- University of Massachusetts students Aidan Moran and Melissa Rymaszewski recently were initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

- Kelsey Rose Bannen earned a bachelor of science degree, summa cum laude, in early childhood education and psychology from Bridgewater State University during graduation ceremonies on May 13 at Gillette Stadium. 

- Patrick Lynch recently was honored at Stonehill College’s 2023 Student Life Awards. This ceremony celebrates students, faculty, and staff who have made outstanding contributions to student life at Stonehill and to the communities surrounding the college. Helena Lynch, a member of the Class of 2024, was named to the spring Dean’s List at Stonehill.

- Bella Rinaldi has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s winter President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.

- Stephen Fanning, a member of the class of 2024 majoring in computer science and robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled Heat & Biodiversity Tracking through Automated Technologies. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology that addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s 50-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives-and make a difference before they graduate. Stephen was also named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring semester.

- Marilyn Hewett graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Regis College during the May 6 commencement exercises. She was among more than 1,300 students who received degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels.

- Congratulations to Jill Larsen, who earned her BFA in painting from Mass Art, pictured here at graduation last week with her five-year-old daughter, Reya, and the Mass Art mascot. 

- Congratulations to Jaren Minucci, who received a bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross.

- Springfield College has named Faye Lofgren to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring semester. Lofgren has a primary major of health sci/pre-PT.

- Grace Holden, a Lasell University student, participated in the institution’s annual Connected Learning Symposium in April. Each presentation demonstrates a particular set of core career competencies listed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers as being in high demand in the workforce. Grace received the Diane M. Donatio writing award (second place), which is selected by a faculty committee and announced at a special session of the symposium. She has was named to Lasell’s Dean’s List for the spring semester.

- On May 24 at a hooding ceremony at The University of Massachusetts Boston, Hannah Taverna received the degree of doctor of philosophy, global inclusion and social development. She is currently employed by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Congratulations, Dr. Taverna!

- Lilly Patterson, majoring in management and organizations and a member of the class of 2023, has been named to the Dean’s List at Bucknell University for the spring semester.

- The South Shore Conservatory congratulates piano student Jinny Hayes of Hull for having received special recognition in the eight-and-under age division of SSC’s recent piano competition. Three-year-old Jinny is a student of SSC piano instructor Mijin Choi.

- Congratulations to Siobhan Burke, who was named to the University of Alabama Dean’s List for the fall semester.

- On the morning of July 4, Hull’s Tim Haraden carried out the 247-year-old tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston. As Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Haraden participated in the longest-running reading of the Declaration in the United States; it began in 1776 when a member of the Ancients announced the colonies’ intentions to separate from Great Britain. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was among those joining in the celebration, one of the largest Independence Day ceremonies in Massachusetts.
- Carly Donovan and 2023 graduate Griffin Doherty received Dean’s List honors for the spring semester at Fairfield University.

- Isabella McLellan, who is studying biological neuroscience, has made the Dean’s Honor List for the spring semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

- Katherine Seabury has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

- On May 26, Jackson Sordillo and Aryana Gagne graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Jackson received a BS in civil engineering and also graduated from the Commonwealth Honors College. Aryana completed her degree in three years and received a BS in psychology. The photo is by Jenna Gagne. 

- On June 6, Tyler Sordillo, 2023 graduate of Hull High School, was the Massachusetts recipient NFHS Spirit of Sport award. He was presented the award by Richard Pearson, associate executive director of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. The award is given “for exemplifying the positive ideals of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics.” Photo is by Hull High Athletic Director Connor Duhaime.

- Aiden Houlihan and Ciara Redfearn have been named to the spring Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are recognized on the Dean’s List.

- Alexandra Hendrickson of the Class of 2023 was named to the spring Honors List at Pomfret School. To achieve this level of distinction, Alexandra earned a grade point average of at least 3.330 and received no grade lower than a B.

- Congratulations to John Clougherty, who received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 21. Clougherty majored in economics.

- Hull cyclist Gary Kimball will participate in his 10th Pan-Mass Challenge in support of patients battling cancer. On Aug. 5 and 6, Kimball will ride the road as part of Team South Shore Health, fulfilling his promise to fundraise for cancer care services and programs on the South Shore. If you are interested in supporting and learning more about Team South Shore Health, visit www.SouthShoreHealth.org/PanMassChallenge.

- Sophia Tremblay has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the spring semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours. Tremblay is majoring in psychology.

- Terri White of Hull participated in the Dragon Boat race at the Asian festival June 11. She was in a boat representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass Blue Dragons. Their team captured a gold medal in the healthcare division, and silver in Division D.

• Another good turn. Lisa Patterson and her family have once again decided to dedicate their ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge to their neighbor and friend, late Hull Times Publisher Patti Abbate, who died of pancreatic cancer in the spring of 2022. This is Patterson’s 18th year in the PMC, a Massachusetts bike-a-thon that raises tens of millions of dollars for cancer research each year for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This is the third year Patterson has dedicated her PMC ride to Abbate to remember her and honor her. Lisa and her husband, Stu, will ride 85 miles on Aug. 5, Wellesley to Bourne, while Julia and Brad are riding virtually, where they live, in Denver and Washington, D.C. respectively, and their younger daughter, KK, is volunteering in Bourne. You can learn more about the Pattersons’ ride and donate to the PMC at https://profile.pmc.org/LP0071.

• Greg McQuade just earned another eight Emmy Awards for stories he produced for WTVR-TV in Richmond, Virginia in 2022. The 2023 Capital Emmy Awards ceremony was held in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 24. This latest win makes 64 Emmy Awards in total for his storytelling.Greg’s mom, Anne, and stepdad, Charlie, watched the Emmy Awards ceremony and were cheering him on from Hull. Helping him take home his many trophies is his girlfriend, Melissa Golden.

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