Familiar faces tapped for top jobs

BY LEIGH BLANDER

Schools Superintendent John Buckey announced that Marblehead High School Assistant Principal Michele Carlson will become the new principal at MHS, replacing Dan Bauer, who is leaving this summer to become superintendent in Danvers. Buckey also recommended Julia Ferreira, the assistant principal at Veterans Middle School, to become Marblehead’s new assistant superintendent, replacing Nan Murphy, who is leaving to become superintendent in Dedham.

Buckey said he was pleased to promote two internal candidates, “both of whom were highly recommended by the search committees and by their current principals.”

BY WILLIAM J. DOWD

Popcorn, cardboard boxes, marshmallows, cotton balls, Rice Krispy treats, balloons and a teddy bear—these were just a few of the inventive materials employed by young participants in the Marblehead Recreation Department’s Fire Truck

BY WILLIAM J. DOWD

Marblehead siblings Joe and Camilla Cross pulled up in a Subaru Forester to the Swampscott Fire Station to make a special delivery on March 30. The pair exited the SUV as a bay door rolled up to reveal

Egg Drop event. Held at the Jacobi Community Center parking lot on Sunday afternoon, the event attracted 78 eager children, who accepted the challenge of protecting a raw egg from a significant fall.

“This is the first time we’ve organized this event for the a half­dozen firefighters eager to meet the fire company’s newest addition, an 8­week­old, 14­pound chocolate Labrador retriever whom they purchased for the fire station.

Camilla, 10, cradled the puppy as she stepped up to the bay area before Swampscott Fire Chief Graham Archer bent down so public,” said Kala Strobel, the Recreation Department’s events and communications coordinator. “We sold out, as we had limited spots available for the hour we had with the firefighters.” she could hand Ryan over to him.

“He just loves attention,” said Joe, 12.

The puppy is named after the late Swampscott Fire Capt. Mark Ryan, who died last September. The fire station will be his new home.

From the moment Ryan’s

“We are thrilled to see the investment in mentoring has resulted in these two internal candidates advancing within our district,” Buckey added. “Both educators will have an opportunity to work closely with their predecessors over the next three months to learn even more about these roles before taking the positions on July 1. Their knowledge of the district mother, Pearl, gave birth to him and his six brothers and sisters, Joe, 12, and Camilla, 10, cared for and raised them. Caring for another living creature — let alone seven puppies — marked a first for the young Marbleheaders. They took their puppy duties seriously, from playtime and socialization to feeding and potty breaks.

“It was a big responsibility,” Camilla offered.

Taking care of a litter taught the pair the importance of sacrifices. Joe spent less time playing video games and Camilla gave up a few gymnastics