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

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FRANCIS W. HATCH h4AlNE BLARTTHWE IXCAIHHWY CASTINE, MAINE 04421 GS9gfi?gL 5' 24. ,os -mmm' SALUTE TO THE CLASS OF '69 The Board of Visitors salutes you as you shove off, heading for a life of service and adventure. You take with you the good will of those who have piloted you safely through the rocks and reefs of education. More important, you now possess the knowledge and skills which qualify you to serve in posts of responsibility and prosper as you earn advancement. We urge that you never lose touch with your Alma Mater and that you will return whenever possible to renew old ties. As Graduates, you now reflect the image of the Academy. Serve her well! And may you find happiness at sea and on land. FRANCIS WHITING HATCH Chairman, Board of Visitors 23

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zmgwgwwwf TWWfmWpw iv' .::'- Z REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD A. RODGERS MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY CASTINE, MAINE 04421 AWK W c wllflilv OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT To the Class of l969: Congratulations I will always feel a the first class that and best wishes to the Class of 1969. special kinship to you because you are I have seen to enter and graduate from the Academy. You have learned a great deal these past four years and it's very gratifying to observe you today in con- trast with the scared and lowly mugs who came to live in Castine in August 1965. I have also learned a great deal during this same period, much from you and much about the world you are about to enter. In one respect I wish I could say with confidence Usmooth sailingn as we part com- pany upon graduation but I know the seas ahead are stormy so a greeting such as Hgood luckn seems more appropriate. Still, luck to a great extent is directly related to your efforts and in the long run you are very much the master of your fate. I'm confident that you are well equipped to meet the challenges of life and I hope you'll go forward determined to make the world around you a better place to live. Look upon each morning as the beginning of another day to excel. The key to success is to do every job assigned in the very best way possible. In this way you will establish an enviable reputation and be singled out for higher positions and responsibilities by your superiors. Eventually these are the men who rise to positions of leadership and will set new standards and directions. I hope your chosen for a great the journey 22 that each of you will aspire to be a leader in profession. You have an excellent foundation future and I wish you every good fortune along of life. Good Luck! f, ff E. A. RODGE S Rear Admiral, MMA Superintendent

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BLAHNE CAPTAIN WILLIAM F. BRENNAN NLARITHWB AXCAIH AY CASTINE, MAINE 04421 TO THE CLASS OF 19 Your watch is The course remains more numerous, the a little muddied. have stood up well Q 6293425 .,- - - - Q 2952 F EG., . ., K 7 4473 A I1 'maint' 69: over--you have stood it well. the same only now the perils are waters more tricky and at times You have been trained well--you Your next watch will be a long one, very demanding with many unknowns. Many have preceded you and many will follow you--but only you shall carry the MMA banner of 1969. Wear it with pride, stand second to none, thirst for knowledge, look to yourselves at all times--ask first what you can do, ask later what you will receive. Be firm but fair--stay cle ar of compromise and remember yours is a great heritage--your school a great institution. 24 ff ' ,,,., . v . LIAM F. BRENNAN ' Captain MMA Commandant of Midshipmen