Wilfred Scholefield, faculty and administrator at PGHS for 25 years, died Oct. 9, 2017, in Pebble Beach. Born Sept. 3, 1920 in Yorkshire, Sheffield, England, Mr. Scholefield was 97 years old. His family immigrated to New Jersey in 1928.

Wilfred joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. After the war he received degrees at Sul Ross University in Alpine, TX, and Columbia University in NY.

He began his career as a business and English teacher at PGHS in 1952, and retired as vice-principal in 1979.

Wilfred was very active in the community and was a member of the PG Rotary Club (president 1968); the Monterey County Grand Jury (1984 – 1986); Episcopal Homes Foundation Board (1989 – 1994); Pacheco Club (president 1991); PG Masonic Order, Worshipful Master of PG Lodge 331 (2000); and Monterey Peninsula Shrine Club (president 2009).

As an actor, he performed at the Golden Bough and Studio Dinner theaters. As an artist, he enjoyed watercolor Plein Air painting. A lover of music, he supported the Bach Festival, The Monterey Symphony, Carmel Music Society and the San Francisco Opera.

He loved travelling, and was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

Wilfred was a clever, articulate, kind gentleman who possessed a love of life and love of family and friends. He was honored by the PGHSAA at its annual dinner in 2015.

Survivors include his wife Jean; son Ronald ’66 of Maui, HI; and sister Glenise Tyndall.