Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 30, 2023 1970s Multi-Media Event in Malden – July 17, 2023 T he ME Decade – A Cultural Review of the 1970s Through Music will be presented in Malden on Monday, July 17, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St., Malden). American author Tom Wolfe coined the phrase “The Me Decade” to describe the changing values that took place during the 1970s. One of the major characteristics of this decade was the shift from concerns about society at-large, and the general welfare of people as a whole, to a more self-centered focus on an individual’s needs and desires. In this one-hour presentation, music is used as a “lens” into the major events and ponderings of the decade. Some of the issues that marked the 1970s were inflation, the Vietnam War, women’s rights, racial injustice and unemployment. And who can forget the 1973 oil crisis with its long lines and rationing? There is no shortage of music that tells the story of the 70s. This multimedia presentation includes audio and video clips coupled with live music and even a few sing-alongs. The presenter is Fran Hart, founding member of the Beatles tribute band 4EverFab. The presentation is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. The presentation is hosted by the Malden Senior Center. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. EDUCATOR | FROM PAGE 1 Funeral arrangements, which are being handled by the Mackey Funeral Home in Middleton, were incomplete as of Thursday. **** Two other retired MHS teachers, Lee Johnson and John Deveney, former Malden High Principal John E. Wright also passed recently Along with Mr. Bowers, two other former well-known retired Malden High School educators, Lee Johnson and John Deveney also passed away recently. Also, former longtime Malden High School and Browne Junior High School Principal John E. Wright Jr. died on March 13, 2023, at his home in Dover, N.H. He was just over a week before his 86th birthday on March 23. Mr. Wright was born on March 23, 1937, and raised in Springfield, Mass. He was a graduate of Springfield College and earned an advanced degree at Boston College. He was a U.S. Marine Corps and USMC Reserves veteran and the father of two. His family called him “Jack.” Most recently he had made his home in New Hampshire. Mr. Wright was an educator and administrator in the Malden Public Schools from 1971 through his retirement in 1998. He served as Principal and teacher at Browne Junior High School, Vice Principal at Malden High School, and after the death of his dear friend and colleague, Arthur P. Boyle, as Principal of Malden High School from 1984 through his retirement in 1998. John W. Deveney, 83, of WakeJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping field, Mass. and Kennebunk, Maine, passed away on April 24 after a brief illness, leaving his wife of 56 years, Dorothy-Ann Giardino Deveney. John retired in 2007 after 40 years as a Physics teacher, teaching in Brockton, Woburn, Weston and Malden High Schools. He graduated from Boston State College in 1961 and continued his graduate work in Astro-Nuclear Physics at MIT, BU, Rensselaer and Yale. He received an award as Outstanding Physics Teacher in the state and before entering the academic field, was a candidate for NASA’s Astronaut in Space program as well as a military veteran, receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force, and participated in Wakefield’s Citizen Police Academy. Long known as “Mr. Dev” to his students and educator peers, he loved teaching and eating out, especially at Wakefield’s North Ave. Diner and MalJohn Deveney Lee Johnson John E. Wright Jr. den’s 621 Restaurant. Lee C. Johnson, 90, of Saugus, who was active in many capacities in that town, died peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Phyllis (Lindsey) Johnson, with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage. Born in, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was a graduate of Saugus High School; he later earned his degree in education after working for many years in carpentry as well as being a Carpenters Union member. Mr. Johnson then taught shop at Malden High School for over 30 years. During his teaching career he become president of his local teachers’ union. Prior to teaching Lee served in the Army during the Korean Conflict; one would see him most of the time still sporting his U.S. Army cap. While raising his family in his family home he served the Saugus community in many ways: former Saugus Town Meeting Precinct 5 member, the Lynnhurst Men’s Club, the Saugus Playground Commission, being instrumental in the creation of the Dana B. Johnson Memorial Park.
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