Plymouth State University

BILL MARSTON ('54): A longtime high school principal in the Granite State, Marston's athletic accomplishments at PTC still rank among the best ever at the school. He played basketball for two years and baseball for three years, both under legendary coach John Foley. He was the top pitcher from 1952-54, helping the team to conference championships in '52 and '53 and a runner-up finish in '54.

Marston completed his career with a 13-6 record, which still ranks among the school's all-time leaders. He was also a strong hitter, batting over .300 all three years and sharing the team batting title as a senior with a .419 average, the 16th highest single-season mark in school history. He signed a professional baseball contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 1954 and played minor league ball before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1955. While living in Gorham, N.H., in the late 1950s, Marston also played professional baseball for the Coaticook Canadians in the Southern Province League and was successful on several American Legion teams.

Marston has remained active with his alma mater, serving as President of the Plymouth State Alumni Association and serving numerous committees. He was a representative on the University System of New Hampshire's Board of Trustees and currently serves on the PSC President's Council. He was the first recipient of the Silas Pearl Medallion Award for outstanding service to the college.