Josiah Quincy Elementary School marks 170th anniversary

Approximately 450 Josiah Quincy Elementary School families, faculty, alumni and supporters celebrated the venerable school's 170th birthday at a lively benefit at the China Pearl restaurant, 9 Tyler Street, on Thursday, June 8. Guests including state representative Aaron Michlewitz; District 2 city councilor Bill Linehan; competitors for Linehan's seat, Michael Kelley and Ed Flynn and District 7 city councilor and mayoral hopeful Tito Jackson enjoyed cocktail hour with a complimentary glass of wine, a multi-course Chinese feast, the elegant Lion Dance and live and silent auctions, as well as each other's company. Flynn and his wife are JQES parents of Stephen, a rising 5th grader who will begin at Josiah Quincy Upper School in the fall. Proceeds from the festive evening will benefit the school's aquatics instruction program, technology lab and cultural field trips.