A brief intro of the Scholarships of the
Police Holy Name Society of Nassau County
Bob Ferguson, the 21st President of the Society (1981-1985) and Ed Richards, the 22nd President of the Society (1985-1987) instituted the Police Holy Name Scholarship Committee during their terms in the 1980s and it has grown through the good stewardship of our Trustees since.
Howie Herold – Was the 19th President of the Society (1974-1978) and a Detective in the Main Office. He was killed in an explosion at Colonial Firearms in Levittown. In honor of his commitment to the Society, his wife, Grace, established a scholarship in his memory.
Kevin Finn – Was the 15th President of the Society (1965-1967) and the Commanding Officer of the Arson Bomb Squad. During his tenure he was known as the “Rock” of the Holy Name Society.
Tom Atz – Was a First Precinct police officer known for helping people during times of great crises. He passed away at a young age.
Louis Forte – Was the 20th President of the Society (1978-1981) and an active member of many Department Organizations. Lou and his wife, Dotty, were frequent travelers who attended numerous IPA events around the world together.
Judith Weiner – Hazel Weiner, who recently passed away at the age of 98, has for many years, annually donated to the Society’s scholarship fund in honor of her severely handicapped daughter, Judith.
Steven J. Sullivan – A Sixth Precinct police officer and an avid flyer. He was tragically killed in a helicopter accident. Through a generous donation to the Society, his family established a scholarship in his memory.
2016 Report of Police Holy Name Scholarship Committee
Howie Herold Scholarship
Student – Samantha Morley – S.U.N.Y. Binghamton
Kevin Finn Scholarship
Student – Ryan Droluk – S.U.N.Y. Maritime
Tom Atz Scholarship
Student – Connor Armstrong – Suffolk Community College
Louis Forte Scholarship
Student – Morgan Flanagan – S.U.N.Y. Geneseo
Jack Welch Scholarship
Student – Kristin Visconti – John Jay College
Judith Weiner Scholarship
Student – Jessica Watson – Salve Regina University
Stephen J. Sullivan Scholarship
Student – Matthew Meehan – S.U.N.Y Farmingdale
Alternates
Erin Doherty
Howard Miller
(From 157 applications received as of 6/9)
2015 Report of Police Holy Name Scholarship Committee
Howie Herold Scholarship
Student – Maria DeAngelo – S.U.N.Y. New Paltz
Kevin Finn Scholarship
Student – Philip C. Brady Jr. – Quinnipiac
Tom Atz Scholarship
Student – Heather Cegelski – St. Anthony’s High School
Louis Forte Scholarship
Student – Casey Collins– Molloy College
Judith Weiner Scholarship
Student – Kaitlin McLaughlin – Duquesne University
Jack Welch Scholarship
Student – Nicole Visconti – Pratt Institute
Stephen J. Sullivan Scholarship
Student – Alexa Dolgos – St. John’s University
Alternates
Alissa Iervese
Allison O’Shea
(From 156 applications received as of 6/15)