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MARIBELLE WALDO

Coach, Lansdale HS, 1944-48, 1952-55

Coach, North Penn HS, 1955-1960

Field Hockey and Basketball

Pioneer of Girls High School Sports
Chairperson of PE Dept at NPHS

Inducted 2005

Coach (Deceased)

B.A.,Colorado University. Attended University of PA, Penn State University, Ursinus College.  M.Ed. from Temple University

Miss Waldo was a Health and Physical Education teacher and coach at Lansdale High School from 1944-48.  College professor at Ursinus College from 1949-51, returned to Lansdale HS to teach H. & P.E., and coach field hockey, basketball, softball and intramural archery.  From 1955-75, Maribelle taught at North Penn High School, served as Physical Education Department chairman, and coached hockey from 1956-60.  Her coaching record at Lansdale High School from 1944-48 and 1952-55:  Hockey:  48-23-7; Basketball: 55-50-6.  Her coaching record at North Penn High School from 1955-60:  Field Hockey: 22-2-7.  Miss Waldo was one of the early pioneers in seeking recognition for girls' athletic competition, and was one of the leaders in her field.  She taught at Lansdale High School and North Penn High School a combined 28 years.