On the sunny morning of June 2nd, the Rainbow Lions Club hosted a “pride” -ful celebration in MHS’s front lawn to commemorate Pride Month´s commencement and to honor the raising of the Progress LGBTQIA+ flag.
The event, primarily hosted by the Rainbow Lions Club, was a collaboration between the club and the school. Principal Mr. Mastrangelo, and the club’s president, a now graduated senior, Lumi LeShane, officially made a statement before the raising, as well as giving out and selling trinkets and other pride merchandise, allowing students to embrace their identities.
Mastrangelo spoke to the crowd, introducing Malden High as one of the first schools to host a public flag-raising ceremony, followed by welcoming Superintendent Timothy Sippel, then the club and its president. The Rainbow Lions Club was applauded for its devotion to the community and contributions to spreading awareness.
“To be joyous is to resist oppression; it… opposes those who wish for us to suffer. Pride Month is solidarity, it’s defiance, it’s refusal to be silenced,” expressed Rainbow Lions member sophomore Helix Chen…