• TOM TARVER

    CLASS OF 1987

    INDUCTION CLASS OF 2006

     

    ATHLETE

    FOOTBALL

     

     

    Tom Tarver was a 3-year starter at quarterback for the Jaguars.  His overall record was 32-7, highlighted by an 8-1 record and a number one ranking in the Shore in 1985.

    Tom was 1st Team All Shore and All County in both his junior and senior years.  In addition, Tom earned 2nd Team All State honors in both years as well.

    Tom is the leader in career passing yards (3607) and single season passing yards (1362) along with single season touchdowns (18) and completions (74).

    Tom received a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University, where he became the starting quarterback for the Scarlet Knights in 1990.  Tom played in the first ever Big East Football game against the Boston College Eagles in 1991.   He was 21 of 30 with 275 yards and 2 TDs in a 21-10 victory, earning him the Big East Offensive Player of the Week.  Tom went on to lead the Scarlet Knights to a winning season.

    In 2004, Tom was appointed assistant principal at Jackson Memorial High School.