The Ric Buxton ’75 Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: ($500 Award) The Ric Buxton Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a current full-time student with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The applicant should provide evidence of involvement with extracurricular activities.

Richard “Ric” Buxton ’75 was an unselfish, caring individual who influenced hundreds of runners and multisport athletes. He was a teacher and coach at St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg and St. Johns High School in Shrewsbury before pursuing a successful career with the Digital Corporation.

In 1994, he established Wachusett Cycle and Multisport in West Boylston, a store that succeeded because of Ric’s work ethic, honesty, and outgoing personality.

A leader of the Central Mass. Striders Running Club for two decades, Ric also served as race director of the Central Mass. Health Classic 10-miler and 5K race. He completed 16 marathons and competed in triathlons, including the grueling Iron Man event in Florida.

Ric’s skill as a coach is best demonstrated by the success of the CMS Triathlon Team that he organized and coached. Under his tutelage, the CMS Triathlon Team won the FISK Grand Prix series events six out of seven consecutive years. Ric passed away in 1998 of a pulmonary embolism following a routine surgical procedure.

As one of his friends eulogized, Ric earned the affection and respect of all who knew him. He was a unique individual who pursued his own dreams and inspired others to achieve their personal best.

The Central Mass. Striders established this scholarship for students involved in extracurricular activities in loving memory of Ric.