Etan Savir ’83

Etan Savir died July 21, 2013.

Etan was a classics major at Princeton and graduated summa cum laude. Etan was known for his intense focus and passion for linguistics, numismatics, donating blood to the Red Cross, and, later in life, his Jewish faith. His insights, wit, and thoughtful perspectives were appreciated by his fellow members at Tower Club — whether over breakfast, dinner, or a pool or pong game.

After graduation, Etan earned a master’s degree in classics from UNC, Chapel Hill. His early career was spent teaching Latin in England and the United States. He later transitioned to teaching math, earning a master’s degree in mathematics at Sam Houston State University. He spent 12 years at Garrison Forest School in Baltimore as chairman of the math department. In 2008 he became the principal of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington, a position he held until his death.

Etan is remembered by his students, colleagues, and the Jewish community as an outstanding leader, inspiring teacher, and effective school administrator. Etan returned to campus for his son Nathan’s graduation in 2009 and wedding this year.

Our condolences go to his brother, Raphael; sister Mika; his parents, David and Liz; his wife, Stephanie; and their children, Yitzchok Shlomo, Pinchos Yosef, and Shoshana; and his ex-wife, Cathleen, and children Nathan and Stephanie.