PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara looks at the program

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Another Western Pennsylvanian was also honored during the event: Accomplished gymnast, dancer and president of the modern dance club, Betty (Love) Gibbs

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara poses for a picture with Darryl Daisey, who started the project back in 2007

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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The Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium played host to a special presentation chronicling the history of black athletes at the university.

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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The Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium played host to a special presentation chronicling the history of black athletes at the university.

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara's daughter and grandchildren were on hand for the special presentation

Penn State All-Sports Museum

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Barbara's granddaughter, Joelle, has some fun pretending to be a football player at the Penn State All-Sports Museum

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara addresses the attendees during the presentation

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara poses for a picture with her proud granddaughter, Joelle, and Darryl Daisey, who started the project back in 2007

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara had no knowledge that she was "first" until late January 2011

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara June Rose was a member of the 1968 women's gymnastic team at Penn State

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Barbara June Rose, orignially from Beaver, was the first black female intercollegiate athlete at Penn State in 1968

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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The Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium played host to a special presentation chronicling the history of black athletes at the university.

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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Today's presentation focused on blacks in PSU athletics

PSU African-American Chronicles Presentation

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The Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium played host to a special presentation chronicling the history of blacks at the university.