Since 1987, Pete Pedersen has been a cornerstone of the Maine math community, leading teams from Vinalhaven and the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to numerous state titles. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a dedicated coach for over 30 years and acted as a long-time Chair for the Maine State Math Meet. Beyond coaching, Pete has significantly shaped the league’s academic standards by authoring competition problems for many years. His legacy includes mentoring Maine All-Star teams and guiding students to national recognition at the ARML meets.