Helen Carroll Pratt
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Graduated: 1945 |
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Inducted: 1995 |
Despite having limited opportunities to compete at the collegiate
level, Helen Carroll Pratt displayed her numerous athletic
talents before, during and after her undergraduate years at
Boston University's Sargent College.
Prior to matriculating to Boston University, Pratt had attained
numerous success in each tennis and swimming. On the courts,
she was ranked fourth in singles and second in doubles in
the New England 15-and-under category in 1938. In the pool,
she was a member of the Boston Swimming Association, who finished
first in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1940 state championships.
At Boston University, Pratt joined the Boston Field Hockey
Association, commencing a lengthy relationship, that would
surpass her stay at Boston University. In 1947 she was selected
to the first team, which traveled to Rhode Island to participate
in a tournament. The following year, Pratt again traveled
with the club, venturing Winnetka, Illinois for the National
Championships.
In addition to her competitive involvement, Pratt's participation
in her chosen sports extended to additional capacities. She
was a rated field hockey referee, and began teaching swimming
at the Red Cross Aquatic school and organizing NEAAU swim
meets, before officiating collegiate competitions.
A former teacher, Helen Pratt spent time at the University
of Maine, Winchester High School, Derby Academy, and Cohasset
High School and Elementary schools.
