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!
Archbishop Curley senior Landon Beckman has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Maryland Boys Soccer Player of the Year, the nation’s premier high school sports honor recognizing excellence in athletics, academics, and community service. Beckman led the Friars with 19 goals and 10 assists this season, earned MIAA and Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer Player of the Year honors, and finished his career with 56 goals and 26 assists while also volunteering with Special Olympics and youth soccer programs. https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/…/2026_BS_LBeckman…
Archbishop Curley High School proudly celebrated its 62nd Commencement Exercises at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen as the members of the Class of 2026 crossed the stage and joined Curley’s proud tradition of alumni. We were honored to welcome Mr. David W. Kinkopf, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, as our commencement speaker. His words challenged our graduates to give thanks and lead lives of faith, as they begin the next chapter of their journeys. During the ceremony, several outstanding seniors were recognized for their achievements: The Ideal Curley Man of…
Last evening, Archbishop Curley High School celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Sixty-Second Annual Baccalaureate Liturgy. As our seniors gathered in prayer and thanksgiving before commencement, several members of the class were recognized for their outstanding achievement, leadership, scholarship, faith, service, and dedication to the Curley brotherhood. Congratulations to all the award recipients: State of Maryland Merit Scholars Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Jack W. LaChapelle, Jake P. Pruitt, Dillon-Seth A. Smith, Michael K. Southard The John Hartman Music Award Julian L. Vega The St. Gregory Choral Award Elijah F. Robinson…
Last night, we celebrated another outstanding year of Curley Athletics at our Varsity Awards Banquet. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who were recognized for their hard work, dedication, leadership, and accomplishments throughout the year. A special thank you to 105.7 The Fan’s Jeremy Conn for serving as our guest MC and helping make the evening memorable. We were also honored to welcome Dr. Tony Dahbura, former Co-Owner of the Hagerstown Suns and Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute, as our guest speaker. His message on making connections was something that…
Congratulations to Archbishop Curley junior Alexander Plumey on being awarded an all expense paid summer study trip to Germany through the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)! Alexander earned this prestigious honor after scoring in the 99th percentile on the 2026 National German Exam, competing against more than 12,000 students nationwide. He is one of only 36 students in the United States selected for this incredible opportunity. A self taught German student, Alexander has pursued his passion for language learning under the guidance of his mentor, Mr. Steven Harper. This summer, he will travel to Germany for a cultural…
Congratulations to Coach Mark Johnson ’76 and his team on making history today as Curley captured its first ever MIAA B Conference Golf Championship! The Friars edged Severn in a thrilling 11 to 10 victory at the very challenging Caves Valley Country Club to bring home the title. An incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, determination, and resilience of this outstanding group of student athletes.
The first of many celebrations for the Class of 2026 took place today, as many students were recognized with academic and service awards. Congratulations to all of today’s honorees: First Financial Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Michael Southard Maryland Senate District 7 Citation and Scholarship: Justin Jones, Callen Kleinschmidt, Jacob Ruth Jamie Long ’98 Memorial FYM Award: Joseph M. Liberto Blackfriars’ Award: Julian L. Vega Friars’ Nation Award: Joseph D. Polcari The Cord Service Award: Colin S. Evans AOB Eagle of the Cross Award: Jack H. Joseph and Cooper N. Naimoli Global Biliteracy Seal for English and Spanish: Adeoluwa Adewuyi and…
Catholic High was delighted to have the young men from Archbishop Curley join our French 2 class while Madame Younes taught everyone how to make crepes batter! It was a fun morning of French culture and collaboration. Our young women even had the opportunity to formally meet their pen pals who they have been writing all year!
Noah McCauley ’28 and Brendan Zawodny ’29 were selected as this year’s recipients of The Mark Borowy ’72 Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a member of the freshman and sophomore class who is an active member of the school community. Mark Borowy passed away in 2021. He is remembered for touching many lives and making those around him better as a result of his friendship.
Archbishop Curley High School proudly congratulates two members of the Class of 2030 on being named 2026 Knott Scholarship Scholars. Paul Hart, a graduate of St. Michael–St. Clement School, and Thomas Cudjoe II, a graduate of Archbishop Borders School, have each been awarded the prestigious Knott Scholarship to attend Archbishop Curley High School. These scholarships, funded by the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund and the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund, provide four years of full tuition at the Catholic school of each scholar’s choosing. Archbishop Curley High School is honored to welcome Paul and Thomas to the…
Our 2026 McCormick Unsung Hero Award Nominee is Nijah Howard ’26 Each year, McCormick & Co. honors male and female high school seniors who are student athletes in the Baltimore area with the McCormick Unsung Heroes Award. Students are nominated from all sports who display character traits such as good sportsmanship, dedication, integrity, and a positive attitude. Congratulations to Nijah Howard ’26 on being selected as Archbishop Curley’s 2026 nominee for this prestigious recognition. It was a wonderful evening celebrating student athletes from across the region, and former Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett delivered a motivating keynote message that…
Instrumental Music students of Archbishop Curley presented their Spring Concert for our Curley community. The program featured music that was patriotic and American, in honor of this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The evening also featured the presentation of several awards with Evan Hertzfelt ‘26 being awarded the Louis Armstrong Award for excellence in jazz. After being presented the John Philip Sousa Award, Jake Ruth ‘26 conducted the premiere performance his own arrangement of our very own Alma Mater. The evening was a remarkable musical experience and shone a spotlight on the tremendous talents…
We are overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of the Curley community. Because of the support of our alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends, we not only reached our Curley Day of Giving goal, we nearly doubled it. This was Curley Brotherhood at its very best. The response, the energy, and the commitment to our students were truly inspiring. Thank you for believing in Archbishop Curley and for coming together to make such an incredible impact. Yesterday was a powerful reminder of what this community can accomplish together.
As you may have seen, tomorrow is the Campus Store Annual Sidewalk Sale. Due to the weather forecast, the sale will now be held indoors. Stop by throughout the day tomorrow to shop great deals and show your support for the Campus Store. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Nurse’s Week to Krista Hanlin! Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm presence you bring to Archbishop Curley each and every day. Whether helping students feel better, offering reassurance, or supporting our school community in countless ways, your dedication does not go unnoticed. The Curley community is grateful for all you do!
On Sunday May 3rd, St. Bonaventure Scholars traveled to Philadelphia for a Day of Discovery celebrating America 250. The group celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, enjoyed lunch at Reading Terminal Market, toured Independence Hall & the American Philosophical Museum, and visited Ben Franklin’s grave.
The 33st Youth Bowl, which took place at Curley on Saturday May 2, provides elementary schools an opportunity to compete in track and field events with a chance to win medals and awards. The event features K-8 Catholic and independent schools in the Baltimore metro area with nearly 400 athletes participating in the daylong meet.
The Curley community celebrates Principal’s Day by recognizing a leader who continues to shape the Curley experience with dedication and vision. Jeremy Joseph ’96 has served our school community with commitment and care, guiding students, supporting faculty, and strengthening the values that define Archbishop Curley High School. As we look ahead, we are proud to share that Mr. Joseph will step into the role of President this July. His leadership, faith, and deep connection to Curley will continue to move our mission forward. Thank you, Mr. Joseph, for your leadership today and into the future.
Curley came alive with innovation, creativity, and discovery at our STEM Symposium. Students proudly showcased their projects, engaged guests with hands on demonstrations, and shared their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From interactive exhibits to thoughtful presentations, the energy in the gym reflected the hard work and curiosity that define the Curley experience.
Curley’s Power Breakfast brought together alumni, friends, and community leaders for a powerful morning of conversation and connection. We were honored to welcome General Paul M. Nakasone (Ret.), who shared valuable insights on national security and what to know for 2026. His leadership and perspective made for an engaging and thought provoking discussion. Thank you to Carmine Mistichelli ’93 and Fidelity Engineering for sponsoring this event and helping make the morning possible. The event was held at the Yorktowne Social in Cockeysville, providing a great setting for networking and meaningful dialogue among the Curley community.…