Barbara Wright Memorial

Barbara Wright was Professor of Physical Education at OCC for 30 years. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude made her a popular instructor on campus. She was a fitness expert, teaching aerobics to students and to aerobic instructors in the community; an athlete, competing in national and international triathlons; a coach, winning state championships with the gymnastics team; and a leader among the faculty, service as president of the Academic Senate and Staff Development Coordinator. She and her husband, George, partnered together to develop a triathlon class as well as starting up a countywide club for triathlon participants. They were both expert skiers and over the years led numerous ski trips to Canada and throughout the United States.

Barbara is best know for her bubbly personality. She lived what she taught – be fit, be fun, be involved.

This scholarship is awarded to an athlete who is involved in college or community activities and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree.