Athletic opportunities for girls in high school were limited 47-years ago. There was only P.E. and intramural sports, with occasional ‘play days’ with neighboring schools. Liz McCain was the Girls PE teacher at Siuslaw High School in 1964 and saw a gifted group of girl athletes.
McCain– “Those girls had so much talent that it was time for them to compete with other schools.”
McCain nervously asked the school board for permission to put together a team that would compete in the fledgling Emerald Empire Sports Association. The board said yes and the girls were off an running.
McCain– “They won every single track meet that they were in, plus District, for four years. And then when OSAA took over, District was in Hillsboro and Hillsboro beat us.”
McCain only coached for six seasons, but she continued to teach P.E. until her retirement in 1986. It was a special moment, she said, when she was notified that she would be among the initial class of inductees into the Siuslaw Athletic Hall of Fame.
McCain– “It was more than overwhelming, and it was an honor, and it was very emotional.”
McCain; one other coach; 11 athletes and one state championship team will be honored at a special ceremony Saturday afternoon, 3:30 at the Florence Events Center. The event will precede the Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club dinner and auction at 5:30.
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