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TAKING A BOW: The latest craft constructed by the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s boatbuilding program in cooperation with Hull High School was launched last Friday at Pemberton Pier. The Barbara Ann, a 19-foot dory, is named for the late Barbara O’Brien, whose family has owned Jake’s Seafood Restaurant for decades and is a great friend of the museum. Shown at left are Hull High students Aaron, Jamie, Mannon, John, and Will [back row], and Charlie, Grace [student project lead], Liam, and Sam [front row], who worked under the direction of teacher Derek Skapars and museum director Mike McGurl. Joining them at the ceremony were O’Brien family members Linda, Nick, Barbie, Tommy, Jimmy, and Mary. [Skip Tull photos]

• The Hingham Library will be hosting a new photography show by Hull’s Irwin Nesoff in the Dolphin Gallery from June 28 to July 30, with an opening reception on Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m. Nesoff, an award-winning photographer, will be showing some of his work featuring landscape photos highlighting the beauty of the western United States in a show titled “Westernscapes: Celebrating the Natural Environment.”

“Our national parks are part of our heritage as Americans, when we lose these, we lose who we are as a people,” Nesoff said. “The documentarian Ken Burns titled his series on PBS: National Parks, ‘America’s Best Idea.’ Anyone who has experienced the beauty and grandeur of any of the 63 national parks personally will understand why this is the title he gave his documentary series and what we are in danger of losing to development and resource extraction.”

The show will be on exhibit throughout the month of July during the library’s regular hours.

• Generational impact: A group of Hullonians recently spent a day on the links as part of a trip to Marco Island, Florida, to celebrate Eric Healey’s 50th birthday. In addition to Eric and his son, Ryan, those making the trip included Kevin Richardson and son Luke, Mike Richardson and son Connor, Pat Nugent and son Pete, and Pat Henderson and son Ryan.

• After pursuing publication for more than nine years, Crystal Seitz’s debut novel, “Inheritance of Scars,” was released by Simon & Schuster last fall. She was inspired to write it after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and set out to write a dark romantic fantasy with a heroine with autoimmune disease. When Astrid accidentally awakens a Viking vampire who mistakes her for her ancestor, his ex-lover-turned-enemy, they venture into a cursed forest to find her missing grandmother, only to uncover an ancient blood oath and her family’s dark secrets. More information, including artwork and a trailer are available on her website, www.crystalseitz.com/inheritance.

• Carly Donovan has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Fairfield University. Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester and have attained a grade-point average of 3.50 or better.

• South Shore Conservatory congratulates four-year-old piano student Jinny Hayes of Hull for having placed first in the age six-and-under division of SSC’s recent piano solo competition. She is a student of SSC piano instructor Mijin Choi.

• Happy Birthday to the Times’ own sports guy, Matt Haraden, whose big day is on Monday, June 23, and a belated wish to Erica McGowan, who celebrated her 21st birthday this past weekend, on June 14.

• Maeve Donohue graduated from Boston College on May 19 with a B.A. in political science and a double minor in international studies and music. During her four years at Boston College, Maeve was an active member of the Screaming Eagle Marching Band, the University Wind Ensemble, and the Boston College Orchestra. Maeve will be attending law school at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. in the fall.

• Siobhan Burke recently earned a bachelor of arts in communication and information sciences from the University of Alabama. UA awarded more than 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. Burke also was named to the university’s Dean’s List for the spring semester.

• On Thursday, June 5, The Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children held its commencement ceremony, and at the event, the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club Spirit of Recreation Award was presented to Adrian Morales and Zach Andrade. The award is given in recognition of outstanding enthusiasm and leadership in recreational activities. This commitment to recreational activities fosters community, promotes well-being, and inspires others through sports, games, and creative leisure embodying the spirit of engagement

Graduate Lewis Bellows gave the commencement speech for the hospitals class. Lewis dedicated a few minutes to express how much his experiences at the Salt Water Club has impacted his life. He said how his participation and experiences there convinced him that he can attempt to do anything he wants. NBSWC board member Mike Picewick attended and said the day was quite moving. The NBSWC has been a supporter of the PRHC’s patients and staff for many years.

• The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several area students have been named to its spring Dean’s List, including Hull’s Richie Chau and Sean Marois. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must achieve at least a 3.30 quality-point average.

• Anthony Scalia graduated with a degree in Marketing – BBA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May. Scalia was among 4,575 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees during the ceremony.

• Sophia Tremblay has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the spring semester. Tremblay is majoring in psychology. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade-point average of 3.70 or better and must have completed at least 12 credit hours

• Also at Plymouth State, Summer Hill has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Hill is majoring in criminology. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.69 and must have completed at least 12 credit hours.

**SCHOLAR DOLLARS:** Hull Garden Club President Roxanne Mihal kicked off the recent year-end luncheon and scholarship presentation by thanking members for all their hard work in keeping Hull beautiful year-round. Scholarship committee Chair Lynne Furze presented Ana Sofia Zalduondo with the scholarship. Ana will be attending Loyola and majoring in environmental engineering. The club would also like to recognize Bob Cleary, Jim Clapper, and Joyce Sullivan for their contributions and tireless help throughout the year. Shown are Ana, her grandmother, Rae Bowen, and Lynne Furze.

• Emmanuel College awarded a BS in biology - biochemistry to Victoria Rosado at the college’s 103rd commencement on May 10. She also was named to the Dean’s List. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

• Springfield College has named Faye Lofgren and Tyler Sordillo to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring semester. Lofgren has a primary major of health science/pre-PT. Sordillo has a primary major of exercise science/applied ES. Dean’s List students must earn a minimum semester grade average of 3.5 for the term.

• Bran James was named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. James is currently majoring in computer networking and cybersecurity.

• Elise Ryan of Hull received a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude from College of the Holy Cross. Ryan was among 733 bachelor of arts degree recipients Holy Cross celebrated at its 179th commencement on Friday, May 23 at the DCU Center in Worcester.

• Celebrating the successful completion of their two-year program of study, five graduates of Quincy College’s physical therapist assistant program, including Jacob Lanner of Hull, were honored at the program’s annual pinning ceremony in Plymouth just days before receiving their associate in science degrees at the college’s May 19 commencement. The traditional pinning marks the culmination of students’ classroom instruction and clinical training and formally represents their transition into the profession. The event concludes with students reciting the Physical Therapist Assistant Oath in which they pledge a commitment to their profession and to the patients to whom they will provide care. Graduates receive an associate’s degree designed to lead to licensure/credentials to practice as an entry-level physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

• Grace Holden and Josephine Saide were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Lasell University. The list includes students who have completed at least 12 credits and have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

• Southern New Hampshire University congratulates these Hull students on being named to the spring President’s List: Kelly Reilly, Rylie Evans, and Stephanie Nugent. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above are named to the President’s List.

• RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to creating solutions to end the overdose crisis in the state, recently announced the appointment of Hull’s Sara McMullen as chief advancement officer. She will oversee fundraising efforts and manage marketing and communications initiatives across the organization. Previously, McMullen was executive director at the American Cancer Society and director of development at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. McMullen holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice from Central Connecticut State University.

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