Carved Wood |
By Louis Benanto, Jr.
Charlie Choker
Location: Entrance to Grays Harbor College – 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive
Excerpt from the story of Charlie Choker, Gray’s Harbor College’s mascot:
“The GHC statue, the college’s mascot, which welcomes students and guests to the campus, was carved by Louis Benanto, Jr., in 1975. He began with a 15-ft. by 8-ft. cedar log and used a chain saw to create Charlie.” The log was donated to the college by the Quinault Indian Nation and ITT Rayonier Inc.
Other sculptures by this artist:
Bobcat and Logger, Zelasko Park
St. Joseph, Sam Benn Park