Hall of Fame
Over her 39-year teaching career at Radford, Arnold was the driving force behind the school's respected physical education program, a cornerstone that allowed Radford to move easily and swiftly into mainstream intercollegiate athletics in the early 70's, just after her retirement. The Milledgeville, Ga., native came to Radford in 1931, and served as chair of the P.E. department for 25 years, establishing the new major at the school, and building the PEM Club (P.E. Majors) into one of the college's largest and most popular organizations. Many Radford alumni most remember her for organizing the school's Annual May Day event, one of Radford's most popular and successful traditions for many, many years. Her "sunny disposition and readiness to cooperate" were a foundation for the campus in its formative years and she is fondly remembered by countless students for her untiring service and dedication.
