Corry Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Corry Thompson began a 35 year career in education in 1954 as an instructor at Orange Coast College. During his tenure with the Coast Community College District he served as OCC’s Dean of Admissions, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, Vice President of KOCE-TV and Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs. Upon his retirement in 1985 he was honored with Emeritus status. After retiring, he became an educational consultant and served as a member of the Orange Coast College Foundation Board of Directors.

Throughout his life Corry had a quiet way of living out his faith. Corry had active concern for those who struggled or needed encouragement whether family, friend, homeless, or stranger.

Corry took pride in the OCC Early Childhood Education Lab School. Corry’s decade of lobbying played a key role in securing funding for this model facility. He took great pride in knowing that the school would provide quality training for early childhood educators who would serve the needs of our youth for years to come.

Funding for this endowed scholarship has been provided in Corry’s memory by his family, friends and colleagues.