![]() ![]() ![]() In 1973, she received a Bachelor of Science in physics and a Bachelor of Arts in English. She began playing tennis at age 10, and subsequently won a scholarship to the Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles. While in her teens, Ride was ranked in the top 20 nationally on the junior tennis circuit. After graduating from high school, she attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. During her sophomore year, she left Swarthmore to pursue a career in tennis. After three months she determined that college was a better option for her, and enrolled at Stanford University. Growing up, Sally and her sister were encouraged to follow their individual interests and they had a happy, loving home.Īs a child, Ride was an avid tennis player and had dreams of becoming a professional. Sally Kristen Ride was born on May 26, 1951, in Encino, California to Carol Joyce and Dale Burdell Ride. Ride broke barriers and worked to ensure that girls and women were encouraged to do the same. ![]() She made her journey into history on June 18, 1983. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. ![]()
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