Introduction

  Sailing

  Sporting Life

  A Playful
       Side

  Protége

   A Respected
       Leader

Marjorie Bouvé was born in 1879 in Hull, Massachusetts. She attended the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics (diploma) and Boston University (Bachelor of Science in Education), traveled extensively, and even operated a jigsaw puzzle business out of her family home. After completing her schooling, Miss Bouvé taught at Bradford Academy, Smith College, and in the Boston public schools before becoming the founding director of the Boston School of Physical Education.

Miss Bouvé served as director of the Bouvé School from 1925 until 1930, when she assumed that position at the Bouvé-Boston School of Physical Education, a position she held until 1948, when she became director emerita. She was a member of several national organizations devoted to advancing physical education, and the sixth president of the Eastern District Association of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. A passionate advocate for her profession, Miss Bouvé died in 1970.

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