THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 3 City Council honors Malden Catholic sophomore for service L By Adam Swift ast Monday night, the City Council recognized a 15-year-old Revere resident who is already making a huge difference in the community. The council presented Malden Catholic High School sophomore Alondra Enisco Torres with a Certifi cate of Commendation for her efforts in establishing the La Colaborativa Club at the high school last month. Torres appeared by Zoom at Monday night’s meeting to thank the council for the honor. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, who made the original motion, said he presented the certifi cate to Torres in person at Malden Catholic several weeks ago. “She has been working with La Colaborativa, which is an organization in the city of Chelsea that provides basic necessities to families in need through the pandemic,” said Serino. Torres was inspired to establish a La Colaborativa Club at her high school after volunteering with her mother, Cynthia. Serino said her eff orts refl ect Malden Catholics Xaverian values of simplicity, humility, compasTorres. Torres said that she and her fellow students, faculty and administration are continuing to work on new ideas to help out those communities in need with Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD ALONDRA ENISCO TORRES sion, trust and zeal. “Alondra took what she had been learning at Malden Catholic, and in her volunteer time she created an extracurricular club at Malden Catholic for La Colaborativa, which is helping families in Chelsea, Everett, Revere and the surrounding area,” said Serino. When Serino went to the high school to present the certificate to Torres, he also sat in on a meeting of the club. The councillor said he was impressed with Torres’ leadership style, and with all the students taking part in the club, including Luna Murray, another Revere resident. Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino said Torres and Murray exemplify the values taught at Malden Catholic. “If this is what she is accomplishing at 15, I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next,” said Giannino. Torres thanked the council for the award and said she never expected her club, which is now 45 members strong, to have the reach that it has. “It’s really important to me that we help these families in need,” said Look twice and save a life www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net the club. “I’m the daughter of two immigrants, and it really inspires me because I get to help out people of all kinds, people like my parents, and it just means a lot,” said Torres. A State Police Accident Reconstruction offi cer is shown at the scene of a scooter accident after the operator was reportedly struck by a motor vehicle that was turning onto Oak Island Street from North Shore Road. The operator reportedly suff ered serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital. The damage to the SUV is evident in the photo. (Advocate photos by Michael Layhe) WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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