Edward Lynch:  

Life I am 7 years retired from teaching middle school math and science in Sumner, WA, married to Sandi for 49 years; 4 boys (3 living-we lost our second son Shaun in June of 01 as a result of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type IV.), 3 grandaughters(Kelsey, Erin, and Bailey), along with five grandsons. We are very busy with our grandkids. Sandi is now retired from the Sumner Schools also. Son Mike and his family have recently moved to Alaska, Kevin is doing temp work in construction, and Kelly is employed at 3M. I Graduated from CWSC in 74, Masters in Education from PLU, 1990. Taught guitar, drums and bass privately after school hours, I have recently stepped down as President of the Tacoma Corvette Club (Check out the Names and Ride link at the TCC Website), I spent 15 years total on the Executive Board of TCC, but now choose to be a participant in the activities. I'm still a diehard Cougar fan, since older brother Mike played there in the late sixties. Even though son Kelly is finished there, we make the pilgrimage to Pullman several times a year for home games. I quit coaching football at Sumner High School a few years ago, so I could have a night off once in a while. Sandi and I are enjoying life at the moment. College How did I make it through school? Actually had a great GPA in college, but not sure how I managed it. Played with some great musicians, and met my wife there. If it wasn't for Sandi, I would have really struggled to finish my education. She made me get up and take care of business when I didn't feel like it due to being out all night playing music. Classes at 8AM were tough, due to lack of sleep, but those were the days that we all could chew nails and spit tacks, right? Ugh!!! I shudder at the thought of the way I did things back then!!!!!! For those of you who remember the jazz program at school, I personally owe much to John Moawad, who was our band director at Hale, and then at Central. He is responsible for guiding me through those tough years in school. He will always be the man!!!!! Due to John's influlence, we have had many of our 1968 through 1970s classmates that have become successful professional musicians after those high school years. Those musicians will undoubtebly tell you the same thing. I am very sorry that John is not still with us. Ellensburg was a great town for those college years. For those musicians out there, I am still playing professionally and hiring out on drums, bass and guitar. I work about 5-6 nights per month and enjoy the playing I get to do. I will continue to do so as long as I am physically able to do so. Will never be able to shake the urge to make music. Recently picked up a 1961 Gretsch Round Badge Starlight Sparkle drum kit that I wanted when I was a kid , but could not find at that time. It is certainly one of my greatest...Expand for more