A scholarship fund established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
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This scholarship fund was created in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey (18 years old) of Hinckley, New York. Connor aspired to be a rural physician and attended premedical school at Siena College. His dream was to practice medicine in an underserved area in order to help residents receive adequate health care.
Connor had an extraordinary way about himself for someone his age. He was God-inspired, loved everyone as he loved himself, and cared deeply about his family and friends. He had a mysterious ability to consistently make lemonade out of lemons. Everyone loved him when they met him. He was truly an inspiration to friends, family and clergy members alike, who now all suffer an enormous heart-wrenching void due to a careless and reckless drunk driver that took his life on August 11, 2018.
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Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
Be continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education
Have an average of 75 or above
Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate qualities that Connor exemplified, such as love of sports, being a “team player,” inclusiveness, helping others discover their own strengths, giving 100% in every endeavor, leading by example, being kind, being a leader on and off the field/court, and treating everyone with respect (preferred)
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Athletic/Character Award for Oneida/Herkimer Counties
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
Be a graduating senior residing in or attending high school in Oneida or Herkimer counties
Be continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education
Have an average of 75 or above
Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate qualities that Connor exemplified, such as love of sports, being a “team player,” inclusiveness, helping others discover their own strengths, giving 100% in every endeavor, leading by example, being kind, being a leader on and off the field/court, and treating everyone with respect (preferred)
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018. This award is also given in loving memory of Joey R. Ventura (1992-2021), an accomplished welder and welding instructor who unexpectedly passed in July of 2021 at the age of 28 years old.
Candidates are identified through an open application process.
Be a graduating senior residing in or attending high school in Oneida or Herkimer counties
Be continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education
Be pursuing a degree or certificate in welding, the trades or related fields
Have an average of 75 or above
Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate qualities that Connor exemplified, such as love of sports, being a “team player,” inclusiveness, helping others discover their own strengths, giving 100% in every endeavor, leading by example, being kind, being a leader on and off the field/court, and treating everyone with respect (preferred)
Past Recipients
Arianna Williams
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
Utica University
College
Nursing
Major
Samantha Brown
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
SUNY Cortland
College
Computer Science
Major
Emily Carlson
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Pratt Institute
College
Digital Arts
Major
Jillian Enk
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
College
Nursing
Major
Julia DeWire
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Northern Arizona University
College
Anthropology
Major
Julia Racha
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Alfred State College
College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Major
Kamryn Kotary
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Nazareth University
College
Nursing
Major
Matthew DePerno
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Utica University
College
Cybersecurity
Major
Brooke Smith
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
Utica University
College
Education
Major
Hunter Walchusky
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
West Virginia University
College
Biology
Major
Madeline Poynter
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
Mohawk Valley Community College
College
Psychology
Major
Moira Dowd
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
University of Vermont
College
Medical Technology
Major
Nadia Foley
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
St. John Fisher College
College
Nursing
Major
Terralyn McLaughlin
Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Academic Award for Holland Patent Recipient
Awarded By Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Holland Patent Central High School
School
SUNY Brockport
College
Biology
Major
Connor’s Way 5 Mile Memorial Run/Walk
Come follow in Connor’s footsteps on a beautiful scenic five-mile wooded trail in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Celebrate the beauty of nature as you run or walk through five miles of seasonal roads and trails. Follow in the shadow of the young man who loved to run around the lake and the woods of Hinckley for the love of running. Celebrate life, nature and community as you help fund a memorial and scholarship in Connor’s name, touching lives of future local doctors. This is “Connor’s Way”…
All proceeds will go to the scholarship and memorial fund created in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, who aspired to be a physician and his dream was to practice medicine in an under-served area in order to help residents receive adequate health care.
Date
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time
TBA
Location
Hinckley, NY
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