Dr. J.D. LaRock, Chair of the North Shore Community College Board of Trustees, said the process for the selection of a new college president is proceeding well and the search committee has identified 11 semifinalists for the key leadership position.…
Author: Cary Shuman
A Winning Career for Nguyen: Senior Guard Helps St. Mary’s Capture Another Title
Van Nguyen was an ideal student-athlete in the St. Mary’s High School girls basketball program. She began her career as a freshman, worked hard on her game in the off-season, and became an important contributor to the team’s success. Nguyen…
Lynn community rallies behind Amanda Mena in quest of ‘Idol’ title
Are the rumors true that Amanda Mena will be appearing in concert at the Lynn Auditorium this summer? If you ask James Marsh, general manager of the most popular entertainment venue in the area, the answer is ‘‘yes.” This week…
St. Mary’s girls basketball team captures Catholic Central League Cup
It wasn’t easy, but when all was said and done in an historic season that was complicated by an ongoing pandemic, the St. Mary’s High School girls team was No. 1 – again. Though they won’t be officially crowned as…
Wendy Joseph begins as curator at GAR Museum
When Wendy Joseph and her husband, Stefan Wuensch, moved to Lynn in 2002, she developed an immediate love of the city’s glorious history and its landmarks. Joseph quickly became a highly respected community leader and her work in commemorating the…
Lynn Literacy Day to hold kickoff event on March 18
No one could have predicted the heights that the Lynn Celebrate Literacy Day Gala would reach in the past 10 years, not even Saritin Rizzuto, one of the founders of the event. A vice president at Metro Credit Union, Rizzuto…
Sacred Heart Scholars Write ‘Thank You’ Cards to First Responders, Essential Workers
As part of a school-wide project, the scholars at Sacred Heart School wrote some touching ‘thank you’ letters to Lynn’s first responders and essential workers who have been so brave during the pandemic. The Lynn Police Department, the Lynn Fire…
Short-Range Shot: St. Mary’s Basketball Star Nicolette D’Itria Will Attend Endicott College in Beverly
Nicolette D’Itria’s legacy as one of the most successful players in the history of the powerful St. Mary’s High School girls basketball program is already assured. A superb 5-foot-6-inch senior guard from Revere, D’Itria was a starter and major contributor…
St. Pius School Is Soaring Amidst the Challenges Caused by the Pandemic
When it looked like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic last spring would affect the current school year, St. Pius School Principal Paul Maestranzi and his staff immediately went to work on a comprehensive plan. “We’re doing great,” said Maestranzi, a highly…
Centered Ice: Catholic Education is the Foundation on Which Michelle Roach’s Success was Built
Michelle Roach would be an ideal motivational speaker for any high school in the country. She’s both a pioneer and a role model for aspiring young women in the fields of sports, education, and business. Roach is an assistant vice…