Kylie Allen, a St. Joseph/St. Robert Catholic school student, will attend Archbishop Wood High School in the fall of 2025. She has participated in many diverse activities, such as the Robotics Club, Drama Club, Choir, Service Corps, Reading Olympics, and ASL Club, and sports such as volleyball, flag football, and track and field. She has received multiple awards, such as the CYO Volleyball Sportsmanship Award and the St. Joseph/St. Robert’s Patron Award for Welcoming. Kylie is grateful to be awarded the AOH scholarship. She wrote the essay with passion and with her family on her mind. She holds dual citizenship and visits her grandfather and extended family in Cork, Ireland, annually. Kylie Allen was baptized in St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Crosshaven, County Cork, which, ironically enough, is also the saint she chose as her Confirmation name. Kylie Allen chose this saint not only because of her special bond with the church but also due to St. Brigid being the only female patron saint of Ireland. She holds a close bond with St. Patrick’s Day due to it also to being her birthday.

Natalie Dunn is a rising sophomore at Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Flourtown and a 2024 graduate of St. Andrew Catholic School in Newtown. She is an active and engaged member of MSJA, volunteering at school events throughout the year and proudly representing the school to prospective students and families. Natalie serves on the Student Life Committee as the Social Media Manager and is an active member of several student organizations, including Women Supporting Women, Gold Key Club, and Marketing Club. A dedicated dancer for over a decade, Natalie trains in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Pointe, and Production. As a member of her studio’s competition team, she has performed regionally in Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical, earning numerous awards – including recognition for Excellence in Entertainment. Natalie is sincerely grateful for this scholarship opportunity and extends her heartfelt thanks to the AOH organization for their generosity.

Jack Falcey is a 2025 graduate of St. Andrew Catholic School in Newtown, PA. During his time at St. Andrew, he was an active member of the National Junior Honor Society, Reading Olympics, and C.Y.O. basketball and swimming. Jack also participated in a variety of community service projects including the St. Andrew library renovation, St. Andrew Christmas donation drive, C.Y.O. snack stand, St. Andrew Trunk or Treat, American Red Cross Blood drives, and Five Mile Woods beautification efforts. In addition to his community service, Jack has earned recognition for academic excellence. He was named to the St. Andrew Honor Roll every eligible term (9 out of 9 trimesters). Jack also received the “Highest General Average” award for his graduating class, the United States President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and The American Legion School Award for Distinguished Achievement, recognizing his leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. He was also awarded the LaSalle College High School Principal’s Scholarship and qualified for the Neumann Scholarship.

In August 2025, Jack will begin his high school career at Holy Ghost Preparatory School (HGP) in Bensalem, PA. He enters HGP as a recipient of the Libermann Scholarship and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship and Casey-Burns Scholarship, awarded for excellence in academics, character, and cultural involvement. Jack is excited to grow during this next chapter and looks forward to upholding HGP’s Spiritan values of academic achievement and generous service to others.

Jack lives in Yardley, PA with his parents, Robert and Jennifer Falcey, and his younger brother, Brennan Falcey.

My name is Maura Grace Lynch from Southampton, PA and I will be graduating from Our Lady of Good Counsel School. I am President of the Student Council and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. I play CYO Flag Football, Volleyball, and Softball and enjoy them all very much! I am also a Flag Captain of our Color Guard Team at OLGC. I served as Captain of our Reading Olympics Team and was our Future City President and Presenter. Altar serving is important to me as well and keeps me in tune with my faith. Outside of school, I enjoy going to Phillies games, spending time with family and friends, and going down the shore. I am so very grateful to the Ancient Order of Hibernians for this scholarship. Not only does it make me feel close to my Irish Heritage but it makes me appreciate all of those who are helping young people like me to fulfill my dreams. I look forward to attending Villa Joseph Marie for high school.

My name is Danny Walker. I am the youngest of four children with two older brothers, Brendan and Colin, and one older sister, Maggie. My parents are John and Theresa Walker. This year I graduated from Our Lady of Grace School and next fall I will attend Conwell Egan Catholic where I will play football. My hobbies and interests include fishing and reading history. Thank you again for awarding me this scholarship. I look forward to meeting you.