At Camden Catholic High School, we were blessed to know Jack Phipps not just as a teacher, but as a mentor, a guide, and a friend. His passion for math, his unwavering support for students, and his deep commitment to their well-being left a lasting mark on our community, one that continues to inspire us today.

Since we launched the fund in 2024, you have helped us raise over $36,000 in Mr. Phipps' memory for scholarships, tuition assistance, and mental health initiatives at Camden Catholic. Once again, we are honoring his memory during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Honoring Jack

This May, we are honoring Jack’s memory by continuing to raise money for memorial scholarships and tuition assistance, as well as mental health related Professional Development for Camden Catholic faculty and staff. This training, specifically focused on de-escalation, will arm our educators and staff members with the ability to provide respectful, empathetic interventions for our students.

We Need Your Support

With your continued support, we can honor the memory of our beloved Mr. Phipps in a way that uplifts our staff, our students, and future generations of Camden Catholic families. Your donation, no matter the size, directly supports these initiatives that embody his spirit, empower students, and ensuring no student ever feels alone.

Please consider repeating or increasing your gift today in memory of Mr. Phipps and in support of a stronger, more compassionate Camden Catholic.

Student mental health is a growing concern among educators nationally. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs, 49.5% of adolescents (13-18) have suffered from a mental health disorder at some point in their lives.

Reports from the CDC offer that in general, the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing and that educational institutions can work to thwart these trends by 1) intervening with the establishment of strong bonds between educators and students, and by 2) working with parents to create protective relationships with students to help them grow into healthy adulthood.

Given these statistics, it's clear that Camden Catholic must be prepared to prioritize services for students dealing with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and more. We are thrilled to be able to do so in honor of one of Camden Catholic's greatest advocates for students' wellbeing.

Jack Phipps Memorial Fund 2026

Honor the memory and legacy of one of Camden Catholic's most cherished faculty members by donating to the Jack Phipps Memorial Fund.