John P. Potter Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated in loving memory of John P. Potter, Director of Physical Facilities Planning for the Coast Community College District from 1968 until his retirement in 1984. Prior to his administrative post, John also taught Apprentice Carpentry evening classes at Orange Coast College in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Under John’s management, many buildings throughout the District were constructed. Examples on the Orange Coast College campus include the Fine Arts Building, Lewis Center, Student Health Center, Administration Building, Literature & Languages and Chemistry buildings, and the original Norman Watson Library building (now Watson Hall).

Throughout his life, John valued lifelong learning and education. This scholarship is offered to students with a vocational major to assist in meeting their future educational goals. John would have been extremely proud to be remembered in this manner by honoring outstanding students of Orange Coast College.