Last month, Rayssa Alves, Class of 2026 President and Manager of the Varsity Girls Basketball team, attended Governor Healey’s 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address as a special guest.

As an Early College student, Rayssa has successfully balanced a rigorous college and high school workload with the leadership demands of the Class Presidency—all while remaining the undefeated Varsity Girls Basketball team’s #1 fan and most dedicated manager.

As Massachusetts’ first Early College Charter Public School, we applaud and support Governor Healey’s goal to enroll 100,000 students in Early College classes over the next ten years. We believe the Early College model is vital to closing the college attendance gap for urban students.

Upon graduation, Rayssa will earn her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Massasoit Community College, giving her a significant head start toward completing her bachelor’s degree in record time.