Falmouth Patch Whiz Kid: Kathryn “Katie” Molongoski

School: Falmouth High School
Year: Senior
Age: 18
Accomplishment: Scholar and Athlete

Key to Awesomeness: On Feb. 4, Katie and another teammate, Elizabeth Rennie, were chosen to represent Falmouth High School at the MIAA National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Faneuil Hall in Boston.

“It was an amazing day with 300 girls from Massachusetts being recognized for both sports and leadership,” said Katie, who will be attending Southern New Hampshire University this September.

Katie credits her older brother Stefan with introducing her to the sport.

“When I think back to the time I first picked up a basketball as a shy 8-year-old girl, I can’t imagine how much this sport has allowed me to accomplish and learn about myself,” said Katie.  

Katie also coaches youth basketball and encourages girls to keep their priorities straight.

“ … [I] encourage them to excel in school and not just the basketball court,” she said.  “No matter how important sports are to a student, it is … academic performance that will open doors and shape your future opportunities.” 

 Katie was nominated to be this week’s Falmouth Patch Whiz Kid by the Falmouth High School Guidance Department. Congratulations, Katie!