Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Governor impressed with EHS vaccination clinic G By Christopher Roberson overnor Charlie Baker was pleased with what he saw as he toured the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Everett High School on August 30. “This is just one more example of us leading the way in the country,” Baker said during his visit, adding that the clinic appears to be serving “a few hundred” residents per day. An average of 68 percent of students in the Everett Public Schools over the age of 12 have been vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the state’s new mask mandate, students and staff on the middle and high school levels can reOn Monday at Everett High School, Governor Charlie Baker said children across the state are looking forward to returning to a classroom setting. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mayor Carlo DeMaria Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani Secretary of Education James Peyser Albert Parlin fourth grader Peter and his father, Peter Nobrega, played paddleboard. Pictured from left to right: Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani and Secretary Of Education James Peyser chatted before a tour of the vaccination clinic at Everett High School. Madeline English School fourth grader Ryan Matarazzo played inflatable basketball on Monday at Everett High School’s back-to-school bash. Lafayette School first grader Geneva and her father, Gopal Maharjan, 6, enjoyed ice cream from an ice cream truck and an “E” cup. Artist Etsko Meyers painted a wolf onto the face of George Keverian School fourth grader Evera Fontil. Pictured from left to right: Keverian School first grader Isaiah Bera, Parlin School first grader Giovanni Cogliano and first grader Michael Lopez, who attends school in Chelsea, played Quarterback Blitz. move their masks after October 1 provided they reach a vaccination rate of 80 percent. Breaking down the 68 percent average, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said 74 percent of students ages 16-19 have been vaccinated and 61 percent of students ages 12-15 have been vaccinated. “We’re filled with so much optimism,” she said. “We’re headed in a great direction.” Baker also said MassachuGovernor Charlie Baker speaking with Community Engagement Manager Jeanette Velev. setts has the second highest vaccination rate in the country behind Vermont. “More and more residents are being protected against this virus,” he said. Also on the state level, Baker said, 65 percent of children in the 12-15 age group have GOVERNOR | SEE PAGE 26 Keverian School first grader Kevin Lopez won a game of Connect 4 against his mother, Karla Reyes.
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