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There is always something going on at Curley!

This news page highlights some of the many things happening with the students of Curley.  Class activities to individual accomplishments are reported here. Check in often!


Curley Gala XXlX Raffle Ticket Winners

Curley Gala XXlX Raffle Ticket Winners

March 24, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Announcements, Giving, News, Parents, Student Life

The 2024 Curley Gala XXlX took place on March 23rd. Over 500 Curley supporters attended this dinner and live auction that celebrates the mission of Archbishop Curley High School. (More photos to come) Congratulations to the 2023 Curley Gala XXlX Raffle Ticket Winners: First Place $10,000 Dawn Bacon Ticket #07574 Second Place $3,000 Scott Little Jr. Ticket # 15199 Third Place $2,000 Brian Wilking Ticket #16357 (Our Chair Couples)

Big 33 Football Game

Big 33 Football Game

March 18, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, Student Life

Congratulations to Malikai Nichols ‘24 and Chris Pond ‘24 for being selected to represent Maryland in the 67th Big 33 Classic! This game is a selection of all stars from Maryland taking on an all star team from Pennsylvania. The game will be on May 26th at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, PA!

The CURLEY Bands

The CURLEY Bands

March 15, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Fine Arts, Parents, Student Life

Last night, members of the Curley Band attended a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band with guest artists, The Boston Brass.  The guys were treated to a diverse program of traditional and contemporary band/ brass quintet  repertoire. Following the concert, the guys were able to meet the members of the Boston Brass and Air Force Band. The concert was at the Rachel Schlesinger Center for the Performing Arts in Alexandria, Virginia.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

March 12, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION On Tuesday, March 12th 2024, induction ceremonies were held for the Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Chapter of the National Honor Society. After the inductees took the National Honor Society Pledge, each student came to the stage to receive the NHS stole and the certificate of membership. The following students are welcomed into the National Honor Society: (Presented by Mr. Mince) Alex Alarcon, Stefanos Andrews, Tyler Brown, Chase Burke, Nguyen Burrell, Anthony Cerone, Ryan Comegna, Joseph Cruse, Joseph Curry, Xavier Dandridge, Joshua Driver, Jack Frasca, David Fritz, Ryan Fuller, William Girard, Cooper Granados,…

Maryland All State Jazz Ensemble

March 12, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Fine Arts, News, Parents, Student Life

Please congratulate Jack Frasca ‘25 for representing Curley in the 2024 Maryland All State Jazz Ensemble this past Saturday at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Jack was joined by the best jazz musicians from across the state. The ensemble was directed by Mr. Dave Ballou, Director of Jazz and Commercial Music, Towson University.  This picture is of Jack blowing a solo on a Count Basie chart, Swingin’ the Blues! 

Jesuit College Fair

Jesuit College Fair

March 8, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Admissions, News, Parents, Student Life

Today, fifteen Jesuit Colleges came to Curley as part of a Jesuit in Excellence Tour. Juniors, sophomores and freshmen were invited to talk with colleges and gain insight on what the colleges are looking for and learn more about each one. On March 26th Curley will host a general college fair during the school day for students to attend.

BOOST Advocacy Day

BOOST Advocacy Day

March 7, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

A group of nine students represented Archbishop Curley in Annapolis on Tuesday during BOOST Advocacy Day. Students met with lawmakers from Curley’s legislative district to express the school community’s support for continued BOOST funding as well as textbook funding and a proposed non-public school transportation tax credit for families. The students were able to meet in person with a number of lawmakers and members of the leadership team from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. They were able to explore Maryland’s historic State House during the visit. 

MIAA ALL-Conference Winter Athletes

MIAA ALL-Conference Winter Athletes

March 7, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, News, Student Life

Congratulations to our winter MIAA ALL-Conference selections Hockey-Joe Crouse, Jack LaChapelle Basketball-Kamren Hayes

Curley ALL THAT JAZZ

Curley ALL THAT JAZZ

March 3, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Fine Arts, Parents, Student Life

The members of the Curley Jazz Lab, Curley Jazz and the Curley Alumni Band joined together with the guest band from the Shenandoah Conservatory to transform the SDR into a jazz club for the evening.  Guest artists Dr. Matt Niess and Mike Tomaro also worked with the Curley Jazz Ensemble in a pre-concert clinic before performing with the group before a sold-out crowd.

2024 Spring Athletics Media Day

2024 Spring Athletics Media Day

February 28, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Admissions, Athletics, Student Life

We kicked off our spring sports season with our Curley Spring Athletics Media Day which featured athletes from Baseball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Tennis, and Golf. Our athletes and coaches got a chance to take photos and discuss predictions for their upcoming season ahead with our Friars Nation Crew that featured Nicholas Polinsky ’24 as our guest host. We wish our spring athletes a safe and successful season!

Curley Celebrate Black History Month

Curley Celebrate Black History Month

February 28, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

On Tuesday February 27th, Archbishop Curley students participated in an assembly celebrating Black History Month. Earlier in February students gathered to reflect on the origins of Black History Month by watching a segment recorded by Byron Pitts ’78 for ABC News. The school community also participated in prayer and a reflection delivered by Friar Chris. On Tuesday, the Black Student Union presented an assembly that included a reflection on the past as well as contemporary stories. Students viewed a film detailing the life and vocation of Fr. Augustus Totlon, the first African-American priest. This was followed by a panel discussion…

2024 Curley Summer Camps

2024 Curley Summer Camps

February 21, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Admissions, News, Parents, Student Life

Welcome to Curley Summer Camps! Our goal is to provide fun, well-supervised educational and recreational activities for our campers. Our coaches and instructors are the key to our success and they can’t wait to coach, mentor, and teach your children this summer! Should you have a question or desire more information about our summer program, please contact Mr. Demonya Womack, dwomack@wangan-sanpo.com. Please view detailed information on all camps at the following link. http://bvfckt.wangan-sanpo.com/about/summer-camps/

Curley Campus Store Extended Hours

Curley Campus Store Extended Hours

February 19, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

Congratulations future FRIARS! The Curley Campus Store is staying open late for you. Bring your coupon, and shop our extended hours.

GALA Raffle Tickets

GALA Raffle Tickets

February 15, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Admissions, Giving, News, Parents, Student Life

GALA RAFFLE TICKETS The Gala Raffle is part of the 2024 Curley Gala XXlX. The drawing will take place at the event on March 23rd. A total of $15,000 will be awarded in cash prizes. We ask that you purchase a minimum of 2 tickets to help us offset the online fees. We encourage you to purchase additional tickets. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: http://payit.nelnet.net/form/atI2tesk Online ticket sales may NOT be credited to individual students. Thank you for your support of Archbishop Curley High School.

Mass for Lenten Season

Mass for Lenten Season

February 14, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

Today we begin the Lenten Season with the celebration of Mass for Ash Wednesday. We pray that this is the start of a fruitful 40 days for us all individually and as a faith community. Today we were joined by two very special guests. Archbishop Lori and Mr. Greg Farno, Chancellor of Catholic Schools.

Campus Store Valentine’s Day Sale

February 12, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

The Curley Campus Store is celebrating Valentine’s Day all week! Any item that is RED will be 20% off this week only (February 13th-15th). Items eligible are marked by hearts throughout the store. There will be two featured holiday items on sale as well– Cupid’s Coffee (featuring a 16oz white/red AC coffee tumbler with coffee and chocolates) and Hearts on Friar (a red Curley Friars tshirt with either Reese’s cups or chocolate pretzel rods). Both featured items are eligible for promotion. In-store only! Campus store hours are from 8am-3pm each day. Please contact Mrs. Caroline Kogler Palmisano (cpalmisano@wangan-sanpo.com) to order and…

Curley’s Model UN Club

Curley’s Model UN Club

February 6, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life

This past weekend, Curley’s Model UN Club participated in a three day Model UN Conference at American University in Washington DC.  Apart from the conference, the team took time to explore DC including a stop to the Capitol and tours of several embassies along embassy row.  It was a successful conference with all participants receiving good feedback from the American University conference chairs.

February 5, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Parents, Student Life

Several Curley students had a spiritual, fun, and insightful experience at the Mount 2000 retreat at Mount St. Mary’s this weekend. They joined the nearly 1500 other youth from across the area to reflect on how we can allow Christ to enflame our hearts and how we can set the world on fire with God’s love.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week

February 1, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Parents, Student Life

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Students are in dress down mode, showing their Curley pride.

Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

January 31, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Announcements, News, Parents, Student Life

Archbishop Curley is proud to be participating in the Special Olympics Cool Schools Plunge again this year! This year will feature a two part event…the SGA will be taking the plunge at Sandy Point State Park tomorrow for the Cool Schools event, but our faculty and staff participants will STILL be participating in the crowd favorite plunge event on Curley’s campus too. Next week, the following staff members will have different levels of water dumped on them based on the amount of money they have raised. This year’s participants are: Mr. Billy Benton (2023 reigning champion!), Mr. Randy Noppinger, Mrs.…