40th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic – THANK YOU!
On behalf of everyone at Molloy, we offer our sincerest thanks to all alumni, corporate sponsors, family, and friends who supported this year’s milestone 40th Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic! Thank you to the many enthusiastic volunteers who contributed to the day running smoothly at all four golf courses. Special thanks also to the Kinnier and Gibbons families, who continue to support the outing that their loved ones, Jim Kinnier and John Gibbons, laid the foundation for.
One of our biggest annual fundraisers, the Golf Classic has raised over $3 million in support of scholarships since 1987. Countless outstanding students have benefited from the generosity of so many in our community who have supported this outing for so many years.
Despite what was shaping up to be a poor weather forecast, the weather ultimately held out, and our golfers had the opportunity to play a full round without rain! It turned out to be a great day out on the greens, highlighted by great company and plenty of laughs. The evening program included special recognition for many past Honorees, Chairs, and Golf Board members, as we paid homage to their efforts to support the Golf Classic over the past four decades. We also saw great participation in our auction and raffles! Winners will be announced formally in an upcoming communication.
We will share photos from all four courses soon! In the meantime, please click the button below to download our Digital Journal, featuring ads from many Stanner-owned or Stanner-friendly businesses. Once again, from all of us at Molloy – THANK YOU for making the day a resounding success!
Educational Adventures: Stanners in South Korea and Japan!
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Each school year, Stanners have the opportunity to travel the world through Ms. Dorothy DeNoto’s Educational Adventures. This year, Ms. DeNoto, along with Mr. Brian Klimas ’98, Ms. Abbey Hipkin, Mr. John Attard ‘06, President Richard Karsten ’81, Mrs. Kathleen Karsten, and 49 Stanners, journeyed to Asia to explore South Korea and Japan!
The trip, titled K-Pop & Culture – Epic South Korea & Japan, ran from April 1st to April 12th, with the first half spent in South Korea and the remainder in Japan. In South Korea, Stanners immersed themselves in culture through a K-Pop dance class, visits to landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeong-dong Cathedral, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, as well as excursions to Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm. They also experienced local markets and rode the KTX high-speed train! In Japan, the group traveled to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Tokyo, visiting iconic sites such as Mount Fuji National Park, the Bamboo Forest, Harajuku, and Shibuya Crossing. Activities included a manga art class, ziplining, a Lake Ashi cruise, a geisha performance, and karaoke. Throughout the trip, students also explored each country’s food scene, enjoying everything from street food to BBQ and hotpot.
Pictured: Molloy’s travelers learned to draw characters in a Manga Art Class! The artwork has since been hung in Molloy’s first floor hallway.
“The trip was especially meaningful for its rich cultural exposure,” said Ms. DeNoto, noting its strong appeal to students interested in K-Pop, anime, and experiencing Asia firsthand. President Karsten echoed this enthusiasm, describing the experience as an exciting opportunity to explore local customs, cuisine, and the blend of ancient and modern life across major cities in Korea and Japan. Sophomore Anabella Tarnawa ’28 added that the 12-day trip was “packed with activities,” allowing her to fully experience each country.
Both the 2027 and 2028 trips are now accepting registrations! Contact Ms. DeNoto to learn more about joining her on an Educational Adventure!
The Ray Egan Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
On April 30th, 22 juniors and seniors were inducted into Molloy’s chapter of the Ray Egan Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society! The ceremony, led by chapter president Rinat Moshel ‘26 and secretary Dana Seo ‘26, welcomed these stellar Stanners into the prestigious society named after the late Mr. Raymond Egan, who taught Social Studies at Molloy from the early 1960s into the 2000s.
Rinat began the ceremony by informing inductees on the meaning of the term “Rho Kappa,” which symbolizes the belief that “knowledge without service is useless.” Dana conducted the candle lighting ceremony while Rinat explained the significance of each one: white for truth, green for knowledge, gold for wisdom, and blue for service. Each of the 22 juniors and seniors then recited the Rho Kappa pledge, received a certificate and a pin, and officially became Rho Kappa scholars!
A big thank you to Ms. Jennifer Lamb, moderator of the honor society, for guiding our students in truth, knowledge, wisdom, and service, and congratulations to the new Rho Kappa inductees!
Spanish Class Reads Bilingual Books to Elementary Students
In early May, students in Ms. Espinal’s Spanish class traveled to Washington Heights to visit KIPP Elementary School, where they spent time reading with a kindergarten class. As part of the visit, Molloy’s Stanners created bilingual children’s books in English and Spanish, which they proudly shared with the younger students.
Ms. Espinal described the experience as “exceptionally meaningful,” noting that it “helped break language barriers that many students and their families face.” She added, “By creating bilingual books, we were able to provide something that students can take home and read with their parents, allowing families to connect and enjoy the stories together.”
The trip offered a powerful opportunity for our students to see the real impact of their work while giving back to the community in a thoughtful and lasting way.
Stanners Compete at SJU Hack-a-Thon
On May 6th, computer science teacher Ms. Destiny Barbery accompanied 11 Stanners to the St. John’s University’s Hack-a-Thon! There, students competed in a hack-the-box tournament, using their cybersecurity skills to work through simulations on lab machines to solve complex problems. In addition to the competition, they also had the opportunity to tour SJU’s homeland security and cybersecurity labs, gaining valuable insight into the field and its real-world applications!
“Something Bigger Than Yourself: The Story of Molloy Softball”
As we continue our celebration of 25 years of women at Molloy, we proudly recognize the silver 25th anniversary of Molloy Softball. Molloy presents, in collaboration with our softball community, a special documentary highlighting the program’s rich history and lasting impact.
That tradition of excellence continues today. Our 2024–25 Varsity team earned the prestigious Easton NFCA Top Team GPA Award, finishing with an outstanding 4.0 team GPA, a true testament to their commitment both on the field and in the classroom.
This year’s squad continues to excel, as the team was ranked 3rd in New York State (Class AAA) as of May 5, 2026. Our senior class has demonstrated remarkable dedication and success, with three student-athletes committing to continue their softball careers at the collegiate level: Kimmy Piazza ’26 (St. John’s University), Alicia Acevedo ’26 (John Jay College of Criminal Justice), and Megan Chelius ’26 (Union College). In addition, junior standout Diem Nenadich ’27 has already committed to Hofstra University.
This season is shaping up to be another memorable one, as our JV team holds an impressive 10–1 record, while Varsity stands at 16–1 overall. As we cheer our teams to victory, we recognize how we got here. Please enjoy this special presentation. Click the player above to watch now.
Sports Updates
| Softball: JV enters the playoffs as the #2 seed in Tier 1. Their first game is on May 18th vs. Notre Dame at home at 4:30 PM. Varsity enters the playoffs as the #1 seed with the first game TBD. | Congratulations to Kimmy Piazza ’26, who tallied over 100 strikeouts this season! | In her third year, co-captain Diem Nenadich ’27 reached 102 runs scored and over 100 base hits, and is closing in on 100 stolen bases. | Registration is open for the 4th Annual Softball Clinic! Open to softball players ages 8 to 15 this summer. Click Here to register. |
| Track & Field: Good luck to our Stanners at Sectional Champs on May 16th! |
| Baseball: Varsity begins BQ Champs on May 16th. Good luck to the squad! |
| Lacrosse: Boys Varsity Lacrosse won their first playoff game to advance to the quarterfinals of the CHSAA City Championships. |
| Tennis: Boys Varsity Tennis sports a current record of 7-2. They will finish their regular season on May 18th and then enter the playoffs. Good luck! |
| Stanner Athletes of the Week 4/27 – 5/3: Varsity Lacrosse player Bridget Gayron ’27 recorded 12 goals and 3 assists across three games. She led the offense in a tough 13–11 loss to Brooklyn Tech with 5 goals and 1 assist. Bridget followed that performance by powering the team to a 16–15 victory over league rival Cardinal Spellman, once again tallying 5 goals and 1 assist. She also played great defense! | Varsity Tennis player Evan Cristi ’28 continued his dominant run, earning a win at Fordham and leading Molloy to another victory on Wednesday against SFP. With these performances, Evan remains undefeated in singles dating back to last season, showcasing his consistency and leadership. |
| Stanner Athletes of the Week 5/4 – 5/10: Varsity Softball player Nicole Berinato ’26 has had an incredible season for the Stanners! A consistent force at the plate, Nicole earned the role of cleanup hitter thanks to her ability to make contact, striking out only twice all season while leading the team with a .429 batting average. Nicole also leads the team with 31 base hits and ranks second on the team with 22 RBIs. Her hard work, consistency, and leadership at the plate have made a huge impact. | Timothy Hider ’28 had an outstanding performance at the CHSAA Frosh/Soph Intersectionals, coming in 1st place in the 800-meter run! Tim earned the title of 2x Catholic Sophomore State Champion and was named Meet MVP after an incredible day of competition. |
In early May, the University of Scranton participated in the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championship Regatta, an annual collegiate rowing competition. Four Molloy alumnae participated in the event and came home with a medal!
Pictured left to right: Abigail Man ’23, Delia LoCurto ’24, Molly McGuinness ’22, and Mairead Harkins ’24.
Outside of Scranton, the four Stanners continue to volunteer at the Marist Brothers Mid-Hudson Valley Camps, assisting children and adults with special needs. Abigail is a Nursing major, Delia is a Speech Pathology major, Mairead is an Occupational Therapy major, and Molly is also a Speech Pathology major who will be graduating this year and continuing her studies at Columbia University. Congratulations Abigail, Delia, Molly, and Mairead!
Congratulations to Archbishop Molloy High School Class of 2017 alumni Samantha Turner and Matthew Murawski, who tied the knot on April 30, 2026, at the beautiful Basilica di San Bartolomeo all’Isola in Rome, Italy!
The couple began dating during their sophomore year at Molloy and have been inseparable ever since. Congratulations, Samantha and Matthew!
Submitted by Tony O’Shea ’83: “In early May, a group of 30 ‘merry pranksters’ made it to the fourth annual “AMHS Class of ’83 DirtFest” at Maggie’s Place in midtown Manhattan. Not surprisingly, a fine time was had by all. While classmate Kenny Smith ’83 wasn’t able to join in person, he nonetheless made an appearance, albeit on an overhead television screen commenting on the Knicks game.”
Congratulations to Faith Wagner ’25, who was recently named to the NE10 All-Conference Rookie Team!
Please keep Br. Owen Ormsby ’74, US Vice Provincial, in your prayers as he recovers from recent surgery.
We are saddened to share the passing of Paulette Karas on May 6, 2026. Paulette began her work with the Marist USA Province over 30 years ago. She and Br. Hugh Turley began and built the Province Development Office. After Br. Hugh’s retirement, she carried the torch forward to new heights. Her impact on both the retirement needs of the Marist Brothers as well as generating needed funds to support the Marist Mission will be part of her lasting legacy. Please keep Paulette and her loved ones in your prayers.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Robert F. Dann ’68, who passed away on May 1, 2026 after battling a prolonged illness. Robert, known to many as Bob, was a beloved friend to members of the Class of 1968. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of Anthony Michael Di Leonardo ’71 on December 8, 2025. Please keep Anthony in your prayers.
