Colby-Sawyer Athletics

A four-sport athlete in her time at Colby-Sawyer, Marilyn set the standard for excellence in the area of women's sports. A field hockey, basketball, tennis and alpine ski racing athlete, Chase played prominent roles on each of her teams, including competing in two sports, alpine ski racing and basketball, during the same season. Chase was also a member of the Colby Junior College recreation association, ski patrol and received the Colby Junior College sports award for her excellence in sport her senior year.

A member of the Northeast field hockey team from 1957-61 and a player in three United States Field Hockey Association national tournament games, Chase also served as a P.E teacher and coach during stops at both Dedham High School and the University of Vermont. At the University of Vermont, Chase served as head field hockey coach ('65-'73), head women's ski racing coach ('66-'72) and head tennis coach ('75-'78) in addition to being a tenured Physical Education faculty member.