Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 Inducted into Boston College High School Athletic Hall of Fame

BOSTON – Boston College High School is proud to announce that Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 was recently inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

It’s hard to imagine a more accomplished athlete to walk the halls of BC High than Jordan Samuels. As a three-sport athlete and Paul Hunter Outstanding Athlete award winner, Samuels excelled on both the soccer field and track, but it was the track where he found his passion and thrill for competition. Coming of a remarkable successful 2013/2014 winter track season, the senior captain and his teammates knew they had talent across the disciplines and worked to instill confidence in making a run at the state title. Saturday practice and IHOP planning sessions had the seniors strategizing and committing to their goal. Samuels led the charge with personal records across every event.

As early as his sophomore year, Samuels was crowned ISTA and NEPSTA champion in the triple jump, 100-meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles. His junior year, the first-place finishes continued in both winter and spring track with conference and state victories in the 100- and 110-meter hurdles, 300-and-400-meter hurdles, and triple jump. By senior year, he was the reigning MIAA, MSTCA, Catholic Conference, and New England champion in the 110-meter hurdles and triple jump. The elusive state team title slipped through the cracks with an injury Samuels incurred early in the meet, but the team rallied, finding points by having guys step up in every event – a team effort that left a bond for a lifetime.

Samuels headed across the city of Boston to Northeastern University where his winning ways continued, always carrying the spirit of the Eagles with him. He remains on the all-time leaderboard at Northeastern in the 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles, and both the indoor and outdoor triple jump.

Samuels was inducted alongside the following 2023 honorees, each of whom was recognized for their significant contributions to the BC High athletic program:

• Marc Thibeault ’05, Baseball
• Mike Roy ’05, Golf
• Peter Cronin ’13, Hockey
• Ian Yanulis ’13, Lacrosse
• Luke Catarius ’13, Football
• Bill Stebbins ’95, Tennis
• 1994 Tennis Doubles, Bill Stebbins ’95 and Dennis Ryan ’94
• 2002 Hockey Team
• 2007 Basketball Team

In addition, the school’s highest athletic honors, the Paul J. Hunter ’53 Man for Others Award and the James E. Cotter ’55 Courage Award, were bestowed upon two very deserving members of the BC High Community during the induction ceremony.

The Paul J. Hunter ’53 Man for Others Award, given annually to a person who shows leadership in community, church, and profession, was presented posthumously to Jack MacKinnon ’58.

The James E. Cotter ’55 Courage Award, which is presented to a member of the BC High community in recognition of courage in the face of adversity, tenacious spirit, and force of will, was presented to Patrick McGee ’98.

About Boston College High School: Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1863, the school enrolls more than 1,400 students from more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts. For more information, please visit bchigh.edu.