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| Tuesday, November 7 Stacy Paetz of Scholastic Sports America Stacy Paetz of Scholastic Sports America |
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Stacy Paetz made her first on-air appearance on ESPN2 when she was only 19 years old. After receiving her BA from Ball State University in 1996, Stacy went on to become a Production Assistant at the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. She continued to work for ESPN as a Production Assistant for the Summer X Games and the popular Sunday Night NFL show for two seasons. Paetz became the Featured Reporter and Co-Producer of the "Star/News High School Sports Show" on the Indianapolis NBC affiliate. After 2 seasons there, Stacy became the Host of "Scholastic Sports America" a weekly show dedicated to high school athletics. She's only the third female in the 15 year history of the show. "I thank God for the position I'm in. I was a three sport high school athlete and it's the purest form of sport as we know it. High school athletes have such a great impact on socity today - it's now common place to see teenagers becoming professional athletes and representatives in the Olympics. I'm blessed to meet these talented athletes who are also impressive people." Stacy filled the role of Associate Producer for ESPN's Great Outdoor Games and she was the sideline reporter for such events as The Golden Spike Professional Track and Field Tour, The Hewlett Packard Lazerjet Women's Challenge, a professional bicycle race, NCAA Division I men's basketball and host of NCAA Division I Women's soccer, volleyball and softball selection shows. Stacy also mentors children, she gave the Commencement Address to the Class of 2000 at her Alma Mater and she gives numerous speeches around the country, including a group of young athletes at a camp Called "Dream Big" sponsored by WNBA star and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kara Wolters. Stacy's most treasured affiliations are as a member of the Board of Directors for the John H. Stewart Foundation for Disadvantaged Children, Church and community services, the Just Say Know program, an effort helping children gain knowledge to achieve their goals, and as a member of the Board of Advisors for Athletes Against Drugs. "I've always had a heart for children. I'm thankful for the opportunites I have in a profession that allows me to touch lives and hopefully make a difference" Stacy Paetz, 25, resides in Indianapolis, IN
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