001Good evening, everyone. My name's Dr. Bragg, I'm the principal of Everett High School. Oh, thank you. >> [applause] >> On behalf of the class of 2026, I would like to welcome you to our scholarships awards night. >> [applause] >> At this time, please stand as we welcome our scholarship recipients to the stage. >> [music] >> At this time, please remain standing as our senior class president, Danica Pham, leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may now be seated. >> And before we get started, why don't we give one big round of applause for our scholarship recipients? >> [applause and cheering]
002[applause] >> I'd like to welcome our distinguished guests, Mayor Robert Van Campen, Superintendent William Hart. >> [applause] >> Our school committee members, Chairperson Samantha Hurley, >> [applause] >> Joanna Garen, >> [applause] >> and Robin Babcock. >> [applause and cheering] >> Additionally, I'd like to welcome our assistant superintendents, Dennis Lynch, Chris Barrett, and Margaret Adams. >> [applause] >> Our director of communications, Dave O'Connor, >> [applause] >> and also our director of strategic initiatives, Rosemary Hughes. >> [applause] >> And additionally, I would also like to say thank you to all EHS administration, teachers, and staff. >> [applause] >> Tonight is a celebration of achievement, perseverance, dedication, and opportunity. Most importantly, tonight is about our students, the class of 2026. To our scholarship recipients, congratulations. Your hard work, commitment, and determination have brought you to this moment. Whether
003your accomplishments have been academic, athletic, artistic, vocational, or rooted in service to others, tonight we recognize the impact you made on Everett High School and our community. Scholarships are more than financial assistance. They're symbols of confidence and belief. Belief in your future, your potential, and your ability to make a difference in the world. To our families and loved ones, thank you for your unwavering support. >> [applause] >> Behind every successful student is a network of encouragement, sacrifice, patience, and love. Tonight is your accomplishment as well, and we thank you for all you've done to help guide these students along the way. To our generous scholarship donors, community organizations, sponsors, alumni, and partners, thank you for investing in the future of our students. >> [applause] >> Your generosity helps open doors and creates opportunities that will
004positively impact the lives for years to come. Your support reminds our students that this community believes in them and stands behind them as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives. This evening, we're all proud to award $126,300 in scholarships to deserving members of the class of 2026. >> [applause] >> To our educators, counselors, coaches, advisors, and staff, thank you for your countless hours you dedicate to helping our students succeed. Your guidance, encouragement, and commitment make evenings like tonight possible. At this time, it is my pleasure to introduce Superintendent Heart to share a few words. >> [applause] >> Uh thank you very much, Dr. Braga. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Mayor Van Campen, School Committee Chairperson Hurley, members of the School Committee, faculty, staff, students, and of course, our wonderful donors. Thank you
005for joining us this evening. >> [applause] >> This really is one of our most important and meaningful annual celebrations. It is a night of tradition and history. It is a night when we are joined by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, institutions, and associations representing every facet of the Everett Public Schools and of course the city of Everett. It is a night that connects the past, the present, and the future. It is a night when Everett's generous folks and Everett's generations of folks unite to recognize our graduating seniors. It is a night that reminds us of the richness of our history and the brightness of our future. My thanks to our scholarship donors. Your gifts recognize the diverse successes of our students and acknowledge the immense promise they possess. These scholarships will spread far and wide as
006our students depart Everett High School and begin to take countless roads in pursuit of countless dreams. Collectively, as you heard, our donors are presenting more than $126,000 in scholarships to 77 very deserving students. In addition to the literal value of that generosity, the scholarships signify loyalty and a pride in being from Everett, from living in Everett, from working and serving in Everett, and of course from being a product and or a part of the Everett Public Schools. My sincerest congratulations to the 2026 scholarship recipients. You have excelled across the various aspects of our great high school and all that it has to offer. From academics to athletics, to the arts and theater, to career and technical education. You have distinguished yourselves by your performance, your character, your dedication, and your varied contributions to Everett High
007School. You have been selected because you do meet the high standards of achievements set forth by the people and institutions who started and maintain the scholarships we are awarding this evening. As superintendent, tonight means a great deal to me. I know the people and families who are named in tonight's program, either personally or by well-earned reputation. Some of them I've known all my whole life here in Everett. Some of them knew my parents and my relatives. Some of them I see with regularity. Some I have the pleasure of seeing tonight and hopefully we'll have the chance to thank them again personally before the night is over. Others are no longer with us, but they live in our hearts and our memories in nights like this when we recall the thoughtful and selfless individuals who wish
008to be forever linked with Everett High School. Thank you again for being here on this very special evening as these incredibly talented and deserving students walk across the stage for the final time as members of the class of 2026. Again, my sincerest thanks to everybody. >> [applause] >> Thank you, Superintendent Hart, for your kind words and your commitment to the success of Everett High School. This time I'd like to introduce Mayor Robert Van Campen to share a few words. >> Thank you, Dr. Braga. Good evening, everyone. I'm I'm sure you did not come here tonight to listen to the mayor, but uh I I did want to take this opportunity. I have so few opportunities to speak to the class of 2026 before they leave and uh it's an honor for me to be able
009to speak to this distinguished group of students in the class of 2026. Um tonight is about achievement, preservation, perseverance, and opportunity. Uh but most importantly, it is about our students. The remarkable young people seated on this stage who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and earned the recognition we celebrate this evening, and I applaud you. Well, it has been said already, each scholarship awarded tonight represents far more than financial support. It represents confidence in your future. It reflects the belief that you have the talent, determination, and character to make a difference in this world. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Your families who are here should be proud. Um this is partly their recognition as well for the work they've put in. Your teachers, counselors, coaches, and mentors should be proud as well.
010Success, you guys know, is never achieved alone. And tonight, we also recognize the folks in this auditorium and who may not be here, who helped guide and support you along the way. I applaud them as well. And I also I want to thank our scholarship sponsors. Um community organizations, businesses, and generous individuals who make these opportunities possible year after year. Your investment in our students is an investment in the future of the city of Everett. Your generosity opens doors and creates possibilities that will have an impact that will be lasting for generations to come. Everett has always been a city built on hard work, resilience, and community. Our students reflect those same values every single day. They are future teachers, nurses, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants, dare I say mayor, although I will talk you
011out of that, and leaders. They are the next chapter of this city's story. To the students, as you prepare for what comes next, whether it's college, trade school, military service, or entering the workforce, remember that success is not measured by titles or accomplishments. Remember that. It is measured by how you treat people, how you respond to adversity, and I assure you there will be adversity in your life, and how you contribute to your community. There will be challenges ahead. There will be moments of uncertainty, but if your journey to this point has proven anything, it is that you are you are more than capable of overcoming obstacles and continuing to move forward. Never underestimate the value of hard work. Never stop learning. Superintendent Hatt will tell you he has not stopped learning to this stage
012in life, nor have I, and never forget where you came from. Everett will always be proud of you, and we will always be rooting for your success. Congratulations again to uh all the students. Thank you very much. >> having >> [applause] >> Thank you, Mayor Van Campen, for your kind words. At this time, I would like to invite Chairperson of the School Committee, Samantha Hurley, to share a few words. >> [applause] >> Good evening everyone. It's truly an honor to be here for the class of 2026 Scholarship Award Night. As chairperson of the Everett School Committee, I can think of no greater privilege than standing before you to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. To the parents, guardians, and families joining us tonight, your unconditional love has led to this moment in
013your students' academic journey. As a parent of a proud Everett Public School graduate from the class of 2022, now 2026 college graduate, >> [applause] >> I understand the pride and emotion that come with seeing others invest in your child's success. To our community partners, organizations, and donors, thank you for your continued investment in the future of Everett Public Schools. Your generosity and continued commitment provide our students with opportunities that empower them to pursue their goals with confidence as they begin their next chapter of their lives. I would like to extend as my sincere gratitude to our district administration, building leaders, and guidance team for their dedication and hard work in organiz- in organizing tonight's event and more importantly for the countless ways they support our students each and every day. And to our seniors, congratulations.
014You have demonstrated that perseverance and dedication truly pay off, literally. Whether your next step leads you to college, the workforce, military service, or another path, carry forward the pride of all you have accomplished here with Everett Public Schools. On behalf of the Everett School Committee, congratulations on these well-deserved scholarships and achievements. Your character and leadership have earned not only recognition, but also the admiration of this entire community. As you move forward, know that we are incredibly proud of you. We believe in your future, and we will continue cheering you on as you inspire the generations of students who follow in your footsteps. Thank you for representing Everett Public Schools with pride and making our community proud each and every single day. Congratulations to our class of 2026 scholarship recipients. >> [applause] >> Thank you. >>
015And now the moment our students have all been waiting for, the presentation of scholarships. You can clap, it's okay. >> [applause] >> So, as scholarships are announced this evening, we ask that recipients please come forward promptly for recognition and photographs. >> [crying] >> First award, the Albert N. Parlin School PTO Scholarship. It's presented by Principal Darlene Pagnani and Vice Principal Anna Kolokithas. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Kersten Carapellucci and David Flores Aguiar. [applause] >> [applause] >> The next award is the Alan Panerese Scholarship presented by Landon, Gregory, Jonathan, and Carol Panerese. >> [applause] >> The recipient is Tessa Ford. >> [applause] [applause] >> The next award is the N. M. Negro Scholarship. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Haissa Castro. >> [applause] [applause] >> The next award is the Arnold Plotkin Memorial Scholarship
016presented by Neil and Marty Plotkin. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Grisnel Gonzalez Pena. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Carol Carbone Nursing Scholarship presented by Carol De Mastrippolito. >> [applause] >> The recipient is Catherine Nelson. >> [applause] [applause] >> The next award is the Cheryl A. Liston Memorial Scholarship presented by Richard, Gina, and Bob Liston. >> [applause] >> And the recipients are Emma Perry and Brooklyn LaMonica. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Christopher Brianza Memorial Scholarship. And the recipient is Kensly Pierre. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Class of 2024 Memorial Scholarship presented by Sal Di Domenico. >> [applause] >> And the recipients are Elsie Vega Perez, Gideon Legal. >> [applause] >> The next is the Constellation STEM Scholarship. The recipients are Kenson Tran and Atiq Rahman. >> [applause and
017cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Culinary Arts Scholarship presented by Carolyn Parmenter and Terry Sullivan. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Jennifer Solis Garcia and Carolyn Fama. >> [cheering] [applause] >> The next is the Kernan Family Memorial Scholarship. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Carmela Jeanvier. >> [cheering] [applause] >> My apologies, Charmela Jeanvier. Next is the D Dominico Foundation Scholarship presented by Trish and Sal D Dominico. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Elizabeth Lendeverdi and [cheering] and Allison Alcon Acosta. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Donald R. Andrew Scholarship. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Brian Lewis, Natalie Romero Velasco, >> [applause and cheering] >> and Colleen Fritz. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Dr. Peter E. Masucci and the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care of Everett. The recipients are Adam
018Atamassat Vaca and Mirelli De Sousa. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> Next is the Elizabeth McNaul Scholarship presented by Lou McNaul and Joan Clifford. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Colleen Fritz. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> Next is the Everett Firefighters IAFF Local 143 Scholarship presented by Deputy Chief William Hurley. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Caitlin Peralta and Riley Kenny. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is Everett High School Class of 1978 Memorial Scholarship. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Madeline Flores Yasmine Gonzalez Duarte. >> [applause] >> Next is the Everett Police Betterment Association Award presented by Sergeant Kenny Kelly. >> [applause] >> And the recipients are Eva Castro and Xiomara Lazo. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Also presented by Sergeant Kenny Kelly, the Everett Police Superior Officers Award. And the recipients are Emma
019Perry and Brooklyn LaMonica. Next is the Everett Public Schools Custodian Scholarship presented by Joe Vietro. >> [applause and cheering] >> The recipients are Brooklyn LaMonica. >> [applause] >> Olivia Laidlaw. Paula Castillo. Leosmary Perez. >> [screaming] [cheering] >> Saline Fernandez Duck Dos Santos. >> [cheering] >> Jean Baptiste Orleus. >> [applause] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Fox Translation Service Scholarship. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Fred Araujo, Juliana Diaz, Shurently Estiming, Shyandra Hall, >> [applause] >> Leila Pierre. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Frank J. Mastercola Memorial Marine Corps Scholarship presented by Frank and Judy Mastercola and Sergeant Sunny. >> [applause] >> And the recipients are Angel Chinchilla Figueroa, Patterson Pierre Paul, >> [applause and cheering] >> Johan Bayas, Isaac Miranda Augustino. >> [screaming] [applause] [cheering and applause] [cheering] >> Next is the George
020Gavarian Scholars I'm sorry, excuse me. The George Gavarian School PTO Scholarship presented by Alex Noman. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Laice Antonio. >> [cheering] >> Isaias Castro. >> [applause] >> Brisnel Gonzalez Pena. >> [cheering and applause] >> And Jacqueline Ramos. >> [applause] >> Next is the Joseph Bob Cardello Memorial Scholarship. I'm just going to read a brief letter about the scholarship. The scholarship award is sponsored by the Cardello family and is named in the memory of Father Joseph Bob Cardello. Joseph Cardello was a lifelong resident of Everett. He was a graduate of Everett High School and employee of the City of Everett as a Board of Health Inspector. The Cardello family would like to remember our aunt Rosemary Guerrero. Aunt Rae was a teacher at Everett High School. When Bob was thinking about this
021scholarship, the first person that came to mind was his aunt Rosemary. She was so happy to get it started. We put it together and it's been 30 years that the Cardello family has been presenting the Joseph Bob Cardello scholarship. We'd like to also thank Linda Maloney, a great friend. >> [applause] >> And I just want to reread the first sentence. So, the scholarship award is sponsored by the Cardello family and is named in the memory of my father, Joseph Bob Cardello. Not This is presented by Barb Cardello and the recipient in is Jenny Tejada. Next is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Culinary Award presented by Tom Fiorentino and Diane Gallagher. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Jennifer Solis Garcia. >> [cheering] [applause] >> And also being presented by Tom Fiorentino and Diane Gallagher, the
022Kiwanis Club of Everett Dr. Sydney Lister Nick Award. And the recipient is Riley Kenny. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> The next award is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Arcilia Cataldo Matarazzo Empowerment Award. And the recipient is Akansha Newpane. >> [applause] >> Next award is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Ursula Cataldo Matarazzo Humanitarian Award. And the recipient is Danica Pham. >> [cheering and applause] >> Next is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Ursula Cataldo Matarazzo Memorial Award presented to Sharmella Jean-Pierre. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> Next is the Next is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Arcelia Cataldo Matarazzo Service Award. And the recipient is Casey Martinez. >> [cheering] >> Next is the Kiwanis Club of Everett Frankie Woodward Award. And the recipient is Emma Perry. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Kiwanis Club of
023Everett Scholarship. The recipients are Grisnel Gonzalez Pena. >> [applause] >> Ilda Febier. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Antonio Areola. >> [applause and cheering] >> Jonathan Va- Jonathan Vasquez Troquens. Brooklyn Lamonica. >> [cheering and applause] >> Lais Antonio. >> [cheering] >> Isabella Pimenta and Nicole Damaceno. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> Next is the Lafayette School PTO Scholarship presented by Janet Taylor. The recipients are Brooklyn LaMonica, Chef >> [cheering] >> Justine Lynch, Emma Perry, and Danica Pham. >> [cheering and applause] >> Next is the Latansi Family Scholarship presented by Alfred and Dolores Latansi. And the recipients are Olivia Laidlaw and Ian Medeiros. >> [applause] >> Next is the Louis M. Panderoso Scholarship Fund Class of 1956. The recipients are Emma Perry and Danica Pham. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Madeline English Next is the Madeline
024English PTO Scholarship presented by Joel Levine and Melissa Garfield. The recipients are Henry Chen, >> [cheering] >> Tessa Ford, >> [applause] >> Riley Kenny, >> [cheering] >> Elvis Nguyen. >> [cheering] >> Next is the Marie T. Sheehy Memorial Scholarship. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Emma Perry and Casey Martinez. >> [cheering] >> Next is the mayor's future community leadership scholarship presented by Mayor Robert Van Campen. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Leilana Ross Morales. >> [cheering] [screaming] >> Next is the pharmacist healthcare professional scholarship presented by Ella DePrima. And the recipient is Ragav Verma. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Principal Edward Leo Memorial Scholarship presented by his daughters Jacqueline Hopkinson and Judy and Leo Bianciana. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Danica Pham and Akanksha Nupane. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is
025the Robert Corraro Memorial Scholarship and the recipient is Lucas Martins. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Salvatore and Grace Rocco Scholarship. The recipient is Jeremy Whitlow. >> [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Sameer Mustafa Memorial Scholarship and the recipient is Isabella Vass. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> Next is the Saugus Everett Elks Scholarship. The recipients are Emma Perry, Elizabeth Landeverde Partida, Brooklyn LaMonica, Riley Kenny, Casey Martinez, and Danica Fan. >> [cheering and applause] >> Next is a Sparkle like Matt Maggie Scholarship. The recipient is Victoria Rocha dos Santos. >> [cheering and screaming] >> Next is the Sumner G. Whittier PTO Scholarship presented by Mike McLucas. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Richie Samedy and Nicole Damasceno. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Barbarian Family Scholarship. The recipients are Jacqueline Ramos,
026Tri Vo, Elsie Vega Perez. >> [cheering] [applause] >> The EHS Class of 1970 Scholarship presented by Dr. Peter Feudu. >> [applause and cheering] >> And the recipient is Ali Raza. >> [applause and cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Francis M. Friend Conley Memorial Scholarship presented by Paul Conley, Lauren Santos, and Louis Santos. >> [applause and cheering] >> And the recipient is Elizabeth Landeverde. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next is the Honorable Speaker George Keverian Public Service Scholarship presented by Alfred and Dolores Latansi. And the recipient is Emma Perry. >> Next is the Joseph J. Pagano Memorial Scholarship. The recipients are Anthony Whitlow and Sion Waldemariam. >> [applause] [applause] >> The Lydia A. Cheever Scholarship Fund awarded to Isabelly De Paula Nevish. >> [cheering] [applause] >> The Murray Bernstein Charitable Trust Account, the recipient is Allison Alacon
027Acosta. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> The Paul R. Burkhart Memorial Scholarship and the recipient is Casey Martinez. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Thomas J. and Melanise Memorial Scholarship, and that's presented by Cynthia Montalto. >> [applause] >> And the recipients are Casey Martinez and Caitlin Peralta. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Webster School PTO Scholarship, presented by Devin Abruzzese. >> [applause] >> The recipients are Lena Sepulveda Marcelli and Richie Samedy. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore Scholarship. The recipient is Victoria Barreto. >> [cheering] [applause] >> The ETA Patricia A. Cahill Memorial Scholarship, presented by Kim Auger and Katie McGee. >> [applause] >> And the recipient is Dante Gill. >> [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Next is the Everett Teachers Association Scholarship presented by Katie
028McGee, Kim Auger, and Anna Siders. Recipients are Emma Perry, Brooklyn LaMonica, Riley Kenny, Justine Lynch, Victoria Cutler. >> [cheering] >> Also receiving the Everett Teachers Association Scholarship Charles Charles Gavostis, Keaton Tran, Amelia McNally, and Tessa Ford. >> [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Danica Pham, Elizabeth Land Averty Portillo, Sayam Strese Olivia Laidlaw >> [cheering] [applause] >> Akancha Newpane, Jonathan Vasquez, Adam Amisad Vaca Glories Ricardo, Amaterio Delgado >> [applause] [applause] >> Let's give one final round of applause to all of tonight's scholarship recipients. >> [applause and cheering] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> To our donors and community partners, thank you again for your generosity and your continued investment in our students and our schools. To our families and faculty, staff, and guests, thank you for being here tonight and helping us celebrate these outstanding young men and women.
029So, thank you. >> [applause and cheering] >> We invite everyone to join us following the ceremony for refreshments and continued celebration in the cafeteria on the first floor. Congratulations to the class of 2026. We'll see you all next week at graduation. Please allow our scholarship recipients to exit the stage. >> [applause] [cheering] >> Have a great night, everybody. >> [applause] [cheering]