Monday, August 21, 2006
Chuck and both had 3rd lunch and since the gym and my classroom were both close to the cafeteria , we usually sat close so I got to know Chuck very well.
Our common interest was fishing. Chuck loved to fish, especially for steelhead and since he had taught in Grays Harbor, his favorite spot was the Humptulips River northwest of Aberdeen. He invited me to go with him on a couple of these excursions. Early morning, before daylight, in his black Buick we would head for the coast. I don't remember great fishing success but the fishing stories and camaraderie were great.
I did learn that when Chuck was driving, and we got into traffic it was best to stop the stories and concentrate on the driving! Great memories.
Another lunch incident that sticks in my mind concerns Chuck and George Manztke.
The day after a game George would come and make some comment to Chuck in a second guessing sort of way and Chuck would rise to the bait. One day as this was happening, Fred Graham came in and said "what are you guys arguing about." Whereupon Chuck, with all the indignity that he could muster, said "We're not arguing, I'm just telling him."
When George put on a musical performance, Chuck would without fail the next day make some slightly critical remark or question. This went on for years!
Ivan Summers...teacher/administrator Bremerton Schools 1956-1985.
