Bruce had a terrific scholastic career, helping Morse High School win the 1962 State Class A title and being named First Team Bangor Daily News All State. Bruce went on to play at the University of Maine, graduating in 1966. He landed at Sanford High School teaching Physical Education and coaching the Boys basketball team from 1973 to 1985 amassing 125 coaching wins, before serving as Principal until retiring in 1993.
