My name is Mackenzie Byrne, and I go to Conwell Egan Catholic High School. I work very hard in school and take pride in everything I do. I was a part of my school's soccer team, and I participated in spirit night. I also love to volunteer at my school and church whenever I can. I am very grateful to have received this scholarship.

My name is Claire Callaghan and I am a third generation American of Irish descent. I recently graduated 8th grade from Our Lady of Good Counsel School, in Southampton PA. With the Ancient Order of Hibernians scholarship that I was awarded, I will be attending Archbishop Wood High School in the fall. Some of my interests include watching and performing in theater productions, spending time at the beach and in the outdoors, and learning new things. I am very grateful to have received the AOH scholarship, and through my essay I have learned so much about the Irish contribution in America, and my family members, that I would not have known in any other way.

I’m Hannah Cumplido-Delgardio and I am 15 years old. I went to Holy Family Regional Catholic Schools for pre-k3 through 8th grade. At Holy Family I volunteer at lunch to help the younger kids with their lunches. Then for high school I am attending Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. I played basketball for Holy Family. I also play softball for the bucks county bears and for Conwell. I volunteer at Hope 101 with the AOH Division 5 where I help to serve food for homeless.

My name is Katie McIvor and I am from Holland, PA. I recently graduated from Saint Katharine Drexel Grade School (Saint Bede’s Parish) and will attend Villa Joseph Marie High School in August 2026, where I intend on playing basketball for the Jems. My favorite subjects include mathematics and social studies. Academics, athletics, community service and my Irish heritage are major parts of my life. I was one of two players picked by the CYO Region 19 Bucks County basketball coaches to represent our region in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia CYO All-Star game at Archbishop Wood High School. Additionally, I Irish step dance with the Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance of Bucks County and have danced in both the Bucks County Saint Patrick’s and Memorial Day parades for several years. I very much enjoy Irish rebel, folk and trad music. In 2025, I volunteered at the Special Olympics Fall Festival at Villanova University. My Grandmother was born and raised An Ghaeltacht in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. Her sister was the original owner of the Irish Rover Inn in Penndel, PA. I also come from a long line of Philadelphia and New York City firefighters. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the men of PFC Michael McGinnis USMC Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2 for awarding me your scholarship. I am incredibly honored to receive this award. It has made a meaningful difference for my family as we begin paying my tuition at Villa Joseph Marie High School.

Cavan is a junior at La Salle College High Schoo! and proud member of St. Andrew parish. Cavan is very involved athletically as a member of the 2025 PIAA 6A State Championship football team, varsity lacrosse team, and plays club lacrosse for Dukes Elite. He loves being an ambassador for La Salle where he gets to use his gift of gab and talk about the wonderful school he's fortunate to attend. Cavan volunteers as a drive coordinator and bin ambassador with Leveling the Playing Field sharing his love of sports to under-resourced communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. While Cavan is co-president of La Salle's Chinese Club, he is most proud of his Irish heritage and all of its traditions he shares with his immediate and large extended family. He is looking forward to the next Cavanaugh Family reunion happening!