Molloy’s Open House is this Sunday!

Archbishop Molloy High School’s annual fall Open House is this Sunday, October 18th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Open House is the perfect opportunity for elementary school students and their families to visit Molloy, tour our six acre campus, and learn about the Catholic Marist tradition of excellence that began in 1892. Guests will have the opportunity to meet students, administrators, teachers and coaches, receive information about Molloy’s competitive curriculum, enjoy musical and dance performances by talented Stanner club and band members, and see why Molloy has built a strong reputation as a top-tier learning environment.

ALUMNI! If you are planning to visit this Sunday’s Open House we encourage you to stop by room 124 and say hello to the staff at the Stanner Alumni Center. A member of the staff will be available to give you a personal tour if requested as well as answer any questions you may have. We will also have all yearbooks handy in case you’d like to experience a blast from the past! Alumni who are scheduled to volunteer during the Open House are also encouraged to stop by room 124 and say hello. It should be a busy day, and we look forward to sharing a portion of it with our alumni.

Any questions about the Open House should be sent to admissions@molloyhs.org.

Alumni, Faculty, Parents Celebrate Molloy Oktoberfest

The Stanner Alumni Center was pleased last Friday to host alumni, faculty, and parents for our third annual Molloy Oktoberfest. A casual evening serving all members of the Stanner community (ages 21+), Oktoberfest treats guests to Bavarian food, music and décor, as well as craft beer and good company. A raffle drawing saw three lucky winners take home some t-shirts and Oktoberfest steins, while those who stayed late caught the first few innings of Mets vs. Dodgers. Special Oktoberfest t-shirts were also donated by Alumni Development Director Craig Katinas ’93, who could not attend the event due to his participation in the Chicago Marathon (see alumni updates). Food and beverages were graciously provided by Mike McGuire ’81 and our friends at Trinity Restaurant & Bar in Floral Park. It was the perfect opportunity to catch up with some familiar faces, new parents, and alumni who have not been back to the school in some time. All in all we had a great evening. Take a few moments to check out our photo gallery below, and please consider coming out to next year’s Oktoberfest!

View full photo gallery from Molloy Oktoberfest

Harvey 5K Draws Big Turnout

The Stanner Alumni Center would like to congratulate all alumni, students, family members and friends that participated in this year’s Andrew Harvey Memorial 5K Fun Run on October 4th. The Briarwood race route isn’t the easiest around – especially the treacherous hill that impedes so many runners – but overall our Stanner community enjoyed great success across the board. It was great to see all of you, and, as always, to spend time with the Harvey family. Please take a moment to browse our photo gallery on Facebook. Special congratulations to Frank Gambino ’74 and all of the track & field coaches who worked hard on hosting the race.

View full photo gallery of the Harvey 5K Fun Run!

Around the School

John Mangan ’82 Speaks on Architecture

Molloy was privileged last week to welcome John Mangan ’82 back to his alma mater for a guest speaking opportunity after school. John is the President of Mangan Group Architects, a full-service architectural firm based in Takoma Park, Maryland. The firm specializes in remodels, additions, custom new construction, and small commercial projects. “There are certain popular majors that many students study in college, but architectural design is not often at the top of the list,” said John. “Part of the reason I wanted to speak to students at Molloy is to encourage them to think about this line of work, because we really do need more architects.” (Pictured L-R: John Mangan ’82, Admissions Director Leslie Poole-Petit, President Richard Karsten ’81, and art teacher Glen DaGrossa)

John discussed the logistical side of the business as well as the creative side. “Building size, zoning regulations, basic structural support, and emergency exits are all part of the planning phase,” explained John, who displayed examples of Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling to show how concepts are created for and pitched to clients. During a Q&A session, John shared that young people shouldn’t be intimidated by the math and calculus often associated with architectural design. “There are many different specialized jobs within the industry. Think of it as a way to broaden your mind and think in the abstract.” John also stressed the importance of applying for internships as a way to get one’s foot in the door. John had one more treat in store for students: an Oculus Rift kit. The “Rift” is a virtual reality display that fits on a user’s head. Users look through a goggle-type contraption and enter a 3D world in which they feel immersed. Students and faculty took turns using the fascinating Rift.

“John’s presentation was wonderful,” said Admissions Director Ms. Leslie Poole-Petit, who helped coordinate the visit. “The students were engaged and learned a great deal about architecture and the changing landscape. It was clear that the presentation sparked many students’ interest in the field.”

Student Spotlight

David Kemp ‘17 completed study in the School of Choral Studies of the New York State Summer School of the Arts. The School of Choral Studies is administered by the New York State Education Department. Seventy students with exceptional vocal talent were selected, last school year, through a rigorous statewide audition process. They gathered in Fredonia, New York for the four-week program during July 2015. David and the other students spent at least eight hours daily in choral rehearsals, classes, and performances. The program was designed to provide intense choral singing experience covering a wide variety of music literature. The aim of this State program is to increase musical sensitivity and vocal production. Students were also coached according to individual needs in voice development.

This summer’s chorus was under the direction of Dr. Hugh Ferguson Floyd and a staff of outstanding artist/teachers. The chorus performed two major concerts and participated in ensemble presentations as well as solo recitals. David’s participation earned him a full credit of study and a certificate of program completion issued by the New York State Summer School of the Arts. You can see listen to some of David’s work during the first to minutes of this Youtube video: NYSSSA Opera scenes: Casting a Spell

Upcoming Events

Stanner Alumni Reunion – 3 Weeks Away!

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2015
• Where: Archbishop Molloy High School
• Who: Classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 & 2010
• Pricing Information: Available at www.molloyhs.org/events
• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

The Stanner Alumni Reunion is just three weeks away, and reservations are filling up fast! If your class year ends in 0 or 5 (excluding 2015), you are invited to join us on Saturday, November 7th at Molloy for one of our biggest annual events. The response for this year’s reunion has been wonderful, and with more sign ups with each passing day we are anticipating another amazing turnout. Past reunions have seen upwards of 600 alumni return to their alma mater, and we’re hoping to match that success in three weeks. Space does become limited, so we recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your seat.

For those traveling from out of town, a discounted hotel rate is being offered by the Courtyard Marriott at Laguardia Airport. Details are available on your event registration page. Valet parking will be available, but operate on first come first served basis. The evening will begin in the Ralph DeChiaro Theater at 5:00pm with a Mass of Remembrance honoring lost Stanners. Cocktail receptions will begin around 6:20pm, after which you will be directed to dinner seating. It promises to be a memorable night.

Please share this information with your classmates! If you have any questions contact Matt Rizzotti or the Stanner Alumni Center at (718) 441-9210.

Molloy Real Estate Alumni Network – Inaugural Event!

• When: Wednesday, November 18th | 6:00pm
• Where: RFR Realty LLC (285 Madison Ave, 11th Floor)
• Who: All alumni in real estate or construction
• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
  

The Stanner Alumni Center is pleased to announce an upcoming NEW networking event with a special focus on our professionals in the real estate and construction industries. Join us for remarks by guest speaker Gerard Schumm ’68 (Executive Vice President, RFR Realty LLC), prime professional networking opportunities, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. This event has been made possible thanks to the leadership and support of Gerard Schumm and the generosity of RFR Realty LLC! Register online by November 16th. Please contact Craig Katinas ’93 with any questions.

Connecticut Alumni Chapter Gathering

• When: Tuesday, November 17th | 6:00pm
• Where: Two Roads Brewery, Stratford, Connecticut
• Who: Alumni ages 21+
• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
  

Molloy is proud to announce a gathering of our Connecticut alumni on November 17th! Alumni are invited to the Two Roads Brewery in Stratford, CT to meet members of the Stanner Alumni Center staff, connect with other alumni, enjoy a brewery tour with samples, and food, drinks, and coffee to follow. This is a great opportunity to build our Connecticut Alumni Chapter, and your participation will help us make future events possible! Please contact Matt at the email above with any questions.

Alumni Race at Van Cortlandt Park

• When: Saturday, November 14th | 12:15pm
• Where: Van Cortlandt Park
• Contact: Frank Gambino ‘74
• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

If you are interested in representing Molloy in the annual Alumni Race at Van Cortlandt Park during the CHSAA Championship Cross Country Meet, please contact Coach Frank Gambino (email above). Frank will provide further details on the race. Good luck to our participating alumni!

Alumni Development Director Craig Katinas ’93 triumphantly ran and completed the Chicago Marathon last weekend. Craig ran the 26.2 mile route through 29 neighborhoods in 3:55. That time placed him in the top 20% of all participating runners. Craig ran for the needs assistance efforts to keep kids in school at Molloy, as well as for the Hance Family Foundation. His run was supported by family, friends and fellow Stanners, who helped raise over $5,000 in total. That amount will be shared equally between both causes. “The marathon was one of the best experiences. I may have not hit the time I wanted, but I had the best time running it,” said Craig. Aside from the marathon festivities, Craig also caught up with one of his classmates living in Chicago. “It was wonderful to catch up with Alan Grgurovic ’93 and his wife Sara to hear about all the wonderful things they’re involved with. It really goes to show Molloy does create good citizens making a difference in their communities.” Overall the trip to Chicago was a blessing. “I’m extremely grateful to so many people, but in particular Dan McGrath ’01 and Rob Votruba who are my quasi coaches.” (Pictured above: Craig with Olympian Deena Kastor)

Ben Joson ’10 is motivated – there’s no question about that. The young Stanner, who served as the popular President of Undergraduate Student Government at Hunter College in recent years, has drawn on that experience and since taken on a huge challenge in 2015. Ben is a Global Youth Ambassador for A World at School, an international campaign with headquarters in London, New York, Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Since 2013, A World at School has recruited over 500 Global Youth Ambassadors like Ben with the common goal of ensuring every child’s basic right to go to school. The organization works to accomplish this through sharing stories, engaging governments, championing progress, and bringing people together to spread the word.

“59 million children are still left without a primary school education – even though world leaders promised in 2000 to make sure every child would be able to realize their human right to a basic quality education,” explained Ben. A World at School has seen its recent web and social media campaign #UpForSchool trend to the tune of 10 million supporters. Among them is recording artist Shakira, who joined Ben and other Global Youth Ambassadors as well as Gordon Brown of the United Nations (Special Envoy for Global Education) at an event to release a petition book containing signatures from around the world. “This is the largest education petition in the world, and it represents our voice,” said Ben. “Every additional person who stands up for the 59 million children left without education will help make sure they’re not forgotten.” Congratulations to Ben on working toward this wonderful goal. Visit www.UpForSchool.org for more information on the campaign and to sign the petition. (Pictured L-R: Ben Joson ’10, Global Youth Ambassador Dawnique Shury, Shakira, and the UN’s Gordon Brown)

In addition, take a few moments to read Ben’s article in The Huffington Post.

Stephen Matteini ’71 shared the photo above with The Beehive commemorating a recent gathering of Stanner track & field stars from the Class of 1971. Bottom step: Brian Farley, Stephen Matteini, Ed Torriero, Roger Dreher, and Denis Fitzgerald. Top step: Bill Horan, John Jurgens, Bob McCauley, and Brian Kane. Great job, gentlemen!

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Francis S. Molloy ’40. Francis passed away February 1, 2015.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gregory Gass ’73.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gaspar Licause, father of Vincent Licause ’78. Gaspar passed away September 7, 2015 at the age of 82.

We were recently informed of the passing of William McGowan ’66. William passed away December 17, 2014. Please keep the McGowan family in your prayers this week.

We are saddened to share the passing of Grace Rebele, beloved wife of Robert Rebele ’74. Robert and Grace met in 1974 during Robert’s senior year at Molloy. They were married for 36 years and have two loving sons. Please pray for Grace and the Rebele family.