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Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic – THANK YOU!
Archbishop Molloy High School sincerely thanks you, our amazing community, for your support of the 39th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic on Monday, May 12th! It was a beautiful day underscored by the generous support of our alumni, parents, corporate sponsors, and friends. Whether you participated as a golfer, sponsor, volunteer, or by way of our auction and raffles, you helped to strengthen Molloy’s scholarship program and the opportunities available to future scholarship recipients.
Your support of this year’s golf outing has made it possible for Molloy to provide scholarship to two incoming freshmen in the Class of 2029. Through the Jim Kinnier Scholarship and the John Gibbons Memorial Scholarship, these students will receive the gift of a Catholic Marist education at Molloy, which has served as a strong foundation for generations of Stanners. Once again, THANK YOU for your generosity.
We would also like to thank this year’s co-chairs, Thomas Arocho ’03 (Vice President, Business Development Director, Morgan Stanley) and Shaun Cheng ’04 (Account Executive, Signature Metal & Marble Maintenance). Together, Tom and Shaun worked hard to raise the profile of our outing, recruit new golfers and sponsors, and act as ambassadors for Molloy in their industries. Congratulations, and thank you for being wonderful honorees this year!
We invite our community to view this year’s digital journal, which features ads sponsored by many Stanner owned or Stanner friendly businesses. Click the button below to view the journal. Once again, thank you to everyone for your support. We will follow up with more information about our outing in a future Beehive, including links to full photo galleries from each of the four golf courses. Stay tuned!
Catholic Culture Club Prays for Pope Leo XIV
On May 15th, Molloy’s Catholic Culture Club met in our first floor chapel to discuss recent Catholic news and pray the rosary together. Club members discussed the recent Papal Conclave, the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, and how he compares to the late Pope Francis. Joining the club for this meeting were moderator Mr. Kilkelly, Director of Campus Ministry & Marist Mission Mr. Costa, the visiting Director of Marist Ministries Ms. Stacey Baker, and Molloy’s Chaplain Rev. Nicholas Colalella.
Before the group began to pray, senior Cristina Aliperti ’25 distributed rosaries she purchased from the city of Medjugorje during Molloy’s Europe trip over Easter break. She explained that she was thinking of her friends back home and wanted to buy the rosaries in Medjugorje because the city is said to be host to frequent apparitions of Mother Mary. The members of the Catholic Culture Club then shared their intentions – for loved ones, the faithfully departed, the soon-to-be graduating seniors, and for the success of Pope Leo XIV – before beginning the rosary.
Archbishop Molloy High School joins our Catholic Culture Club and Catholics around the world in welcoming Pope Leo XIV and praying for him as he leads our Church with faith and compassion.
Laudato Si’: St. Ann’s Courtyard Garden Blessed
In Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical Laudato Si‘, he urged all of us to care for our common home, inspiring renewed ecological efforts around the world. Earlier this school year, members of Molloy’s Laudato Si’ student group decided they wanted to care for Molloy in a similar way, because it is a shared home for all Stanners. Together, they came up with a plan to update and beautify the St. Ann’s Courtyard, which is located next to the Ralph DeChiaro Theater. They submitted a proposal to the US Marist Province, emphasizing the support the Marist Brothers have shown for Laudato Si’ and ecological efforts globally. The US Province approved the proposal and awarded the students a $2,000 grant for their restoration project. With this investment, the students worked on the courtyard for several months. Their efforts included weeding, laying new soil, planting perennial flowers, adding a bird bath, and installing new lighting and a peace pole.
On May 1, 2025, Mr. Sam King, Director of Sustainability of US Marist Schools, joined students, faculty, and staff at Molloy for a blessing of the garden in the St. Ann’s Courtyard in celebration of the completion of the Laudato Si’ project. Campus Ministers Mr. Costa and Mr. Corrado, as well as Rev. Nicholas Colalella, Molloy’s Chaplain, led the prayer service. Rev. Colalella blessed the garden with holy water. Those in attendance reflected on how we can all continue to better care for our common home, and prayed for the Church, for all who work the land, for the St. Ann’s Garden, and for all who lack access to healthy food and clean water. Thank you to the Marist Brothers, to our Laudato Si’ student group, Campus Ministry, and to all who made this project possible!
12 Stanners Inducted Into Ray Egan Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
12 juniors and seniors were inducted into the Ray Egan Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society on Wednesday, April 30th! The Molloy chapter is named after the late Mr. Raymond Egan, who taught at Molloy from the early 1960s into the 2000s. Mr. Egan was a Social Studies teacher, moderator of The Stanner newspaper, Chairperson of the History Department, and a beloved educator who cared deeply about his students.
Current Rho Kappa President Nick Vlachos ‘25 welcomed the inductees, and explained that members of this honor society are people who embody the ideals of “truth, knowledge, wisdom, and service.” Next, Secretary Gurpreet Heir ‘25 led the group in a Rho Kappa pledge, where they all promised to serve Molloy and their communities as strong leaders. Gurpreet and Vice President Melina Tobar ‘25 then handed each new member a pin and certificate, officially making them members of Rho Kappa!
Ms. Jennifer Lamb, moderator of Rho Kappa at Molloy, says, “I am very proud of the current cohort’s efforts in their service project for this year – a historical study of the school’s pivot to coeducation in 2000 and in their planning and execution of the induction ceremony.” Thank you, Ms. Lamb, and congratulations to all inductees!
Congratulations to: Camila Burga-Alcon ’25, Giuliana Como ’25, Amaya Fana ’25, Aoife Garvey ’25, Avinash Harpaul ’26, Shivanie Harpaul ’26, Gurpreet Heir ’25, Joshua Jarrett ’25, Kaylie Logrono ’25, Kristen Mussalli ’25, Melina Tobar ’25, and Allison Vargas ’25.
Stanners Participate in Model UN Competition at Columbia University
Molloy students attended the Columbia Educational Simulations (CESIMS) Spring Conference at Columbia University. CESIMS was founded to increase access to Model UN, to develop critical thinking skills of students in the New York City area. CESIMS hosts a one day-long Model UN conference each semester. This conference is free and open to all students and delegations “in order to ensure greater access to Model UN for students in the tri-state area.” Molloy came away from the conference with three awards:
| 1. Jonathan Anugwo ’25 won Best Delegate (Ser Elmo Tully, House of the Dragon: Rhaenyra’s Council) |
| 2. Moises Bien Nunag ’25 won an Honorable Mention (Agathon) |
| 3. Anderson Azar ’28 won an Honorable Mention (India, UNODC) |
Molloy’s Newest 3D Printer Offers Creative Possibilities
Molloy’s Computer Science & Engineering Department recently acquired a new Bambu 3D Printer, making for a total of four 3D printers in our lab! With the new printer now available, computer science teacher Mr. van Winkel asked two of his students, Jenny Jiang ’28 and Alex Bazenikas ’26, to test some of its functionality. Jenny, a talented artist, was asked to create a 2D sketch of a person. Mr. van Winkel took the sketch, scanned it, and turned it into a 3D digital object. Then, Alex, using software, made the object “3D printer ready.” The 2D sketch ultimately became a 3D-printed model! The result of the test was an exciting development, and it represents many new possibilities for Molloy students. Mr. van Winkel and his students are excited to continue exploring the printer’s capabilities!
Molloy Celebrates Athletics Signing Day
On Thursday, May 8th, 18 student-athletes attended Molloy’s College Athletics Signing Day! Friends and family cheered as each senior signed a national letter of intent to play their sport at their colleges and universities! The day highlighted our Stanner-athletes’ hard work and dedication through their four years at Molloy, and we can’t wait to watch their successes unfold during their college years!
Congratulations to all our outstanding college-bound athletes:
| Camille Munoz – Track & Field – U.S. Naval Academy |
| Garrett Ryan – Track & Field – SUNY Oneonta |
| Patrick DeSarno – Baseball – University at Albany |
| Noah Leon – Baseball – University of Mount St. Vincent |
| Dylan Payano – Baseball – SUNY Maritime College |
| Sean Kivlan – Basketball – SUNY Maritime College |
| Justin Munson – Basketball – St. Joseph University NY |
| Arianna Steele – Golf – Manhattan University |
| Kieran Meenan – Rugby – Mount St. Mary’s University |
| Daniela Peros – Soccer – Queens College |
| Milan Sliwa – Soccer – Hunter College |
| Marcella Polvere – Softball – Adelphi University |
| Faith Wagner – Softball – Adelphi University |
| Joshua Chariah – Swimming – Baruch College |
| Sean Garvey – Swimming – Manhattan University |
| Sean Green – Swimming – University of Georgia (signed earlier this year) |
| Mellanie Benitez – Tennis – Molloy University |
| Blaise Corozzo – Basketball – St. Joseph University NY |
Coach Lou Santos Featured on Podcast
On May 5th, the podcast “The Real Voices of the Game” welcomed varsity softball coach Lou Santos for a discussion about his career and the games of softball and baseball. In the episode, Coach Lou discusses working with parents and fellow coaches, the “5 H’s of Hitting,” the “3 P’s of Practice,” his history at Power Memorial High School, his goals for his players, and the relationship between baseball and New York City. Click the button below to listen now.
Registration opens soon! Email mrizzotti@molloyhs.org for more information.
25 Years of Molloy Softball – Alumnae Reunite to Celebrate Program
On Saturday, April 26th, Archbishop Molloy Softball held its first annual Alumni Softball Game & Family Fun Day. The first year of this event marks the celebration of Molloy Softball’s 25th Silver Anniversary! In attendance were many alumni and current players, as well as current head coach Lou Santos and retired head coach Maureen Rosenbaum.
For 25 years, Molloy Softball has helped Stanners form bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. In addition to the friends made, our softball teams have also created memories on the field, including 5 Varsity Championships (2007, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017), a Catholic State Championship (2011), and a State Championship (2015).
At the event, reuniting alumni played a friendly softball game, and then enjoyed lunch. Families and kids enjoyed activities like ring toss and the batting cage, treats from cotton candy and popcorn machines, and visits from popular characters including Spongebob. In addition, the current varsity and JV players pitched in, spending time playing games and leading activities with the children of returning alumni!
“We had fun reuniting with all our alumni, it was so great to see everyone,” said Coach Santos. He says to look out for another Softball celebration later this year, so stay tuned! Thank you to all our alumnae and families who attended the celebration!
Alumni & Students Volunteer at Parish’s Day of Service
Andrew Mussalli ’93 recently volunteered as part of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament parish’s annual day of community service. His assignment was at Marguerite’s Pantry at Our Lady of Fatima in East Elmhurst. Upon his arrival at the pantry, Andrew was happy to see some younger volunteers wearing Molloy t-shirts. It turned out to be a group of two dozen current students who were also volunteering! “Molloy was the only school represented among 60+ volunteers,” said Andrew. “More importantly, every Stanner worked hard while demonstrating a genuine desire to serve with compassion and empathy. They diligently set up tables, arranged clothing, toiletries, diapers, and food, and distributed these essentials to hundreds of families in need.” Andrew said that two Molloy students even led the opening prayer that day, as they asked St. Marcellin Champagnat to pray for all volunteers and those receiving items at the pantry. “I was deeply moved by this sincere moment,” said Andrew. A great job by Stanners all around! Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this wonderful news for The Beehive.
Stanner Makes Top 25 of 8K Submissions in Prestigious Writing Competition
Congratulations to Gillian Leasunia Katoanga ’21, a graduating biomedical student in St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Heath Sciences. Gillian’s short story Final Effort of the Wind has been short-listed (top 25 out of 8,000 submissions) for the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize, a global creative writing competition. The story follows a day in the life of Ane, a woman who “navigates feelings of anger, frustration, and sadness rooted in her home life in Samoa.” Gillian and her work were recently featured on St. John’s University’s website. You can read the full story by clicking the button below. Good luck in the next round of judging, Gillian! (Photo courtesy of St. John’s University)
Congratulations to KC DeSarno ’22, who earned the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Athletics Pitcher of the Week Award last week! KC, a junior at Colby College, won two games for the Mules including two complete-game two-hit shutouts over Bates College and University of Massachusetts Amherst. KC’s pitching helped her team climb from the eighth seed to the fourth seed in the NESCAC Softball Tournament. KC’s season ERA is 2.47 (conference play). Photo and information courtesy of @mulessoftball
Congratulations to Nikita Persaud ’21, a graduating senior in the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University, who received the National Grid Award for Outstanding Student Achievement in The Executive-In-Residence Program! The award was presented at the 28th Annual Executive-in-Residence Program Convocation at Leonard’s Palazzo on May 15th.
We are saddened to share the passing of Dora Tuccillo (Whelan) ’05 after a prolonged illness. Please join us in prayer for Dora and her loved ones during this difficult time of mourning. Upcoming memorial services are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Hess Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, May 19, 2025 | 10:45 AM | St. Helen Catholic Church | 157-10 83rd Street | Howard Beach, NY 11414
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Angelo Palmieri, former Marist Brother who served as a teacher and principal at Archbishop Molloy High School and Christopher Columbus High School.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kenneth Weinum ’63 (May 7, 2025), brother of Thomas Weinum ’68.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Julienne Viola, mother of Matthew Lopez-Viola ’99.
