The Sta nner Vol. LIX No. IV Archbishop Molloy High School Senior Issue Pomp and Circumstance by Peter Maisano ‘16 & Stacy Kanellopoulos This year Valedictorian Shibangi Saha and Salutatorian Classmates of Saha and Chua were equally as excited Shania Chua represented the Class of 2016 on June as Shibangi and Shania were. 4th at Colden Auditorium at Queens College during Perry Chresomales, a close friend of Shania Chua, graduation exercises. said, “Shania works really hard, but is extremely caring When asked about their inspirations and motivations and always watches out for her friends to make sure throughout high school, the duo both attributed their they are doing well.” He continued to say how proud successes to family. he was of her and that Shania has been so successful Saha, an only child, felt that, “…my parents dreamt because she is comfortable with who she is. and expected so much of me, which helped me Laksumi Sivanandan felt that, “Shibangi is extremely perform so well.” She only hopes that she “has made compassionate, thoughtful, and intelligent. She really them proud.” Chua felt the same, but also credited her does deserve to be Valedictorian.” brothers. “They were huge inspirations because they Both Saha and Chua are considering studying pre- were also at the top of their classes, so I really wanted health/medicine. Shibangi Saha and Shania Chua. Photo by to be as successful as they were.” She also attributes Shania, who was accepted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Maria Gulino ‘16 and Peter Maisano ‘16. much of her success to her math teachers. “I’ve always Institute, Northeastern and Boston College, will attend gotten along well with my teachers and have excelled Villanova where she hopes to study biology and University. The Class of 2016 has worked exceedingly in math, which has helped me form strong bonds with eventually become a Physician’s Assistant. Chua chose hard; but much credit is due to the College Guidance them,” Chua felt. Villanova because when she got on campus, “It was team, Mr. Esgro and Mr. McGuinness. They Assistant Principal Ms. MaryAnn Safrey informed very welcoming and felt like Molloy, but it also didn’t demonstrated unconditional patience towards each both Shibangi and Shania in May. Both were surprised hurt that they had just won the NCAA Championship. when they realized the position they held in the rankings Go Wildcats!” senior and dedicated so much time towards each of the Class of 2016. Although Chua knew she ranked Shibangi will attend Northeastern with hopes to one request ever made. Yet, the college application process among the top students, “The grades between each spot day attend medical school and study neuroscience. also gave the seniors an element of independence, were very close, which made me unsure if I would be Similarly to other years, Adelphi University and St which is a very important tool and will be treasured. Salutatorian.” Saha felt the same because, “…rankings John’s University will have high numbers from the Although the college application process was very were never really known.” As another pair of girls to Class of 2016 in attendance. Come this fall, there are be Valedictorian and Salutatorian, both Chua and Saha Stanners who will be attending schools such as The frustrating and painstaking at times, in the end, all were humbled to receive such an incredible honor. University of Notre Dame, Cornell University, and Yale efforts were worth it. Markunas and Rodrigues Named MVPs by Rose Maisano ‘16, Maria Gulino ‘16 , Samantha Racan ‘16, & Stacy Kanellopoulos ‘16 Varsity soccer player Jesse Rodrigues and Alessandra Ricciardi; The MVP: Varsity Golf “A” and Varsity swimmer Rebecca Kyra Bergmann Markunas both were named most outstanding • Boys Tennis: The Coach’s senior athlete and received the Jack Curran Award: Franco Manriquez; The Award at the annual Athletic Awards Night on MVP: Daniel Vascones Wednesday, May 25th. • Girls Varsity Volleyball: A three year Varsity player and team captain The Coach’s Award: Alana Ball; The MVP: Jacqueline Banker as a senior, Rodrigues was an All-CHSAA as a • Boys Varsity Swimming: junior and senior. As a senior, Rodrigues was The Coach’s Award: Ruben Cerri- First Team All Tablet, Times Ledger, and All- Droz; The MVP: Harry Ortof MSG Varsity First team. He was also MSG • Girl’s Varsity Swim: The Varsity Player of the Year for this season. Coach’s Award: Nicole Falcao; The In addition, Rodrigues was the leading goal MVP: Annabelle Anich scorer for the 2015-16 City Championship • Girls Varsity Track & Soccer team including scoring the winning Field:. The Coach’s Award: Cristina goal with 12 seconds left in overtime to secure Giannelli; The MVP: Sarah Kowpak the championship. Rodrigues will be playing • Girls Varsity Lacrosse: soccer for Siena College in the fall. Coach Award: Aoife McGrath; Markunas has competed on the golf team MVP: Amanda Tracey for four years and was the captain of the team • Boys Varsity Soccer: The Rebecca Markunas, Principal Penikas, and Jesse Rodrigues. Coach’s Award: Stephen Deely; The her senior year. She holds two school records. Photo by Ms. Sawyer. MVP: Jesse Rodrigues Markunas was the only girl to compete for the • Varsity Handball:. The past four years against only boys. She finished Award: John Ambert; MVP: Jonathan Andre Coach’s Award: Connor Rossbach; The MVP: Casey 5th in NYS and will compete in the PGA Nationals in • Girls Varsity Cross Country: The Coach’s Award: Kearney July. She is ranked #1 in the Met PGA Junior Player Carolyn Crocker; The MVP: Mikayla Roberts • Varsity Bowling:. The Coach’s Award: Hugo of the Year standings. In addition, Markunas was the • Boy’s Varsity Cross Country: The Coach’s Mandraccia; The MVP: Robert Schmuck Captain of the Girls Varsity Swim team where she Award: Michael Reddy; The MVP: Alex Goldberg • Golf Varsity ”A”:. The Coach’s Award: Christian holds another two school records. • Girls Varsity Basketball: The Coach’s Award; Devlin; The MVP: Rebecca Markunas • Golf Varsity “B”: Coaches Award: Nick DiScala; Phoebe Valenton; The MVP: Kathryn Gibson • Varsity Baseball: The Coach’s Award: Iarla MVP: Nicoletta Ziozis • Boys Varsity Basketball: The Coach’s Award: Freehill; The MVP: John Herring • Girl’s Step: The Coach’s Award: Lynn-Saskya Dom Priolo, The MVP: Issac Grant • Boy’s Varsity Track & Field: The Coach’s Toussaint; The MVP: Debbie Lagula • Girls Varsity Soccer:. The Coach’s Award: Mary Award: Justin Obayi; The MVP: Andrew Garabito • Boy’s Step: The Coach’s Award: Jaeem Ekram Brandt; The Kaitlyn Grogan MVP Award for Girls • Varsity Softball: They reached the semi-finals of The MVP: RJ Ayroso Varsity Soccer is awarded to: Sydney Small the Diocesan Championship. The Coach’s Award: • Boy’s Varsity “B” Basketball:. The Coach’s • Girls Varsity Tennis: The Coach’s Award: Camille Sears; The MVP: Victoria Brown Teachers Say Farewell to Class of 2016 “Congratulations Class of 2016! Use your up to meet you. May the wind be always at your the Cappuccino & Chocolates Europe Trip, and many skills and talents to help make the world back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the most of all memories made through sharing your a better place, one day at a time. Please keep in rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet daily life stories with me will stay with me for years touch with your Alma Mater.” -Mr. Karsten again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. to come. You are an endearing class filled with love “Dear Class of 2016- Congratulations!!! You have - An old Irish blessing for each and every one of for life! Thank you for being the outstanding Stanners worked hard and learned a great deal over your four you! Congratulations and best of luck for your next that you are! You will be missed greatly in the library! years at Stanner High. I wish you nothing but the best adventure. Go Stanners!” - Dr. Leslie Poole Petit “Thank God We’re Alive!” -Ms. DeNoto” in all your future endeavors. Remember to dream “Dear Graduating Seniors, It has been a “Congratulations to the class of 2016!!!! You big and pursue those dreams with confidence. It was pleasure traveling with you through your 4 years have been a wonderful class since freshmen a pleasure working with and knowing you this year. at Molloy. You have provided many opportunities year. The spirit of the school. Everyone will Finally, know that you are always welcome back here for fun this year in our Faculty - Senior sporting miss you. To my softball girls- I wish you at Molloy. All out best!” -Mr. Penikas events. Keep the faith, and remember that God nothing but the best Always. Congratulations “Thank you for helping to define Molloy over has big plans for you.” - Sincerely, Mr. Mooney on all your accomplishments. -Rosie” your time with us. No class will leave its mark “To My Lacrosse girls, Amanda, Aoife, Chloe, “Class of 2016, Thank you for four awesome on our communal identity in quite the same way Emily, Isabelle & Laurie, Thank you for making years!! You are determined, enthusiastic, and full of as the Class of 2016. Carry on the values and these last four years so memorable and special. It spirit. I know you will all move on to great things in standards you’ve lived and learned here. The has been an honor to start my time here at Molloy life. Remember – ‘To be nobody but yourself in a world needs intelligent, compassionate, creative with the six of you. We are going to miss you next and courageous trailblazers. Be confident that year on the field, but I look forward to seeing what world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you are prepared to be such leaders.