On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District held a heartfelt ceremony to unveil a memorial bench at Delta High School dedicated to Dr. Jack Garvin.

The district said that the honor serves not only as a memorial but as a place of inspiration - inviting future generations to sit, reflect, and carry forward the values Garvin championed.

Placed prominently at the entrance of Delta High School, the bench stands as a lasting tribute to a man whose life was deeply intertwined with the school’s mission and community.

“Jack had a soft spot for the Delta High School community,” said his wife, Inge Garvin. “He believed the true spirit of Delta was found in the bond between teachers and students. To have his bench placed so prominently is an honor to his legacy, the man

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