A Welcome Letter from Jr. NAD Co-Presidents
Dear Jr. NADers,
Let’s set the facts straight - Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States but we deserve to be recognized. Rhode Island is only 50 miles long and 40 wide, and it takes us within one hour to get from place to place Can you imagine how small Rhode Island is?!
In Rhode Island, we have one Deaf school. We are a small state, so we are not a large school. We're a day school with no dorms. Our mascot is the Rhode Island Reds, a kind of rooster, representing our state bird. A small state and a small school also means a tight-knit community; we are humble yet we are mighty! We seek our dreams to come true To us, RISD Jr NADers, Rhode Island is a very special placean unknown and unique gem, especially RISD. In our Deaf community, we're a family that has a safe space compared to the big hearing world - there's no judgment, it feels like a safe wonderland!
This is why this issue will focus on the wonderful state of Rhode Island and our Jr. NAD accomplishments. Hey, we are also known for famous Del's Lemonade, Olneyville NY System hot wieners, Udder Delight Ice Cream, clam cakes, calamari, and lobster rolls (learn more in this issue) Check these gems out whenever you are in or passing through Rhode Island (or perhaps, you can visit us)!
Sincerely,
Hunter Fasteson and Mercedes D'Ambra RISD Jr.NAD Co-Presidents
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RISD Jr.NAD Officers
Mercedes D'Ambra Co-President Junior
Hunter Fasteson Co-President Senior
Vincent "Gino" Miller Secretary Senior
Daury Almonte Vice President Senior
Melissa Estrada-Giron Sergeant at Arms Senior
Neveah Robinson Sergeant at Arms Sophomore
Jaiden Francis Treasurer and Event Chairperson Freshman
Darianny Severino Assistant Secretary Freshman
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Deba Pietsch Co-Advisor Cassey Ellis Co-Advisor ClaibornePellBridge,Newport
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1500s - Five indigenous groups lived in Rhode Island when the European settlers came: the Pequots, the Nipmucs, the Niantics, the Narragansetts, and the Wampanoags.
1790- Rhode Island became the 13th state.
1876 - Rhode Island School for the Deaf was established.
1891-1901-Rhode Island State House opened. 1897 - Rhode Island State flag adopted.
1969 - Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge opened between Jamestown and Newport.
1975 - RISD moved to the new location on Corliss Park.
1977 - Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing was established.
2009-2010 - RISD's old building was torn down, and a new state-of-the-art building now exists.
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Fun Facts about Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 18 lighthouses.
Newport, RI is the "sailing capital" of the world.
Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island.
drink from Rhode Island
Newport was the first place to operate a ferry service in the U.S. in 1673.
Rhode Island's nickname, "Ocean State," comes from its 400 miles of coastline.
An interesting theory about why Rhode Island is named this way when the state is not even an island.
The theory behind the name was when in 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer serving under King Francis I of France, arrived at Aquidneck Island (currently Newport, RI) and remarked that the beauty of the island reminded him of the Isles of Rhodes in Greece.
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Del's Frozen Lemonade New York System Hot Wieners Coffee Milk Clam Cakes Doughboys Pizza Strips Lobster Rolls Johnnycakes 9 Iconic Foods of Rhode Island 13 Credt https//wwwbonappeti com/recipe/bas-ulimate-lobser-rolls Credi:https//wwwdarnggourme com/tradiional-johnny-cakes/ Credit htps://wwwbostoncom/food/resaurants/2021/02/26/des-frozen-emonade-aringon/ Credt https//newengandcom/today/food/cam-cakes/ Credt https//providenceoninecom/stores/pizza-strps12490/p/sories/the-rhode-isand-food-encyclopeda12551 Credt https//wwwgodbellycom/iggys/doughboys-12-pack Credi: htps//wwwprovidencejourna com/story/lfesyle/food/2018/10/10/in-49-states-coffee-mlk-needs-explanng/9596840007/ Credit htps//wwwgrubhubcom/restaurant/oneyvile-new-york-system-18-planfeld-st-providence/339789 /
Brown University in Providence, RI
Harvard University in Cambridge, MA
Dartmouth College, NH
Yale University in New Haven, CT
Princeton University in Princeton, NJ
Columbia University in New York City, NY
Cornell University In Ithaca, NY
Pennsylvania,
What's so wonderful about Rhode Island? 55-minute drive to Boston 3.5 hour drive to NYC 6.5 hour drive to DC or 1 hour flight to DC 2 International Airports RI T. F. Green (PVD) - 15 mins Boston Logan (BOS) - 45 mins Close-knit, friendly state and strong local government Diversity-friendly wide-range communities 8 Ivy League Schools nearby:
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Attended conferences in Maine, Indiana, Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, Rochester, and Virtual Riverside.
Hosted Jr. NAD Region Conferences several times before 2017 Partnered with RIAD on events such has ASL Film movie nights. (Wrong Game)
Partnered with RIAD to host Art by Mary painting event.
Created Jr. NAD bulletin board. Donation drive for pet shelter
Attended DGM rally with Jr. NAD students
Testified at statehouse for several bills Jr. NAD student reps presented at RICDHH coffee hour Jr. NAD members attended town hall by NAD (President Wagner) at Bridgewater Community College. Holiday donations to homeless
Hosted plays to elementary school Fundraising for YLC and conferences Free Throw a Thon Duct Tape the staff to wall Car Wash Valentine Roses Food Concession Stand Student-made Scented Candles, Masks, and Resin ASL Alphabet molds
Sponsored YLCers.
Hosted Annual School-wide Earth Day activities
Hosted Jr NAD Annual Retreats
Hosted every spirit week for every sport’s first games. Hosted Pep Rally
Special Guest Speakers: Troy Kotsur and Dennis Webster
Former Jr. NAD president Tyler Hurteau is selected as current Vice President of NAD Youth Section Board. Co-presidents, Hunter Fasetson and Mercedes D’Ambra, attended Close-Up 2022.
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Narragansett,RhodeIsland
Soccer
2022 Champion!! RISD's first soccer championship in 20 years Dimas Cruz-Garcia, #7, a Jr. NAD member 2021 NDIAA 8-Man Soccer Player of the Year * * * 17
Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association
Tournament Division II
