Mr. & Miss Shamrock Scholarship Recipients Announced!
The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee is thrilled to announce the recipients of our Mr. and Miss Shamrock Scholarship Program. These outstanding students exemplify academic excellence, leadership, community service, and pride in Irish heritage. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor!
Mr. Shamrock Scholarship Winner
Patrick Feeney
Fairfield Prep
Son of John & Elizabeth Feeney
Second Mr. Shamrock
Cayden Morin
Bunnell High School
Son of Tim & Thea Morin
Miss Shamrock Scholarship Winner
Clare Hayes
St. Joseph High School
Daughter of Meghean & Michael Hayes
Second Miss Shamrock
Clara Connelly
Fairfield Warde High School
Daughter of Sally & Damien Connolly
We are incredibly proud of these four Shamrock Scholars, who embody the spirit, tradition, and values of our Irish community. They will be formally presented at the Grand Marshal’s Ball on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford.
This semi-formal evening is one of the signature events of our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Tickets are $150 per person and include an open bar, a full live band, and a filet mignon dinner. If you are interested in attending, please let us know.
There are also opportunities to honor these outstanding students by purchasing an advertisement in the program journal or by becoming a parade sponsor. Links with additional information on both opportunities are provided. Sláinte to a bright future ahead.
Thank you,
Liz Gilbert DeFeo
Parade Chairperson
P.S. A sincere thank you to Lisa Carroll Fabian and Mary Donnelly for their outstanding leadership and dedication in coordinating the Mr. and Miss Shamrock Scholarship Program.
We are also deeply grateful to the judges who generously volunteered their time to review applications and select this year’s recipients—a truly challenging task given the exceptional quality and accomplishments of so many worthy applicants.
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon Street, Stratford, CT 06614
