Eleanor Hansen • Emeritus Professor of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation
During her 35 years as a member of the Women’s Physical Education Department at Carleton (from 1952-86), Eleanor Hansen initiated and became the first coach of several women’s varsity teams. A pioneer in women’s intercollegiate sport, she is the recipient of the NCAA Silver Award for distinguished service. Hansen coached softball at Carleton for 15 years and cross country for 10 years. Her cross country teams competed in national competition for eight of those years.
Upon her retirement, the annual women’s cross country invitational was named the Ele Hansen Invitational. Alumni, colleagues and friends also established a scholarship fund in her honor.
William Powell, ’35 • Basketball, Baseball, Football
William Powell is the first recipient of the Matteson Memorial Basketball Award. Since 1934, The trophy is given annually to the member of the Carleton men’s basketball team who is judged to possess the most outstanding abilities in basketball and scholarship, and the highest qualities of character and sportsmanship. Powell was team captain of the 1934 basketball team which won the Midwest Conference title. He also played football and baseball at Carleton.
In addition to his athletic contributions, Powell was involved in several Carleton student activities, including that of class officer and as a member of the “C” Club.
Upon graduating from Careton, Powell entered the University of Minnesota Law School, where he received his J.D. in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned to legal practice after the War. He joined the Pillsbury Company in 1961 and served as the legal counsel for over 20 years. In 1985 he wrote the book, “Pillsbury’s Best: A Company History.”
Charles Marck, ’51 • Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field
Charles Marck stands out as one of the few Carleton Knights to play professional football. After earning All-Midwestern Conference and Little College All-American honors for the 1950 season, Marck played with the Chicago Bears in 1953. As a quarterback at Carleton, he held the Knights’ total offense record for one season. He also participated in baseball, basketball – where he also earned All-Conference honors his final season – and track.
Carole Pushing Burch, ’61 • Golf
As the first alumna to be inducted into the Carleton Alumni “C” Club Hall of Fame, Carole Pushing Burch certainly represents the highest in athletic achievement. As a freshman at Carleton, she won the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship. In the same year, she won the Minnesota State Amateur Golf Tournament, an event she would win again two years later.
Besides her golfing accomplishments, Carole Pushing Burch was involved in music, playing in the Concert Band. She was also a member of the Chamber Singers and the Carleton Choir. During her senior year she was the recipient of a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for graduate study in music.