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After graduating from Bob Jones University in 1978 with a

B.S. in Health and Physical Education, Miss Vickie Grooms

started her teaching and coaching career at M arquette

Manor Christian Academy in Chicago. She completed her

M aster’s at the University of Illinois in 1982. In 1984 the

Lord laid on her heart the ministry of M aranatha Baptist

Bible College in Wisconsin. While there, she developed a

strong friendship with Miss Sue Hermes. "Our first extended

conversation was about the grace of God, and over the many

years of our friendship, He has been the ongoing theme of

our love for one another. Dr. Denny's passion for the Lord

has been a consistent challenge to my life," Miss Hermes

said. Having a desire to continue her education, Miss

Grooms enrolled at Ohio State while she cared for her fa­

ther. She came to the college in 1989 and completed her

doctorate in Physical Education/Teacher Education at

Florida State University in 1992.

"Coach is an incredibly

driven woman. It is evi­

dent in her coaching strat­

egies and her teaching

skills. The discipline she

exemplifies in her life is an

example to anyone she

comes in contact with.

She has always pushed

me to be a better player

and a better student. She

gets involved in the lives

of her students and ath­

letes and wants to see us

do our best for the glory

of God. Not only does

she push us in sports and

v ic k ie studies, but we are constantly challenged by her to better our

spiritual walk with Christ. This is at the forefront of any goals

denny she directs toward her players and students. To write about all

the things I have learned from Coach Denny would take a long

time. I admire her for her discipline, drive, determination, and

most importantly her relationship with God" - jenny Coodson

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