Mary Ann Johnson

   "Mary Ann Johnson was a multiple sport athlete who truly excelled in the shot put event of the girls' track and field. As one of our first girl athletes after the implementation of Title IX, she exhibited hard work, determination, and strove for excellence.  Her high school career culminated in the spring of 1976 when she was crowned State Champion in shot put.  She continues to excel today as a teacher and track and field coach. Her performance on and off the athletic arena helped set the standard of excellence that Conant athletes strive to achieve."
   Barbara Bostian
   Basketball Coach and P.E. Teacher
                

High School
Accomplishments

College
Accomplishments

Post College
Accomplishments

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   Determination is a word many used to describe Mary Ann. She excelled in every sport she participated in at Conant and at Western Illinois University. Today  Mary Ann chose to pursue teaching and coaching due to the role models of Marty Petersen (track coach, P.E. teacher, ), and Barbara Bostian (basketball coach, P.E. teacher,), and the P.E. leaders program Conant offered.  Mary Ann continues to mentor many students.  As a Physical Education Teacher at Indian Trail Junior High in Addison, and a Track and Field coach at Lake Park High School in Roselle, she helps students be all they can be.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

                       Freshman Year
Varsity Track
     Participated in first Girls IHSA State Track Meet
     Event Shot Put
     Undefeated in Regular Season Meets
     Conference Champ
     District Champ
     State Meet 3rd Place 36' 8 1/4 ''
Varsity Softball 1st Base
 

                       Sophomore Year
Varsity Track
    
Undefeated in all Meets
     Conference Champ
     District Champ
     State Champ 1st Place
     42' 11 1/2'' New State  Record
    Most Valuable Track and Field Award
 JV Basketball
 

                         Junior Year
Varsity Track
     Undefeated in all Meets
     Conference Champ
     District Champ
     State Champ 1st Place 45' 1/2'' New State Record
     National Honor Roll Track and Field Award 
     Ranked 5th among all High School Athletes
     Most Valuable Track and Field Award
     Nationals White Plains New York; 12th Place
Varsity Tennis
     Most Improved Player Award
Varsity Basketball

 

                           Senior Year
Varsity Tennis
Volleyball Manager
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Track
    
Undefeated in all Meets
     Conference Champ
     District Champ
     2nd District Conference Champ Discus
     115' 4 1/2 ' School Record
     State Second Place 43' 10 1/4 '' Shot Put
     State qualifier Discus
     AAU Nationals  UCLA 12th Place Shot Put
Tried out for Olympic Trials

 

COLLEGE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
         Western Illinois University
      

                   Freshman Year
Tennis B Team Undefeated Singles
Track and Field
     Shot Put-State Champ
     National Qualifier-UCLA 12th Place

                       Sophomore Year
Track and Field
     State Champ Shot Put
National Qualifier
     Knoxville, Tenn.  11th Place

                     Junior Year
Track and Field
     2nd State
National Qualifier
     East Lansing, Mich.  45' 3" 12th Place

                           Senior Year
Track and Field
     State Champ Shot Put
Personal Record  Drake Relays 46' 2-3/4"
 

POST COLLEGE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

   Mary Ann graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb Illinois in 1980. She holds degrees in Physical Education, Health Education, Coaching and Special Education. 

1981

5th Nationally

 Powerlifting

1982
 

2nd Nationally
4th World

Powerlifting
(Alternate lifter World Team)

1984

4th Nationally

Powerlifting

AUTHOR

   "Reflections: From My Heart To Yours,"
 is a book of inspirational poetry Mary Ann dedicated to family and friends.
Copyright
© 1998 by Mary Ann Johnson  Printed by Essence Publishing Canada