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

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The parades held at the Academy help to show the public part of the training that is instilled in each member of the regiment. Though not many looked forward to marching, it was not that bad and no one ever died during these times of prolonged standing. It is all part of the Kings Point Experi- ence just as the inspections, course load, and the mixers are part of this experience. Clockwise from above: The Color Guard carries the American flag, the Battle Standard, and the Academy flag; The Reviewing Of- ficer troops the line; The Cannon Squad at work on a Saturday morning; Rear Admiral Krinsky in his first year as Suprintendent; The Regimental Staff stands be- fore the Regiment of Midshipmen; Johnny Wolfe holds the scepter.

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There are many sources of en- joyment that the Midshipmen may participate in at the Acad- emy. There is the Waterfront, Sports, Clubs and Activities, and even a social life that comes from a group of people sharing the same experiences that bind them together. Kings Pointers make lifelong friends at the Academy. There is a sense of comradery between the people who attend and graduate from Kings Point. May everyone look back on their years spent here and think of the friendships that were made, and have fond mem- ories come to mind. Clockwise from below: The Neried at the dock; Dawn Star sailing in the sound off the Academy; A dingy at practice throws up the spray; Sailing practice in the Sound; Sailing practice under calmer condi- tions; The anchor which sits in front of the Mariner Chapel; Dawn Star, one of the larger sailboats that are for the use of the Midshipmen. 13 Opening