001Heat. [Music] Heat. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. [Music] [Applause] Good morning and welcome to our to the 2025 grade 8 moving on ceremony. Could everyone please rise or stand stand if you are already standing for the pledge of allegiance led by Zyra Ariana PZ. [Applause] 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. Please remain standing for the Star Spangled Banner banner performed by Chloe Dvulsce. [Applause] Oh, say can you see by the dawn early light what so proudly we held at the twilight last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright stars through
002the barless fire are the we were so gallently streaming and the rockets air gave proof through the night that a flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spinkle b of the free and the home of the brave. Great job by both. Please, please take a seat. Thank you. [Applause] Good morning, family, friends, teachers, superintendent Hart, members of the school committee, most importantly, our grade 8 class. Today is a celebration. A celebration of everything you've worked for. Not this, not just this year, but since the first day you walked through the doors at the Meline English School, you've grown not only in knowledge, but in character, courage, and compassion. And now you're standing at the edge of a new a new beginning, high school and beyond. Let me ask you something, something important that
003I hope you carry with you long after today's over. Do you really want this? I'm not talking about high school, not grades or diplomas. I mean your dreams, your goals, the version of life you see yourself when no one else is around. Do you really want it? If your answer is yes, and I hope it is, then let me give you the best advice I can. Always gamble on yourself. There will be times when things feel uncertain, when it seems easier to play it safe or follow the crowd. But if you believe in your dreams, if you're willing to put in the work, take the risk, and stay true to who you are, then bet on yourself every single time. Because I would I'd gamble on on you, on all of you. Each and every
004one of you has shown us what you're capable of. Your creativity, your resilience, your kindness. We see your potential even when you don't. So take the next step with confidence. Take it with hope. and take it knowing that your teachers, your families, and I, we all believe in you deeply. As we turn the page in the new chapter, remember the future isn't something that just happens. It's something we create. You're not just moving on, you're moving forward. So, go forward with courage. Lead with kindness and never stop learning. Congratulations, class of 2020 25. The world is waiting for you. Congratulations. It is my great pleasure to introduce our next speaker. He's someone who has been a guiding force behind the success of our school and a strong advocate for our students, staff, and community. He
005works tirelessly to ensure our students and staff have the resources they need to be successful every day. Please join me in welcoming the superintendent of schools, William Hart. Thank you very much Mr. Lracha and to the faculty, staff, parents, grandparents. Thank you for bringing us to this wonderful day where your students, our students will go from this wonderful school and hopefully hopefully you'll go to Everett High School, right? Because we have greatness in every phase of our school system and thanks to the staff and faculty that you've all been part of here, you'll see how that transitions to the high school. I want to thank all of you for what you do, for bringing us your children, trusting us with your children, and letting us do what we do best, educating and preparing them for
006the next stage in their lives. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank a school committee who works so diligently with me and other members of this staff here at this school and beyond to give you the best opportunities that we can to provide you with the best um options moving forward. I'm joined by the chair of the school committee, Miss Samantha Hurley. and to my left, your right, Miss Babcock from uh the school committee as well. Thank you so much for being here with us today and sharing in this important day. I don't want to keep you. It's a lovely day. We're here to celebrate the success of your children. And I look forward to seeing them at every high school and hope whatever they decide to do, it's goodness and safety and
007care for our community and our families. And with that, I'd like to turn it back to Mr. Lindracha. Thank you and have a nice morning. We're honored to have another special guest with us today. Someone who has shown true dedication to our community and continues to be a strong supporter of our schools and students. Please join me in welcoming Mayor of Everett, Ki Maria. Thank you, Mr. Limbraia. And good morning. Is it as cool as over there as it is here? Or you guys burning up in the sun? You're okay. What a beautiful morning, right? It's a gorgeous morning. Sun's out. Moving on. Ceremony. This is wonderful. You excited? Are you? Yeah. All right. All right. Sounds good. Um, couple housekeeping. First of all, matters. This is Lraia's first graduating class. Mr. Labraia as principal
008of the Matty English. Congratulations. And I don't know if you all know I am on the school committee and Mr. Hart forgot that when he introduced the school committee members because he is today 65 years old. So maybe the maybe because it's his birthday and he's getting older. He's getting forgetful. So we'll So happy birthday Superintendent Hot. What can I say to you to give you some uh I don't know something you can leave with this that you can remember what I said to you that uh you can move on with this and think about it. All I can say is that um look around this room or this this field and just say thank you to your teachers and your custodians and your paras and and and everyone who supported you uh throughout these
009years, your principles and staff and thank your parents, your grandparents, your sponsors, uh your guardians. Uh thank them for for getting you to this point, you know. Um cuz at the end of the day, it's those people that going to be there for you as you move on through high school and whatever you may do in life. Um always rely on on on those people. Rely on your faith and rely on your family members to guide you and support you. All right? Because that's truly important. Um I'm very proud of you on behalf of the city of Everett that you're here and you all look wonderful, all dressed up nice and moving on. Who's who's going to Everett High School next year? Raise your hand. Everett High School. Awesome. Awesome. We we look forward to
010seeing you at the high school and look forward to uh making sure that you continue your your path of greatness and excellence and uh you know that's it. I I'm just again just proud to be here with you this morning and wish you the best of luck. Have a safe and and healthy summer and we look forward to seeing you back in September. All right. God bless you all. Have a great day. Before I give the microphone over to Miss Nao, I do want to thank two members of the school committee. Chairperson Samantha Hurley and school committee member Robin Babcock u for tirelessly working hard for the success of our students and staff at Ever Public Schools and every every single day. So, thank you very much. Without further ado, Miss Nato. Good morning. Before
011the eighth grade student speeches, we would like our student class president and vice president to give uh Mr. Hart a t-shirt and birthday card from our eighth grade class. So, at this time, I would like our vice president, Anna Karolina, and our president, Ethan No, to please come to the podium. [Applause] at This time we have Anna Carolina, our class vice president with her speech, the president. [Applause] Good morning, Superintendent Hart, Principal Embraca, Vice Principal, Vice Principal Lavine, Mr. Marquesi, and distinguished members of the faculty, students, and families. It is my pleasure to welcome you here today on behalf of the Maline English School 8th grade graduating class. My name is Anna Karolina and I've had the privilege of serving as vice president of the student council. When I was a little kid, I always
012wondered how life would be as I got older. I couldn't wait to grow up. While this made me busy and curious in thought, I soon came to realize how quickly time flies, especially when I'm in school. It became clear to me that if I focus too much on the future, I can end up forgetting to enjoy the present. One thing I have learned is that if we don't fully experience the present, we won't find delight in experiences that memor that memories are made of, like going to Rivergreen with Mr. Jaffy, playing basketball, soccer, or flag football with our Bulldog teammates, or who could forget field day. Another thing I learned while eagerly anticipating adulthood is that although our silly mistakes have consequences, they too will one day be just a memory. These mistakes that took
013an emotional toll on us at the time are experienced experiences to learn from. Our middle school mistakes will not define who we truly are or what we are capable of in the future. My message to you as we move on is always remember that the future isn't something you should try to rush. Live in the moment. Cherish the everyday joys and experiences and don't be afraid to fail. Failing helps you grow. Thanks your teachers, classmates, and especially your parents for guiding you. Remember that the future is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy each and every step of the path as you embark on this new adventure, high school. Thank you for your time this morning. Don't forget to appreciate this very moment as it will soon be a fond memory forever engraved on your mind.
014Thank you. [Applause] Thank you, Anna. At this time, our eighth grade class president, Ethan No, with his speech, the future. [Applause] Pleasant morning to you all. Superintendent Hart, happy birthday of course. Principal Embracea and Vice Principal Bachce, Vice Principal Lavine, Mr. Marquesi, teachers, students, and everyone that has arrived here to watch our transition from middle school to high school. I am the student council president, Ethan O, and it is a great honor to be standing here and speaking on behalf of the Meline English School 8th grade class. I wish to express happiness and appreciation for our treasured moments in the school. Although it may seem like the easier life is being left behind, a new path toward success is opening up as we approach high school and beyond. We don't need medals, prizes, or anything
015too fancy because all of us are blessed with talents that are worthy enough to be congratulated for. These individual talents are the real prize we're here to celebrate today. Personally, I've been a student here since Kenned. As a child, I would wonder what this day would truly be like. I'd ask myself, will it be scary? Will I cry? Now that I'm standing here giving the speech, it is a little scary, but I won't cry. My time here at the Maddie has prepared me for this occasion and more. Over the course of our time here, we've endured a roller coaster of hard work and emotions, but today makes up for all of that. It's crazy how our childhood fears seem silly now. It's truly been a long but momentous and amazing ride. As we recall the
016extreme labor of middle school, let's be reminded that our journey doesn't end here. Let's thank our teachers for preparing us to succeed in both academic and real world challenges. This knowledge will truly help us get past obstacles later on during a new chapter of our lives. While we might have not been the best class, the amount of sheer dedication and commitment our teachers have put into each of us is out of this world. That right there is truly special and again something that we are all most grateful for. As a tribute, we must remember what our teachers have taught us and carry it on throughout our lives. I'd also like to thank the PTO for including the student council with event planning for our school. If it wasn't for this group of dedicated parents, we
017wouldn't have special and fun experiences such as field day, ice cream day, and so much more. I'd like to express gratitude to our administrators, Miss Bachce and Mr. Lumbraa, for all the hard work they do to maintain the school and keep it safe and welcoming. Most importantly, I'd like to really thank my parents and my sister for helping me and supporting me along the way. Whenever I struggled, they'd always be there for me and would push me towards the best. I wouldn't be able to do this without them. Please remember to thank the people you care about, too. At some point in time, we entered the Maline English School as strangers, kids who were clueless about what was to come. Throughout our time here, we've learned that we're all different, special, and unique. But that
018never stopped us from coming together as a community. Now, we are a family, and we leave all together. The future is brimming with possibilities for the Maline English School class of 2025. [Applause] We want to acknowledge some people here today. First, birthday greetings to our superintendent, Mr. Art Hart. We would like to thank the people who made this day possible. They worked behind the scenes to decorate the space. Miss Mard, Miss Nicolo, and Miss Curley have gone above and beyond to make this a spectacular day for us. All through the year, Mrs. Nado has led our yearbook committee, student council, and has spent many hours preparing for us moving forward. Please accept our deepest gratitude, Mrs. Nado. Thank you. [Applause] Now, the moment you've all been waiting for, our eighth grade awards presentation. Row one,
019please stand. [Applause] Justin Aosta, certificate of completion in the wind rising star. [Applause] Yuri Elmeida Dafaria, certificate of completion and the soccer award. Lara Arujo, certificate of completion, cheerleading award, computer award, health award, music award, outstanding achievement in English award, outstanding achievement in civics award, outstanding effort in science, perfect attendance award, the science club award, student council, theater arts award, virtues award in confidence and the world language award. [Applause] Victor Hugo Arujo certificate of completion, junior tide advanced band award, outstanding sci effort in science, the science club award, soccer award, and the virtues in creativity. [Applause] Daniel Arbala, certificate of completion, virtues award in patience and the wellness award. Lenny Arenus. Lenny Arenas Flores, certificate of completion and the physical education award, [Applause] Herbert Ayala Aliggria, certificate of completion science club award in the yearbook
020committee. [Applause] Ara Buua certificate of completion, computer award and the legacy award. Sabrina Belcade certificate of completion, cheerleading award, legacy award, perfect attendance award, science club award, world language award in the yearbook committee, [Applause] Kimberly Benvdas, Basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, and the soccer award, Alex Boisha, certificate of completion and the legacy award. [Applause] Yan Bautello, [Applause] the basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, and the legacy award. [Applause] Matteas Callahan Bueno, Certificate of Completion, Computer Award, Outstanding Achievement in Civics Award, Outstanding Achievement in Math Award, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, the Science Club, the Soccer Award, Virtues Award in Cooperation, and the World Language Award. Mindy Chow, [Applause] the basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, outstanding achievement in math award, and the science award, I mean
021soccer award, sorry. Ariana Champy Dugan, certificate of completion, cheerleading award, and a legacy award. Matthew Schula Jr., the Art Award, Certificate of Completion, First League Lego Robotics, Music Award, and the Physical Education Award, Andrea Colato Canales, Certificate of Completion, Science Club Award, The virtues award in humility, World Language Award and Yearbook Committee, [Applause] Meena Sophia Coleman, Valz Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading Award, Physical Education Award, and the Virtues Award in Gratitude. [Applause] Julian Contraus CMO, the Certificate of Completion, Legacy Award, and the Reading Award. Raphael Costa Mosquita certificate of completion first league Lego robotics outstanding achievement in English award science club award the virtues award in perseverance and the world language award [Applause] Jaden Divine Cruz basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, most improved all around, science club award and the student
022council award Maria Eduardo Dilva certificate of completion character award outstanding effort in English outstanding effort in math and the wind rise windb block rising R [Applause] Pedro Henrique D Silva. Certificate of completion. Outstanding effort in English. [Applause] Davi de Samura, the Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Virtues Award and Responsibility, and the World Language Award. [Applause] Mariana Donasimento Kuba certificate of completion and the theater arts award. [Applause] Emily Dos Santos, the Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading Award, Flag Football Award, Legacy Award, Physical Education Award, and the Soccer Award, [Applause] Pedro Dos, Santos, Certificate of completion, Legacy Award, and the Science Club Award, [Applause] Matteo Dutchman, Seso, Certificate of Completion, Computer Award, First League Lego Robot. Otics Legacy Award, Student Council Award, and the Virtues Award in Honesty, [Applause] Ellias Edmumi, Certificate of Completion, The Perfect
023Attendance Award, Science Club Award, and the Wellness Award. [Applause] Nehemiah Keelin Fields, [Applause] [Music] the Art Award, basketball award, certificate of completion for flag football award, and outstanding achievement in math award. [Applause] Emily Flores, basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, junior tide advanced band award, legacy award, outstanding achievement in math award, soccer award, in the yearbook committee. [Applause] Kaden Foley basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, and the soccer award. David Silva Fana, basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, science club award, and the soccer award. [Applause] Nicholas Fontellas de Almeida. Certificate of completion. The character award, English language proficiency achievement, soccer award, theater arts award, and the virtues award in integrity, [Applause] Enu Guard Ramirez, Certificate of Completion, Outstanding Achievement in English Award, Outstanding ing achievement
024in math award, a re the reading award and the science club award. Christian Hernandez Velasquez, certificate of completion in the outstanding effort in English. [Applause] Leah Hernandez, the basketball award, and the certificate of completion, [Applause] Fabian Inohosha, Ordonz, Certificate of completion, Damen Jean Lewis, the Art Award, Basketball Award, Certificate of Completion, Flag Football Award, Music Award, Outstanding Effort in Math, and the Reading Award. [Applause] Dylan Lander, Certificate of Completion, Outstanding Effort in Civics, and the Virtues Award in Creativity. [Applause] William Lee, Certificate of Completion, Legacy Award, Outstanding Achievement in English Award, Outstanding Achievement in Math Award, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Reading Award, Science Club Award, and Virtues Award, and humility. [Applause] Genesis Lemus Valet Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading Award, Outstanding Effort in English, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Physical Education Award, Science Club Award,
025The Student Council Award, Virtues Award, and Kind kindness in the yearbook committee. [Applause] Marcos Lopez, certificate of completion. [Applause] Steve Lopez Agular, the basketball award, certificate of completion, legacy award, music award, physical education award, and the world language award, James Lopez, the basketball award, certificate of completion, and the music award. Alexandra Lopez Fuentes, Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading Award, English Language Proficiency Achievement, Legacy Award, and Outstanding Effort in English, [Applause] Heber, Alexander Lopez, Fuentes, The basketball award, certificate of completion, legacy award, outstanding achievement in English award, the virtues award in resilience, wellness award, and wind block rising star, [Applause] Gabriel Louise. the Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Junior Tide Advanced Band Award, Legacy Award, and the Soccer Award, [Applause] Anna Karolina Martial, The Art Award, Basketball Award, Certificate of completion, music award, outstanding achievement in civics
026award, science club award, student council award, and the virtues award and courage, [Applause] Angela Maren, Gi Magalian, certificate for completion. Cheerleading award, computer award, music award, science club award, theater arts award, and the virtue award in respect, [Applause] Angel Melendez, Pon Certificate of completion in the science club award Isabella Matrono. [Music] The Art Award, Basketball Award, Certificate of Completion, Flag Football Award, Health Award, Legacy Award, and the Soccer Award, [Applause] Emerson Navaro Garcia, The Art Award, Certificate of Completion, character award, English language proficiency achievement, soccer award award, and the virtues award and cooperation. [Applause] Ethan, no. The art award, basketball award. Certificate of completion, First League Lego Robotics Health Award, Legacy Award, Outstanding Achievement in English Award, Outstanding Achievement in Math Award, the Principal Award, Science Club Award, and the Student Council Award, Tenzen, Nudoo
027the assistant principles award, certificate of completion, computer award, outstanding achievement in math award, and the science club award, Adam Oarsski, The Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Health Award, Outstanding Achievement in Math Award, Science Club Award, Virtues Award and Integrity, and the Wellness Award, Sophia Ali, Assistant Principal Award, Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading award, legacy award, most improved all around, outstanding effort in English, outstanding effort in math, outstanding achievement in science, theater arts award, wellness award, and yearbook committee, [Applause] Zyra, Oriana PZ, The Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Character Award, Cheerleading Award, Legacy Award, Physical Education Award, SC Soccer Award, and the Virtues Award in Creativity. [Applause] Jazelle Osorio Rodriguez certificate of completion outstanding achievement in math award, science club award, virtues award and kindness and the yearbook committee. Emily Polera, certificate of completion, cheerleading award, English
028language proficiency achievement, science club award, student council award, and the yearbook committee. Kathy Pineda Hernandez, the Art Award, Certificate of Completion, Cheerleading Award, and the Wellness Award. [Applause] Jacqueline Elena Pineda certificate of completion cheerleading award. Crimson Tide Marching Band, Crimson Tide Percussion Ensemble, Junior Tide Advanced Band Award, Junior Tide Select Band Award, Legacy Award, and the Outstanding Effort in Civics, [Applause] Gabriella Plates, Pana, The basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, perfect attendance award, science club award, soccer award, student council award, and yearbook committee. Great job. Congratulations. [Applause] Rasheed Roal, Certificate of Completion. Melanie Riberio, certificate of completion, cheerleading award, flag football award, legacy award, outstanding effort in math and soccer award. Congratulations, [Applause] Kayn Star Rivera. The basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, soccer award, theta arts
029award, and the yearbook committee. [Applause] Emily Rodriguez Curillo, certificate of completion and the cheerleading award. Evelyn Rodriguez, Certificate of Completion, English Language Proficiency Achievement, [Applause] Jezie Romero, Certificate of completion, First League Lego Robotics, Legacy Award, Outstanding Effort in Science, and the Virtues Award and Courage, [Applause] Emily Salaron, Guardado, Certificate of completion cheerleading award, flag football award, legacy award, and the soccer award. [Applause] Dea Septimus [Music] Basketball Award, Certificate of Completion, English Language Proficiency Award, and the Virtues Award in Perseverance. Esther [Applause] Sequo certificate of completion, outstanding effort in English, outstanding effort in math and the virtues award in gratitude. [Applause] Sahib Singh, [Applause] the basketball award, certificate of completion, and the legacy award. [Applause] Laniah Solomon, the basketball award and the certificate of completion, [Applause] Pedro Soua Darte, Certificate of completion, outstanding effort in civics,
030physical education award, soccer award, virtues award and perseverance in the yearbook committee, [Applause] Livia Souza Certificate of completion, English language proficiency achievement and yearbook committee, Zariah Sambido, certificate of completion, cheerleading award, flag football award, an outstanding effort in civics. [Applause] Gino Tenny, certification of completion. [Applause] Antonio Luciano Teoddora Rays [Applause] certificate of completion science club award, theater arts award and the virtues award in resilience. [Applause] Alicia Tis, [Music] certificate of completion. [Applause] Jonathan Ruthia Maldonado [Applause] Certificate of Completion Legacy Award and the Virtues Award in respect. [Applause] Jerson Valet Ardon basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, legacy award, soccer award, and the wellness award. Britney Valley, the art award, basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, junior tide advanced band award, legacy award, soccer award, student council award, and the yearbook committee.
031[Music] [Applause] Tiana Velasquez Perez. [Music] Certificate of completion, cheerleading award, health award, legacy award, soccer award, student council award, and the wellness award. [Applause] Jaden Velasquez, basketball award, certificate of completion, flag football award, health award, an outstanding effort in science, [Applause] Arthur, Vanna Costa, Certificate of completion reading award and the windb block rising star [Applause] Jazelle Vivas Oua [Music] certificate of complete Completion Computer Award, First League Lego Robotics, Legacy Award, Outstanding Effort in English, Science Club Award, Theater Arts Award, and the Yearbook Committee, [Applause] Fun Vo, The Art Award, Basketball Award, Certificate of completion computer award. First league Lego robotics health award. Junior tide advanced band award. Legacy award. Music award. Outstanding achievement in civics award. Outstanding achievement in s science award. Principles award. Reading award. Science club award. Virtues award and responsibility world language
032award. And the yearbook committee. [Applause] Leah Whale, the Art Award, Basketball Award, Certificate of Completion, Health Award, Legacy Award, Virtues Award in Integrity, and the Yearbook Committee. Our [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] next award presentation is is the Matty E award. The students that receive the Matty E award are students who demonstrate what exemplifies a maline English student. Students, if you hear your names called, please come up front. Laura Arujo, [Applause] thank you so much. Sabrina Belquade Matteas Callahan Bueno, [Applause] Genesis, Lemus, Valet, [Applause] [Music] Ethan. No. [Applause] Sophia Ali [Applause] Zyra Oriana PZ [Applause] Jazelle Osorio Rodriguez Yes. [Applause] Jazelle Vivas Oua [Applause] And at this time I would like to welcome Assistant principal Mrs. Bachce for her closing remarks. [Applause] Good morning eighth grade students and families. As we come to close today's graduation
033celebration, I want to take a moment to once again recognize you and your incredible achievements. Your accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom have truly made us incredibly proud. This year, we watched you tackle complex writing assignments, make impressive strides in math, become more thoughtful and informed citizens, and dive hands on into scientific exploration. You've not only grown as learners, but as leaders, athletes, and your contributions to our community, especially with your efforts at Rivergreen, standing as a powerful example of your dedication to the Everett community. To our eighth grade students, it has been a true privilege to watch you grow into the remarkable young men and women that you are today. Some of you we've known since kindergarten. Others joined us over the past few years and a few of you just in
034recent months. No matter when you became a part of our community, each one of you has left a lasting sorry. You have left a lasting impact on the Meline English School. As you prepare to take your next steps into high school, know that the journey ahead will bring both challenges and triumphs. Embrace each new opportunity. Hold tight to the friendships you've made here, and carry with you the lessons and memories that shaped your time with us. Remember, the Meline English School will always be your school, your community, and we will always cheer you on. Before we officially conclude today's ceremony, I'd like to say on behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration, congratulations to our graduates and to our families and friends who have supported them along the way. This is truly a moment to
035be proud of. Now, please join me in celebrating the Maline English School class of 2025. [Applause]