President's Update

Dear Families,

One summer, I worked for a landscaping company, working at their nursery. From pulling weeds to watering plants, my days were spent completing menial labor. I realized there was a pecking order and all the new people started out doing these types of jobs. If I was going to be given more responsibility and rewarding work, I would have to earn it.

After several weeks, the owner came and told me I would be working out in the fields where the young trees (saplings) grew. I was excited about this unexpected promotion and quickly jumped into the bed of the work truck with one other guy named Brent. We smiled at each other, as we both knew we were moving up in the world!

We were driven to a space of land consisting of several acres lined with young trees. The owner explained that all the trees needed additional water due to the recent hot, dry weather. It was a hot day - and seemed even more so out in the middle of the field. The owner demonstrated how to dig up a mound of soil using a shovel around each tree, so it formed a circle. He told us this was called a “berm”; the berm would hold additional water.

Then, he took the large hose from the watering truck (parked nearby) and watered the tree with the berm. I noticed that the berm worked exactly as he had predicted forming a pool of water several inches deep around the tree. He then proceeded to give us shovels, instructing us to get started. He appointed Brent as the operator of the water hose after each berm was dug. My guess was he had seniority over me for some unknown reason.

Brent said we should start on separate trees instead of working on the same one. That seemed reasonable and I began to dig. Just as I finished my first berm, Brent was there to fill it with water. I dug my second berm. Brent quickly filled it. We were making good progress.

After an hour or so of repeating the dig and water process, I looked back to check on our work. It was then I noticed the only trees that had been completed were the ones that I dug. Brent had only been watering trees and not digging. He had turned the water pressure low enough so the time it took him to water each tree equaled the time it took me to dig a berm. He had left me with all the hard work.

One of our Xaverian values is trust: “the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something”. Brent lost my trust as he did not follow through on our partnership as we worked in the field. I made sure the both of us dug together and then watched him water each tree. He was not a reliable co-worker.

As a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School, we know that trust is total confidence in our God and our brothers and sisters in Christ (taken from The Spiritual Values of the Xaverian Charism). Trust is what our community is built upon and enables each of us to experience a supportive community. Trust enables us to live our faith in the One working alongside of us.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

John Thornburg

At a Glance

Monday, May 8

Day B

AP Exams: Calculus AB/BC - 8 AM

Senior Christian Service

Tuesday, May 9

Day A

AP Exams: English Language - 8 AM

AP Exams: Physics C, Part 1 - 12 PM

AP Exams: Physics C, Part 2 - 2 PM

Senior Christian Service

Wednesday, May 10

Day H

Praying of the Rosary - 7:25 AM

AP Exams: Spanish - 8 AM

AP Exams: Biology - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Thursday, May 11

Day G

AP Exams: World History - 8 AM

AP Exams: Physics 1 - 12 PM

Make-A-Wish SOC'S Ice Cream Social - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Friday, May 12

Day F

Dress Down Day - $5

Weekly Mass - 7:20 AM

AP Exams: Latin - 12 PM

Senior Christian Service

Saturday, May 13

Senior Prom - 6 PM

Girls Division Dress Code Update

Girls that choose to wear a kilt as part of the dress code must continue to wear solid-colored tights until further notice. 

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. Search for "Malden Catholic" in the app store on your phone.

What's New?

Summer Internship Applications Due - 5.10

Malden Catholic will be accepting applications for a limited number of students to participate in our annual Business and STEM Summer Internship Program. The program allows students to gain a better sense of potential career opportunities, majors they may wish to pursue in college and experiences that will enhance college applications and resumes.

Find out more about these amazing internships by submitting your application by Wednesday, May 10 through the following website link.

Please reach out to Mrs. Jeannine Reardon at [email protected] with any questions.

Spring Clothing Drive - through 5.10

Malden Catholic will collect new or gently used spring and summer clothing to donate to the Lazarus House, a homeless shelter for families in Lawrence. Collection bins will be located in MC's front lobby until Wednesday, May 10. Please reach out to Monica O'Brien '25 with any questions at mo'[email protected].

College Financial Aid Webinar - 5.10 at 6:30 PM

MC School and college Counseling has partnered with Campus Bound to provide tools and support to help families navigate the process and minimize the costs of college.

Campus Bound's last live webinar of the year for Malden Catholic Grade 11 students and families will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 PM. The Webinar will be recorded but you must register to receive the recording through this link.

Make-A-Wish SOC'S Ice Cream Social - 5.11 at 12 PM

MC's Make-A-Wish Club is hosting an ice cream social in collaboration with Soc's Ice Cream in Saugus on Thursday, May 11 from 12 - 10 PM. A portion of all MC sale proceeds will be donated to help grant a wish for a child with a critical illness. Stop by for treats for the whole family and mention that you are supporting MC Make-A-Wish!

2022-2023 Yearbook Student Recognition Ads - 5.11

The cost for the 2022 - 2023 yearbook is included in the fees that Seniors paid at the beginning of the year.

Senior parents are encouraged to purchase Student Yearbook Recognition Ads that will be displayed in Malden Catholic's 2022-2023 yearbook. The ads can be customized to feature the individual student.

If you're interested in purchasing an ad, please create a Jostens account through this link. The deadline to order an ad is Thursday, May 11.

AP Exams - through 5.12

AP exams will continue through Friday, May 12. Students are reminded to check their MC email and read important test-specific information sent from MC's School Counseling Director, Mrs. Parker.

Please note the following instructions:

• Students who are taking an 8 AM exam may go home once the exam is finished.
• Students who have a 12 PM exam do not need to come to school prior to the exam. Any student who has a 12 PM exam, but still needs to arrive early, may study in the Learning Commons prior to the exam.
• All AP test takers may dress down for exams, following dress down guidelines.

Dress Down Day - 5.12

All students may dress down on Friday, May 12 by bringing a $5 donation. All proceeds will benefit the National Honor Society Scholarship Fund. Students who chose not to participate must be in normal dress code.

MC Parent Book Club - 5.24 at 6:30 PM

The MC Parent Book Club will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 PM at MC in the Campus Ministry Center. The May MC Book Club will be discussing The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li, a magnificent, beguiling tale winding from the postwar rural provinces to Paris, from an English boarding school to to the quiet Pennsylvania home where Agnès can live without her past. The Book of Goose is a haunting story of friendship, art, exploitation, and memory by the celebrated author Yiyun Li.

Please R.S.V.P. to Vange Egizi at [email protected] if you can attend.

Fine Arts Night - 5.25 at 7 PM

Join us for Fine Arts Night on Thursday, May 25 at 7 PM in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center. This Broadway-themed event will feature student art and performances from the Malden Catholic Art Departments including student singers, dancers, visual and digital artists. 

Senior Event Updates

To celebrate our Senior Class of 2023, MC is planning an active schedule of events:

Monday, April 24 - Friday, May 12

• Senior Christian Service - Seniors who are not enrolled in AP courses must complete their 90 hours of service at a dedicated service site between the weeks of April 24 - May 12.

Saturday, May 13

• Senior Prom - The Senior Prom will be held at Danversport in Danvers on Saturday, May 13 from 6 - 11 PM with the promenade starting at 6 PM. The Senior Prom dress code policy can be found in the 2022 - 2023 Parent/Student Handbook through the attached link.

Monday, May 15

• Girls Division Awards Ceremony - The Girls Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 15 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium.

Tuesday, May 16

• Boys Division Awards Ceremony - The Boys Division Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 6 PM in the Doherty Gymnasium.

Wednesday, May 17

• Senior Prayer Service/Breakfast/Commencement Rehearsal - Seniors will gather in the cafeteria at 8 AM, followed by a prayer service in the Thomas '66 and Olivia McDonough Performing Arts Center and breakfast in the cafeteria. The day will conclude with a mandatory Commencement rehearsal. Seniors are asked to wear their college sweatshirts on Wednesday, May 17.

Thursday, May 18

• Senior Class Event - Parents from the Class of 2023 have organized a Senior event at Kowloon in Saugus on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30 - 9:30 PM. The cost is $50 and payment may be submitted to Mrs. Flaherty via Venmo @Chrissie-Flaherty or PayPal @chrissie0304. Please note that this is not a school sponsored event.

Friday, May 19

• Baccalaureate Mass - The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 4 PM and will be held on the Brother Gilbert Stadium field.

Saturday, May 20

• Commencement Ceremony - The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 10 AM on the Brother Gilbert Stadium field.

Additional Resources

Additional resources regarding Senior Events can be found on the MC website through the following links:

• Senior Events Calendar
• Senior Events and News

Please contact Mrs. Jeannine Reardon Esq. GC'89 P'23 with any questions regarding Senior events at [email protected].

What's Happening Around MC?

"Dancers Against Cancer" Fundraising Event

Senior Baskets

Memory Project

The Memory Project is a non-profit organization that invites students to create portraits for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges. These amazing portraits were created by Olivia Diller '25 and Leyna Nguyen '25. Great work!

Olivia Diller '25

Leyna Nguyen '25

Sports

NLI Signings

Congratulations to the following students who signed a National Letter of Intent this week:

• Julia Kruse '23 - Softball at University of Dallas
• Nicholas Chaparro Rivera '23 - Eture Sports Soccer Program in Valencia, Spain
• Kameron Young '23 - Football at Western New England University

Way to go, Julia, Nicholas and Kameron!

Senior Banners

Senior Banners may be purchased from Dracut Threads through this link. Banners will require a two-week turnaround. The banners will be hung for the spring season and then hung outside with the senior banners from all the seasons. Seniors will be able to take their banners home following graduation. Any questions about Senior Banners may be directed to Athletics Director, Bill Raycraft at [email protected].

Fall Sports Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Malden Catholic fall sports is now open. All parents/guardians must register students through Family ID at https://hello.familyid.com/ prior to tryouts.

Monday, May 8

3 PM Girls Varsity Golf @ Saugus High School

4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Xaverian Brothers High School

4 PM Girls JV Softball Home vs Greater Lowell Tech High School

4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Home vs Greater Lowell Tech High School

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Home vs St. John's High School (Team Picture Day)

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball @ St. John's HS

4 PM Boys JV Baseball Home vs St. John's HS

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball Home vs St. John's HS

4 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ North Quincy HS

5:30 PM Girls JV Lacrosse North Quincy HS

5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Home vs Xaverian Brothers High School

Tuesday, May 9

3 PM Girls Varsity Golf Home Fontbonne Academy

4 PM Girls JV Lacrosse @ St. Bernard’s HS

4 PM Girls JV Softball Home vs Saugus HS

4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Home vs Saugus HS

5:30 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ St. Bernard HS

Wednesday, May 10

4 PM Boys JV Baseball @ Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Girls Varsity Softball Home vs Ursuline Academy

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Home vs Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball @ Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Girls Varsity Outdoor Track @ Notre Dame Academy

4 PM Boys Varsity Outdoor Track Home vs Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball Home vs Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Girls JV Softball Home vs Ursuline Academy

Thursday, May 11

3 PM Girls Varsity Golf @ Fontbonne Academy

3:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis @ Archbishop Williams HS/MS

4 PM Boys Varsity Tennis Home vs Marblehead HS

4 PM Girls JV Lacrosse Home vs Lynnfield HS

4 PM Boys Varsity Baseball @ Pope Francis HS

4 PM Boys JV Baseball @ Pope Francis HS

5:30 PM Girls Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Lynnfield HS

7 PM Boys Varsity Rugby Home vs Catholic Memorial School

Friday, May 12

4 PM Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home vs Catholic Memorial School

4 PM Boys Freshman Baseball Home vs Pope Francis High School

4 PM Girls Varsity Tennis @ Mount Alvernia HS

5:30 PM Boys JV Lacrosse Home vs Catholic Memorial School