Cheverus School honors three Malden Mayors at Annual Gala

At Cheverus Catholic School’s 9^th Annual Gala held last week at Spinelli’s Function Facility, Mayor Gary Christenson and former Mayors Edwin Lucey (Class of 1946) and Richard Howard (Class of 1966) were honored for their distinguished service in shaping the City of Malden for more than four decades. In addition, Principal Jeff Lane was honored with the Dianne Dingolo Award.

Mayor Lucey served as Mayor from 1992 through 1995 and provided steady leadership during a period of significant economic and social change. He also served as a State Representative and as a Councillor-at-Large for five terms. Mayor Howard, who served from 1996 through 2011, brought an era of innovation and renewal to Malden. His administration focused on education, economic development and civic infrastructure. Under his leadership, the city underwent major redevelopment, including the construction of five new state-of-the-art K-8 Schools. Mayor Christenson, our current mayor, has worked to modernize city services, construct the new City Hall and Police Station and redefine the city’s downtown and overall landscape. While all three have served in different eras, each share a profound appreciation for the value of education as well as the importance of choice in education and are grateful for Cheverus’ contributions to the community.

The Gala is the annual fundraising event held by Cheverus that aims to raise funds for student scholarships, financial assistance and school facility improvements. The event brings the Cheverus community together to support the school’s mission – this year’s event will help fund improvements to the school’s front schoolyard.