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West Warwick high schoolers turn elementary students monster drawings into stuffed animals
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A group of West Warwick High Schoolers recently went above and beyond for a kindergarten class by taking their ‘monster’ drawings and turning them into stuffed animals. A few weeks ago, Tracy Le Fort, an art teacher and the district program coordinator...
Rhode Island high schoolers spread organ donation awareness through artwork
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — A group of Rhode Island high schoolers was honored Tuesday for their artwork in spreading awareness about organ donation. Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joined officials in awarding the 2024 Rhode Island State-Wide High School Organ Donation Poster Contest winners. First Place – Ezekiel Montevirgen.
St. George's School 2024 Prize Day recipients
CLARA KEELER DELLENBAUGH (Portsmouth, R.I.) The Class of 1978 Music Prize – Awarded to the student who through personal effort has inspired the musical life of the school:. NICOLE JANET RICHARDS (Middletown, R.I.) Choir Prize:. CLARA PERRY HESLAM. CHRISTA BADOO. Wood Dramatics Prize – For the student whose abilities...
Bills aim to ensure arts in school are not just for well-off districts | Opinion
David Neves is the advocacy co-chair for the Rhode Island Music Education Association, coordinator of music education for the University of Rhode Island, and director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles. In March, the Rhode Island Music Education Association presented the 84th Annual All-State Music Festival. In six...
Portsmouth Abbey School announces class of 2024 Prize Day recipients
THE CROSS-COUNTRY COACH’S TROPHIESThe Cross-Country Coach’s Trophies are presented to a girl and a boy who best combine the highest levels of leadership, skill and commitment.Alessandra Cristiani, Santa Tecla, El SalvadorSean Brennan, Newburyport, Mass. THE GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY TROPHYA gift to Portsmouth Abbey by William and Patricia Hannaford,...
Students continue to achieve as year comes to a close. Vote for the Student of the Week
Seniors at high schools across Rhode Island are preparing to wrap up their secondary education careers but that hasn't stopped them or their classmates from continuing to achieve. Below you will find the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week initiative and it's time for you to pick...
Portsmouth Abbey students close a chapter
The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s 94th Commencement on Sunday, May 26. The Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 secured acceptances from 213 different colleges...
Florham Park's Emma Karpinski Awarded BS in Elementary Education degree during Salve Regina University's Commencement
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Emma Karpinski of Florham Park, NJ was awarded a BS in Elementary Education degree during Salve Regina University's 74th commencement. Salve Regina President Kelli Armstrong conferred 503 bachelor's degrees, 271 master's degrees and 22 doctoral degrees to members of the Class of 2024. In total, this year's graduating class was the University's largest ever at 823.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In presenting the Commencement address, renowned author, scholar and policy analyst Susan Eisenhower spoke to graduates in the context of Salve's focus on mercy leadership and service. "As you begin...
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