Recognizing the Quiet Legacy of Jerry Kingrey

Jerry has been a part of our school community for many years. He and his wife have two sons, Brian, the eldest, and Eric, who both attended Ravenscroft. During those years, Jerry was deeply involved in so many aspects of school life, especially behind the scenes. He’s always been one of those people who quietly asks, “What can I do to help?”—and he means it.

He’s done everything from showing up to support our teams at tournaments and state championships, to running security, taking care of concessions, cutting the grass, fixing the field, running the chains, keeping score — whatever was needed, he was there. Every detail mattered to him.

Back when his boys were in school, there was a strong community of families who were deeply connected, and Jerry helped foster that. He created something called “The Posse,” a group of about 11 parents who worked together to support the football program. They organized meals, handled field operations, filmed games, and were just always around to help however they could. Every Monday night, I’d hold film sessions in the old ACC Lounge for the parents, and Jerry was always there. I even did an “ABC’s of Football” session for the moms, and he helped with that too.

That group built a real sense of connection and camaraderie among everyone, which translated into success on the field. We ended up winning state championships during those years, and Jerry was one of the driving forces behind it all — encouraging everyone, saying “Let’s go! Let’s get a caravan together, decorate the cars, cook some food!” He wasn’t looking to coach or take the spotlight, but he was constantly working behind the scenes to make things better.

Even now in 2025 — 30 years later — Jerry is still volunteering, still showing up. He’s one of those rare people you can always count on. Whether it’s running the clock at games, helping with tournaments, or organizing volunteers, he’s dependable. For example, during our big annual basketball tournament — a four-day event — he took charge of all the supervision. He recruited and scheduled volunteers, made sure everyone had shirts, and took that whole task off my plate. He’d restock concessions, fix the clock if something went wrong, and just handle things without needing to be asked.

Jerry has always been that kind of person — someone who doesn’t seek recognition or praise. He just does the work because he cares. Even now, as he and his wife are going through a tough time with her health and trying to relocate, he still stays in touch, still wants to help however he can. I actually talked to him about an hour ago, and even with everything on his plate, he’s focused on getting things done and staying positive.

He’s been an incredible family man, staying connected with his kids as they’ve grown up and even following them to watch their college games. Honestly, Jerry represents exactly what you’d hope for in a Ravens parent — dedicated, humble, and fully invested in the community.