Remembering - Archbishop Molloy High School

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Archbishop Molloy High School St. Ann’s Academy Summer 2013
Remembering
Coach
IN THIS ISSUE
Marist Schools, pg. 12
Molloy Alumni Networks, pg. 16
In Memory of Coach
Jack Curran, pg. 20
Dear Stanner Community,
In our last issue of Stanner Life, I described what it means to be Marist. Among the
most important characteristics of such an individual are making your mark on the
life of another, and putting the needs of others before self. As a Catholic Marist high
school, it is imperative that we continue to teach these ideals to our students, as
well as manifest them as the leaders who nurture their growth. The end result is a
community steeped in faith that embodies our motto, “Not for school but for life,”
in extraordinary ways throughout their lives.
In retrospect, the 2012-13 school year proved to be a year unlike most others in
Molloy history. The events of this year tested us in so many ways. After the devastation left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, many members of our community were
left with financial and emotional burdens. Molloy also lost true “giants” in Coach
Jack Curran, Brother Francis Regis, and our founding Golf Chairman, Joe Gordon ‘64.
The loss of these men reminded us all not only of the value of loyalty and commitment, but that we must always be ready to carry on the legacy of those who lay the
foundation for our own success in life.
While Molloy was challenged in many ways, I am proud to say that our community
“stepped up,” revealing that we truly are Marist. I am thankful for the kindness and
generosity of our students, administration, faculty, alumni, families, and friends
who all came together and exhibited their selflessness and love for each other by
volunteering their time and resources for those who needed it most. Whether it was
our students pitching in to clean up homes in the Rockaways, or faculty and alumni
planning tributes for our lost “giants,” our community expressed the Marist Charism
F eat u res
4 | The Fund For Molloy
5 | The Zephiriny Society
6 | School Updates: Year In Review
11 | Teeing Up For Molloy Scholarships
12 | Marist Schools: One Community
14 | Named Scholarships: A Tradition of Giving
16 | Molloy Alumni Networks
20 | In Memory of Coach
26 | Meet the School Board
28 | Class Updates
35 | The Stanner Hall of Fame
36 | In Memoriam
38 | Have You Heard “The Buzz?”
39 | The Marist Brothers
40 | Event Calendar
in ways that truly inspire and humble.
I truly look forward to the year ahead. I am positive that our community will continue to visit Molloy in record numbers, and we anticipate a very exciting and engaging event season this Fall. If we have learned anything over the past year, it is that
coming together is what keeps us strong. I look forward to
working with all of you in keeping Molloy as strong as ever.
Non scholae sed vitae
President
Stanner Life Magazine
RICHARD KARSTEN ‘81
President
Br. THOMAS SCHADY, F.M.S.
Principal
Stanner Alumni Center
83-53 Manton Street
Briarwood, NY 11435
Phone:(718) 441-9210
Fax: (718) 846-3202
www.molloyhs.org
If your son or daughter has moved from this address,
please notify the school of
the new address or have him
or her visit us online at www.molloyhs.org to register
with updated information.
Richard A. Karsten ‘81
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Stanner Life is published by the Stanner Alumni Center:
RICHARD KARSTEN ‘81
President
MARIA FORD
Alumni Relations Director
CRAIG KATINAS ‘93
Alumni Development Director
JOE SOMMO ‘03
Alumni Communications Coordinator
Story Contributors:
Joe Sommo ‘03
Nick D’Arienzo
Richard Karsten ‘81
Craig Katinas ‘93
Maria Ford
We dedicate this Stanner Life to the giants we have lost
this past year: Coach Jack Curran, Br. Francis Regis, and
Joseph Gordon ‘64. We will always hold dear our time
spent with them, and carry on their legacy of love and
commitment to our students not for school, but for life.
Photo Credits:
Joe Sommo ‘03
Laura Sawyer ‘07
The Marist Brothers
Frank Bailey ‘75
David Garvey
The Rein Family
Brother Pat Hogan, F.M.S.
Pappa Constantine Photography
Our Alumni
Design Credits:
Joe Sommo ‘03
Laura Sawyer ‘07
All information was deemed
accurate at the time of publication. Please notify us of any changes, errors or omissions. We apologize in
advance for any inconvenience.
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The
Make… a difference every day. Each person has a unique reason for
supporting Archbishop Molloy High School. All of us carry our own special memories of this
extraordinary school and want to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities.
Every year, every gift of every size truly makes a difference. Your participation is key.
Make… your mark every year.
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ephiriny Society
Legacy Giving to Archbishop Molloy High School
he Zephiriny Society at Archbishop Molloy High School honors alumni, parents and friends who have included Molloy in their estate plans or
have made some other type of planned gift to Molloy. Zephiriny Society members are invited to recognition events and are counted amongst
our school’s most valued supporters. Many donors come to us seeking guidance about more tax-efficient ways to support Molloy, sometimes even transferring wealth in the process. Molloy offers a wide range of giving vehicles that may help you realize immediate tax savings, reduce or
eliminate income, capital gains, estate taxes, or make a more significant gift than you ever imagined possible. Here is one story...
William & Marie Gallo
Most of the things that make Molloy
unique — Our Marist values and devotion to Mary, the challenging academic programs,
successful athletic programs, vibrant after-school clubs and programs, an encouraging learning
environment, and our beautiful campus — are supported by the gifts from our close-knit
community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.
“We’ve spent so much time at Molloy, it’s
connection with Molloy even though our sons
like a second home,” said Mr. William Gallo,
have graduated. We want to be a part of the
father of Stanners William ‘85, Stephen ‘90,
school that we love,” said Mr. Gallo. In this
and John ‘93. Along with wife Marie, the
way, William and Marie have sponsored the
The breadth of contributions made to Molloy is something you don’t find at every school.
Each day, world-class faculty, enthusiastic students, and notable alumni across the globe are
contributing to make our world a better place. Whether attending a lecture in the classroom,
doing research in the library, or interviewing for their first internship, annual giving supports
students through their living and learning experiences every day.
Gallos are a true Stanner family. “We’ve been
reading lounge in Molloy’s William J. Murphy
invested in Molloy since 1988 because we
Library, naming it in honor of their family
recognize it as an institution well guided in
matriarch, Elizabeth. “It is important to us
morality.” The Gallo boys received an
that our family be remembered when we’re
excellent education in mind, body and spirit
gone, but we also want our actions to inspire
Make… Molloy accessible. Tuition and fees alone do not cover the full cost
at Molloy, and all benefited from programs
others to give to the school,” said Mr. Gallo.
like the Esopus camps and the leadership of
The Gallos’ generosity has since had an
the Marist Brothers. As a result, the school
immediate impact on many students,
has left a lasting impact on the entire Gallo
and their inspiring stewardship is a key to
family. “We feel it is important to maintain a
sustaining Molloy’s tradition of excellence.
of educating a student at Molloy. Like all private schools, state and federal assistance is shrinking on a daily basis. Molloy remains committed to ensuring that families have an outstanding
and affordable option in considering what college preparatory school their child should consider. Once again, we are the 3rd most affordable Catholic high school in the area, and boast
a 100% graduation rate. We “bridge the gap” of a student’s tuition versus actual costs from
endowment income and annual gifts to Fund For Molloy.
Make… a great investment.
William and Marie Gallo
Gifts of Retirement Plans
Molloy is a flagship institution and one that
has been consistently cited as a school of excellence from the Federal Department of Education, Board of Regents, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and New
York State Senate. For more than 120 years, we have provided distinguished scholarship and
service to our community, the nation, and the world.
Retirement plans such as a 403 (b), ESOP, etc. may enable you to make a larger gift than you anticipated because income and estate taxes are
not imposed when plan assets are distributed to Archbishop Molloy High School. If left to an heir, the plan assets are subject to income tax.
Your retirement account’s plan administrator (the company that manages the account) can help you designate Molloy as a primary or contingent beneficiary on the plan’s beneficiary designation form.
Thanks to generous support, Molloy has maintained — and exceeded — its standards of
excellence. Enrollment remains strong. National rankings continue to climb. Graduates of
2012 received over 970 scholarships and awards from some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country. Molloy is a place where students learn and grow, then go on
to become governors and US senators, CEOs of multinational corporations and small business
owners, artists and musicians. Stanners graduate to become scientists and teachers, writers
and editors, activists and athletes, judges and generals, and our brave and bold.
You can name Molloy as a primary or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy. If you retain any control over the policy, no income tax
deduction is allowed; however, if Molloy is named both the sole owner and beneficiary of a paid-up policy, you may receive an immediate
charitable deduction for the lesser of the policy’s fair market value or the net premiums paid. Additional premiums that you pay may also be
tax deductible.
Make… the first step.
There are moments so significant you measure the
rest of your life by them. For many of us, those memories were created during our time at
Molloy. Your experience at Molloy was the one that defines you to this day. It happened in a
place where faith and learning provides its graduates the confidence and ability to lead lives
of purpose and service throughout the world. Giving to our annual fund, Fund For Molloy, is
a wonderful way to express your thanks and ensure future generations receive the gift of a
Stanner education – one that will guide them… for life. Molloy welcomes a donation of any
amount, whether it is a one-time gift, annual contribution, or legacy commitment.
“
...Far more significant
than the size of the gift
is choosing to give...
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Gifts of Life Insurance
Wills & Estate
One particular consideration in doing so is that estate gifts of this kind can reduce or even eliminate the need to pay tax on an estate, and
being exempt from inheritance tax. The amount of a bequest to Archbishop Molloy High School is a personal decision. Your bequest is an
expression of your love for St. Ann’s and Molloy and we are truly grateful for your generous consideration.
Phraseology for leaving personal property (money, stocks, bonds, etc.) to Molloy:
“I give and bequeath unto Archbishop Molloy High School, of 83-53 Manton Street, Briarwood, New York, _____ % of my estate (or the sum
of $____________) for its general corporate uses and purposes.”
Phraseology for Real Property:
“I give and devise unto Archbishop Molloy High School, of 83-53 Manton Street, Briarwood, New York, the following described real property.”
Important Tips:
• Talk to a variety of specialists, including your attorney, a financial advisor and the Stanner Alumni Center. Learn as much as you can about various charitable gift options and the kinds of gifts that make the most sense for both you and Molloy.
• Engage an attorney and/or advisor who will best represent you and your interests. Always make sure there is a backup attorney and/or advisor in case your attorney/advisor is unavailable at a critical time.
• For legal work, enlist an attorney who practices estate planning on a full-time or nearly full-time basis. Determine your attorney and/
or advisor’s expertise in relationship to your needs. Wills? Accounting? Tax law? Trusts?
The team at the Stanner Alumni Center can provide you the guidance needed as you consider how you wish to make a legacy gift. Please contact
us any time at (718) 441-9210 or email Alumni Development Director Craig Katinas ’93 at [email protected].
SCHOOL
SCHOOL
UPDATES
UPDATES
Year in Review
Music & Arts Festival
In April, Molloy added a new twist to its annual Spring Concert Series
by rebranding it as the school’s First Annual Music & Arts Festival.
Students and their families filled Molloy for a great afternoon of
musical performances and art appreciation. Performances in the Jack
Curran Gymnasium were provided by the school band, guitar and string
ensembles, the freshman/sophomore chorus and the junior/senior chorus.
In addition, a gallery of impressive art pieces created by Molloy students
was featured in the William J. Murphy Library and around the main level.
Molloy’s music and art programs cultivate very talented students, and they
were thrilled to have their work recognized in such a prominent way. “The
combined resources of our art and music departments created a most
positive atmosphere for a wonderful afternoon,” said Principal Br. Thomas
Schady. “The event was well received by over 400 guests, and we’re hoping
to increase that number in the years to come.”
Marist Students Visit
from New Zealand
Early in the school year, Molloy was fortunate to host some very special
visitors, as students from St. John’s College and Sacred Heart College,
both of Hamilton, New Zealand, stopped by during their international
music tour. College, of course, refers to the high school level in New
Zealand, and members of the visiting chorus and band were very
excited to meet other Marist teens in the United States. “Their
music program performs in schools that have a Marist presence all
around the world,” said Br. Dan O’Riordan ’85. “Their visit was a great
opportunity to show our students in the States that Champagnat’s vision
of educating youth has truly spread across the globe. Today, the Marist
Brothers call 79 different countries home.” Performances included jazz,
classical and contemporary pieces – and even rap. Molloy was just one
stop along their tour, which included performing for students at Mount
St. Michael, Roselle Catholic, and Marist Bayonne as well as for retired
Marist Brothers at Champagnat Hall in the Bronx.
New Faculty & Administration
As several veterans of Molloy’s faculty and administration departed
in Spring 2012, a few familiar faces as well as some new ones stepped
in to pick up where our retiring faculty left off. During the 2012-13
school year, Principal Br. Thomas Schady, and President Richard
Karsten ’81 welcomed Mr. Ed Cameron and Mr. Dennis Vellucci as
Assistant Principals for Academics, joining incumbent Ms. MaryAnn
Safrey in these important roles. In accepting this new position, Mr.
Cameron vacated his prior responsibilities as Director of Student
Activities. Fortunately, student-favorite Mr. Jim Sheldon ’88 accepted
the post, which is crucial to the success of after school activities at
Molloy. Along with Assistant Principal for Students Mr. Ken Auer and
Administrative Assistant for Students Mr. Ed Shannon ‘84, Molloy
boasts an experienced administration with a passion for our school.
Elsewhere, several new teachers and staff members joined the Molloy
family, including Ms. Daniela Jelcic in our Religion department, Ms.
Kelly Edelman in the English department, and Ms. Kristin DeSantis, who
joined the Guidance staff. In addition, Mr. Will Armstrong is now an
important part of Molloy’s Finance team. Br. Joseph Sacino, arrived to
provide his services to the Finance office as well as the Social Studies
department, and Ms. Laura Sawyer ’07 returned to Molloy as IT
Communications Coordinator. The Molloy family has been very happy
to welcome these professionals, and all are congratulated on their
success during their first year at Stanner High.
Spirit Week
33rd Annual International Day
Students got an opportunity to sing, dance, team up and dress down
to show their school pride during the week of March 11th. Molloy’s
annual “Spirit Week” encourages students to participate in a number
of different team activities, contests and class-wide challenges in an
effort to see which class can boast the most school spirit. Several
themes carried students through the week, including dress down days
focused on ethnic heritage (recognizing International Day), sporting
Molloy gear, and this year’s overall theme, decades. On decades
day, students wore fashion from a particular decade, with freshmen
showing off the 1960’s, sophomores the 70’s, juniors the 80’s and
seniors the 90’s. Even the Molloy faculty got involved, fashioning a
1950’s look. After school activities including “Molloy Family Feud,”
“Molloy Idol,” dodge ball and ping-pong tournaments, and dance
performances allowed students to work together or cheer for each
other. The last big event of the week was the Faculty-Senior
Basketball Game, where a full house in the Jack Curran Gymnasium
witnessed the seniors sneak out a tight 72-68 victory over the
faculty. While the faculty may have lost the game, everyone ended
up winners, as Spirit Week finished on a high note.
In March, Molloy celebrated its 33rd Annual International Day. Being
a part of arguably the most culturally diverse city in the world, Molloy
is blessed to be able to host this event each year to celebrate not
only what makes us diverse, but what also makes us unique as one
community. We all hold a special bond with our heritage, and sharing
our food, dance, art and culture as a whole helps bring us closer
together with a better understanding of each other. Students and
their families volunteered their time throughout the day to provide
delicacies from around the globe including Polish, German, Irish,
Italian, Asian, Spanish, and Central and South American cuisine. In
addition, student performances ranging from the Irish Jig, to the
Chinese Lion Dance, to routines by the Molloy Step Teams satisfied an
enthusiastic crowd of over 1,500 visitors.
Scenes from International Day and Spirit Week
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School Updates
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Congrats Class of 2013!
Middle States Accreditation
In an effort to
self evaluate
and reassess
the long term
strategic objectives
and practices of Archbishop Molloy High School, our
administration has been working with the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education to highlight
the school’s strengths and weaknesses and find ways to
improve. The MSCHE is “a voluntary, non-governmental,
membership association that is dedicated to quality
assurance and improvement through accreditation via
peer evaluation.” Molloy has worked with the MSCHE
since 1990, and accreditation typically covers a span of
seven years. In many ways, Molloy holds an obligation to
its students, and also to the general public, to maintain
efficient daily operations as well as to advance a higher
level of education. The goal is not only to improve the
infrastructure of the institution, but to also create a
greater public perception, in turn encouraging heightened
confidence in Molloy and its mission, standards and overall
performance. To accomplish this, Mr. Chris DeSarno, a
social studies teacher at Molloy for over 10 years, was
named as point person to coordinate planning teams,
fully grasp the evaluation process, and develop agendas
for review. “It is professionally responsible to do a
self- examination and self-assessment to determine the
quality of our educational programs,” says Mr. DeSarno.
“Parents, donors, colleges and others may inquire about
the state of the school’s accreditation, and so we must
always be willing to meet this challenge.” Mr. DeSarno
has spent time with Strategic Planning Teams to discuss
Molloy’s mission statement, beliefs, graduate standards,
and other key aspects of the school. Surveys were also
generated and distributed among faculty, students and
parents to gain a deeper perspective of the successes
and opportunities for improvement of daily operations
at Molloy. Through these strategies, Mr. DeSarno and the
planning teams have collected important data that will
ultimately help strengthen Molloy as a Catholic Marist
High School and higher learning institution. “What we
do is try to formulate objectives that will improve our
already strong school. Under the Excellence by Design
protocol, the team will come up with student-oriented
and organizational objectives,” says Mr. DeSarno. Once
objectives are approved by Middle States, Molloy works
with Mr. DeSarno and its Strategic Planning Teams to
formulate action plans and meet its goals. “Middle States
is a very prestigious evaluation process,” says Br. Thomas
Schady, Principal of Molloy. “We expect to remain in our
position as a higher learning environment for students,
and working with the Middle States Commission helps
validate that vision.”
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School Updates
On Saturday, June 1st, Molloy held its 121st commencement ceremony for the
Class of 2013 at the Colden Auditorium at Queens College. As they look toward
the future, the Class of 2013 can move ahead confidently knowing they made a
lasting impact at Molloy. The newest group of alumni carried on the tradition of
excellence that all Stanners have since 1892, with 100% attending college and
earning Regents diplomas. In addition, 90% of the Class of 2013 enrolled in
college credit courses while attending Molloy, while 80% won college scholarships
Girls JV Softball Queens/Brooklyn Champions
Athletics Update
Molloy athletes had a very successful year, with several Stanner teams
taking home hardware. In addition, there were some outstanding
individual milestones:
Boys Varsity Soccer
Diocesan and City Champions
Girls JV Soccer
League Champions
totaling over $40 million. Salutatorian Shibin Mathews addressed his classmates
during the ceremony. “Four years ago, we sat in the bleachers of the gym, not
quite in the orderly, Stannerly fashion we are sitting in now, but certainly with
this same sense of brimming anticipation.” Mathews continued, “Most of us sat
among strangers, scanning the crowd for a familiar grammar school face. Today,
we sit among our Molloy family. And together, we have finally made it.” Valedictorian Tatiana Requijo’s remarks were inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. “When you
discover what you will be in your life, set out to do it as if God Almighty called you
at this particular moment in history to do it.” Requijo then shared her own words.
“We have discovered ourselves and who we want to be in our lives. We have
Colleges our graduates will
attend include:
Amherst
Muhlenberg
Barnard
NYU
have discovered these things, we have truly become Stanners. We now know our
Boston College
Northeastern
purpose: to act Not for school, But for life.”
Boston University
Ohio State
Brown University
Pepperdine
Columbia University
Rensselaer
Cooper Union
SUNY - Binghamton
Drew University
SUNY - Geneseo
Fordham University
Stevens Institute of Tech.
JV Softball
Brooklyn/Queens Division Champions
Ithaca
St. John’s University
James Madison
Temple University
Girls Step
Diocesan Champions
Loyola Maryland
Tufts University
Girls Swimming
Dual Meet & Individual Champions
Marist College
Univ. College of Dublin
Macaulay Honors College
Villanova
Girls Varsity Track
Diocesan Champions
discovered God and the mentors who will help us become better people. We have
discovered how to integrate these findings to go out and change the world. As we
Girls JV Track
Diocesan Champions
Boys Varsity B Basketball
Matthew Giannuzzi Tournament Champions
Girls JV Basketball
Diocesan and City Champions
Boys JV Basketball
City Champions
Amani Tatum ‘13, Girls Varsity Basketball
Scored 1,000th point
Carolyn Gallagher ‘13, Girls Varsity Basketball
Scored 1,000th point
Rebecca Markunas ‘16, Golf Team
Won first match as Molloy’s first female starter
Boys Varsity Soccer Diocesan & City Champions
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School Updates
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Storm recovery
Update
I
n November 2012, many of our neighborhoods were compromised
in ways we never thought possible due to the unexpected force of
Hurricane Sandy. Loss of life and property was devastating, and many
were left wondering how to begin again. The ripple effects of Sandy
are still being felt more than 8 months later, and perhaps will be
for years until the last home is rebuilt. Despite the challenges that
continue to burden our community, there is still much hope for a
return to normalcy. Molloy’s top priority is to ensure that there is a
safe and caring learning environment for all of its students, especially
those whose lives have been altered by Sandy. Since the storm,
Molloy has attempted to address the very real and immediate needs
of many Stanner families by establishing the Storm Recovery Fund,
which has helped many currently enrolled students and their families
who were most affected by Sandy. The fund has helped cover partial
tuition costs, provided counseling services for students, and made
available basic school essentials such as uniforms, textbooks, school
supplies and cafeteria credit.
Students volunteer in Breezy Point and the Rockaways in
post-hurricane clean-up.
Teeing Up
For Molloy
Scholarships
by Joe Sommo ‘03
F
or 27 years, Archbishop Molloy High
prepared by Molloy President Richard Karsten
Sara Rudomen ‘17 will join the Molloy family
School has been blessed by the generosity of
‘81, and dinner at Rao’s combined to raise over
as a freshman this coming fall. Sara is the latest
its alumni community in support of the Jim
$16,000. The raffle drawing also offered great
recipient of the Jim Kinnier Scholarship, and
Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic. The Classic pro-
prizes, including a 50 inch Sharp TV, a trip to
she chose to speak to the crowd. “Thank you
vides alumni, family members and friends the
Las Vegas, and 2 tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII.
for this amazing opportunity. Your generosity
opportunity to enjoy beautiful weather and to
fine tune their swings. More importantly, the
outing lends support to Molloy’s scholarship
program. A significant portion of the money
raised by the Stanner Golf Classic funnels
directly to deserving students through named
scholarships, giving their families the financial
flexibility needed to enroll them at Molloy.
These students, many of them extremely
gifted, may otherwise be unable to attend
Molloy. In essence, every swing truly makes a
Classic Board honored 3 in particular. Founding
Chairman Joe Gordon ‘64 sadly passed away
last year, but his work continues to impact the
success of the Classic to this day. In honoring
Joe, Jim Kinnier said, “He was a rock, someone
who was always there to see things through.
named Neal Duffy ‘93 as this year’s Golf Chair-
On May 6th, 2013, over 270 golfers teed up
rate sponsors as well as ideas and innovation
buffet breakfast, food and adult beverages on
the courses, cigar holes, cocktails, and gourmet dinner selections. Prizes and takeaways
were abundant, including golf balls, hats, golf
shirts, bags, and larger door prizes. There were
also opportunities to earn big-ticket items by
participating in auctions as well as our raffle.
Live auction items including lunch with Police
Commissioner Ray Kelly ‘59, a meet and greet
with Mets Outfielder Mike Baxter ‘02, dinner
take full advantage of my time at Molloy.” Sara
joins many other students who have benefited
from Stanner Golf Classic scholarships. “Molloy
is a wonderful school,” said Hanna Ventura ‘13.
“I’ve grown up so much here, and I’ve become
a leader. None of that would be possible
without my scholarship.” Jake Mella ‘16 said,
“Earning my scholarship took a big burden
He made so much possible.” The Board also
man. Neal, a long-time Board member and
Country Club on Long Island. Golfers enjoyed a
Since the storm, the outpouring of support for our Stanners has
been inspiring. Thanks to the very generous support of our alumni,
including some as far as California, and in addition to the $150,000
Walk-a-thon proceeds, over $90,000 has been raised in support of
students and their families who have been affected. In addition,
Molloy collected a great number of donations of food, clothes and
hygiene items during its Storm Recovery Week. The Saint Marcellin
Society has organized several service projects for student and faculty
volunteers to help clean up Breezy Point and the Rockaways. Others
here in New York, including individuals who have no affiliation with
the school, have offered their homes, their wares and more. Through
adversity, we have seen the true meaning of the Marist Tradition in
the way of “Stanners in Action.”
Classic possible, and this year the Stanner Golf
difference in a student’s life.
at North Hills Country Club and Plandome
has pushed me to work even harder, and I will
There are many individuals that make the
off of my family. Now I love to represent the
school on the soccer team. I have a purpose at
Molloy.” Giancarlo Mayor-Valencia ‘13 plans to
dedicated alum, provided many new corpo-
continue his success in college. “My scholarship at Molloy provided me the opportunity to
during the event’s planning stages. “Molloy
get a stellar education both academically and
changed my life. It is the reason I have my
career today,” Neal said as he addressed guests
spiritually. I will forever be grateful.”
at dinner. The Board also recognized Alumni
The 27th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf
Relations Director Maria Ford as this year’s
Classic ensured that Molloy had successfully
Honorary Chairperson. Maria, the event’s main
secured the futures of more bright young
organizer for over 17 years, truly believes in
Stanners. Their great potential in life is what
the event’s mission. “Since this began 27 years
drives this outing each year. Thank you to all
ago, we have raised over $2 million dollars in
who have supported the Stanner Golf Classic.
support of Molloy scholarships. That is a
We hope to see you all next Spring as we
phenomenal amount of money raised by a
celebrate our 28th year. For more info on this
high school for a 1 day annual event.”
event, please contact Maria Ford at (718) 9433186 or email [email protected].
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arist Schools
One Community Across The Nation
by Joe Sommo ‘03
As a member of the Stanner family you may
celebrations. Seminars offer school admin-
The Marist Brothers Evangelization Team also
hear the phrase “Marist Community” often
istrators the opportunity to learn from each
works with each of the Marist schools in the
throughout the year. Many of us think of
other, while retreats offer young Marists the
US to promote vocations and cultivate interest
Molloy as just one community firmly rooted
chance to work and pray together, discovering
in joining the order. Brothers Steve Milan,
on Manton Street, but in reality the traditions
a deeper sense of self.
Dominick Pujia, Michael Sheerin, and Dan
held sacred here are also present in the lives
of many of our friends in other Marist schools
across the nation. In fact, there are Marist
schools all over the world, and the United
States alone boasts 7 schools wholly owned
and operated by the Marist Brothers as well
as 7 that share the “Marist Charism.” All of
these schools share a very special bond. While
each has its own rich history, all follow in the
footsteps of Champagnat by demonstrating
simplicity, service to others, hard work, and
love in the way of Mary.
Marist schools also come together in each
other’s time of need. Following Hurricane
Sandy in November 2012, Father John Walls,
the Director of Campus Ministry at Marist
High School in Atlanta, Georgia, spearheaded
a swift collection for Molloy’s Storm Recovery
Fund. In supporting this fund, the students
at Marist High gave much needed assistance
to Stanners significantly affected by Sandy.
Similarly, Christopher Columbus High School in
Miami donated various items to fellow Marist
schools throughout the northeast, including
Marist schools in the US, including Molloy, par-
Stanner High. Molloy is also quick to offer sup-
ticipate in many common events throughout
port to its fellow Marist schools, whether it be
the year including the Marist Leadership Insti-
morally or by providing other resources. In all
tute for school administrators, Marist Young
instances, our schools work together to put
Adult Program retreats, and prayer and faith
the Marks of the Marist Student into action.
O’Riordan ‘85 are able to identify and work
with promising young candidates throughout
all Marist schools, and their actions have
inspired the perpetuation of the Marist
tradition that so many young men and women
have benefited from for almost 200 years.
Mount Saint Michael Academy
The Bronx, New York
Founded in 1926
Enrollment: 1,000+
Also known as The Mount, Mount Saint Michael
Academy occupies a 22-acre piece of land bordering
Westchester County. An all-male preparatory school,
their motto ad astra per aspera, “to the stars through
difficulties,” has inspired students since 1926.
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Founded in 1958
Enrollment: 1,350
Marist High School
Chicago, Illinois
Founded in 1963
Enrollment: 1,801
Marist High School is the largest wholly owned and
operated Marist school in the US, educating over 1,800
men and women each year. Enrollment is competitive,
but new campus facilities have helped to accommodate
the high demand from the local community.
A private all-male institution, Christopher Columbus
High School boasts over 100 teachers, administrators
and staff. In 2008, the school was selected as one of
the “Top 50 Catholic High Schools” in the US for the 4th
straight year by the Catholic High School Honor Roll.
Saint Joseph Academy
Brownsville, Texas
Founded in 1865
Enrollment: 750+
Marist High School
Bayonne, New Jersey
Founded in 1954
Enrollment: 400+
St. Joseph Academy underwent many transformations
A coeducational learning environment, Marist High
throughout its history, including being revived by the
School offers unique opportunities for students. The
Marist Brothers in 1906 and later becoming coeduca-
Champagnat Scholars Program allows students as early
tional in 1971. Its most recent campus in Brownsville
as grade 9 to earn college credits, while the MedQuest
has served students grades 7 - 12 since 1959.
program features a state-of-the-art simulation room for
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Founded in 1935
Enrollment: 1,350
students interested in the medical field.
One of the top higher learning environments in the
northeast, Central Catholic’s shift to coeducational
classes in 1996 influenced Molloy to do the same in
2000. The school offers over 50 sports, activities and
clubs, including Marist Youth and Campus Ministry.
Archbishop Molloy High School
Formerly St. Ann’s Academy
Briarwood, New York
Founded in 1892 / 1957
Enrollment: 1,560+
When St. Ann’s Academy closed its doors in 1957, it
was not the end of Marist Catholic education in New
York City. Archbishop Molloy High School has since
become a flagship higher learning institution, carrying
on the traditions of St. Ann’s while exemplifying the
Pictured Above: The first Brothers to establish the
Marist mission in North America. Standing left to right:
Br. Césidius, Br. Cóme, Br. Guillaue, Br. Louis-Félix, and
Br. Pierre Chrysologue. Br. Statonique, Assistant General
in France, is seated left.
Top Right: Students participate in group games at the
2012 Marist Youth Gathering at Marist College.
Bottom Right: Students from various Marist Schools visit
the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus.
Marist Charism in new ways. Through countless service
programs and Marist initiatives, students at Molloy
embody the mission of St. Marcellin Champagnat and
Above: Every 2 years, administration and leadership representing each Marist
school participates in the Marist Leadership Institute, which includes seminars
and learning activities aimed at reinforcing the Marist charism.
are prepared for the future “Not for school, but for life.”
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NAMED
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Stephen J. Wuertz
Memorial Scholarship
“A Tradition of Giving”
S
ince 1892, St. Ann’s Academy / Archbishop Molloy High
School has provided a premier education to tens of thousands
of students. Through the decades, our students, now alumni,
set the bar for academics and athletics. Now, each new
freshman class arrives on Manton Street ready to accept the
challenges laid before them and willing to continue our great
tradition of excellence. Tradition is a powerful word. It is
symbolic of the Marist Brothers, of the values instilled in our
students, and of our unwavering dedication to the total
education of the individual in academics, athletics and faith.
For over 120 years, countless alumni, parents and friends have
helped perpetuate our school’s tradition of excellence by
lending their time, talents and treasure. We are inspired daily
“Stephen was a person you always wanted to be around,” says
Raymond Wuertz of his brother. “He may not have been the best
by Craig Katinas ‘93
& Joe Sommo ‘03
student at Molloy, but he always worked very hard there and in the
business world.” One of five Stanner brothers, Stephen Wuertz ‘67
was a special person to many. He enjoyed life with wife Catherine and
brothers Frank ‘64, Donald ‘66, Ray ‘72 and Michael ‘74. While his
by the wonderful generosity of so many members of our
community, all of whom place great value on the Stanner journey.
It all begins with you. Stanner support keeps Molloy’s top-tier
education affordable and accessible. Since 2003, your charity has
allowed over 500 named scholarships to be offered and accepted.
These scholarships account for roughly a quarter of a student’s total
tuition over a 4 year period. This can make the difference for a
family seeking to enroll their child at Molloy.
career took him down several different paths, including business and
Named scholarships at Molloy represent many members of the
Stanner Family: Faculty, Marist Brothers, Alumni, Parents, or
Heroes fallen in the line of duty. Just as every Stanner has a story,
so too do the individuals that have named scholarships in their
honor. Here are three of their stories...
Scholarship here at Molloy in 2012. The school will grant a four-year scholarship of $2,000 per year to one incoming freshman every four years, with
marketing, he never lost sight of the important things in life. This was
especially true when Stephen was diagnosed with cancer at the age
of 49. Though he faced this adversity for over ten years with amazing
courage, Stephen tragically lost his battle against the disease in 2011.
“Stephen changed our lives forever,” says Frank. “He continues to bring
all of us closer together.”
Frank and Francesca Wuertz, Arinze Onoiwu, and Ray Wuertz. Arinze wears a
Team Stephen t-shirt given to him by the Wuertz family.
Seeking to honor Stephen’s memory, the Wuertz family worked with the Stanner Alumni Center to establish the Stephen J. Wuertz Memorial
priority given to well-rounded, deserving students from St. Elizabeth School in Ozone Park or St. Thomas the Apostle School in Woodhaven –
neighborhoods near where Stephen grew up as a child. “We knew we wanted to pursue education in remembering Stephen,” says Frank. “We were
very impressed with what Molloy had to offer in terms of a quality education, and given Stephen’s fond memories and the Stanner tradition within
our own family, it was the right choice. We are thrilled to see Stephen’s scholarship become a reality.”
The first recipient of The Stephen J. Wuertz Memorial Scholarship is Arinze Onoiwu, Class of 2016. Arinze is an excellent student in academics with
The William Barry Memorial Scholarship
Mr. William Barry was a hard working family man, and he and his wife
understood he was given an amazing opportunity as a teenager, and
Florence always wanted the best for their son Robert. In working to
later in life he sought to share that gift with others. In 2003, that wish
guide his son’s future, Mr. Barry insisted that Robert attend Archbishop
became a reality as Robert made a generous gift to Molloy that resulted
Molloy High School. Mr. Barry believed the Catholic education offered
in the establishment of The William Barry Memorial Scholarship, which
at Molloy, under the guidance of the Marist Brothers, made it the right
is named in honor of his late and beloved father. This scholarship awards
place for Robert to spend his high school years.
4 year scholarships of $2,000 to two qualifying incoming freshmen. In
Over 40 years later, Robert Barry ‘66 continues to be a devoted alumnus
and an active participant in our school community. Robert holds his
memories and experiences at Molloy near and dear to his heart. Robert
an added interest in Biology and Mathematics. Arinze is also a discus and shot put thrower for Molloy’s track and field team. He practices 4 days a
week during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. “This scholarship gives me a chance to have an education at Molloy,” says Arinze. “Without it,
truthfully, I don’t think I would be able to come here. I feel very grateful. I don’t want to disappoint Stephen.”
The Patrick Rein Memorial Scholarship
total, 8 students benefit from this named scholarship fund over the
course of one academic year. Each of these students has also
demonstrated a socio-economical disadvantage that would typically
make it more difficult for them to attend and remain enrolled at Molloy.
Growing up in Rockville Centre, Pat was one
restaurants in Massapequa, Long Island.
of only a small number of students who
Unfortunately, in February 2009, Pat’s life
traveled all the way from Nassau County to
was cut tragically short after an automobile
Queens for school. Pat didn’t mind though,
accident took his life.
Championship with his team. He was also
am extremely grateful. Through this gift, I have been able to further my
a dedicated Yankees and Giants fan.
education at the one place I continue to see as the best fit for doing so.
After Molloy, Pat studied for a career in
I am completely sincere when I say that this gift has changed my entire
the restaurant field and held positions as
life.” Robert’s stewardship has given dozens of students just like Lillian
a waiter, pastry chef and cook. He was
the opportunity to succeed at Molloy, and it is because of generosity
very industrious and aspired to open his
like his that our school can continue to nurture the best, brightest, and
most deserving students from all around New York City.
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positions with two different but related
for four years at Molloy and won the NYC
undoubtedly helped ease the financial strain placed on my family, and i
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leadership saw him assume management
father. Pat was a 1998 graduate of Molloy.
basketball and soccer. He played soccer
Barry family. “It is an honor to receive this scholarship,” says Lillian. “It
brother, cousin, and most importantly,
home. He loved to cook, ski, golf, and play
rial Scholarship, is always eager to express words of thanks to the
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marched to the beat of his own drum. His
because Molloy is where he always felt at
Lillian Mangialino ‘15, a recent recipient of The William Barry Memo-
Lillian Mangialino ‘15 is one of many students benefiting from the generosity of
the Barry family. She takes full advantage of her scholarship at Molloy.
Patrick J. Rein was a passionate son,
own restaurant one day. He was charming
Patrick J. Rein ‘98 with son Dylan Patrick.
and charismatic, as well as a leader who
Pat was a loving and devoted father to
his beautiful son Dylan Patrick. In Pat’s
memory, his brother Christopher runs an
annual golf outing of which the proceeds
go toward Dylan’s education.
The Rein family would like Patrick to be
remembered as the kind, passionate
and devoted person that he was. In turn,
Pat’s family believes that this can best be
achieved through the Patrick Rein Memorial
Scholarship, established at Molloy in 2012.
If you would like to make a donation to any of these named scholarships, learn about others, or receive information about how you
can establish a new named scholarship, visit www.molloyhs.org or contact the Stanner Alumni Center at (718) 441-9210.
Top Left: James Goodman ‘91 and Kevin Skuse ‘95 talk at the inaugural
Molloy Finance Network Event at the UBS offices located at Park Avenue.
Bottom Left: Alumni pose with past and current faculty members at
Trinity Bar and Restaurant in Floral Park during a Badges Event.
Building one’s own professional network in today’s
Archbishop Molloy High School Alumni Network
competitive job market is a critical step toward achieving
For all Stanner Alumni: St. Ann’s Graduates, Molloy
Graduates, Parents, College Students and Friends of Molloy.
success. Whether reaching out to friends, classmates,
business associates or organizations, having accessible
contacts is an invaluable resource. From college-bound
students, to prospective interns, to the most seasoned
business veterans and entrepreneurs, anyone can take
advantage of the unique opportunities presented by
Molloy Lawyers Alumni Network
For all alumni in legal professions: Lawyers, Paralegals, Law
Students, Judges, Mediators, Consultants and Secretaries.
professional networking. Dozens of web services have
tapped into this market, and with millions of clients
buying in, it is clear that the global demand for new and
intuitive networking vehicles is continuing to grow.
Archbishop Molloy High School has recognized the evolving needs of its alumni by founding several professional
networking societies, each appealing to large sectors of
the professional landscape. Headed by volunteer alumni
committees, Molloy’s Lawyers and Finance Networks
have pioneered the movement, hosting successful events
Molloy Badges Alumni Network
For all first responders: Police, Law Enforcement,
Firefighters, Fire Safety, EMS, Criminal Justice, Court
Officers, Security, ATF, FBI, Customs, US Marshals, Park
Service Wardens, TSA, Immigration, Corrections.
Molloy Women’s Alumni Network
For all Stanner Women: Alumnae, Alumni Spouses,
Mothers, Daughters and Friends of Molloy.
at venues including Venable LLP – one of America’s top
100 law firms – and the Park Avenue offices of UBS,
the renowned Swiss global financial services company.
“Molloy’s Finance Network is important to me because
it represents where my career all started,” says Philip
Adesso ‘90, Head of Product Strategy and Product
Molloy Finance Alumni Network
For all Stanners in Finance: Accounting, Banking, Trading,
Investments, Insurance, Money Management, Financial
Planning, Analysis, and all other Financial Services.
Management: Machine Readable News (NASDAQ OMX).
“I see the network in place to give alumni entering the
job market, or switching careers, insight into what an
industry is really like. I think the network also helps with
career placement.” Following these successful models,
Molloy established the Badges Alumni Network as well
Molloy Healthcare Alumni Network (Coming Soon)
For all Stanners in Healthcare: Physicians, Nursing,
Pharmacy, Hospital Care, Paramedic, Dentists, Physical
Therapy, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Health Information
Management.
the Womens’ Alumnae Network. These networks, also
led by dedicated alumni volunteers, have focused on
smaller events appealing to a broader range of Stanners.
Each network has had great success thus far, and we look
forward to their growth in the coming months thanks to
persisting interest from our alumni.
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Future networks could include: Business of Sports, Construction/Real Estate,
Engineering, Education and the Arts. Molloy Professional Networks are
supported by the Stanner Alumni Center, managed by our alumni and are
limited only by the imagination of our alumni. If you would like to get involved
in an active or future network, please contact Alumni Development Director
Craig Katinas ‘93 at [email protected]. In the meantime, please join our
networks online at LinkedIn.com TODAY and be part of the conversation!
Pictured Right: Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes ‘52 chats with
Patrick Carroll ‘93 during a Lawyers Network Event at Molloy.
Below: Michael P. Ryan, Chief Investment Strategist and Head of UBS
Wealth Management Research Americas, lectures Stanners on “Market
Outlook Post Election” during the inaugural Finance Network Event.
Molloy Alumni
Network Committees
LAWYERS COMMITTEE
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David Cardali ‘84
Robert DeLay ‘00
John Feeney ‘87
Patrick Guy ‘69
Reaz Jafri ‘83
Mohammad Jafri ‘80
Eugene Martin ‘98
Matthew McLaughlin ‘87
Christopher Mitchell ‘93
Devin Ryan ‘93
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James Arrante ‘99
Michael G. Connolly ‘90
Daniel DeSpigna ‘93
William J. Farrell ‘72
Bradley Katinas ‘90
Robert Maina ‘89
Tomasz Stefanowski ‘93
Michael Shea ‘02
Steve Strohm ‘99
Caesar Trelles ‘93
Al Tretola ‘89
Eric Zielinski ‘90
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“The Badges network helps keep retired alumni in touch, whether they represent law enforcement,
firefighters, or any other badges. The network also seeks to open doors for younger Stanners who are just
beginning their careers. Many of us come to the events to see familiar faces, but we’re also ready to ‘pay
it forward’ for younger alumni, whether it be by making a phone call on their behalf or introducing them
to the right colleague. Our events can be very advantageous to recent grads because everyone is looking
to help each other. The network maintains a strong community through Molloy’s older generation, but as
it continues to grow it will become more important for the younger alumni to get involved and take more
of a leadership role. They are the future.”
Mike Connolly ‘90 - Finance Committee
ALUMNAE COMMITTEE
“It is a privilege to be involved in building the Finance Network from the ground up. This network gives
Carrie Cremin ‘05
Cecilia Fonseca ‘04
Carissa Jordan ‘04
Jessica Petschauer ‘04
Kathryn O’Leary ‘05
Ashley M. Regazzi ‘04
Christina Scelfo ‘06
Jackie Pizzo ‘04
alumni access to contacts and resources across financial markets and allows for them to not only tap into
BADGES COMMITTEE
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Ed Shannon ‘84 - Badges Committee
this resource for career advice, jobs, or referrals, but also allows for alumni to use these contacts as a
source of assistance in their own personal financial needs. I have enjoyed reacquainting myself with some
old friends while meeting new ones from the Molloy alumni community as well. I think as shown by the
good turnout from our first event in December, this Network will only continue to grow, and the events
will gain more interest from the community. The vast ideas and backgrounds of the committee members,
as well as their dedication, will be a constant key to the success of subsequent events.”
John Browne ‘80
Mike Contino ‘68
Neil Delargy ‘79
Mike DeMarco ‘68
Tom Greer ‘81
Steve Kerrigan ‘02
Chris Murphy ‘87
Ed Shannon ‘84
Marty Wingert ‘85
Carissa Jordan ‘04 - Alumnae Committee
1. Badges alumni in uniform
dress during a networking event
at Molloy.
Thomas Rossi ‘78 - Lawyers Committee
2. New Year’s Alumni Brunch
sponsored by members of our
Alumnae Network.
a dynamic guest speaker, including US Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman ‘71, Assistant Dean of Fordham
“This network exists to provide the women of Molloy social and professional platforms to connect, as well
as develop and maintain a lifelong bond with the Stanner Family. This allows them to continue to be an
integral part of Archbishop Molloy High School. Those who have taken leadership roles within our
volunteer committee are used to being trailblazers, but we look forward to including younger alumni
as well as junior and senior students at future events to help ‘pass the torch’ and encourage them to
become leaders in their own right.”
“The Lawyers Network has held many engaging events over the past two years, and each one has offered
School of Law Robert J. Reilly ‘68, and Brooklyn District Attorney the Honorable Charles J. Hynes ‘52.
3. President Richard Karsten
introduces the Honorable
Charles Hynes ‘52 during a
lawyers network event.
These speakers have all shared their insights into the current landscape of the legal profession, and they
4. William Farrell ‘72 speaks
with Louis Brusco ‘56 during a
networking event.
working relationships between many Stanners. It is something worth while for all members of the bar,
have provided a wealth of knowledge for alumni. These presentations have also facilitated discussions
amongst alumni representing a broad range of firms, companies, and fields of law, which has created new
both newly minted and those with established practices. I am proud to be a part of this network.”
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In Memory of Coach
by Nick D’Arienzo
Re-Dedication. It’s the thing we probably
wanted one more year with Jack Curran,
most admired about Coach Curran these
one more season, one more day.
many, many years. The thing that always
kept us most in awe of him. The way he’d
re-dedicate his efforts, re-dedicate his energies, on behalf of each new season, each
new crop of young people, for 55 years…
Re-Dedication. No matter how it went with
Molloy’s basketball team, there was always
a baseball season just around the corner
requiring immediate attention. And as soon
as baseball was over, there were the Jack
Curran Camps, an opportunity to school
would-be future Stanners in the fundamentals of both sports and get them to buy in to
“I didn’t win those
games, the kids did!”
- Jack Curran
And in truth, the specialness of Jack
Curran and the enduring quality of his
legacy has nothing to do with what happens on a basketball court or on a baseball
diamond. It has more to do with what hapbishop Molloy High School, or on some of
the hard-scrabble streets of Queens.
have asked for at that time.” “I would’ve
been lost if it weren’t for Coach.” “Who in
last, a new school year loomed just beyond
your life takes the time to do that?” “Coach
the horizon, and another basketball season.
was a father-figure I didn’t have.” “After my
And so on, and so on…
own dad passed, Coach really became my
years here, which means we’re talking
about 110 seasons. The kind of staggering commitment that surely would have
The outpouring of gratitude since Coach
passed has been astounding. And fitting.
In describing what is at the essence of a
coach’s legacy, St. John’s Hall of Fame
ordinary man.
coach Lou Carnesecca ‘43 notes, “Your
friends and family, to any of the thousands
he inspired along the way. We always
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go you one better, Coach was my father.”
prior. But of course, Jack Curran was no
his current student-athletes, to any of his
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father.” “He was like a father to me.” “I’ll
sidelined a lesser man a great many years
begun. But that’s of little comfort to any of
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pens in his office, in the hallways of Arch-
once camp ended and summer breathed its
completed, his baseball duties not yet
.
his inimitably selfless manner.
hallmark of Jack Curran as a coach. And
between seasons, his basketball duties
kids did!” Coach would always protest in
“He was just about the best friend I could
Fittingly, Coach was taken from us in
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record as, “I didn’t win those games, the
the unparalleled work ethic that is surely the
Let’s be honest, we’re talking about 55
“I didn’t win those
games, the kids did!”
Volumes have written about Curran’s
hope is that you’ll have some influence over
the kids, how they’ll go about their lives.
[To do that,] you need to be a good guy.
Jack… Jack was a great guy.” “The thing
that always struck me about Coach,”
adds Bill Mitaritonna, Molloy ’92 and
continued on page 23
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1. Jack Curran and future University of Miami Head Coach
Jim Larranaga ‘67. Larranaga has been honored to reside in
several Halls of Fame alongside Curran.
2. Curran during basketball practice in the 1980’s.
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4. Left to right: Coaching legends John Wooden, Jack Curran, and
Morgan Wootten. Together, their total wins exceed 4,600.
5. Jack Curran stands with future All-American and NBA All-Star
Kenny Anderson ‘89. Anderson would play for 9 NBA teams.
3. Yearbook photo from 1998. It is said that while he received much
attention for his coaching on the court, baseball was closer to
Curran’s heart.
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Jim Larranaga ‘67
Head Coach, University of Miami
Larranaga has had a great coaching career,
posting a 519-354 record, most recently at the
helm at George Mason University and now at the
University of Miami. He is a member of both the
CHSAA and the NYC Basketball Halls of Fame.
Kevin Joyce ‘69
US Olympian | NBA Player
Kevin Joyce led Molloy to the city title in 1969,
and his amazing performance as captain of the
1972 US Olympic Basketball Team is referenced
to this day. Today Joyce, pictured with wife Ginna,
works as a Director with Range Global LLC.
Kenny Smith ‘83
NBA Champion | TV Sports Analyst
The former Houston Rockets point guard is the
only Stanner to win the NBA Championship, a feat
he accomplished in both the 1994 and 1995 seasons. Today, Kenny “The Jet” Smith is a popular
sports analyst and commentator for Turner Sports.
Brother James Vagan worked alongside Jack
Curran as his assistant coach for many years.
Left to Right: Kenny Smith ‘83, Thomas Kearns ‘54, and Jack
Curran at Kenny’s Stanner Hall of Fame induction.
the head coach of Half Hollow Hills
known how lucky they’d gotten? Was Jack
Mike McCleary
West, “the thing that always struck me was
Curran not the perfect embodiment of ev-
Jerry Albert
how often he used the words ‘we’ and ‘us.’
erything the Marist Brothers stand for?
Matt Rizzotti
A sense of community characterized by
The final words here go to Joe Anchino,
a celebration of the individual. A tireless
one of Coach Curran’s closest friends in
dedication to fundamentals and the highest
recent years (he did, after all, live right
of expectations. Service to youth. Spiritual
upstairs). “Our Teacher is gone,” Anchino
mentorship. To paraphrase St. Marcellin
told the gathering assembled to bid Coach
Champagnat: “God’s work,” indeed, Mr.
a final farewell. “It is finally our turn now to
Curran.
be the teachers he nurtured us to be.”
Because Coach’s legacy is not about wins.
In other words… Re-Dedication.
It’s about teaching kids to find the best in
Re-dedication on our parts to the values
themselves, the very best in one another. To
and ideals Jack Curran held so dear.
find it, identify it, and reveal it...uncover it.
Re-dedication to the high expectations
To revel in it, celebrate it. And never forget
that ensure the greatest success for our
it. That’s truly what coaching’s all about.
young people. Re-dedication to the tireless
And that’s what Jack Curran did for hun-
work ethic that is absolutely essential in an
dreds upon hundreds of young men over
ever-changing world. After 110 seasons,
the course of a lifetime.
Coach’s legacy is indelible, burnished now
‘We tried to get him to come here, but he
had other ideas.’ “ He played pretty good
for us.’ Coach made you feel that you were
a part of something special, a true sense of
community. He always made you feel like
Molloy was this one big extended family.
Mike Baxter ‘02
Outfielder, New York Mets
And Coach was the patriarch.”
Coach Curran was once asked by a local
In 2012, Mike Baxter became the first Stanner to
sportswriter what kept him coming back
homer in the major leagues. His contributions to
year after year after year. “Shaun’s smile”
the Mets have also included 2 walkoff hits, solid
was his characteristically cryptic answer as
defense, and, in a historic moment, making a
he pointed to his orthodontically challenged
brilliant catch to save the team’s first no-hitter.
second baseman, lost in the joys of adeptly
fielding ground ball after ground ball and
Matt Rizzotti ‘04
Pro Baseball Player | Assistant Coach
tossing the rawhide crisply to first base.
Over and over again. “Shaun’s smile.”
One of Curran’s more powerful bats, Rizzotti owns
Tireless re-dedication to putting smiles
a career .852 OPS, over 70 home runs and over
on the Shauns of the world, season after
340 RBI across 6 minor league seasons. This year,
season. How many Shauns must there have
Rizzotti has spent time as the interim assistant
been over the years? How many Tommys?
coach for Molloy’s Varsity baseball team.
How many Kevins? Patricks? Billys?
That fateful autumn day when a strapping
Russ Smith ‘09
NCAA Champion, Louisville Cardinals
“#Russdiculous” has been trending on Twitter in
Matt Grogan ‘08 poses with Curran
during his 50th anniversary at Molloy.
young coach named Johnny Curran arrived
to fill the shoes of the great Carnesecca,
could the Marist Brothers possibly have
by our own wisdom and experience.
In fact, perhaps the greatest testament to
Coach Curran’s legacy is how many of his
But we’re the torch bearers now. We’re the
prized pupils he inspired to follow him into
ones upon whom duty has now fallen.
what surely must be regarded as one of the
noblest of professions:
Because Jim Larranaga’s already doing
it. And John Dunne’s already doing it. Bill
Jim Larranaga
Mitaritonna’s already doing it. Jerry Albert.
Norm Roberts
Matt Rizzotti. It’s time for the rest of us to
John Dunne
join the team. It’s time to pass the torch.
2013 since Louisville’s star became the first Stanner to win the NCAA Tournament. A celebrated
All-American, Russ has quickly launched himself
into the upper echelon of all-time Molloy players.
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In February 2013, Molloy had planned to
the Molloy legend. In turn, the planned
remembering him as a loving, faithful man
As the ceremony came to a close, alumni
honor Curran in his 55th year as Head
Players’ Day became a Tribute to Coach
who received communion every day. After
crowded around the plaque for photos
Coach by re-dedicating the newly updated
Curran, inviting many of Coach’s former
all, if there was anything else in this world
while media in attendance interviewed
Jack Curran Gymnasium in his honor dur-
players, as well as all members of the
that could have defined Curran, it would
several of Curran’s most recent star play-
ing a triple header versus Christ the King
community, out to the school to remember
have been his relationship with God.
ers, including Mike Baxter ’02 (New York
High School. Unfortunately, the event was
the man who changed so many lives.
cancelled due to inclement weather. Coach
had been looking forward to the triple
header, but when asked if he was excited
about being honored, he answered the only
Later, State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. ’82
The event featured a tailgate near Stanner
and State Assemblyman Edward Braunstein
Field as Molloy faced rival Chaminade.
’99 presented Molloy with a Legislative
Alumni, family members and friends
Resolution, representing New York State’s
official acknowledgement of Curran’s
passing and great influence on New York
City. Kevin Joyce ’69, arguably Curran’s
greatest player, was emotional when asked
to speak in front of the crowd. “I love him,
and I miss him,” he said as he struggled to
find the right words.
and knowledge of the game, it helped
evolve my game. But what made him more
special was him off the court,” Gaines told
Currents TV. “Nobody can replace him.
That goes without saying. No one will ever
who always had a strong relationship with
Coach. “It wasn’t about winning games for
Curran’s best players, and many of the
was about helping kids get to places they
featured vintage photos represented how
wanted to be…he wanted you to go to col-
he is still remembered by many generations
lege, he wanted you to get an education,
of players. Following the conclusion of the
and then he wanted you to be a happy
video, President Karsten and members of
man. And that’s all he really wanted.”
Left to Right: Pro Basketball Player Sundiata Gaines ‘04, State Assemblyman Edward Braunstein ‘99,
Molloy President Richard Karsten ‘81, Former Olympian Kevin Joyce ‘69, and Athletic Director Mike
McCleary pose with a new mounted mosaic and plaque honoring the legendary Coach Curran.
of Curran, which is made up of many of
way he knew how, “That’s great, but I’d
enjoyed refreshments and reminisced about
ful new piece, and all were in agreement
rather just win the game!” While the re-
Curran and “the good ole days” while they
that it was a fitting tribute to the man that
dedication was rescheduled for April 27th
watched the Varsity boys battle it out on
“built” this gym. “Coach always said it
to coincide with a Players’ Day event, the
the field. Following the game, a Memorial
wasn’t about him, it was about the players.
community would come to the sad realiza-
Mass was held in the Jack Curran Gymna-
So the players, in this case, are forming the
tion that Coach would not be there. Despite
sium, which saw over 250 alumni and dis-
image of Coach, which is a great tribute,”
the initial shock of Curran’s passing, there
tinguished guests in attendance. Together,
said Karsten.
was still a great desire by many to honor
our community prayed for Coach,
his players throughout the years. Those
in attendance were in awe of the beauti-
The community remembers Coach during a Memorial Mass.
be another Jack Curran,” reflected Rizzotti,
ing ball for his hometown team. “I think it
Featured on the plaque is a photo mosaic
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the foundation, and through his courage
tribute video highlighted a number of
outside the gym’s entrance for many years.
.
Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland A’s). “He was
him,” said Baxter, who is relishing play-
beautiful new plaque which will reside just
New Jersey Nets), Matt Rizzotti ’04 (MiLB,
As the re-dedication event continued, a
Molloy’s Varsity baseball team unveiled the
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Mets), Sundiata Gaines ’04 (Utah Jazz,
While Coach Curran’s passing initially
NY Mets Outfielder Mike Baxter ‘02 is interviewed following the re-dedication.
brought great sadness, there was nothing
but joy on April 27th in remembering his
spirit and his legacy. It is clear that in the
days ahead we will all continue to remember Curran, and in doing so feel blessed
that he will always be with us.
Share your stories about our beloved
Coach Curran. Email Alumni Communications Coordinator Joe Sommo ‘03 at
[email protected] and tell us about
your fondest memories, your greatest
games, and Coach’s most inspiring words.
Carl Czurda ‘70, Kevin Raftery ‘70, Ray Kerim, “Jamaica Joe,” and Bob Melli ‘69
attended the event, representing some of Coaches best players and closest friends.
the other volunteers put forth throughout the
year. “We provide talents, skills and experience
Meet The
Archbishop Molloy
High School Board
that are in contrast to some of the other roles
employed by the school,” explains Langowski.
Executive Committee
“It would be difficult for Molloy to maintain our
skillsets under current budgetary constraints.
Steve Langowski ‘71 *
In that way, we provide a voluntary service for
the President and Principal, acting as a sound-
Paul Krische ‘81
recommendations for action.” Langowski
Academic & Mission
our school, and it reflects the diverse interests
of the members of the Stanner Community.
The Board oversees crucial operations with
commitment, foresight, and integrity, and acts
as a crucial “piece of the puzzle.” As stewards
to Molloy, the Board helps establish policies, reviews the investment performance of
numerous funds, leads the efforts to grow and
Paul Krische ‘81
Steve Langowski ‘71 (Chair) *
Daniel Rizzi ‘74
Investment
Ernest Liebre ‘63
Marist Brothers that contribute to the decision
Br. James Devine
Robert Maina ‘89 (Chair)
making. “Having alumni and Marist Brothers
Br. Gerald Doherty (Chair)
Frank Napolitano ‘83
institution. Everything we do is with added
Buildings & Grounds
President
care,” explains Langowski. “Our own individual
Stephane Audrin ‘85 (Chair)
histories with the school heighten our desire
Anthony DiRusso ‘80
Public Relations
serve on the Board is very beneficial to the
plays a pivotal role in the day to day business of
Finance
Br. Thomas Schady (Principal)
because of the great number of alumni and
he Archbishop Molloy High School Board
Patrick Gorman ‘69
ing board while providing the school tangible
also believes the Board’s impact is stronger
T
School Board 2012-2013
for its success.”
The School Board is always looking to expand
Rob O’Donohue ‘94
their membership with individuals who have
Development
diverse skills and abilities. If you are interested
Patrick Gorman ‘69 (Chair)
in how you can use your talents to help Molloy,
Carissa Jordan ‘04
please contact the Office of the President at
(718) 441-9210.
Craig Katinas ‘93 **
Nick D’Arienzo
Jim Tolve ‘81 (Chair)
* Chairman of School Board
** Non-Voting Committee Member
develop assets, and ensures that the Catholic
ideals and Mission that began in 1892 at
St. Ann’s continues to strengthen here at
Molloy for generations that follow.
The tasks the Board performs as a whole as
well as in its various sub-committees are key
Above: Richard Karsten ‘81 presents his President’s Report to the School Board during a
meeting in 2013.
to the ultimate successes we have enjoyed for
decades at Molloy:
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Academic & Mission
Advancement & Development
Buildings & Grounds
Finance
Investment
Public Relations
Since its creation in the early 1990s, all past
and present members of the Board have served
our school and community with exceptional
compassion, aptitude, and dedication. Many of
them have been alumni, exemplifying the idea
of “Stanners Helping Stanners” and showcasing
a true commitment to service in the name of
their alma mater.
Above: Board Chairman Steve Langowski ‘71 discusses financials. Also pictured
are Paul Krische ‘81 (left), Pat Gorman ‘69, and Jim Tolve ‘81 (Right).
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Steve Langowski ‘71, Chairman of the Board,
believes whole-heartedly in the efforts he and
Pictured left to right: Pat Gorman, Anthony DiRusso, Richard Karsten, Br. Gerald Doherty (seated), Daniel Rizzi, Robert Maina, Br. Ben Consigli ‘80,
Ernest Liebre, Stephane Audrin, Br. James Devine, Steve Langowski, Br. Thomas Schady, Br. Richard Van Houten ‘66, and Paul Krische (seated).
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UPDATES
Pictured L-R: Eric Zielinski ‘90, Lauren
Ippolito ‘12, Pat Collins ‘09, Marisa
Spadaro ‘05, Robert Pasqual ‘77,
Anthony Vicaro Jr. ‘88, Caitlin Clark ‘06,
and Dan Charvet ‘02.
Class of 1964
assistance to Navy sailors and Coast
Joseph Sommers attended
seriously ill, or injured.
the Coach Jack Curran Tribute
Class of 1972
Event on April 27th and had
with him an interesting piece of
Molloy history. Joe showed off
his School Spirit Award, given
to him at the conclusion of his senior year by
Brother Joseph Angus Wilkinson. Joe ran with
the Cross Country team and threw javelin for
Molloy. After school and practice, Joe would
help Br. Angus, his coach, with many tasks that
needed to be done, including assembling and
disassembling the wooden track and moving it to storage in the school’s basement.
Based on this dedication, Br. Angus awarded
Joe with the School Spirit Award, which was
Br. John Raeihle celebrated his 50th
connect with the Stanner community during
anniversary as a Marist Brother. Br. John has
our New Year’s Alumni Luncheon at Bridie’s
been teaching religion classes at Molloy for
Bar & Grill in Rego Park in January. John is
decades. His dedication extends far beyond
currently located in East Northport, New
York and is doing very well. John was happy
to see that alumni events are thriving and
hopes to attend more next year.
students as possible every year.
from his annual reunion with classmate
Louis Brusco and others at Parkside restaurant in Corona, Queens. Joining Mario and
Lou for lunch this go-around were Br. Pat
Lally and Mr. John Diorio, who are always
happy to spend time with a couple of proud
St. Ann’s boys. Mario and Lou were among
one of the last classes to graduate from St.
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to Esopus. Br. John’s passion for Esopus,
him to share the gift of Esopus with as many
Mario Magnan was happy to share a photo
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of the main organizers of student retreats
education and spiritual guidance inspires
Class of 1956
Ann’s Academy.
Manton street as well, as Br. John is one
Class of 1963
Bob Corrigan has published his second
book, Always With Us - Recognizing God’s
Presence in Everyday Life (Aventine Press,
2012). Featuring a number of Molloy-centric
stories, the book encourages readers to find
evidence of God’s constant presence in the
ordinary events of their daily lives, and in
.
the lives of others. Always With Us is now
Summer 2013
Class Updates
Following his retirement after nearly 40
years of flying for two major airlines, George
Jehn has had his first novel published by
Ring of Fire Publishing. Titled Flying Too
Close to the Sun, George explains that his
book “is a mystery novel about airline pilots
in the throes of serious financial problems
who discover a purported ‘easy way out’
of their dilemma.” George is excited about
many of the positive reviews that have
come in so far, including one in which he
was compared to Nelson DeMille. “I’ll take
that comparison any time!” The book is
available for purchase on Amazon.com. Look
international carriers as a partner
at Rivkin Radler LLP. George DeHaven, whom
Tony met on his first day at Molloy in 1968, is
Pictured Left to Right: John Diorio, Mario
Magnan ‘56, Br. Pat Lally & Louis Brusco ‘56.
know that his twin brother, Tom Gambardella,
Class of 1975
is also happily married with four kids. He is
Paul Jahn sent the following note in to the
a partner at the same company. Tony let us
practicing law as a partner at Wilson Elser
Moskowitz Edelman and Dicker.
Stanner Alumni Center: “Just touching base
to say that I was recently appointed Execu-
Last Fall, Mike O’Conor ‘69 organized a “mini”
send along a very warm greeting to Ms. Mary
lessons of the Marist Brothers as he became
Molloy reunion at Garden City Country Club.
a teacher himself. Joe taught 44 years at the
After golf, Coach Jack Curran paid a surprise
vitae” in his own lessons to this day.
John V. Plump decided to stop by and re-
reinsurance law for domestic and
award for many years, and carry with him the
Brother,” says Joe, who uses “Non scholae sed
well as Barnesandnoble.com.
currently practicing insurance and
senior homerooms. Joe would cherish this
years at the college level. “I teach like a Marist
Class of 1961
ried with three children. Tony is
tive Director of the Workers’ Compensation
middle school and high school levels, and 30
Class of 1949
Tony Gambardella is happily mar-
“Mini” Reunion
given to only one student in each of the 12
available for purchase on Amazon.com as
Guardsmen who are wounded,
Class of 1968
visit to the group, which included a number of
his greatest former players. For some, it was
unfortunately their last afternoon spending
time with their beloved Coach. Along with
Mike, those who reunited included Steve
Matteini ‘71, Tom Matteini ‘69, Gerry Betts
Rear Admiral Bob Duncan, USCG has been
‘79, Tom Brethel ‘69, Kevin Joyce ‘69, Mike
reappointed to a second term on the Board of
O’Conor ‘69, John Smollon ‘70, Kevin Tennant
Directors of the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation,
‘69, Jim Slevin ‘69, Joe Howard ‘79, Frank
a charitable organization providing special
Phelan ‘69, Dave Cassaro ‘70 & Jim Farrell ‘69.
“Mini” Alumni Reunion at the
Garden City Country Club.
Policy Institute in Latham, NY. I also wanted to
Pat Gannon. I was in her first group of ‘ne’er
do wells’ back when she was still Ms. Mary
Pat Maloney. I gained a lifelong appreciation
for Joyce and Yeats and T. S. Eliot as a result
of being in her class. I also have to belatedly
congratulate her on a well deserved induction
into the Stanner Hall of Fame in 2008.”
Class of 1978
Jim Nealis shares several announcements
regarding his family and friends. Jim is happy
to announce that his son, Jimmy Nealis,
a graduate of Georgetown University, was
drafted in the second round of the MLS draft
by the Houston Dynamo. Jim shares news that
Don Anding, nephew of Tony Todaro ’79, was
drafted in the first round of the MLS draft.
Jim also informs us that Emma Nealis, a high
school junior at the American School in London
and daughter of Kevin Nealis ’79, won a gold
medal at the UK National Championships for
Single Scullers.
in 2013. George is also looking forward to
Class of 1979
his 50th anniversary reunion in November
Anthony Fitzgerald is a player/coach for the
for George’s next book to be released later
where he hopes to reminisce with many of
his classmates.
Nassau County Kings wheelchair basketball
team, which competed for the national championship in Colorado Springs in March 2012.
Anthony’s Kings were ranked 10th in the
higher education institutions and more. Prior
to joining PLA, Jim served as Deputy Chief of
Staff to NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
He has also worked on local, county and statewide elections over the years. In 2008, he
was featured in City Hall News’ “Rising Stars:
40 Under 40: The Next Generation of Political
Leaders in New York.” Jim’s hobbies include
sports and stand-up comedy.
Class of 1991
Brian Scolaro stopped by Molloy earlier this
Richard Karsten ‘81, Br. Thomas Schady, Br. Ben Consigli ‘80,
Br. John Raeihle ‘61 and Br. Gerald Doherty at the Marist
Brothers Jubilee Celebration.
year to get a dose of nostalgia. Scheduled to
fly to California the next day, Brian wanted to
make sure he took the opportunity to visit his
tournament out of 24 teams. “I only played
roller hockey in high school, but I was always
Class of 1983
very proud of Molloy’s reputation in athletics,”
Jim Shannon was the keynote speaker and
said Anthony. The Kings went 3-2 during the
alumni honoree at the St. John’s Tobin College
tournament, placing 8th in the nation. “Not
of Business’ 4th Annual Beta Gamma Sigma
bad for a Long Island team that has never been
Honor Society Induction Dinner at Russo’s
ranked in the top 25. I am proud to continue
on the Bay. Accompanying Jim were his wife
the Stanner tradition of excellence in whatever
Anissa and friend Jim Galowski ’81.
I undertake. My education at Molloy and the
emphasis on faith gave me the strength to deal
with adversity in my life.”
Class of 1989
Jim Quent is a bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Class of 1980
government affairs, communications and public
Br. Ben Consigli recently celebrated his 25th
policy strategist with 20 years of experience.
As a senior associate at Patricia Lynch
anniversary as a Marist Brother. Formerly a
Associates (PLA), one of New York’s largest
teacher here at Molloy, Br. Ben’s inspiring work
government affairs firms, Jim represents
with the Marist Brothers has led him to the
Fortune 100 companies, not-for-profit
role of Provincial. “I think the whole purpose
organizations, technology solutions providers,
alma mater and be reminded of where his
career began. Brian has been busy as of late,
having recently played the role of Alex Polito
Pictured L-R: Jim Galowski ‘81, Anissa and Jim Shannon ‘83, Mike Baxter ‘02, and Sonnya Paz-Gary ‘04 with bridesmaids Diana Rayappa ‘04 and Ashley Joyner ‘04.
on the hit AMC series Mad Men as well as the
St. Peter’s College, Stony Brook, and Briarcliffe
foot, hindfoot & ankle surgery. Currently, Dr.
recurring role of Doug on the TBS comedy
College) as well as youth teams. Jack has also
DeLucia serves as the New York State division
Class of 2002
Sullivan & Son. Brian has also appeared in
coached professional teams including the
president for the APMA’s “Young Physician’s”
Mike Baxter’s recent success with the New
Grey’s Anatomy. In between these roles, Brian
Brooklyn Knights, New Jersey Stallions, and
section, and as the President of the Queens
York Mets organization has been unlike any-
has been enjoying success on the comedy club
several different teams in Puerto Rico. Jack’s
Podiatric Medical Society for the NYSPMA.
thing we have seen from a Stanner at the ma-
scene on both the east and west coasts.
specialty is developing field players and
goalkeepers by creating a unique training
Class of 1993
environment for his players. Jack’s career has
Jack Stefanowski was appointed head coach
of the Nepal National Soccer team in January
led him to 2 championships as a head coach
and 4 as an assistant/goalkeeper coach.
has received his Doctor of Medicine degree
from the The University of Cincinnati College
of Medicine as a member of the graduating
of professional coaching experience. He has
surgeon who earned his bachelor’s degree
while the catch did not necessarily change his
spent time with several NCAA programs (NYU,
from NYU in Psychology/PreMed, and his
life, it is definitely a highlight in his career and
medical degree at the New York College of
something he will never forget.
Podiatric Medicine. He completed four years
Oswald Egas is proud to say he has 3 future
daughter Elizabeth is 3. “I cannot believe it
has been 11 years since I graduated from
eral medicine. His work includes areas of foot
Paul Alioto “finally” tied the knot with Nicole
and ankle surgery such as external ring fixa-
(Catapano) Alioto. The Doctors Alioto were
tion, diabetic limb salvage, pediatric foot sur-
married July 7th, 2012 on Chapel Island, which
Molloy,” says Oswald. “I have fond memories
of everyone there. I am looking forward to
reliving those years soon when my children
gery, biomechanics, lower extremity trauma,
sits on Upper Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks.
attend the school!” Oswald keeps in touch
joint replacement surgery, internal fixation,
Paul is the school superintendent in Dansville,
with many of his classmates, and sends shout
arthroscopic surgery and microsurgery. He is
New York in the Finger Lakes Region. He sends
an associate of the American College of Foot
Jim Quent ‘89
.
Paul Alioto ‘82
and wife Nicole
Class Updates
& Ankle Surgeons for reconstructive fore-
that wall for his teammates proved that Mike
old, while son Christopher is 5 and youngest
surgical care of conditions affecting the lower
Class of 1982
for much of the summer. Running through
Stanners in his family! Eldest Tatiana is 8 years
Medical Center of Queens in the medical and
leg and foot, with a deep foundation in gen-
Summer 2013
into the wall, landing him on the disabled list
is truly a “team player.” Mike often says that
through my work as a Marist Brother.”
.
Mike also separated his shoulder by crashing
Dr. Fred J. DeLucia is a podiatric physician and
through loved ones. I have found God
buddies from the “lesser parts” of Queens.
secure the Mets’ first no-hitter. In the process,
Coach of the Year in 2009, Jack has 14 years
Class of 2013. Congratulations Daniel!
of advanced training at the New York Hospital
a big hello to the Rosedale gang and his
at the left field wall at Citi Field that helped
Rico’s National team, where he earned the title
people find God through themselves or
Daniel Pietras is proud to announce that he
history in 2012, providing a stunning catch
Class of 1998
2013. Also the former head coach of Puerto
of life is to find God,” says Br. Ben. “Some
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Class of 2000
jor league level in recent memory. Mike made
outs to Danny Espaillat, JP Cordero, Raphael
Top to Bottom: Tatiana, Christopher, and Elizabeth Egas.
Kumar, David Borden, and Dan Charvet from
the Class of 2002 and Chris Kaps ‘03.
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Class of 2003
skills including graphic design, branding,
Mike Montali and Jon Bonilla, members
Marisa Raimondi-Smith ’07 and Michael
web design and publishing.
of the American Rock band Hollis Brown,
Smith were married on July 28th, 2012 in
announced the band’s signing to Alive
The band has since been touring across
the country to promote the release of their
new album, Ride On The Train. The 11 track
LP features Mike on lead vocals and both
Mike and Jon on guitar. SPIN Magazine
describes the band as making “music that
sounds just as alive today as it would’ve in
Ivan covers City Hall and other general
best man. Marisa is a graduate of Adelphi
where, Opal was featured in Seventeen Maga-
University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work
zine’s May 2011 issue and as a model on MTV’s
while Michael is in the security forces with
“Top Most Stylin’ Stars” this past December. In
the US Navy.
between these two moments in the spotlight,
Andrew Kathriner ’07 is a Stonybrook
Opal also interned in the International Market-
Joe Sommo is looking forward to his fourth
carried on their celebration at the Pittsburgh
year as Alumni Communications Coordinator
Zoo and Aquarium. Sonnya and Chris were
at Molloy. In his spare time, Joe enjoys writing
joined by other Molloy alumni including
original music utilizing guitar, keyboard and
Michael DeCastro ‘04, Timothy Yip ‘04, Ashley
vocals as well as home audio recording. Joe
Joyner ‘04, Diana Rayappa ‘04, and the bride’s
has written over 35 original songs.
best friend, James Masonsong ‘03.
Class of 2004
Class of 2007
We are happy to announce the marriage of
Laura Sawyer is a graduate of CUNY Queens
in the summer of 2010. “We found tons of new
College with a BS in Graphic Design. In 2012,
species,” Andrew explained. “That is significant
hue. The two were married on July 20th, 2012
in Pittsburgh, PA at the National Aviary and
Laura returned to Molloy as the school’s IT
Communications Coordinator. In this role,
Laura has been able to utilize many of her best
country that is part of the Indonesian island
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Coleman. Just to top off her busy schedule,
later presenting his own findings in writing.
Opal just finished up working as an Audience
“I couldn’t pass it up,” said Andrew, who sud-
and Production Intern at The Rachael Ray
denly found himself stepping carefully past 15
Show. By the time this magazine goes to print,
foot pythons, lizards gliding from treetop to
Opal’s “Class Update” will already be old news,
treetop, and many other interesting creatures
as she is constantly pounding the pavement
and working hard to achieve her dreams every
day. She is grateful to all of the life lessons
because it had been 80 years since East Timor
she learned at Molloy, and remains engaged
had officially surveyed its animal population.
with the Marist community as a social media
I met with the president of East Timor to
Opal Vadhan ‘11
experience sparked his interest in intellectual
property law. At Columbia University, Derek’s
participation in Mock Trial team debates has
also fueled his desire to learn more about legal
practices and procedures. Derek is hoping to
connect with any Stanners in the fields of law
coordinator for Marist Young Adults where she
Class of 2012
Lauren Ippolito is a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in math at St.
John’s University. Lauren, a former EM and
Marist enthusiast at Molloy, is excited by the
endless extracurricular opportunities at St.
John’s. “I find myself in a mix between Campus
Ministry and the School of Education,” said
Lauren. “Many opportunities I have to get
involved come from being a Catholic Scholar,
an amazing new program consisting of 23
students coming together to be leaders in faith
at school and beyond. Our job is to exemplify
Christ on campus, as well as displaying what
it is to be Vincentian, after St. Vincent De
Paul.” Lauren hopes to do missionary work
before achieving her ultimate goal: becoming a
my group worked with the government to set
still leads encounters at Esopus.
up a national park as well.” Upon returning
Sophomore athlete Kyra Meli out of the from the trip, Andrew was able to present his
College of Saint Rose was the recipient of the
research through two co-authorship articles
prestigious Elite 89 award for the 2012 NCAA
published by the Asian Herpetological Journal
Division II Women’s Soccer Championship. The
as well as in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
award, founded by the NCAA, recognizes “the
Andrew finished up his second tour of duty
essence of the student-athlete by honoring
in East Timor last July. During that visit, he
the individual who has reached the pinnacle of
explored districts previously untouched. His
competition at the national championship level
team was able to collect and document dozens
in his or her sport, while achieving the highest
of new and exciting specimens.
academic standard among his or her peers.”
academy. The few times Melissa has had to
Kyra is majoring in forensic psychology at
return home to New York during the past few
St. Rose with a 3.91 GPA as of December 2012.
months, she has always made it a point to stop
Andrew Kathriner ‘07 has done amazing work in
East Timor, discovering new species and reporting
his findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Class Updates
show by High School Musical Star Monique
species, aiding local conservation efforts and
discuss the country’s conservation efforts, and
over $50,000 for girls in underprivileged
Coordinator for “Gimme Mo,” a talk
animal specimens, potentially discovering new
attempted to patent the device, and that
what his future may hold.
University, Opal is also working as Bookings
Institute, Andrew was tasked with collecting
spacesuit design. In subsequent years, Derek
or biomedical engineering to learn more about
countries. While currently an RA at Pace
chain. Sponsored by the Smithsonian
system that was to be integrated into the NASA
over the Summer of 2012. That’s not all, Opal
GIRLS WHO ROCK, a charity concert raising
Melissa Gabriel ‘12
engineering major intending to pursue a career
ing Department at Sony Music Entertainment
also worked as an Executive Producer with
undergrad research project in East Timor, a
assignment stories around the five boroughs.
graduate of fellow Marist school Bishop Dono-
led the development of a biological injection
$250,000 in merchandise in under a year. Else-
Jon Bonilla and Mike Montali of Hollis Brown.
Photo courtesy of Pappa Constantine Photography.
Sonnya Paz-Gary ‘04 and Chris Gary, a 2001
since graduating from Molloy. For starters,
brother, Marc Raimondi ’02 was Michael’s
belt. Andrew’s experience led him to an
as a staff reporter in May 2012. In this role,
in patent law. While attending Molloy, Derek
into the Lacoste Hall of Fame, selling over
well over 4 years of research under his
Ivan Pereira began working at amNew York
Opal Vadhan has had a very busy year plus
his deployment in Afghanistan. Marisa’s
University alum with a BA in Biology and
1966 and will 40 years from now.”
ing & Applied Science. Derek is a biomedical
Opal was named the youngest person elected
Kent, Ohio while Michael was home from
Naturalsound records as of January 2013.
Class of 2011
Derek Netto is currently an undergraduate
Marisa Raimondi-Smith ‘07 with husband Michael
Smith (Left) and brother Marc Raimondi ‘02.
at Columbia University School of Engineer-
teacher. “I have grown a lot because of Molloy
and the Marist community,” said Lauren.
Melissa Gabriel has just completed her
first year at the US Air Force Academy in
Colorado Springs, Colorado. While her new
routine and training has been very difficult at
times, Melissa has always been quick to
reference the many lessons she learned at
Molloy as a big reason why she has been able
to overcome the abundant challenges of the
by Molloy and say hello to her teachers and
classmates, all of whom are rooting for her.
2013 Stanner Life Magazine
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THE STANNER HALL OF FAME
RECOGNIZING OUR MOST DISTINGUISHED STANNERS
F
or decades, Molloy has enshrined the most distinguished members of its community in the Stanner Hall of Fame, recognizing
those that epitomize the high-character individuals our school strives to nurture every day. From bishops to senators, teachers
to athletes, law enforcement officers to firefighters, to those lost in the line of duty, the Stanner Hall of Fame represents some of
the finest talents and heroes in Molloy history. In 2013, a new committee was established to more closely evaluate candidates up
for nomination. The committee, which includes members of the school’s administration and development teams, as well faculty
members and alumni, considers candidates based on the following criteria:
Athletic Achievement
Awarded to an alumni who – as an athlete, coach, or athletic
administrator – has excelled in his or her sport after graduation
from Molloy, or who has made a significant impact to the world of
athletics and team play.
Awarded to an alumni whose professional accomplishments and
achievements are exceptionally noteworthy and distinctive in his or
her profession.
through personal leadership, participation, and community
involvement.
But while his star status has certainly grown
to St. Ann’s/Archbishop Molloy and/or the Marist Mission are
Molloy’s Ralph DeChiaro Theater, the place
Boardwalk Empire. Starring Steve Buscemi and
in recent years, Vincent’s roots are still firmly
extraordinary and exemplary.
where the humble beginnings of his career first
Kelly Macdonald, “Empire” reveals the dark tri-
planted at Molloy. Impressed by the great
took shape. Vincent shared advice and stories
als and tribulations of some of the most noto-
enthusiasm shown by students during his visit,
based on his own experiences with a group of
rious real-life gangsters that once held power
Vincent hopes to make future trips out to extremely attentive Stanner Players, many of
in Atlantic City during the 1920’s. Executive
Briarwood amidst his very busy filming
whom sought autographs after his fascinating
Producer Martin Scorsese, series creator Ter-
schedule to say hello as well as share his gift
lesson. Vincent is no stranger to the big stage.
ence Winter, and others saw a unique spark in
with the many Stanners who aspire to achieve
The former Stanner Player has portrayed char-
Vincent during his audition. In turn, his role in
similar success in their careers. You can catch
acters in numerous TV series and feature films
the show is critical, and a true testament to his
Vincent Piazza on future episodes of HBO’s
including Law & Order, The Sopranos, Rescue
remarkable abilities as an actor. When watch-
Boardwalk Empire, which is now in its 4th
Me, and Rocket Science (2007). More recently,
ing him play such a hard-nosed individual on
season. Vincent will also appear in two new
and perhaps most notably, Vincent has been
TV, it’s hard to imagine that he was once just
front and center portraying Lucky Luciano in
a normal kid growing up in Maspeth.
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Class Updates
should reflect the highest standard of values in his or
to Molloy’s President.
HALL OF FAME STANNERS OF NOTE:
Ray Kelly ‘59
Patrick Waters ‘74
NYC Police Commissioner
Captain, HazMat1
Comissioner Kelly’s impressive background in politics and law
Captain Waters was a loving husband and father, and his top
enforcement have established him as one of our most honorable
priority was always the needs of others before his own. Sadly,
Stanners. Commissioner Kelly remains an active member of
Capt. Waters was among the victims on September 11th, 2001.
the Molloy and St. Ann’s alumni community.
His memory continues to inspire Stanners today and always.
films, Surviving Me and 3 Nights in the Desert,
Thomas Bradley ‘74
...And Many More!
later this year.
Benefactor, Stanner Alumnus, and Parent
If you are aware of high-character individuals in the Stanner
Mr. Bradley has been one of Molloy’s most dedicated alumni for
community, consider nominating them for the Stanner Hall of
Missed your chance to be included in this article? Don’t worry! Molloy’s online alumni newsletter, The Beehive, is always accepting Class Updates.
Email Alumni Communications Coordinator Joe Sommo ‘03 at [email protected] to submit your Stanner Story today.
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Similarly, any inductee – Catholic or otherwise –
Awarded to an alumni whose services, dedication and commitment
every episode of the hit HBO original series
.
.
All nominations may be submitted in writing
Loyalty to Alma Mater
This year, Stanner alum Vincent Piazza visited
ing our school motto, “Not for school but for life.” “Fame”
NOMINATIONS
Awarded to an alumni whose service to others benefits society
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Stanner Hall of Fame should embody the values reflect-
her personal and public life.
Service to Community
“Feeling Lucky”
Any man or woman honored by induction to the
alone is not a sufficient reason to induct a nominee.
Professional Achievement
Left: Stanner alum Vincent Piazza portrays Lucky Luciano in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.
Above: Piazza visits Molloy to lend advice to students.
Bottom Center: Piazza poses with Molloy teacher Jim Sheldon ‘88.
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For All Categories
well over 30 years. His support of our scholarship program has
ensured the continued excellence of hundreds of students.
Fame. Contact the Stanner Alumni Center any time at
(718) 441-9210 to learn more about this opportunity.
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IN MEMORIAM
In Memory of Br. Francis Regis, FMS
Stanner Alumni
Br. James Kearney ‘48
Daniel Healy ‘61
Robert V. Ruggiero ‘71
Francis Spataro ‘48
Bob Schumm ‘61
Paul R. Pastorini ‘73
Raymond Klein ‘49
Victor Brotz ‘63
James Gambino ‘77
William J. Hayes ‘50
Edward Domanico ‘64
Juan Jose Maurice Lopez ‘77
Thomas Lenihan ‘52
Joseph P. Gordon ‘64
Vincent Cama ‘80
Charlie “Chuck” Ballard ‘54
Thomas Kirwin ‘65
Matthew Mannino ‘86
Albert Contento ‘54
Mike Tabert ‘65
Dominick DiGiovanna ‘93
Vincent M. Jones ‘57
Ezio Tringali ‘67
Devon Powell ‘02
Enzo Togneri ‘58
Edward Santimauro ‘68
Geoffrey Dreyhaupt ‘03
Edward Steege ‘60
Peter DeCurtis ‘71
David Smallwood ‘08
Wally Brown ‘61
Richard Reilly ‘71
Loren Licausi ‘12
Joseph V. Caraccia Sr.
Father of Stephen ‘81 & Joseph ‘76
Gerard M. Galvin, DDS
Father of Billy ‘83
Florence O’Leary
Wife of Donald ‘69
Marybeth Kelly Cassio
Sister of Brian Kelly ‘94
Father of Jason Hartley ‘95
Phyllis Perrotta
Grandmother of Joe Sommo ‘03 & John Sommo ‘95
On December 20, 2012 the Marist community lost one of its greatest treasures. Brother
Francis Regis, who lived his entire life in the way of Mary and at the behest of the mission
of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, passed away and entered into God’s heavenly kingdom.
Having impacted the lives of thousands of students for over four decades, Br. Regis leaves
a legacy of kindness, compassion and love. His everyday demeanor was something to
behold. Whether in his office, in the hall, or anywhere else in the building, Br. Regis always
had time to talk with or help a student. There was never a day in which he was not smiling, nor was there ever a moment when he was not brightening the lives of everyone
around him. Br. Regis’ loving mentorship made him an extremely popular figure amongst
all who knew him. He was a caring, loving soul, and truly epitomized what it means to be
Marist. This was his gift. We are all fortunate to have known Br. Francis Regis, perhaps
even more so to be able to carry on his legacy as one Marist community.
Family Members
Mary Chiofolo
Mother of Joseph ‘76 & Thomas ‘82
Roberta Ann Hood
Sister of Albert ‘64, Cousin of Shannon
Winters ‘06 & Ryan Winters ‘12.
Martha Corey-Ochoa
Daughter of George ‘77
Deacon Richard Howrilka
Father of Lydia ‘07
Jack Curran
Anna T. Hughes
Michael Delawski
Father of William ‘77
Patrick Long
Father of Debbie Vasatoro
Remo DelMaestro
Grandfather of Christina ‘04
Regina Lukasiewicz
Mother of George ‘81
Jose Sanchez
Father of Sean ‘13
John DiGirolamo Sr.
Father of John ‘64
Angelo Maltaghati
Father of Louis ‘69, Martin ‘72 & Paul ‘78
Grandfather of Joseph ‘13
Gilda Schmidt
Mother of Nancy Catalanotto
Mary Ellen DiMeo
Mother of John ‘92, Douglas ‘95 & Jeffrey ‘96, Sister of Br. James Norton
John J. Fallon
Father of Brian ‘73
Mary Feeney
Mother of Sean ‘83
Gertrude Ferris
Mother of Diane Sardis
Marie Flynn
Mother of Pat ‘94 and Colleen Rooney
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Br. Alphonse Justin Matuga, FMS
Rosana Maurer
Mother of John ‘13
Constance Pomarico
Mother-In-Law of Rose Pomarico
Sister Jane Raeihle
Sister of Br. John Raeihle ‘61
In Memory of Joseph P. Gordon ‘64
Br. Francis Regis, FMS
Father of Rocco Rubino ‘07
Harry J. Skeggs
Father of Howard ‘69
William Stephan
Father-In-Law of Fred Dorgler ‘81,
Grandfather to Dorgler siblings Fred ‘07,
Paul McCaffery Ellen ‘08, Chris ‘11 and Patti ‘13
Father of Dorothy Leibman
Anne Marie Torre
Kevin Meade
Wife of Henry ‘79
Son of John ‘52
Vito Valerio
Margaret Nolty
Father of Michael ‘01, Uncle of
Wife of Jack ‘48, Mother of John ‘75 & Joseph
Joanna Sawyer ‘05 and Laura Sawyer ‘07
‘78, Grandmother of Catherine ‘16
Alice Winters
Father of Anna Oldakowski ‘12
Grandmother of Shannon ‘06 & Ryan ‘12
The Stanner community lost one of its greatest ambassadors in 2012 with the passing of
Mr. Joseph Gordon ‘64. Joe was a true Stanner in every way. A member of Molloy’s prestigious Stanner Hall of Fame, Joe remained engaged in the school community from
the first day of freshman year through the last days of his life. Joe served on the golf
committee from its inception, and later was appointed the Stanner Golf Classic’s first
chairman in 1993. Joe was a constant supporter of the Classic, contributing his time and
efforts for the sake of his alma mater and the continued success of its students. Despite all
the time and energy he devoted to the Classic, Joe still somehow found time to volunteer
on the Br. Ron Committee for many years. In doing so, Joe was able to help even more
students succeed at Molloy and beyond. Joe is survived by his loving wife Linda, daughter
Kelley, and sons Patrick ’97 and Kevin ’01.
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Badges Alumni Cigar / Scotch Night
September 19th, 2013
All badges alumni are welcome to attend this special
cigar and scotch networking night here at Molloy. For
more information please call (718) 441-9210.
Stanner Alumni Reunion (3’s & 8’s)
Save
theDate
Homecoming Weekend
November 20th & 23rd, 2013
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
Celebrate our Thanksgiving Liturgy as well as participate
The reunion for class years including 1943, 1948, 1953,
in the 3-on-3 Stanner Classic Basketball Tournament.
1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998,
2003 & 2008 as well as Track alumni eager to celebrate
Gonzaga DC Tournament
the unveiling of the Track & Field Wall of Fame. Please
December 13th, 14th & 15th, 2013
call (718) 441-9210 for more info.
Alumni in the DC Metro area are invited to watch our
Varsity boys basketball team play in the tournament, and
Lawyers Network Event
afterwards all attend a reception at a nearby restaurant.
Fall, 2013
The 4th event in our lawyers network series will cater to
all alumni working in law and legal services. Call (718)
441-9210 for more details.
28th Annual Jim Kinnier
Stanner Golf Classic
Spring, 2014
Our next Stanner Golf Classic will be hosted at North
Finance Network Event
Hills Country Club and Plandome Country Club. Fall, 2013
Reservations fill up early, so secure your spot today.
We expect a large crowd at our next finance event, so
For information on sponsoring a journal ad, purchas-
inquire early! Contact the Stanner Alumni Center at
ing raffle tickets or making a donation please contact
(718) 441-9210 for more information.
Alumni Relations Director Maria Ford at (718) 943-3186
or email [email protected].
Call (718) 441-9210 or visit
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