CHELSEA RESIDENTS GRADUATE FROM NORTHEAST METRO TECH
School Committee Chairman Deborah Davis and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the graduation of 292 students from Northeast Metro Tech.
On Friday, June 1, graduates from 15 different vocations were celebrated and received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at Breakheart Stadium.
Superintendent David DiBarri encouraged students to seek out leadership opportunities as they grow in their professional and personal lives — by pursuing management roles, joining their trade’s union or becoming a coach of their favorite sport.
“The United States is still the greatest country on earth but it is up to you and future generations to ensure that we continue to get better and better,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “Please remember that you will always be a member of the Northeast family. It is our hope that in the years to come that all of you will have some connection to Northeast.”
Graduating students from Chelsea include:
Eduard Ajtum Caal
Juliette Alvarez
Luis Barillas Natareno
Mathias Bermudez Galeano
Samuel Cantor Hernandez
Kimberly Carballo
Kevin Colindres
Katerin Contreras Artica
Jaylene Coreas Carballo
Christian DeJesus Franco
Juleann Diniz Gomes
Victor Erazo
Genesis G. Escalante Rosales
Maryanne Funes Martinez
Roberto Funes Martinez
Victor Galeas
Lindsey Garcia Gallegos
Allan Garza Romero
Sarai Hernandez Martinez
Jacqueline Hernandez
Irania Hoffens
Yorick Jimenez Zelaya
Alexander Lizardo
Jose Lopreto Hernandez
Tyrese Louis
Madeline Martinez Fajardo
Emerson Meda Vasquez
Eduardo Montes
Brian Mullaly
Corey J. O’Neil
Jacqueline Pablo Lopez
Lucy Platero-Martinez
Reynaldo Portillo
Katherine Quintana
Pamela Ramos
Diego O. Rivera-Molina
Adiarys Rojas Hernandez
Diego Roque Romero
Jerry Ruiz Manzano
Brielle Tigges
Devin Toro
Trang T. Tran
Elizabeth Villalobos
Jaycee Yu
Katya Zelaya
Salutatorian Raymond Borden, of Winthrop, spoke in rhymes about his time at Northeast, paying tribute to a fellow salutatorian, Dr. Seuss.
“You’re sad that you’re leaving, it’s a shame you have to go, but no more home work or classwork, how could you say no?” Borden said to his peers. “…You did it, and whether by stumble or stride, you’ll do what you have to to get by. The brain is not for getting A’s and B’s, but for seizing lifetime opportunities. That’s my knowledge I impart to you, and with my final rhyme, I bid thee adieu.”
Class President Rebecca Corbett, of Revere, thanked everyone — from students’ families, to their teachers and staff, to her classmates — for making the last four years at Northeast so successful.
“This is it — this is the beginning of what we want to make our future,” Corbett concluded. “Whether you are going to further your education, or work in your trade, I believe that each and every one of you will do great things and be great people. Keep taking care of each other like family, and as a reminder, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later.”
LOCAL STUDENT WINS AWARD
Lucy Platero-Martinez, from Chelsea and a student at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2018 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 27-28. More than 6,300 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.4 million square feet, equivalent to 20 football fields or 25 acres. Students were invited to the event to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 102 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. Industry leaders from 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions planned and evaluated the contestants against their standards for entry-level workers. Industry support of the SkillsUSA Championships is valued at over $36 million in donated time, equipment, cash and material. More than 1,900 industry judges and technical committee members participated this year. Skill Point Certificates were awarded in 72 occupational and leadership areas to students who met a predetermined threshold score in their competition, as defined by industry. The Skill Point Certificate is a component of SkillsUSA’s assessment program for career and technical education.
Platero-Martinez was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Esthetics. “More than 6,300 students from every state in the nation participated in the 2018 SkillsUSA Championships,” said SkillsUSA executive director Tim Lawrence. “This showcase of career and technical education demonstrates our SkillsUSA partnership at its finest. Our students, instructors and industry partners work together to ensure that every student excels. This program expands learning and career opportunities for our members.” The SkillsUSA Championships event is held annually for students in middle school, high school or college/postsecondary programs as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. More than 360,000 students and advisors join SkillsUSA annually, organized into more than 18,000 sections and 53 state and territorial associations.
LOCAL STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS IN BOSTON
The following students received a degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston.
* Yovianna García Alvarado, who lives in Chelsea, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
* Eva Wong Trinh, who lives in Chelsea, received a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
* Joshua Merson, who grew up in Chelsea, received a Master of Science in Health Professions Education degree.
- Flor Amaya, who grew up in Chelsea, received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
* Mariolino Fernandes, who grew up in Chelsea , received a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree.
They were among the 583 students in the Class of 2018 who graduated from the Boston health sciences graduate school in May. The MGH Institute has educated more than 7,700 health care professionals since its 1977 founding. About MGH Institute of Health Professions Team-based care, delivered by clinicians skilled in collaboration and communication, leads to better outcomes for patients and clients. That’s why MGH Institute of Health Professions makes interprofessional learning a cornerstone of all its programs. Approximately 1,600 students at its Charlestown Navy Yard campus in Boston learn and collaborate in teams across disciplines as they pursue post-baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, health professions education, and a PhD in rehabilitation sciences. The interprofessional learning module extends to hundreds of hospital, clinical, community, and educational sites throughout Greater Boston and beyond. The MGH Institute, which has graduated more than 7,700 students since it was founded in 1977, is the only degree-granting affiliate of Partners HealthCare, New England’s largest health provider. It is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Several programs are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report. For the past four years, the IHP has been named to the Honor Roll in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great College to Work For” annual survey, and has been named a Great College for eight consecutive years.
CHELSEA STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Two Chelsea residents have recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Spring semester.
Students recognized for this honor include: Sara Beqo, Lia C. Ring.
Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student.
LOCAL STUDENTS RECEIVE DEGREE FROM SIMMONS COLLEGE
The following local students recently earned a degree from Simmons College in Boston.
* Meta Partenheimer, of Chelsea, earned a Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Archives Management).
* Kirsten Goodman, of Chelsea , earned a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner).
* Maria Pelosi, of Chelsea , earned a Master of Social Work
Simmons College ( www.simmons.edu ) is a nationally recognized private college located in the heart of Boston. Founded in 1899, Simmons is the only undergraduate women’s college in Boston, and maintains a history of visionary thinking and a focus on social responsibility. Follow Simmons on Twitter at @SimmonsCollege and @SimmonsNews.
ROMERO NAMED TO SIMMONS COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST
Dariela Lizbeth Romero, Chelsea was named to the 2018 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston.
Simmons College ( www.simmons.edu ) is a nationally recognized private college located in the heart of Boston. Founded in 1899, Simmons is the only undergraduate women’s college in Boston, and maintains a history of visionary thinking and a focus on social responsibility. Follow Simmons on Twitter at @SimmonsCollege and @SimmonsNews.