• James R. Mahoney received a bachelor of arts degree in environmental studies during the 2024 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday, May 19. Mahoney studied in Costa Rica and is the son of Chad Mahoney and Lisa A. Mahoney.

• Amanda Lorusso graduated from Emmanuel College on Saturday, May 18, during the college's 102nd commencement exercises on its campus in Boston. Lorusso received a bachelor of science in biology with a concentration in health sciences during the ceremony. Lorusso, the daughter of Dolores and Anthony Lorusso, graduated summa cum laude and with distinction in the field of study.

• Emmanuel College in Boston has named Victoria Rosado to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

• John Iversen graduated on June 22 from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a bachelor of science in international maritime business. While attending the academy, his activities included varsity lacrosse and serving as an orientation squad leader and as president of the Mass. Maritime Student Port of the Propeller Club. With his classmates in the international maritime business major, he participated in an experiential learning program in Durban, South Africa in 2022. He received the athletic director’s academic achievement award in 2024. In August, Jack will start as a demurrage analyst at Chevron Shipping in Houston. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond.

• Catholic Charities’ leadership team gathered with Sunset Point Camp staff and members of the community recently for a special luncheon in memory of Lorraine Earle, a longtime member of the Friends of Sunset Point Camp who passed away this January. As stated in her obituary, one of Lorraine’s life mottos was “Being kind is free.” She brought her kind and charitable spirit to everything she did, whether it was helping facilitate treasure night at Sunset Point Camp or serving as the CFO for her son’s T-shirt company, Johnny Cupcakes. In recognition of her incredible impact on the camp here in Hull, longtime supporters Jeff and Petey Menice painted a beautiful mural on the lean-to at the beach, which was unveiled along with a plaque following lunch.

“One way or another, Lorraine and her family were always involved in Sunset Point Camp, during the summer with the kids and even in the off-season,” said Sunset Point Camp Program Director Ivana Correia-Veiga. “My favorite memory with Lorraine was when she organized a special day where she taught the kids about all kinds of seashells, and she brought an ice cream truck to the camp for them to enjoy as they all watched a movie together. With the love of the Earle family, we know her legacy will continue to live on forever here at Sunset Point Camp.”

Lorraine’s daughter, Linsay, son-in-law Nick, and grandson Hudson attended the special remembrance of Lorraine.

“Ever since we were little, my Mom just always saw the joy in life, and taught us that what it was about is helping people, and not material things, but giving people your time,” she said. “That’s what she always embodied in us. This camp has been so special to us for many years, and we would love to continue to stay involved.”

Several Friends of Sunset Point Camp also attended, including President and CEO Kelley Tuthill.

“Thank you for all you do, from fundraising to sharing the mission and organizing treasure nights,” Tuthill said. “Just seeing the children’s faces completely light up whenever they talk about treasure nights is a prize all in itself.”

• Nicholas Stettler Lord graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Clark University during the school’s 120th commencement exercises on Monday, May 20.

• State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership recently announced the graduation of 19 firefighters from the 50-day career recruit firefighting training program. Among them was Hull’s own Alyssa Basler, a new member of the Hull Fire Department.

• The Hull Artists organization recently announced that its Gallery Nantasket fine art and craft showcase has been honored with the Best Of the South Shore award for an art gallery for 2024-25. This is the third consecutive year that the gallery, at 121 Nantasket Ave., has been recognized by South Shore Home, Life & Style magazine readers.

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

• On June 14 at a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House, Hull’s Kim Greaves was honored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as a Commonwealth Heroine. She was nominated by state Rep. Joan Meschino for the award, which recognizes female leaders in industry, business, and community organizations who are making a difference. Kim is well-known throughout Hull for her work with veterans organizations, holiday food drives, and countless other activities that better the lives of her neighbors.

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