THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 12, 2024 Page 11 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ A Warm Relationship Commissioner Coleman, Rep. McGonagle Coordinate Coat Donation © 2023 Rubén Rodríguez/Creative Commons Everett High School guidance counselors join Superintendent of Schools William Hart and State Rep. Joseph McGonagle during a special coat donation on Thursday, January 4, 2024. From left: Ray Arsenault, Veterans Commissioner and EHS junior varsity basketball coach Antoinette Coleman, Jerard Crosby, Maureen Kacvinsky, Kelley Buonopane, Superintendent William Hart, Fernanda Andrade, Deborah Kosner, Sashae Walls, EHS Principal Dennis Lynch, State Rep. McGonagle, and Phillip Coleman. T hanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and the collaborative eff orts of State Rep. Joseph McGonagle and Everett Veterans Commissioner Antoine Coleman, a large supply of brand-new winter jackets was donated to Everett High School (EHS) on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Rep. McGonagle and Mr. Coleman delivered the coats to the EHS Guidance Department, where counselors will give them to students throughout the winter of 2024. While the donor wants to remain anonymous, key corporate support was provided by The Home Depot and Ocean State Job Lot. The donation was originally organized on behalf of veterans. In his role as Veterans Commissioner, Mr. Coleman donated as many as possible, but there was still a generous surplus left over. Mr. Coleman, who is also a member of the Crimson Tide boys basketball coaching staff , and Rep. McGonagle decided to give the remaining coats to EHS students. “It is always humbling and heartening to see what people can accomplish when they work together as a team, for a clear purpose,” said Superintendent of Schools William Hart. “My thanks to Rep. McGonagle and Mr. Coleman for thinking of our students and arranging this substantial donation.” Software Access and Education FSF Professionals Address Everett High School Students P rofessionals from the Free Software Foundation (FSF) presented to Everett High School technology students on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. FSF Program Manager Miriam Bastian and FSF Outreach and Communications Coordinator Devin Ulibarri gave a presentation to approximately 60 cybersecurity and robotics students about free and open-source software and its importance in education and society. “It was thrilling to meet all these students and to learn what interests them,” said Bastian. “The teens asked us quesThe First School Committee Meeting of 2024 new Members Sworn-in, Chair and Vice Chair Elected Crossing Paths! EHS Senior Bound for the College of the Holy Cross C ongratulations to Everett High School (EHS) senior Gabrielle De Gouveia for being accepted to the College of the Holy Cross. She is pictured above with Superintendent of Schools William Hart (right) and EHS English Language Arts Department Chair Ryan McGowan, who is a proud Holy Cross graduate. tions like ‘Is it safe to use free software?’ and ‘How can a high school student or someone who is just starting college get involved with free software projects?’” The visit was organized by technology teacher Mr. Neil Plotnick. Ms. Jillian Ells and Ms. Neeta Kalve also brought students to the discussion in the EHS Auditorium. The FSF works to secure freedom for computer users by promoting the development and use of free software and documentation—particularly the GNU operating system — and to raise awareness about user rights and privacy issues. T he Everett School Committee held its first Regular Meeting of the new session on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. From left: Student Representative Sal DiDomenico, Vice Chairperson Samantha Lambert (At Large), Marcony Barros (Ward 5), Superintendent William Hart, Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano (Ward 3), Margaret Cornelio (Ward 1), Robin Babcock (Ward 4), Samantha Hurley (At Large), Joanna Garren (Ward 2), State Senator Sal DiDomenico, and Joseph D’Onofrio (Ward 6). The next Regular School Committee will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Everett High School Library.
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