AHSCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE COACHING STAFFS FOR THE 2009 ALL-STAR GAMES

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1 FEBRUARY 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE COACHING STAFFS FOR THE 2009 ALL-STAR GAMES Ellis Scooter Register Doug Loughridge Jo Beth Mathis Rose Cheek Bentonville, Scott Reed of El Dorado, Clint Ashcraft of Siloam Springs, Chris Vereen of De Queen, Jeff Starks of Bigelow and Greg Kendrick of Charleston. The president of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association, David Carpenter of Junction City, announced the names of the head coaches and staffs for the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football and Volleyball games, along with the staffs of the Cheer and Dance squads. The news conference was held at the Arkansas Activities Association office. This summer s games will mark the 54th year of All-Star competition for football and basketball and the 8th year of competition for volleyball. It is the first year for staff selection for cheer and dance. Tyson will be one of the co-named sponsors of the All-Star Games. State Farm Insurance is the sponsor of awards. Head coach for the Football squad is Ellis Scooter Register of Little Rock Catholic. Coach Register will be assisted by Randy Coleman of Jonesboro, Russell Smith of Helena Central, Jeff Jones of Lonoke, Greg Smith of Prescott, Tim Harper of Des Arc and David Estes of Little Rock Catholic. Head coach for the Football squad is Doug Loughridge of Charleston. Coach Loughridge will be assisted by Barry Lunney of State Farm Insurance is the sponsor of AAA championship awards. The 2009 All-Star Football game will be held on Friday, June 26, at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m. Head coach for the Volleyball squad is Jo Beth Mathis of Jonesboro. Coach Mathis will be assisted by Doug Maxwell of Bryant, Margie McGee of Valley View and Crystal Bradley of Cave City. Head coach for the Volleyball squad is Rose Cheek of Siloam Springs. Coach Cheek will be assisted by Karen Smith of Lake Hamilton, Heather Clark of Mena and Tina Moore of Fountain Lake. The 2009 All-Star Volleyball game will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at Barnhill Arena on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville starting at 7:00 p.m. John Pipkins of Mayflower will serve as the first head coach of the All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Pipkins will be assisted by Contined on page 6 Official Ball Football - GST Volleyball - I-COR Basketball- - WAVE

2 Fairview s Guess Named Superintendent of the Year Dr. Jerry Guess, superintendent of the Camden Fairview Public Schools, has been chosen as Arkansas Superintendent of the Year for The selection of Guess was announced Tuesday, December 16, at a meeting of the board of directors for the school district. The economy in south Arkansas was in shambles before the collapse of the national financial system, said Guess. We suffer even more now, and the economic strain on families makes our job in education more difficult. The award, presented annually by the Arkansas Association of School Administrators, recognizes chief school administrators who exemplify excellence and achievement in educational leadership. In presenting the award AAEA Executive Director Dr. Tom Kimbrell said, Dr. Guess is an outstanding educator and is greatly respected and admired by everyone. This recognition is one way to acknowledge his dedication, hard work and quality service to public education in Arkansas. In his years as an educator, Guess has been a classroom teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and has served as superintendent since Those who know him say his endless energy, enthusiasm, broad interests, academic abilities, administrative astuteness, natural leadership and superior people skills make him the engine that moves the Camden Fairview School District and the community. Serving as educational leader of a district with a vast percentage of economically disadvantaged students is a formidable task. Guess works with constant diligence to ensure the needs of all students are met. Basketball Host Amount Clarksville $ Kirby $ Mills Univ Studies $ Little Rock Sr.-Jr.$ Pine Bluff $ Sheridan Sr.-Jr. Girls $ Sheridan Fr. Boys $ Other Participants Arkoma, Okla. Batesville Battiest, Okla. Cabot Cabot ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Lance W. Taylor, Executive Director Kathy Snell Tadlock Don Brodell Joey Walters Wadie Moore Belle Summers Annette Savage SUPPORT STAFF Amber Balboa Tammy Brock Teresa Brown Jennifer Mays Julia Harvey Nicole Cunningham Gabriel Foreman Late Benefit Games Camden Fairview Camden Fairview Jr. Central Arkansas Christian Sr.-Jr. Girls Central Arkansas Christian Sr.-Jr. Conway Delight Dollarway Eagleton, Okla. El Dorado Forrest City HS Lakeside Jr. Boys LR Christian Lonoke Jr. Monticello Little Rock AAA Board and Staff Info BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrew Tolbert...Warren President Danny Sample...Harrisburg 1st Vice President George Foshee...Jessieville 2nd Vice President Wesley Berry... Memphis 3rd Vice President Dr. Delena Gammill...Ozark Mountain Treasurer Bobby J. Acklin... Little Rock Max Adcock...Mineral Springs 2 Nothing is more important to our country than public education. It offers the promise of success to everyone regardless of circumstance and background. I am honored and honored to receive this award, but much of the credit goes to the hardworking principals, teachers and staff who stand with me and support me in these challenging times. Guess will now go on to compete against other state superintendents throughout the country for the 2009 National Superintendent of the Year award sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators. Dr. Guess is a wonderful selection for Arkansas s Superintendent of the Year award and is an excellent candidate for National Superintendent of the Year consideration, said Kimbrell. AASA will announce the winner in February at its National Conference on Education in San Francisco. Editor s Note: The article above is from the Administrator and from the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators PB Robey Jr. Boys Pulaski Academy Jr. Sheridan Stuttgart Watson Chapel Wynne Officials William Davis James Forbes Gary Godley Eric Goss Danny Greenwood Shaun Hardage Glenda Harrison Billy Joe Hulse Charles James Marcus Johnson Willie Jones Donny Lane Daniel McBay Corey Peters Mac Riley Shaun Robinson Noah Simmons Carey Smith Shemeka Strong Antonio Thompson Eddie Turner Ken Wader Joe B. Couch...Bergman Lewis Diggs...Centerpoint Carl Easley...Wynne Nathan Gills...Glen Rose Doug Graham...Nashville Alfred Hogan...Turrell Jim Loyd...Paris Rick McLaughlin...HS Lakeside Howard Morris...Riverview Dr. Bobby New...Fayetteville Fred Walker...Izard Co. Cons. Wesley White...Russellville

3 - Executive Committees Selects Twelve Honorees for 2009 Hall of Fame The Executive Committees for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association have selected 13 honorees to be installed in the Hall of Fame. The Hall membership now stands at 174. The six new members are Thomas Bridges of Forrest City (football), Jay Fox of Little Rock (basketball), Mike Fox of Rogers (basketball), Gary Jayroe of Forrest City (football), Wayne Long of Jonesboro (football) and Bob Renner of Fayetteville (basketball). The six new honorees are Scottie Nolan of Gentry (basketball), Janet Wood of Mountain Home (basketball), Joe Dillard of Greenbrier (basketball), Allen Holland of Farmington (football), Jim Bowlin of Buffalo Island Central (basketball), Sam Coleman of Camden (football) and Ira Green of Dumas (basketball). The installation banquet will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Horner Hall in the Hot Springs Convention Center starting at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information contact Nicole Cunningham at Otis Barker Clair Bates Johnie Burnett Alene Crabtree Curtis King Earl Quigley Robert Black Buddy Coleman Norris Fox Jerry Hall Wilbur Wood 1996 Sonny Gordon Gayle Kaundart Wilson Matthews Helen Parker John Widner Archie Cothren Prior Evans Richard Ford Clint Fuller Cliff Shaw 1997 J. W. Austin Oliver Elders C.W. Keopple Houston Nutt Bill Stancil J. W. Fullerton Jim Hannah Bob Harrell Bobby Hill Bill McClendon 1998 James Devazier Mike Malham, Sr. Sharon Morgan Paul Noesser Jimmy Parker Denzol Bailey Bob Banks Smitty Bonds Ernie Deaton Bill Valentine 1999 Herschel Bryant Andrew Butler Joe Hart Bill Keedy Charles Ripley H.B. Stewart Gene Dunn Sonny Holmes Wayne Johnson Frank Jones Alex Leftwich Glen Siler 2000 Theodore Blake Gary Bond Lamar Dingler Sammy Gill Guy Kochel Ted Waller Lennis Coleman Leroy Dangeau Gene Davis Rex Lovell Wendell Nutt Jim Mack Sawyer 2001 Jim Abraham David Fricks C.B. Havener Clyde Horton Lowell Manning Joe Fred Young Pete Camfield Lindsey Henry Maurice Jones Charlie Keller Bill Raymick Sam Sloan 2002 Edward Akin Harold Ray Jeffery George Jones Bill Reed Joe Reese James Smith A.C. Baker Littleton Fowler John Hosinski Jim Lewis Tom Dutch Moore Louis Schaufele 2003 Orville Ashley Willie Click Sam Goodwin Thednal Hill Raymond Peters John Wyatt Gary Benson Eddie Bryan Walter Coleman Jesse Gatewood Jim Hill Jack Pinckney 2004 Bob Denniston Clyde Hart Bobby Richardson Lendel Thomas Roy Doc Walker Carroll Wilson James Armstrong Wilbert Gaines Wally Gattis Austin Hanner Vance Judd Pat Todd 2005 David Alpe James Banks Doyne Davis Don Nixon Charles Whitworth Jarrell Williams Bill Alverson George Cagle Jimmy Coats Ulysses S. Grant Doyle Jackson Kenny Saylors 2006 Ronnie Clark Max Graham Barbara Gilliam-Harris Eddie Jackson Bill Terwilliger Asive Thomas Harold Barlett Thomas Sonny Downs Mike New Gary Slaughter Perry Webb 2007 Raymond Burnett Sam Cook Ron Harris Joe Kretschmar Frank McClellan Carl Sorrels Don Brodell Max Goins Charlie Keck Matt Moore Jerry Wood 2008 Bill Bock Byron Bryant Don Campbell Fred Grim Bobby Hannon Mary Frances Kretschmar Frank Vines Richard Adams Jimmy Cain Jeff Caudle Jim Jordan Lisa Pitts Herman Scott 3

4 The Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 and first awarded in 2005 to memorialize Nancy Amanda Coats. Born on November 14, 1977, in Pine Bluff, she was the daughter of Jimmy and Sandy Coats. After graduation from White Hall High School in 1996, Mandy attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello until her diagnosis with Batten s Disease. At the age of 26, Mandy joined her Lord on May 23, She was an active member of First Baptist Church in White Hall. Mandy s life was a constant testimony. She was a friend to all, because she accepted everyone around her without bias or prejudice. Her selfless display of love and energy, even when she had little energy herself, taught the true meaning of compassion. This pronounced concern for the well-being of others, in spite of failing health, defined Mandy. She shared her love for Jesus routinely and unashamedly how much she adored Him, how much He loved her, and toward the end of her life how ready she was to see Him. This scholarship was established to enable Mandy s spirit to live beyond her lifetime. Her greatest desire upon entering college was to grow intellectually so that she could help those around her. This scholarship will allow deserving students to achieve the opportunities that Mandy cherished but was never able to enjoy. The Scholarship Committee will review all applications with a tremendous amount of thought and prayer. Additionally, the Board may require an interview as part of the final selection process. Offering the opportunity to pursue higher education to ultimately change the lives of others keeps Mandy s memory alive. All applicants for a scholarship must meet the following requirements: Must be an Arkansas high school senior who is applying for a college scholarship for the freshman year; Must be an active member of a church and/or other Christian organization; Must plan to attend an accredited college or university on a fulltime basis; Must be of high moral character, exhibit a strong work ethic, and be intellectually qualified for the desired pursuit; Must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better (scholarship awards will be forfeited if the student s GPA falls below 2.0); Must be willing to accept a scholarship as a gift from God and be willing to later help others as a result. Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship PROCEDURE: 1. Print three pages (this page, the application form, and the reference form). 2. Complete and sign the application form and return by APRIL 1 to the address shown. Also on a separate sheet, please answer the following questions: a. Why are you applying for this scholarship? b. How do your educational desires fit into your life s plan? c. List any honors, achievements, and/or awards from your church, school, or community. d. Describe your work experience if applicable. e. Describe the happiest moment of your life. f. Describe your most difficult life experience. How did you endure or overcome it? g. Feel free to share any other information that would be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in understanding your situation. 3. Send TWO copies of the reference form to individuals who are not related to you. One of these individuals should be a minister at your church or sponsor of your Christian organization. The other reference can be a friend, employer, or neighbor who would know your character or work ethic. Ask them to complete and mail directly to the address shown. Note: You can download the Mandy Coats Scholarship Application form by going to Click on information (red tag line), then click on scholarship. Scroll down to important info and click on Mandy Coats Scholarship Application. If you are unable to download the form, please contact Wadie Moore or Nicole Cunningham at the AAA office,

5 SPRING REGIONAL-STATE SITES The following dates and sites for Regional and State sport events for 2009 were assigned by the Arkansas Activities Association Board of Directors on Thursday, January 15, BASKETBALL Region, February Ozark Heber Springs De Queen Region 5 State, March 3-7 Charleston Jessieville Bergman Fouke Cedar Ridge Danville Augusta Smackover Alpena Bay Guy-Perkins Scranton Mineral Springs UA-Fort Smith Memphis Alma Dollarway (Pine Bluff CC) Riverview Melbourne Side Greers Ferry BASEBALL Region, April Ozark Jonesboro side Nashville Green Forest Harding Academy Tuckerman Prescott Bigelow ( End) Dierks State, May 1-4 Omaha (Harrison Parks) Side Bee Branch Taylor Fayetteville/Springdale Hot Springs Lakeside Nashville Parkers Chapel White Hall Taylor State Finals, May 8-9 All Classes Fayetteville SOFTBALL Region, April Clarksville Ashdown State, May 1-4 Green Forest (Harrison Parks) Harding Academy Tuckerman (Jackson County) Prescott Melbourne Bigelow ( End) Dierks Omaha (Harrison Parks) Izard County Side Bee Branch Taylor Bentonville El Dorado CAC (Sherwood Parks) Farmington Bergman Rogers Parks and Recreation White Hall State Finals, May 8-9 All Classes Fayetteville SOCCER State, May 1-4 Little Rock Texarkana CAC (Burns Park) Green Forest (Harrison Parks) State Finals, May 8-9 All Classes Fayetteville, U of A SWIMMING AND DIVING State, February All Classes Arkansas-Little Rock TRACK AND FIELD State, May 16 Conway Paragould Harding Academy Acorn MEET OF CHAMPIONS May 20 All Classes Lake Hamilton DECATHLON-HEPTATHLON May All Classes Cabot CROSS COUNTRY State, November 7 All Classes Lake Hamilton VOLLEYBALL State, October Van Buren Jonesboro Siloam Springs Green Forest (Harrison Parks) State Finals, October 31 All Classes Jonesboro side 5

6 John Pipkins Judy Morton Laura Wooten Jennifer Barton Cheer Cheer Dance Dance Caroline Crawford of Jonesboro, Beth Rhoades of Parkers Chapel and Tiffany English of Bryant. Judy Morton of Hot Springs Lakeside will serve as the first head coach of the All-Star Cheer squad. Coach Morton will be assisted by Dea and MIke Brumley of Benton Harmony Grove, Anne Martfeld of Springdale Har-Ber and Karen Hilborn of Benton. Laura Wooten of Bryant will serve as the first head coach of the All-Star Dance squad. Coach Wooten will be assisted by Mari Newby of Van Buren and Jerris Palmer of Nettleton. Jennifer Barton of Lake Hamilton will serve as the first head coach of the All-Star Dance squad. Coach Barton will be assisted by Melissa Elrod of Glen Rose. An additional coach will be added to the squad at a later date. The Arkansas High School Coaches Association Clinic will be held June 24-26, 2009, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville. Several Arkansas High School coaches and college coaches will be featured speakers during the week ALL-STAR FOOTBALL STAFFS Ellis Scooter Register, LR Catholic (head coach) Randy Coleman, Jonesboro Russell Smith, Helena Central Jeff Jones, Lonoke Greg Smith, Prescott Tim Harper, Des Arc David Estes, LR Catholic 2009 ALL-STAR VOLLEYBALL STAFFS Jo Beth Mathis, Jonesboro (head coach) Doug Maxwell, Bryant Margie McGee, Valley View Crystal Bradley, Cave City Rose Cheek, Siloam Springs (head coach) Karen Smith, Lake Hamilton Heather Clark, Mena Tina Moore, Fountain Lake 2009 ALL-STAR CHEER STAFFS John Pipkins, Mayflower (head coach) Caroline Crawford, Jonesboro Beth Rhoades, Parkers Chapel Tiffany English, Bryant Judy Morton, HS Lakeside (head coach) Dea and Mike Brumley, Benton Harmony Grove Anne Martfeld, Springdale Har-Ber Karen Hilborn, Benton 2009 ALL-STAR DANCE STAFFS Laura Wooten, Bryant (head coach) Mari Newby, Van Buren Jerris Palmer, Nettleton Doug Loughridge, Charleston (head coach) Barry Lunney, Bentonville Scott Reed, El Dorado Clint Ashcraft, Siloam Springs Chris Vereen, De Queen Jeff Starks, Bigelow Greg Kendrick, Charleston District Date Time District President Site 6 April 6, :30 Billy Saia, Marianna Forrest City, Bonanza 3 April 7, :30 Steve Roarks, Harrisburg Jonesboro, Barnhills 2 April 8, :30 Ronnie Coots, Batesville Batesville High School Cafeteria** 8 April 21, :30 Mike Walker, Star City Warren, The Lumberjack Café 7 April 22, :30 Gary Hines, Emerson Hope, ern Sizzlin 5 April 23, :30 Jim Gentry, Hot Springs Malvern, Hungry Fisherman 4 April 28, :30 Jerry Valentine,Alma Alma High School Cafeteria* 1W April 29, :30 Dick Johnson, Fayetteville Springdale, AQ Chicken (Bus 71) 1E April 30, :00 Don Sharp, Cotter Harrison, ern Sizzlin * Meal will be provided at Alma High School. ** Meal will be provided at Batesville High School 2009 ACTIVITY DISTRICT MEETINGS 6 Jennifer Barton, Lake Hamilton (head coach) Melissa Elrod, Glen Rose (Will be announced at later date)

7 Coaches Now Allowed to Stand During Play in Volleyball considered legal contact with the ball. "In years past, the ball was only able to hit a player from the waist up in order to remain in play, but to reward great plays and provide more excitement for players and fans, a legal contact is now acknowledged as a touch of the ball by any part of the player's body," Oakes said. Two changes were made to Rule 5 regarding the deciding set and the second referee's responsibilities. In Rule 5-3-4d, captains will be called out before the deciding set for the coin toss by the first referee and teams will then be released to their benches. By allowing players to go to their bench rather than the end line during a coin toss, coaches will be able to more efficiently provide instructions and ensure players are ready to take the court for the final set. In a change to Rule 5-4-3b New 10, the second referee has the responsibility to manage illegal libero replacements. INDIANAPOLIS, IN One of several new rules changes adopted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee will permit head coaches to stand during play. The changes, which were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors, will take effect with the season. With volleyball becoming a growing spectator sport, resulting in more noise from crowds, this change to Rules and will allow coaches better communication with their players. "Previously, head coaches were only permitted to stand during a dead ball or time-out. As of the season, coaches may stand in the replacement zone during play," said Becky Oakes, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Volleyball Rules Committee. With the head coach gaining the privilege to stand during play, Rule was revised to clarify when it is appropriate for an assistant coach to stand and the actions he/she may perform. In another effort to keep up with the growing popularity of the sport and crowd interaction, Rule was amended to address the color(s) of an official game ball. The current rule requires a solid white ball for competition. Beginning with the season, teams will now be given the option of using a colored-panel ball. The new ball cannot have more than three colors, one-third of which must be white. Each panel must be a solid color. "This rule is fairly well-received by both players and coaches," Oakes said, "and will help fans track the ball better, while also adding excitement to the game. Putting this rule into effect during the season will not force schools to adjust their budgets for the upcoming season, and will give the manufacturers time to prepare for placement of the NFHS Authenticating Mark and anticipated demand." To keep up with the fast pace of the game and provide more exciting rallies, Rule will now allow any part of the body to be 7 Rule , the procedure of substituting in and out of the set, will be changed next year. If more than one substitution is occurring, the substitutions shall be made in succession. Only one substitute shall be in the substitution zone at a time, while the second pair waits outside of the zone. "By having the first substitute ready in the substitution zone, it will help the scorer record who is coming in and out of the game. The second player will be up and ready, but will not be permitted into the substitution zone until the other players have been released," Oakes said. With a change in Rule 4-1-5, unadorned bobby pins, no longer than 2 inches in length, may be worn to control a player's hair. "Consistently in the past, hair devices had to be made of soft material to be permitted," Oakes said. "With the high request for bobby pins as a means of controlling longer hair, along with the unlikely event they would cause an accident, they will now be allowed." The Volleyball Rules Committee also identified editorial changes and points of emphasis for the upcoming season. The four points of emphasis identified for the season include the head coach standing, match officials' responsibilities, ball handling and the libero uniform. "The main editorial change for the upcoming season is Rule ,3, which changes the term 'game' to 'set.' This updates and reflects the current terminology of the sport and replaces all references in the rules to set," Oakes said. Volleyball is the third-most popular sport for girls at the high school level, according to the NFHS Athletics Participation Survey, with 397,968 participants nationwide. The sport also ranks third in school sponsorship with 15,009 schools sponsoring the sport. In addition, 46,780 boys participate in volleyball at 2,006 schools.

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