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Shona Schleppe

Shona Schleppe, 1985 BEd, 1993 MA (Rec), is a world-class athlete, coach, and leader in the world of sport, excelling in alpine skiing, field hockey, and soccer.

Upon her arrival as a student at the University of Alberta, Schleppe joined the Panda field hockey program. It proved to be a sport where her athleticism would shine brightly, and Schleppe starred on the Pandas field hockey team from 1981-85.

In 1985, her outstanding play and team leadership resulted in Schleppe's earning the Edna Bakewell Trophy as the University's outstanding female athlete.

After graduation, Schleppe continued to shine as a field hockey player. She was selected to play on the Canadian Senior National Field Hockey team from 1985-88. During her time as a team member, Canada won the World Cup Field Hockey Bronze Medal in 1986, the Pan American Games Bronze Medal in 1987, and a fifth-place showing at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.

Schleppe retired from an active playing career following the 1988 Olympic Games and in 2003, was inducted to the University of Alberta's Sports Wall of Fame.

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