Doreen Larson

Doreen Kase Larson, Gov. Mifflin Class of ’79, was one of the top swimmers in Berks history. She won seven District 3 gold medals, setting records in the 100- and 200-yard freestyles, and five PIAA golds, three in the 100 and two in the 200, setting marks in both events. She went on to an All-American career at North Carolina State and Penn State while also earning academic All-American honors. She was inducted into the Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame in 2000.