Gaelic Park Irish Heritage Scholarship Awarded to Providence Students
Two Providence Catholic High School students are the recipients of the Gaelic Park Irish Heritage Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year.
Rising seniors Kevin Conway of Mokena and Sarah McCarthy of Wilmington were selected as recipients in the scholarship. Kevin Conway is a member of the football team and volunteers at the youth summer camps. He also volunteers his time at the NAWS animal shelter in Mokena. Sarah McCarthy is a member of the school’s award-winning marching band. She is also active in the school’s Habitat for Humanity student chapter that participates in summer builds. She is also active in her parish volunteering for the Knights of Columbus fish fry each spring.
“We are proud that Gaelic Park awarded these scholarships to our current students,” said Ed Barrett, the school’s Advancement Director. “Sarah and Kevin are both great students and very active at the school outside the classroom. The school held its prom at the legendary Chicago Gaelic Park banquet facilities for nearly twenty years. We are the Celtics, making it fitting that our students have the opportunity for the scholarships this year. Providence Catholic appreciates Gaelic Park supporting Catholic education in the Chicagoland area.”
The Gaelic Park scholarship program aims to support the advancement of education in Gaelic Park’s greater community. Award winners have exemplary academic and disciplinary records, demonstrate financial need, aspire to continue their academic pursuits after graduation and are involved in school or community-related activities. Additionally, preference is given to students of Irish American heritage.
The mission of Chicago Gaelic Park is to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of Ireland, including the Irish national games, music, dance, language, and theater. Located in Oak Forest, Illinois, Gaelic Park is a banquet facility that caters to weddings, meetings, and parties. Irish Fest is held annually on Memorial Weekend.