Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Grand Opening of High Expectations M ayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Grand Opening celebration for High Expectations, an English language school located at 2 Florence St. They initially opened in 2015 at 67 Summer St. with a focus on college counseling and test preparation but soon realized a much greater need in the community for English as a Second Language. The school became accredited in 2019 by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. In 2022, it was certified by the Department of Homeland Security to admit F1 visa students. The school currently offers an Intensive English Language Program to international students and local immigrants. An increase in enrollment created the need for expansion, and they relocated to 2 Florence St., a 16,500-square-foot facility on two floors. They currently enroll 285 full-time students and employ 15 faculty members and 12 staff/administrators. They expect the number of students and employees to continue to rise in 2024. For more information, including hours of operation, and registration, please visit www.highexpectationsusa.com. Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 Inducted into Boston College High School Athletic Hall of Fame Shown from left to right: Tom Conley, Athletic Director; Jordan Samuels ’14; Grace Cotter Regan, President; and Adam Lewis, Principal. B OSTON – Boston College High School is proud to announce that Malden native Jordan Samuels ’14 was recently inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s hard to imagine a more Mayor Gary Christenson with High Expectations owner Lynn Leonard (with scissors, third from left) along with staff and employees (Photo courtesy of the City of Malden) Mayor Christenson seeks Member of Public Works Commission M ayor Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill a vacancy on the Public Works Commission. The three-member Commission provides general supervision and oversight of the Public Works Department. The Commission also issues curb cut permits, provides for the removal of solid waste, sets water and sewer rates and considers applications for abatement of water and sewer bills. Public Works Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor with City Council confirmation and serve a term of three years. The Commission meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at City Hall, but may schedule additional meetings, as needed. Meetings are generally scheduled in the late afternoon or early evening for the convenience of residents. To apply to the Public Works Commission, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full by clicking here: www.cityofmalden. org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden. org for additional questions. The deadline for accepting applications is Thursday, December 21, 2023. accomplished athlete to walk the halls of BC High than Jordan Samuels. As a three-sport athlete and Paul Hunter Outstanding Athlete award winner, Samuels excelled on both the soccer field and track, but it was the track where he found his passion and thrill for competition. Coming of a remarkable successful 2013/2014 winter track season, the senior captain and his teammates knew they had talent across the disciplines and worked to instill confidence in making a run at the state title. Saturday practice and IHOP planning sessions had the seniors strategizing and committing to their goal. Samuels led the charge with personal records across every event. As early as his sophomore year, Samuels was crowned ISTA and NEPSTA champion in the triple jump, 100-meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles. His junior year, the first-place finishes continued in both winter and spring track with conference and state victories in the 100- and 110-meter hurdles, 300-and-400-meter hurdles, and triple jump. By senior year, he was the reigning MIAA, MSTCA, Catholic Conference, and New England champion in the 110-meter hurdles and triple jump. The elusive state team title slipped through the cracks with an injury Samuels incurred early in the meet, but the team rallied, finding points by having guys step up in every event – a team effort that left a bond for a lifetime. Samuels headed across the city of Boston to Northeastern University where his winning ways continued, always carrying the spirit of the Eagles with him. He remains on the all-time leaderboard at Northeastern in the 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles, and both the indoor and outdoor triple jump. Samuels was inducted alongside the following 2023 honorees, each of whom was recognized for their significant contributions to the BC High athletic program: • Marc Thibeault ’05, Baseball • Mike Roy ’05, Golf • Peter Cronin ’13, Hockey • Ian Yanulis ’13, Lacrosse • Luke Catarius ’13, Football • Bill Stebbins ’95, Tennis • 1994 Tennis Doubles, Bill Stebbins ’95 and Dennis Ryan ’94 • 2002 Hockey Team • 2007 Basketball Team In addition, the school’s highest athletic honors, the Paul J. Hunter '53 Man for Others Award and the James E. Cotter '55 Courage Award, were bestowed upon two very deserving members of the BC High Community during the induction ceremony. The Paul J. Hunter '53 Man for Others Award, given annually to a person who shows leadership in community, church, and profession, was presented posthumously to Jack MacKinnon ’58. The James E. Cotter '55 Courage Award, which is presented to a member of the BC High community in recognition of courage in the face of adversity, tenacious spirit, and force of will, was presented to Patrick McGee ’98. About Boston College High School: Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1863, the school enrolls more than 1,400 students from more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts. For more information, please visit bchigh.edu.
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