Beth Greulich

Background: Greulich is a former teacher who has been retired for the past 20 years. She and her husband currently live in Whittier, Ca.

Volunteer title: Her volunteer title is Day Usher Coordinator.

Number of years as Acura Classic volunteer: She has been a tournament volunteer since 2001. She and her husband were spectators at the Acura Classic since the mid- 1990s.

Favorite tournament match: The 1998 Acura Classic final between Mary Pierce and Lindsay Davenport, which Greulich attended as a fan. “It was a good match. That year I was invited to come down the court to hit a ball for a prize and I won a VCR. The main prize was a trip to Hawaii, but I really wanted the VCR, so I was happy.”

Favorite tennis player: Lindsay Davenport. Greulich is a big Davenport fan. The first time she saw her play, Lindsay was 16 years old.

Favorite place to play tennis: Greulich has played in many different locations. She likes playing at the La Habra Tennis Center in La Habra.

Favorite book: Any book by David McCullough, author of 1776 and John Adams. He was twice winner of the National Book Award and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

Favorite place to visit: Paris, France. “We’ve had a lot of good times there,” Greulich said.

Favorite hobbies: Reading and cooking.

Favorite music: She enjoys music from the Swing Era.

Personal note: Greulich was named 2004 Volunteer of the Year for the Museum Guild of The Children’s Museum at La Habra.