Janice S. Howard ’49

Janice S. Howard ’49, of Providence, R.I.; Jan. 28. After earning her master’s from Rhode Island College, she began her teaching career, which included a decade-long stint as head of the math department at Scituate High School before she moved to the Community College of Rhode Island, where she was instrumental in the growth of the college, serving as assistant professor and registrar under two presidents. She retired in 1990 and was inducted into the CCRI Hall of Fame in 1998. She was involved with the Girl Scouts of America as a troop leader, outdoor trainer, camp counselor, and assistant director; she also held the position of waterfront director at Camp Mohawk in England, serving U.S. Air Force children during the summer of 1960. She enjoyed traveling and collecting memorabilia to share with her 17 nieces and nephews who survive her.