The 2008 Spring Convention was held April 4th thru April 6th
in San Jose, California. At the Awards Banquet, held Saturday the 6th, AGS
Awarded over $40,000 in scholarships in five categories: The
Ed Walsh Scholarship, The Charles Bell Scholarship,
The Virginia Coffey Scholarship, The
Kathleen D. Loly Scholarship, and The Robert Mantovani
Scholarship.
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<-> The Ed Walsh Scholarships (Service) <-> <-> <->
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Megan LaRue,
Modesto Junior College
Deena McGrath,
Modesto Junior College
Gabriela Escalante,
Santa Monica College
Johana Avila, College
of the Sequoias
Phillip Diaz, Long
Beach City College
John McCall, Fresno
City College
Bradley Griffiths,
Reedley College
Isabel Manwaring,
Gavilan Community College
John Fitzpatrick,
West Valley College
Vubataz Din, Cypress
College
Michelle Fu, College
of San Mateo
Carrie Lossing,
Cuesta College
Acenette Robinson,
Modesto Junior College
Ariel Hudnall,
College of Marin-Kentfield
Joan Tibay, Pasadena
City College
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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<-> The Charles Bell Scholarships (Outstanding Service) <->
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Tiffany Breger, Las
Positas College
Kayla Moreland, Las
Positas College
Reijo Rantamaula, Long
Beach City College
Charles Bell 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 also was our
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. He died in January of
that year.
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D. Loly Scholarships (Scholastic Standing) <-> <-> <->
Keri VanDeventer, College of the Sequoias
Maryia Vykachka, San Francisco City
College
Laura Sylvan, West Valley College
Celia Vigil Vigo, Santa Monica College
Yun Huang, Santa Monica College
Derek Cheung, Antelope Valley College
Miki Ito, Merced College
Jesse Cheung, Antelope Valley College
Minoru Kono, Cypress College
John Campo, Pasadena City College
Tiffany Maki, College of the Sequoias
Leonardo Gorito, Pasadena City College
Cara Crownover, Golden West College
Ashlie Lewis-Melot, Reedley College
Maria Tirtatunggal, Mt. San Antonio
College
Kathleen D. Loly was born in England and emmigrated
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 $330,000.00.
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Coffey Scholarships (Highest Scholastic Standing) <-> <-> <->
Noah Fischer, Las
Positas College
Hoa Nguyen, West Valley
College
David Barrera, Long
Beach City College
For many years, the Zeta Chapter of Mt. San Antonio
College was priviledged 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 scholarships in her name.
<-> The Robert Mantovani Scholarships (Highest Scholastic
and Service Standing) <->
Christian Blanco, Las
Positas College
Andy Mu, Mt. San
Antonio College
Yuko Ishihama, Merced
College
Regan Johnson, Reedley
College
Jamie Pumford,
Riverside Community College
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.
<-> The Tom Jackson Scholarship <->
David Curry, Saddleback
College
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