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Hall of Fame

Margaret Ware

  • Class
    1941
  • Induction
    1996
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey
A pioneer in Kentucky women’s sports

Played basketball, field hockey, and volleyball

Her influence on women’s sports grew after she left Centre and began a teaching and coaching career that spanned more than three decades

After receiving a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky and completing her graduate work at Indiana University, Parrish taught physical education and coached all sports at Midway College until she retired in 1979

Received a merit award in 1973 from the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Vice President of this group during 1975-76

Shared her insights into expanding opportunities for women in sports with a larger audience by authoring a book entitled Outstanding Kentucky Women in Sports 1900-1968

In 1974, she was honored by her home community of Midway, which selected her Citizen of the Year
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