Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 15, 2024 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ Vision, mission and accomplishment EHS holds VOG Recognition Awards ceremony “Vision of the Graduate” Recognition Award winners –Alexander Angulo, Carolynn Avalos, Adam Bousbaa, Bryan Castro, Keon Lee, Gabriel Morais, Thalia Patino Molano, Gabriela Rivera, Vaulande Sainte, Kenton Tran and Danica Pham – are pictured with EHS teacher Theresa Venezia, EHS Principal Dennis Lynch, Superintendent William Hart, Health and Wellness Coordinator Julie Ann Whitson and ELA Department Chair Ryan McGowan. (Not pictured are recipients Anthony Masucci, and Makenzie Powers.) E verett High School (EHS) hosted the second installment in its year-long Vision of the Graduate (VOG) Recognition Awards program, which directly connects to the efforts undertaken during the recently completed accreditation process. Thirteen EHS students received VOG Recognition Awards for Innovation during a ceremony inside the EHS Library on Thursday, February 29, 2024. They were nominated by one of their teachers for demonstrating “Curiosity, Creativity, Initiative, Resourcefulness, and Passion.” February’s winners, and nominating teachers, are as follows: • Alexander Angulo (nominating teacher: Tim Callahan) • Carolynn Avalos (Therese Venezia) • Adam Bousbaa (Christine Fallon) • Br yan Cas t ro ( Jamie Shiv-Haff ner) • Keon Lee (Rodney Landaverde) • Gabriel Morais (Andrea Kendrick) • Thalia Patino Molano (Candice Spencer) • Gabriela Rivera (Marc Canillas) • Vaulande Sainte (Hannah Walsh) • Kenton Tran (Malcolm Paradise) • Danica Pham (Siobhan Sullivan) • Anthony Masucci (Dr. Anna Seiders) • Makenzie Powers (Dr. Anna Seiders) Throughout 2023, EHS participated in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation process. While NEASC’s formal decision will be released and shared with the community later this year, the process has already yielded important results. Chief among them was the creation of the VOG, which states: Everett High School graduates will be: Resilient, Innovative, Self-Aware, Empowered, and Service-Minded. To embed the VOG into the school’s culture, accreditation leaders – Health and Wellness Coordinator Julie Ann Whitson and English Language Arts Department Chair Ryan McGowan – established the awards program for students who exemplify the characteristics of the VOG. They launched the effort with January’s “Resiliency” award presentation, in which six students were recognized in Principal Dennis Lynch’s offi ce. February’s celebration was moved to the EHS Library and was expanded to honor 13 students. Whitson introduced the students. The nominating teachers wrote descriptions about the students, which were read by McGowan. The recipients received colorful certifi cates and Target gift cards. Also new this month: The teachers who nominated students were entered into a raffl e for an EHS blanket. This month’s winner was Mark Canilas. A fl air for the dramatic! EHS Theatre Co. advances to METG Semifi nals T he EHS Theatre Company staged a memorable and acclaimed performance of “Augusta and Noble” during the preliminary round of this year’s Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild (METG) Drama Festival. Not only did EHS advance to the METG semifi nals, but the Theatre Co. also earned six All Star Company Awards following its performance in the preliminary round, which was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Norwood High School. Gabriellie DeGouveia (role of Gabi), Gianna Rodriguez Sanchez (Dolores) and Anthony Santizo (Ricardo) won Excellence in Acting honors. In addition, EHS was recognized for Technical Excellence in Scenic Painting, Technical Excellence in Scenic Construction and Technical Excellence in Design/ Hand Stitched Embroidery (Isabella Vaz). Eight schools participated in the Norwood preliminary, and Everett, Mansfi eld, Sharon and Acton-Boxboro earned tickets to the semifi nal round, which is set for Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Brockton High School. (EHS is slated to take the stage at 1:30 p.m.) “Augusta and Noble,” written by Carlos Murillo, is the coming-of-age story of Gabi Castillo, who lives in the vibrant Latino community in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. Gabi is a new student at Northside College Prep, where she is quickly exposed to new people and possibilities. Told in English peppered with Spanish, the play celebrates the rich history and resilience of the many migrants who call America home. The EHS production of “Augusta and Noble” is helmed by a faculty-led production team comprised of Artistic Director Evan DeMarzo, Scenic Director Briana Pierce, Costume Director Josephine Dougan, Theatrical Advisor Britt Mitchell and Scenic Construction Advisor Eric Pierce. In addition to Saturday’s semifi nal performance, the students will stage “Augusta and Noble” for the EPS community on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the EHS Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free, but the company will accept donations.
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