Pioneer High School

Lee graduated from Indiana University in 1959, where he attended on an athletic scholarship and earned a B.S. in physical education. He played basketball on two Big Ten championship teams. In 1969, Lee earned an M.S. in business education from Ball State University. Lee has been married to his wife Ruth Nash Aldridge for 58 years. He spent 36 years in public education, the last 30 at Pioneer High School, where he served as athletic director for 20 years. For 48 years, Lee served as an IHSAA official in football, track and field, cross country and swimming. Notable involvement includes being a part of the starting crew for the state finals for 13 years and officiating five 5A football championships. Lee also served for several years as an IHSAA rules interpreter for track and field and football. Lee was the head starter for Division I or Division II NCAA indoor track championship meets for 23 consecutive years, traveling to Indianapolis, Boston, Houston, Albuquerque and Mankato, Minnesota. He also worked nine years at the NCAA cross country championships. Lee was the head starter at several Big Ten track and cross country championships. Likewise, he has been the head starter for championships at the Missouri Valley Conference, the Summit Conference and the Heartland Conference. Lee has officiated meets in 17 different states. Lee also officiated at the World Indoor Championships, the Pan-Am Games, the World Police and Fire Games and three Olympic Trials (1988, 1992 and 2000). Other honors include the Meredith Payne Official of the Year Award in 1994, along with the National Federation of Interscholastic Officials Association Award in 1996. Lee has enjoyed his many years of service as an official and would like to thank all of the co-workers and athletes for their support and participation.