Stanner Career Workshop – Jan 11, 2012
Free Online Registration Available Now! Our first alumni event of the new year, the Stanner Career Workshop will be held for alumni of all ages on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Molloy in the William J. Murphy Library. Presented by the Molloy Women’s Alumni Network (but open to men and women), this workshop is designed to help you develop the skills you need to achieve your career objectives:
Resume and Cover Letter Writing: A recent study found employers spend only 30 seconds reviewing a resume and cover letter. Learn how to make sure yours stand out.
Conducting a Job Search: What are the most successful job search strategies? How do you use them? How do you find a job in a down economy? Learn the answers to all of these questions.
Successful Interviewing: Learn practical information and tips to help you ace any interview by exploring popular questions and how to answer them, interview preparation techniques and more.
Keynote Speaker: Paul Bailo – CEO of Phone Interview Pro and A Global Digital Technology Marketing Executive
There will also be breakout sessions for you to meet and learn from professionals in the following industries:
- Business
- Finance
- Performing Arts
- Education
- Health Care
- Fashion
Click here to register online, or for more details please contact the Stanner Alumni Center at 718-441-9210.
Understanding Homelessness
During the holiday season it is important for us to be thankful for the privileges that we have. Physical possessions are one thing, but having a family that loves and cares for us is not something to take for granted. Many people spend Thanksgiving and Christmas without a television or a cell phone, but they also long for a place to live, or a family. Insightful ways to understand this would include volunteering at a soup kitchen or working with less fortunate people at a shelter. Molloy students wanted to take their understanding a bit further and, thanks to the help of Religion teacher Ms. Elizabeth Reichert and other faculty volunteers, got an opportunity to empathize first-hand with those less fortunate through the first “Molloy Sleep Out”. Over the course of 24 hours, Molloy students volunteered to trade in their privileges for sleeping bags and cardboard boxes. Students were prepped with a viewing of “The Human Experience”, which documents two brothers living homeless for a week in Manhattan, followed by a soup kitchen-style dinner in the cafeteria and small group sessions to discuss the program for the evening. After a prayer service in the chapel and a brief candlelight vigil on Stanner Field it was time for Stanners to try and get some sleep – on that very same field – on a chilly autumn night. They quickly began to understand what this experience was all about. As cold winds whisked across the field, students had to bundle up to stay warm. After some time, students sought refuge inside the warm confines of the school – an advantage the homeless don’t always have, but a necessary precaution for the safety of this exercise. Several students, under the watchful eyes of numerous faculty volunteers, were determined enough to brave the cold for longer periods of time. “The sleep out really helped me to fully grasp the concept of being homeless,” said senior Isabel Mendez. “Sleeping outside was torture, but I told myself I could do it, I HAD to do it. I wanted to be able to say, ‘I did it.’ And it made me appreciate my bed and blanket so much more.” While the school was indeed open for the students to take shelter in, attempting to sleep in the cold was an important lesson for them to gain from this overall experience.
The following morning all students and faculty volunteers attended Mass at Queen of Peace Church before returning to Molloy to prepare 200 bagged lunches. These meals were delivered by students along with Mr. Brian Kelly ‘94 to a food pantry in Manhattan where they would be distributed to homeless individuals the very same day. Students also made 50 food bags to send to the Covenant House, a refuge for homeless youth in the city. “During the sleep out, the students fasted for 24 hours,” explained Ms. Reichert. “They were preparing food for these bags at a time when they were hungry and could not eat.” As this experience reached its 20th hour, the students, still under the supervision of numerous faculty volunteers, took the local subways to “perform” as a homeless pan handler might – though the students did not actually seek any money. Again the goal of this exercise was to simulate a homeless person’s life, and many have no choice but to beg for what they do not have. Junior Kate Gribbon commented, “During the actual event, I felt like I was truly homeless and at times it was miserable. Looking back, it was a great learning experience.” Sophomore Daniela Fazio agrees, “It really made me appreciate all I have in my life. I realized that I complain about unimportant things, and the simplest problems seem like the worst while there are so many people out there struggling to get by and all they worry about is surviving.” Special thanks to Ms. Reichert, Molloy students, and faculty and alumni volunteers for making this experience possible.
Around the School
A Christmas Concert
With the Christmas season in full swing, Molloy’s Jack Curran Gym was decked out for the school’s Christmas concert series. Ms. Ya-Ting Yang and Mr. Jim Sheehan ’75 did their part in preparing and leading the freshman/sophomore chorus, the junior/senior chorus, and the school band – who showed off their skills throughout the annual tradition. Songs performed by the choruses and band were inspired by classic Christmas songs as well as music from other parts of the world including Africa and Europe. Solo performances by several students accentuated the level of talent that was on display and also helped to build more confidence in those that had the courage to stand up alone to perform. Thank you to all alumni who attended the evening performances and supported our Stanners.
John A. Mecca – A Teacher for Life
by Joseph A. Guzman, Class of 2012
The relationship between Mr. John Mecca and my family can be traced to my brother’s junior year at Molloy in 2005. My brother Jonathan had Mr. Mecca as his U.S. History Honors teacher and became fond of him very quickly. He always spoke very highly of Mr. Mecca, wishing more teachers were like him. It was on Parent/Teacher night when my father first met Mr. Mecca. In addition to speaking about my brother, they spoke of other things, and became friends.
Jonathan was very happy to have Mr. Mecca as his teacher during senior year for Criminal Justice and Constitutional Law. Although both of my parents would attend Parent/Teacher night my father always made sure it was he who would see his friend Mr. Mecca. After having spoken to Mr. Mecca both in person and on the phone, my father learned about some of Mr. Mecca’s passions, one of which being Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was by far Mr. Mecca’s favorite president. He had such a passion for Abraham Lincoln that my brother recalled while Mr. Mecca was speaking about him in class, he became choked up. Mr. Mecca had such a love and respect for the man Lincoln was and the things he had done. Knowing how much he loved Lincoln, during the Christmas of 2008, my father went into school with a gift; an Abraham Lincoln bust. Just as he had in class, Mr. Mecca became all choked up when he was presented with the gift. He was so happy to receive it he told my father it would always remain in his classroom…Click here to read more about Joseph’s tribute.
Christmas Toy Drive
With less than a week until Christmas, Molloy students did their part to bring a little more happiness to children in need. On Monday afternoon Stanners donated, collected, and sent out 1,416 assorted toys for delivery to local churches and shelters to be distributed shortly before Christmas. The Toy Drive, organized by Mr. Mike Germano ’93, is an annual tradition at Molloy that speaks to the level of compassion that all Stanners have now and throughout the year.
Steppers Earn Distinction
A NY Daily News photographer was recently on-hand at Molloy to photograph the school’s step teams in anticipation of a very important day. Molloy competed on Saturday at the Youth Step USA Queens Finals at IS109 in Queens Village. The competition consisted of a number of schools from Queens, with the winner going on to compete in the National Competition in May. The winners, of course, were Molloy’s boy’s team. “I knew they were going to win it,” said Mrs. Anne Lonergan, who was coaching the team in their third competition of the year. “With all the flips and spins they have in their routine…it’s amazing stuff.” In addition, the boys team earned the distinction of being the only team to ever receive a perfect score out of 100 from one individual judge. Mrs. Lonergan is also proud to announce that Molloy’s steppers will be participating as part of Youth Step USA in a workshop for underprivileged children in Pennsylvania. “The Molloy teams are really good,” said Lonergan. “They pick one team every year to do this, and they only pick the best. It’s a big honor for the kids. I know they are really excited.”
Other Upcoming Events
Br. Ron Marcellin Annual Event & Raffle
On Sunday, January 15, 2012 the annual Brother Ron Marcellin Annual Event & Raffle will take place at Trinity Bar & Restaurant in Floral Park. Br. Ron was a graduate of St. Ann’s in 1952 and a beloved teacher and guidance counselor at Molloy. He used his love of music and other methods to teach “outside the box.” Br. Ron did his best to relate to students and help them with their problems. He was known to find freshmen who were “lost in the shuffle” and have them graduate as seniors with a sense of confidence and responsibility. Sadly, Molloy lost Brother Ron after a battle against cancer. Friends and Alumni come together each year to honor and remember him at the annual Brother Ron Marcellin Scholarship Dinner. Proceeds of this annual event offer financial assistance to a student either enrolled or entering into Archbishop Molloy High School, and also provide funding to ensure the mental health and well-being of a student.
Click here to register online or purchase admission at the door to attend this great event. Raffle Tickets in support of this scholarship are $20.00 each and may be purchased online through January 13th or at the event. 1st Prize: Roundtrip for 2 to Dublin, Ireland on Aer Lingus w/ 5 night stay at the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Dublin. 2nd Prize: 2 tickets to a Broadway show w/ dinner and a 1 night stay at the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan. 3rd Prize: Mikasa dinnerware for 12. For more information on this event please email Lou Santos at lsantos@molloyhs.org or Craig Katinas at ckatinas@molloyhs.org.
26th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic 
Christmas is just one week away. Shopping can certainly be stressful, with long lines and people willing to go all out for that last great gift. Some people like to shop from home though, and if you are one of them then we have an offer for you! If you are looking for a great Christmas present for a special family member, friend, or client, a round of golf at the 26th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic would do the trick. The outing will take place on Monday May 7, 2012 at Plandome Country Club and North Hills Country Club on Long Island.
The day includes breakfast, a full day of golf on prestigious courses, gourmet food and beverages on the course, live and silent auctions, prizes of all shapes and sizes, and cocktails and dinner in the evening. Potential prizes include trips to the Super Bowl, Las Vegas, Ireland…you name it, you probably have an opportunity to win it at the Stanner Golf Classic. All this at just $395 per person is tough to beat. Be a part of the Stanner alumni community’s biggest day, and make sure to bring family and friends. Reservations are already starting to arrive.
To make a reservation for yourself or as a gift for family, friends, or clients please call Alumni Relations Director Maria Ford at mford@molloyhs.org.
Detective Philip P. Scala ’68 of the FBI paid a visit to Mr. Diorio’s government classes on Monday, December 12th. Detective Scala was a student in Mr. Diorio’s first ever government class at Molloy in the mid 1960’s, and his return this week was not his first as he has enjoyed guest speaking for many years. Det. Scala spoke about his credentials in the FBI and touched on the level of intellect and tenacity that is required to become a part of this critical part of the U.S. Government. Det. Scala discussed the FBI’s role in monitoring activities and chatter in foreign countries as a defense against future terrorist attacks on American soil. He described the attacks on the World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001 and insisted that there is a very real, perpetual threat that exists against America and it is not to be taken lightly. Det. Scala confidently stated, however, that the United States is doing a great job gathering intelligence and staying several steps ahead of any potential threats, but that this fact should not deter any U.S. citizens from remaining alert and ready to pick up the phone in response to suspicious activity. Thank you to Detective Philip Scala for taking time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to Molloy.
Gerald (Jerry) Carrino ‘64 lives in New Jersey and has retired from business. He now teaches International Business/Marketing/Supply Chain Management at two different State Universities in New Jersey- Montclair State and William Paterson.
The Marist community mourns the passing of two Brothers who taught at St. Ann’s Academy: Brother Edward Francis Vollmer, FMS and Brother Valerian Doiron, FMS. Br. Edward served St. Ann’s/Molloy for over 20 years while Br. Valerian recently celebrated his 80th year as a Marist Brother. For more information on their careers, click here. Please remember Br. Edward and Br. Valerian in your prayers.
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Kenneth Auer Sr., father of Molloy faculty member Ken Auer. We ask that the Stanner community please keep the Auer family in your prayers.
Please pray for Theresa Enterlin, mother of Molloy faculty member Mrs. Teri Burke. Theresa passed away early last week. Once again we ask the Stanner community to keep Theresa and the Burke family in your prayers.
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Mary Greene, wife of Donald, mother of Chris ’81, and grandmother of Elizabeth Lynch ’11 and Mary Lynch ’14. Please pray for Mary and her family.
Please pray for John V. Ellis ’38, who passed away early last week.
We were informed that Albert J. Devlin ‘48 passed away on August 7th. Please include Albert in your prayers.
We have learned that Anthony J. Pagano, father of Anthony ’85 and Michael ’86, passed away before Thanksgiving after a long battle with cancer. The family hopes for prayers from the Stanner community and to perhaps hear from some old friends during this difficult time. Contact Anthony or Michael.
We were informed by Jeffrey Weppler ’72 that his brother Charles J. Weppler III ’68 passed away on November 5th. According to Jeff, “Charlie lived and worked in Mesa, Arizona for the last 18 years and battled lung cancer for the last 4 and a half years.” Jeff asks that you keep his brother Charles in your prayers.
We were informed by Robert Labra ’72 with great sadness that his classmate Louis Guglieri ’72 passed away suddenly on December 8th. Please pray for Louis and his family.
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