THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 14, 2024 Page 11 Pioneer Charter School of Science celebrates 2024 graduates Graduates from PCSS i and ii were honored in a joint ceremony at Rivergreen Park in Everett PCSS graduates, pictured from left to right: Back row: Maria Machado (Everett), Caitlin Calvelo (Woburn), Shreshth Gaur (Malden), Boulanouar Bouchenafa (Charlestown), Nizar Kaddoum (Medford), Johen Mimy (Malden) and Zackariyya Malki (Methuen); front row: Victoria Penha (Malden), Salma Ngokila (Medford), Leila Elhaissouni (Melrose), Ambika Badwal (Malden) and Lhawnnie Dumond (Lynn). Everett graduates, pictured from left to right: Back row: Nathaniel Tesfamicael, Liana Bennett, Dainah Larose, Joao Lacerda, Jorge Bonilla Xopanatla, Diego Rodriguez Merino, Alexander Petkov, Richard Nguyen and Nathan Bennetta; front row: Genesis Ruiz Lopez, Halima Minyaoui, Linah Lasri, Rosa Mejia Mendez, Matthew Santos and Moses Gebrezgiabher PCSS I’s Moses Gebrezggiaber, of Everett, was named Valedictorian of the Everett campus’s class. This fall he will attend MIT and major in Engineering. O n Friday, May 31, students from Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) I in Everett and PCSS II in Saugus graduated in a united ceremony at Everett’s Rivergreen Park. PCSS’s 2024 graduates spent their formative high school years studying amid a global pandemic, a testament to their determination and adaptability as they begin new chapters of their academic careers. PCSS, which enrolls students from communities north of Boston and the North Shore, is known for its collegiate successes. PCSS college acceptance rates are commendable. In 2024, 93 percent of PCSS upper school students plan to attend a four-year university, fi ve percent a two-year college and two percent, vocational training. Of PCSS II Upper School students, 90 percent will attend a four-year college, five percent a twoyear college, and five percent vocational training. Both schools have a 100 percent acceptance rate. “Our Class of 2024 graduates are an exceptional group of students,” said PCSS CEO Barish Icin. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. These students have not only weathered their studies during the pandemic, but they have excelled. We believe PCSS GRADUATES | SEE PAGE 19 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE AT EVERETTRECANDENRICH.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL ERIC.MAZZEO@CI.EVERETT.MA.US TUESDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM JULY 2 - AUGUST 20 EVERETT RECREATION CENTER 47 ELM ST. EVERETT, MA 02149 FREE FOOD GAMES SPORTS MUSIC FOR AGES 12-18
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