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Meet Calvin Fowler

Calvin Fowler Pays It Forward: Alumni Donates $2,285 Scholarship to GHC

Alumnus Calvin Fowler, who attended Grays Harbor College from 1968 to 1970, recently reached out to the GHC Foundation with a heartwarming gesture: he wanted to pay forward the scholarship he once received. As the first member of his family to attend college, Fowler’s journey at GHC was memorable and rewarding. Supported by a two-year scholarship, Fowler played on the men’s basketball team under the guidance of Coaches Bob Basich and Jack Stoddard.

Now a retired educator, Fowler understands firsthand the importance of scholarships for first-generation college students like himself. In an act of generosity, Fowler donated the original scholarship amount, adjusted for inflation, totaling $2,285, to fund a scholarship for another GHC student. Fowler urges those who have benefited from life-changing generosity, like scholarships, to pay it forward.

Fowler’s passion for basketball and his dedication to making a positive impact remain strong. At 74, he still coaches high school girls’ basketball in Longview, WA, sharing his knowledge and love for the game with the next generation.

Paying it forward creates a ripple effect of kindness that enriches lives and strengthens communities. If you are ready to pay it forward, contact Executive Director, Lisa J. Smith at 360-538-4243 or lisa.smith@ghc.edu.

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