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!
At Community Prayer today, seniors discussed how they grew at Curley and where they are going after Curley. David Fritz and Tyler Brown were presented with their Naval Academy acceptance letters and Tim Bonner from Tim’s Automotive presented scholarship checks to Jacob Ruth and Alexander Plumey.
Spanish students traveled to Spain over Spring Break for a cultural immersion experience. Highlights from the trip included a camel ride in Tangier Morocco, visits to the cities of Toledo, Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona, attending a Real Madrid game, enjoying wonderful Spanish cuisine, and visiting some beautiful churches such as the Cathedral in Seville for Easter, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and the famous Basilica in Montserrat.
Baltimore Magazine just released their Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland’s 2025 class of JA 18 Under 18 Honorees. Congratulations to Curley student Dillon-Seth Smith! https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/profile/dillon-seth-smith/
“Carrying Forward the Mission of St. Francis—One Swing at a Time” Inspired by the compassion and service of St. Francis, Curley believes in lifting up those in need—not just through words, but through actions. And there was plenty of action tonight as FRIARS Baseball team matched up vs The Miracle League of Harford County. It was a tight contest until the end, as The Miracle League prevailed 19-18. https://miracleleagueharford.org/about/
The Curley Family celebrates the ceremonial laying and blessing of the cornerstone on April 17, 1962 by Archbishop Lawrence Shehan. This day is an opportunity to share a little of Curley’s history and to recognize some of those who are “cornerstones” of the school. The day consists of a special Mass to pray for all the members of the Curley Family, especially those whose prayers and generous gifts sustain the Curley Mission. The following groups and individuals will be honored. Members of the Curley Family can show their “Curley Pride” by sending in photos of…
Curley’s Senior Media Class took a field trip to Fox 45 where Del Parks ’70 was our tour guide. This visit will gave students a behind-the-scenes look at how television newscasts are produced and broadcasted. They had the opportunity to also meet industry professionals, and learn about careers in media and journalism. Screenshot
Curley’s Schola and several members of the Luminare Choir provided the music for a Lenten Tenebrae Service at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster on April 15th. They are pictured with the pastor of St. John’s, Fr. Mark Bialek ’97.
With readings, live scene changes, and music from the Schola, the Senior Class presented the annual Way of the Cross for the student body on March 26th. The Way (or Stations) of the Cross has been promoted by the Franciscan Friars for centuries, and has been celebrated at Curley during Holy Week for many years.
The Curley GALA 30, from start to finish, was a huge success, bringing together our community for an unforgettable evening of celebration, generosity, and impact. GALA Raffle winners on the night were as follows: $10,000 prize- Joe & Deidra Wojtowycz (Ticket # 9265) sold by Ben Silanskis $3,000 prize- Erica Stanley (Ticket # 4351) sold by Dillon-Seth Smith $2,000 prize- Kayla Garner (Ticket # 2778) sold by Sam Garner Thank you for making CURLEY GALA 30 so incredible. Your presence, support, and generosity made the evening truly unforgettable.…
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 33rd Annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation was held on April 10, 2025. Curley’s three scholars are David Fritz, Nathaniel Kaelber and Tyler Brown. They are shown in photos with Mr. Joseph and Fr. Donald, and Archbishop Lori.
The Curley bands program travelled to Boston for their annual band trip/competition. During this trip, they viewed multiple historic sites like the old city hall and Quincy Market, watched music groups like the Blue Man Group and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and performed to the best of their abilities. The bands won 3 superiors and one excellent, and the Jazz Band won second place while competing against 6 other bands. Please take a moment to congratulate members of the band program if you get the chance!
Thank you to the Archbishop Curley Alumni Association for their generous donation of our BROTHERHOOD Banner.
The STEM Symposium was a great success, bringing together students, educators, and professionals to explore innovations in science and engineering. The event featured engaging presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive exhibits, inspiring curiosity and critical thinking. Participants showcased projects ranging from environmental solutions to robotics, highlighting creativity and problem-solving skills. The symposium encouraged students to pursue STEM careers. With enthusiastic participation and insightful discussions, the event fostered collaboration and learning. Overall, the STEM Symposium proved to be an enriching experience, reinforcing the importance of STEM education in shaping the future.
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Senior art students went on a field trip to the American Visionary Art Museum in Federal Hill. Students viewed art from visionary artists who, “are self-taught, intuitive people who find their own way into the making of art in an intensely personal way.”
Student Athletes and theri parents are welcome to attend.
Macte Virtute! and Félicitations! to the newest inductees to the Latin and French National Honor Societies. Today Curley held induction ceremonies to honor our French and Latin Scholars. We are very proud of our new inductees! The following students were inducted in to the National Junior Classical League’s Latin National Honor Society presented by Mark Muth ’09, World Language Chair: Harrison Beyea Robert Cole Elijah DeCurre Jack Frasca Andrew Jordan Aedan McGann Brandon Mejia Dillon-Seth Smith The following were inducted into the Société Honoraire de Français presented by Stephannie Bartomioli, French Instructor: Eugene Agbor-Enoh Willem…
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Class of 2018 graduate Robbie Commodari came back yesterday to speak with our Weather Club. In 2022, Robbie graduated from Millersville University with a degree in Meteorology and began working as a broadcast meteorologist at KWWL in Iowa. Currently he is a Math teacher at a Catholic high school in Kansas City. We were lucky enough for him to spend part of his spring break sharing his stories and experiences with current students. Former long-time faculty member, and Curley Weather Club’s first ever moderator, Mr. Phil Forte was on campus for Robbie’s visit. It is wonderful to see a brotherhood bond created…
Ms. Jose and Mr. Muth’s upper level Spanish and Latin classes visited the Baltimore Museum of Art in Charles Village/Homewood. Students got to explore collections of Spanish and Latin American art work and the extensive Roman Mosaic collection. Students had lunch at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen before returning to school.