Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 5, 2026 Teamsters Local 25 awards college scholarship to Ariana Bulla of Malden Union provides scholarships to children and grandchildren of members and retirees to help launch their college experience T eamsters Local 25 proudly awarded 37 scholarships totaling $74,000 to the children and grandchildren of members and retirees — the largest scholarship award announcement in the union’s history. This year’s scholarships were made possible through the generosity and solidarity of Teamsters Local 25 members. The awards were presented during the union’s May General Membership Meeting in a ceremony featuring remarks from Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. Among the scholarship recipients is Malen’s Ariana Bulla, a recent graduate of Malden Catholic, who will attend Emmanuel College this fall. Ariana is the daughter of Ursula Bulla, a TIPS | FROM PAGE 13 air-conditioners work better and last longer. • Vacuum air intake vents and keep them clear. 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National Grid customTeamsters Local 25 member who works as an administrative assistant at Teamsters Local 25. “We have the strongest membership in the country and among the most generous when it comes to supporting the children of our members,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. “For these students, the support goes far beyond financial assistance. Our union has always believed in uplifting the next generation. Our message to the 2026 scholarship recipients is simple: your future is bright, and your Teamster family will be with you every step of the way.” Teamsters Local 25 also extends special thanks to the companies and organizations that sponsored scholarship awards: ers can now sign up for a Payment Assistance Bundle. 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M Feinberg, Dumont & Brennan; HILB Group, Inc.; Regan Associates, Chartered; Keches Law Group; Regan Communications Group; the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter; the Teamsters Local 25 Hispanic Caucus; the Michael C. Halley Memorial; the Joseph C. Conlon Memorial; the Francis Ciccarelli Memorial; and the George Rodrigues Memorial. Since 2006, Teamsters Local 25 has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding. The union proudly provides annual scholarships to help the next generation of leaders pursue their academic and career aspirations. For more information, please visit www. teamsterslocal25.com. Pictured from left to right: Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari and Ariana, Ursula and Joseph Bulla. (Courtesy photo) Staffiere named MC girls soccer Head Coach alden Catholic was proud to announce the hiring of longtime girls soccer coach Arthur Staffiere as the next Head Coach of the Lancers girls soccer program. Coach Staffiere takes over for Michael Colombo, who guided the Lancers through a highly successful season that included an appearance in the MIAA Division I State Tournament in the program’s first year competing at the Division I level. Under Colombo’s leadership, the program also earned multiple conference all-star selections and continued to elevate the standard of girls soccer at Malden Catholic. Malden Catholic Athletic Director Bill Raycraft expressed excitement for the future of the program under Staffiere’s leadership. “Coach Staffiere’s experience, passion for developing student-athletes, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding fit for Malden Catholic,” said Raycraft. “We are excited to welcome him to our community and look forward to the continued growth and success of our girls soccer program.” “The mission, expectations for excellence, and the commitment to developing the girls soccer program is what drew me to Malden Catholic, and I am very excited to get started,” said Staffiere. Coach Staffiere brings more than 25 years of coaching experience and a tremendous background in player development, leadership and competitive soccer. His coaching experience includes roles with Winchester Soccer Club, SFC New England, Winchester High School Girls Freshman and Junior Varsity programs, and the Waltham High School Girls Varsity program. Coach Staffiere has built his coaching philosophy around the development of young female student-athletes through technical skill training, team play, discipline and leadership development. In addition to his extensive coaching background, Staffiere holds multiple levels of United States Soccer Federation licensing, including a USSF B License, along with numerous National Soccer Coaches Association of America coaching certifications, highlighted by the Advanced National Certificate. The Lancers will launch a new chapter under Coach Staffiere as the program continues to build on its recent success and compete at the highest level of Massachusetts high school soccer.
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