RFH Alumni, Education Foundation Partner
to Continue Legacy of Longtime Educator
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School alumni
have partnered with the RFH Education Foun-
teacher, educational leader, advisor, mentor and
friend, who inspired Bulldogs for 35 years and made
his mark in the community locally throughout his
entire adult life.
called him, taught biology at RFH from 1956 to 1991
and also served as chairman of the Science Department.
While a teacher at the high school, he was at
different times both the girls' and boys' basketball
coach as well as the school golf coach. Looking for an
opportunity for girls to be more involved in school
all football games as well as participating for a number of years in the St.
government and activities through the position of class advisor. More infor-
the high school as well. According to students who were inspired by him,
RFH’s Borden Stadium in 1991
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union, and you will be met with an avalanche
helped shape their lives in so many positive
ways: how he picked them up when they were
down, taught them valuable lessons about life,
energized them to learn science, dancing, drill
team, basketball, golf, respect for others, how
he was always there to listen and provide en-
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cult adolescent years and how he consistently
passion in life.”
The class of 1991 dedicated their senior
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dents are still inspired by his impact.
he served as a captain with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean
War. He graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in 1951 and
earned a master's degree from Colby as well as from the University of
local religious, social and charitable groups, and was a founder of the
Fair Haven Fields Committee and the director of the Fair Haven Recreation
Commission for several years.
Members of the RFH class of 1973 spearheaded the effort to
not only an outstanding teacher, but an energetic, spirited and talented
individual who was admired and remembered by so many. Giff taught
students over four decades which saw so much change but he never lost
his ability to connect with students over those years. He was a gift!”
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thing in me that I did not see in myself. For that, I am forever grateful.”
The RFH Education Foundation, a charitable organization whose
mission is to fund projects and grants that will enrich the high school
curriculum, but fall outside the school system budget, is excited to part-
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dents. Along with Davidson and Sherman, Steve Farely and Ellen Spears
form the four-member Steering Committee for the Memorial Fund. RFH
Foundation Board President Mary Pat Moriarty shared, “The Founda-
years of service as an educator, he encouraged and supported countless
RFH students. Today, thanks to the generosity of the alumni, family and
friends he inspired, he will impact a new generation of RFH students
for years to come by creating opportunities for academic enrichment
through the grants funded in his memory.”
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port programs that he was passionate about and will empower students
at RFH to achieve their goals and develop a passion for learning and
fund campaign, visit RFHFoundation.org.
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