Thomas, Michelle 2003-12-16
Michelle Thomas talks about her life, education, career and experiences with the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team that won the National Championship in 1992-1993.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Michelle Thomas
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Date: December 16, 2003
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:40:54
Abstract
Background; Born in Bisingen, Germany; Father was in military; Description of family; Childhood experiences; Visits to Germany; Sports interests before San Antonio; Jogging; Discipline; Always a student first; Becoming an attorney; Passion for criminal defense; Law school; Chance to change lives; Black Student Association; Sports and school; Basketball; Importance of academics for athletes; Basketball in West Texas; Great women’s basketball program; High School; Pressure due to race difference; Basketball Training; Experiences as a Basketball Official; Attitude; Difficulties faced; Being a defense attorney; Constitution; Love of law; DNA issue; High School; Issues faced being biracial; Graduated cum laude; Racial Identity; Incident at grocery store; Ethnic differences felt; Interracial families; She checks African American in census box; Athleticism; Discipline; Integrity of athletes; Inspiring team mates; Losing ego and playing as a team; Basketball in college; Sports took a lot of time; Education was primary; The contract; Much different from High School; Coaching differences; Texas Tech; Sociology class; Coach Marsha Sharp; Big 12 Conference; Great move by administration; National championship season; Motivated after a game with University of Texas; Teammates respected each other; Felt great after that win, like tasting cake; Learned so much about life from basketball; Celebrations by fans at Jones Stadium; Love of Texas Tech.
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