THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 14, 2022 Page 3 Malden Musings – meet Witche V. Exilhomme by Peter F. Levine M alden High School second-year football Head Coach Witche Valence Exilhomme started the 2022 season off with a bang as the Golden Tornadoes steamrolled Whittier Tech with a convincing 48-34 victory (on the road no less)! Senior running back Makhial “Mak” Coulanges-Blaise took his rightful place alongside other gridiron folk heroes in GT history like Tommy Cunha, Dom Fermano, Danny Rao, John “Cuddles” Willcox, Donnie Roach, John Stanasek, John Salmon, Mike Byrnes, Mark Burns and Dave Moulton by scoring fi ve touchdowns and running for 327 yards for the night. Amazing performance. Mak is a captain alongside Andy Louis, Zach Pan, Kyle Paulding and James Hyppolite. In my humble opinion, in the future (and with all due respect to the other co-captains) the name to pay attention to is young James Hyppolite – loads of potential on the field and (more importantly) off . Witche and his players have put in a lot of hard work over the summer, and it seems to have paid off . Bigly! Kell, Bill Tighe, Hawk Finn, Lou Racca, Frek, Skip Zimmerman and Dickie Cullen would be/are very proud of Witche and the progress he has made with the football program in such a short period of time. WVE is a great guy: caring, giving, with a quick smile, a natural-born leader. It doesn’t hurt that he has a very engaging personality along with them Hollywood good looks. If you cannot tell, I really like this kid! Time for Malden to get to know Witche a little more intimately. Take it away, Coach Exilhomme: 1. My full name is... Witche Valence Exilhomme. 2. I am currently... 29 years old. 3. I am saving up for... my second multifamily property. 4. My home is (now) in... Methuen. 5. I love people who... make sacrifi ces for others. 6. Something I say a lot is... Jesus Christ! 7. I consider myself to be... blessed beyond measures. 8. I need to have... something to do at all times. 9. My favorite movie of all time is... ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ 10. My all-time role model is... Ray Lewis. 11. I respect people who... treat people well. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is... you’re making a diff erence. 13. I am happy when... I’m part of the solution to someone’s keeps you motivated? My family. 28. What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? Helping the less fortunate. 29. Growing up in Malden – most admired or most inspirational mentor? Mac Singleton, Joe Levine, Joe Pappagallo and Gary Rogers. 30. Malden has long been known for its outstanding restaurants. Growing up what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza or sub? Pisa Pizza and the Big A. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – speaking of thoughtful, caring young people who contribute so much to the youths of Malden without ever looking to the spotlight, meet my niece, Dorothy Levine. Many across the city already know her for her kindness and generosity (she gets that from her parents Joe and Helen), but for those who don’t, MUSINGS | SEE PAGE 12 AUTOTECH Malden Recreation Department Coordinator Joe Levine (left) and Malden High School Football Head Coach Witche Exilhomme. problem. 14. I fi nd Bernie Mac funny/ hilarious. 15. I am named after no one in particular. 16. I have zero kids of mine own but 100 plus that I try to look after. 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is... Haiti & London. 18. My special talents are... reading people well. 19. I have 1 pet (a dog). 20. I played sports as a youngster at Ferryway Green and Bell Rock Memorial Park. 21. What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? I play the drums. 22. Where would you most like to buy a one-way ticket to? A Super Bowl victory! 23. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Thomas Jakes Sr. 24. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood. ‘Holes’ by Passenger. 25. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? “Work hard to make life easy” advice given to me by the late Mac Singleton. 26. What one piece of advice would you give your younger self? Keep going, it’s all worth it in the future. 27. What’s the one thing that DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Only $79.95 Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 170K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! Super Clean, Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Only 130K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $12,900 $11,900 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your (Most vehicles) Full Luxury Package, Excellent Condition,
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