Hope High Alumni Association

10/29/2023

From Tom Aquino Hope High School theatre/auditorium. Broken seats, leaky roof in many areas, falling plaster, faulty electrical. Off limits for any activities. Unsafe conditions without a doubt. Initiative since 2010 for my reason to start a project to renovate. RIDE came along and decided the same. I plan on putting together a photo presentation to show the kids and new teachers what the auditorium looked like before it was renovated.

07/27/2018

I am so excited to announce that I have been accepted to Studio Art College International (SACI) no in Florence, Italy! I am thankful to be blessed with the opportunity to study abroad, and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the first semester of my senior year.

When I made the decision to move to DC and study psychology at American University (AU), I never imagined that I would add Studio art as a second major. I took an interest in art at a very young age and it has since become a passion of mine.

It was an honor to have my work on display at my school in the Kazten Arts Center, and I am overjoyed to have had my work recognized by the Dean of Students and chosen to be on permanent display in their offices. I never thought I could pursuit art, but with the endless support and encouragement from my family, friends and my professors at AU, I have built so much confidence in myself over the past few years.

Traveling to Italy and becoming a student at SACI is the push I need to become closer to the person I strive to be. I am hopeful that it will be an opportunity for self discovery and artistic exploration. I am eager to learn and continue growing and I believe that the SACI program is the perfect opportunity to do just that.

I am raising money for my study abroad because I can’t ignore the financial burden this has placed on my mom, (Yhonna Bailey) who has always been nothing but supportive of my dreams. She has never failed to do everything in her power to make sure that I was not limited by our financial situation. I intend to follow her example by taking the initiative to help support her in funding my education. All donations will be used toward tuition, housing and travel expenses. I would be eternally grateful for any donation you can make toward my semester in Italy.

Thank you,
Ashan’ti Stevens

12/15/2015

The 16th Annual production of A Kwanzaa Song, originally scheduled for 2 shows , will present only one show at 3:00 PM on December 19th.

At a 2:00PM Reception that takes place in the Black Box Theatre, Hope High School’s legendary track coaches Kevin Jackson and Thom Spann, along with drama teacher Anne Colaninno , will be presented awards that commemorate their unique contributions to the community and the students of the school. Other honorees will include dance instructors Sharon Jenkins and Marty Sprague, distinguished Hope Alum Alonzo Jones, longtime drama instructor Christine Auxier and the late drama coach Franco Coli.

Tickets for the shows are $20 general admission and $15 for students and seniors.

Tickets for the 2 PM honors reception are $35 each , and include admission to either A Kwanzaa Song or Great Holiday Traditions.

For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit www.mmtri.com or call 401-305-7333

The Hope High Arts and Honors Project was initiated by Mixed Magic Theatre Co-Founder Ricardo Pitts-Wiley to help re-energize the arts programs at Hope High School. For many years the programs at Hope produced a number of outstanding actors, singers, musicians and stage technicians. Many of these artists work or have worked at Mixed Magic.

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08/21/2014

05/29/2014

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SELECTED....We would like to express our gratitude for your financial support. The Hope High Alumni Association offers our Reach for the Stars book scholarships due to the generosity of donors like you who have expressed their beliefs in its on-going work by investing in Hope High School students.

All scholarship winners will be announced tomorrow at Hope High School's Honors Ceremony at 9am.

Donations to HHAA may be made by mail at Hope High Alumni Association, PO Box 6921, Providence, RI 02940 or online at hopehighalumni.org

05/13/2014

HOPE SENIORS.....Apply for our scholarship now on hopenighalumni.org

05/13/2014

Our Reach for the Stars Book Scholarship's deadline is this Friday May 16th, please share with fellow alumni and Hope High School students!!!

02/08/2014

Ms Wiggins's Memorial service is today at 12:30pm at Central High Schools Audtorium

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | WIGGINS, BEATRICE LAVONE 66, was laid to rest in Narcoossee, Florida on December 27, 2013. Beatrice had left Narcoossee over forty years before, after receiving a BS degree from Florida Memorial