{"id":19738,"date":"2020-02-08T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=19738"},"modified":"2020-02-08T11:57:22","modified_gmt":"2020-02-08T11:57:22","slug":"the-beehive-2-7-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=19738","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive – 2\/8\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Fund For Molloy \u2013 Capital Projects<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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In concluding our Beehive series highlighting The Fund For Molloy, we place our focus on Capital Projects. As the needs of modern students and educators continue to evolve rapidly, Molloy must always be prepared to identify and address areas of need throughout its six-acre campus. Since 2010, Molloy has modernized numerous spaces including: William J. Murphy Library, Cafeteria, Chapel, Jack Curran Gymnasium (restoration), Manton Street Entrance and Lobby, Strength and Conditioning Center, the Captain Anthony Marsloe Gymnasium (restoration), and the Main Street Path & Memorial Garden. Several areas have been completely transformed into vibrant new facilities, including: Video Broadcast Studio (previously office and storage), Dance Studio (previously storage), Computer Science Lab (previously a classroom), and the IT Center (previously the senior lounge).<\/p>\n

Many other projects including three phases of roofing, the installation of two new elevators, locker restoration, new perimeter fencing (field), security enhancements (doors, electronic locks, video cameras), and the installation of 54 new 4K resolution SMART Boards have supplemented other major projects and helped to create a modern, comfortable, and safe environment for all Stanners.<\/p>\n

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In summer 2018, Molloy began a multi-phase plan to install air conditioning in every classroom. 11 classrooms along Main Street were the first to be updated. The plan continued in summer 2019 with phase two. 22 additional classrooms received air conditioning. \u201cAs with phase one, our goal was to create an efficient and cost-effective solution for cooling off our classrooms,\u201d said President Richard Karsten \u201981<\/strong>. \u201cThe classrooms along Manton Street utilize the same type of split system installed during phase one. Air handlers and vents will be concealed within new ceilings in each of the updated classrooms.\u201d Along with air conditioning, these classrooms received new energy-efficient lighting, transparent window shades that allow more light to enter, and special window film that reflects heat out. Phase three is expected to begin in summer 2020 and will address the remaining classrooms (Pictured above: updated classroom adjacent to Manton Street, summer 2019<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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In addition to the air conditioning project, Molloy\u2019s track was repaired and repainted, extensive repairs were conducted on Molloy\u2019s roof as part of a multi-phase project, the front entrance received cosmetic upgrades, and the second-floor guidance and college guidance suites received total makeovers. The offices feature new drywall, ceilings, lighting, and central air as well as new paint and furnishings. The college guidance suite has been completely reimagined. It now has three offices, a communal seating area, central air, new lighting, carpeting, drywall, paint and furnishings. \u201cWe were excited to present a restored track to our student-athletes and coaches in September,\u201d said President Karsten. \u201cThe guidance and college guidance suites have not been updated in many years, and these improvements make better use of these spaces while also creating more comfortable and professional environments for our counselors, students, and visitors.\u201d (Pictured above L-R: updated Guidance Suite & updated College Guidance Suite<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Adrian Mariacher \u201997<\/strong>, Chair of the Buildings & Grounds sub-committee of Molloy’s School Board, is proud to be a driving force behind these capital projects. \u201cMolloy gave me to tools not only to be successful in my profession, but in life in general. Our school has had such a major influence on the growth and development of so many good people. It is my privilege to help with continuing an important legacy,\u201d said Adrian.<\/p>\n

Capital Projects are a direct result of the generosity of Molloy\u2019s benefactors. Your support of The Fund For Molloy and the annual Walkathon sustains Molloy\u2019s ability to award scholarships and continually upgrade its 6-acre campus. Molloy can offer an evolving modern learning environment because of your support of our mission. Thank you to everyone who has so generously given to Molloy and enabled these exciting capital projects. The Beehive also extends its sincerest thanks to our facilities staff, as well as the Buildings & Grounds sub-committee of our School Board, including Adrian and Shaun McGrath \u201897<\/strong>, Anthony DiRusso ’87<\/strong> and Gino Fazio ’81<\/strong>, for their hard work and contributions to the ongoing capital improvements around Molloy.<\/p>\n

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