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Frank Ibbotson - Downers Grove South High School
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| Frank served as the athletic administrator at Downers Grove South for 18 years (1969- 1987). Frank was a hands-on administrator becoming involved at local, state and national levels. Frank is credited with bringing the national athletic directors convention to Chicago in 1987. His organization for this event involved athletic directors from all parts of the state and remains a source of pride in IADA history. He served on the NIAAA board of directors where he was a respected voice. He encouraged other Illinois athletic directors to become involved at the national level by serving on committees, writing articles and showing the strength and professionalism of our state association. He was a member of our IADA executive board from 1978-1987. He held numerous positions: treasurer, conference chairman, district representative and president during the 1983-1984 school year. His involvement at the state and national level earned him numerous honors such as: NCSSAD Midwest Athletic Director of the Year - 1986, IADA Outstanding Athletic Director of the Year - 1986, National Federation Citation - 1985, and the NIAAA Distinguished Service Award - 1980. “Frank is one of those rare individuals that brings dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude to his job every day. Frank always finds the good in the people, and does everything in his power to help people around him find success,” states District 99 assistant superintendent James Freese. “One area in which Frank influenced me was with one of his all important phrases - ‘Reciprocal Dignity.’ This meant that I was to treat others the way I wanted to be treated,” states Downers Grove South coach Paul Runyon. |
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