THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021 Page 9 EHS Marching Band performs in Hawaii thanks to Sen. DiDomenico’s efforts A By Christopher Roberson fter two years of planning, the Everett High School Marching Band touched down in Hawaii and gave the performance of a lifetime during the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Ceremony on board the USS Missouri. The trip was funded largely in part by State Senator Sal DiDomenico, who secured $200,000 Shown from left to right: in the front row are student leader Shawn Sheik, clarinet section leader Lakisha Kirnon, drum major Breetika Maharjan, trumpet section leader Emma Santos and drum major Andrew Paiva; in the back row are guard captain Maria Rangel, saxophone section leader Brandon Ho, flute section leader Monica Clavos, Liam Nee, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Isabella Mendes, Sicari Shandi, Rocco Ortiz, Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin and color guard captain Raeliyah Previlon. Mayor Carlo DeMaria asked students to tag him on social media posts. Everett High School band members gave the “Wake Up Call” for Channel 5 EyeOpener last Friday morning. State Senator Sal DiDomenico, who helped secure funding from the COVID-19 relief package, said students and staff will remember the trip for the rest of their life. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kevin Shaw said he knows band members will play great music. from the Massachusetts Senate. “I was proud to be a part of the planning and secure $200,000 in funding for this During a check presentation last Thursday night, Everett High School Marching Band Director Gene O’Brien said the band members are making Everett proud. once in a lifetime experience for our students as they honor our veterans and nation,” he said. “I BAND | SEE PAGE 12 Band student leader Shawn Sheik said he’s pumped for the adventure. Thanks to State Senator Sal DiDomenico efforts, (second from left) a $200,000 check was presented to the Everett High School Marching Band Director Gene O’Brien (far right) to cover their trip to Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary on Hawaii. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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