Mayor Jared Nicholson and Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre were among the Lynn officials paying tribute to their colleague in city government, Councillor-at-Large Gordon “Buzzy” Barton, who died on April 5, 2023 at the age of 70. “Councilor Gordon “Buzzy” Barton was…
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Scholarship and Leadership: Lynn English senior class president Madison Donahue selected as recipient of prestigious O’Brien Scholarship
Madison Donahue’s list of accomplishments is lengthy and impressive. But after listening to people extol her exceptional leadership and her diligence in the classroom, it’s easy to determine that she is destined for even greater achievements ahead. Donahue, president of…
Zollo, Mageary laud Donahue for her hard work, achievements
Robert Zollo is Madison Donahue’s guidance counselor at Lynn English High School. Jennifer Mageary was her teacher for two years at the high school. Both education professionals agree that Madison Donahue is a special young lady whose diligence in the…
A Class Unto Themselves
Seniors Queliz, Morgen, Preira lead St. Mary’s to State Basketball Championship When the state championship and North Shore bragging rights against Bishop Fenwick High School were on the line, Coach Jeff Newhall’s St. Mary’s High School girls basketball team delivered…
Brackman, Suckney, Hirsch Ready for Bruins Alumni Game on April 2
Randy Suckney, Gregg Brackman, and Steve Hirsch have played in ten benefit games against the Boston Bruins Alumni Team, raising more than $300,000 for various charities during that span. On Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at the Warrior Ice…
Sawyer Named GBL Coach of the Year Hennessey, Thurman Are League Co-MVPs
Lynn Classical girls basketball head coach Tom Sawyer was selected the Greater Boston League Coach of the Year, while seniors Lauren Hennessey and Ava Thurman, were voted the GBL Co-Most Valuable Players. Sawyer guided his team to the 2022-23 GBL…
Awesome Achievements: Sawyer Earns 200th Career Coaching Victory As Classical Completes Regular Season at 20–0
When Lynn Classical girls basketball head coach Tom Sawyer convened this year’s team on the Monday after Thanksgiving, there was cause for optimism. Classical was welcoming back four excellent senior leaders – Ava Thurman, Lauren Hennessey, Akiya Brown and Kylee…
’We Are So Proud Of David Brown Jr.’ St. Mary’s High School Sports Star Will Attend Bentley
St. Mary’s High School senior David Brown Jr., one of the greatest athletes in the history of the city, signed a National Letter-of-Intent to attend Bentley University during an impressive ceremony Feb. 9 at the school. Brown is a genuine…
GBL Champions! Lynn Classical Finishes a Perfect 14–0 in League Play
Undefeated and undisputed. Coach Tom Sawyer’s Lynn Classical High School girls basketball team defeated Lynn English, 56-33, Tuesday to capture the Greater Boston League championship. Classical won all 14 of its GBL games while leading the league in all statistical…
LaPierre Attends Opening of WynnBet Sportsbook at Encore Boston Harbor
Lynn Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre attended the grand opening of the WynnBet Sportsbook on Jan. 31 at Encore Boston Harbor. LaPierre was accompanied by his wife, former Lynn English High School softball great Kelly Curtin LaPierre for the official launch of…