In Memory of Robert Payne

This week, we received nearly $1,000 in donations made in memory of Mr. Robert Payne. Bob was an educator in Corvallis public schools from 1954 to 1991 where he served as a teacher, a basketball coach, an assistant principal, and later as principal of Corvallis High School. In 1971, Bob was hired as the first principal of the newly built Crescent Valley High School. He remained at Crescent Valley until 1983 when he began serving as the Personnel Director for the district. After retiring in 1985, Bob continued to fill temporary positions as principal in elementary schools, including Jefferson Elementary where all of his children had attended.

Mr. Payne will be remembered as a dedicated educator who left a lasting and significant impact on Corvallis School District. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.