Maine Maritime Academy - Tricks End Yearbook (Castine, ME)

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To the Class of l966: You are now entering upon a time honored career. As Officers of the Merchant Marine Service you have chosen a respected and distinguished profession. The heritage of the sea is indeed a noble one. The Board of Trustees which has served as guardian of your educational program is fully satisfied that each of you has been well prepared for the challenge that lies ahead. We are confident that your advancements will be significant and your deeds and accomplishments such as to reflect credit upon you and your Academy. Whether your service be in peace or war - your leader ship, competence and integrity will play a vital part in maintaining the economic and political security of our nation. Wherever you may go, your image will become the image of our people. May the knowledge and associations which you take with you from Gastine always remain as a keystone for the future and our mutual bond. The Board of Trustees wishes for each of you a most rewarding career, good sailing and Godspeed. Sincerely, John A. Platz President Board of Trustees 9

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GOVERNOR JOHN H. REED The Class of 1966 Maine Maritime Academy Castine, Maine Greetings: lt is a pleasure to extend congratulations to the Class of T966 of the Maine Maritime Academy. Through diligence and application during four years at this institu- tion you have gained an excellent education to prepare you for service to the maritime industry of our nation. The State of Maine is proud of its Maritime Academy and the many men who have gone forth from Castine in pur- suit of rewarding careers following the sea. You are joining the company of those who have written the rich seafaring traditions of this State and in all your future endeavors you have my best wishes for suc- cess and smooth sailing . Sincerely, John H. Reed Governor JHR:iv 8

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FRANCIS X. LANDREY To the Class of l966: Speaking for the Board of Visitors and myself, I extend our sincere congratulations for having completed the third four year course at Castine with honor to yourselves and the Academy. Any advice or counsel I would offer you may sound trite and commonplace, but nevertheless, the same general rules and laws of conduct and endeavor fit yourselves now, as they have your predecessors, for many years. l. Be honest with yourselves at all times, and with all men. 2. Never stop studying and learning so as to improve yourselves. 3. Be alert, ready and fit for promotion. 4. Be grateful for a good education hy a wise and generous government. 5. Conduct yourselves as we would like you to do, and bring credit to yourselves. Smooth seas and good sailing. Sincerely, Francis X. Landrey Chairman, Board of Visitors 10