Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 30, 2024 City of Everett’s new youth soccer and lacrosse programs a great success Everett youths participated in soccer and lacrosse camps this summer The City of Everett hosted a soccer league program for Everett’s youngsters to have the opportunity to practice and improve their skills, as well as put those skills to use during interleague soccer matches. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate hroughout the summer, the City of Everett hosted soccer and lacrosse programs for Everett youths to participate in fun, educational and engaging recreational activities. For the fi rst time, the City was pleased to offer an entry-level lacrosse camp to help build interest in the sport and teach participants the basic skills and techniques to play. The camp was in partnership with coaches and players from The Governor’s Academy and T Malden Catholic. Thanks to donations and grants from the Everett Youth Commission, the camp was able to provide free equipment to those who participated. In addition to the lacrosse camp, the City of Everett was pleased to off er a youth soccer league program at Rivergreen Park in partnership with Soccer Without Borders. Youngsters had the opportunity to practice and improve their skills, as well as put those skills to use while playing against tunit each other in soccer matches. “It’s crucial that we continue to keep our community’s youth engaged in what they love and one of the ways we can do that is through off ering sport programs,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I’m glad we were able to off er the lacrosse and soccer programs to Everett youth during summer vacation thanks to the organizations, coaches and players that partnered with us to help make this a tremendous success.” The City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department off ers year-round programming and is now accepting registrations for the fall. To learn more about upcoming programs and to register, please visit EverettRecandEnrich.com or call 617-394r 2270 to be connected to the Youth Development and Enrichment Department. School Committee welcomes new member Kristin Bairos Bairos family and friends, from left; Anne Stewart, Stephanie Smith, husband Gil Bairos, Kristin Bairos, sons Roman Bairos and Gil Bairos and Stephanie Martins. (Courtesy of Everett Public Schools) Large Samantha Hurley in the The Everett School Committee welcomed new committee member Kristin Bairos to the board. Bairos was the runner-up in the last election following the resignation of Samantha Hurley. Shown from left to right, are; School Committee members Joseph LaMonica, Margaret Cornelio, Robin Babcock, Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano, Marcony Barros, Kristin Bairos, Schools Supt. William Hart, Vice-Chairperson Samantha Hurley, Student Representative Kelly St. Fort, and Joanna Garren. Missing from the photo is Mayor Carlo DeMaria and school board member Joseph D’Onofrio. (Courtesy of Everett Public Schools) BAIROS | FROM PAGE 1 term, about sixteen months away in time for the 2026 election. Lambert’s resignation also left the position of vice-chairman open. To fi ll it, the members elected member Atslot. “I want to thank my colleagues for your trust in me in this role,” she said. “Our work as a committee is felt district-wide and I look forward to a productive school year.” BAIROS | SEE PAGE 19 The City of Everett off ered a lacrosse camp this summer for Everett’s youngsters to learn more about the sport and gain the basic skills and techniques to play. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett)
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