John Carnevale Rolls On! Martin Middle, Orlo Avenue, Hull Street and more...!

It was 7:00 in the morning on a June day when we saw John Carnevale at MMS. There was an early warm sunshine and good weather predicted for the week. John Carnevale could be relaxing on any number of beaches throughout the world or doing something for himself to relax after the renovation he directed at Pierce Field's sports courts. But most mornings this week, Carnevale could be found at Martin Middle School where he was upgrading their outside facilities (he has already lead a movement to renovate MMS' inside gym). The paint was just about drying at Pierce Stadium when John Carnevale decided to upgrade the outdoor athletic courts at his Alma Mater, Martin Middle School. "We need to keep moving to help this great city of East Providence," said Carnevale.

Students, faculty and parents were met by Carnevale before school as he designed, repaired and repainted, etc. the MMS courts. "I think it's great, I got to meet him," said at least one excited MMS student this Thursday morning in the school's waning days of classes.

And so Mr. John Carnevale, EPHS Class of 2000, WPI graduate and engineer and volunteer extraordinaire, continues to help refresh his beloved hometown of East Providence. "Yes, more is planned, stay tuned," he smiled. "I talked with him," added another Martin student. "He is great! I'm going to help him fix Hull street field," the excited middle schooler told his friends.

In addition to MMS, Carnevale and friends moved to Orlo Avenue school where they transformed Orlo's outside recreation area. "It's truly amazing to see the power of color and how it creates such a beautiful smile on the faces of our local youth," said Carnevale. "Together, we can all make a difference in our communities and for our youth, by all giving back in our own special way to make society a better place for all. Kindest regards to every person who carries the title 'Volunteer!' he said. "For the past few years, the students, teachers, janitors, and other faculty have built what they call "A Village" at Orlo Avenue. What I and our team learned from the people of that village will not be forgotten any time soon. To work together, to stand strong for education, and to always revolve a school around community."

"John Carnevale and crew! Our village can't thank you enough! It truly transformed our blacktop! It gave Orlo that "color" that so perfectly captures our vibe! We were blessed to have you help bring that "feeling" outside the school walls! Thank you again for being able to do this before the year was over," said an exuberant Orlo Principal Yanaiza Gallant.

The Carnevale and friends social express rolls on. Hull Street, etc... The Reporter is glad to chronicle this ride as we did from the beginning.