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SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source!augus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! Vol. 25, No. 22 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES 781-233-4446 Friday, June 3, 2022 The legacy of Saugus High Class of 2022 The 165 students will become the fi rst to receive their diplomas at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium as the school holds its 151st commencement exercises tonight By Mark E. Vogler T he 151st Commencement Exercises that Saugus High School is set to celebrate today (Friday, June 3) will be highlighted with some fi rsts. Tonight will mark the first time that the new Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium hosts a graduation ceremony. It will also be Brendon Sullivan’s fi rst graduation presiding as the Saugus High School Principal. Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon attended last year’s ceremony, but as a guest. This will be her fi rst graduation as the town’s top educational leader. The graduation ceremony is DRESSED FOR THE DAY: Former Saugus resident Suzanne Wright and her son Colton, 8, of Danvers, wore their patriotic colors for the Memorial Day Ceremony last Saturday (May 28) at Riverside Cemetery. Colton wore a replica U.S. Naval uniform for history’s sake — to honor the day’s special guest, June “BJ” Farrell, the 77th Commanding Offi cer of the USS Constitution and the fi rst woman offi cer in charge during the ship’s 224-year history. Commander Farrell was the keynote speaker at the graveside ceremony for the fallen and also was the grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day parade. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day coverage, including “Saugus Gardens in the Spring. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Perfectly located 7 room Colonial boasting spacious kitchen with NEW appliances, living room                   patio, 3 bedrooms, front farmers porch with new railings, conveniently located in great neighborhood!            View the interior of this home right on your smartphone.       ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.699 Mid Unleaded $4.879 Super $5.159 Diesel Fuel $5.659 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $4.959 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A  A Hours: Mon. - Tues. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM set for 6 p.m. today at the stadium, where 165 students will receive their diplomas. In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside to the auditorium at the Saugus Middle-High School. For many students — like Crystal Fosung Kembo, a top 10 student who will be headed to Brown University in the fall to study International and Public Aff airs — the night will be extra special for her and her family. “I will be a fi rst-generation college student,” Crystal said, making note of a major family milestone. She is excited about her future as she looks toward her college career. “I plan on studying international relations in college to become more knowledgeable about global issues and work towards creating solutions for them. I especially value community service as a National Honor Society member and have been a peer mentor at various points throughout high school,” she said. Crystal is the epitome of a well-rounded student with a THE LEGACY | SEE PAGE 6 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET

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