Hall of Fame 2021-2022
Jeff Davenport
Jeff, who was known as "Dav" or “Daffy” around the school, was a 1975 graduate of South Sioux City High School. While in high school, he was involved in track, music and many other activities. He was even awarded the John Phillip Sousa Award in band. Jeff went on to Wayne State College where he earned a business degree and then later added a teaching degree. He worked at Harold's Photography for many years and used the experience he gained to capture the everyday life of many athletes, coaches and relatives.
Jeff was involved in all SSC activities for many, many years. He had a passion for photography and a passion for South Sioux City. He served the District as a student, athlete, substitute teacher and a coach. Any time there was an event that South Sioux City kids were involved in, you could count on finding Jeff in the middle of it, taking pictures. Over the decades Jeff helped fill the scrap books and senior videos for many SSC students-- that number is undoubtedly in the thousands. He was universally loved and appreciated for his caring attitude and his service to the students of the South Sioux City School District and Siouxland.
In addition to his photography, Jeff liked bike riding, walking and running. It was common to see him riding his 10-speed bike around town.
Jeff died suddenly in 2014 at only 57, but through his pictures, his memory lives on.