
Campbellsville
UNIVERSITY
Mr.
Don Bishop
Don Bishop served Campbellsville University as Director of Athletics from 1968
until his retirement in 1997. He was also a professor in the physical education
department and was granted faculty emeritus status in 1998. A 1955 graduate
of Campbellsville Junior College Bishop continued his education at Union University
where he graduated in 1957 with a BS degree. He received his master of arts
degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1965. He graduated from Elizabethtown
High School in 1953.
Bishop has been honored in many ways for his talents including receiving the
NAIA District 32 Athletic Administrator of the Year for 1987-88 and 1990-91
and the NAIA Award of Merit for 1990-91.
He was instrumental in starting soccer, swimming and diving for men and women
and oversaw the reinstatement of football at Campbellsville following a 50-year
absence as well as the reinstatement of cross county.
He has given private swimming lessons to more than 10,000 children. Earning
him the reputation from parents as a gentle and effective instructor.
A fond lover of antiques and history. Bishop is enjoying his retirement with
his wife, June Carol Holman Bishop. The couple have two daughters; Robyn Carol
and Susan Leigh.
A teacher and coach, Bishop left a lasting mark on Campbellsville University
with a career as Campbellsville's chief athletic administrator, cheerleader
and supporter.