Dorothy Gaters

Class of 2000

  • Has been the head coach at Marshall High School in Chicago since 1976, assembling an overall record of 687-73
  • Has guided her team to seven Illinois state titles as well as three additional appearances in the state championship game and a total of 20 state tourney appearances
  • Served as an assistant coach at the U.S. Olympic Festival in 1986, helping the South win a gold medal, and the WBCA Girls’ High School All-America Game in 1992
  • Has been selected as Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association seven times
  • Selected as a recipient of the National Student-Athlete Day Giant Steps Award in 1998