East Providence High School Reunions - Classes of 1965 & 1975

Calling all 1965 & 1975 Townie Graduates! Spread the word!

When East Providence Senior High School opened in 1952, it received national acclaim as a "Showplace of the Northeast for High Schools." With its sprawling two-floor campus, gleaming terrazzo tiling, 1200-seat professional auditorium & orchestra pit, large swimming pool and gallery and comprehensive academic course offerings including many vocational courses, EPHS was a jewel. It remained so for thousands of graduates for many years. “Since 1884, East Providence High School has produced the highest caliber of scholars and citizens. Today, EPHS upholds this tradition of excellence and maintains a strong sense of community. We strive to move forward in this changing world and meet the challenges of the Twenty-First century,” states the high school web page: https://sites.google.com/epschoolsri.com/east-providence-high-school/home.

Two memorable East Providence High School class reunions will be held in September 2025. The Class of 1975 is marking its 50th while the Class of 1965 will celebrate its 60th anniversary as Townie graduates. Both class reunions are being held in September. Lots of memories will be discussed as the old high school on Pawtucket Avenue has been replaced by what many say is the gleaming new State-of-the Art EPHS campus complete with its own athletic stadiums, Career & Technical programs and eleven science labs to join the rest of an expanded academic curriculum.

EPHS Class of 1965 Reunion - Saturday, September 6, 2025
“Our 60th class reunion is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The reunion will be held at the Venus de Milo, 75 GAR Highway, Route 6, Swansea, Massachusetts. All entrances to the Venus are accessible. We hope you will join us,” writes committee members as they seek classmates. The cost of the reunion is $75 per person, which covers food, venue, booklet costs and includes a donation to the Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund. All meals include a cheese and cracker reception, dinner rolls, salad, Venus’ signature minestrone soup, choice of chicken Francois or baked Boston schrod, potato and vegetable, dessert and coffee. The Venus has been home to many events through the years for East Providence High School and is more popular than ever since a recent facility renovation.

For those travelling who may need accommodations, rooms are available at The Fairfield Suites 602 GAR Highway, Somerset, MA., the Holiday Inn 1400 Gar Highway, Swansea, MA. And the Hampton Inn 1020 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA.

“Since 1970 our class has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to EPHS graduates. It is a testament to our great class that we have achieved this exceptional record, of which we can be proud. If you are not able to attend, please consider a donation to the scholarship fund. The donation will be recognized in the Reunion booklet. A Bronze at $50; a Silver at $100; Gold $200 and Platinum $300.”

“If you know a classmate who does not have an email address or is not on Facebook or social media and would like an invitation, please contact Jack Rezendes at Jrezendes@cox.net or call 401-935-2004.” Please make your check payable to John Rezendes and mail it to: 5 Stoneham Drive, Riverside, RI 02915. Please RSVP as soon as possible and mail your check no later than August 15th, 2025. We anticipate a great response. Looking forward to a memorable 60th! - Your Reunion Committee.

EPHS Class of 1975 Reunion - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Another big Townie milestone is the reunion of the Class of 1975. “Fifty years for our class, let’s make it special,” write organizers Joan Hobbs and Joe Medeiros. We will be celebrating our 50th class reunion on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ledgemont CC in Seekonk Mass from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. Tickets are $65/pp and can be purchased by sending a check payable to “EPHS class of 1975” to Joan Hobbs, 1049 Smithfield avenue, Lincoln RI, 02865 or Venmo-@joan-pizzo-hobbs. For more info call/text Joan, 401-359-3578. “We’re slightly younger than the ’65 graduates,” joked organizers. “We can stay up a little longer.”

The Class of 1975 was in the third year of double sessions for East Providence High School which had a student census growing to well over 2200 students in three grades (10-12). The high school remained on double sessions through the mid 1980’s until the numbers dropped to about 2000. An addition was built on the old school in 1998 which was soon to accommodate four grades, 9-12. In November of 2018, East Providence voters overwhelmingly approved construction of a $189.5 million state of the art high school. The new EPHS replaced the near 70-year-old building on Pawtucket Avenue.