When the 200 students walk out of Pope John XXIII High School for their final day of classes on Thursday (June 6), it will mark the final chapter in the 53-year history of the Catholic institution. Ninety-two seniors had received…
Author: Cary Shuman
Pope John XXIII HS Continues Fundraising Efforts
Pope John XXIII High School has raised $73,000 in its ongoing fundraising drive to keep the school in operation for the 2019-20 academic year. The school is facing a deadline by the Archdiocese of Boston to have commitments of $1.5…
Pope John High School Hosts Rally to Garner Fundraising Support
Pope John XXIII High School Principal Thomas Mahoney stood outside the school auditorium welcoming alumni, parents, and students to a rally Monday night. Mahoney said because of International Residential Management [IRM] not fulfilling its financial obligations to the school for…
State Football Coaches honor Everett’s Anastasia Bessler
Mystic Valley captain receives the Costello Courageous Player Award Everett’s Anastasia Bessler made state high school football history Sunday as the first-ever female recipient of the Paul Costello Courageous Player Award. Bessler, a senior at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School,…
Pope John Captures North Sectional Title Price-Espada, Collins, Imbruglia Power the Tigers Past KIPP Academy
The Pope John XXIII High School boys basketball team faced an interesting challenge in the Division 4 North Sectionals Friday night at Tewksbury High School. The Tigers’ opponent, KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Academy, a charter school from Lynn, was…
The Pride of the Tide Sainristil, Kabamba Honored As All-state Football Players
There were more than 18,000 high school football players in Massachusetts this season. Everett High School had two of the very best, seniors Mike Sainristil and Gilbert Kabamba, who were honored Sunday as members of the 2018 “Super 26” All-State…
Pope John Coach Boucher Earns 300th Career Victory Tigers Advance in State Tournament
The official announcement came as a surprise, but the accomplishment was not unexpected, because when it comes to coaching high school basketball, Leo Boucher is at the top of the class. Moments after the Pope John XXIII High School boys…
Appreciation – Remembering Filippo Mastrocola
The local community is fondly remembering Mr. Filippo Mastrocola, a founding member of the Sons of Orsogna Club of Everett, and beloved resident of the city for many years. Mr. Mastrocola was one of the founders of the club in…
Sis’ and Roll Haidul Twins Eclipse 1,000-point Barrier, Lead PJ to Tourney
There was a great sequence in a recent Pope John XXIII High School girls basketball game when a guard made an amazing, no-look pass to the trailing forward who finished it off with a layup. The immediate thought was: ‘Wow,…
Mayor Walsh Appears on Michael Holleylive Podcast at Night Shift Brewery
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh traveled to Everett on Friday to appear on “The Michael Holley Podcast” that is recorded live at the Night Shift Brewery and Taproom at 87 Santilli Highway. Walsh said he was happy to be a guest…