1952–2007
 Kathy Slattery Phillips
(Photo by Mark Washburn)
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A memorial service was held in Rollins Chapel on Nov. 30 for Kathy Slattery
Phillips, 55, Dartmouth’s long-time director of sports information, who died
Nov. 21 from complications related to a cerebral aneurysm.
Phillips came to the College in 1977, and was named director of sports
information in 1983. The second woman SID in the Ivy League, she was
responsible for all phases of communications relating to Dartmouth’s 34 varsity
teams and played an important role in the evolution of women’s athletics at
Dartmouth. Phillips was dean of sports information directors in the Ivy
League.
“Kathy brought energy and enthusiasm and professionalism to everything she
did,” says President James
Wright. “She cared deeply about student athletes, the coaches, and the
Dartmouth athletic programs. She will be sorely missed.”
“The feeling of sorrow, and sadness is overwhelming within the department
and College and with everyone who was touched by Kathy on a professional and a
personal level,” says Josie Harper, director of athletics and recreation. “The
Dartmouth athletic family has lost a dear friend and a wonderful
colleague.”
A 1974 graduate of Syracuse University, Phillips was also an accomplished
golfer. In her career she won 36 club championships in New Hampshire, including
22 at the Hanover Country
Club. She won the 1988 New Hampshire state women’s championship and for
many years she was prominent in state and regional women’s golf. For all of her
individual honors, she regarded her role in establishing the state’s junior
golf program as her most notable achievement.
She is survived by her husband, Corey, whom she married in 2005; a stepson,
Carter, and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth; her mother, Jeannette Slattery of
Concord, N.H,; her brother, Richard (Rick) Slattery ; and a nephew, Matthew
Slattery of Rochester, N.Y.
Donations may be made to the Kathy and Corey Phillips Family Fund, to
benefit Kathy’s young stepchildren, care of Mascoma Savings Bank, 67 North Park
St., Lebanon, N.H. 03766.
By JACK DEGANGE
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