Invincible Millie Peterson Scholarship

Established by the Adapted Physical Education Department at Orange Coast College, in memory of Mildred Peterson who passed away September 24, 2003. In her long career as an executive secretary and as a mother raising three boys, she met and surmounted many challenges. After her stroke in 1969, Millie was an active and enthusiastic student at OCC from spring 1979 through fall of 2002. Always one to lend an ear, give some advice, or present a shoulder to cry on, she was an integral part of the APE department and “mom” to many of the young assistants helping in the program. Her pragmatic council and constant support encouraged many of these students to continue their studies at OCC and to pursue higher goals than they had ever thought possible.

Bearing in mind, Millie’s constant support of the young students who sought out her guidance and her unerring belief in the value of education, this scholarship is awarded to a student assistant in the APE department who has demonstrated volunteerism beyond the required, overcome personal challenges in pursuing their education and shown the determination to continue their education.