Richard and Sue Thompson

The Shannan Marie Thompson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor her memory. Shannan Thompson was a student at Nouvel Catholic Central High School in Saginaw. She was Vice President of her freshman class and very proud of NCC. Shannan died as the result of a tragic accident in August of 1986. She would have been a sophomore at NCC. During her short life, Shannan demonstrated the highest degree of responsibility, and an attitude of giving rather than receiving.

Richard Thompson, Shannan’s father, has been part of the SVSU community for many years. He has devoted his career to student services, serving in roles such as Dean of Student Affairs and University Ombudsman. Sue Thompson, Shannan’s mother, was a teacher at NCC for many years.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson established this scholarship in Shannan’s memory, to perpetuate her commitment to the full development of one’s individual potential. The purpose of the scholarship is to help graduating seniors from NCC finance their education at SVSU.