“Of her players, McGraw said, “I am so excited that we have a shamrock designated for each and every one of you (at the base of the statue), because clearly I would not be here if it wasn’t for all of you.”

The statue just outside the south doors to Purcell, was designed and executed by sculptor Ann Hirsch, who was also on hand during the unseasonably warm December morning with temperatures in the mid 40s.”