You will notice a new look and feel when you log on the Stanner Alumni Web-site. We have changed the name of the Director’s Blog to the Stanner E-News. We will issue it weekly with all the current events at the school along with updated alumni information and class notes and visits. We hope you enjoy the new look. Tom Harrison has worked hard to make these changes happen in order to make our publications program more consistent.

Athletics

Photo: Tom Harrison

Track – According to the Track Coaching Staff we had a heck of a week. Eastern States Championships. Jarren Steward finished first in the long jump 22’ 81/4 inches and third place in the 55 meter dash – 6.47. There will be more to come as the season progresses.

Arts – Spring Musical Rehearsals in Full Swing

Rehearsals for the Spring Musical are under way. I met a few cast members in the hall and asked if they were ready to let an outsider peek in on rehearsals… I received a resounding –“NOT YET!”. If it matters, I peeked in anyway and it sounded pretty good! They will let me know when they are ready for an official sneak peek and I will pass along the reviews as we get closer. The date for the musical is set for April 10th – 13th. Come out for an evening of entertainment and make it a mini-reunion with old friends.

Archbishop Molloy High School Pipe and Drum Band Ready to Go!

Photo: Christina Loccisano

The Pipe band is warming up for the next few weeks of activity! After all, ‘Tis the season for all things Irish and merriment will abound. The schedule of appearances is as follows:

Rockaway Saturday March 1st and Ronkonkoma on Sunday, March 9th.

Academics – The Stanner Hall of Fame – The Year of the Marist Educator

This year the Hall of Fame is all about academics. We are honoring five excellent Marist educators at this year’s event. The honorees are Brother Roy George, Brother James Maher, Mr. John Diorio, Ms. Mary Pat Gannon, and Mr. John Gibbons (posthumously). Their selfless dedication to all aspects of a true Stanner education qualifies them for this honor.

Please consider coming to the school on Saturday, April 5th to honor these teachers and to visit with many of the other faculty members present. There will be a Mass and Presentation of the Awards at 6:00 PM followed by a Procession and Blessing of the new Hall of Fame Wall exhibit at 7:30PM. Cocktails, Dinner and additional presentations will follow in the Curran Gymnasium. Register on-line for an evening to remember.

Spiritual – Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – Volunteers Still Needed

Non Scholae Sed Vitae -

Photo: Blue & White

Golf – Raffle Tickets – As you know, every year we offer Raffle Tickets in support of the Stanner Golf Classic which is scheduled for Monday, May 5th 2008. If you have not received your raffle tickets yet, please e-mail or call the office and let us know how many you need. All proceeds from this year’s Stanner Classic will be dedicated to the John Gibbons Memorial Scholarship fund. The tickets are $20.00 each.

Class News and Notes

Class of 1963 – Larry Seible, Capt. Ret USN Medical Service Corps. Stationed around the US in hospital administration servicefor the USN and USMC. He is looking forward to the reunion on November 1st and would like to reconnect with his friends from St. Ann’s and Molloy. Larry was a five year student here at Molloy, having started in the 8th grade.

In Memoriam

Jim O’Malley ’50 called in to inform us that Vincent Duffy ‘51 died in 2007.

Ann Marie Connell, wife of Alfred Connell ‘53 wrote in to tell us that her husband passed away on December 7th, 2005. She mentioned that “Alfred was always proud of his graduation from St. Ann’s Academy”.

On January 17th Mr. John Geaney ‘58 passed away. His wife of 44 years, Teresa sent in a note after receiving the invitation to the St. Ann’s Communion Breakfast. He worked for Equitable Life in Manhattan and after a career there became director of security at Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Dongan Hills, Staten Island. Please remember John’s family in your prayers.

Christopher Staheli’s ’98, father called in earlier this week to inform us that his son passed away recently. Please keep Christopher and his family in your prayers.