Pennsylvania Maritime Academy - Helm Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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JAMES E. ROBERTS Superintendent Lt. Comdr., U.S.N.R. .14 parfing eddclge As an expression of sincere regard to those who are about to graduate from the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy, a few words of advice are offered before parting company. With your course of training brought to a close, you are now prepared for service at sea. The career you have chosen is a worthy one, either as deck or engineer officer. To be successful, particularly in your calling, requires the right mental attitude in all matters and to all with whom you come in contact. You have still much to learn which only comes through. experience, and the sea makes many demands. To meet these emergencies the qualities of alertness, good judg- ment and resourcefulness must be cultivated and brought into practice. Intelligent interest in all that is going on about you, and especially in the line of duty, marks the reliable young officer. One of the Hnest attributes which can and should be cultivated by all is the spirit of cheerfulness which promotes harmony and leads to lasting success. Best wishes and Godspeed. , ffm 6

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DEDICHTIUII In Memory of our late Boatswain Warrant Frank Ingelsby, U.S.N., We, the August, 1944, Graduating Class of the Pennsyl- vania Maritime Academy, dedicate this, our Year Book. Starting his career at the Academy in October, 1942, Bosln Ingelsby remained with us, imparting his vast knowledge of the sea to his boys', until, in true Navy fashion, he went down on his ship in March of 1944.

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RAYMOND C. DOLLAR Commanding Ojjzicer Lt. Comdr., U.S.N.R. 30 fke gl'6l6!ll,6lf85 I Sincerest congratualtions to you, members of the graduating class of the Pennsyl- vania Maritime Academy. You have done your ' ' ' ' h' Academy the rudiments of the profession you have chosen. While your class is small in size, it is large in promise, and I am confident your careers as seafaring officers and gentlemen will reflect credit upon your country, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and yourselves. But, assuredly, you have your work cut out for you in these stirring, war-torn times f ll the sea has become commonplace, adding when the heroism of our men who o ow ' ' ' beloved country shining chapters to the lustrous maritime history of our . ' ' ' d' ' . Make certain you do your part, thoroughly Yours IS a calling of glorious tra 1t1ons and gladly, to keep them glorious. Always you must be vigilant, industrious, courteous, courageous and honest- honest with yourselves and your fellow men. Keep your chin up, your eyes clear and to the front. Your country is demanding your all-out efforts. I know you will not fail her. Happy voyaging and may God be with you always. work well in acquiring in t is 7