Join Us: Stanner Hall of Fame Induction – 3/22/25
Archbishop Molloy High School is excited to induct five outstanding individuals into the Stanner Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 22, 2025 – and we invite our community to join us in celebrating our distinguished honorees! Registrations are still being accepted to attend our dinner and induction ceremony. Here’s a little more about this year’s inductees:
MaryAnn Safrey served the Molloy community for 29 years as an inspiring English teacher. During the latter part of her career, MaryAnn stepped into a leadership role at Molloy, becoming our first female lay Assistant Principal (for Academics). She was integral to the expansion of Molloy’s AP program, which today offers 24 AP courses and nearly 1,000 AP exams administered annually. MaryAnn is also a co-founder of GERLL Club (Girls Empowerment for Real Life Leadership), which has promoted leadership, scholarship, and female empowerment through events and many other different initiatives.
Stephen Konchalski ’62 has enjoyed a 46-year career as a nationally recognized Canadian basketball coach and executive, including his time leading the Men’s National Team and the Olympic team. The brother of Stanner Hall of Famer Tom Konchalski ’64, Stephen is an iconic Canadian sports figure. He is a member of the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach, and he even authored an outstanding college playing career. He is a founding member of the Thomas C. Konchalski Foundation, which works to provide scholarships benefiting deserving student-athletes.
Andrew Kostel has coached Molloy Boys Varsity Soccer for nearly 50 years, establishing himself as an elite coach in New York City. He has coached Molloy to many championships, including two New York State titles, 15 New York City titles, and 17 Brooklyn/Queens titles. He coached Molloy to three straight Metrobowl wins (a Catholic vs. Public school tournament), with Molloy becoming the first and only Catholic school team to win a Metrobowl. Coach Kostel was the first soccer coach voted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame.
Dennis Lazarus ’71 has authored an inspiring life and career centered around service. He worked for nearly 30 years with the United Nations, and he is a passionate public servant who managed international disaster relief programs around the world. He has dedicated his life to serving others, volunteerism, and charity. He has also been a very active member of the Molloy community, generously supporting the Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic and other events and initiatives for many years.
Joseph McNulty ’64 (Posthumously) dedicated 34 years of service to the Helen Keller National Center and the DeafBlind community. He served in many influential leadership roles that put him in a position to help and improve the lives of DeafBlind people. He was a beloved, genuine, and kind person who routinely put the needs of others before his own.
Join Us: Track & Field 100th Anniversary Celebration – 3/29/25
We invite our community to come out and join us on Saturday, March 29th for a grand celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Stanner Track and Field! Alumni, family members, and friends are welcome to come out and celebrate this momentous occasion, recognizing one of Molloy’s most successful athletic programs.
“The first Stanner Track & Field team competed in the fall of 1924 at St. Ann’s Academy. Since then, we have grown across two schools and won an immense number of team titles, gained national acclaim, and most importantly, built relationships that have lasted for life. This dedicated group of men and women – guided by generations of outstanding coaches – has built a family. We look forward to celebrating the legacy of the Stanner Track & Field community. Non scholae sed vitae!” — Dylan Dombrowski ’07, Coach and Teacher
Join Us: Parents’ Guild Luau – 4/5/25
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Molloy’s Parents’ Guild invites all Stanner parents to come out to Molloy on Saturday, April 5th for the second annual Parents’ Guild Luau! The event will include delicious food, fun games, and opportunities to connect with fellow Stanner parents. Today (2/28) is the last day to take advantage of the early bird rate, so be sure to click the flyer above or click here to visit the registration page.
Molloy’s Parents’ Guild offers a unique opportunity for Stanner parents to take a more active role in our school community. Members serve as ambassadors who spread the good word about Molloy. They participate in and help run events, which serve as great opportunities to socialize and network. They also volunteer throughout the year to help Molloy with various events and initiatives. Become a member today! Visit www.molloyhs/parents for more info.
Join Us: 39th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic – 5/12/25
Since 1987, the Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic has raised over $3 million in support of Molloy scholarships, impacting many deserving students in need. Our largest annual fundraiser, the Classic receives generous support from alumni, parents, corporate sponsors, and friends of Molloy. Whether signing up as a single golfer or a foursome, reserving a sponsorship package, purchasing a journal ad or raffle tickets, volunteering, or making a tax-deductible donation, you can make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
This year’s outing will be held on May 12, 2025 at four private courses on Long Island: North Hills Country Club, North Hempstead Country Club, Wheatley Hills Golf Club, and Lake Success Golf Club. The event will honor Shaun Cheng ’04 (Account Executive, Signature Metal and Marble Maintenance) and Thomas Arocho ’03 (Vice President, Business Development Director, Morgan Stanley) as Co-Chairpersons! The Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic is a full day of fun and camaraderie out on the greens, featuring brunch, a round of golf, hole prizes, a raffle, online auction, contest winners, cocktails and dinner, and more!
Click the button below for more information about registering, our auction, sponsorship packages, and more. Please contact the Stanner Alumni Center at 718-441-9210 or mrizzotti@molloyhs.org for additional info or to request more raffle tickets. Thank you for your continued support of this event running 39 years strong!
Our Latest Annual Giving Report Now Available
The Stanner Alumni Center is pleased to share Molloy’s latest Annual Giving Report. Molloy’s fiscal year begins on September 1st and concludes on August 31st of the following year. The generosity of our community supports a wide range of scholarships, needs assistance, capital projects, technology upgrades, and more. When you give to Molloy, you create opportunities for our students to achieve their goals and forge exciting futures. Thank you for your dedication to our students and our mission!
For more information or personal giving history prior to the reports shared on our website, contact the Stanner Alumni Center at 718-441-9210 or alumni@molloyhs.org.
Afro-Caribbean Club Leads Black History Month Celebration
On Friday, February 28th, Molloy’s Afro-Caribbean Club concluded our school’s celebration of Black History Month by participating in a Hallway Parade! Stanners walked up and down the hallways during homeroom, playing music and carrying flags that represent their many cultural heritages. Fellow students, as well as faculty and staff, cheered as they passed each homeroom! Thank you to the club and Ms. Barbery for an amazing parade!
Br. John Klein Publishes New Book on US Marist History
Congratulations to Br. John Klein, FMS, who recently published his book God Gave The Increase, The Americanization of Marcellin’s Marist Project. The book is available on Amazon and other major book retailers. Please consider picking up a copy today!
Br. John describes the book as follows: “It is the story of the Marist Brothers in the United States from the formation of the independent United States Province in 1911, until the close of the Second World War in 1945. It is the story of the Brothers’ experience that, in many ways, paralleled that of other immigrant groups entering the United States during the early years of the twentieth century. It is the story of the interplay of forces within the Marist Brothers’ General Administration which believed uniformity in all things to be essential to unity and those within the United States that led to the gradual emergence of a uniquely American expression of Marist life.” It is the story of the evolution of a Marist Brothers’ Province that in 1917 described itself as a “French-Canadian Institute,” to one that, by the late 1940’s, saw itself as an American Province within the context of the wider international Marist Institute. Finally, it is the story of a faithful group of men who labored to keep the Marist Mission, To Make Jesus Know and Loved, particularly among young people, a reality in the United States.”
An Invitation: The Lay Marists of Champagnat (Adult Formation)
As members of the Marist community, we all share a responsibility to use our God given skills and talents to help perpetuate the Marist Charism here in the United States and across the globe. Beyond consecrated Marist Brothers, there are approximately 250 lay individuals in the US who have made a commitment to live their lives in a Marist way through the Marists of Champagnat adult formation program. The program is now preparing to form its fifth cohort.
Marists of Champagnat USA is a community of lay women and men and consecrated religious brothers who together are living out the Marist spirituality inherited from St. Marcellin Champagnat. All Marists of Champagnat seek to grow in communion, following Mary’s example of making Jesus known and loved in our world. We support each other through continual formation experiences that allow anyone who wishes to be “Gathered Around the Same Table” to find a place. The Marists of Champagnat, working with other members of regional and city-based chapters, engage in service opportunities, and pray with and support one another.
If you have been inspired by St. Marcellin and the Marist Brothers and want to play a part in strengthening their charism in our world, please consider learning more about the Marists of Champagnat program. Click the button below to get started.
Stanner Athletes of the Week
Week of 2/3 – 2/9 – Sophomore basketball player Molly Trears ’27 led her team with 16 points during this week! Senior swimmer Sean Green ’25 broke a city and school record and was named the CHSAA career swimmer as well as the Tom Boris swimmer of the meet at the CHSAA Intersectional Championships. He will represent Molloy at the state meet in March!
Week of 2/17-2/23 – Freshman basketball player Brinan O’Sullivan ’28 played well in the playoffs, particularly in the Brooklyn/Queens Championship vs. Xaverian. She scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, and shot 40% from the three point line! Freshman basketball player Andrew Koumoullos ’28 played well in the B/Q Quarterfinals game vs. St. Raymond’s. He dominated the game, playing hard for 32 minutes and scoring 29 points, which helped the team advance to the B/Q Semifinal game!
| Bowling: Molloy Varsity Bowlers are heading to Kenmore, NY to compete in the NY State Championship! Congratulations to our qualifiers: Anthony Rella ‘27, Sofia Tolentino ‘27, MJ Sim ‘27, and Nico Tolentino ‘25! Their hard work and dedication throughout the season secured them their much-deserved spot in the State Championships. Best of luck and GO STANNERS! |
| Outdoor Track & Field: At the CHSAA Championship on February 15th, Saige Swift ’25 finished 1st in the Triple Jump (35.6′) | Antonio Hernandez ’25 finished 1st in the High Jump (6’4″) | Camille Munoz ’25 finished 1st in the High Jump (4’10”) |
| Winter CHSAA All-League Athletes: Congratulations to: Saige Swift ’25 (Triple Jump) | Aoife Garvey ’25 (3000m) | Brianna Poliseno ’25 (55 Hurdles & Shot Put) | Camille Munoz ’25 (55 Hurdles & High Jump) | Juliette LoCurto ’27 (55 Hurdles & High Jump) | Kirstine Perez ’26 (Long Jump & Triple Jump) | Niley Jones ’27 and Caterina Romano ’26 (Swimming) | Molly Trears ’27 (Basketball) |
| Basketball: Boys Varsity finished the season 10-13. | Boys Varsity “B” finished 11-7 and advanced to the Semifinals. | Boys JV finished 20-2 and will play in the City Finals vs. St. Peter’s on March 1st in the Jack Curran Gymnasium. Come out and support the team! | Boys Freshman finished 16-6 and advanced to the Quarterfinals. | Girls JV finished 18-3 and were City Finalists. Coach Christine Harnischfeger ’07 was named CHSAA JV Coach of the Year! Congratulations, Christine! |
Badges Alumni Night Honors Two Distinguished Alumni
On February 7th, Molloy welcomed members of our Badges Alumni Network, family members, and friends to attend a reception for all Molloy Badges, with special recognition for two outstanding alums. The evening included food and beverages, as well as VIP seating in the Jack Curran Gym as our Boys Varsity Basketball team took on St. Francis Prep.
Molloy honored two outstanding men who exemplify leadership in the FDNY and NYPD. First, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny ’83 was honored for his many years of service and achievements. He joined the NYPD in 1992, beginning his career on patrol in the 32nd Precinct in Harlem. In 1997 he was promoted to sergeant, followed by lieutenant (2000), captain (2005), deputy inspector (2011), inspector (2014), deputy chief (2016), and assistant chief (2020). He has worked in several investigative units including the Narcotics Division, Firearms Suppression, Auto Crim, and others. He now serves as Chief of the Detective Bureau. Chief Kenny could not attend the ceremony due to a scheduling conflict, so accepting a plaque on his behalf was current Commanding Officer of Queens North, and Molloy’s JV Baseball Coach, Assistant Chief Brian Hennessy ’94.
Next, Molloy honored Battalion Chief Tim McGuinness ’89. A graduate of Fordham University, Tim joined the FDNY in 1997 first serving in Engine 216 and Ladder 108 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He was promoted to Lieutenant in June 2005 and assigned to Engine 249 in Crown Heights. In 2009 he was promoted to Captain and assigned to Engine 33 in the East Village. In 2018 he rose to Battalion Chief, overseeing Battalion 42 in Bensonhurst. Batt. Chief McGuinness was in attendance to accept his plaque. He shared words of thanks and appreciation for the Badges Network and for the role Molloy played in preparing him for his life in public service.
Speaking about the event, Molloy’s Director of Security Mr. Ed Shannon ’84 said, “Our 2025 Badges night was well attended and a great success. We had the opportunity to honor two of our members as Man of the Year. Both have displayed exemplary leadership throughout their careers. On the plaque presented to them it states that ‘great leaders don’t tell you what to do, they show you how it’s done.’ This statement best describes the leadership qualities and style of Battalion Chief Tim McGuinness of the FDNY and Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny of the NYPD.”
Congratulations to a group of outstanding Stanners who were all promoted to Lieutenant at the recent FDNY promotion ceremony! Pictured right to left: Kevin Quinn ’06, Rob Klein ’09, Tim Sullivan ’00, Pat Finnegan ’02, Kevin Healy ’04, Keith McBride ’04, Eric Ruckdeschel ’03, and Mike Kenny ’03.
Molloy was excited to welcome back alumna Rachel Burgos ‘16 on Wednesday, February 26th! Rachel, a Residence Campus Minister at St. John’s University, returned to speak to Stanners about SJU’s Catholic Scholars Program. This program offers students $5,000 a year for their commitment to their faith through retreats and service, along with specialized classes and workshops over the course of the undergraduate years. According to Molloy’s Campus Minister for Service Ms. Haslbauer, “Many Stanners throughout the years have been a part of the Catholic Scholars Program. I am also a Catholic Scholar alum!” Thank you, Rachel, for returning to Molloy to speak about your Catholic Scholars experience! Students who are interested in learning more should contact Ms. Haslbauer at rhaslbauer@molloyhs.org.
Congratulations to Christopher Attard, son of John Attard ’06 and Elizabeth Attard, and brother of Nicole Attard, as he was baptized at Our Lady of Hope on Saturday, January 25th!
Ryan Contino ’96, a science teacher at Susan E. Wagner High School in Staten Island, has been selected to compete in America’s Favorite Teacher, a nationwide online vote sponsored by Reader’s Digest. The vote celebrates teachers who “are the unsung heroes who ignite a lifelong love for learning, nurture potential, and shape the leaders of tomorrow.” Winners of the vote can earn a cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Reader’s Digest. Click Here to learn more.
Remembering: Br. Aquinas Richard ’48
Archbishop Molloy High School is saddened to share the passing of Br. Aquinas Richard ’48 on February 18th. Br. Aquinas, known to many as “Br. Aq” or “Aqey”, was a beloved member of the Molloy community, serving as a Biology teacher for over 30 years and a Track & Field coach for over 25 years. He was known for his kindness, dedication, and of course for his famous “Jog 5, Run 5, Jog 5” workouts, which alumni and coaches continue to reference many years later. For many years in retirement, Br. Aquinas continued to help maintain Molloy’s Biology Lab and to assist the Track & Field coaching staff. Br. Aquinas will be remembered as a kind, caring mentor who helped shape the lives of many student-athletes.
Br. Aquinas is a member of the CHSAA Hall of Fame, Molloy’s Track & Field Wall of Honor, and the Stanner Hall of Fame. He served as a Marist Brother for 77 years.
The Marist Brothers shared the following statement: “We are grateful for the gift Br. Aquinas has been to our Province and in the lives of many young people over his 77 years as a Marist Brother. Please remember the repose of his soul, and all that mourn his loss. May the angels lead him to paradise.”
Please join us in prayer for Br. Aquinas and all the Stanners and friends he positively impacted throughout his amazing life.
We are saddened to share the passing of Mary B. Kelly, mother of Brian Kelly ’94 and mother-in-law of Helen Belen-Kelly. Please keep Mary and the Kelly family in your prayers during this difficult time. A wake will be held on Sunday, March 2nd from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park (29 Atlantic Ave). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 3rd at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory Church in Floral Park (2 Floral Pkwy).
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John F. Bernardone ’75, who passed away on February 15, 2025. At Molloy, John ran varsity track, competing in many citywide and regional track meets. He would later go on to coach local CYO teams, including basketball, and had a deep knowledge of sports facts and figures. Professionally, he spent several years as an executive recruiter, after which he started his own recruiting firm, Fillmore Consulting. He was a music enthusiast and loved the arts. Please join us in prayer for John and his loved ones. | Click Here for Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Oswaldo M. Egas, father of Ozzie Egas ’02, father-in-law of Tatiana Egas, and grandfather of Tatiana A. Egas ’22, Christopher Egas ’26, Elizabeth Egas ’27, and Sofia Egas. Oswaldo was born on June 8, 1943 and passed away on February 27, 2025. Please join us in prayer for Oswaldo and the Egas family.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul J. Mueller ’68.
In our February 7th issue of The Beehive, we shared the passing of William J. Lawrence ’61, who is remembered by many Stanners as an outstanding basketball player, teammate, and friend. Classmate Ed McCloskey ’61 has shared an additional remembrance for today’s issue:
“It’s with great sadness I am hearing of the passing of Willie, but I will always remember him as the greatest high school basketball player I ever saw and more importantly a kind human being. In 1957, I attended St. Michael’s High School in Union City, New Jersey for my freshman year with all plans to transfer to Molloy for my second year. I played freshman basketball at St. Mike’s, but was cut from the JV team at Molloy. Then I was cut from the varsity in my junior and senior years. I was devastated and lost confidence in myself to the point of actually thinking about giving up the game. Then in June of 1961, our graduation year, Willie Lawrence signed my yearbook with the inscription ‘To Ed, 3rd best jump shooter in Molloy after me and Chuck.’ This kind gesture uplifted me over the summer, and Vinny Porti and I traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico to make the basketball team as walk ons. I never would have attempted it without that kind gesture from Willie that gave me the confidence to go. The train ride to Santa Fe took us 48 hours, but I accomplished my goal and made the St. Michael’s College Basketball team as a walk on. I never forgot what Willie Lawrence did for me in 1961, 63 years ago. My sincere sympathy to his family.” — Ed McCloskey ’61
