Stanner Alumni Reunion – Let’s Try This Again!

• When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
• Where: Archbishop Molloy HS
• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

There are only 3 more weeks left to register for the upcoming rescheduled Stanner Alumni Reunion on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013. Reservations are still being taken from alumni who have not yet registered, and we will continue taking them through the week of March 18th. Those reuniting include the Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007. The evening’s schedule is as follows:

• 5:00 PM – Mass of Remembrance (Ralph DeChiaro Theater)
• 6:00 PM– 25th, 50th & 60th Anniversary Medal Presentations for Classes of 1987, 1962 & 1952
• 6:30 PM – Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing

If you have not registered yet: single admission is $100 while a couple can register for $150. The class of 1962 plus guest will enjoy complimentary admission in honor of their 50th anniversary. The class of 2007 will enjoy a reduced rate of $50 for a single admission and $100 for a couple’s admission in honor of their 5th anniversary. Please help us spread word of the new date to your classmates. If you already registered for the reunion during the Fall, you are still currently on your class’ attendance list. However, we ask that you please contact 718.441.9210.

In The Spirit Of Champagnat,

Stanners Help Residents Of Breezy Point

Molloy’s St. Marcellin Champagnat Society spent time over their scheduled winter break to pay a visit to devastated areas of the Rockaways to pitch in with the continued clean-up efforts in the most affected neighborhoods. Faculty, alumni and students spent five very cold days in Breezy Point, and their message to residents was simple: “We Care.” “We linked up with a faith-based group from Virginia Beach called Operation Blessing,” said Brother Pat Hogan, one of the moderators of the SMCS. “Originally we were headed to Nicaragua for the fall break and Lourdes, France for our summer service program. Hurricane Sandy changed all that. So we improvised, put on many layers of clothing to keep warm, and began to shovel sand, sand and more sand.” Br. Pat continued, “We pulled down sheet rock and then put up new sheet rock. We crawled into crawl spaces, removed insulation and replaced it with new insulation. We swept sidewalks, removed seaweed from fences (a tedious task), and yes we removed more sand.” The number of volunteers representing Molloy was inspiring, with the majority being made up of current students.

All of Molloy’s volunteers sacrificed their vacation time because they truly care for their neighbors, exhibiting what it means to be Marist. The group ended their time in Breezy with Mass at St. Thomas, after which everyone gathered around the statue of Mary for a group photo. This statue, which survived the devastating fire during the Hurricane, is now affectionately called “Our Lady of Breezy Point” by members of the community. As a final act together, faculty, alumni and students enjoyed dinner at the Irish Circle together, where everyone gave thanks for being given the opportunity to help these struggling communities. You can view more photos of our Stanners in service below:

Online Marist Lenten Retreat

The Marist Young Adult Program strives to keep St. Marcellin Champagnat’s mission vibrant and growing by inviting interested young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to further explore their Christian faith. Through spiritual, social and service activities, both online and in person, young adults can experience faith rooted in the Marist tradition. This Lenten season, the MYAP is offering some perspective to members of the Marist Community through a special online retreat. Each Sunday during Lent, a short video consisting of a gospel reading, a reflection by a member of the Marist family, reflection questions and suggested actions will be posted to YouTube. The reflection for the first week was offered by Luis Ramos, a graduate of Mount Saint Michael Academy, and a member of the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee. Luis’ video is posted below. The second and third reflections are offered by Vinny Caramele, a teacher at Marist High School in Chicago, Vicki Blaszak, a campus minister at Central Catholic High School. Videos in subsequent weeks will be hosted by Chris Clesca, a teacher at Roselle Catholic High School, Erin Kane McGrath, a teacher at Christopher Columbus High School and Joe LoGiudice, a teacher at Mount St. Michael Academy. The retreat also features an original prayer by Mrs. Daniela Jelcic, a religion teacher here at Molloyl. If you would like to view these reflections as well as other MYAP content, please browse Brother Steve Millan’s Youtube channel.  If you are interested in further exploring what the Marist Young Adult Program has to offer, visit http://www.maristyoungadult.com/ for information on programs, volunteer opportunities and more.

Around the School

Coach Lou Santos Honored

In February, Mr. Lou Santos, Coach of Molloy’s JV Softball team, was honored during the 8th Annual Raymond F. Church Service to Youth Baseball Awards Dinner. Hosted by the Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance, this dinner recognizes distinguished individuals who have displayed notable devotion and passion for their work with youth teams. For over 70 years, the GNYSAA has served players at all levels of competitive play, and it remains their goal to serve equally both the star athlete and the ordinary player in exposing each to rich experiences that the great game of baseball has to offer. In 2012, the GNYSAA’s member organizations served over 21,000 amateur baseball and softball players competing on over 1,500 teams throughout the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester. That measure of success begins at the local level, with dedicated volunteers and coaches such as Mr. Santos helping each participating child to have the opportunity to grow in a positive way. For “Coach Lou,” this was the perfect time to be honored. After all, he is currently celebrating his 50th year of coaching. He has coached in a slew of organizations and schools including but not limited to YMCA, CYO, Kiwanis, Connie Mack, St. Raymond’s High School, St. Helena/Monsignor Scanlan, St. Michaels, Christ the King, Queensborough, Concordia, and of course, Archbishop Molloy High School. Coach Lou is currently in his 35th year of teaching at Molloy, where he is also enjoying his 11th year as JV softball coach. He has also been actively involved for many years with the Brother Ron Marcellin Committee, which is instrumental in raising money each year for one of Molloy’s most important scholarship funds. benefiting Molloy students. Congratulations to Coach Lou, and here’s to many more years of coaching and teaching excellence!

Strong Showing For Science Olympiad

Molloy’s talented Science Olympiad team recently had a strong showing at the regional event at Grover Cleveland High School. Out of 27 competing schools, Archbishop Molloy ranked 6th in overall team performance alongside other top schools including Townsend Harris, Dalton, Stuyvesant, Collegiate, and Benjamin Cardozo. Molloy was also the top ranked Catholic high school in the competition. In addition to the team’s 6th place finish, a number of medals were awarded to individual team members for their specific event performances. In particular, Molloy’s youngest and newest team members Izidora Bozic ’15 and Connie Zhao ’15 are to be commended for their outstanding achievements. Joseph Ingrassia ’13 should also be commended, as he has now earned a total of 9 medals as a Science Olympiad team member since he joined in freshman year. You can see where individual students placed in their events in the table below:

James S. Reilly, M.D. ’61 (sketched right) has been honored by Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia by instituting an annual “James S. Reilly Lectureship in Pediatric Otolaryngology.”  Dr. Reilly is an internationally recognized expert in the field of children’s diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat.  He has been the Chief of Surgery at duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware for the past 20 years and has written and lectured extensively in this field, and served as president of several international medical societies.  The inaugural lecture in the series is being presented on February 26, 2013 by Dr. Natalie Loundon of Armand Trousseau Hospital, Paris FR. Dr. Reilly holds a bachelors degree from Fordham University, a masters degree from Boston College, and a medical degree from Cornell University. Dr. Reilly also shares a place in the Stanner Hall of Fame with his brother Dean Robert J. Reilly ’68.

Kevin Carberry ’07 (pictured left) is a Private First Class in the US Army. Kevin started his journey through the ranks on November 21, 2011. Following basic training at Fort Sill, Kevin was named one of 12 honors graduates out of a class of 180 in 2012. Kevin went to advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Sam Houston to pursue a position as a combat medic. During 4 months of training, Kevin learned everything from basic sick call procedure to advanced trauma management. He would eventually become an EMT basic and combat medic. Soon after, Kevin arrived at Fort Campbell in Kentucky to be part of the 101st Airborne Division. Kevin is currently in the 1st Brigade with 1-32 Cavalry serving as the medic for echo troop, 3rd platoon. In this role, Kevin I’ve been here has had the opportunity to teach other soldiers how to be combat life savers (CLS) and first responders to casualties of combat. He has attended additional medic classes and undertaken field exercises where, gaining more knowledge and hands on combat experience.

Archbishop Molloy High School is saddened to share news of the passing of Loren Licausi ’12. Loren was diagnosed with Leukemia just a few short weeks ago, and her passing comes as a great tragedy to her family, friends, and our community. May we in our Catholic Marist faith pray for Loren and her family as they mourn this difficult loss.

We are saddened to share news of the passing of David Smallwood ’08, brother of Joseph Smallwood ’11. We ask that you please keep the Smallwood family in your prayers as they experience this difficult time of mourning.

Donald F. O’Leary ’69 asks that the alumni community pray for his wife of 38 years, Florence O’Leary. Florence passed away in February after a long and courageous battle against colon cancer. Florence is survived Donald and their four sons: Sean, Daniel, Joseph and Patrick. Please keep Florence in your prayers.

We are saddened to share news of the passing of Paul McCaffery, father of Dorothy Leibman, Library Secretary here at Molloy. Please pray for the McCaffery and Leibman families.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Roberta Ann Hood, sister of Albert ’64 and cousin of Shannon Winters ’06 and Ryan Winters ’12. In lieu of flowers, this family has asked that donations be directed to the Donald Sweeney Guidance Department Fund in the continued support of Justin Thompson, a Molloy student who was paralyzed in a tragic accident in 2011. We thank you for your support and prayers.

We received news of the passing of William J. Hayes ’50 on February 3rd, 2013. William was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and later in life resided in Glen Rock, NJ for over 45 years. He attended St. Ann’s Academy and went on to earn a degree in Economics from City College. A proud Army Veteran, William served in the 4TH division and was a part of the 7th regiment in NYC for three years. He was a faithful and dedicated parishioner of St. Catharine RC Church In Glen Rock. William is survived by wife Maureen, sister Carol Noonan and her husband James, daughter Brianne and her husband Kevin, son William and his wife Elisa, and grandchildren Brendan, Timothy, Charles, Estelle, Rudy, Ryan, Erin, Kelly, Tara, Bridget and Claire. Please keep William and the Hayes family in your prayers.