LARAMIE, Wyo. (June 25, 2020) – Ann Vicchy, one of the pioneer women of the University of Wyoming, passed away on last Friday after a long illness in Arizona.
 
Vicchy was the women's swimming and diving coach from 1976-87, while during the 1987-88 season both men's and women's programs were combined. She was named the 1983-84 High Country Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and served on the NCAA Swimming Committee.
 
Prior to her time at Wyoming, she taught physical education, and coached gymnastics at Sheridan (Wyo.) High School.
 
She earned her degree in physical education at Slippery Rock (Pa.) State College.
 
Following her coaching career, she was a longtime resident and mainstay in the Laramie community.