While several regional athletic associations were formed around the state in the late 1890s

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  • While several regional athletic associations were formed around the state

  • The seeds of a state high school athletic governing body were sewn.

  • Establishing a statewide athletic association

  • Constitution was presented to a meeting of high school principals from around the state.

  • The first IHSAA Board of Control was elected.

  • Membership had increased to 33 schools.

  • Membership reached 71 schools.

  • Handbook lists 15 schools as charter members.