Malden High School’s Janowicz Pathways and RISE Programs honor Class of 2025 graduates

By Steve Freker

Malden High School’s Janowicz Pathways and RISE Programs honored their 27 senior graduates at a special ceremony and reception held at The Gallery at MHS on May 29. The special event was held prior to the June 1 Commencement Exercises where the Pathways and RISE seniors — who matriculate in an alternative high school class setting at Malden High School — received their official diplomas at Macdonald Stadium. Guest speakers at the event included Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel. Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Pamela MacDonald led the program.

Mayor Christenson praised the seniors for their perseverance. “It is not an easy path for anyone but you all stuck with it and finished the journey. For that you should be commended,” the Mayor said.

Superintendent of Schools Timothy A. Sippel, Ed.L.D. told the graduates, “It is especially gratifying to see these students achieve such an important goal, which will be realized on Graduation Day.”

Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo congratulated the graduates and delivered closing remarks. “This is one of my favorite events of the year because I know how much this moment means to our students and their families as they celebrate this major achievement,” Mastrangelo said. “No one was certain they would be here, but you ARE here, because of hard work and commitment.”

Also in attendance were Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora (Ward 3), and School Committee members Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg (Ward 8) and Michael Drummey (Ward 1).

Announcement of graduates was led by Malden High School Special Education Program Manager Jared Wickham. Ollie Dodge was the student keynote speaker.

A special part of the program was when Pathways and RISE staff members delivered a personal vignette or their relationship and interaction with the MHS seniors through their mutual time spent in the program.

Following are the 2025 seniors from the Malden High Schools Pathways and RISE programs who were recognized at the ceremony:

Laila Abellard

Jennifer Andrade Nestor

Tarren Blair

Aariyana Bufford

Daisy Castillo

Mia Crumbley

Emily Curley

Pedro Joao Daher

Ollie Dodge

Cindy Granado

Clara Henry

Kristyauna Johnson

Anthony Lamarra

Joynaliz Lugo Morales

Jazlyn Martinez

Kevin Melara Cubias

Angela Miller

Sabrina Oliva Lopez

Kyra Phat

Jayvon Pierre

Val Pilkington

Joseph Pinet

Vanessa Portillo Ramos

Arianna Quijada Menjivar

Dielly Ribeiro Assis

Heitor Soares

Kimberley Taylor