With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Molloy’s annual Walkathon needed to be reimagined. In October, Ms. Murdocca, Director of Student Activities, announced that the Walkathon would be fully virtual. Students were encouraged to either walk socially distanced in their own neighborhoods or participate in any of a series of virtual activities hosted by Molloy’s various clubs.
Students participated in a number of unique activities, one of which was a “Maskathon” which saw students draw masks with various original designs (special thanks to Ms. Burke, Mr. DaGrossa, and Mr. Chowske ’81 for this info). Asian Club hosted an “Origami-thon” during which club captains taught members a few origami folding patterns including crabs and ghosts. 75 members of Asian Club participated in this exercise in classic Asian craft (special thanks to Ms. Callagy ’05 and Ms. Rosamond for this info). Some students participated in a virtual “Puzzle-thon” moderated by Library Assistant Ms. Therese Krische.
The Walkathon is Molloy’s annual student fundraiser, which in the past has raised money for capital projects including renovations to the cafeteria, Jack Curran Gymnasium, lockers, first floor chapel, upgraded equipment in the Ralph DeChiaro Theater, new exterior exit doors, a new main entrance and lobby, and air conditioning in every classroom. These completed projects, supported by the Walkathon, have all since improved the quality of student life and helped maintain Molloy as a safe and modern learning environment.
Pictued below: “Maskathon” drawings, and the “Origami-thon” “Puzzlethon” on Zoom.