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. 

Peggy Bauer

Peggy was a member of the rifle team from 1967 to 1970 and won many of her competitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherri Landes

Sherri Landes was a member of the rifle team from 1974 to 1976 and was one of the top markswomen on the team.

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia Harpster

Virginia Harpster was the first women’s rifle team coach from 1965 to 1972.  She led the team to five straight undefeated seasons, compiling a 36-0 record from 1968 to 1972.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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