New Jersey City University Athletics

Lillian Greenwalt Pearce participated in every sport available during her days as a student, and then served as the swimming coach while a member of the faculty at Jersey City State College. As a student at Jersey City State Teachers College, she participated in archery, fencing, badminton, volleyball, basketball and softball. Prior to the advent of intercollegiate scheduling for women’s sports, Pearce excelled at “Play Days” which brought together women from all area colleges and universities for multiple-event competitions. She earned the Bowman Bar Award for excellence in archery. From 1968 through 1978, Pearce served as head swimming coach at JCSC. She continued to serve as an assistant coach from 1979 to 1981. In 1992, she received the Aquatic Council Service Award from the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Ms. Pearce retired from JCSC in 1992.