The Beehive – 4/12/24
Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic – Win a Rolex!
The 38th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic is just about one month away! Since 1987, the Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic has raised over $3 million in support of Molloy’s scholarship program, benefiting many outstanding students. Molloy’s annual golf outing is hosted at four private courses on Long Island, including North Hills Country Club, North Hempstead Country Club, Lake Success Golf Club, and Wheatley Hills Golf Club. Golfers enjoy a day full of gourmet meals, prizes, contest holes, and many other amenities. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support Molloy scholarships while having a great day out on the links!
This year, we are excited to present a special raffle offering a chance to win a Submariner Rolex watch valued at up to $15,000! Raffle tickets are available online only at $50 each and are limited to just 500 tickets sold. Click the flyer above for more info. Scan the QR code on the flyer or CLICK HERE to access the raffle purchase form online. Hurry before ticket sell out!
Thank you to Gerald Peters Inc. for donating the watch.
General Admission Tickets for Mamma Mia On Sale Now!
This spring, the Stanner Players are proud to present a favorite among theater and movie-goers everywhere: Mamma Mia! Featuring songs by the legendary pop group ABBA, the Stanner Players are excited to present this classic musical and all its twists and turns. They have been rehearsing for weeks and can’t wait to share their hard work with you and your family! Click the flyer above to buy your general admission tickets now!
*Note: Performance on 4/18/24 is reserved for students and faculty only.
*Note: For the Alumni Reception on 4/20/24, see the flyer further below in today’s Beehive.
Register Now for Radio Bingo, Presented by GERLL Club!
Join Archbishop Molloy High School and the GERLL Club for this year’s Radio Bingo on May 3, 2024! DJs@WORK deliver a fun evening of community singalong, dance-along, and games of chance. Identify popular, high-energy songs and play our DJs’ musically themed Bingo games. Name That Tune meets Bingo to provide a great evening for the whole family! The event features giveaways, cash prizes by way of our Cash Calendar Raffle, and much more! All proceeds will support Molloy’s Girls’ Leadership Scholarship Fund, benefiting future young women entering Molloy. Don’t miss out on a fun family event for a great cause! Register now!
Sponsored by Molloy’s Parents’ Guild:
Sarah Kuehl ’04 Inducted into GCHSAA Hall of Fame, Shares Inspiring Presentation with Stanners
Congratulations to Sarah Kuehl ’04, who was inducted into the Girls Catholic High School Athletic Association (GCHSAA) Hall of Fame on April 11th! A top multi-sport athlete during her time at Molloy, Sarah played four years of soccer, four years of basketball, and ran track for two years. Sarah was also an exceptional student, as she would speak before her peers at their graduation ceremony in June 2004 as Molloy’s first-ever female Valedictorian. Each year, the GCHSAA recognizes outstanding women who not only made significant contributions to the league as student-athletes, but who also continue on to lead lives of purpose while making a positive impact on our world. Sarah was among nine other esteemed honorees at this year’s ceremony.
Earlier in the day, Sarah returned to Molloy to speak to Stanners about her career journey. After graduating from high school, she attended the US Naval Academy and graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. She then served eight years Active Duty as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer, completing sea deployments on the USS Mesa Verde and USS Enterprise as well as tours supporting the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. European Command Joint Logistics. Later, in search of a life change, Sarah joined JPMorgan Chase, and is now the Program Director supporting Chase Wealth Management Investment Operations! She continues to serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Active Reserves at the Washington DC Navy Yard.
To end her presentation, Sarah answered an array of questions from students, including why she chose to attend the Naval Academy, what she experienced during Active Duty, how she decided to apply to JPMorgan Chase, and what it means to be a leader.
Congratulations Sarah, and thank you for taking the time to come and speak to our students! Congratulations to all this year’s GCHSAA Hall of Fame inductees.
Marist Brothers Elect US Provincial Team to Support Br. Dan O’Riordan ’85
Marist Brother delegates recently voted to elect the new US Provincial Council members to join Br. Daniel O’Riordan ’85 (Provincial) throughout his second term. This vote took place at the 2024 USA Chapter Meeting earlier this month. Archbishop Molloy High School congratulates the new USA Provincial Council: Br. Sam Amos, Br. Owen Ormsby ’74 (Vice Provincial, second term), Br. Don Bisson, Br. Dominick Pujia, Br. Brian Poulin, and Br. Hank Hammer (second term).
Model UN Attends Conference at NYC Lab School
On Saturday, March 23rd, twelve Stanners and moderator Ms. Hipkin attended the Lab MUNC Model UN conference at the NYC Lab School in Manhattan. Students listened to a talk from a UN historian and then spent the day competing in committees on a variety of topics to practice their public speaking, diplomacy, and research skills with students from ten other local high schools. All delegates did an excellent job, including club president Valerie Savage ’24 winning “Best Collaborator,” club vice president Moises Bien Nunag ’25 winning “Outstanding Delegate,” and Jonathan Anugwo ’25 being recognized with a Verbal Commendation in their respective committees.”
Students Plan Updates to St. Ann’s Courtyard Thanks to Grant
Recently, members of the Laudato Si group received a $2,000 grant from the Marist US Province to build a garden in the Molloy’s St. Ann’s Courtyard. Laudato Si is Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical on the moral responsibility humans have to care for the environment and the inseparable relationship between nature and humanity.
Working on this proposal for the past few months, Molloy students have planned four raised garden beds for vegetables and flowers, a drip irrigation system, solar path lighting, a bird bath with a solar powered pump, lots of perennials that will grow and flower each year, and a peace pole.
“We are very grateful to the US Province for supplying the grant and anticipate the garden’s completion by the end of the school year,” said Mr. Richard Costa, Molloy’s Director of Campus Ministry & Marist Mission.
Thank you to Campus Ministry for providing information for this story.
Heather Green-Wresch Presented with Service Award
Congratulations to Ms. Heather Green-Wresch for receiving the Joan Casazzone Service Award at the GCHSAA Hall of Fame ceremony on April 11th! The award is named in memory of Joan Casazzone, former coach, administrator, and President of the GCHSAA. Ms. Green-Wresch is coach of Molloy’s girls and boys swim teams at Molloy, leading this year’s girls team to an undefeated season while winning Coach of the Year as well! She is one of five coaches to receive the award this year. Go Heather!
Molloy’s Newest Team: Boys Varsity Lacrosse!
Molloy is always considering ways to expand its athletics program to meet the interests of its current students. This year, for the first time, Molloy has introduced Boys Varsity Lacrosse! Coached by Mr. Joe Beaudet with the help of Mr. Chris Adamek, the team roster consists of 33 players from all four class years.
The idea to create a boys lacrosse team first popped up earlier this school year. Students, administration, and the athletics department all felt that there was enough interest and talent to officially create the team and compete in the CHSAA B Division. The team mostly plays within this division against four other schools in the Brooklyn/Queens Diocese. Although new, Mr. Beaudet has high hopes for the players on his team. “I think considering that about 90% of the players had never played lacrosse before,” says Mr. Beaudet, “to be considered competitive is a success. The amount of development and progress from December to now is huge.”
The boys are showing high levels of enthusiasm for the season, and are even more excited to play most of their home games at St. John’s University! Mr. Beaudet says he and the boys feel; “fortunate to play on that field, considering St. John’s has a Division 1 men’s lacrosse team.” The team especially enjoys having fellow Stanners come out and support them on game days, so make sure to go and cheer on Molloy’s newest team!
A great time was had by all at Stanner March Madness on March 28th! Proceeds from the happy hour event, held at Austin Ale House, supported the Curran Fund, benefiting future students entering Molloy. Thank you to everyone who attended, the Athletics Department, and a big thank you to NBA legend Kenny Anderson ’89 (@mrchibb) for coming out and supporting the event, the Curran Fund, and Molloy!
Congratulations to Anthony Kerr ’23 (pictured above), who is one of 15 New York City college students to be selected as a 2026 Jeannette K. Watson Fellow! Offered by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation, this three-year program provides student leaders from 12 NYC colleges with “unprecedented personal, professional, and cultural immersions in the United States and abroad.” Fellows enjoy fully-funded summer experiences with leading organizations in NYC, close mentoring, a cohort of supportive peers, and more. Anthony is one of 300 Fellows selected since the fellowship began in 1999. Congratulations, Anthony!
John Hickey ’95 and Brian Butrym ’95 and their team recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their company, Tech 2 Success, a Queens-based IT Consulting & Digital Marketing firm. Congratulations, John, Brian, and team!
Dr. James Lynch ’83 recently bumped into St. Ann’s Academy graduate Jack McConville ’48 at Swing the Teapot in Floral Park – Dr. Lynch’s favorite restaurant. The two chatted about St. Ann’s and Molloy and took a selfie before departing. Thank you for sharing, Dr. Lynch!
We are saddened to share the passing of Fernando DeCarvalho ’85, who passed away on April 5, 2024. Please keep Fernando and his loved ones in your prayers. | Click Here for Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth Kilkelly, mother of English teacher Matthew Kilkelly.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Leonard “Lenny” Ranaldo, uncle and Godfather of Chris Caputo ’98. Leonard passed away peacefully on February 27th at age 96 year.
