THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 3 ASKS | FROM PAGE 2 A: Don’t turn it into a city. It’s a nice little town right now and I enjoy being here. Q: Is there anyone you look up to as an inspiration? A: All of the people here are lovely. We all get along here, and the people in the office are especially nice. Q: Who is your hero? A: My grandson – Marc Chapdelaine – the lawyer. He’s there for me all of the time. His office is on Central Street. Q: Anything you miss? A: I used to like seeing plays. As you get old, you don’t want to travel anymore. I used to love to dance and I loved the old-fashioned songs. I still get to sing them and we dance here once in a while. Q: Anything else that you would like to say as you are about to turn 100 years old? A: When you are old, you take one day at a time and make the most of every day. I Hanging out at the Saugus Senior Center has practically become a daily delight for Annette Slocomb, who credits the center for improving her quality of life. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Saugus High Class of 2023 More than 70 percent of the seniors are headed for two- and four-year schools after tonight’s graduation By Mark E. Vogler More than 70 percent of the Saugus High School students who will be graduating tonight plan on attending four- and two-year colleges and universities next fall. Of the 171 students who will be receiving their diplomas at the school’s 152 Commencement Exercises, 98 (57.3 percent) are headed to four-year institutions and 24 (14 percent) will further their education at twoyear schools, according to statistical information released by Saugus Public Schools. Of these students, 67 of them (55 percent) are First Generation College Students, based on data compiled by the School Department. Here’s the future destination for other students from the Class of 2023: Another 16 students (9.4 percent) are set to attend vocational, job corps, career institutes and prep schools. Twenty-three students (13.4 percent) plan to go to work. Five students (three percent) are enlisting in the military. Five students (three percent) plan to take the year off or are undecided about the future after Saugus High School. In addition to the 171 students receiving graduation diplomas, six students will be getting their Earning Certificates of Attainment. Overall, 177 students will be walking to the stage during the graduation ceremony at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. There are five sets of twins graduating tonight: Tanisha and Janisha Berry, Julia and Italia DeNardo, Derek and Chris Flynn, Evelyn and Andrew Paci and Rachel and Nicole Soares. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com enjoy seeing my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. I just enjoy life as much as I can. I like to be with people. I go to church every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Q: How are you going to celebrate your 100th birthday? A: On Sunday, I’m having a big party at the Prince, from 2 to 5. We’re going to have music. I’m hoping to see my friends. They’re all invited. Anybody can come. I’d like to see Mr. Crabtree [Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree], too. I don’t know if he’s coming. But it would be nice. Q: Well, happy birthday to you, Annette. We’re going to put your photo on the front page for your birthday. Anybody who gets to be 100 deserves that. 9
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