Roger Rook dedicated decades of boundless energy and intellect to two loves – education and the law. In the 1960s, he used his law degree to further the Civil Rights Movement, which in 1998 garnered him the highest honor given by the American Civil Liberties Union....

Ross Smith was known to be soft-spoken, but when he did speak, people listened. Ross was elected to the Clackamas Community College Board of Education in 1985 and served until 2008. He had the distinction of being the third longest-serving board member at CCC. Ross...

Rotary Club of Gladstone-Oak Grove Endowment The Rotary Club of Gladstone-Oak Grove has made a lasting impact on students’ lives at Clackamas Community College through the establishment of this endowment. Realizing the transformative power of a higher education,...

Ryan Scoggins was an employee of Clackamas Education Service District (ESD) for over 20 years, serving as facilities technician when he passed away in June, 2011. Ryan was a strong Christian, who loved his family and home, his job and co-workers. His humble,...

Shirley Cressler taught Life Sciences at Clackamas Community College from 1969 until her retirement in 1987. Her popular anatomy and physiology classes launched many CCC students on successful careers in nursing and medicine, and many continued to stay in touch with...

Terence and Lonnie Shumaker know what it’s like to go through a major life change. They moved to Oregon in 1973 seeking new careers. After returning to college, they achieved their goals. Terence was hired as a drafting instructor at Clackamas Community College in...