Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 1, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ Congratulations, Barbara Scibelli By Peter Levine M alden High School took two devastating hits within the last 16 months with the retirement of both Judi Sullivan and now Barbara Levine Scibelli. The following may look familiar, but the sentiment is still straight from my heart. Barbara Levine Scibelli has left the building... In an era when mediocrity is celebrated, empty suits and suit pants are elected and the average are given acclaim – then there’s little sister Barbara. The real deal. Barbara Scibelli, an infl uencer before such a dreadful word started giving us nightmares; before we started handGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Cedar impression half rounds ing out the aforementioned acclaim like participation trophies; then there is Barbara Scibelli with a heart of gold passionately worn for all to see on her fashionable sleeve her whole darn life. Then there’s Barbara Scibelli, who in her role(s) at Malden High School touched the hearts, minds and souls of generation after generation of both children and staff alike, not just by showing up but by putting in the hard work – day in, day out, year after year. All the while, with her husband Mike, raising three of the most beautiful children – Jeri, Toni, and Anthony – Malden has ever seen. There will be no Barbara Scibelli walking through the doors at 77 Salem St. anytime soon. We are – again – much poorer as a city for that. On your retirement, Barbara, I’d like to speak for Malden once again and express our collective thank you, congratulations and Mazel Tov. Malden will keep you forever. Barbara, from our hearts to yours, thank you for making a diff erence, both big and small. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Malden let’s get in front of this. The Malden High School Alumni Association & Hall of Fame (HOF) is in its infancy; a group of them, led by (the late) Joanne Iovino and Diane Lind, admirably supported by many more, started the organization back in 2007, in conjunction with the celebration of MHS’s 150th birthday. Last time around there was some discussion of no women being elected to the HOF class. But historically speaking, that has not been the case. Dana Brown and I feel very strongly about the yeoman’s work the committee has put in organizing this HOF, and both of us hope that more Maldonians will eventually get involved in the nomination process. So, if you know of a worthy female candidate, please nominate her next time around. We are not in an official capacity with the Association, but we do appreciate what they have accomplished. And congrats to all Recent retiree Barbara Scibelli and her husband Mike who have been enshrined in the past, men and women. For the record the following women are in the Hall: Heather Kahn, Judge Emma Fall Schofi eld, Marie Colantuoni Coyle, Paula Sneed, Diane Portnoy, Virginia Yardumian, Diana Cataldo, Teresa Ciccolo Prince, Carol Grossman, Joanne Assetta Iovino, Nancy Finkelstein, Noreen Grice and Sandra Velleman. • With presidential politics in the air, “Malden Musings Quote of the Week” comes from our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln: “I am a fi rm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” • Occasionally, “Malden Musings” attempts to “discover” new music. Not today’s dull, uninspired pabulum but some long-forgotten vinyl masterpiece buried away by the passage of time and fads. This week’s slice of musical heaven is 1939’s “Fine and Mellow” sung and written by Billie HolMonogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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