Former Mepham Teacher Honored For Serving 50 Years As Lifeguard

Captain Ed Peters, a former math teacher at Mepham High School, was recently honored for 50 years of service as a Jones Beach lifeguard. 

Peters became a Jones Beach lifeguard in 1963 and is currently the supervisor of Field 6, where he supervises a crew of 46 lifeguards. 

He holds the rank of Captain, which is the highest lifeguard position. 

Peters retired from Mepham in 1997.