Congratulations

On Saturday October 8th Dana Harrold will be inducted into the University of Dubuque Hall of Fame. Dana was one of the best athletes to attend Jesup High School, and set many records in basketball as she played here at Jesup. She went on to a stellar career at UD, and was also offered a contract to play professionally in Europe. Presently she is on the Health and wellness Faculty at the University of Dubuque. Read below what the Alumni section on the University of Dubuque website says about her. Congratulations Dana.

"Featured Alumni


Our featured Alumni this month is Dana Harrold. Dana graduated from UD in 2004 with a degree in Physical Education and Health. Dana joined the University of Dubuque coaching staff in 2004 and currently is the Head Women's Golf Coach and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and adjunct faculty for Health and wellness.

From 2000-2004 Dana played point guard for the University of Dubuque, setting the 2nd best record in school history of 14-12 her senior season. She finished her career as the school’s second leading scorer, the all-time career assist and steals leader. Dana was named All-IIAC three seasons and named team MVP and Papa Johns Female Athlete of the Year her junior and senior seasons.

Dana completed her masters in athletic administration in 2006 and is an outstanding member of the Alumni family. Her personality and zest for life reflects onto her students she coaches and teaches every single day. We are very lucky to have her. Dana and her husband Clay, also an Alum of 2003, reside in Cascade Iowa."