Don Scott Memorial Foundation

Don Scott Memorial Foundation The Foundation is dedicated towards supporting colon cancer fighting initiatives in honor of Donald H. Scott. Many did and contributed.

Donald Scott

July 2, 1942—November 4, 2010

The Manhasset Public School District and community lost a great teacher, coach, mentor and friend on Thursday, November 4, 2010, as Don Scott, science teacher, track and cross country coach for four decades passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Having taught in Manhasset since 1968, Don Scott had a remarkable impact on students

during the span of 42 years during which he enjoyed many wonderful memories. His classroom appeared like a museum displaying artifacts, specimens, scientific journals and text that he collected throughout his career. He had all of these valuable items on display for students to observe, to touch, and to investigate. His enjoyment of the sciences was strongly evident especially when students and colleagues were interested in his displays. He happily answered their questions and talked about the science he loved so much, Biology. In celebration of Coach Scott’s 500th varsity boys cross country win on October 21, his prepared statement included the following: “I have always focused on the total student and used the classroom and coaching as a motivation of students. If they were strong students, they were encouraged to run. For the less academic student on the team, they were encouraged to get better academically. I would talk to their teachers, call their parents, and if they were strong enough academically, they could go to college and compete both academically and athletically.”

Don Scott is remembered for many things, but mostly for being a caring person who guided and affected the lives of thousands of students.

05/27/2024
Congrats to this amazing team of Athletes!! 😊 Let’s go SET! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏅
11/05/2023

Congrats to this amazing team of Athletes!! 😊 Let’s go SET! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏅

08/10/2023

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” — Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder

02/12/2023
On Sept, 29th Donald H. Scott will be inducted into the Nassau County High School Hall of Fame. His significant contribu...
09/22/2021

On Sept, 29th Donald H. Scott will be inducted into the Nassau County High School Hall of Fame. His significant contributions to high school athletics in Nassau County have placed him among the finest of all time. He began his teaching career at Manhasset in 1968. In 1972 Coach Scott organized the first ever indoor track program. Among many team championships and coaching awards Coach Scott has the second winningest record among New York State Track & Field coaches. He has a career winning percentage of 94%. However the most important impact he had was in his dedication and support for his athletes.

For those wishing to attend please contact Fred Apgar.

Very good news today!!
02/28/2020

Very good news today!!

Thanks to all supporters for our 8th annual 5K Run.. Another great day. Race results will be online soon!!
09/17/2018

Thanks to all supporters for our 8th annual 5K Run.. Another great day. Race results will be online soon!!

09/11/2018

The Don Scott Memorial Foundation invites all to participate in its eighth annual 5K Run to be held Sunday, Sept. 16. The race will start on Plandome Road at Mary Jane Davies Gazebo and finish on N…

Don Scott Memorial 5K Run,September 16th @ 9:30 AM, Register Now!!
08/30/2018

Don Scott Memorial 5K Run,September 16th @ 9:30 AM, Register Now!!

At Mary Jane Davies Green Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

10/06/2017

Manhasset residents dressed in bright yellow shirts filled the Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road for the seventh annual Don Scott Memorial 5K run on Sept. 17.

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