Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 24, 2024 Tide baseball begins final week with win against non-league host Greater Lawrence Both teams will face each other again in a rematch later today at Glendale on Senior Day By Joe McConnell E verett High School firstyear baseball coach Malik Love took over a very young team that consisted of mostly underclassmen with the exception of three varsity seniors – Alex Lara, Justin Longmore and Enrico Vega – but its worst losing streak this year was six games in a row.They managed to win five games, an achievement based on perseverance and a determined attitude to succeed. The Crimson Tide (5-13) recorded their most recent triumph Monday afternoon (May 20) against non-league host Greater Lawrence, 4-2. They close out the season later today (May 24) against the same opponent, but this time at Glendale Park on Senior Day, beginning at 4 p.m. Senior Day festivities will get underway approximately 3:30 p.m. Two days earlier, the local nine took on non-league Charlestown afBUDGET | FROM PAGE 6 my vocal resonance slowly maneuvers my nose ring out of my lips and back to its former residence. No longer are my lips sealed by the ornament decorating my face. More so, I am delighted to uphold a piece of my culture in educational settings and beyond it. I am a presence who transcends beyond the nose ring that once governed my life. I am an advocate for my community, a skilled accountant, and just a girl with a nose ring. And proud of it.” In the visual art category, Everett High School student Gabriela Paniagua Castro finished first for her vibrant and vivid artwork called “Nuevas Esperanzas/New Hopes.” In selecting this piece, the judges described it as “a profound depiction of the aspiration shared by many immigrants striving for a better future for their children.” Three contestants were recognized in the video category: Medford High ter press deadline. They had already defeated the Townies on May 10, 10-2. ‘We have been getting better each week,” said Love. “We’re more familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and as a result the confidence level to compete on the varsity level is much higher.” Isaiah Goffigan pitched fourplus innings against Greater Lawrence, before Derek Soper, who ended up getting the win, relieved him in the fifth with runners on first and second and no outs. The score was tied at one at that time. Soper first induced a double play, when shortstop Nordeivy Santana caught a liner, before throwing to first baseman Jose Portillo to record the second out. Centerfielder Alex Lara then caught a flyball to get out of the jam. In the sixth, Goffigan broke the tie with a two-run double, scoring Lara and Nordeivy Santana. They added some insurSchool student Michael Pach received the Journalistic Achievement Award; Medford High School student Mosammat Habiba received the Narrative Achievement Award; and Everett High School student Elisa Alves received the Visual Achievement Award. Other finalists included Malden High School student Kathleen Yick for second-place essay, an anonymous Medford High School student for third-place essay, Malden High School student Miaoyi Hu for second-place artwork and Malden High School student Hadjar Yousfi for thirdplace artwork. In total, 14 students from all three high schools received honorable mentions. This year’s judges: Mark Puleo from Brazilian Magazine, Carmel Salhi from Northeastern University and Jodie Zalk from Malden Reads for essays; videographer Seth Bender and Associate Director Anne D’Urso-Rose from Urban Media Arts for videos; and artist Bitho Faustin, Ed RoSeniors, shown from left to right: Justin Longmore, Alex Lara, Sebastian Fong and Aman Mustafa. (Advocate file photo) ance in the seventh with an unearned run. Last Friday, the Everett boys lost a competitive battle to non-league Lowell at Glendale, 8-4. It was a close 3-2 game cha, founder and president of Rola Corporation and Rola Languages, Pam Shanley from Arts Collaborative Medford, Anna Thai from Anna Thai Embroidery and Kevin Thai from Three Circles Studio for visual arts. All of this year’s submissions as well as previous year’s winners can be seen on The ILC’s website at https://www.ilctr.org/contest. About The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. The ILC, of Malden, Mass., is a nonprofit organization that gives immigrants a voice in three ways. The English Language Program provides free, year-round English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; the Public Education Institute informs Americans about immigrants and immigration in the United States, and the Institute for Immigration Research produces multidisciplinary research on immigrants and immigration to the United States. For more information, visit http://www.ilctr.org. early on. Goffigan accounted for the Everett offense with a two-run double. Nordeivy Santana pitched the first four-plus innings, before Soper finished up on the ACCREDITATION | FROM PAGE 2 When people walk into the building, they feel welcome and safe. Without that, nothing else works.” Ward 1 School Committee member Margaret Cornelio expressed concerns about space and an eventual point of no return, although student populations rise and fall. It is a crowded building with 2,304 students and a staff of over 280. “We have to double up on space,” Lynch answered. “It’s tough but we do what we have to. My job is to make sure teachers have space to teach and students have space to learn. NEASC was impressed with how we use nontraditional space as classroom space.” The one area EHS was found to not meet standards is “a written curriculum in a consistent format for all courses in all departments across the school.” “NEASC will tell you very few schools hit that marker,” Lynch reported. “It’s a goal we’re striving for and the curriculum doesn’t have to change.” The last accreditation dates from 2011. The planned 10mound. “It was good to be in a close game against a real good program like Lowell,” said Love. “We’re now looking to finish the season strong.” year interval was delayed due to the pandemic. NEASC is requesting a First Report on Progress and Planning by February 1 and a Three-Year Report on February 1, 2027. Other steps will culminate in a new accreditation in 2033. In other items, the members recognized the recent award-winning participation of the EHS STEM Club at a recent competition in North Carolina. They finished first in graphic design and second in robotics. Ward 4 School Committee member Robin Babcock, who is under investigation for alleged misconduct, was absent as were Vice Chairperson Samantha Lambert, Ward 6 member Joseph D’Onofrio and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Nevertheless, a quorum was achieved with six members present. Neither Hart ror Ward 3 member and Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano would comment on the investigation. In other news, High School permanent substitute teacher Barry Norman has been placed on paid leave following the publication of a book that is felt to be disrespectful of students.
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