Ryan DiVico Presented Patrick McCourt Scholarship

The Patrick Thomas McCourt Memorial Scholarship was created following a terrible accident that saddened the community when word of it spread. A member of Huntington High School’s Class of 2006, the 22-year old was killed September 17, 2011 after being struck by two cars while walking along Veterans Memorial Highway in Holbrook.

“As our tribute to Patrick, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who we feel embodies his spirit and legacy,” said Michael McCourt, who presented the 2026 award on behalf of his family at Huntington’s senior scholarships and awards ceremony in the high school auditorium. “The McCourt family is grateful to the Rotary Club for allowing us to maintain this fund under its auspices and for the generosity of donors to the fund.”

This year’s $2,500 McCourt scholarship was awarded to Ryan DiVico, a Huntington High School senior who plans to study engineering at Binghamton University

The McCourt family found Mr. DiVico to be a completely worthy recipient of the 15th annual scholarship and the Class of 2026 member appeared both happy and proud as he stood on the auditorium stage to accept his award.

“The key to my success has been my determination and consistency with my homework and studying,” Mr. DiVico said. “Throughout high school I’ve enjoyed the relationships I’ve made and the interesting classes I’ve taken. Highlights of my extracurricular involvement include being a Top 8 finalist in a National Financial Literacy Competition, as well as participating on both the lacrosse and golf teams.”

Patrick Thomas McCourt was born October 20, 1988. He was a popular figure around Huntington, performing in the marching band, serving as captain of the Blue Devil fencing team and participating in various school activities.

“Patrick was a serious student, a quick wit, a true friend, a helpful neighbor and a responsible citizen,” said Michael McCourt at the scholarship presentation ceremony. “Well-loved and admired, he is sorely missed by many.”

At Huntington High School, Mr. McCourt was popular with everyone and he developed close relationships with a core group of friends, along with many others. He graduated from George Washington University, focusing his studies on civil engineering. He quickly found work in the field shortly after his college graduation.

In addition to his sisters Meredith and Kiera, Mr. McCourt was survived by his parents, Patrick and Mary and his brother, Michael.

In the 2006 edition of The Huntingtonian, Huntington High School’s annual yearbook, Mr. McCourt’s photo appears on page 38, along with the senior quote he chose from comedian Steven Wright: “I intend to live forever. So far, so good.”

Patrick Thomas McCourt Memorial Scholarship Recipients

2026 Ryan DiVico

2025 Nicolas Francis

2024 Jack Ruthkowski

2023 Vito Aloe

2022 Anthony Amitrano

2021 David Canas Granados

2020 Ethan Mulroy

2019 Luke Luckow

2018 Erica Vazquez

2017 Christiana Reinertsen

2016 Santos Garcia Avelar

2015 Brandon Mendez

2014 Rachel Feltman

2013 Daniel Moya

2012 Thomas Hardardt