The Beehive – 5/10/24
The Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic on 5/13/24 – Auction Prizes, Rolex Raffle, Meet Our Honorees, Digital Journal, and More!
The 38th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic is just days away! Each year, the Classic welcomes alumni, family members, corporate sponsors, and friends for a great day out on the links. It isn’t just a fun day of golf – since 1987, the Classic has raised over $3 million in support of Molloy’s scholarship program. The scholarships provided as a result of this event have helped countless students who might otherwise have been unable to attend Molloy. We deeply appreciate the generosity of all golfers, sponsors, and volunteers over the past nearly 40 years!
This year’s outing will welcome golfers to four private courses on Long Island: North Hills Country Club, North Hempstead Country Club, Lake Success Golf Club, and Wheatley Hills Golf Club. The Classic is expected to host well over 400 total golfers, which is a record showing of support from our extended Molloy family. On behalf of everyone at Stanner High, we thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
ABOUT OUR AUCTION: The Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic features a great Silent Auction, giving our community the opportunity to bid on many exciting prizes! This year’s auction includes exclusive golf packages, autographed sports memorabilia, vacations, and more. The auction is entirely online, meaning anyone not attending the event can bid too! We encourage you to browse the items up for bidding and share the links with your family and friends! Click the button below to view the auction. *Note: The auction will close on 5/13/24 at 7:45pm.
ABOUT OUR ROLEX RAFFLE: This year’s outing features a special raffle offering the chance to win a Submariner Rolex valued at up to $15,000! Only 500 of these special raffle tickets will be sold ($50 per ticket). Like our auction, anyone can purchase Rolex Raffle chances online. Click the button below for more information. Special thanks to Gerald Peters Inc, Certified Rolex Dealer, for donating this amazing item.
2024 Honorees & Digital Journal
HONOREES: Congratulations to this year’s Chairperson, Michael Shea ‘02. Mike serves as Treasurer and oversees Equity Capital Markets at Steadfast Financial LP. He is a proud Stanner who cherishes the education he received in and out of the classroom at Molloy, especially on the baseball field under the tutelage of the legendary late Coach Jack Curran. Mike has also been an avid volunteer on our Golf Board since 2018. In addition, congratulations to our Honorary Chair, Robert O’Donohue ‘94. Serving as Project Executive at Consigli Construction, Rob is also a proud Stanner who wears his decades-long bond with our school on his sleeve. He still fondly remembers his time as a varsity swimmer, summers at Freshman Camp, and of course many Stanner Golf Classics. Rob has also been a longtime member of our Golf Board.
DIGITAL JOURNAL: We invite our community to download this year’s Digital Event Journal. Our journal features important information about the outing and its history, as well as ads sponsored by many Stanner owned or Stanner friendly businesses. We encourage you to browse the ads in this year’s journal and consider supporting these wonderful businesses. Thank you to all of our journal sponsors!
Stanners Present Research at Annual Science Symposium
On Thursday, May 2nd, Stanner scientists presented their research at Molloy’s annual Science Research Symposium! Members of the Science Research Program shared their findings with peers, faculty, staff, and family, all in front of detailed displays.
The Science Research Program, run by Ms. Mary Mallia, is a three-year program where students are able to learn and conduct original research on any topic of their choosing. Sophomore students focus on literature reviews, juniors work with a mentor to discover and plan their own project, and seniors perform their own research based on the work they did the year before. This year went “excellently,” according to Ms. Mallia! She said she was “so impressed with the presentations of the students this year,” and that “although logistically there are some things that could be fixed, she couldn’t be happier with the actual work of the Stanners!”
Sophomore Elizabeth Canty ‘26 joined the program because she has “always had a passion for science,” and that “getting experience in the field is so important, especially as a high schooler, and Science Research gave me the opportunity to study a real-world experiment.” Junior Mackenzie Clarke ‘25 said that this year was “all about finding a mentor and establishing the basis for her project,” entitled Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer. She said that she was “interested in hands-on lab work,” and she’s “excited that the project will allow me to work in NYU’s labs over the summer.” Seniors Brianna Robinson ‘24 and Ashmit Shivrattan ‘24 conducted their own research on topics that interested them. Brianna said working with her mentor, Dr. Jonathan Mangar ’09, helped her so much throughout the experience, and that conducting research herself taught her so much about looking at things through “a different lens.” Ashmit’s presentation on the relationship between stress levels and using night guards allowed him to work within a dental office, and he says that he’s interested in furthering his research!
Congratulations to all Stanner scientists that participated in the Symposium! Download the event program below to learn more about the projects and read senior biographies!
Choruses, Band, Ensembles Offer Spring Concerts
Last week, Molloy hosted its annual Spring Concerts! Tuesday evening showcased the talents of our Freshman Chorus, Guitar Ensemble, and Concert Band. Wednesday night highlighted the Junior/Senior Chorus, String Ensemble, and the MultiQuire featuring students from Fordham Prep, St. Catherine Academy, and Molloy. The first night featured songs from around the world, while Broadway hits were heard the second night.
Congratulations to all performers, and thank you to Ms. Yang (Freshmen Chorus, Concert Band, String Ensemble), Mr. Sheehan ’75 (Junior/Senior Chorus), Mr. Smallwood ‘11 (Guitar Ensemble), and Mr. Kenneth Farnum Jr. (MultiQuire Director) for your hard work preparing these wonderful shows!
Molloy Earns Top 20 Ranking at “VE” Trade Show
Virtual Enterprise (VE) is a full-year senior course that teaches students how to create and run their own business. In April, one of Molloy’s VE Firms made the top 20 at the VE Trade Show at the Javits Center! The show hosted 250 firms made up of over 4000 students from all over the country, as well as some from different parts of the globe! Mr. Touzin, Molloy’s VE teacher, explained that “the trade show was a live experience where students got to pitch their product or service and get people to virtually ‘buy’ from them.”
Out of the 250 firms, 30 of them were acknowledged with an award; ten received gold, ten silver, and ten bronze. Job Oracle, one of Molloy’s VE firms, earned a silver award, placing them in the top 20! The Virtual Enterprise program at Molloy continues to grow every year, and we are excited to highlight the hard work and tenacity of our student entrepreneurs!
Educational Adventures: Molloy Visits Scandinavia!
Every Easter break, Molloy takes a group of students on educational adventures around the world! Designed by Ms. Dorothy DeNoto and planned through the travel company Passports, the trip always includes a visit to multiple countries and is packed with entries to museums, castles, shows, cathedrals, and more!
In 2024, the adventure took Stanners to Scandinavia, with stops in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Over a period of 13 days, 41 students and five chaperones visited the cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, and Stockhold, with pit stops in Ål and Flåm. From a boat ride through the Fjords to singing on stage in the ABBA museum, the trip was truly once in a lifetime!
Ms. DeNoto is a firm believer of traveling the world and broadening your horizons. She exclaims that “the enlightenment that shows in the students’ eyes as they experience cultures through new lenses is astounding!” Junior Alyssa Bisono ‘25 thought the trip was “truly beautiful and breathtaking.” She continued, “Going to the Scandinavian countries provided a great opportunity to take a step back from the fast paced life (and craziness of junior year) and just be present in the moment and appreciate the beautiful, natural scenery, especially the Fjords!” Senior Christopher Flynn ‘24 said the trip was “unforgettable,” and that “he made a lot of great memories and built upon relationships with friends and family.”
At the conclusion of the trip, Ms. DeNoto told students that “the world is their oyster,” and encouraged them to “continue to travel and seek pearls of wisdom wherever their journey takes them!” All of her educational trips are meant to be just the beginning of a lifelong journey of travel and adventure, and we hope the students continue to appreciate the full world around them!
Senator Addabbo ’82 Recognizes Molloy’s City Champions
On Friday, May 3rd, New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. ’82 visited Molloy to meet and congratulate Stanner athletes and coaches who were crowned City or State Champions this year! Teams who received certificates from the Senator’s office included Girls Varsity Swimming, Girls Varsity Tennis, and Varsity Bowling. Senator Addabbo. Recognition was also given to MJ Sim Jr. ’27, a freshman who became Molloy’s first ever State Champion in bowling, as well as our Varsity Track & Field All-Americans. On behalf of our Administration, Athletic Director Mr. McCleary, and everyone at Molloy, we extend our thanks to Senator Addabbo for honoring our outstanding student athletes and coaches!
Another Round of Applause for Girls Varsity Track!
Congratulations to Eva Gonzalez ’24, Camille Munoz ’25, Brianna Poliseno ’25, and Jenna Wright ’24, who broke the Molloy record for the 4x100M Relay at last week’s St. Anthony Invitational!
Sports Summer Camps & Soccer Clinic (Summer 2024)
Attention Parents! Your child has the opportunity to enjoy great sports summer camps / clinics led by experienced Molloy coaches and alumni. The Memorial 5 Camps for basketball and baseball are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16, covering a wide range of skills and drills that will help your child grow as a player. The All-Star Soccer Clinic is open to boys and girls who strive to be the best soccer players they can be. The clinic is designed to provide an excellent learning environment for the game of soccer. Click the buttons below to learn more about the Memorial 5 Camps and the All-Star Soccer Clinic.
Pre-Med Career Club Hosts Alumni Panel
Molloy’s Pre-Med Career Club welcomed back alumni Nicole Guerrero ‘04, Christa Ciuffo ‘11, and Benedict Harvey ‘14 for a Pre-Med Panel! Open to all students, the panel was an opportunity to learn more about the lives of nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and medical students.
Nicole was a member of Molloy’s first co-ed class. She holds a BS from Quinnipiac University, a BSN from Pace University, and an MSN in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership from the University of Arizona. She is currently a Quality Management Specialist and Administrator on Call at the NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. Nicole has experience in children and adolescent psychiatry, adult telemetry psychiatry, heart failure, and cardiothoracic surgery, and is certified as a Nurse Executive-Advanced and a Progressive Care Nurse. Christa attended Adelphi University for her bachelor’s degree, then pursued a Master’s degree as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Hofstra. She is currently in pursuit of a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Hofstra, while also working in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital. Benedict pursued a degree in Biological Sciences at Cornell University with an emphasis on Neurobiology and Population Health, then spent two years working as a Diversity Programs Assistant at Weill Cornell Medicine. There, he worked for a 2.7 million dollar grant geared toward increasing representation in medicine across all levels of trainees. He is currently a few weeks away from graduating Weill Cornell Medical School (where he is the Vice President for Black and Latino Men in Medicine), and will begin his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Howard University Hospital in July!
The panelists answered student questions regarding financing nursing/medical school, the importance of medical professionals, the length of training for each career, work/life balance, class selection, and more. Nicole shared that there are “so many options for a career in medicine, especially in the nursing field,” and that she loves it because “you get to see the benefits of what you’re doing every day.” Christa agreed that there are so many routes to take as a nurse, and so “she didn’t feel stuck, but could transition and learn as much as she wanted.” Benedict highlighted that the path to a career in medicine is “not always linear,” and that students should be immersed in the journey rather than be fixated on the results.
Thank you, Nicole, Christa, and Benedict, for coming to speak to our current Stanners!
Photography Club Honors Legacy of Late Stanner
Pictured: Mr. DiDonato ’01 with top 10 Photography Club finalists in the Photo Exhibition; selection of the students’ photos featured in the Exhibition.
The William F. DiPietra Foundation was created by Helen DiPietra, in honor of her late son William, a proud Stanner from the Class of 1994 that had a passion for media arts. William passed away in 2017, and so to honor his legacy, Helen established awards that she asked to be given out at institutions that were a part of William’s life, including his alma mater, Molloy.
Molloy participated in the foundation’s Fifth Annual Photography Exhibition, with members of the Photography Club submitting photos based on a theme of their choosing.13 students participated, and 10 students are featured in the online exhibition, which you can view here:
The Top Three Winners are:
| First Place | Salvatore Romano ’27 (“Sports Photography”) |
| Second Place | Matthew Mena ’24 (“Benevolence”) |
| Third Place | Tiffany Esquen ’25 (“Insecurity”) |
Photography Club moderator Mr. Jonathan DiDonato ‘01 shares, “This year’s exhibition was a huge success! I was very impressed with all the photo submissions and the talent of many of our Photography Club students. In each of these pictures, you can clearly see the passion and dedication our students have in taking artistic photos. Congratulations to all the winners and a thank you to all participants, and most especially Mrs. Helen DiPietra, creator of the DiPietra Foundation. Molloy is honored to keep her son Bill’s legacy alive through our students and their great work!”
Gary Colter ’76, Kevin Dunn ’78, John Holland ’77, and Larry Vedilago ’76 are After Dark, an enigmatic rock band known for “Grateful Rhythms and Grooves.” The foursome will be playing a show at BB’s Pub and Grill (171-57 46th Ave, Flushing, NY) on Friday, May 31st at 10:00pm. Stanners and music enthusiasts are invited to come out, show their support, and enjoy the tunes.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Robert E. Bernhardt ’63, who passed away on May 4, 2024. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We are saddened to share the passing of Steven Ospina ’05 on April 22, 2024. Please join us in prayer for Steven and his loved ones.
We were recently informed of the passing of Vincent F. Porti, Jr. ’61 on January 29, 2016. Please keep Vincent and his loved ones in your prayers.
