Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Friendly Sons of St. Patrick The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, officially The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland, is an American charitable and social organization for Irish-Americans founded in 1771. The Society was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), 1771. Among the founders were General Stephen Moylan, aide to George Washington and cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War, and Thomas Fitzsimons, representative of Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and signatory of the U.S. Constitution, both of whom were born in Ireland. George Washington became an honorary
St. Patrick High School (Portland, Michigan) honors in 1991 and 1997. Baseball is another sport in which the Shamrocks have experienced consistent success. Since taking Division 4 State Runner-Up trophies in 1971, 1973, 1993 and 2016, the Shamrocks have established a highly competitive program under St. Patrick alum Bryan Scheurer, making appearances in the state quarterfinals in both 2009 and 2010 and earning a semifinal berth in 2010. The Shamrocks won their first baseball state title in 2017, with a 6-2 victory over Hudson under St. Patrick alum Bryan Scheurer. St. Patrick High School (Portland, Michigan) St. Patrick High School is a private, Roman Catholic high