BASKETBALL

Roberts, Class of 1976, began playing basketball on the eighth grade team and spent four varsity seasons starring as a forward for Coach Velinda Purcell and the Vikings. During her senior season, Lakeside advanced to the Class 3A Elite Eight with a 53-34 win over Wheeler. Her talent on the court landed her an opportunity to continue her athletic career at the next level. After graduation from Lakeside, Roberts went on to play basketball and softball for two years at DeKalb College’s south campus. She continued her collegiate career at Georgia State University and played both sports for her final two years. Roberts played guard and forward for the basketball team and shortstop and left field in softball. After earning her degree in Physical Education, she spent the next 23 years teaching Middle School PE with stops in Georgia and Florida. In 2004, Roberts pursued a new path after earning a certification in Personal Training and transitioned from middle school to working with adults to achieve their fitness goals. Roberts and her husband Dan recently moved to Dacula, Ga. to be closer to their two children Katie and Sean and their three grandchildren Ella, Caleb and Rhett. Roberts and Dan enjoy family time, working towards their fitness goals and tapping into their competitive sides on the golf course every
chance they get.