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Alpha Gamma Sigma has made available, exclusively
for its members, scholarships and awards for their
hard work. Every year, at the State Conference,
these are presented to deserving individuals from
the more than 80 chapters across the state.
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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.
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Charles Bell Scholarship: Charles Bell has
served as an advisor to the students of Cabrillo
College for over 30 years. As the secretary to the
State Advisory Board, he works diligently to keep
chapters informed of their status. He also is the
expert on the corporation's Standing Rules and
Bylaws, and is a trained parliamentarian. In 1998,
the State Advisory Board chose to honor him by
presenting the top service awards in his name.
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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.
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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.
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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 a myriad of 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.
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