March 28, 2024

YWCA's Deb Perry to be inducted in EPHS Hall of Fame!

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Deborah L. Perry is President and CEO of YWCA Rhode Island, the third oldest YWCA in the country whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Perry, a role model for young women, began her service with YWCA Northern Rhode Island close to two decades ago. During her tenure Perry brokered the merger of RI’s only two YWCA’s, created RI’s first virtual charter school for at risk youth. Perry was instrumental in the establishment of two statewide organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, and co-created She Shines, a statewide magazine honoring the aspirations and accomplishments of women. Under Perry’s leadership the YWCA has received various awards and recognition including the prestigious Metcalf Award for Diversity in Journalism and Rhode Island Quality Institute award for outstanding community service. Perry is a Rhode Island Foundation Fellow, Women’s Fund of RI Fellow, Rhode Island Foundation Mentor, recipient of Woonsocket’s George Nasuti award for community service, finalist for the prestigious Rhode Island Foundation Innovation Award and recipient of the National Silent Witness Project, RI Chapter Person of Peace Award. While at East Providence high School she was an all-state athlete, co-captain of the track and field team; all-state javelin thrower and all division discus thrower and played softball. She is a 1984 graduate of Drake University where she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta honor society, served as the student representative on the University Athletic Council, participated in varsity track and field and club soccer, and served as president of the association for women students. She attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, receiving a graduate fellowship and majoring in community and regional planning, and was previously employed as a city planner in numerous RI communities including East Providence, Charlestown, North Smithfield and Woonsocket.

The 31st annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at the high school main office. Tickets are $40. each and include a full dinner. Reception is at 12 noon and dinner at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained from Don and Linda Carlson by calling 401-433-3693. Tickets can be obtained through Monday, October 17th, 2014. Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, EPHS class of 1949, retired East Providence school administrator, Rhode Island College professor and retiring Chairman of the R.I. Parole Board will be Master of Ceremonies.

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