Wednesday, June 1, 2011
COMMODORE JOHN BARRY MEDAL WINNERS 2011
Division One Announces This Year’s Winners of the "COMMODORE JOHN BARRY MEMORIAL MEDAL"
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| Commodore John Barry-Father of the u.s. navy |
The officers and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Myles Scully Division One of Yonkers are pleased to announce this year's recipients of the COMMODORE JOHN BARRY MEMORIAL MEDAL.
The award is made available to all Catholic Elementary
Schools in the city of Yonkers each year. The award is given to a
graduating student who excels in U.S. History and/or Social Studies. A
total of 9 schools chose to participate in this year's award program. The
winners are listed as follows;
St. Ann's
School- Samantha McKillop
St. Paul the
Apostle- Brandon Spear
Christ the
King School- Matthew Gaschler
St. Anthony's
School- Caitlin McHugh
St. Eugene's
School- Thomas Espinal
St. John the
Baptist School- Sean Crisp
Sacred Heart
School- Virginia Hoblock
St. Peter's
School- William McKissick
The
Annunciation School- Joseph Ryan
The award is dedicated to the memory of Commodore John Barry, an Irish Catholic
immigrant who is recognized as the father of the United States Navy. He
was awarded Navy Commission #1 by President George Washington in 1798, making
him the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy. Commodore John Barry's
accomplishments embody the immigrant struggle for success and serves as an
example for all young students today.
Congratulations to this year's winners!
