Celebrations
Zachary Bressler Rabin of Edgartown was named a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the 2012 spring term at Colgate University. Mr. Rabin, a member of the class of 2013, is studying computer science. He is a graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Katie and Nicholas Persons of Niskayuna, N.Y. announce the birth of twin daughters, Natalie Rose and Vivian Vincent Persons. Natalie and Vivian were born July 26, 2012 at Bellevue Hospital in Niskayuna, N.Y. Natalie, first born at 10:19 a.m., weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches long. Vivian, born second at 10:20 a.m., weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches long. They are welcomed by grandparents William E.B. Vincent (husband of the late Priscilla K. Vincent) of Niskayuna, N.Y., Michael Persons of Day, N.Y., and Kathleen Persons of Niskayuna, N.Y.
Hannah and Lenny Beford III of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Elijah Moss Beford, born on Oct. 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Elijah weighed 10 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
Michelle and Keenan Delaney of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Riordan Bryant Delaney, born on Oct. 15, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Riordan weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth. He joins big sister Charlie.
George and Mary Lu Hough of West Tisbury will mark their 69th wedding anniversary on Saturday. They were married on Oct. 20, 1943, by a Navy chaplain on the day George was commissioned an ensign in the U. S. Naval Reserve. They honeymooned briefly, including a few days spent on the Island, then George went to the Mediterranean where he spent some 15 months as a deck officer on an LST with the Eighth Amphibious Force. During that time, LST 352 took part in amphibious landings at Anzio, Elba and Southern France.
Paul Brissette, the accomplished and longtime art teacher at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, will receive the prestigious Creative Livi