Local Bank Makes Donation to Stoneham Middle School Math Team

STONEHAM, MA — A local bank has made a donation to the Stoneham Central Middle School math team.

StonehamBank recently announced a $2,500 donation made to the Stoneham Central Middle School math team on Oct. 5. Principal Christopher Banos stated in a press release that the bank has supported the math team for over 20 years.

“StonehamBank has supported our math team for over twenty years and because of that support we have built and sustained a competitive math team year in and year out,” said Banos in a statement. “The feedback I have received from students over the years is that their time on the math team was one of their most rewarding middle school experiences.”

The funds will be directed towards the support of travel opportunities to other schools and for competitions.

“Stoneham Central Middle School’s Math Team Coach, Michelle Zavez, is an inspiration to our youth and we are happy to support her team so they may attend math competitions in our communities,” said Edward F. Doherty Jr., StonehamBank's Executive Vice President in a statement.“Last year’s students demonstrated honorable performances and the Bank wishes this year’s team even greater success.”

Image via StonehamBank. Pictured: Michelle Zavez, Math Team Coach, Stoneham Central Middle School; Rhonda Sabbio, StonehamBank; Christopher Banos, Principal, Stoneham Central Middle School; Stoneham Central Middle School Math Team