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Typically the Br. Ron scholarship is awarded to just one individual, selected from a group of qualifying students, every other year. This choice is made after a review of all candidates by the Br. Ron Marcellin Committee, which represents alumni and friends of Molloy. In 2015, there were several students in need that not only qualified, but whose stories touched the hearts of every member of the Committee. As a result, the decision was made to award the scholarship for a second straight year and expand to help two students who truly needed the support of our community. \u201cBecause of some extraordinary contributions from people who have given to the Ron fund, we are going to award two scholarships this year. Both children will attend Molloy for four years on full scholarships,\u201d said Mike McGuire \u201981<\/strong>, a member of the committee and co-owner at Trinity’s. The ability to award two scholarships was made possible by the generosity of our Stanners and friends who raised over $30K through this year’s event. It is a sign that the respect, dignity and care that Br. Ron gave students throughout his career has endured through those he taught. Molloy extends its sincerest thanks to all who have given so generously to the Br. Ron Marcellin Memorial Scholarship in 2015 and over the past 20 years. Browse some photos below or see the full photo gallery on Facebook. (Pictured: Craig Katinas ’93 unveils a custom chair auctioned off at the Br. Ron Marcellin Scholarship Dinner, donated by Judge David Hawkins ’86<\/em>)<\/p>\n The Diocese of Brooklyn is celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life, an event declared by Pope Francis to be recognized throughout 2015. \u201cDuring this special year we celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life to the Church worldwide,\u201d said Br. Mike Sheerin<\/strong>, a former teacher at Molloy who currently serves as the Director of Marist Vocations. \u201cIn the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, there are 100 different communities of Brothers, Sisters and Priests serving the people in the diocese in a variety of ministries.\u201d With more than 3,000 Catholic Marist Brothers around the world, their dedication to making Jesus known and loved through the education of young people is part of the celebration. Marist Brothers are educators, counselors, spiritual directors, social workers, youth leaders and missionaries. Every day they influence and transform the lives and situations of thousands of young people through education and spirituality, challenging young people to live their fullest potential in Christ. \u201cWake Up the World<\/em>\u201d is a special video series that celebrates all religious communities and their unique missions during this Year of Consecrated Life. Check out their most recent video below which features Molloy\u2019s own Br. Pat Hogan<\/strong> and Br. Jim Norton \u201863<\/strong> as well as Br. Mike Sheerin. The video is also being aired on NET, the TV channel of the diocese. More information can be found at the Marist Brothers new and improved website at www.maristbr.com<\/a>, or if you are a male alum between the ages of 18 and 40 and would like to talk about our Marist Brother vocation for yourself, please contact Br. Mike Sheerin or Br. Dan O\u2019Riordan \u201885<\/strong> at vocations@maristbr.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/RON_1.jpg\" "\\"President")
<\/a>The Molloy community gathered on Sunday, January 18th to start off 2015 by doing more good work. This time, our alumni and friends gave charitably in support of the Brother Ron Marcellin Memorial Scholarship. As many know, Br. Ron, a member of St. Ann\u2019s Class of 1952, was one of the most popular faculty members at Molloy. He earned a prominent place in the hearts of many Stanners because of the respect, dignity, and care he gave to each and every student. His work in and out of the classroom left students feeling more confident and able to face the challenges of their teenage years and young adulthood. His work in SMILE, Something More in Life\u2019s Experience<\/em>, is particularly revered among graduates who continue to draw inspiration from his lessons. In light of Br. Ron\u2019s passing in 1993 after a battle against cancer, the Molloy community endowed the scholarship in Br. Ron\u2019s name. This scholarship carries on his legacy of care and guidance by affording students facing extraordinary circumstances in their lives the opportunity to attend Molloy. The scholarship also ensures funding for the mental health and well-being of a student in need. It is an important scholarship that has made it possible for students to forge their education in the Marist tradition, which has made it a rewarding endeavor for the members of our community who have supported it for many years. (Pictured: President Richard Karsten ’81, Mike McGuire ’81, Enrica Cotellessa ’15 and Edwin Casmir ’13<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/a>This year\u2019s dinner, hosted at Trinity Restaurant & Bar in Floral Park, saw over 50 alumni, parents, and friends in attendance. Also joining in the celebration were two recent recipients of the Br. Ron Scholarship, Edwin Casmir \u201913<\/strong> and Enrica Cotellessa \u201915<\/strong>, who chatted with the men and women who helped make it possible for them to be Stanners. As the event unfolded, attendees purchased 50\/50 raffle tickets and bid on a variety of live auction items including St. John\u2019s Red Storm and New York Rangers tickets, a custom embossed Stanner wooden office chair, and floor seats for a U2 concert. Also receiving bids were several wine and bourbon packages featuring top shelf products: Bellavista \u2018Alma\u2019 Franciacorta NV, Goldschmidt \u2018Hilary\u2019 Cabernet, Chateau Bel Air Haut-Medoc 2010, Jefferson Oceans aged at Sea, Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Limited Release\u2026just to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/a> View Full Photo Gallery from the Br. Ron Marcellin Scholarship Dinner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n
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