EPHS Hall of Fame to Honor Jennifer Griffith as Inductee

East Providence High School 1995 graduate Jennifer Griffith was inducted into the EPHS Hall of Fame in 2022. Due to an illness, she was unable to attend the induction ceremony. Griffith will be in attendance during the October 20, 2024 induction to receive her award. “The HOF committee is very pleased that Ms. Griffith is able to join with her fellow Townies at the 2024 ceremony,” said HOF chairman Greg Dias. “We invite her many friends and associates to join us and honor this wonderful recipient,” Dias added.

Jennifer Griffith is a 1995 graduate of East Providence High School. In high school, she was the Senior Class President, and captain of the girls’ tennis team. Jen received her bachelors’ degree from the College of Holy Cross and her Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams Law School. She is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the United States Federal District Court of Rhode Island. Griffith is a member of the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association and the Rhode Island Bench/Bar Committee and serves on the Executive Board of the Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court, the Executive Board of the Rhode Island Family Court, the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar Committee, the Rhode Island Children’s Cabinet, the Rhode Island Child Care Commission, the Rhode Island Child Support Advisory Committee, and the Rhode Island Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. Also, she was appointed to the East Providence Waterfront Commission in 2019.

Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore recently announced that Griffith has joined the RI Department of State as Legal Counsel. “We are honored to have Jennifer join our team as Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of State. Her immense experience in State government and the legal system will be a tremendous asset in our efforts to strengthen our democracy, improve our elections systems, and increase civic education," continued Amore.

Prior to joining the Department of State, Griffith served as the State of Rhode Island's Child Advocate, having been appointed in 2016 by Governor Gina Raimondo. As Child Advocate, Griffith conducted many investigations resulting in improved safety of children in State care and the child welfare system in Rhode Island, including significant changes to the practices of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families. Under her leadership, the Office of the Child Advocate doubled its staff and budget. She led several high-profile investigations and reports resulting in the closure of several group homes due to criminal activity, and enactment of several significant changes to the DCYF. Before being appointed as Child Advocate, Griffith served as a staff attorney for Rhode Island Legal Services for ten years, representing low-income clients in all family court matters.

The East Providence High School Hall of Fame Committee announces the induction of six new members to the High School Hall of Fame (HOF). The 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at East Providence High School on Sunday October 20, 2024, with a reception at 12 noon followed by dinner at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held inside the James T. Kanelos student commons (cafeteria). After the ceremony, a tour of the high school will be available for anyone interested.

The EPHS HOF was established by former Superintendent of Schools, Myron J. Francis, Class of 1947, in conjunction with the high school Centennial year in 1984. The HOF was intended to bring a sense of pride to the community. The HOF committee continuously seeks nominations from the public to expand its focus on the many meritorious EPHS graduates. Anyone can nominate a Townie graduate by contacting a committee member or writing to: EPHS Hall of Fame Committee, PO Box 16571, Rumford, RI 02916.

The 2024 HOF Inductees are: Robert Fontes, Class of 1959, Robert E. Rock, Class of 1972, Richard J.G. Martin Class of 1974, Robert A. Good Class of 1977, Gregg M. Amore Class of 1984 and George Donovan, Honorary Class (posthumously).

Ticket Information: Tickets are $40 pp and include full dinner and ceremony at EPHS. Checks should be made out to “EPHS Hall of Fame” and forwarded to: EPHS Hall of Fame, PO Box 16571, Rumford, RI 02916. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 12 noon at East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, east Providence, RI. RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5, 2024.

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