PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves either during their time at PHS or during their careers in their fields of work or service. The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria: recognized excellence in one’s field/profession; service and dedication to PHS; contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentations, and recognition. The following inductees will be inducted at a ceremony on Thursday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the PHS Media Center and will be announced before the boy’s basketball game at 7:00 p.m.
The 1999 PHS Redskins Basketball Team went 20-7 and is considered the best basketball team to ever represent PHS. Under the leadership of Head Coach Joe Flanagan, they were North Jersey Section 2 Group 3 Champions, Group 3 Champions, Overall Group 3 Champions and advanced to the Tournament of Champions as one of the final six teams left in the state (that’s a lot of hardware). Along the way, the electrified the town of Parsippany and motivated raucous PHS fans to drive all over the state in support of their Redskins who finished the year ranked #19 in the state. During the 1997-98 season they became the only PHS hoops team to win the Morris County Tournament, defeating #1 seed Delbarton and future NBA star Troy Murphy in the process. Roster: Clarence Curry, Joe Dellafave, Mike Fleig, Justin Gerardo, Brian Greenspan, Damion Kolb, Adam Kreczewzki, Michael Parlato, Jeremy Phillips, Jason Roberts, Anthony Smith, Andrew Soto, Mohammed Wallizeheh, Rashawn Ward, Andrew Moses (Team Manager), Melody Lieberman & Stephanie Antonucci Stohrer (Statisticians). Coaches: Joe Flanagan-Head Coach; Mark Gnapp –Assistant Coach; Rob Reiber- Assistant Coach.
Clarence Curry III graduated from PHS in 2000. As a Redskin, he participated in football, basketball and track in addition to Student Council and Choir. After a banner high school athletic career in which he accumulated several school records, All-Area Awards, and led his teams to County and State championships, Clarence moved on to Villanova University where he was a starter at cornerback for four seasons leading the team to the #1 ranked scoring defense in the nation and an appearance in the I-AA National Championship game. Following college, he was signed to the NFL by the Arizona Cardinals and spent a few seasons with the organization. Clarence then continued his career in the Arena Football League. Currently, Clarence owns and operates Teamwork Sports Academy, LLC and provides training and mentoring for young athletes.
As an English Teacher, Coach and Advisor, Ann Greiner devoted over 30 wonderful years to PHS. She impressed her colleagues and peers with her impeccable teaching skills and her dedication to students. She was a skilled educator with great insight into both literature and how students learn. Similarly, she worked incredibly well with her colleagues, sharing ideas and working together to improve instruction. Outside of the classroom, Ann possessed a tremendous love of PHS and was involved in myriad activities, all designed to make the school a better place for students. At various times during her career she was an advisor or coach of: Pep Club, Cheerleading, Totem, Varsity Club, Student Council, Steering Committees, etc… Ann rarely missed dances, trips or sporting events; she had such pride in the school and genuine affinity for her students. Everyone loved that Ms. Greiner always wore red and gray on every Friday.
Dr. John Molinaire graduated from PHS in 1980. During his time as a Redskin he was a standout student-athlete, earning multiple varsity letters in wrestling and football, including a role in the undefeated 1977 football season. John then moved on to Southampton College and majored in Marine Science/Biology before earning his medical degree from Temple University. He then opened a private dental practice, which he has operated for the past twenty-seven years. In addition to professional success, John has served on multiple charitable boards including the Whippany Rotary, Parsippany Police Athletic League, and the American Academy of Dentistry for Children. Most impressively, John took part in the Healing the Children Dental Mission to Madagascar in 2007 and 2009, treating over 1,500 children in the process.
Nancy Russo Petryna (1980) was a standout student-athlete during her time at PHS. She earned nine varsity letters in both Gymnastics and Track & Field, but truly excelled as a sprinter. Competing in the long jump, 100, 200, 400 and 4×400, Nancy placed in every race she entered and graduated high school holding records in each event. Her 4×400 team consisting of her and classmates Sue Cammon, Cathy Plath and Lisa Pesci went undefeated in dual meets for four years, advanced to the Meet of Champions in 1980, and 36 years later, still hold the school record with a time of 49.2. Following high school, Nancy moved on to Bucknell where she continued to run and was named Outstanding Athlete upon her graduation in 1984. Following college, Nancy earned her Masters in Educational Psychology from Montclair State and her Doctor of School Psychology from Fordham. She is currently a school psychologist and the head coach of the track and field team at Livingston High School.
