What advice do Saugus school officials have for Class of 2021?
School Committee Chairman Tom Whittredges advice to the Saugus High School Class of 2021 is simple  stay off social media and do something in life that makes you happy. Find what makes you happy and go get it, dont worry about pleasing people around you, Whittredge said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David DeRuosi Jr. said he was impressed how the Class of 2021 persevered through a tough year influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition from remote learning to in-person instruction and figurinf out how to navigate a brand-new Saugus Middle-High School complex. The Class of 2021 learned how to fight through adversity and to be resilient in the face of obstacles, DeRuosi said. They earned the right to say they are the first graduating class [at the new Middle-High School], DeRuosi said. Im proud of this group and wish them the best of luck.  All five School Committee members shared a few words of wisdom for the graduating seniors as they leave the halls of Saugus High School behind. The following is some of what they had to say:  Dennis Gould: This is just the beginning, your future endeavors are whatever you want to make of yourselves. Go forward and conquer!  Ryan Fisher: Dont stress if you dont have your whole life mapped out at this point. You never know whats going to happen . . . You have plenty of time to figure this out.  John Hatch: Credited the Class of 2021 with going through a difficult year in the midst of the pandemic and handling it with great poise. Dream big, go after your dreams, make sure you stop to smell the roses and enjoy, and never forget where you come from.  Arthur Grabowski: Going to college isnt necessarily the answer for every student. He shared his own experience of how enlisting in the military helped him mature and find direction in life. Joining the service and serving the country is one of the highest callings you can ever attain.