Rosemary Ward-Wellington
Rosemary Ward-Wellington
  • Team:
    Women's Basketball/Field Hockey/Equestrian
  • Induction Year:
    1999
  • Class:
    1942

Bio

Prior to her graduation, Rosemary was voted the outstanding athlete in the 18-year history of Fontbonne College. Having won her numeral in her freshman year, her letter in her sophomore year and her sweater in her junior year, Rosemary won every athletic award Fontbonne offered. By graduation she had served as President of the Athletic Association, captain of the hockey team and won numerous cups and ribbons in horse shows. She competed all four years on the hockey and basketball teams.

After graduation she became Athletic Director at St. Joseph's Academy where she built their athletic program.  In 1988 the Academy initiated the Outstanding Woman Athlete Award which is given every year in Rosemary's honor.