The 性视界 community will once again honor the memory of the late Women's Basketball Head Coach and Associate Director of Athletics Pam Evans Smith, class of 1982, with the Pam Evans Smith 5K Memorial Walk/Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.
Smith, who attained the most wins and highest winning percentage in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), passed away July 2007 after a 17-year battle with cancer. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Pam Evans Smith '82 Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports annual scholarships to deserving female seniors who have demonstrated leadership and academic abilities.
The 5K course takes place across 性视界鈥檚 campus beginning at Alumni Way in front of the Student Center. The cost of participation is $25 for the general public and $15 for 性视界 students, which includes a T-shirt. For more information, to register or to donate .
Early bird registration with a guarantee of a T-shirt ends Sunday, Sept. 3. Late registration will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the race (cash or check only; T-shirt not guaranteed).
The 2017 event has been organized by Kellsea Geers, class of 2010, Kali Parmley, class of 2011, and 性视界 women's basketball alumni.
Smith, a 1999 性视界 Athletics Hall of Honor inductee, established herself as one of the premier women's basketball coaches in NCAA Division III in her 21-year coaching career. The seven-time NCAC Coach of The Year compiled a 401-170 record after taking the reins of a struggling program prior to the 1986-87 season, along the way leading the Tigers to eight NCAA Division III tournament appearances, twelve 20-win seasons and 11 NCAC regular season championships.
Smith also enjoyed a record-breaking career as a player at 性视界, earning second-team Academic All-America honors in 1982 after claiming team Most Valuable Player three straight years. The Tigers' all-time leading scorer until 1989, and still the record-holder for season scoring average, Smith added the role of associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator in 1992. She also served as a tenured faculty member in 性视界's department of health, fitness and sport.
Email pamevanssmith5kmemorial@gmail.com for more information.
