George A. Shevchuk

2014 Inductee - 1967 Graduate 

George A. Shevchuk attended Fitchburg State University from 1963-1967 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education. Hailing from South Attleboro, George played on the Falcons basketball team all four years. George was not only a regular top scorer with the Falcons but ranked nationally in scoring as well. He remains in the top ten leaders for career points in the history of Fitchburg State basketball. In 1997 the university honored Shevchuk for being a 1,000 point scorer.

George was versatile on the court. He was considered an ace rebounder and was very consistent in jump shots and high averages for free throws as a center and forward. George was known for his outstanding defensive game as well. George was a very dedicated player and served as co-captain his last two years.

After graduation, George moved to Florida and coached a boys' varsity basketball team. In his first year the boys' team won the championship. After only a few years, George returned to South Attleboro and pursued his master's degree in counseling psychology and did advanced graduate work at Northeastern University. He served as a counsellor in the Westwood public school system for more than 30 years. George is now retired and lives in Rhode Island.