Before the start of the 2026 school year, EPHS Principal William Black had sent out a notice welcoming the incoming Townie Class of 2030. Mr. Black wrote: “The start of the EPHS school year is around the corner, and we’re welcoming the Class of 2030 to East Providence High School with a very special dedication. Every incoming freshman will be receiving a Class of 2030 T-shirt, but this isn’t just school gear, it’s a tribute. Stamped on the sleeve are the words: ‘Forever a Townie – Dr. Izzy Ramos.’ Dr. Ramos was a giant in East Providence. He believed fiercely in OUR KIDS, in OUR CITY, and in the idea that a school should feel like a family. His heart and spirit defined what it truly means to be a Townie.”
Izzy Ramos was a three-sport all star at EPHS and a civic leader in our community. He earned a doctorate from the University of Connecticut.
“We want our newest students to know his name, understand his legacy, and feel the history they’re stepping into. To the Class of 2030: Wear your shirt with Townie Pride. Look out for each other, take care of your school, and make memories that last. You belong to something special here. Welcome home, Class of 2030. Forever a Townie.”…