There have been many great women athletes and coaches who led Penn State teams to successful seasons, earning conference and national honors in the fifty years since Title IX enactment.  This section displays only a small sampling of images of athletes and coaches who were among the best during their collegiate careers at Penn State.  The collection link below leads to the collection guide and inventory of more than 11,000 men’s and women’s athletes, coaches, and administrators dating back to the 1880s.  Materials in each file may include photos, biographical material, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles for a specific athlete. 

Margaret Fringer

Margaret Fringer was an instructor in the College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and the first head coach of the women’s lacrosse team in 1965, compiling a record of 2-1. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle DeJuliis

Michelle DeJuliis competed on the lacrosse team from 1994 to 1997.  She scored 142 goals and recorded 203 points in her collegiate career.  DeJuliis was elected to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2013. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon Duffey 

Sharon Duffey played on the lacrosse team from 1975 to 1976 and 1978.  She scored 154 goals and recorded 199 points in her collegiate career. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sue Delaney-Sheetz

Sue Delaney-Sheetz was head coach of the women’s lacrosse team from 1986 to 1989, compiling a 67-9 record.  She led the team to the NCAA national championships in 1987 and 1989; they finished as runners-up in 1986 and 1988.  Sheetz was named an Associate Athletic Director in 1989 and then the Senior Woman Administrator until her retirement in 2011. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the link to the athlete’s and coaches’ files collection: Pennsylvania State University, Intercollegiate Athletics public relations files