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re: For All Catholic High Grads: Greg Sollie Passed Away Tonight -Funeral Info Added

Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:18 am to
Posted by GeauxPack81
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:18 am to
Batteries were also "Batchries" in his class
Posted by Grit-Eating Shin
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:18 am to
I remember one time, he fell off of a makeshift skateboard in our classroom. I can't remember what it was doing there, but I'm pretty sure it was around the time we were doing our Rube Goldberg projects. Talk about a sight to see; a 6'10" man falling off of a skateboard in a classroom. I think all of us in his immediate vicinity ran for cover.
Posted by baseballmind1212
Missouri City
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:22 am to
That man was awesome. I had trouble in physics and he would stay after school to help me out.

During the spring semester he figured out that I played baseball so anytime we won a big game, he would always ask me why we didnt win by more. He said we were the sorriest excuse for a sports related program. He would tell me the state ring I won the year before was because they felt sorry for us.

He was easily the most entertaining teacher I had. One of the few I would want to sit down and have a beer with today
Posted by prince of fools
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:25 am to
My favorite teacher and Catholic and hands down, the greatest nickname creator of all time.
Posted by Cap Crunch
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:37 am to
Nah, 2011 here
Posted by Mr Gardoki
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:39 am to
His purposeful mispronunciations were great. the number 9 was 2 "ni- in"
The word siren was "sigh-reen"
Posted by MrAndroid
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:39 am to
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He apparently died of a heart attack this evening after going home following the end of school day. Man was a giant. His presence will be missed.


Had the Honor of working with Greg the last five years and he was truly one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:40 am to
Ending quote on the live feed made me smile. I forgot he would say at the end of class "Have a day, gentlemen!"
Posted by Mr Gardoki
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:42 am to
Watching the stream now, good to see they play the same songs at the services still
Posted by Pintail
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:44 am to
This thread really shows how great of a man Mr Sollie was. His enthusiasm in physics was a large reason as to why I majored in mechanical engineering and I am thankful for having him as a teacher.
Like he would say
"Have a day, gentlemen"
Posted by Golfer
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:45 am to
I was reading this thread, not knowing who he is and wishing I had met him. Then I realized I had...he officiated a game I was coaching a few years ago. I asked him why he made a specific call.

His response: "I can see the court better from this altitude"

I'm 5'9"
Posted by Mr Gardoki
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:46 am to
That response sums him up pretty well

That stream just now... Who brought the onions?
This post was edited on 1/23/15 at 10:47 am
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:52 am to
It was a great stream. Loved the quote at the end. Watching it makes me wish I would have gone to it. I really wish I could have listen to what the students, especially the seniors, had to say this morning. I would have been for sure.
Posted by Cap Crunch
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:52 am to
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His response: "I can see the court better from this altitude"

Posted by RGJ18
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Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:53 am to
Glad I got to watch the stream. Was a great tribute to a great man. Michael Allelo did a fantastic job. Prayers to the Sollie family.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:55 am to
That absolutely represents the Greg Sollie classroom experience.

Man was he funny.

Made learning fun. Especially at 7:15 in the morning (I had him first period my senior year).

Everyone in my office must think I'm prepping for a gumbo with all the onions in my office.
This post was edited on 1/23/15 at 10:56 am
Posted by Cap Crunch
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:57 am to
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He always said "ob-stacle" instead of "obstacle" just because it drove a kid in class crazy.

My favorite was "Calculate the Warrick Dunn"
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:57 am to
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Glad I got to watch the stream. Was a great tribute to a great man. Michael Allelo did a fantastic job.


Glad I watched it too. Hooch did a great job I was glad to see him doing it.
Posted by Tigers2010
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:57 am to
One of my favorite teachers. RIP
Posted by Lou Pai
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 10:59 am to
Velocity or acceleration?
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