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You Empower Us to Be Bold A Letter from Jim Shannon Archbishop Molloy High School provided us with an education that forged a lifelong commitment to character, service, and purpose—a true embodiment of our enduring motto Non scholae sed vitae. Today, our Stanners walk forward with the same unwavering belief in something greater than themselves, echoing the spirit of those who came before at St. Ann’s.

As a proud alum and former school board chair, I am deeply grateful to my wife Anissa for joining me in preserving and strengthening the Marist mission. Our shared commitment is the driving force behind the BE BOLD Campaign, which aims to expand the Stanner education’s promise so future generations can dream bigger and achieve more.

This is our time to build the future of Catholic education in Queens. I ask every Stanner—past, present, and future—to join us and be bold. Because when we unite for a cause greater than ourselves, we can achieve anything.

Jim Shannon ‘83

BE BOLD Campaign Chair

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A Letter from President Karsten Thank you for your continued support of Archbishop Molloy High School and our Catholic Marist mission. You have allowed us to be bold in our outlook on the future.

Over the years, you have generously shared your insights and financial support to our alma mater. Through your contributions, you have been instrumental in shaping the lives of your fellow Stanners. Your continued generosity embodies our school motto—Non scholae sed vitae.

To fully realize our mission in a changing world, we must ensure Molloy remains affordable to the region’s best and brightest. This means providing an innovative learning experience and modernizing our campus to support our champion-caliber athletics.

With your philanthropy, we will strengthen Molloy as a best-in-class institution, ensuring a transformative experience for future Stanners. Now is our opportunity to solidify our position among the best schools in the nation.

Richard Karsten ‘81 President

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Educating Leaders the World Needs Our Bold Vision for the Future Archbishop Molloy High School aspires to be a beacon of bold leadership by empowering students to become the architects of a just and compassionate world. We are dedicated to providing a transformative experience that shapes futures and inspires students to reach their full potential—an experience unique to Molloy. Through rigorous academic programming, a commitment to serving others, and a tradition of Catholic Marist faith that inspires, Molloy will cultivate bold thinkers and compassionate leaders prepared not only for college success, but also to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the betterment of society.

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From Faith to Action A Bold Campaign for Marist Leadership, Innovation and Scholarship Support As we look toward the future, the Stanner community is committed to boldly shaping our path forward, ensuring we continue to provide a dynamic educational experience that nurtures the whole student. The BE BOLD Campaign is our proactive initiative that

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will empower Molloy to fulfill its Marist mission and inspire innovation and excellence in all aspects of

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Through the campaign, we seek to raise

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$25 million to support visionary projects that reflect a commitment to the growth and development of our Stanner community. These projects include

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expanding scholarship funding to provide opportunities to more students, upgrades to the athletic facilities, the development of a one-of-a-kind leadership program, and the creation of state-of-the-art learning facilities and programs.

We invite you to join us in this bold endeavor as we work together to shape the future of Molloy and ensure our students continue to thrive in an environment that fosters holistic development and lifelong success.

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A Beacon of Hope and Opportunity Bold Support for Scholarships

This campaign aims to create a portfolio of endowed scholarships totaling $15 million. This bold investment will accomplish the following:

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Provide 100 additional scholarships at an average of $4,000

Ensure almost 50% of the student body is supported by scholarships

Why Your Support Matters Investing in scholarships is crucial to fulfilling BE BOLD’s mission and vision. By increasing scholarship support, we can empower students from all backgrounds, including first-generation college students, to access a transformative education.

This creates pathways for social mobility and enables students to become leaders who will make a positive impact on the world. Expanding scholarship support ensures that a Molloy education remains accessible and empowers a diverse student body to reach their full potential.

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Molloy challenged me to excel academically and grow intellectually. Yet it is through my service and volunteering that I have discovered my profound passion for selfless service.

These experiences at Molloy have not only shaped my character but have fueled my desire to serve the country.

Caroline Rozmus ’24

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Archbishop Molloy High School Class of 2024 U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2028

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Igniting Minds, Illuminating Futures Building Bold Education Spaces

BE BOLD is a bold investment in the school’s future. As part of this investment, a Center of Innovation was built off of the school’s Manton Street facade. Opened during the 2024–2025 school year, the Center for Innovation is a collaborative space where students explore bold ideas in a safe, controlled, and state-of-the-art environment.

To support this new addition, we are looking to raise $3 million.

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Why Your Support Matters State-of-the-art facilities at Molloy are crucial for

Investing in state-of-the-art facilities ensures

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Brightening Opportunity for Every Stanner Students participating in the Molloy Leadership Program will have access to the following:

To lead proactively, BE BOLD seeks to invest more deeply in the students to ensure a bold impact on their lives. To achieve this, we are creating the Molloy Leadership Program, which will offer a unique leadership initiative to approximately 20% of

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A wide variety of service opportunities, both locally and across the globe

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Why Your Support Matters Your investment in the Molloy Leadership Program will empower a select group of students to reach their full potential. By increasing access to meaningful academic experiences and service opportunities, this program will cultivate the next generation of leaders. These students will emerge from Molloy with the confidence, skills, and character to make a lasting impact on the world.

By investing in the future of the students, you are ensuring that Molloy continues to be a beacon of excellence and a catalyst for positive change in the Stanner community.

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From Every Corner, We Shine Strengthening Bold Student-Athletes As Stanners, we take immense pride in the school’s rich history of athletic excellence. Stanners have won countless team and individual championships and have gone on to become CHSAA Hall of Famers, college stars, pro players, and even Olympians. In recognition of this

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long history, BE BOLD is looking to modernize the school’s athletic footprint with an investment of $3 million.

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Reimagine the women’s and men’s locker rooms to provide additional storage and functionality for our 45 athletics programs

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Carry out a large-scale renovation of the Jack Curran and Captain Marsloe Gymnasiums

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Create a designated trainer space, allowing student-athletes to receive care in a safe and private environment

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Comprehensively rebrand the school’s six-acre campus to highlight our history and special community

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Why Your Support Matters Supporting the school’s athletic facilities and programs is crucial for providing a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. Athletics foster essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, complementing academic learning and preparing students for success in all areas of life.

By supporting these vital programs, you ensure that all

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Molloy students have the opportunity to participate in sports, develop their talents, and experience the joy of competition and the power of a unified school spirit. Your generosity will create a vibrant and enriching environment in which students can thrive both academically and personally, fostering a complete and fulfilling Molloy experience.

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Torchbearers of Transformation Inspiring Bold Generosity For this vision to become a reality, we are calling on members of the Stanner community to take the first step with us and inspire others with their own bold generosity. This means Stanners supporting BE BOLD with unprecedented philanthropic giving.

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Over the coming weeks, members of the Stanner Community will be reaching out to you for your support. We ask you to be bold in your commitment to Molloy and help us build a future to be proud of.

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Campaign Prayer Good and Gracious God, we ask your blessings on the Stanner community as we strive to build a future of faith, hope, service, and excellence for each of our students.

Help us to remain true to the Marist and Catholic traditions that we have inherited from St. Marcellin Champagnat and generations of Marist Brothers and their lay colleagues who have endeavored to keep the Marist dream alive. Help us remember that each of our efforts is truly “not for school, but for life.”

We ask your help and support throughout the BE BOLD Campaign, remembering that what we do is not for ourselves, but for present and future generations of Stanners. Please bless each of our donors and volunteers who generously give their insight and care to ensure the future of Molloy.

Finally, we thank You for the many graces and blessings You continually bestow on us and those we love each day through Jesus, our Lord and our Brother.

Good St. Ann: pray for us!

St. Marcellin Champagnat: pray for us!

Mary, our Good Mother: pray for us!

Let us remember to pray for each other.

Amen.

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