Hall of Fame - Athlete Category

Angie Straub (Johnson)

Award
Hall of Fame - Athlete Category
Sport
Basketball
Award Date
May 7, 2011
School
John Taylor Collegiate
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Angie began her school career at Gordon Bell but finished as a John Taylor Collegiate Piper. In the early 70’s, she dominated the game of basketball as a star at high school and for the University of Winnipeg where she was female Athlete of the year. While still in high school she had a tryout with the Canadian Women’s National basketball team and was also invited to the National Volleyball team camp (which she declined). She played for Team Canada Basketball in the 1972 World University Games in Moscow, the 1972 World Championships in Columbia, the 1975 Pan Am Games in Mexico City and 1976 Olympics in Montreal.  She was also part of a contingent of Canadian Athletes to compete in China. Angie currently resides in Victoria.