Remembering - Archbishop Molloy High School

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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
“A Tradition of Giving”
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.
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...
The William Barry Memorial Scholarship
Mr. William Barry was a hard working family man, and he and his wife
Florence always wanted the best for their son Robert. In working to
guide his son’s future, Mr. Barry insisted that Robert attend Archbishop
Molloy High School. Mr. Barry believed the Catholic education offered
at Molloy, under the guidance of the Marist Brothers, made it the right
place for Robert to spend his high school years.
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
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.
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understood he was given an amazing opportunity as a teenager, and
later in life he sought to share that gift with others. In 2003, that wish
became a reality as Robert made a generous gift to Molloy that resulted
in the establishment of The William Barry Memorial Scholarship, which
is named in honor of his late and beloved father. This scholarship awards
4 year scholarships of $2,000 to two qualifying incoming freshmen. In
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.
Lillian Mangialino ‘15, a recent recipient of The William Barry Memorial
Scholarship, is always eager to express words of thanks to the
Barry family. “It is an honor to receive this scholarship,” says Lillian. “It
undoubtedly helped ease the financial strain placed on my family, and i
am extremely grateful. Through this gift, I have been able to further my
education at the one place I continue to see as the best fit for doing so.
I am completely sincere when I say that this gift has changed my entire
life.” Robert’s stewardship has given dozens of students just like Lillian
the opportunity to succeed at Molloy, and it is because of generosity
like his that our school can continue to nurture the best, brightest, and
most deserving students from all around New York City.
The Stephen J. Wuertz
Memorial Scholarship
“Stephen was a person you always wanted to be around,” says
Raymond Wuertz of his brother. “He may not have been the best
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
career took him down several different paths, including business and
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
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
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
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
Patrick J. Rein ‘98 with son Dylan Patrick.
Patrick J. Rein was a passionate son,
brother, cousin, and most importantly,
father. Pat was a 1998 graduate of Molloy.
Growing up in Rockville Centre, Pat was one
of only a small number of students who
traveled all the way from Nassau County to
Queens for school. Pat didn’t mind though,
because Molloy is where he always felt at
home. He loved to cook, ski, golf, and play
basketball and soccer. He played soccer
for four years at Molloy and won the NYC
Championship with his team. He was also
a dedicated Yankees and Giants fan.
After Molloy, Pat studied for a career in
the restaurant field and held positions as
a waiter, pastry chef and cook. He was
very industrious and aspired to open his
own restaurant one day. He was charming
and charismatic, as well as a leader who
marched to the beat of his own drum. His
leadership saw him assume management
positions with two different but related
restaurants in Massapequa, Long Island.
Unfortunately, in February 2009, Pat’s life
was cut tragically short after an automobile
accident took his life.
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.