President's Update

Dear Families,

The end of the second quarter marks the official halfway point of the school year, and it's hard to believe that Seniors are wrapping up their final semester at Malden Catholic! As the Class of 2024 makes important decisions regarding their college plans for the fall, we've witnessed impressive college acceptances at some of the nation's top schools. The remarkable part is not only seeing students securing spots at these colleges and universities but also earning substantial scholarships – truly an outstanding achievement.

As our soon-to-be graduates discuss the next steps in their journey with their parents/guardians, we are thrilled to see a significant number of 8th-grade families expressing interest in becoming the next class of Lancers at 99 Crystal St. The exceptional interest in MC speaks volumes about our positive and vibrant community, firmly rooted in our spiritual values of simplicity, humility, compassion, trust, and zeal. Our faculty/staff along with our dedicated families work collaboratively to nurture an environment where students not only excel academically but also grow personally and spiritually.

There is a lot to look forward to in these coming weeks at MC! Campus Ministry has had a very successful Winter Essentials Drive, and we would like to thank the families who have participated in donating winter items to the Malden Warming Center. Brother Puccio and Lizzie Foy ’24 travelled to Hartford, CT to plan the Xaverian Brother Sponsored Schools Student Leadership Retreat that will take place in March. Lastly, we will come together as a school to celebrate Catholic Schools Week during the week of January 29.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey P. Smith '95, P'24. '26

At a Glance

Monday, January 22

Day A

Winter Essentials Drive Ends

Tuesday, January 23

Day H

Wednesday, January 24

Day G

Q2 Report Cards Emailed

Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM

Thursday, January 25

Day F

Friday, January 26

Day E

Weekly Mass - 7:25 AM

MC Weekly Dining Menu

We are providing the MC weekly dining menu in the President's Update to make it easier for students to plan lunch throughout the week. The menu is also available through the Malden Catholic Mobile App along with easy access to the online portal for adding money to student lunch accounts.

School and College Counseling

2024 - 2025 FAFSA Information

The 2024 - 2025 FAFSA application is now available on studentaid.gov. Due to the form enhancements, the application is available for limited periods as the Department of Education monitors the site. An email was sent out by School and College Counseling with additional information. Please reach out to College Affordable with any questions at [email protected].

College Acceptances

MC School and College Counseling would like to remind Grade 12 students to update Naviance with college acceptances. Please reach out to Ms. DelGenio with any questions at [email protected].

What's New?

Winter Essentials Drive - through 1.22

Malden Catholic's Campus Ministry department has teamed up with the Malden Warming Center for the annual Winter Essentials Drive. Students are encouraged to bring in winter items for each grade listed until Monday, January 22. All items should be dropped off in homeroom.

• Grade 9 - Lip Balm and Deodorant
• Grade 10 - Hand Sanitizer and Nail Clippers
• Grade 11 - Hand/Foot Warmers and Combs/Hairbrushes
• Grade 12 - Toothbrushes/Toothpaste and Mouthwash

MC Leadership Series Featured Speaker: Ndaba Mandela - 1.24 at 1 PM

Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, Co-Founder & Chairman of Africa Rising Foundation, and author of Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from My Grandfather, Nelson Mandela, will be visiting MC to speak live to MC students as part of the MC Leadership Speaker Series on Wednesday, January 24. Please note, this event is private and exclusively for students.

Following in the footsteps of his beloved and iconic grandfather, Ndaba Mandela continues to keep the beacon of hope bright, fueling its fiery message that one person can make a difference. Through his actions and orations, Nelson Mandela's voice and message of freedom still resonate – spoken by a child who matured under the warm embrace and expert tutelage of one of history's greatest teachers. Currently, Ndaba is organizing the 95th celebration of Nelson Mandela Day and was also instrumental in creating the International Day of Happiness at the United Nations.

MC Parent Book Club - 1.30 at 6 PM

MC's Parent Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 PM in MC's Campus Ministry Center to discuss The Candy House by Jennifer Egan. Please reach out to Vange Egizi at [email protected] if you would like to attend.

MC’s 18th Annual Gala Celebration Tickets on Sale - Price Increases to $250/ticket on 2.1

Join us for Malden Catholic's 18th annual Gala celebration on Saturday, April 6 at Encore Boston Harbor!

General admission Gala tickets are $200/person through January 31. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and the ticket price will increase to $250/ticket on February 1, so be sure to purchase your ticket soon through this link.

For more details on purchasing tickets, exploring sponsorship opportunities and being featured in our Gala program book, please contact Sarah Hamilton at 781.475.5331 or [email protected].

What's Happening Around MC?

50 Crystal Street Demolition Update

We are grateful to Timberline Construction for all the hard work they've put into MC's expansion plans at 50 Crystal Street! Check out their latest press release regarding the demolition. The plans for our new athletic facility and classroom space are progressing, and we are looking forward to beginning groundbreaking soon.

Alyssa Babineau '24 - Distinguished Young Women Scholarship

Congratulations to Alyssa Babineau '24 for becoming a finalist for the Massachusetts Distinguished Young Woman of the Year! She competed this past weekend against seven other young women for the scholarship. Way to go, Alyssa! Check out the article in the Malden Advocate.

Mock Trial Win

Congratulations to MC's Mock Trial team for a convincing victory over Medford High School in the first preliminary round trial of the MASSBAR state tournament! The team was led by outstanding performances by its three witnesses who were all first-time performers in the MASSBAR tournament: Andrew Mastrangelo '26, Paige Kelly '26, and Maeve Hurley '26. The team competes against Malden next week at Somerville District Court. Way to go!

Pizza & Prayer

Learning Commons

Sports

MC Athletics Livestreaming

Malden Catholic now offers complimentary livestreaming for athletic home games held in the Doherty Gymnasium and on the Donovan Field, accessible on MC's YouTube channel through this link or through Hudl TV. For all other athletic games, a subscription to the NFHS Network provides livestream access, and hockey games are available for complimentary livestreaming through My Hockey Live.

Winter Sports

Stay updated on the athletics schedule and events by visiting the MC website or subscribing to text alerts through this link.

Monday, January 22

3:30 PM Girls Freshman Basketball vs Central Catholic

5 PM Girls JV Basketball vs Bedford HS

6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball vs Bedford HS

Tuesday, January 23

3:30 PM Boys Freshman Basketball vs St. John's Prep

5 PM Boys JV Basketball vs St. John's Prep

6:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball vs St. John's Prep

Wednesday, January 24

5 PM Girls JV Ice Hockey @ Bishop Feehan

6 PM Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs St. Mary's

6 PM Boys Varsity Wrestling vs BC High

6:40 PM Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ St. John's Prep

Thursday, January 25

4 PM Girls Freshman Basketball @ Masconomet

5 PM Girls JV Basketball vs Georgetown

5:15 PM Boys JV Ice Hockey @ BC High

6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball vs Georgetown

6:30 PM Boys Freshman Ice Hockey @ BC High

Friday, January 26

3:30 PM Boys Freshman Basketball @ BC High

3:30 PM Girls Freshman Basketball vs Notre Dame Academy - Hingham

5 PM Boys JV Basketball @ BC High

5 PM Girls JV Basketball vs Notre Dame Academy - Hingham

6:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball @ BC High

6:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball vs Notre Dame Academy - Hingham

Saturday, January 27

10 AM Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Excel Academy

10 AM Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs Canton HS

6 PM Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Catholic Memorial

8:20 PM Boys JV Ice Hockey @ Marblehead

Boston Herald High School Hockey Notebook: Malden Catholic Bolstered by Additions of Daley, Moretti