Virginia Dunn Smith Kraut, Class of 2022

Born in Donnellson, IL, in 1915, Virginia was the daughter of William Ferris and Hattie Mansfield Dunn who had moved to Colorado in 1924. 

She graduated from Denver East High School in 1932 and attended the University of Denver and the University of Colorado. 

Virginia was a well-known tennis player in the 1930s winning numerous titles including state titles in three states. 

In later years she played in USTA National Senior tournaments winning a number of titles. Her last national title came in Women’s 80s Doubles at the USTA Women’s National Grass Court Championship in 1996. Virginia passed away in 2005.