Walter G. Rolsma Memorial Crew Scholarship

Walter is remembered as an important member of the OCC Crew, 1976-78. As a fine student and a tough competitor, Walter also had the great gift of inherent cheerfulness and enthusiasm which he lent 100% to all his endeavors and his teammates. Walter was always a welcome addition to any boat and brought positive energy consistently and without reservation. Walter’s family brought him up to be such a “good guy” and such a wonderful human being, that we have been blessed to have his good company for as long as we did. After he finished his undergraduate degree, Walter was serving as the Head Coach of Crew at Cal Poly SLO, when a motorcycle accident suddenly took him from us. He is greatly missed by his family and his many good friends.

This scholarship, dedicated in Walter’s memory, is awarded to a student athlete of the Orange Coast College Crew.