On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Golden West College’s Foundation hosted its annual Courtyard of Honor. Since its induction of the first alumni in 1991, GWC has embraced the Courtyard of Honor ceremony as a way to recognize its outstanding alumni and donors. This year, the college honored two alumni, Cypress Police Chief Rod Cox and retired Anaheim Police Officer John Furbish with the Pillars of Achievement. “In 1966, I was a senior at Marina High School and attended an informational meeting at Golden West,” explained honoree John Furbish. “This courtyard that we are standing in today was just dirt. I came home from that meeting having been elected the first Student Body president. Little did I know back then, that it would lead to
This year, the college honored two alumni, Cypress Police Chief Rod Cox and retired Anaheim Police Officer John Furbish with the Pillars of Achievement. “In 1966, I was a senior at Marina High School and attended an informational meeting at Golden West,” explained honoree John Furbish. “This courtyard that we are standing in today was just dirt. I came home from that meeting having been elected the first Student Body president. Little did I know back then, that it would lead to 50-year relationship with GWC.”
Also being recognized this year as Premier Pillars of Support are the Assistance League of Huntington Beach, The Waltmar Foundation, and The Woman’s Club of Huntington Beach. Seven new members were inducted to the Golden Society, and 25 new donors joined the Circle of Donors, while 27 donors moved up to the next level.
“Today we get to express our gratitude and say ‘thank you’ to our generous donors, who help make all of our ceremonies and events possible,” said President Wes Bryan, “and to our honored alumni – for the inspiration you give our students to persevere and succeed.” For more information about The Pillars at GWC, visit www.gwchbfoundation.com.
