David Simmons, Class of 1966

Dave taught sixth grade in the Port Jervis schools for 33 years. He also coached football at PJHS for 33 years - 10 years as JV assistant under Joe Viglione and 23 years as varsity defensive coordinator under Bob Corvino. He was also the varsity wrestling head coach for 17 years where his teams earned 157 dual meet victories and four Orange County League national conference championships. His wrestlers earned 28 Section IX titles, 18 NYS place finishers and one state champion. The team finished second in NYS in 2001. He passed away in 2019.