ADAMS, Mass. — St. Stanislaus Kostka School has established the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund, created to honor the life and legacy of Quinn Connally, a student at the school who passed away after a hockey accident while in seventh grade. 

 

This year marks the 26th anniversary of Quinn's passing.

 

The Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund ensures that his legacy will endure by helping future students receive the gift of a Catholic education rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence, stated a press release.

 

The school is also announced that the scholarship fund has received an inaugural leadership donation of $100,000 from the Flatley Foundation, a prominent Catholic foundations in the Northeast.

 

"We are deeply grateful to the Flatley Foundation for this extraordinary and generous gift," said Principal Chris Bersaw. "Their support not only makes the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund possible for years to come, but it also sends a powerful message about the importance of Catholic education and the lasting impact it has on young lives."

 

The Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide tuition assistance to students who demonstrate financial need and who embody the values fostered at the school, including faith, compassion, perseverance, and community. This fund enables St. Stanislaus Kostka School to extend its outreach and assist even more students to grow in knowledge, character, and faith, continued a press release.

 

"This scholarship is a beautiful way to remember Quinn," said Judy Roy, School Board Chair. "It transforms a profound loss into hope for future generations and reflects the mission of our school and the strength of our Catholic community."

 

For more information about the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund or to learn how to support it, please contact the school at 413-743-1091 or office@ststansadams.org.