Graduation Induction Sport(s)

'39 '06 Basketball | Track

Mary graduated from Taylor in 1939. She earned 8 varsity letters: basketball (4) and track (4). She received AlI-Star recognition in 1936, '37, '38 and '39. She held the 60 yard hurdles record in Hamilton County in 1939. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, she was an excellent student. Mary was the valedictorian for the class of 39. Mary attended Hanover College and graduated with a degree in English and Physical Education and Recreation. Hanover didn't have interscholastic athletics for women, but she participated in field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and softball. Mary went on to teach and coach for 25 years. She finished her career as an English teacher in the Sycamore School District. She has been a wonderful role model for the young women that she taught and coached. Today Mary continues her leadership role in her community by being involved in various civic organizations and church groups. In 1988 she was chosen as one of 200 Greater Cincinnatians to be honored at the Bicentennial Celebration. Mary graduated from Taylor in 1939. She earned 8 varsity letters: basketball (4) and track (4). She received AlI-Star recognition in 1936, '37, '38 and '39. She held the 60 yard hurdles record in Hamilton County in 1939. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, she was an excellent student. Mary was the valedictorian for the class of 39. Mary attended Hanover College and graduated with a degree in English and Physical Education and Recreation. Hanover didn't have interscholastic athletics for women, but she participated in field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and softball. Mary went on to teach and coach for 25 years. She finished her career as an English teacher in the Sycamore School District. She has been a wonderful role model for the young women that she taught and coached. Today Mary continues her leadership role in her community by being involved in various civic organizations and church groups. In 1988 she was chosen as one of 200 Greater Cincinnatians to be honored at the Bicentennial Celebration.