This is the 2025 Colleen Application.  This application will be inactive on January 5, 2025.

 

A 500-750 word essay about your Irish Heritage is due to Lynn McCarthy by January 10th.  Please email essay to lynn_mccarthy@wsparadecommittee.org

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All applicants are required to attend the Annual Colleen Tea on January 19th, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Crest Room Patio.

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The Colleen Contest is planned for February 1st, 2025, at West Springfield Middle School, whereas 5 girls will be selected as finalists. 

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The selection of the Colleen will be made on February 8th, 2025, during the Ceade/Awards Night at the Storrowton Carriage House. 

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Thank you for your interest and best of luck.

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Eligibility: The Colleen should be of Irish ancestry and a resident of the City (Town) of West Springfield and be between the ages of 17 and 22 by March 17, 2025. She should be single, never been married and has no child.

Prizes:
Colleen:
• $1500.00 towards a trip to Ireland or a Scholarship
• Tiara
• Irish Knit Sweater
• Invitations to local St. Patrick’s Events
• Opportunity to represent the town in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
 

Court:
• $750.00 Scholarship
• Gift Certificate to Local Business
• Irish Knit Sweater
• Invitations to local St. Patrick’s Events
• Opportunity to represent the town in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade