EGHS Wall of Honor Goes Digital

Above: Former Gov. Donald Carcieri speaking at the Oct. 17 EGHS Wall of Honor fundraiser. Photo by Elizabeth McNamara

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In 2008, Bruce Mastracchio established the East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor to celebrate alumni who have distinguished themselves through leadership, achievement, service, and character—preserving our history to inspire future generations. He purposely did not create a wall of fame, although there are some famous people on the wall. Rather, he was looking to highlight those with individuals who do honor in their little (or big) part of the world.

A couple of years ago, Mastracchio passed the torch and a dedicated group of alumni – all of whom are on the WOH – took it up with annual ceremonies honoring the new inductees in the high school library, bringing a welcome intimacy to the proceedings.

That isn’t scheduled to change. But there’s no more room for the plaques created for each inductee that hang on the walls between the cafeteria and the auditorium. So, the wall is going digital, and there are some additional perks with that, including:

Richer storytelling: Expanded biographies, photo archives, and video highlights. Student engagement: Searchable pathways connecting current students to alumni success. Unlimited capacity: Room to honor all present and future inductees without space limits. Global access: Online reach for alumni, families, and community members worldwide. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” said Dennis Lynch, a member of the EGHS WOH team. “There will be searchable information about all the inductees. And this makes the whole environment more transportable and universal.”

In October, Hub and Dale Brennan hosted a fundraiser for the EGHS WOH with guest of honor former Gov. Donald Carcieri (a 2013 WOH inductee).

“Great town, great schools,” he said that afternoon of his hometown, East Greenwich. “The school system here is what I think made the town.” Recalling the nationally known East Greenwich Academy – the town’s de facto high school before Cole was built – he said, “The town’s educational history goes way back.”

He noted Mastracchio’s considerable contributions to the WOH as well.

“I give all the credit to Bruce. This was his idea, the Wall of Honor. He pushed it, he chaired it. He loves the town, he loves the school,” he said.

The fundraising for the digital Wall of Honor continues. You can contribute by mailing a check to: East Greenwich High School, c/o EG WOH Fundraiser, 300 Avenger Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818. If you need more information, contact Dennis Lynch ([email protected]).

EGHS Wall of Honor Goes Digital

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