Evie Dennis
former vice-president of the United States Olympic Committee
Evie Garrett Dennis (born September 8, 1924) was the United States Olympic Committee vice-president from 1981 to 1988. Apart from sports, Dennis worked in education as a teacher before becoming superintendent of Denver Public Schools. She was awarded the Olympic Order in 1992 and inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.
Early life and education
In 1924, Dennis was born in Farmhaven, Mississippi. Dennis graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in 1953. Additional post-secondary education that Dennis completed include a master's degree from the University of Colorado and a doctorate from Nova University.
Career
Dennis began her career as an asthma researcher in Denver, Colorado. She began teaching in 1966 before becoming a deputy superintendent in 1988. She was promoted to superintendent in 1990 and remained in her position until her retirement in 1994.
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