Jack Dolphin (class of 1947) and son of Wm. T. and Letitia Dolphin graduated from Norwich University majoring in Education with additional concentration in educational psychology. Commissioned a Second Lieutenant, he received additional training and was assigned to the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment and served in Korea as a tank officer with the 140 Tank Battalion, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the U. N. Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal and continued to serve an additional five years with the active army reserve with the rank of captain.
He retired from the Proctor and Gamble Company after 33 years with the N. E. Sales Division and served on both the BOCES BOE (11 years) and the HFCSD BOE (24 years).
During his ten year tenure as President of the HFCSD BOE, several large construction and renovation projects were approved by district voters. These projects included a new transportation and maintenance complex providing indoor bus storage. The high school received a new air conditioned gymnasium, a new fitness center, a wrestling room and computer labs. Additionally, a new science wing was constructed and the auditorium and a new band room were air conditioned. All varsity fields were irrigated by wells, a new field house was constructed and the track and bleachers were replaced.
At the Middle School, the pool was replaced and a physical fitness room was added. All buildings received upgrades including asbestos abatement, new roofs, new boilers, and upgrades to entrances to enhance safety. The district also assumed ownership and responsibility for the community pool at this time.
Jack is a member of the Military Officers Association, VFW Post #6196 Queensbury. He is also a member of American Legion Post #574 Hudson Falls and was honored by the Post by being named as Grand Marshall of the 2002 Memorial Day Parade, the first parade after 9/11.
Jack and his wife Shirley are the proud parents of two Hudson Falls’ graduates, Mark who went on to graduate from San Diego State and Scott, a graduate of Norwich University.