A lifelong Texan since 1938, Jeanette started teaching lifeguard lessons in her teens, and after watching Esther Williams’ movies fell in love with synchronized swimming. She joined the Shamrock Hilton Corkettes in 1950, perfecting her skills and receiving high awards at the national level. In 1964, Jan Armstrong, Neil Armstrong’s wife, and Jeanette began the El Lago Aquanauts Synchronized Swimming Team. Jeanette continued her key role with the Aquanauts from 1965-2017 after Jan’s departure from the sport. In her career, she participated as a synchronized swimming competitor, coach, official, show producer and judge since those early days. Jeanette served as an officer of the AAU, USSS and served as the president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing all while serving the Houston area as a previously registered nurse, music teacher, choir director, opera singer, proud mom and grandmother. Jeanette retired from the sport officially in 2021.