Richard “Ricky” Malcolm ‘71 - Athletics and Community Service

Sports: Football and Track & Field

Athletics

• Varsity Football (1968–1970): Three years
• Varsity Track (1968–1971): Four years
  • Broke a four-year-old FSDB record in the 440-yard dash (1971).
  • Received the Most Outstanding FSDB Trackster Award (1971).
  • Placed second in the 440-yard dash at the 1971 FHSAA State Track Meet, finishing just 0.1 seconds behind first place.
  • Member of the mile relay team that set an FHSAA State Track Meet record of 3:30.0 (1970) ); the mile relay record still stands according to the FHSAA website.
  • Member of the 2-mile relay team that set a school record of 8:27.8 (1970).
• Received the Robert Greenmun Memorial Award for outstanding leadership, citizenship, and character (1970–1971).
• Continued his athletic career at Gallaudet University, playing football for three seasons and competing in track for four seasons. Led his football team in tackles one season with 82 tackles in eight games.

Community Service

• Served as president of the FSDB Canoe Club for three years.
• Served as president of the Class of 1971 during junior and senior years.
• Served as president of the Junior National Association of the Deaf during his senior year.
• Has actively served Deaf communities for more than 45 years, including as an elected officer and board member of various Deaf organizations.
• Played an instrumental role in establishing the annual FSDAA Hall of Fame in 2022 and has served as its chairperson ever since.