After spending three decades coaching high school students, Sue Cornelius, athletic director and coach at West Chester East High School, retired last week, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch. 

During her 19 years at West Chester East, Cornelius oversaw 24 varsity sports and more than 45 extracurricular activities. 

Her passion for athletics started long before she became a West Chester Area School District staff member. 

“I was a three-sport athlete when I attended WC East as a student, and, as a child, I always enjoyed playing street hockey with my siblings and friends or just exploring outside,” said Cornelius. 

However, following an injury while playing field hockey for West Chester University, she turned her focus to coaching. 

“We are so grateful for the tremendous example Sue has set for our students and we hope to continue seeing her cheering from the sidelines in the future,” said Superintendent Robert Sokolowski. 

Read more about Sue Cornelius in the Phoenixville Patch.