Has been involved with the sport of basketball as a player, coach, administrator, and official
Served as president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 1988-89, marking the first time that a woman was selected to head a national body which governed both men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics
Coordinated the first NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, setting the foundation for the tournament which has grown from a field of eight teams to 32 teams
Coaches award presented annually to the championship coach at the NAIA Tourney is named in her honor
Served as a coach and administrator at Greenville College, her alma mater, for 24 years
Has been actively involved with USA Basketball, serving as an assistant coach and manager for a variety of U.S. teams in international competition, including the 1981 World University Games and 1983 Pan American Games and World Championships
Was instrumental in the formation of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Has served on numerous committees, including Kodak All-America, Wade Trophy, AIAW and NCAA Rules Committees
Received the First Lady Award from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
