Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 28, 2023 Everett resident graduates from William James College yler Brathwaite of Everett has successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services as a member of William James College’s class of 2023. At a time when behavioral health workers are needed more than ever, students at William James College, a leading school of psychology in Newton, Mass., train to become culturally responsive professionals in psychology, counseling, huT man services, and leadership. “People know that a commencement ceremony is not an end, but it is a beginning,” said Dr. Nicholas Covino, president of William James College at this year’s commencement ceremony. “Your academic time with us deserves praise, recognition, thanks, and some closure. As we look out at a world in obvious pain on multiple levels, we know that you will use what you have learned Lawrence A. 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Joan Mikula, former commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, served as this year’s honorary speaker. She was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree alongside Michael Curry, president and CEO of the MasLITTLE LEAGUE | FROM PAGE 1 added. “We told them if they put in the hard work, they can win this thing.” These Everett Little League stars didn’t let their coaches down after bringing home the District 12 banner after topping Melrose in a classic. They were now in the Sweet 16, an enviable position that hundreds of teams in the state strive for every summer. This part of the tournament is divided into four sections, and the Everett boys were in Section 3 against the likes of Canton (District 11), Parkway (District 10A) and Wellesley (District 10B). Parkway, located in West Roxbury, was the host team. Unfortunately, the local nine didn’t fare that well, losing to Parkway (12-2, 5 innings), Wellesley (4-0) and Canton (12-2). Canton ended up defeating Parkway, 12-7 in the championship game to move on to the state fi nals in Oxford this weekend. “For our kids, it was an amazing experience,” said the Everett manager. “They were able 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 sachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and Andy Pond, president and CEO of the Justice Resource Institute. Founded in 1974, William James College, which is located in Newton, is an independent, not-for-profi t institution and a leader in educating the next generation of mental health professionals to support the growing and diverse needs of the mental health workforce. Integrating fi eld work with academics, the College prepares students for careers as organizational leaders and behavioral health professionals who are committed to helping the underserved, multicultural populations, children and families, and veterans. William James College alumni can be found making an impact in a variety of settings, including schools, the courts, clinical care facilities, hospitals, the community and the workplace. Everett Little League Williamsport all-star shortstop Nick Young and third baseman Nick Savi prepare to play defense against host Parkway during the State Section 3 tournament opener last week. (Courtesy photo) to play on an amazing fi eld in West Roxbury against some great competition, and they played their hearts out. We made sure every player was able to get into these tournament games. “There are currently 170 kids in the league, and our goal is to get more involved to keep the interest in baseball growing in the city,” added Young. “For me coaching these kids the last four years in tournaments has been a special time for me. They have improved so much in the last four years, and with coaches Freni and Savi also pushing them we showed them that they can win the district title. It has been a blast coaching with these two guys. It had become just a part of our everyday lives. These kids certainly made this the best summer of our coaching lives.” Young admits Everett has always been a football town, but this summer might have evened the playing field in terms of future participation. The three state sectional games didn’t show how close they could have been, according to Young. “In the opener against Parkway, we gave them seven outs in the fi rst two innings, and as a result they scored 10 runs,” he added. Against Wellesley, Everett loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning, but then couldn’t put the ball in play to get at least a run home during that threat. Nick Young kept the Wellesley batters off balance, but they got around that by implementing small ball tactics like bunts and scoring runs the hard way. In the final game against Canton, the eventual sectional champs scored fi ve times in the fi rst inning aided by two Everett errors. Colin Rogers pitched well for two innings, and was credited with three hits. Troy Coke, Nick Savi and Wood also contributed to the off ense. Mateus Bueno played good defense throughout the entire tournament. But Young said to get this far in this prestigious tournament could not have been possible without the support of the parents, volunteers and fans. that they won’t forget anytime soon, and hopefully it’s a springboard for more tournament success throughout the foreseeable future. It was certainly a July
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