Ginskey’s next steps

After winning the MSHSL’s Triple “A” award, Owatonna’s Connor Ginskey has had some time to reflect on his accomplishment while also preparing for the future ahead.
Along with winning a Triple “A” trophy and receiving recognition during halftime of the MSHSL Class AA basketball championship, Ginskey will also receive a four-year $1,000 scholarship for college.
“I was surprised, but obviously thrilled. There were so many other talented recipients that I wasn’t really expecting it. I’m very honored,” said Ginskey.
The Owatonna senior has been a standout both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities as a Husky, and qualified as a finalist for the award by maintaining a grade point average above 3.0 while also participating in sports and the arts.
In total, Ginskey has participated in six extracurricular activities as a Husky, consisting of band, solo/ensemble, choir, cross-country, basketball and track and field.
Athletically, Ginskey has gone two-for-two in his first two seasons of the year, participating in the MSHSL state tournament for both cross-country and basketball.
Ginskey credited each activity for teaching him lessons and giving him opportunities and experiences that he said he may not have had otherwise.
However, while the academics and activities may have paved the way to the Triple “A” award, Ginskey said it was the people who helped along the way that deserved the thanks.
“I definitely want to thank my parents, who have been my biggest supporters and made so many sacrifices for me. I’m also super grateful for the coaches, teachers and directors I’ve had who have helped me to learn and grow.”
Ginskey also reflected on his years as a Husky saying that his favorite part about being a student at Owatonna High School is the community, especially in regards to the relationships that he has made with teammates, classmates and coaches.
With the summer and graduation approaching, the senior said that he has already begun to piece together his next steps after leaving Owatonna High School.
“I’m going to use the scholarship money to help pay for college tuition. I’m planning on attending Creighton University in the fall to major in finance.”
The senior does not have plans to compete as an athlete for the university; however, he will look to find new opportunities and experiences as he prepares to begin his next journey in Omaha.