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My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
More than a decade after the original ALS Ice Bucket Challenge swept the country, a new version of the trend draws attention to a different cause.
Students speak out on mental health with new twist on Ice Bucket Challenge
(from left to right) Chorus Ensemble: Mary Nguyen, Anthony Santizo*, Bell Martins, and Vinicius Porto.Gianna Rodriguez Sanchez as Vincenza in the middle
Behind the Scenes: Theater company brings little known tragedy from American history to life on stage
A group of seniors gathered for sunrise at the beach on the first day of school in August 2024. Photo by @ehsclass25 on Instagram
Seniors reflect on past four years while also looking forward to future
Students and staff alike set variety of New Year's resolutions to jump start personal growth
Students and staff alike set variety of New Year’s resolutions to jump start personal growth
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
More than a decade after the original ALS Ice Bucket Challenge swept the country, a new version of the trend draws attention to a different cause.
Students speak out on mental health with new twist on Ice Bucket Challenge
Stanley cups are everywhere
Stanley cups are everywhere
Marc Jacobs tote bag adds touch of classic sophistication to student fashion
Marc Jacobs tote bag adds touch of classic sophistication to student fashion
Juniors Sam Boseti (left) and Edwin Tejeda, among many other students on a daily basis, enjoy the comfort of pajama pants.
In post-pandemic world, comfort is king with student fashion
As a gift for her birthday, School Resource Officer Dean Williamson got his daughter Air Force Ones customized with the Washington State University logo, where she is a student.
Fall footwear trends
With parent permission, students express themselves and show dedication to loved ones through body art
With parent permission, students express themselves and show dedication to loved ones through body art
Alumni start nonprofit to distribute new books that promote inclusivity to schools
Alumni start nonprofit to distribute new books that promote inclusivity to schools
DiBlasi's has been serving the Everett community for more than 70 years.
DiBlasi’s has “the sandwich advantage”
Maria's Taqueria on Ferry St.
Maria’s Taqueria serves up delicious Salvadoran food in homey, comforting spot
Superintendent Hart talks to the Crimson Times about his life, his passion for work, and how he sees his role as the newest Superintendent of Schools.
Meet Superintendent Hart
The School Committee prepares for the special meeting on Dec. 20.
Tumultuous year for School Committee ends with appointment of new Superintendent
Everett citizens demonstrate in front of Everett High School holding signs demanding respect from School Committee members.
Community members hold rally to support Tahiliani
EYC class asks for donations to Rosie's Place
EYC class asks for donations to Rosie’s Place
Students react to talks of hybrid learning
Students react to talks of hybrid learning
Students in Lahey's (top center) AP History class, including Kaylin Seward (top left) and Jackelyne Abranches (top right), show their appreciation through posters and turning on their Zoom cameras shortly before holiday vacation.
Students turn on cameras to show gratitude to Mr. Lahey
Impressions of Edmentum
Impressions of Edmentum
Highlights from our first Monthly Chat with the Principals
Highlights from our first Monthly Chat with the Principals
Students share tech horror stories
Students share tech horror stories
Student-created app to slow spread of COVID wins first place in state STEM contest
Student-created app to slow spread of COVID wins first place in state STEM contest
Rapid antigen Covid tests like these are being used by health workers and teachers at EHS to help curb the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant. Symptomatic students can be tested in school
Omicron surge hits EHS
Sophomore Sophia Souze and family make 1500 masks and more to help community during pandemic
Sophomore Sophia Souze and family make 1500 masks and more to help community during pandemic
The Question: Will you take the Covid vaccine?
The Question: Will you take the Covid vaccine?
Students react to talks of hybrid learning
Students react to talks of hybrid learning
Student-created app to slow spread of COVID wins first place in state STEM contest
Student-created app to slow spread of COVID wins first place in state STEM contest
Despite pandemic, reasons to be thankful abound
Despite pandemic, reasons to be thankful abound
Students share surprising thoughts on Trump’s resurgence
Students share surprising thoughts on Trump’s resurgence
How could this have happened?
How could this have happened?
Students react to election
Students react to election
Lila (top left) joins Boston Globe journalist John Vitti (top right), several other student journalists and O’Rourke (bottom right) to talk politics and more.
Former presidential candidates Beto O’Rourke and Seth Moulton open up about Coronavirus, Trump and more in remote interviews
My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
Off the Record: I feel like my teacher is targeting me
Off the Record: I feel like my teacher is targeting me
Off the Record: Their laziness is contagious
Off the Record: Their laziness is contagious
Off the Record: Do I have to sacrifice my ambitions for my best friend?
Off the Record: Do I have to sacrifice my ambitions for my best friend?
Intervention: Should it stay or should it go?
Intervention: Should it stay or should it go?
Senior Ismael Zamor (right), who will be playing football at Boston College, is shown here with his younger brothers Christian (left) and Jerol (middle).
A special shout-out to my brothers
TikTok: Should it stay or should it go?
TikTok: Should it stay or should it go?
Kamala Harris elected president in EHS mock election
Kamala Harris elected president in EHS mock election
Original painting by junior Zakiah Mitchell
I’m sick and tired of Black History Month
School Memes: April 2022
School Memes: April 2022
Letters to Ukraine
Letters to Ukraine
Our group making the best of the rain at Diamond Head State Monument
My Hawai’i experience
A young Douglas-Ferreira and his sibling celebrate Kwanzaa with an African drum and dance.
What Kwanzaa means to me
New podcast features students and teachers talking about most relevant books of our time
New podcast features students and teachers talking about most relevant books of our time
School Memes: Journalism Edition
School Memes: Journalism Edition
School Memes: January 2025
School Memes: January 2025
School Memes: May 2024
School Memes: May 2024
School Memes: December 2023
School Memes: December 2023
School Memes: April 2023
School Memes: April 2023
School Memes: December 2022
School Memes: December 2022
Burrito Pizza & Grill strikes perfect cheese-to-meat ratio
Burrito Pizza & Grill strikes perfect cheese-to-meat ratio
I usually order a soft serve; I find it to be better than the hard serve. I usually do a flurry mix-in with chocolate soft serve ice cream, M&M's, and chocolate sprinkles
Dairy Maid is mix-and-match heaven for affordable soft serve
For many fans, including those who couldn't afford tickets and just had to watch it from afar online or in the best-selling film version, it was more than just a tour--it was also the experience of a lifetime.
Students reflect on lasting cultural impact of Eras Tour
Stagediving, crowdsurfing and moshing were some of the ways the crowd bonded throughout this mesmerizing musical experience
Your Arms Are My Cocoon put on intense, special show full of beautiful noise
DiBlasi's has been serving the Everett community for more than 70 years.
DiBlasi’s has “the sandwich advantage”
Looking for a sweet treat after school? Yasai Bowl's got you
Looking for a sweet treat after school? Yasai Bowl’s got you
For many fans, including those who couldn't afford tickets and just had to watch it from afar online or in the best-selling film version, it was more than just a tour--it was also the experience of a lifetime.
Students reflect on lasting cultural impact of Eras Tour
Stagediving, crowdsurfing and moshing were some of the ways the crowd bonded throughout this mesmerizing musical experience
Your Arms Are My Cocoon put on intense, special show full of beautiful noise
Soundcloud rapper Summrs' new EP is short but sweet
Soundcloud rapper Summrs’ new EP is short but sweet
Kendrick Lamar scores huge hit with scathing diss track
Kendrick Lamar scores huge hit with scathing diss track
Tiller brought a ton of energy and a great show to Boston in May.
Bryson Tiller gets crowd hyped at MGM Music Hall
Elevation Rhythm blends Christian themes with secular beats
Elevation Rhythm blends Christian themes with secular beats
Inside Out 2 treats adolescence with humor and honesty
Inside Out 2 treats adolescence with humor and honesty
Ayo Edebiri (left) and Rachel Sennott (right) as Josie and PJ in Bottoms.
Bottoms: a new teen classic?
HBO Max' Velma series: How to ruin a franchise
HBO Max’ Velma series: How to ruin a franchise
Newest Creed film has little bit of everything
Newest Creed film has little bit of everything
New Avatar film dazzles and delights despite lackluster story
New Avatar film dazzles and delights despite lackluster story
Hulu Realiza la Campaña Publicitaria Presencial #WhoIsTieDyeGuy para su Programa de Televisión 'Only Murders in the Building' 
Hulu Realiza la Campaña Publicitaria Presencial #WhoIsTieDyeGuy para su Programa de Televisión ‘Only Murders in the Building’ 
Latest Bratz video game brings back memories
Latest Bratz video game brings back memories
Pandemic and advertising in charge of 'Among Us' success
Pandemic and advertising in charge of ‘Among Us’ success
A scene from Ghost of Sushima, perhaps the best game released this year
Ten video games that have been getting us through quarantine
If you haven't yet witnessed the wonder that is a Blue Man Group performance, don't wait much longer, you won't regret it.
Crimson Times meets Blue Man Group
The cast and crew of Blue Man Group granting an informative and enlightening interview before the performance. From left to right: carpentry and automation supervisor John Parker, wardrobe and makeup supervisor Eliot Mohrmann, Blue Man captain Jason McLin, resident music director/ drummer Randy Wooten, Blue Man Adam Erdossy, string player Darren Ray, electric supervisor Paul Marr
For crew of creatives at Blue Man Group, achieving work-life balance is welcome change in competitive world of theater
Off the Record: I feel like my teacher is targeting me
Off the Record: I feel like my teacher is targeting me
Off the Record: Their laziness is contagious
Off the Record: Their laziness is contagious
Off the Record: Do I have to sacrifice my ambitions for my best friend?
Off the Record: Do I have to sacrifice my ambitions for my best friend?
Senior Ronald Portillo practices his form in the gym
Hope springs eternal with tryouts and start of new basketball season
Cross country runners achieve goals and set personal records in GBL championships
Cross country runners achieve goals and set personal records in GBL championships
The EHS girls volleyball team, shown here alongside the Harvard Crimson volleyball team
Girls volleyball team attends Harvard game, meets Ivy League squad
Cross country team starts the season with a strong showing and overall victory. From left to right here, David Huezo-Erazo, Jeremy Whitlow, Lucas Nunez, Anthony Whitlow, Carlos Pagan Landeo, Dominico Delle Rose, and Bryan Lewis set the pace.
Cross country sets course record, wins first race of season
headshot used with permission from University of Michigan Athletics, 2019
The Jim Harbaugh Interview
Strong, resilient football season exceeded expectations
Strong, resilient football season exceeded expectations
A group of seniors gathered for sunrise at the beach on the first day of school in August 2024. Photo by @ehsclass25 on Instagram
Seniors reflect on past four years while also looking forward to future
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
Campaign flyer for Maria-Babcok
An inside look at female leadership of senior, freshman classes
Back row, from left to right: Alisa Sandberger, Fatima Gassama, Rommel Tayag, Nick Coffman, Marielle Ssegujja, Edwich Jean Pierre, Lilliana Guzman. Front row, left to right: Maria Luiza Dos Santos, Cinthia Salvador Amador, Shashi Pokhrel, Ace Donnelly, Davilise Cora
Meet the Staff 2024-2025
Meet freshman class president Kristen Calix-Guzman
Meet freshman class president Kristen Calix-Guzman
Fernanda Andrade (left) poses in her office with reporter Helvis Bautista Pina
Guidance counselor serves as role model for Brazilian students
My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: RJ Tayag
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: RJ Tayag
Salutatorian Simran Tamang speaks at the EHS 2024 Commencement ceremony on June 1 at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Graduation Speeches 2024
Rose-Colored Lightning Crimson Masked Saiyan (Super Saiyan Rose 3)
Dragonball Fan Art
Daniela Santamaria '23
“Where We Are From”: Poem posters from Mr. Clifford’s English 4 classes
Everett Public Schools Virtual District Art Show 2021
Everett Public Schools Virtual District Art Show 2021
Pride: an original painting
Pride: an original painting
"Girl"
“Girl”
"Snow"
“Snow”
My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: RJ Tayag
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: RJ Tayag
Salutatorian Simran Tamang speaks at the EHS 2024 Commencement ceremony on June 1 at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Graduation Speeches 2024
Sneakpeek: Poets of EHS 2023
Sneakpeek: Poets of EHS 2023
Daniela Santamaria '23
“Where We Are From”: Poem posters from Mr. Clifford’s English 4 classes
Ode to a Hyacinth Macaw
Ode to a Hyacinth Macaw
"Worn Out"
“Worn Out”
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My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
Cinthia Salvador • May 14, 2025

When I was in middle school, I dreamed of being the valedictorian when my class graduated from high school. It wasn’t necessarily that I wanted...

More than a decade after the original ALS Ice Bucket Challenge swept the country, a new version of the trend draws attention to a different cause.
Students speak out on mental health with new twist on Ice Bucket Challenge
Shashi Pokhrel • April 26, 2025
(from left to right) Chorus Ensemble: Mary Nguyen, Anthony Santizo*, Bell Martins, and Vinicius Porto.Gianna Rodriguez Sanchez as Vincenza in the middle
Behind the Scenes: Theater company brings little known tragedy from American history to life on stage
Shashi Pokhrel, Cinthia Salvador, Edwich Jean Pierre, Fatima Gassama, Ace Donnelly, and Maria Luiza Dos Santos • March 24, 2025
A group of seniors gathered for sunrise at the beach on the first day of school in August 2024. Photo by @ehsclass25 on Instagram
Seniors reflect on past four years while also looking forward to future
Alisa Sandberger, Fatima Gassama, Edwich Jean Pierre, Davilise Cora, and Ace Donnelly • March 9, 2025
Students and staff alike set variety of New Year's resolutions to jump start personal growth
Students and staff alike set variety of New Year’s resolutions to jump start personal growth
Crimson Times staff, Fatima Gassama, and Shashi Pokhrel • February 19, 2025
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
Crimson Times promotes first social media manager
Edwich Jean Pierre • February 1, 2025
TikTok: Should it stay or should it go?
TikTok: Should it stay or should it go?
Cinthia Salvador • February 1, 2025
Critics Corner
Burrito Pizza & Grill strikes perfect cheese-to-meat ratio
Burrito Pizza & Grill strikes perfect cheese-to-meat ratio
Fatima Gassama • May 14, 2025

Imagine eating a perfect pizza filled with flavor, with that perfect cheese-to-meat ratio, where the gooey cheese stretches as you bite off a...

I usually order a soft serve; I find it to be better than the hard serve. I usually do a flurry mix-in with chocolate soft serve ice cream, M&M's, and chocolate sprinkles
Dairy Maid is mix-and-match heaven for affordable soft serve
For many fans, including those who couldn't afford tickets and just had to watch it from afar online or in the best-selling film version, it was more than just a tour--it was also the experience of a lifetime.
Students reflect on lasting cultural impact of Eras Tour
Stagediving, crowdsurfing and moshing were some of the ways the crowd bonded throughout this mesmerizing musical experience
Your Arms Are My Cocoon put on intense, special show full of beautiful noise
100 Elm: Arts and Literary Journal
My fake graduation speech
My fake graduation speech
Cinthia Salvador • May 14, 2025

When I was in middle school, I dreamed of being the valedictorian when my class graduated from high school. It wasn’t necessarily that I wanted...

The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
The New Slang (A Guide for Teachers): Volume Six, May 2025
May 10, 2025
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Shashi Pokhrel
March 15, 2025
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
Teen Perspectives on Immigration: Cinthia Salvador
March 9, 2025
Sports
Senior Ronald Portillo practices his form in the gym
Hope springs eternal with tryouts and start of new basketball season
December 30, 2024
Cross country runners achieve goals and set personal records in GBL championships
Cross country runners achieve goals and set personal records in GBL championships
November 9, 2024
The EHS girls volleyball team, shown here alongside the Harvard Crimson volleyball team
Girls volleyball team attends Harvard game, meets Ivy League squad
October 14, 2024
Meet the Staff
Shashi Pokhrel
Shashi Pokhrel
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Freshman Shashi Pokhrel is taking her first year of journalism class. Pokhrel is from Nepal and loves her ethnic culture. She is extremely determined in all of her studies since she is currently taking...

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