Soaring Sayres

Regional high school freshman Rasmus Sayre, his father, Nevin, and sister, Solvig, each collected top awards in their divisions at windsurfing championships in Coco Beach, Fla. recently. Rasmus Sayre, 14, won the Techno 293 North American Championship in the Under 17 age group. Solvig Sayre, 20, who hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympics, bested the RS:X Olympic Class in the Women’s Division. Nevin Sayre became U.S. National Champion overall in the Kona Class.

Stroke Screening

The American Legion Post in Edgarton is hosting stroke and osteoporosis screenings on Tuesday, March 27. Various screening packages are available, starting at $149. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Welcome Thalisson

Leidinaura Rosa and Elieser Baessa of Oak Bluffs announced the birth of a son, Thalisson Ferreira Rosa Baessa, born March 13, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Thalisson weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Hello Hannah

Veronika and Gary Buckley of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Mae Buckley, born on March 12, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hannah weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce at birth.

Avian Arrives

Alvia Wilson and Vivian Curtis of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Avian Ruth Curtis, born on March 9, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Avian weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.

Architect Ascent

Hutker Achitects recently announced the promotion of two of its employees: Thomas McNeill has been named senior designer; Nate Morgan has been named designer II.

Mr. McNeil is a volunteer with Hutker Architects’ Habitat for Humanity team that is designing a new regional prototype home. Mr. Morgan recently assisted in the project management of two significant Martha’s Vineyard homes currently under construction. His focus is in design development, consultant coordination and construction detailing.