Colorado State University Pueblo

1981-82 Women’s Gymnastics National Runner-up team

Was at the time the second-highest national placing team in school history … Is one of just four teams in school history to place second or higher nationally (1985 wrestling, 1991 wrestling, 1961 men’s basketball) … Coached by Valerie Striggow … Team members included Alison Papadakis, Lorrie Heptig, All-American Kim Villers, Diane Herman, Lorraine Smith, Paula Hooper and Linda Rife.