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<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nJohn \u201cJack\u201d Gremse was beloved in many circles of his life. He was a family man, a loyal friend, and a dedicated member of the FDNY. He was humble, never taking credit for saving lives or property. \u201cI was only doing my job,\u201d he would always say. Some of Jack’s happiest memories were with his Molloy classmates from the Class of 1968. He and his fellow Stanners would gather for mini-reunions at the Gremse family home every other summer, a tradition that has carried on for over 20 years.<\/p>\n On September 11, 2001, and in the months that followed, Jack, alongside many other first responders, took on the onerous task of what at first was hoped to be a rescue mission, but sadly turned into a recovery mission. Just five days after the attacks, Jack was promoted to Lieutenant, an achievement he took great pride in and a role he served in with dignity. Unfortunately, Jack\u2019s work at the World Trade Center would eventually result in 9\/11 related cancer. He passed away in September 2014. In memory of Jack, the Class of 1968 continues to reunite at the Gremse family home each summer.<\/p>\n Jack\u2019s leadership, courage, dedication to his family and friends, and loyalty to his alma mater earned him posthumous induction into Archbishop Molloy High School\u2019s Stanner Hall of Fame on March 23, 2019. Jack\u2019s wife, Kathy, accepted the honor on his behalf. In her remarks, Kathy proudly announced the establishment of The Lt. John K. Gremse Graduation Assistance Fund<\/u><\/strong>. Kathy shared a personal story about Jack to illustrate why this fund helps seniors experiencing tuition difficulties.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the trying times of 1968, as the Vietnam War was raging and civil unrest was unfolding, Jack walked across the stage, a proud graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School. After the ceremony, when he went to look at what would have been his diploma, he instead was holding a blank piece of paper. What he didn\u2019t know then was that his last tuition payment wasn\u2019t yet made, and a student did not get their diploma unless tuition was paid in full. Of course, parents always attempt to shield their children from the sometimes awkward financial facts of life. Jack\u2019s family was no different; being the oldest of nine children, his father worked numerous jobs to ensure that each child received a solid education.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n As stated in our introduction, Jack\u2019s story has inspired the creation of this critical fund that will help students like Jack, whose parents face unexpected and overwhelming financial difficulties leading to their inability to pay for the remaining tuition in their son\u2019s or daughter\u2019s senior year. We invite our community to honor John K. Gremse by making a gift to this fund today.<\/p>\n Thank you to Kathy, the Class of 1968, the FDNY, and all who inspired the creation of this fund and who continue to keep Jack\u2019s memory alive.<\/p>\n Earlier this spring, four more Stanners committed to playing their sport at the college level by signing national letters of intent. Congratulations to:<\/p>\n James, John, Declan, and Bridget join their six classmates who signed national letters of intent back in November (Read More<\/a>).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/168.62.170.58\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jack-Gremse-Low-Res.jpg\")
<\/a>Archbishop Molloy High School is proud to announce the establishment of The Lt. John K. Gremse Graduation Assistance Fund.<\/strong> This new, critical fund will help students whose parents face unexpected and overwhelming financial difficulties leading to their inability to pay for the remaining tuition in their son\u2019s or daughter\u2019s senior year. Please continue reading for more information about the inspiration for this fund in memory of Lt. John \u201cJack\u201d Gremse \u201968<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Pictured Right: John K. Gremse (front row center) and Molloy\u2019s Class of 1968 during one of their bi-annual summer reunions at the Gremse family home. These reunions have been organized for over 20 years. Pictured above: John K. Gremse Stanner Hall of Fame sketch by artist Paul Gatto.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Gifts to the Lt. John K. Gremse Graduation Assistance Fund can be made by direct mail, over the phone, or online. Call 718.441.9210 to speak with a member of the Stanner Alumni Center. Click the button below to visit our online donation page. Checks can be made payable to Archbishop Molloy High School with the memo reading \u201cGremse Scholarship\u201d. Mail to: Archbishop Molloy High School, ATTN: Stanner Alumni Center, 83-53 Manton Street, Briarwood, NY 11435.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\n33rd Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic \u2013 <\/strong>SOLD OUT<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Four More Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Molloy Recognized for Diversity in Computer Science<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n