Malden High School Holds 2016 Hall Of Fame Gala

The Malden High School Alumni Association is urging alumni and the Malden community to submit nominations for the third group of graduates to be inducted into the MHS Hall of Fame.

A banquet and induction ceremonies for those to be honored as the Hall of Fame Class for 2016 will be held Friday April 29 at Anthony’s Function Hall in Malden.

Nomination forms are available on the MHSAA website, at the Malden Public Library and the Malden Senior Center, and will also be posted on Malden-related social media sites.

The forms must be submitted by Friday Feb. 26, 2016, by mail to MHSAA, P.O. Box 47, Malden, Ma., 02148, or emailed to Joanne Iovino (’64) at jli4671@yahoo.com, or Diane Lind (’54) at dlind420.@verizon.net.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize MHS alumni for exceptional achievement in their chosen careers and/or for their outstanding contributions to the Malden community and beyond.

The special Hall of Fame Selection Committee for 2016 again will be headed up by Ellie Cushing (’71) and Fred Feldman (’67).

To be considered, and to help the selection committee make its decision, all applications must be complete with a brief narrative expanding on the specific qualities and achievements of the nominees.

MHS alumni are eligible to be nominated to the Hall of Fame 10 years after graduation.

This year’s inductees will be selected from the following categories: arts, business, community service, education, government, media, military, sciences, technology, or other.

If you have questions you may call Joanne at 781-321-3568 or Diane at 781-944-1368.

The Hall of Fame was founded in 2014 by the MHSAA to celebrate exceptional accomplishments of alumni and contributions to the school community by alumni and others.

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Malden High School Alumni Association

HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM – 2016

Please use a separate form for each nominee.

1. Information about the MHS graduate you are nominating. (Please print or type)

First Name -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Last Name -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Year of Graduation from MHS----------------------------------------------
Current Street Address--------------------------------------------------------
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Current Email Address -------------------------------------------------------

2. Category of Nomination (please check one)
Arts------------------------------------------
Business-------------------------------------
Community Service-----------------------
Education ----------------------------------
Government--------------------------------
Media----------------------------------------
Military-------------------------------------
Sciences-------------------------------------
Technology---------------------------------

3. Outstanding Achievements (please list here or on an attached sheet)
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4. Qualifications - To assist the Hall of Fame Selection Committee in its decision-making, please attach a brief narrative (one page) that expands on the specific qualities and qualifications of this nominee.


5. Information about the person making the nomination:
First Name………………………Last Name……………………
Current Address: Street/P.O.Box……………………………………………………
Town/City ……………………State……………………………..
Zipcode……………………………………………………………
Home or Cell Telephone number ………………………………
Email address if Applicable ……………………………….........


Nomination forms may be mailed to MHSAA, P.O. Box 47, Malden, MA 02148, or they may be emailed to Joanne Iovino at jli4671@yahoo.com or Diane Lind at dlind420@verizon.net

ALL NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016. TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETE.

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Malden High School Alumni Association
Hall of Fame - Nomination Form - 2016

For the third consecutive year, the Malden High School Alumni Association is asking for nominations of MHS graduates to the MHSAA Hall of Fame. It is the purpose of the Hall of Fame to recognize Malden High School alumni for exceptional achievement in their chosen careers or for their outstanding contributions to the Malden Community and beyond.

MHS alumni are eligible to be nominated to the Hall of Fame ten years after their graduation. This year’s inductees will be selected from the following categories:

Arts -recognition for outstanding achievement in cultural, visual, or performing arts.

Business - recognition for outstanding accomplishments and/or leadership in the business world.

Community Service - recognition for special contributions to the Malden community and beyond.

Education - recognition for career accomplishments in education, or for contributions to the field of education.

Government - recognition for outstanding service to city, state, or national government.

Media - recognition for outstanding achievement in print or broadcast journalism.

Military Service - recognition for outstanding service in a branch of the armed services.

Sciences - recognition for career accomplishments in a scientific or medical related field.

Technology - recognition for career accomplishments in the creation or application of technical processes for practical purposes.



Inductees to the 2016 MHSAA Hall of Fame will be selected from nominations made by alumni and community members and reviewed by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Completed Nomination Forms may be returned to Malden High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) P.O. Box 47, Malden, MA 02148 or emailed to Joanne Iovino at jli4671@yahoo.com or Diane Lind at dlind420@verizon.net


If you have previously nominated an individual who was not selected in 2014 or 2015, you may add additional information at the bottom of this nomination form.

ALL NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016. TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE.

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Malden High School Alumni Association

Hall of Fame – 2016

Past Honorees

2014: Gary F. Cherone, Class of 1977 - Rock Singer and Song Writer

Kevin Cullen, Class of 1977 - Journalist, Boston Globe

Heather J. (Kahn) Braver, Class of 1985 - Television Journalist

Keith E. Knight, Class of 1984 - Cartoonist

James A. Matisoff, Class of 1954 - Professor of Linguistics, Emeritus

Philip B. Weiner, Class of 1972 - International War Crimes Judge

Emma Fall Schofield, Class of 1902 - First Female Judge and First Assistant Attorney General in Massachusetts (Awarded Posthumously)

2015: Marie Coyle, Class of 1949 - Founder/President Nat’l Scleroderma Foundation

Daniel DiSano ,Class of 1986 - President/CEO Axispoint Development Co.

George Holland, Class of 1955 - Superintendent of Malden Schools; Initiator Malden Schools Building Project

Bobby Sager, Class of 1972 – Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Author

Paula Sneed, Class of 1965 - Executive Vice President, General Foods/Kraft Co.

Stanton Shernan, M.D. , Class of 1977 - Chief of Cardiac Anesthesia, Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Richard Dargie , Class of 1939, For Service to His Country (Awarded Posthumously)

Hollis Durgin, Class of 1940, Cited as an Outstanding Citizen of Malden (Awarded Posthumously)

The names of alumni who have been nominated but not selected are automatically returned to the pool of nominations for the next two years.

Contact:

David D. Haskell

781-324-2725

dhaskell2@verizon.net