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

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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

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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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REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD A. RODGERS ' OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the Class of 1966! It's always a pleasure to extend congratulations and best wishes to a graduating class, especially to young men about to cross the Rubicon into the adult world. You have proved yourselves as students through years of study and toilg but the real tasks and trials of life are still ahead. Only time will tell how well we've prepared you for future challenges and opportunities. Nevertheless, I feel confident that you will go forth and set new records of accomplishment for yourselves, and, in so doing, will further enhance the enviable reputation that previous Maine Maritime Academy graduates have established. I believe we have given you a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills, together with a healthy attitude upon which to build. Just remember that the learning process never ends and that your real satisfactions will come through personal contributions and accomplishments. You are about to enter a troubled world and an industry plagued with numerous difficultiesg but wherever there's trouble, there's opportunity. This is the arena for life's challenges. Enter it with your standards set high and a dedication to providing responsible leadership to your chosen profession and country. In quoting an old Spanish idiom, I wish you HSalud y Pesetas---y tiempo para gozarlasn CHealth and Wealth---and time to enjoy them? . MW! E. A. Rodgers Rear Admiral, MMA Superintendent ll