EG Wall Of Honor: John Chandler

"Little did I know," he said recently," that living in East Greenwich would become one of the great experiences of my life, and one for which I have been forever grateful."

John finished eighth grade at Eldredge and then attended East Greenwich High, graduating in 1966. At EGHS John served as Class President for 2 years and also Vice-President of the Student Council. He was awarded seven varsity letters, earning three in football and two each in basketball and baseball. He co-captained the Avenger hoopsters and was awarded the school's Athletic Award Sweater.

Upon graduation, John enrolled at Providence College. He graduated in June 1970, with a B.A. in Mathematics and minors in Computer Science, philosophy and theology.

While at PC he played three years for the college's club football team, a member of the National Club Football Association. He started two years at defensive back and was chosen second team Club All-American. He finished second in the nation for the NCFA in punting averaging 43.2 yards per kick.

John then joined the working world as an information technology software developer, systems architect, project manager and consulting professional. He worked for a number of corporations, including, PriceWaterhouse, Home Depot, Lockheed, AIG, NCR and Scripto. He also took some time from his busy work schedule to attend Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta, where, in 1978, he graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctorate degree.

John eventually co-founded his own company, a consulting business, CompBasics Inc., where he served as CEO and President for 17 years. His list of clients there included : IBM, Bellsouth, Southern Company, Baxter Healthcare and Sun Trust Bank. Chandler had many notable achievements while dealing with these companies and handling thousands of stores and,in some case billions of dollars in store sales.

John has done quite a lot in his business life, which will be detailed next April when he goes onto The Wall of Honor at East Greenwich High School, where he learned his Math, under the guidance of Dom Iannazzi, outstanding EGHS teacher and coach.

"I have often told people throughout my life," recited Chandler, "that the most magical, impactful and significant period of time, was the time I spent in East Greenwich, and attending EGHS. I was very fortunate too be part of this very beautiful, warm and compassionate community that was blessed with the finest teaching staff anyone could hope for. I recall, in particular, how proud my classmates were to call themselves Avengers, as we participated in local charity and athletic events. I was recently blessed to attend our 50th class reunion, and I can assure all of you, that the love for, and spirit of, East Greenwich High School, endures to this day."

It is hoped that family, friends, classmates and teammates of John Chandler will show up next April to help him celebrate his induction to The Wall of Honor. Exact date for the ceremony will be announced in January, 2018. For more information and details: call Committee Chairman, Bob Houghtaling at 401-230-2246; or, Bruce Mastracchio at 401-885-3160.