THE INDUCTEE Richard D. Samuelson Class of 1966
Richard D. Samuelson was a member of the class of 1966 and participated in soccer, basketball, and baseball at North Yarmouth Academy. While only attending NYA for one year he was a celebrated three sport varsity athlete and highly respected by the members of his class and NYA faculty. He excelled in athletics, as leading hitter on the baseball team and a key contributor to the soccer team, he was named Most Valuable Player for each program. Standing six feet six inches tall, Richard was high scorer and captain of the basketball team, leading them to a record of 18-2, and the title of Maine Prep School Champions. After graduating from NYA he went on to play Division I basketball for four years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where they were the number one team in New England. Richard’s leadership and dedication as an athlete have brought distinction and pride to the Academy.