Heidelberg Athletics Hall of Fame
Rebecca Putnam Hawkins tied or broke 31 Heidelberg records during her career as a two-sport star at The 'Berg before graduating in 1981.
Hawkins excelled at basketball, where she was a four-year letter-winner taking home MVP honors after her senior season. Upon graduation she owned 'Berg marks in virtually every category, 25 in all, including her 769 points and 646 rebounds.
She was almost as much at home on the track as she was in the gym. Hawkins, a three-year letter-winner and held 'Berg marks in the 800, 1500, 3000, javelin, long-jump, and as a member of the mile relay team. She was a one-year letter-winner on the volleyball squad and participated on the field hockey club team.
The Carey graduate had a high school basketball record of 36-6, highlighted by an 18-1 senior season.
(This profile appeared in the 1999 Hall of Fame Banquet program.)
