Graduation marks a new chapter in life; students relive the challenges that they faced, while also feeling grateful for their experiences that they have learned from throughout their high school careers. Tasked with the leadership of Class of 2026, President Linh Do has shown dedication, spirit, and thoughtfulness while representing the voices of her peers. Raising over 25 thousand dollars from various events, she has left a memorable impact, making graduation worth the final wait.
Being a class president, the role has taught her to be able to “reach out and connect to people to being able to not only organize events, but people as well.” Do understands her vital role in the student council and that her “decision is one of the most important voices in the council.”
Some of the most notable successful fundraising events under her leadership were Junior Varieties, Homecoming, and holding concession stands. Do has also been a part of the field hockey team, outdoor track, and key-club during her junior year.
Apart from her outstanding role as president, she is also a hardworking student who thrives on making things fun for everyone around her. While transitioning from freshman to senior year, she realized that she had many habits “surrounding academics and time management” that would make it difficult for her to overcome in college.
However, she pushed through college level work while keeping “an organized schedule,” and learned to challenge herself with rigorous courses and AP classes. “For me, loading myself up with all these things to do with extracurriculars or academic work, it creates structure in my life, which I think is very important going into college.”
As a person, Do has learned “that the people you choose to be friends with is so incredibly important especially in high school.” She highlighted that the people you surround yourself with, “will set the foundation for who you are as a person and what other people perceive you as.” She has also learned that teachers and faculty are truly there to help out, “even if it really feels like everyone is out to get you.” She emphasized building good relationships with your teachers can help benefit your outcome.
Most people say that freshman year is the easiest year of high school. However, “I believe that senior year is probably the most fun and most free because you just have access to so many more things,” mentioned Do. Milestones such as getting a driver’s license, college, knowing more of your peers,and understanding that there are so many more opportunities ahead of you are all things to look forward to as a senior. To the underclassmen, “do not slack off your freshman year either because it says the foundation for your GPA and your academic career overall but also don’t sweat it,” Do advised.
Knowing Do for three years now, science teacher Katherine Haskell described her as a “funny and thoughtful” person. Haskell noted that “she has developed an uncanny ability to see beyond her immediate circle and notice everyone and care about everyone.” For Haskell’s birthday, “during her sophomore year she got me 42 donuts” for turning 42 and even did her nails for her wedding, highlighting Do’s kindness. “She makes even the most stressful moments more fun.”
Haskell also wants to highlight how incredibly proud she is of Do. “I can’t wait to see what she does with her life because no matter what she chooses to do in the future, I know she is going to continue to be an amazing person and have a positive effect on everyone around her.”
Hoping to leave Malden High with a positive and optimistic impact on her peers, Do will be majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology at Rutgers University through a full tuition Posse Scholarship.
As a final message to the Class of 2026, “never stop trying because there is always someone out there that believes in you, dead or alive.”
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