Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 23 den AADD -FREEA fter 12 years of school, one more day did not seem to be too long to wait to make sure they had the proper sendoff . Planned for Sunday afternoon, but moved to Monday night due to weather, no spirits were dampened at all as the Malden High School Class of 2023 was honored at the 173rd Commencement. Families and friends fi lled Macdonald Stadium as 409 members of this year’s senior class received their diplomas. This year’s senior class was one that withstood lots of adversity and challenges, including being freshmen when the once in a 100 years COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and then they spent most of their sophomore year in remote learning. Despite all of this, Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo proudly told those assembled that this year’s class was one of the most successful academically in school history. Many members of the Class of 2023 are graduating with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher (all A’s), GRADUATES | SEE PAGE 12 CAPS FLY: Graduates of the Class of 2023 take part in the traditional “cap toss” at the end of the graduation ceremony – the fi nal salute to their four years at Malden High. (Advocate Photos by Jason Ong) City Celebrates Memorial Day with Monument and Statue Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Fallen Hero Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson and Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis welcomed the Malden community on Memorial Day at Forest Dale Cemetery to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifi ce for our Nation’s freedom. Packed with nearly 250 attendees, the Ceremony included several unveilings and several patriotic songs sung by the Malden Choral Art Society and the Malden High School Band. The Girl MONUMENT | SEE PAGE 20 Congratulation Class of 2023 Graduates! CATET CAT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, June 9, 2023 Malden High School graduates 409 with the Class of 2023 Ceremony postponed a day, then goes off without a hitch as families and friends celebrate By Steve Freker Brent Garvin, holding a Gold Star Bronze plaque, is shown with his aunt, Catherine Price and mother, Sarah Clermont along with Councillor Peg Crowe and former US Marine Andrew Roberson during a plaque dedication to Garvin's late father, US Marine Lance Corporal Ed Garvin.
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