Grays Harbor College is a

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. Founded in 1930, the college sits on a campus overlooking the town of Aberdeen and its seaport on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Additional "learning centers" are located in

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, North Aberdeen, and Southside Aberdeen.

Athletics

Grays Harbor College competes in the

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(NWAC) as the Chokers, fielding men's teams for baseball and wrestling, women's teams for soccer, softball and volleyball and men's and women's teams for basketball and golf.

Notable alumni

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, former member of the

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, former football coach and sportscaster (did not graduate) *

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, convicted murderer and former NFL player *

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, former member of the Washington House of Representatives and labor leader *

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, comic book artist, writer, and letterer *

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References

External links

Official website
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