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LYFC rallies around DiGangi family By Christopher Roberson
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ct. 21 marked three years to the day that Brian DiGangi lost his mother, Michelle, to brain cancer – he was only seven years old at the time. Ed Furbush, assistant coach of DiGangi’s JVC football team under the Lynnfield Youth Football and Cheerleading (LYFC) program, decided to host a ceremony to honor Brian and remember Michelle. Furbush said the ceremony was a complete surprise for Brian, who was joined by his father Steven, brother Jack and sister Jessica. “While it has been an undoubtedly tough road for Brian, Steve, Jack and Jessica, they
are the kindest, most emphatic people you could ever meet,” said Furbush. After practice, Brian’s teammates and coaches dedicated the season to Michelle. Also, they presented Brian with a helmet signed by everyone on the team and a specially decorated football as well as a plaque and flowers. In addition, a group of red balloons was released with Brian being the last one to let his balloon go. Furbish said red was chosen as it was Michelle’s favorite color. In response, Brian spoke about how the team has come together to support him. “It makes me feel great; they helped me out when I need-
ed it – they mean everything,” he said. Furbush said Brian has consistently stepped up for the team. “He is our rock on the field; he never complains and plays every position asked of him; it is a pleasure and privilege to help coach him,” said Furbush, adding that Brian joined LYFC the same year he lost his mother. “It’s a bit overwhelming, but Brian deserves it,” said Steven. “He loves football – he lives and breathes it.” Steven described football as Lynnfield resident Brian DiGangi is presented with a specially being a “release” for his young- decorated football during the Oct. 21 ceremony hosted by his er son. “He’s a born athlete; JVC football team marking the three years that have passed since he lost his mother, Michelle, to brain cancer.
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Lynnfield has 10th highest MCAS scores in the state By Christopher Roberson
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his fall was the first time that Lynnfield’s K-8 students took the new Next Generation MCAS 2.0 and the results ranked the school system as the 10th highest-scoring district in the state. In addition, Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay said the scores at Summer Street Elementary School made it the top performing elementary school in the state.
During the Oct. 24 School Committee meeting, Tremblay said the high school students were given the traditional MCAS as passing the exam is a graduation requirement. “The high school students have been playing by the same set of rules for the past 10 years,” she said. However, those scores were high enough for Lynnfield High
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Lisa Roberson is shown with her 10-month-old son, Nicholas, dressed up in his pumpkin costume during the Lynnfield Moms Group’s Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 22. See more photo highlights inside on page 4. (Advocate photos by Christopher Roberson)