Debbie Wells - 1997 Inductee

As a sprinter, Ms. Wells' career is unequaled in the history of the college. Over her four year career she earned All-America honors six times and won three National Championships. Additionally, she earned All-New England on seven different occasions, winning four New England Championships. Ms. Wells earned twelve All-ECAC certificates, eight of which came after winning individual titles.

A two-time team captain, Ms. Wells won her first national title at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 1987, finishing first in the 55 meter hurdles. She repeated as champion the following year, setting a meet record with a time of 8.03. The mark still stands as the Fitchburg State College record. Ms. Wells won her third national title in the spring of 1988 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, taking the 100 meter hurdle crown. Her time of 13.99 is still the Fitchburg State standard as well.

Ms. Wells is currently in the Corporate Operations Division of Filene's department stores in downtown Boston. She serves as the Fulfillment Manager of the Mail Order Department. In 1994 she received the Greater Boston Black Achievers Award from the YMCA in Boston.