2025 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients, Aoibhe Charles, Ryan Crothers and Anthony Santiago. Aoibhe, Ryan and Anthony have stellar academic records and fill their free time with academic clubs, sports, and community service.
Sara McMullin (Irish Heritage Scholarship) completed her senior year at the School of the Holy Child in Rye, NY. She has been on the Honor Roll for all 4 years of her high school career and has also been inducted into the National Honor Society in grade 12.Sara has served on the student government and was elected Class President in grade 12. Aside from academics, she is also an athlete as a Varsity Swim Team member all 4 years and JV/Varsity Tennis Team member all 4 years. Sara is an accomplished Irish Step Dancer and has competed for over 12 years and presently teaches younger students at her dance studio. Sara will be attending Fairfield University in the fall and plans on continuing to contribute to the Irish community through dance and teaching.
Dennis Condon (Irish Heritage Scholarship) has completed his senior year at Pelham Memorial High School. He has been on the High Honor Roll for all 4 years and is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to keeping his grades up, he is involved in a handful of school clubs including the Gaelic League amongst others. Dennis achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the young age of 14, a feat that only 5% of young people who are involved in scouting attain. Another organization that Dennis is involved in is the Pelham Regional Pipe Band, he is a bagpiper, performing in many parades, concerts, and celebrations. He will be attending University at Albany in the fall.
Abubakar Usman-Isiaka (Marshal Mohr) has completed his senior year at Rye Neck High School in Mamaroneck. He, and his family, moved to the United States just prior to his junior year of high school from Nigeria. Abubakar has excelled academically, despite joining high school mid-year. His GPA is between 95-96% and he was inducted into the National Honor Society. Transitioning to a new school, a new country and a new culture didn't prove too challenging for him. Neither did surviving childhood cancer. He has thrived playing on the high school football team, a sport he had zero experience in, as well as running winter and spring track. Abubakar will continue his amazing journey at the University at Albany in the fall.
The parade committee and past Parade Grand Marshals Kate Bialo and Chance Mullen officially presented these deserving students with their scholarships at Barn Stone Grill in Mamaroneck, NY. In return, the Barnstone Grill staff presented the Parade Committee with a generous donation check to the Parade Scholarship Fund.
Over $64,000 in scholarships has been awarded in a tradition that began with the first Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade. “The Parade serves the Sound Shore Community in two ways”, said Past Grand Marshal Kate Bialo. “First, it is a wonderful community event that brings folks together to celebrate a fun traditional cultural holiday. And equally important is our Scholarship Program - with three annual scholarships awarded to Sounds Shore high school seniors who exemplify community spirit, volunteer service and connections to their cultural heritages. It’s a Parade with a bonus - who doesn’t love that!”
The Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a celebration of Irish American heritage, and the American immigrant experience representing the entire Sound Shore community, from Port Chester to the Pelhams, marching down Mamaroneck Avenue through the village of Mamaroneck to Harbor Island, the best place to march in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration this side of Dublin City. "Our aim has always been to organize a great parade event for the Sound Shore community and provide for scholarships for deserving students.” said Parade President Joe Mauro, “We’re grateful for the opportunity to make a small difference in these admirable young people’s lives.”
For more information on how you and your organization can march in the parade, donate to the Parade Scholarship Fund, or join us for the annual Fall golf outing on September 29th, please visit www.soundshoreparade.com.
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Parade Grand Marshals Chance Mullen and Kate Bialo with 2025 Scholarship Winners Sara McMullin and Dennis Condon
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2025 Scholarship Winner Abubakar Usman-Isiaka with his mom.
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Parade Committee with Barnstone Grill Staff and 2025 Scholarship Winners.