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Mary Ann participated in five sports while attending Chico State:
She received several awards of excellence in these sports, but her most treasured recognition was the President's Award for the Most Outstanding Female Athlete presented to her in 1970. Mary Ann was hired at Wheatland Union High School as a physical education teacher in 1970 where she remains today. Professionally, Mary Ann has been a major contributor: she coached four sports in her first 5 years of teaching, three sports for 18 years and two sports since 1989 and has been the Physical Education Department chair. She was the WUHS Athletic Director from 1992-99. Mary Ann is highly regarded and respected by students, athletes, and colleagues alike for her contribution to our school and department both here at WUHS, as well as throughout Northern California. Further, she has fought for equality for girls in sports, physical education classes, and within the total educational setting of the school. She has represented our school at numerous professional meetings, promoting the best interest of the students. A quote from one of her fellow teachers reads: "Mary Ann is often thanked by her students for making a difference in their lives, which is one of the best compliments a teacher can receive!" Mary Ann was inducted into the 1999 Yuba College Athletic Hall of Fame (Basketball / Volleyball / Softball / Tennis, 1965-67) and the 1999 Chico State Athletic Hall of Fame.
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