Background
Parker, Davis Raff was born on March 30, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of W. Mercier and Catherine (Raff) Parker.
Parker, Davis Raff was born on March 30, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of W. Mercier and Catherine (Raff) Parker.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1949; Master of Arts, Western Reserve U., 1956.
Teacher French, history and Latin, coach, University School, Cleveland, 1950-1958; assistant headmaster, Milwaukee University School, 1958-1961; headmaster, Milwaukee University School, 1961-1964; headmaster, Milwaukee University School, 1964-1966; headmaster, Haverford (Pennsylvania) School, 1966-1987; associate dean admissions, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1987-1989.
Board directors Haverford Civic Association. Trustee National Association Indiana Schools. Elder Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 1977-1980, trustee, 1984-1987.
Trustee Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, 1988-1989. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member Pennsylvania Association Indiana Schools (past president), Headmasters Association (treasurer, vice president), Country Day School Headmasters Association Clubs: Princeton (Philadelphia), Gettysburg Country.
Married Frances Jane Wykle, September 3, 1949. Children: Lynn, Elizabeth, Catherine.