Rollande Vellandi Sampson Scholarship

The Horticulture Department at Orange Coast College laid the foundation for many happy, productive years in the life of Rollande Vellandi Sampson and her family. From the classes with informed instructors to facilities that allow hands-on application, OCC’s Horticulture Department excels in preparing students of all ages and of all backgrounds for futures in the horticulture industry or simply a life of enjoying producing food and beauty from the earth. The poinsettia program, in particular, led to a tradition of family portraits, greenhouse tours, property picnics and a purpose to the holiday season.

It is our hope that the dedication of Rollande to the incredible poinsettia program and the overall department will continue in the winner of this scholarship as he/she sees the seed that sprouts through OCC Horticulture and determines to give back by volunteering annually at the poinsettia sale to raise money for the ongoing success of the program and department.