Lowell Thompson is a Navarro County native, who graduated from Corsicana High School and was awarded a Collins Scholarship. Lowell credited that scholarship for allowing him to attend Navarro College, Baylor University, and law school at Texas Tech University.  Mr. Thompson served as municipal judge prior to winning the seat for Navarro County District Attorney, where he served for eleven years.  He served his community in many ways including, as a Lions Club member (and past president), board member at Child Advocacy Center, and volunteered for numerous charitable events and organizations.

 

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About the Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Navarro College bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of Navarro College alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.  The award recipients are chosen by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee consisting of members of the Navarro College Foundation Board of Directors, two Navarro College employees (active or retired) and the Executive Director of the Foundation. 

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