Texas Woman's University Athletics

Magee was the first chairwoman of the Texas Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in 1934 and her master's in 1938, Magee was a member of the TWU faculty until her retirement in 1981 with the rank of associate professor. She has published numerous journal articles in her field. Magee served as an officer and/or committee member in many national and state organizations. One of her most distinguished honors was her selection by NAGWS in 1993 as the Texas Pathfinder in recognition of her contribution to women's athletics. The Fort Worth native was an inductee of the TWU Order of the Redcoats. She was an active member of the TWU Almunae Association and the Pioneer Scholarship Drive. Scholarships, academic awards and a lectureship have been established in her name. Magee passed away in October 2002.