Anna Smith, who joined the Howard College family in 1959 and retired in 1977, was the Director of Women’s Physical Education, Dean of Women and eventually Dean of Students.  Throughout her tenure with the Hawks, she coached women’s volleyball and basketball as well as men’s and women’s varsity tennis. 

Smith has served on various committees and boards on both a local and statewide basis advocating for youth.  

She served on the Executive Board for the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation and was a member of the committee that was instrumental in getting health education recognized on all levels in our public schools. 

Additionally, she was selected as a regional member of the Governor’s Council on Life Time Sports. 

Anna Smith passed away on September 4, 2011.