Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 19, 2024 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net First-gen Everett student accepted to several New England Ivy League schools Special to Th e Advocate I t’s that time of year again. Students at Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) in Everett are beginning to receive college acceptance letters. In the case of Moses Gebregziabher, acceptances are pouring in, notably from MIT, Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts and Boston University. This achievement is the culmination of a rigorous application process that involves extensive research, personal essays and interviews. Gebregziabher is a 17-yearold senior from Everett. A first-generation college student planning on majoring in Mechanical Engineering, he has been recognized for his academic achievements by being inducted into the National Honor Society. “All of my life, I have been fascinated by the fi eld of STEM,” said Gebregziabher. “Through PCSS, I found my passion for technology and engineering, Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES LOOK WHAT $49.95 BUYS YOU! ABC 15 Cigar Assortment, 100% Tobacco * Long Filler STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK, 9AM - 6PM Humidor Specials! Starting as LOW as $99. Complete with Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 and the rigorous structure and classes pushed me to achieve and reach higher in a way that has prepared me for my future in college.” Alongside his academic pursuits, Gebregziabher has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to various extracurricular activities. He has served as an Altar Server each week for his local church, played a pivotal role in PCSS’s National Honor Society as an Outreach Coordinator, volunteered to help prepare a middle school for postCOVID classes and acted as a peer mentor for PCSS fi rst-year students. He also interned at Cambridge Health Alliance, gaining invaluable experience in the mental health fi eld. In addition to his impressive Ivy League acceptances, Gebregziabher has received acceptance letters from a diverse range of institutions, including Boston College, Tufts University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Wentworth, UMass Amherst & Boston, Stonehill College and Merrimack College. “These accomplishments hold a deep meaning to me, especially as a fi rst-generation student,” said Gebregziabher, refl ecting on his journey. “With these opportunities, I can explore my passions to the fullest and become an amazing engineer.” The mission of PCSS is to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. Through a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math and science, PCSS will help students develop the academic and social skills necessary to become successful professionals and exemplary community members. Balanced by a foundation in the humanities, a character education program, career-oriented college preparation, and solid student-teacher-parent collaboration, PCSS will meet its mission. Chris 2024 PCSS senior Moses Gebregziabher, of Everett, displays pennants from Dartmouth, Harvard and MIT. He was accepted into all three prestigious schools. (Photos courtesy of PCSS)
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