Saturday, June 7, 2014
Commodore John Barry Medal Winners for 2014
Yonkers A.O.H. Announces Recipients of
Scholastic Award – The Commodore Barry Memorial Medal for 2014
The
Officers and Members of Division One are proud to announce this year’s winners
of
The Commodore John Barry Memorial Medal!
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| The Commodore John Barry Medal is worn around the neck |
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 7 schools chose to
participate in this year's award program. The recipients are listed as
follows:
Sacred Heart School – Ryan Maguire
St. Ann’s School – Daniela Gonzalez
St. John the Baptist School – Kevin Graham
St. Anthony’s School – Jordan Laevsky
St. Peter’s School – Roberto Valez
St. Paul the Apostle School – Rudolph Pflaumer
St. Eugene’s School – Tiffany Lacroix
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.
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| Closeup-The Commodore John Barry Medal for Excellence in U.S. History |
Congratulations to this Year’s Winners!
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