Junior High Athletics

Attica High School and Junior High School are small 1A schools and are members of the Heart of the Plains League (HOPL). The HOPL is a ten member league composed of Attica, Burrton, Central Christian of Hutchinson, Cunningham, Fairfield, Norwich, Pretty Prairie, Skyline, South Barber, and Stafford.

Both schools are also governed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). Information on KSHSAA follows:

KSHSAA

The purpose of the Kansas State High School Activities Association is to contribute to the education of the high school boys and girls of Kansas by: administering a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools; elevating the standards of good sportsmanship and encouraging the growth of good citizenship; not only for high school boys and girls, but also for adults and all others who come into contact with school activities; protecting member schools from exploitation by special interests; encouraging pride in scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activity program; serving the best interests of all member schools by influencing the proper type of legislation or any other desirable means.

To administer a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools; to elevate standards of good sportsmanship; and to encourage the growth of good citizenship among students and spectators.

Legislative authority is vested in a Board of Directors composed of approximately 75 members representing senior high leagues, independent schools, middle/junior high school principals or superintendents and allied professional organizations, with a guarantee of gender and minority/ethnic groups.

The management of the affairs of the association is vested in the Executive Board consisting of eleven members. Each administrative staff members handles certain responsibilities and may be contacted with the information that follows:

Gary P. Musselman
Executive Director
gmusselman@kshsaa.org
General administration; Activities requiring Board action; Financial matters; Policy interpretations; Transfer approval; Investigations, Disciplinary & Sportsmanship Matters; Rule 10 Coach Approval; Student insurance inquiries; National Federation business; Governmental affairs and public relations

Reggie Romine
Assistant Executive Director
rromine@kshsaa.org
Speech and Drama, Music, Debate, and Piano program administration; Spirit Spreader Clinics; Summer Cheerleader and Drill Team Conferences; Drill Team performances and Sportsmanship programs at State Basketball; Approved Events; Radio contracts

Cheryl Gleason
Assistant Executive Director
cegleason@kshsaa.org
KAY Program; Girls Volleyball, Girls Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Bowling, Golf, and Tennis program administration; KSHSAA Hall of Fame; Area Supervisors program for volleyball

Rick Bowden
Assistant Executive Director
rbowden@kshsaa.org
Football, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Track & Field program administration; Football & all-school classification assignments; Supervision of Officials and track and field interpreters; Area Supervisors program for football and wrestling

David Cherry
Assistant Executive Director
dcherry@kshsaa.org
Boys and Girls Soccer, Scholars Bowl, Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving administration; Supervision of eligibility registration; Coaching School program and clinician administration; Liaison to Student Advisory Team; State Football, Basketball and Track & Field Program organization; ASEP and KIAAA liaison

Francine Martin
Assistant Executive Director
fmartin@kshsaa.org
Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Baseball, and Girls Softball program administration; Area Supervisors program for Basketball Program; Supervision of officials

Karen Ruder
Personnel and Information Services
kjruder@kshsaa.org
KS Student Council Director; Personnel; T-shirt Merchandising; KSHSAA awards and plaques; Governor's Scholar program

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