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LINDA CORRADO SNYDERAthlete, North Penn High School, 1967 Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball 9 Varsity Letters: 3 Field Hockey, 3 Basketball, 3 Softball |
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Profile written by Linda Corrado’s daughter Danielle Snyder I can tell you with absolute certainty that my mother loved playing all sports. She excelled in both Field Hockey and Lacrosse during her high school and college years. Growing up my mom really got into tennis and was an avid player. She was in several tournaments and was involved in a women's league at Highpoint (now Philadelphia Sports Club). While at North Penn Linda was a varsity letter winner all three years in Field Hockey. In 1966 she was co-captain of the field hockey team which won the Bux Mont Field Hockey Championship. During the winter season Linda played Basketball and again lettered all three years and was a member of the 1967 Co-Bux Mont Basketball Championship Team. In the spring Linda played softball and lettered all three years of high school. This completed a perfect record of receiving a varsity letter every season of every year she was in high school. In 1967 Linda was awarded NPHS Most Athletic Girl Award. Academically Linda was in the top 10% of the 1967 graduating class and was the president of the Future Teachers of America, 1966-67. Upon graduation in 1967 Linda attended West Chester State College. Due to misplaced or lost documents West Chester State College has the following statement. "During Linda Corrado's playing career, West Chester University's women's field hockey and lacrosse team only lost a COMBINED four games. Both programs were a powerhouse in an era before women's athletics had any postseason or championship seasons. West Chester's field hockey and lacrosse teams never lost more than one game in a single season during Corrado's college career. Both sports were coached by legendary mentor Vonnie Gros." Linda graduated from West Chester in 1971 with a teaching degree. She was hired by the North Penn School District and taught Health and Phyisical Education and coached. I always tell my friends that my mom, throughout her teaching career, loved her job. She got up to go to Pennbrook and was actually happy to get the day started. I don't know too many people that can say that. My mom was dedicated to her students and her fellow teachers and it showed in all the support and love she got when she was sick. She was very courageous, strong and her loving nature was valued by many. |
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