Thank you for your caring leadership, and keeping us focused on serving the best needs of students.  Happy for you and I wish you and yours all the best on this new path.  Congrats on an amazing and impactful career in public education. 

God has indeed blessed you and everyone whose life you touched during the years of service to humanity.  You were a blessing to my entire family. I am thankful that God allowed our paths to intersect.  Congratulations!

Congratulations Griff! 52 years speaks for itself.

Coach, words can't express how happy I am for you and how blessed to have been a part of your journey. You have been a blessing to me, and my family and I am forever grateful. Thanks for always being true and consistent. Love Smoke

Thank you for the many life lessons you’ve taught me in our time together. The legend and impact you’ve made on countless lives and in our community are simply legendary. Sincerely,Adrienne Jackson

Congratulations Uncle Gerry! Hopefully you take this time to actually relax, travel and develop a good hobby! I love you!! 

Ja'Quan Johnson 

So glad that we were able to connect.  We go back to the 70’s before each of us entered the educational arena.  I am sincerely happy for you and wish you many post retirement years.  

I cherish the two years that we worked together Griff. I wish you much happiness in your retirement. It will be well worth the new found time to spend with family and friends. Cheers!  Gwen

Congratulations to the Goat. I Love like you are my father. You are an amazing man. Your shoes are hard to follow. 

I am going to miss our talks after school about sports and history. Feel honored to have worked with you and the lessons on Dayton history you shared with me. A true mentor and friend. You will be missed! Risner

Congratulations to you big brother. The sky is  still the limit enjoy your life. Love you big brother. Much love for you. Your baby sister. 

Congratulations Gerry

Gerry........As you retire, know that your legacy as an exceptional coach, teacher, and administrator will always live on. BEST WISHES for a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement!!

Congrats grandpa!! I’m proud of you and all your hard work and dedication for teaching young students to achieve their goals. You are wonderful, smart, kind, and loving! You’re the best I love you! 

Can’t wait to celebrate with one of the greatest man who has ever walked this earth and my favorite principal of all time.

Congratulations to my favorite male cousin, I love you to the moon and beyond!!!!

Congratulations brother-in-law on your retirement!! You deserve this beautiful celebration!! May God continue to keep and bless you.

YOU are a legend!  I am grateful our professional paths have crossed over the decades.  Your strong moral compass has served families with dignity.  I love our talks and laughs and am happy for you to enjoy what's next!!!! 

Congratulations on retirement Uncle Gerry! We wish we could attend and join in celebrating such a wonderful occasion. May this next chapter bring you joy and take you on many adventures.Love Courtney, Ashlyn and Aspen Greathouse

Congratulations Griff.  It's been a long and productive journey, and you helped a lot of kids achieve their goals!  It's been a pleasure supporting you during your career.  Best Wishes!  

Congratulations brother-in-law, job well done!Love you

Congratulations Coach Griff on your retirement! It’s well earned. Jerome Dismuke

Best wishes for a retirement that's as successful as your career.  Congratulations Mr. Griffith!

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! Your dedication to the district has been unmatched and your rest is well earned!

Congratulations Griff!! Enjoy your retirement!! Saundra Payne

Congratulations Griff, enjoy your retirement!  Sorry I’m unable to make it to your celebration. 

Congratulations Bossman!!! It has been a blessing to not only worked under you, learn from you but to have been a student of Gerry Griffith, Sr. from a young teen to an adult! I cannot thank you enough for the impact you made in my life!

Enjoy your retirement. Your hard work and dedication to education will forever be embedded in the hearts of students and staff. You’re leaving a legacy for the city of Dayton. Congratulations!

Congratulations  on your retirement,  and  selfless devotion. There is no greater accomplishment than being able to positively impact the lives of others, as you have your entire career. Thank you,  for your service.AP Porter

Congratulations Griff, I'm sure you will enjoy retirement.  God Bless you and if you need any hints on how to truly relax I can give them to you!Judy B.

Congratulations Gerry, may God abundantly bless your next chapter in retirement.Rev Dr Ben and Stacy (Thompson) Speare-Hardy

Congratulations Griff! I enjoyed serving alongside of you at DPS. You made my job easier by being a model principal, supporter, and mentor. You will be greatly missed by many, however go LIVE! Much ❤️ Chief Victoria Jones 

Congratulations on your retirement!  It has been a pleasure working with you for the past couple of years.  I appreciate how you embraced the Alumni Association in helping to preserve the history of Stivers.  Judy Kennard

Dear Griff, Thank you for your dedicated and unwavering commitment to our youth! We pray you and Cheryl have a wonderful retirement. Congratulations! Revs. Lawrence and Marya Long

Congratulations on your retirement 

Congratulations on your retirement. You were my mentor as an administrator. I am looking forward to this gathering and celebrating with you. J.R.

I am so proud of you Pops! Thank you for always supporting me in my educational career, without you I would not be a founding principal! You are a truly amazing mentor. Thank you for being exceptional mentor and creating better educators! 

I have been privileged to have interviewed many outstanding men in Dayton. A good friend reminded me that I had interviewed Gerry Griffith. I am so pleased that I actually still have it on my compute printed it out and decided that 

Blessings to you on your retirement Gerry

Blessings to you on your retirement Gerry!

Griff, It has been an honor and a privilege to work with someone with your integrity and honesty.  I cannot thank you enough for the time you spent serving students.  You are the epitome of a true EDUCATOR and professional - teacher, principal,  mentor, coach, and  friend.  Many blessings for a wonderful retirement!!Libbie

Brother Griff, It has been an honor serving with you in DPS , and my wife has enjoyed working with you at Stivers.  You have been a great role model from my Colonel White H.S. days until now. God Bless! -Sampsons

Congratulations Gerry!  You have really hung in there, and made a huge difference to a lot of people, young and old!  I hope you find great joy in retirement.  I have one word for youPICKLEBALL! 

Congratulations my friend!  We go so far back: you having my first son at Miami Chapel, working together in the Youth Sports Program at U.D, my Principal at Fairview Middle School, and I could go on and on. Enjoy it!Jamesetta 

Congratulations Mr.Griffith for a job well done! You deserve every minute joy, happiness & relaxation that will be coming ! Thank you for being one of the greatest principals ever! Signed, Tucker.