On Friday, August 16, the Marion Recreation Department honored the Silvershell Beach Lifeguards at a recognition dinner at the Brew Fish Restaurant in Marion.
Special awards were presented to Patrick Cummings for “Rookie Lifeguard of the Year” and to Eli Spevack for “Lifeguard of the Year”.
Patrick is a junior at Bridgewater State University majoring in Criminal Justice.
Eli is also a junior at Boston University majoring in Human Physiology on a premed track. Eli worked as an EMT for the Marion Fire/EMS Department this past summer as well.
“What make these awards truly special is that these two individuals were selected by their fellow lifeguards,” mentioned Jody Dickerson Director of Recreation. “What I am looking for in a professional lifeguard is five characteristics: reliable, good communicator, highly skilled, leadership, and professional. Eli and Patrick have all five characteristics,” added Dickerson.
“During my tenure over the years as Director, I have worked with some great lifeguards, but this team that we put together this year has to be one of the best that the Town of Marion has ever had. I am extremely proud of each and every one of these lifeguards this year.”
Joining Cummings and Spevack this year as lifeguards are: Léa Bourgeois, Mason DaSilva, John Delehanty, Stephen Delehanty, Mac Fox, Michaela Mattson, and Chelesa Peterson.