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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...
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...
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.
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,...
State may end takeover of Providence schools, plans independent review
The state's takeover of the Providence Public School District may be coming to an end. A letter from Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green said an independent review will assess the district's progress. The review will evaluate if it is ready to be returned back to the district. Results of...
Unforgettable Commencement Speaker Surprises Graduates With $1,000 Cash–Asking Them to Give Away Half (WATCH)
The commencement speaker at a Massachusetts university turned the gray rainy weather into a bright sunshiny day when he announced a surprise gift for every graduating student. Robert Hale Jr., the founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, accepted the UMass Dartmouth Chancellor’s Medal for his philanthropy work in the community—and, at the end of his speech, his generosity revealed itself once again.
Vote for the SouthCoast High School Softball Player of the Week for May 20-27
The winner of last week’s Softball Player of the Week poll was Bishop Stang’s Alaina Chasse. She had more than 6,000 votes (56%) to receive the honor. In a win over Bourne, Chasse pitched seven innings, allowing no earned runs with five strikeouts. Previous winners were Fairhaven’s Stella...
Warren Alpert Medical School professor earns Brown’s highest faculty honor
Since joining the Warren Alpert Medical School in 1998, Rena R. Wing has launched and directed a research center with over 50 researchers and staff members, mentored early-career researchers who have gone on to lead nationally recognized programs and received the ranking of the 110th best female scientist in the world from Research.com.
Brown University president’s commencement speech briefly interrupted by protesters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Protesters briefly disrupted an outdoor commencement address given by Brown University’s president on Sunday. Shortly after Christina Paxson began, her speech was interrupted for several minutes by shouting as she told the graduates, “I would really like to give you your degrees.” She eventually resumed with some people continuing to shout.
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...
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