United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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THE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ALMA MATER Oh, stately, strifeborn Ahna Mater, The Sound flows softly at thy feet; And sunset strikes across its waters As silver notes invoke Retreat. Now dim the patlis and trees in darkness. The stars above our ways appoint. We ' ll sleep secure aboard ' till morning; God steer thee well Kings Point. To attract a high t ' pe of young American with a definite aml)ition to become an officer in the United States Merchant Marine; To impart to him the necessary academic background and the fundamentals of a practical nautical education essential to a successful career at sea; To develop in him a high sense of honor, uprightness, and loyalty; To instill in him a pride in his profession, and a determination to uphold the traditions of the Merchant Marine; and By effective teaching, training, and guidance, to send him forth to his calling with a deep respect and affection for the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and its Academv.

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The iMission of the United States Merchant Marine Acad- emy is C[uitc a challenging one. It is the formula for the making of the best merchant marine officers in the world. The ful- fillment of the Mission requires a highh ' skilled organization which is proficient in the train- ing of young men. It is a weighty assignment indeed. This all- important task is guided by the Academy ' s capable Adminis- tration. In tlie hands of the Administration lies the future of the Academy. It is to this body of men that we must look for leadership, for it is they more than any others, who con- trol the life of each and every Cadet. It is the burden of the Administration to run the Acad- emy so that it will continue to fulfill its Mission by producing compet(Mit officers to man tlie ships of tlie American Merchant Marine. ' ADMINISTRATION