THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 16, 2022 Page 9 Crimson Tide to play in Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational at TD Garden The Everett High School (EHS) boys’ basketball team has been invited to play in the annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational on Saturday, January 21 at the TD Garden. The Crimson Tide will play the Beverly Panthers at 1:30 p.m. The game will count in the standings and towards the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s tournament rating system. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting the EHS Athletic Department or Basketball Head Coach/EHS Vice Principal Stanley Chamblain. Participating schools commit to selling 400 tickets to the event, and EHS is planning to have a large continAdvocate Online: www.advocatenews.net gent in the Garden for this special occasion. “A tremendous opportunity, to say the least,” said Superintendent Tahiliani. “I am thrilled for our players, coaches, and families, and I am even more pleased that we can benefi t such a great organization in the process. I expect the Garden to be fi lled with Crimson on January 21st.” Andrew James Lawson had Down syndrome and was 27 years old when he passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. He grew up in Norwell and attended Norwell Public Schools from pre-K through his graduation from high school in 2008. Andrew benefited from inclusion in both academics and sports. “Andrew didn’t have stats and records,” said his mother, Regina. “Andrew’s accomplishments have a diff erent kind of measurement, mostly in hugs, love and laughter. I can think of no better measure of a life well lived.” EHS last played in the Garden in March of 2018 when it fell to Mansfi eld, 73-65, in the Division 1 Eastern Mass. fi nal. That Crimson Tide team featured current Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely. Robotics Whittier School. An all-around great investment: Gergen serves as featured speaker at City Year Breakfast E PS Superintendent Priya Tahiliani and Chief Financial Offi cer Anu Jayanth had the honor of attending City Year Greater Boston’s annual Investment Community Breakfast. Held this year at the InterContinental Boston, the event brought together community leaders who are dedicated to maximizing resources to benefi t and serve local students. In addition to valuable networking opportunities, the breakfast featured an address and book-signing event by distinguished political commentator and former Presidential Adviser David Gergen. SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. 10% Off Senior Discount! A Kiwanis holiday tradition: The Everett Public Schools extends a heartfelt “Thank You” to the Everett Kiwanis Club for renewing its annual tradition of generously donating hats and gloves to our students. Kiwanian leadership visited the Whittier School on December 5 to personally donate 40 dozen sets of hats and gloves to the EPS students. Pictured above with Whittier students are, from left: Everett Kiwanis Club Treasurer Marlene Zizza, EPS Superintendent Priya Tahiliani, Past Kiwanis Club President Pat Roberto, Kiwanis Club President-Elect Fred Capone, Whittier School Assistant Principal Cara Fidalgo, Whittier Principal Michael McLucas and Kiwanis Club President/Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins.
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