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Warm farewell to Lynnfield Public Schools retiring staff By Melanie Higgins
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t the School Committee meeting last Tuesday night, the town said goodbye to some of its educators and administrators. The committee honors its retirees at this time every year. A mentor and trusted colleague, a beloved teacher, a longtime secretary, a friendly school psychologist and a Latin program advocate – the committee honored Linda DaCorta, Odille Hanley, Linda LaGreca, Kathryn Kenney and Margaret McGill at the meeting. In the dedication ceremony, Chairperson Tim Doyle, on behalf of the school committee, read off ac-
complishments of the staff and presented each with a small parting gift in thanks for their service. School officials said goodbye to Linda DaCorta, who worked as a teacher for 40 years. She began working for the Middle School in 1987. “Her tenure in Lynnfield has made a difference in so many of our students’ lives,” Doyle said. “Linda has the unique ability to comfort and nurture as she challenges and motivates students. Students thrive under Linda’s leadership.” “I’ve enjoyed every minute of [working here]. I’ll miss it,” DaCorta said. A 1st grade teacher for 13 years, Odille Hanley began
Shown, from left to right, are Linda DaCorta, Odille Hanley, Linda LaGreca, Kathy Kenney, School Committee Chairperson Tim Doyle and Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay.
teaching at Huckleberry Hill teacher” and “deeply commit- students.” in 2004. Doyle called her “an ted to the academic and social enthusiastic and passionate emotional well-being of her WARM FAREWELL | SEE PAGE 20
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CONGRATS CLASS OF 2017: Valedictorian Caroline Buckley is shown with members of her family, Abby, Rob, and Dawn Buckley after graduating with her 152 peers in the Class of 2017. See photo highlights on pages 11-17. Buckley’s remarks, “Conquering the Fear of the Future,” can be read in full on page 13. (Advocate photo by Ross Scabin)
By Melanie Higgins
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ast Friday, 152 Lynnfield High School seniors graduated, beginning a new chapter in their lives. Assembled in the high school gymnasium – the last place they would all be together – students celebrated their accomplishment and observed the magnitude of the moment that would demarcate childhood from adulthood. This year, most Lynnfield grads will be going to college. Others will be taking a break, pursuing trades, serving in the military or exploring other paths in their lives. But they will
always have the strong foundation of a Lynnfield education behind them. “The foundation you have all provided us with during our time at Lynnfield High School has ensured our future success wherever we may end up,” said Caroline Buckley, the class valedictorian. “Our hard work has certainly paid off, and it is bittersweet to say that we have officially made it.” Buckley additionally encouraged her classmates not to be afraid of making mistakes, stating that they can only help you
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