Fairfield Warde Student Is 2021 Mr. Shamrock Andrew Jones

The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Celebration Committee announced the winners of the 2021 Mr. Shamrock Scholarship Program. They were selected among over one dozen applicants. Mr. Shamrock 2021 is Andrew Jones a senior at Fairfield Warde High School, son of Cheryl and Todd Jones.

Andrew played in St. Patrick's Gaelic Football and Hurling Club since he was 8 years old and marched in the Bridgeport parade with his teammates. He is a Jr. Deacon at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church and has participated in their Appalachia service project for three years. During summer, he is a lifeguard. Andrew's grandfather's mother was born in Dublin and her love for St. Patrick's Day led to Andrew's special interest in the day.

Mr. Shamrock Runner-Up is Ryan Carroll from Fairfield College Preparatory School, son of Maggie and Sean Carroll.

The Mr. & Miss Shamrock Scholarship Contest is held annually. All high school seniors of Irish descent in the greater Bridgeport area are encouraged to submit an application to the Parade Committee. All candidates are interviewed by an independent panel of judges and winners are chosen based upon their knowledge of their Irish heritage, traditions, history, the meaning of St. Patrick's Day, their involvement in their community, their interests and activities.

The winners receive a monetary scholarship award of $4,000 for future educational endeavors. Runners-up also are awarded a monetary scholarship of $2,000. The awards will be presented by the 2021 Grand Marshal Mary Ann Doonan of Stratford on March 17, 2021 at the Gaelic American Club.

Mr. & Miss Shamrock will participate in the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade festivities including the Virtual Parade and Battle of Pipe Bands competition on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Noon on the Bridgeport Parade's YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

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