Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Pioneer Charter School of Science Seniors Receive College Acceptance Letters From Some of the Top Schools in the Country Despite A Year Complicated By The Pandemic Students from Everett, Revere, Malden, and Lynn Headed to Stanford, Berkeley, UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Tufts, Swarthmore and more EVERETT – Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) today announced that despite the unique challenges posed during the 2020 school year by the pandemic, their students have been accepted into a number of highly esteemed colleges and universities including Cornell University, Dartmouth College and Swarthmore College. “These students have contributed so much to our PCSS community, and we will be sad to see them go,” said Barish Icin, PCSS’s Chief Executive Offi cer. “We are beyond proud that they didn’t let the hardships of the past year aff ect them, instead rising to the occasion to get into the schools of their dreams. We can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in their college careers and beyond.” The 2021 graduating class for PCSS I and II persevered and have earned acceptances into some of the most prestigious schools in the nation. The class of 2021 has received more acceptances to Ivy League Schools than any other class in the school’s history. Some students will stay in New England, with a few matriculating to institutions like Brandeis, Dartmouth, Boston University and Northeastern, while others will travel all over the country to attend Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, and Macalester. The announcement comes on the heels of the news that PCSS I and II ranked in the top 20 Massachusetts High Schools in 2021 by U.S. News and World Report. There are 110 seniors in the PCSS I and II Class of 2021. Graduation is scheduled to be held in person on Friday, 06/04/2021 at 4 pm. Among the graduates: Amanda De Oliveira Ferreira, age 18, of Everett was accepted to Cornell University. Amanda will be studying Global And Public Health Sciences and one of the two students accepted to Cornell this year. “At Pioneer I was challenged academically which allowed me to grow both as a student and a pergrateful to have had such caring teachers and faculty who helped guide her in the admission process. Rim was also accepted to Boston College, UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Swarthmore College, and Williams College. Melissa Gonzalez, age 18, of Revere will attend Dartmouth College to study biological sciences. Melissa was a fi nalist of the QuestBridge program and also accepted to Boston College, Northwestern University, University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College, and Tufts University. She chose Dartmouth because of its high quality education, small size, and rural campus setting. son. Looking back, my experience at PCSS was not easy, but I am now feeling extremely prepared for college, and for the challenges that come with it. Thanks to Pioneer I am headed off to my dream school as a fi rst generation college student, and have made my parents' dream Guidance department helping graduating seniors take next steps By Adam Swift D espite unprecedented challenges over the last school year, the future looks extremely bright for the graduating seniors of the class of 2021 at Revere High School. At Monday’s School Committee meeting, Director of Guidance and Testing Diana Finn shared some of the successes of the impending graduates to the committee members. “We are exceptionally proud of the work the students have done this year and the challenges they have overcome with their teachers and their counselors in the face of a global pandemic,” said Finn. “Over this senior class’s year, we have sent out and they have submitted over 2,400 college applications. In addition, 950 teacher and counselor recommendations were submitted.” While counselors are still working with some students making fi nal decisions on college and post–high school life, Finn presented the School Committee with an impressive list of some of the colleges and universities graduates will be attending next year. “While you can see some of the most esteemed colleges and universities in the country on this list, including Harvard, Middlebury, Tufts, NYU, Howard, Holy Cross and Amherst College, we certainly pride ourselves on helping students apply to schools that meet their specifi c needs, their academic, social, geographic, and of course, fi nancial needs,” said Finn. “For students who are not attending college, for those who are going off to work, the military, into the trades or career programs, we’ve worked really hard this year to engage with community partners, with gap year programs and with career certifi cations that partner for me come true. I feel blessed and truly grateful” says Amanda about her high school experience PCSS I. Rim Bozo, age 18, of Revere will also attend Dartmouth College majoring in neuroscience and minoring in biological anthropology. Rim said she is very VACCINATION | FROM Page 1 with Bunker Hill and with North Shore [community colleges] to address the needs for students whose next steps might not be two- or four-year schools. Certainly, we are so proud of the schools on the presentation in front of us; we are so proud of every senior whether they are going to a two- or four-year school, an Ivy or a state university, working, going into the military or a trade, and even those students who maybe just need … to fi gure out what their next steps are.” Even though many seniors have committed to future plans, Finn said, counselors are continuing to work to help students fi le their fi nancial aid forms and in helping them fi nd the best fi t for their future. “As always, the commitment and the hard work and perseverance of our students, teachers and counselors is really on full display this year,” said Finn. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net by Massachusetts DPH. The Board of Health remains committed to working to keep Revere residents safe and healthy by urging Revere residents to continue to get vaccinated. As of Thursday, 41 percent of Revere residents are fully vaccinated, and 55 percent of Revere residents have received their fi rst dose. Across the Commonwealth, 46 percent of residents are fully vaccinated and 60 percent have received their fi rst dose is 60 percent. The Revere Board of Health also made the decision to continue enforcing mask-wearing at City Hall and all City buildings to protect those who have not been vaccinated. COVID screeners will still be monitoring City building entrances and asking health screening questions when residents enter. Revere Public Schools announced yesterday that students can take masks off outdoors, at lunch, and start to share supplies. Masks will continue to be required inside for all students and RPS staff . “Although this is an exciting moment for our city, we all have to understand that Revere has some work to do,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “We have a duty About PCSS With schools in Everett (PCSS I) and Saugus (PCSS II), Pioneer Charter School of Science offers a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math, science, and analytical thinking skills balanced by a strong foundation in the humanities. The school offers extended days/hours and career-oriented college preparation. Students must pass fi ve math and fi ve science classes in order to graduate - more than state standards, and students must complete 40 hours of community service. The school has a 195-day school calendar, extended days, after school tutoring and “voluntary” Saturday classes for students who need extra help. to protect our most vulnerable residents; we must remain vigilant as we work to increase our vaccination numbers. The COVID screeners have had instances in the past where COVID-19 positive residents try to enter City Hall. We will continue to enforce the mask mandate in our buildings until our vaccination numbers rise - The fi ght isn’t over yet, but I am excited to fi nally reach this milestone in the pandemic.” Testing continues to be a priority in the city – the two largest testing sites at Suff olk Downs and Revere High School will be open until the end of September and we encourage everyone to continue to get tested if they believe they have been exposed. COVID ambassadors also continue to spread the word about our Mobile May clinics and help combat vaccine hesitancy in their communities. The City of Revere Inspectional Services Department will be contacting all Revere small businesses to let them know of the updated reopening guidance. Inspectors will also stress the individual freedom business owners have of enforcing their own mask mandates on their property. The Board of Health will support businesses that continue to enforce mask-wearing in their establishments.
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