EDWARD SCOTT Jr.

Although I carry Mr. Scott in my heart, I still feel his loss, one year later. But my world is a better place for having had him in it.

It's impossible for me to remember the great experiences of Pingry without visualizing track and field with Mr. Scott. His kindness, expertise and ability to inspire effort came through his leadership by example. He was a generous giver of his time and knowledge that taught lasting lessons to those of us lucky enough to call him coach.

Mr. Scott was my cross-country and track coach during five years at Pingry. It's no exaggeration to say that -- outside of my parents -- he had the greatest impact on my life. (Even at age 54, I can't call him anything other than "Mr. Scott.")

He taught me about respect for myself and my sport, and about commitment and hard work. He once said that I wasn't the fastest runner he ever coached, but that I came the farthest -- and I hold that compliment more dearly than any I've ever...

He will be missed!
I enjoyed working with him at Pingry.

At Roosevelt Junior H.S., Mr. Scott was my electric shop teacher. I remember how much we respected him, an athletic young man with lots of energy and charisma. Then he was the first person I ran into when I interviewed at Pingry for a job and he remembered me right away! I became his assistant track coach (shot put, discus, javelin) for the next 21 years. He treated me as a mentee, and I learned so much from him. Til the last time I saw him, even though we were colleagues at that point, I...

To the Scott family, please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Scott was one of my favorite teachers at Pingry, and I fondly remember him in his windbreaker holding a stopwatch and clipboard. May he RIP and Godspeed to this humble, kind and generous soul.

Herb Grice
Class of 1980

Mr. Scott was a beloved teacher and coach at the Pingry School He is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame (both as and individual and as coach of many teams. The inscription on his HOF plague reads:

A Legend in High School Track and Cross Country Guided Pingry Athletes to Nine Prep and Parochial State Titles Career Record of 343-141-3

It is rare for an individual to receive universal praise from everyone he has come in contact with, but that is exactly what one hears from...

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days.
Psalms 9:9,10