Kenneth L. Marsh – Health and Physical Education, 1973

Kenneth L. Marsh

1973 – Health and Physical Education

Dear Dr. Dugas,

                I am Kenneth L. Marsh, a 1973 graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education.

                There are many memories from my years at USL that will always stay with me. The faculty was real great, including Dr. Dugas who gave me my first taste at not being a quitter because I wanted to leave school for a job opportunity before finishing my degree. I still remember the notebooks we had to keep with drawings of all the sports. I can really say that the introduction to Physical Education that he gave us was a lot different than I had perceived. I can also remember Mr. Nelson with the reaction timer he had invented and of which he was so proud.

                Perhaps the sports events are the most easily recalled memories of my years at the university. Playing Basketball for Coach Beryl Shipley was a great opportunity, and I learned a great deal about teamwork and sportsmanship. The year of being number two in the nation and having the most outstanding scorer in Dwight “Bo” Lamar will never be forgotten. Traveling the country to different places, such as Iowa, Kentucky, Cincinnati, New Mexico, and Indiana, will never be tarnished in my memory.

                Another distinct atmosphere that was enjoyed by all was the Keg. How could anyone forget the Strip with all its places to go and have a good time?

                Since graduation, I have married and had five children. My wife, Donna, has raised our children and done an excellent job. Three of our children are attending USL, two of whom are about to graduate. I am currently employed at Avoyelles High School where I am Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.  I have been coaching now for 26 years and still enjoy every minute of it.

                In closing, my memories of USL and associations with USL will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Ken Marsh