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Kay Probert graduated from Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw and entered the University of Saskatchewan in 1942.

Kay was a member of both the basketball and swimming and diving teams. An outstanding guard on the basketball team for three years, she served as captain of the team in 1942-43. As a member of the swimming team, she competed in free style, side and breast strokes as well as a diver. She was awarded a Major Athletic Award in 1943-44 and served as a member of the Women's Athletic board for two years.

Kay was awarded the prestigious "Spirit of Youth Trophy" in 1946 for having demonstrated throughout her university caeer outstanding qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, academic ability and athletic ability.