Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Muster Yearbook (Buzzards Bay, MA)

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To become a Licensed officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine To earn the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science or in Marine and Electrical Engineering -4 To obtain a commission as Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve

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Since the initial opening of the academy ' s new campus in 1972, changes have continued to take place. Cadet mess is now held in a modem dining hall, additional wings have been built onto the dormi- tory complex; and the academy has acquired a new training ship. At this writing, construction still continues as the founda- tion is being laid for still more dormitory facilities. Altiiough the academy has taken on a new face in recent years, it still retains its original mission:

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ii The past four years have been a time of decision for the academy. For three and a half of these turbulent years, the man at the helm has been Admiral Lee Harrington. The decisions have been his to make, but what we, the class of 1 975, appreciate most is the opportunity we had to help make them. Since the time Mr. Harrington first assumed the presidency in January of 1 972, his concerns have centered on quality educa- tion, professional training, and the new direction the academy has taken. No other administra- tor previous to Admiral Harring- ton has held cadet opinion as a criteria for decision. It is for these reasons that we dedicate our yearbook to him.