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

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 Naval Science Front: LT. McCue, Mrs Norberg, YNI. Wicelinski, SKC. Gatchalian Middle: LT. Bartlett, CAPT. Pafias, LT. Johansen Back: LT. Walker, LT. Adler The need for Merchant Marine officers who are well- trained in Naval procedures and operations is paramount to our country’s national defense and well-being. The Acade- my’s Naval Science department is charged with the fulfill- ment of this need. Through its comprehensive offering of naval science courses, the department instructs midshipmen in a variety of areas that include.- Sea Power, Naval Organiza- tion, Naval Weapon Systems, Naval Communications, and the Naval Control of Shipping. The material presented in these courses and the midshipman’s other training sufficiently pre- pares him to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a U.S. Naval officer. The staff also assists midshipen with the pro- cess of seeking active commissions. .

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Shipboard Training Left to Right: CAPT. Finley, CAPT. The Merchant Marine Academy evolved as a result of the need to provide a structured educational program both ashore and at sea for future merchant Marine Officers. As part of the total professional educational training, each mid- shipman still participates in a cooperative education pro- gram, consisting of one semester of the sophomore year and one semester of the junior year at sea. Every effort is made to assign sea going midshipmen to several commercially op- erated merchant vessels. The midshipmen then become fa- miliar with the operating and performance characteristics associated with various classes of ships. They also gain expe- rience in performing shipboard duties as well as observe the operating requirements for diverse trade routes. Heroy, CAPT. Walters, CAPT. Davenport

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Physical Education Department Left to Right: J. Lyons, O. Konakogi, Maureen, C. Pravata, P. McGorry, S. Peterson-Lubow, T. Buarch, J. Sussi, R. Brown, T. Meyer The Physical Education Department plays an integral part in the midshipmen’s whole person” outcome. By combining athletics with our background of nautical and military funda- mentals a midshipman is able to develop a high sense of honor, loyalty, and pride in his profession more readily. By interweaving a monitored physical fitness program with a broad recreational program the midshipmen receive an opportunity to stay physically fit and have fun in the process. Courses in self-defense, swimming, life-saving, vol- leyball, and tennis expose students to a wide range of compe- tition and recreational sports. The aim of the department is to produce young men and women, well-equipped, with a knowledge of physical fitness and a positive attitude to- wards sports. I |