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CBS News
6 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Boston teen heads to Yale just one year after being shot at Roxbury festival
One year ago, Oriana Dunker was shot in her right leg while attending the Dominican Festival in Roxbury. But a lot can happen in a year. Just ask the 18-year-old Boston Latin graduate. "I'm just so grateful to be in a position where, I think, it's only made me stronger," Dunker said. After she was shot, Dunker had to undergo emergency surgery, spend three months in a wheelchair, and do a full year of physical therapy. And she did it all while serving as senior class president and captain of the cheerleading team and applying to colleges. "I think, one year later, I've been able to see - you know - at least like what God has done for me. Now, I am fully recovered; no one can even tell what happened a year later. I thank my doctors and physical therapist for getting me here," Dunker said. Dunker not only recovered but was also accepted into all the Ivy League schools to which she applied. Now, she's on her way to Yale University on a full scholarship to study political science. "Back then, my decisions were, like, what medicine do I want in the hospital? Do I want to try sitting up today, or do I want to try walking? Then, by the springtime, it was, do I want to go to Harvard or Yale?" Dunker said. For the past six years, Dunker has been part of the Ron Burton Training Village, named after Ron Burton Sr., former New England Patriot and father of WBZ-TV's Steve and Paul Burton. The program, dedicated to developing area youth, includes a 7-mile run every day during the summer, which, Dunker said, helped in her recovery. "Right before my injury, I was running 7½ miles every day. I was outside walking up a hill. I was in the gym. My physical therapist, occupational therapist, they were like, 'Usually, people can't do this.' And I wonder where I would have been without that kind of strength," Dunker said. Dunker leaves for Yale on Sunday, exactly one year from when she was shot at the festival. She finished her senior year as class president and an intern at the State House. "I always dreamed in high school of doing something in public service, really getting to help people, but being behind the scenes is different and fulfilling work," Dunker said. And while she may always have a scar on her leg, she hopes her story will inspire others going through difficult times. "I really hope as I go onto college and start doing different things, I can advocate more to show that, you know, life doesn't end when something bad happens," Dunker said. "Good things are still to come."
Boston Globe
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Getting in the swing, Cassius Costabile carries Medfield boys' volleyball past O'Bryant in Division 2
'Usually, I don't have the big confidence to swing all the way through, but I was like, it's playoffs,' Costabile said. 'I just have to swing right through. No matter what, as soon as I got that set, confidence went up, I made sure I swung.' Medfield (14-7) dropped the second set, and struggled to contain Otavio Perks (31 kills) without opposite Elliot Webster, but picked it up after the second set loss. Coach Jerry Shu believes finishing strong will give the team momentum moving forward. Advertisement 'I love these guys,' he said. 'They're a streaky, hot-cold team. When they're on, they're on. So hopefully, you know, when we get that switch, we take a little bit more caffeine and play hard when we go to whoever's next. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Division 1 State Lowell 3, Boston Latin 0 — Vitou Seng (33 assists), Aundre Rivera (11 kills), and Gianni Rodriguez (10 kills, 6 blocks) lifted the No. 14 Red Raiders (19-2) to a first round victory over No. 19 Boston Latin. Ian Mao added eight kills. Milford 3, Chelmsford 1 — Gus Da Silva (23 kills) and Diego Inacio-Santos (15 kills) powered the No. 22 Scarlet Hawks (13-9) to a first-round win at No. 11 Chelmsford (17-4). Advertisement Milford reached the semifinals last season and showed flashes of being a top team this season, but struggled to replicate its power ranking in the first season of the Hockomock League, where it shared the title. 'Chelmsford was a really solid team and it was hard to contain [outside] Ridty Tauch, but libero Mayck Moreira and defensive specialist Jude Moffitt passed really well to keep us in system,' said coach Andrew Mainini. 'We were really well-prepared going into the match and it paid off.' Newton South 3, St. John's Prep 2 — Outsides Yonatan Rotem and Levin Brenner, along with libero Yaroslav Ivanchenko kept the passing game strong for the No. 17 Lions (10-9), which earned a 17-25, 25-16, 18-25, 25-20, 15-11 victory at No. 16 St. John's Prep (14-7). South trailed, 8-3, in the fifth, but made the comeback with Auri Suder, Ashish Uhlmann, and Udaii Abu Amara coming up with key blocks late in the match. 'We played an outstanding SJP team today, it really could have gone either way,' said coach Lucas Coffeen. 'The South boys were gritty, coming back from down two sets to one.' Revere 3, Wachusett 0 — Larry Claudio (14 kills, 8 assists) and Chris Choc Chavez (17 assists) propelled the No. 29 Patriots (16-5) to a preliminary victory. Juan Perez and Kawan Diaz added six kills apiece. St. John's (Shrewsbury) 3, Springfield Central 2 — Francis McGonagle dominated with 28 kills, 9 digs, 5 aces, and 2 blocks for the No. 23 Pioneers (10-10) in a 27-29, 28-26, 25-16, 24-26, 15-13 first round victory at No. 10 Springfield Central. Phil Vignaly added 13 kills, 5 digs, and 4 blocks, and Ani Vasudevan (43 assists, 6 blocks, 4 digs, 2 kills, 1 ace) was crucial in the 27-29, 28-26, 25-16, 24-26, 15-13 decision. Advertisement Woburn 3, North Quincy 1 — Marcio Castro recorded 16 kills and five blocks to power the No. 30 Tanners (14-7) to a preliminary win. AJ Traub can be reached at
Boston Globe
19-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Boston Chamber teams up with BPS to allow business leaders to shadow school principals
Advertisement Jim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce passes the alma mater statue while touring Boston Latin School, his alma mater. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff From left to right: Jason Gallagher, head of school at Boston Latin School, Jim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Katherine Craven, chief administrative and financial officer at Babson College, talk in the auditorium at Boston Latin School. Rooney and Craven were shadowing Gallagher as part of the Principal Partners program; all three are Boston Latin alum. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Ever since Rooney started in his role as chamber chief executive a decade ago, he's been trying to better integrate the business community and Boston Public Schools. Some companies, such as Natixis and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, already had specific school partnerships established. But Rooney found it hard to make much traction for a broader chamber effort with previous school superintendents. Then came Skipper, a well regarded Somerville school administrator who was tapped by Mayor Michelle Wu in 2022 to lead BPS. Skipper and Rooney already knew each other; they actually live on the same street in Dorchester. So they hit it off quite easily. Among the fruits of those discussions: an agreement to help develop a financial literacy curriculum, to be rolled out this fall, and the Principal Partners shadowing event, reviving a concept similar to the 'Principal for a Day' program last tried in 2018. Advertisement Boston Public Schools superintendent Mary Skipper, right, talks with seventh-grader Iker Monrroy, during his earth/space science class at Boston Latin School. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff On Thursday, the business leaders shadowed principals throughout the morning, then came together at Bank of America's offices on Federal Street to debrief. Rooney, Skipper, and Wu all spoke, as did B of A executive Miceal Chamberlain. Rooney said the shadowing program will build a stronger connection between the business community and the city's schools. That in turn can help teachers keep pace with the city's ever-changing workforce needs, Rooney said, and send a good message to the kids when 'big branded Boston companies' are volunteering on their behalf. Plus, some of his members can provide expertise in developing the school system's new financial literacy program. 'Historically, the school department has been hard to help,' Rooney said. 'In the past, they defined 'partnership' as 'write me a check.' [Businesses] will do that as a matter of goodwill. But I wanted to do something deeper than that.' Jim Rooney, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, talks with seventh-grader Amani Sabir while touring Boston Latin School, his alma mater. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff This is an installment of our weekly Bold Types column about the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. Jon Chesto can be reached at
Express Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri honored at Boston Latin with official city day
Emmy-winning star Ayo Edebiri visited Boston Latin School on April 10, 2025, as Mayor Michelle Wu declared it Ayo Edebiri Day. Best known for her roles in The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Bottoms, and Inside Out 2, Edebiri reflected on how Boston Latin helped shape her both personally and professionally. Calling the visit 'very, very surreal,' she spoke fondly about the school's rigor and the long-lasting friendships she formed there. Edebiri credited the school's diverse community and academic challenge for giving her a strong foundation. 'There's a rigor that I have, a level of care that I think that I have that would not be possible without having gone to this school,' she told students, adding that exposure to classmates from different backgrounds helped prepare her to 'meet the world.' The Bear star also shared how improv at Boston Latin changed her life. Starting in eighth grade, improv helped Edebiri overcome shyness and gain confidence, which led her to pursue a career in entertainment. When asked for advice by aspiring actors, she emphasized perseverance: 'Being in the entertainment industry is a game of attrition… being able to stick it out is one of the most valuable things you can do.' Mayor Wu closed the event by honoring Edebiri's accomplishments with an official proclamation, celebrating her journey from Dorchester to Hollywood, and naming April 10 as Ayo Edebiri Day in Boston.
CBS News
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ayo Edebiri makes "surreal" visit to Boston Latin, credits school with contributing to her success
"The Bear" actor and Boston native Ayo Edebiri paid a visit to her alma mater Boston Latin School on Thursday, where she spoke to students about her time there before she was honored by the mayor. Joined by Mayor Michelle Wu, Edebiri called it "very, very surreal" to be back at her high school, telling the student body she envied them getting out of class for the assembly. "I will say that the people who I consider my closest friends, I went to Latin with and are still in my life and I'm hopeful will be in my life forever," said Edebiri. "It's such a specific experience going to this school ... there's a rigor that I have, a level of care that I think that I have that would not be possible without having gone to this school. I think it really shapes you and molds you." Edebiri also spoke about how the diverse student body at Boston Latin prepared her. "There's so many people who were from completely different walks of life than where I was from," said Edebiri, who got cheers from the audience when she said she was from Dorchester. "Coming here to school, I was like, oh, I didn't have friends from any other neighborhoods in Boston and friends from different religious backgrounds and not many different ethnic backgrounds. By the time I was ready to go to college, I felt, like, ready to meet the world." Edebiri said she started doing improv at Boston Latin when she was in eighth grade and said doing so changed her life. "I was really shy, I was really not the most confident public speaker," said Edebiri, who remembered reciting a speech from "Julius Caesar." "I'm almost 30 and I still remember it. I remember that performance specifically. I was so nervous, I was shaking. I remember just looking into Ms. McDonald's eyes because if I don't, I might pass out. But then I did it, I made it to the end. And then she was like, 'That was really good!' And I was like, maybe something's here." Edebiri also said Latin taught her to face challenges and always had teachers who were there to help her understand things, like math problems. After speaking with Wu, Edeberi took some questions from the students in the audience. When asked what her advice is for someone looking to get into the entertainment industry, the Edeberi shared something she heard from a teacher at NYU. "Being in the entertainment industry is a game of attrition. It's not a game of luck, or chance, or skill, even sometimes. It's really a matter of attrition and being able to stick it out because it can be a very unpredictable, volatile industry. And being able to be steadfast and be able to stick it out is, I think, one of the most valuable things you can do." At the end of the event, Wu presented Edebiri with a proclamation naming April 10, 2025 as Ayo Edebiri Day. Wu said the honor was to recognize Edebiri for her accomplishments as a Boston native. Ayo Edebiri is best known for her work on "The Bear," for which she won an Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and Critics' Choice Award. Edebiri has also appeared on the TV show "Abbott Elementary," co-starred in the movie "Bottoms" and voiced a character in the Disney Pixar movie "Inside Out 2." She graduated from Boston Latin in 2013 before going on to NYU.
