THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 18, 2025 Page 9 Malden High School’s Janowicz Pathways and RISE Programs honor Class of 2025 graduates By Steve Freker M alden High School’s Janowicz Pathways and RISE Programs honored their 27 senior graduates at a special ceremony and reception held at The Gallery at MHS on May 29. The special event was held prior to the June 1 Commencement Exercises where the Pathways and RISE seniors — who matriculate in an alternative high school class setting at Malden High School — received their official diplomas at Macdonald Stadium. Guest speakers at the event included Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel. Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Pamela MacDonald led the program. Mayor Christenson praised the seniors for their perseverance. “It is not an easy path for anyone but you all stuck with it and finished the journey. For that you should be commended,” the Mayor said. Superintendent of Schools Timothy A. Sippel, Ed.L.D. told the graduates, “It is especially gratifying to see these students achieve such an important goal, which will be realized on Graduation Day.” Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo congratulated the graduates and delivered closing remarks. “This Anthony Lamarra receives his Certificate of Achievement from Pathways/RISE guidance counselor Sharon Lee. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools) is one of my favorite events of the year because I know how much this moment means to our students and their families as they celebrate this major achievement,” Mastrangelo said. “No one was certain they would be here, but you ARE here, because of hard work and commitment.” Also in attendance were Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), and School Committee members Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8) and Michael Drummey (Ward Mayor and Malden School Committee Chairperson Gary Christenson praised the seniors for their perseverance. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools) 1). Announcement of graduates was led by Malden High School Special Education Program Manager Jared Wickham. Ollie Dodge was the student keynote speaker. A special part of the program was when Pathways and RISE staff members delivered a personal vignette or their relationship and interaction with the MHS seniors through their mutual time spent in the program. Following are the 2025 seniors from the Malden High Schools Malden High School ninth-year Principal Chris Mastrangelo addresses the audience. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools) Pathways and RISE programs who were recognized at the ceremony: Laila Abellard Jennifer Andrade Nestor Tarren Blair Aariyana Bufford Daisy Castillo Mia Crumbley Emily Curley Pedro Joao Daher Ollie Dodge Cindy Granado Clara Henry Kristyauna Johnson Anthony Lamarra Malden Superintendent of Schools Timothy A. Sippel, Ed.L.D. told the seniors it is gratifying to see them achieve such an important goal. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools) Joynaliz Lugo Morales Jazlyn Martinez Kevin Melara Cubias Angela Miller Sabrina Oliva Lopez Kyra Phat Jayvon Pierre Val Pilkington Joseph Pinet Vanessa Portillo Ramos Arianna Quijada Menjivar Dielly Ribeiro Assis Heitor Soares Kimberley Taylor Audience at Pathways/Rise Seniors Recognition Ceremony (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools) Full house in The Gallery at Malden High School for the Pathways/ RISE Senior Recognition Ceremony (Courtesy Photo/Malden Public Schools)
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