University of Maine at Presque Isle - Notable Faculty and Alumni

Notable Faculty and Alumni

  • Mabel Desmond: served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, from 1994 to 2002.
  • Peter Fields: Athletic Director, Montana State University.
  • Caroline Gentile: field hockey player, and a nationally-known educator in the field of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
  • Andy Giles: painter, photographer, filmmaker, videographer, World War II historian; director, Reed Art Gallery.
  • James "Chico" Hernandez: USA National Champion, FIAS World Cup Vice-Champion in Sombo wrestling, featured on a box of Wheaties.
  • Karol L'Heureux: Head Volleyball Coach for 28 seasons at University of New England.
  • John Lisnik: served in the Maine House of Representatives.
  • Andy Palmer: 1980 Olympic Trials Marathon Runner.
  • Romey Pelletier: Greco-Roman wrestler, alternate on the U.S. Olympic squad that competed in the 1984 Olympic Games at Los Angeles.
  • John Tuttle: served in the Maine House of Representatives.
  • Brian Woodworth: minor-league baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization, 1979-80.

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