Albion College

After receiving her bachelor's degree from PurdueUniversity in 1947 and her master's from Wellesley College in 1950,Betty spent one year at Washington University before embarking onher illustrious career at Albion College in 1951.

A professor emerita of physical education, Coach Beesetaught for twenty-eight years and coached five different sportsduring her tenure. Combined, she coached forty-six athleticseasons: twenty-one in synchronized swimming, seventeen in archery,four in tennis, three in volleyball and one in softball. Betty's1954 tennis team won the WMIAA Championship and she was Albion'sfirst softball coach in 1977.

Betty also has been very active in her community,receiving the American Red Cross 50 Year Service Award. She hasplayed a vital role in the Ambulance Service as a board member,attendant, dispatcher, driver and instructor. Her interests includegardening, photography and woodworking.