Upcoming Track Alumni Events This Month
CHSAA Intersectional Championships Alumni Race – Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 9:15am – Alumni are invited to participate in the special CHSAA XC Alumni Race at Van Cortlandt Park! Please note this year there is an earlier start time. More information is available via the button below. Online registration ends at 6:00pm on Fri 11/8, but you can still register at the park! Pick up your bibs at the finish line from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Garden City Turkey Trot – Thursday, November 28, 2024 – On Thanksgiving Day, rain or shine, hundreds of people enjoy the Garden City Turkey Trot, including the 5-miler and the 1.4-mile Fun Run. This year our alumni will participate with the “Stanners” team, which is welcoming all alumni, family, and friends to join! If you are planning to run either the 1.4-mile Fun Run or the 5-mile Turkey Trot in Garden City, please consider joining our team! How to register/join:
- Go to http://www.gcturkeytrot.com/index.html and click Register Online.
- In the registration section select either the 1.4-mile run or 5-mile run.
- Fill out all the required information to register.
- In the “Join or Create a Team” section on the registration page, please select “Join a team.”
- Scroll down the team names in alphabetical order and select “Stanners”
Track & Field 100th Anniversary Celebration – REGISTER NOW!
JOIN US: Please join us as we mark 100 Years of Stanner Track & Field! A celebratory event will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025. There will be food and drink, speeches, and many laughs to be had by all!
HISTORY: The first Stanner Track & Field team competed during the 1924-25 year at St. Ann’s Academy. Since then, we have grown across two schools and won an immense number of team titles, gained national acclaim, and most importantly, built relationships that have lasted for life. This dedicated group of men and women – guided by generations of outstanding coaches – has built a family. We look forward to celebrating the legacy of the Stanner Track & Field community.
Giving Day – THANK YOU!
Molloy is truly grateful to all who supported our school on our Giving Day, October 28th! Thank you for your generosity, which allows Molloy to continue its mission of fostering an exemplary education in mind, body, and spirit.
Even though Giving Day is over, you can continue to support Molloy and our students! Visit the Donation Page on our website by clicking the image above, where you can give to the Fund for Molloy or choose a Named Scholarship! Thank you for all you do to propel our students toward bright futures.
Molloy’s Latest One-Day Sophomore Retreat
In October, members of the Class of 2027 participated in their One-Day Sophomore Retreat! Stanners focused on the Marist Pillar of Presence and reflected on how they can be more present in their lives and relationships. Ms. Staiano gave a wonderful talk, students participated in a rotation of activities, and there was even a visit from Giancarlo Bernini, a magician who performed a magic routine that taught an inspiring message: we are most present when we are able to understand ourselves. In addition, sophomores brought in donation items that will be used during a Midnight Run benefiting homeless New Yorkers this December. Thank you to the student leaders who volunteered throughout the day, the faculty moderators, Campus Ministry, and of course, the Class of 2027 for their participation.
Italian Club Dessert Contest
On November 4th, Molloy’s Italian Club hosted a Dessert Contest! Club members submitted an assortment of delicious homemade Italian treats. Those in attendance got to sample tiramisu, cannolis, and pizzelles, as well as an array of cookies such as anise, amaretti, almond, rainbow, ricotta, pignoli, bowtie, lemon, and Italian wedding. Three faculty judges, including Ms. Christie, Ms. Federico, and Ms. Belen-Kelly, sampled each treat and later announced the winners. Congratulations to: 3rd Place – Raymond T. ’26 and his pignoli cookies; 2nd Place – Megan C. ’26 and her ricotta cookies; 1st Place – Aurora T. ’28 and Alessio T. ’26 and their almond cookies! Each of the top three winners received a Dunkin’ gift card. Special thanks to Italian Club moderator Ms. Laura Bisceglia.
All-League Athletes & Stanner Athletes of the Week
Archbishop Molloy High School congratulates its CHSAA All-League Athletes this fall. Congratulations Emma ’27, Caleb ’25, Jaden ’25, Peter ’25, Anthony ’25, Melanie ’25, Jackie ’25, Olivia ’25, and Leah ’25!
In addition, congratulations to our latest Stanner Athletes of the Week! During the week of 10/21-10/27, the Girls Varsity Tennis team demonstrated an outstanding collective effort in winning the Brooklyn/Queens Championship for the sixth consecutive year. Meanwhile, senior soccer captain Jaden B. ’25 was key in the team’s success. In the last regular season game, he scored the first and second goals of the game. In the City Quarter-Finals, Jaden assisted teammate Will F. ’26 in scoring the first goal of the game, helping Molloy in a win that advanced them to the City Championship Semi-Finals.
During the week of 10/28-11/3, volleyball player Vanessa A. ’27 was instrumental in both the Quarter and Semi-Final games, covering the entire court while performing like a true team leader. In the Quarter-Finals, she helped lead Molloy to victory with 21 kills, 15 digs and 3 blocks. In the Semi-Finals, she ended the game with 15 kills, 12 digs, 4 blocks, and 2 aces. Meanwhile, senior soccer captain and goalie Caleb L. ’25 was strong in goal in the Quarter-Finals, helping Molloy advance to the Semi-Finals.
More Athletics Highlights:
| Cross Country – The Varsity girls placed second in Brooklyn/Queens. The Varsity and JV boys both placed 3rd in Brooklyn/Queens. Kylie L. ’25 achieved #61 all-time in Molloy Cross Country. The Freshman girls won their third City Championship and first Brooklyn/Queens Diocesan Championship. Congratulations to Anabella T. ’28, Valentina C. ’28, Isabelle D. ’28, Arianna V. ’28, Liliana W. ’28, Julia H. ’28 (53 AMHS All-Time, Freshman Cross Country), and Riley D. ’28 (B/Q Individual Champion). |
| Bowling – Molloy remains undefeated this season! |
| JV Volleyball – Brooklyn/Queens Tier 1 Finalists. Seniors Lily T. ’25, Madison K. ’25, and Ally V. ’25 were recipients of the Caileigh Duggan Christian Spirit Award. |
| Basketball – Tryouts were held in early November, and teams will be announced soon. Make sure you check out the winter schedules at www.molloyhs.org and come out to support our teams! |
Stanner Alumni Reunion – THANK YOU!
The Stanner Alumni Center and everyone at Molloy would like to sincerely thank the over 400 alumni and guests who attended our Reunion on November 2nd! It was wonderful to share this memorable celebration with our class years ending in 4 and 9. Six decades of alumni were represented in all! We hope that whether it was your first visit back to Molloy in five years or 60 years, reconnecting with old classmates and walking the halls of Stanner High was a great experience.
We would like to congratulate the Class of 1974, who celebrated their golden 50th anniversary! A sincere thank you to the Class of 1974 Reunion Committee, including Frank Gambino ’74, Ed Meehan ’74, William Szendrey ’74, Vincent Tipaldo ’74, Jack Fitzgerald ’74, and Richard Ricciardi ’74 for all your work reaching out to your classmates. Congratulations also to the Class of 1999, who celebrated their silver 25th anniversary!
Above you will find all the class photos, however we are still sorting through the rest of the photos from the evening. A full photo gallery at higher resolution will be shared with all attendees by way of a follow-up email, and a link will be included in our next Beehive. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact alumni@molloyhs.org. Once again, thank you for celebrating with us!
A Great Time Had by All at Molloy Oktoberfest!
Over 300 alumni, parents, and friends were in attendance at Molloy’s Oktoberfest on Friday, October 25th! Guests enjoyed a night of food, live music, and dance performances, bringing the spirit of Germany straight to Briarwood.
The band, Die Spitzbaum, played popular German music that had the crowd on their feet, while the dancers, Die Erste Gottscheer Tanzgruppe, had everyone engaged while performing classic German/Austrian dances. With a traditional spread of German food and Hofbräu beer on tap, the night truly was one to remember!
A special shout-out to our Stein-holding competition winners: Katie Twomey for the ladies, and Pete Stamm ‘07 with a back-to-back win for the men. We had a great turnout for the stein holding competition this year, with new records set for both rounds! Guests could also buy raffle tickets to win a 50/50 cash prize and other Hofbräu-themed prizes, or they could buy original Molloy Oktoberfest t-shirts!
Molloy’s Engagement Coordinator and planner of the event Rebecca Wagner ‘14 says, “It was wonderful to see Oktoberfest grow even bigger this year! I love being able to share my culture with those in the Molloy community. I’m so grateful for all of the support I have to make it as successful as it is.”
Thank you to all who attended the event. We can’t wait to see you next year! Prost!
Did You Run The NYC Marathon? Let Us Know!
Each November, we love highlighting members of our community who ran the New York City Marathon! If you or a Stanner you know ran this year’s marathon, please consider sharing a photo and your final time with The Beehive! We will feature your submission in an upcoming issue of our newsletter. This week, we congratulate Italian teacher Ms. Jennifer Federico for completing this year’s NYC Marathon for the first time ever!
In other marathon news from Europe, congratulations to Pierce Lydon ’06 (2.55.53) and Hunter Lydon ’08 (2.57.11), who completed the Berlin Marathon together in under three hours for the first time! Their dad, Thomas Lydon ’78, surprised them at the finish. (Photo courtesy of Victor Sailer ’78)
Click the button below to see our spreadsheet highlighting Stanners and their best NYC Marathon times throughout the years!
New Marist Podcast Features US Provincial Br. Dan O’Riordan ’85
The Living Marist podcast launched on October 28th featuring its first guest, US Provincial Br. Dan O’Riordan ’85! In this first episode, hosts Cesar and Ellen sit down with Br. Dan as he shares insights on the newly released “Marist Brothers USA Provincial Council Beliefs and Visions” document, which outlines the core values and future direction of the Marist community. They discuss how the Marist mission continues to evolve in response to contemporary challenges, including environmental sustainability, social justice, and mental health support for young people. Br. Dan also reflects on his journey within the Marist community and shares inspiring stories of how young people are making a difference.
Congratulations to Kristen Solari (Maurer) ’14 and her husband, James Solari, on their wedding! Many Stanners were in attendance to celebrate. We wish the newlyweds many years of love and happiness!
Pictured: Kristen Solari ‘14, Shannon Sansotta ‘14, Julia Antignani ‘14, Erica Byrne ‘14, Samantha Klein ‘14, Jess Kraker ’14, Ray Maurer Jr. ’15, Kelly Grogan ’15, Matthew Lees ’15, Diana Gorga ’15, Ray Maurer Sr. ’82, and Ed Burke Jr. ’77.
Congratulations to Kristen Candelaria ’13, who was promoted to NYPD Detective earlier this fall! She will celebrate seven years on the job this coming January.
We are saddened to share the passing of Michael Sparacino ’70 on November 4, 2024. According to his family, Michael’s “humor, generosity, integrity, and kindness made him a specially loved and cherished man.” Please keep Michael and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lt. Joseph A. Falgiano ’82, who passed away on October 30, 2024 after a courageous battle against cancer. Lt. Falgiano joined the NYPD in July of 1984. He worked as a police officer in the 19th precinct on patrol and in anti-crime, and as a detective in Queens Narcotics and Major Case Squad. He earned a position at Kennedy Airport Narcotics Smuggling Unit and then the Drug Enforcement Talk Force. He retired from the NYPD in 2004, after which he began working for the Queens District Attorney. At QDA, Lt. Falgiano was assigned to Homeland Security Investigations at Kennedy Airport. In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and in 2024 he became a Lieutenant. Please join us in prayer for Lt. Falgiano and his loved ones.
We were recently informed of the passing of Mario Steed ’82 in June 2023. Please keep Mario and his loved ones in your prayers.
We were recently informed of the passing of Edward J. DeCiutiis ’60 on February 5, 2019. According to his obituary, Edward graduated as salutatorian of Molloy’s Class of 1960. He served as an MP in the United States Army Reserve for eight years. He enjoyed a long career with IBM, beginning cleaning typewriters and eventually moving up company ranks to eventually become a branch manager in Austin, Texas. Please keep Edward and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
