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Public Service Announcements

WINTER ACTIVITIES

For Use Through Dec. 10, 2011

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS OFFICIALS RULES/MECHANICS MEETINGS, TRAINING CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH A VIEW TOWARD PROVIDING A SOUND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL ATHLETES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BECOMING AN OFFICIAL IN ANY SPORT, CONTACT THE KSHSAA AT 785-273-5329.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION’S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through March 10, 2012

YOUR TICKET TO AN ATHLETIC EVENT IS A PRIVILEGE. A PRIVILEGE TO WATCH STUDENTS LEARN ON THE PLAYING COURT. UNRULY BEHAVIOR IS UNACCEPTABLE IN THE CLASSROOM, AND THE SPORTS ARENA IS A CLASSROOM.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS A LESSON TO BE LEARNED BY PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS. REMEMBER, SPORTSMANSHIP PROVIDES THE HUMAN TOUCH.

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS) ENCOURAGES YOU TO MAKE SPORTSMANSHIP A PRIMARY CONCERN AS YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHOSEN TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND RESPECT ARE VALUES IMPORTANT IN OUR DAILY LIVES. ALL OF THESE IMPORTANT VALUES ARE LEARNED BY PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAMS. DURING COMPETITION, THEY ARE TRANSLATED INTO ONE WORD – SPORTSMANSHIP. SPORTSMANSHIP IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST EDUCATIONAL LESSONS AND LIFETIME VALUES TAUGHT BY INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through March 10, 2012

WINTER IN KANSAS IS FILLED WITH MANY CHANGES…FROM ICY WINDS TO GENTLE SNOW; IT'S A TIME TO ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES. THOUSANDS OF KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND IT’S MEMBER SCHOOLS PROVIDE THRILLS AND SUSPENSE FOR A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES. SEE ANOTHER PART OF EDUCATION COME TO LIFE THROUGH INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through March 10, 2012

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TEACH STUDENTS DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK AND DEDICATION, WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH STRUCTURED, SUPERVISED LEARNING ACTIVITIES.

ENCOURAGE YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPATION OPENS THE DOOR TO A LIFETIME OF ENJOYMENT AND EXCITEMENT.

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS) ENCOURAGES YOU TO MAKE ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMICS CURRICULUM PARTNERS.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

A COACH ONCE WROTE, “WHEN WE LOSE WITHOUT EXCUSES AND WHEN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE BETTER TEAM, WE PLACE WINNING AND LOSING IN THEIR PROPER PERSPECTIVE. THAT’S WHEN WE FIND OUT IF WE CAN BE GOOD SPORTS.” SPORTSMANSHIP IS A GOAL TO STRIVE FOR AT ALL TIMES, IN ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES AND OUR DAILY LIVES. REMEMBER TO ACT IN A PROPER MANNER THE NEXT TIME YOU ATTEND A HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY EVENT.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through March 10, 2012

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 758 MEMBER SCHOOLS. KSHSAA AND ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND DIRECT INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO A WELL-ROUNDED AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

THE POSITIVE VALUES OF COMPETITION AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP FOR BOTH PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS ARE CONTINUALLY ENCOURAGED.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION’S CALL LETTERS.

WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS

For Use Through February 18, 2012 – NON-ATHLETICS (State Debate Jan. 13 & 14; Scholars Bowl Feb. 11 and State Piano Feb. 18)

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS FESTIVALS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DEBATE, PIANO, AND SCHOLARS' BOWL.

SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS BY ATTENDING THESE STATE ACTIVITIES DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION …TRULY AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE EDUCATION OF KANSAS YOUTH.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use February 12 – February 25, 2012 (State Tournaments are Boys Swimming - Feb. 16-18, Wrestling-Feb. 23, 24 & 25, Bowling - Mar. 1 & 2, Basketball – Mar. 7-10)

EXCITEMENT, THRILLS, AND SUSPENSE ALL COMBINE DURING THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AS KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REACH A CLIMAX. SWIMMING, BOWLING, BASKETBALL, AND WRESTLING COMBINE TO PROVIDE THE BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

DON'T MISS ANY OF THEM! SUPPORT YOUR TEAM, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING THESE EXCITING SPORTS EVENTS.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through February 25, 2011 – WRESTLING

KSHSAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL CULMINATE ON FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25 WITH INDIVIDUAL AND SCHOOL CHAMPIONS BEING CROWNED.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING'S FINEST MOMENTS. MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND AND SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS AND TEAM ON FEBRUARY 23, 24 AND 25. 3-2-1A IS AT FHSU BUSCH-GROSS COLISEUM IN HAYS, 4A IS AT BICENTENNIAL CENTER IN SALINA, 6A & 5A IS AT HARTMAN ARENA IN WICHITA.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

For Use Through March 2, 2011 - BOWLING

“DUE TO GROWING NUMBERS OF SCHOOLS AND OF FAN SUPPORT IN BOWLING, WE WILL BE SPONSORING TWO-DAY BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS THIS YEAR” SAID GARY MUSSELMAN, KSHSAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ALL BOWLING TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD AT NORTHROCK LANES IN WICHITA WITH 6A PLAYING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1 AND 5-1A PLAYING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND THE STATE BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1 AND FRIDAY, MARCH 2.

INFORMATION ABOUT BOWLING MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AT 785-273-5329.

For Use February 19 – March 10, 2012 – BASKETBALL

THE “SWISH” OF A BASKET! THE EXCITEMENT OF A FREE THROW! THE ROAR OF THE CROWDS…ALL COMBINE TO REMIND US THAT STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ARE ONLY MOMENTS AWAY.

SPONSORED BY THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS WILL BEGIN FEBRUARY 27, AND CONCLUDE WITH THE FINAL GAMES ON MARCH 10, SEVEN CLASSIFICATIONS…FOURTEEN STATE CHAMPIONS…WILL FURNISH PLENTY OF THRILLS AND EXCITEMENT.

ATTEND THE GAMES AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM WITH PRIDE AND SPORTSMANSHIP DURING THE FINAL WEEKS OF KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL.

A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM YOUR KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND (YOUR STATION'S CALL LETTERS).

STUDENT MESSAGES

For Use Through March 10, 2012

REFEREES HAVE A MAJOR ROLE IN KEEPING THE GAME FAIR AND IN ORDER. SOMETIMES WHEN WE LOSE A GAME WE BLAME THE LOSS ON THE OFFICIALS. ARE THEY REALLY THE CAUSE OF OUR LOSS ASKS TYLER GEHRING, A SENIOR AT PRETTY PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL? MOST OF THE TIME THEY ARE NOT, BUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THEY ARE. WHEN THIS OCCURS WE HAVE TO KEEP IN MIND THAT OFFICIALS ARE HUMAN, THEY CAN MISS A PENALTY OR MAKE A BAD CALL. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL OFFICIALS DO THEIR BEST AND TRY TO BE FAIR AND JUST.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

TIFFANY FISHER, A SENIOR AT MOUNDRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, SAYS LOTS OF STUDENTS FIND THEIR PASSION THROUGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WHETHER IT’S ATHLETICS, SPEECH, DRAMA OR MUSIC. HOWEVER, TEENS COULD NOT ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHOUT THE EFFORT OF KSHSAA OFFICIALS. BEING A REFEREE OR A JUDGE AT A COMPETITION TAKES A LOT OF COURAGE AND PATIENCE. THESE KSHSAA OFFICIALS ARE DOING GREAT AND ARE HELPING KANSAS KIDS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

KILEY REINDL-BODEN, A SENIOR AT GARDNER EDGERTON HIGH SCHOOL, NOTES SPORTSMANSHIP IS RARELY BROUGHT UP WHEN TALKING ABOUT ACTIVITIES BUT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT. YOU SHOULD TREAT YOUR COACH, TEAMMATES, CROWD AND OFFICIALS WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROVIDE A SHOWCASE FOR COMMUNITY PRIDE AND BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN SCHOOLS, SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS PUT YOUR SCHOOL IN A POSITIVE LIGHT. SIMPLY STATED, ACTIVITIES BRING US TOGETHER FOR A COMMON PURPOSE.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

JAKE BEECHER, A SENIOR AT MEDICINE LODGE HIGH SCHOOL, SAYS SPORTING EVENTS ARE MEANT TO BE FUN FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. PLAYERS, COACHES, FANS AND THE PEP SECTION ALL COME TO THE GAME TO HAVE FUN, BUT IF AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM SHOWS BAD SPORTSMANSHIP, THAT GOOD TIME CAN BE RUINED. AS A FAN OR STUDENT ATHLETE, REMEMBER TO ALWAYS ACT IN A POSITIVE MANNER THE NEXT TIME YOU ATTEND A HIGH SCHOOL GAME.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

A COACH ONCE TOLD JOHNATHAN DIRKS, A SENIOR AT JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL, THAT “POTENTIAL IS NOTHING WITHOUT EFFORT.” SO PLEASE LIVE UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MAKE SPORTSMANSHIP THE #1 GOAL AT YOUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. AS A FAN/SPECTATOR REMEMBER TO ACT IN A POSITIVE MANNER AT ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITY THAT YOU ATTEND.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

TUCKER HEIN, A 2011 GRADUATE FROM MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL, SAYS THAT IN ANY COMPETITION, STUDENT PARTICIPANTS AND COACHES ARE PRAISED FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. OFFICIALS; HOWEVER, ARE OFTEN CRITICIZED FOR SIMPLY DOING THEIR JOB. THEIR INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. INSTEAD OF YELLING AT AN OFFICIAL, TAKE TIME TODAY TO THANK ONE FOR THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

LEADERSHIP…IT IS A WORD THAT IS USED TO DESCRIBE SOMEBODY THAT IS STRONG MENTALLY, SHOWS GREAT CHARACTER, STANDS OUT AND TAKES CHARGE WHEN ASKED TO DO SO. TWO GREAT LEADERS THAT HAVE BEEN INSPIRATIONAL TO KYLAR MEYER, A 2011 GRADUATE OF ONAGA HIGH SCHOOL, ARE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND VINCE LOMBARDI. SO, BE THAT LEADER YOUR COACH, TEACHER OR BOSS IS LOOKING FOR. AND REMEMBER, AS VINCE LOMBARDI ONCE SAID, “LEADERS ARE MADE THEY ARE NOT BORN.”

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

JAMIE LOCKWOOD, A 2011 GRADUATE OF SILVER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL, SAYS EVERYONE HAS HEARD THE SAYING, “THERE IS NO I IN TEAM.” WITHOUT THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF YOUR TEAMMATES, THERE IS NO WAY ANYONE CAN ACHIEVE GREATNESS. TEAMWORK NOT ONLY HELPS YOU LEARN HOW TO WORK TOGETHER, BUT IT ALSO DEVELOPS LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. REMEMBER THAT TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND SETS BOUNDARIES THROUGH WHICH KANSAS STUDENTS CAN HONE LIFELONG SKILLS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE MUSIC, DEBATE, SPEECH AND DRAMA AND SCHOLAR’S BOWL. THROUGH THESE ACADEMIC AREAS OF COMPETITION, STUDENTS LEARN CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, SELF-WORTH SAYS KURT LOCKWOOD, A 2011 GRADUATE FROM CANEY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN CANEY, KS.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

ONE MUST REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS. THIS INCLUDES BEING RESPECTFUL TO ALL OF THE HARD WORKING REFEREES EVEN WHEN THEY MAKE A CALL THAT IS NOT IN FAVOR OF OUR TEAM SAYS MARYSOL ALVIDREZ, A 2011 GRADUATE FROM WICHITA SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT THEY ARE DOING THE BEST THEY CAN AT WHAT THEY DO. IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAKE CALLS AND DECISIONS IN A SPLIT SECOND AS THEY DO. THEREFORE, OFFICIALS SHOULD BE THANKED AND APPRECIATED FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO MAKING OUR GAMES FAIR AND JUST.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.

For Use Through March 10, 2012

ACADEMICS SOMETIMES TAKE A BACK SEAT TO ATHLETICS IN SCHOOLS TODAY. KAYLA WEHKAMP, A 2011 GRADUATE FROM INGALLS HIGH SCHOOL SAYS WE ALL NEED TO REMEMBER OUR PRIMARY GOAL IN HIGH SCHOOL: TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR OUR FUTURE. FOR THE MAJORITY OF US, THIS WILL BE THROUGH ACADEMICS. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE A GREAT WAY TO MAKE FRIENDS AND LIVEN UP THE DAILY GRIND OF SCHOOL, BUT WE AS STUDENTS NEED TO BE SURE TO KEEP THE MAIN FOCUS ON ACADEMICS.

A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION AND THE STUDENT ADVISORY TEAM.