A foundational figure in Maine mathematics, Neil Tame was involved in the original formation of the math league in 1969. As one of the league’s earliest architects, he helped establish the competitive framework that has supported generations of student mathematicians. His excellence in the field was recognized nationally in 1983, when he became Maine’s first recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. During his influential career as a coach at Oxford Hills High School, he was known for inspiring and challenging his students with a standard of excellence that helped shape the future of the league. His legacy remains that of a visionary founder and a premier mentor to Maine’s mathletes.