EHS Marching Band performs in Hawaii thanks to Sen. DiDomenico’s efforts

  After two years of planning, the Everett High School Marching Band touched down in Hawaii and gave the performance of a lifetime during the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Ceremony on board the USS Missouri.

  The trip was funded largely in part by State Senator Sal DiDomenico, who secured $200,000 from the Massachusetts Senate. “I was proud to be a part of the planning and secure $200,000 in funding for this once in a lifetime experience for our students as they honor our veterans and nation,” he said. “I am so proud that our students are the only high school marching band in the country invited to participate in this prestigious national ceremony.”

  In addition, DiDomenico lauded the herculean efforts of Band Director Eugene O’Brien. “His love for his student musicians shows in everything he does,” said DiDomenico. “They always come first and he is always looking for new ways to show his students they are appreciated and put them in positions to make them shine. Thank you Mr. O’Brien and your amazing and dedicated team.”
Senior musician Breetika Maharjan said the experience of performing at Pearl Harbor was certainly a memorable one. “It has made my senior year so, so special,” she said. “Especially since last year, it was fully virtual.”

  U.S. Air Force Colonel Larry Lang, who conducted the performance, expressed his excitement about being on stage with the Everett High School Marching Band. “You can just feel the spirit in the band,” he said. “I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to work with them.”