Ruth Helsel

Ruth Helsel

  • Class Year:
    Coach
  • Induction Year:
    1985

From Hall of Honor press release dated June 1, 1985:

Ruth Helsel was a teacher and coach at Wittenberg for 43 years and was named to the Hall of Honor for her contributions to the total program of physical education and athletics. Helsel joined the Wittenberg faculty in 1925, and in 1954 she was named to head the department of health and physical education. She founded and organized the sport and play days at Wittenberg during World War II.

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