Archbishop Curley High School

Today we celebrate the achievements of the Archbishop Curley Class of 2026.
This graduating class earned 423 college acceptances to 51 colleges and universities and received more than $23 million in scholarships and merit aid. Their paths forward reflect the many opportunities available to Curley men, with graduates pursuing four year and two year institutions, military service, and skilled trades.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We are proud of your accomplishments and excited to see all that you will achieve in the years ahead.

Last evening, 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 the Year Award
Dillon-Seth A. Smith

The St. Bonaventure Scholastic Award (highest GPA, 4 years)
Isaac Z. Dukes

The St. Francis Scholastic Award (2nd highest GPA, 4 years)
Jack W. LaChapelle

The School Spirit Award
Cooper J. Naimoli

The School Service Award
Jack H. Joseph

We congratulate all members of the Class of 2026 and thank their families, faculty, staff, and friends for their support throughout this remarkable journey.

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

The Michelangelo Buonarroti Art Award
Christopher A. DiJulio

The Daniel J. Popera Memorial Award for Excellence in Business
Bryce H. Neary

The E. Patrick Moloney Memorial Award for Excellence in History
Harrison J. Beyea

The Stanley J. Giermek Memorial Award for Excellence in Mathematics - Jack W. LaChapelle

The Cheryl Jose Award for Excellence in World Languages
Isaac Z. Dukes

The C. Markland Kelly Award for Excellence in Physical Education
Bailen D. J. Boutz

The Michael DeMarco Award for Excellence in Science
Cody D. Rice

The Kathleen Maskell Award for Excellence in English
Pearce L. Esposito

The Saint Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conv. Award for Excellence in Theology-Jack H. Joseph

Excellence in Engineering Award
Jacob T. Ruth

The Father Julian Athlete of the Year Award
Bailen D. J. Boutz

The St. Bonaventure Scholars Academic Awards - Eugene Agbor-Enoh, Willem M. H. Bartomioli, John J. Comey IV, Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Ryan M. Fox, John P. Giordano, Jacob I. Goldsmith, Sean E. Guilfoyle, Max Harry, Jacob W. Kapraun, Jack W. LaChapelle, Joseph M. Liberto, Jake P. Pruitt, Cody D. Rice, Jacob T. Ruth, Griffin J. Shanahan, Dillon-Seth A. Smith, Matthew J. Stitz, Michael K. Southard, William A. Ward, Luke T. Wehr

The Archbishop Keough Award The 3rd Highest Average for Senior Year-Dillon-Seth A. Smith

The Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Award The 2nd Highest Average for Senior Year-Matthew J. Stitz

The Archbishop Curley Award The Highest Average for Senior Year-Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Jack W. LaChapelle

Congratulations to the entire Class of 2026. May God continue to guide you as you prepare to graduate and begin the next chapter of your journey.

Congratulations to our Curley Student Athletes!

Join the Curley Family and the Franciscan Friars as we celebrate and honor Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. '70 for his years of service to Curley and mission driven work for the school.

A mass will be held at 11am in the Suehle Auditorium at Archbishop Curley.
A reception will follow in the Student Dining Room from 12-2pm. A brief program honoring Fr. Donald will begin at 12:45pm.

To RSVP for the celebration, if you have not already, please click the following link- https://forms.gle/Lz5zQn5jG4JvmVqKA. All guests are asked to RSVP by May 31st.

Fr. Donald requests no personal gifts. If you feel inclined, then you’re warmly invited to support either the Franciscan Friars Scholarship or the Grzymski Family Scholarship to benefit families at Archbishop Curley High School.
To make a gift, please click here- https://payit.nelnet.net/form/fcPAAUDF

We look forward to celebrating Fr. Donald with you!

This summer, Archbishop Curley offers something for everyone. From championship level athletic camps led by Curley coaches, current players, and alumni athletes to academic programs like Study Skills Camp and College Essay & Application Boot Camp, students will build confidence, sharpen their skills, make new friends, and prepare for success both on the field and in the classroom. Join us this summer and experience all that Curley has to offer.
https://www.archbishopcurley.org/about/summer-camps/

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 will leave a lasting impact on our young men.

Thank you to our coaches, families, faculty, and supporters for continuing to invest in the success of our student-athletes both on and off the field.

Curley is pleased to announce that Archbishop Lori has appointed Mr. Kenneth Pipkin as the next principal of Archbishop Curley High School, effective July 1, 2026.

Since 2021, Mr. Pipkin has served Curley as Assistant Principal of Academics and Faculty Development, providing strong leadership in academics, professional development, and curriculum. Deeply rooted in his Catholic faith and committed to Curley’s Franciscan mission, Mr. Pipkin is well prepared to lead our school community in this new role.

Mr. Pipkin will succeed Mr. Jeremy Joseph, who has been appointed as the school’s next president.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Pipkin and praying for him as he begins this next chapter of service to Archbishop Curley High School.

Class of 1976 Golden Friar 50th Reunion Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Members of the Class of 1976 gathered for a memorable evening celebrating their 50th Reunion. Alumni gathered for a special cocktail hour and dinner filled with laughter, stories, and cherished memories as classmates reconnected and reflected on their time as Golden Friars.
The evening provided an opportunity to renew lifelong friendships, share personal and professional accomplishments, and reminisce about the brotherhood and traditions that helped shape their Curley experience.

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 11.5 to 9.5 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.