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Black History Month Features: Coquese Washington

By Simone Lee, GoPSUSports.com student special feature writer

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Lady Lion head coach Coquese Washington. A name recognized by so many, both at Penn State and throughout the entire nation. In her 10th season at the helm of the program, Washington is in a category of her own.

Arriving at Penn State, Washington became Penn State's first African American female head coach in Happy Valley. Her selfless passion for the betterment of her student-athletes as well as the community, all demonstrate her commitment in shaping Nittany Lion athletics history.

Still remaining Penn State's only female African American head coach, Washington's long list of accomplishments continues to grow.