Molloy’s Summer Enrichment Program – Now Enrolling!
Molloy is offering its annual Summer Enrichment Program during the summer of 2024! Our program provides a unique and exciting opportunity for academically dedicated rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to enjoy fun activities while learning about topics and ideas in which they are interested.
Students select a “major” and a “minor,” attending both classes every day during each session. Participants can choose from courses including Computer Science, Creative Writing, Video Production, Theater, Chess, STEAM/Energy, and more! Each course will be taught on our campus by a member of Molloy’s knowledgeable faculty.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your child to make new friends, explore their passions, and have an amazing summer experience at Molloy! Register before April 1st to receive an early-bird discount.
Visit www.molloyhs.org/summerprogram/ for more information.
Molloy Connects Benefactors with Scholarship Recipients
On Wednesday, March 6th, Molloy held its annual Benefactor Celebration, in gratitude for the generosity of our wonderful benefactors. The event gives our benefactors the opportunity to speak to current Stanners who benefit from their philanthropy, seeing how their donations impact their lives and support the many enriching programs at Molloy.
Molloy’s President Mr. Richard Karsten ’81 began the night by thanking everyone in attendance, especially the benefactors who “put their trust in us with their unwavering support of the students at Molloy.” President Karsten shared that their generosity has helped to grow Molloy’s Named Scholarship program to over 80 funds, transforming the lives of so many students. The evening’s program continued with a celebratory dinner, as well as presentations from three unique facets of school life at Molloy: Campus Ministry, the Stanner Players (Theater), and the Murphy Scholars (Experiential Summer Program). Benefactors spoke with the student presenters, asked questions, and learned first-hand the amazing opportunities available to students within the halls of Stanner High.
A highlight of the night was the speech given by Caroline Rozmus ‘24, a star Stanner who directly benefits from the generosity of our benefactors. Caroline shared with all in attendance her appointment to the United States Naval Academy and her decision to attend. “Molloy has been such an amazing place for me,” shared Caroline, “It is a place where I discovered my passions and my potential and has helped me create the person I am today.” Caroline praised Molloy for setting her up for success by introducing her to a love of selfless service. Caroline, as well as all of the student volunteers present at the celebration, are all examples of what benevolence and philanthropism can accomplish.
In the words of President Karsten, “The evening was a celebration of support and a great example of what I call ‘Molloy-alty!’” Thank you to our benefactors, student volunteers, the Stanner Alumni Center, and everyone who helped make this wonderful night possible!
Molloy Celebrates the Lenten Season
The season of Lent calls for us to reflect on and evaluate our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. The 40 days are usually marked with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, with many people celebrating in their own personal ways. However, three proactive Stanners – Kristen Mussalli ‘25, Alyssa Bisono ‘25, and Christina Sbano ‘25 – came up with a way to incorporate Lent into the everyday fabric of Stanner life in a fun and interactive way!
The three Stanners approached Ms. Rose Haslbauer, Molloy’s Campus Minister for Service, with the idea of “Lenten Challenges,” a five-part series of week-long challenges that are “made to connect students with each other, make new friends, get to know the faculty, and spark their creativity.” Each challenge concludes with a reflection relating to Lent, sent out to the entire student body, faculty, and staff.
The first Lenten Challenge was titled “Simply Finding Nemo,” which reminded students to see God even if he feels hidden from us. The second challenge, “Digital Bingo,” allowed students to see how all of their backgrounds, stories, and Molloy experiences bring them together. “What Do You Meme: Stanner Edition” during week three encouraged students to look at life from different perspectives. Week four’s challenge is still underway, getting students to better know the faculty around the school. Week five is still a mystery, but at the end of Lent, prizes will be given to the top three students with the most points!
Ms. Haslbauer shares, “A lot of the time we think of Lent as a period to reflect on suffering and sacrifice, but it can be a time of joyful reflection as well.” We thank her and the incredible Stanners who are always looking for innovative ways to incorporate our faith into fun activities that all students can participate in together!
Model UN Attends Prep MUNC Conference
Earlier this year, fourteen members of Molloy’s Model UN attended the Prep MUNC Conference with moderator Ms. Abbey Hipkin. Despite fierce competition from at least five other local schools, Madeline Accardo ’24 and Valerie Savage ’24 were awarded Second Honorable Mention in their committees, while Moises Bien Nunag ’25 and Avinash Harpaul ’26 were awarded First Honorable Mention! Congrats to all Stanner delegates on a job well done as they prepare to attend two more conferences in Manhattan during the coming months to close out the 2024 Model UN season!
The Coding School Interviews Stellar CS&E Stanners!
Earlier in March, Mr. Trent Peltz from The Coding School (TCS) visited Molloy to interview Principal Dr. Darius Penikas and four incredible Stanners: Ashlyne Costin ‘25, Shlok Dharia ‘24, Gisele Habibulla ‘25, and Gurpreet Heir ‘25! Molloy is one of six schools across the country (and the only one from New York!) to be interviewed by TCS, as we have been selected as one of their exemplary partner schools.
Computer Science & Engineering Chairperson Ms. Edit Boral shares, “Molloy has been a partner school with TCS for the last four years. The school offers a range of programs focusing on skill-building and workforce development in cutting-edge technologies such as Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data. Through this collaboration, students at Molloy benefit from access to innovative educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in the evolving digital landscape.”
During the visit, Stanners were questioned about their experience in the TCS partner course, being prompted to share what their favorite topics were, why they think the course is important, or what being an AI leader means to them. Keep an eye out for TCS’s full interview in the upcoming weeks, and read our full article about the visit at www.molloyhs.org/news/
In other CS&E news, teachers Ms. Edit Boral and Mr. Alex van Winkel (pictured above) recently had the privilege of attending a Generative AI professional development session at Google. This invaluable opportunity allowed them to delve into the latest advancements and techniques in Generative Artificial Intelligence, gaining insights that will enrich our curriculum and benefit our students’ learning experiences. We commend their dedication to staying abreast of emerging technologies and their commitment to providing high-quality education at Molloy.
Class of 2024 Presents: Stanner-Day Night Live!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for writing, choreographing, and performing Stanner-day Night Live! The senior show is a beloved tradition here at Molloy, and this year Stanners wowed the crowd with their own original sketch-comedy play! Thank you to all the seniors that participated in keeping the tradition alive, as well as Director Ms. Shannon Winters ‘06 for all of her hard work in leading Molloy’s theater department.
Take a look at some of the photos taken by Stanner photographers Ashley Tiwari ‘25 and Andrew Ariano ‘25.
Speech & Debate Update
Did you know that Archbishop Molloy High School is a member of the National Speech & Debate Association? Through competition, Molloy’s team earns recognition through points and degrees in the NSDA Honor Society. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement by Molloy students as well as dedicated coaching. The following degrees were earned by Molloy team members in February: Camila Burga-Alcon ’25 – Merit and Honor Degrees | Joseph Castaño-Medina ’24 – Merit, Honor, and Excellence Degrees | Micah Gagarin ’24 – Merit, Honor, Excellence, and Distinction Degrees | Moises Nunag ’25 – Merit and Honor Degrees | Lucia Vucetic ’24 – Merit, Honor, and Excellence Degrees.
In addition, eight of Molloy’s Speech & Debate team members recently competed in the National Qualifying Tournament. Of the eight, five qualified for the Grand National Catholic Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. Moises and Camila placed 3rd overall in Public Forum Debate, qualifying for Nationals. Enda Connolly ’27, Lilly Kacziba ’27, and Sofia Maroulis ’25 qualified in Lincoln Douglas Debate. Molloy placed 3rd in Debate at the tournament and has placed 2nd overall in the league for Debate! Congratulations to all Speech & Debate members and coaches on your continued success!
Br. Eugene Birmingham Enjoys Counselors Tour in Scotland
Guidance Counselor Br. Eugene Birmingham embarked on an exciting tour of Scotland from February 25 to March 1, 2024, during which he visited the University of Glasgow, University of Stirling, and the University of Aberdeen. Before the tour began, Br. Eugene stayed with the Marist Brothers in Glasgow.
The aim of the Scotland Counselor Tour is to provide counselors with an in-depth understanding of the Scottish higher education system, as well as the key benefits on offer in Scotland for US students. Through presentations and meetings with key university staff and students, participants experienced firsthand what campus life is like in Scotland. Seminars covered topics including Student Support and Scottish Enlightenment, and the National Centers for Sports Training also presented. The three universities included on the tour each offer distinct options for students, ranging from the ancient to the modern, large to small class size, and big city to smaller campus-style experience.
Br. Eugene enjoyed the overall experience and came back with valuable new perspectives on different student experiences. He hopes this new knowledge will guide him in his continued work counseling Molloy students.
Freshman Becomes Molloy’s First State Bowling Champion
Congratulations to Mel “MJ” Sim ‘27 on winning the CHSAA Boys State Champion Title! MJ bowled scores of 233, 216, 213, 247, and 243 in the qualifying round to finish 3rd. As a freshman, he bowled a 259 in the step ladder to go on against the #1 seed, a senior from another school. After a game tied at 246, both MJ and his opponent bowled 4 strikes twice which forced a 3rd roll off round. MJ secured the win 49-40 to become the champion! MJ is the first state bowling champion Molloy has ever had!
Another big congratulations to Sofia Tolentino ‘27 who finished 3rd in the first CHSAA Girls Division! Sophia bowled scores of 182, 213, 162, 209, and 176.
Congrats to our bowlers and coaches, and Go Stanners!
Reminder: Update Your Contact Info!
Earlier this month, Molloy was excited to publish its latest issue of Stanner Life magazine! Stanner Life is mailed to each family in the Molloy community. Often, however, family addresses change and children move, resulting in Molloy’s contact information becoming outdated. If you did not receive your copy of our magazine, it may be because we have your old address in our records.
Please consider reaching out to Molloy to provide your most up-to-date mailing address and contact information. This will help us continue to deliver Molloy news to you and your family! Contact us at communications@molloyhs.org any time to update your information. If you do not receive your magazine during March, you may request a new one be mailed or you can read a digital copy on our website at www.molloyhs.org/magazine/.
Congratulations to Mike Barnes ’00, who participated in the ringing of the NYSE bell on March 13th! Mike is Vice President of Financial Operations at financial firm Ellevest.
We ask that you please join Molloy in prayer for Brian P. Fuchs ’70 as he begins undergoing treatment for an illness.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brian R. Biscotti ’08, brother of Kaitlyn Biscotti ’12. Services will be held as follows: A Wake will be held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home (125 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040) on Sunday, March 17th from 3pm to 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Church (258-15 80th Ave, Floral Park. NY, 11004) on Monday, march 18th at 10:30am. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of Joseph G. Schatz ’59 on December 7, 2023. Please keep Joseph and his loved ones in your prayers.
We were recently informed of the passing of Robert H. Stalzer ’82 on November 10, 2023. Please keep Robert and his loved ones in your prayers.
We were recently informed of the passing of St. Ann’s Academy graduate Patrick R. Devaney ’51 on October 25, 2023. Patrick was an exceptional track and field athlete at St. Ann’s. He won the junior high jump at 5′ 10.5″ and followed that victory with a winning leap of 19′ 3.75″ in the junior long jump. He ran a winning time of 22.9 in the junior 220 yard dash, leading St. Ann’s to its second CHSAA Weight Championship. He also won two events, helping St. Ann’s to a 2nd place finish at the Indoor 1951 CHSAA Championships. He held a 10-year high jump record of six feet. As a result of his great athletic career, Patrick’s photo and stats reside on Molloy’s Track and Field Wall of Honor. Later in life, Patrick served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He later attended Arizona State University and went on to run several successful businesses. Please keep Patrick and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of St. Ann’s Academy graduate William J. Golden ’44 on July 8, 2023. William was 96 years old. Please keep William and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of Peter W. Schloth ’68 on January 30, 2023. Please keep Peter and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of Vincent Falcinelli ’63 on November 18, 2022. Please keep Vincent and his loved ones in your prayers.
