Team forward Aldis Peterson wearing a basketball uniform and holding a trophy cup, [possibly the "Spirit of Youth" Trophy, for having exhibited outstanding athletic skills combined with high qualities in leadership].

Bio/Historical Note: Aldis Marjorie "Pete" Peterson graduated from Nutana Collegiate and entered the University of Saskatchewan in 1941. Peterson competed in both basketball and tennis. An outstanding basketball forward, she served as team captain for two years. As a member of the tennis team, she was runner up in singles at the 1944 Western Championships. For her participation in sports, Peterson was awarded a Major Athletic Award in 1943-1944. Peterson served as secretary to the Women's Athletic Directorate and became the first president of the women's Athletic Board. She was a cheerleader for two years and served as vice-president of the SRC in 1944-1945. In 1944-1945 she was awarded the prestigious "Spirit of Youth" Trophy for having exhibited outstanding athletic skills combined with high qualities in leadership. Peterson married Fred (Bud) Carson (1923-2013), also an inductee into the University of Saskatchewan Athletic Wall of Fame. She died in Toronto on 16 April 1998.

Elevated view of Huskiettes in action against the Royals of the City League; playing at Saskatoon Technical Institute gymnasium.

Elevated view of Huskiettes coach Ivan King talking to team members seated on the floor around him. Players: Pat Lawson, #11; Sylvia Fedoruk, #5; Peggy Wilton, #7, Shirley Howes, #6; and Noreen Wallace.

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Unidentified player shoots a free throw during a Huskies-University of Victoria Cougars game; crowd sitting in bleachers of Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies player Ken Biddell, #40, battles for a rebound against the [U.S.] State Teachers College at Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies in action against University of Alberta Golden Bears at Physical Education gymnasium. Huskies identified: Tom Meagher, #11; Ken Biddell, #40.

Six female cheerleaders, wearing plaid skirts and sweaters, doing a routine during a game between the Huskies and the State (U.S.) Teachers College.

Huskies player Tom Meagher, #11, shoots a left-handed hook shot against the Harlem Clowns at Physical Education gymnasium.

11 images of Huskies team members in action against the Harlem Clowns. Huskie players identified: Gord Kerr, #35; Bob Upton, #12; Dale O'Shaughnessy, #12.

Huskies players Tom Meagher, #11, and Dick Stark, #55, battle for a rebound against University of Alberta Golden Bears at Physical Education gymnasium.

Huskies players Bob Upton, #33, and an unidentified teammate secure the ball under the hoop against the [U.S.] State Teachers College at Physical Education gymnasium.

Future Canadian Governor General and Huskies player Ray Hnatyshyn, #10, drives for a lay-up against the [U.S.] State Teachers College at Physical Education gymnasium. Teammate identified: Dick Stark, #55.