Scholarship Opportunities
​The Thunderbolt Alumni Association awards and administers a number of scholarships for students who exhibit academic excellence and strong character. Below we describe the qualifications for these scholarships which are awarded yearly at Cranston East's Academic Convocation.
Thunderbolt Alumni Association Scholarships:
The Thunderbolt Alumni Association is proud to support the next generation of Cranston High School East graduates by awarding three scholarships each year. These scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to carrying forward the values of the Thunderbolt community. Through this annual tradition, the Association not only provides financial assistance for students pursuing higher education but also strengthens the bond between alumni and current students, ensuring that the legacy of excellence at Cranston East continues for years to come.
Family and Friends Scholarships:
The Abbie L. Hoisington Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of a Cranston High School East teacher who died the Station Nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island in February of 2003. Abbie Hoisington was a 1992 graduate of Cranston East, who dedicated herself to the students in her special education class. Among other in-school activities, she took her students – many of whom had multiple disabilities – to the grocery store, taught them to cook meals, and introduced them to the Internet. Abbie was teaching at Burrillville High School at the time of her death after spending time teaching at Cranston East. The Abbie Hoisington Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who graduates from Cranston East and plans to pursue a course of study in special education.
The Albert A. and Cheryl A. Jamiel Scholarship
Albert and Cheryl Jamiel were the devoted parents of four children, all of whom graduated from Cranston East between the years of 1997 and 2006. Cheryl was a nurse and Albert as a physical therapist who worked at the United Methodist Nursing Home in East Providence and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Providence for 30 years before retiring. Cheryl could always be found in the stands cheering on her kids at any number of sporting events. Whether it was hockey, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball or field hockey, Cheryl would be there making sure her children knew they were loved and supported.
Cheryl passed away suddenly in September of 2001, Albert passed away in April of 2014. They continue to live on in the hearts of those whose lives they touched. The Albert and Cheryl Jamiel Scholarship is awarded to a student who excels both in the classroom and athletically while demonstrating a positive attitude.
About Us
Our Purpose
The Thunderbolt Alumni Association d/b/a Bolt Alumni gives back to Cranston High School East by awarding yearly scholarships to students and mini-grants to faculty, and also by contributing funds to support school sports, student events, the yearbook, restoration of the school building, and many other initiatives. All donations from alumni and the community are most welcome and go toward supporting Cranston East!
How We Give Back
Thunderbolt Alumni Associations's donations have supported Cranston East students and faculty -
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Mini-grants to faculty for creative educational approaches
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Yearly TAA scholarships awarded to students at Academic Convocation
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Upgrades to the CHSE student weight room
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New Thunderbolt mascot costume
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Restoration of the historic entryway doors at CHSE
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CHSE wrestling team uniforms
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New trophy cases for displaying sports and academic successes at CHSE
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Yearly contribution toward CHSE 's Homecoming student event
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Yearly advertisement purchase to support the CHSE Yearbook
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Yearly golf-tee sponsorship in support of the Football team's fundraiser
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Winter coat collection and donation
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Eyeglasses collection and donation