Jim Scott (’49, ’56 M.Ed.), Costa Mesa, Calif. :: He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II before coming to North Texas, where he was a yell leader known for doing a standing back flip before cheers. He worked in the aerospace industry in Dallas and held seven patents. After transferring to Costa Mesa, he started Seco Seals, a company that made gaskets for airplanes, rockets and submarines. He was a well-known high school sports fan in his community and worked to garner support and funds for the construction of local high school athletic facilities, including a football stadium at Estancia High School that bears his name.
Submitted By jev0010 on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:00am
Jim Scott (’49, ’56 M.Ed.), Costa Mesa, Calif. :: He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II before coming to North Texas, where he was a yell leader known for doing a standing back flip before cheers. He worked in the aerospace industry in Dallas and held seven patents. After transferring to Costa Mesa, he started Seco Seals, a company that made gaskets for airplanes, rockets and submarines. He was a well-known high school sports fan in his community and worked to garner support and funds for the construction of local high school athletic facilities, including a football stadium at Estancia High School that bears his name.
