Inductees from 1996

 
  1. Helen A. Bert (1922-2002)

    Categories: Education & Universities, Sports - Other, Women

    Ms. Bert, of North Providence, was a Director of Women’s Athletics at Providence College, and widely recognized for her decades of service promoting athletic opportunities for Women.  Coming to the Rhode Island when the College became co-educational in 1970, she was the first woman to be elected into the Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.  She developed a women’s program which included 14 sports during her 19 year tenure as Department Head. Read more >

  2. Catherine T. Hammet

    Categories: Women

     

    Hammett, Catherine Tilley

    Ms. Hammett of Newport was an internationally recognized Girl Scout Official who continued to serve as a volunteer even after retirement. She was the first young woman in Newport to become a Girl Scout in 1917, then joined the Rhode Island staff as a field captain and served on the national staff from 1936 to 1967. Specializing in outdoor activities, over a career spanning 79 years, she served in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Read more >

  3. Dr. Milton W. Hamolsky (1921-2014)

    Categories: Education & Universities, Literature / Writers / Newspapers, Medicine & Health Care

     

    Hamolsky, Milton W., 1921-2014

    Dr. Hamolsky of Providence was the first full time Physician-In-Chief of Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and a Professor of Medical Science at Brown University where he helped develop the Brown University Medical School. He was the first Chief Administrative Officer of the Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline for the State of Rhode Island. Read more >

  4. Vice Admiral John T. Hayward

    Vice Admiral John T. Hayward (1908-1999)

    Categories: Education & Universities, Military

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