Chesterfield-Stanton, Shirley

Chesterfield-Stanton, Shirley

Last Updated: May 28, 2025By Shirley Chesterfield-StantonCategories: 2002, Class of, Gymnastics, Helena Capital, MCA, School, Sport, Track and Field, Volleyball

Shirley Chesterfield-Stanton

Shirley Chesterfield-Stanton

Shirley Chesterfield-Stanton

Class of 2002

Longevity and Service

40 Years

1976-2016: Helena Capital High School – Girls Track & Field Head (38), Asst. T&F (2), Gymnastics (13), Volleyball (5), Asst Volleyball (1)

Success in Montana

Track & Field

State Runner-Up (1980, 1995, 1998)
State Champion (1996, 1997)
State 4th place (2000 – 1994 – 1993 – 1992 – 1983)
Divisional Champions 1995,1996, 1997
Divisional Runner-up 1998, 2000, 2001

Gymnastics

State Third (1982, 1984)
State Runner-Up (1986, 1988)
State Champion (1987, 1989)

Professional Service and Honors

NHSACA Distinguished Service Award 2024

Inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame 2018

MCA Distinguished Service Award 2021

MCA Service Award 2008

MCA Coach of the Year: Track & Field – 1996, 1997

MCA Special Sports Coach of the Year- 1987

Region 7 Coach of the Year: Girls’ Track & Field – 2002

Presenter: South Dakota Athletic Convention (1987), MAHPERD (1984), Northwest District T&F (1996), AAHPERD (2000)

MHSA Service Citation Award: 1998

Nominated NHSACA Special Sports Coach of the Year 1989

NAGWS Pathfinder Award: 1998

MCA President 2004-06, President Elect 2002-2004, Past President 2006-2008

MCA: AA Director (1998-2003), Scholarship Committee (1996-2001), Awards Committee (1993-95)

MCA Ex-Officio Board member – Award Director 2008-2021

USATF High School Women’s Track & Field Development Committee (1993-95)

NHSACA Region 7: High School Special Sports Vice Chairman (1987)

MHSA Committees: Gender Equity (1993-95), Season (1996-97), Athletic (1994-95), Volleyball (1993-97), Gymnastics (1980-82)

NHSA Gymnastics Committee 1980-82

Co-Director State Gymnastics Meet (3 years)

Butte Sports Hall of Fame, Helena Sports Hall of Fame

Divisional T&F Jury of Appeals (16 years)

Montana Physical Education Teacher of the Year (1998)

Northwest District Physical Education Teacher of the Year (1998)

National Physical Education Teacher of the Year Finalist (1999)

State Cross Country Head Timer (14 years)

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