Paul Matthies


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Accomplishments

  • Lifeguard for the County of Los Angeles for 35 years
  • 1939 Paddled the 30 miles from Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach
  • Invented an innovative self-bailing system for dories
  • Near Christmas, Paul dressed as Santa and would be photographed surfing to be published in the local newspaper
  • Received one of only five Lifetime Achievement Awards ever given by Los Angeles County

Memories

I was impressed by what several teachers said, "You are what you make of yourself." It hit me only after I left RUHS — "Be the best you can."
(Editors note: Paul passed away Jun 14, 2014, at age 93.)

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