Service
Scholarships
Ed Walsh Scholarship
Ed Walsh
was an AGS advisor from the Allan Hancock Chapter. It was his idea to give the
first scholarships to students who have given outstanding service to their colleges,
their chapters, and to their local communities. When Ed died in 1970, the State
Advisory Board chose to honor him by presenting these service awards in his
name.
Charles Bell Scholarship
Charles Bell had served as an advisor to
the students of Cabrillo College for over 30 years. As the secretary to the
state advisory board, he worked diligently to keep chapters informed of their
status. He was also the expert on the corporation's Standing Rules and Bylaws,
and was a trained parliamentarian. In 1998, the State Advisory Board chose
to honor him by presenting the top service awards in his name.
Academic Scholarships
Kathleen D. Loly Scholarship
Kathleen D. Loly was born in England and
emigrated to the United States. She taught Spanish at Pasadena City College,
and was one of the original founders of Alpha Gamma Sigma in 1926, which explains
why Pasadena is the Alpha Chapter of AGS. Prior to her death in 1958, she
bequeathed her estate to AGS, and these monies formed the basis of a stock
portfolio from which AGS derives its ability to award scholarships each year.
Under the able management of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Board of Trustees, the
fund has now grown to over $250,000.00.
Virginia
Coffey Scholarship
For many years, the Zeta Chapter of Mt. San
Antonio College was privileged to have Virginia Coffey as an advisor. Virginia
was a counselor, beloved by students and faculty alike for her quick wit, storytelling,
and sincere caring. During her lifetime it was her pleasure to present a scholarship
to the two top Loly candidates. Today, we remember her as we continue that tradition
by presenting the two scholarships in her honor.
Combined
Academic And Service Scholarship
Robert Mantovani Scholarship
Robert Mantovani was an advisor from Long Beach
City College. A man of tremendous wit and charm, he worked tirelessly to ensure
that AGS remained successful. He served for years on the Board of Directors,
chaired the nominations committee, helping to choose new leaders and then assisted
them to succeed in myriad ways. He served on the first AGS visitation team,
traveling throughout the state to help fledgling chapters find firm footing.
Sadly, he and his lovely wife were lost to us in a tragic accident. As a man
who strove for excellence in so many ways, we keep him in our thoughts and honor
him as we present this coveted award in his memory.