Dr. Harold L. Wright joined the faculty of Southwestern Adventist College in 1978. He served for more than eight years as the dean of men, assistant professor of physics, and academic vice president. Prior to serving at Southwestern, he was a nuclear physicist at White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Hal, as he was known to his friends, was an excellent musician. He started "Cottonwood," a group that involved the president and several Southwestern students in playing bluegrass music. Hal and his wife, Cheryl, had two sons, Trevor and Brady. In retirement, Hal and Cheryl lived in Escondido, California. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing the banjo, and fly fishing.

Family and friends have contributed to the Harold L. Wright Scholarship in honor of Hal's commitment to higher education and in remembrance of the time he served at Southwestern Adventist College as academic dean.

Scholarship award requirements

This scholarship is awarded to students based on academic achievement, their leadership potential, and their financial need. Preference is given to upper-division students.

Student Recipients 

2020-2021-Yamilet Nevarez

2019-2020 -Aron Sotelo Fernandez

2018-2019 -Brycent Etier

2017-2018 -Ariel Infante

2016-2017 - Ariel Infante

2015-2016 - Anthony Cortes

2014-2015 - Ana Moreno

2013-2014 - Michael Casco

2012-2013 - Rowdy Lofton

2011-2012 - Melissa Patterson

2010-2011 - Christina Osborn