Malden High School graduates 436 with the Class of 2025 The 181st Commencement held at Macdonald Stadium Sunday as this year’s seniors ‘Made it Happen’ By Steve Freker he true stars of the show shone brightly Sunday, just as the sun did at Macdonald Stadium on Sunday for the 181st Malden High School Commencement Exercises. Sunny skies and perfect temperatures in the low 70s graced the afternoon, with family and friends packing the stands as 436 members of this year’s Senior Class of 2025 were awarded their diplomas. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo praised the members of the Class of 2025 in his remarks, noting the strides they have made in their four years at MHS and their overall excellence in academics, extracurricular achievements and athGRADUATES | SEE PAGE 8 CAP TOSSING: The members of the Malden High Class of 2025 celebrate graduation with the traditional “cap toss” at the end of the ceremony. (All Advocate Graduation Photos by Henry Huang) Bronze statue of Malden Hero unveiled at Solemn Memorial Day Ceremony Malden Linden STEAM Academy Principal Rafael 'Ray' Garcia receives statewide award Latino Educator SHINE 2025 Honors for 25-year administrator, teacher; Recognized at Mass. State House By Steve Freker R afael "Ray" Garcia has been a highly regarded and committed educator across several communities for nearly three decades. For about the past eight years, he has been a fixture in the Malden Public Schools, first AWARD | SEE PAGE 5 T LEST WE FORGET: Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis reaches out to the World War II Memorial Statue of Malden’s William “Bill” Dempsey, a decorated World War II Veteran who passed away last summer before his 100th birthday. Bill was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his extraordinary heroism, gallantry and valor while fighting against the Germans at Wurzburg, Germany. See page 3 for story and photos. (Photo courtesy of Jose Fuentes)
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