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In the Wharf Room of the Boston Harbor Hotel, Mayor Walsh, Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael Loconto and BPS Interim Superintendent Laura Perille celebrate the 35 valedictorians of Boston's public high schools. More than a quarter of the students attended BPS for their entire K-12 experience, and 43 percent will be the first in their families to attend college.
A
B
Welcome
again
to
the
21st
annual
Boston
Public
Schools,
valedictorians
luncheon,
so
I
want
to
thank
everybody
here
at
the
Boston
Harbor
hotel
for
hosting
this
event.
Again
today,
look
at
the
spectacular
view.
It's
always
fabulous
and
if
I
may
I'd,
like
all
of
you
to
give
a
round
of
applause
to
these
very
attentive,
wonderful
servers,
they're
fabulous.
B
They're
always
good
every
year,
special
thanks
to
the
generous
sponsors,
you
can
find
a
complete
list
of
the
sponsors
in
your
program
book.
Thank
you
all
for
your
support.
Now
we
have
a
special
video,
we're
gonna
play
for
you
now
earlier
this
month
we
sat
down
with
some
of
our
valedictorians
to
hear
directly
from
them
about
their
experience
in
Boston,
Public
Schools
and
here's
what
they
told
us.
C
D
A
E
F
E
F
E
A
F
C
E
G
C
G
C
A
D
Like
to
thank
my
counselors,
mrs.
O'hara,
miss
patty
Simpkins,
Jennifer
barefoot
Smith.
They
helped
me
get
into
summer
programs.
Many
problems
like
MGH
use
call
their
program
MI
squared
I'm,
incredibly
thankful
for
my
parents,
because
they
came
into
this
country
to
give
my
siblings
and
I
a
better
life
to
prosper,
to
have
a
better
education.
I.
Don't
I
want
to
thank
my
girlfriend
too,
because
she's
been
there,
some
11th
grade
12th
grade
supporting
me
through
a
tough
times
in
my
life.
I
would.
E
B
All
right
today
we
celebrate
an
elite
group
of
young
people
who
have
worked
incredibly
hard
to
reach
to
reach
the
top
of
their
class.
It's
an
amazing
accomplishment.
We
all
salute
you,
but
I'm
sure
the
students
would
agree
that
they
did
not
achieve
their
success
alone
along
the
way
they've
been
supported
by
caring
adults,
many
of
whom
were
mentioned
there
in
that
video
and
many
of
whom
are
here
with
us
today.
So
first
I'd
like
to
ask
all
the
parents
and
family
members
of
the
valedictorians.
Please
stand.
B
B
Thank
you
for
all
the
hard
work
on
behalf
of
these
students
and
all
the
young
people
in
the
bus
and
public
schools.
Now,
at
this
time,
I'd
like
to
invite
to
the
podium
a
man
who
has
made
public
education
a
top
priority
in
the
city
of
Boston,
he
is
devoted
to
building
better
lives
for
the
young
people
of
this
city.
Please
welcome
mayor
Marty,
Walsh.
H
H
To
the
family
and
friends,
thank
you
as
well
for
everyone.
That's
here
today
and
I
want
to
just
give
a
couple
special
shout
outs
here.
The
first
one
is
last
year
we
found
ourselves
in
the
district
as
a
place
that
was
in
transition.
Looking
for
a
new
leader
and
I
had
a
chance
to
go
out
and
reach
out
to
Laurel
and
Laura
was
running
investors
and
I
asked
Laura.
H
That
doesn't
mean
you
can
stop
your
on
your
on
the
payroll
till
the
first
of
July.
So,
yes,
they
is
stuck
and
then
and
then
we
did
a
search
and
we
did
a
literally
nationwide
search
and
the
School
Committee
and
in
the
search
committee.
Some
of
the
were
here.
Thank
you
very
much
and
we
found
a
new
superintendent
who's.
Gonna
start
this
July
Brenda
cassellius
who's
here
from
Minnesota.
Well,
not
Minnesota.
Originally
she
came
from
Minnesota
the.
H
Exciting
thing
about
the
new
superintendent
she's
she's,
a
hockey
fan
she
plays
ice
hockey
and
she
came
to
Boston
the
right
time
during
a
showing
the
Stanley
Cup
final.
So
you're
welcome
to
Boston,
and
just
this
is
honestly
one
of
my
favorite
favorite
lunches,
let's
City
Council's
here
too
I
know
Laura
has
you
but
I'm
gonna.
Let
me
quickly
run
around
the
tape
run
around
the
room:
Thank
You,
City
Council
knees
for
sabe
Jorge,
for
your
advocacy
for
the
kids
and
for
the
schools.
H
Thank
You
City,
Council,
Kim
Janey
figure
out
receive
the
kids
in
the
schools.
Thank
you.
Eddie
Flynn
who's
over
here
Thank
You
Eddie,
feel
your
advocacy
City
Council
Matt
O'malley
who's
always
say.
Thank
you,
madam
alley.
For
being
here,
I
think
representative
adium
Madara
was
supposed
to
be
here.
Nobody
say,
yep
I
know
he'll
be
coming
in.
They
might
be
in
session
today
and
any
other
elected
officials
I'd
miss.
You
will
get
you
in
a
little
while
thank
you
for
what
you
do
as
well.
H
Your
advocacy
this
group
of
Bostonians
that
you
saw
on
the
screen
they're
some
of
the
the
BIOS.
But
afterwards,
if
you
looked
at
the
names,
all
the
graduates
and
all
the
valedictorians,
an
exceptional
group
of
Bostonians,
you
young
people
in
this
room,
possess
amazing
talents.
You've
all
worked
extremely
hard,
something
you
should
be
proud
of,
and
certainly
I
am
proud
of
you
and
we're
proud
of
you
as
a
city
in
35,
35
young
people
in
this
room
represent
our
cities
in
some
very
important
ways.
H
Many
of
you
were
born
right
here
in
the
city
of
Boston.
Some
of
you
have
been
Boston
Public
School
students
since
kindergarten.
So
your
story
is
Boston
Public,
Schools,
nine
of
you
to
be
exact,
others
that
those
are
nine
others
enrolled
a
little
later
on
you
and
your
families
move
to
box
in
search
of
new
opportunities.
The
way
my
immigrant
parents
did,
40%
of
you
were
born
outside
the
United
States
of
America,
representing
some
of
Boston's,
most
prominent
immigrant
communities
and
I.
H
You
always
get
in
trouble
when
you
stop
mentioning
countries
but
I
have
to
because
if
I
don't
it's
in
my
remarks,
it's
oh
I'll
get
in
trouble.
Cape
Verdean,
Chinese,
Dominican,
Haitian,
Jamaican,
Kenyan,
Nigerian,
Vietnamese,
Central,
American,
unbelievable!
That's
that's!
Empower
phul:
it
shows
you
that
we
are
a
city
of
immigrants,
a
city
that
should
be
product
and
we
are
proud
of
our
immigrants,
our
immigrant
current
and
past,
the
most
powerful
numbers.
43
percent
of
you
will
be
the
first
in
your
family
to
attend
college,
and
that
is
an
amazing
stat.
You
represent.
H
When
you're
in
school,
when
you're
in
grammar
school
and
you're
in
high
school,
you
don't
always
think
that
you're
a
person
that
represents
somebody
but
right
now,
when
you
graduate
in
the
next
coming
weeks,
you're
going
to
be
representing
the
promise
of
what
a
strong
public
education
system
can
do
for
young
people
in
this
country.
It's
at
the
heart
of
everything
that
we're
doing
in
Boston
we're
investing
in
our
young
people
to
lift
up
entire
communities.
H
All
of
you
in
this
room,
all
35
of
you
valedictorians,
have
walked
a
different
path
to
get
to
this
point.
It's
from
this
point
on
you're
gonna
go
in
many
different
directions.
Some
of
you
are
gonna,
go
to
college
right
away.
Some
of
you
might
start
working
for
a
little
while,
and
some
of
you
haven't
quite
decided
what
to
do
next,
which
is
okay
just
as
long
as
you
do
something
next,
but
all
of
you
right
now
are
at
one
of
the
most
significant
turning
points
in
your
lives.
H
There's
a
reason
why
graduation
ceremonies
are
called
commencements,
it's
not
the
end,
it's
the
beginning,
so
here's
a
little
advice
that
I
have
and
I
think.
As
you
talk
to
different
people
at
the
table,
they'll
probably
give
you
some
of
the
same
advice,
take
some
time
to
think
about
what
you
really
want
to
contribute
to
the
world.
H
What
ideas
do
you
have
to
make
that
a
reality?
What
talents
do
you
want
to
share
with
the
world?
What
kind
of
future
do
you
want
to
help
build?
What
kind
of
city
do
you
want
Boston
to
be?
What
kind
of
country
do
you
want
America
to
be
because
all
of
you,
young
people,
have
the
opportunity
to
actually
shape
down?
Other
people
can't
answer
the
question
for
you.
It's
gonna,
be
by
you
learning
and
going
through
those
experiences
yourself.
The
answer
can
only
be
found
within
yourself
and
the
answer
is
within
yourself.
H
You
might
not
know
today-
and
you
don't
have
to
know
today,
because
there's
no
reason
why
you
should
know
today
and
you
might
have
an
idea
what
you
want
to
do
in
the
next
three
or
four
years,
that
ideas,
gonna
change
and
that's
okay
as
well,
here's,
but
it's
it's
important
for
you
to
continue
to
move
forward.
My
second
piece
of
advice
is
to
expect
the
unexpected
life
is
full
of
surprises
and
challenges.
H
H
H
My
plan
in
life,
graduating
high
school
was
gonna,
be
go
to
college
to
get
a
degree,
maybe
run
for
public
office
someday
and
become
mayor
of
the
city
of
Boston,
and
that
was
not
in
the.
That
was
not
where
my
life
was
heading.
When
I
was
in
detox
and
I
realized,
when
I
was
in
there,
I
thought
was
the
worst
day
of
my
life.
I
realized
was
the
best
day
of
my
life,
because
I
started
to
understand
and
work
and
myself
and
who
I
am
and
I.
H
My
friend
Tom
Keaney
in
the
front
row
was
a
big
part
of
my
campaign
and
he
was
setting
up
the
hall
and
I
was
sitting
on
the
stage
that
day
and
I
was
looking
out
in
the
crowd
and
I
realized.
My
path
to
this
seat.
Right
here
was
not
an
easy
path.
It
was
a
crooked
line,
but
if
you
stay,
if
you
work
hard,
you
stay
determined,
you're
gonna
have
obstacles.
You're
gonna
have
challenges
in
your
life.
That's
life!
It's!
How
do
you
deal
with
that?
H
So
you
have
an
opportunity
to
make
sure
that
your
teachers
that
you're
connected
to
now
stay
connected
to
them.
The
leaders
of
the
schools
that
you're
connected
to
now
stay
connected
to
them,
the
friends
that
you
have
now
stay
connected
to
them,
because
it's
so
important
as
mayor
of
Boston
and
it's
living
in
their
City
I
get
to
do
what
I
get
to
do.
H
What
I
love
every
day,
fighting
for
immigrants,
helping
homeless
people,
helping
into
addicts
helping
this
sick
fighting
for
the
American
dream
for
the
families
that
are
here
that
are
undocumented,
making
sure
they
have
opportunities
to
be
able
to
live
and
enjoy
this
city.
Just
like
I
did
my
parents
to
make
sure
that
every
single
young
person,
our
city,
we
work
together
to
make
sure
they
get
a
good,
strong
path,
moving
forward?
H
It's
your
turn
in
this
room.
Valedictorians
to
follow
your
dream.
I
have
no
doubt
that
there
are
some
incredible
leaders
in
our
city
in
this
room
right
now
and
in
our
country
sitting
in
front
of
us
right
now,
sitting
at
tables
with
elected
officials
sitting
at
tables
with
college
people
sitting
at
tables
with
the
School
Department
folks,
with
leaders
with
teachers
you're
sitting
here
now
you
many
of
you
in
this
room
will
break
new
grounds.
H
Some
of
you
in
this
room
will
shatter
the
glass
ceiling.
Some
of
you
will
find
better
ways
of
doing
things.
Many
of
you
will
fight
for
social
justice.
Some
of
you
will
fight
to
help
us
on
climate
resiliency.
Some
of
you
write,
poetry,
I
can
compose
music
you're
gonna
make
a
difference
at
home.
Are
you
gonna
make
a
difference
in
your
communities?
I
want
to
just
say
wherever
you
go
show
the
world.
What
a
strong
public
education
can
do,
show
them.
H
B
I
Good
afternoon,
how
are
you
you
know?
I
looked
outside
this
morning
and
I
was
a
little
worried
because
I
think
this
is
the
sixth
luncheon
that
I've
been
to
for
the
valedictorians
is
the
first
time
I've
ever
seen
a
cloud
in
the
sky,
but,
as
miss
Sullivan
reminded
me,
we
brought
the
sunshine
inside
today.
So
we
can
all
thank
each
one
of
you
here
today
for
that
I
do
want
to
take
a
moment.
I,
don't
know
where
she
is
she's,
probably
hiding,
but
I've
been
living
with
this
for
a
year.
I
This
is
Liz's
labor
of
love,
putting
this
together
every
year,
and
this
is
really
the
greatest
day
that
we
have
one
of
the
greatest
days
we
have
in
the
Boston
Public
Schools
each
year.
Just
celebrating
you
know
the
hope,
that's
represented
by
all
the
people
in
this
room,
and
so
I
love
coming
here.
I
love
having
all
of
you
here
and
I
love
hearing
all
of
your
stories,
and
you
know
thank
you
to
mark
once
again
as
well.
I
Mark
P
and
Josie
I
know
Kali
thanked
him
a
little
bit
earlier,
he's
the
the
gentleman
with
the
district
that
does
so
much
of
our
video
work,
but
certainly
put
in
a
lot
of
time
on
the
video
here
today
as
well,
and
we're
really
indebted
to
him
for
his
work.
So
thank
you
to
the
mayor,
mayor,
Walsh,
always
appreciate
hearing
your
words
and
your
sound
advice
and
your
your
well
wishes
for
all
of
our
students.
Your
stories
inspiring.
It's
inspired
me
I
know
it's
inspired
many
people
in
this
room.
We
thank
you
for
that.
I
The
teachers
and
the
school
leaders
in
this
room
as
well,
you
know
I,
think
we've
heard
it
a
few
times.
We've
had
a
long
year.
This
year,
we've
been
in
a
year
of
transition,
but
you
know
it's
through
all
of
your
work
that
we've
gotten
to
where
we
are
today.
There's
a
number
of
central
office
leaders
here
as
well.
I've
just
been
in
constant
of
the
work
that
each
of
you
have
done.
You've
put
the
work
in
front
of
you.
I
You
put
your
heads
down,
you've
done
what's
best
for
our
kids,
and
so
we
can't
thank
you
enough
for
each
all
the
work
that
you've
done
every
day
and
I
think
that's
embodied
by
you
know
the
students
that
we
have
in
front
of
us.
They
learn
from
those
examples
right,
I
know,
I,
do
and
I
know
my
my
colleagues
do
and
I
see
our
Vice
Chair
here,
Alex
Oliver,
daddle
I
do
want
to
say
thank
you
to
each
one
of
the
the
members
that
joined
us
as
well.
I
think
we
have
almost
everyone.
I
We
certainly
have
quorum.
Mr.
O'neill
Miss
Robinson,
dr.
Rivera,
is
here
somewhere
I,
don't
in
the
back
and
Quoc
Tron's
here
as
well.
Mr.
dr.
Coleman
is
traveling
he's
in
China.
He
couldn't
join
us
here
today,
but
he
sends
his
best
wishes.
So
you
know
I
I
want
to
echo
the
words
of
our
our
mayor
as
well.
With
respect
to
miss
parole.
We
talked
a
little
bit
about
the
fact.
I
That's
been
a
quite
a
year
in
transition,
but
the
studying
force
at
the
helm
has
been
interim
superintendent
parole
and
were
certainly
indebted
to
her
for
her
steadfast
leadership.
Her
ability
to
walk
into
the
breech
to
guide
us
very
gently
through
a
number
of
hard
decisions
that
we've
had
to
make
this
year,
but
this
district
has
emerged
much
better
because
of
it
because
of
your
study,
leadership
and
your
sound
thoughts
and
decisions.
So
thank
you
so
much
Lauren
we'll
miss
you.
I
And,
of
course,
we
have
dr.
cassellius
here
as
well:
who's
been
Criss
crossing
the
city
at
a
feverish
pace.
These
last
few
weeks.
She'll
continue
to
do
that
over
the
next
month,
or
so
why,
before
she
formally
takes
the
helm
in
July,
but
if
any
of
you
haven't
had
a
chance
to
meet
dr.
casselli
is
here
she's
she's,
quite
an
amazing
woman
and
we're
very
fortunate
to
have
her
leading
us
into
the
next
chapter
of
EPs,
and
so
we're
very
fortunate
to
have
you
here
as
well.
I
Thank
you,
I,
can't
think
of
any
better
event
by
the
way
to
introduce
you
to
the
bps
than
just
to
see
and
and
hear
the
stories
of
all
of
our
students
and
thank
you
as
well
to
the
generous
sponsor,
as
many
of
whom
are
here
today.
I
saw
some
reps
from
my
eastern
bank
here
earlier,
as
well
as
the
Shaw
Foundation,
who
had
to
cut
out
early
they've,
got
a
very
busy
week
with
a
movie
for
premiere
later
this
week.
I
Talking
about
some
of
their
great
work
in
the
MyWay
cafe
expanding
access
to
fresh
food
for
our
students
across
the
city,
the
Boston
foundation,
as
well
as
steward
healthcare.
We
can't
we're.
Quite
simply,
we
couldn't
do
this
work
without
you.
This
is
a
big
event,
a
costly
event
to
put
on
every
year,
and
so
our
sponsors
are
there
for
us
every
year
and
making
sure
this
happens,
and
it's
great
to
have
so
many
of
the
supportive
adults
here
as
well
and
today
is
all
about
the
students.
I
And
so
you
know
the
young
people
that
are
before
us,
they've
studied
they
sacrificed,
and
you
know
today
is
the
evidence
that
they
have
succeeded,
and
you
impress
us
all
and
I
think
it's
important
for
us
this
year
to
recognize,
in
particular
the
role
that
student
voice
has
played
in
this
district
and
in
this
city
and
with
Mayor
Walsh's
help
we
secured
for
the
first
time
ever
em7
passes.
Those
are
the
bus
subway
passes
for
every
student
grade,
7
to
12
across
the
city.
That's
impossible.
I
And
we
couldn't
have
done
that
without
the
hard
work
and
advocacy
of
the
Boston
Student
Advisory
Council
be
savvy
sacs
they're
with
us
every
step
of
the
way,
unlocking
opportunity
for
students
across
the
city
and
urging
us
on
to
do
better
by
our
students,
and
you
know
no.
No,
where
is
that
embody
better
by
two
students
have
I've
come
to
know
very
well.
I
He
was
the
one
that
really
brought
that
group
home
and
we
were
so
appreciative
of
his
work
and
in
both
those
individuals
we
see
Bright
Futures,
but
today
I
want
to
talk
about
one
just
just
one
more
student
and
you'll
hear
from
a
number
of
other
students
day,
including
mr.
Carvalho,
our
our
valedictorian
from
the
Henderson
school
I
want
to
talk
about
Carolyn
to
hazus.
I
Martinez
I
didn't
get
that
a
chance
to
meet
you
earlier
on
it,
so
I'm,
not
sure
where
you're
sitting
she's
from
pink
I
saw
Tony
over
here
there
we
go
I'm,
just
gonna,
I'm,
gonna
embarrass
you
for
a
minute.
Is
that?
Okay,
all
right,
you
know,
Carolyn
is
really
really
impressive.
Here,
she's
passionate
about
computer
science
and
what
I
found
it
particularly
impressive
about
her
is
that
she
participated
in
a
summer
group
called
girls
who
code
some
of
you
may
be
familiar
with
it.
I
That
work
in
the
stem
field
in
education
and
she
came,
became
keenly
aware
of
the
gender
and
economic
and
racial
disparities
that
are
far
too
prevalent
in
our
community
and
particularly
in
communities
that
work
within
the
STEM
fields.
And
so
she
founded
a
a
group
in
her
school
for
girls
who
cold
code.
Excuse
me
at
vinca
and
it's
now
in
its
second
year
and
it's
got
40
students
as
members
here.
So
that's
that's
impressive
and
that's
awesome.
I
So
like
Evelyn,
like
Elvis
like
Carolyn,
are
valedictorians
are
not
just
leaders
of
tomorrow,
but
they're
leaders
of
today
we're
so
proud
of
you,
our
mayor,
our
school
committee,
our
superintendent.
All
of
us
are
committed
to
providing
you
the
best
public
education
in
the
country
and
that's
what
we
work
towards
every
day,
raising
quality
while
expanding
equity
and
access
it's
up
to
the
students
to
take
advantage
of
these
opportunities.
But
it's
a
challenge
to
us,
the
adults
as
well
to
do
better
and
you've
you've
all
done
that.
I
B
J
J
Following
the
work
of
these
past
12
months
and
the
opportunity
to
see
even
more
closely
and
personally
the
drive
of
our
students,
the
diligence,
support,
commitment
and
flat-out
love
that
our
educators,
our
teachers,
our
counselors,
our
school
leaders
and
every
caring
adult
that
you
can
find
inside
a
building,
surround
our
students
with
to
help
them
on
their
journey
and
they
are
considerable
journeys.
So
thank
you
all
for
being
with
us
today.
J
I
also
want
to
thank
mayor
Walsh
for
being
here
today
and
for
his
words,
but
most
of
all
for
his
unwavering
support
for
the
Boston
Public
Schools
and
for
all
of
our
students.
I've
had
the
opportunity
this
year
to
see
up
close
and
personal,
the
mayor's
personal
commitment
and
dedication
concrete
and
genuine
to
young
people
in
the
city.
You
heard
it
in
his
remarks.
You
can
see
it
in
his
actions.
J
It
fuels
his
commitment
to
investing
his
energy
and
leadership,
as
well
as
the
city's
resources
in
supporting
and
strengthening
the
educational
experience
for
all
of
our
students,
including
our
valedictorians.
Today.
I
also
want
to
thank
sherrilyn
canto
and
the
members
of
the
Boston
School
Committee,
so
many
of
whom
are
here
today,
both
new
and
long-standing
members.
They
dedicate
countless
hours,
attention
and
expertise
to
their
work
on
behalf
of
the
Boston
Public
Schools
and
the
55,000
students
and
families
we
serve
so
I
want
to
thank
them
also
for
hosting
today's
remarkable
event.
J
I
think
the
mayor
covered
many
of
our
elected
representatives.
I
want
to
thank
our
City
counselors
for
being
here
today,
as
well
as
Jessica
Tang,
the
president
of
the
Boston
Teachers
Union,
but
also
many
of
our
higher
education
partners
here
today
and
leaders
from
across
our
business
and
community
partners
who
I
can
see
sprinkled
at
tables
with
our
students,
which
is
exactly
where
we
want
to
see
all
of
you
together
on
behalf
of
and
in
support
of
our
students
and,
most
of
all,
an
especially
warm
welcome
to
dr.
Brenda
cassellius.
J
This
is
one
of
the
best
opportunities
to
get
to
know
part
of
the
story
of
the
Boston
Public
Schools,
but
what
an
amazing
story
it
is,
but
most
importantly,
I
want
to
thank,
acknowledge
and
celebrate
the
35
amazing
valedictorians,
who
are
here
with
us
today.
Today's
event
is
about
celebrating
your
hard
work,
your
commitment,
accomplishments
and
perseverance
as
students
in
the
Boston
Public
Schools.
Today's
event
also
highlights
the
broader
goals
and
aspirations
for
all
of
our
high
school
students,
and
indeed
all
of
the
students
in
the
Boston
Public
Schools.
J
Each
of
our
valedictorians
offer
a
unique
story
and
they
have
walked
and
will
walk,
unique
pathways.
Your
personal
academic
and
professional
journeys
are
your
own
to
define
earlier
this
year,
the
Boston
Globe
ran
a
profile
on
several
bps
valedictorians
from
the
class
of
2007
and
how
their
post-secondary
lives
had
played
out
over
a
decade
later,
not
unlike
the
story
that
the
mayor
shared
today,
not
all
of
it
was
positive.
Some
face
challenges
across
a
range
of
dimensions:
education,
housing,
employment,
family,
some
adapted
and
changed
course,
and
some
found
new
ways
to
overcome
these
challenges.
J
J
Over
the
course
of
the
last
year,
BPS
has
begun
to
earnestly
reflect
synthesize
what
we
as
a
district,
can
do
to
better
serve
all
of
our
students
from
the
valedictorians
to
those
struggling
just
to
graduate.
This
is
why
we
convened
a
series
of
high
school
workgroups
earlier
this
spring,
to
draw
expertise
from
across
the
district
to
tackle
clearly
identified
challenges
and
outline
implementation
strategies
to
strengthen
our
high
schools.
J
These
these
workgroups
are
examining
key
issues
that
affect
all
BPS
students
as
they
reach
the
upper
grades
of
our
system,
ranging
from
what
requirements
should
be
fulfilled
to
earn
a
bps
diploma
to
what
support
systems
students
need
during
these
critical
developmental
years
to
how
career
education
can
be
interwoven
with
academics
to
ensure
all
of
our
students
are
on
a
path
to
their
college
and
career
ready
futures.
These
work
groups
in
turn
are
consulting
with
their
educator,
peers
and
students
and
working
collaboratively
with
each
other
to
produce
a
series
of
recommended
action
steps.
J
These
workgroup
recommendation
memos
will
be
available
to
dr.
cassellius
for
her
and
her
team
to
review.
Consider
and
amplify
as
she
sees
fit
as
she
assumes
leadership
of
the
school
system.
As
of
July
1.
Accelerating
high
school
improvement
is
a
clear
priority
for
the
Boston
Public
Schools
and
dr.
kuselias
brings
much
energy
and
expertise
to
this
work
for
the
valedictorians
today
graduating
in
2019.
You
also
should
understand
those
stories
demonstrate
that
there
is
not
one
definition
of
success.
J
You
have
earned
the
honors
and
opportunities
that
are
being
bestowed
upon
you
during
this
graduation
season,
but
know
that
your
future
will
again
be
defined
by
the
choices
you
make
going
forward
as
you
determine
how
best
to
invest
your
time
and
your
talent
in
your
future.
Today's
event
also
recognizes
the
people
who
have
helped
support
you
along
the
way,
your
parents
and
guardians,
your
aunts
and
uncles,
your
grandparents
brothers
sisters,
teachers,
Headmaster's
pastors
mentors,
counselors,
coaches,
literally
everyone
in
our
collective
village,
who
came
together
to
help
all
of
you
reach
this
tremendous
milestone.
J
And
while
there
are
so
many
that
have
touched
each
of
your
lives,
I
want
to
take
this
opportunity
to
recognize
the
many
education
professionals
from
our
school
leaders,
our
teachers,
our
counselors,
our
coaches,
and
also
the
people
in
central
office
who
don't
get
to
see
you
every
day,
but
are
nonetheless
working
hard
to
support
and
empower
your
success.
They
are
an
impressive
group
of
role
models
themselves
and
so
I'd
like
to
ask
all
of
the
employees
of
the
Boston
Public
Schools
in
our
schools
and
in
central
office,
to
stand
briefly.
J
For
for
the
students,
what
really
distinguishes
valedictorians
from
the
Boston
Public
Schools
is
that
in
many
cases
you
are
overcoming
odds
that
many
of
your
peers
in
other
districts
do
not
have
to
face
in
a
big
city
like
Boston,
we're
proud
to
serve
students
from
diverse
backgrounds
and
families
who
might
have
to
struggle
to
make
ends
meet.
It
sometimes
takes
more
effort
and
determination
to
reach
the
pinnacles
of
success.
You
hope
to
achieve
many
of
you
arrived
to
BPS,
not
speaking
any
English,
and
some
of
you
have
experienced
homelessness
in
the
past
this
year.
J
As
the
mayor
said,
more
than
40%
of
our
valedictorians
were
born
outside
the
United
States.
One
of
those
students
is
thon
Vidocq.
This
year's
valedictorian
from
Brighton
High
School.
She
arrived
in
the
United
States
from
Vietnam
just
two
years
ago,
enrolling
immediately
at
the
ESL
summer,
Academy
in
the
Boston
Public
Schools,
hosted
at
Boston,
International,
High,
School
and
newcomers
academy
or
benka
to
get
ready
for
school
and
then
transferred
to
Brighton
to
complete
her
high
school
degree
after
somehow
making
time
to
volunteer
with
the
American
Red
Cross
and
intern.
J
Kamiya
Austin
of
the
Josiah
Quincy
upper
school,
hiding
here
behind
the
pillar,
was
born
here
in
the
US,
but
like
43%
of
our
valedictorians
she'll,
be
the
first
of
her
family
to
enter
college
she's
here
today
with
her
grandmother
and
her
mother.
Kamiya
is
also
the
first
in
her
family
to
receive
a
high
school
diploma
and
historically
she
is
the
first
African
American
female
valedictorian
from
the
Josiah
Quincy
upper
school.
J
Kamiya
graduated
with
a
4.4
GPA
she's,
been
accepted
to
11
colleges
or
universities
and
has
been
offered
a
whopping
700,000
in
scholarships.
Unfortunately,
you
can't
use
that
all
in
the
same
place.
It's
just
that
little
thing
they
don't
tell
you.
Kamiya
has
developed
a
passion
for
teaching
through
her
time
at
the
Josiah
Quincy
after-school
Support
Program,
where
she's
volunteered
as
a
tutor
for
students
in
the
fifth
sixth
and
seventh
grades,
she's
attending
Tufts
University
in
the
fall
on
a
scholarship
and
hopes
to
return
to
the
Quincy
to
become
a
teacher
one
day
and
boy.
J
One
of
these
young
student
role
models
is
Jocelyn
Carvalho,
the
valedictorian
of
the
Henderson
inclusion
school,
like
the
other
valedictorians
here
Jocelyn,
is
described
as
a
natural
leader.
Who's
taken
an
interest
in
volunteering
with
younger
students
through
teen
empowerment
programs,
like
the
grub
street
writing
program,
you'll
hear
from
her
in
just
a
moment
everyone
here
today,
all
of
you
valedictorians,
deserve
to
be
honored
for
your
work,
which
inspires
all
of
us
in
this
room.
You
are
showing
people,
young
and
old.
What
is
possible.
It
won't
necessarily
be
an
easy
roll
roll
road
ahead.
J
Life
is
full
of
challenges.
It's
important
that
you
ask
questions
and
gather
help
along
the
way.
This
is
why
BPS
is
vision
for
a
successful
graduate
includes
the
ability
to
set
a
vision,
choose
a
course
change
a
course
when
necessary,
build
competence
and
work
effectively
and
collaboratively
with
others.
J
These
skills
will
take
you
far
and
support
you
on
your
way,
but
as
important
as
these
goals
are
it's
important
to
recognize
where
you
are
right
now
and
what
you
have
already
accomplished,
it's
a
clear
indication
of
what
more
you
will
be
able
to
accomplish
in
the
future.
You
worked
hard,
you
were
engaged,
you
were
curious.
You
persevered
keep
this
up
as
you
move
forward
through
the
many
exciting
aspects
of
your
life
to
come,
and
you
will
navigate
any
waters,
however
choppy
and
rough.
K
Good
evening,
so
all
the
parents,
friends,
teachers,
mentors
administrators
and,
of
course,
the
graduating
classes
of
2019
we've
come
a
long
way
since
freshman
year
to
today,
from
taking
exams
such
as
MKS
and
SATs
to
the
weird
lunch
food
in
the
cafeteria
yelling
in
the
hallways.
Let's
just
say,
high
school
has
prepared
us
for
the
unexpected,
but
before
I
get
in
details
of
how
amazing
our
classes
I
like
to
formally
introduce
myself
so
hi,
my
name
is
joseline
Carvalho,
I'm,
proud
to
say,
I'm.
K
This
all
may
sound
pretty
good.
Looking
at
my
track
record
straight
A's
extracurricular
activities,
the
quote:
unquote:
perfect
student,
a
role
model.
Everyone
says
it
comes
naturally
to
me.
Nothing
can
possibly
be
wrong
right,
so
I'm
going
to
open
up
and
share
a
piece
of
my
story.
I
started
the
Henderson
in
fourth
grade:
I
switched
from
a
private
school
and,
let's
just
say
it
was
one
of
the
hardest
transitions.
In
my
younger
years,
the
private
school
didn't
exactly
help
with
my
education.
K
In
fact,
last
year,
my
last
year
there
I
was
treated
as
if
I
didn't
belong.
The
teacher
acted
as
if
my
education
didn't
matter
and
made
me
feel
like
an
animal
in
a
cage.
I
felt
stuck
I
was
not
able
to
read
or
write
at
grade
level,
and
the
teachers
promoted
me
knowing
I
couldn't
handle
or
even
read
a
simple
word
like
the
who
were
what
my
family
tried.
K
Everything
I
made
flashcards
at
home,
I
tried
to
count
to
30,
but
couldn't
get
past
20
and
I
couldn't
stop
crying
I
was
so
young
I
was
giving
up
on
myself.
I
didn't
know
what
to
do
when
what
was
I
supposed
to
do
really.
My
family
was
confused
on
how
to
help
and
wanting
to
so
badly
and
a
bunch
of
teachers
from
a
school
that
treated
me
as
a
lost
cause
and
a
disconnect
with
classmates.
K
Who
didn't
know
me
which
resulted
in
being
bullied
and
me
feeling
lost
on
who
I
was,
but
it
all
comes
naturally
to
me
right
now.
I
don't
want
this
to
sound
as
if
I'm
angry
or
sad,
in
fact,
I'm
proud.
Even
writing
this
speech.
It
took
me
so
long
to
say
that
I'm,
proud,
I'm,
proud,
because
the
day
I
switch
to
the
Henderson
was
the
day
I
felt
welcomed
for
once
it
wasn't
about
the
color
of
my
skin,
my
nationalities
or
ability
and
learning
I
was
me.
I
was
Jocelyn.
K
That
transition
was
not
easy,
though
I
would
like
to
thank
my
parents
for
the
continued
support
and
motivation
in
helping
me
become
Who.
I
am
today
and
for
that
I
continue
to
stay
true
to
myself
and
whatever
challenges
I
face,
and
one
in
particular
I
want
to
thank
my
fourth
grade
teacher
Miss,
J
Brown,
the
one
teacher
who
took
me
in
as
one
of
her
own
I'm
so
grateful
for
her.
She
taught
me
how
to
from
scratch
the
alphabet
comprehension
in
reading
and
math
and
again
it
wasn't
easy.
K
Oh
getting
emotional
up
here
now
this
isn't
a
chapter
in
my
life
I'm
most
excited
to
talk
about,
but
it's
one
that
helps
remind
me.
Why
I'm
so
proud
to
stand
here
today,
and
there
are
a
lot
of
chapters
in
my
life.
I
wish.
I
didn't
have
to
experience
and
there's
some
I
thought
I'd
never
go
through,
but
I
realized.
You
can't
skip
these
chapters,
that's
not
really
how
life
works.
You
must
read
every
line
me
every
character
and
even
though
you
won't
enjoy
all
of
them,
some
chapters
will
make
you
struggle
and
cry
well.
K
But
there's
one
thing:
I'd
like
to
say
before
I
sit
back
down
and
that's
how
life
is
so
beautiful
and
sometimes
we
overthink
it
and
as
we
enter
the
next
chapter
of
our
lives,
I
like
everyone
here
to
get
out
of
your
heads
and
into
your
hearts.
Never
let
anyone
tell
you
you
can't
that
lo,
never
let
anyone
to
make
you
feel
less
than
because
everyone
here
is
destined
for
greatness
I,
didn't
see
in
myself
at
first,
but
after
hearing
those
words
I
knew
I
was
going
to
be
someone
to
spark
a
change.
K
Now
many
of
you
may
wonder
what
my
next
chapter
is.
I
start
my
new
chapter,
this
fall
at
Lesley
University
would
just
about
a
full
scholarship,
majoring
expressive
arts
therapy
with
a
minor
in
cognitive,
neurosciences
or
my
focus,
will
be
on
helping
children
get
over
their
struggles
through
the
Performing
Arts
now
I'd
just
like
to
say
thank
you
for
listening
piece
of
my
story.
B
Thank
you
adjusting
for
that
inspiring
speech.
Well
now,
it's
time
to
get
down
to
business,
so
students,
here's
how
this
is
going
to
work.
You
want
to
listen
closely
in
a
moment.
I'll
begin
calling
up
the
students.
Your
schools
will
be
called
in
alphabetical
order
when
I
read
your
name,
please
step
forward
to
collect
your
gift
and
have
your
picture
taken
with
the
mayor,
chairperson,
la
canto
and
the
superintendent,
and
each
student
will
receive
a
citation
in
an
Amazon
gift
card
after
your
photo
is
taken.
B
Please
return
to
your
table
and
at
the
end
of
the
program,
don't
get
excited
and
happy.
Everybody
has
to
go
outside
for
a
group
photo,
so
don't
forget,
but
right
now
we're
going
to
get
started.
So,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
please
join
me
in
welcoming
the
valedictorian
of
the
class
of
2019
and
we're
starting
from
another
course
to
college
jessica,
Paley's.
B
Jessica
is
a
truth
leader
at
another
course
to
college.
She
is
the
president
of
the
National
Honor
Society
student
councils,
senior
class
representative
member
of
the
mayor's
Youth
Council.
She
plays
soccer
and
runs
track
in
addition
to
holding
a
part-time
job
outside
of
school
Jessica
and
her
twin
sister
Jennifer
are
the
youngest
of
eight
children
and
their
family
raised
by
their
mother,
who
immigrated
to
Boston
from
Guatemala
Jessica
will
attend
Boston
College.
This
fall
as
an
environmental
science.
Major.
B
From
Boston
adult
technical
academy,
sunny,
Lisa
tech,
Sarah
Cardozo,
sunny
Lisa
affectionately,
called
sunny
by
her
peers
is
originally
from
the
vibrant
and
colorful
island
of
Fogo
Kay
bird
sony
has
a
remarkable
high
school
career,
while
at
batei
these
past
two
years,
she
has
not
only
worked
hard
to
make
great
progress
in
her
English
language
skills.
She
dazzled
the
school
community
in
her
theatre
performances.
B
From
Boston
Arts
Academy
Jonah
Berek
Berek
Lowe
Jonah
is
a
theater
major
at
Boston
Arts
Academy,
who
moved
to
Boston
from
the
Bronx
in
the
summer
of
2017.
He
quickly
found
a
new
home
at
Boston,
Arts
Academy,
where
he
has
grown
as
a
student
and
as
an
artist.
He
loves
to
sing
dance
and
act
and
has
been
in
musicals
such
as
Memphis
How
to
Succeed
in
Business,
Without,
Really,
Trying
and
Godspell.
Jonah
has
earned
a
full
academic
scholarship
to
Emerson
College,
where
he
will
major
in
musical
theatre,
Bravo.
B
She
is
mindful
of
the
challenges
facing
people
with
a
similar
background
determined
to
give
back
to
her
community
Angie
volunteers
as
a
local
food
pantry
place
for
the
girls
volleyball
team
and
holds
a
part-time
job
all
while
maintaining
a
GPA
of
wait
for
it.
Four
point:
eight
nine
Angie
will
it's
in
Northeastern
University
on
a
full
scholarship
from
Boston
day
and
evening,
Academy
Stephanie,
Pimentel
cannon
Stephanie
grew
up,
surrounded
by
family
members
who
work
in
the
medical
profession
and
she
is
determined
to
carry
on
that
legacy.
B
B
From
Boston
International
high
school
Carolyn,
D,
hey
Suz,
Martinez
Carolyn,
moved
to
Boston
from
the
Dominican
Republic
three
and
a
half
years
ago,
and
has
truly
distinguished
herself
as
a
student
at
finca
she's,
an
active
member
of
her
school
sight
Council
and
has
won
several
awards.
As
a
member
of
the
debate
team
she's.
Also
a
member
of
the
mayor's
Youth
Council
Carolyn
has
a
passion
for
computers,
computer
science
and
introduced
the
girls
who
code
programmed
to
benka.
It's
no
surprise
that
she
has
earned
a
full
scholarship
to
Wesleyan
University.
Congratulations.
B
From
Boston
Latin
Academy
Alex
trend
alex
excelled
academically
in
the
most
demanding
curriculum
available
at
Latin
Academy,
taking
six
AP
courses
and
five
honor
courses.
He
attributes
his
drive
in
school
to
the
influence
of
his
older
brother,
who
has
encouraged
him
along
the
way
in
his
free
time,
who
has
free
time
like
this
Alex
enjoys
playing
the
flute
and
being
active
in
his
community
at
st.
Mark's
Church
Alex
has
earned
a
full
scholarship
to
Northeastern
University.
B
From
Boston
Latin
School
Johanna,
our
Remmy
Johanna
Rami
Johanna
is
a
lifelong
resident
of
South
Boston,
who
has
attended
Boston
Latin
School
since
the
seventh
grade,
a
true
scholar
and
budding
leader
Johanna
is
a
devoted
member
of
the
BLS
symphonic
band
and
after-school
tutoring
program.
She
also
served
as
co-president
of
BLS
youth
can
an
organization
that
educates
students
about
sustainability
and
climate
change
next
year.
She
will
attend
Harvard
University,
where
she
hopes
to
explore
her
passions
for
the
classics
and
environmental
science
from
Brighton
High
School
faun
Vidocq
von
vie
emigrated
to
the
u.s.
from
Vietnam.
B
Just
two
years
ago.
She
immediately
enrolled
in
the
CEL
Summer
Academy
at
vinca
to
prepare
for
school,
with
a
weighted
GPA
of
Pop
4.7
3
Tanvi
still
finds
time
for
extracurricular
activities.
She
is
a
member
of
the
YMCA
achievers
program
interns
at
Massachusetts,
General,
Hospital
and
volunteers.
At
the
American
Red
Cross
pantry
Tanvi
plans
to
study
biology
at
UMass
Boston.
She
is
the
first
person
in
her
family
to
attend
college.
B
From
the
Jeremiah
Burke
high
school
Damilola,
a
D
to
Nia
dummy's
dream
of
becoming
a
doctor
began
in
his
native
Nigeria,
where
his
family
experienced
healthcare
inequality
here
in
the
US
dami
was
surprised
to
learn
that
many
black
and
Latino
people
also
have
limited
access
to
good
medical
care
determined
to
close
those
equity
gaps.
Dami
plans
to
pursue
a
medical
career
first
he's
headed
to
Northeastern
University,
where
he
has
earned
a
full
scholarship
way
to
go.
Dhabi.
B
From
Charlestown
high
school
UN
Windu,
originally
from
China
when,
when
first
struggle
when
she
entered
Charlestown
high
school
as
a
sophomore
because
of
her
limits
in
English
skills,
but
her
hard
work
and
perseverance
paid
off,
she
has
consistently
earned
high
honors
is
a
member
of
the
National,
Honor
Society
and
even
competes
with
Charlestown
high
school
debate
league.
She
also
volunteers
in
her
neighborhood
of
Chinatown
teaching
women
computer
skills.
You
when,
when
will
be
the
first
in
her
family,
to
attend
college
when
she
enters
Tufts
University.
This
fall.
B
From
community
academy
who
Deline
Dulce
Judy
Lane
is
a
strong,
independent
and
resilient
young
woman,
despite
many
challenges
and
working
full-time,
she
has
persevered
and
pushed
herself
very
hard
to
succeed
and
graduate
from
community
academy.
Although
she
is
undecided
in
her
future
plans,
we
know
she
will
do
great
things.
We
are
very
proud
of
who
to
lean
and
wish
her
the
best
of
luck.
B
From
community
academy
of
science
and
health
K
Dean
Tomlinson
raised
in
Jamaica,
K
Dean
and
her
two
siblings
joined
their
mother
in
America.
After
five
years
of
separation,
she
has
made
a
big
impact
at
cash,
serving
as
co-captain
of
the
varsity
volleyball
team
and
piloting
a
new
student
leadership
initiative
program
where
students
are
paired
with
a
teacher
in
order
to
provide
support
similar
to
that
of
a
teaching
assistant.
Kay
Dean
will
attend
Framingham
State
University,
where
she
plans
to
major
in
biology
and
pursue
a
career
in
the
medical
field.
That's
here
for
K
Dean.
B
From
Dearborn
STEM
Academy,
Lin,
easy
Ferrera,
originally
from
Cape
Verde
Len
ez
is
extremely
motivated
and
passionate
about
her
education.
Over
the
past
four
years
she
has
completed
two
summer
search
trips,
completed
college
courses
at
Duke,
Yue
Michigan,
new
Michigan
and
Wentworth
participated
in
mi
t--'s
mines
matter
and
has
participated
in
the
build
program.
The
neezy
is
headed
to
Boston
College,
where
she
plans
to
study
biology
in
hopes
of
becoming
a
medical
researcher.
B
From
East
Boston
high
school
Sabrina,
Ruiz,
Sabrina
Ruiz
grew
up
in
East.
Boston
has
taken
advantage
of
the
many
opportunities
available
at
East
Boston
high
school
she's
participated
in
both
indoor
and
outdoor
track
as
a
freestyle
swimmer
for
the
swim
team
and
as
a
member
of
the
debate
club
outside
of
schools,
she
fulfills
her
passion
for
the
Arts
through
the
nonprofit
organization
zoomix.
As
a
first-generation
college
student,
she
is
aesthetic
to
receive
the
valedictorian
scholarship
from
Northeastern
University.
Let's
hear
it
for
Sabrina.
B
From
English
High
School
Jing
Zhi,
Li
Jing
Zhi
Li
was
born
in
China
and
immigrated
to
the
US.
At
the
age
of
seven,
she
has
been
an
active
participant
in
the
visual
design
and
communications
pathway
program,
which
has
allowed
her
to
hone
her
talents
in
the
fields
of
graphic
design
and
photography.
She
is
one
of
the
school's
leading
event
photographers
taking
extra
time
out
of
her
already
busy
schedule
to
document
extracurricular
activities
and
special
events.
Jing
Seeley
will
attend
UMass
Boston.
This
fall
as
a
first-generation
student
with
a
beacon,
Merit
Scholarship.
B
From
Excel
high
school
gamma
L,
shell
V
R
gamma
L
is
a
passionate,
dedicated
and
motivated
individual
who
deeply
values,
education
and
her
native
Haitian
culture.
She
has
immersed
herself
in
the
Excel
high
school
community,
participating
in
a
number
of
clubs
and
activities
such
as
JROTC
National,
Honor
Society
and
as
a
tutor
and
mentor
gamma
L
will
attend
Salem
State
University,
where
she
plans
to
study
immigration
law
and
become
a
social
justice
activist.
B
B
Our
next
valedictorian
is
unable
to
attend,
and
so
the
assistant
superintendent,
Tommy
Welch
will
accept
on
his
behalf.
The
person
is
from
greater
eggleston
Community
High
School,
the
Alexis
Pina.
In
addition
to
being
a
dedicated
student
B
Alexis
is
an
avid
swimmer
who
still
serves
who
serves
as
a
lifeguard
and
a
swimming
instructor
at
the
YMCA
he's
still
weighing
his
options
for
after
graduation,
but
we
know
that
B
Alexis
is
prepared
for
a
bright
future.
Thank
You
assistant
to
intended
Tomi
rose.
B
And
from
the
Henderson
K
through
12
inclusion
school,
please
welcome
back
our
keynote
speaker.
Jocelyn
Cavallo
Jocelyn
is
a
friendly
and
energetic
young
lady
who
puts
100%
into
everything
she
does,
whether
it's
academics,
debate,
teen,
empowerment,
grub
Street,
writing
program
or
volunteering
at
school
events
every
week,
jocelyn
revolve
or
school
programs
for
students
in
the
lower
grades
at
the
Henderson
K
through
12
inclusion
school.
She
is
also
passionate
about
the
visual
and
performing
arts
and
a
recipient
of
the
Boston
scholar
athlete
award.
This
future
leader
is
headed
to
Lesley
University
Shinar.
B
Mohammed
has
been
a
member
of
the
Horace
Mann
School
for
the
deaf
and
hard
of
hearing
from
K
through
12
family.
Since
he
was
three
three
years
old,
Mohammad
has
excelled
in
everything
he
has
set
out
to
do
at
school.
He
has
served
as
student
representative
in
the
school
site
council
president
of
student
government
and
captain
of
the
men's
basketball
team,
Mohammad
delights
in
helping
others
and
making
positive
contributions
to
his
communities.
B
He
has
been
a
police
Explorer
in
the
Boston
Police
Department,
a
current
member
of
the
mayor's
Youth
Council
and
a
youth
mentor
in
the
Islamic
Society
of
the
Boston
cultural
center.
Mohammed
will
attend
Gallaudet
universe
today
in
Washington
DC
and
plans
to
pursue
a
career
in
political
science.
Another
round
of
applause
for
Mohammed.
B
Thank
you
from
the
Edward
M
Kennedy
Academy
for
health
careers.
Alvin
here
on
Morales
here
on,
Alvin,
has
spent
his
entire
academic
career
in
bps
from
elementary
school
and
the
Mario
umano
Academy
from
middle
school
at
emk.
Alvin
has
continuously
challenged
himself
with
AP
courses
and,
most
recently
by
taking
dual
enrollment
courses
at
Wentworth.
Institute
of
Technology
outside
of
school
Alvin
is
a
passionate
soccer
player.
Alvin
will
attend
Dartmouth
College
majoring
in
pre-med,
with
a
goal
of
becoming
an
anesthesiologist.
B
From
the
Mary
Lyon
pilot
high
school
Julianne,
Marcus
Julianne
is
known
as
the
go-to
tech
guy
at
the
Mary
Lyons.
He
has
been
practicing
coding
since
the
age
of
eight
and
has
won
first
place
in
the
citywide
science
fair,
as
well
as
several
special
Awards.
His
legacy
at
his
school
will
be
his
shenanigans,
his
love
for
learning
and
his
home
baked
goods.
This
fall
Julianne
will
attend
Champlain
College,
where
he
plans
to
study
what
else.
Computer
science.
B
Calling
up
headmaster,
Brent
Dickens,
who
will
accept
the
award
for
Madison
Park
technical
vocational
high
school
Fatuma
Hussein
originally
from
Kenya
Fatuma,
is
a
student
in
the
nursing
assisting
vocation
in
the
Allied
Health
Department
in
Madison
Park.
She
will
attend
Northeastern
University
on
a
full
scholarship.
B
From
McKinley
preparatory
high
school
special
joy,
Brown
special
as
a
hard-working
and
motivated
student,
who
may
seem
quiet
and
soft-spoken
but
isn't
afraid
to
speak
her
mind.
She
completed
a
three-month
internship
with
Jewish
vocational
services
during
her
junior
year
and
participated
in
the
dual
enrollment
program
at
Roxbury
Community
College
during
her
senior
year
specialist
preparing
to
enter
the
Boston
bridge
program
at
Roxbury,
Community
College,
and
plans
to
transfer
to
a
four-year
college
to
earn
her
bachelor's
degree
in
the
medical
sciences.
Let's
hear
it
for
special
joy.
B
From
McKinley
South
End
Academy
erielle
Ramsey
erielle
has
been
a
student
of
the
McKinley
school
since
the
third
grade.
She
has
encountered
numerous
barriers
throughout
her
young
life,
but
has
benefited
from
the
numerous
supports
at
McKinley,
resulting
in
her
academic
and
social/emotional
success.
Following
graduation
erielle
plans
to
enter
the
workforce
in
the
field
of
construction,
we
need
you.
She
has
expressed
an
interest
to
return
to
school,
to
pursue
a
degree
in
counseling
and
eventually
join
the
professional
guidance
team
at
McKinley
schools
to
pay
it
forward
by
mentoring
and
guiding
young.
C
B
From
Marguerita
Muniz
Academy,
Stephanie
Castillo,
originally
from
the
Dominican
Republic
Stephanie,
is
an
active
member
of
the
Moonies
community.
She
has
been
a
member
of
the
debate
team,
a
peer
leader,
a
member
of
the
school
band
and
a
math
tutor.
Stephanie
is
also
part
of
summer
search
where
she
learned
to
sail
and
studied
at
Brown
University.
She
has
also
worked
as
an
organizer
for
center
to
support.
Immigrant
organizing
Stephanie
will
continue
her
studies
at
the
UMass
Boston
Honors
Program.
Congratulations.
B
From
new
mission
high
school
Denis
Lea
gossip
Denis
Lea
grew
up
in
Jamaica
and
lived
in
Kansas
before
moving
to
Boston.
These
experiences
have
given
Denis
Lea
a
unique
perspective
on
life
and
made
her
determined
to
become
the
best
version
of
herself,
confident
but
humble
Denis.
Lea
is
characterized
by
her
teachers
as
a
brute
force
in
the
classroom.
This
is
a
model
student
and
her
future
leader
has
earned
a
full
ride
to
Dartmouth
College.
Let's
hear
it
for
this
remarkable
women.
B
From
the
John
Deere
Bryant
school
of
mathematics
and
science,
who
Riya
who
rah
rah
here,
hooray
rakia,
who
are
AHS
parents
who
immigrated
to
the
u.s.
from
Bangladesh
instilled
in
their
children,
the
value
of
education
hoorah
is
a
powerful
academician
who
is
always
challenging
herself.
Last
year
she
joined
the
Boston
debate
league
with
no
previous
training
and
she
ended
up
winning
her
first
debate.
She
also
serves
as
president
of
the
Muslim
students
and
allies
Association.
This
extraordinarily
well-rounded
young
woman
will
attend
Boston
University.
B
From
the
Josiah
Quincy
Upper
School
Kamiya
Austin
Kamiya
Austin
has
been
a
student
at
the
Josiah
Quincy
school
from
kindergarten
through
grade
12.
She
has
challenged
herself
to
take
the
most
demanding
International
Baccalaureate
program
course
load
available
at
JQ
us
and
is
a
candidate
for
the
IB
Diploma
Kamiya
has
a
long
list
of
extracurricular
activities.
Is
a
member
of
Harvard
Crimson
Summer
Academy
and
maintains
a
part-time
job?
Kamiya
has
the
distinction
being
the
first
generation
to
receive
a
high
school
diploma?
B
She
is
headed
to
Tufts
University,
where
she
plans
to
major
in
education
and
they
return
to
Quincy
school
from
the
muriel
s.
Snowden
International
School
at
Copley
Gina
O'brien
Jena
is
another
homegrown
student.
She
attended
the
Warren
Prescott
K
through
eight
prior
to
entering
Snowden,
where
she
is
an
International
Baccalaureate
diploma
student
Gina
cares
about
our
community
and
our
changing
environment.
She
hopes
to
become
a
doctor
and
assist
those
who
need
medical
care
in
other
countries.
Next
stop
for
Jena
Northeastern
University,
where
she
has
earned
a
full
scholarship.
B
From
tech
Boston
Academy
Tommy,
when
Tommy
is
the
oldest
child
of
a
tight-knit
family
who
strives
to
be
an
example
to
his
younger
brothers,
he
has
taken
multiple
honors
and
AP
courses
and
is
always
willing
to
help
his
classmates
Tommy
is
a
quiet
leader
who
is
not
afraid
to
ask
questions
and
drive
change
in
his
community.
He
is
passionate
about
computer
science
and
will
continue
his
studies.
This
fall
at
Wentworth
Institute
of
Technology.
B
From
urban
science
academy,
your
knowledge,
Rosaria
Perez
young
owlets,
grew
up
in
Roslindale
and
has
attended
Boston
public
schools
throughout
her
educational
career.
She
is
the
last
of
three
siblings
to
graduate
from
urban
science
Academy,
where
she
earned
a
4.27
GPA
and
is
a
member
and
Secretary
of
the
National
Honor
Society
young
now
has
received
a
full
scholarship
from
UMass
Lowell,
the
atom
scholarship
and
a
$20,000,
four-year
scholarship
from
the
Brigham
and
Women's
Student
Success
jobs
program
at
Brigham
and
Women's
Hospital,
where
she
serves
as
the
senior
representative.
B
And
last,
but
certainly
not
least,
from
West
Roxbury
Academy,
please
welcome
window
Durand
wind,
his
family
immigrated
to
the
u.s.
from
Haiti
after
they
lost
everything
in
the
devastating
2010
earthquake
at
WRA
when
to
participated
in
many
extracurricular
activities
such
as
debate
team
artists
for
Humanity,
the
soccer
team
and
the
student
newsletter
when
de
says,
participating
in
extracurricular
activities
has
taught
her
the
importance
of
teamwork
and
helped
her
develop
confidence
outside
of
her
comfort
zone.
When
de
will
attend
Suffolk
University,
where
she
plans
to
study
political
science
and
hopes
to
attend
law
school.