{"id":11291,"date":"2014-11-26T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=11291"},"modified":"2020-06-24T12:19:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T12:19:38","slug":"the-beehive-112614","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=11291","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive – 11\/26\/14 – Happy Thanksgiving!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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#ThankfulToBeAStanner<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"The Stanner Alumni Center would like to thank the over 80 alumni, parents and friends that attended this morning\u2019s Thanksgiving Liturgy. Your participation helps us to reflect as a community on what we are most thankful for here at Molloy. We are thankful for the Marist Brothers, our administration, faculty, staff, and students, as well as you, our alumni, parents, and friends. You all play an important role in the remarkable work that is done each and every day at our school. Together, we continue the vibrant Stanner traditions at Molloy that have educated and inspired fine individuals since 1892. We are also thankful for our beloved deceased, knowing that their spirits live on in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you to all who participated this year by sharing your prayer intentions with us. Please know your loved ones were prayed for by our community during this morning\u2019s Liturgy.<\/p>\n

Following the Liturgy, those alumni, parents and friends in attendance were invited to enjoy refreshments in the student cafeteria during a special reception. Among the offerings was the traditional chocolate chip cookie, which alumni will recall as a staple of the Thanksgiving Liturgies of old. Alumni also had a chance to visit with many of their former teachers, who were eager to hear about their transition to colleges across the country.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget, this weekend share why you are #ThankfulToBeAStanner<\/a><\/span> on Facebook and Twitter! Once again, thank you to all who attended today’s Liturgy, and we wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

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Molloy Honors Veterans with Moving Ceremony<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u201c\u2019All gave some, some gave all.\u2019 We take a few moments today to honor alumni of all generations who have served or continue to serve in the armed forces,\u201d said Richard Karsten \u201881<\/strong>, President of Archbishop Molloy High School. \u201cIn particular, we recognize the ultimate sacrifices of an elite group of alumni who gave their lives in service to this great nation.\u201d On Friday, November 7th, Molloy honored its alumni US veterans with a moving ceremony. Many of the school\u2019s alumni have represented various branches of the armed forces, with 13 known to have lost their lives in doing so. Their courage has not been forgotten, and it must continue to serve as an example of the importance of selflessness for present and future members of the school\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The impetus for Molloy\u2019s Veterans Day Memorial Event was the enthusiasm and passion of several of the school\u2019s alumni veterans. At the forefront of the effort was former US Navy Captain Larry Seible \u201863<\/strong> (pictured<\/em>), who believes the school must remember to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by its fallen heroes. \u201cVeterans Day is a celebration to honor all America\u2019s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,\u201d remarked Seible, who worked throughout the past year on this event at Molloy to honor the sacrifices made by his classmate, Private First Class Louis Willett \u201863<\/strong>. Willett was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after his heroic actions on the battlefield in Vietnam came to light. On February 15th, 1967, under clear skies, Willett\u2019s squad, Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, suddenly found itself taking heavy fire from a large enemy force. Despite incredible danger, Willett rose to draw the bulk of the enemy\u2019s barrage, enabling the other members of his squad to slowly but safely withdraw. Willett was mortally wounded during this selfless act of courage. The Medal of Honor is the greatest respect bestowed upon those who serve, and Willett remains the only Molloy graduate to hold this distinction.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Molloy\u2019s ceremony was well attended by alumni and veterans, students, school administration and faculty, as well as veterans who served side-by-side with Willett in Vietnam. Also in attendance were several members of the Willett family, including cousins Lorretta and Brian McCaffery and Louis\u2019 beloved aunt and godmother, Sally Daly. Sally’s attendance was significant, as she was extremely close with Willett and, along with her husband, paid for his tuition to attend Molloy. The ceremony featured the reading of names of fallen Molloy heroes by Capt. Seible. As each name was read, a bell was rung in unison with the mounting of an American flag by a student. Later, Lt. Col. Tim Swan<\/strong>, a guest speaker who was Willett’s platoon leader, detailed the circumstances their squad faced the day Willett gave his life. Lt. Col. Ed Northrop<\/strong>, Willett\u2019s squad leader, then followed up with stirring remarks about what it means to serve, challenging students in attendance to continue to learn more about the sacrifices made by US veterans. Both men also spoke with great pride about Willett. \u201c47 years after Louis lost his life, the men of \u2018C\u2019 Company still remember him and all others that served with us as a \u2018band of brothers,\u2019\u201d said Northrop. Several other classmates who provided remarks rounded out a program that encouraged much reflection and produced quite a few tears. (Pictured left-right: Willet’s childhood friend Al Peschler, Lt. Col. Ed Northrop, Lt. Col. Tim Swan, Sally Daly, Bea McCaffery, and Brian McCaffery<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\"\"At the conclusion of the ceremony, Lt. Col. Northrop and Lt. Col. Swan took pride in presenting Molloy with a flag flown over the US Capitol in Willett’s honor as well as with artifacts procured by Capt. Seible to honor Willett\u2019s legacy at Molloy, including medals and ribbons marking achievements during his military career. In addition, Gallantry CDs donated by Dennis Pepe ’63<\/strong> were sponsored by an anonymous donor that helped provide $1,000 to a scholarship at Molloy in Louis Willet’s name. Molloy is proud to honor its veterans and is excited to display these artifacts. Molloy President Richard Karsten and Principal Brother Thomas Schady extend their sincerest thanks to the Willett family, Capt. Seible, Lt. Col. Swan, Lt. Col Northrop, and all alumni and friends who helped make this event possible.<\/p>\n

\"\" View full photo gallery from Veterans Day Memorial Event<\/a><\/p>\n

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Around the School<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

21st Annual Walkathon A Great Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThanks to the enthusiastic support of our students and their families, our 21st annual Walkathon surpassed our goal. Over $160,000 in pledges was raised this October,\u201d announced Principal Br. Thomas Schady in a recent report to parents. Molloy\u2019s Walkathon is the only student-driven fundraiser of the year, and it has helped to address many important needs around the school since its inception in the early 1990\u2019s. In recent years, Molloy has seen Walkathon funds allocated to upgraded lighting and equipment in the school\u2019s theater, improvements to the bleachers and curtains as well as a re-sanding of the court in the Jack Curran Gym, and the renovation of the student cafeteria and first floor chapel. Money raised for this year\u2019s Walkathon will be used to make significant improvements to the lockers throughout the building. They will be electrostatic painted in addition to all of the hardware refurbished. Considering how beautiful the student cafeteria and chapel look today, there\u2019s no doubt that the lockers will be just as impressive next year. All should take pride in the wonderful changes they have helped to make around Molloy. These annual improvements make our school safer, more comfortable, and always keeping in step with the needs of the modern student. Thank you to all students and parents for their generosity.<\/p>\n

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AP Scholar Awards Announced<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Students at Molloy achieved distinction across all three awards categories for performance on Advanced Placement exams taken through May 2014. 47 Archbishop Molloy students, including recent Class of 2014 graduates, have been named AP Scholars. AP Scholar designation is granted to AP students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.<\/p>\n

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AP Scholars with Honors gives recognition to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. AP Scholars with Distinction is the highest award granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Seniors who are presently enrolled in AP courses, and who will be taking AP exams in May of 2015, are eligible for AP Scholar Awards for 2015 depending on the total number of exams they\u2019ve taken over their high school career and the scores they achieve on those exams.<\/p>\n

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Sports Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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In a follow up to the last issue of the Beehive, we have some more sports items to share. The boys Varsity cross country team made many coaches proud when they reached the state finals for the first time since 1998. The girls Varsity swim team has improved to 5-0 on the season, while the freshman boys swim and diving team took part in the CHSAA Championships (the diving team also includes female athletes). Molloy\u2019s Natalie Ortof<\/strong> won the diving competition with a score of 230 points. This set a new meet record, which was previously 225 points set back in 1984. Thomas Woods <\/strong>placed second in the diving competition with a score of 179 points. Elsewhere, the boys Varsity soccer team boasts several athletes who have been named All-League as well as participants in the Mayor\u2019s Cup game. They are Ryan Hoffman<\/strong>, Pedro Paula<\/strong>, Dan Corrigan<\/strong>, and Lucas DoNascimento<\/strong> (Photo courtesy of Yearbook Staff<\/em>). Athletic Director Mike McCleary<\/strong> would also like you to know that basketball season is just around the corner! Opening day is set for Saturday, November 29th with the following time schedule unfolding in the Jack Curran Gym: Girls JV @ 2:15 pm | Boys Varsity “B” @ 4:00 pm | Girls Varsity @ 5:45 pm | Boys Varsity @ 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Financial Workshop <\/strong><\/h3>\n