by Cole Brownsberger ’14
Mr. Crew brought a lot of energy and new strategies to the Scholarship Drive this year, and his hard work paid off. The students sold 116% of quota, the top seller, Nicholas Kovesdi, sold 751 tickets, and the top homeroom was Mr. Arko’s 1C, selling 213% of quota.
After Mr. Crew thanked everyone involved with the drive, the rally proceeded into the highly anticipated drawing. Tom Arth ‘99, high school all-American, NFL quarterback, and new head coach of the John Carroll Blue Streaks, drew the tickets this year along with Father Welsh. After a long drum roll, the first place prize of $50,000 was announced, and the winner was Barbara Shanning, with Aidan Martin ’14 selling the winning ticket.
While most students were sulking in their disappointment after not winning, Father Murphy Skyped Principal Bradesca (who was in Chicago) over the speakers so everyone could hear. He said to the principal, “for their hard work, you guys are going to get 2 chicken patties. How does that sound Mr. Bradesca?” Bradesca responded, “Don’t be that guy.” Mr. Bradesca instead announced that there will be no school on March 28, and the students rejoiced.
More facts about the 75th annual scholarship drive:
Leading Homerooms:
- Freshmen: Mr. Arko’s 1C with 213% of quota
- Sophomores: Mr. Evan’s 2E with 169% of quota
- Juniors: Mr. Peter Corrigan’s 3D with 150%
- Seniors: Mrs. Kyle’s 4P with 131%
Leading Student Sellers:
5. Brock Yoho with 275 tickets
4. Clarence Moore with 300 tickets
3. Nick Guiney with 526 tickets
2. Patrick Brennan with 589 tickets
1. Nicholas Kovesdi with 751 tickets
Winners:
3rd Place prize of $5,000 awarded to Timmothy Dawn sold by Patrick Berry.
2nd Place prize of $10,000 awarded to James Olliger sold by Andrew Olliger.
1st Place prize of $50,000 awarded to Barbara Shanning sold by Aidan Martin.
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone involved!
