FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 12, 2008

Dr. James "Roger" Dearing named new Executive Director

ATLANTIC BEACH – The Florida High School Athletic Association's Board of Directors voted this morning to appoint Dr. James "Roger" Dearing as the next Executive Director of the Association.

Dearing held his interview at the One Ocean Resort in Atlantic Beach, along with William "Sam" Ward, Principal of Fleming Island High School, and Clifton V. Norris, Superintendent of Levy County Schools.

"I'm elated," Dearing said. "This is the epitome of shaping young lives."

Dearing likely will continue to be the Superintendent of Manatee County through November, while the search for a replacement begins.

About the FHSAA
The Florida High School Athletic Association is the governing body for interscholastic athletic competition in Florida. It has a membership of more than 750 middle and senior public and private high schools. More information is available at www.fhsaa.org.

Contact:
Cristina Alvarez
Director of Media Relations and Marketing, FHSAA
(352) 372-9551 ext. 190
calvarez@fhsaa.org