Born: October 28, 1923
Hometown: Crystal Springs, MS
Year Induction: 2002
Crystal Springs High School
Championships
(MTA- Mississippi Tennis Association)
(STA – Southern Tennis Association)
(USTA – U.S. Tennis Association)
Consistenly ranked #1 by the MTA in her age group since 1968
Consistently ranked in Top 10 by the STA and USTA
Highest national ranking ever in 2000; #1 doubles, #2 singles
National ranking in 2001; #2 doubles, #4 singles, #1 South
Vice-President, MTA (1974-1978)
President, MTA (1978-1980)
State Coordinator Volvo/USTA League (1980-1981)
Treasurer, MS Professional Tennis Association (1990)
Received 25-year Service Award from STA (2000)
Named Statewide Ageless Hero in Vitality Category by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Mississippi (2001)
MSCW Hall of Fame (1945)
Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame (1993)
Carolyn Henry was a high school tennis coach for 18 years at Indianola High School, Indianola Academy, Madison-Ridgeland Academy, and Jackson Academy, winning five state championships.
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