Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 Pioneer Charter School of Science celebrates outstanding fall season in school athletics program Girls Cross Country took home a championship victory; fellow athletes celebrated fi nishing strong in a competitive conference P ioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) has just celebrated an outstanding season in athletics. While the school is highly regarded for its academic programs, the achievements of its student-athletes and its alumni who have transitioned into coaching roles have also contributed signifi cantly to its tradition of excellence within the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization (MCSAO). “Pioneer Charter is proud of its athletics program and all it has achieved this season,” said PCSS Athletic Director Phil Signoroni. “We are known for our academic accomplishments, which are central to everything we do. But don’t count us out when it comes to athletics. It’s been a stand-out year for our teams, and we’ve become a school to beat in the conference.” Notably, this year’s Girls Cross Country team won the MCSAO Championship meet in October in Stoneham. Coach Nick Ciavarra, who also coaches the boys’ soccer team, won MCSAO North Division Girls Coach of the LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by 64 Corey Street, LLC Property located at: 64 Corey Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal calls for the renovation and addition to convert an existing three-family dwelling sitting on a 7,529 sq. ft. site to a ten (10) unit multifamily dwelling, of which two (2) of the units are proposed to be designated as deed-restricted affordable. Construction consists of a 460 sq. ft. addition to the existing three-family dwelling, and retaining the existing five (5) parking spaces for the project. 64 Corey Street is a parcel of land located within the Business District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as E0-02-000087. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett. com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/ AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Jeannie Vitukevich of the Department of Planning & Development at Jeannie.Vitukevich@ ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman December 13, 20, 2024 PCSS Senior Kelvin Souza, 17, cherished his last season on the PCSS Varsity soccer team. (Courtesy photo) Year. This was the second championship win for senior and Captain Marwa Yeznasni, who won the silver medal in the championship race and was named Lady Panther of the Year, a PCSS award given to the best female student-athlete. The 2024 Boys Cross Country team was led by sophomore Naasson Charles, who fi nished tenth in the MCSAO Championship meet. Walter Villanueva fi nished 30th. The team finished seventh in the MCSAO Championship meet. The Girls Volleyball team fi nished in fourth place at the MCSAO tournament this year. The Lady Panthers won their quarterfi nal match against the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell but were eventually defeated by their sister school, Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS II), in the semifi nals. Despite losing in a preliminary match, the team made history by qualifying for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) State Tournament for the fi rst time. Individual honorees included juniors Sabrina Bocaneli, Sofi a Salhi and Emelyn Wittkowski, who were named to the MCSAO North Division AllLeague team. In soccer, the Lady Panthers fi nished third in the MCSAO tournament, winning in the Quarterfinal game against Salem Academy. The team eventually lost 1-0 to Boston Collegiate in the Semifi nals. The PCSS junior goalkeeper celebrated making the MCSAO North Division AllLeague team. In his second year as soccer Boys' Head Coach, Pedro Calegari led the team to a second-place regular season fi nish in the MCSAO and its highest-ever ranking in the MIAA tournament, entering as the #11 seed. The team went on to win its second-ever MCSAO Championship and its fi rst in 10 years, and out of 48 participating schools across the state, the Panthers advanced to the quarterfinals, ultimately losing to the #3 seed, Bromfi eld School, in the MIAA Tournament. Seniors Kelvin Souza, Senior Marwa Yeznasni, 18, led PCSS Girls’ Cross Country to a second championship this year. (Courtesy photo) Rayane Chaibi, Hussein Al-Arashi and Daniel Taye were named to the MCSAO North Division AllLeague team. Calegari is a familiar face in PCSS athletics. He graduated in 2013 and was a member of the school’s fi rst-ever soccer team. In 2024, Coach Calegari was named the MCSAO North Division Coach of the Year. “This was the best year in PCSS Boys Soccer history,” said Coach Calegari. “Our team was filled with talent, and they played for each other. We succeeded because of their dedication to the program and their academics. Next year, we can be the best team in the conference.” For more info about PCSS, access https://www.pioneercss. org/
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