{"id":14759,"date":"2016-11-04T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=14759"},"modified":"2020-06-22T13:23:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T13:23:13","slug":"the-beehive-11416","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=14759","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive &#8211; 11\/4\/16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4487\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/The_Buzz_Slim_WEB_2p0.jpg\" alt=\"The Buzz\" width=\"620\" height=\"66\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Stanner Alumni Reunion \u2013 This Weekend!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;Saturday, November 5th<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:&nbsp;<\/strong>Molloy HS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classes of:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201961, \u201966, \u201971, \u201976, \u201979 (special invite), \u201981, \u201986, \u201991, \u201996, \u201901, \u201906, \u201911<\/li>\n<li><strong>REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Reunion_WEB_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14749 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Reunion_WEB_2-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Stanner Alumni Reunion on November 5th, 2016\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\"><\/a>Attention Classes ending in 1 and 6! Your reunion is this weekend! We would like to thank everyone who registered for the reunion in advance, and we\u2019re happy to share that we\u2019re expected to welcome over 460 alumni and guests! Here are a few important items heading into the big day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When arriving please enter through the large blue doors across from the track and field.<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in begins at 4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>A Mass of Remembrance will begin in the Ralph DeChiaro Theater at 5:00pm<\/li>\n<li>For those unable to attend Mass, the next opportunity to arrive will be for a cocktail reception for each class, which will begin at 6:15pm. Staff and student volunteers will let you know where to go throughout the remainder of the evening.<\/li>\n<li>Valet parking and coat check will be offered. Ask staff or student volunteers for more information <strong>(*Note: the parking lot fills up fast)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A list of current and former faculty and staff members attending the reunion has been posted on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.molloyhs.org\/events\">molloyhs.org\/events<\/a> in the right column.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any last minute questions should be sent via email to <a href=\"mailto:alumni@molloyhs.org\">alumni@molloyhs.org<\/a>. On behalf of everyone here at Molloy, thank you for being a part of your reunion. We look forward to seeing you all again here at Stanner High!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Alumni Race at Van Cortlandt Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;Saturday, November 12th | 12:15pm*<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8826\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Track_Reunion-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Track &amp; Field Reunion &amp; Wall of Honor Dedication\" width=\"210\" height=\"197\"><\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;Van Cortlandt Park<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fgambino@molloyhs.org\"><strong>Frank Gambino \u201974<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:apower@molloyhs.org\"><strong>AJ Power \u201884<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>(<strong>*Note: The start time of the race was previously published incorrectly in The Beehive. The correct start time is 12:15pm)<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Molloy is looking for alumni to compete in this year\u2019s Alumni Race at the CHSAA Intersectional Championship Meet on Saturday, Nov 12th at 12:15pm in Van Cortlandt Park. According to&nbsp;<strong>Mr. Gambino<\/strong>, all-stars&nbsp;<strong>Tyler Bay \u201811<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Michael Reddy \u201816<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Alex Goldberg \u201816<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Jessica McEntee \u201805<\/strong>&nbsp;will be running this year, but they need your help! The bigger Molloy\u2019s entry, the better our chances of finishing in the top spot. Plus, Mr. Gambino and Mr. Dombrowski will be bringing up the rear to make sure everyone finishes the race! Please contact the emails above if interested or fill out the registration form linked above.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Thanksgiving Liturgy &amp; Alumni Reception<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, November 23rd, 10:00am<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11216\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Molloy_FALL_2014_WEB-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni are invited Molloy's Thanksgiving Liturgy\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\"><\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Molloy Cafeteria \/ Jack Curran Gym<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:alumni@molloyhs.org\">alumni@molloyhs.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Note: Guests are asked to enter through cafeteria.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alumni, family members, and friends are once again invited to join us for a great tradition at Molloy as we celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Liturgy. This is a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and be thankful as we prepare to enter the Christmas season, and we are excited to share it with our community. Alumni and guests are encouraged to arrive by 10:00am to allow enough time to get acclimated and be seated. Please enter through the cafeteria doors. Mass will begin promptly at 10:45am. Following Mass, a light reception featuring hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies will be held in the student cafeteria. Alumni and guests are invited to attend the reception and catch up with classmates and teachers. For more information please email the Stanner Alumni Center (see above).<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>DC Alumni Reception \/ Gonzaga Classic \u2013 SAVE THE DATE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> December 9th \u2013 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Gonzaga HS \/ American Univ. \/ Reception Location TBD<\/li>\n<li><strong>REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Molloy\u2019s boys Varsity basketball team is set to play in this year\u2019s Gonzaga DC Classic, which will run December 9th \u2013 11th (Friday \u2013 Sunday) at Gonzaga High School and American University in Washington, DC. Led by blue chippers <strong>Khalid Moore \u201818<\/strong>, <strong>Moses Brown \u201818<\/strong>, and <strong>Cole Anthony \u201819<\/strong>, our Stanners are considered strong contenders to win the tournament. We would like to invite our DC Metro alumni to come out and support the team during the tournament! Planning is underway to host a reception that will invite players, coaches, and alumni to come together and celebrate at a location to be announced soon. Additional information about the tournament will be shared as soon as we receive the finalized schedule. If interested to attend please contact Alumni Development Director <strong>Craig Katinas \u201993<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:ckatinas@molloyhs.org\">ckatinas@molloyhs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Alumni &amp; Friends Celebrate 4th Annual Oktoberfest<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We had a great night on October 6th with alumni, faculty, parents, and friends who joined us for our fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration. This event has become one of our favorites, as it is a wonderful opportunity to come together, sit back, relax, and share delicious food and many laughs with our alumni and faculty. Thank you to&nbsp;<strong>Mike McGuire \u201981<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trinityrestaurant.com\/\">Trinity Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a>&nbsp;who graciously provided the craft beer, Bavarian style bratwurst, franks, pretzels and potato salad as well as additional service staff. Special thanks to everyone who attended, and congratulations to everyone who won t-shirts and other prizes in our raffle drawing! Please take a few moments to check out our photo gallery below (click the button for the full gallery).&nbsp;We\u2019ll see you at next year\u2019s Molloy Oktoberfest!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?page_id=14679\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14783\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Oktoberfest_Button.jpg\" alt=\"Molloy Oktoberfest Photo Gallery\" width=\"620\" height=\"74\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-14759 gallery-columns-3 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height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7869-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7858.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7858-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7874.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7874-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7889.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7889-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7908.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7908-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7879.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_7879-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7894.jpg'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_7894-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Around the School<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Guest Speaker Showcases \u201cAlexander Technique\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Alexander_Technique_W2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14786\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Alexander_Technique_W2.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Nadia Banna (right) teaches Stanners the &quot;Alexander Technique&quot;\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Molloy\u2019s music students were recently treated to a special workshop led by guest speaker <strong>Ms.<\/strong> <strong>Nadia Banna<\/strong>, an expert on the educational process known as the Alexander Technique. Named after its creator, Australian actor Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955), Alexander Technique focuses on realigning one\u2019s posture to relieve muscular and mental tension. This well-known exercise is used by individuals and performers in many different fields in order to improve overall performance. Musicians and stage performers are among the many professionals who recognize and use Alexander Technique. Ms. Banna was kind enough to explain and model the technique to the school band, who then tried it out for themselves while using their instruments. A follow-up visit focusing on the Stanner Players and Theater Arts &amp; Improv is currently planned for later this year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4488\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Alumni_Updates_WEB_2p0.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni Updates\" width=\"620\" height=\"49\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Cara Salvatore \u201913 Founds \u201cbrUNch\u201d Magazine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/brUNch_1W.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14787\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/brUNch_1W-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"The cover of the first issue of &quot;brUNch&quot;\" width=\"215\" height=\"278\"><\/a>Cara Salvatore \u201913 <\/strong>is not one to sit by and let things happen. She makes this happen. A student at NYU Stern School of Business, Cara launched a student group called First Timers Club on the premise of exploring the NYC&#8217;s less conventional health and wellness opportunities (think trampoline cardio, aqua cycling, urban agriculture, etc.). Each week, the Club would publish a newsletter featuring info about free fitness events around the city. After the newsletter&#8217;s initial success, Cara was inspired to create her own unique events. She started the \u201cBoss Babes Brunch&#8221; event series with the goal of uniting diverse but similarly driven young women to learn from successful, entrepreneurial women with experience. \u201cOur first speaker in the series was Chef Taryn Garcia, founder of <em>Vendome Macaron<\/em>, which had its start at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn and now sells out on Saks Fifth Avenue,\u201d explained Cara. The event series was met with modest success, but Cara wanted to reach an even larger audience who could really utilize these kinds of opportunities. \u201cI wanted to build a publication to drive appropriate traffic to in-person, ticketed events, hence the birth of brUNch magazine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/brUNch_2W.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14788 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/brUNch_2W-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Fashion spread in &quot;brUNch&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\"><\/a>According to Cara, the name \u201cbrUNch\u201d stands for \u201cBabes RUNning CHange\u201d and is inspired by young women meeting over a meal to learn from and inspire each other. The stylized \u201cUN\u201d signifies daring to go against the grain and defy gender norms. \u201cOur general focus is femme empowerment, especially for young women. We accomplish this by reporting on the world through their eyes, validating their vantage points with a team of similarly young writers. I would describe our content as espousing New York Times level intellect with high fashion visuals.\u201d The magazine focuses on an overall theme each month, which its writers analyze across various industries and issues. \u201cOctober\u2019s theme was <em>Accept It<\/em>. By accepting ourselves, our strengths and weaknesses, and our femme identities, we activate our power and are best positioned to change the world,\u201d explained Cara. Other elements of the publication deal with relationships, food, travel, politics and more. \u201cBecause we only publish once a month, we take more of a human interest approach rather than reporting hard-hitting news,\u201d said Cara. (<em>Pictured: Fashion spread<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cara_Salvatore_2016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14789\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cara_Salvatore_2016-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cara Salvatore '13\" width=\"180\" height=\"228\"><\/a>Among the talented people working on brUNch with Cara (<em>pictured right<\/em>) are fellow Stanners <strong>Monika Mowak \u201912<\/strong>, <strong>Rebecca Rivera \u201913<\/strong>, and <strong>Alexandra Bertolini \u201913<\/strong>. The total team features 6 visual designers and 16 text-based contributors \u2013&nbsp;many from Cara\u2019s NYU community.<\/p>\n<p>brUNch is currently only available in digital format with future plans to produce limited physical copies for local businesses to showcase. Readers can subscribe to receive the digital magazine via email at <a href=\"https:\/\/iwantbrunch.splashthat.com\/\">https:\/\/iwantbrunch.splashthat.com\/<\/a> or find more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/brunchmagnyc\/?fref=ts\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brunchmag_nyc\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cara leaves us with some final thoughts about the project. \u201cI go to a school with a very clearly defined path to success, but it\u2019s not a path that makes me necessarily feel fulfilled or happy. I get the most joy and sense of self-actualization from bringing people together in ways that add value for all involved. I hope the magazine will expand and receive support and help not only women, but men, parents, and others. There is a lot to be gained from reading what we\u2019re putting out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Author Rich Kisielewski \u201870 Releases 5th Novel<a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/da_kid_book_W.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14790\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/da_kid_book_W-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of &quot;da kid&quot;\" width=\"150\" height=\"228\"><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Rich Kisielewski \u201970 <\/strong>has penned the fifth installment of his <em>Harry Mickey Shorts Private Detective Mystery<\/em> book series. According to the author, <strong><em>da kid<\/em><\/strong><em>,<\/em> as seen through the eyes of Harry Mickey Shorts, street-smart private investigator, \u201cgives the reader a feel for what goes on in the underworld of true con-artists and Las Vegas hustlers. Elements of humor, suspense and surprise twist and turn throughout. Together they keep the pace fast and provide the main character, Harry Mickey Shorts, with a trip you will be glad you didn&#8217;t miss.\u201d The book features subtle references to Molloy (the main character played baseball at a certain Queens high school), and even a cameo inspired by alumnus and former professional baseball player <strong>Ed Kurpiel \u201971<\/strong> (Ed\u2019s character owns a golf course). Previous installments in the series include <em>da bushes <\/em>(2003)<em>, da sticks <\/em>(2010)<em>, da bug <\/em>(2011)<em>, <\/em>and<em> da nuts <\/em>(2015). The book is available in paperback and digitally via Amazon Kindle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/da-kid-Rich-Kisielewski\/dp\/1942450494\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478108204&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=da+kid\">More info about <em>da kid<\/em><\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richkisielewski.com\/\">More info about the author<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>A Student \u2013 and Teacher \u2013 of the Arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Tiffany_McCue_Frank_W.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14791\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Tiffany_McCue_Frank_W-300x248.jpg\" alt=\"Tiffany McCue '12 as Margot Frank\" width=\"280\" height=\"231\"><\/a>Tiffany McCue \u201912 <\/strong>is pursuing a Master\u2019s degree in Educational Theatre at City College of New York. She has already earned her BA in Theatre Education from Manhattanville, but there is an important difference between the two. Tiffany explains: \u201cTheatre Education is the study of teaching theatre. The same way there are music teachers, there are theatre teachers who also need specialized training. I studied theatre history, acting techniques, stage management, etc. Educational Theatre focuses on creating to educate, build awareness of issues, and inspire social change. It also touches on how theatre games and other activities can be used in classroom settings to enrich everyday learning.\u201d Tiffany is a strong believer in theatre\u2019s importance in society, and she says her ultimate goal is to \u201ccreate a safe space for young people to be free to play, create, express, and find themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/McCue_Dogberry_W.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14792 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; margin: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/McCue_Dogberry_W-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tiffany McCue '12 as Dogberry\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\"><\/a>Tiffany\u2019s love of theatre grew at Molloy where she learned the basics and built confidence as a member of The Stanner Players. That experience prepared her for monologues and scenes at Manhattanville and in community theatre productions. Some notable roles she has portrayed include Dogberry (<em>pictured left<\/em>) in Shakespeare\u2019s <em>Much Ado About Nothing<\/em> and Margot Frank (<em>pictured above<\/em>) in <em>Diary of Anne Frank<\/em>. \u201cDogberry was my first comedic role. I discovered new physicality that I never thought I would be capable of. I found out I could be funny! And on the other end of the spectrum, <em>Diary<\/em> is such a vessel of strength, wisdom, and hope that society needs to experience. Plays hold up a mirror to life and reflect back to us the pains and joys of the human condition. In a world where we are losing empathy and our sense of solidarity, we need theatre to not only entertain, but to help build awareness for today\u2019s challenging issues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tiffany credits her many mentors at Molloy for nurturing her passion for theatre and literature, among them <strong>Kevin Schwab \u201899<\/strong>, <strong>Mary Ann Safrey<\/strong>, <strong>Ms. Gannon<\/strong>, <strong>Jim Sheehan \u201875<\/strong>, <strong>Brian Kelly 94<\/strong>, and <strong>Jessica Petschauer \u201804<\/strong>. \u201cThey always helped me when I fell and showed me love and guidance. I would not be who I am today if not for them.\u201d Looking toward the future, Tiffany dreams of being a professor by day and a performer by night. \u201cI never want to stop acting, singing, creating, or learning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4489\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/In_Memoriam_WEB_2p0.jpg\" alt=\"In Memoriam\" width=\"620\" height=\"55\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Catholic_Cross_Web.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Cross\" width=\"28\" height=\"44\">We are saddened by the passing of <strong>Frank Fitzgerald \u201978<\/strong>, brother of Jack Fitzgerald \u201974 and Jim Fitzgerald \u201882. Frank was beloved by all who knew him. Please pray for Frank, his wife Jane, and his children Erin, John and Jim.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Catholic_Cross_Web.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Cross\" width=\"28\" height=\"44\">Please pray for the repose of the soul of <strong>Mrs. Cecelia George<\/strong>, mother of Br. Roy George \u201962.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99\" src=\"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Catholic_Cross_Web.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Cross\" width=\"28\" height=\"44\">We ask our community to pray for the repose of the soul of <strong>Atanas \u201cTony\u201d Kilifarski<\/strong>, husband of Denise and father of Mario Kilifarski \u201993. Please keep Tony, Mario, Denise, and their family in your prayers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events Stanner Alumni Reunion \u2013 This Weekend! 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