THE EVERETT ADVOCATE - Friday, September 15, 2017
EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING FIREWORKS & JOHNNY THE K
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) kicked off its 2017 Homecoming in grand fashion, hosting an evening of entertainment on Friday, Sept. 8 featuring renowned children’s entertainer Johnny the K and a spectacular fireworks show. “It was a fantastic way to begin the weekend,” said Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Foresteire. “Children and families from across the city gathered in Glendale Park for an enjoyable, safe night of fun and celebration. My thanks to everyone who helped organize the night’s program.” Families who arrived early were treated to a live performance by John Kelleher, a.k.a. Johnny the K, who was an EPS teacher for more than 10 years. Since leaving the teaching profession in 1989, John has become a recognized name in the Children’s music industry. Performing more than 200 shows annually, John has attained national and international prominence with highly acclaimed performances across the United States and Canada. John’s dynamic and inspiring programs for young audiences balance timely messages of environmental conservation, cultural diversity, positive behavior, self-esteem, and drug abuse awareness with music, dialogue, visual props, and lots of audience participation. The Everett High School Marching Band also performed for the audience prior to the start of the fireworks show. On Saturday, Everett High School hosted its traditional array of Homecoming events, including a community breakfast in the EHS Cafeteria, the Homecoming Hustle 5K Road Race to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness, a massive parade featuring dozens of bands and performers, and a dominating victory by the Crimson Tide over the Xaverian Hawks.
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