Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 20, 2022 City, school officials join MHS students in honoring Haitian heritage at Haitian Flag raising Advocate Staff Report O ver 400 students and staff joined with the Malden High School Haitian Club in a first-ever Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate Haitian Flag Day. Haitian Flag Day was marked on Wednesday, May 18 this week, but the school celebrated with the Flag Raising in advance of the holiday last Thursday. In addition to the MHS staff and students, Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis, Captain Glenn Cronin and a number of Malden Police officers and detectives of Haitian descent participated in the ceremony. The Haitian Flag was created in 1803 and commemorates Haitian Independence. Haitian Club Advisor Paul Degenkolb, a longtime MHS foreign language educator, helped coordinate the day's landmark event. The Haitian Club also hosted a Flag Day Celebration at MHS Wednesday night. "It was a tremendous event, the best we have ever had for a flag raising," Malden High Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available HAITIAN HISTORY LESSON— Members of the MHS Haitian Club relate the history of the Haitian Flag. HAITIAN CLUB— Members of the Haitian Club gathered at the ceremony. MR. PAUL ADVISING THE CLUB— Haitian Club Advisor Paul Degenkolb discusses the day's event with the members. HAITIAN FLAG‚— The Haitian Flag is shown before its raising. School Principal Chris Mastrangelo said. At one point, looking around the bevy of smiling faces, students singing and dancing, Mastrangelo said, "This is really what joy means. "Our students of Haitian descent are so happy to celebrate their culture and their classmates are equally thrilled to celebrate with them," Mastrangelo added. The Haitian Flag Raising, which is in concert with Haitian Heritage Month in May, is the first three such events planned this school year, Mastrangelo noted. Early in June the school will raise the Pride Flag in recognition of Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBQT community and students and staff who identify as members of the community. Also in June, the MHS students and staff will raise the Juneteeth Flag in recognition of the state Juneteenth holiday. CELEBRATING HAITIAN FLAG HISTORY— Students, staff and members of the Malden Police Dept. gathered at the Haitian Flag Ceremony, CELEBRATING— Malden High students celebrated at Haitian Flag Day. http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only KICKOFF CEREMONY— MHS principal Chris Mastrangelo hosted the kickoff of the Haitian Flag Raising.
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