Monday, June 11, 2018
Commodore John Barry Medal Winners for 2018
AOH of Yonkers Announces Recipients of Barry Scholastic Medal for
2018
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| Commodore John Barry - Father of the US Navy |
The Ancient Order of
Hibernians, Myles Scully-Division #1 of Yonkers is proud to
announce the winners of The Commodore John Barry Memorial Medal for 2018.
The award is made available to all Catholic Elementary Schools in The City of
Yonkers. The award is named after Commodore John Barry, an Irish immigrant who
lived to become known as The Father of The United States Navy.
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 8th.
Congratulations to
this year’s winners!
Sacred Heart School – Ryan Mitchell
St. Ann’s School
– Vivian Seemer
St. John the Baptist School –
Kevin Burke & Antonio Osso
Kevin Burke & Antonio Osso
St. Anthony’s School
– Ryan Lynch
St. Peter’s School
– Brendan Sierra
St. Paul the Apostle School – Corey Kiernan
St. Eugene’s School
– Dylan Cousins-Abell
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