THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Page 5 MVRCS holds 16th annual commencement MALDEN – Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) held its 16th annual commencement on June 11 as 85 young men and women became proud graduates in a ceremony on the Eastern Avenue turf. Samantha Tsang, a member of the Class of 2021, began the evening with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Valedictorian Jessica Li and Salutatorian Alexa Gibson addressed the crowd. Following the awarding of diplomas by Director/Superintendent Alexander Dan, Assistant Superintendent Christopher Finn and Assistant Director Matthew Stone, each student received a copy of the U.S. Constitution and George Washington’s Rules of Civility. Dan left the graduates with an inspirational and thought-provoking charge urging them to guard the truths they have been granted and to take the foundation they have acquired at Mystic Valley and build upon it. Members of the Class of 2021 combined to garner nearly $1.4 million worth of full or partial scholarships and direct-merit based grants. Award recipients Valedictorian Medal (General Excellence): Jessica Li of Malden. Salutatorian Medal (General Excellence Next-in-Merit): Alexa Gibson of Wakefi eld. General Excellence in Eff ort Award: Alexa Gibson of Wakefi eld. General Excellence in English: Rachel Silva of Everett. Eff ort Award in English: Janae Green of Everett. General Excellence in History: Jennifer Cheung of Malden. Eff ort Award in History: Aaron Hickey of Medford. General Excellence in Mathematics: Jessica Li of Malden. Effort Award in Mathematics: Liane Abuhasan of Medford. General Excellence in Science: Alexa Gibson of Wakefi eld. Eff ort Award in Science: Briteny Jean of Malden. General Excellence in Latin: Jennifer Cheung of Malden. Eff ort Award in Latin: Rylee Cronin of Melrose. General Excellence in Spanish: Kara Hollis of Malden. Effort Award in Spanish: Ethan Pho of Stoneham. General Excellence in Art: Daniel Tran of Malden. Eff ort Award in Art: Kelly Chen of Malden. General Excellence in Economics: Jessica Li of Malden. Eff ort Award in Economics: Connor Cavanaugh of Malden. MVRCS graduates from Saugus and Revere as well as where they will be attending college Marcus Richard Ashdown of Saugus – Emmanuel College Joseph Christopher Cirame of Saugus – Lynn University Bryant Chi Lam of Saugus – UMass Amherst Emily Lydia Zibell of Revere – Worcester State University Marina Silva of Saugus – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Samantha Wang Lam Tsang of Saugus – University of New Hampshire State Representative Jeffrey Turco hires lifelong 19th Suffolk District resident Jake Letterie as Legislative Aide BOSTON – On Tuesday, newly elected State Representative Jeffrey Turco announced that Jake Letterie, a lifelong 19th Suffolk District resident, had been hired as his legislative aide at the State House. “It was extremely important to me to fi nd a legislative aide who had a deep understanding of the district, the issues we face and has lived them each and every day,” said Turco. “Jake meets each of those criteria and then some. As a recent graduate of George Washington University with a long history of leadership and advocacy, Jake brings a unique perspective to my team and will be an asset to all of the residents of the 19th Suffolk District.” “I am so excited to join Representative Turco to work on behalf of the residents of the 19th Suffolk District,” said Letterie. “Public service is in my blood, and it is truly humbling to be able to work for the district that I have called home for my entire life. I look forward to getting out into the community, to advocate on the issues we all care about and help Representative Turco as he hits the ground running for the 19th Suff olk District.” About Jeff rey: Jeff rey Turco was sworn in as the State Representative for the 19th Suff olk District in April after victories in the Democratic Primary and Special General Election. Representative Turco has a lifelong record of public service. In 2005, Jeff rey was the Special Sheriff and Superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff 's Offi ce and starting in 2006 was appointed a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Agency. Since 2011, Jeffrey has owned and operated the Law Offi ce of Jeff rey Rosario Turco in Chelsea. Working for his community has always been in the forefront for Turco, for two years he served as Town Council President in Winthrop and a School Committee member. Jeff rey resides in Winthrop with his wife, the former Melissa Carbone, and their six children.
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