Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Led by senior Sophia Nylin, Northeast Metro Tech swim teams perform well at State Vocational Championships S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech’s boys and girls swim teams fi nished fi fth and fourth, respectively, at the State Vocational Championships, with student athletes winning a gold medal, a silver medal and three bronze medals. The championships were held on Friday, Feb. 2, and were attended by student athletes from vocational schools across the Commonwealth. This was the last swim meet of the year for Northeast Metro Tech, which has a 2-7-1 record while swimming in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference. Senior Sophia Nylin, of Malden, tied for second place in overall points among girls after taking fi rst place in the 100yard breaststroke while beating her personal best time by about fi ve seconds. Nylin also earned third place in the 200yard individual medley, and ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 Q: As you look back, what are you most proud of; what’s the most interesting thing she swam on the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay teams, which earned second place and third place, respectively. “Sophia Nylin’s performance was exceptional,” said Coach Nicholas Lippman. “Sophia beat the second-place swimmer in the 100-yard breaststroke by about 10 seconds.” Nylin was proud of her performance in both the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard individual medley, saying that the third-place finish in the medley motivated her to continue getting better, as she aspires to swim in college as well. “It was personally gratifying to me because the breast stroke is my best and favorite stroke,” said Nylin. “I was able to see how all my hard work paid off .” Other standout swimmers included senior Bodour Belayachi, of Saugus, who took third place in the 100-yard butterfl y and fourth in the 200-yard individual medley. Belayachi you’ve done and greatest accomplishment? A: I’m most proud of working with children, teaching Sunday School and ChilNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM beat her personal best in the 100-yard butterfly by about fi ve seconds. She also swam on the second-place medley relay team and third-place freestyle medley team. Sophomore Philip McGann, of Woburn, fi nished fourth in the 50-yard freestyle and seventh in the 100-yard freestyle. Junior Dayanara Zelaya, of Revere, fi nished fi fth in the 100yard backstroke. Senior Nicolas Bedoya Agudelo, of Revere, took fi fth in the 100-yard backstroke and seventh in the 500yard freestyle. The boys 200yard freestyle relay team fi nished fourth, and the boys 400-yard freestyle relay team fi nished fi fth. “We are very pleased with our teams’ performances,” said Coach Kelly Miller. “It is diffi cult to quantify where we stand with respect to other vocational schools, but this meet and this season showed us tremendous improvement in our swimmers. They have a lot to be proud of.” dren’s Church. I started in High School. I worked with kids in Good News Clubs and Sunday School. I worked with CEF [Child Evangelism Fellowship]. The most interesting thing was when I went to Holland twice in the 1950s. Those were good trips. Both were mission trips. On one of the trips, the plane had to stop early to be repaired. We had to put up overnight, and that was quite an experience. We worked with children, a lot of them who were orphans. My greatest accomplishment will be reaching 100. Q: I see you are a registered voter in the town street list. I guess you take elections seriously. Do you make a point of voting in every election? When was the fi rst time you voted for president and who is your favorite president? A: Yes, I vote in every election. I don’t remember the fi rst presidential election I voted in. Q: Do you have a favorite president? A: Eisenhower. I liked Eisenhower. He was a gentleman and he kept things in order. He was a good family man. He was my favorite. Q: Do you still cook? If so, what’s your favorite dish? A: No. Not anymore. My favorite was roast beef and pecan pie. ASKS | SEE PAGE 11 SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1941: Sadie Thibault’s Graduation photo in 1941. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Senior Bodour Belayachi, of Saugus, is shown after winning third place in the 100-yard butterfl y at the State Vocational Championship swim meet on Feb. 2. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) AS A TEENAGER: Sadie Thibault in the late 1930s hanging laundry on the clothesline. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)
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