THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Page 17 Principal and Acting Mayor welcome back students to the SBA and Whelan By Tara Vocino A Veterans Service Offi cer Julia Cervantes thanked the Stott family for PFC Stott’s service to our country. cting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. welcomed students back to school at Susan B. Anthony Middle School and A.C. Whelan Elementary School on Tuesday. Students walked in. Crossing Guard Annamaria Leone helped students. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. said PFC Stott, who enlisted at age 17, received the National Defense Medal. Eighth-graders, shown from left to right: Douglas Martinez, Josue Oritz, Cesar Estrada and Juan Martinez. Sixth-grader Emily Menor and her mother, Gloria Menor, said she’s excited to be back. Veterans Services Director Donna Dreeszen said memorial poles are a great reminder of sacrifi ce and service to America. Walid Karaf, sixth-grader Ayhm Karaf and his mother, Naajla Sixth-grader Michael Diorio and fourth-grader Alyssa Diorio said their favorite class is art. Stott’s son, John, thanked everyone for attending. Susan B. Anthony Middle School Principal Joanne Willett and Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. welcomed students back to school on Tuesday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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