Cindy Cantrell
When David Nguyen arrived to celebrate his commencement from UMass Lowell on May 13, the graduation ritual looked a little different.
The 24-year-old Everett resident waited briefly in line before scanning a QR code, which prompted his name to be announced. He then picked up a diploma cover, strode across the stage, and posed for a photo, socially distanced from Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney and Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences Dean Shortie McKinney.
Yet the fact that Nguyen concluded his college career during the most unusual of times is fitting. After all, he arrived at this point on a road significantly less traveled.
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Erik Costin grew up in Everett in the 80’s and 90’s and attended Everett Schools. He graduated from Everett High School in 1998 and was a remarkable basketball player for Everett High School. He received numerous awards for his performance on the basketball team including two scholarships from the E Club and left a legacy.
“The City of Everett will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Costin. “I enjoyed my time in the neighborhoods, playing basketball, and at Glendale Park. I may not have been the best student, but I am grateful for all those who mentored me. I learned how to work hard to achieve my goals.”
Alfred Lattanzi officially announced his candidacy for Ward 6 City Councilor, the following is his statement: Being the first to take out nomination papers for the position when they became available last week.
“After much consideration, I have decided to once again seek election to the Ward 6 City Council seat,” said Lattanzi. “I’ve already begun to hit the campaign trail and I look forward to meeting the residents of Ward 6 on their doorsteps,” he added.
Al Lattanzi has been a dedicated member of the Everett community for his entire life. He serves on the Traffic Commission and is the Vice-Chairman of the Everett Redevelopment Authority. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Everett Credit Union, first as director then as Treasurer. In 2009, he was elected city-wide to the Everett Charter Commission, which produced our current unicameral City Council that was then ratified by voters in 2011. He is also the owner of Everett Supply & True Value Hardware Store on
Everett’s Cady Steinberg got the bug to run for School Committee at least two years ago after attending a School Committee meeting, a meeting where she went to defend her sister-in-law – a teacher in the Everett Schools – but was told she couldn’t speak publicly.
That ignited a spark in the Everett Public Schools product, who now is the administrator for the Boston University History Department, that finally grew into a real run for the Ward 2 School Committee seat this year.
“This is really two years in the making,” she said. “I thought about it two years ago. The reason I didn’t is because of what a lot of women feel and that’s the imposture syndrome.”