The Blue and Gold maldenblueandgold.com Malden High School Volume 102 Edition 6
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77th Annual Junior Varieties
hosted by the class of 2018
Ana Pirosca Reporter
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t is a well known fact that no generation is like the other. And while the class of 2017 is preparing to bid their farewells, the class of 2018 is introducing themselves as soon to be seniors through the annual edition of Malden High School’s Junior Varieties. The 77th annual JVs show is meant to showcase different talents in the school and is held every year as the biggest class fundraiser for the junior class of that year. Students can perform any number of talents, from singing, to reciting poetry, playing an instrument, or even dancing. Friends, family, fac-
ulty, and students are encouraged to show their support to the current juniors by attending the show. This year, all the money raised will go to the class of 2018. Last year, JVs for the graduating class of 2017 was spectacular. Senior Jesse Bouley, Vice President for the class of 2017 said that this year, he could visibly see all the hard work the juniors had put into making the show enjoyable for everyone. Since he was a part of the JVs last year as one of the hosts alongside seniors Erin Mulcahy and historian James Mac, Bouley noted that “seeing it all together with [him] not in it this year, [he] really [appreciates] all they work they do.” Which is true,
especially considering the amount of practice all the staff and crew put into perfecting the show. Everyone was hopeful that this year was going to be just as, or even more successful, as last year’s JV’s. Students worked hard for a good show to happen. The team met for up to 6 hours after school nearly daily and even on weekends, running through the show to perfect its timing and performances. MHS science teacher Katherine Haskell, advisor for the class, stated that, “[she] doesn’t think one can ever prepare for the hours that [they] had to put in.” The rehearsals, in Haskell’s opinion, was one of the toughest things about JV’s. Junior ...continued on page 6
Malden Introduces New Ballpark Neden Bernadin Lead Reporter Rebecca Oliveira Reporter
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he Malden Field of Dreams is an ongoing project to revitalize the empty field next to Macdonald Stadium that is currently owned by National Grid. The project was originally proposed to establish an independent league team, but it was decided to establish an affiliated team with the Minor Leagues instead for various reasons. One of the reasons was
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that a lot of players in an independent league tend to leave and join the major leagues, whereas with a minor league, team players have contracts with the independent leagues to supply them with managers, coaches, prospects, and other benefits for the minor leagues. As of recently, both Eastern Bank and East Boston Savings Bank are strongly interested in providing funding for the new ballpark in Malden. Mayor of Malden Gary Christenson explained that approximately eighty million dollars is being put into the project to bring it to life. The park will be located ...continued on page 23
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