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

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MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR John Gaughan As members of the class of 1987 of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, you have completed four years of rigorous training which included a unique combination of classroom instruction and at-sea experience. To each of you, I offer my sin- cere congratulations. Other challenges lie ahead of you. We live in complex times, and complex prob- lems do not lend themselves to simple solutions. However, there is much we can do to assure the future of a viable U.S.-flag merchant marine. Above all, we are determined that our ships must have an equal opportunity to compete for the vast international trade generated by our great nation. Given the opportunity to compete fairly, our industry must have the ability to compete effec- tively. By virtue of your training your skills and abilities, and your enthusiasm, the class of 1987 has much to contribute to this effort. I wish you every success in meeting your per- sonal and professional goals. Sincerely Maritime Administrator 21

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Elisabeth Dole THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 June 19, 1987 Congratulations to the 1987 graduating class of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In your four years of training, you have met more challenges, achieved more successes, and seen more of the world than many people can expect to experience in a lifetime. By virtue of your Kings Point education and your personal attributes, you are well prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead. As alumni of the Academy, you already are part of this Nation's proud maritime heritage. I assure you this Administration remains mindful of that heritage, and fully aware of both the commercial and national security importance of a strong American merchant marine. I also remain fully committed to maintaining and improving safety for all modes of transportation, including shipping; you deserve no less. You have my profound admiration for what you have already accomplished, and sincere best wishes for health and happiness in your future endeavors. anford Dole 20

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SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT, LONG ISLANO, N. Y. 11024 To the Class of 1987: I congratulate you for the hard work, forbearance and discipline which have resulted in your new — and selective — designation: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduates! You have taken a place alongside the more than 17,000 Kings Pointers who, since 1938, have mastered the rigorous program of the Academy and its prede- cessor, the Cadet Corps. They have contributed to our nation during peace and during conflict. The time to prove your mettle lies immediately ahead. It will be a time of doubtless difficulty as the hard-pressed maritime industry fights to regain its proper place as a vital stanchion supporting America's economy and defense needs. The industry requires new talent to innovatively tackle its many problems and to push it again into commerce's forefront. I can think of no better group to whom I would assign this challenging task than the young Kings Pointers of the Class of '87. Your class is the last I have the opportunity of addressing in the capacity of Superintendent. I believe I recognize your vast potential, and I will certainly keep a close watch on your progress I remain confident of your success! My personal best wishes for the future. Fraternally, THE SUPERINTENDENT RADM. Thomas A. King, USMS