Since the passage of Title IX legislation in 1972, women's athletics have steadily grown in size and popularity. From the war-time softball games to the launching of professional women's basketball leagues in 1996, women have proven their athletic skill and competitiveness time and time again.
The legislation, requiring schools to provide equal opportunities to male and female athletes, would not be fully enforced until the 1980s. High school girls weren't afforded nearly the same athletic opportunities as boys 40 years ago. Fewer sports, less money, and second-hand equipment were generally the rule when it came to girls' high school athletics. There wasn't any media coverage of girls' games at all.
Andrew Warde High School, on the other hand, recognized the contributions of female athletes nearly a half-century ago. In fact, in an atmosphere of Olympic torches and wreaths, Warde's girl athletes were cited for their athletic accomplishments at the annual dinner of the Girls' Athletic Association, Tuesday evening, May 8, 1962, at the high school. The dinner theme was "The Olympics."
The Mothers' Club plaque for the girl athlete of the year was presented by Mrs. Harold Harris, president of the club, to Phyllis Malmberg, pictured at the left, a senior in Smedley House, who won the honor by receiving 42 points for participation in the sports program.
Miss Malmberg, the outgoing president of the GAA, was toastmaster and gave the invocation. School headmaster Kenneth Peterson gave the opening address. The guest speaker was James Holgate, Yale's assistant athletic director, who spoke on "The Place of Women in the Olympics." Mary Carley and Helen Carroll, Warde physical education instructors, presented the awards.
Trophies were awarded to Jody Locke and Pat O'Day for field hockey and Barbara Lasko for badminton. A gold pin, awarded for 25 points, was presented to Karen Clark, a junior. Sweaters, awarded for 20 points, were given to Miss Lasko, Miss Locke, Bev Magyar, and Nancy Zwecker, juniors.
A silver pin and medal, awarded for 16 points, were presented to seniors Betty Bognar, Judy Forstrom, Pat Gilligan, Carolyn Hook, Nancy Parker, Jean Wilson, and juniors Lasko, Magyar, Sue Mendelson, Hope Moniuk, O'Day, Zwecker, and Locke.
The legislation, requiring schools to provide equal opportunities to male and female athletes, would not be fully enforced until the 1980s. High school girls weren't afforded nearly the same athletic opportunities as boys 40 years ago. Fewer sports, less money, and second-hand equipment were generally the rule when it came to girls' high school athletics. There wasn't any media coverage of girls' games at all.
Andrew Warde High School, on the other hand, recognized the contributions of female athletes nearly a half-century ago. In fact, in an atmosphere of Olympic torches and wreaths, Warde's girl athletes were cited for their athletic accomplishments at the annual dinner of the Girls' Athletic Association, Tuesday evening, May 8, 1962, at the high school. The dinner theme was "The Olympics."
The Mothers' Club plaque for the girl athlete of the year was presented by Mrs. Harold Harris, president of the club, to Phyllis Malmberg, pictured at the left, a senior in Smedley House, who won the honor by receiving 42 points for participation in the sports program.Miss Malmberg, the outgoing president of the GAA, was toastmaster and gave the invocation. School headmaster Kenneth Peterson gave the opening address. The guest speaker was James Holgate, Yale's assistant athletic director, who spoke on "The Place of Women in the Olympics." Mary Carley and Helen Carroll, Warde physical education instructors, presented the awards.
Trophies were awarded to Jody Locke and Pat O'Day for field hockey and Barbara Lasko for badminton. A gold pin, awarded for 25 points, was presented to Karen Clark, a junior. Sweaters, awarded for 20 points, were given to Miss Lasko, Miss Locke, Bev Magyar, and Nancy Zwecker, juniors.
A silver pin and medal, awarded for 16 points, were presented to seniors Betty Bognar, Judy Forstrom, Pat Gilligan, Carolyn Hook, Nancy Parker, Jean Wilson, and juniors Lasko, Magyar, Sue Mendelson, Hope Moniuk, O'Day, Zwecker, and Locke.
Did you play girls' sports at Warde in the late 1950s, 60s, or 70s? What do you remember about your experience? I'd like to hear from you.
Paul
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