{"id":15502,"date":"2017-05-05T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=15502"},"modified":"2024-02-27T20:03:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T01:03:07","slug":"the-beehive-42817","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=15502","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive – 5\/5\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former NYC Police Commissioner Hon. Raymond Kelly \u201959 Headlines Spring Networking Event, Kicks off Celebration of 125th Anniversary of St. Ann\u2019s \/ Molloy<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Earlier this spring, a very special networking event, hosted by RFR Realty LLC (www.rfr.com<\/a>), kicked off our celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of St. Ann\u2019s Academy \/ Archbishop Molloy High School. Over the span of our school\u2019s history, there have been countless distinguished alumni who have made a positive impact on our world and who have lived out our motto, Not for school but for life<\/em>. One such alumnus, who has dedicated many years to public service and has built an impressive resum\u00e9 of leadership, is the Honorable Raymond W. Kelly \u201959<\/strong>. Molloy\u2019s President Richard Karsten \u201981<\/strong> and the Stanner Alumni Center were very humbled to welcome Mr. Kelly, former NYC Police Commissioner and currently Vice Chairman of K2 Intelligence, to serve as the evening\u2019s keynote speaker. Joining him at the event was his son Greg Kelly<\/strong>, co-anchor with the Fox 5 news program Good Day New York<\/em>. (Pictured above: L-R: Bill Farrell ’72, Br. Pat Hogan, Hon. Ray Kelly ’59, President Richard Karsten ’81, & Eric Zielinski ’90<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>After brief introductions by Alumni Development Director Craig Katinas ’93<\/strong> and Jerry Schumm ’68<\/strong> (Executive Vice President, RFR Realty, LLC<\/em>), and an opening prayer by US Provincial Br. Patrick McNamara<\/strong>, the Kellys took center stage. Greg prompted his father to talk a bit about his life and career, including his days at St. Ann\u2019s and Molloy (Mr. Kelly attended both before and after our school\u2019s relocation and renaming). Mr. Kelly recalled the influence of Marist Brothers like Br. Wilfred, Br. Victor, and Br. Eugene, as well as the revered Mr. Lou Carnesecca \u201943 and the highly touted St. Ann\u2019s basketball program. Ultimately, he highlighted the school\u2019s values during his retrospective reflection. \u201cWhen I think back\u2026I received a tremendous education \u2013 a foundation both academically and in terms of Catholic teaching and morality. I always appreciated that, and what I see going on at the school now, with all the new facilities and upgrades, makes me proud. In my mind, it\u2019s one of the top 100 high schools in the country,\u201d said Mr. Kelly. Greg Kelly later facilitated a Q&A session, which featured questions about his father\u2019s career as well as the current political and \"\"<\/a>security landscape of New York City.<\/p>\n

Later in the evening, Molloy President Richard Karsten \u201981 <\/strong>provided a thought-provoking presentation encompassing three key eras in Molloy\u2019s history and a look into the future. \u201cI believe history will recognize Molloy in three main chapters: The St. Ann\u2019s Days, Molloy in the 20th Century, and Molloy in the Information Age,\u201d Mr. Karsten began. \u201cFor 125 years, the Marist mission of teaching young people has thrived because our school has evolved with \u2018the signs of the times.\u2019 Marist Brothers, lay teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, administrators and students have contributed so much to the successes at Molloy, and this will continue for generations if we can move with the demands of the times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the ever-changing world around us, Mr. Karsten believes there is one central theme in St. Ann\u2019s \/ Molloy history. \u201cOur school\u2019s focus, no matter what era, has always been on What Matters<\/em>: building character th\"\"<\/a>rough discipline and compassion, and the formation of young people of faith.\u201d Mr. Karsten referenced the heavy influence of the Marist Brothers throughout our history, the creation of programs like Peer Group Counseling and SMILE in the 1960\u2019s, and the transition to co-education in the early 2000\u2019s among many other changes that represent the school\u2019s continuous efforts to stay ahead of the ever-changing needs of our students. The implementation of one-to-one computing is the latest step in Molloy\u2019s mission to focus on What Matters<\/em> in a time when technology is vastly important to the growth of our world. \u201cWhat hasn\u2019t changed is the lived experience at Molloy. Every day, our faculty use the Marist facet of presence to work with our students, to challenge them, and to nurture them. Molloy is still a place where parents sacrifice so their children can have more opportunities and a better life for the next generation. Many people have come and gone, but the school\u2019s academic standards and focus on mission \u2013 the pillars of hard work, service, humility, and love of Mary \u2013 are here to stay. Every day at Molloy, we focus on What Matters<\/em>,\u201d President Karsten said proudly.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Following President Karsten\u2019s remarks, the celebration continued as alumni chatted and networked. Mr. Kelly was also gracious to take photos with alumni and speak directly with our student volunteers. Alumni in attendance represented leaders from each of Molloy’s active professional networks (law, finance, alumnae, real estate, badges<\/em>). In all, it was a wonderful evening and an exceptional beginning to our celebration of \u201c125 Years of What Matters<\/em>\u201d. More events throughout the year will continue the celebration and pay homage to our school\u2019s history while looking ahead to the next 125 years of excellence. You can check out our photo gallery from this special evening below or on Facebook<\/a>. (Pictured above: Representatives of Molloy’s Alumnae Network pose with President Karsten and Hon. Ray Kelly<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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