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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Parker will not run for re-election

By Seth Daniel term, they reminded me of that promise. After much After more than 30 deliberation with my fam- years in elected office, ily and the fact that I just School Committee Chair lost my mother this year Frank Parker shocked the to COVID-19, I decided Everett political circles on that after 30 years of ser- Monday by announcing vice, it was time to focus he was withdrawing from on family. the race for re-election to “Also, last August, the Ward 3 School Com- my best friend since fifth mittee seat. grade, Kenny Upton, Parker told the Inde- passed away,” he contin- pendent on Monday after- ued. “Kenny was always noon that it was a personal my unofficial campaign decision to withdraw and manager and I couldn’t spend more time with imagine knocking on family – something that doors and campaigning has come into focus for without him.” him this year after losing Parker, 61, has served his mother to COVID-19 on the School Commit- The caps fly as the Class of Everett High School 2021 officially graduates. The day was hot and humid as graduates and in January and having re- tee for most of his years faculty of Everett High School with their friends family filled Everett Memorial Stadium to conduct the Graduation Cer- covered from cancer him- in elected office, but also emonies for the class of 2021. A common theme in the speeches given was the adversity this class endured throughout self just two years ago. served a 10-year stint on the COVID Pandemic and the pride of the city in surmounting that challenge. See pages 5-13 for more photos. “I withdrew and I will the old Common Council not seek re-election,” said as well. On the Common Parker. “I had told my Council, he was key in family that this was going helping others like John to be my last term. When I Burley to push the en- The Class of 2021 rolled pulled my Nomination Pa- hanced recycling efforts – out the Red Carpet on pers recently for another Friday, June 4, for the See PARKER Page 2 culmination of Senior Week ahead of the June 9 in-person Commence- Council passes City Budget ment Exercises. One of the more inven- By Seth Daniel DeMaria. tive gifts was a T-shirt Capone said he could proclaiming victory over By a vote of 7-2, the not vote for the operating the pandemic for the Everett City Council vot- budget this year because Class of 2021. Here, Alexa Stevens, Joana Bonilla, ed in the $218.96 million none of his cuts were ap- Kaleigh Snook and Haley City Budget that will take proved. Oteri display their memo- effect starting on July 1, “As the case has been rable shirt. the beginning of the new every other year, many of fiscal year. my proposed budget cuts The City Budget, in- failed to pass,” said Ca- cluding the Everett Public pone after the meeting. “I Schools budget, has been couldn’t vote for the op- debated and reviewed in erational budget in good Class of 2021 will be known for extreme pandemic perseverance three public meetings over conscience for that reason. the last week, but did not Councilor Gerly Adrien

By Seth Daniel but by and large it was a they thought of being able will stretch years into the get unanimous support said she held several in- class that spent one-third to have a commencement future. from the entire Council. formation sessions with The senior class of of their high school ca- ceremony that was very “I think it’s definitely Councilors Jimmy Tri Le residents about the City 2021 had any number of reers at home in their bed- much in question until changed our perspective and Stephanie Martins Budget, and felt it didn’t reactions to being able to rooms, at the kitchen ta- only about three weeks in life on everything,” she were not present for the have the proper priorities walk across the stage for a ble, glued to a laptop and ago. said. “I think it will help Budget votes. for the residents of Everett traditional graduation last missing some of the most “It’s been very diffi- people appreciate the op- Both Councilors Fred and was not equitable. week, on June 9, as it has important memory-mak- cult,” said Senior Mela- portunities that are offered Capone and Gerly Adrien “After much engage- been one of the most dis- ers of high school – like ny Fagundes. “I lost my in school. Some school ac- voted against the City ment and discussions with rupted senior years on re- the Senior Prom. grandmother in the pan- tivities might have seemed Budget, and both gave Everett residents, I will be cord for any class in more One thing they were af- demic and my boyfriend’s boring or not worth the their reasoning that the voting ‘no’ on Mayor De- than a generation. forded, however, was the relative too. It was tough time before the pandem- Budget was not complete Maria’s proposed budget The Class of 2021 left ability to stage a fun Se- to focus day in and day out ic, but I think we will be and didn’t focus on the for the city because it is school their junior year in nior Week and a tradition- at home. I stayed strong up for anything now and right priorities. Both are not equitable,” she said. March, and for the most al graduation in person at with my faith in God and willing to participate in also running for mayor part, more than 70 per- the Stadium. that’s really the only thing any opportunity because against incumbent Carlo See BUDGET Page 2 cent never returned to the The Independent caught that pulled me through.” we know we could lose all building until graduation. up to several members Senior Raquel DaSilva opportunities overnight.” About 30 percent chose of the senior class before said the pandemic, like McKenzie Bova said McLaughlin announces for to come back in person graduation to find out how it or not, will shape her for a few short weeks, they made it and what generation in ways that See GRADUATION Page 6 Ward Six School Committee Michael J. McLaughlin ly through the pandemic, announced his candida- and we must not forget Council President Matewsky makes grand re-entrance back cy for Ward Six Everett that just because they will School Committee. The back in the classroom. By Seth Daniel Lauderdale at a motel he door and told the manager has stayed at for the past at the pool to call 9-1-1, following is his statement: Kids need to be integrated Council President four years, going there for that fire department was I am excited and hum- with a plan, and their emo- Wayne Matewsky visited some rest and relaxation there in a minute, and they bled to announce my can- tional wellness will be my death’s door for certain af- from the COVID pandem- rushed me to Holy Cross didacy for Everett School top priority. ter having a critical heart ic and ended up having a Hospital. They saved my Committee. It has been I have a deep under- attack three months ago major heart attack. life. For two weeks I was my deep desire to give standing of budgeting and while on vacation in Flori- “I went to Florida for a in an induced coma from back to a school system have experienced the fran- da, but it was a door he did rest and I was there eight what I’m told.” that taught and buoyed my tic and often disconnect- Council President siblings and me. ed budget process. I will not pass through and now Wayne Matewsky. days and the heart attack Matewsky, 62, has spent has recovered and was on hit me,” he said. “It was the last month or more As a student growing prioritize working with hand to re-assume his post sudden. I had no chest recovering at Spaulding up with an IEP, I under- the other stakeholders and and tell the tale. – where the long-time pains but just couldn’t Hospital in Cambridge, stand the worry and frus- committees to harmonize On Monday night be- councilor relayed the har- breathe. Thank God there and had spent some time tration of parents who our efforts to improve fore the early City Budget rowing tale of how he sur- is a fire station right- be in Florida recovering and want the best services for Everett Schools, as well special meeting, Council vived a major heart attack, hind the motel. I actually gathering strength for the their children and smaller as work with faculty and Interim President Antho- recovered in Florida and at went there to get away trip back to Everett. class sizes. staff. ny DiPierro introduced home, and discovered just from sirens and trains, but Once he got back to I am calling on the Dis- I will ensure that we Matewksy back to the how much he is appreciat- thank God for that fire sta- Everett, Matewsky said trict to make mental health build momentum towards body, and relinquished ed in Everett. tion. The day of the heart for the students of Ever- diversity, equity, and in- ett a priority. These chil- the seat back to Matewksy He said he was in Ft. attack, when I opened my See MATEWSKY Page 3 dren have suffered great- See McLAUGHLIN Page 2 EHS 2021 Graduation Section See Pages 5 - 13 Page 2 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Council does not override term-limit legislation veto

By Seth Daniel do disagree from time to time,” he said. “I still stand The City Council failed by my reasoning for re- to get the eight votes nec- questing this. I understand essary to override a rare his reason for opposing it.” mayoral veto of new Term Councilor Mike Limit legislation that had Marchese said he does passed the Council two support the matter as well, weeks ago, but was vetoed and wanted it to go back by Mayor Carlo DeMaria retroactively and apply to last week. those already serving, but Councilor Anthony DiP- was willing to take any- On hand to support Everett Community Growers and to ierro had put forth the mea- thing on the subject. purchase some fresh produce at the farm stand located at sure of Term Limits for all “I wanted it to go ret- the old Everett High School at 548 Broadway during the re- elected officials in Everett roactively, but Council- cent ribbon cutting ceremony were Jeffrey Smith, Michele at the May 12 meeting, and or DiPierro said he could Everett residents rallied around Mayor Carlo DeMaria from Capone, Colleen Garrity, Rebecca Garrity. Michelle Goudey it passed by a close vote only get it to start after the 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday June 5, holding signs in Everett and Fred Capone, candidate for mayor. Meanwhile, Capone of 7-2 – to the surprise of election,” he said. “I’ll take Square. More than 100 supporters showed up in support reported that he and his volunteers have been canvassing some. The measure was any kind of term limits we for the mayor’s reelection campaign. It is a good problem all Everett neighborhoods in the past several weeks taking to take effect this Jan. 1, can have. Diversity will to have when you have more people than signs, said the the message to the doorsteps. He is seen here campaign- 2022, and would limit come. As we move on, di- ing door-to-door with his wife, Michele, last weekend. mayor. elected officials to 10 con- versity will come.” secutive years served. It Councilor Gerly Adrien CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was to advance to the State said she supports term lim- McLaughlin / Legislature as a Home its, but only if they are ret- clusion in our schools so As an eight-year mem- voices of our community. Rule Petition to change roactive. that scholars of all col- ber of the city council, I If you believe in my job the City Charter, but in a “People are being given ors, creeds, abilities, and have had a strong record as YOUR Ward Six Coun- rare move not often used an additional 10 years and identities feel welcomed, of showing up, listening, cilor for eight years, then I in municipal government, are not really subject to the heard, represented, and and working every day to ask you to let me work for Mayor DeMaria vetoed the term limits,” she said. empowered for years to serve the residents of Ev- your children’s education piece. Councilor Fred Capone come. I will advocate for erett. I will do no less on in 2022. My voice on the In a letter to the Coun- said he does support term equitable promotion from behalf of the over 7,000 School Committee will al- cil read on Monday night, limits, but does not support within rather than seeking children of the Everett ways be YOUR seat at the DeMaria said he felt term changing the charter with- outside candidates for jobs Public School System. I table. limits were not neces- out a vote of the people – a in our schools while ensur- will be a bridge-builder Please elect Michael sary when councilors and position he has consistent- ing that current employees between city hall and the J. McLaughlin as YOUR Michael J. McLaughlin School Committee mem- ly stated for the past 12 are, at the very minimum, school’s central adminis- family’s voice on the Ev- announced his candidate bers are elected every two months when any Charter granted interviews for ad- tration which will lead to erett School Committee. for Ward Six Everett School years, and the mayor every Change has been proposed. vancement. positive outcomes for all Committee. four years. Councilor Michael Mc- “Regular elections give Laughlin said he approved an opportunity for resi- of the term limit legisla- dents to voice their opin- tion, but Councilor John Parker / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ion on whether a candidate Hanlon agreed with Mayor should represent them or DeMaria in opposing the getting curbside recycling School Committee.” Ward 6 Councilor Michael tegrated with a plan, and not,” he wrote. idea on merit. to Everett instead of hav- One of his signature McLaughlin surprised a their emotional wellness “The current City Coun- The override vote failed, ing to drop off recycling at pieces, he said, was insti- few folks when he an- will be my top priority.” cil is a perfect example in a 5-5 stalemate with the DPW yard. However, tuting the Robotics pro- nounced he wouldn’t run However, McLaugh- of diverse candidates that eight votes needed to over- it is his stint on the School gram into the curriculum in again for his City Coun- lin said one of his greatest were able to earn the vote ride and send the matter to Committee over the last 2018, a move that launched cil seat, and this week he strengths will be showing of residents,” he contin- the State House. two years – serving as vice what is now an entire turned a few heads when up and listening on all oc- ued. Those voting to override chair and now chair – that award-winning STEM pro- he announced his plans to DiPierro said he stood were Councilors Rich Dell casions, something he said he said have distinguished gram focusing on all kinds run for the Ward 6 School by the piece, and he called Isola, Rosa DiFlorio, DiP- he has done for years as a him. of science and engineering. Committee seat – now oc- for the Council to override ierro, Marchese and Mc- Parker was one of the A big motivator besides cupied by former School councilor and something the veto. That required an Laughlin. long-time members that losing his mother was ac- Committee Chair Tom he questioned whether his eight-vote supermajority, Those voting against the stayed on after the former tually surviving cancer Abruzzese. opponent does well. and with Councilor Steph- override were Councilors Supt. Fred Foresteire re- two years ago when he was McLaughlin said he “As an eight-year mem- anie Martins absent, that Adrien, Capone, Hanlon, signed and left the district running for re-election in a was compelled to run for ber of the City Council, I was a tall task. Jimmy Tri Le, and Wayne in disarray and without a heated battle with Robert School Committee to give have had a strong record “I know it’s a surprise to Matewsky. clear leader. Santacroce. Not many peo- back to the district that of showing up, listening, some, but the mayor and I “I did stick around to ple know he overcame the helped he and his family and working every day to rebuild and bring in a new disease, and he said he kept get a great education after serve the residents of Ever- DiDomenico secures $500K for FD way of thinking about pub- it quiet, but he also said it moving to Everett from ett,” he said. “I will do no lic education in Everett,” helped him understand the Boston decades ago. That Staff Report included in our budget year less on behalf of the over after year,” said DiDome- he said. “In a time of chaos short time given in life. desire to give back, he said, 7,000 children of the Ever- in 2018, I’d like to think I “Two years ago in July is particularly true after the Senator Sal DiDome- nico. “Our firefighters are ett Public School System. stepped up to bring order when I was running for pandemic as the schools try nico recently announced responding to extremely I will be a bridge-builder and change for the bet- re-election, I was diag- to pick up the pieces after a that he secured $500,000 dangerous situations that to provide training and re- ter and brought on a new nosed with cancer,” he year of remote learning. between City Hall and the not only impact the gen- sources to the Hazardous eral public, but also their administration so Everett said. “Not a lot of people “It has been my deep de- school’s central adminis- Materials Response Teams own health and safety as can move forward and be knew that. Not only did I sire to give back to a school tration, which will lead to positive outcomes for all for the Everett, Cambridge, well. These resources will better. I can’t lie, the last beat back a tough political system that taught and and Boston Fire Depart- assist the HazMat Re- voices of our community.” three years have been dif- opponent, but also I beat buoyed my siblings and ments in the Senate Fiscal sponse Teams with their ficult. I am also not good at back cancer. I’m about to me,” he said. “As a student McLaughlin will like- Year 2022 budget. training and ensure that leaving politics at my front have my two-year check- growing up with an IEP, I ly be facing only incum- DiDomenico has been a they have proper equip- porch. So, it’s time to move up and I’m hoping it is understand the worry and bent Abruzzese, as it has longtime advocate of this ment to deal with emergen- on and time for someone clean again. So, really, the frustration of parents who been rumored that former funding in the state budget cies that they encounter on new to step up with fresh decision is about my health want the best services for member Bernie D’Onofrio and has worked each year the job.” ideas. I’m 61 and my idea and my family.” their children and smaller will focus on the at-large since the beginning of his This is the fourth year of technology in the class- With Parker’s withdraw- class sizes. School Committee race career in the Senate to se- in a row that Senator Di- room was a 21-inch black al, the race now focuses “I am calling on the Dis- and not the Ward 6 race. cure resources for Fire De- Domenico has secured and white TV in the front on the two declared candi- trict to make mental health partments in his district. the amount of $500,000 D’Onofrio has pulled pa- of the room. This gives an dates, Santacroce and Vet- for the students of Everett “This $500,000 amend- for the Hazardous Mate- opportunity for someone erans Agent Jeanne Cris- a priority,” he continued. pers for both seats. Also, in ment I secured for our rials Response Teams in from the general public to tiano. “These children have suf- this race, it will be the first dedicated fire fighters is his district. This funding run and try to chisel and •COUNCILOR MC- fered greatly through the time that the candidates always at the top of my list was secured in the Senate hammer out the policies LAUGHLIN PULLS PA- pandemic, and we must will be seeking only voters of public safety priorities budget, and the Governor that will last us another PERS FOR SCHOOL not forget that just because in Ward 6, as the citywide in our annual a state bud- will sign the final budget 20 years…We need more COMMITTEE they will back in the class- vote for ward seats has get, and I’m proud to work this Summer after the Sen- good candidates for the Almost a month ago, room. Kids need to be in- been done away with. with the Senate Commit- ate and House Conference tee on Ways & Means to Committees complete their ensure that this funding is work. Real Estate Transfers NOW HIRING AT Budget / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE After many hours and munity. 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Staff Report Finn and Assistant Direc- va (Everett) tor Mr. Matthew Stone, Effort Award in En- Mystic Valley Region- each student received a glish: Janae Green (Ever- al Charter School held its copy of the United States ett) 16th annual Commence- Constitution and George CLASS OF 2021 ment Exercises on June Washington’s Rules of Ci- •Everett 11 as 85 young men and vility. Aidan Michael Casey women joined the ranks of Mr. Dan left the gradu- (Nova Southeastern Uni- alumni and became proud ates with an inspirational versity) graduates in a ceremony and thought-provoking Frances Delcamize on the Eastern Avenue charge urging them to Chataigne (Salem State turf. Samantha Tsang, a guard the truths they have University) member of the Class of been granted and to take Jamael Curtis Felisier 2021, began the evening the foundation they have (Middlesex Community with a stirring rendition acquired at Mystic Valley College) of the National Anthem. and build upon it. Janae DyAnne Green Valedictorian Jessica Li Members of the class of (UMass-Lowell) and Salutatorian Alexa 2021 combined to garner Conor William McKin- Gibson addressed the nearly $1.4M worth of full non (Umass-Lowell) crowd. or partial scholarships and Bryant Gia Nguyen Following the awarding direct-merit based grants. (Grinnell College) of diplomas by Director/ AWARDS AND AC- Rachel Oliveira Silva Superintendent Mr. Al- COLADES: (Northeastern University) exander Dan, Assistant General Excellence Crystal Hai Au Truong Mystic Valley Charter School held its 16th annual commencement exercises on June 11. Superintendent Mr. Chris in English: Rachel Sil- (UMass-Boston)

City to begin enforcing Public Nuisance ordinance Matewsky / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 he was touched at the out- mail, baskets and gifts as When something this se- Staff Report community. I am commit- Police Department by call- pouring of support from well. rious happens to you, you ted to maintaining the qui- ing 911. All complaints all of his colleagues – each “I can’t thank the peo- just really appreciate the Mayor Carlo DeMaria et enjoyment in the City of should be followed up of which he named and ple of Everett enough,” he kindness you receive.” is pleased to announce Everett.” with an email to noise@ from residents and friends said. “I’ve never been sick Mayor Carlo DeMaria that the City of Everett As a reminder the fol- ci.everett.ma.us for track- throughout the City. Some in my life, but there were after the meeting sent out will be enforcing the Pub- lowing are violations of ing and follow up purpos- of his colleagues and his so many people who visit- a statement welcoming lic Nuisance ordinance the ordinance: es. Complaints will be ad- friends also visited him ed me or sent me notes to Matewsky back to work. to help control the noise •The playing of music, in Florida, such as DiP- get well and I’ll never for- “President Matews- dressed directly by Mayor in the neighborhoods of either live or prerecord- DeMaria and the Everett ierro and Councilor Mi- get it. I’m lucky to be alive ky’s return was a pleas- Everett as a result of in- ed, between the hours of chael Marchese and Li- and I mean that. I want to ant surprise on Monday Police Department. creased noise complaints. 10:00PM and 7:00AM in brary Board member Edna thank the membership of evening,” said Mayor The City is prepared Enforcement of this ordi- a manner that allows the Micelin. this Council. I didn’t re- DeMaria. “He gave us all to issue monetary fines nance will be effective im- music to be heard by any- He said he has gotten alize people appreciated quite a scare, but he has which will be reflective of mediately. one outside of your prop- more than 400 cards in the me as much as they did. certainly come a long way the egregiousness of the and I look forward to con- Due to an increase in erty. noise complaints through- •At any time of the offense. The fines can be tinuing to serve the resi- $300 per visit by the Ev- dents with him.” out our community, the day, any act that causes a VOLUNTEERS NEEDED erett Police Department. After telling his story, City of Everett will be breach in someone’s right Failure to pay these fines The Bread of Life mobile food pantry at the Lafayette Matewsky didn’t seem to increasing enforcement to quiet enjoyment of their miss a beat – launching of our Public Nuisance issues can and will result school in Everett needs volunteers to help distribute free own property for example, into a Budget meeting and ordinance,” said Mayor loud music. in a tax levy against the groceries on Thursdays from 3 to 5pm. Call Charlene at then conducting a full City DeMaria. “After hearing •Construction work be- property. 781-824-0564 or email charlene.wilson@breadoflifemal- Council meeting that went from residents, we must tween the hours of 9:00 The Everett Police De- den.org The Bread of Life mobile food pantry distributes nearly three hours. take serious action and PM and 7:00 AM unless partment will have ade- food to needy families every Thursday from 3 to 5pm It was to the amazement enforce our ordinances to authorized by the City. quate resources and equip- of many in the Chambers at the Lafayette School in Everett. protect and preserve the Any and all complaints ment to respond to all calls and watching at home. peace and quiet in our should be made to Everett received. Protéjase a sí mismo

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OBTENGA SU TURNO EN mass.gov/CovidVaccine Mancomunidad de Massachusetts Page 4 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett Independent Independent Forum President: Stephen Quigley Editor in Chief: Cary Shuman Guest Op-Ed THE GUN CRISIS Everett’s evolving waterfront The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an By Mayor Carlo DeMaria about its beautiful wa- long been a goal of the cessibility. This up-and- ounce of common-sense. terfront, but you may not Mayor, and became a re- coming neighborhood is The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of as- Over the last several know exactly what went ality last year thanks to a home to several breweries sault-style weapons, particularly AR-15 semi-automat- years, the Everett Water- into making it that way. partnership with the Mas- and distilleries and will front has undergone quite The process involved sachusetts Water Resourc- soon be the site of a new ics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible for the transformation. From dredging pollutants and es Authority (MWRA). housing development. It anyone to become a mass murderer. improving the water qual- putting down clean sand, But this is only the be- has become a destination And make no mistake about it, the purpose of high ity to creating more green which helped marine life ginning… A vision plan for both residents and vis- capacity magazines in assault weapons is to reduce the spaces and waterfront rec- return to the waters. They is currently underway for itors and has furthered Ev- reation, Mayor DeMaria also creating a living a Riverwalk that will in- time it takes to reload, thereby increasing the time in erett’s stock as a desirable has remained committed shoreline – one of only clude many more ameni- engaging the target, ensuring that a mass murderer can place to live. to improving the city’s two in Massachusetts – ties and improvements. At a recent public fo- kill and maim large numbers of victims in a matter of environmental resources which is a more natural Some ideas are a seating rum and the city’s Earth seconds. and creating more public barrier versus a typically plaza at Gateway Park, a Day celebration, the May- It is not a coincidence that the vast majority of mass access to the waterfront. used seawall. What was mooring field, an over- or further discussed his Most recently, the Is- once a contaminated Mon- look pier, an additional Riverfront Development shootings occur in states with lax gun laws. Texas, land End River was “day- kayak launch at Gateway tesanto chemical plant has Plan, which was prepared Georgia, and other Southern states impose virtually no lighted,” or freed from now become a major point mall and a seating area, by Shadley Associates restrictions on the purchase and sale of these weapons previously collapsed de- of pride within the city. a boardwalk, additional and made possible by the bris, which was causing Beyond the Harbor- shade structures and im- that are designed to kill and maim as many people as MWRA and Friends of quickly as possible. severe flooding issues in walk, you’ll find a walk- provements to Village the city. The river, which ing path to Gateway Park, Landing Park. A commu- the Malden River. You can Up to now, Massachusetts and many other states with was one of the most pol- which has further opened nity boathouse and crew view the plan here: https:// stronger gun laws fortunately have been fairly insulated luted bodies of water in up previously inaccessible dock for the high school is fb.watch/5C8HKljT3u/. from such incidents. the Mystic River Water- waterfront. Keep head- also in the works at Riv- As Mayor DeMaria remains focused on his However, that soon may change. It has long been the shed, now flows into an ing north and you’ll find ergreen Park. Vegetation environmentally friendly Rivergreen Park. A former is being thinned for bet- vision of a fully restored goal of the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby stream and successfully GE site, this Malden Riv- ter views across the area, waterfront and giving to invalidate what those groups consider to be restric- raised its EPA rating from er strip of land has been and there are plans for an complete access of the tive gun laws in violation of the Second Amendment in an F to a B-. Although this completely overhauled. extension of the Everett river back to the people, every state. They want every citizen in the country to was only Phase 1 of a larg- There are now more Riverwalk up to National it’s safe to say that the de- velopment will only con- be able to buy whatever gun they want, whenever they er initiative, it has already than two miles of shore- Grid, ultimately connect- greatly improved the visu- line available for pub- ing with the Malden Riv- tinue to make Everett a want, and to be able to carry loaded firearms in public al appeal of the area. lic enjoyment, including erwalk. more beautiful, clean, and all the time and everywhere. If you’ve visited the playgrounds, parks, ball- Everett’s Fermentation safe community for all. The NRA basically has adopted Archie Bunker-rea- Harborwalk at Encore, fields and a kayak and a District is another exam- Carlo DeMaria is the soning. (Archie’s solution to solving the airplane hijack- then you already know canoe launch, which has ple of new waterfront ac- Mayor of Everett. ing problem of the 1970s was to give every passenger a gun when they boarded so that they could “get the drop” LETTERS to the Editor on the would-be hijacker). The NRA’s long-cherished dream of an AR-15 in ev- REINSTATEMENT Third Commandment of medical professionals — behalf of Everett High ery household took a big step forward two weeks ago OF SUNDAY MASS the Decalogue: “Remem- were a source of enor- School’s Student Adviso- with a decision by a federal judge striking down Cali- ber the sabbath day – keep mous comfort. Priests ry Council. OBLIGATION it holy. For six days the brought the Sacrament of We are here to promote fornia’s ban on the sale of assault-style weapons that has To the Editor, LORD made the heavens the Sick to COVID pa- student voice, choice, and been in effect since 1989. “Without the Lord’s and the earth, the sea and tients. Now we are able to opportunities. We believe The judge began his opinion with these words: “Like day, we cannot live!” His all that is in them; but on join together, remember- that a financial commit- Holiness, Pope Benedict, the Swiss Army Knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a per- the seventh day he rested. ing the lives changed and ment to the students at in his homily at the Cathe- the sacrifices made. Let us fect combination of home defense weapon and home- That is why the LORD Everett High School is a dral of Saint Stephen in has blessed the sabbath gather together again in moral commitment be- land defense equipment. Firearms deemed as ‘assault Vienna on September 9, day and made it holy.” joy, as one people united cause the students will weapons’ are fairly ordinary, popular, modern rifles.” 2007, quoted the Abitin- (Ex. 20:8,11) around the Eucharist. eventually become future ian Martyrs, who during Obviously, even comparing an AR-15 to a Swiss We call to mind the In this year of Saint contributors to the eco- the persecution of Emper- many times we see Jesus Joseph, who was always nomic elevation of the Army Knife is ridiculous on its face -- we’ve never or Diocletian were arrest- observing the sabbath by a faithful observer of the city, the torch bearers of heard of a mass murderer using a knife as a weapon -- ed for celebrating Sun- going to the synagogue sabbath, we chose Fa- equitable practices, and day Mass. The martyrs but what in our view was really chilling was the judge’s and teaching there (Mt ther’s Day as an appropri- the advocates for diversi- responded to the magis- words stating that an AR-15 is useful as a “homeland 13:54, Mk 1:21-28, Lk ate day to encourage all of ty. trate: “Sine dominico non 4:16-30, Jn 6:22-59). It is our people, and especially As we move into the defense weapon.” possumus!” – without the a desire of every Christian our families, to return to next school year, we That wording mimics what the gun crowd (the type Lord’s day, we cannot to conform his or her life the Sunday celebration of would like the School of guys who like to dress up in camouflage) sees as the live! The Pope went on to to the life of Jesus, and Je- the Eucharist. Committee and city of principal argument in favor of lax gun laws: That ordi- say: “For these Christians, This obligation does the Sunday Eucharist was sus went to the synagogue Everett to commit to a nary citizens will need these weapons in order to defend not apply to those who not a commandment, but on the sabbath. long term plan dedicated Most significantly, re- are ill; those who have to the students of Everett. our country against the possibility of a foreign invading an inner necessity. With- been recently exposed to army. out him who sustains our ceiving the Eucharist is This plan should focus on the center of every Cath- COVID or any other com- ensuring that a variety of lives, life itself is empty. municable illness; those That argument likewise is nonsense, but it’s what an- olic life. The Lord com- equitable opportunities To do without or to betray who are confined to their imates the gun types who like to play soldier -- and ob- mands us to take and eat, are presented to all stu- this focus would deprive homes or to hospitals or viously was among the reasons for the judge’s decision and to do it in memory dents across our district, life of its very foundation, other facilities due to ill- of Him. (Mt 26:26-30, positive culture diversity striking down the California statute. would take away its inner ness, infirmity, frailty, or Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14- as well prioritizing the The state is appealing this judge’s ruling. Ultimately, dignity and beauty.” age; and those who are 20, 1 Cor 11:23-26, CCC needs of students both this question will reach the U.S. Supreme Court. How- Aware that the opportu- not yet able to be vacci- nity to participate in Sun- 1324). The Eucharist is academically and social/ ever, given the present make-up of the court, we would nated, due to age or any day Mass is increasingly food for our difficult jour- health consideration. Pa- emotionally with a deeper bet even-money that the court will strike down the Cal- available and increasing- ney through life, filling rishioners should consult emphasis on college and ifornia statute -- and when that happens, it will be open ly safe for our Catholic us with joy and strength- their local pastor if they career placement. ening us to embrace our We will be adding new season on innocent Americans all across the country for people, we are joining have questions about the suffering. It transforms members this incoming mass murderers. dioceses in the Boston obligation. Province (Boston, Fall us from the inside out and To all of those who school year, to make our River, Springfield, Man- creates a unity among us have not been able to be council more efficient. chester, and Portland) in that is a strong witness to with us during this last As we further beat back lifting the dispensation of the whole world. year, we look forward COVID, we look forward the Sunday and Holy Day Therefore, it is with to welcoming you back to working with you live Everett Mass obligation, effective great confidence and trust to the celebration of the in person to the better- Independent the weekend of June 19 in the Lord that we rein- Mass. ment of the entire school and 20, 2021. state this Sunday Mass Cardinal community. Published by the Independent Newspaper Group We are mindful of the obligation. It has been a Seán P. O’Malley, We thank you all of Lord’s statement: “Where long, difficult year. Peo- OFM Cap your time and efforts in Directory two or three are gathered ple have experienced Archbishop of Boston helping us all move for- together in my name, great pain and suffering ward collectively and we Advertising & Marketing Director of Marketing Editorial there am I in the midst throughout this pandemic. hope that this work may Debra DiGregorio Page Design, Copy Editing of them.” (Mt 18:20). Loss of life has been im- DEAR ESTEEMED continue beyond it’s giv- [email protected] Scott Yates While we certainly can mense. People continue MEMBERS OF THE en measures. Kane DiMasso-Scott pray alone, there is both to recover from the long- Dyna Louis Assistant Marketing Director EVERETT CITY Maureen DiBella Reporting Staff strength and blessedness term effects of the coro- EHS Student Advisory Seth Daniel in communal prayer. navirus. COUNCIL Board Member Senior Sales Associates ([email protected]) We do also note that The heroes among us To the Editor, Student Representative Kathleen Bright Cary Shuman Sioux Gerow ([email protected]) attendance at Mass is — our nurses, doctors, Please allow me to in- Ex/Officio School our way of following the first responders and all troduce myself on the Committee Member Legal Advertising Printer GateHouse Media Ellen Bertino Your opinions, please

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Everett High School Graduation 2021

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

~ Mayor Carlo and Mrs. Stacy DeMaria

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Brendon Previllon. Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Class President Ann Laurie Pierre and family.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Brendan Currie. Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Andrea Rodriguez-Gomez

Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Everett first responders at the EHS graduation. Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Andrea Rodriguez-Gomez and family.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria with a EHS graduate and family. Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Class President Ann Laurie Pierre. Page 6 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett High School Graduation 2021 On the Red Carpet The Class of 2021 to dress up in their very rolled out the Red Car- best and walk the red car- pet on Friday, June 4, for pet to celebrate their se- the culmination of Senior nior year. City officials, Week ahead of the June School officials and orga- 9 in-person Commence- nizations were on hand to ment Exercises. Not be- greet students and present ing able to have a Prom, them with gifts to mark students were encouraged the occasion.

Keara Farrell, who was on the Field Hockey team, was excit- ed to walk the Red Carpet for Senior Week.

Melany Fagundes walks the Red Carpet after being in- terviewed for ECTV, while Raquel DaSilva looks on in the background.

Christine Comeau walks the Red Carpet outside of Everett High.

Twins Macayla and Alyssa Bessler said they felt the Class of Teacher Kim Auger gives a happy embrace to EHS Senior McKenzie Bova sported a colorful pink gown and formal 2021 had closure in being able to return to school for a few Gianna Stickney. attire as she walked the Red Carpet on June 4. weeks and have Senior Week/Graduation in person.

Graduation / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

she is very grateful to be and even the school build- I’m still in a bit of shock able to graduate in a cere- ing they hadn’t been to for by it, but I appreciate the mony with her family. As 15 months. staff and all they did. They the first in her family to “We talked about it and did a very good job. I hope graduate high school, not decided to return,” said the next seniors can have being able to have a cer- Alyssa. “We didn’t know a better year. One thing I emony was going to rob what it would be like. It will take with me is even her, and her parents, of a was a transition and it though they lifted the ban very proud moment. wasn’t long, but we were on masks, I’ll probably “I’m excited I’ll be the able to see for the first still continue to wear a first person to graduate time a lot of people we high school in my fami- hadn’t seen in months.” mask at times because I ly,” said Bova, who noted Said Macayla, “We feel think it prevents you from she enjoyed and thrived 100 percent that we got getting a lot of illnesses in remote schooling. “My closure on our senior year. like the flu.” parents weren’t able to fin- I feel like it was a difficult Oliver said while there Final Event…This groups of friends showed up well-dressed for their last Senior Week ish high school so it’s im- year to get through, but are a lot of things they event and the conclusion of their very unique time in high school. (L-R) David Bermudez, portant to graduate and to being able to come back missed out on, he said Bryan DeSouza, Gianna Stickney, Logan Barrett, Alyssa Bessler, Macayla Bessler, and Cody White. be able to have them there and see friends and teach- having a Senior Week and with me. I wasn’t sure if ers and students we hadn’t graduation brought back that was going to be able seen in such a long time. It some of the spirit and en- to happen until recently.” helped to give the closure thusiasm he remembers While most seniors said that maybe the seniors from other graduating they remained remote didn’t get last year.” classes that came before even after being given the Senior Marc Oliver said the pandemic. Congrats there are a lot of things option to return to school “I didn’t really think I’d to the class of 2021 this month, some decided that will change for him, be able to have gradua- to come back for the short and he hoped that next tion, but when I found out Hats of to You! period of time before the year’s seniors will have a end of school. better year than his class I was so happy to be able Twin sisters Macayla did. to come and I think the Anthony and Alyssa Bessler said “It is so awesome to other students should look DiPierro they chose to come back be able to have a gradua- forward to it,” he said. in person, even though it tion,” he said. “It’s been a “Even though it’s differ- Ward 3 was only a short time, so hard year. This is my first ent, and things have been City Council they could get some clo- time doing virtual school. difficult, it’s still the same sure with friends, teachers I think it was pretty good. spirit and enthusiasm.” Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 7 Everett High School Graduation 2021 On the Red Carpet

Music Director Gene O’Brien, Nelia Braga and Principal Erik Councilor Stephanie Martins speaks with EHS Senior Dal- Everett Teachers Association Vice President Peter Lahey Naumann. ens Jean. and President Kim Auger wait to greet seniors.

EHS Senior David Matthias, Councilor Stephanie Martins, EHS Senior Brendon Previlon, his Dressed immaculately from head to toe, EHS Senior Marc Oliver visited the various booths sister (EHS Sophomore) Raeliyah Previlon and Grandmother Marie Cazzeau. at the Red Carpet.

Jayson Abruzzese, School Committeeman Tom Abruzzese, EHS Senior Devin St. Fleur gives the peace sign as he School Committeewoman Samantha Lambert with EHS Supt. Priya Tahiliani and School Committeeman Marcony walked the Red Carpet with his friend, Louie Phillippe. Almeida-Barros. Senior Kelvin Alves-Nunes.

Councilor Fred Capone, EHS Senior Ayush Joshi and Coun- cilor Stephanie Martins. Multi-talented EHS Senior Darren Pierre – a celebrated visual artist and clothing designer – can also sing! At the Red Carpet event, Pierre EHS Seniors Kaia Moise, and Sarah Novack paused for a photos with State Sen. Sal DiDo- picked up the mic and gave menico, Councilor Stephanie Martins, School Committeewoman Samantha Lambert, Supt. an impromptu concert to Priya Tahiliani, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Special Education Director William Donohue, EPS the delight of all his class- Director of Human Resources Francesse Canty, Adeleine Celestin of EPS, Asst. Supt. Kevin mates. Shaw and State Rep. Joe McGonagle. Hats off to the Class of 2021

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The procession makes its way into the stadium. Gradautes make their to their seats for the cememony to proceed.

Congratulations Everett Class of 2021! Congratulations to the Wishing You Continued Success in all your endeavors Everett Class of 2021 Wishing You Much Success in the Years Ward 5 School Committee to Come member

Marcony Representative Almeida-Barros State Senator Sal DiDomenico Joe McGonagle Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 9

Everett High School Graduation 2021 Graduation

Graduate Keara Farrell listens as Tina Nguyen gives the Salutatorian Address. Graduate Melany Fagundes holds her honor graduate medal.

Graduate Edwin François listens as Tina Nguyen gives the Salutatorian Address. Graduate Mimi Lee reacts as her name is read on the list of recipients of the Perfect Atten- dence Award.

Graduate Ghustin Boyce can hardly contain his excitement. Graduate Nam Trang applauds.

Graduate Rebecca Covelle is enjoying her day. The Everett High School A Cappella Choir, conducted by Ms Nadia Monti, sings the Nation- al Anthem.

Congratulations Class of 2021

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Tina Nguyen gives the Everett HS Salutatorian Address. Karen Portillo gives the Valedictorian Address “Keep Moving Forward”.

Karen Portillo’s fellow Everett HS graduates applaud her Valedictorian Address. Everett HS Class President Ann Lairie Pierre speaks to the gathering.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMAria speaks. Massachusetts State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks.

Massachusetts State Representative Joseph McGonagle speaks. Everett School Superintendent Priya Tahiliani speaks.

Congratulations to the Hats off the EHS class of 2021 .. wishing you future success in all you endeavors1 graduating class of 2021.2021.

We wish you continued success.

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Everett HS graduate Isadora Pimenta radiates her joy after receiving her diploma. Graduate Molly Fiddler shows off her diploma.

Everett HS Class President Ann Lairie Pierre receives assistance from Everett School Karen Portillo is presented with a the Rotary Valedictorian Award by Dr Andrea Tringali. Committee member Frank Parker in holding her banner calling for togetherness through equality high.

Everett HS graduate Ali Foutain hugs his mom Michelle Siriani after leaving the podium. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMAria presents diplomas to the graduates.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMAria presents diplomas to the graduates. Everett HS graduate Ashley Fitzgerald cheers her fellow graduates on.

Graduate Aolani Rouse is enjoying her day. Everett HS graduate Sarah Novack adorned her cap with a dragon character from her favorite anime show “Fairy Tale”. Page 12 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett High School Graduation 2021 Graduation

Everett HS graduate Erminia Palma (center) with her parents Juan and Eloisa. Graduate Edwin François listens as Tina Nguyen gives the Salutatorian Address.

Everett HS graduate Adriana Rosenstein and Coach Dani Gagnon. Everett HS graduate Brandon Gibbs (center) with family showing off the flags of his herri- tage, Barbados and Puerto Rico.

Gratuate Rosekeana Beauplan says farewell to Everett HS ESL teacher Sandy Nilson. Now former classmates greet each other after the ceremony ends.

There was much emotion as friends now will set off in their lives. Two friends take a quick selfie togther to share their achievment on social media.

Now former classmates greet each other after the ceremony ends. Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 13 Everett High School Graduation 2021 Scholarships Amerino J. “Moody” Sarno Memorial Award Recipient: Nery Matias Brandon Gibbs Scholarship Recipient: Josaiah Stewart Mrs. Hanlon’s Kindness Scholarship Everett Police Superior Officers’ Joseph J. Pagano Memorial Scholar- Recipient: Ann Laurie Pierre Anette Cadet Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient: Madison Smith ship Recipient: Isadora Pimenta Recipient: Hesham Belqaid Noreen Colannino Memorial Scholar- Everett Public Schools Custodians Joseph (Joey)Rainone, Forever 22, ship Recipient: Jamily Pimenta Angelo & “Buddy” DiMott Memorial Scholarship Recipients: Gianni LaMon- Memorial Scholarship, by the EHS Class Scholarship Recipient: Samy Lamothe ica, Donrae Richardson, Kaleigh Snook of 1989 Recipient: Cassidy Curran Parlin School PTO Scholarship Re- cipients: Lesly Benitez, Joshua Chaves, Arnold Plotnick Memorial Scholar- Everett Teachers’ Association Schol- Jostens Award Recipient Ineda Bresha Matthew Chaves ship Recipient: Davino Kuilan arship Recipients: Isabella Blauvelt, Josh Chaves, Matthew Chaves, Cleo Murphy, Keverian School PTO Scholarship Patrolman Glen G. Briley Memorial Arthur H. MacKinnon Scholarship Re- Tyler Murphy, Zachary Murphy, Donrae Recipients: Carla Berciano, Adia Bond, Scholarship Recipient: Gustavo Aguiar cipients: Keara Farrell, Katrina Nguyen Richardson, Kaleigh Snook, Alexa Ste- Cassidy Curran, Donrae Richardson vens, Gianna Stickney Paul Maged Memorial Scholarship Benjamin Whitcomb Family Music Kiwanis Club of Everett Awards Recipient: Isabella Blauvelt Scholarship Recipients: Melissa Cine, Fox Translation Services Scholarship Kiwanis Club Award Recipients: Fiorella Ventura Recipients: Rose-Keana Beauplan, Idens Mihret Amare, Keara Farrell, Anadia Os- Edouard, Lize Jeune, Scarly Mayorquinn orio, Donrae Richardson, Kaleigh Snook, Principal Edward Leo Memorial Berberian Scholarship Recipients: Sanchez, Elma Mekic Alexa Stevens Scholarship Recipient: Tyrese Baptiste Cassidy Curran, Gianna Stickney Frank J. Mayo, Class of 1954, Me- Kiwanis Club of Everett Award Culi- Richard Aliberti Memorial Scholar- Carmen A. Schiavo Associates Schol- morial Scholarship Recipients: Joshua nary Award Recipient: Brown Adam ship Recipients: Lize Jeune, Christian arship Recipient: Thomas O’Shea III Chaves, Nam Tran Olivar Kiwanis Club of Everett /Dr. Sidney S. Christopher Daniel Brienza, EHS Jean Mayo Harrington, Class of 1960, Listernick Scholarship Award Recipient: Robert Carreiro Memorial Scholarship Class of 2012 Memorial Scholarship Re- Scholarship Recipients: Julie Do, Ana- Seth Osorio Recipients Imane Bouhou, Nam Tran, cipient: Ashley Fitzgerald maria Omeraj Edwin Francois Kiwanis Club of Everett /Frank E. Daniel Joseph Hanlon Memorial Futures Education Scholarship Recipi- Woodward Scholarship Award Recipient Robie A. MacLaughlin Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Erin Moloney ents: Lize Jeune, Maha Melicio, Adriana Katrina Nguyen Scholarship Recipients: Erminia Palma Rosenstein Portillo, Marcda Pierre Despina Makredes Scholarship for Ex- Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo Memorial cellence in Culinary Arts Recipient: May Italian American Association of Ever- Scholarship Recipient: Michelle Pham Rose & Leone D’Assisi Memorial Bowman ett, Inc. Scholarship Awards Bartolomeo Scholarship Recipients: Adia Bond, Car- Family Scholarship Recipient: Keara The Ersilia Humanitarian Award la Berciano DiDomenico Foundation Scholarship Farrell Recipient: Raquel DaSilva Recipient: Melissa Cine Rotary Club of Everett Awards: Berardino Family Scholarship Recipi- The Ersilia Service Award Recipient: Rotary Club of Everett Scholarship Disabled Veterans Camp Corp. Janet ent: Christian Bengnami Ashley Fitzgerald Recipients: Vitoria Fantin, Emily Huynh, Connolly O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Dayana Juarez Ponce, Gianna Morales, Recipient: Alexa Stevens Bono Family Scholarship Recipient: Lafayette School PTO Scholarship Erminia Palma Portillo, Kiaura Santilus, Ashley Fitzgerald Recipients: Ineda Bresha, Keara Far- Victor Santos, Giulia Sousa, Vivian Vu- Dr. Peter and Donna Masucci and the rell, Rose-Edgaina Jean Pierre, Ann Lau- Le, Vivica Vu-Le Joint Committee for Children’s Health Capone & Capone Law Office Schol- rie Pierre, Alexa Stevens Care in Everett Scholarship Recipients arship Recipient: Kaleigh Snook Mihret Amare, Keara Farrell Lawrence Harvard Davis Leadership Salvatore J. Rauseo, Everett High Ferdinando & Lena Navarro/John & Award Recipient: Adia Bond School, Class of 1956, Memorial Schol- Elizabeth McNeil Scholarship Fund Lena Cardello Memorial Scholarship arship Recipient: Kaleigh Yurko Recipient: Mihret Amare Recipient: Adia Bond Leonard F. Piazza Memorial Scholar- ship Recipients: Joshua Chaves, Ashley Saugus - Everett Lodge of Elks # 642 EHS Alumni Advocating Academic Frederick and Joanna M. Cafasso Me- Fitzgerald, Thomas O’Shea III, Kaleigh Scholarship Recipients: Mihret Amare, Achievement Recipients: Mihret Amare, morial Scholarship Recipient: Donrae Snook, Gianna Stickney Camden Burton, Ashley Fitzpatrick, Er- Ann Laurie Pierre Richardson minia Palma Portillo, Isadora Pimenta, Let’s Give Back Scholarship Recipi- Donrae Richardson, Kaleigh Snook, Al- EHS Class of 1978 Memorial Scholar- Jack Supino Memorial Scholarship ent: Anadia Osorio exa Stevens, Nam Tran ship Recipient: Ann Laurie Pierre Recipient: Raquel Da Silva Louis M. Ponderoso Scholarship Fund, The Lou Diamonds Memorial Schol- Eric Christopher Poto Memorial Panzini and Conti Family Memorial Class of 1956 Recipients: Maya Kirnon arship Recipient: Juvens Louis Scholarship Recipients: Logan Barrett, Scholarship Recipient: Maya Kirnon Kimaura Pham Lydia A. Cheever Memorial Scholar- The Samer Mustafa Memorial Schol- Salvatore and Grace Rocco Memorial ship Recipient: Keara Farrell arship Recipient: Imane Bouhou Everett Backman Scholarship Recipi- Scholarship Recipient: Molly Fidler ent: Maha Melicio Madeline English School PTO Schol- Webster School PTO Scholarship Re- Supino Family Scholarship Recipient: arship Recipients: Marc-Oliver Bazile, cipient: Julie Do Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner Alexa Stevens Isabella Blauvelt, Marcda Pierre, Johnny Scholarship Recipient: Donrae Richard- Torres Whittier School PTO Scholarships son Robert D. Cataldo Memorial Scholar- Ellen J. Sullivan Scholarship Recipi- ship Recipient: Vitoria Fantin Madeline “Maddy” English Memorial ent: Nam Tran, Katherine Murcia Torres Everett Firefighters Union IAFF Local Scholarship Recipient: Kaleigh Snook

143 Memorial Scholarship Recipients: Jennifer Gianocostas Fund, Inc. Me- James J. Mangraviti Scholarship Re- Molly Fidler, Erminia Palma Portillo morial Scholarship Recipients: Raquel Marie & Victor DeRubeis Memorial cipient: Mimi Le, Fiorella Ventura DaSilva, Keara Farrell Scholarship Recipient: Kaleigh Snook Everett High School Golden Graduate Scholarship Recipient: Bryan De Souza Joey LoRusso Memorial Fund Schol- Mary and Phineas Tobe Memori- Winifred LeVine Sawyer Memorial arship Recipient: Adrian Figueroa al Scholarship Recipients: Kiara Cruz, Scholarship Recipient: Molly Fidler Everett High School PTO Scholar- Tyler Huynh, Tina Nguyen, Ann Laurie ship Recipients: Mihret Amare, Julie Do, Joseph Arthur Curnane Jr. Memorial Pierre, Karen Portillo Zonta Club of Chelsea Northshore Ashley Fitzgerald, Katrina Nguyen, Isa- Scholarship Recipients: Julie Do, Thom- Scholarship Recipient: Lesly Benitez dora Pimenta as O’Shea III Mayor’s Future Community Leader- ship Scholarship Recipients: Maha Meli- Everett High School Theatre Compa- Joseph “Bob” Cardello Memorial cio, Erminia Palma Portillo, Oscar Sego- Commander Daniel Grittie Award for ny Performance Excellence Scholarship Scholarship Recipient: Regine Georges via Everett High School students going into Recipient: Bryan DeSouza the Military Recipients: Bidley Victor, Joseph B. Harris and Eileen H. Harris Michael Strianese Memorial Scholar- Gustavo Costa Azevedo Everett Police Betterment Association Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient: ship Recipient: Kaleigh Snook

The family of Graduate Aolani Rouse cheers her on. Enthusiastic supporters in the stands. Page 14 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 OBITUARIES

Diane Totten Conrad Lattanzi Roger Purrington Retail management contractor/consultant Past Commander of Saugus VFW and Retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 who will affectionately be remembered for member of the Knights of Columbus Roger Purrington of her caring, generous and thoughtful ways Gloucester, VA, formerly Conrad A. Lattanzi of of Wayland, MA, passed Diane (Longfield) Tot- Everett entered into eter- away after a long and cou- ten passed away Friday, nal rest on Thursday, June June 11 after living with 10. He was 90 years old. rageous battle with cancer metastasized recurrent Born in Mal- on June 13 at the age of 61. breast cancer. den, he was a Roger proudly served Diane was the loving lifelong resi- his country wife of Vietnam Navy vet- dent of Everett in the United eran, masonry instructor and a graduate States Army and and business owner, John of Everett High School, retired after 20 R. Totten of Cape Cod and class of 1950. He enlisted years as a Chief Boston. in the U. S. Air Force in Warrant Officer She was born and raised 1951 and served for four great-grandfather of Mia, 3. He enjoyed projects in East Boston, attended years during the Korean around the house and gar- Purrington. He also leaves Joshua and Raya Shaugh- behind his dearest friends, Boston Public Schools Conflict. Conrad enjoyed nessy. dening. Roger was a big Stacey Foley and Jana Ha- and graduated from Pope al times before residing working on cars as an Relatives and friends football fan and his favor- John XXIII High School on Cape Cod, in the Bos- auto mechanic for many are respectfully invited ite team was the Denver good. He was the loving in Everett. She was an ton area and on the South years both on the job and to attend Conrad’s visit- Broncos. He will be sore- nephew of the late Eleanor excellent student and was Shore with her husband, for family and friends. ing hours in the Cafasso ly missed by all who knew “Ellie” Adgate and is also actively involved in many John, sharing with him her He then went on to work & Sons Funeral Home, him. survived by many nieces, extracurricular activities, fondness for travel, big as a service writer in the 65 Clark St. (Corner of Born in Wayland on nephews and cousins. including Junior Achieve- band music and ballroom automotive industry. He Main St.) Everett, Thurs- March 7, 1960 to the late His Funeral will be held ment. dance. was the Past Command- day, June 24 from 5 to 7 Fredrick and Mary (Ha- from the Paul Buonfiglio Diane was a hard work- Diane will affection- er, Saugus VFW, Post p.m. His funeral will be ley), he is survived by his & Sons-Bruno Funer- er. She often worked two ately be remembered for 2346 and a member of the from the funeral home on al Home, 128 Revere St, jobs, beginning employ- loving mother, Dorothy her caring, generous and Knights of Columbus. Friday at 9 a.m. followed Revere on Friday, June ment at Liberty Market, Sulik and her husband, thoughtful ways. The beloved husband by a Funeral Mass in the 18 at 10 a.m. followed by East Boston, where she Diane’s parents were Jack of Stoneham, dear son of Eileen M. (Surette) for Immaculate Conception a Funeral Mass at St. An- was promoted several the late Wilbert “Bill” in law of Paul and Mary over 61 years, he was the Church, 487 Broadway, Buonfiglio of Revere;- be thony’s Church at 11 a.m. times before graduating Longfield and Anne J. dear and devoted father of Everett, at 10 a.m. Inter- loved husband of Jennifer Relatives and friends are high school. (Rigano) Longfield of Robert and his wife, Susan ment with U.S. Air Force (Buonfiglio) Purrington, kindly invited. A visita- Diane earned her bach- Cambridge, formerly of of Belchertown, Karen Military Honors will be loving father of Ryan and tion will be held on Thurs- elor’s degree in Sociology, East Boston. Her sister Charette and her husband, in the Puritan Lawn Me- Jay Purrington of Virginia day from 4 to 7 p.m. in the summa cum laude, from was the late Julie Long- Frank of Dracut, Gary of morial Park, Peabody. funeral home. Private In- Framingham State Col- field of Revere and East Everett and Joanne Gustin Contributions in Conrad’s and Ashley Grace of South lege. Following a vocation Boston. She is survived and her husband, Doug of memory to St. Jude Chil- Carollina; adored grand- terment. In lieu of flowers, in the travel industry, she by her brother, “Chuck” Tewksbury; brother of the dren’s Research Hospital. father of Charles, Warren donations may be made in transitioned into a career Longfield and his wife, late Andrew Lattanzi; lov- 501 St. Jude Place, Mem- and Korra; caring brother Roger’s name to Glouces- in Consumer Relations Susie Mees-Longfield of ing grandfather of Kristyn phis, TN 38105 would of Martha Langan and her ter, VA Fire Department, and Human Resources and Cambridge, niece, Kate and Matthew Lattanzi, be sincerely appreciated. husband, Paul of South P.O. Box 1417, Glouces- further pursued her studies and nephews, Tim and Courtney Shaughnessy, Parking with attendants Carolina, Christopher ter, VA 23061 or at gvfrs. in business and law. In Matt Longfield, plus many Kyle FitzGerald, Jake on duty. Purrington of Colorado org. For guest book please later years, as a manage- loving cousins. and Trinity Gustin and and the late Jay and Sarah visit www.buonfiglio.com ment contractor/consul- Family and friends tant, Diane partnered with will honor Diane’s life Joan Beraldi • Revere • Everett • Winthrop • Lynn • East Boston • Chelsea • Charlestown senior decision-makers of by gathering in the Short, Lynn Independent Newspaper Group major corporations and Williamson & Diamond Retired electronics technician, REaL EstatE Sales • Rentals rEvErE Call: EvErEtt 781-485-0588 Land • Commercial start-up companies. She Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo RECRuItmENt ChELsEa Fax: Professional • Medical school bus driver CharLEstoWn Winthrop also assumed operations 781-485-1403 General • Services Road, Belmont on Thurs- East Classified Boston Classified 7 Communities More Than 100,000 Readers Each Week • Auto Sales • Yard Sales of her husband’s seasonal day, June 17 from 3 to 7 • Miscellaneous Joan A. Beraldi, a long- contracting business. p.m. and again at 9 a.m. time resident of Revere, Diane was well-liked Friday before leaving in HELP WANTED passed away on June and had many interests. procession to Sacred Heart 12, just weeks before her She was a former mem- Church, 770 Mt. Auburn FT LABORERS - WAKEFIELD - 86th birthday. J. Bonafede Co., Inc. is looking for ber of the Boston Ski and St., Watertown for a Fu- Joan was born in Cam- Fast-growing company seeks part time/ full time Accounts Sports Association and neral Mass to be celebrat- bridge on July 4, 1935 to full-time laborers to train in Payable person. Ski Wheelers. She had a ed in her honor at 10 a.m. the late Walter and Jose- commercial, residential & Please contact Butch between passion for musical the- Interment will follow at phine Trokiel. The family environmental storage tank ater and dance, both as a the Mt. Auburn Ceme- 10AM and 2PM at 617-884-3131. moved from Cambridge to related services. Positions patron and performer. In tery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., ------Revere in 1950. her quiet moments, she Cambridge. Services are require physically strong persons PT Admin. Assistant - Medical Joan worked as an elec- enjoyed writing. smoke and fragrance free. - should be familiar with hand Office tronics technician in the Diane relocated sever- swdfuneralhome.com. tools. Starting pay of $18-$20/ Front desk receptionist, Tues & Greater Boston area. After doors planting flowers and hour depending on experience. retirement, she worked as Thurs 8:30a.m.-5p.m. $13.75 hr. various types of trees. Full benefits. Please contact a school bus driver taking She was predeceased by Fluent English and basic computer Cindy ccookson@commtank. special needs children to her late husband Joseph L. skills req’d. Will train. FAX resume J.F. Ward school. She enjoyed the Beraldi. Joan is survived com or call 800-628-8260. to 781-593-4449 or email to: relationships that she de- by her son, Robert J. Pal- 6/17 [email protected] Funeral Home veloped with many of the To place a ermo of Revere, and her ------Compassionate, Professional children and their parents daughter, Deborah A. DEADLINES: For classified line ads, Service Offering Pre-Need and looked forward to Belfiore and her husband, MAILBOX RENTAL deadlines are Monday by 4 p.m. memoriam greeting the kids each day. Planning Joseph Belfiore of Hamp- Call 781-485-0588 or fax the ad to Joan enjoyed many ac- ton, NH; her grandsons: 781-485-1403 in the Everett MAILBOX Independent & Locally tivities and hobbies. She Robert J. Palermo Jr. and ______Owned Independent, was an excellent cook and his wife, Renee M. Paler- RENTAL Est. 1929 enjoyed preparing deli- mo of Caledonia, Michi- Broadway business address SELLING YOUR AUTO? Call for our 4 cious meals with portions gan, and Matthew P. Pal- $100 per month Kevin S. Creel, Director please call week special! Call 781-485-0588 that were large enough to ermo and his wife, Yulia call 781-864-9958 617-387-9600 feed twice as many people Palermo of Dubai, UAE. 772 Broadway, Everett than were seated at the ta- She also leaves behind (Glendale Sq. Area) - LEGAL NOTICE - ble. Every holiday was like four great-grandchildren: CITY OF EVERETT 387-3367 Thanksgiving. She also Jadyn, Briella, Aleksandra enjoyed taking an occa- and Ander Palermo, who sional break from cooking she enjoyed spending time to eat at restaurants with with on Facetime. family and friends, which A Funeral Mass is Public Hearing was often an adventure for scheduled for 10 a.m. to- Wednesday June 30, 2021 those at the table because day, Wednesday, June 16 At 6:00PM of her high expectations of at Saint Anthony of Pad- Peter J. McCarron Memorial Chambers OBITUARIES the quality of the cooking. ua Church, 250 Revere City Hall 3rd Floor She was passionate about St., Revere. Following NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING animals and had many toy the services at Saint An- EVERETT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Effective Jan. 1, 2021 poodles as pets, including thony’s Church, she will PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LOWER BROADWAY DIS- her favorite, Toby. be interred at the Puritan TRICT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN She always kept a full Lawn Cemetery in Pea- Public Notice is hereby given that the Everett City Council will All obituaries and death notices bucket of peanuts on hand body. The burial service hold a public hearing to solicit feedback on a proposed amend- to feed the squirrels and will be private for imme- ment to the Lower Broadway District Urban Renewal Plan on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, starting at 6:00PM., Peter J. Mc- birds. She traveled to var- diate family. Carron Memorial Chambers, City Hall 3rd Floor 484 Broadway, ious parts of the world, In lieu of flowers, given will be at a cost of Everett, MA 20149. such as a trip with her her affection for animals, daughter to Spain and an- The amendment proposes the creation of a new destination donations may be made to district on the east side of Broadway, across from the Encore $150.00 per paper. other trip to Dubai to visit the Animal Rescue League her grandson and his fam- Boston Harbor Resort. To create the destination district, the of Boston or a charity of amendment proposes land use changes within a portion of ily. She enjoyed close-by your choice. For guest the plan area east of Broadway, the modification of the plan trips with friends to local Includes photo.No word Limit. book please visit www. boundary to include an additional parcel of land, the identification casinos. Finally, she en- buonfiglio.com. of four parcels for potential acquisition, and associated public joyed spending time out- improvements in the plan area. Please send to A draft of the amendment is available on the City of Everett website, www.cityofeverett.com, and at the City Clerk’s Office at 484 Broadway, Room 10, Everett City Hall between 8:00 A.M. [email protected] and 7:30 P.M. on Monday and Thursday, and 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 For Advertising Rates, Call 617-884-2416 P.M. on Tuesday and Wednesday. or call 781-485-0588 June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 15 CHURCH News

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Mystic Side Congrega- and socializing follow our Senior Pastor Bishop book page, “Zion Church Sunday 10:30 a.m. ness, Faith, Love, Truth tional Church is located services. Parking is avail- Robert G. Brown will be Ministries.” Worship service. GLENDALE in Everett, on Malden-Ev- able in our lot next to the hosting Virtual Masses to For more information, Wednesday hour of CHRISTIAN erett border, at 422 Main church on Wyllis Ave. (one bring the people togeth- they can be reached on- Power, worship, prayer LIGHTHOUSE Street. We offer a warm, way off Main Street). We er, spiritually while they line at zionchurchminis- and Bible Study, via CHURCH inviting atmosphere, and look forward to welcoming can’t physically. Their tries.com or via email at Zoom. 701 BROADWAY all are welcome. Our Sun- you this Sunday. virtual sanctuaries can be office@zionchurchminis- “Whatever you do, EVERETT, day Church service starts Mystic Side accessed via their face- tries.com work at it with all your MASSACHUSETTS at 10:30 a.m. and Commu- Congregational Church heart, as working for the 02149 nion is offered on the first Glendale United Methodist Church 617-387-7458 422 Main Street Lord, not for human mas- Sunday of each month. A ters,” Colossians 3:23 Rev. Larry Russi, Sr. Everett, MA News and Notes very pleasant coffee hour “In Pursuit of Spiritual Pastor Glendale United Meth- Bring Your Own Book 7:30 Excellence” pastorlarry@ Immaculate Conception Parish odist Church is open to all – 9:30 p.m.; Thurs. I Can’t Righteousness, Godli- thelighthousechurch701.net News and Notes and we welcome people of But We Can, 8:00 7:30 – all faiths, race, nationalities 9:30 p.m. Church at the Well Everett Our Parish Staff: Father will conclude the Benedic- and sexual preference. No AA Meeting – Saturday News and Notes Joseph Chacha Marwa, tion of the Most Blessed one is ever turned away. If evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 S.M.A. Administrator; Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. you are looking for a new p.m. Church at the Well Ev- everett.church to sign up Father Ernest Egbedike, All are invited to spend home church, we would Pastor’s Office Hours: S.M.A. Parochial Vicar; a few moments with Our erett is a new church for for our newsletter and see like you to check us out and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everett that will begin how we can help you, or Secretary Barbara Can- Blessed Lord let us know what we can do Other times by appoint- non Bring a Book-Buy a meeting in 2021. Check connect with the Everett to make church a better fit ment. us out on Facebook at Community Aid Network Weekly Mass Schedule Book - We have a new in your life. Bread of Life Donations at Immaculate Conception Fundraiser Program in the www.facebook.com/ at www.everettcan.com Bible Study: Consider – This outreach is being churchforeverett to view to request any additional is as follows: back of the Church. It’s joining us for Bible study done to honor the Unit- Saturday (Sunday Vig- called Bring a Book-Buy weekly devotions and up- help. on Sunday. We meet in ed Methodist Women’s dates, visit us at www.for- il) 4 p.m., Sunday a.m., a Book. All books are a the Church Parlor off the Group, who for so many 9 a.m. (Family Mass), 11 dollar and any money col- Chapel from 9:30 to 10:00 years were our outreach Grace Anglican Episcopal Church a.m., and 5:30 p.m. lected will go towards our a.m. source. Please bring any 12:15 p.m. Spanish Stain Glass Fund. Brink a Sponsor the bulletin! For food item(s) to church and News and Notes Community Book and Buy a Book and a $5 donation, you can ded- place in the box located on 4 p.m. Haitian Commu- make a donation. Our se- icate the Sunday bulletin to the altar. Grace Anglican Episco- hope, renewal and new be- nity lections are great and var- recognize family, friends, We are on the Internet pal Church is open and wel- ginnings. Masses are being held in ied. Please stop by the ta- or special occasions. There http://www.glen- coming to all. Grace Anglican the Chapel. ble and see what we have. is a sign-up sheet in the daleumc-everett.org There are 3 services on Episcopal Church Eucharistic Adoration Thank you Pastor’s study. Feel free Glendale United Sundays: 10 a.m. English, 1 67 Norwood Street, p.m. South Sudanese (Din- of the Blessed Sacrament: Immaculate Conception to choose your particu- Methodist Church Everett, MA Pastor David Jackson ka) and 3 p.m. Haitian Cre- Adoration of the Blessed Parish lar week and leave a copy Church Phone Sacrament is held every 392 Ferry Street (across ole. 489 Broadway of your dedication in the 617-387-7526 or Thursday from 7:45 a.m. Everett, Mass 02149 from Glendale Towers) Come all and let us walk mail in that is on the Pas- Please enter the church together in this season of 617-389-5765 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Phone 617-389-5660 tor’s door. 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DIRECTORY CALL 781-485-0588 DIRECTORY [email protected] Page 16 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Pioneer Charter School of Science’s graduation showcases the diversity of its senior class Pioneer Charter School levels, they are ready for of Science (PCSS) I in Ev- the challenges and oppor- erett and PCSS II in Saugus tunities that lie ahead,” said celebrated the schools grad- Barish Icin, PCSS Chief uating classes last Thursday Executive Officer. “We evening in a combined cer- are proud of their resil- emony at Rivergreen Park iency and of all they have in Everett. Under threaten- accomplished in their time ing skies, but luckily just at PCSS. We have high ex- a passing light shower, the pectations for them as they 103 seniors (53 from PCSS continue on the road to col- I and 50 from PCSS II) lege and careers. ” celebrated their collective The ceremonies also journey through academic highlighted the school’s challenges, social growth diversity. The graduating and a worldwide pandem- class has ties to a dozen ic that interrupted their ju- countries and 75% are stu- nior and seniors years - and dents of color; 64% of them Everett students from PCSS I and II graduated in a ceremony on Tuesday evening, June 10, at RiverGreen Park in Everett. looked ahead to the next have a second home lan- Pictured are - Daniela Bonilla Lopez, Diana Cartagena Santos, John Cartagena Santos, Gaelle Castor, Sophia Cavalcante, chapter in their lives. guage. Joanne Charles, Laure-Isabelle Cherilus, Emily Coelho, Amanda De Oliveira Fernandez, Isabella Fernandez Gomez, Nich- Nearly every student is Dr. Lynette Tannis, an olas Fonseca, An Huynh, Kareem Kitmitto, Victoria Lacerda, Sarah Lasri, Maelle Laurent, Trinity Montina, Jessica Pham, off to college, earning more adjunct lecturer at the Har- Ryane Ribeiro, Biance Ribeiro-McCray, Wilande Sanon, Roberto Santiago, Aria Selimovic, Harman Singh, Nathan St. Fort than $9 million in scholar- vard Graduate School of Colin, and Bianca Sylvestre. ships and grants. Education, delivered an in- tigious Pozen Prize for many of the graduates plan calendar, extended days in all subjects and grades. The class of 2021 re- spirational commencement Innovative Schools by the to pursue careers in math (7:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.), tu- PCSS I, located in Ev- ceived more acceptanc- address. She is the author Boston Foundation. The and science. The students toring until 4:30, and vol- erett, serves students in es to Ivy League Schools of Educating Incarcerated award recognizes sustained must pass 5 math and 5 untary Saturday classes for Grades PreK-12 from sev- than any other class in the Youth: Exploring the Im- academic excellence and science classes in order to students who need extra eral communities North of school’s history. Some stu- pact of Relationships, Ex- innovation. graduate. Students must help. MCAS scores have Boston, including Everett, dents will stay in New En- pectations, Resources and PCSS’s curriculum fo- also complete 40 hours of consistently shown PCSS Chelsea, Lynn, Revere, gland, with a few matricu- Accountability and is rec- cuses on developing strong community service. The students surpassing both Malden and Medford. lating to institutions like ognized as a juvenile jus- Brandeis, Dartmouth, Bos- tice education expert and an math and science skills and school has a 195-day school state and district averages ton University and North- expert on school leadership eastern, while others will and literacy. Her work as an travel all over the country adjunct lecturer, researcher, to attend Stanford, UPenn and independent education EHS Roundup and Cornell. consultant focuses on en- Melissa Gonzalez, of suring all children — free EHS SOFTBALL Emma Longmore drew brought in Rossi and Oteri Classical for six runs in Revere, was PCSS I Vale- or incarcerated — receive a walk, followed by a hit with another hit up the the first inning, en route to dictorian, and will be head- the free high-quality public TEAM BLASTS ENGLISH, 12-2 from lead-off batter Kay- middle. Alyssa Bessler eventually building a 9-0 ed to Dartmouth to study education they deserve. ley Rossi (who was 2-for- made it 7-4 with a base lead, and then held on for biological sciences. Norah The ceremony marked The Everett High soft- 3 on the day). Haley Oteri, hit to score Smith, but that a 10-7 victory last week. Asemota, of Lynn, was the end of a tumultuous year ball team put it all togeth- who had three hits, then would prove to be as close Brandon Currie, Mat- PCSS II Valedictorian, and due to COVID-19, but also er in a 12-2 win over Lynn delivered both teammates as the Lady Crimson Tide thew Turilli, and Brian will be majoring in finance provided reasons to cele- English last Thursday. across the plate with a would get. Gibbs all contributed key at Stanford University. Har- brate the school’s achieve- Celeste Fuccillo pitched base hit. “We fought back in the man Singh, of Everett, was ments. PCSS I and II were all seven innings, allow- hits to the early Everett In the fourth, after Ash- fifth inning, but just came offensive barrage. Turilli PCSS I Salutatorian, and featured by U.S. News and ing just three hits, while up short at the end,” said ley Fitzgerald reached on was able to throw a com- expects to attend Went- World Report in its annual fanning 15 enemy hitters EHS head coach Stacy an error, Fuccillo, who plete game, slamming the worth Institute of Tech- ‘Best High Schools’ rank- and walking only two. helped her own cause with Schiavo. “Take out the door on a Classical come- nology to study computer ing. PCSS I ranked 17th in The Lady Crimson Tide two base hits, then singled first inning and we were back that was aided by engineering, and Misato Massachusetts among 365 took control of the con- into the outfield. Both right there with them.” some EHS fielding mis- Chinchilla, of Lynn, was high schools and PCSS II test in the opening inning, moved up on a ground- Schiavo and her crew PCSS II Salutatorian, and ranked 4th. PCSS II was scoring seven runs thanks out by Kailyn Seward were scheduled to host cues. will go on to Cornell Uni- also recognized as one of primarily to a combination and scored when Kaleigh Classical yesterday (Tues- In a contest later in the versity to study atmospher- the top 200 high schools in of walks and Lynn English Snook singled into the day) for the delayed Se- week against Malden, ic sciences. the nation. errors. outfield. nior Day festivities. coach Joel Levine’s squad “The Class of 2021 has PCSS II was selected Everett added three English avoided a mer- mounted a comeback been tested on so many as the winner of the pres- more tallies in the third. cy rule ending when it ROSE PIERRE against the Golden Torna- pushed across two runs in IMPROVES TO 4-1 does, overcoming an early the fifth for the 12-2 finale. FOR THE SEASON 5-1 deficit with a four-run Everett then compet- outburst in the seventh in- ed in the Greater Boston Rose Pierre, the number ning, but then fell short in League tournament that one player for the Everett extra innings, 6-5. High girls tennis team, was held at St. Mary’s The Crimson Tide had a improved her personal re- field in Revere. After a golden opportunity to pull Your dream cord to 4-1 with a victory rainout on Saturday, the in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, ahead in the seventh with Lady Crimson Tide, who over her Lynn English a runner on third with no were 4-2 during the reg- counterpart last Thursday. outs, but were unable to ular season in the GBL, career awaits. Although Pierre’s was push across the go-ahead took on the Lynn Classical the only winning match on run. Lady Rams on Sunday af- the day for the Lady Crim- Malden won the game Now hiring for positions in ternoon. son Tide, coach Courtney thanks to a bases-loaded Classical jumped out Meninger’s squad bat- walk with two outs in the to a 7-0 lead after two in- food & beverage, casino, tled fiercely in the other bottom of the ninth. nings, scoring four runs in matches. Sophomore Alex Vel- the first (on just two hits, hotel and more. Alanna O’Brien and asco led the Crimson Tide but three Everett errors) Hanadie Laabadla played offensively with two hits, and three more in the sec- some hard-fought sets Meet us at our career fair at ond, with another Everett while also coming onto against their English foes the mound in relief in the Encore Boston Harbor on June 21 and 22. fielding miscue extending in the other singles match- the Classical at-bat. second inning before hav- es, but came up short. ing to be taken out due to However, at that point At first doubles, the duo Apply today at encorebostonjobs.com. both EHS pitcher Fuccil- pitch count in the ninth. of Yasmine Laabadla and “I was proud of the way lo and the Everett defense Luisa DaSilva also fought settled down and shut out our kids fought back,” said hard before succumbing to Levine. “There have been Classical, the top-seeded their English opponents. many games this year team in the GBL, the rest At second doubles, Kirtsy where we can point to one of the way. Hall made her varsity de- The Everett offense but alongside Aline Silva. or two plays defensively, came to life in the fifth, The Greater Boston or a situation offensively scoring four runs. Long- League tournament is set where we couldn’t get a more started the rally with for Wednesday in Somer- run in, that have swayed a one-out base hit. After ville in which each school the results in the close Bryanna Mason sac bunt- will send its top-singles games we have played. ed Emma over to second, player and first doubles We are a young team and Rossi drew a walk and teams. the future is bright for Oteri beat out a grounder these kids.” to load the bases with two EHS BASEBALL Earlier in the week, the out. Tide battled well in an 8-3 Maddy Smith delivered TEAM TOPS CLASSICAL, 10-7 loss to Lynn English. 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