GWC ALUMNI gather for pillar ceremony on Oct. 22 in courtyard near administration building.
By Dale Lendrum
Western Sun staff writer
The Golden West College Foundation held its annual Courtyard of Honor Ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 27, to pay tribute to alumni who achieved notable recognition in their field of endeavor as well as individuals and businesses whose financial contributions to GWC help support higher education and ensure student success.
Alumni Pillars of Achievement honors were bestowed upon Wendy Lowenberg-Escobeda, R.N. a graduate of the nursing program at Golden West and daughter of 1993 Alumni Pillar of Achievement honoree, Ron Lowenberg, Dean of Criminal Justice and Nursing.
Fountain Valley Police Chief Paul Sorrell, a member of the 1981 GWC Police Academy, was honored for his 30 years of community policing.
Richard Towle also received an Alumni Pillar of Achievement for his contributions to the community and the Golden West College Foundation over the years.
Pillars of Support are designated for those individuals and businesses that have donated over $25,000 to assist in scholarships and support student success on campus.
Among those being honored were Jo and Jim Andrews who both said the best investment is knowledge, which can never be taken away.
Foundation Board member Steve Olmsteed of Olmsteed and Associates Accountancy Corporation was honored for his contributions in support of educational efforts at Golden West while Robert and Kathy Smith were recognized for the impact that their contributions have had and will have on the Emancipated Foster Youth Program at GWC.
Recognizing donations of $10,000 to $24,999, the 2011 Golden Society added to its distinguished list of donors the American Association of University Women, Bonnie and Robert Castrey, Sally Coffey, Milton Galbraith, and David and Cheryl Hadley.
