Nearly 100 have donated to scholarship in memory of Mark Hughes
File photo: Mark Hughes gets many high fives on April 8, 2022 when he was recognized for 50 years of service as a Lyndonville baseball coach. Hughes was hired in 1972 as a teacher and coach. During that time, Hughes was an integral part of seven sectional titles, 17 league titles and two trips to the state tournament as part of the baseball program. He passed away at age 75 on June 4.
LYNDONVILLE – The donations keep coming for a scholarship in memory of one of Lyndonville’s most beloved teachers and coaches.
Mark Hughes passed away at age 75 on June 4. Hughes was an energetic force in the school district and community for the past 52 years.
The district has received 98 donations towards the Mark Hughes Memorial Scholarship, totaling $17,215. Sharon Smith, the district superintendent, said several checks arrive almost daily towards the scholarship.
The Board of Education on Tuesday voted to establish the Mark Hughes Memorial Scholarship. (Memorials may be made in his name to the Mark Hughes Memorial Scholarship, made payable to the Lyndonville Central School District, 25 Housel Ave. Lyndonville, NY 14098.)
Hughes started working at Lyndonville in 1972 and was an enthusiastic coach for football, soccer, basketball and baseball. Outside of coaching and teaching, Hughes also was a Senior Class advisor, drama director and cafeteria monitor. He relished the relationships with students.
