Marcella Andrews of Chilmark, Emma Forbes of Oak Bluffs, Hannah Marlin of Vineyard Haven and Sarah Nelson of Vineyard Haven were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2012 semester. Ms. Andrews, Ms. Forbes and Ms. Nelson received highest honors; Ms. Marlin received honors.

Announcing Anouk

Amber Knowles and Shafiq Khan of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Anouk Nor Ella Bano, born on July 1, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Anouk weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

Welcome Jacob

Shawna and John O’Donnell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Jacob Charles O’Donnell, born on July 3, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jacob weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth.

Summer Programs

The high school summer program is now registering for its summer session. Activities taking place at the regional high school include sports clinics, arts and crafts programs, robotics, cheerleading, even vocabulary for life classes.

To find out more, visit mvrhs.org/clinics.

Boatbuilders Honored

Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway was honored on Saturday in a tribute dinner at the 21st annual wooden boat show in Mystic Seaport. Nat Benjamin, Ross Gannon and Brad Abbott earned high praise from Jon Wilson, founder and editor in chief of Wooden Boat magazine, who said the boatbuilders “. . . embarked on an enterprise and a way of life that has brought them — for more than 30 years — peerless reputation and world renown. The Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway became much more than a small business.”

Sail Martha’s Vineyard, an organization dedicated to connecting Island children with their maritime roots, will honor Capt. Robert S. Douglas at its 21st annual Seafood Buffet and Auction on Saturday, July 7.