TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association honored four contest officials for their dedication to Kansas interscholastic athletic programs, recognizing milestones from 20 to 40 years of service.
40 years
· Chris Kohl, Overland Park
· Antonio Sandate, Newton
20 years
· Michael Burns, Wichita
· Terry Smith, Hiawatha
About the KSHSAA Officials Recognition Program
The KSHSAA Official Recognition Program, established in the 1999-2000 school year, honors officials who have contributed significant years of service to Kansas high school athletics. Officials reaching thesemilestones receive award plaques and are recognized at a ceremony held in conjunction with a statechampionship event.
Each school year, approximately 4,000 registered athletic officials work KSHSAA events across 10 of the 14 sports the association sponsors. These officials provide a fair and safe contest environment while playing an important role in the educational development of high school students.