This document introduces Kate Stephens and provides biographical details about her background and interests, which include traveling, being active outdoors, and hoping to visit various international destinations. It also summarizes the accomplishments of Helen Stephens, Kate's relative, who was an Olympic athlete in 1936 and set a world record in the 100 meter dash. Helen went on to found one of the first women's professional basketball teams and also served in the Marines during World War II, paving the way for women in sports.

1. Meet Kate & Helen Stephens By Katelyn G

2. Meet kate That’s me on the left doing what I love, spending time with friends!

3. A Bit About Me My name is Katelyn, however, I prefer Kate. I am a senior this year majoring in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. I work as a server and bartender at a sports bar in town. In my spare time I love relaxing with friends and family watching moviesand cooking.

4. My hobbies and interests I love to be outside biking, walking and simply enjoying the weather! I traveled to Europe this past spring and had a great time taking in sights, learning the history of beautiful cities and meeting some great people. I love being active and keeping busy. I would love to travel more and hope to someday make it to Ireland, Greece and South Africa.

5. Meet The “Fulton Flash” Helen Stephens, left, made an impact in the world of sports in 1936 when she set a world record in the 100 meter dash.

6. Helens background She was born and raised on a farm in Fulton, Missouri on February 3, 1918. She matched the world record set in the 50-yard dash in her high school gym class when she was only 15 years old. Her first track meet took place in the summer of 1935 where she beat Stella Walsh, “the fastest woman in the world,” earning Helen her nickname, the “Fulton Flash.” While attending college she also competed in basketball, bowling, fencing and swimming.

7. Helens Impacts After competing in the Olympics, Helen was name the Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. In 1938 when Helen was only 20 years old she founded a semiprofessional women’s basketball team, being the first woman to ever do so. Helen was not only a great American athlete. She also joined the Marines during World War II.

8. Thanks to you, Helen! Women today can thank Helen Stephens and the other great female athlete's of the past for paving the way for women in sports today. Because of Helens accomplishments men took women in the role of athletes more seriously and began to see them as serious contenders in sports.