Ara Stephen Boyan was born in Armenia on 27 Feb 1906. He moved from Istanbul to Switzerland in 1915, and to America in 1921. His marriage to Eleanore in 1958 was his second marriage. He died at Ormond Beach, Florida on 19 December 1993. His wife Eleanore died in the same city on 27 January 1991. 

“By quietly watching, and then firmly guiding, he upholds the principles of sound education.  By listening to and respecting youthfull opinion and by establishing sensible guideposts, he helped make wise decisions.  His appreciation of music and art encourages students to discover the pleasure of beauty His deep pride in Rutherford High School and in student achievement encourages further effort, and is a strengthening influence upon high school careers.”