The 12th class of inductees into the University of Maine at Farmington Athletics Hall of Fame will be honored on Oct. 25 in the University’s North Dining Hall at 6 p.m. Story
The event will include hors d'oeuvres, dinner and a program. Registration form
Nomination forms for the University of Maine at
Farmington Athletics Hall of Fame are available. Nomination forms
Disclaimer: The information
for each Hall of Fame inductee was
accurate at the time of induction. We realize some information
may be outdated now, but it would be impossible for us to keep
current with each member of the Hall of Fame. We have made notations
where possible.
Teams Honored by the Hall of Fame Committee
1973-74 Women's Basketball Team
1982 Men's Soccer Team
1985 Field Hockey Team
1986 Men's Soccer Team
1988 Field Hockey Team
Roger is a 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois where he
was a baseball star, leading the Big Ten in hitting with a .342 average. After earning his bachelor's degree in physical education, he
spent two years in the U.S. Army as a combat platoon leader. In the summer of
1958 he married Mary Whitworth, returning to Illinois that fall to earn a
master's degree. After two years of teaching and coaching at Somers, New York, he
came to UMF in 1961 as an instructor of physical education and coach of men's
basketball and baseball. Following successful tenures in these sports, he
became athletics director and coached men's soccer and golf. His
leadership in each of the sports helped UMF gain a reputation of a high-quality
athletics program recognized throughout New England. Roger developed the
soccer program from its infancy to be ranked third in New England in 1968. The golf program has also had incredible success, considering
the location of UMF. There have been numerous state and district
championships and eight appearances in the national tournaments (six in the last
seven years). He was named NAIA District
Five Golf Coach of the Year five times. Roger established the philosophy under which UMF athletics has
operated for more than thirty years. This commitment to an educationally
sound approach to athletics has yielded the outstanding reputation that we enjoy
today. An associate professor in the Department of Health and
Rehabilitation, Roger specialized in therapeutic recreation. His
decision to step down as athletics director was due to his commitment to
teaching upper-level courses on a desired, sequential basis for students
majoring in rehabilitation services. Roger's retirement from the athletics director's position after
32 years was instrumental in the inception of the UMF Athletics Hall of Fame.
It seemed right that we should honor him as the first inductee after so many
years of dedicated service.
Eleanor A. Wood
Miss Wood, a UMF professor of English emeritus, came to UMF
in 1974 and stayed for 28 years. She gained an outstanding reputation as an inspiring teacher of literature, and was admired and
revered by her peers for her superior intellect and perceptivity, and for
her unfailing maintenance of high academic standards in the classroom.
Miss Wood's devotion to the college and its students extended
far beyond the academic atmosphere of the classroom, as evidenced by her
faithful and enthusiastic attendance at many athletics games, both home and
away, and at UMF theatrical and musical events. She was such a regular at
so many of the basketball games that she was dubbed UMF's "Superfan,"
and had a spot reserved on the top row of the bleachers. Miss Wood still
tries to make it to as many basketball games as her health allows, and while she
may not climb to the top row of the bleachers anymore, she remains in the top
row of our appreciation and respect. NOTE: Sadly, Miss Wood passed away in January
1999.
Gwilym R. Roberts
Gwil is an icon at UMF, having first appeared here his freshman
year at the Farmington Normal School in 1935. He received his two-year degree in the class of 1937, and went on to Orono for his bachelor's
and master's degrees. Returning to UMF in 1940, he was hired for a one-year temporary
appointment which lasted 43 years until his retirement in 1983. He saw the
college renamed five times and held an array of titles, finally being named
professor of history emeritus. Not prone to lying idle, after his "retirement," Gwil
established the Alumni Travel Program and coordinated foreign travel programs to
Europe and Asia. He is currently interested in broadening the scope of the
program to include other continents such as Australia and Africa. Gwil served as the UMF men's basketball coach during the
1942-1943 season and again in 1945-1946. He is an avid fan and supporter
of the UMF athletics program to this day.
Tom Allen
Tom graduated from UMF in 1969, and was a member of the golf
team. He very quickly became the first outstanding golfer from the school. His freshman year, he established himself as the number
one collegiate golfer in Maine with a low round of 73 and a seasonal stroke
average of 77.7. During the summers of his college years, he set
records at several Maine courses. He continued his success throughout
his college career, eventually turning professional during his senior year. Tom manufactures and repairs golf clubs at his Manchester,
Maine, business, Tannon Brook Golf Services.
Dick Meader
Dick is a 1968 UMF graduate, and was a member of the men's
basketball team. As a
freshman, Dick set a New England college record, sinking 19 straight free
throws en route to a then school record of 40 points. His sophomore
year was Len MacPhee's first as a coach. The result was the
second best team record in the University's modern day history.
Dick went on to set the school record for most points in a career. He
was selected to the first Maine College All-Star team during his senior
year. Dick is currently the men's basketball and baseball coach
at UMF and co-owner of the Pine Tree Basketball Camp.
Truman Libby
Truman is a 1968 graduate of UMF, and was a member of the
men's basketball team. Truman set all the individual UMF rebounding records with 30 for one game, 369 for a season, 1,021 for a
career, a season average of 17.6, and a career average of 12.9 per game.
These records still stand after 27 years. He is the only player in UMF
history to have reached both the 1,000 career point and 1,000 career rebound
marks. He was selected to the first Maine College All-Star team during
his senior year. Currently, Truman is the principal at the Brunswick Junior
High School.
Verne Byers
Verne is a 1951 graduate of UMF and professor of mathematics
emeritus, having taught at the University from 1966-1992. As a student, Verne played basketball for the University of Maine at Orono and
Farmington State Teachers College (UMF). He later coached high school
basketball teams. Verne voluntarily ran the game clock for all UMF home
basketball matches for over 25 years, giving that up when he retired from
teaching. He continues his support of UMF athletics as a frequent
spectator.
Estella McLean
Stella taught at UMF from 1966-1985 and was coach of women's
basketball, softball, and field hockey. She was named professor of physical education emeritus in 1985. Stella was instrumental in establishing intercollegiate
teams for women in Maine, including the state championship tournaments for
women's basketball. Although retired from UMF, she volunteers as
assistant coach of the girl's seventh-grade basketball and field hockey
teams at Mt. Blue Middle School.
Jan Brinkman
Jan graduated from UMF in 1984 and was a member of the
women's basketball team. She was the school's first woman to score 1,000 points--accomplishing this in just three and one-half years of
play. Jan still holds many UMF records, including most rebounds
in a game (22) and a season (297); she is tied for career rebounds at 875,
and has the highest rebound average for a season at 16.5, and a career of
14.2. She was named to the All-Maine MAIA Women's First Team for three
years, and to the NAIA All-District Team two years in a row. Jan is currently a paramedic supervisor with Lifestar
Ambulance Service in Farmington.
Cameron Brown
Cam is a 1978 graduate from UMF and former basketball star.
When he left, he held 18 basketball records; he still holds 12 of those records today. He was selected All-Conference and All-State
three years in a row. During his senior year, he was an NAIA
All-American Honorable Mention, and NCAA Division III statistics showed he
was the only player in all four major categories: First (leading
scorer in the country), third in field goal percentage, third in free throw
percentage, and seventeenth in rebounding. Because he was leading the
country in scoring, Sports Illustrated did a story on Cam and the
UMF basketball program. Cam is currently an Engineer Technician III at the Maine
Department of Transportation.
Frederick "Ted"
Clark
Ted entered Farmington State Teachers College in 1948 where
he played both basketball and baseball. That year, the basketball team won the New England Teachers College Conference Championship
with a conference record of 7-2. In 1950, Ted left school to join the
Air Force, eventually returning to his academics and sports in 1956.
He earned his degree in 1958. After teaching and coaching in
several Maine high schools, Ted finished his career at Dexter High School as
a teacher and a tri-sport coach. He was named Baseball Coach of the
Year in 1972.
Greg Dugas
Greg graduated from UMF in 1977 after playing four years of
varsity soccer. He set numerous records, including most goals in a career (49), most assists in a game (4), a season (13), and a career
(29), and most points scored in a game (5), a season (31), and a career
(78). He was named to the All-Northeast Conference and All-NAIA
Districts 32N and 5, the Northeast College Conference All Star Team, and the
All-New England Soccer Team during his four years of playing, and was Most
Valuable Player for two years in a row. Greg is now a facility manager at Orthopedic Associates of
Portland.
Dr. James Reed
Born in Gray in 1905, Dr. Reed graduated from Oxford (Maine)
High School and received a track and cross country scholarship for a year at Hebron Academy. He graduated with the class of 1927 from
the University of Maine at Orono, completing his senior year concurrently
with his first year of medical school at Yale University. Dr. Reed
received training in radiology, and eventually practiced in the Farmington
area from 1936-1940. During that time, he was coach of the Farmington
State Normal School's cross country teams which achieved a five-year record
of 37-6, one of the best records for any team in the school's history.
Fred Rogers
Fred graduated from Lawrence High School (Fairfield, ME) and attended Colby
College for one year prior to serving in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. He then enrolled at Farmington State Teacher's College,
graduating in 1950. Fred played basketball during his four years at F.S.T.C.
and was the school's first player to score over 1,000 points. During his career, Fred was a principal, superintendent,
athletics director, and coach at several schools, and was very active in
youth sports programs and school athletics.
Darcy Reynolds Emerson
Darcy graduated from UMF in 1980 with a bachelor of science
degree in elementary education. She played field hockey and basketball, and was a member of the 1977-1978 women's basketball state
championship team. Although there were few state and national awards
for women athletes during Darcy's college years, she was named UMF's women's
basketball Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Most Improved as a sophomore,
and MVP during her senior year. Currently, Darcy is a special education & rehabilitation
services education teacher at Great
Salt Bay Elementary School in Damariscotta where she works with autistic
students. Among other activities, she coaches field hockey and
softball at Lincoln Academy.
Paul Nadeau
Paul is a 1969 graduate from UMF where he played baseball,
basketball, and soccer. He began his career in high school, excelling in ice hockey, baseball, and football. After entering UMF in 1965, Paul soon became a star forward
and goalie in soccer, setting several records. He developed into a
starting basketball player, and was an outstanding baseball player.
He led the baseball team in hitting three out of the four years he played,
and was voted MVP twice. He started every game and played every
inning. He set records for most hits, most doubles, and highest
batting average. Major league baseball teams scouted him. Paul has been named Maine State Coach of the Year three
times.
Wayne H. Nelson
Wayne was a student at UMF from 1968-1972 where he graduated
as a geography major. He was the first and last UMF golfer to be invited to the NCAA Division III National Championships in
1971, and was the only New England golfer to qualify. As the only college golfer in Maine history to qualify,
Wayne participated in three consecutive fall ECAC championships. He
holds the UMF individual record for a low stroke average of 78 in four years
of varsity competition. He also holds the four-year record of 28 wins
and nine losses. Wayne currently works for the Maine Department of
Transportation.
Roger Reed
Roger graduated from UMF's 100th class in 1965.
He played four years of varsity baseball and is considered to be the best baseball player to don a UMF uniform. A slick-fielding second
baseman, Roger committed only one error in four years of play. He hit
for a career average of over .300, and did not strike out once in four
years. He and his brother, Charlie, provided a double play combination
that has yet to be equaled at UMF. Roger is currently a history teacher in Bangor. He has
led Bangor High to four Class A state championships, and is considered one
of the finest basketball coaches in the state.
Rick Whittier
Born and raised in Farmington, Rick graduated from UMF in
1971. He was active in soccer, skiing, and baseball. As a skier, Rick raced eight to ten team races a year, with four to ten teams in a meet.
He won all but two slalom races during his four years of competition.
He also consistently placed at the top of the giant slalom races on UMF's
nationally ranked team. Rick has coached little league baseball, football, and
soccer. Currently, he and his family owns and operates several travel
agencies. He recently purchased a sports company that operates the
largest football instructional camp in the country. The company also
conducted a soccer camp last year, and will offer a ski camp this summer.
Edward "Mickey"
Maguire
Born in 1909, Mickey grew up in Auburn where he played
football and basketball in junior high and high school. In 1932,
Mickey enrolled in the
Farmington State Normal School. He played basketball for FSNS from
1932-1943, helping the 1933 team to a New England championship. After college, Mickey stayed in Farmington and did some
coaching, officiating, and newspaper reporting. He added the variety
store business to his newspaper work in the early 1950s. It is for his
outstanding support, through his weekly column, of athletics at UMF and the
Farmington area that he has been inducted into the UMF Athletics Hall of
Fame.
Susan Aylward Wootton
Sue graduated from UMF in 1979 with a bachelor of science
degree in elementary education. She played volleyball and basketball, and was a captain for both teams. She was a member of the
1976-1977 women's basketball team when it was named state champions
runner-up, and was a key player in 1977-1978 when the team went all the way
for the championship. Currently, Sue is a fourth grade teacher at Rockport
Elementary School in Rockport, Maine. Among other activities, she has
served on the Little League Board of Directors, been a youth basketball
coordinator, and served on the Camden-Rockport Sports Boosters' Executive
Committee.
Barry Peaco
Barry was a student at UMF from 1969-1973 where he graduated
as a special education & rehabilitation services education major. He played basketball and baseball during all four years. He is just one of two athletes in
UMF's history to letter in two sports for four consecutive years. Barry's basketball honors include twice being selected as
All Maine Small College, All New England State College, and MVP.
Additionally, he set the UMF career scoring record, and was named captain
for three years. In baseball, Barry was selected All New England State
College in 1971, named to the Northeast College Conference First Team in
1972 and 1973, named MVP twice, and was captain his senior year. Currently, Barry is Regional Employer Assistance Coordinator
for Western Maine's Community Action Department of Labor in Lewiston.
Henri St. Pierre
Henri graduated from UMF in 1974 with a bachelor's in
secondary education biology. He played basketball during his entire college career, setting a new scoring record. For three of
those years, he was named to the All Conference Team. As a senior, he
was co-captain of the team, was District 32 North All District NAIA, and was
Kappa Delta Chi's Athlete of the Year. Henri is currently a physics and environmental science
instructor at Cheverus High School in Portland, where he has also served as
the Community Service Director.
Mike Berticelli
Mike is a 1973 graduate from UMF where he earned a
bachelor's in English and played basketball and soccer. In 1972, he
was captain of the soccer team. He earned a master's fromthe University of Maine in
1976. Mike went on to coach at several colleges. He was the head men's soccer coach at Notre Dame University. His team
is in the NCAA Final 16 and has won four conference championships. He
is the twelfth winningest active NCAA Division I soccer coach in America.
Mike was named Coach of the Year numerous times during his career. Mike's Hall of Fame induction is based on his exceptionally
generous contributions to the UMF athletics department, particularly to the
soccer program. Mike Berticelli died unexpectedly in January 2000.
Tom Reynolds
Before retiring from UMF in 1999, Tom made an indelible mark
in the world of skiing that had far-reaching effects. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Tom coached the UMF ski team to be among the best alpine
skiing programs in the Eastern U.S., as well as being highly ranked
nationally in NCAA III. From 1979-1982, Tom was an associate coach with the U.S. Ski
Team. He was president of the USSCA from 1982-1982, and in 1998 was
given the USSA Coaches Award for Educational Contribution over four decades.
Tom is a published author on alpine coaching, and did a nationally-shown ski
video for Maine Public Television which ran for ten weeks. Tom is the founder of the popular UMF Ski Industries
Program.
Lorraine Turner Weymouth
A starting volleyball player from her first year to her
last, Lorraine won almost all major volleyball awards from the beginning, ending her career as the most decorated UMF volleyball player in school
history. Lorraine was named to the State of Maine First Team
All-State three years in a row, the MAIAW All-Tourney Team, the NAIA
District 5 Team, the Bates All-Tourney All-Star Team, and was UMF's MVP from
1982-1984. She was the team's co-captain in 1983 and 1984.
Lorraine graduated from UMF in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in special
education. Currently, Lorraine is a facilitator of support groups for
adults with AIDS at Strongest Link in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Steve Williams
A member of the men's basketball team from 1966-1970, Steve
quickly became a major playing force. In 1969, the junior forward from Madison was UMF's leading scorer, averaging 19 points per game, 65%
from the free throw line, and 9.4 rebounds per game. He was named the
team's MVP. In 1969 and 1970, he was named to the All-Maine Small College
Team and the All-Conference Team. At the end of his college basketball
days, Steve had scored 1,213 points, breaking the UMF career scoring record
of that time. Steve graduated from UMF in 1970 with a bachelor's degree
in geography. Steve is currently a teacher at the Auburn Middle School.
James Scott Hoisington
Scott was a two-sport captain at UMF, leading both the men's
golf team and ski team. In golf, he was All-NAIA during his junior and
senior years and led the team in scoring averages. As a skier, Scott
was top scorer for four years and helped the team win three out of four
Canadian-American Team Championships. He was NAIA Skier of the Year
for two years. Scott has been an associate coach three times with the USST
(U.S. Ski Team), traveling to Europe, and was an ambassador for the U.S. to
research the possibility of a ski area on the island of Greenland. Scott graduated from UMF in 1979 with a bachelor of science
degree in geology. He is currently a Class A PGA Professional golfer
working as director of golf at Sugarloaf Mountain.
Ernie Metivier
Ernie was a starter on the UMF basketball team from
1965-1969, and was a captain for two of those years. During that time,
he became the school's fifth player to reach the 1,000 point mark, finally
earning a total of 1,196 career points, breaking the school's scoring record
of that time. Ernie was also in the top ten for free throw averages.
During his sophomore year, Ernie was considered UMF's best defensive player. As a senior, he averaged 17.8 points per game, netted 82% of
his free throws, and shot 45% from the floor. Ernie went on to get his master's and Ph.D. from the
University of Kentucky. Currently, he is general manager for the
Supply Side, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jackie Williams Bakker
Jackie was a two-sport athlete at UMF, acting as co- then
captain of the volleyball team. In 1975, she was named MVP. Having
played volleyball in high school, Jackie was
the first experienced player to come to UMF and she inspired her teammates
with her outstanding playing skills. Jackie was a member of the 1973-1974
state championship basketball team. When she arrived at UMF, the sport had gone through a
rules revolution to the five-player game. Jackie graduated from UMF in
1976 with a bachelor’s in special education/elementary education. She went on to later earn her master’s degree from
Nazareth College. Currently, she is a special education teacher at
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in New York.
Mary Jo Jabar Hodgkin
Mary Jo was an exceptional basketball player during her
years at UMF. She was captain of the team from 1980 to 1983, and in 1983,
she received the Leadership Award. Due in large part to Mary Jo’s
skills, her team qualified for
the state tournament each year, and was state runner-up twice. During her senior year, the team was seeded #1 for both
the state tournament and the NAIA District #5 East Division—on the same
date. The team opted to compete in the NAIA championships and won the East
division. Mary Jo graduated from UMF in 1983. She went on to earn her master’s degree and
certification of advanced studies from The University of Maine. Currently, she is a
school health coordinator for Auburn Schools.
Bonnie Lajoie
Bonnie was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams
during her three years at UMF. In 1977, she helped lead the basketball
team to a championship, was fourth in rebounds and assists, third in field
goal and free throw
percentage, and second in season points scored. The next year, she led her
team in free throws with a 78 percent record. Bonnie was named to
volleyball’s All-Tournament and All-Maine Teams, and was team and
tournament MVP. She was team co-captain twice. Graduating from UMF in 1980, Bonnie earned her master’s
from Florida Gulf Coast University last year. Currently, she is a reading
and technology teacher in Cape Coral, FL.
David L. Williamson
David played varsity basketball for UMF for four seasons,
1961-1964. He was co-captain in 1963 and captain in 1964. For two years in
a row, he was named team MVP, and in 1963 became UMF’s single-season
high scorer.
His total career points were 1,108—the all-time record for a varsity
player at that time. David earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
UMF in 1964 and 1969 respectfully, then went on to earn a master’s in
administration from USM in 1995. Currently, David is assistant superintendent of schools
for Union #44 in Sabattus, Maine. He is affiliated with numerous regional
and international education-based associations.
Ira “Bo” Witham Jr.
Bo was a member of the basketball team from 1938-1941. A
tremendous athlete, Bo quickly became a key player of the team. Having
started his basketball-playing career at Clinton High School, Bo easily made the
transition to the college level, and was named to the All New England
State Teacher’s College Athletic Conference’s All-Team two out of
three years. Bo left UMF to fight in World War II, and while serving in
the Army, rose to the rank of major in the infantry. Following the war, Bo
owned and ran a grocery store in Clinton, then became a teacher and
principal until his death in May, 1962.
Lisa Crockett Lurvey
Lisa was a four-year UMF field hockey player. According to her former coach, Stella McLean, “Lisa made an immediate impact on the team as a freshman.” Her teammates voted her Best Offensive Player in 1983.
During her four years, she held the goals-scored record. In her senior year, she scored nearly half of the team’s total goals, and offensively led the team to the NAIA District V Championship.
Lisa has been a field hockey coach and is an educational contact for the teenage pregnancy program in York County.
Lisa earned a B.S. in Education from UMF in 1986 and is currently a Family and Consumer Science teacher for grades six through eight at the Loranger Middle School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Susan Hatch Garneau
Susan was a member of the field hockey team during her four years at UMF. In 1981 and 1982, she was chosen to the
MAIAW All-State Team. Additional honors included being named Best Defensive Player, serving as captain in 1984, making the 1982 All-Conference Team, and being chosen to play against the U.S. Olympic Team.
Susan has gone on to coach field hockey, softball and lacrosse. She has taken four field hockey teams abroad to experience play and culture in other countries. She also climbs mountains around the world.
Graduating in 1985 with a B.S. in Special Education/Learning Disabilities, Susan is now working on her Master’s degree and works as a seventh grade special educator at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, New Hampshire.
Len MacPhee
Len retired from UMF in June, 2001 after serving its students for 36 years. He coached men’s basketball for 24 years, women’s basketball for seven years, baseball for six years, and taught several physical education classes.
Len’s service also included Director of Athletics, chair of the P.E. Program and Director of the Coaching Certificate Program. As Director of Athletics, Len initiated the Athletics Hall of Fame, an athletics newsletter, and the Friends of UMF Athletics fund-raising program.
As a basketball coach, Len earned numerous Coach of the Year awards with both teams. The men’s team won 322 games. The women’s program is most notable for its back-to-back appearances in the NAIA National Championship Tournament in 1995 and 1996.
Len is now pastor of the Rangeley Free Baptist Church.
Ted Stone
Ted played soccer for UMF during his entire college career. He was named MVP three out of the four years.
Additionally, he made the All New England Team twice, the Maine Collegiate All-State Team twice, the NAIA District V Team, the All District Team, the MacDonald’s NAIA First Team All-American, and received honorable mention for All NAIA District V. He was team Defensive Player of the Year in 1981.
According to former men’s soccer coach, Bob Leib, “Ted was a natural athlete who was able to control a game by going from the defensive end to the offensive end effortlessly.”
Ted graduated from UMF in 1984 with a B.A. in geography/land use. He currently owns and operates Stone Paving, Inc. in Gorham, Maine.
Pauline Martin Webb
Pauline played field hockey for UMF from 1981-1985. She was co-captain in 1984 and 1985. She also earned accolades playing basketball.
In 1984, Pauline was voted MVP in field hockey. In 1983, she and four of her teammates were chosen to play on a college All-Star Team against the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team.
Pauline earned a bachelor’s degree in health and recreation from UMF in 1985. Currently, she is a business owner selling an all-natural line of nutritional supplies and personal care products. She is also a fitness instructor and personal trainer, and has been involved with coaching youth basketball teams.
Hilda Barstow
Hilda was a former coach and teacher at UMF whose boundless energy
and commitment to her students and athletes made her a respected member of
the campus. From 1967 to 1979, Hilda coached badminton, archery,
tennis, women’s ski team, fencing and cheering. Hilda graduated from
Boston’s Posse-Nissen school in 1935 with a three-year major in physical
education. She attained her B.S. and master’s from UMaine Orono in 1960
and 1964 respectively. After teaching and coaching in Maine high
schools, Hilda came to UMF in 1965. She was instrumental in paving the way
for modern intercollegiate competition for women. In 1969, she was
appointed vice president of the MAPEIAW. Hilda passed away in 1979.
Carol Bubar-Gilpin
Carol played basketball for UMF during her entire college career. She
was named MVP three out of the four years. Additionally, she
made the NAIA All District V First Team three years, the MAIAW First Team,
and was the top MAIAW free-thrower with 91.4 percent. She was captain of
the team for three years, and set the UMF scoring record in 1988 with
1,222 points. According to former UMF women’s basketball coach,
Laura Hungerford, “Carol was one of the finest athletes, male or female,
to ever wear a UMF uniform. She was a leader, a scholar, and an athlete
whose example rubbed off on the other players.” Carol graduated from
UMF in 1988 with a B.S. in elementary education. She is currently a
teacher at Carmel Elementary in Carmel, Maine.
John Dean
John was a four-year UMF basketball player and a three-year baseball
player. In both sports, he was named to the Western Maine Athletic
Conference Team for one year. During his four years of
basketball, John set the single game assist record and the career assist
record for that time. In one game with Thomas College that
ended up in a tie as the clock headed toward zero, with a pass off to
John, he shot a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer that gave UMF the win.
John was captain of the baseball team in his senior year. According to
former UMF baseball coach Bob Leib, “John was a good pitcher who gave us a
good chance to win when he went out on the mound.” John earned a
B.S. in math from UMF in 1982 and is currently a systems consultant for
UnumProvident in Portland, Maine.
Lee Gove
Lee was a starting member of the basketball team during his four
years at UMF. In his final year, he was chosen MVP, served as captain of
the team, averaged 12 points per game and hit on 62.4 percent of
his field goal tries--a new UMF one-season accuracy mark. He is seventh in
UMF all-time field goal percentage. The “scrappy guard,” was
legendary for his ability to “take a charge”– drawing offensive fouls
while on defense. He was named the team’s Defensive Player of
the Year for three years in a row. Former UMF basketball coach
Len MacPhee once said of Lee, “. . . we haven’t allowed him to shoot
with the type of offense we run . . but he’s more than capable.”
Graduating in 1982 with a B.S. in elementary education, Lee is now a
realtor with Tom Fabisak Realty in North Hampton, NH.
Brenda Obert
Brenda came to UMF in 1967 as a part-time employee; she was appointed
to full time in 1968. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
UMaine-Orono in 1964 and 1971 respectively.
She coached volleyball for 24 years, gymnastics for 15 years, and taught
several physical education classes. Brenda retired from UMF coaching in
1993 after serving since 1969. Her volleyball coaching
colleagues named her Coach of the Year during her career. Her commitment
to her programs and her athletes also made her a popular coach with her
players. She has held several offices in the Maine Association of Physical
Education Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (MAPEIAW). In 1992,
Brenda became director of the UMF Health and Fitness Center, and is now
phasing out her career as assistant to the director. She also continues to
teach and is coordinator of the twenty Health Promotion and Wellness
activity labs.
Eric Wieder
Eric was a former All-State player for Presque Isle High School. He came to UMF in 1979 and played basketball until he graduated in
1983. He was team MVP in 1982-1983, and was named All State
twice. He is the seventh all time rebounder in UMF records, fourth in
career field goals scored with 605, and fourth in career points with
1,442. Eric was captain of the team his senior year. He led the team in
scoring and rebounding three out of his four years. He had an outstanding
shot and could score from anywhere on the floor. Eric earned a
bachelor’s degree in business from UMF. Currently, he is in sales for
Brown and Williamson in Scarborough, Maine.
Leroy "Bubba" Ashby
Bubba played soccer and baseball for UMF during his entire college career. He
was named MVP one year for soccer and
two years for baseball. Additionally, for soccer, he made the First Team
All America in 1986 and Third Team in 1985, and was chosen All New England Area,
All NAIA District #5 and All Western Maine Athletic Conference--all in 1986.
Bubba was co-captain of the 1986 NAIA championship team. According to former UMF
men’s soccer coach, Bob Leib, "Bubba was a big fish in a small pond." Bubba
graduated from UMF in 1988 with a B.S. in community health education, and from
Cambridge College with a master’s degree in integrated studies in 2003. He is
currently a health/PE teacher and soccer coach at Silver Lake Regional High
School in Kingston, Massachusetts, and comes back to UMF each year to assist
Coach Leib with his soccer camp.
Fred Conlogue III
Fred was a four-year UMF soccer player, earning awards and honors every year.
From 1984 through 1987, Fred was named
to the NAIA District V All Star Team. In 1985, he was an All Area NAIA Team All
Star, and from 1986 to 1987, he received various honors and awards, including
being a two-time All-American, MVP, All Maine Collegiate Team, and was a member
of the 1986 NAIA championship team. He was a co-captain during his senior year.
Fred earned a B.S. in elementary education from UMF in 1988 and is currently a
teacher and seventh grade soccer coach at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington,
Maine. He also coaches travel soccer and various area soccer programs, started
an indoor soccer program for the Farmington Recreation Department.
Jon Ladd
Jon was a former three-sport player for Oxford Hills High School. He
transferred to UMF in 1986. Blessed with natural athletic ability, Jon did the
unheard of in those days: played two sports—at the same time. In golf, he
was named All Conference from 1986 through 1989, and was considered the top golfer in the state. In
baseball, he earned All Conference honors from 1988-1990, and was captain of the
team for three years. He holds the record for stolen bases in a game (5), season
runs scored (38), season hits (39), and stolen bases in a season (21). He also
holds some career records for runs scored (118), hits (112), and stolen bases
(66). Jon’s accomplishments in two sports were so unusual, that he was
written about numerous times in local newspapers, and even garnered some
attention with a reporter from the Alabama Journal when the golf team went there
for the national tournament. Jon graduated in 1991 with a B.S. in special
education. He currently works in sales for GameDay Athletic in Augusta, Maine.
Gabrielle Morin-Cote
"Gabby" was a starting member of the
field hockey team for four years at UMF. In 1984 and 1985, she was chosen to the
MAIAW All State team. Originally a mid-fielder for the team, Gabby
switched to being a goaltender her junior year and accomplished 1.39
goals-against-average for the 15 games, and posted three shutouts.
In 1985, she was the team MVP and played on the NAIA District V Championship
Team. Former coach Stella McLean said, "Gabby was a talented athlete from
a quality high school program. She was blessed with quick reaction time and
loved to work hard. She was an inspirational leader with both her athletic and
communication skills." Graduating in 1988 with a B.S. in liberal
arts-biology, Gabby is now an Educational Technician III at the Montello School
in Lewiston, Maine.
Lisa Robinson-Richardson
Lisa came to UMF in 1985. Although she also played sotball, field hockey was
the sport she excelled in. She was named an MAIAW
All State for three years, MVP twice, NAIA District V All District one year, and
was captain during her senior year. Former field hockey coach Beth
Evans said, "Lisa was an outstanding defensive player who held the most
important position on the penalty corners. But, because she had such a hard
drive, she was also used for offensive penalty corners, and therefore scored
goals—an unusual combination. She was a co-captain who led by example and who
had the respect of both her team and her coaches." Lisa graduated with
honors from UMF in 1989 with a bachelor of science in elementary education. She
is currently a Title I teacher for SAD #4 in Guilford, Maine.
Donna Storey-Kane
Storey Kane graduated from UMF in 1990 with a degree in
Early Childhood Education.
She played basketball as a starter during her four years of school, and was
named captain of the team for her senior year. Donna was named Rookie of the
Year in 1985, was given Offensive Player and MVP awards, and went on to garner
multiple national and state-level awards and titles throughout her career. Among
her accomplishments, she was named to the NAIA District V First Team two years
in a row; she was named to the MAIAW All State team two-consecutive years; in
1987-1988 she finished second in the nation in FG% and in 1988-1989 she was the
Maine FG% leader; she was also a NEWBA All Star. Donna finished her career with
1,304 points, graduating from UMF as its all-time leading scorer, rebounder and
blocked shot leader. Currently, Donna is a preschool teacher/developmental
therapist at My School, Inc. in Cumberland, Maine. She is working toward her
Master's Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education.
Kristi Hardy-Gilson
A1990 graduate, Hardy-Gilson earned her B.S. in Elementary
Education, and is continuing work on a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
at the University of Maine. A former WMAC Player of the Year, the first for UMF,
Hardy-Gilson also surpassed the 1,000 point mark her senior year, posting a
50-point game the same night, setting the UMF single-game scoring record while
finishing the season with a then-record 511 points. When she graduated,
she held UMF records for assists, steals, and was second to Donna Storey in
scoring. Kristi received the UMF Rookie Award in 1986-1987, and the team MVP
award in 1989-1990. In 1989-1990, she was the top scorer in the state among
small college players, finishing with an average of 20.4 ppg. Among other titles
and awards were the Thomas College All Tourney MVP, the SMU All Tourney
Team-Holiday Classic, the NAIA District V First Team (twice), the MAIAW All
State First Team, and the NEWBA Senior All Star team for NCAA D III teams.
Kristi is currently an elementary educator/math curriculum leader/primary
multi-age teacher at Rockport Elementary School.
Kristi Gallop-Emery
Kristi is being inducted following her outstanding
volleyball career with the Beavers. She graduated from UMF in 1988 with a
B.S. in elementary education. Among Kristi's honors, she was named to the NAIA
All-New England First Team, the MAIAW All-State Team, and was the only Maine
player named to the NEWVA Division III Seniors Classic. She was also an
honorable mention NEWVA All-New England selection. Kristi currently teaches
kindergarten in SAD #53.
Mike Nelson
Mike graduated from UMaine-Farmington in 1989, earning a
Secondary Education/History degree.
While at Farmington, he played four years of basketball for the Beavers, and
progressed each season of competition. He went from being voted the team’s Most
Improved Player in 1986-1987 to earning Most Valuable Player laurels in
1987-1988 and Co-MVP honors in 1988-1989. His strong rebounding game
helped him break into the starting line-up on a part-time basis as a freshman
and remain there throughout his career. Mike was a 1,000 point scorer, posting
1,166 career points. He had 789 career field goals, a .609 career field goal
percentage, and a .792 career free throw percentage, all of which are among the
best marks in program history.
Vincent R. Sculo
Vince graduated from UMF in 1989. He has since earned a
master's in Political Science and a master's in public administration. Described
as "the most natural player on the team," and "silky smooth offensively," Vince
was the fourth all-time leading scorer with 1,283 career points when he
graduated from UMF. Among his career achievements, he had 523 career field goals
and a .530 career field goal percentage. The 1988-1989 season was a successful
one for Vince. He was named NAIA All District, All Maine, and Co-MVP. Other
honors included being named to the MBCWA All Maine Collegiate Second Team and
the Maine College All Rookie Team. Vince currently works in the executive
chamber of the New York State Governor's office in Albany, New York, and is also
a Sage Graduate School adjunct professor. The National Republican Congressional
Committee has endorsed him as a candidate to run for New York's 21st
Congressional seat.
University of Maine at Farmington Athletics Department
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Roger is a 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois where he
was a baseball star, leading the Big Ten in hitting with a .342 average. After earning his bachelor's degree in physical education, he
spent two years in the U.S. Army as a combat platoon leader. In the summer of
1958 he married Mary Whitworth, returning to Illinois that fall to earn a
master's degree. After two years of teaching and coaching at Somers, New York, he
came to UMF in 1961 as an instructor of physical education and coach of men's
basketball and baseball. Following successful tenures in these sports, he
became athletics director and coached men's soccer and golf. His
leadership in each of the sports helped UMF gain a reputation of a high-quality
athletics program recognized throughout New England. Roger developed the
soccer program from its infancy to be ranked third in New England in 1968. The golf program has also had incredible success, considering
the location of UMF. There have been numerous state and district
championships and eight appearances in the national tournaments (six in the last
seven years). He was named NAIA District
Five Golf Coach of the Year five times. Roger established the philosophy under which UMF athletics has
operated for more than thirty years. This commitment to an educationally
sound approach to athletics has yielded the outstanding reputation that we enjoy
today. An associate professor in the Department of Health and
Rehabilitation, Roger specialized in therapeutic recreation. His
decision to step down as athletics director was due to his commitment to
teaching upper-level courses on a desired, sequential basis for students
majoring in rehabilitation services. Roger's retirement from the athletics director's position after
32 years was instrumental in the inception of the UMF Athletics Hall of Fame.
It seemed right that we should honor him as the first inductee after so many
years of dedicated service. 
reputation as an inspiring teacher of literature, and was admired and
revered by her peers for her superior intellect and perceptivity, and for
her unfailing maintenance of high academic standards in the classroom. 
two-year degree in the class of 1937, and went on to Orono for his bachelor's
and master's degrees. Returning to UMF in 1940, he was hired for a one-year temporary
appointment which lasted 43 years until his retirement in 1983. He saw the
college renamed five times and held an array of titles, finally being named
professor of history emeritus. Not prone to lying idle, after his "retirement," Gwil
established the Alumni Travel Program and coordinated foreign travel programs to
Europe and Asia. He is currently interested in broadening the scope of the
program to include other continents such as Australia and Africa. Gwil served as the UMF men's basketball coach during the
1942-1943 season and again in 1945-1946. He is an avid fan and supporter
of the UMF athletics program to this day. 
the school. His freshman year, he established himself as the number
one collegiate golfer in Maine with a low round of 73 and a seasonal stroke
average of 77.7. During the summers of his college years, he set
records at several Maine courses. He continued his success throughout
his college career, eventually turning professional during his senior year. Tom manufactures and repairs golf clubs at his Manchester,
Maine, business, Tannon Brook Golf Services. 
As a
freshman, Dick set a New England college record, sinking 19 straight free
throws en route to a then school record of 40 points. His sophomore
year was Len MacPhee's first as a coach. The result was the
second best team record in the University's modern day history.
Dick went on to set the school record for most points in a career. He
was selected to the first Maine College All-Star team during his senior
year. Dick is currently the men's basketball and baseball coach
at UMF and co-owner of the Pine Tree Basketball Camp. 
rebounding records with 30 for one game, 369 for a season, 1,021 for a
career, a season average of 17.6, and a career average of 12.9 per game.
These records still stand after 27 years. He is the only player in UMF
history to have reached both the 1,000 career point and 1,000 career rebound
marks. He was selected to the first Maine College All-Star team during
his senior year. Currently, Truman is the principal at the Brunswick Junior
High School. 
student, Verne played basketball for the University of Maine at Orono and
Farmington State Teachers College (UMF). He later coached high school
basketball teams. Verne voluntarily ran the game clock for all UMF home
basketball matches for over 25 years, giving that up when he retired from
teaching. He continues his support of UMF athletics as a frequent
spectator. 
of physical education emeritus in 1985. Stella was instrumental in establishing intercollegiate
teams for women in Maine, including the state championship tournaments for
women's basketball. Although retired from UMF, she volunteers as
assistant coach of the girl's seventh-grade basketball and field hockey
teams at Mt. Blue Middle School. 
Jan graduated from UMF in 1984 and was a member of the
women's basketball team. She was the school's first woman to score 1,000 points--accomplishing this in just three and one-half years of
play. Jan still holds many UMF records, including most rebounds
in a game (22) and a season (297); she is tied for career rebounds at 875,
and has the highest rebound average for a season at 16.5, and a career of
14.2. She was named to the All-Maine MAIA Women's First Team for three
years, and to the NAIA All-District Team two years in a row. Jan is currently a paramedic supervisor with Lifestar
Ambulance Service in Farmington. 
Cam is a 1978 graduate from UMF and former basketball star.
When he left, he held 18 basketball records; he still holds 12 of those records today. He was selected All-Conference and All-State
three years in a row. During his senior year, he was an NAIA
All-American Honorable Mention, and NCAA Division III statistics showed he
was the only player in all four major categories: First (leading
scorer in the country), third in field goal percentage, third in free throw
percentage, and seventeenth in rebounding. Because he was leading the
country in scoring, Sports Illustrated did a story on Cam and the
UMF basketball program. Cam is currently an Engineer Technician III at the Maine
Department of Transportation. 
Ted entered Farmington State Teachers College in 1948 where
he played both basketball and baseball. That year, the basketball team won the New England Teachers College Conference Championship
with a conference record of 7-2. In 1950, Ted left school to join the
Air Force, eventually returning to his academics and sports in 1956.
He earned his degree in 1958. After teaching and coaching in
several Maine high schools, Ted finished his career at Dexter High School as
a teacher and a tri-sport coach. He was named Baseball Coach of the
Year in 1972. 
Greg graduated from UMF in 1977 after playing four years of
varsity soccer. He set numerous records, including most goals in a career (49), most assists in a game (4), a season (13), and a career
(29), and most points scored in a game (5), a season (31), and a career
(78). He was named to the All-Northeast Conference and All-NAIA
Districts 32N and 5, the Northeast College Conference All Star Team, and the
All-New England Soccer Team during his four years of playing, and was Most
Valuable Player for two years in a row. Greg is now a facility manager at Orthopedic Associates of
Portland. 
Born in Gray in 1905, Dr. Reed graduated from Oxford (Maine)
High School and received a track and cross country scholarship for a year at Hebron Academy. He graduated with the class of 1927 from
the University of Maine at Orono, completing his senior year concurrently
with his first year of medical school at Yale University. Dr. Reed
received training in radiology, and eventually practiced in the Farmington
area from 1936-1940. During that time, he was coach of the Farmington
State Normal School's cross country teams which achieved a five-year record
of 37-6, one of the best records for any team in the school's history. 
Fred graduated from Lawrence High School (Fairfield, ME) and attended Colby
College for one year prior to serving in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. He then enrolled at Farmington State Teacher's College,
graduating in 1950. Fred played basketball during his four years at F.S.T.C.
and was the school's first player to score over 1,000 points. During his career, Fred was a principal, superintendent,
athletics director, and coach at several schools, and was very active in
youth sports programs and school athletics. 
Darcy graduated from UMF in 1980 with a bachelor of science
degree in elementary education. She played field hockey and basketball, and was a member of the 1977-1978 women's basketball state
championship team. Although there were few state and national awards
for women athletes during Darcy's college years, she was named UMF's women's
basketball Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Most Improved as a sophomore,
and MVP during her senior year. Currently, Darcy is a special education & rehabilitation
services education teacher at Great
Salt Bay Elementary School in Damariscotta where she works with autistic
students. Among other activities, she coaches field hockey and
softball at Lincoln Academy. 
Paul is a 1969 graduate from UMF where he played baseball,
basketball, and soccer. He began his career in high school, excelling in ice hockey, baseball, and football. After entering UMF in 1965, Paul soon became a star forward
and goalie in soccer, setting several records. He developed into a
starting basketball player, and was an outstanding baseball player.
He led the baseball team in hitting three out of the four years he played,
and was voted MVP twice. He started every game and played every
inning. He set records for most hits, most doubles, and highest
batting average. Major league baseball teams scouted him. Paul has been named Maine State Coach of the Year three
times. 
Wayne was a student at UMF from 1968-1972 where he graduated
as a geography major. He was the first and last UMF golfer to be invited to the NCAA Division III National Championships in
1971, and was the only New England golfer to qualify. As the only college golfer in Maine history to qualify,
Wayne participated in three consecutive fall ECAC championships. He
holds the UMF individual record for a low stroke average of 78 in four years
of varsity competition. He also holds the four-year record of 28 wins
and nine losses. Wayne currently works for the Maine Department of
Transportation. 
Roger graduated from UMF's 100th class in 1965.
He played four years of varsity baseball and is considered to be the best baseball player to don a UMF uniform. A slick-fielding second
baseman, Roger committed only one error in four years of play. He hit
for a career average of over .300, and did not strike out once in four
years. He and his brother, Charlie, provided a double play combination
that has yet to be equaled at UMF. Roger is currently a history teacher in Bangor. He has
led Bangor High to four Class A state championships, and is considered one
of the finest basketball coaches in the state. 
Born and raised in Farmington, Rick graduated from UMF in
1971. He was active in soccer, skiing, and baseball. As a skier, Rick raced eight to ten team races a year, with four to ten teams in a meet.
He won all but two slalom races during his four years of competition.
He also consistently placed at the top of the giant slalom races on UMF's
nationally ranked team. Rick has coached little league baseball, football, and
soccer. Currently, he and his family owns and operates several travel
agencies. He recently purchased a sports company that operates the
largest football instructional camp in the country. The company also
conducted a soccer camp last year, and will offer a ski camp this summer. 
Born in 1909, Mickey grew up in Auburn where he played
football and basketball in junior high and high school. In 1932,
Mickey enrolled in the
Farmington State Normal School. He played basketball for FSNS from
1932-1943, helping the 1933 team to a New England championship. After college, Mickey stayed in Farmington and did some
coaching, officiating, and newspaper reporting. He added the variety
store business to his newspaper work in the early 1950s. It is for his
outstanding support, through his weekly column, of athletics at UMF and the
Farmington area that he has been inducted into the UMF Athletics Hall of
Fame. 
Sue graduated from UMF in 1979 with a bachelor of science
degree in elementary education. She played volleyball and basketball, and was a captain for both teams. She was a member of the
1976-1977 women's basketball team when it was named state champions
runner-up, and was a key player in 1977-1978 when the team went all the way
for the championship. Currently, Sue is a fourth grade teacher at Rockport
Elementary School in Rockport, Maine. Among other activities, she has
served on the Little League Board of Directors, been a youth basketball
coordinator, and served on the Camden-Rockport Sports Boosters' Executive
Committee. 
baseball during all four years. He is just one of two athletes in
UMF's history to letter in two sports for four consecutive years. Barry's basketball honors include twice being selected as
All Maine Small College, All New England State College, and MVP.
Additionally, he set the UMF career scoring record, and was named captain
for three years. In baseball, Barry was selected All New England State
College in 1971, named to the Northeast College Conference First Team in
1972 and 1973, named MVP twice, and was captain his senior year. Currently, Barry is Regional Employer Assistance Coordinator
for Western Maine's Community Action Department of Labor in Lewiston. 
Henri graduated from UMF in 1974 with a bachelor's in
secondary education biology. He played basketball during his entire college career, setting a new scoring record. For three of
those years, he was named to the All Conference Team. As a senior, he
was co-captain of the team, was District 32 North All District NAIA, and was
Kappa Delta Chi's Athlete of the Year. Henri is currently a physics and environmental science
instructor at Cheverus High School in Portland, where he has also served as
the Community Service Director. 
Mike is a 1973 graduate from UMF where he earned a
bachelor's in English and played basketball and soccer. In 1972, he
was captain of the soccer team. He earned a master's fromthe University of Maine in
1976. Mike went on to coach at several colleges. He was the head men's soccer coach at Notre Dame University. His team
is in the NCAA Final 16 and has won four conference championships. He
is the twelfth winningest active NCAA Division I soccer coach in America.
Mike was named Coach of the Year numerous times during his career. Mike's Hall of Fame induction is based on his exceptionally
generous contributions to the UMF athletics department, particularly to the
soccer program. Mike Berticelli died unexpectedly in January 2000. 
Before retiring from UMF in 1999, Tom made an indelible mark
in the world of skiing that had far-reaching effects. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Tom coached the UMF ski team to be among the best alpine
skiing programs in the Eastern U.S., as well as being highly ranked
nationally in NCAA III. From 1979-1982, Tom was an associate coach with the U.S. Ski
Team. He was president of the USSCA from 1982-1982, and in 1998 was
given the USSA Coaches Award for Educational Contribution over four decades.
Tom is a published author on alpine coaching, and did a nationally-shown ski
video for Maine Public Television which ran for ten weeks. Tom is the founder of the popular UMF Ski Industries
Program. 
A starting volleyball player from her first year to her
last, Lorraine won almost all major volleyball awards from the beginning, ending her career as the most decorated UMF volleyball player in school
history. Lorraine was named to the State of Maine First Team
All-State three years in a row, the MAIAW All-Tourney Team, the NAIA
District 5 Team, the Bates All-Tourney All-Star Team, and was UMF's MVP from
1982-1984. She was the team's co-captain in 1983 and 1984.
Lorraine graduated from UMF in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in special
education. Currently, Lorraine is a facilitator of support groups for
adults with AIDS at Strongest Link in Danvers, Massachusetts. 
A member of the men's basketball team from 1966-1970, Steve
quickly became a major playing force. In 1969, the junior forward from Madison was UMF's leading scorer, averaging 19 points per game, 65%
from the free throw line, and 9.4 rebounds per game. He was named the
team's MVP. In 1969 and 1970, he was named to the All-Maine Small College
Team and the All-Conference Team. At the end of his college basketball
days, Steve had scored 1,213 points, breaking the UMF career scoring record
of that time. Steve graduated from UMF in 1970 with a bachelor's degree
in geography. Steve is currently a teacher at the Auburn Middle School. 
Ernie was a starter on the UMF basketball team from
1965-1969, and was a captain for two of those years. During that time,
he became the school's fifth player to reach the 1,000 point mark, finally
earning a total of 1,196 career points, breaking the school's scoring record
of that time. Ernie was also in the top ten for free throw averages.
During his sophomore year, Ernie was considered UMF's best defensive player. As a senior, he averaged 17.8 points per game, netted 82% of
his free throws, and shot 45% from the floor. Ernie went on to get his master's and Ph.D. from the
University of Kentucky. Currently, he is general manager for the
Supply Side, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. 
Jackie was a two-sport athlete at UMF, acting as co- then
captain of the volleyball team. In 1975, she was named MVP. Having
played volleyball in high school, Jackie was
the first experienced player to come to UMF and she inspired her teammates
with her outstanding playing skills. Jackie was a member of the 1973-1974
state championship basketball team. When she arrived at UMF, the sport had gone through a
rules revolution to the five-player game. Jackie graduated from UMF in
1976 with a bachelor’s in special education/elementary education. She went on to later earn her master’s degree from
Nazareth College. Currently, she is a special education teacher at
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in New York. 
Mary Jo was an exceptional basketball player during her
years at UMF. She was captain of the team from 1980 to 1983, and in 1983,
she received the Leadership Award. Due in large part to Mary Jo’s
skills, her team qualified for
the state tournament each year, and was state runner-up twice. During her senior year, the team was seeded #1 for both
the state tournament and the NAIA District #5 East Division—on the same
date. The team opted to compete in the NAIA championships and won the East
division. Mary Jo graduated from UMF in 1983. She went on to earn her master’s degree and
certification of advanced studies from The University of Maine. Currently, she is a
school health coordinator for Auburn Schools. 
Bonnie was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams
during her three years at UMF. In 1977, she helped lead the basketball
team to a championship, was fourth in rebounds and assists, third in field
goal and free throw
percentage, and second in season points scored. The next year, she led her
team in free throws with a 78 percent record. Bonnie was named to
volleyball’s All-Tournament and All-Maine Teams, and was team and
tournament MVP. She was team co-captain twice. Graduating from UMF in 1980, Bonnie earned her master’s
from Florida Gulf Coast University last year. Currently, she is a reading
and technology teacher in Cape Coral, FL. 
David played varsity basketball for UMF for four seasons,
1961-1964. He was co-captain in 1963 and captain in 1964. For two years in
a row, he was named team MVP, and in 1963 became UMF’s single-season
high scorer.
His total career points were 1,108—the all-time record for a varsity
player at that time. David earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
UMF in 1964 and 1969 respectfully, then went on to earn a master’s in
administration from USM in 1995. Currently, David is assistant superintendent of schools
for Union #44 in Sabattus, Maine. He is affiliated with numerous regional
and international education-based associations. 
Bo was a member of the basketball team from 1938-1941. A
tremendous athlete, Bo quickly became a key player of the team. Having
started his basketball-playing career at Clinton High School, Bo easily made the
transition to the college level, and was named to the All New England
State Teacher’s College Athletic Conference’s All-Team two out of
three years. Bo left UMF to fight in World War II, and while serving in
the Army, rose to the rank of major in the infantry. Following the war, Bo
owned and ran a grocery store in Clinton, then became a teacher and
principal until his death in May, 1962. 
Lisa was a four-year UMF field hockey player. According to her former coach, Stella McLean, “Lisa made an immediate impact on the team as a freshman.” Her teammates voted her Best Offensive Player in 1983. 
Susan was a member of the field hockey team during her four years at UMF. In 1981 and 1982, she was chosen to the
MAIAW All-State Team. Additional honors included being named Best Defensive Player, serving as captain in 1984, making the 1982 All-Conference Team, and being chosen to play against the U.S. Olympic Team.
Susan has gone on to coach field hockey, softball and lacrosse. She has taken four field hockey teams abroad to experience play and culture in other countries. She also climbs mountains around the world.
Graduating in 1985 with a B.S. in Special Education/Learning Disabilities, Susan is now working on her Master’s degree and works as a seventh grade special educator at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, New Hampshire. 
Len retired from UMF in June, 2001 after serving its students for 36 years. He coached men’s basketball for 24 years, women’s basketball for seven years, baseball for six years, and taught several physical education classes.
Len’s service also included Director of Athletics, chair of the P.E. Program and Director of the Coaching Certificate Program. As Director of Athletics, Len initiated the Athletics Hall of Fame, an athletics newsletter, and the Friends of UMF Athletics fund-raising program.
As a basketball coach, Len earned numerous Coach of the Year awards with both teams. The men’s team won 322 games. The women’s program is most notable for its back-to-back appearances in the NAIA National Championship Tournament in 1995 and 1996.
Len is now pastor of the Rangeley Free Baptist Church. 
Ted played soccer for UMF during his entire college career. He was named MVP three out of the four years.
Additionally, he made the All New England Team twice, the Maine Collegiate All-State Team twice, the NAIA District V Team, the All District Team, the MacDonald’s NAIA First Team All-American, and received honorable mention for All NAIA District V. He was team Defensive Player of the Year in 1981.
According to former men’s soccer coach, Bob Leib, “Ted was a natural athlete who was able to control a game by going from the defensive end to the offensive end effortlessly.”
Ted graduated from UMF in 1984 with a B.A. in geography/land use. He currently owns and operates Stone Paving, Inc. in Gorham, Maine. 
Pauline played field hockey for UMF from 1981-1985. She was co-captain in 1984 and 1985. She also earned accolades playing basketball.
In 1984, Pauline was voted MVP in field hockey. In 1983, she and four of her teammates were chosen to play on a college All-Star Team against the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team.
Pauline earned a bachelor’s degree in health and recreation from UMF in 1985. Currently, she is a business owner selling an all-natural line of nutritional supplies and personal care products. She is also a fitness instructor and personal trainer, and has been involved with coaching youth basketball teams. 
Hilda was a former coach and teacher at UMF whose boundless energy
and commitment to her students and athletes made her a respected member of
the campus. From 1967 to 1979, Hilda coached badminton, archery,
tennis, women’s ski team, fencing and cheering. Hilda graduated from
Boston’s Posse-Nissen school in 1935 with a three-year major in physical
education. She attained her B.S. and master’s from UMaine Orono in 1960
and 1964 respectively. After teaching and coaching in Maine high
schools, Hilda came to UMF in 1965. She was instrumental in paving the way
for modern intercollegiate competition for women. In 1969, she was
appointed vice president of the MAPEIAW. Hilda passed away in 1979. 
Carol played basketball for UMF during her entire college career. She
was named MVP three out of the four years. Additionally, she
made the NAIA All District V First Team three years, the MAIAW First Team,
and was the top MAIAW free-thrower with 91.4 percent. She was captain of
the team for three years, and set the UMF scoring record in 1988 with
1,222 points. According to former UMF women’s basketball coach,
Laura Hungerford, “Carol was one of the finest athletes, male or female,
to ever wear a UMF uniform. She was a leader, a scholar, and an athlete
whose example rubbed off on the other players.” Carol graduated from
UMF in 1988 with a B.S. in elementary education. She is currently a
teacher at Carmel Elementary in Carmel, Maine. 
John was a four-year UMF basketball player and a three-year baseball
player. In both sports, he was named to the Western Maine Athletic
Conference Team for one year. During his four years of
basketball, John set the single game assist record and the career assist
record for that time. In one game with Thomas College that
ended up in a tie as the clock headed toward zero, with a pass off to
John, he shot a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer that gave UMF the win.
John was captain of the baseball team in his senior year. According to
former UMF baseball coach Bob Leib, “John was a good pitcher who gave us a
good chance to win when he went out on the mound.” John earned a
B.S. in math from UMF in 1982 and is currently a systems consultant for
UnumProvident in Portland, Maine.
Lee was a starting member of the basketball team during his four
years at UMF. In his final year, he was chosen MVP, served as captain of
the team, averaged 12 points per game and hit on 62.4 percent of
his field goal tries--a new UMF one-season accuracy mark. He is seventh in
UMF all-time field goal percentage. The “scrappy guard,” was
legendary for his ability to “take a charge”– drawing offensive fouls
while on defense. He was named the team’s Defensive Player of
the Year for three years in a row. Former UMF basketball coach
Len MacPhee once said of Lee, “. . . we haven’t allowed him to shoot
with the type of offense we run . . but he’s more than capable.”
Graduating in 1982 with a B.S. in elementary education, Lee is now a
realtor with Tom Fabisak Realty in North Hampton, NH.
Brenda came to UMF in 1967 as a part-time employee; she was appointed
to full time in 1968. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
UMaine-Orono in 1964 and 1971 respectively.
She coached volleyball for 24 years, gymnastics for 15 years, and taught
several physical education classes. Brenda retired from UMF coaching in
1993 after serving since 1969. Her volleyball coaching
colleagues named her Coach of the Year during her career. Her commitment
to her programs and her athletes also made her a popular coach with her
players. She has held several offices in the Maine Association of Physical
Education Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (MAPEIAW). In 1992,
Brenda became director of the UMF Health and Fitness Center, and is now
phasing out her career as assistant to the director. She also continues to
teach and is coordinator of the twenty Health Promotion and Wellness
activity labs. 
Eric was a former All-State player for Presque Isle High School. He came to UMF in 1979 and played basketball until he graduated in
1983. He was team MVP in 1982-1983, and was named All State
twice. He is the seventh all time rebounder in UMF records, fourth in
career field goals scored with 605, and fourth in career points with
1,442. Eric was captain of the team his senior year. He led the team in
scoring and rebounding three out of his four years. He had an outstanding
shot and could score from anywhere on the floor. Eric earned a
bachelor’s degree in business from UMF. Currently, he is in sales for
Brown and Williamson in Scarborough, Maine.
Bubba played soccer and baseball for UMF during his entire college career. He
was named MVP one year for soccer and
two years for baseball. Additionally, for soccer, he made the First Team
All America in 1986 and Third Team in 1985, and was chosen All New England Area,
All NAIA District #5 and All Western Maine Athletic Conference--all in 1986.
Bubba was co-captain of the 1986 NAIA championship team. According to former UMF
men’s soccer coach, Bob Leib, "Bubba was a big fish in a small pond." Bubba
graduated from UMF in 1988 with a B.S. in community health education, and from
Cambridge College with a master’s degree in integrated studies in 2003. He is
currently a health/PE teacher and soccer coach at Silver Lake Regional High
School in Kingston, Massachusetts, and comes back to UMF each year to assist
Coach Leib with his soccer camp.
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to the NAIA District V All Star Team. In 1985, he was an All Area NAIA Team All
Star, and from 1986 to 1987, he received various honors and awards, including
being a two-time All-American, MVP, All Maine Collegiate Team, and was a member
of the 1986 NAIA championship team. He was a co-captain during his senior year.
Fred earned a B.S. in elementary education from UMF in 1988 and is currently a
teacher and seventh grade soccer coach at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington,
Maine. He also coaches travel soccer and various area soccer programs, started
an indoor soccer program for the Farmington Recreation Department.
from 1986 through 1989, and was considered the top golfer in the state. In
baseball, he earned All Conference honors from 1988-1990, and was captain of the
team for three years. He holds the record for stolen bases in a game (5), season
runs scored (38), season hits (39), and stolen bases in a season (21). He also
holds some career records for runs scored (118), hits (112), and stolen bases
(66). Jon’s accomplishments in two sports were so unusual, that he was
written about numerous times in local newspapers, and even garnered some
attention with a reporter from the Alabama Journal when the golf team went there
for the national tournament. Jon graduated in 1991 with a B.S. in special
education. He currently works in sales for GameDay Athletic in Augusta, Maine.
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MAIAW All State team. Originally a mid-fielder for the team, Gabby
switched to being a goaltender her junior year and accomplished 1.39
goals-against-average for the 15 games, and posted three shutouts.
In 1985, she was the team MVP and played on the NAIA District V Championship
Team. Former coach Stella McLean said, "Gabby was a talented athlete from
a quality high school program. She was blessed with quick reaction time and
loved to work hard. She was an inspirational leader with both her athletic and
communication skills." Graduating in 1988 with a B.S. in liberal
arts-biology, Gabby is now an Educational Technician III at the Montello School
in Lewiston, Maine.
named an MAIAW
All State for three years, MVP twice, NAIA District V All District one year, and
was captain during her senior year. Former field hockey coach Beth
Evans said, "Lisa was an outstanding defensive player who held the most
important position on the penalty corners. But, because she had such a hard
drive, she was also used for offensive penalty corners, and therefore scored
goals—an unusual combination. She was a co-captain who led by example and who
had the respect of both her team and her coaches." Lisa graduated with
honors from UMF in 1989 with a bachelor of science in elementary education. She
is currently a Title I teacher for SAD #4 in Guilford, Maine.