Malden High School Class of 2021 Holds Graduation
On June 6th, 2021, Malden High School’s 2021 graduating class held commencement to celebrate their accomplishments. The Graduates were welcomed with opening remarks by Mayor Gary Christenson, Superintendent John Oteri, Class President Harriet Gerochi, Orator Jacob Pettigrew, Salutatorian Jiaqi Ye, Valedictorian Zi Yi “Billy” Zeng, and Principal Chris Mastrangelo.
Despite temperatures nearing 100 degrees that day, students gathered in their decorated caps and gowns. After pushing through the heat, Graduates met their friends and families at the entrance of Macdonald Stadium to celebrate.
Graduation was filmed by Urban Media Arts in collaboration with Ron Cochrane and the City of Malden. Camera operators included Payton Lightbody and Kieran Duffy, as well as Urban Media Arts Interns Avion Manong and Patrick Dunn. The event was photographed by Urban Media Arts intern Keren He. You can view photographs from the event below, and you can watch the event on UMA/MATV’s Educational Channel throughout July, dates and times TBD.
Friends and family gathered in the bleachers of Macdonald Stadium to celebrate the Class of ’21. 
Friends and family gathered in the bleachers of Macdonald Stadium to celebrate the Class of ’21. Two students from Class of ’21 show off their decorated caps. 
A student poses to show off her diploma. Students walk to their seats for Graduation Ceremonies. 
A graduate is handed her diploma by Malden High School’s Principal. Caps are thrown by students at the end of graduation ceremonies. 
Graduates who have just received their diplomas walk back to their seats with smiles.
