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Molloy Awarded 2025 AP Gold Status by College Board
Molloy is excited to announce that it has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll as a Gold member! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.
To earn placement on the AP School Honor Roll, a school must meet three metrics: College Culture, College Credit, and College Optimization. Molloy earned Gold recognition in College Culture and achieved Platinum status in both College Credit and College Optimization! During the 2024-25 school year, 72% of seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, 62% of seniors scored a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 17% of seniors took five or more AP Exams!
Mrs. Maria Cuomo, Assistant Principal for Assessment, Technology, & Integrated Learning, shares, “We are incredibly proud to receive the AP Gold Access Award, which recognizes Molloy’s commitment to expanding access to rigorous college-level coursework for more students while maintaining strong performance on AP Exams.” She continues, “This honor reflects the dedication of our faculty and the hard work of our students who continue to challenge themselves academically. It is a testament to our school’s ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential through AP courses.”
Trevor Packer, head of the College Board AP program, congratulates Molloy and all 2025 AP Honor Roll recipients “for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance!”
Winter Open House Welcomes Accepted Students & Families
Thank you to our accepted students and their families who joined us for our Winter Open House on January 22nd! The event welcomed nearly 1,500 visitors and gave them the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow Stanners while touring our school. For many future members of the Class of 2030, the Open House helped confirm their decision to become part of the Molloy community!
Before learning more about academics, extracurriculars, athletics, and special programs, guests heard from senior Isabella Fortunato ’26. She shared that when she attended Molloy’s Open House four years ago, she immediately felt “a strong sense of welcoming and family,” knowing Molloy “was a place where people were supported, accepted, and challenged to accomplish their goals.” Isabella emphasized that Molloy teachers “go above and beyond to make sure students feel valued and welcomed,” adding that they genuinely care about each student’s success and are always willing to provide the support and resources needed. Because of this, she shared, “I am confident that Molloy has prepared me to take the next step in my life.”
Congratulations again to all accepted students! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 this fall!
Senior Encounter at MBCE
Last weekend, 79 members of the Class of 2026 attended their Senior Encounter at the Marist Brothers’ Center at Esopus! The Senior Encounter is one of Molloy’s most beloved traditions, as it is a very emotional and formative experience for our soon-to-be graduates. The seniors took time to reflect on how far they have come and where they encounter God in their lives. The weekend included impactful talks, prayer, and a game of Flag! It was a wonderful weekend that reminds us how cherished a second home Esopus is for many Stanners. We look forward to our last Senior Encounter of the school year in March!
| Swimming: Congratulations to Girls Varsity Swimming, who won the City Championship! Congratulations to head coach Ms. Heather Green-Wresch, who was awarded the Coach of the Year award! Congratulations to Karolina Heerey ’26, who was awarded the Career Swimmer Award, and to Julia Bak ’29, who was named MVP of the championship meet! Julia set three new records in 50 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly while placing first in all her events. |
| Track & Field: Congratulations to Riley Devaney ’28, Valentina Crescenzo ’28, Erin Maxime ’28, and Lilliana Win ’28, who have all been awarded Brooklyn/Queens All-League for Indoor Track & Field 2026! Congratulations to Molloy Track & Field for their overall performance at the CHSAA NY/BQ Varsity Sectionals at Ocean Breeze on January 29th: Boys placed 2nd in B/Q and 9th in NYC – Girls placed 3rd in B/Q and 8th in NYC – Liliana Win ’28 is the B/Q Champion in Pole Vault (7-0) – Riley Devaney placed 2nd in Girls 55 Hurdles (9.58) – Valentina Crescenzo placed 2nd in Girls 1000m – Riley Devaney placed 2nd in Girls 1500m (5.36.62) – Erin Maxime is B/Q Champion in Girls Shot Put (26-7) and in Girls Weight Throw (28-2.75 / Meet Record) – Travis Hui ’26 is the B/Q Champion in Boys Pole Vault – the team of Anson Cheung ’26, Mauricio Sosa ’27, Jonathan Reiss ’26, and Michael Mulhall ’27 are B/Q Champions in the Boys 4x800m (8.42.29) – Michael Mulhall is the B/Q Champion in the Boys 600m (1:26.87) – Emmerson Villaman ’26 is 15th All-Time for Varsity in the Boys 300m (37.61) – Alex Shaurov ’29 is 11th All-Time for Freshman in the Boys Long Jump (17-6.5) – Tim Hider ’28 is the B/Q Champion and 4th All-Time for sophomores in the Boys 3200m (9.57.08). |
| Basketball: Girls JV Basketball continue their undefeated season. | Boys Varsity B is heading into the playoffs with a record of 11-5. |
The Beehive thanks Victor Sailer ’78 (former Molloy record holder in the decathlon) for sharing these great photos from the 4×800 race at the Milrose Games, and extends congratulations to Victor ahead of his induction into the Armory Media Hall of Fame on March 11th (Nike Indoor Nationals)!
Volunteer Opportunity at Freshman Camp 2026!
There’s still time! Mr. Dan O’Reilly ’14 is seeking alumni from the Classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 who are interested in volunteering at Freshman Camp this coming summer! If you are a member of one of these class years and would like more information, click the button below to access our Interest Form. The form will accept submissions until February 28th. Contact beehive@molloyhs.org for additional info. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to seeing our alumni this summer!
Opt-In for Daily Lenten Emails
Campus Ministry invites alumni to opt-in to daily Lenten emails. These emails will be delivered to your inbox every morning during Lent and offer either a short prayer or video to help you use the time to prepare for Easter Sunday. Click the button below if you would like to opt-in.
On January 31st, Stanners and friends gathered for Esopus Music 22! Proceeds from this annual concert fundraiser support the Marist Brothers’ Center at Esopus and the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps. MC’d by social studies teacher Ms. Abbey Hipkin at The Bowery Electric, the event featured numerous Stanners, teachers, and friends as musical performers. Those who performed included Mike Erario ’00 and Mike Barnes ’00, Frank Gambino ’74 with music teacher Mr. Dan Jones, Stephen Velez ’16, and more. Thank you to all who participated!
Congratulations to Marc Garlasco ’88, who was named Deputy Director of the Pentagon’s Civilian Protection Center of Excellence, where he has been working for the past two years as the Chief of Post Strike Assessments.
We are saddened to share the passing of Bernard S. Duffy ’64 on January 25, 2026. After running track for Frank Rienzo at Molloy (and notably with teammates including Bob Ziemenski, Tom and Pete Farrell, Gerry Cotter, Don Tiese, Dick Schroeder, and others), Bernard earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College and a certification in accounting from Loyola University of New Orleans. He retired in 2019 as an accountant for Bourbon Saloon, Inc. Please keep Bernard and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Costa, mother of Mr. Richard Costa (Director of Campus Ministry and Marist Mission).
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deirdre Leddy, mother of an incoming freshman student.
We are saddened to share the passing of Michael F. Score ’69 on January 14, 2026. Michael earned a undergraduate degree in psychology at Villanova University in 1973 and a master’s degree in organizational development. He enjoyed a 30-year career working for Bell of Pennsylvania, which later became Bell Atlantic and then Verizon. He was beloved by his family and will be dearly missed. Please join us in prayer for Michael and his loved ones. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We are saddened to share the passing of William F. Rhatigan ’62 on January 16, 2026. Please keep William and his loved ones in your prayers.
We were recently informed of the passing of John McGuire ’66 on November 20, 2025. Please keep John and his loved ones in your prayers.
