Southie Shoutout to: Molly Murphy for Her History-Inspired New Year Greeting Card Winning Design

A big Southie shout-out is in order for Molly Murphy, a fourth-grade student at South Boston Catholic Academy, who kicked off the New Year with some serious hometown pride and creativity.

Molly was recently recognized for designing a greeting card that thoughtfully celebrates Boston history. Her artwork features the Beaver, one of the three ships involved in the Boston Tea Party—a nod to the city’s revolutionary roots — and a replica on display at the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. The design stood out for its attention to detail and appreciation of local history.

State Representative David Biele, who ran the contest, presented Molly with a citation and a prize after school, celebrating her talent and hard work alongside her proud parents, Leah and Tim Murphy.

The moment also served as a reminder that Boston is heading into a milestone year, with 250th anniversary celebrations for Evacuation Day and the nation’s founding planned throughout the year — and young artists like Molly are already getting into the spirit.

Nice work, Molly — you’ve done Southie proud! 

2 Comments

  1. VERY IMPRESSIVE ARTWORK… February 3, 2026 at 6:43 pm - Reply

    …Murph!!
    I think someone may have a future as an architect, perhaps?
    ☘️👊🏻☘️

  2. Helen Lynch February 5, 2026 at 3:22 pm - Reply

    Congratulations to Molly Murphy is 100 % RIGHT.
    She captured the beautiful and historical architectural buildings over different time periods.
    She evening included a beautiful rendition of a Tall Ship with her own special message.
    You go GIRL.💥💥💥💥💥
    👏🇺🇸👏🇺🇸👏🇺🇸👏🇺🇸👏🇺🇸

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