Peggy Durham

Peggy Durham

  • Class of:
    1956
  • Induction Class of:
    1977

In the mid 50’s, Durham was the talk of the basketball courts at Roanoke.  In her sophomore year, she scored 51 points in a single game and averaged 29.5 ppg. 

She also played field hockey while at Roanoke and in 1956, the team finished second in the state tournament.  Led the team as a captain and also made the All-Tournament squad.

A leader of the Women’s Athletic Association while in Salem, Durham was also a member of the Brackety-Ack and Phi Mu.