Marj was born July 12, 1946, to Noel and Florance (Willoughby) Wharff. She graduated from North High
School in Des Moines.
After graduation from Drake University, Marj taught at Valley High School for 34 years. She started the volleyball program and served as head coach for the first 21 years. Marj was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaching Association Hall of Fame in 2007. She retired from teaching in 2002, but returned to her beloved Valley as assistant activities director for an additional 11 years.
Marj was a lifelong supporter of the Drake Bulldogs and the No. 1 fan of all Valley activities. She was very active in fundraising for the West Des Moines Student Scholarship Fund.
School in Des Moines.
After graduation from Drake University, Marj taught at Valley High School for 34 years. She started the volleyball program and served as head coach for the first 21 years. Marj was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaching Association Hall of Fame in 2007. She retired from teaching in 2002, but returned to her beloved Valley as assistant activities director for an additional 11 years.
Marj was a lifelong supporter of the Drake Bulldogs and the No. 1 fan of all Valley activities. She was very active in fundraising for the West Des Moines Student Scholarship Fund.
Marj was born July 12, 1946, to Noel and Florance (Willoughby) Wharff. She graduated from North High
School in Des Moines.
After graduation from Drake University, Marj taught at Valley High School for 34 years. She started the volleyball program and served as head coach for the first 21 years. Marj was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaching Association Hall of Fame in 2007. She retired from teaching in 2002, but returned to her beloved Valley as assistant activities director for an additional 11 years.
Marj was a lifelong supporter of the Drake Bulldogs and the No. 1 fan of all Valley activities. She was very active in fundraising for the West Des Moines Student Scholarship Fund.
School in Des Moines.
After graduation from Drake University, Marj taught at Valley High School for 34 years. She started the volleyball program and served as head coach for the first 21 years. Marj was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaching Association Hall of Fame in 2007. She retired from teaching in 2002, but returned to her beloved Valley as assistant activities director for an additional 11 years.
Marj was a lifelong supporter of the Drake Bulldogs and the No. 1 fan of all Valley activities. She was very active in fundraising for the West Des Moines Student Scholarship Fund.
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