B.S., Criminal Justice, Kutztown University, Pennsylvania • Women’s Basketball: 1989-1991

- First Team, Maryland JUCO Conference, 1989-1990
- Honorable Mention, Kodak All American, 1989-1990 & 1990-1991 - Most Valuable Player, 1989-90 and 1990-91
-First Team Region XX, 1989-1990
-2nd Team Region XX, 1990-1991
-Kodak Woman’s All District Team, 1990
-2nd Team, Maryland JUCO Conference, 1990-1991

Bobbie Jo played basketball for two years at FCC, followed by an additional two years at Kutztown, where she was named MVP her senior year. She began employment as a courtroom clerk with the Washington County Circuit Court, during which time she obtained her M.S. degree from Shippensburg in administrative justice.
She worked for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services as a parole and probation agent. During 2006-2007, she worked as a state trooper for the Maryland State Police, graduating from the MSP Academy in 2007. From 2007 to present, Bobbie Jo has been employed by the Maryland Department of Safety and Correctional Services-Internal Investigations Unit. She is a detective lieutenant sworn police officer.

“I grew up in the mountains of Pennsylvania, and going to the big city of Frederick was the first time I was away from home and really out of the mountains. I wasn’t that far from home but I was out of my parents’ direct supervision—Yeah! I learned from the time I was little that you needed to work for the things you wanted; there are no handouts. I learned quickly that not having your parents telling you what to do, you needed to
be responsible for juggling work, school and basketball so that you would succeed. I was excited to have the opportunity to further my education but really excited that I was going to play college basketball. I am very thankful for Coach Mehl for recruiting me and giving me an opportunity to play for FCC, the LADY COUGARS. He didn’t know much about me but took a chance. Thinking back and remembering the memories, I had a blast.
It was always reassuring to look into the stands and see all the dedicated fans. Thanks for your support. It is an honor to be chosen among others to be in the first Frederick Community College Hall of Fame class. Thank you.”