THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 20, 2024 Page 15 Malden High seniors are awarded John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for excellence in MCAS testing results MHS hosts breakfast to honor over 50 recipients who are eligible for free tuition at Mass. colleges & universities By Steve Freker T his was an honor worth waiting for and Malden High School’s administration was there to host the festivities for some of its top students. Over 50 members of the MHS Class of 2025 were the guests of honor at a celebratory breakfast held at the school to honor the recently announced recipients of the 20242025 John and Abigail Adams Scholarships. “We are very proud of our newest group of Adams Scholarship awardees,” said Malden High School eighth-year Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “Through their academic excellence, they have earned this generous scholarship which will assist them and their families when they are trying to pay college expenses should they attend a state school.” The Adams Scholarship is provided by the Office of Student Financial Assistance / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. It provides a free, full tuition scholarship award for up to eight semesters at any and all state colleges, universities or community colleges. To qualify for the Adams Scholarship students must excel in the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): —Score in the Advanced catePictured from left to right: Matt Jason Chan, Liam Gallagher and Addison McWayne form a base for Ash Cullity and Alison Diez Jaramillo to balance on during “Entr’acte.” (Courtesy/Malden Blue and Gold/Jacob Fuentes Photo) gory on one of three high school state assessment tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/ Engineering) —Score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the remaining two high school state assessment tests —Have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district. According to the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), The purpose of the award is to reward and inspire student achievement, help attract more high-performing students to Massachusetts public higher education and provide families of college-bound students with financial assistance. The OFSA website reports, “Recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship are eligible for an award of a merit-based credit toward tuition. Individual student awards at State Universities and Community Colleges shall be no more than the resident undergraduate tuition rate at the participating institutions. Individual student awards at the University of Massachusetts shall be valued at $1,714 [per semester] at Amherst, $1,714 at Boston, $1,417 at Dartmouth, and $1,454 at Lowell.” For Advertising with Results, MHS ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (at right) and his administrative team hosted a celebration breakfast before school for the over 50 members of the MHS Senior Class of 2025 who were named recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. Sponsored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Adams Scholarship is awarded for excellence in the MCAS testing program. The scholarship covers full tuition for four years at any state college, university or community college. Many of the winners are shown above with the principal at the breakfast. (Courtesy/Malden High School Photo) call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Sen. Lewis seeking constituent input and feedback S tate Senator Jason Lewis is asking for feedback from residents of his district to hear about what policy issues and concerns are most important to them. Constituent feedback will help Senator Lewis and his office to set priorities and prepare for the new legislative session that begins in January 2025 and goes through December 2026. If you live in one of the communities that Senator Lewis represents – Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester – please visit https://bit. ly/SenatorLewisSurvey or scan the QR code provided to take the five- to 10-minute survey before Friday, January 31, 2025. All responses will be kept anonymous. The results of the survey will be compiled and shared online and at a virtual Town Hall meeting with Senator Lewis on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 7-8 p.m.
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