The fearlessness that Dean Dumas projects on the track doesn't always match the way he feels inside. Public speaking is scary for him. But he didn't let that stop him from standing up in front of hundreds of people to claim his place in the Husky Hall of Fame.
His acceptance speech was a love letter to the life-changing power of sports. Since graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 2012, Dumas channeled his competitive spirit into a successful collegiate coaching career. That was only possible because of the confidence he gained through dominating performances in hurdles, javelin, and pole vault.
"I probably would have never attended college if it wasn't for athletics," Dumas said.
Dumas was one of nine new members who were inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Sunday, October 16. Before accepting their awards, the honorees reconnected with former teammates and coaches over dinner, hosted by the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. READ MOREÂ
