We Want to Hear From You
As summer rolls in and students depart for some well deserved time off, the Stanner Alumni Center would like to thank everyone at Molloy for giving us so many wonderful stories to share with the Stanner community. Just as well, we thank all of our alumni for reading The Beehive and attending many of our alumni events throughout the year. We would like to engage with you even further by asking that you take the following survey to share your opinion on our work this year. Please answer the questions below to the best of your ability. This information will help us make improvements to better serve you, our Stanner community. Thank you very much for all that you do for Archbishop Molloy High School. If you have trouble viewing the survey below, please click this link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/964581/Survey-Regarding-Alumni-Communications
From Now Until August 31st, Every $2 You Give in Support of the Fund For Molloy, We Receive a $1 Match!
An anonymous benefactor has provided a $50,000 challenge grant to Archbishop Molloy High School for the Fund For Molloy. From now until August 31, 2012 every donation to the Fund For Molloy will be matched 2:1 (Please look at the chart as an example).
Gifts to the 2012 Fund For Molloy offers the necessary resources to:
- Provide needs assistance funding ensuring a student whose family is addressing financial or extraordinary circumstances could remain here at Molloy.
- Renovations to the St. Ann’s Courtyard entrance
- Repair a 400 square foot section of roof atop the Ralph DeChiaro Arts & Sciences Building
- New Ventilation, repairs and upgrades to the Kitchen and Cafeteria (Refrigeration systems, grills, ovens)
Every dollar you provide affects the immediate priorities of the school. Gifts to the Fund For Molloy are critical to maintaining and improving our 6-acre campus. Everyone at Molloy is truly grateful for your support. Thank you for your generous consideration and continuing the tradition of charity here at Stanner High. For more details, please feel free to contact the Stanner Alumni Center anytime at (718) 441-9210, or Craig Katinas at ckatinas@molloyhs.org.
Power of Presence
Attending a Marist school provides students with a sense of service, simplicity, family and friendship. These ideals, while inspiring, are more-so when they can be seen and felt. To truly unite the vision of St. Marcellin Champagnat with the formation of the individual, the Marist Brothers began Marist Youth, a program dedicated to introducing students, faculty and staff of Marist schools to the mission of Champagnat on a much deeper level. The program launched in 2001 and has since grown into a international gathering of students from Marist Schools all across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The major event is a wonderful extension of the Marist Youth clubs that exist within each Marist School. By participating in this program throughout the year, students are able to further incorporate Marist heritage and values into their lives both in s
chool and at home. This year, the gathering took place over Memorial Day weekend at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Roughly 300 students from Marist schools, including Archbishop Molloy High School, came together to learn and grow together as one family in their Marist faith.
2012’s theme “Power of Presence” commemorated 125 years of Marist Brothers in the United States, as well as shared with students, faculty and staff what it means to be Catholic and Marist in today’s world. This was achieved through workshop presentations by the Marist Brothers in addition to discussion and reflection groups, social and community building events as well as various games and activities. Part of the program also included an evening prayer service at the final resting place of many important Marist Brothers including Br. Zephiriny. In an inspirational prayer service on Saturday evening, the names of 48 Brothers were read aloud and a candle was lit for each one
. Part of the weekend involved a dose of nostalgia too, as the history of all the Marist schools represented at the gathering were on display in a special presentation on the Marist College campus. Of course, two of the featured schools were St. Ann’s and Molloy, both of which included some very unique photos showcasing the versatility of the Brothers over the years as well as the enthusiasm of Stanners.
In a press release, U.S. Provincial Br. Ben Consigli ’80 said, “It was a beautiful weekend at Marist College – we couldn’t be more thrilled. We were blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate our 125-year U.S. heritage with such a diverse population of Marist youth in attendance.” There is indeed power in the numbers as the Marist Brothers were encouraged by the charism shone by all those in attendance – particularly the students who 
were given groups of their own peers to lead. Serving as role models, these leaders were able to relate their experiences in Marist faith to other students in hopes that they can do the same for others in the coming years. Br. Dominick Pujia, heavily involved in the planning of this event, observed comments from one student. “One young person told me, ‘I never realized my school was part of a bigger reality called Marist. I am ready to work to carry this forward.’ If our young people moved beyond the confines of their particular schools and connected with a greater reality, one which reaches across this nation and the world, then the Marist Youth Gathering was a rousing success.” Br. Dominick believes the participating students, as well as many others in Marist schools, are ready to live the Marist vision today and carry it forward for future generations to come.
A Marist Jubilee
As 2012 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Marist Brothers educating young men and women in the United States. A multitude of schools across the nation have been built and sustained by the Brothers in an effort to instill generations of individuals with the mission of St. Marcellin Champagnat. To acknowledge this wonderful milestone, the Brothers celebrated a Jubilee Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, New York. The Mass also served as a way to acknowledge milestone anniversaries for individual Brothers including several associated with Molloy. Br. Patrick McNulty, former teacher at St. Ann’s and Molloy, is celebrating his 60th anniversary as a Marist Brother while Br. Gerald Doherty and Br. John Raeihle ’61 are each celebrating their 50th anniversaries. Br. Gerald currently serves on Molloy’s School Directory while Br. John has been a teacher and retreat coordinator at Molloy since 1979. Celebrating his 25th anniversary is Marist Provincial Br. Ben Consigli ’80, who attended the Mass with many of his fellow Brother Jubilarians. Principal Br. Thomas Schady and President Richard Karsten ’81 were both proud to attend the Mass in representing Molloy, as was the Archbishop Molloy High School Choir who performed many of the musical arrangements (with several Class of 2012 alumni contributing). Congratulations to all of the Marist Brothers, and thank you for educating Stanners for over 125 years.
Lunch with Commissioner Ray Kelly ’59
Every year, NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, class of 1959, offers his time to Archbishop Molloy High School through a special auction at the Stanner Golf Classic. This past year was no different, as lunch with Commissioner Kelly was again auctioned off to the highest bidder. This year’s winner was Justin Flanagan ’90, who jumped at the opportunity to have this special luncheon at the Harvard Club in Manhattan. Justin brought brothers Matt ’85 and Rich ’84, Richard Flanagan Sr., and friend John McGrath ’85 along to meet the Commissioner. If you are interested in having lunch with Commissioner Kelly, you’ll just have to attend the 27th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic on Monday, May 6th, 2013 and place the winning bid!
Last Chance For Poland Spring Promotion!
This is your last chance to take advantage of a special promotion from Poland Spring! Molloy recently established a partnership with Poland Spring, who have been offering a special discount to Stanners for its home delivery service. For every new home delivery account opened on this page by Molloy alumni, family members or families of current students, $100 will be donated to the Fund For Molloy, the school’s annual fundraising campaign. The offer ends tomorrow, June 30th. Thanks very much to Ed Cappetta and the entire Poland Spring team for their generosity and commitment to Archbishop Molloy High School and its community.
Upcoming Events
Stanner Happy Hour 
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. The Flanagan Brothers, Richard ’84, Matthew ’85 and Justin ’90, are very excited to be hosting a Stanner Happy Hour and fundraiser for Archbishop Molloy High School at Park Avenue Tavern (99 Park Ave, Corner of 39th St & Park Ave, 212.867.4484). Proceeds from all registrations will be contributed to the Fund For Molloy, which in turn helps Stanners currently attending Molloy to continue to excel. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 17th. Online Registration is $50 and includes open bar from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing during the evening in which the grand prize will be split, both benefitting Molloy and handsomely rewarding the raffle winner. You can purchase raffle tickets online (4 raffle tickets for $10 or 10 raffle tickets for $20) or at the event. Come join Richard Karsten ’81, Craig Katinas ’93 and Joe Sommo ’03 from the Stanner Alumni Center and have a good time while also helping our young Stanners.
Stanner Class Reunion
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. We have begun taking reservations for our next Alumni Class Reunion, which will take place here at Archbishop Molloy High School on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012. This year’s reunion is for class years ending in 2 and 7, which includes 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007. The class of 1962 will be celebrating its 50th anniversary while the class of 1987 will celebrate its 25th anniversary as Molloy alumni. The evening program will begin at 5:00pm with the annual Mass of Remembrance in the Ralph DeChiaro Theater. The 25th and 50th Anniversary Medal Presentations will take place immediately following Mass in the theater at 5:45 pm. Open bar, cocktails dinner and dancing will begin at 6:15 pm. The price of a single admission is $100 while a couple can register for $150. The class of 1962 will enjoy complimentary admission along with a guest in honor of their 50th anniversary. A special reduced rate of $50 for a single admission and $100 for a couple’s admission will be available for the class of 2007 in honor of their 5th anniversary reunion. Click here and find your class year to register online, or call the Stanner Alumni Center at (718) 441-9210 to register over the phone. Be sure to call us with any questions regarding hotel and other travel accommodations as well. If you would like to recruit members of your class to attend the reunion, contact Alumni Relations Director Maria Ford at mford@molloyhs.org or call (718) 943-3186. Please help us spread the word about this year’s reunion so it can be even bigger than last year’s impressive turnout!
25th Anniversary Andrew Harvey Memorial 5K Fun Run
by Frank Gambino ‘74
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. On Sunday morning, October 7th, 2012, Archbishop Molloy High School will host its 25th annual Andrew Harvey Memorial 5K Fun Run. In 1997 the race was renamed in memory of Andrew Harvey, a beloved Molloy student and track athlete. We are hoping for a record number of participants at this year’s milestone event. One goal of ours is to have at least one alumnus from each of the last 25 years entered in this run. We have a collection of shirts from previous races and we’d like to take a commemorative picture of 25 people wearing these shirts. We will also be taking a picture of all race participants to commemorate this event. So please mark the date on your calendars. We hope to see you here at Molloy on October 7th.
Non scholae sed vitae
Throughout the year, we often reference the service work students put in after school at Molloy and around the local community. We would be remiss if we didn’t highlight one individual in particular: Melissa Gabriel ’12. If the yearbook still listed activities under each student’s photo, Melissa might need her own page. She has seemingly been involved with every facet of school life over the course of her high school career. She has participated in Yearbook, Photography, Chorus, Band, Pipes and Drums, Theater Arts & Improv, the Stanner Players and so much more. She also ran Track for 4 years, which would be an important element of her Molloy experience. Melissa has always been the first person to jump at any volunteer opportunity around the school – even helping out at alumni events. Her photos and videos (did we mention she is an editing enthusiast?) have appeared in The Beehive numerous times in the past 2 years, including photos from Stanner Games, Stanner Player productions and more. It seems there is little that Melissa can’t do, and so it is no surprise that she was accepted into the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Melissa has always wanted to go into at least one of the military academies because she truly loves the idea of service. “It’s important to me, and I felt I wanted to go somewhere I would be doing a lot of service to myself and other people…and I’ve always wanted to defend my country.” Her initial training will involve obstacle courses in Jack’s Valley – the “fun stuff” as she calls it. She will earn a Bachelor’s of Science degree through the four year program, after which she will be obligated for 10 years of service (5 active and 5 non-active). Melissa is a bit nervous as her departure looms, but she is also light-hearted about what she faces. “My running joke is I’ve been disciplined at Molloy for coming in late, not having the right uniform, having spray-painted hair for the play, and not meeting the dress code. Molloy has been training me for this all along.” Melissa also acknowledged that the Track team helped her to get in shape, which is crucial when joining the Air Force Academy. “My first day is June 28th. That’s when I start getting yelled at,” laughed Melissa.
Class Updates
Tom F. Sarosy ’63 & Damon Puyat ’63 are already hard at work assembling the Class of 1963 for their 50th Anniversary reunion In 2013. According to Tom and Damon, a unique fact about the Class of ’63 is that they were 2 of 8 Stanners that all went to the first grade in St. Ann’s Academy. To be together for that long – and in the same institution – is truly amazing, and all the more reason to reunite at Molloy in 2013. The 8 Stanners include Tom, Damon, Steve Sirmon, Jay Jones, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Vincent McArdle, Ernest Liebre, and James Gallagher (deceased). If there are any interested alumni willing to get involved in Tom and Damon’s effort, please contact the Stanner Alumni Center at (718) 441-9210.
Marc Garlasco ’88 (pictured right) recently had an op-ed in the Washington Post in which he discusses NATO’s decision to ignore civilian casualties as an important discussion during their May review of the war in Libya. Garlasco’s credentials are prominent, having headed the UN Protection of Civilians office in Afghanistan in 2011. He has also worked as a senior military adviser for the Human Right’s Council’s Independent Commission of Inquiry on Libya. Read Marc’s Commentary
Stephen Schaefer ‘76 was interviewed by the Cape Code Times in reference to the original song he wrote and recorded called “We’re Going to the Cape”. “With summer approaching, I hope this song, and interview, gets you in the mood for summer,” says Stephen. Talking about his musical roots always makes Stephen recall the Molloy “Concert” in 1976, which he participated in with good friend Gary Colter ‘76 and many other talented Stanner musicians. Stephen sends many blessings to all in the Stanner Family.
We are saddened to share news that Enzo Togneri ’58 has passed away. Having graduated in 1958, Enzo attended both St. Ann’s Academy and Molloy. Enzo was an NYPD consultant and a member of the Teacher Brothers Review Board. He was 71 years old. Please say a prayer for Enzo and his family.
We were informed by the family of Richard Reilly ‘71 that Richard passed away on May 19th, 2012 at age 58. Richard was one of 5 brothers to graduate in the 1970s, including John ’70, Charles ’76, Thomas ’77 and James ’79. The following is drawn from Richard’s obituary: “Richard was born on September 5, 1953 in Washington Heights, NY, the fourth of seven children of the late John F. and Margaret E. (Higgins) Reilly. He spent his latter youth in Queens Village graduating from Archbishop Molloy High School in 1971. Richard also graduated from State University of New York at Oswego in 1975 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Richard’s career included 15+ years at North Shore LIJ Health System attaining the position of Deputy Executive Director of Administration. Rich was highly regarded and respected by his peers and co-workers. Richard was proud of the fact that North Shore-LIJ at Syosset Hospital repeatedly earned the highest ratings from JD Powers and Associates regarding quality of care, professionalism of staff and cleanliness of the facilities.
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