and Sciences was dedicated, giving the school new state-of-the-art facilities, including a theater, computer labs and a biology lab. In 2000, Molloy became co-educational and opened the doors to women for the first time. It graduated its first female in 2004. Richard Karsten, class of 1981, was appointed President of Molloy in July 2010. He served on the school's first director in the 1990s and is a member of the Stanner Hall of Fame. Stanner "Stanner" is a word created by Archbishop Molloy High School. Before modern-day Molloy was built in Briarwood, Queens, the school was named St. Ann's Academy. The students were known as "St. Ann-ers," a nickname which, over time, simply became "Stanners." All of Molloy's students, current and alumni, are known as Stanners. Several things in the school have this name, including the school newspaper, The Stanner. The school's athletic teams are also known as the Stanners. Academics Archbishop Molloy's academic program is very competitive. A variety of honors classes and thirteen Advanced Placement Program (AP) classes are offered. Among Catholic schools, Molloy has the highest percentage of its graduates earning Regents diplomas. The U.S. Department of Education recognized the school as a "National School of Excellence." Molloy was named as 1 of 96 most "Outstanding American High School" by U.S. News & World Report in 1999, as well as an "Exemplary School" by the United States Department of Education. 100% of Molloy's graduates attend college. Admission is based on the entrance examination and a review of 6th, 7th, and early 8th grade records. Athletics Molloy is known for its successful sports program, particularly in basketball, baseball, soccer, and track and field. Its basketball and baseball teams were coached by Jack Curran, the winningest coach in New York City and New York state history in both sports, until his death on March 14, 2013. His replacement was announced as Mike McCleary. After taking over as coach for Lou Carnesecca in 1958, Curran led Molloy basketball to over 870 wins and five city titles. He also produced six NBA players. Curran also coached Molloy's baseball team since 1958, leading them to more than 1,300 wins and 17 CHSAA titles. In 1966, Curran coached Molloy baseball to win 68 consecutive games, a national record which would stand until April 2, 2005. Curran is the only coach to be named National Coach of the Year in two different sports: basketball