Yearly Archives: 2016

By Kevin Devlin He’s a reserved young boy with a pleasant smile and an inviting personality. His name is Eddie Stewart. Eddie, 10, is the son of Susan Stewart. He has an older brother named Nicholas and an older sister named Anita. He’s in the fifth grade at the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School which is located inside the Old Colony Development. The school, the “Home of Outstanding World Learners” is preparing children with “with an unparalleled learning experience that broadens them as thinkers, problem-solvers, and change agents.” With dedicated teachers and focused students, the school’s mission is to enhance the creativity, passion, and optimism of every child, so that they can excel as learners and as global citizens. At school, Eddie loves his teachers [...]

By Kevin Devlin She’s a beautiful, young girl who is enjoying life and all that it has to offer. Her name is Keren Tyrell. Keren, 13, is the daughter of Ralph and Aracelly Tyrell. She has four older brothers; Christopher, Christian, Ralph, and Sergei. She’s in the eighth grade at the John W. McCormack Middle School which is located on Mount Vernon Street in nearby Dorchester. This school is dedicated to the “academic excellence for every student” and prides itself on their quality teaching in the classrooms. The school’s team structure translates into a friendly environment to students and families alike; committed to the arts by offering courses in music, vocal music, drama, strings, and a variety of arts programs. Keren said that she is [...]