Join Us at Our Open House on 10/18/26!
Even though 2026-27 school year just began, we’re already looking ahead to our next great class of Stanners! There are still a few spots left at our upcoming Open House, welcoming the future Class of 2031 and their families. Click the button below to register and secure your family’s spot, and don’t forget to check out our new ad, “Who Are Stanners?” via the video player above! Special thanks to our ad narrator Sameera ’27.
Bishop Robert J. Brennan Celebrates Senior Liturgy
On Tuesday, September 29th, Molloy welcomed Bishop Robert J. Brennan as celebrant of our Senior Liturgy of the Holy Spirit. Molloy has been fortunate to host Bishop Brennan for this Liturgy each year since 2022. The day began with a meet and greet, as students representing Campus Ministry welcomed Bishop Brennan and shared news about their involvement with many service initiatives and upcoming Catholic conferences. The students also presented Bishop Brennan with a gift, including a Molloy tote bag and a framed photo collage of his past visits to our school.
During the Liturgy, Bishop Brennan shared with seniors that Jesus “calls us to look deeper into reality, to see the world as it really is with the eyes of faith.” He then told them, “My hope and prayer for you is that you encountered Jesus Christ here at Molloy… I hope and pray that with the power of the Holy Spirit, you are able to look deeper and see the world as it really is, not just as it appears to be. See the hand of God in the world, and the power of Jesus Christ living within you.” Bishop Brennan ended his homily by encouraging our seniors to bring what they have experienced at Molloy with them to college and out into the world, telling them to “be that light for the world.”
Senior Brittney Martin ’27 also shared a reflection with her classmates, saying that while while they have more freedom, responsibilities, and challenges as seniors, they must remember to live in the present moment, with the classmates and faculty that have shaped them so far. Brittney also reminded the Class of 2027 that they have lived out the Marist Pillars — Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In The Way of Mary — in many different ways over the past three years. “The Pillars are what make us a Marist community, and they have built us up throughout our years at Molloy. It is in those Pillars that we focus on the present.”
Thank you, Bishop Brennan, for visiting Molloy and celebrating this very special Liturgy with our seniors! Thank you as well to our Liturgy Committee, our Junior/Senior Chorus, Mr. Jim Sheehan ’75, Mr. Daniel Jones, and accompanist Mr. Ken Farnum.
National Merit Scholarship Program – Commended Students
Congratulations to Emma Chan ‘27, Lilly Kacziba ‘27, Michael Lee ‘27, Robert Shalhoub ‘27, Sana Steadman ‘27, and Matthew Xiao ‘27, who have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!
Students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program when they took the 2025 PSAT/NMSQTs last October. 34,000 high performers across the nation are being named Commended Students, meaning they have “demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success.” A spokesperson from the program elaborates, “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.”
Stanners Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
On October 9th, a group of spirited Stanners, including members of Spanish Club, joined together for a festive hallway parade in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual tradition sees our Stanners walk all throughout the halls of Molloy during homeroom waving flags, playing music, and celebrating their cultural heritage. Special thanks to Spanish Club moderator Mr. David Little for organizing this year’s parade and to our students for their enthusiasm!
Activities Fair Highlights Over 60 Clubs
Stanners recently attended Molloy’s annual Activities Fair! Held afterschool on October 6th, the fair invited students in all grades to explore over 60 clubs and activities while talking with representatives from each club. As students signed up for many different clubs, a number of performances occurred on the Jack Curran Gym’s stage, helping to “drum up” excitement and encourage even more participation. Special thanks to the Dance Team, Dance Club, Cheer Team, Guitar Ensemble, Indian Club, First Ladies Step Team, and the D-Limitz Drum Club for your spirited performances!
Molloy offers a wide variety of clubs within several primary categories. Special Interest clubs include American Sign Language Club, Baking Club, Book Club, Catholic Culture Club, and Pre-Med Career Club, just to name a few. Molloy also offers Technology Clubs (Robotics, STEAM, etc.), Math & Science Clubs (Biology Club, Math Club, etc.), Social Sciences Clubs (Model UN, Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, etc.), Publications (Lit Mag, The Stanner Newspaper, Blue & White Yearbook), Arts & Performance Clubs (Stanner Players, Film Club: 3D Animation, Photography Club, etc.), and nine Cultural Clubs (Afro-Caribbean Club, Asian Club, Eastern European Club, French Club, Greek Club, Indian Club, Irish Club, Italian Club, and Spanish Club). If there is enough interest, Stanners can also propose the creation of new clubs! If you would like to learn more about the Clubs & Activities that Molloy currently offers, click the button below to visit our website.
Students Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi During Italian Language Mass
On October 4th, Molloy students and faculty attended and participated in an Italian language Mass at St. Thomas More Church at St. John’s University! The Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Francis of Assisi on his Feast Day. St. Francis is the patron saint of Italy, animals, and ecology. Several of our seniors served as readers during the Mass, and a few Molloy alumni were also in attendance!
| SWIMMING: Sophomore Julia Bak ’29 has been invited to attend the 2026 USA Swimming National Select Camp at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs this October! This invitation recognizes Julia’s hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements during the 2026 Long Course Season. Congratulations, Julia! |
| VARSITY BOWLING: Winners of their first two matches. Standout performer MJ Sim ’27 bowled another perfect 300 game on 10/6! |
| GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS: Currently in 2nd place in the league with a 10-2 record. Playoffs start on 10/13. Good luck! |
| VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Currently in 2nd place in their division with a 9-1 record. |
| CROSS COUNTRY: Freshman Girls are placed 2nd overall at the St. Anthony’s Invitational on 10/3 |
First Athletics Retreat of the Year – Girls Varsity Soccer
Encouragement. Strength. Trust. These are just some of the words that served as inspiration during Campus Ministry’s first afterschool athletic retreat of 2026-27. Molloy’s Girls Varsity Soccer team participated in the retreat, which focused on the central theme of Unity. Team members took part in prayer, reflections, and team building activities which allowed them to explore how our Marist Pillars can support a team culture of unity. Participants also took time to be present with one another and committed to fostering a culture of unity by incorporating our Marist Pillars into all that they do, whether on or off the field. It was a beautiful afternoon of faith sharing and team bonding for our Girls Varsity Soccer team!
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Join Us for Alumni Zumba Night – Now With Salsa Dancing!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first free Alumni Zumba Night of the year! This is a free monthly event that welcomes alumni and all members of our community to enjoy a fun workout set to upbeat music. Zumba Nights are typically led by faculty members Ms. Liz Murdocca and Mr. Chris Autera ’16!
Our first Zumba Night of the 2026-27 year featured something new: Salsa Basics! Led by alumna Vanessa Diaz ’19, participants at the September event learned some basic salsa dancing steps as a warm up for Zumba. Vanessa will lead another Salsa Basics in tandem with Zumba on October 14th! Click the flyer above for more details or the button below to register.
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Alumnae Gather for Celebratory Brunch
by Sarah Quispe ’19, Alumni Development Officer
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Molloy alumnae from the Classes of 2005 through 2019 gathered at Crabtree’s Restaurant in Floral Park for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the Stanner Sisterhood!
Though our alumnae now work across a variety of industries, including law, education, and healthcare, the bond among Molloy women was evident. They enjoyed reflecting on their shared Molloy memories, catching up with old friends, and of course, forming new connections!
As part of a new alumni event tradition, alumnae in attendance signed our signing board. They also received a swag bag filled with some of our latest Molloy merchandise, including our new Women of Molloy pins. We can’t wait to see these pins out in the world, and at future events.
We are so grateful to all of the alumnae who spent the afternoon with us and helped make this gathering so special. We look forward to more gatherings with the Women of Molloy!
Members of the Class of 1983 (and one from ’82) recently gathered for a mini-reunion organized by Pete SanGiorgio ’83! Pictured left to right: John Voccola ’83, Frank Prantil ’83, Pete SanGiorgio ’83, Frank Barone ’83, Anthony DeRiso ‘82 and Craig Addeo ’83. Not pictured, but in attendance: Michael Lupia ’83
World Language Dept Seeking Russian Speakers for Student Biliteracy Seal
Molloy’s World Language Department is seeking two native Russian speakers willing to volunteer to assist a student who is applying to receive the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who are fluent in two or more languages and it is offered to Molloy students. The seal appears on the high school diploma and attests to a student’s biliteracy, which makes their diploma more competitive for colleges and future employers. Volunteers would be asked to listen to the student’s presentation and validate its delivery and accuracy in the Russian language. This would take no more than 15 to 20 minutes.
If you or someone you know is able to volunteer, please reach out to World Language Chairperson Ms. Liwia Rosamond at lrosamond@molloyhs.org. Thank you for your consideration!
Earlier this week, Marists from around the world gathered virtually for the third in a series of international webinars celebrating the launch of Living Laudato Si’ Through a Marist Lens, a new book co-edited by US Provincial Br. Dan O’Riordan ’85 and Director of Sustainability of US Marist Schools Mr. Sam King. The book shares ecological initiatives from across the Global Marist Family, inviting readers to respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor. These initiatives represent answers to the call of the late Pope Francis, whose 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’, called on people around the world to be more conscious of environmental issues and to actively take part in caring for the Earth, our shared home.
Webinar participants heard reflections from Br. Dan and Mr. King, as well as from representatives of US Marist schools. Molloy was represented by senior Sameera Zaheid ’27, who has been involved with many Campus Ministry service efforts, including ecological projects centering Laudato Si’.
Our Global Marist Family will continue to live out Laudato Si’ during Ecology Weekend, which will take place October 9-12 at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus. Members of the Molloy community will join other Marists from around the world at this wonderful event!
We pray for Kenneth J. Stengel ’63, who passed away on September 26, 2026. Kenneth held degrees in engineering and mathematics, attending Nassau Community College, Hofstra University, and C.W. Post. He enlisted in the 106th New York Air National Guard in Brooklyn, where he eventually made second lieutenant. He later served at Mather Air Force base in California. His career in the armed forces spanned nearly 28 years, including his service in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He retired from the Air National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. Outside of the military, he worked as a teacher and in construction. Please keep Kenneth and his loved ones in your prayers. | Read More
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dennis Pepe ’63, who passed away on September 13, 2026. Dennis was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. A graduate of SUNY Maritime College, Dennis served as a Third Mate in the merchant marines and later a Navy fixed-wing pilot. His service included antisubmarine warfare, search and rescue, and the Apollo 14 recovery unit. He later worked for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. After his service, He pursued an art degree from the University of Maryland University College at age 53. He went on to be a beloved member of his community in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he worked in a local movie theater and sold paintings and sculptures. He also served in a variety of state agencies focused on the environment and public health. Please join us in prayer for Dennis and his loved ones. | Visit Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Alan B. Ré ’58, who passed away on September 23, 2026.
In March 2026, Molloy and the Class of 1968 mourned the passing of Edward J. Doherty ’68. Recently, a ceremony was held in Rochester, New York, to dedicate a 3,500-foot-long causeway bridge at the Turning Point Basin in honor of Ed. It will henceforth be known as the “Edward J. Doherty Boardwalk at the Genesee Riverway Trail.” Ed served the City of Rochester for 31 years, including as budget director and longtime commissioner of environmental services. He spearheaded numerous successful initiatives including the area’s first curbside recycling program and the creation of city recreation trails. He later served as vice president of community programs at the Rochester Area Community Foundation, where his groundbreaking 2013 report on poverty in Rochester kickstarted the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative on which he served. He continued to volunteer his time and serve on non-profit boards in retirement, as he remained committed to bettering the lives of others. | Read More About The Dedication
