MILDRED COLLIER LANCASTER (’50), Troy. While a physical education major at North Texas, she played piano for dance classes and entertained troops during WWII. She was one of the first female coaches in central Texas and spent 32 years teaching and coaching in Troy, Rock Springs, Holland and Temple schools. She created the Temple High School girls athletic programs, fought for equality for girls sports, and provided leadership with school integration during the 1960s. Her track, volleyball and basketball teams competed in district, regional and state championships. In 2005, the Temple High School girls fast-pitch softball field was dedicated to Coach Lancaster to commemorate 50 years of support for athletics. She also enjoyed playing the piano, organ and accordion and performed at nursing homes. She was a member of the UNT Alumni Association.
MILDRED COLLIER LANCASTER (’50), Troy. While a physical education major at North Texas, she played piano for dance classes and entertained troops during WWII. She was one of the first female coaches in central Texas and spent 32 years teaching and coaching in Troy, Rock Springs, Holland and Temple schools. She created the Temple High School girls athletic programs, fought for equality for girls sports, and provided leadership with school integration during the 1960s. Her track, volleyball and basketball teams competed in district, regional and state championships. In 2005, the Temple High School girls fast-pitch softball field was dedicated to Coach Lancaster to commemorate 50 years of support for athletics. She also enjoyed playing the piano, organ and accordion and performed at nursing homes. She was a member of the UNT Alumni Association.
