Karen+Cole

Karen was known mostly for her basketball skills, but played second base on the softball team throughout her high school career as well. On the basketball court Karen was the Crawford County League MVP for three years. She was basketball team captain her junior and senior year, and MVP of her teams both of those years. She was chosen All-County all three years she played. She was noted for “her speed, deadly jump shots and spirited determination”. In the days “of the two point shot”, she was still able to amass a one game high of 39 points. She went on to continue her basketball playing career at Clarion U. of PA, where she earned a starting role her freshman, and sophomore year. During her sophomore year she had the most assists on the team. She then transferred to Edinboro U. of PA where she received the Health and Physical Education Major of the Year Award in 1980. Her love of sports didn’t stop there she participated in racquetball, snow skiing, bowling, and water-skiing. She has continued on playing basketball and softball well after college on organized teams. She also went on to coach the CSHS Girls Varsity Volleyball Team, and Meadville Jr. High Girls Basketball Team. Karen was known as a team player and leader on and off the court, and someone with the passion, determination, and willingness to practice and be proud to be part of a CSHS team.
 * KAREN RAE COLE**
 * CSHS Class of 1976 **

1974 Crawford County League 1st Team Basketball 1974 Crawford County League MVP Basketball 1974 Varsity Letter Softball 2nd Base 1975 Crawford County League 1st Team Basketball 1975 Crawford County League MVP Basketball 1975 CSHS Girls Basketball MVP Basketball 1975 Varsity Letter Softball 2nd Base 1976 Crawford County League 1st Team Basketball 1976 Crawford County League MVP Basketball 1976 CSHS Girls Basketball MVP Basketball 1976 Varsity Letter Softball 2nd Base

1980-84 CSHS Girls Varsity Coach Volleyball 1986 Meadville Jr. High Girls Coach Basketball