Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 14, 2025 Malden Catholic Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have successfully completed the second marking period of the 2024-2025 school year. A total of 533 students from 40 cities and towns have earned recognition on the honor roll for their outstanding academic achievements. Malden Catholic honors academic excellence with three distinct categories: • President’s List: Grades of 90– 100 in all classes. • First Honors: Grades of 85–89 in all classes. • Second Honors: Grades of 80–84 in all classes. Malden President's List Sophia Almeida '25 Daniel Barros '25 Hanhong Chen '26 Leo Chen '25 Kelsang Choedon '27 Sarah Darius '28 Petra Di Marco Davila '27 Giuliannah Dormevil '27 Mishel Duque '25 Sabrina Fallon '25 Connor Fitzpatrick '25 Veer Garad '27 Owen Goodreau '25 Erika Iglesias '28 Christelle Jacob '28 Claudia Jules '27 Serena Khatib '27 Serena Lama '27 Alyson Lee '27 Lauren MacDonald '28 Leanna Mai '28 Caroline McAuliffe '26 Caitlin Nylin '26 Emily Pham '28 Naomy Ribeiro '28 Isabella Silva '27 Sophia Wan '27 Olivia Wan '27 Leong Wong '28 Emmanuel Zapata Valencia '28 First Honors Olivia Almeida '27 Nahima Bourdeau '27 Sarah Bui '28 Julian Cooper '27 Cairo Del Rio '27 Jahlaina Dormevil '28 Jaidan Downey '25 Evannie Dresbach '25 Kyleigh Driscoll '27 Chris Kifle Fantal '27 Caua Ferreira '25 Mary Gage '27 Alex Jiang '28 Artemijs Jumutcs '27 Cara Keane '27 Joyce Kimani '25 Kaylin Lagasse '28 Kingsley Lin '28 Claire O'Leary '27 Randall Philius '28 Leticia Ribeiro '26 Sergio Richardson '25 Mia Rigano '28 Zoe Rogers '25 Addison Romprey '26 Carmella Spadafora '27 Rafael Valencia '28 Dhruv Vasishta '27 Weiqi Wang '26 Abigail Wightman '27 Ethan Wong '26 Jacob Yoyo '28 Second Honors Kaelen Beardsley '25 Xienna Bonilla Guzman '25 Achilles Brandao Rodriguez '26 Tuan Bui '25 Joshua Castano '25 Julianna Ferguson '26 Tatiana Flores '28 Scott Gage '26 Julia Gamitto '25 Paul Harrington '26 Aidan Ho '27 Mikayla Holland '25 Angie Jacques '27 Noah Jasmin '28 Kaitlyn Knox '26 Sabella Le '28 Erynne McNulty '25 Justin Mei '27 Chris Metellus '28 Joseph Molinar '25 Fru Nche '25 Anthony Noble '25 Megh Patel '26 Arianna Patturelli '28 Elicia Perez '26 Jenna Pilleri '25 Jayvin Ramirez '28 Mikk Saar-Beckles '27 Hans Saint-Amand '28 Talia Schuman '25 Jordyn Sikora '26 Isabelle Sova '27 Rayan Taimourya '25 Emily Taylor '25 Antonio Trinchese '27 Marco Viola '28 I Artist Focus: Betsey Cogswell f you’ve strolled through The Gallery@57 in Malden recently, chances are you’ve come across the colorful and textured work of Betsey Cogswell. Betsey is a Malden-based fiber artist whose creations – scarves, pillows, wall hangings and even felted bowls – seem to capture the spirit of warmth and creativity. Her medium of choice? Wool. For Betsey, wool is more than just a material; it’s a connection to history, art and even her own ancestry. Fun fact: The first Cogswell in America was a wool merchant from Wiltshire, England! Perhaps that’s where her love for this versatile material began. Wool’s fire- and water-resistant properties have made it a cornerstone of human creativity for millennia, and Betsey carries that tradition forward with her own unique spin. Her journey into the world of felting started with a spark of inspiration. “I want to do this!” she thought after buying a piece from a master felter. That spark grew into a full-blown passion, and Betsey honed her skills through workshops with renowned artists like Dutch/ Australian felt artist and historian Martien van Zuilen and Nuno felt maker Jannice Zimmerman. While these workshops offered invaluable insight, Betsey is primarily selftaught – a testament to her dedication and curiosity. Beyond fiber arts, Betsey’s life is woven with rich experiences. A lifelong resident of eastern Massachusetts (with short stints in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Illinois), she retired from Harvard University in 2017. Her artistic pursuits have included studies at Massachusetts College of Art and the Radcliffe Landscape Design program and an exploration of printmaking at the Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, adding yet another layer to her creative repertoire. When Betsey isn’t creating art, you might find her paddling a canoe down the Malden River or in far-off destinations like the Rio Grande or Nunavut’s Soper River. Her love of the water mirrors her art: a harmonious blend of movement, texture and exploration. Betsey also gives back to the local arts community as a volunteer at The Gallery@57, a hub for creativity and connection in Malden. Her efforts help showcase the work of fellow artists and ensure that the gallery remains a space for the community to view their works. Whether you’re drawn to her colorful felted scarves or her sculptural bowls, one thing is certain – Betsey Cogswell’s work invites us to slow down, appreciate craftsmanship and find beauty in the everyday. A special LIMELight exhibition of Betsey’s work is on display at The Gallery@57 through March 31, 2025. An artist reception will be on Friday, February 21, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. – a portion of the proceeds from every sale that day at The Gallery@57 will be donated to Malden’s Bread of Life. So the next time you’re looking for inspiration, take a moment to explore Betsey’s creations. You just might find yourself saying, “I want to do this!”
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