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Hull High School Students Excel in Fall Athletic Programs

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull High School Students Excel in Fall Athletic Programs

HULL — Athletic Director Scott Paine is pleased to announce the successes of this year’s fall sports teams.

“Every team, despite ups and downs along the way, had a fantastic season,” Paine said. “I’m extremely impressed with the continuous dedication of players, coaches and of course our fans who supported us across the board. We’re looking forward to building upon our successes next year.”

Cross Country

The Cohasset-Hull cross country girls and boys teams had very successful seasons.

Both the boys and the girls teams won the South Shore League Tobin Division Championships. The boys team also won the South Shore League Meet Championship. Seniors Michael DelGuidice and Jessica Goode led the teams as this year’s captains.

Cheerleading

This year, the cheerleading team had one of its largest squads, with 24 participants from all four grades.

The girls competed in the Braintree Cheerleeding Invitational, overcoming a snag with the music and winning the hearts of the crowd despite not placing.

The girls also performed well in the South Shore League Competition and fell just short of qualifying for the state competition. Seniors Emmeline Yennaco and Krista Carpenter and junior Rylie Evans led the team as captains.

Football

The team played their best in every game, despite a grueling South Shore League schedule. The boys picked up three wins this year over Blue Hills, South Shore Voc- Tech and Diman Regional Voc-Tech.

The highlight of the season was the Thanksgiving Day Game against Cohasset High School. The Pirates played spectacularly and the game was decided on the last play of the game. This year’s captains, seniors Nick Scanlan, Hudson Ciulla-Sestito and Cristian Amador did a great job leading their teammates.

Boys Soccer

The future of boys soccer at Hull High School looks very bright. The combination of  new coach Rebecca Garber, who brings much-needed enthusiasm, along with the talent of players who are focused and hardworking, was exactly what this program needed to find sustained success going forward.

The boys were competitive in every game and picked up three wins, the most impressive being a 5-2 win over Middleboro — a school much larger than Hull. Seniors Kyle Cuklanz, Dillion Spadea and sophomore Max Iorio served the team well as captains.

Girls Soccer

The varsity team went on an historic run in the MIAA Tournament this year, reaching the South Sectional Championship, but eventually fell to Millis High School.

The varsity and junior varsity girls also did an amazing job raising $2,000 for their Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, and $3,000 for the EM20 Scholarship Fund. With only three girls graduating from the team and the junior varsity team holding onto their competitive edge, the girls soccer teams also have a bright future.

This year’s varsity team was led by captains senior Lily Whelan and juniors Christina Murphy and Lauren Anastos.

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Jacobs School Students Participate in 10th Annual Turkey Trot

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Jacobs School Students Participate in 10th Annual Turkey Trot

HULL — To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Turkey Trot at Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School, students, faculty and staff came together to participate in and reflect upon a number of annual traditions.

On Wednesday, Nov. 21, students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade began their day by gathering in the gymnasium for a rally to show off their Pirate Pride. Then, fourth and fifth grade students set off on a 1.2 mile race, completing two laps around the streets surrounding the school while the other students cheered them on as they rounded the school.

The Turkey Trot first started in September 2009 — a brain child of Principal Christine Cappadona and Assistant Principal Kyle Shaw, which brought fifth grade students together for some friendly competition. The entry fee to participate was a donation of canned goods.

Over the years, the race has become a Thanksgiving custom for the elementary school that has seen numerous highlights and traditions born out of the event.

In 2010, the Jacobs School expanded the race to include fourth grade students, doubling the size of the event. Again, in order to help those in need, students collected canned goods.

Since its inception, students participating in the Turkey Trot have donated more than 15,000 canned goods to the local food pantry, Wellspring. This year alone, students collected 1,328 canned goods for the drive. Deborah McCarthy’s fifth grade homeroom won the drive, collecting the most cans and earning a dodge ball game for the class.

In 2012, fifth grade student Lauren Anastos won the Turkey Trot, setting a course record. To this day, she is the only female runner to win the Turkey Trot. The following year, her brother, Hayden Anastos, broke her record. 

Also in 2012, the “National Anthem” was sung by the entire school for the first time right before the race, as is customary before all major sporting events. It has been sung before each race since.

Every year, the Jacobs School also picks a song that serves as the theme of the rally and motivation for runners. This year students chose “Try Everything” by Shakira.

The event would not be complete without someone donning the famed Turkey costume, which various administrators and teachers have traded off wearing over the years. This year, Reading Specialist Jessica Buonagurio wore it, serving as the mascot for the day. 

In a festive version of pin the tail on the donkey, Secretary Katy Rae Abatuno pinned the feather on the turkey, winning every classroom an extra five minutes of recess.

“Many traditions have been established over the last 10 years that have made the Turkey Trot what it is today,” Assistant Principal Shaw said. “Some have evolved and others have changed, and that will continue over the next 10 years, but it’s the memories created in time that are most important.”

The winners of this year’s 1.2-mile race were:

Fifth grade boys:

  • First Place – Isaiah Green (overall winner among all students)
  • Second Place – Asher Hermann
  • Third Place – Matthew Thomas

Fifth grade girls:

  • First Place – Leah Frady
  • Second Place – Matti Driscoll
  • Third Place – Maggie Mullen

Fourth grade boys:

  • First Place – Nate Tiani
  • Second Place – Jack MacNeil
  • Third Place – Tegan Bellew

Fourth grade girls:

  • First Place – Meghan Duran
  • Second Place – Emma Lees
  • Third Place – Calista Wyman

“The fourth and fifth grade students worked really hard during their training for the Turkey Trot in PE and outside of school,” said Physical Education teacher Keryn Leonard. “All students did a great job and finished the 1.2 mile race. The entire Jacobs School is so proud of them for their hard work!”

Green, the overall winner, was awarded a first place ribbon and hat donated by SportTobin.

“I was happy and excited when I won the Turkey Trot,” he said.

Following the race, an awards celebration for all participants and their families was held in the gym. All students received a certificate of completion and a finisher’s medal.

Additionally, the top three boys and girls from each grade received a ribbon and a winter hat or headband. The hats and headbands were provided by SportTobin, and the medals and ribbons were donated by the Hull PTO.

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Hull AP Bio Students Participate in Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation’s Career Exploration Day

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull AP Bio Students Participate in Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation’s Career Exploration Day 

Hull AP bio students visited Ironwood Pharmaceuticals as part of Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation’s Career Exploration Day. Back row, left to right: Senior Nate Froio, sophomores Victoria Rosado and Maeve Donohue, and seniors Jessica Goode, Grace Waters, Kyle Cuklanz and Alyssa Albert. Front row, left to right: Senior Sean Healey, sophomore Melissa Rymaszewski, and seniors Charlotte White, Emily Reppucci, Krista Carpenter and Erica Thornton. (Courtesy Photo Hull Public Schools)

HULL —  Hull High School students in Advanced Placement biology took a special trip to Cambridge this month to visit a local business as part of Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation’s Career Exploration Day.

Organized by MassBioED, Career Exploration Day works to foster a connection between the classroom and science industry by giving students the opportunity to interact with people working in the field and learn about career options.

On Nov. 15, AP biology teacher John Donohue took seniors Charlotte White, Emily Reppucci, Alyssa Albert, Grace Waters, Krista Carpenter, Erica Thornton, Nate Froio, Jessica Goode, Sean Healey and Kyle Cuklanz, along with sophomores Victoria Rosado, Melissa Rymaszewski and Maeve Donohue to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Located in Cambridge, Ironwood is a biotechnology/bio-pharmacology company that employees around 600 employees, and produces the drug Linzess, which is used to treat IBS.

Upon their arrival at Ironwood, students received a welcome talk from Todd Milne, one of the company’s founding scientists, before taking a tour of the laboratory and meeting with several members of the senior staff at the company.

The day concluded with a luncheon, where students sat and talked with Ironwood employees about their jobs and career paths.

“This is an excellent opportunity for our students to learn about the wide variety of career paths in the thriving biotechnology industry here in Massachusetts,” Donohue said. “Our students are fortunate to have generous and welcoming professionals who are willing to share their experiences and knowledge in order to encourage the next generation of leaders in this important field.”

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Hull Public Schools Receive Generous Donation to Purchase Multi-functional School Bus

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull Public Schools Receive Generous Donation to Purchase Multi-functional School Bus

Left to right: Juniors Chad Noto, Noah Lanner, Lauren Anastos, Ryan Hanlon, Sam Taverna, Shelly Craig, Tess Froio and Hannah Duran with Hull Public Schools’ new activity bus. (Courtesy Photo Hull Public Schools)

HULL — Superintendent Michael Devine is pleased to announce that, through a generous donation from the James and Mary McNamara Foundation, Hull Public Schools were able to purchase a multi-functional activity bus.

The 14-passenger bus, which the district received this month, will be used to transport smaller athletic teams, students in extracurricular clubs, field trip groups and teachers attending professional development seminars.

With the addition of the new bus, the district will also save money on transportation, as it can keep costs in-house as opposed to contracting with an outside provider.

“We feel so thankful and fortunate to have received this donation from the James and Mary McNamara Foundation to purchase our first multi-functional school activity bus,” Superintendent Devine said. “It is a great addition to the district and we’re pleased to be able to save taxpayers money while supporting our district programs.”

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