{"id":11204,"date":"2014-11-14T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=11204"},"modified":"2020-06-24T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T12:25:29","slug":"the-beehive-111414","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=11204","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive – 11\/14\/14"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over 550 Celebrate at Stanner Alumni Reunion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>#StannerReunion was trending on Saturday, November 1st, as Molloy welcomed over 550 alumni and guests back home to Manton Street. The Reunion is one of the largest events on Molloy\u2019s calendar each year, and it has only gotten bigger and better in recent years. This growth is due to a number of factors, not least of all the increased participation of dedicated alumni volunteers who undertake the time-consuming task of tracking down their classmates. Alumni often move or change email addresses between reunions, but they don’t always remember to update their records with Molloy in the process. In turn, our volunteers spend months making phone calls, sending emails, and writing personalized letters, which adds up to hundreds of alumni reuniting \u2013 sometimes for the first time in decades. Most successful this year was the Class of 1964, whose volunteer committee consisting of Greg Spano<\/strong>, Barry Mastellone<\/strong> (pictured<\/em>), Larry McNamara<\/strong>, Gene McParland<\/strong>, and Tom Kraemer<\/strong> helped bring over 100 members of their class back to Molloy, which is a new record for the 50th anniversary reunion (over 130 in attendance for ’64 if counting guests). In addition, our ’64 volunteers organized a class gift for the first time. Their efforts resulted in over $22,300 being donated to Molloy’s scholarship program on behalf of the Class of 1964. Truly impressive work, and we could not be more thankful for their generosity.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Stanner Alumni Center also saw the use of Facebook event pages and groups help younger coed classes connect with each other, allowing them to spread the word about the reunion faster and more frequently. 2014 marked the first time that two coed classes reunited on the same night, and the classes of 2004 and 2009 didn’t disappoint, as both had strong showings. The Class of 2004\u2019s Facebook event page, created by Laurence Lau \u201904<\/strong>, rallied over 60 alumni for their 10 year reunion. The Class of 2009 brought 90 members of its class together for its 5th anniversary in a similar effort through social media. Despite being more popular with coed classes, the Class of 1974\u2019s Facebook page helped bring nearly 30 alumni back for their 40th anniversary thanks to the work of volunteers like Dan Rizzi<\/strong>, Thomas Lynch<\/strong>, and Paul Galbraith<\/strong>. Thank you to these and all classes for doing your part in helping us to bring your classmates back to Molloy in such amazing numbers.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We would be remiss, however, if we did not praise the efforts of Alumni Relations Director, Mrs. Maria Ford<\/strong>. Maria has been the main organizer of the class Reunion, as well as the Stanner Golf Classic, for over 17 years. She has enjoyed great success during her tenure, including achieving record breaking attendance numbers for both events in recent years. The 2014-15 school year will be Maria’s last at Molloy, however, as she officially announced her retirement planned for the end of spring. “Maria has been an outstanding colleague and friend to many, and has established lifelong friendships with countless alumni and other members of our community,” said President Richard Karsten ’81<\/strong>. “I extend her my sincerest thanks for her hard work and dedication in hosting countless successful events as well as helping many of our scholarships to flourish for nearly two decades. She will be missed, but she has left us a wonderful legacy to build upon here in the Stanner Alumni Center.”<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The evening itself began with a well attended Mass of Remembrance and later featured the Stanner Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (more on this later in The Beehive<\/em>), cocktail receptions, class photos, dinner, dessert, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. Some aspects of the school have been updated in recent years, such as the William J. Murphy Library, the student cafeteria, and the first floor chapel. Even the Ralph DeChiaro Theater and Captain Marsloe Gym are new to many alumni. Despite these changes, the campus still emanates that same familiar feeling it has always had. No matter what changes may occur, it will always feel like a homecoming. The Marist Brothers are still a daily presence, the faculty is still second to none, and the traditions that were an important part of student life then have remained so today. From the Class of 1949 through the Class of 2009, alumni returned to Molloy on November 1st not only with excitement to see each other, but with great pride in being Stanners. We would like to thank everyone that returned to Molloy to celebrate at this year\u2019s reunion, and we hope to see you at future events. Also, don\u2019t forget your reunion takes place every five years! Please take a few moments to browse class photos below, as well as the full gallery on Molloy\u2019s Facebook page. <\/p>\n

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Molloy Inducts Four into Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Many individuals in the Molloy community lead remarkable lives of faith, honor, service, or academic or athletic excellence. Their commitment to the Marist Mission, and to what it means to be a Stanner, is often an important aspect of their lives. Ultimately these leaders of our community are nominated for induction into the Stanner Hall of Fame. On Saturday, November 1st, Molloy inducted four such leaders into its Stanner Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The ceremony, which took place in the Ralph DeChiaro Theater as part of the Reunion festivities, welcomed nearly 250 alumni and friends in support of Molloy\u2019s newest Hall of Famers. First, Sister Elizabeth Bickar<\/strong>, of the Sisters of Charity, accepted her hall of fame honor. \u201cMolloy means so much to me,\u201d said Sr. Elizabeth, who spent over 25 years as a teacher and administrator at the school. \u201cThank you to the Marist Brothers who, for 33 years, have shared with me their charism for making Jesus known and loved through the Catholic education of youth,\u201d said Sr. Elizabeth. \u201cI am so grateful for the friendship of these inspiring men who encouraged me, mentored me and worked with me on behalf of Molloy students. Their spirit of simplicity has often revealed to me the face of God.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Next, Dr. John Scileppi, PhD, \u201963<\/strong> accepted his induction with great pride. Dr. Scileppi pointed to the lessons of his teachers at Molloy as the foundation for much of what he accomplished in his career. Among those teachers were many Marist Brothers who inspired him to pursue the order himself. Though he did not complete his pursuit of becoming a Marist Brother, he has been a lifelong advocate of Marist Charism. In addition, his support of social justice and civil rights causes, as well as his impact academically and spiritually at Marist College and other educational institutions across the United States, have left an indelible mark on many of his students and colleagues alike.<\/p>\n

Police Officer John Wil<\/strong>liamson \u201986<\/strong> lost his life in the line of duty on October 8th, 1993. On that day, Officer Willia\"\"<\/a>mson valiantly answered a call for help from fellow officers in the 34th precinct. After helping to diffuse a dangerous situation, Officer Williamson returned to his vehicle where he was attacked without warning and left critically injured. He later passed from his injuries. Officer Williamson\u2019s courage has never been forgotten. His insistence and willingness to help others, sometimes putting himself in harm\u2019s way to do so, has been an ongoing inspiration for his family, friends, members of the NYPD and city leadership, and those of us in the Molloy community. Accepting the honor for the late Officer Williamson were his sister, Nancy Burns (pictured), and members of the Meenan family, who were among his closest personal friends.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Lastly, Molloy honored Rea<\/strong>r Admir<\/strong>al Robert F. Duncan, USCG, \u201968 <\/strong>with induction into the Stanner Hall of Fame. Duncan has been a leader in times of crisis (TWA Flight 800, Egypt Air 990, JFK Jr. Plane Loss), and has served in roles from attorney for the Maritime Interception Force to Chief Counsel and Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard. His leadership following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita helped save hundreds of lives, and his work has been commended by such dignitaries as former Secretary of State Colin Powell and former President George H. W. Bush. \u201cI have always regarded it as a sufficient honor to call myself a Stanner,\u201d said Duncan. \u201cThe course our lives take is greatly shaped by the values we learn, and internalize, during our formative years. I was most fortunate to have been introduced to great values at home. These were shaped, sharpened, and deepened by the faculty, staff, and the student body at this most special institution.\u201d<\/p>\n

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