Alumni Cameos
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Cameos of Molloy’s History: Reflections a half century later
The Pioneer Class of 1959, the very first group of students at Molloy College, has begun to write the history of the college through the eyes of its first students. Called Cameos, these essays are reflections and recollections of their days at Molloy and the impact that the College had on their life all these years later. We invited alumnae from the first classes to submit a Cameo and be a part of this wonderful gift to the College.
Why did those earliest students choose to attend a college that had just opened? For the first students the college existed as they arrived that first September day for the Grand Opening... What was their experience at 915 North Village Avenue in the mansion that represented the first college building? How were the first traditions set?
Read these wonderful stories written by the Pioneers of Molloy College below. The history of the school comes alive in the words of its first students. In the coming years, we know that additional alumni will add their stories to these to give us a rich, on-going history of the college from the eyes of our former students.
Pioneers
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Class of 1959
Joan Frances (Adams) Batjiaka,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
SACRED HEART, MERRICK
Class Secretary 3; Committees: Religious 3,4; Social 1,3,4, Co-Chairman 1; Athletic Association 2,3,4, Secretary 3; Riding 1; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Little Girl" ... pixie with a flair for fashion ... ingenuity is the forerunner of an aspiring teacher of the "little ones" ... infectious laughter and vitality.
Clare Marie (Barry) Stile,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
SAINT IGNATIUS MARTYR, LONG BEACH
Class Treasurer 3; Committees: Social 4; Special Events 3; N.F.C.C.S. 4; Athletic Association 2,3,4; Riding Chairman 1,2; Varsity Basketball 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis Photography Editor 4; La Penaforte 3 Debating 1.
"Lady of Spain" ... unmasked mastermind behind many strange events ... caricaturist of Molloy life ... lonely equestrian ... improvisatore of a rhythm band.
Remember the SPIRIT of ... Patricia Ruth (Blatz) Muldowney,'59 ... LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL (2012)
B.A. IN FRENCH
OUR LADY OF PEACE, LYNBROOK
Committees: Religious 1,3; Riding 1; Glee Club 1,2,3, President 3; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Uninterrupted Melody" ... straings of Chopin and Debussy ... "une nature sensitive" ... Jussi Boerling's greatest admirer ... spirit of determination.
Remember the SPIRIT of ... Mary Jane (Callahan) O'Hehir,'59 ... LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL (2004)
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. CHRISTOPHER, BALDWIN
Athletic Association 2,3,4; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Breezing Along with the Breeze" ... perpetual celebrator of St. Patrick's Day ... "Sweetie Died" ... bubbling laughter conceals a thoughtful spirit.
Geraldine (Burchell) Dwyer-Riveiro,'59
QUEEN OF THE ROSARY ACADEMY, AMITYVILLE
Spent two years at Molloy and participated in the Glee Club, and was Treasurer for Student Council. Graduated from Adelphi with her four year degree.
Marjorie (Burns) King,'59
A.A. DEGREE, HONORARY
ST. AGNES SEMINARY, BROOKLYN
Spent two years at Molloy and participated in the Glee Club.
Anne Catherine (Cassidy) Klueg,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, SYOSSET
Class Vice President 4; Committees; Social 4; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Stairway to the Stars" ... versatile conversationalist ... from gaiety to gravity in a flash ... charming emigree from Queens College.
Mary Celine (Crotty) Crowley,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. AGNES, ROCKVILLE CENTRE
Class Treasurer 2; Committees: Religious 3; Special Events 2,3; N.F.C.C.S. 2,3; Athletic Association 2,3,4; Riding 1; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Sophisticated Swing" ... presence of polish and agreeableness ... "P.S." ... serenity stemming from an earnest enjoyment of life ... the Muse of Song.
Remember the SPIRIT of... Anne Marie Crowley,'59 ...LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL! (2012)
B.A. IN HISTORY
ST. RAYMOND, EAST ROCKAWAY
M.S.A President 1,4; Council Representative 2; Class President 3; Committees: Religious 2; Social 1; Athletic Association 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Getting to Know You" ... One look says more than a thousand words ... dry humor ... genuine sportsmanship ... a hand to execute what head resolves.
Susan Terese (Donahue) Landi,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
ST. ROSE OF LIMA, MASSAPEQUA
M.S.A. Vice President 2; Committees; Religious 3; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1, Crosier 2,3; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Sweet Sue" ... joie de vivre ... patroness of the arts ... indefatigable indulgence in tete-a-tete ... a nature reflecting her true altruism ... uncommon wit.
Teresa (Egan) Kneuer,'59
B.A. IN ENGLISH
ST. ROSE OF LIMA, MASSAPEQUA
Class Historian 2; N.F.C.C.S. Junior Delegate 2, Senior Delegate 3; Glee Club 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"My Ideal" ... feast of reason, flow of soul ... analytical, articulate, apologist ... homespun humorist ... innate hibernianism ... a walk in friendship's garden.
Bernadette Marie (Fitzgerald) Burroughs,'59
B.A. IN MATHEMATICS
ST. TERESA OF AVILA, RICHMOND HILL
M.S.A. Treasurer 3; Committees: Religious 3; Special Events 3,4; Athletic Association Treasurer 2; Cheering 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Career Angels 1,2,3,4 President 4; Fleur de Lis General Business Manager 4; Debating 2.
"Because You're You" ... the observant mind grasps every detail ... "Hansel and Gretel" ... nimble needle ... blushes are the rainbows of modesty.
Margot Almeda (Footer) Lafferty,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. ROSE OF LIMA, MASSAPEQUA
Committees: Religious 2; Social 2,4; Athletic Association 2; Riding 1; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4; Debating 1,2.
"My Little Angel" ... versatile dramatic talent ... a voice as warm as the nature it reflects ... violet by a mossy stone ... potpourri of domestic abilities.
Kathryn Elizabeth (Gearin) Razza,'59
B.A. IN FRENCH
ST. CHRISTOPHER, BALDWIN
Class Historian 3,4; Committees: Religious 1,3; Athletic Association 1; Varsity Basketball 1, Riding 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Crosier 3 Fleur de Lis Literary Editor 4; La Penaforte Vice-President 3,4; Orchestra 2,3, President 3.
"Hills of Home" ... Loyal in friendship, noble in truth ... Savoir-faire with a Massachusetts accent ... Mauriac devotee ... a mind emersed in a love for learning. "
Antonina Theresa Giordano,'59
B.A. IN ENGLISH
CORPUS CHRISTI, MINEOLA
Committees: Social 3; Athletic Association 1; Riding 1; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4; Orchestra 2.
"Speak Low" ... tweeds and cashmeres ... lively looks disclose a sprightly mind ... a touch of a the poet ... meeting of the ideal, real and romantic.
Dolores (Gohery) Golder,'59
B.A. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OUR HOLY REDEEMER, FREEPORT
Athletic Association 1,2,3,4; Riding 1; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Career Angels 1,2,3; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Moonlight in Vermont" ... natural amiability ... whispered conferences ... the dream of thousands of little boys and girls raising their innocent hands ... modest pink glow.
Joan Mercedes Heide,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
WEST HEMPSTEAD
Committees: Religious 1,3,4; Social 3,4, Chairman 3; Junior Prom 3; Athletic Association 2,3,4; Riding 1,2; Glee Club 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Shall We Dance'...a dash of casualness ...social adeptness ...enthusiastic collegiate ...schooled in the art of invention & innovation.
Leone Mary (Helm) Perez,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OUR HOLY REDEEMER, FREEPORT
M.S.A. President 2; Class Vice-President 1; Treasurer 4; Ring Committee 2,3; Committees: Religious 3,4, Chairman; Social 4; Chairman Junior Prom 3; Athletic Association 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1; Crosier 2,4; Fleur de Lis Publicity Manager 4.
" S'Posin' " ... admirable concept of duty ... synthesis of all that's best of dark and bright ... study in neatness ... community consciousness.
Patricia Joan (Hewitt) Harter,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. FRANCIS de SALES, BELLE HARBOR
Committees: Religious 3,4; N.F.C.C.S. 3,4, Senior Delegate 4; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Stay As Sweet As You Are"... habit of perfection ... curiosity of an honorable mind ... smiling delegate ... eyes that reflect a tender soul.
Loretta Kathryn (Karcher) McGlone,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
ST. BERNARD, LEVITTOWN
Class Secretary 2; Ring Committee 2,3; Chairman Investiture 1; Committees: Religious 3,4; Social 3,4, Tresurer 3, Chairman 4 Athletic Association 2,3,4; Bowling 2,3,4; Softball 2; Spectator Club 3,4; Glee Club 1.
"Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" ... ray of femininity ... the echo of a soft chime stroking the air ... the historic mind is a product of objective inquiry ... our official hostess.
Remember the SPIRIT of ... Anne Maureen (Leibmann) Bielaus,'59 ...LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL (2012)
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OUR LADY OF LOURDES, QUEENS VILLAGE
M.S.A. Vice-President 3; Class Vice-President 2, President 4; Ring Committee Chairman 2,3; Committees: Social 4, N.F.C.C.S. 3,4; Athletic Association 1,2,3; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Mamselle" ... nameless grace ... first lady of the class of '59 ... quiet assurance and artless diplomacy ... "Age of afternoon jazz concerts."
Maura Eileen (Madigan) Kennedy,'59
QUEEN OF THE ROSARY ACADEMY, AMITYVILLE
Spent two years at Molloy and participated in the Glee Club, Jazz Club and Basketball.
Graduated from Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ with a four year degree.
Remember the SPIRIT of ... Eva Mary (Megna) Moses,'59 ... LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL (1991)
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, COPAIGUE
Committees: Social 3,4; N.F.C.C.S. 3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Debating 1.
"Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella" ... reticent but not unapproachable ... skilled in the art of Italian cuisine ... portrait of a lady ... such stuff as dreams are made of.
Rita (O'Rourke) Walling,'59
ST. AGNES HIGH SCHOOL., ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY
Spent two years at Molloy.
Angela Violet (Pizza) Malyk,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. WILLIAM THE ABBOT, SEAFORD
Council Representative 3; Committees: Religious 4; Social 4; Junior Prom 3; Athletic Association 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2, Treasurer 3; Cheering 1,2,3 Captain 2,3; Bowling 2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 2; Softball 2,3; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
" 'S Wonderful" ... time stands still ... perennial good humor ... palatably outspoken ... each experience a challenge to be met.
Mary Ann (Priore) Francis,'59
B.S. IN SPANISH
ST. FIDELIS, COLLEGE POINT
Committees; Religious 3; Special Events 3; Athletic Association 3; Spectator Club 3 Glee Club 2; Fleur de Lis 4; La Penaforte 3,4, President 3, 4.
"Sky Lark" ... a candle of understanding ... impromptu vocal renditions ... index of Spanish culture ... thoughtful analyst of everyday life.
Remember the SPIRIT of ... Mary Ellen Risch,'59 ...LIFE is a celebration of the SOUL (2016)
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. JOSEPH, GARDEN CITY
Class Secretary 4; Athletic Association 1,2; Riding 1; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Let's Get Away From It All" ... continental air ... paragon of good taste ... fresh -blown rose washed in dew ... gladly does she learn and teach.
Barbara Ann (Rooney) Stevens,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. RAYMOND, EAST ROCKAWAY
MSA Secretary 2; Council Representative 4; Class Vice-President 3; Ring Committee 2,3; Committees: Religious 2; Social 3,4; N.F.C.C.S. 4; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4.
"There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder" ... neat package of efficiency ... "and all that jazz" ... future lies in the classroom.
Joyce Ann (Ruhoy) Finn,'59
B.A. MATHEMATICS
ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA, HICKSVILLE
Class President 2; Class Historian 1; Ring Committee 2,3; Committees: Social 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Fleur de Lis Art Editor 4.
"Blue Skies" ... stimulating mathematical mind ... willing tutor ... ambition without arrogance ... Fleur de Lis' artist.
Anna Marie (Selva) Koppinger,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
ST. MARY MAGDALINE,
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
Athletic Association 1; Cheering 1; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1; Fleur de Lis 4; La Penaforte 4.
"Dance Ballerina Dance" ... cameo of delicate tints ... flying feet ... considerate friend ... meditative historian ... memory of Malaguena.
Patricia Ann (Seward) Dierker,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. BARTHOLOMEW , ELMHURST
Committees: Social 4; Athletic Association 1,2,4, Representative 2; Varsity Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Shuffle Off to Buffalo" ... our beauty consultant ... "Hey Kids" ... warm-hearted practicality ... spirit enchanted by vacation thoughts ... the case of the vanishing voice.
Kathleen Anne (Sherry) Kolensky,'59
B.A. IN SPEECH
ST. GERARD MAJELLA, HOLLIS
MSA Secretary 1; President 3; Committees; Special Events 4; Chairman 4; N.F.C.C.S. 1,2; Senior Delegate 1,2; Athletic Association 1,2,3, Varsity Basketball 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis Layout Editor 4; Debating 1,2.
"Friendly Persuasion" ... black no sugar ... proponent of Jesuit thought ... breakfast parties after the Cotillion ... poise on a podium.
Rosemarie (Sileo) Erskine,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, JAMAICA
Committees: Social 4; Athletic Association 3, Spectator Club 3; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Honeysuckle Rose" ... artiste par excellence ... Little Ro ... natural sweetness of disposition ... de Marillac debut ... glowing eyes of an elf.
Felicia Ann (Smith) McDuffie,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OUR HOLY REDEEMER, FREEPORT
Committees: Religious 4; Social 1,2,3,4; Athletic Association 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 1,2; Spectator Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Career Angels 3; Fleur de Lis 4.
"Them There Eyes" ... life is a "wunderbar" ... weaver of dreams ... "We went dancing" ... observation is the product of independent thought.
Eileen Mary (Tarpey) Chesnut,'59
B.S. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ST. BARNABAS, BELLMORE
Committees: Social 3; Junior Prom 3; Athletic Association 2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Career Angels 1,2,3; Fleur de Lis 4; Debating 2.
"Happy Days" ... eagerness to learn ... avid reader ... wonder is the feeling of a philosopher and philosophy begins in wonder ... dramatic forte.
Judith Ann (Waring) Elia,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, JAMAICA
Committees: Social 1,2; Chairman 1; Athletic Association 1,2; Representative 2, Varsity Basketball 1; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2; Secretary 2; Fleur de Lis Co-editor 4; Orchestra 2.
"Moonglow" ... thoughtful speculations ... "our philosophy for the day is" ... champion of liberal arts ... subsidizes New Haven R.R. ... modern jazz.
Rosemary Therese (Waring) Kotula,'59
B.A. IN HISTORY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, JAMAICA
M.S.A. Treasurer 1; Committees: Social 1,2; Chairman 2; Athletic Association 1,2; Varsity Basketball 1; Glee Club 1,2; Career Angels 1,2, President 2; Fleur de Lis Co-editor 4; Orchestra 2.
"I Like New York in June" ... the first by whom the new is tried ... discriminating taste ... experiments in cookery ... dabbler in expensive arts. -
Class of 1960
Irene Mary (Aker) Miller,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Dorothy Rose (Ayers) De Pace,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Arlene Marie (Becker) Trautz ,'60
B.S. Elementary EducationCarol Ann (Biondi) Schepers,'60
B.S. Elementary EducationDr. Barbara Ellen Black,'60
B.A. HistoryGrace Ann (Bradley) Chapple,'60
B.S. Elementary EducationMaria Annuziata (Cinque) Biondo,'60
B.A. SpanishMary Ellen (Condon) Rall,'60
B.A. HistoryKathleen Dolores (Davies) McCarthy,'60
B.A. History
Susan Therese Donohue,'60
B.A. HistoryLorraine Helen (Dooley) Rooney,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Georgeann Mary (Eckhoff) MacDonald,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Barbara Noreen (Fitzgerald) Andrews,'60
B.A. Mathematics
Carole Marie Gerrity,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Marilyn Anne Harris,'60
B.A. History
Maureen Cecilia Ihnken,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Dorothy Theresa (Kaiser) Bausch,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Sandra Mary Jane (Karaus) Wertis,'60
B.A. Latin
Susan (Kissam) Liddell,'60
B.A. English
Dorothy Ann (Kunkel) Buhrer,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Nancy Anne (La Montagne) Daly,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Loretta Agnes (Levins) Tracy,'60
B.A. English
Joan Theresa (Liddell) Molloy,'60
B.A. English
Helen Carol (Martin) Somers,'60
B.S. Nursing
Jeanne Therese McGuirk,'60
B.A. HistoryMary (McGunnigle) Specht,'60
Nursing
Ruth Lorelle (McSweeney) Schaefer,'60
B.S. Nursing
Kathleen Clare (Mehrman) Finnegan,'60
B.A. History
Carol Dorothy (Michaud) Grathwol,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Patricia Elizabeth (Nostrand) Stevens,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Joann Lena (Palumbo) Okey,'60
B.S. NursingMary Frances (Rourke) Zargo,'60
B.S. Nursing
Eugenia Mary Rudmann,'60
B.A. History
Martha Elizabeth (Sites) Hauhuth,'60
B.S. Elementary Education
Patricia Anne (Skahill) Whithead,'60
B.A. History