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/• Hull’s Bridget Pellicano, who attends Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, officially committed to continue her athletic and academic career at Trinity College for field hockey during the school’s National Signing Ceremony on November 13. She was among eight students participating in the ceremony, which was attended by the student body, staff, coaches, and proud parents. Hull’s Mary O’Brien Merrigan, the school’s principal, told the student-athletes: “You are dedicated members of our NDA community in athletics, in the classroom, and in your many co-curricular activities. When you move on to college, please know that whenever you take the field, or the court, our NDA community will be cheering you on in spirit.”
FISH STORY: The Nantasket Beach Salt Water Clubs held its second annual Presidents Cup fishing tournament, which runs from spring to fall. Club members win by recording the largest fish by the end of October. Awards were presented last Sunday to Pat Twombly for Top Striped Bass (51 inches); women’s winner was Jackie Greenway (48 inches); junior division winner was Rocco Sestito (48 inches), and the High Hook Award went to Captain Mike Angellis Jr. of Out of the Blue Charters for his contributions. Thanks to organizer Mike Jones, whose Casting for Answers Charity helps children with intellectual disabilities, and well done to the club members on their outstanding catches – and releases – so those fish can be bigger next year. Presidents Cup 2026 starts in 159 days! Shown are, in the front row, Rocco Sestito, Mike Angelis, Kerry Angelis, and Jackie Greenway; in the back are Director Rob ‘Ribby’ Kenerson, Mike Jones, and Pat Twombly. [Photo courtesy of Jim Reichardt]
• Congratulations to these Hull students who were named to the first quarter honor roll – with high honors – at Boston College High School: Seniors Matthew Ford and Liam Hopkins, juniors Bruno Andrews Mundo and Jacob Parks, sophomore Jacob Hester, and freshmen Thomas O’Connor and Connor Stoll.
• True Repertory Theatre will stage its annual holiday production of “A Christmas Carol,” an original hour-long adaptation with music, on December 19-21 at The Beal House, 222 Main Street, Kingston. This production takes a fresh look at the beloved Dickens character Ebenezer Scrooge, played by True Rep favorite Mark Reed of Hull. General admission tickets to any of the five performances are $20, and you can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at each matinee. Visit https://truereptheatre.com for more information.
ON TO THE SUPER BOWL: High school football teams from across Massachusetts play in their divisional Super Bowl games this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, and two Hull athletes will be among those taking the field. Jonah Smith is a junior at Catholic Memorial and Rocco Sestito is a sophomore at Xaverian Brothers High School. Both young men are honor roll students, and their hard work is paying off. We are so proud of your resilience! CM takes on Bishop Feehan on Saturday, December 6 at 3:30 p.m. and XB will play St. John’s Prep right after at 6:15 p.m. Good luck to both athletes! [Photos courtesy of Lisa Sestito]
• Braintree’s Good Sports is among the new group of area nonprofits being recognized by the New England Patriots Foundation and Bank of America as “Community Captains.” The program kicked off in July, but Melissa Harper, CEO of GoodSports and a Hull resident, has been busy being honored by the Patriots, both at the home opener vs. the Raiders and most recently at the team’s home win against Cleveland. Each Community Captain organization receives a $50,000 grant along with other resources provided by the Patriots Foundation and Bank of America; Harper and God Sports plan to use these resources to provide sports equipment for local kids. In Massachusetts alone during the past three years, Good Sports has provided $2.3 million in equipment to benefit 118,000 children.
• Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping locally for holiday gift ideas. The Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Showcase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nantasket Beach Resort on November 29. Among the vendors participating are Abigail Hanks Arts, Alternative Compassion Services, Al’s Backyard Berries, All Things Nantasket Crafts, Amy’s Creations, Underwood Etching, Better Business Bureau, Circe’s Secret Holistic Skincare, Coastal Cat Rescue, ELJ Collective, Girl Scouts of Hull, Groom With Me, Hull Lifesaving Museum, Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, Inty Collection, Jack Conway, Jennifer Lynne Photography, JKL Jewelry Designs, Kate Cod Creations, Kathy’s Handmade Beaded Jewelry and More, Locale Color, Mary Grayken, Miss Marion’s Little Obsession, Montessori Math Club, Nantasket Flowers and Gifts, Nantasket Sweets, Nautically Designed, New England Novelty, NMG Marketing and Events, Pasquale’s Prints, Peter Barger Studio, Pirate’s Perch, Rebel Heart Co. and Verdant Fiberworks, Rita Makes Art, Sally Sister Design, Salt Micro Spa Nantasket, Sandy and Shannon Designs, Sanctuary Fitness, Seaglass Geek, Sensational Showers, Shen Yun, SporTobin, St. Mary and St. Anthony Catholic Collaborative, Such Fun Photo Booth, Tasia Bellas Jewelry, The Bead Sting, The Crone’s Workshop, The Knotty Cod, and Wonderly Lights of the South Shore. See you there!
• Congratulations to Sandra McDonald of Hull who was crowned International Queen last month by the All-American Pageant based in Ocean City, Maryland, which features participants from all over the country. In the competition, McDonald won the “best interview” award. “I am very proud to bring my new crown to Hull and to my family and friends,” she said. “As part of my new crown and title, which I get to keep for a year, I have a community service requirement and will be seeking ways to serve my community in the coming months.”
• Stevie Ryan, a 2025 graduate of Hull High, was the stage manager for the show “All in the Timing” at Curry College earlier this month, and appeared in “Crimes of the Heart” last weekend at the college.
• Jean L. McCluskey – Hull resident and Hull High graduate – recently was honored with inclusion in “Who’s Who of Distinguished Leaders.” Individuals profiled in this directory are selected on the basis of factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field.
With more than decades of experience in engineering, McCluskey is widely respected for her leadership in environmental restoration, her commitment to public service, and her role as a mentor and advocate for women in engineering. A registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, McCluskey began her career at a time when few women were present in engineering roles, let alone in leadership. Overcoming persistent gender bias, she rose to senior positions at leading engineering firms such as Metcalf & Eddy, Stone & Webster, and Parsons Brinckerhoff. Throughout her career, she led complex infrastructure projects, guided multidisciplinary teams, and often was the only woman at the table.
The Who’s Who announcement appeared in the October 15 edition of the Wall Street Journal, and McCluskey’s biographical information will be published later in this year in the Who’s Who register, both in in print and online.
• Corey Langley of Hull is giving back to the Globe Santa program by hosting a fundraising gala on December 4 in honor of his numerous connections to the charitable group that helps families in need.
“In every corner of my life there is someone who’s a Globe Santa recipient,” Langley recently told The Boston Globe. “I’m surrounded by them. My sister. My employer. People who helped me.”
The All Hearts United Holiday Fundraiser is a night dedicated to giving back while celebrating community, compassion, and connection. This special event supports Globe Santa and Jewish Family & Children’s Services – two organizations that provide holiday gifts, essentials, and hope to children and families in need across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Guests will enjoy a full dinner, silent auction, and an inspiring evening surrounded by community members and local business leaders, including the director of the Boston Globe Foundation and the director of Globe Santa.
The fundraiser will be hosted at Supercharged Entertainment in Wrentham and will feature go-kart racing, arcade games, axe throwing, and refreshments. For information about the Hearts United for the Holidays event, including how to purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/1653031123589?aff=oddtdtcreator.
• At a recent meeting, the Hull School Committee honored local students who achieved academic excellence and displayed leadership in the community, both through their performance on last year’s standardized tests and for their activities within the school district.
AP Scholars are students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more Advanced Placement exams: Owen Bechtold, Kaelyn Burke, Lily Copenheaver-Smith, Boston von Tungeln, and Anilson Goncalves.
AP Scholars with Honors are students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams – Kaylee Blake, Leah Frady, Jack Miller, and Allegra Whelan.
AP Scholars with Distinction are students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Hull students earning this distinction are Boden Ciula-Sestito, Shane Grier, Elsie Harper, Margot Harper, Victor Healey, Edward Hipp, Will Hnath, Jameson Luggelle, Marie Marois, Grace Naylor, Ana Zalduondo, Lily Zalduondo, and Nadine Egan.
Three students achieved a perfect score on one of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exams: Ava Beaumier – Grade 10 English, Amari Truglia – Grade 3 English, and Zephyr Al-Aidroos – Grade 4 math.
Each year, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents grants an Academic Excellence award to a senior from every school district in the Commonwealth. The criteria for the selection include class standing, cumulative average, class rank, and leadership. Hull’s recipient was Victor Healey.
The Superintendent’s National School Development Council Award for Academic Growth is presented to high school seniors who have consistently pursued a high level of academic effort and who have also served as positive role models for the student body. Leah Frady and Edward Hipp were chosen for exemplifying admirable character and accomplishment.
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