Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 9, 2024 FINISH | FROM PAGE 5 all of you who came today to support us.” Newly appointed first-year Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel said, “Congratulations to all of you. No one gave up, no one turned down this opportunity. All of you here today accepted the chance to be honored today and celebrate with your family and friends.” “That effort and that commitment is commendable,” Dr. Sippel added. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo called the ceremony his “favorite event of the summer.” “These students made a choice to succeed, they picked the tougher road and they show us all today that they chose the right road.” “Please accept our congratulations and know you are always welcome to return here as alumni,” Mastrangelo added. Also in attendance at Summer Graduation 2024 were Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), Malden Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Pam McDonald, Malden Public Schools Director of Guidance Erin Craven and Malden High School House Principals Ewald Charles (Brunelli House), Jayson Payeur (Jenkins House), Caitlin Rhodes (Boyle House) and Brian Bates (Holland House), who assisted in the ceremony by reading the names of the graduates. Special acknowledgement and thanks were announced for Ann O’Connor, an MHS Guidance Counselor who served as MHS Summer School Director for the first time this summer, and Summer School educators Mr. Abbatess, Mr. Kolodny, Ms. Hass, Ms. Jalbert, Ms. Laidley, Ms. Magras and Ms. McCormick. Special thanks also went to Main Office administrative assistant Jamila Andino and Jenkins/Brunelli administrative assistant Leanne Glennon. The following Malden High Class of 2024 seniors received their diplomas at Summer Graduation: Ashley Allen Parras, Nicolas Alves, Amin Belkessa, Justin Buckley, Nicolas Gabriel De Oliviera Silva, Ouderline Dorce, Jordanty Dorismond, Markenson Dumerant, Phabienne Dyl, Marcus Fevilien, Edgar Garcia Yanes, Matthew Goroshko, Ephesien Israel, Angel Jimenez, Eli McClenthen, Hau Nguyen, Woodlyne Pierre Louis, Allan Pimental, Liliana Pires, Milageros Rustrian Carrillo, Kevenson Tidor. Tossing the caps after the last graduate received a diploma at the Summer Graduation Ceremony Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel noted that none of the summer graduates gave up and they finished their path. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo addressed the graduates and audience. (Advocate Photos by Henry Huang) Amin Belkessa received his diploma at Summer Graduation. Nicolas Gabriel De Oliveira Silva is congratulated by his parents and sister as the Summer Graduation. Angel Jimenez celebrated with his family after the ceremony. (Advocate Photos by Henry Huang) Nicolas Gabriel De Oliveira Silva receives his diploma from Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo. Speaker Milagros Rustrian Carrillo addressed her fellow graduates and the audience. Ephesian Israel marked the special Graduation Day with his family.
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