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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!
Archbishop Curley High School is proud to announce the appointment of Richard Stichel Jr. as its new Head Football Coach. A veteran educator and coach with more than 20 years of experience, Coach Stichel brings a legacy of building competitive, high-character football programs throughout the region. A graduate of McDaniel College, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, Coach Stichel was a standout member of the Green Terror football team, contributing to three consecutive Centennial Conference Championships from 1997 to 1999. His coaching career includes impactful tenures at New Town, John Carroll, Loyola Blakefield, and Calvert Hall. At The John…
Archbishop Curley High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Loftus ’95 as the school’s new Director of Athletics. A proud Curley alumnus, Mr. Loftus has served the Curley community with dedication and versatility—as a teacher, coach, and most recently as Director of Alumni. His deep roots in the Curley tradition and his passion for both athletics and student development make him a natural fit for this leadership role. After graduating from Curley in 1995, Greg attended Mount St. Mary’s University, where he played soccer and earned his degree in business. He returned to his…
Congratulations to Kim Burton who has been named the 2025 Outstanding Biology Teacher Awardee (OBTA) for the state of Maryland. The public announcement notes, “The OBTA was created by the National Association of Biology Teachers in 1962 and is one of the association’s most prestigious awards. Each year, the NABT attempts to identify the best biology and life science teacher in each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, the Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico, and overseas territories.”
What an incredible evening celebrating the spirit, dedication, and achievements of our rising athletes at the UnderSquad Sports Awards Night! From standout performances to unwavering team spirit, the night was a true reflection of the hard work and passion that define our sports community. Our evening featured guest speakers, and class of 2025 dual sport athletes, Owen Shaprow and Nguyen Burrell. Congratulations to all award recipients—your commitment and progress this season have not gone unnoticed. A special thank you to our coaches, volunteers, families, and supporters who make it all possible. Here’s to continued growth, teamwork, and success in the…
The Curley Golden Friars Classes of ’65 and ’70 came together to celebrate over 50 years of friendship, brotherhood, and shared memories. It was a meaningful time to reminisce, reconnect, and honor a bond that has stood strong through the decades. Curley Brothers exchanged laughter and stories—reflecting not only on where life has taken them, but also on the lasting spirit of the Curley Brotherhood that continues to unite them all.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – CLASS OF 2025 Commencement Exercises of Archbishop Curley High School were held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on May 23, 2025. Mr. Gregory Farno, Chancellor of Education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was the commencement speaker. The Archbishop Curley Medal was presented to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Citro ’69 for their dedication and generosity to the school. After the diplomas were given, the following awards were presented: The Ideal Curley Man of the Year Award Nguyen D. E. Burrell, Jr. The School Service Award Dalton E.…
For those who are unable to attend the graduation ceremony for the Archbishop Curley Class of 2025 in person, we are pleased to share that the event will be live streamed, allowing you to join us virtually and be part of this special occasion from wherever you are. https://www.youtube.com/cathedralofmary/featured
CLASS OF 2025 BACCALAUREATE MASS The Basilica of the Assumption of Mary, America’s first cathedral, was the setting for the Baccalaureate Mass of the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, May 21st. As part of tradition, the seniors walk past the crypt tomb of Archbishop Michael J. Curley, namesake of the school, in their entrance procession. Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. ’70, President of Curley, was the principal celebrant and homilist for the Mass. The Curley Schola, directed by Mr. Michael Gaffney, led the singing. Members of the Class of 2025 proclaimed the readings and intercessions. After Communion, Fr. Donald,…
On May 20th, Curley Athletics proudly brought back the highly anticipated Varsity Sports Banquet, marking its return with a memorable evening that celebrated the accomplishments of our student-athletes, teams and coaches. The event featured special guest speakers, including sports radio personality Jeremy Conn from 105.7 The Fan and current NFL wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harty of the Baltimore Ravens, who entertaind the audience with a robust Q&A.
Class of 1975 Golden Friars dinner reception and celebration.
In celebration of the last four years, Curley hosted their President’s Reception for our senior parents.
Marcelino Gaigler ’28 and Xavier Duvall ’27 are the 2025 recipients of the Mark Borowy ’72 Scholarship. The Mark Borowy ’72 Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising sophomore and rising junior at Archbishop Curley High School. Criteria for the award include financial need, good academic standing, and the recipient must be an active member of the school community. The family and friends of Borowy established this scholarship to honor the 1972 graduate who passed away in 2021. Pictured L-R: Fr. Donald Grzymski ’70, Doug Borowy ’79, Marcelino Gaigler ’28, Xavier Duvall ’27, Mike Winkler ’00 and Glenn Spatz…
The Freshmen class traveled to Washington DC to visit the Museum of the Bible. They enjoyed lunch together at Union Station. It was a great opportunity to reinforce what the students are learning in their theology class while at the same time enjoying each other’s company as they come to the end of their first year at Curley.
On Friday, the Curley Bands program presented its annual Spring Concert, featuring impressive performances by the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Advanced Percussion Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. The instrumental performance was accompanied by the presentation of several awards. Freshman of the Year-Drake Itwaru Jazz Soloist-Skylar Harvey Louis Armstrong-Jack Frasca John Philip Sousa-Tyler Brown Musical Merit-David Mwaura
Seniors of the Class of 2025 had their last class, BBQ, and assembly today. Mr. Joseph ran the assembly which started with prayer and then instructions for the upcoming 14 days that cover Exams, Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement. Most seniors wore shirts to represent the colleges they would be attending in the fall. SENIOR ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS The Jamie Long ’98 Memorial FYM Award-Andrew J. Jordan The Blackfriars’ Award-Aedan J. McGann Friars Nation Award-Andrew J. Jordan It’s Academic Achievement Award-David L. Fritz II Eagle of the Cross Award-Aidan N. Myers and Nathan R. Woods…
The school year is coming to a close and that means we need to move our inventory! Join us Thursday, May 8th, from 8am-4pm for our annual CAMPUS STORE SIDEWALK SALE! Great deals on Curley apparel. Be sure to stop by and check it out!
During Tuesday’s celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, representatives from the Baltimore Area Council and the National Eagle Scout Association presented Mr. Jeremy Joseph with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Established in 2010, the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA ) is presented to Eagle Scouts who demonstrate remarkable achievements well beyond their Scouting endeavors by excelling in their careers at local, regional, or national levels. NOESA recipients inspire others through their positive actions, demonstrating excellence in their chosen professions, hobbies, community service, and adherence to religious beliefs.
Congratulations to our fourteen seniors who participated in signing day today! Miles Griffith – Football – Stevenson University Travis Petr – Football – Shenandoah University Dylan Fish – Football – Shenandoah University Ryan Cosey – Lacrosse – Notre Dame of Maryland University Gavin Albright – Lacrosse – Harford Community College Zion Stokes – Track and Field – Stevenson University Joshua Harris – Track and Field – Stevenson University Isaiah Dunn – Track and Field – Stevenson University Camden Jones – Soccer – Eastern University David Brunetti – Soccer – Salisbury University Kyle Blevins – Soccer – Mount…
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.