William Primrose Jr. ‘42

William Primrose Jr. ‘42

Bill Primrose’s relationship with BGSU didn’t end with graduation. He is director of emeritus of the Foundation Board and established the William J. Primrose Scholarship, among others. He has also served on the University Development Council, Foundation Board of...
Doyt L.Perry ‘32

Doyt L.Perry ‘32

The late Doyt Perry can be considered the patron saint of BGSU football. Before he graduated in 1932, he had lettered nine times in football, basketball and baseball. After graduation, he started coaching high school basketball and track, before beginning a football...
Franklin “Gus” Skibbie ‘26

Franklin “Gus” Skibbie ‘26

The late Gus Skibbie’s careers ranged from teacher to sports official to mayor. As a student at Bowling Green Normal College, he won 14 letters in football, basketball, track and tennis – a school record that still stands.After graduating and getting his master’s from...
Helen Eunice (Crom) Henderson ‘15

Helen Eunice (Crom) Henderson ‘15

Helen Henderson led a life of firsts. The late Henderson was a member of the first graduating class in 1915 of what was then Bowling Green Normal School. The school’s goal at the time was to train elementary school teachers. Not only was she a member of that first...