A Tribute

Better Than a Thousand Days of Diligent Study is One Day with a Great Teacher.

                                                                                -Japanese Proverb 

Mention Mr. Giffin’s name during any RFH Reunion and you will be met with an avalanche of heartwarming stories about how Mr. Giffin 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 and how he was always there to listen and provide encouragement as they went through those difficult adolescent years.

For 35 years from 1956 to 1991, George Giffin seemed to be everywhere at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School. He made Biology fun, taught gawky 16-year-olds how to properly shoot a basketball, established the highly successful RFH Drill Team, opened the door for all to learn the joys of dancing, became a golf instructor, helped with all student governments and activities, and gently encouraged everyone to find their passion in life. 

A memorial fund has been established by alumni of RFH in partnership with the RFH Education Foundation to honor Mr. Giffin. Donations will be used to encourage innovation and school spirit through supporting student and teacher generated grants that provide education services in the sciences, character education, community service, and dance.  Please join us in making a gift to the George Giffin Memorial Fund.

Your generous gift will empower students at RFH to achieve their goals and develop a passion for learning and living - causes that were dear to Giff’s heart.  Thank you!