Pacific University Athletic Hall of Fame - Meritorious

Varina Heinrich French

  • Class Freshman

Biography

- Head coach Women's Track and Field, 1960-1970
- Team won 8 Consecutive WCIC Championships, 1960-1968
- Head coach Women's Gymnastics team, 1972-1976
- Team won Regional Championships in 1974
- United States Olympic Committee, Gymnastics 1976-1980
- Internationally rated judge, Gymnastics 1960-1994
- Chairperson, Pacific University Health and Physical Education Department, 1974-1978
- Member, Pacific University Board of Trustees 1974-1978
- Played prominent roles in 1) Promoting the need for and planning physical therapy program; 2) Planning for the Pacific Athletic Center in 1969