Showing posts with label Commodore John Barry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Commodore John Barry. Show all posts
Monday, June 6, 2016
2016 Commodore John Barry Medal Award Winners Announced
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| Commodore John Barry - Father of the U.S. 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 2016. 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 emigrant 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 10th.
Congratulations to
this year’s winners!
Sacred Heart School
St. Ann’s School – Beatriz Mendes
St. Anthony’s School – Kayla Gallichio
St. Peter’s School – Gabriel Bravo
St. Eugene’s School – Victoria Carroll
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Dedication of The Commodore John Barry Memorial
Hibernians to Gather at U.S. Naval Academy for Commodore Barry
Memorial Dedication
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| Small Scale Model of the Barry Memorial |
The
Ancient Order of Hibernians have long been dedicated to raising awareness of a
true American Hero, Commodore John Barry, and they will gather together in the
coming weeks to finally dedicate a fitting memorial to The Father of the U.S.
Navy.
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| Commodore John Barry |
John Barry
was born in Wexford, Ireland and immigrated to America after being forced off
of his ancestral lands by the British.
He was already an able seaman by this time and established himself as a wealthy
merchant in Philadelphia at the outbreak of The Revolutionary War.
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| Statue of Commodore Barry |
During the
war, he offered his services to the Continental Congress and commanded the
first ships to defeat and capture British warships. He was so successful and respected that
President George Washington presented him with Commission #1 in the new United
States Navy.
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| The Destroyer U.S.S. Barry DD-933 |
On May 10th,
hundreds of members of the A.O.H will travel to the U.S. Naval Academy to dedicate
a memorial to Commodore John Barry. The
memorial is an eight foot tall granite monument just inside the Academy
grounds. The AOH was instrumental in
getting permission for the memorial as well as raising funds to complete it.
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| Members of The AOH were instrumental in raising funds for the memorial |
Congratulations to Barry Memorial Committee members John McInerney and
Jack O’Brien, who worked tirelessly to make this day possible.
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| John McInerney and John O'Brien with The Barry Memorial |
To learn more about
Commodore John Barry
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Commodore John Barry Medal Winners 2013
Yonkers AOH Announces Recipients of Scholastic Award – The Commodore
Barry Memorial Medal for 2013
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| Commodore John Barry- Father of the U.S. Navy |
The Officers and
Members of Division One are proud to announce this year’s winners 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 7 schools chose to participate
in this year's award program. The recipients are listed as follows:
Sacred Heart School – Dante Scarnati
St. Ann’s School – Carolina Mendes
St. John the Baptist School – Damien Garcia
St. Anthony’s School – Amanda Sati
St. Peter’s School – Alex Ponce
St. Paul the Apostle School – Stephanie Brij-Raj
St. Eugene’s School – Anthony Piccolino
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!
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!
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