THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 1, 2022 Page 9 Asha Nair awarded Walter R. Warren Prize by Mystic Valley M ystic Valley Regional Charter School recently presented the annual 2022 Walter R. Warren Prize for Excellence in Teaching to outstanding math teacher Asha Nair. The winner of the $1,000 award demonstrates a steadfast commitment to an educational approach that is faithful to the school’s charter, key design elements and mission. The award is given in memory of Walter R. Warren, a lifelong Malden resident, Korean War veteran and retired Malden Police Offi cer. After school on June 23, the prize was awarded in front of Nair’s colleagues and members of the Warren family. Nair has spent the last 14 years as a teacher at Mystic Valley. In addition to her role in the Math Department, she has served as the school’s civil rights coordinator since 2018. The prize is based on three main criteria: delivery of instruction and application of the school’s behavior management model, citizenship and virtue. According to the Chair of Mystic Valley’s Board of Trustees, George Warren – a member of the Warren family – the family only asks that the winner “use the prize frivolously and for personal pleasure.” Nair joins current teachers Amanda Gregory (2021) and Duncan Voyles (2020) as winners of the Warren Prize. Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law Warren family members with Asha Nair, pictured from left to right: Russell and Laurie Warren, Walter R. Warren, Jr., Asha Nair, Martha Warren, Tommy Burgoin and Michael Warren. SWIM| FROM PAGE 1 resenting Malden and his club team, Mystic Valley Swim Club, in North Carolina. "It is exciting to be able to compete at the national level and I will be working hard in the next few weeks to make sure I am prepared," said Giech, who won the 100 Breaststroke at last weekend's Bay State Games with a time of 1:05.51. The Bay State Games Swim Competition event, with over 300 participants, was held this past weekend at the Boston Athletic Club in Wellesley. Giech said that while he was pleased with the win, he has confi dence he can do even better. "It was a good time, but I will be looking to improve it at the Nationals," the MHS senior said, who has achieved a lower time as a personal best in the past. Giech competed in the Bay State Games in four events, the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard breaststroke, the 200-yard individual medley and the 200-yard breaststroke. He fi nished 1st overall in the Malden High's Tony Giech will compete in the AAU National Swim Meet in Greensboro, N.C. from July 27-28 after placing fi rst in the 100 Breaststroke at the recent Bay State Games. (Courtesy/Tony Giech) 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:05.51, 2nd in the 200yard breaststroke at 2:26.16, 4th in the 200-yard Individual Medley with a personal best time of 2:12.32 and 9th in the 50-yard freestyle at 24.81. As successful as he has been in the pool, he has been a star in the classroom as well, as Giech fi nished ranked #3 in the MHS Class of 2022 and delivered the Class Orator address at graduation. He was also a two-year Captain of the MHS Swim Team, leading Malden to four consecutive league championships, in 2019 in the Northeastern Conference (NEC) and then three Greater Boston League (GBL) titles. Giech was a four-year league All-Star selection and was also a member of the MHS Student Council and the Maldonian Yearbook staff . * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES S CIGAR WE SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long Leaf filler - wrapped $43.95 WE’RE OPEN JULY 4th 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Tony Giech fi nished third in his class of 449 for the Malden High Class of 2022 and served as Class Orator. (Courtesy/Maldonian Yearbook/MHS) STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Take Advantage of all our HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection
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