Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 3, 2024 Malden High School’s Janowicz Pathways Program honors 2024 graduates Advocate Staff M alden High School’s Janowicz Pathways Program honored its 20 senior graduates at a special ceremony and reception held at The Gallery at MHS on May 28. The special event was held prior to the June 2 Commencement Exercises where the Pathways seniors received their official diplomas at Macdonald Stadium. Guest speakers at the event included Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy (as of July 2024 the Lawrence Superintendent of Schools) and Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Pamela MacDonald. A special guest was former Malden High Pathways Director Ron Janowicz, for whom the program is now named. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo congratulated the graduates and delivered closing remarks. Also in attendance were Malden Public Schools Director of Finance and Operations Toni Mertz and Assistant Superintendents Emilys Peña and Ellen Kelleher-Rojas. Pathways staff included Marie Motley, Kim Smith, D.J. Racette, Jason Jin, Kelly Lee and Meriem Jal. Announcement of graduates was led by Malden High School Program Manager Jared Wickham. Benjamin Perez was the Student Keynote Speaker. Students receiving recognition at the ceremony: Ashley Allen Parras, Paolla Coelho Dos Santos, Emilly Cruz, Sydney Faysal, Shane Johnson, Clifton Joseph, Annabella Miller, Isaih Normil, Benjamin Perez, Jordan Phat, Jayvon Pierre, Charles Pike, Daniel Pineda, Jamila Said, Robert Schulz, Scott Smith, Trinity Smith, Jordyn Solimini, Anthony Tessier and William Valentim. Social worker Marie Motley, Mayor Gary Christenson and School Committee Vice Chair Jen Spadafora Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo Pathway s Racette Special Education program director Jared Wickham Student keynote speaker Benjamin Perez (Advocate Photos) t eacher DJ Large audience of students, friends and family Pictured from left to right: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega Murphy (as of July 2024 the Lawrence Superintendent of Schools), former Pathways Director Ron Janowicz and Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma
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