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Molloy Adds AP Computer Science Principles Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Molloy<\/a>PRESS RELEASE \u2013 Briarwood, NY \u2013<\/strong> Archbishop Molloy High School has introduced a new AP Computer Science Principles course this fall, following in the school\u2019s own trend of celebrating technology throughout its curriculum. While an advanced placement course, it is structured to be inclusive as it is not reliant on a student\u2019s prior knowledge of the source material. The course will review web design, programming, search engine optimization, and original computer-based artifact creation. Principal Darius Penikas is excited for the opportunities the course presents students. \u201cWe place a tremendous emphasis on technology here at Molloy, and this course will support that effort. Students who enroll in the course will create functional content such as programming their own apps. AP Computer Science Principles is remarkably applicable to the modern work environment because it quantifies the importance of computers and their impact on our world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fall 2016 marks the first time AP Computer Science Principles is being offered by the College Board. Molloy jumped at the opportunity and accommodated the new course by extending the school\u2019s day to day schedule and adding an expert in the field. Ms. Edit Boral, who will teach the course, is a 25 year veteran of Computer Science education and brings a vast knowledge base. Further support for the program comes by way of a grant awarded by Mobile CS Principles (MCSP), an organization supported by National Science Foundation grants and endorsed by the College Board. MCSP endeavors to \u201cprovide a broad and rigorous i\"Molloy<\/a>ntroduction to computer science based on App Inventor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe addition of this course is our first step in an expanded computer science curriculum initiative,\u201d said Mr. Penikas. Other efforts, including AP Computer Science A (Java Programming) and the after school STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), will supplement Molloy\u2019s mission to provide top tier computer science instruction as well as opportunities for real world applications. \u201cWe will always continue to look for ways to enhance the program. A 3D printer has been ordered, and full courses in web and app design are also planned,\u201d said Mr. Penikas.<\/p>\n

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Class of 2016 Among College Board\u2019s AP Scholar Roster<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"College_Board_AP\"<\/a>PRESS RELEASE \u2013 Briarwood, NY \u2013<\/strong> The College Board announced earlier this week its AP Scholar Roster for 2016. These awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Students who score 3 or higher on three or more AP exams are considered AP Scholars<\/strong>. Students who score at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and earn scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams are AP Scholars with Honor<\/strong>. The AP Scholar with Distinction<\/strong> is 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. Molloy\u2019s total number of scholars in 2016 is 81. Their combined average score is 3.78<\/strong>. Congratulations to the following alumni from the Class of 2016:<\/p>\n

Class of 2016 AP Scholars \u2013 <\/strong>Vincent Antignani, Jada Bacchus, Sitorie Bachan, Victoria Brucas, Daryl Caffarone, Yves Chen, James Curran, Alexandria Dominguez, Garret Genco, Laura Geoghegan, Alexander Gliagias, Kelly Huang, Daniel Jimenez, Sarah Kowpak, Siobhan Loftus, Megan McLoughlin, Isabella Mercado, Alejandro Montoya, Christopher Ortega, Nicole Pagnotta, Victoria Perillo, Kleanthis Plakas, Alessandra Ricciardi, Katharine Sapienza, Raffaele Scarpitti, Amanda Tracey, Sylvie Williams, Stacy Zachariah.<\/p>\n

Class of 2016 AP Scholars with Honor<\/strong> \u2013 Perry Chresomales, Andrew Chui, Christy Dey, Dylan Haynes, Jake Infante, Jane McNoble, Alexandra Petot, Claudia Raciborski, Sophie Robinson, Hailey Tom.<\/p>\n

Class of 2016 AP Scholars with Distinction<\/strong> \u2013 Maria Aliberti, Shania Chua, Terence Coppinger, Jordan Fierek, Michael Gillooley, Maria Goetz, Jaila Guevarra, Maria Gulino, Stacy Kanellopoulos, Caroline Kelly, Lucia Lin, Oliver Mai, Peter Maisano, Rose Maisano, Jack Mangin, Alessandro Markovic, Harris Mohsin, Michael Najac, Emily Peckham, Austin Pizzella, Samantha Racan, Konstantina Raptis, Mikayla Roberts, Shibangi Saha, Harmanveer Singh, Laksumi Sivanandan, Petra Stiglmayer, Brendan Woods, Matthew Zwolak.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A list of AP Scholars from the Class of 2017 can be found under latest news at www.molloyhs.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Alumni Pipes & Drums Band Recruiting New Members<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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For over 20 years, Molloy\u2019s Pipes & Drums Band has been a beloved part of student life. Whether ceremoniously playing at the start of our annual Walkathon, delighting audiences at International Day, or parading on St. Patrick\u2019s Day, the band makes its presence felt all around our community. Band members also form a unique bond with each other, a bond which has now influenced the founding of Molloy\u2019s very own Alumni Pipes & Drums Band.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had been part of the \u20182 o\u2019clock club\u2019 at Molloy,\u201d said Joe McMenamin \u201999<\/strong>, one of the Stanners behind the recent alumni band effort. \u201cEventually some classmates encouraged me to give Pipes & Drums a try. I ended up loving it and making great friends.\u201d Brian Davis \u201902<\/strong> was an underclassman when he joined Pipes & Drums. Now he\u2019s one of the leading members of the alumni band along with Joe. \u201cThere\u2019s a level of fascination that comes with bagpipes. As a student I wanted to challenge myself and learn to play something unique,\u201d Brian explained. His risk paid off. \u201cThe thrill of marching on St. Patrick\u2019s Day is incredible, and fortunately now through the alumni band I can experience that again. I\u2019m proud to represent \"Alumni<\/a>Molloy as part of one of New York City\u2019s oldest and greatest traditions. Additionally, the friends I made in the band were for a lifetime, and it\u2019s great to play with them again.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2014, Christian \u201cTian\u201d Doran \u201903<\/strong>, a former Pipes & Drums Band member and friend of many, passed away unexpectedly. \u201cWe had thought about starting an alumni band for a couple of years, but it was only an idea until Tian passed away,\u201d explained Joe. \u201cTian\u2019s family asked me if I could get some alumni together to play bagpipes at his funeral. It was a sad day, but it was then that we put the alumni band idea in motion. It was one last gift from Tian.\u201d Mr. Jim Sheldon \u201988<\/strong>, then moderator of the student band, was receptive to the idea and invited alumni to practice at Molloy once a week. After shaking off the rust, the alumni band began accompanying the student band at various events including parades in Rockaw\"Alumni<\/a>ay, Bay Ridge, Garden City, Park Slope, and the 5th Avenue Parade.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been great reconnecting with old friends and teachers while getting to know players from other class years,\u201d said Brian. \u201cSince it has been such a success, we want to increase our network of available band members, therefore boosting our numbers and presence in parades and events while keeping the tradition of the band alive. The existing network has been great in sharing gigs as they arise, and we would like to add more alumni to that network.\u201d Joe echoed Brian\u2019s sentiments. \u201cIt would be great for the current students to see the passion of more alumni, in turn encouraging them to stay in touch and act as a feeder band for the alumni band.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you played Pipes & Drums at Molloy, or have played in other Pipes & Drums bands, and are interested in performing with our alumni and students at various functions, please contact alumni@molloyhs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Baseball Reunion \u2013 THIS WEEKEND!\"2015<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n