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

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US. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Administrator 400 Seventh Street. S.W. Washington. D C 20590 Maritime Administrator (Acting) John E. Graykowski Message to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 1998 I extend my sincere congratulations to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 1998. During your time at Kings Point, you have learned much about the traditions of the sea. These honorable traditions—loyalty, diligence, comradeship, integrity and faith in oneself—will never change; they will augment and reinforce the professional skills you have acquired during the past c four years. DS You are to be admired for choosing the rigors of Academy life over a more routine curriculum at traditional colleges and universities. This Nation needs young, enthusiastic, energetic and committed individuals. You are a critical element to providing a strong U.S.-flag Merchant Marine and integrated national transportation system to support America’s economic and strategic defense goals. In pursuing your aspirations and meeting your future challenges, you ultimately must earn your success and achievements through hard work, competence and perseverance. With the training you received at Kings Point, I am confident that you will succeed. I salute you—the future leaders of the American maritime industry. Best wishes and Godspeed. Acting Maritime Administrator

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Secretary OF Transportation Rodney E. Slater THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 April 28, 1998 MESSAGE TO THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CLASS OF 1998 It is an honor to congratulate each of you upon your graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Your time at Kings Point has given you the knowledge, skills and abilities to be outstanding professional mariners and leaders in the U.S. transportation industry. As the world stands at the threshold of the 21s' century, we look to you to maintain the finest traditions of America’s seafarers. We stand ready to watch and to cheer as your vision for America transcends our vision. We stand ready for you to complete reengineering the American maritime industry begun with implementation of the Maritime Security Program. And, we stand ready to follow the blueprint for a transportation industry that is about more than concrete, asphalt, and steel. In your careers, you will be expected to execute diverse tasks with every ounce of your energy. These tasks will require all the competence you can muster, all the caring for your team and all the strength of character you possess. Your time at Kings Point has prepared you to face the challenges, opportunities, and, yes, frustrations, you will inevitably confront as your careers progress. The secret is to always go forward; seeing the good in people, taking on a challenging job, or righting wrongs. To the Class of 1998,1 say thank you for your commitment to upholding the Academy’s motto, Acta Non Verba - “Deeds not Words.” Godspeed. Rodney E. Slatj 16

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Superintendent OF THE USMMA RADM T homas T. M atteson SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 1 1024-1699 To the Class of 1998: '1 A Congratulations! You can be very proud of your accomplishments in completing the Academy’s rigorous and demanding curriculum. Individually and as a class, you successfully led the Regiment of Midshipmen as we continued to work together to make Kings Point the very best. You graduate with my deep respect and gratitude for a job well done. I know you are ready to accept the challenges and responsibilities ahead. I am confident that you will serve the Nation well and bring honor and pride to yourselves and to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. God steer thee well, ‘98. Respectfully, THOMAS T. MATTESON Rear Admiral, USMS PS On a very personal note, the Class of ‘98 will always be remembered by Mrs. Matteson and me as “our” Graduating Class. Thank you, all.