Karinaval 2015: A Day of Remembrance and

On Saturday, Jun. 12, 2015, Mayor Gary Christenson, MHS principal Dana Brown and Malden’s

community members joined together to celebrate an event in memory of Karina Moreira, the Karinival. This event raises money for the Malden Against Cancer club, which is run by teacher Kristine Kirby. Among the selling of raffle tickets, a dunk tank, bumper cars, various obstacle courses, and foods and drinks were all different aspects of the event that have helped to raise money for the club as well. A large amount of  MHS students had volunteered to help at various stations at Karinaval, giving not only a great opportunity for people to be involved in the community but also the chance to be a part of something that inspired pride in community among the participants. 

Karina Moreira’s brother and graduated senior of 2015, Guilherme Moreira, says “This event has benefited me because I just had a great slice of pizza! No I’m joking; it just brings me happiness knowing that I’m here supporting a good cause, but I also think it benefits the community even more [because] holding an event like this can truly bring Malden together, and it just proves to ourselves that when we want to act as a community, we can.”

 Graduated senior of the class of 2015 Devon Laudadio would agree with me, saying “This event just shows what a huge impact each person can have, especially Karina who had a huge impact for MHS and Malden and how even one person can [change] a community.” Participating in Karinaval is a great way to connect with other members in the Malden community.

See footage from the event here.

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Megan Downer

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Senior Megan Downer has been in the Blue and Gold since her freshman year and is now the newspaper’s Editor-In-Chief. Before coming to Malden High, she went to Ferryway for middle school. When Megan has any free time she likes to motivate herself to either read or write. Writing for her is an “outlet for raw emotions” which is what motivates her to pick up some paper and a pen and let the words flow. Megan’s other hobbies include hiking and being outside. She also enjoys watching shows such as Pretty Little Liars and One Tree Hill. She is part of Malden High’s varsity field hockey team as lucky number 7. If she could only eat one meal for the rest of her life it would “probably [be] some good chicken, mac and cheese and a biscuit.” and if she had to wear only one color for the rest of her life, she would choose maroon or black because it “goes with everything.” After high school, her goals are to finish college, become a successful writer and to go into a career that helps others.

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