Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 13, 2025 AWARD | FROM PAGE 1 award to a Malden High senior, representing the largest single scholarship award ever presented at MHS Senior Scholarship Night. Somers drew some mild catcalls from the audience when he revealed that, while his mom grew up in Malden as an avid Boston Red Sox fan, he had been raised in the suburbs of New York City and was a New York Yankees backer. In his high school days. he emulated his Bronx Bomber heroes as a shifty, speedy ballplayer who took risks as he set a school record when he stole home plate 18 times as a senior. After a diligent academic career, supervised and inspired by his mother, and an eventuing audience. The Jenkins faithful continued to cheer and applaud when Somers announced that he and the Red Sox Foundation were awarding a first-ever, $10,000 scholarship to a female MHS graduate-to-be. “This scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me and my family,” Somers said. “My mother, Helen Manning, was a trailblazer — an A student at a time when it was far less common for women to be recognized for academic achievement. “She was proud of her Malden BRENDAN AND ELAINE DUFFY SCHOLARSHIP: Mayor Gary Christenson presents the Brendan and Elaine Duffy Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Aidan Brett. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools) al degree in Chemistry, Somers became a highly successful business owner and entrepreneur in the world of fragrances. He founded Vigon International, Inc., in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Under Mr. Somers’ leadership, the company became one of the industry’s fastest growing companies and the leading manufacturer of high-quality flavor and fragrance ingredients. He sold Vigon in 2021. In living out a lifelong dream Mayor and Malden School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson speaks. and following his love of baseball, he recently became an ownership partner with the Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Boston Red Sox. Who knew the onetime Yankees fan would switch to the other side. “Oh, yes, I am now a diehard Red Sox fan!” Somers assured the now cheerroots, devoted to education and absolutely loved the Red Sox. The Somers Scholarship Fund is our way of honoring her legacy and giving back to the community that meant so much to her,” he added. He then announced the winner of this year’s scholarship — Abigail Lee — who came to the stage to accept the scholarship award along with members of her family. —Plans to enroll in a two- or four-year college, university or vocational program following graduation; —Exemplifies the spirit of Helen Manning and the Boston Red Sox, including perseverance, inclusivity and school spirit. Malden seniors receive over $129,000 in scholarships The Somers Scholarship presentation kicked off a banner night for MHS seniors, as over $129,000 — a new Senior Scholarship Night record — was bestowed on just under 100 seniors. Malden Mayor and School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson addressed the audience, bringing the greetings and congratulations of the City of Malden and the School Committee, and also presented an award, the Brendan and Elaine Duffy Scholarship, in the name amount received on Senior Scholarship Night 2025: The Honorable Jeffery Abber Memorial Scholarship: “BO” Stead Bogan, $1,000. The Robert K. Adams Media Award: Tsering Shakya, $100, Emilee Tortorella Barbosa, $100. Boston Red Sox co-owner Steve Somers reaches out to the crowd recalling his late mother, Helen Manning, Malden High Class of 1946, in whose name he bestowed a $10,000 scholarship on Senior Scholarship Night. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) Friends of Kevin Kilbride, the late Beebe School administrator, who passed away in a skiing accident in January, present the first annual scholarship to “Bo” Bogan Stead, a former Beebe student, in the amount of $600. Presenting were Mr. Kilbride’s daughter, Maeve (right), and his best friend, Kevin Carpenito (left). (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 2.79 24 Mid-grade Regular $3.37 24 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 Full Service ULS TRUCK STOP $2.73 Order online at angelosoil.com Somers Scholarship Fund eligibility criteria: The Somers Scholarship will award a total of $10,000 annually to one or more graduating seniors from Malden High School who meet the following criteria: —Female-identifying student graduating from Malden High School; —Demonstrated academic achievement and financial need; MHS Alumni Association Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were presented to Nelly Bautista Matias, Sara Mlila, Satvir Singh, Henry Rodriguez Gouvea Filho, Aidan Brett, Hailey Tran, “Bo” Stead Bogan, James Hyppolite, Marie Cheng and Christopher Longo. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) of the late, beloved MHS Assistant Principal and his wife. Mayor Christenson presented a $1,000 scholarship to Aidan Brett, a three-sport standout this past four years, who is heading to Westfield State University to pursue a degree in Education. Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel also spoke to the audience and saluted the students, who graduated from high school five days later on June 1. “You have achieved so much in your years at Malden High School, and you have so much more ahead to accomplish in the future,” Dr. Sippel said. Following is a listing of all of the scholarships, the recipients and the The Sammy J. Aliberte Memorial Scholarship: Isabella Silva, $500. Malden High School Alumni Association, Inc.: Nelly Bautista Matias, $1,000, Sara Mlila, $1,000. In Memory of Dr. George Holland: Satvir Singh, $1,000. The Sager Family Foundation: Henry Rodriguez Gouvea Filho, $1,000. Friends and Family of Nancy Finkelstein: Aidan Brett, $1,000. In Memory of Joanne Iovino: Hailey Tran, $1,000. In Memory of Diane Lind: “Bo” Stead Bogan, $1,000. Malden Police Patrolman’s Association: James Hyppolite, $1,000. AWARD | SEE PAGE 9 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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