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Keith Weatherbie Keith’s contributions to Maine athletics began in 1967. Prior to teaching, coaching, and athletic ad- ministration, he was an accomplished high school basketball and baseball player at Cape Elizabeth Maine Principals’ Association in partnership with Lifetouch School and continued his prominence in both activities at Portraits Recognizes the 2015 the University of Southern Maine. For his outstanding play he has been inducted into Maine Principals’ Association both the USM Husky Hall of Fame and the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. As a teacher Keith taught Chemistry, Biology and Physics as well as History, Algebra and Geometry --- living proof good teachers can teach almost anything. Hall of Excellence Inductees Keith’s tenure as an athletic administrator spanned just over two decades. During that time he has served on the MPA Cross Country, Tennis, and Ice Hockey committees and ~ May 21, 2015 ~ hosted state championships in Soccer, Field Hockey, and Outdoor Track. He was a valu- able member of the MIAAA (Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) serving as a board member and president. That organization has honored him with the *********************************** MIAAA Award of Merit, MIAAA Athletic Director of the Year, and the MIAAA Marty Ryan Award. The MPA has also honored him with the Larry LaBrie Award. Keith al- Peter Brown, Administrator ways brought insight and integrity into each conversation centered around either league, Norm Davis, Official regional, or state play. He has been and remains an advocate for Maine High School sports. He still works at league, regional, and state events with a very high degree of effi- Paula Doughty, Coach ciency and professionalism. Richard Getchell, MPA Assistant Executive Director John Huard, Athlete It is an honor to recognize Mr. Keith Weatherbie. Dwight Hunter, Athletic Administrator Lisa Blais Manning, Athlete Anita Murphy, Coach Robert Stevens, Administrator Keith Weatherbie, Athletic Administrator Robert “Bob” Stevens Program Bob Stevens began his teaching career in 1969 quite by accident. After graduating from Provi- dence College with a degree in History, it was suggested that he look at teaching as a way to stay out of the military. Forty-six years later, Bob is 6:00 p.m. still impacting the lives of young people. After only four years of teaching, Bob took his first administrative job in the Pittsfield School Dis- Reception trict. After nine years in New Hampshire, Bob accepted the job as principal at York High School, a job that he has held for the past 37 years. From the very beginning, Bob has been active in the MPA, truly adhering to his motto of 6:45 p.m. “Anything for the MPA.” He has served on the Professional and Interscholastic Manage- ment Committees numerous times, has served on the Basketball Committee, the Legisla- Welcome and Meal tive Committee, and was President of the MPA in 2005-2006. He has served on numer- ous Ad Hoc committees over the years and has also been involved in numerous investiga- tive committees. More often than not, Bob has been asked to chair any committee he serves on. He has been an integral part of the Great Beginnings Program since its incep- tion and has served as the MPA Parliamentarian for the past 25 years. 7:30 p.m. He has been honored numerous times throughout his career with such recognition as the Recognition of Inductees Governor’s Award in 1990; Milken Award Nominee in 1994, 1997, and 1998, and select- ed as a recipient in 1998; Maine Secondary Principal of the Year in 1999; and twice rec- ognized by the Maine Legislature for “Excellence in Education.” In 2002, the street where York High School is located was renamed to “Robert Stevens Drive.” 8:30 p.m. As one fellow administrator noted, “Bob is the best principal I have ever had the pleasure of working with! He taught me how to be an administrator.” Closing and Photos It is truly an honor to be able to recognize Mr. Robert Stevens. Anita Murphy Peter Brown Ms. Murphy is in her 37th year as varsity girls’ tennis coach at Lewiston High Mr. Brown is a graduate of Portland High School and the School. Last year she attained the mile- University of Maine at Farmington. He was very involved stone of her 500th victory. in sports playing football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Peter began his teaching, coaching, and administrative ca- reer in 1967 at Woodstock High School. During his 38 Anita’s impressive record includes 12 plus year career, he demonstrated excellent communica- Class A State Championships, and 5 tion and leadership skills. He is truly regarded as a men- State Runner-up titles. She also had a tor to staff and students alike. 13 and under USTA team that won three New England championships and captured the Northeast Championship As part of his coaching resume, he coached state champi- placing them in the top four teams in onship teams in both football and baseball. As an athletic administrator he has been hon- the country. ored with the athletic administrator of the year award, the MIAAA Award of Merit, the Retired Athletic Administrators’ Award and then was inducted into the Maine Baseball Coaches’ Hall of Fame. Anita has received many honors for her outstanding contributions to female athletics and, specifically, tennis. The KVAC has named her coach of the year three times, the Portland Press Herald named her Coach of the Year in 2008, and the highest honor the National He remains an integral participant with the MPA and with leagues around the Central Federation of High Schools named her the National Tennis Coach of the Year in 2008. In Maine area. He served on several MPA Committees (Cheerleading, Softball, Officials’ 2011, she received the MPA’s Unsung Herione Award and further distinction with the Na- Fees, Skiing, and Interscholastic Management). He also served on two National Federa- tional High School Coaches Association as the National Coach of the Year and the Maine tion committees (Cheerleading and Softball). Currently, he still is requested to umpire Tennis Association’s Maine Women’s High School Coach of the Year. Her entire career state championships in softball and to run activities for the MPA. He has always been a can be measured with character and positive leadership. willing participant in any MPA endeavor. During Peter’s almost 25 years as an administra- tor, he has positively impacted many Maine students. He has reflected those values re- spected by his students, staff, and community. Peter closed his career at Jay High School. Anita has been Lewiston's strongest advocate for girls’ athletics and the most respected During this time of turbulence, (the workers’ strike at International Paper) he demonstrat- leader for all girls. She constantly promotes girls in the school, on the courts, and fields, as ed the ability to lead an entire community. well as in the classroom. While her son, Ron, was coaching the boys’ tennis team at Lewis- ton at the same time she was coaching the girls’ team, the Maine Tennis Association hon- ored them with the Tennis Family of the Year Award. Her contributions have placed her The MPA is honored to recognize one of Maine’s great administrators, Mr. Peter Brown. in the Auburn - Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame. This award reflects the passion and com- mitment she has had over her years of coaching. Please welcome one of Maine’s most accomplished coaches impacting Maine’s young ladies, Anita Murphy. Norm Davis Lisa Blais Manning Ms. Manning was truly an outstanding athlete that drew Norm Davis is a 1952 graduate of Edward Little High much attention across our state and country. She attended School. During his high school years he was an out- the Westbrook Schools and graduated from Westbrook standing athlete that would later sign a professional High School in 1981, (That was at a time when West- baseball contract with the Baltimore Orioles. In 1964, brook was considered as one of the Big Five—Portland, Norm began umpiring softball and quickly became Deering, South Portland, Cheverus, and Westbrook. She one of the top umpires in Maine. He worked three was instrumental in leading a number of girls’ teams at major national tournaments in the 1980’s and in 1984 Westbrook. Her dominant performances are summarized was selected as Maine’s Umpire in Chief. In 1989 he in seven state championships covering four different was appointed to the ASA National Umpire Staff, sports (Field Hockey, Track, Softball, and Basketball). working in more than 60 national ASA Tournaments Lisa was the pioneer of female athletes right after the as the Umpire in Chief. Over the years, Norm worked recognition of Title IX. Likely the most significant female at more than 39 umpiring schools, traveled throughout athlete at that time. the United States, as well as oversees, to give clinics on softball rules and mechanics. Throughout his entire career, Norm’s first love was high school and middle school softball here in Maine. He loved working with the young Right after high school Lisa attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. In players in our state and valued the friendships that he developed. her four years at Old Dominion, the basketball team competed in the post season all four years. In her senior year Old Dominion was the National Champion, a team that she served as the Captain. Throughout Norm’s career he was recognized with numerous honors. In 1987 he was selected to enter the National Indicator Fraternity, one of the highest honors bestowed Of particular note, she received the Edward McMann Award given by the officials at the on an umpire. In 1997 he was inducted into the Lewiston-Auburn Hall of Fame and Western Maine Basketball Tournament as the Outstanding Player Sportsperson both in he was the first Maine umpire to ever enter into the ASA National Hall of Fame.

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