Hell Above, Deep Water Below
The author's life exemplifies the typical adventurous spirit of the submariner. He has always sought challenges in a variety of forms, which include; boxing, motorcycle riding, breaking horses, and alpine ski racing. An avid lover of nature, he has backpacked on many wilderness trails and hiked into secluded fishing areas.These activities served to spice up his life while he devoted twenty-two years to high school classroom teaching and seven years to school administration.In 1949, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mansfield, Mansfield, Pennsylvania. In 1952, he gained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Denver, Denver Colorado. In quest of specific knowledge, he has studied at the University of Nevada - Reno, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon.During his years in the field of education, his love of nature and spirit of adventure led him to still another demanding sport -- mountain and rock climbing. He has climbed in the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade Mountain Range, and the California and Nevada High Sierras. His enthusiasm for the sport took him to the Alps and the summits of Matterhorn and Mount Blanc.During his years of serious climbing, he was a certified climb leader with the Mazamas. This century-old climbing club, based in Portland, Oregon, has nearly 3,000 members.