Hall of Honor - 2007 Inductee
Anna Hiss
Professor, 1918-1957
A pioneering, undaunted visionary and crusader for physical activity opportunities for college women.
Envisioned and Designed…
- Anna Hiss Gymnasium
- Girls’ Athletic Field
- Tennis Courts
- Archery & Golf Areas
- Indoor Archery & Golf Rooms
- Indoor Tennis Rooms
Founded…
- Teacher Training Program
- Intramural Sports Program for Women
- Women’s Sports Clubs (UTSA)
- Co-recreational Program
- UT Orange Jackets
- Campus League of Women Voters
Career Highlights
- Director of Physical Training for Women 1918-1957
- Professor of Physical Training for Women 1941-1957
- Founder and President (1926-27), TAHPER
- Honor Award from: TAHPER Southern District AHPER AAHPER
- President’s Committee of 50, National Conference on College Hygiene
- Delegate, National Conference on Collegiate Physical Education
- Co-Chair of SAHPER Delegation to International Relations Conference, Copenhagen, 1949
Last updated on December 14, 2012