9/11 Memorial Mass at Molloy
On Saturday, September 17th Molloy will be holding a special Memorial Mass honoring the victims of 9/11 in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of one of our nation’s most tragic days. Among those honored will be the many Stanners that lost their lives in the World Trade Center, including Richard D. Allen ’88 FDNY, Thomas J. Ashton ’97, Joseph J. Berry ’64, Michael J. Cawley ’87 FDNY, Batt. Chief Thomas P. DeAngelis ’68 FDNY, William A. Gardner ’73, Ralph M. Licciardi ’89, Lt. Robert B. Nagel ’63 FDNY, Lt. Robert M. Regan ’71 FDNY, Mr. Mark Rosen (father of Bryan Rosen ‘03), Robert L. Scandole ’83, Capt. Patrick J. Waters ’74 FDNY, and Timothy M. Welty ’85 FDNY. We welcome all Stanner alumni, friends and family to join us at Molloy for Mass and light refreshments to follow. Mass will begin promptly at 5:00 PM so plan to arrive early. We hope to see you at Molloy as we pay tribute to those who gave their lives attempting to save others and to all those who died in the pursuit of freedom.
Around the School
Starting Fresh
Now that all the heat waves, earthquakes, and hurricanes are behind us it is time for the start of another exciting year at Archbishop Molloy High School (as Mrs. Nancy Catalanotto in the Stanner Alumni Center would say, “The little cherubs are back!”). Although classes have not yet officially begun, students returned this week to get oriented with their homerooms and other essentials. Thankfully Molloy’s dedicated faculty and administrators have been busy at work during the last several weeks preparing schedules, textbooks, locker assignments, lesson plans and all the other important details that make daily operations at Molloy run so efficiently. Our new Stanners reunited after their experience at Freshman Camp this summer, although they are always still a bit timid as they first enter Molloy. They quickly get more comfortable however as they realize that they are all in this high school thing together! Sophomores and the upper classmen all pitched in to volunteer at textbook distribution and always try to make freshmen feel welcome – all par for the course. There was definitely an added buzz this first week as students were able to catch their first glimpses of the newly renovated William J. Murphy Library, which had been under construction for the entire summer. The library was ready for textbook distribution, and finishing touches are planned for the weekend that will have the space fully operational for the first full day of classes. Keep following the Beehive in the coming weeks as we bring you more coverage of the new and improved William J Murphy Library. Good luck to our students, faculty and administration, and have a great 2011-2012 school year. Click the photos below to enlarge:
Faculty Update
Arrivals and Departures
Archbishop Molloy High School sends its many thanks and well wishes to Mr. Richard Whelan, who retired following the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year, and Mr. Leonardo, who is taking a leave of absence. Mr. Whelan worked as a Physics teacher at Molloy for over 35 years (pictured top right from 1975). As his days at Molloy were winding down he made it known that he truly loved teaching Stanners all every step of the way, and retiring was an emotional decision for him to make. No doubt he will be remembered by all of his former students. Mr. Leonardo taught music theory and appreciation at Molloy while also leading the concert band and the freshman-sophomore chorus. Mr. Leonardo had
great insights into the art of music and loved to share his deepest passion with his students. In his words, “I truly enjoyed my 13 and a half years working at Molloy. I will try to come back and visit very soon.” We wish both Mr. Whelan and Mr. Leonardo the best of luck going forward. Of course with every end comes a new beginning, as Molloy welcomes some new faces to its staff. Ms. Danielle Choo joins the Mathematics department, Mr. Fabian Chong joins the Science department, Brother Kenneth Hogan FMS joins the guidance department, Ms. Ya-Ting Yang will work with our musicians in the music department, and Mr. Daniel Quinn ’00 has a new home in the Social Studies department. All the new teachers received a warm welcome at Molloy this week, and they are ready to get in the classroom and start teaching Stanners!
Upcoming Events
Stanner Class Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction
Register Online Now! The next Stanner Class Reunion is just over 2 months away. On Saturday, November 5th, 2011 the classes of 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006 will reunite at Archbishop Molloy High School. There will also be a special reunion for the class of 1979, who have been very active in recruiting class members. We hope that you will come back and reconnect with your classmates and Molloy faculty, and also to see what will be our brand new school library! The library hadn’t been renovated since Molloy was built in 1957, but as of fall 2011 it will surely drop some jaws. The day begins with registration at 4:30 PM with the annual Mass of Remembrance taking place at 5:00 PM in the Ralph DiChiaro Theater. After Mass at 6:00 PM there will be a very special Stanner Hall of Fame induction for legendary track coach Frank Rienzo. Mr. Rienzo (pictured with James McDermott ’63, Robert Zieminski ’64, Peter Waldvogel ’63, Peter Farrell ’64) will be in attendance to receive this honor, which will surely draw a crowd. The classes of 1961 and 1986, celebrating their 50th and 25th anniversary reunions respectively, will take part in the alumni medal presentation immediately following the Hall of Fame induction. At 6:30 PM alumni will enjoy cocktail receptions, followed by dinner, dancing, and open bar at 7:30 PM.
The Andrew Harvey Memorial 5K Fun Run is less than a month away! On Sunday, October 2nd we are expecting a large turnout of dedicated Stanners for what will surely be a wonderful day for a cause that hits close to home for everyone involved. As always the run will honor Andrew Harvey ’98 who was killed in a tragic train accident during his junior year at Molloy. Andrew embodied the determination of an athlete and the commitment of a scholar, and he was well known around his community as well as around Molloy. Andrew’s memory lives on each year through the Fun Run and the scholarship established in his name. Mr. Frank Gambino ’74 always puts a ton of effort into making sure the Fun Run is a great time, and he would love to see you all at Molloy on October 2nd with your running shoes in tow. Click here to register online for this event, or download a printable registration form for mailing. Donate to Andrew’s scholarship fund here.
4 Baby Boomers from the Class of 1964 recently met at Cafe Baci in Westbury to show that they’re “still blooming.” This was a rare meeting – in fact some of these Stanners hadn’t seen each other in over 40 years. The group enjoyed great food and great conversation; and they even brought along their yearbooks for an added dose of nostalgia. The luncheon went so well that the ’64 crew is planning another one in October and hope to attract more classmates. Interested alums should contact anyone from the above photo. Pictured left to right: Bill Buonora, Gene McParland, Phil Loughran, and Greg Spano. You can reach Gene at IamGene450@aol.com, Bill at wbuonora@yahoo.com, Phil at ploughran@optonline.net, or Greg at netyank52@aol.com. Great job, gentlemen!
Edward Tully ’60 is excited to invite fellow Stanner alumni to the Loyola Jesuit Retreat House in Morristown, New Jersey. Ed attends the men’s retreat regularly and always has a wonderful time. “It’s a chance to reflect on the big issues in life,” says Ed. “At the same time it is a peaceful, quiet atmosphere and a great way to spend a weekend with the Lord. It would be a wonderful way to connect with alumni as well.” The retreat is free with donations accepted by organizers. Father Charles Moutenot runs the Loyola House for the weekend that Ed plans to invite alumni, which will be September 30th through October 2nd (Friday through Sunday). Ed is hoping to get Stanners involved, and to help them reconnect as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few days. For more information you can email Ed at ektully@optonline.net or visit the retreat’s website at www.loyola.org.
We are happy to announce that the Stanner Alumni Center’s own Maria Ford is the proud grandmother of Thomas Vincent Ford III. Thomas, born September 6th, 2011 at 6:30 PM, weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured up at 21 inches. He and his mother Ledja are resting comfortably today. Thomas is the son of Terrence Ford ’98 and grandson of Thomas Ford ’64. Congratulations to Maria and the entire Ford family!
John Fanuka ’85 is happy to share that his daughter just received her black belt in martial arts. “I’m so very proud of her,” said John. “Although I’m obviously biased, her focus, persistence and drive are impressive for a 12 year old.” Congratulations!
George DeHaven ’72 and his wife are happy to announce the wedding of their youngest son, Glenn, to Miss Brittany Carr on August 13, 2011 (pictured left). The wedding was held in Meadville, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Jim Carr ’72 and his wife Eileen (no relation to the bride). Glenn is currently the assistant women’s volleyball coach at DIV III Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dennis DeMarinis Jr. ’94 is happy to announce that he assumed the position of Capital Campaign Manager for the James L. Maher Center in Middletown, Rhode Island this past April. Since its founding, the James L. Maher Center has supported its operations through contractual relationships, fee for services and modest fundraising efforts. The Maher Center has a fully developed plan that will preserve opportunities and provide help for anyone in Dennis’ community who happens to have a disability.
We received news from his classmates that John Hunt ’61 passed away several years ago. Please say a prayer for John’s wife and his entire family.
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