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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 15, 2023 Page 3 ~ Malden Musings ~ “Meet Forestdale Principal Adam Weldai” By Peter Levine F rom the “A” to the “D” to the “A” to the “M”! His name is Adam (said in my best LL Cool J voice)! You most likely know him as the newly minted principal at the Forestdale School. I know him as a wicked good kid and a very much valued member of the Malden community. He’s Adam Weldai and we are not. Congratulations, by the ing him with my grandparents when I was younger, we had a lot of VHS tapes!) 4. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood? Anything by Sean Kingston – it’s really the beat that gets me. 5. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? This is going to seem silly because it’s not really advice, but I loved the TV series “The Office,” and in the series finale, with me – and reminded me to appreciate every day, every experience and not take things for granted. 6. What one piece of advice would you give your younger self? Don’t forget the expression “man plans, God laughs” – what will be, will be – just enjoy the time! 7. What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? That I know there’s always something new to learn – no matter how comfortable and secure you feel about anything, there’s always something new to learn, or another perspective to try to empathize with and understand. 8. What’s the one thing you MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 16 On Tuesday, November 7th GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE Adam Weldai pinned gelt to the Saint Rocco statue during the 93rd Annual San Rock Festa. way, my friend, on the new gig! About time they recognized you for your many contributions (the ones we know about, and the ones we don’t) to the city you/I/ we all love so much. For newcomers to our fair city, let me introduce to you, the man we’ve known for all these years (that would make a great lyric!), Mr. Adam Weldai: 1. What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? My superlative in the Malden High School yearbook was “Most seen in the halls.” I think it’s much funnier now, because since then I have spent most of my life in classrooms and schools! 2. Where would you most like to buy a one-way ticket to? Washington D.C.! It’s such an awesome place, and my best friends from college and their two amazing kids live down there. 3. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Victor Borge! I would hope there would be a piano in the room, too. (I loved watchAndy Bernard said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” That really stuck • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. Oversized Elevator • Secure Units–Various Sizes • State-Of-The-Art Surveillance Cameras • Secure Units–Various Sizes

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