Bob Elser

After graduation, I served in the USMC for 4 yrs., went to IUP, (BA & MA History) Studied and lived in Europe for a few years. I was a teacher in Philly for 10 years. (MEd LaSalle, 2000) In 2003, I got into international education which took me to South and Central America, the Middle East and Africa. I am married and have 1 boy Elijah who is now 6. That is the short, sanitized version anyway. I am currently living in Pittsburgh, coaching wrestling for Brashear High School!

When I look back, what I realize is how amazingly privileged we all were. Haverford High and Havertown during this period was an amazing place to grow up. HHS was an institution that allowed us to develop into some highly successful folks! I read through the ClassMates profiles and it seems as we all have enjoyed a high level of success on many different levels. I remember Allgates, but also Lynnnewood Elementary...folks like Mike Bianco and Richie Boyd and other incredible folks whose teachings have informed me throughout my life. Great friends: Joel Walton, Eric Kim, Eric Gearhart, Chris Gilhool, Gregg Strom, Ricky Adger and many others. I could tell some stories but dont want to get sued or held criminally liable! I hope to attend the next reunion if we are stateside.