United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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c ' Buiniiiiii LT. (jg) J. FARRELL, USMS Officer-Adviser Information Please THE Regiment of Cadet-Midshipmen knows of its deeds, yet few citizens of our country have knowledge of life at Kings Point In order to attract a high type of young American, by interesting him in Kings Point and a career in the Merchant Marine, those connected with the Academy must make known to their fellow citizens the activities of the Regiment. To ful- fill this mission the Cadet-Midshipmen activity. Information Service, was organized on 1 April 1948. The Information Service is the youngest and probably least known of the four publication branches at the Academy, but its service to the Cadet Corps is great; for in the course of its work it keeps the name of the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps constantly in the eyes of the public. From its office in the Cadet-Midshipmen Activities House Annex have come over two thousand releases for newspapers in one year. The Chief, Information Service, and the two assistant Chiefs, prepare press releases under a planned program where- by a minimum number of releases a year is sent out on each Cadet-Midshipman to his home town newspaper, and a progres- sive file on each man is maintained with the actual stories as taken from the newspapers. The members of the staff are the press agents of Kings Point, obtaining publicity for Graduation Week and its colorful ceremonies. Regimental dances, visiting government officials, the various speakers, and all other activ- ities that will add to the nation ' s knowledge of the Lnited States Merchant Marine Academy. Information Service

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Broadcast Unit ' T ' HE small glass window high above the heads of the Cadet-Midshipmen at mess in Delano Hall is all that most men of the Regiment have ever seen of the Broadcast I nit. Three times a day the engineer dons his ear phones and takes his station at the window, while the disc jockey handles the announcing and play- ing of the program from twin turntables located out of public sight. The Broadcast Unit ' s main function is to provide suitable music for the en- joyment of the Regiment during meals. From the thousand or more records on the shelves the di»c jockey is able to present music to suit any taste. Not content to provide entertainment only during mess, the men of the Broadcast Unit have so developed their system that music can be furnished to the Cadet-Midshipman Lounge for Tea Dances, and to many other locations around the Academy, includ- ing all Cadet-Midshipmen rooms and Bowditch Hall Auditorium. Still another service of the Broadcast Unit is the recording of addresses and ceremonies occur- ring during the stays of visiting dignitaries at the Academy. The Unit has also made available to Cadet-Midshipmen a recording of the Alma Mater and Victory Song to recall fond memories of the Academy for years to come. The most gratifying thing about the Broadcast Unit is that it came about through the efforts of the Cadet-Midshipmen themselves. A few men planned and constructed the Unit, aided only by the technical advice of their Officer-Adviser Ll. Frazer of the Electronics Department. Using mainly donated or borrowed material, these men developed one of the finest units of its kind with a minimum of expense. The determination of these men to keep the Broadcast Unit improv- ing assures the Regiment of continued good service. Jl Seated: J. B. Kelly, Director Regimental Broadcast Unit; D. Coleman. Standing: R. Hart, F. Flately, T. Miguel, F. Klegna.

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Windj ammer s f, Salt and Sail Y HO ever heard of a sailor going to sea during his free time? ell — just drop around Windjammers pier any afternoon and have a look for yourself. You ' ll find C M Commodore Cass and C M Sherrill making last minute preparations on the Pandora, the Academy ' s S class sailhoat for the forth-com- in-week-end races at Larciimont; or Vice Commodore Tischler making his rounds assuring himself that all boats and equip- ment are shipshape. Yes indeed, real sailors love the sea and for this reason the Windjammers Sailing Club was organized at Kings Point. The Club maintains a fleet of ten sailboats and has access to numerous others for special events such as Inter-Battalion races held periodically. The membershii) is made up entirely of Cadet-Midshipmen who show exceptional interest by their activ- ity and financial support. The latter is gently prodded along on pay day by the mercenary smile of C M Brown, the Club ' s Secretary-Treasurer. The Windjammers are very grateful to its Club officers and faculty adviser, Lt. Comdr. Litchfield, for their efforts in making Windjanmiers a success. LT. COMDR. F. A. LITCHFIELD, USMS Officer-Adviser r:.=aB?f