Athlete, post-1970
Mavis Washington was a star athlete at Rubidoux High School and at the University of California at Riverside, where she lettered in basketball, volleyball, tennis and softball.
Riverside Connection:
Rubidoux High School (1969)
University of California, Riverside (1970-1974)
Accomplishments:
Lettered in Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Softball at UCR
Played AAU Basketball in 1974-1977 (Named All-American)
Won AAU National Championship (1975)
Played on USVBA National Team in 1978, 1980, 1984
Inducted into UCR Hall of Fame (1986)
Women’s basketball coach at Nebraska, Syracuse, Miami of Ohio, Fresno State and Idaho
What wonderful news. Wish I could attend the ceremony. Mavis is so deserving of this recognition. What a wonderful honor to such a lovely human being.
Fantastic news, well deserved. Congratulatlions Mavis!
Wow! had no idea we had such a super star in our class of 69. Congratulations. Bud and Cathy Beshers
CONGRATULATIONS – We are so very proud of you, Mavis. May your star continue shining for many more years to come.
Congratulations Mavis! As a fellow alumni (class of 96) and bearer of the same very beautiful name, I extend my congrats to you for your accomplishments! I have never met another Mavis, and have never attended a school nor had a job with another Mavis. This is the closest I have come. So just stopping by to say “Hello Mavis
” and “congratulations!”
Congrats Mavis! I will always remember what a fun and motivating person you were at Rubidoux High! Well deserved!
Congratulations to my former High School Basketball coach. I also remember Mavis starring in the movie “Fast Break” in 1979. What a great honor for such a great person!
Mavis your big sister is proud of you. Mom is looking down at you with a great big smile, job well done.
Congratualtion Auntie Mavis, you have touched so many, you hold a special place in my heart forever, you are truly deserving of this honor.
Luv Ya Much
that’s my cousin!!! what a wonderful accomplishment!!! i’m proud to say that i have a hall of famer in my family!
Hi Mavis,
What a great honor, way to go! I remember playing bball with you at Rubidoux High, you were a fantastic player. I told my dad , Coach Krainock, that you were so good that you could play on the guys team! He agreed , you were special.
May the future bring you good health and much happiness.
Warmest regards,
Mary Krainock RHS Class of 71′
I can’t imagine anyone more deserving! I wish I had received an invitation sooner than May 7. I would have tried to make it Riverside for the event.
They forgot to mention what a successful volleyball and basketball coach Mavis was at Rubidoux High School before she moved on to the college ranks. Boy, did we dread coming up against her teams when I played at North from 1975-1979. Luckily, I also had the opportunity to benefit from her coaching prowness when I played on an AAU team coached by Mavis in 1978.
Many congratulations to my good friend Mavis!
Mavis,
This is well-deserved. I enjoyed watching your athletic abilities. Was equally thrilled to play in Mixed-Doubles Volleyball tourney with you. (We lost in the finals to the Bocks)
Congrats again,
Deary Duffie, UCR Class of ’77
Just now saw this…..write me a note a let me know how you are doing…..Just loved playing with you on our trip to Africa! Remember all that laughing! Can’t wait to here from you! Congrats on your award!