Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 5, 2024 ~ Excellence in the EpS ~ Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, Book Character Day at the Madeline English School T he Madeline English School celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by rocking crazy socks and reading “You Are Enough,” a book about inclusion inspired by a little girl named Sofia with Down syndrome. In addition, third-grade teacher Molly O’Neill shared an image of her uncle who has Down syndrome and talked about the joy he has brought to her family. World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Shown is an eighth-grader and the fifth-grade teaching team who, as you can clearly see, fully embraced the spirit of Book Character Day! The March Vision of the Graduate Award recipients O Spotlight on self-recognition – EHS holds latest VOG Awards Ceremony n Friday, March 22, in the EHS Library, EHS held the third of fi ve ceremonies in its year-long Vision of the Graduate (VOG) Recognition Awards program. Superintendent Hart joined Principal Dennis Lynch and Vice Principals James Murphy and John Sutera at the event, which, as always, was organized and hosted by Health and Wellness Coordinator Julie Ann Whitson and English Language Arts Department Chair Ryan McGowan. Ten EHS students were presented with VOG Recognition Awards for Self-Awareness. They were nominated by one of their teachers for demonstrating “Integrity, Self-Management, Responsibility, Thoughtfulness, and Open-Mindedness.” March’s winners are as follows (nominating teacher in parentheses): Fernando Arias Garcia (Adrian Curtain) Hadassa Benjamin (Dana Lipper) Bryan Oajaca Rojop (Amanda Pickowicz) Melodie Ghiraldelli (SarJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. ah Simmons) Nicole Flores (Anastasia Kolokithas) Miguel Silveira (Nhan Bang) Christian Zamor (Steven Blake) Adam Bousbaa (Carissa Thekaekara) Diego Murcia Matute (Samantha Uga) Na’Tayeja Robinson (Josephine Dougan) S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping 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.” EHS earns three honors at METG Finals – Theatre Co. wraps up an historic run E verett High School (EHS) received three awards following its performance of “Augusta and Noble” in the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild (METG) 2024 Drama Festival Finals. In a description of the performance of “Augusta and Noble” prepared by members of the other state fi nalists, the EHS actors and crew were praised for “featuring deep emotions and staying true to character and family connections” and for “use of a detailed and versatile set to create a beautiful portrayal of folklore.” Recognized for their excellence in the various aspects of a theatrical production were the following: Gia Price: Excellence in Acting Award for the role of El Coyote; Isabella Vaz, Cecia Troches Cruz, Anne Souza, Na’Tayeja Robinson and Milton Garcia Gonzalez: Technical Excellence in Costume Design; Milton Garcia Gonzalez, Keyly Ortega, Ace Donnelly and Sarah Jasmin: Technical Excellence in Scenic Painting. EHS was one of 14 schools to perform in the three-day festival, which was held from March 21-23, 2024, at the Back Bay Events Center in Boston. It was Everett’s first appearance in the METG fi nals in several decades, and it concluded one of the most successful festival runs in the history of the EHS theatre program. “Participating in the Festival Finals is a memory of a lifetime, one our students and teachers made the absolute most of,” said Superintendent William Hart. “They performed with confi dence and style and showed their peers and theater educators from around the Commonwealth why they belong on the biggest stage, under the brightest lights.” The production of “Augusta and Noble” was directed by THREE HONORS | SEE PAGE 11
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