Helen Prothers Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship

The Helen Prothers Fine Arts Scholarship has been provided by her bequest to the college. This perpetual award is provided as an indication of her love for her students.

Helen began teaching art in the early sixties; prior to her employment with the Coast District, she taught with many neighboring school districts, the City of Newport Beach, and Chapman College. Helen began teaching with the evening division of the Coast District in the early seventies; she became a charter member of Coastline Community College in 1976 and also taught many classes at Orange Coast College. Helen developed a considerable following of students who studied with her over the years, and her students and colleagues at Coastline and Orange Coast grew to appreciate her as an artist and as a person.

Helen will be sorely missed by students, faculty, and staff as her courage and strength have been an inspiration to us all.