BY ANA DE SOUZA & FELICIA FALLANO
2017
The class of 2017 has many ideas not only for their sophomore year of high school, but their following years of high school to come. Vice president Rachel Tran informed that “ [she] would like to create a solid foundation of funds for the future events.” Tran also expressed the importance for the class to come together. “Ultimately [the class of 2017] share[s] the same goals and will achieve them… together. Tran’s goal is to, “unite [the] class and create four great years.”
In addition, the class of 2017’s council’s main focus is to raise money for class events. President Alanksky Ulysee’s explained that “there is no easy part in being president.” The class of 2017 looks to raise money in a way that will be enjoyable. Though scarce in funds, the officers are looking forward to creating a memorable year for the class of 2017.
2016
The Class of 2016 is looking forward to an important year filled with important upcoming fundraisers. Class president Samantha Forestier mentioned that one of her goals this year is to “have a successful Junior Varieties Show.” Forestier not only wants to raise more funds for her class, but also bring her fellow classmates together while fundraising.
The officers are expecting most of their funds to come from Junior Varieties due to its previous success for past junior classes. The event generally brings in a helpful sum of money to cover class expenses, including prom and graduation gear. Forestier stated that the show “is the most exciting thing [she is] looking forward to this year.”
Blue and Gold member and vice president Cassandra Reyes, who has held her position since freshmen year, expressed her enjoyment in “being apart of the leadership of [her class] and seeing how … everyone [comes] together.” Even though JV’s is a big event that they are looking forward to, Reyes stated her main goal is to “have more people involved in [the class’s] fundraisers.
2015
Entering their last year at Malden High School, the senior class is preparing themselves for prom, the senior barbeque, graduation and more. The class of 2015 has welcomed previous vice president and current Blue and Gold member Julie Lam as president. Vice President Josh Cronin believes that Lam will, “help guide [their class] in the right direction.”
Similar to the junior class, the seniors also find it difficult in recruiting volunteers. Lam explained that the hardest part of fundraising is “finding people to commit to help.”
Council Leader Kaitlyn Weng is most excited about the Mr. MHS event, similar to a pageant including MHS’s senior boys in different competitions. She feels that “this one will be fun too.”
The seniors are working towards making their last year one to remember. Cronin mentioned that he enjoys helping in planning their prom because they are, “shaping one of the most memorable nights of high school.” Lam hopes to be able to reduce the prices on not only prom tickets but also the senior barbecue as well as the fee for caps and gowns for graduation. Overall, Lam wishes to have “everyone enjoy themselves before going off to college.”
