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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!


Archbishop Curley Leadership Academy for Athletes

Archbishop Curley Leadership Academy for Athletes

November 26, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, Student Life

November 25th marked the official launch of the Archbishop Curley Leadership Academy for Athletes. Phase I featured a group discussion about understanding the Athletic Culture at Curley.  The panel featured the following Curley alumni that currently teach, work and coach at Curley. Panel of Guests Mr. Barry Stitz ’87 Vice-President for Advancement Head Varsity Soccer Coach Curley Maryland State Coach of the Year in 2003, 2006, 2019, and 2024 Inducted into Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008 Inducted into Towson University Hall of Fame in 2011 Professional career with the Baltimore Blast (8 Years) Mr. Nick Brownlee…

Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees

Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees

November 24, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, Fine Arts, News, Parents, Student Life

Archbishop Curley is participating in the 2024 Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees. Our beautifully decorated Curley themed Christmas Tree is valued at over $650 and includes a well stocked Curley Swag Bag and 2 tickets to the Curley GALA 30 YEARS on April 12, 2025. You can bid on our tree at the event and take home the Curley Christmas spirit with you! Click here to purchase discounted tickets for the event https://app.tickethive.com/e/festival-of-trees-2024/tickets

St. Bonaventure Students Travel to DC

St. Bonaventure Students Travel to DC

November 22, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, Student Life

Members of the St. Bonaventure Scholars program visited The Museum of American History, The White House, and The Capitol in Washington DC. Students were able to enter the White House and learn about the history of the presidency, got a full tour of the Capitol, and entered the galleries of The House of Representatives and Senate.

Institute of marine & Enviornmental Research Technology

Institute of marine & Enviornmental Research Technology

November 21, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, Student Life

Curley students visited the Institute of Marine and Environmental Research Technology today, where they learned about land-based aquaculture, the environmental impact of dinoflagellates, and their fascinating bioluminescent properties. They also observed a demonstration of microscopic screening to analyze the water quality of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

St. Bonaventure Scholars Visit The Basilica

St. Bonaventure Scholars Visit The Basilica

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

St. Bonaventure Scholars visited The Baltimore Basilica and walked to where the St. Mary’s Seminary used to be on Paca Street. The seminary is gone but the chapel still remains. We were given a tour of the upper and lower chapels. The lower chapel is where St Elizabeth Anne Seton discerned her call to be a sister and start the Sisters of Charity. The lower chapel is also where Mother Mary Lang professed her vows and started the Oblates.

Campus Store Sale!

Campus Store Sale!

November 20, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Admissions, Announcements, Giving, News, Parents, Student Life

Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping at the annual Curley Campus Store this Saturday November 23rd from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in the SDR. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and great deals, hot chocolate and delicious bake sale! Have your gifts wrapped by the senior class! Check out our extensive selection of Curley apparel, our NEW merchandise items, including custom Curley Christmas sweaters, flannel PJ pants, featured holiday gift packages and youth and toddler apparel. The sale will feature 20% on most items, including Under Armour! (Exclusions may apply).

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thanksgiving Food Drive

November 20, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Giving, News, Parents, Student Life

Members of the Franciscan Youth Ministry Program and St. Bonaventure Scholars Program helped prepare and serve food at the Franciscan Center. The students also delivered food collected from the FYM Thanksgiving Food Drive. Thanks to all those who donated!

MATH NHS INDUCTIONS

MATH NHS INDUCTIONS

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

MATH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Curley recognized individual students for their academic achievements and induction in the Math National Honor Society. SOPHOMORES-Chase Cerone, Luke Giordano, Alexander V. Plumey, and Dylan Jacob Strong JUNIORS-Jackson Athas, Jack Comey, Parker Giannelli, Max Harry, Cooper Naimoli, Darshan Patel, Cody Rice, Jacob Ruth, Matthew Stitz, William Ward, and Luke Wehr SENIORS-Alex Alarcon, Joe Crouse, Joseph Douglas Curry, Jr., Xavier A. Dandridge, Nicholas Griffin, Andrew Jordan, Nicholas Lentz, Palmer Masaitis, Brandon Mejia, Tomi Majekodunmi, Aiden N. Myers, Aidan E. Pinto, Declan Sullivan, Diego Vega-Diaz, and Khalee White…

Worls War II Veteran, Mr. Bud Gahs, Speake to Curley

Worls War II Veteran, Mr. Bud Gahs, Speake to Curley

November 15, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

The Curley Community had a very special guest today, Mr. Bud Gahs, a 100-year-old World War II veteran of the 42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow Division), gave a presentation to and fielded questions from our students. Mr. Gahs spoke about his experiences as a young man serving in combat in France and Germany, particularly his experiences in combat and liberating the concentration camp at Dachau. Mr. Gahs advised our young men to learn from our history, to avoid wars, and to pray for our country. Mr. Karl Dotterweich and Mr. Gordon Topper, Marine Veterans and members of Curley’s History Department, helped…

The Curley Classic

The Curley Classic

November 14, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, Parents, Student Life

Yesterday was the running of the Curley Classic. This year several hundred middle school and elementary school students participated in the race. The older runners competed on a 1.4 mile course, while the younger runners ran just under one mile. All of the races featured an exciting finish onto the track at the Curley Bowl, and into the finish line. Each year, the race times continue to improve and we are always excited to host this event for the Catholic middle schools and our future friars!

Signing Day

Signing Day

November 12, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, Student Life

Signing day at Curley featured some very talented athletes taking their skills to the next level. Congratulations! Cooper Granados – Lacrosse – Lincoln Memorial University Ryan Kenney – Lacrosse – Marietta College Brandon Mejia – Lacrosse – McDaniel College Owen Shaprow – Baseball – UMBC Chase Bandy – Baseball – West Liberty University Skylar Harvey – Football – Syracuse University Casey Price – Soccer – University of Maryland Jason Kellerman – Swimming – Bucknell University

St. Bonaventure Trip to  North Carolina

St. Bonaventure Trip to North Carolina

November 10, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life

A group of students from the St. Bonaventure Scholars Program participated in a college trip to North Carolina. Students visited UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, Wake Forest University, NC State University, and High Point University. Several alums studying at these schools were able to connect with the group as well. There were also plenty of time for fun, laughs, and great meals together

2024 Fall Raffle – ONLY 10 DayS Left!

2024 Fall Raffle – ONLY 10 DayS Left!

November 4, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

Less than 10 days left to purchase tickets for the fall raffle. Every family benefits from these raffles as all money raised goes directly to support the school’s operating budget. The Grand Prize is Free Tuition for the 2025-26 School Year at Curley OR $10,000 cash. You can purchase tickets from any Curley student and that will go towards his sales. You can also purchase raffle tickets online. We will mail you the stubs, but we cannot credit online purchases to any student. To offset the credit card charges for online purchases, we are asking that you purchase a minimum…

All Saints Day

All Saints Day

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

Bishop Michael Martin ’79, a former Curley teacher, principal and president, and now Bishop of Charlotte, NC celebrated the All Saints Day Mass, reminding everyone that the call to sainthood stems from the fact that God loves each of us.  Also joining in the celebration were Monsignor James Farmer ’65 and Fr. Sam Young ’80, along with the Curley friars and deacon members of the theology department.  Bishop Martin enjoyed catching up with many of his former colleagues during his visit.

WEA Flaherty Scholars

WEA Flaherty Scholars

October 29, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Academics, News, Student Life

Orlyn Gomez (speaker) as well as Khalee’ White and Miles Griffith, who are also WEA Flaherty Scholars, attended the annual Women’s Education Alliance luncheon on October 29th. Orlyn shared the “Gratitude in Motion” remarks, thanking donors, near the close of the program.

Liam Girard Wins with Special Olympics

Liam Girard Wins with Special Olympics

October 29, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life

Congratulations to Curley goalkeeper Liam Girard ’25 and the Harford County Special Olympics team on winning the Maryland State Championship gold medal for the second consecutive year. Liam has coached the squad for three seasons. A few of Liam’s players attended the varsity soccer team’s game on Friday at John Carroll to support Liam and the Friars.

October 18, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

Friday October 18, students wore pink, the symbol of support for breast cancer awareness, especially during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The color pink has become closely associated with efforts to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support those affected by breast cancer. Curley’s students, faculty and staff also collected money to support a local cancer charity.  

Father & Son Bowling

Father & Son Bowling

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

FATHER-SON BOWLING NIGHT On October 12th, father-son bowling teams hit the lanes for an evening of friendly competition. This event was sponsored by the Curley Parents’ Guild and was an opportunity for fathers and sons to spend time together. Don’t worry, Moms, You will have the opportunity for some quality time with your sons at the upcoming Mother-Son Dinner Dance in March!

CREEPY WOODS

CREEPY WOODS

October 10, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in News, Parents, Student Life

Looking for an unforgettable scary night out, visit Creepy Woods Haunted Forest in White Marsh on October 18th. $5 of every ticket purchased will be donated to Curley.  

Curley’s Fall Raffle

Curley’s Fall Raffle

October 9, 2024| Posted By: Joe Gaeta| Posted in Announcements, Athletics, Giving, News, Parents, Student Life

CURLEY’S  FALL RAFFLE The first of the school year’s two student raffles has kicked off. Every family benefits from these raffles as all money raised goes directly to support the school’s operating budget. The Grand Prize is Free Tuition for the 2025-26 School Year at Curley OR $10,000 cash. You can purchase tickets from any Curley student and that will go towards his sales. You can also purchase raffle tickets online. We will mail you the stubs, but we cannot credit online purchases to any student. To offset the credit card charges for online purchases, we are asking that you purchase a minimum of two tickets. Of course,…