Congratulations Class of 2026 Graduates! Vol. 35, No. 23 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, June 12, 2026 Congratulations MHS Class of 2026 SKIES THE LIMIT: As their final act, the members of the Malden High Class of 2026 performed the traditional “hat toss” signifying their graduation from high school during their recent commencement ceremony at Macdonald Stadium. See inside for graduation highlights. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden High School graduates 458 with the Class of 2026 The 182nd Commencement held at Macdonald Stadium Sunday as this year’s seniors ‘Started Here... Making it Everywhere!’ By Steve Freker T hey were winners before they even took their seats on Sunday by defying a dire weather forecast. That was far from what the Class of 2026 has “won” in their many accomplishments in the past four years here. All of that and more was on display at Macdonald Stadium on Sunday for the 182nd Malden High School Commencement Exercises. Slightly overcast skies and temperatures in the low 70s graced the afternoon, with family and friends packing the stands as 458 members of this year’s Senior Class of 2026 were awarded their diplomas. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo praised the members of the Class of 2026 in his remarks, noting the strides they have made in their four years at MHS and their overall excellence in academics, extracurricular achievements and athletics. The MHS principal, who is departing after nine years at the MHS helm, stressed the “fantastic relationships” he and his staff have had with so many members of the Class of 2026. “The GRADUATES | SEE PAGE 12 Malden resident awarded scholarship from MassCPAs Special to The Advocate T he Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced that Malden’s Jonathan Lin was awarded the Past Chair Scholarship through the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program. Lin, a student at UMass Lowell, was one of 50 students selected to receive a scholarship. The students were honored for their awards at MassCPAs’ annual, member-wide netJonathan Lin SCHOLARSHIP | SEE PAGE 5 awarded Past Chair Scholarship
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