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NEW BEGINNING: Graduates prepare to enter the Ryan Center.
Prout grads leave indelible mark on the community
KINGSTON – Filled with joy, hope and a great sense of accomplishment, members of The Prout School’s Class of 2012 were lauded for their community service and solid Christian values during the school’s 44th commencement exercises held last Tuesday night at the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island. more
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SPONTANEOUS GREETING: Graduate Ji Soo Kim, a native of South Korea, took everyone by surprise when she offered a hug instead of a handshake to the commencement speaker, General Lord Charles Gunthrie of Craigiebank, a member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom’s Parliament, and former leader of Britain’s armed forces, when receiving her diploma.
Unlimited possibilities await Portsmouth Abbey grads
PORTSMOUTH — The sun was shining over Portsmouth Abbey last Sunday while a esteemed British lord spoke inside an expansive white tent on the sacred grounds of the Benedictine preparatory school. more
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GRADUATION PROCESSION: Carl LePietra of East Providence points his niece, graduate Inez Silva, in the direction of her proud family, looking forward to watching her graduate from Providence College last Sunday at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Silva, a Pawtucket native, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Continuing Education program at Providence College.
Providence College graduates celebrate success, self-discovery
PROVIDENCE — “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you discover why you were born,” said award-winning actress and Rhode Island native, Viola Davis, to an arena packed with graduates eager to hear her advice. more
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PROUD DAY: Members of Salve Regina University’s Class of 2012 process into the tent Sunday morning to receive their degrees. Mercy Sister Jane Gerety, president of the university, quoting Robert Frost, told the new graduates that they, too, have many promises to keep as they use their education to improve society and make a profound difference in the world.
Salve grads urged to slow down and simplify their lives
NEWPORT — When Diana McKenna walked across the stage to receive her degree at Salve Regina University on Sunday, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for the mother of five who overcame many challenges on her journey to success. more
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GETTING INVOLVED: Nursing student Katie Faryniarz, volunteers her time to the bike loan program at Salve Regina University. The program is aimed at increasing wellness on campus by providing the students with bikes for free.
University on a roll with bike loan program
NEWPORT—Nursing student Katie Faryniarz likes taking a break from the books and working with her hands. The Salve Regina University sophomore from Harwinton, Conn., has volunteered with the school’s bike program, fixing breaks and broken chains, since the beginning of the year. more
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THE THRILL OF VICTORY: Salve Regina University’s rugby team celebrates with their national championship trophy after winning the 2012 Division III National Small College Rugby Organization championship in Glendale, Colo. The Salve Regina Seahawks became the division champions after defeating the rival Keelhaulers from California Maritime Academy 22-15 in a playoff game held April 29. To capture a spot in the finals, the Seahawks surmounted a formidable challenge the previous day from the Barons of Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, winning the semifinal 29-20. Salve Regina is the first Catholic school to win the Division III Championship.
Salve Seahawks soar to victory
NEWPORT — The Salve Regina Seahawks are soaring high as the 2012 National Small College Rugby Division champions after defeating the rival Keelhaulers from California Maritime Academy 22-15 in the championship playoff held April 29 in Glendale, Colo. more
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ACKNOWLEDGING HISTORY: Linda Fogarty, a parishioner of St. Margaret Church, East Providence, views pictures depicting Our Lady of Fatima’s colorful history. She noted that the school provided her two grandchildren, Erin and Patrick Fogarty, with a values-based education that will serve them well throughout their lives.
A fond farewell for a venerable school
WARREN – It was an opportunity to bid an early farewell to Our Lady of Fatima High School for alumni, staff, students and their families of the 47-year-old school, which is set to close in June. more
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Salve Regina to open Warwick site for graduate studies, continuing education
NEWPORT – Beginning in the fall, Salve Regina University will offer graduate and continuing education courses at a new facility in Rhode Island’s West Bay. Salve Regina University - West Bay is a 12,000-square-foot facility at 144 Metro Center Blvd. in Warwick. more
JOB WELL DONE: Students smile as they are recognized for their efforts in volunteering to prepare the room for its dedication as the Garrahy Family Religious Studies Room.
Garrahys leaving quite a legacy at St. Patrick Academy
PROVIDENCE — It was the Garrahy family’s way of giving back to St. Patrick Parish for all the blessings that they had received in their formative years there. more
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HITTING THE BOOKS: Bishop Keough Regional High School senior Farah Figuereo works on an assignment in the library of Bishop Keough High School in Pawtucket. Farah, who plans to attend Trinity College in Washington, D.C., this fall, said that her Catholic high school education, made possible by the financial assistance provided through the annual Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, has influenced her to make good moral decisions, and has placed her on a path to academic success.
Resources help to make a Catholic education possible
PAWTUCKET – Solid Christian values instilled at home and strengthened at Bishop Keough Regional High School have strongly influenced Farah Figuereo to make good moral decisions and to plan on a career of service as a healthcare professional. more
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