CHSW Alumni Association’s first-ever event a success

Jen Cowart

Posted 8/27/14

The Cranston High School West Alumni Association’s inaugural event took place on Friday night, Aug. 22 at the Thirsty Beaver in Cranston.

The establishment is owned by West alumni, and 15 …

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CHSW Alumni Association’s first-ever event a success

HANGING WITH THE PRINCIPAL: Principal Tom Barbieri greets guests at the alumni association’s first event, including student Matthew Beyer and co-organizer David DiMaio.

Herald photo by Jen Cowart

THANKS TO THE HOST: The first official Cranston High School West Alumni Association event took place Friday at the Thirsty Beaver, a local establishment owned by West alumni.

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Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:55 am

Jen Cowart

The Cranston High School West Alumni Association’s inaugural event took place on Friday night, Aug. 22 at the Thirsty Beaver in Cranston.

The establishment is owned by West alumni, and 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds from 6 p.m. on went to the association.

One of the alums and the co-organizer of the event, David DiMaio, estimated that more than 100 alumni attended, with between 75 and 80 signing in throughout the evening.

He estimated that over $1,000 was collected for the association, with sales from the raffle baskets totaling $485.

Total sales from the evening totaling approximately $4,000, with approximately $600 of that going to the association.

There were many familiar faces at the event, including Mayor Allan Fung, state Sen. Hanna Gallo, City Councilman Michael Farina and West Principal Tom Barbieri.