Marce Herz

Marce Herz (December 7, 1911 – January 9, 1964) was an American educator and professional skier. Herz is known for establishing the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program at Sky Tavern Ski Area and educating children in preschool and elementary school. A middle school in Reno, Nevada, is named after her.

Early life and education Marcelle Helen Barkley was born in Madras, Oregon, on December 7, 1911. She was one of eleven children of James Barkley from Kentucky and Viola Barkley, his second wife. In 1916 they moved to Nevada City, Nevada and then to Fairview. A few years later, they later moved to Rocklin and later Sacramento, California.

She set the world record for the 440-yard run in May 1927, and in 1929 at Sacramento High School, she won a U.S. track championship in 800 meter. Herz graduated University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science in zoology. She earned a teaching credential for high school in 1933.

Personal life Herz married Howard Herz on January 2, 1946 and they skied together in the Reno Ski Club. They had one child, Howard Herz. She was an avid golfer.