Malden High School’s Alumni Assoc. to host Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 3

The Malden High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) will host their sixth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Anthony’s on Friday evening, May 3, 2024, showcasing eight notable Malden High alumni and their significant contributions to one of the following fields: arts, business, community service, education, government, media, military, sciences and technology. All the net proceeds from the event go directly to the MHSAA Scholarship Fund, which awards money to Malden High School students entering college the following year. To date, $123,000 has been awarded to deserving Malden High School students.

The Alumni Hall of Fame was founded in 2014 by MHSAA to celebrate exceptional accomplishments of alumni and contributions to the school community by alumni and others. According to the MHSAA website, “MHS Alumni are eligible to be nominated to the Hall of Fame ten years ‘after attending’ or graduating” and “will be selected from nominations made by alumni and community members and reviewed by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.” Inductees receive an award and a permanent plaque that is displayed in Malden High School.

Information on the ceremony and ticket info can be found at www.maldenhighalumni.com. Tickets can be purchased for $45 a piece by sending a check to MHSAA, PO Box 47 in Malden. Or call Camille (Colantuoni) at 781-632-1646 (email at cmc5767@aol.com) or Len Iovino at 781-321-3568 or email him at lvi_mps@yahoo.com or call Fran Mauriello at 781-324-7426 or email him at xsaltman@aol.com.

This year’s recipients:

Arts: Philip Bynoe, Class of 1979; musician, Emmy Award–winning bassist, teacher.

Business: Jordan Shapiro, Class of 1960; owner of Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, city solicitor, author.

Community Service: Norman Silverman, Class of 1954; philanthropist, established FAME (Posthumous) Malden, donated $3 million to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Education: Charles Desmond, Class of 1963; lifelong educator, Fulbright Scholar, Decorated Army Veteran.

Government: Neal Anderson, Class of 1962; former president of Malden City Council, 30-year city councillor.

Government: James Barretto, Class of 1973; lawyer, District Court Judge, Chief Justice and author.

Military: Emery Haskell, Class of 1973; retired U.S. Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, received Bronze Star.

Science: Paul L. Sieswerda, Class of 1960; former Curator NE Aquarium, researcher, advocate, author (Posthumous).