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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!
Made for Now – Civil Rights Today As part of our Black History Month celebration, our Community Prayer—hosted by the Black Student Union—presented a powerful and timely assembly focused on the ongoing work of civil rights leaders today. Under the theme “Made for Now – Civil Rights Today,” students had the opportunity to hear directly from leaders of historic civil rights organizations who are actively shaping change in our communities. We were honored to welcome: Terri D. Mason, First Vice President of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Tershea Rice, Interim CEO of the Greater Baltimore Urban League…
We are proud to share the announcement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore regarding the appointment of Jeremy Joseph ’96 as the next President of Archbishop Curley High School, effective July 1, 2026. As a Curley alumnus and dedicated member of our faculty and leadership team for 26 years, Jeremy embodies the Franciscan values and brotherhood that define our school. His faith, commitment, and love for Curley have shaped generations of young men, and we are confident he will lead our community with vision and strength into the future.
The National Math Honor Society Induction Ceremony, held on February 11, 2026, celebrated the newest members of Archbishop Curley’s chapter. The following students were recognized as inductees: From the Class of 2029 – Ryan Curran From the Class of 2028 – Nathan Giordano, Adam Iguidre, Price Masaitis, Ambrose Olaiya, and Luke Traskey. From the Class of 2027 – Anthony Colon, Jason Conti, Christopher Griffin, John Haynes, Ian Hax, Grant William Huskey, Mason Kurek, David Mwaura, Ryan Papa, Drew Phelan, Braedon Michael Rolland, and Aiden Thomas. From the Class of…
We are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our Curley community! Dan Ayd ’18, recipient of the Barry Brownlee Excellence in Teaching Award, is honored for his dedication in the classroom and his leadership as director of the St. Bonaventure Scholars Program, where he challenges and inspires students to grow academically and personally. Staff Member of the Year, Caroline Palmisano, is recognized for the energy, leadership, and care she offers as the Director of Special Events. From helping plan and support the many events that shape our school year to helping moderate The Student Government Association and running the…
Archbishop Curley is proud to be participating in the Special Olympics Cool Schools Plunge again this year! In this two part event…members of the SGA braved the cold and frozen Chesapeake Bay to the plunge at Sandy Point State Park Wednesday for the Cool Schools event. Today, our faculty and staff participants will STILL be participating in the crowd favorite plunge event on Curley’s campus. Based on money they have raised, participating faculty will have 5 or 10 gallons of water dumped on them. Tune into the Friars Nation Live stream – https://www.youtube.com/live/Ju4ZKjk6ZJc?si=niOavBa60ndGjzus around 2:15pm…
History was made on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as KeMori Collins became Curley Basketball’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the long-standing record set by Caleb Johnson during the 2019–2020 season. Collins poured in 29 points against Annapolis Area Christian School to move past Johnson’s mark of 1,123 career points, cementing his place among Curley greats such as Bill Walter, Brian Hubbard, and Caleb Johnson. With five games remaining in the regular season and a potential playoff run ahead, Collins has already pushed the record to 1,152 points as of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and he’s not done yet.
Blackfriars’ Theatre is proud to announce that our Spring Musical is Godspell. Performances are scheduled for March 13, 14, and 15. The curtain time on Friday and Saturday is 7:30 PM and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 PM. There will be a Dinner Theatre prior to the Saturday evening show. Tickets for the Dinner Theatre can be purchased now at https://payit.nelnet.net/form/MY8yJG42 Our general admission tickets will go on sale in mid-February. Advance sale tickets are only $10. Keep a lookout for that link in the near future.
Saxophonists attended the International Saxophone Symposium at George Mason University. As part of the symposium, our saxophone students attended masterclasses, clinics, workshops, and performances by experts from across the globe. Curley students also had the opportunity to attend the saxophone expo where they were able to try out modern and vintage instruments as well as all the latest in saxophone technology. The day concluded with an amazing performance by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores with special guest, Walter Smith III.
A great turnout for our Curley Young Alumni Lunch! It was special to see brothers reunited, stories shared, and the Curley brotherhood on full display back on campus. Once a Friar, always a Friar.
Congratulations to the following students on their induction into the Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Chapter of the National Honor Society: Chase Cerone, Brayden Clifford, Timothy Cochran, Johnny Colburn, Cole Comey, Jason Conti, Benjamin DiCello, Luke Giordano, Yashmit Gururani, Drew Hacke, Ian Hax, John Haynes, Grant Huskey, Maximilian Mette, Ryan Papa, Darshan Patel, Alexander Plumey, Andrew Prazak, Colin Prazak, Rafael Reside, Jonathan Rodrigues, Joshua Rutherford, Dylan Sadler, Aiden Thomas, and Joseph Troiano. The ceremony was led by NHS Moderator Emily Vandergriff and Principal Jeremy Joseph, who introduced the program and spoke about the four pillars of the…
With Gala 31 fast approaching, we’re excited to kick off the New Year at Desantis’ Pizza Grill & Bar on Wednesday, January 21. Join us anytime from 11 a.m. to close, dine in or grab carryout, and 10% of your order will go to supporting Curley GALA 31. Enjoy a great meal and help make this year’s GALA our best yet!
Join fellow Curley young alumni for a great afternoon back on campus! Come reconnect, share stories, and enjoy the Curley brotherhood that lasts a lifetime. Please RSVP using the link. https://forms.gle/5pZYSd8cf8X6aS3d8
GRECCIO – A FRANCISCAN CHRISTMAS TRADITION In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi found himself in the village of Greccio on Christmas Eve. He wanted to make the Nativity story come alive by using live people and animals to depict the scene. And so, the tradition of the creche, or manger, was born. Curley has incorporated this Franciscan Tradition for many years, assigning it to the freshman class to carry out. 802 years later, on December 18th, under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Hernandez and Ms. Larsen, the Class of 2029 kept up the tradition. The…
Students from Archbishop Curley’s Service Club delivered 268 Blizzard Bags to individuals experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City through an outreach in partnership with Hon. James L. Rhodes.
Our Christmas Instrumental Concert was a wonderful celebration of the season 🎄Conducted by Dr. Jeff Osarczuk, the evening featured outstanding performances by the Symphonic Band, Advanced Percussion Ensemble, and Curley Jazz.Special congratulations to Jake Ruth ’26, who served as guest conductor on Salvation Is Created with the Symphonic Band.
The winners of our our middle school poster contest highlighting the life and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi were announced yesterday. All of the submissions were beautiful and showed great skill. Winners were recognized with some gifts from Curley including art supplies to inspire them to grow their talents. First Place Ava Dobrzykowski – 7th grade Second Place Quinn Morris – 8th grade Third Place Sofia Pugliese – 6th grade Honorable Mentions Mark Zidwick – 7th grade Memphis Beckman – 7th grade Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot
Our Christmas Door Decorating Contest was a huge success! Students and staff brought incredible creativity, school spirit, and holiday cheer to the halls. From classic Christmas scenes to fun, over-the-top designs, every door added to the festive atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the season shine! Exam Day Instructions 2025 – 2026
The postseason honors continue for senior forward Landon Beckman. Congratulations on being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-American team.
JUNIOR CLASS RECEIVES RINGS One of Curley’s traditions is the formal distribution of the school ring. With a black onyx, the founding date of 1961 and the Class’ graduation year, the distinctive ring is easily recognizable. This year’s Ring Ceremony took place on Sunday, December 7th during Mass, with proud parents and family members in attendance. Fr. Donald, school president, was the main celebrant and homilist. He blessed the rings and, with Mr. Joseph, the school principal, who presented each member of the Class of 2027 with his ring. The Juniors then recited together the Ring Pledge and sang the…