Friday, June 9, 2017
Commodore John Barry Medal Winners Announced for 2017
of Commodore John
Barry
Scholastic Medal
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| Commodore John Barry - Father of the US Navy |
The Ancient Order of
Hibernians, Myles Scully-Division #1 of Yonkers
Commodore Barry received
Navy Commission #1 from President George Washington in 1798, making him the
first flag officer of the newly formed U.S. Navy. The Commodore Barry
Medal is awarded to a graduating student who has excelled in U.S.
History/Social Studies. The award consists of a certificate of merit
along with a medal which is worn around the neck.
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| The Commodore John Barry Memorial Medal |
The awards will be
presented to each student at their school graduation ceremonies beginning the
weekend of June 10th.
Congratulations to
this year’s winners!
Sacred Heart School
St. Ann’s School
– Lisa Mardjonovic
Raymond Murphy &
Nicholas DeMatteo
St. Anthony’s School
– David Conway
St. Peter’s School
– Joseph Chirurgi
