Your Local News, Sports and Information Online. Scan & Subscribe! Vol. 35, No. 1 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden City Inaugural Ceremony is held to start the New Year City Council and School Committee members are sworn into two-year terms 617-387-2200 Friday, January 9, 2026 A truly ‘Malden Night’ as Golden Tornado Club honors former Malden High sports greats at Hall of Fame banquet Nearly 300 fill Malden Moose Hall for 36th Biennial Banquet and Induction Ceremony By Steve Freker S All the members of the Malden School Committee and Superintendent of Schools assembled after they were sworn into office for a new term. They are pictured from left to right: Michael Drummey (Ward 1), Keith Bernard (Ward 7), newly elected Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Elizabeth Hortie (Ward 5), Chairperson and Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., Robert McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Peter Piazza (Ward 6), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4) and Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8). (Advocate Photo/Gino Spadafora) Special to The Advocate T he 2026 Malden City Inaugural Ceremony was held on Monday, and members of the Malden City Council and Malden School Committee were sworn into their two-year terms. Members of the two municipal governing bodies were either INAUGURAL | SEE PAGE 4 Adam Weldai Recognized for Saving Lives and Pets in House Fire Katie Bowdridge and Peter Donoghue Scholarship winner Isabella Oliveira, a former Gymnastics team standout, at the Hall of Fame Banquet. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) COURAGE IN ACTION: The City of Malden and the Malden Fire Department last week recognized school principal and resident Adam Weldai for his heroic actions at this past week’s fire on Bishop Road. Without hesitation, Adam went in and out of the burning house to rescue not only the person inside but also their pets. His quick thinking not only saved lives but also reminded us that true courage is defined by selfless acts in the face of danger. (Courtesy City of Malden) night, only in Malden can so many people get together and have such a fantastic time honoring the best of us!” How right they were, as those who attend this biennial event— which quickly turns into a gigantic “family reunion” — get to relive, together, some of the greatest hits from the “album” of Malden High School athletics. It was a truly “Malden Night” with those who genuinely support Malden High School teams and players— past and present! The doors swung open once again when the 36th Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame bansity Baseball coach. Katie Bowdridge, the longtime Golden Tornado Club treasurer was presented the 2025 Distinguished Service Award; and Malden High Girls Volleyball Coach Dan Jurkowski, Football Head Coach Witche Exilhomme and Bowdridge again — the Coed Gymnastics Head Coach— were all honored with the Peter Donoghue Memorial Golden Eagle Award, along with their respective student essayists. An MHS Class of 2024 graduate — and two Class of 2025 grads — were SPORTS | SEE PAGE 6 omeone said it at the end of the night as they were walking toward the exit, clutching their coat and a souvenir program and beaming with a Tornado-sized smile. “What a great quet and ceremony was held with a packed house of nearly 300 in attendance on Saturday, Nov. 22. Six former Malden High standout athletes, spanning history from the 1970s to the 2000s, were inducted, as well as a former 17-year Tornado Var
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