SUNY Maritime College - Eight Bells Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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EMPIRE S TA TE NIGHT ftThat's it, but before you go I'd like to say a few words on be- half of the Class of '6l. Empire State Day was a great tradition. It was, in fact, one of the few, if not the only tradition we had. Its tables-turned activi- ties were comparable to the pollywog cerernony when a sailor first crosses the Equator. Other colleges and academies have traditions which are carried out annually. There is little if any change, and that is why they are traditions. To restrict, alter, or take advantage ofa tradition is in fact to destroy it. To uphold the tradition is everyonels duty and respon- sibility. VVe,ve had sorne fun tonight but alas, the eternal cry of writer- censorship. Self censorship should be inevitable when subordinates play havoc with their superior's characteristics. It takes nien to en- joy playful admonishinent at the hands of their subordinates. This is the true purpose of Empire State Day and we hope it returns. if fy V ni. X f 'L 'WW The end of a traditionf' 46

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FIRST CLASS TEAR Wonder of wonders, the dorms are finished. We moved into Carl F. Van der Clute Hall for our Senior Year. Initially there were rough spots, but these were overcome in the true Maritime tradition. The most important thing in our First Class Year was the License and, more important, qualifying for the License. Both the Deck and Engineering Departments gave us the best preparation possible, and at the writing of this, it looks as if they have done a good job. We look forward to June 9 with somewhat more than great anticipation, but we also look back on our four years here and realize we have learned a lot. Academics have burdened us but what else is a College for. The contacts we have made with people here will last a long time, and it may take us quite a while to give proper evaluation to our four year stay. l. 45

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