ticketmaster.com Ticket Prices:NOTE: Changes in ticket prices since pub-lishing the December BULLETIN are due to changes in venue charges.Adult Season Reserved $38.00 + $3.00 venue charge = $41.00Adult Season Unreserved $30.00 + $3.00 venue charge = $33.00Adult Daily Reserved $14.00 + $1.00 venue charge = $15.00 Adult Daily Unreserved $12.00 + $1.00 venue charge = $13.00

Student Season Unreserved $15.00 + $3.00 venue charge = $18.00Student Daily Unreserved $6.00 + $1.00 venue charge = $7.00

1. Held audience with Supt. David Wisthoff, Glenburn and Supt. Kevin Klassen, Surrey requesting approval of a football cooperative sponsorship application for the 2008-2009 year.

2. Denied the application for a Glenburn/Surrey football coop program.

Summary of Board ActionsNovember 1, 2007

Summary of Board ActionsNovember 16, 2007

1. Approved the minutes from the October 17, 2007 and November 1, 2008 meetings.

2. Approved the financial report.3. Approved a request for dissolution of a coop-

erative sponsorship program between Baldwin and Wilton for junior high football.

4. Approved the following coop applications: a. Bismarck and Wilton in boys’ hockey, 9-12

(no fee) b. Alexander and Watford City in speech, 7-12

(no fee)5. Following a request from Valley City High

School to study a three-class system for bas-ketball and volleyball, moved to take a roll call straw poll at the membership meeting in January.

6. Denied a request from Sawyer asking to waive a fine for not posting the volleyball roster, schedule and picture/cut line.

7. Denied a request from WA Custom Apparel requesting to be the exclusive apparel vendor for the 2009 State Wrestling Tournament.

8. Heard reports from the Football Committee and Constitution & By-Laws Committee.

9. Approved NDOA recommendations: a. A 2 ½% increase in officiating fees except

for Class A Basketball. b. Allow HS students to asst referee in

hockey10. Heard the penalty prescribed for Hettinger HS

from the Executive Board concerning the use of an ineligible student

a. The 5 games in which this ineligible student participated will be forfeited

b. A letter of explanation will be sent by Het-tinger to each of the teams played with this ineligible student.

c. A copy of each of these letters will be sent to the NDHSAA

d. A forfeiture of team payments will be made if the offending team was involved in post-season play

e. Hettinger did not self report, therefore will be placed on probation for all activities for a period of one year.

f. Hettinger administration must report to the NDHSAA on how they handled this situation to prevent this happening in the future.

11. Heard Reports from: a. Jungling on National Federation items b. Knodle on the current Distinguished

Student plans for a presentation at the State Student Council Conference in Bismarck on December 10th.

c. Staff member, Schell, on office technology upgrades

12. Heard a report from the Executive Secre-tary:

a. A letter concerning student fan conduct at the Dakota Bowl was sent to Fargo South

b. Room availability for state volleyball is to be revisited at the Tournament Committee scheduled for December 12th.

c. A letter has been received from the North Dakota Legislative Assembly requesting information on Class B Boys’ Basketball Tournament.

d. There are coop applications listed on the website which will need attention prior to the January meeting

e. Ojibwa Indian School thanked the board for the football deadline extension but has reported Dunseith has turned down the plan to coop for football.

8 December Bulletin 2007

DISTRICT 1CHAIRPERSON: Rick Jacobson, Wyndmere

SCHOOLS: (9) Fairmount/Campbell-Tintah, Hankinson, Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Milnor, North Sargent, Oakes, Sargent Central, Wyndmere

TOURNAMENT: NDSCS, Wahpeton, Feb. 23, 25, 26; Paulette Stein, Mgr.

DISTRICT 2CHAIRPERSON: Steve Lorentzen, Central Cass

SCHOOLS: (8) Central Cass, Enderlin, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, Kindred, Maple Valley, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Richland

TOURNAMENT: Fargo Civic Center, Feb. 22, 23, 25, 26; Brian Midthun, Enderlin, Mgr.

DISTRICT 3CHAIRPERSON: Patti Aanenson, Larimore

SCHOOLS: (8) Central Valley, Dakota Prai-rie, Griggs Co. Central, Hatton/Northwood, Hillsboro, Larimore, Mayville-Portland CG, Thompson TOURNAMENT: Mayville SU, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Mike Moore, Mayville State Univ., Mgr. DISTRICT 4CHAIRPERSON: Randy Rice, Minto

SCHOOLS: (8) Cavalier, Drayton/St. Thomas, Fordville-Lankin, Grafton, Midway/Minto, North Border, Park River, Valley/Edinburg

TOURNAMENT: Grafton, Feb. 22, 23, 25, 26; Matt Fetsch, Grafton, Mgr.

DISTRICT 5CHAIRPERSON: Pat Windish, Barnes County North

SCHOOLS: (9) Barnes Co. North, Central Prairie (Medina/Gackle-Streeter), Edgeley, Ellendale, Kulm, LaMoure, Litchville-Marion/Montpelier, Pingree-Buchanan/Kensal,Tappen

TOURNAMENT: Jamestown Civic Center, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Pat Windish, Barnes Co. N, Mgr.

DISTRICT 6CHAIRPERSON: Steven Nelson, Linton

SCHOOLS: (6) Ashley/Wishek, Hazelton-Mof-fit-Braddock, Linton, Napoleon, Steele-Dawson, Strasburg/Zeeland

TOURNAMENT: Hazelton, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Brad Rinas, Hazelton, Mgr.

DISTRICT 7CHAIRPERSON: Jason Wiberg, Lakota

SCHOOLS: (9) Carrington, Four Winds, Harvey, Lakota, Maddock, Midkota, New Rockford/Sheyenne, Warwick, Wells County (Fessesden-Bowdon)

TOURNAMENT: Devils Lake, Feb. 22, 23, 25, 26; Kent Dennis, Devils Lake HS, Mgr.

DISTRICT 8CHAIRPERSON: Keith Arneson, Adams-Edmore SCHOOLS: (8) Adams-Edmore, Cando/Bisbee-Egeland, Langdon, Minnewaukan/Leeds, Mu-nich/Starkweather, Rolette/Wolford, Rolla/Rock Lake, St. John

TOURNAMENT: Langdon, February 22, 23, 25; Jason Schwabe, Mgr.

DISTRICT 9CHAIRPERSON: Terry Bentz, Grant County

SCHOOLS: (7) Center-Stanton, Grant County ( Elgin-New Leipzig-Carson), Flasher, New Salem, Shiloh Christian, Solen, Standing Rock/Selfridge

TOURNAMENT: Mandan High School, Feb. 22, 23, 25, 26; Lorell Jungling, Mgr.

DISTRICT 10CHAIRPERSON: Bob Tollefson, Washburn

SCHOOLS: (7) Garrison, Max, McClusky/Goodrich, Turtle Lake-Mercer, Underwood, Washburn, Wilton/Wing

TOURNAMENT: Garrison, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Mark Larson, Mgr.

DISTRICT 11CHAIRPERSON: Robert Thom, Westhope

SCHOOLS: (8) Bottineau, Drake/Anamoose, Dunseith, Rugby, Sawyer, TGU (Towner/Gran-ville), Velva, Westhope/Newburg,

TOURNAMENT: Bottineau, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Gary Mortensen, Mgr.

DISTRICT 12CHAIRPERSON: Robby Voigt, Mohall

SCHOOLS: (8) Berthold, Des Lacs-Burlington, Glenburn, Kenmare, Minot Ryan, MLS-Mohall, Our Redeemer’s ( Minot), Surrey

TOURNAMENT: Minot Auditorium, February 22, 23, 25; Bryan Kramer, Bishop Ryan, Mgr.

DISTRICT 13CHAIRPERSON: Dennis Schaff, Scranton

SCHOOLS: (7) Beach, Bowman County, Het-tinger, Mott-Regent, New England, Scranton, South Heart/Belfield

TOURNAMENT: Bowman, Feb. 22, 23, 25, 26; Tyler Senn, Mgr.

DISTRICT 14CHAIRPERSON: Jerry Obenauer, Hazen SCHOOLS: (7) Beulah, Dickinson Trinity, Halliday, Hazen, Hebron/Glen Ullin, Killdeer, Richardton-Taylor

TOURNAMENT: Hazen, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Jerry Obenauer, Mgr.

DISTRICT 15CHAIRPERSON: Nick Krump, Mandaree

SCHOOLS: (7) Mandaree, New Town, North Shore, Parshall, Stanley, Watford City/Alexander, White Shield

TOURNAMENT: Stanley, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Lyne Enget, Mgr.

DISTRICT 16CHAIRPERSON: Tracy Peterson, Trinity Chris-tian, Williston

SCHOOLS: (7) Bowbells/Burke Central, Divide County, Powers Lake, Ray, Tioga, Trenton, Trin-ity Christian

TOURNAMENT: Williston SC, Feb. 22, 23, 25; Tracy Peterson, Mgr

BOYS CLASS B BASKETBALL DISTRICTS 2008

"The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what

you will, and the so-lution comes to you and you don't know

how or why." -- Albert Einstein

9 December Bulletin 2007

DISTRICT 1CHAIRPERSON: Rick Jacobson, Wynd-mere

SCHOOLS: (9) Fairmount/Campbell-Tintah, Hankinson, Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Milnor, North Sargent, Oakes, Sargent Central, Wyndmere

TOURNAMENT: Lisbon, Feb. 9, 11, 12; Pat Adair, Mgr.

DISTRICT 2CHAIRPERSON: Steve Lorentzen, Central Cass

SCHOOLS: (8) Central Cass, Enderlin, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, Kindred, Maple Valley, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Richland

TOURNAMENT: Fargo Civic Center, Feb. 8, 9, 11, 12; Brian Midthun, Enderlin, Mgr. DISTRICT 3 CHAIRPERSON: Patti Aanenson, Larimore SCHOOLS: (8) Central Valley, Dakota Prairie, Griggs County Central, Hatton/Northwood, Hillsboro, Larimore, May-Port CG, Thompson TOURNAMENT: Mayville SU, Feb. 9, 11, 12; Mike Moore, Mgr.

DISTRICT 4CHAIRPERSON: Randy Rice, Minto

SCHOOLS: (7) Cavalier, Drayton/St. Thom-as, Fordville-Lankin/Park River, Grafton, Midway/Minto, North Border (Walhalla/Pembina-Neche), Valley/Edinburg

TOURNAMENT: Park River, Feb. 8, 9, 11, 12; Kirk Ham, Mgr.

DISTRICT 5 CHAIRPERSON: Pat Windish, Barnes County North

SCHOOLS: (8) Barnes Co. North, Central Prairie (Medina/Tappen/Gackle-Streeter), Edgeley, Ellendale, Kulm, LaMoure, Litch-ville-Marion/Montpelier, Pingree-Buchanan/Kensal

TOURNAMENT: Jamestown Civic Center, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Pat Windish, Mgr.

DISTRICT 6CHAIRPERSON: Steven Nelson, Linton

SCHOOLS: (7) Ashley/Wishek, Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock, Linton, Napoleon, Steele-Dawson, Strasburg/Zeeland, Wing

TOURNAMENT: Ashley, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Les Dale, Mgr.

DISTRICT 7CHAIRPERSON: Jason Wiberg, Lakota

SCHOOLS: (8) Carrington, Four Winds/Warwick, Harvey, Lakota, Maddock, Midkota, New Rockford/Sheyenne, Wells County (Fessenden-Bowdon)

TOURNAMENT: Four Winds, Feb. 8, 9, 11; Rick Smith, Mgr.

DISTRICT 8CHAIRPERSON: Ketih Arneson, Adams-Edmore SCHOOLS: (8) Adams-Edmore, Cando/Bisbee-Ege-land, Langdon, Minnewaukan/Leeds, Rolette/Wolford, Rolla/Rock Lake, St. John, Starkweather/Munich

TOURNAMENT: Cando, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Mark Lindahl, Mgr.

DISTRICT 9CHAIRPERSON: Terry Bentz, Grant County

SCHOOLS: (7) Center-Stanton, Grant Co. (Elgin-New Leipzig-Carson) Flasher, New Salem, Shiloh Christian, Solen, Standing Rock/Selfridge TOURNAMENT: Center, Feb. 7, 8, 9, 11; Janet Er-hardt, Mgr. DISTRICT 10CHAIRPERSON: Bob Tollefson, Washburn

SCHOOLS: (7) Garrison, Max, Sheridan County, Turtle Lake-Mercer, Underwood, Washburn, Wilton

TOURNAMENT: Washburn, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Pete Moe, Mgr.

DISTRICT 11CHAIRPERSON: Robert Thom, Westhope

SCHOOLS: (8) Bottineau, Drake/Anamoose, Dunseith, Rugby, Sawyer, TGU (Towner/Granville), Velva, West-hope/Newburg TOURNAMENT: Rugby, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Scott Grochow, Mgr.

DISTRICT 12CHAIRPERSON: Robby Voigt, MLS-Mohall

SCHOOLS: (8) Berthold, Des Lacs-Burling-ton, Glenburn, Kenmare, Minot Ryan, MLS – Mohall, Our Redeemer’s (Minot), Surrey

TOURNAMENT: Minot Auditorium, Feb. 8, 9, 11; Alton Nygaard, Mgr.

DISTRICT 13CHAIRPERSON: Dennis Schaff, Scranton

SCHOOLS: (7) Beach, Bowman County, Het-tinger, Mott-Regent, New England, Scranton, South Heart/Belfield

TOURNAMENT: Dickinson Trinity, Feb. 8, 9, 11; Brad Foss, Mgr.

DISTRICT 14CHAIRPERSON: Jerry Obenauer, Hazen SCHOOLS: (7) Beulah, Dickinson Trinity, Halliday, Hazen, Hebron/Glen Ullin, Killdeer, Richardton-Taylor

TOURNAMENT: Beulah, Feb. 8, 9, 11; Mitch Lunde, Mgr.

DISTRICT 15CHAIRPERSON: Nick Krump, Mandaree

SCHOOLS: (7) Mandaree, New Town, North Shore, Parshall, Stanley, Watford City/Alex-ander, White Shield

TOURNAMENT: Stanley, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Wayne Stanley, Mgr.

DISTRICT 16CHAIRPERSON: Tracy Peterson, Trinity Christian, Williston

SCHOOLS: (8) Bowbells/Burke Central, Divide County, Grenora, Powers Lake, Ray, Tioga, Trenton, Trinity Christian (Williston)

TOURNAMENT: Tioga, Feb. 7, 8, 9; Brodie Odegaard, Mgr.

GIRLS CLASS B BASKETBALL DISTRICTS 2008

"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards." -- Unknown

Twelve individuals who have made outstanding contributions to interscholastic athletics have been named recipients of the 2007 Distinguished Service Awards given by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). These individuals will be honored December 17 in Nashville, Tennessee, during the luncheon at the 38th annual National Conference of High School Directors of Athletics conducted jointly by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NIAAA. The Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to individuals from within the NIAAA membership, as well as those outside the fi eld of athletic administration, in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments and contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national levels. Nominations are submitted by state athletic director associations, screened by the NIAAA Awards Committee, and selected by the NIAAA Board of Directors. Those who will be honored include Darryl Anderson, CAA, executive director of the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Since his retirement as athletic director at Mandan (North Dakota) High School in 2002, Darryl Anderson, CAA, has been executive director of the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Adminis-trators Association (NDIAAA). He has a notable history serving high school athletes, as well as the memberships of both the NDIAAA and the NIAAA. During the past 19 years, he has made substantial contributions in athletic administration both to the Peace Garden State and to the nation. At the local level, Anderson is responsible for adding soccer, ice hockey and baseball to Mandan High School's athletic program. He also established a new athletic budget system for the school district, and re-energized the booster club to the point that it now donates at least $25,000 annually to the school district's athletic department. Anderson is also responsible for developing an evaluation system for coaches. Anderson served as secretary-treasurer, vice president and president of the Western Dakota As-sociation (WDA). Upon his retirement from Mandan in 2002, he was tabbed as the WDA's fi rst-ever executive secretary, a position he holds today along with his NDIAAA duties. Anderson extended his service to the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDH-SAA), where he served on both its Athletic Review Committee and Tournament Committee. He has also managed 87 NDHSAA-sponsored athletic tournaments at the district, regional and state levels in both Class A and B enrollment classifi cations. In addition, he organized a joint NDHSAA/NDIAAA committee to create event management handbooks. As a 19-year member of the NIAAA and 12-time conference attendee, Anderson served as the North Dakota delegate to the annual conference three times and currently serves as the NIAAA liaison for the state. He also has been active on the National Executive Directors Council, as well as with the NIAAA National Emergency Network.

Darryl Anderson to Receive NIAAADistinguished Service Award

Celebrate 100 Years of Service to Schools

Offi cials and head coaches of basketball, gymnastics, hockey, and wrestling must take an open book test in the sport(s) in which he/she is a head coach/offi cial. The test will available on-line only and must be completed and submitted within the applicable window. The test will be available by following the On-Line Testing links for either Coaches or Offi cials at the top of the main page of the NDHSAA website (www.ndh-saa.com). The test taker may revisit the test site 999 times before submitting his/her test; how-ever, once submitted, no changes may be made. The test results will be available immediately upon submission of the test online. Coaches and offi cials that miss the testing window will be allowed to take the test only after a late fee of $25 for coaches, or $10 for offi cials, is paid to NDHSAA.

The test windows are as follows:*November 30 - December 11 - Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey & Wrestling (*Note Change from NDHSAA Calendar)March 14 – 25 – Baseball

Please contact Brenda mamac concerning any problems you may have with on-line testing.

Phone: (701)845-3953email: brenda.schell@sendit.nodak.edu

Offi cials and Coaches Mandatory On-Line Testing