RAY KAGELS SCHOLARSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24th, 2026
Narragansett 2100, Inc., a non-profit organization of landlords with rental property in Narragansett and Narragansett property managers, awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a URI student who resides in Narragansett.
“This scholarship is to honor Ray Kagels, the founder and past president of Narragansett 2100, Inc. Ray loved the town of Narragansett and devoted much of his time volunteering in Narragansett. This annual scholarship is awarded to a URI student residing in Narragansett who exhibits a strong level of community service. Because there were so many exceptional candidates of the 40 applicants, we decided to award a $1,000 scholarship to two URI students, Mary Brantley and Elliana Spagnolo, who represent the many URI students who give back to their community.” Said George Nonis, president of Narragansett 2100, Inc.
Mary, a Marine Biology and Marine Affairs major with a 4.00 GPA, established and is president of the URI Surfriders Foundation with its 400 members. The URI chapter of the national organization is dedicated to protecting oceans and beaches. The group conducted several Narragansett beach cleanups and met with state legislators to highlight the importance of ocean protection.
Elliana, a graduate student in the Doctor of Pharmacy program with a 3.7 GPA. Some of her volunteer work included mentoring first year pharmacy students, prepared meals at the Ronald McDonald House, volunteering at Free Dental Clinic, course marshal at the Narragansett marathon race, providing blood pressure screenings at several state senior centers.
The scholarship awards were presented to Mary and Elliana by George Nonis, Narragansett 2100, Inc. president and Joyce Kagels, wife of the late Ray Kagels at a luncheon sponsored by the Coast Guard House.
Pictured. George Nonis, Mary Brantley, Elliana Spognolo, Joyce Kagels.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Lembo, Board Member
