United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)
- Class of 2002
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lilii .......  â˘â˘â˘â˘â˘ illM' ⢠IIIIIM ⢠i.tllH ⢠itiiiiiii â r IIIIIMHI I ........ V IIIIIIMIIM 1 r Above: One small section ot the South Tower stands. Middle: Smoke Pours from lower Manhattan. Below: North Cove Marina and smoke. IMft, TEfflW â ÂŤ FDNY marches in the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jan The flag waves as the smoke pours from the rubble. Two T HOUSAND One Left: âPeace Eternal in a Nation United' - Getrysburgh Memorial. After the attacks on 9 11 Americans everywhere united, peace reigns within a country at war. A whole new sense of pride for America floods across our nation, American flags are prevalent. Left: The academy vessel Growler and her crew moved tons of supplies from Jersey City, NJ to lower Manhattan. A view of the towers, standing, burning, from KP. This is the view that midshimen, faculty and staff watched, helplessly as the towers fell. The Billion Soul Strife A storm of tragedy has struck a simple land Where the theme of Freedom has the upper hand. Lives of the innocent were split in two As the tormenting winds of evil blew. Screams of fear and horror shattered a nation While others watched helplessly upon the devastation. Tears of sorrow and grief go to those in mourning For a powerful pain has come without warning. Though the terror came from the blue, clear sky And the enemy stays in shadows to hide We will stand united through the smoke and fire And watch out prayers be lifted higher. Unified as one we will make a solid stand Backed by the powerful God Almightyâs Hand. Though the Billion Soul Strife begins, we are unbroken to this day Through blood and tears, we echo these words, âGod Bless the U.S.A.â M N Jeremiah Gruidl, 2002 September 13, 2001 Admiral Stewart presents the Academy Achievement Ribbon for Meritorious Sen-ice. Academy Midshipmen are honored in a ceremony and presented the Academyâs highest award, the Academy Achievement Ribbon for Meritorious Sen-ice. Also honored and recognized this day are Academy personnel that assisted on 9 11, and the days directly following it. FIRST CLASS TRACKS LeftiJohn Strickland just about to say something during indoc. Below: Brian Patterson, Rob Neff, Scott Douglass, and Andy Laberge. Scott, take your hand off my shoulder. Left: Mike Ahn takes time to warm himself by the fire at a Quarters A dinner party. Right: Is that Lael Nichols carrying the famous paper bag while meeting her Drill Instructor during her first day experience? Left: Stephen Madgwick stops by the Inter national Cheese Cake Associationâs annua Barney Square taste testing event. Below Marty Luke, âMarty, check it out.â Clockwise from Left: 1. Lael Nichols, Joe Vogelbacher, and Mike Aubry at Christmas Ball. 2. Ryan Harry go- ing to CGA 3. Maanum looking foragist. 4. Has anyone seen my screw- driver? 4 Clockwise from Top Left: 1. Adam Brou n carves a turkey for his systems project advisor. 2. Matt Brekke 3. John Downing 4. Gray sporting the new baby blue by Prada: 5. Berthea Hampton dons a flower head dress for her new film on location in Candy Land 6. Michael Aubry on the One MC- no one dared talk after âat easeâ when this hero ran the show. Below: Captain Sanborn celebrates. Right: Dave Cobum on the plat- form during Recognition Below: Trenel Hardy and Scott Douglass prepare the mudd pitt for Band Company's arrival Clockwise from above Right: 1. Jesse Buckler tips his hat at a MMP meeting- he is currently the youngest president ever in the history of the Union. 2. Paul Boulos shows some love to Lady Amphitrite as part of the tradition within Fourth Com- pany 3. Mike Aubry and Frank Sanchez stop by the basketball game against Coast Guard 4. Ben Wrobleski's survival suit helps him out. Right: Luke Nelson wears his uni- form to a local punk rock concert where the disadvantages of de- mocracy were allegedly discussed by many parties 5 6 Top Right: Train ride with the crew. Top Left: myola and Freddy. Center Left: Babb and Patterson at CJ's. Center Right: Tug of war with plebe Candidates during INDOC, Devin Blowes. Bottom right: Alternate T-shirt day in Delano. How many days till first class graduation? bottom Left: Sailing trips on Long Island Sound with Friends. { DO YOU REMEMBER? i Will you miss? Left: Waterfront Senior Dining in with Admiral Stewart, is that a lobster bib? Middle Left: Frank Sanchez dressed to kill, in all White. Middle Right: Krazy Kids in the hall Mike Rattigan and Mike Dacko POUNDING OUT A RHYTHM FOR lunch muster.Bottom: Showing the plebes how it's DONE DURING INDOC. Henschel. Strickland and Douglass with a push-UP. A YEAR IN REVIEW. 7 What about when... Top: Concerts in Central Park with Friends. Jesse, Mark and Marty with Alison and Michelle. Center Left: Mets Games on a Tuesday night. Center Right: Did YOU REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR Z-CARD with you to License exams? Bottom: Mike Aubry ran a tight ship first rotation. L to R, Ben, Berthea, mike, Nate, Dwight and Matt. 8 Top Left: Brendan Gray poised for ATTACK. GO AHEAD. PUSH ME...â TOP Center: Waiting for License exams to start. Mike Mancini. Top Right: Pajama Party in the pub with PhilEgge and Scoots. Center Left: That cast CHANCE BEFORE YOU SET SAIL. JEFF. Andy, Bob and rob. Center Right: Late night Thursdays at CJ's. Dust off those Elvis Albums. Grecco is in the house. Bottom: More INDOC ACTION. TUG OF WAR WITH THE PLEBES. âWHY AREN'T YOU HELPING. MICHELLE?â 9 THE LONG AWAITED, ZERO DAYS TILL FIRST GRADUATION HAS FINALLY come. This year, graduation fell on a Monday. Speaking at GRADUATION WERE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION - NORMAN Mineta, Maritime Administrator - Captain William Schubert, and Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Congressman Young of Florida. Honorary degrees were ADMINISTERED TO CONGRESSMAN YOUNG AND RADM LAUREN McCready. Admiral McCready was the first head of Department of Engineering at Kings Point, and helped to FOUND THE ACADEMY. Top Right: CDR Gardner receives the VADM Gordon McLintock Award, SELECTED BY THE GRADUATING CLASS, GIVEN TO THE MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED USMS LICENSED Faculty member. Middle left: Kevin Piotrowski, Joshua Pell and ANCHOR MAN BRIAN Omodt await the CONFERRING OF degrees. Middle Right: Alison Gaudiano receives CONGRATULATIONS from Congressman Young. Bottom Left: Brendan Gray, Jeff Greco and Jeremiah Gruidl take Naval Reserve Oaths. Bottom Right: Eben Samuelson SHAKES HANDS WITH Capt. Schubert. 10 i Graduation Day, 17 June 2002. Top left: R A D M McCready Speaks candidly TO THE CLASS OF 2002. TOP Right: radm MCCREADY RECEIVES HIS Signifying the transfer of command from the Class of 2002 to the Class of 2003, the Change of Command ceremony happens YEARLY AS A PART OF JUNE WEEKEND. NOT ONLY IS IT THE RELENQUISHMENT OF DUTIES FOR THE FIRST CLASS, BUT ALSO A CHANCE FOR THEM TO SPRINT TO THE POOL AND JUMP IN, CLOTHES AND ALL. BE CAREFUL! Top Left: Alison Gaudiano passes the Academy Battle Standard to Incoming Regimental Commander. Top Right: Fourth Company Commander Paul Boulos passes the SWORD TO INCOMING COMPANY COMMANDER JOHNATHON Jackson. Below: Mad dash for the pool. Opposite Page Top Left: Kevin Rice, Toriano Fredericks, Warren Wright and Trenel Hardy pose for a picture in the pool. Top Right: Scott Douglass, Ray Whetstone, Ray Sl pkunas, Eric Chang, brigitt Clausing and Brendan Gray smile for the Camera. Bottom Left to Right: What a Flip! MADGWICK AND MALENSHEK WATCH. - MATT WEBER ON THE DIVING BOARD. PREPARE FOR GREATTHINGS. - Tryandbeatthisone! Change of Command 15 June 2002. 13 Top Right: CAPT and Mrs. Skinner (center) enjoy some time with the Classof 2002. Bottom Right: Seniors and their DATES SWING AND SWAYTO THE MUSIC AT June Ball. Above: A grand entrance is so IMPORTANT. 14 Swingin' Jijnf Ball Top Left: Midshipmen and their DATES ARE ALLDRESSED UP AND LOOKING VERY GOOD! Center Left: Here's a toast to the Clv ssof 2002. Above: Smile for the camera! Bottom Left: Midshipmen, faculty ANDSTAFFMINGLEONTHE DANCE FLOOR. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 17, 2002 I am pleased to congratulate the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Class of 2002. America today faces a great challenge to protect our homeland from those who would do us harm. You are graduating from an institution with a long tradition of alumni who not only engage in commerce at sea, but who also willingly become protectors when our Nation is in peril. As Kings Point graduates, you can take considerable pride in your determination and efforts in your academic careers. You also can look forward to providing valuable service to America's economy through your work in the maritime and transportation industries. And our Nation is grateful that you stand ready to serve with our Armed Forces, the finest in the world, both Active and Reserve. Best wishes for continued success. THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 May 30, 2002 - of To the Class of 2002 It is a pleasure to congratulate each of you on your graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I am very proud of all of you, and you should be proud of yourselves. Your graduation represents a personal milestone. It carries with it an obligation of leadership, to yourself, to your community, and to your Nation. My confidence that you will meet these obligations is supported by what you have already accomplished. One extraordinary accomplishment during your time at Kings Point was the response to the emergency in New York Harbor following the September 11 terrorist attack. USMMA midshipmen moved immediately toward the World Trade Center, as did many others in the maritime community. Over the course of eight days, USMMA assets transported more than 1,500 firefighters, emergency medical technicians, police officers, and other rescue personnel. Midshipmen and members of the faculty and staff also moved several tons of food, water, rescue supplies and other material across the harbor to the staging area at North Cove. You learned first hand about the proud tradition of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the value of your training at the Academy. Each of you have demonstrated the skills, the motivation, and the unwavering dedication we need, and I look forward to each of you becoming future maritime industry leaders. I challenge you today to continue using your knowledge on behalf of your community and on behalf of your Nation. No maritime school in the world enjoys a finer reputation for excellence than Kings Point. Your job is to continue that tradition and add to its luster. As your futures unfold, I challenge you to continue to live the motto of this fine institution â âdeeds not words.â Again, congratulations and I bid you fair winds and following seas. I 18 19 US. Department of Transportation Administrator 400 Seventh Street. S.W. Washington. D C. 20590 Maritime Administration MESSAGE TO THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CLASS OF 2002 As an alumnus of the Academy, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate you, the graduating class of 2002. Your time at Kings Point has prepared you to face the challenges and opportunities that you will encounter as your careers progress. In these chosen careers, you will be expected to execute diverse tasks with every ounce of your energy and all of the competence, caring, and strength that you possess. America will need maritime leaders to confront unending challenges at sea, on inland waterways and in port terminals as traffic increases dramatically. With the events of September 11, the maritime industry is playing a critical role in homeland security. As a graduate, you will gain first-hand experience in this new environment, thus enabling you to enter this professional workforce with confidence and self-reliance. With the training you received at Kings Point, I am confident that you will succeed. I salute youâthe future leaders of the American maritime industry. Captain William G. Schubert Maritime Administrator SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 1 1 024- 1 699 To the Class of 2002: Congratulations! You have earned your place among a very select - and selective - group: the alumni of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. You have accomplished this by completing a rigorous and demanding program. During your time at the Academy, you have worked together to reach your goals and to make Kings Point the very best. I am proud of your achievements and offer you a sincere Well Done. All of you are well prepared to successfully meet the challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead. I am confident that you will serve the Nation well and bring honor and pride to your class and to your alma mater. Fair winds and following seas, 2002! âIt is an honoranda privilege to teach at Kings Point.â -CDR Raymond Gardner CDR Raymond Gardenr graduated from the USMMA in 1979. He believes that midship- men learn âto he more than good seafarers. They also learn to be good shipmates.â Says CDR Gardner: âThank you very much for the honor that you have provided by dedicating your yearbook to me. I have seen you [the Class of 2002J work very hard. I am so proud of you and impressed by your accomplishments.â RECOGNimON AboverCDR Raymond Gardner receives the VADM Gordon McLintock Distinguished Faculty Member Award from CAPT William Schubert, the Maritime Administrator, during 2002 Commencement. FAMILY Right: The Gardner family aboard TV KINGS POINTER: son James, daughters Elizabeth. Emily and Sarah and wife Marianne. 24 DEDICATION: CDR RAYMOND F. GARDNER, USMS The editors and staff are pleased to dedi- cate 2002 Midships to CDR Raymond F. Gardner, USMS of the Department of Engi- neering. CDR Gardner, a 1979 Kings Point graduate, came to the Academy four and a half years ago. He brought with him a love of engineering, the Academy, and teaching. He enthusiasti- cally helps the midshipmen with their engineer- ing studies. After graduating from Kings Point, CDR Gardner sailed for nearly six years with Dis- trict 2 MEBA AMO. He earned his First Assis- tant Engineer's license during this time. He subsequently came ashore and worked as a mechanical engineer, designing systems for the U.S. Navy. Later, he went to work as a consulting engi- neer, designing and retrofitting central power, heating and chiller plants. All the time, his Kings Point education was essential to his success. After a stint teaching at SUNY Maritime, CDR Garnder returned to his alma mater. In 1992, he passed the New York State licensed professional engineer exam. In 1995, he earned a master's degree in mechanical engi- neering from Polytechnic University in Brook- lyn. With three associates, he started a con- sulting engineering firm on Long Island. CDR Gardner fondly remembers his days as a midshipman at the Academy. It was at Kings Point that he met his wife of 22 years at a school mixer. Marianne is a dental hygienist. Together they have four children: James, Elizabeth, Emily and Sarah. âIt is an honor and a privilege to teach at Kings Point, says CDR Gardner. He believes that midshipmen are hard-working, dedicated individuals who have chosen a more strenuous romance life than the typical college student. Kings Left: cdr Pointers learn to be more than good seafar- Gardner met ers, he says. They also learn to be good shipmates. CDR Gardner says that he considers himself fortunate to be a part of the midshipmen's development at the Academy. his wife, Marianne, at a mixer while he was a midshipman at the Academy. 25 Faculty Staff ABOVE: CAPT and Mrs. Athens enjoy a few casual minutes with Nate Menefee in the Midshipman Pub. RIGHT: Chiefof StaffCAPT Robert Safarik (left) and CDR Bradley Burnside (right) flank Marty Malenshek at the âWhoâs Whoâ awards luncheon in May. Superintendentâs Office Asst. Supt. Administration L to R: J. Baluchinsky; CAPT R. Safarik., RADM J. Stewart, J. Leach 28 L to R: J. Abbamonte, A. Odze, M. Glazer, CAPT J. Jochmans, T. Goodwin, F. Todesco, J. Redfern ABOVE: RADM Lauren S. McCready, an Academyâ Founding Father,â is about to receive an Honorary Doctorate degree from Dean Warren Mazek during 2002 commencement. Academic Dean L to R Front: F. Wagner, CAPT A. Sanborn, Dr. W. Mazek, D. Palmer, K. Pilosi. Rear: P. Chen, H. English, B. May, C. Prince, V. SantAndrea. Commandantâs Office L to R Front: LCDR R. Bonnadonna, S. Hoey, M. Cunningham, CAPT A. Athens, F. Nell, J. Lopkin, LCDR C. Moore, LCDR D. Gagnon. Rear: CDR D. Mund, CAPT R. Larsen, LCDR J. Gundy, GYSGT E. Ragin, CDR B. Burnside, A. Jacobs. 29 ABOVE: Dr. Laurence Cassar tells the faculty, âFollow me,â as he serves as Mace Bearer for 2002 Commencement. RIGHT: LCDR Reed Bonnadonna spends a few relaxing moments with midshipmen in the Pub. Are theydiscussingregimentaloracademic matters? Marine Transportation Marine Engineering 1 st Row: M. Huber, R. Jablonski, B. Bellow, D. Hard, R. Allee, J. Helmick, G. Sandberg, V. Martin. 2nd Row: J. Nunnenkamp, D.Moskoff, P. Zerafa, D. Hunt, P. Buhse. 3rd Row: B. Hall, D. Compton, R. Meurn, S. Shah, K. Maggaletta. 30 L to R: J. Poliseno, G. Colef, S. Perez, J. Harbach, J. Femenia, H. Eda,C. Hubert, Y.Traynham, J. Alvarez J. Tuttle, M. Patel, W. Franklin, M. Brazeil, D. Charnews, J. Jannone, B. Leonard. lli Du Gr C. RIGHT: Prof. Perez gets excited when itâs time for the annual yearbook photo! BELOW: RADM Joseph Stewart, during Acceptance Day ceremonies, tells the plebes that the Kings Point academic program will be demanding and challenging. Humanities L to R, Front: J. Szaluta, J. Brickman, R. Gardella, G. Durant, R. Wasserman, R. Bonnadonna. Rear: R. Greenwald, A. Donovan, T. Gaebelein, C. Schultheiss, C. Cusumano, L. Magnus. Math Science L to R, Front: J. Schlauch, H. Beim, C. Zwillick, L. Cassar, M. Melcer. Rear: C. Weber, H.L. Hutson, M. Hogan, A. Ceasar. 31 ABOVE: GYSGT Ragin meets his boss, Marine Corps Commandant GEN James Jones, at the Battle Standard Dinner in Apri 1. RIGHT: CDR Ira Ramey and his wife, Wanda, receive a salute as they depart following the chaplainâs retirement ceremony in June. Naval Science Shipboard Training Lto R: S. Carroll, J. Abbamondi, S. Cussen, R. DeWitt, R. Crowe, T. Losert. L to R, Front: L. Antlick, C. Cohen, D. Van Oss, A. Trainor. Rear: R. Cashman, D. Farmer, B. Craig, J. Flumignan. Hi loi W; BELOW: CAPT David Van Oss demon- strates the proper way to come to attention. Waterfront Activities Chaplainsâ Office ÂŤOs L to R, Front: M. Hall, C. Lowe, J. Sulla, R. Steitz, K. L to R: C. Cusumano, K. Lindblad, I. Ramsey, M. Logan Gochberg, R. Cain. Rear: D. Mund, R. Allee, E. Stewart. ; Wallischeck, R. Asma. Dogs: Hercules and Berdie. ABOVE: CAPT Kenneth Force exhorts the drum major to make sure that the Regimental Band stays in step! RIG H T: The proper way to carve a Thanksgiving turkey, according to CDR Eric Wallischeck. Library Physical Ed Athletics L to R: M. Stern, N. Aminfard, I. Palmieri, G. Billy, L. Cody, D. Gill. 34 L to R, 1 st Row: C. Lang, I. Zolotarev, C. Pravata, S. Petersen Lubow, S. Tedesco, K. Ryan, C. Carideo, P Linderman, T. Alger. 2nd Row: K. McNulty, W. McCain J. Hazlett, S. Perrera, J. Linehan, M. Eng, R. Alfheim. 3rd Row: M. Taggart, H. Stone. 4th Row: A. I Klementisz, G. Gardner, T. McNulty. 5th Row: M. Braver. 6th Row: T Gill M Smnlpns I ABOVE: Resource Managemen Dept. LtoR:U.Nwokiwu,Z. Selwood,M. â Wong, N. Gatchalian, P. Hololob, J. Long, J. Amoroso, D. Bianco, S. Kyritsis, IF. Disco. TOP RIGHT: Officer Peter DeJesus and Chief Alan Odze help make the Acad- â emy safe and sound. I BOTTOM RIGHT: Peter Rackett: Proud to be a Kings Pointer! Admissions External Affairs L to R: J. Hale, L. Hecht, N. Johnsen, J. Skinner, M. L to R: M. Skrocki, S. Anthony, M. Schermerhorn, : DeRosa, B. Abramson. D. Ferguson. o'' 35 Midshipman Life 37 i The nights go by pretty fast First Class year, and the first celebration of those nights is 300. August 17, 2001 the class of 2002 celebrated 300 nights on the very special occasion of Ring Dance. Receiving the ring symbolizes that the first classman becomes part of the elite fraternal order of Kings Point. With the class crest worn closest to his heart, a Kings Pointer keeps his class close to him. Upon Graduation, the ring is turned and the academy crest is worn closest to his heart. This symbolizes keeping the academy close as he is now not just a member of a class, but an alum of KP. Matt Brekke adds a hearty Here-Here to a toast at ring Dance. Joshua Pell and his date stop for the camera in front of the American Flag. Nice Ring! Luke Wisnewski, MarkJones, Jesse Buckler and Marty Malenshek. The best of days go fast. 1E1? and their dates at Mike Martinoâs House. In uniform from left to right are Fred LaFemina, Shaun Marisigan, Ed Beeson, Ed Tirado, and Mike. Rob Bryant, and Kim Palmer. 38 V Dennis Gum and date at cocktail hour. 2002 Crest mock up hangs in Delano Hall. Everyone knows Hilary! Thanks for all your help while at sea. P y a n IxMcree and supermodel date make an entrance at the Chateau Briand. (Center) Joe Wrinn ties his ring around the neck of his date. Tradtion, Tradition, Tradition. One of the first recognition steps done by the plebes was this huge rendition of the2002 ring crest done on the grinder in chalk. 39 Indoctrination The long journey for the class of 2005 began the morning of July 6, 2001 as the plebe candidates said one last goodbye to their family and friends and were thrown full force into Kings Point life. The two weeks of Indoc were meant to be physically, mentally and emotionally challenging as plebes learned the rigors of the Academyâs daily routine, proper military bearing and the correct way to do a push-up. Though the memory of Indoc is different to each individual, the two weeks is something that will be looked back upon for years to come. rill Instructor Sam Albrecht gets down and dirty with the Plebe Candidates. Monomoy racers row their hearts out as they race across Long Island Sound. Candidates form up in front of Delano Hall following another delicious meal. 40 Band Co. Plebe Candidates take their aggression out in a battle of tug-of-war The No. 1 Ensign is raised for a special colors ceremony on Acceptance Day Acceptance Day The long awaited Acceptance Day finally arrived for plebe candidates on September 8, 2001. This day marked the beginning of midshipmen life for the plebe class, as they stood on Tomb Field and took their oath into the Naval Reserve. With this oath, the plebe candidates become plebes and were allowed to wear the Eagle Insignia of the Merchant Marine Naval Reserve as well as class insignia. With this oath came new privileges including the ability to talk in Delano during meals, the end of sitting six inches and staring at 12 OâClock while eating. Additionally this oath brought greater responsibility as plebes fell under the same demerit system as the upperclassmen of the Academy. The remainder of the day consisted of a football game and the first liberty since the beginning of Indoctrination nearly two months earlier. The class picture was also taken, and will stand as a remembrance of the day, and as a symbol of the people who began the long road to graduation. Members of the Drill Team march past the stands during the Acceptance Day Parade. Candidates form up on the oval in front of Wiley Hall before Acceptance Day ceremonies. 41 Drummers await their cue from the Drum Major to begin playing. With Acceptance Day Weekend came the annual Beat Retreat. Captain Kenneth Force, USMS, had the overwhelming job of transforming the plebe candidates into musicians who could perform up to the standards of the Regimen- tal Band. The Beat Retreat was the first real performance of the Regimental Band forthe year, and as always, the show provoked a sense of pride forthe midshipmen and the family, friends and alumni who came from all over the country to watch. The ceremony known as âBeating the Retreatâ began in 17th Century Europe as drummers were sent through the streets playing âbeatingsâ to warn troops to return to their camps forthe night. This practice faded with time, but the ceremony lived on the the form of ceremonial âBeat Retreatsâ as military bands were used to lower the colors for the evening. The theme of this yearâs event was Fifty Years of the Fifties, as the females wore Poodle Skirts and the male Midshipmen slicked back their hair and rolled up their pant legs. The Regimental Band provided the music in between skits and members of the plebe class presented the flags of the fifty states, along with fifty National Ensigns. Additionally, several midshipmen were involved in designing the sets, costumes and other backstage work. 42 1 950s Swing dancers await the beginning of their performance. The skit played a large role in the Beat Retreat. Flags from all fifty States and fifty National Ensigns are displayed proudly by plebes as they enter O'Hara Hall. Drum Major Daniel Dugan leads the Regimental Band into O'Hara Hall. 1âI--J ltvv Joe Willis solos on the trumpet. Willis was the Regimental Band Master for the Second Rotation The Nassau County Police Pipe and Drum Corps performs for the audience. 43 I Valerie Busch and Jared Elliot dance the night away under streamers of green and red. Members of THE CLASS OF 2005 GET A KICK OUT OF SHOWING OFF IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. Members of the class of 2005 pose with Santa and his mischievous elves. Santa Claus shows that even he has a nautical side. The fountain was the centerpiece of the decorations. Kara Babb and Lael Nicholls get their groove on with Santa and his sidekick elf. 44 Christr m December 8, 2001 With the holiday season in full swing, the annual Christmas Ball was held under festive decor in Delano Hall. The formal dance brought together midshipmen from all classes, as well as guests from outside the academy to enjoy music, dance and have a good time. Even Santa Claus and his elves made an appearance and were seen all over the dance floor throughout the night The Second Class were responsible for organizing the event and with the help of the plebe class, they transformed the dining hall into a winter wonderland, complete with a ânautical themeâ holiday fountain. The plebe class setup and tore down the event and also provided assistance serving punch and cookies. For the class of 2005, the dance marked their first formal event at the academy. The male midshipmen wore Service Dress Blues with bow ties and the female midshipmen wore gowns and dresses. Music was provided by a DJ who spun the hits as midshipmen danced into the night. It was truly a night to remember. Josh Pell, Martin Malenshek and Luke Wisniewski pose with their dates. 45 NIC rÂą TS PARTIES Below: Jeff Marquez signals he is ready for launch. Above: On the Long Island Railroad heading into the city for the 200 nights celebration. Above: âOk, the bet is, twenty dollars....â Chris Henthorn, Mike Delano, and Blair Van Dyne plan their attack at 100 nights. Right: Jeff âElvisâ Greco at 200 nights, shows off what has kept him warm through long winter nights at KP. 46 St , _ Below: Brendan Gray introduces Michelle Gates to his date. Below: Mike Rattigan says âThese ice teas from Long Island taste funny...â Above: Clint McKay and Jeff Goff in their first attempt at âdoublesâ bull riding. Upper right: Josh Pell, Ray Whet- stone, Brigitt Clausing, and Ray Slapkunas take time out for a Band Co. reunion. Right: An old pro eagerly gives Nicole Kaltsas fa tip or two on her technique. 47 IWI idshipmen 1 Menefee, Pell, Slapkunas, Downing, and R e n s h a w enjoying the dinner. General James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps is the honorable guest speaker. Admiral Stewart and General Jones await the traditional Battle Standard dinner. GG e n e r a I Jones Jones and arrives at Kings M N Acuff Point by a exchange words Marine Corps of wisdom. helicopter. Delano Hall all decked out for the special occasion. 48 s The Color Guard standing tall at the Battle Standard Dinner The concept of an annual Battle Standard Dinner was created in 1987. Following the military tradition of âdining in,â the dinner was to be a formal night for the members of the first class. A renowned guest of honor would be invited to add a special note to the evening. The Battle Standard Dinner has provided an opportunity for the graduating class to gather as one. They heard words of advice and wisdom from a variety of speakers. The Battle Standard Dinner in March 2002 featured another remarkable speaker. The Honorable General James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, spoke to the class of 2002. Beyond an inspirational evening, the Battle Standard Dinner provided a link with Kings Point history as all attending recalled the sacrifice of the 142 cadet- midshipmen, a memory that is the foundation of much of the Academyâs traditions. 49 Finally after nine months of being plebes, the class of 2005 was recognized on April 8, 2002. Recognition symbolizes that the upperclassmen have recognized them to be a part of the regiment. It is no longer required to square corners, run outside, march in sections or sound off to upperclassmen. With recognition comes liberty every weekend, along with some other privileges. Midshipmen David Coburn and Steve Madgwick played a major role in the development of this class, along with the entire class of 2002. Recognition run consisted of a mud pit, ringing the memorial bell, tug of war, log races, jumping in the sound and much more. The event is one of the biggest highlights of the plebe year. Recognition The Class of 2005 does their final PT session as plebes before the ârecognition run.â mm Atherton, Wolfe, and Helmer are getting a work out with the log race. ATHaift. A, 50 Steve Madgwick, RTOA, waiting for the plebes to fall out onto the grinder for their recognition run. The class of 2 0 0 5 celebrates recognition by jumping in the freezing cold sound. Tradition continues with the mud pit. Paul Boulos, CC4, joins the plebes in the mud pit. Kenner and Josephic in the relay race. 2nd Company is highly motivated during the recogntion activities. 51 For the first time in school history, Midshipmen sit for their 2nd Mateâs License. After four hard years, Nicholas Henschel rejoices in the sweet sounds of the clanging bell. Tim Porter celebrates passing license. Midshipmen worked diligently through four days of exams. 52 Exams When April comes to Kings Point, the Academy takes on a new look as the leaves begin to reappear, the grass becomes a little greener and the seniors prepare and sit for license exams. Members of the class of 2002 streamed into OâHara Hall on May 28 to begin four days of sweat and pressure after much preparation and memorization. Even more pressure was on the senior class this year as they were the first to sit for the new U.S. Coast Guard Exams. The 3rd Mate and 3rd Assistant Engineer Licenses were discontinued as of last year, and now each passing senior will be issued a restricted 2nd Mate or 2nd Assistant Engineerâs License. By Friday afternoon the bell in front of Wiley Hall rang loudly as seniors gathered to celebrate their successful completion of the exams. The tradition of throwing coins in Amphitrite Pool before license exams continues. 53 June Weekend June Graduation Weekend marked the final days at the Academy for the graduating Class of 2002. The weekend was full of festivities, including the Awards Convocation, Change of Command Ceremony, Parents Barbeque, obligatory dip in Eldridge Pool and the last formal of the year, June Ball. Sunday morning brought together midshipmen, friends and family at the Baccalaureate Service in the Chapel. June 17 was the conclusion of 2002âs voyage as each graduating midshipman received a diploma and joined the ranks of Kings Pointers. This event was four years in the making: from the stress of plebe Indoctrination and the joy of Acceptance Day, to the challenge and fun of Sea Year. The Class of 2002 had been through a lot together, and cheered with joy as they tossed their covers into the air. Above: Right: A Swords survival are suit passed keeps as 2003 the cold takes water command. away. 54 Left: The big moment: all covers are airborne! Left: Academic star Ayarza offes words of advice. Below: Nate Menefee has done it! Three cheers! Left: A Above: new So when fashion are they in going to wearing call my a cover name? is born! 55 Sea Year I RIGHT: âNoreally mom,KingsPointdidmake a man out of me. Bert Swink and Brendan Gray in Puerto Rico. CENTER: Scott Douglass campaigning to become the next SIU president. ABOVE: Ray I farmer thinking,'âSomeday I can be this sally. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ben Rae working on those great sea projects. BOTTOM LEFT: âDoes this fu 11111 my obliga- tion? Paul Sallee in Ifawaii. SUNDR C ABOVE: âI know I was fishing without a license Officer, but can't you at least smile for the camera? Bobby Goldbach. LEFT: Mark Labert and Sparks making the most of Unalaska. LEFT: Adam LaReau. Mike Aubry, Mikel Mancini â The 2 Co boys are in town! CENTER: (Poppa Echo Lima Lima)'âJosh Pell and his father in New York I larbor. v ⢠' Yv 7 00° n 171 1 The Mediterranean ' FAR RIGHT: Josh Pell is always in search of a friend. Some just happen to be hairier than others and on the Rock of Gibraltar. RIGHT: Adam LaReau, Rich Lorenzetti,and Frank Sanchez enjoying the sunset and life at sea. ABOVE: Nick Fenzcl,Chris Van Deventer, and Brandon Hill on the launch in Palma do Mallorca,Spain. Watch out ladies!!! RIGHT: Mike Aubry. Adam LaReau, Frank Sanchez, l)ennis(ium, and Gladiator outside oflhc Coli- seum. âSmile or I will run your through. BELOW . Joe Vogclhachci and Edgar I irado nuisl have told a lot ol lies to land llicsc two find ladies in Solidj Bay.Ciiccee. BELOW ( LIN I KK: Brendan (iray in dieStrait ol Gibraltar with the rock in view. BELOW: Ed Tirado settles fora monkey after his game fails with the ladies!! ABOVE: Chris McElicce just outside the C oliseum in Rome. LEFT: in Malaga. Spain, locals pack into Pell's room to have a look around the USNS Sa tirn. RIGHT: Bob Andrea found some inlerestingsignsonthestreetsof England. BELOW: Dave Coburn acting as if lie is relaxing in Scotland ... 2005 knows better than to believe that! FPP ABOVE: Not everyone isasâthrilled to be in Scotland as I-ben Sanuielson. RIGHT: Steve Madgwick and Bobby in l elixslone, England. .. where's your hat Steve? ABOVE: Pal Ward enjoying a drink with his Bii Mac in Beliiium. ABOVE: Josh Pell and family were able lo gel together in Lyon, ABOVb: Marlin Malenshek taking a look around the lower of London France duriim sea year. Europe LEFT: Chris MeLileee lookin' mighty Lnglish as he enjoys the sunset. CENTER LEFT: Jell I lil .el, Aaron Smeekeri. Brantly Rushing, and Jacob George gelling ashore in Bremerhaven while on the M V Tellus. ⢠. Shipboard Life What a Contraption! Jesse Buckler, the salti- est of â02, showing the roaring 40âs who is boss. -jgwp ihj i|y l j| Marly Malenshek , hoping to spot a mermaid. âC ome now Ben Rae, everyone knows that you can't study in the Engine Room. ABOVE: Asa matterolâfacl, Steve Madgwick did see his shadow. Another month of winter for Kan- Boone's l arm???? Are you holdin that for Alison, Jesse Buckler? RICH ! : Whether at sea or ashore. Bob Andrea never ceases to amaze Kay I larmer-Clearly a severe case ofChannel I ever. LKM': Joel reda and Matthew Davis worrying the Chief Engineer with their Colt Pielslick antics. LEF'Iâ: JelTQuell relaxingallera hard day's work aboard the S S San I'raneisco. ABOVE: Brent Acu IT seeing w hat it is like to work fora living. LEFT: Josh Pel I on an ancient ship on the Great Lakes w ilh Bob Trask and 2,kl A L. LEFT: Jesse Buckler lakes a bearing that would even impress L I Klonis The Po Region BELOW: The mighty USCG culter clearing the channel into Is ABOVE: Scott Douglass and 3 m making a snow man aboard the Sealand Independence. U PPER CENTER: Marty MaIcnshck sneaking up on a sleeping seal in McMurdo, Antarctica. âRob you should be out here too, not just taking pictures! LOWER CENTER: Marly Malenshek, Alison Guadiano, Jesse Buckler, Rob Bryant (a.k.a. the Deep Freeze Crew) at New Zealandâs SCOTT BASE. 66 'iiA v ÂŤ. CENTER: The dramatic view ofMl. Erabus during the passgage through the Ross Sea enroute to McMurdo. ABOVE: Alison Guadiano and Rob Bryant are transported from the Polar Sea to the M V LAI. Gianel a via crane. FAR LEFT: Routine lifeboat test in frigid Antarctic waters. LEFT: Jesse Buckler and Alison Guadiano exploring the cafeteria at the McMurdo airfield. CENTER: âSomeday this will be all mine! Josh Pel 1 on ihc(jreal Wall. RELOW: Mark Labert moonlighting as a garbage man in C hina. ABOVE: Lisa Taylor taking in a hit of history at the Hiroshima war memorial. ABOYK: Scoll Douulass and Mall Weber bcinu American in I lone Kone. s. C C (KNTKRI .KI T: l orn Pern and Allen Davison mingling with llie loeals in Shanghai. (Tom, perhaps llie ladies would like a drink.) I .OWKRCKNTKR: Colin Websler seems lobe happy with his llrsl ship assignmenl. TOP LICIT: Scoll Douglass campaigning anain. oh wail, that is Luke Nelson under dial beard. RIGHT: A picturesque lighthouse in Jordan, Saudi Arabia. BELOW: Alison Bennett and Shannon DiPietropolo try on gas masks aboard the USNS Guadalupe. ABOVE: Lisa Taylorstandinga vigilant watch in Jordan. RIGHT: âRed sky at night sailor's delight,â compliments of Dan Murney. 70 ABOVE: Pal Ward in Africa thinking,âI need to call my A IK fora RELIEF!â CENTER: A ship that Andrew Young ballasted in Egypt. LEFT: True Kings Point Spirit in Singapore thanks to C olin Webster. The Middle East LEFT: Brendan ( iray attempting to 111 in with the locals in Egypt. it'vrm w m rrâ m ⢠§  i jlbjliujiu t v----- ar j nnvriHwr mi_ â i-iOJKL r T T1 â V 1 siuodg . Year In Review The Mariners womenâs volleyball team ended their season at the NCAA Regional Championships on November 8, 2001. Overall the team was 15-15 and 8-1 in the Skyline. The team won their third consecutive Skyline Conference Title in Liebertz Gymnasium on November 3. With scores of30-19,30-22, and 30-27, the Blue and Gray earned theirthird consecutive bidtotheNCAA Division III Womenâs Volleyball Championships. The Mariners won both major awards in the Skyline Conference as Kelly Glanding was named the Player ofthe year and Jessica France earned Rookie of the Year honors. Both France and Glanding were named First-Tearn All-Stars along with setter Maggie OâConnor. Sophomore Jena Jeffries also earned a spot on the Second T earn. The girls are set for another great season next year with old and new faces. (L-R): 1. Jessica France and Jena Jeffries give high fives after a good play. 2. Aik Villano. 3. MVP Kelly Glanding get height to spike the ball. Below: The girls the NCAA! (i e i I t s f J 74 Top: Jenna Jeffries hits a ferocious spike with teammate Jessie France as back up. Below (L-R): The girls (L-R), Fresh. Sam Skeens, Sr. Kelly Glanding, Soph. Maggie O'Connor, Fresh. Libb Palker, Jr. Mickey Sparks, and Fresh. Jessica France. 3. Jen Jeffries and Ailleen Villano with great defense. Scoreboard vs. William Patterson..............0-3 L vs. Eastern Connecticut............0-3 L vs. Ramapo.......................3-0 W vs. Mt. St. Vincent................3-1 W vs. SUN Y Old Westbury...........3-0 W vs. New Jersey City................3-0 W vs.CCNY...........................1-3L vs. Concordia......................0-3 L vs SUN Y Maritime..................3-0 W vs. York...........................3-0 W vs. Clarkson.......................2-3 L vs. Potsdam........................0-3 L vs. Stephens T ech.................3-0 W vs. Baruch.........................3-0 W vs. Rutgers-Newark.................0-3 L vs. SUN Y Farmingdale..............3-0 W vs. Western Connecticut..........0-3 L vs. Hunter.......................3-2 W vs. Kean...........................0-3 L vs.Manhattanville..................2-3 L vs. St. Joseph's...................3-1 W vs. FDU Madison....................0-3 L vs. Trinity......................0-3 L vs. Mt. St. Mary...................3-0 W vs. Cortland....................0-3 L Womenâs 75 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Joe Baran and Aaron Smeckert are focused on the race at hand. fl 2. Sophomore John Rapacki running with a determination to win. 3. Freshman Drew Captain, senior Sco the cam pro Cl d. and Team m pose for rq pp CROSS COUNTRY Year In Review The season wrapped up at the NCAA Qualifier at Van Cortland Park. Senior Sasha Voight made the All-NCAA Regional Team after placing 17th overall. The team finished in 20th place, with high scores from Rookie Drew Williams and Senior Scott Bachman. For Skyline Conference the menâs team took second place. Earning All-Conference status were: Aaron Smeckert and Dave Byun. Another highlight was when the menâs team won the Drew Invitational. The menâs team outdistanced the competition. Senior captain Scott Bachman ended the race in third place and sophomore rising-star Ryan Ripley was fourth. Sophomore Aaron Smeckert came up big for the team with a sixth- place finish. Rounding out the Mariners in the top ten was junior David Byun in 10th place. The final scoring spot was garnered by sophomore Joe Baran, who was running his first race of the season coming off an injury to place 15th overall.The cross country team is one of the up-and-coming success stories at Kings Point and next year's mix of veteran performers and new recruits should continue to move this program towards national-level competition. 76 77 Clockwise (Top Right): 1. Pearl Gray and Alison Gaudiano. 2. Chrisy Anderson, Alison Gaudiano, and Pearl Gray. 3. First- time Womenâs Skyline Champions!! (L-R, bottom to top): Fresh. Pearl Gray, Sr. Brigitt Clausing, Fresh. Chrisy Anderson, Coach Gary Gardner. Sr. Alison Gaudiano, and Soph. Victoria Gigante 3. Pearl Gray, Alison Gaudiano, Vic Gigante,and Chrisy Anderson.4. The Flying V: Brigitt Clausing, Chrisy Anderson and Vic Gigante 5. Brigitt Clausing, winning takeoff. Year in Review The cross country team had a terrific season under Head Coach Gary Gardner and the women entered the history books with their accomplishments. The Mariners womenâs cross country team won the Skyline Conference Championship earlier in the season at Sunken Meadow State Park. Freshman Chrisy Anderson of Kings Point won the womenâs crown in the five-kilometer event in a time of 21:32.0. Earning All-Conference status were: Chrisy Anderson, Brigitt Clausing, Victoria Gigante, and Alison Gaudiano. History was made for the Blue and Gray as the womenâs team won their first-ever major invitational cross country meet at the Drew Invitational. The womenâs team was led across the line by senior captain Brigitt Clausing in second place closely followed by sophomore Victoria Gigante in third place. The cross country team is one of the up- and-coming success stories at Kings Point and next yearâs mix of veteran performers and new recruits should continue to move this program towards national-level competition. 78 Clockwise (Top Middle): 1. Victoria Gigante. 2. Pearl Gray. 3. Chrisy Anderson.4. Alison Gaudiano .5. Brigitt Clausing and the sweet smile that bonded the team. 6. Go team! 18 79 SCOREBOARD vs. Salisbury........................0-4 L vs. Albright.........................8-0 W vs. Mt. St. Vincent..................9-0 W vs. Vassar...........................4-0 W vs. St. Josephâs......................t-OW vs. Kean..............................0-2 L vs. SUNY Maritime...................5-0 W vs. SUNY Old Westbury,...............2-0 W vs. Mt. St. Mary.....................7-0 W vs. Drew..............................1 -1 T vs. Montclair State...................0-2 L vs. Manhattanville..................3-0 W vs. Stephenâs Tech..................1 -0 W vs. Yeshiva.........................10-0 W vs. College of NJ...................3-2 W vs. Coast Guard.....................1 -0 W vs.Stephenâs lech....................0-1 L vs. Ramapo..........................4-1 W vs. NYU..............................0-2 L T r r J i vâ 4 V. ⢠⢠' TO g Clockwise (Top Right): 1. Comedian Senior Chris Hill. 2. Stephen Nation fights for po 3. Suni Sukduang blasts througl detennination. â J - ,,' iUWâ - :t 4 iV-t! 80 Year In Review The menâs soccer team wrapped up the 2001 season with a 14-5-1 mark and advanced to the ECAC Metro MY NJ Championship Tournament. A season highlight came in the annual game against Coast Guard. The Kings Point soccer team had a 1-0 win at Coast Guard. Junior Suni Sukduang scored the only goal of the day with 20 minutes left to play in the game. In terms of post-season awards, the Mariners had a number of representatives earning All-Conference honors after finishing the season at 14-5-1. Earning a spot as a Skyline Conference First-Team All-Star was junior midfielder Will Corrigan, junior back Seamus Hunt and senior back Mike Martino. Junior midfielder Suni Sukduang and senior back Jason Mitchell were named to the Second Team. The Mariners also won the Skyline Conference Sportsmanship Award in men's soccer. The NSCA Umbro All-Region Team also contained three representatives from the Blue and Gray. Hunt was a First Team selection, Corrigan was named to the Second Team and Sukduang was Honorable Mention. Top Left: Stephen Nation Clockwise (mid left): l.Mike Martino 2. Mike Martino drives for a goal. 3. Jason Mitchell fights back. 4. Everett Lindholm goes for the goal. 5. Chris Bruneâs kick. 81 Year In Review Kings Point Water Polo ended the season at 9-19 overall.. The junior tandem of Cory Gustafson and Paul Kim were the Mariners leading scorers with 71 and 50 goals on the year, respectively. In the goal, Chris Rentner was the top man with 169 saves on the season. Colin Adler led the Blue and Gray in steals with 59. One highlight of the water polo season comes at the Dill Championships, this season held on Oct. 12-14 at Grove City College. Kings Point wras 3-3 overall. The Mariners posted victories over Penn State-Behrend, Washington and Jefferson, and Gannon while losing to Johns Hopkins, MIT, and Slippery Rock. The water polo team named Paul Kim as the MVP after a great season in the water. Clockwise (Middle Left): 1. The team analyzes the game plan. 2. Brett Collins head to head with the opponent. 3. MVP Paul Kim evaluates his next move. 4. Jeff Taylor prepares to pass. 82 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. The team with Coach Linehan. 2. Jeff Boden passes over the opponent. 3. Chris Rentner blocks the incoming goal. 4. Paul Kim, Colin Adler, JefFTaylor, Matt Alexander, Corey Gustafron, and Jeff Boden at play. Water Scoreboard vs. Navy 5-21L vs. Grove City College 19-7 L vs. George Washington 3-8 L vs. Boston College 8-6 W vs. Queens 8-15 L vs. Iona 14-17 L vs. Brown 10-21 L vs. Laveme 7-21 L vs. Fordham 14-12 W vs. St. Francis 13-19 L vs. Harvard 9-19 L vs. UMASS 4-18 L vs. Boston College 12-14 L vs. MIT. 11-15 L 83 KA Clockwise: (Top Left): ]. Freshmen Divers: Alisha Wolfe, Pearl Gray, and Michelle OâNan 2. Sophomore Audrey Meyers warm for her race. 3. Senior Michelle Gates and her comi pep talk. 4. Michelle Gates, Krista Smith, A Meyers, and Laura Jenkins smile forthe camera. Womenâs Swimming Diving Year In Review The womenâs swimming and diving teams ended their season racing at the Metropolitan Conference Championships. Under the first-year Head Coach Sean Tedesco, the women were 3-6 this season. Sophomore Laura Jenkins set four Academy Records. She placed third overall in the 1650 Free in a record time of 18:32.39, almost 40 seconds faster than the previous mark. En route to the finish in the 1650, Jenkins set a new Record in the 1000 Free too (11:12.37). Fellow-sophomore Audrey Meyers, a sprinter, swam the 100 Free in a time of55.73, setting a new Academy Record in the preliminaries. The Womenâs swimming and diving team earned a second-place finish at Skyline Conference Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet in OâHara Hall Pool. Stevens Institute of Technology won the meet and the Blue and Gray battled all afternoon with Mt. St. Mary for second place. Kings Point pulled out the second-place finish by a mere seven points, 76-69. With only a few girls, the womenâs team made a great showing this year. 84 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Laura Jenkins 2. Krista Smith and Audrey Meyers 3. Audrey Meyers. 4. Alisha Wolfe 5. Coach Tedesco and the team. 6. Alisha Wolfe. 7. Alisha Wolfe dives again. 85 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. David Riguel flows through the water. 2. âIâm King of the World â Kruse prepares for a dive. 3. Joe Shacherer and Christian Platusich chill after a great race. 4. Brett Collins swims with lightning speed. Men's Swimming A Diving The menâs swimming and diving teams ended their season racing at the Metropolitan Conference Champion- ships. The Mariners set seven new individual Academy Records and one relay Record under first-year head coach Sean Tedesco. The men were third in Division III. In dual meet action, the Mariners' menâs team was 4-5 season. Senior Joe Schacherer had a Record for the Blue and Gray. He set a new mark in the 100 Back when he led-off the 400-yard Medley Relay in the prelims (54.04). Later that night in the finals of the relay, he re-set the 100 Back Record as he went a time of 53.34. Schacherer was fifth overall in the 100 Back. Sophomore Joe Quirk had three fourth-place finishes and an Academy Record in the 200 Back. He set a new Record as he touched the wall in 1:55.51, missing the NCAA qualifying time by 0.02 seconds, and placing fourth. In addition. Quirk had lifetime-best times of 2:02.12 in the 200IM and 53.58 in the 100 Back.The 200 Medley Relay team of Schacherer, senior Chris Platusich, junior Scott Payne and sophomore Jared Swan were third. The also set a new Record as they came to the w-all in a time of 1:38.07. The same group raced the 400 Medley Relay and w ere third. Swan, Schacherer, Payne, and Quirk placed third in the 400 Free Relay.On the diving boards, the Mariners had three divers w ho performed well. Sophomore Joel Meyer was fourth in both the one and three-meter events. Sophomore Brendan Kruse was seventh on the one- meter and eighth on the three. Rookie Michelle OâNan was third on the womenâs side on the three-meter board and in the one-meter dive competition finished sixth overall. Another highlight for the team this season was their performance at the Skyline Conference Invitational. The menâs swimming and diving team began their 2001-02 season placing first at the Skyline Conference Invitational Swimming and Diving Meet held at the Academy on Saturday. November 10. It was the third consecutive Skyline Title for The men's team as Kings Point won the meet by over 120 points. Follow ing the Skyline Conference Invitational, the Skyline Conference named junior Paul Kim the Most Outstanding Swimmer, Brett Collins the Most Outstanding Rookie and Head Coach Sean Tedesco the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year. 86 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Preparation for a race; Jared Sw an listens to music, Coach Tedesco intently watches, and Joe Quirk plays his Walkman. 2. Perfect 10. 3. Michelle Gates horses around with Samuel Hi gen bottom and Adam Richardson. 4. Adam Richardson swimming well. 87 Scoreboard vs. Farmingdale....................339-372 W ECAC Qualifier.........................3rd Place vs. Pace...........................348-338 L vs. St. Thomas Aquinas.............353-352 L vs. NYU...........................353-327 L ECAC Championships...................17th Place vs. College of St. Rose...........338-324 L vs. Manhattanville.................338-332 L Service Academy Golf Class......4th Place Golf Team: ( Left to Right) J.Zamarin, Team Advisor Chuck Lang, K. Monaco, T. Shimada, J. lungerich, and D. Dugan Year In Review The golf team posted a number of accomplishments this season with a first-ever trip to the ECAC Championships, an individual Skyline title for Jeff Zamarin, and an annual trip to the Service Academy Classic. The team placed 17th in the ECAC Championships after shooting a 353 on Saturday, October 6 and a 338 on Sunday, October 7. It was their best-ever ECAC finish. On the first day, the Mariners were paced by junior captain Kevin Monacoâs 84 and sophomore Ty Shimadaâs 87. Rounding out the five golfers were sophomore Jeff Zamarin with a 90, sophomore Dan Dugan with a 92, and junior Jay tungerich with a 98. The second day saw the squad knock 15 strokes off of their first-dayâs performance. Zamarin was the top gun with a team-low 79. Dan Dugan shot an 85, Jay lungerich an 86, Ty Shimada an 88 and Kevin Monaco a 92 to round out the team scores. The golf team played at the Service Academy Classic held in Dallas on October 13-15. The Mariners placed fourth with their best score ever in the event to wrap-up their fall season. During the spring, the Mariners competed at the Skyline Conference Championships and placed second as a team. Jeff Zamarin was the Skylineâs individual champions, earning All-Conference honors along with Dan Dugan and Ty Shimada. Year In Review The tennis team finished the season with an overall record of 5- 10 and a 4-2 mark in the Skyline Conference. Jeff Jaskot won flight 6 and the Skyline Individual Championship at the first-ever Skyline Conference Championships. Sophomore Randy Reed became the first-ever member of the Blue and Gray to earn Skyline Conference Menâs Tennis Honors. 2002 marked the first spring season in which the Skyline Conferenceâs awards structure expanded to include tennis. Reed earned a spot as a Second-Team All-Star. Reed ended the season with a 5-10 overall record in singles play, a 3-7 doubles record and an 8-17 overall mark. His records are not reflective of the contribution that Reed made on the court. After losing a number of players, the sophomore was moved up to 1 singles and also bumped up to 1 doubles. Reed accepted his role and what was necessary to help the team and took to the court. He ended the season tied for the most wins of any player on the squad in singles play. Scoreboard vs. Hunter....................5-4 W vs. Adelphi.................. 1-8 L vs. Yeshiva..................5-4 W vs. Concordia................ 0-9 L vs. Coast Guard.............. 2-5 L vs. Pace......................0-9 L vs. Montclair.................3-6 L vs. Mt. St. Mary..............8-1 L vs. SUNY New Paltz............1-8 L vs. Mt. St. Vincent..........6-3 W vs. Manhattan ville...........4-5 L vs. Stevens Tech..............2-7 L vs. SUNY Old Westbury........6-3 W vs. Queens....................0-9 L vs. Western Connecticut.......2-7 L DDHm7:c 3 ro SCOREBOARD vs. Goucher.....................85-68 W vs. Hobart......................81-72 W vs. Mt. St. Vincent............107-79 W vs. Stevens Tech................79-49 W vs. Coast Guard.................77-85 L vs. Manhattanville..............79-73 W vs. Yeshiva.....................67-53 W vs. Grove City College..........80-93 L vs. CCNY........................86-63 W vs. SUNY Old Westbury.........91-64 W vs. SUNY Maritime...............66-64 W vs. Mt. St. Vincent.............89-72 W vs. Stevens Tech................60-52 W vs. St. Joseph's................94-70 W vs. SUNY Maritime...............69-45 W vs. Rowan.......................56-74 L vs. Yeshiva.....................78-69 W vs. NY Polytechnic.............123-42 W vs. Mt. St. Mary................78-69 W vs. Cabrini.....................73-85 L Clockwise (Top Right) g 1. Nate Barton searches for an open pass. 2. Joe Hart cuts a piece of the championship net. 3. The Mariners hustle for the ball. 4. Josh Buck goes for the lay up. I 90 Year In Review The Mariners posted their seventh consecutive winning season, going 18-1 in Conference play and finishing the year with a 24-5 overall record. Kings Point defied the odds once again by capturing their fifth straight regular-season Skyline Title and their second consecutive Conference title, to advance to the NCAAs. The US Merchant Marine Academy made a clean sweep of the Skyline Conference Menâs Basketball Post-Season Awards. Senior Nate Barton was named the Player of the Year, freshman Josh Buck was named the Rookie of the Year and Head Coach Chris Carideo earned Coach of the Year accolades in his inaugural season. Barton and fellow-senior Kevin Bemick were named Second-Team All-Stars and Buck earned a spot on the Honorable Mention All-Star Team. Barton led the squad in scoring with 14.0 points per game, in assists with 4.3 per game, and in minutes played with 29.4 per game. He scored his 1000th career point this January and ends his career having scored 1096 points to rank 18th on the Academyâs All-Time Scoring List. Clockwise: (Top Left): 1. Josh Buck puts in another sweet lay-up. 2. Kevin Bemick leads the way. 3. Mark Medvetz tosses it up for a goal. 4. Josh Buck tears down the championship net. 91 iit ffivn Year In Review The Marinersâ womenâs basketball team ended their second varsity campaign with a 6- 18 record under Head Coach Kelley Watts. Despite the record, the Blue and Gray showed a marked improvement from their inaugural season. A landmark was reached on January 24, 2002 when sophomore forward Rebecca Segert scored her 1000th career point in the Mariners win over Brooklyn College. The pivotal point came at 17:54 in the second stanza as she sank a free throw. Segertâs accomplishment is not only outstanding on the personal level, but she made Academy history. Segert was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year and a First-Team Conference selection and also ranked second in the nation with 24.0 points per game. She also earned a spot as an ECAC Second-Team All-Star. Sophomore Llexandra Landreth was named an Honorable Mention Skyline selection after tallying 12.6 points per game and leading the team in rebounding with 12.3 caroms per game. Rookie Aubrey Murdock scored 6.2 points and Kim Ianelli added 5.4 points to the totals of each game. 92 1 i t ÂŤ r Womens vs. St. Joseph's...................L 66-72 vs. Cazenovia................L 40-51 vs. Stevens Tech...................W 73-51 vs.Drew............................L 66-98 vs. John Jay.................W 56-50 vs. Mt. St. Vincent..........L 54-81 vs.FDU Madison................L61-71 vs.Wiliam Paterson..........L 51 -75 vs.York............................W 69-49 vs. Wilkes.........................L 44-86 vs.Western Connecticut.......L 45-73 vs. Mt St. Mary....................L 50-79 vs.SUNY Farmingdale..........W 83-80 vs.CCNY............................L 58-67 vs.SUNY Old Westbury..........W 61-45 vs. Rutgers Newark..........L 36-52 vs. Brooklyn................W 95-23 vs. St. Joseph's............L 58-69 vs. Wesleyan................L 34-85 vs. Manhattanville..........L 70-77 vs. Brooklyn................W91 -28 vs. Coast Guard.............L 47-51 vs. Mt. St. Vincent.........L 56-61 vs. St. Joseph's............L 73-79 Left Page: Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Llex Landreth jumps high. 2. Kim Ianelli with a strong post. 3.Renee Sherman drives down the court. 4. Rebecca Segert and her 1 1000 points. 5. The team. 6. Aubrey Murdock prepares to score. Chris Pennington goes fora pass. Right Page: Clockwise (Top Left): Alison Bennet and the good fight. Llex posts up. Kim Ianelli with a ferocious shot. Coach Kelly W atts chill ing. r 8 93 Scoreboard vs. Montclair State .6th place vs. Springfield 16th place vs. Montclair State ....9-35 L vs. York ....7-33 L vs. NYU ...26-9 W vs. Gallaudet ...57-0 W vs. Yeshiva ...57-0 W vs. Coast Guard ..20-18 W vs. Muhlenberg ...18-23 L vs. Baptist Bible College ...39-8 W vs. SUNY Maritime ..45-10 W vs. Trinity ..25-17 W vs. WNEC ..33-21 W vs. Hunter ...26-18 W NY State Wrestling Champ... .15th place All Academy Championships ...6th place Metropolitan Championships...5th place ft f f f '1' V ftif I 94 Year In Review Most importantly, the Mariners defeated Coast Guard for the first time in at least 20 years. The Mariners had eight wrestlers place at the event, earning points for the team. The highest finisher was sophomore Chris Springer who was second at 184 pounds as he tell in the Championship bout. Kings Point ends the season with an overall record of 9-3. Most importantly, the Mariners defeated Coast Guard lor the first time in at least 20 years. After being behind, the Mariners then took the lead as sophomore Ed DiPierro wrestled to a 13-6 major decision over Coast Guard's Sean Lenahan at 197 pounds. Sophomore Erick Amiscosa pinned the Bears' Greg Vera in 2:28 to give Kings Point back the lead at 13-9. At 141 pounds, John Lisko of Coast Guard posted ah 11-8 decision over the Mariners sophomore Casey Dexter, cutting the Kings Point lead to one point at 13- 12. The Mariners Danny James, a junior, and PJ Silva, also a junior, secured the TJlue and Gra win with decisions over Mike Baird and Steve Nutting respectively. The final match of the day saw Scott Koser of Coast Guard pin senior Alan Thornhill in 18 seconds to trim the margin of victor)â to 20-18. Kings Point's wrestling team placed fifth overall at the Metropolitan Conference Championships heldat York College! PA) w ith 85.5 points. The Mariners had eight wrestlers place at the event, earning points for the team. The highest finisher was sophomore Chris Springer who was second at 184 pounds as he fell in the Championship Bout. Kings Point ends the season with anoverall record of 9-3. Most importantly, the Mariners defeated Coast Guard for the first time in at least 20 years. The Blue and Gray also traveled to the Citadel to compete at the Annual All- Academy Wrestling Championships. The Mariners placed sixth overall and were the top NCAA Division III team competing, downing noth Coast Guard and Norwich. The top finisher for the Mariners was sophomore Chris SpringerAs ho finisBed third at 184 pounds. The Mariners also saw' w'ins by senior captain Dave Cobum at 125 pounds, sophomore Erick Amiscosa at 133 pounds, and junior PJ Silva at 157 pounds. Top Left (Clockwise): David Cobum with a bloody nose in the match against Coast Guard. Coburn again with the advantage over Coast Guard. Chris Springer battles for the win in this match against NYU. Erick Aniscoscis getting it checked, no unfair advantage! Casey Dexter laying the smack down on this poor guy. Alan Thornhill gets a feel for his opponent while he catches a breather. Pretzel move??? - Peter Silva vs. Coastie. Mommy! That looks like it hurts, Danny James. 9$ YEAR IN REVIEW The menâs volleyball team had a successful season. At the conclusion of the season, Kings Point had three athletes named to the NECVA Conference Second All- Star Team in Chris Harkins, Dave Van Duzee, and Ray Harmer. Ray Harmer led the team on attack with 297 kills while senior Kevin Kirschoffer tallied 226 kills in 2002. Harkins led the defensive effort with 4.65 digs per game.The Mariners will graduate four seniors this year including setter Dave Van Duzee. In his first season with the Mariners, Dave was named the 1999 North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball associationâs Rookie of the Year after tallying 10.09 assists per game. He set his first three records during his sophomore year and was named an honorable mention NECVA Conference All-Star. In both 2001 and 2002 he was named to the NECVA All-Star Team as well. This past year, Dave tallied 978 assists and 116 digs in 85 games on the court. Clockwise( Top Left): 1. Ray Harmer blocks SUNY Purchase. 2. Team Huddle 3. Jason Bibler jumps high. 4. Dave Van Duzee sets up a spike for Justin Strock. Clockwise (Top Above): 1. Daniel Yun spikes the ball 2. Coach Jamie Strotmeyer focuses on the game at hand. 3. Mike Moore shoots an evil spike 4. Ray Harmer serves the ball. 5. Freshman Dustin Madlock dives to save the ball. ini Men's Scoreboard vs. Lehman 0-3 L vs. Mt. St. Vincent 1-3L vs. Endicott 3-0 W vs. SUNY Purchase 3-0 W vs. NY Polytech 3-0 W vs. Philadelphia Bible 3-1 W vs. Eastern Mennonite 3-0 W vs. Ramapo 3-1W vs. Vassar 0-3 L vs. Stevens Tech 0-3 L vs. Yeshiva 3-0 W vs. SUNY New Paltz 2-3 L vs. NY Polytech 3-0 W Vs. N J City University 3-2 W 97 SCOREBOARD vs. Coast Guard....7-3 W vs. Muhlenberg.17-42 L vs. Norwich....37-0 W vs. College of New Jersey....l2-22 L vs. W.P.1...36-31 W vs. Plymouth State....14-21L vs. Case Western Reserve....30-13 W vs. Western Conn. State....15-26 L vs. Springf ield....13-35 L Top to Bottom: ÂŤ 1. Enters the Kings Point Mariners 2. Preparing for an awesome throw for a touchdown. 3. The team celebrating another victory. Way to Go Mariners! 98 Year In Review Overall, Kings Point ended the campaign with a 4-5 record and a 3-3 showing in the Freedom Football Conference. The Mariners had numerous personal accomplishments during the campaign and the Blue and Gray talent is certain to restore gridiron glory in the upcoming season. Head Coach Charlie Pravata now owns a career head coaching mark of 58-44-2 over his 11 years as the Mariners leader. The team also holds the Secretary's Cup after ousting the Coast Guard, 7- 3. At the conclusion of the season, a number of Mariners earned honors. Jay DeBruhl was named the Freedom Football Conference's Offensive Player of the Year. DeBruhl joins elite company as just the third member of the Blue and Gray to have earned this award. The Mariners earned eight spots on the FFCâs First All- Star Team. On the Blue and Gray's Offense, Jay DeBruhl, senior wide receiver Will Felch, sophomore quarterback Dan Circelli, and junior offensive lineman Steve Hohenshelt. On defense. Kings Point had three players eam FFC First-Team All- Star accolades. They were: senior linebacker Luke Wisniewski, senior defensive end Paul Boulos, and sophomore defensive tackle Kyle Franklin. Kings Point also had three representatives on the FFC All-Academic Team. Junior fullback Tom Flanagan, senior quarterback Lee Wetzel, and Luke Wisniewski all earned spots on the All-Academic Team. The Mariners had numerous personal accomplishments during the campaign and the Blue and Gray talent is certain to restore gridiron glory in the upcoming season.________________________________________________ Clockwise (Top Far Left): 1. The Commandant, Capt. Arthur J. Athens talks football with the âEnemy. 2. What a kick! With the assistance of the team, this should be a score! 3. The Mariners attack with a ferocity. 4. Slam, Bam, Thank you Man! The opponent never had a chance! 99 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Freshman Andrew Ghiglia and Freshman Frankie Toner battle it out in the 100 meters. 2. Sophomore Alex Sichel focuses on winning the 800 meter. 3. The Terrific Trio: Freshman William Hall, Sophomore Todd Hoyt, and Freshman Walter Hall race to the finish in the 400 meter Year In Review The outdoor track and field team competed at the CTC Championships in cold and rainy conditions on April 20. The men's team placed 10th. Sophomore Chris Kapfer returned to the team from sea and injury to place sixth in the 1500 in 4:11.47. Freshman Drew Williams continued his excellent spring with a 4:09.77 in the 1500. The time was just off his personal record and he was able to place fifth just nipping Kapfer at the line. Rookie Patrick McCrory had his best college race ever, qualifying for the finals of the 110 High hurdles with a time of 17.64.. Freshman Pole Vaulter Joe Bosco was fourth in the tough wind conditions. Junior Patrick Arnold placed eighth in the 5,000 in his debut at the distance in a time of 16:37.82 The menâs 4x400 team of Todd Hoyt, sophomore Alex Sichel and freshman twins William and Walter Hall placed fourth in the 4x400 in 3:27.98. Coach Gardner once again has developed a squad worthy of recognition on the track and in the field. With only a few seniors departing, the Mariners aim to return to NCAA competition in the upcoming year. The key to the indoor season came when sophomore Todd Hoyt made his first trip to NCA As as he and track and field coach Gary Gardner travelled to Ohio Northern University for the NCAA Division 111 Indoor Track Championships on March 8-9. Hoyt finished 13th overall in the 200 meters in a time of50.56. Third- year Head Coach Gary Gardner has made an immediate impact since hopping on the Kings Point staff in the spring of 1999. Coach Gardner sent runners to the NCAA National Championships five of the seven seasons that he has coached at the Academy. 100 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Freshman Richard Bosco with a running start for the pole vault. 2. (L-R) The Girls: Junior Lisa Taylor, Senior Brigitt Clausing, Freshman Pearl Gray, Freshman Chrisy Anderson, and Freshman Lindsay Conte. 3. Team Captain Brigitt Clausing and Lindsay Conte lead the way on the track. 4. Coach Gary Gardner. r 8 101 SCOREBOARD vs. Coast Guard ....3-2 W vs. Washington Lee 2-16 L vs. Guilford 4-12 L vs. Greensboro 3-11 L vs. Averett 0-6 L vs. SUNY Farmingdale 0-7 L vs. Stephens Tech 6-4 W vs. St. Joseph's 3-0 W vs. Manhattanville 9-5 W vs. Staten Island 12-2 W vs. Molloy 5-4 W vs. Lehman 6-5 W vs. John Jay 4-0 W vs. SUNY Maritime 7-6 W vs. SUNY Old Westbury 2-3 L vs. Mt. St. Mary 4-5 L vs. Baruch 12-0 W 102 Year In Review Under first-year Head Coach Dennis Gagnon, the Mariners wrapped up the season with an 18-17 overall record, a 12-10 Knickerbocker Conference record, and a 4-2 Skyline Conference record. 2002 marked the first season since 1993 that the Blue and Gray posted a winning record and the first time in the program's history that they posted 18 wins. One season highlight came when the Mariners defeated rival Coast Guard by a 3-2 final score in New London, CT on April 30 in their final contest of the regular season. The baseball team had five representatives named to the Skyline Conference All-Star Teams at the conclusion of the 2002 season. Earning a spot as a First-Team All-Conference selection was senior second baseman Jay DeBruhl. On the Second All-Star Team, the Mariners were represented by sophomore catcher Roberto Herrera, junior first baseman Jon Burnett, junior shortstop Brian Kelly and rookie designated hitter Mike Prim. I Clockwise (Left Page; Top Right): 1. Kings Point Mariners 2.What a pitch! 3. The Senior Squad (Right Page; Top Left): 1. Senior Josh Domingo prepares for a homerun. 2. Adam Lareau, Josh Domingo, Mike Ross, and Migliorini look on the field. 3. The opponent dares to steal a base. Grr... 4. Michael Prim goes for a strike. 103 Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Alison Martins goes for the grand slam. 3. Jena Jeffries, Aileen Vi llano and Lydia pose for the camera. Jess bunts for a home run. 'â â â â â â â â ---------- Year In Review Kings Point had their best-ever season in 2002, ending the campaign at 17-17 overall and 8-4 in Skyline play. Head Coach Heather Stone has had quite an impact on the Blue and Gray in her two years at the helm. The women's softball team had eight team members named to the Skyline Conference All-Star Teams at the conclusion of the 2002 season. The Blue and Gray had the most representatives earning honors out of all seven teams within the Conference. The First-Team All-Stars are: senior catcher Kelly Glanding, sophomore third baseman Jena Jeffries, sophomore left fielder Alison Martins, and rookie designated hitter and utility player Liz Hagner. The members ofthe Skyline Conference Second All-StarTeam are: freshman pitcher Jill Cookson, sophomore first baseman Jeanne Klaine, freshman right fielder Samantha Skeensandjunior center fielder Aileen Villano. In addition, Kings Point was given the Skyline Conference Womenâs Softball Sportsmanship Award. 104 Clockwise (Top): 1 .Team (L-R, start at bottom) Ali Martins, Aileen Villano, Kelly Glanding, Jill Cookson, Sam Skeens, Jessica France, Liz Hagner, Coach Stone, Sandra Short, Libby Palker, and Jeanne Klaine 2.Senior Kelly Glanding 3. Jeanne Klaine 4. Jill Cookson 5. Warm up. 6. Paying respect to the country. 7. Kelly Glanding 105 R I F L Year In Review Kings Point rifle had a strong showing again this year as the Blue and Gray shooters qualified for the second year third in the ROTC Division. The individual top match for the rifle shooters came in mid January as the team took both schools in both disciplines. In small bore, the Mariners accumulated a total of 2100 points while John Jay Seesan with 533 points. Sophomore Eric Gecelosky tallied a 531, ranking second on the team. Senior Bill Flowers while SUNY Maritime tallied 1308 and John Jay shota 1082. Flowers led the team in this category with a final _ J 106 n a row to compete in the MAC Championships. The team placed second in the Sharpshooter category and on SUNY Maritime and John Jay in smallbore and air rifle competition at the Academy. The Mariners defeated -egistereda 1679 and SUNY Maritime shot a 1411. The top shooter for the Blue and Gray was junior Aaron and senior Matt Hume shot 522 and 505 respectively. In the air rifle competition, the Mariners tired a 1395 Doint total of364. Seesan was second (357), Hume was third (354) and Gecelosky was fourth (320). 107 ,R XT R Vlariners ended the season with an overall record of 6-8 and a .i mcKerDocRe -acrosse Lon 'he Mariners had a magnificent rence mark of 5-2. stan to their season in California over spring break and flew out of the starting gate with a 13-12 upset over Roanoke College on March 5 at Coronado High School.The menâs lacrosse program had five representatives earn Knickerbocker Lacrosse Conference All-Star status. The 2002 First-Team All-Conference selections are attacker Ross Cutler, midfielder Jim Krantz, and defenseman Patrick OâBrien. The Second All-Star Team had attacker Nick Watts and midfielder Phil Egge. On the Knickerbocker Second All-Conference Team, senior Phil Egge and junior Nick Watts earned accolades. Eggeâs top performance this season came in the ECAC Semifinals when he registered three goals. Watts, who had 27 ground balls in 2002, ranked fourth on the squad in points with 39 stemming from 29 goals and 10 assists. Ross Cutler and Pat OâBrien were also named to the ECAC All-Star Team this year. Clockwise (Top Right): 1. Patrick OâBrien running down the sidelines. 2. The Kings Point Mariners. 3. Mike Foley defends the goal. 4. Warren Wright, Frank Sanchez, Jim Ronan, John Horn, and Jim Krantz cheer on their teammates. 5. Ross Cutler waits for a pass. 6. Teammates. 108 Scoreboard vs. Roanoke 13-12 W vs. Whittier 9-10 L vs. CCNY 20-3 W vs. Irish National 11-10 W vs. SUNY Oswego 9-14 L vs. Bates 8-9 L vs. Manhattanville 13-8 W vs. Kean 19-9 W vs. Southampton 11-12 L vs. SUNY Maritime 15-5W vs. Richard Stockton 6-5W vs. Stevens Tech 9-10 L vs. Montclair State 7-9 L vs. Molloy 7-9 L vs. FDU Madison 9-10 L o Clockwise (Top Left): 1. Matt McCarthy and Nick Watts work for possession. 2. The Seniors 3. Coach Don Gill analyzes the play. Waterfront 111 3VT . V ° â˘; .⢠⢠V: - y-y5y ⢠;ââ˘-. r . .fr- ⢠. :. v - The Kings Point Waterfront consists of a large and distinguished band of Midshipmen, who have divided their individual experiences and strengths into several areas. The Waterfront Personnel comprise the Crew, Intercollegiate Dinghy Sailing, Offshore Sailing, Windsurfing, and Power Squadron teams, as well as the Training Vessel Kings Pointer, Maintenance and Repair crews, coaches and staff. Individuals involved with the Waterfront continue to exemplify the core values of our great institution, and are tasked with new challenges each day. Weekly routines consisted of arduous practices and training exercises, frequent repair sessions, and the ever-popular Thursday barbecues. To some, our beautiful Waterfront not only served as a safe haven to escape from the Regiment and enjoy the waters of Long Island â Sound, but also as a place to do some homework. Good leadership, undying service, and immense skill are just some of the qualities that NEL v V are embodied in this staff. In the hectic moments immediately following the disastrous actions of September 11,2001, US Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen in cooperation with Waterfront Personnel, the US Coast Guard, and FDNY stepped up to give any and all help that was necessary to restore order and assist the injured. Academy vessels and crews actively participated in Operation âGuarding Liberty from September 11 th through September 19th by ferrying FDNY and medical personnel between the mainland and downtown Manhattan. Some Academy participants worked at Ground Zero and contributed to local efforts. In appreciation for all actions performed by the US Merchant Marine Academy, the Department of Transportation authorized the issue of the DOT Outstanding Unit Award to Midshipmen and Staff who assisted during those troublesome times. ACTA NON VERBA! ( U MMA Right, the Menâs Varsity 4 won the NY Metro Championships with open water. Youâre going in Ben! ! Below', the J. V. 4 is shown at the Head of the Connecticut Regatta in the fall of 2001, led by senior Ray Si-apkunas. Above: the Menâs Novice 4 FINISHED OUT THE YEAR STRONG AT the Dad Vail Regatta, Spring 2002. They WERE COMPRISED of Alisha Wolfe, Adam Dawson, Jonathan Stroud, Nick Hunter, Greg Shamitco. Josh Melchert Rowed in place of Greg for the NY State Championships. A TRIP TO THE TOP OF THE ROCKY STEPS AT ClTY HALL IN PlIILLY WAS A GRAND CULMINATION TO A SATISFYING SEASON ONE WONâT EASILY FORGET...âNOUGH SAID. The Menâs V-8 launch to race in the NY State Championships, those mosses!! Thatâd make any mother proud. The Crew T'eam had one of its most successful seasons in over 24 years during the Spring of 2002, and better are certain to follow. This is chiefly due to the leadership of the seniors on and off of the w ater, as well as the dedication and investment of Dave Mund. Pell and Craig led the Varsity Four as the Varsity 8 was powered by seniors Joe Wrinn, Zach Brown, John Downing, Edison Rush, Ray Slapkunas, Alen Halsey and Nate Menefee. The highlight of the season was the MV4âs NY State Championship w in and finishing top 10 IN THE NATION AT THE DAD VaIL REGATTA, WITH GREAT PHOTO FINISHES. CAPTAINS JaSON CRAIG JOSH PELL SET NEW HIGH STANDARDS WITHIN THE TEAM FOR UPCOMING YEARS. COACH, THANK YOU MORE THAN WE CAN EVER SAY. âGO FORTH AND DO GREAT THINGS! THE U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Crew Team is on the move! DESERVE VICTORY! -Menâs Varsity 8 warm up before a head race in the Fall. Head races are 5000m LONG AS OPPOSED TO THE SPRING 2000N. -The Varsity Menâs last finish of the season at the Dad Vail National Regatta in Philly .3...so worries (c: -Below: Jacob Spriggs steered the Novice Men to many grand finishes in the Fall of 2001. Great things are ahead! â Left. Wolfe lets out a howl as the Novice Women lift her high. -After winning the NY Metro Regatta, Ben Robinson and Alisha Wolfe got thrown in the water by their boats, a longstanding CREW TRADITION. CDR MUND SMILES WITH PRIDE.. WELL DONE. â Above: the Novice Men won Silver in the State of NY. Way to go! ! K NGSPO HÂŁK Top(facing page): Trenel Hardy. Dwight Renshaw, Brigitt Clausing, and Nick Cunningham enjoying a little meal and a sunset on the after deck. Bottom(facing page): Captain Allee and Regimental Master Brigitt Clausing wondering if thatâs a spot or a smudge on the window Top(above): The Kings Pointer crew eagerly awaits the linetenders Middle left (above): Docking the vessel...many times this was left in control of the midshipmen while the Captain superv ised Middle Right (above): She may not be a fast ship, but she sure is a sight on the water. DING MEET THE TEAM MEMBERS Top rowfrom left to right: Robert Boyce, Wes Keull, William Howell, Peter Young, John Williamson, Hugh Grandstaff, Jake Crespin, David Chapman, David Wright, Jake Mehl, Jeremiah Lyons, Matt Schroeder, Robert Andrea, Daniel Ramsay, Coach Nathaniel StofFelsma Bottom row from left to right: Jacque McKoin, Karen Basciano, Jared Leigh, Angela Smith, Janna Ott, Chris Peifer, Mary Catherine Wilkinson Not pictured: Coach Kim Logan-Gochberg, Peeter Must, Stu Colie, Justin Guerrera, Lindsay Conte Above: Peeter Must and Robert âBobboâ Andrea struttinâ what God gave âem. Immediate Right: Coach Nate StofTelsma getting his workout for the week. Far Right: William âAustinâ Howell showing us his war face. ' 1 28 April 2002: A day that will be remembered forever as Kings Point qualifies for Intercollegiate Dinghy Nationals in HAWAIIâGO KP! âT Top: A team would be nothing without awesome leadership; and hereâs leadership at its bestâCoach Kim Logan-Gochberg and Coach Nate Stoffelsma. Middle Top: Number 17! You're over the line! Above: Dave âI Love Canada Wright. John âSkeletorâ Williamson, and Dan Scurvy Ramsay smiling after a sweet victory. Left: Peter âPeteyâ Young and Jeremiah Bullfrog Lyons barreling past their opponent in lucky number 13. 0tB M r Top: Seniors Bob Bailey Rob Neff getting Blue Thunder prepared for the spring season. Bottom: Skipper Bob Bailey working below deck. Does he always look this confused? THUN GROWLER Above: The crew of Growler enjoy the morning sunshine with CDR Zachrich. Left: Admiral Stewart M n Envig 4 c coming off the KP'er Superintendent's Council Cruise Right: Josh Lusk leads the crew of the mighty Growler. âWhat a mighty cookin' crew. r + A r ÂŤi ⢠Li Top: Hey guys, guess what we're having for dinner tonight! Above Left: Oh darn. I think I dropped my watch... Above Right: Leave us alone, it's nice and cool under here and we're not moving. Right: The crew of Dottie stops to pose for a picture. m 7T A i' I? s rnm ? Upper Left: Marty at the helm, brace yourselves for impact! Upper Right: Oh for the love of God. what is that smell??? Middle Left: Maverick and her diligent service during the tragedy of September 11. Lower Left: Marty Malenshek working the nit.. I wonder what this lever does?â I DSURFI Top left: The windsurfers pose for a picture. Top Right: Keep weight balanced...must keep my weight balanced..... Lower Left: The duct tape is edible. Lower Right: What you lookin' at?? Unless youâve got food, go away. Upper left: Theyâre not really doing homew ork, it just looks that way Upper right: Enjoying a couple of sodas at the All-American Room bar Middle left: Okay, I swear this grounding is not myfault.Jtwashis! Middle right: Yes, those are lobster. Sure beats the Grade F Delano burger-cakes, huh? Left: A classic Waterfront barbecue in the works CWEN CIFESUNG Top Left: The boat's crews come together for a picture. Top Right: Flying the chute (spinnaker) in a gentle breeze for added speed. Middle Left: The beautiful Cwene in her berth. Middle Right: Squirrel, put it up man! Whatsgoin on? Bottom Left: Ben Chwalk â99 helps out our sailors. TER Top Left: No Quarter and her crew looking good for the camera. Top Right: âPeaches,â quit screwing around and hike! Middle Left: No Quarter and Cwene dual in light airs. Middle Right: Ryan McRee flies the chute. Bottom Right: They're catching up...ooch! Clubs Activities How does the Kings Point silent drill team know when to mark time march? DRILL The 2001 2002 Kings Point drill team had an outstanding competing season. They placed exceptionally well in all their competitions, winning the top prize on a few occasions. The team was molded through a rigorous training regime that challenged team members. Theguidonforthe silent drill team leaves the parade grounds without sayinga single word. Midshipman Ruiz 3 c contemplates...if! stand behind this real still, maybe no one will see me? In a stunning display of marchmanship this member inspects a real life rifle TOP LEFT: 2002 Midships staff at the 44th New York Infantry memorial, Gettysburg PA. MIDDLE LEFT: With the arrival of Randle, Ed loses his appetite, Dennis on the otherhand... BOTTOM LEFT: Danger signs do not apply to editors. ABOVE: âHey Eben, wanna know what I think?â...âUh, not really Matt.â BELOW: With nothing yet accomplished the Midships staff light up their stogies. KINGS POINT 2002 MIDSHIPS STAFF HERFF JONES TOUR A great many things were accomplished on the trip to the Herff Jones Printing Plant in Gettysburg PA and the main goal was achieved. Those who gave their weekend were (in no particular order): Eben Samuelson, Brendan Gray, Pearl Gray, Chris McEliece, Rob Bryant, Allen Davison, Matt Weber, Nathan Menefee, Josh Pell, Lindsay Conte , Chrissy Anderson, Dennis Gum, Ed Beeson. i i i 131 KPRFC 2001-2002 The Kings Point Rugby Team continued its dominance in the Metropolitan NY Conference with a 1 seed in union and winning the union championship. The KP ruggers also dominated in many of their spring season games. They won first place in their division at the Cherry Blossom Tournament and the Long Is- land Tournament. Both seasons were filled with glory on and off the field. Whether it was a game or a rugby social event, the KP ruggers always stuck to their motto, âD.I.D.,â and of course âOoh-ahh, shoot the BOOT!â Right:Kris Maanum pile driving a Rutgerâs Groupie at social hour. Below: Jared DeMeritt shooting âThe Bootâ KPRFC 2001 Met-NY Champions Top Row:Jared DeMeritt,Brent Acuff.Mark Sayer.Chris Renders,James McElya.John Driscoll,Devin Blowes.Ed Beeson,Oliver Karp,Matt Garcia. Second Row.Mike Chatterton,Peter Meyers,John Feminia,Shawn Bowman,Ed Htchborn.John Doe,Mike Mons, Coach Jonathan Osmun. Third Row.Bryan Ruiz.Adam LaReau.Kris Maanum,Chris Tabert.Tbag Levac.Matty Rowe.Alex Brick. Bottom Row: Luke Lorenzetti Below: Mike Mons giving a little blood for the rugby team. â 'Av Below: Mike Mons, John Driscoll, Chris Tabert, Matty Rowe, Brent Acuff, Coach John Osmun. Bottom Row: John Feminia, Shawn Bowman, Denny Gum 132 KPRFC 2002 Spring Team bringing home The Cherry Blossom Plate from Washington, D.C. T op Row:Mike Mancini,Chris TabertJohnDriscoll Jared Demeritt,Dennis Gum, Alex Brick,Devin Blowes. Bottom Row: Ed Beeson and Coach Jonathan Osmun Brandon Snyder,Travis Parker,Pat Walsh,and Luke I .orenzetti Luke, we have not forgotten you. Miss you, buddy! Alex Brick,Lindsay Conte,Ed Beesonjohn Driscoll, and Denny Gum celebrating after their final game. COLOR GUARD LARGE PHOTO:Colop Guard presents the colors at the Beat Retreat, Acceptence Da UPPER LEFT: Color Guard on Tomb Field for Parade of Alumni during half time. LOWER LEFT: Waiting for the parade to start. The 2001 2002 academic year was a year filled with mixed emotions for the USMMA color guard. Theycarriedouttheirregularduties, presenting the colors, at Regimental functionsand football games. But, they also went above and beyond after the September 11th atrocities appearing in ceremonies for those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center bombings. The Color Guard also presented the colors at the first Mets game after the attacks. Midshipmsr Devin Blowes, the Regimental Color Guard Commander, would like to thank those members who willingly gave up their free time to practice and participate in over 50 color guard ceremonies The Fanfare T rumpets did a great job of performing at many elite awards ceremonies, dinners and functionsthroughoutthe 2001 2002 academic year. The Trumpeters performed at various functions including: Beat Retreat, Regimental Parades, and the spring Battle Standard dinner. The members of the Fanfare Trumpets are elite band members who dedicate themselves to a rigorous life style of constant training and duty, while still carring out their daily duties required of them in the regiment and in their own company. Practice for the FanfareT rumpeteers is hard to come by, they must make their own practice time...after daily band practices. LARGE PHOTO: Fanfare T rumpet members await their moment, Acceptance Day â01. UPPER RIGHT: Fanfare Trumpets during the opening ceremony for the Battle Standard Dinner, Spring 2002. LOWER RIGHT: While the rest of the guests enjoy cocktail hour, these guys anxiously wait... FANFARE TRUMPETS 134 The Broading Kings Point Club Started in 1996 as a monthly meeting group for midshipmen from minority groups. These meetings usually took place in Land Hall, and were a way for these midshipmen to come together and discuss events both on campus and back in thier respective communities. In the past 5 years the group has grown into a chartered association with 23 members and two faculty staff advisors. The mission of the club has also grown to include helping with minority recruiting, community service, and taking a part in cultural events. While the group is no longer limited to minority students, it still remains a great way for midshipmen to celebrate their diversity while being involved with the Academy. LARGE PHOTO: 2001 2002 B K P Members UPPER RIGHT: Seniors Trennel Hardy, Warren Wright, and the one and only Miss Carol Prince. BROADENING KINGS POINT CLUB MARINERS CHORUS LARGE PHOTO:The Mariners Chorus performed for guests at the annual Battle Standard Dinner, Spring 2002. UPPER LEFT: At the top of their lungs, members of the Mariners Chorus singing. LOWER LEFT: Chorus members perform in the Chapel during the Christmas season â01. The United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners Chorus is made up of students who enjoy sharing their vocal talentsand performing at various fuctions. The members volunteertheir time and voices, and hail from all companies throughout the regiment. At the annual Battle Standard Dinner, April 2002, the Mariners Chorus performed several songs and recieved a standing ovation from the students and guests in attendance. 135 II ⢠. i â ft Can anyone really tell the difference between Matt and Mark? Inset: one of the Fettermans âfat bobsâ their wav to the bottom of the course. Someone forgot to tell John Hahn that skiers wear helmets with face guards. Not quite the racer, Ed later found fame when he opened up Mt. Creekâs Below: Chris shows us how not to take the number two gate. t Above Definitely not the Vernon Valley backcountry. i Right: J.D. 50 50 at the KP jib park. MAKE YOUR MOVES - snow- boarding or otherwise. Time is ticking: the lifts run from 9amto 4pm. The winter lasts for three months, and the body is more broken tomorrow than yester- day. Youâre getting closer to your own death. Lifeâs an oper season for opportunity. Ulti- mately, its a choice for your benefit. Stick the trick, stick to the program. Forge forward, and get it on. From busting huge airs to sick 50 50s, the shirt says it all. The Vernon Valley police are still patrolinâ looking for John Driscoll. Unlike J.D., Peete only looked tough. But he did rack up an im- pressive record, including 4 second place finishes._____________________ She went toe to toe with the best and had the bruises to show for it. Inset: Jessica France threads the needle. Below: the road to the valley THE THINGS LEFT UN- SAID... So where did everyone go? For everyone, starting out at Kings Point is pretty much the same. Indoc. But it doesnt end quite the same for everyone. Not everyone recieves that dreaded letter, the one that lets you know that youâve been selected to be part of an elite Kings Point tradition. Congratulations, it says, you are now part of the 5 year plan...you are a âSET- BACKThrown into a class you donât really relate with you seek out those who know the same familiarities as you. Welcome to the 530 club... âIf the walls could talk what tales theyâd tell...â âWe were kings once.â Dennis Gum Alex Brick Jaylunerich aka - âBobbyâ aka - âDoctorâ aka - âEl Nino John Driscoll Ed Beeson E. Samuelson aka-âShady JDâ aka - âWeasleâ aka-âCreeperâ In The Long Line of Tradition: KPâs very own 530 CLUB CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CLUB Remember that Simpsonâs episode where everyone is part of an elite club and Homer wants in, but it is a secret society and they wonât tell him about it? Some- thing about the Loyal Order of the Stone- cutters? Well the Kings Point CFC is not at all like that. On the contrary, everyone is invited, and their doings are anything but secretive. The Christian Fellowship Club at Kings Point gets together with other CFC members from other schools at annual meetings and sponsored so- cials. What they are best known for are mid afternoon MOD annoucements, stat- ing there will be a CFC meeting in the WAC at 1900, everyone is invited...there will be music singing and ice cream. The CFC would like to thank several seniors who regularly helped out in their festivi- ties. These seniors help arrange and plan for several CFC functions such as the Autumn Apple picking adventure. They are in no particular order: Chrioni Lenertz, Josh Pell, and Jared DeMeritt. 139 NTAL BAND The Regimen- tal Band once again proved that it is the pride of Kings Point, making music not only at the Acad- emy but also around the na- tion. In addition to performing during Parents Weekend in the annual âBeat Retreat,â and a month later premiering CAPT Kenneth Forceâs new march, âHeroes of New Yorkâ for an alumni audience, the Band marched once again in the Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade. Next came a trip to New Orleans to help celebrate the opening of the Pacific Theatre Wing of the National D-Day Museum. The Bandâs Fanfare Trumpets per- formed forthe French Legion of Honor Awards Ban- quet atthe University Club in Manhattan, and traveled to Washington for the Salute to Congress Dinner. And in the midst of all this activity, the Band found time to record a new CD! â 141 Midshipman Officers r.'T-inâm LX. .L1 UZ ff,i L ( yÂŁL_____it L ÂŤwiiirair iaHLL2ÂŁ = lfi L.I___i__J.-v ⢠is. a ÂŁ3 143 REG STAFF F irst Rotation F to B: B. Wroblewski, N. Menefee, B. Hampton, D. Coburn, C. Lenertz, M. Aubry, N. Cayabyab, D. Renshaw, N. Cunnibngham, D. Anderson, B. Ginsberg, C. Hancock, H. Fernandez, B. Clausing, J. Pell, A. LaReau, A. Greenly, M. Delano, M. Malenshek, T. Williamson, M. Brekke, A. Michalec, M. Weber, R. Slapkunas, J. Schacherer, B. Van Dyne, C. Henthorn, B. Acuff. Second Rotation 144 L to R: Madgwick, Blowes, Tirado, Aubry, Acuff, Quell, Murney, Renshaw, iMalenshek, Buckler, Ward, Wetzel. Pastterson, Delano, Henschel, Omodt, Hardy, Douglass, Tabert, Gaudiano, Wrinn, Glanding, Wroblewski, Chang, Downing, Clausing, DiLorenzo, Rush, Cunningham, Pell. Driscoll, Gates. FIRST BATTALION First Rotation F to B: Mark Labert, Alison Gaudiano, Ed Woida, Carl Cline, Andrew Laberge, Brian Patterson. Second Rotation L to R: Kevin Ryszetnyk, Bob Baily, Jon Twiford, Joe Vogelbacher, Mark Wilson. 145 FIRST COMPANY First Rotation F to B: Robert Bailey, Nathan Barton, Trenel Flardy, Jon Williams, Joe Vogelbacher, Rob Neff, Myola Martinez, Jeff Loechner, Jeff Marques, Pat Ward, William Garlock. Second Rotation F to B: Blair Van Dyne, Jeremy Chorik, Mark Labert, Nathan Barton, William Garlock, Jeff Marques, Jason Mitchell, Chris Henthorn, Andrew Laberge. SECOND COMPANY First Rotation F to B: Kelly Glanding, Zach Brown, Mike Foley, Michelle Gates, Mark Willison, Alan Thornhill. Frank Sanchez. Second Rotation L to R: A. LaReau, A. Thornhill, M. Mancini, M. Aubry, J. Gruidl, Z. Brown, K. Platusich, S. Yesko. R. Lever. B. Varner. M. Ahn. BAND COMPANY First Rotation L to R: M. Gillespie, J. Trynosky, J. Willis, C. Lenertz, R. Whetstone, B. Hampton, J. DeMerritt, B. Acuff, A. Migliorini, N. Menefee. Second Rotation L to R: M. Gillespie, J. Trynosky, J. Willis, J. Mumey, R. Whetstone, E. Chang, J. DeMerritt, A. Migliorini, J. Downing, E. Rush. SECOND BATTALION First Rotation F to B: Aydiliara Ayarza, Tim Porter, Jesse Buckler, Scott Douglass, Adam Brown, Shaun Marasigan. Second Rotation F to B: Luke Wisniewski, Mike Dacko, Matt Brekke, Jason Craig, Colin Webster. JetTGreco. THIRD COMPANY F irst Rotation F to B: Ryan Harry, Nick Washabau, Joe Lacey, Andres Camargo, Hal Rhea, Jason Craig, Teague Murphy, Robert Andrea, Brendan Gray, Gray Harrison, Stephen Madgwick. Second Rotation F to B: Hal Rhea, David Coburn, Nick Washabau, Candace Hancock, Rob Bryant, Carlos Vallarino, Kevin Rice, Toriano Fredricks. FOURTH COMPANY First Rotation F to B: Jeff Greco, John Driscoll, Ryan Hinz, Kristofer Maanum, Paul Boulos, Travis Boltjes, Kevin Kirschhoffer, Nick Henschel, John Strickland, Tom Ryszetnyk. Second Rotation F to B: Paul Boulos, Travis Boltjes, Tom Ryszetnyk, Steve Nation, Scott Bachmann, Neil Cayabyab. David Van Duzee, Ben Rae, Robert Atkins, Kristofer MaaNum, Alex Brick, William Feltch. Underclass 153 t I 0 I 4 4 Above: What a stud! Glen Gartner, voted Number One ( 1) Plebe in theclassof2005. LeftTop: Galluccistrikesaposeduringrecognition run. Middle: Taking in KP tradition, Shower Party! Bottom: Thegirls get all dressed up for Christmas Ball. 2005 Fourth Class Midshipmen Adair, Ryan lslCo Albanese II, Augustino Band Co Alexander, Matthew 3rd Co Allen, Daniel 4th Co Alzugaray, Marcial 1st Co Anderson, Christina 2nd Co Anderson, Jeremy 3rd Co Angeli, Michael Band Co Atherton, Glenn Band Co Azcona, Alan 3rd Co Bahk, Charlie 4th Co Baker, Matthew 1st Co Basciano, aren, 3rd Bentley, George 3rd Co Bentley, Jason 4th Co Berg, Matthew 2nd Co Blinkovitch. Elliot 2nd Co Bonnecarrere Jr. Bruce 3rd Co Boone, Thomas 4:h Co Bosco, Joseph Is Co 155 Boyce, Richmond 3rd Co Boyce, Robert 4th Co Brabazon, Jared 1st Co Brant, Scott 2nd Co Briggs, Jason 3rd Co Brown, Reid 1st Co Bruland, Bronze 4th Co Brune, Christopher 2nd Co Bucciarelli, Dominic 4th Co Buck, Joshua 3rd Co Busch, Jeremy 4th Co Butcher, Trevor 1st Co Buxton, Jeremy 2nd Co Callos, Joseph-Glenn 3rd Co Casey, Anthony 4,h Co Castellini, Edward 4th Co Catanese, Vincent 1st Co Chan, Scott 2nd Co Chan Chow, Christopher 3rd Co Chance, Colin Band Co Christ, Walter Band Co Collins, Brett 1st Co Conklin, Lynn Band Co Conte, Lindsay 2nd Co Cookson, Jillian 3rd Co Craig, Heather Band Co | Crysler, Garrett 3rd Co , Daffron,Nathanial4,hCo Davidson, Juliana 4th Co Dawson, Adam Band Co Dearing, Bradford 1st Co deObaldia Martinez, Alonso 2nd Co Doris, Michael 3rd Co Downey, Jason 4th Co Eitapence, Kevin 1st Co 156 Elgart, Lindsay 1st Co Elliott, Everard2ndCo Engvig, Tormod 3rd Co Erickson, Carl 3rd Co Falana, Michael Band Co Feaster, William 4th Co Fetterman. Mark 1st Co Fetterman, Matthew 2nd Co Fitzpatrick, Brian 3rd Co Fortuna, Gerald 4th Co France, Jessica 2nd Co Fredrick, Adrian 1st Co Freeman, Joshua 2nd Co Frobenius, Jeffrey 3rd Co Fuhrman, Matthew 4th Co Gallo,Philip l Co Gallucci, Joseph 2nd Co Garcia, Mark 3rd Co Garcia, Matthew 3rd Co Gardner. James 2nd Co Gartner, Glenn Is Co Gately, Daniel 2ndCo Gates, Andrew 3rd Co Ghiglia, Andrew 4th Co Gibbs, Jonathan 1st Co Gonzales, Michael 2nd Co Gray, Pearl 3rd Co Griffin, Brian laCo Gugliotta. Christopher 4th Co Hagner, Elizabeth 1st Co Flail, Adam 4th Co Hall, Walter 2nd Co Hall, William 3rdCo Hanebrink. T ravis 4th Co Hansen, Joshua 4th Co 157 Hanson, Daniel 1st Co Harkleroad, Alan 2nd Co Harwell, Matthew 4th Co Hatami-Alanegh, Ramin 1st Co Headley, Jeremy 2nd Co Hedglin, Matthew 3rd Co Helmer, Steven Band Co Henel, Alexander 4th Co Henschel, Jacob 1st Co Herrera, Roberto 2nd Co Hertz, Edward 2nd Co Hevey, Elizabeth Band Co Higginbottom, Samuel 1st Co Hine, Edward 1st Co Holm, Jeffrey 3rd Co Hovanas, Joshua 4th Co Howell, William 4th Co Hunter, Nicholas 1st Co Ianelli, Kimberly 2nd Co Iannacchino, Jordan Band Co Ivancik, Dawn 3rd Co Jednaszewski, Mark Band Co Josephic, Kraig Band Co Juckiewicz, Christopher 4th Co Kanzleiter, Ross 3rd Co Keane, Walter 4th Co Kelliher, Shawn 1st Co Kelm, Jonathan 2nd Co Keneipp, Eric 3rd Co Kennedy, Brian 4th Co Kennedy, Timothy Band Co Kenner, Benjamin Band Co Keull, Warren 2nd Co Kieman, Colin 3rdCo Kleinerman, Aaron 4th Co 158 Kohn, Christopher Band Co Kopacz, Alexander 1st Co Kosareff, Zachary 2nd Co Kruse. Brendan 2nd Co Kull, Antonio 1st Co Lake, Jason 3rd Co Lamperts, Christopher 2nd Co Landreth,Llexandra3rdCo LaQuey, Jessica 1st Co Larsen, Daniel 4th Co Lee. Kevin 2nd Co Lenzer. Matthew Band Co Leonard, Charles 3rd Co Lindholm, E veret 1st Co Lipski, Brian 2ndCo Lisante, Thomas 3rd Co Liska, Charles 4th Co Lutz, Bernard Is Co Lyons, Jeremiah 2nd Co Madlock. Dustin 3rd Co Maggioni, Craig 4th Co Mathias, Benjamin Is Co M aye, James 2nd Co Mayorga, Jason 3rd Co McAdams, Justin 4th Co McCarthy, Matthew 1st Co McCay, Colt 2nd Co McCrillis, Nathan 3rdCo McCrory. Patrick 4th Co McDonald. Thomas 1st Co McKeon, Mark 2nd Co McKinley, Joseph 3rd Co McKoin, Jacqueline 4!h Co Meagher, Joseph 1 Co Melendez Mejia, Enrique 2nd Co 159 Mersek, Lee 4th Co I Michnya, Joseph 3rd Co 1 Millar, Victoria 3rd Co Minton, James Band Co 1 Mitchell, Justin 4th Co Moody, Jeremy 2nd Co Mueller, Adam 4lh Co Mulgrevv, Joseph 1st Co Murdock, Aubrey 4th Co Must, Peeter 2nd Co , Neil, Harold 2nd Co Nicholson, Bryan 2nd Co Nolan, James Band Co i O â Connor, Margaret 2nd Co ' OâNan, Michelle 4th Co I | Orr, Charles 3rd Co Owen, Theodore Band Co Pack, Douglas Band Co ij Palker, Elizabeth 2nd Co Pandolfo, Christopher 4th Co Papazis, James 1st Co Parker, Matthew 2nd Co Parrish, Brandon 3rd Co Patterson, Cole 4th Co Pearson, Devon 1st Co Peer, Glen 4th Co !ji Peifer, Christopher 2nd Co 1 Penfold, Brett 3rd Co jl! Perez Gomez, Erasmo 2nd Co V; Petricone, Peter 4th Co I Phelan, John 1st Co Phillips, Jessica Band Co Pickard, Nathan 2nd Co Pool, Geoffrey 3rd Co Powell, Nathaniel 4th Co 160 Prim, Michael 4n Co Proscia, William Band Co Ramsay, Daniel 2nd Co Rauhoff, Jarryd 1st Co Ray, Garrett 2nd Co Reese, Robert 3rd Co Renders, Christopher 4th Co Rentner, Christopher 4th Co Richardson, Adam 2nd Co Rickards, Matthew 3rd Co Rimmelin. Louis4 Co Roberts, James 2nd Co Rogers, Andrew 2nd Co Rogers, Henry 141 Co Roh, Peter 4th Co Rosati, Peter 3rd Co Roszel, Christopher 4th Co Ryan, Michael Is Co Sadeghian, Justin 2nd Co Salerno Riera, Maria 3rd Co Santiago, Antony, 2nd Sargent, Luke Is1 Co Savidge, Joseph 3rd Co Sayer, Mark 4th Co Schade, James Is1 Co Schneider. Donna Band Co Schneider Jr., Jeffery Band Co Schroeder, Matthew 3rd Co Schweizer, Robert 4!h Co Scrobe, Stephen 1st Co Shafer, David 2nd Co Sherman, Renee 4th C o Shiflett, Jonathan 2nd Co Shrives, Adam 4th Co Skeens, Samantha 1st Co 161 Smith, Angela 2nd Co Smith, Jonathan 4,h Co Smith, Krista 3rd Co Smith, Michael 1st Co Smith, Ronald 4th Co Spriggs, Jacob Band Co Stidman II, Michael 1st Co Stroud, Jonathan Band Co Swan, Jared 2nd Co Syntax, Michael 2nd Co Taele, Josephine Band Co Tapia, Steven 1st Co Taylor, Ian 2nd Co Taylor, Jeffrey 3rd Co Thibault, Parrish Band Co Tino, Michael Band Co Tolleson-Finnegan, Robert 1st Co Toner, Francis 2nd Co T urner, Garrett 3rd Co Walker, Robert Band Co Walsh, Kevin 1st Co Waters, Jesse 4,h Co Welsh, Joseph 1st Co Whitehouse, William 3rd Co Wilkinson, Mary Catherine 4th Co Williams, Andrew 2ndCo Williamson II, John 4th Co Winchester, Wesley 4th Co Wolfe, Alisha Band Co Woodward, Scott 4th Co Wooster, Joshua 1st Co Wooton, Brandon 3rd Co Wrocklage,Tara 1st Co Wu, Christopher 3rd Co Yim, Brian 2ndCo 162 Abandoned Ship Young, Peter 3rd Co Every, Daniel Gault Jr, Robert Gray, Willis Griffin, Brian Hart V, Joseph 1 liehborn, Edward Johnson, John Kanengiser, Elijah Kirk. James Kukainis, Janis Larsen, Michael Manning, Corey McDougall, Thomas Miller, Matthew Nash. Joseph Quinn, Sean Seipp Jr, John Smith, Steven Weaver, Christopher Whitney. Gabriel Williams. Hubert 163 Top: Fourth Co DI's: Albrecht, Teague, Kim and Myers after recognition run. Middle: Josh Bibb, Phil Keller and Jake Mehl at an OAR concert in the city. Bottom Left: Mark Peckham and Dan Dugan off of Pusan, South Korea. Bottom Right: Girls on the water - Becky, Laura, Rebecca, Phara, Audrey and Jeane. 0 164 2004 Third Class Midshipmen Adams, William 2nd Co Albrecht, Samuel Band Co Amiscosa, Erick 1 st Co Azzata, Joseph 2nd Co Bahill, Nicholas 1st Co Baran, Joseph 4th Co Barbieri, Louis 3rd Co Barger, Christian Band Co Bibb, Joshua 1st Co Bibler, Jason Band Co Blain, Brendan 2nd Co Blanco, Eduardo 3rd Co Bow man, Shawn 2nd Co Brown. Dean 1st Co Carmany, James 3rd Co Carter, Scott Band Co Chastek, Jonathan 1 st Co Chrosniak, Joshua 4th Co Cocotas, Christopher 2nd Co Cohen. Brett 165 Corcoran, Erik 3rd Co Cornelio, Bryan 4th Co Crawford, Paul 1st Co Curlin, Gregory 2nd Co Curran, Philip 3rd Co Darr, Benjamin 4th Co Davison III, Allen 1st Co DeBoer, Matthieu 4th Co Dexter, Casey 2nd Co Dickman, William 3rd Co Donovan, Rebecca 2nd Co Dowling, Patrick 3rd Co Dugan, Daniel Band Co Dusenbury, Peter 1st Co Earnest, Benjamin 2nd Co Eastman, Bradford 4th Co Ervasti, Joshua 3rd Co Feely, Bo 3rd Co Feldon, Jess Band Co Foster, Cameron 4th Co Foster, Sean 1st Co Freeman, Matthew 3rd Co Garcia, Clay 4th Co Gardner, Elizabeth 4th Co Gecelosky, Eric 2nd Co Gigante, Victoria 2nd Co Giordano, Alfred 4th Co Goldbach, Robert Band Co Grandstaff, Hugh 4th Co Guernsey, John Band Co Gustine, John 3rd Co Hahn, John 2nd Co Hammond, John 3rd Co Harkins, Christopher 4th Co Heard. Corydon 2nd Co 166 Hembree. Kyle 3rd Co Hendrickson. Matthew 4th Co Hilton, Murrell 4th Co H iltz, Gorden 2nd Co Hitt, Adam Band Co Hobson, John 1st Co Hoyt, Todd 3rd Co Hsiao, Allen 2nd Co Ingram. Cameron 1st Co Isom, McClain 3rd Co Jackson, Clifton 4th Co Jenkins, Laura 4th Co Johnson, Blake 2nd Co Kalmukos, Jonathan 1st Co Kanaszyc, Adam Band Co Kazin,Mark4thCo Keller, Philip3rdCo Kim, Anne 1st Co Kinley, Sean 1st Co Kirby, Jeffrey 2nd Co Klaine, Jeanne 2nd Co Kukainis, Andrejs 2nd Co Labrato, Adam 1 st Co Leva, Laura Band Co Levac, Thomas 1st Co Lewis, Aaron 2nd Co List, Craig 3rd Co Lovgren, Andrew 1st Co Martins, Alison 2nd Co Martucci. Richard 2nd Co Maurer, Richard 3rd Co McFeeley. Michael 2nd Co Mcllravy, David 3rd Co McNeal, David 1 st Co Me Waters. Zacharx Band Co 167 Medvetz, Mark 2nd Co Megna, Frank 3rd Co Mehl, Jacob 4th Co Melchert, Joshua Band Co Melogy, John 2nd Co Meyer, Joel 3rd Co Meyers, Audrey 1st Co Miller, Jeffrey 4th Co Mitchell, Reese 2nd Co Moore, Michael 1st Co Myers, Patrick 4th Co Myers, Peter Band Co Nail, Terry 2nd Co Noland, Philip 2nd Co Norgaard, Peter Band Co Palmer, Kimberly 3rd Co Peckham, Mark Band Co Peemoeller, Frederick 2nd Co Penning, Christina 4th Co Peretti, Frank 3rd Co Prose, Aleta 1st Co Pusateri, Kevin 2nd Co Quirk, Joseph 3rd Co Raterman, Stephen 3rd Co Reed, Daniel 4th Co Reed, Paige 2nd Co j Reed, Randall 1st Co Reinemo, Timothy 4th Co |j Rexha, Roland 3rd Co Ricciardi, Michael 4th Co Ripley, Ryan 1st Co Robinson, Benjamin Band Co Rowe, Matthew 3rd Co Ruiz, Bryan 1st Co Russ, Joseph 4th Co 168 Salladin, Carol-Anne Band Co Sampson, Patrick 3rd Co Savilie, David 1st Co Sawruk, Joseph 4th Co Schill. Hunter Band Co Schopllin. Brandon 2nd Co Segert, Rebecca 4th Co Sharrar, Kenneth 4th Co Shea, Timothy 3rd Co Shimada. Ty 1st Co Shipley, Joseph 4th Co Short, Sandra 1st Co Sichel, Alexander 1 st Co Singleton, Patrick 2nd Co Slotsema, Paul 4th Co Smeckert, Aaron 1 st Co Smith, Brendan 2nd Co Snyder, Brandon 4th Co Spano, Joseph 3rd Co Spano, Tedd 2nd Co Springer, Christopher 1st Co Stabile, Nathan 4th Co Stasa, Blake 3rd Co Steel, Robert 2nd Co Stew art, Ian 1st Co Strock, Justin 4th Co Sw anson, Jacob 1st Co Swearingen, Lesley 3rd Co Syntax, Peter 4th Co Szivos, Laura Band Co Teague, Christian 2nd Co Tino, Nicholas Band Co Trask. Paul Band Co Van Valen. Jason 2nd Co Vignocchi, Marc 4 th Co 169 Waletich, Jesse 3rd Co Warburton, Timothy 4th Co Ward, John 3rd Co Webster, Phara 4th Co Wood, Benjamin 2nd Co Young, Andrew 4th Co Yum, Daniel 2ndCo Zamarin, Jeffrey Band Co I | I i i i FELL OVERBOARD Boden, Jeffery Bums, Matthew Circelli, Daniel Davies, Geoffrey Davis, Lorenzo DeBerry, Jonathan DiPierro, Edward Dooley, Ryan Dulong Jr, James Fondren, Chad Franklin, Kyle Gamer II, Steven Gerdes, Jahn Guest, Matthew Haefele, Darren Hitzel, Jeffrey Hunt, Joshua Irvine, Rhys Jaskot, Jeffrey Jeffries, Jena Kapfer, Christopher Karp, Oliver Kennedy, Jeffrey Kneisly, Kenneth Leni, Jeffrey Lopez, Lydia McKay, Jason Monk, David Mons, Michael Moseley, Jeremy Mrdutt, Matthew O'Connor, Kevin Parker, T ravis Perri, Thomas Pickett Jr, Eric Raymond-Latib, Zishaan Rowland, Jason Rueschhoff, Ryan Stokes, Anthony Strab, Theodore Theis, Matthew Tompkins, Matthew Walsh Jr, Patrick Wright, David 170 Opposite:Everyone all dressed and ready to dance! Top Left: Nick Waters and Karp at a water- ing hole. Top Right: Studying âTanker Ops at the park. Middle: Welcome back from sea! Admiral Stewart with Meyers, Kim, Prose and Short. Bottom Left:Bryan Ruiz and Casey Tyrell at the pyramids. Bottom Right: Oli Karp scuba diving in Guam. r 171 Right:Melanie and Mellanie take a break from apple picking for a quick picture. Bottom: M N Fenzel, Davis, Freda and Dixon look way too happy to be out of class. Below: Nick Cappel giving a big âAâ for downtown Aruba. - ' 2003 Second Class Midshipmen Adler, Colin 2nd Co Alonge, Matthew Band Co Arnold, Christopher 4th Co Arnold, Patrick Band Co Battles, Trevor 1st Co Benefield, Casey 2nd Co Bennett, Allison 1st Co Bennett, John Band Co Bernick, Jason 1 st Co Bemick, Kevin 3rd Co Bess, Jonathan 2nd Co Borszich, Peter 4th Co Brune, Ryan 1st Co Buchanan, Scott 2nd Co Burnett, Jonathan 1st Co Busch, Vallerie 2nd Co Byrne, Christopher 1 st Co Bvun, Moon 1st Co Campbell, Colin 2ndCo Campbell, Scott 3rd Co Cappel, Nicholas 3rd Co Cardinale, Michael 4th Co Carnahan, Preston 4th Co Casapulla, Stephen 1st Co Chapman, David 3rd Co Chatterton, Michael 4th Co Chauvin, Kendall 1st Co Coatsworth, Jeremy 3rd Co Coleman, Lindsey Band Co Corrigan, Kevin 1st Co Cutler, Ross 3rd Co D'Eusanio, Vincent 4th Co Darran, Jay 2nd Co Davis, Matthew 1st Co DeAngelis, Nicholas 1st Co DeWitz, Jarrod 1st Co DiPietropolo, Shannon Band Co Dispenzieri, Charles 4th Co Dixon, James 1st Co Dodgen, Preston 2nd Co Drennan, Mary Band Co Dresser, Eric 2nd Co Dridge, Kristin Band Co Elliott, Jared 2nd Co Etter, Andrew 3rd Co Fenzel, Nicholas 1st Co Ferrel, Edward 2nd Co Finley, Joseph 3rd Co Flanagan, Thomas 1st Co Fraser, Lee 4th Co Freda, Joseph 1st Co George, Jacob Band Co German, David 4th Co Ginavan, Thomas 2nd Co Gold,Colin2ndCo 174 Guerrera, Justin 4th Co Harmer, Raymond 2nd Co Hayes, Michael Carl 4th Co Hedval,Erik 1st Co Heuer, Justin 2nd Co H i bbard. Wi 11 iam 3 rd Co Hicks, Jason 4th Co Hildebrandt, Melony Band Co Hill. Brandon 1st Co Hite, Raphael 3rd Co Hix, James 4th Co Holt, Sean 3rd Co Hopper, Douglas 2nd Co Horn, John 4rd Co Huff, Ronald Band Co Hurd, Matthew 3rd Co Jackson, Jonathan 4th Co James, Gordon 1st Co Johnson, Lucas Band Co Jones, Amber 1st Co Kalmukos, Nicholas 3rd Co Kammeter. Kevin Band Co Kelly, Brian 4th Co Kim, Asa 1st Co Kim. Han 4th Co Kozich. David 2nd Co Krantz. James 3rd Co Kreutz. Kevin 4th Co Ku. William 3rd Co Lee. Roderick 3rd Co Leigh, Jared 1st Co Lovercheck, Melanni 1st Co Lusk, Joshua Band Co Lynch. John Band Co MacKay, Andrew Band Co 175 MacTaggart, Rigoberto Band Co March, Christopher Band Co Mascotti, Andrew 1st Co McDaniel, Matthew 2nd Co McFadden, John Band Co McLaughlin, Daniel 2nd Co Merkel, Glenn 1st Co Mickelson, Chad Band Co Miller, Jamie 1st Co Monaco, Kevin 1 st Co Nguyen, Thanh 3rd Co Nicks, Margaret 4th Co Nielson, Kristina 2nd Co O' Brien, Patrick 2nd Co O' Leary, Colin 4th Co Papson, Matthew 2nd Co Payne, William 4th Co Polakow, Michael 2nd Co Reed, Jeffrey 2nd Co Reynolds, Joseph 1st Co |: Rigual, David 1st Co I Rives, Scot 2nd Co Roach, Ryan 3rd Co Robbins, Jeffrey 3rd Co j Ryglowski, Brian 4th Co I I I Sallee, Paul 1st Co i Schilling, Matthew 2nd Co j Schmidt, Carl 3rd Co IJ Seesan, Aaron 4th Co Shamitko, Gregory Band Co i I; Sharp, Beth 1st Co Sheahan, Michael 2nd Co Shepherd, Brian 2nd Co Sichel, Jonathan 1st Co Smith, Jerry 1st Co 176 Smith, Timothy 3rd Co Smith, William 4th Co Solorzano. Jose Band Co Sparks. Kevin 2nd Co Sparks, Paul 3rd Co Stoeckler. Christopher 2nd Co Stoklosa, Francis 3rd Co Stuber, John 4th Co Stupack, Dalton 1st Co Sutliff, Jake 3rd Co Swink, Gilbert 1st Co Syslo, Alan Band Co Taylor, Lisa 2nd Co Terrientes. Christian 3rd Co Tomo. Matthew 3rd Co Treb. Dana 4th Co Trent, Packard 4th Co Trongard. Trevor 1st Co Turner, Timberly 1st Co Tyrrell. Patrick 2nd Co VanDeVenter. Christian 1st Co VanTries, Justin 3rd Co Vaughn. Samuel Band Co Wagner. Benjamin 2nd Co Watts, Nicholas 4th Co 177 Lost at Sea Brady, Michael Femenia, John Lemer, Jacob Rapacki. John Tripp, Daniel Burgess, Devin Greusel, Matthew Lyons Jr., Robert Robbins, Robert Tyrrell, Casey Carr, Benjamin Guenther, Timothy Makarewicz, Edward Rushing, Brantley U instead, Corey Clark, Allen Gundry, Craig McGovern III, Michael Ryan, Thomas VanLenten,Graig Cobb, Seth Gustafson, Cory McLaughlin, Timothy Rye, Michael Vi llano. Aileen Colie, Stuart Hohenshelt, Steven Miernicki, Stephen Salter, Sara Walsh, Derek Corrigan, William Hopper, Clinton Nicholson Jr., Jeffrey Silva Jr., Peter Wells III, Frank Crespin, Jacob Hunt, Seamus Ott, Janna Smith, Remi Williamson, Zachary Cunanan Jr., Arthur Kim, Paul Palker, Jess Stark, Michelle Yi,Sang Douglas, Ira Kless, Aaron Parker, Robert Sukduang, Suni Doyle, Jonathon Kost, John Paulin, Kelley Tharpe, Seth Edwards, John Lefebvre, Devin Rafferty, Sean Tibbals III, Robert Far left: M N Tyrrell checks out a castle in Salerno, Italy. Left: Beth Sharp gives an exhausted look aftera longKPday. Below: Marty and Val... âShe 1 ikes to cal 1 me â Sugar Daddyâ!â Left: Devin Lefebvre tees off on the Grinder. Below: 1st Co guys pimp out for the camera. Bottom: M N Burnett. Kelly and Bennett look sharp for the Christmas Ball 179 180 Seniors Major Company: Maritime Operations and Technology Band Company Officer Billets: RCGC, RDCO, Rugby Social Director g Ships Sailed: SS Austral Rainbow, SS Sag River M V Maersk California Sea Partners: Joe Willis Countries Visited: Indonesia, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia Internships: Charleston Harbour Pilots Favorite KP Memory: Burning the boat on the grinder plebe year, Rugby drink ups Future Plans: Sail Master Mariner Twenty Years From Now: I plan on retiring Final Message: Mom, Dad, KT, and Mel, thanks for everything yaâll have done in the past four years to help me through all this. Ya'll were always there and I couldn't be luckier. Brent Acuff Hanahan, South Carolina l I rnirMnvr'i ⢠⢠â 182 âHereâs to good ships. Hereâsto bad ships. Hereâs to the BEcnrCL,,D cr A Michael Ahn Ahn Chan Sik. Ahn. Channy. Chan Sik. The Krazy Korean Major Company: Marine {engineering Systems Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities: Table Captain, CX2, Windsurfing, Offshore Sailing Ships Sailed: SS Lurline, USNS Kanawha, M Y Green Point, SS Matsoma Sea Partners: Reese I .ever, Rob âHanksâ Neff, Andrew Laberge, Ray âChops Whetstone Countries Visited: Sicily, Crete, Bahrain, China,Japan, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the United States of America Internship: Port Engineer with Matson Favorite KP Memory: Leaving the gate Future Plans: To flv in the Navy, and after that... 7 Twenty- Years From Now: 1 '11 be living in a van down by the river Final Message: I want to thank everyone at school for their support. There is no way that I could have gotten through this place without you. I want to thank my family for their support as well. I had a good time while I was here, and I will never forget the times 1 had with all of you. Well, I'm outta here. 183 In Memoriam David Redding Anderson 1980 - 2002 Robert Andrea Cooper City, Florida âBob , âBobbo , The Ritalin Kid Major Company: Shipâs Officer Third Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: CA03, Dinghy Sailing Team, EMT, Photgraphy Club, Fuel-Cell Powered Boat Project, Yearbook Ships Sailed: M V OOCL Inspiration, M V Lykes Navigator, C S Global Link, T V Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Andres Camargo, Federico LaFemina, John Edwards, John Sichel, Chad Fondren Countries Visited: Netherlands, England, Germany, Belgium Internship: US Air Force Field Training. Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas Favorite KP Memory: Being a parr of the 2001-2002 KP Sailing Team...you guys rule!!!! Future Plans: US Navy F A-18 Super Hornet Pilot Twenty Years From Now: Space Shutde Pilot Astronaut, Resident at Playboy Mansion Final Message: To all my friends I'm leaving behind: Keep in touch; Iâm going to miss you. â Remember, âHe who laughs last thinks slowest.â Hf-na moi AIIGHSI AST THINKS SLOWEST IF THAT GIRL WASNâT SO UGLY. SHEâD BE PRETTY CUTE 185 Major Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: CA04, Football (Capt.) Ships Sailed: M V Endeavor, USNS Concord, GTT Chevron Arizona Sea Partners: Will Felch, Meade Robbins Countries Visited: Portugal, Italy, Spain, Israel, Cyprus, Malta, Egypt, Turkey Internship: Cooper Lighting, Peachtree City Favorite KP Memory: Running onto the field at the end of the 4th consecutive win over the Coast Guard Academy in football Future Plans: Settled into a successful engineering career ashore and starting a family with my wonderful wife Jan-Marie Twenty Years From Now: On the verge of retirement and getting ready to celebrate my 20th anniversary with Jan-Marie Final Message: Our time here has finally ended after many painful nights of studying, but we made it and our careers will soon reward us for all the hard work. From this dav on, our lives will take us in all directions, but I will never forget the very close friendships that I have created here. I wish the best of luck to even-one. Thanks for a wonderful experi- ence that I will always cherish dearly. Thank you Mom, Dad, Avery, and Daisy for all the love and support along the way. It couldnât have been done without you. Robert Atkins Newnan, Georgia 186 Leaders aren't born they are made, and they made themselves just like anything else, through hard work And that's the price we'll have to pay to acheive that goal, c di Michael Attanasio Hollywood, Florida Anti Countries Visited: Russia, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Japan Internship: USCG Activities New York, Eon Wadsworth, Staten Island Favorite KP Memory: My Wedding and Graduation Future Plans: Sen e in the I'SCG, go to graduate school, continue to serve in government, be a family man. NOT BLIND AFFECTION AND CERTAINLY NOT AN OVERWEENING PATRIOTISM. YOU KNEW THE US HAD ITS FAULTS. SERIOUS ONES. BUT YOU , o FFIT AN OPTIMISM THAT THE COUNTRY COULD COME TO GRIPS WITH ITS PROBLEMS IF GIVEN A CHANCE. THAT WAS YOUR JOB. TO GIVE IT A .LSO htLi ain ... _ THAT SEEMED LIKE A WORTHWHILE WAY FOR A MAN TO SPEND HIS LIFE. - ROBERT TlMBERG Major Company: Marine Transportation First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: RML, EMT, Speech and Debate Ships Sailed: M V J udy Litrico, ITB Barbara Kessel, M V Chesapeake Bay, M V 1st LT Baldomero Lopez, USNSDenebola Sea Partners: Matt I lume,Jess Palker, Mark Bezerdi Twenty Years From Now: Married, two kids, not working at USMMA Final Message: I am grateful for the support of my family, my mother, my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and my little brother Christopher. My dearest Samantha, 1 love you. Mom and Dad Gordon thanks for taking me in as one of your own during this adventure. Kat, thank you tor letting me be the smellv older brother you never had. J ⢠. a urr I Michael Aubry Arlington Heights, Illinois Major Company: Logistics Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: fi RC, Marine Corp. Ops, KPRFC Ships Sailed: j USNS Watson, M V PFC William Baugh, USNS Kanawah, USNS Lenthall, M V Tellus, SeaLand Endurance, SS Lurline Sea Partners: AdamLaReau, Mikel Mancini, Toriano Fredricks, Kevin Rice, Frank Sanchez, Dennis Gum, Hal Rhea, Nick Washabau, Brenden Gray, Alan Halsey, Walt Wagner, Mike Highland, Chris Rich Countries Visited: England, United Arab Emirates, Diego Garcia, Italy, Puerto Rico, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, Belgium, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China Internship: 2 6 Weapons Co. Camp Lejeune, NC and I OCS (Bulldog), MCB Quanrico, VA I Future Plans: Serve in the US Marine Corps Twenty Years From Now: Mercenary J j Final Message: âStrength and Honorâ 188 Strength and honor Aydilliara Ayarza Panama City, Panama Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Third Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: BA02, Biking Ships Sailed: M V SeaLand Yovager, S.S. Northern Lights, M V Green Dale, M Y SeaLand Quality Sea Partners: Danielle Henderson, Ben Wroblewski, Candace Hancock Countries Visited: Japan, China, South Korea, Panama, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, England, Spain, Italy, Malta Internship: Maersk-SeaLand, Panama, S.A. Favorite KP Memory: The first time that I ever saw snow and had a snow ball fight on the waterfront Future Plans: Work, Graduate School, open a business Twenty Years From Now: Drinking pina coladas and sunbathing Final Message: Life is a constant challenge. Therefore, in order to achieve our dreams and goals, it is necessary to persevere and face every' obstacle with determination. Even though there were a lot of tough days at KP. each one of them marked our lives and personalities and taught us how to strive to be successful. The experiences at sea and at the academy will be the model to excel. Thanks to all my friends and classmates who became my family and accepted me just in the way that I am. I will never forget you because you will be live forever in my heart. God Bless you all. The hardest days are yetto come. 189 Major Company: Logistics Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: CTOA4, Indoor Outdoor Track Field, Basketball Ships Sailed: S.S. El Yunque, M V Lykes Explorer, HMI Petrochem, S.S. Stonewall Jackson, S.S. Lihue Kara Marion Babb Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sea Partners: Myola Martinez, Jeff Greco Countries Visited: England, Puerto Rico, Belgium, Germany, Sudan, Egypt, Yemen, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Djibouti, Sumatra Internship: Oklahoma State Governor's Office Favorite Academy Memory: Laughing at my crazy friends Future Plans: Sail for Maersk Lines, then MEBA Final Message: Thank you to everyone who has helped me keep my sanity here. My family and friends who have picked me up when I needed it. Thank you Mom, Dad, DâLee, Renee, and Juan for all the prayers, I know they helped me through. 190 Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will dif today Scott Scott Bachman ___________________________ Ridgecrest, California LEBANON BORDER VI.ITARy area NO PlOTOCRAPHINC Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Fourth Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: CF04, Cross Country, Track Ships Sailed: S.S. SeaLand Enterprise, USNS Laramie Sea Partners: Sasha Voigt, Dan Holmes, Jeremy Chorik, Kevin Ryszetnvk, Jimmy Ronin Countries Visited: Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Russia, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Israel Internship: NAS Patuxent River Public Works Environment Favorite KP Memory: Flight Deck Wars, Sea Year, KP Basketball games with the gang Future Plans: Make some monev, fulfill all the dreams I have, 7 and get married along the way Twenty Years From Now: Smiling and enjoying life Final Message: To my parents who have encouraged and supported me in everything that I do and said that I could do anything if I put my mind to it. To the Heavenly Father who got me through the rough moments and to a life of happiness. To all my past, present, and future friends at Kings Point: Thanks for all the memories and helping me through this place. I could not have done it without any of you. I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME -PHILIPPIANS 4: 1 3 191 Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Major Company Marine Transportation First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities CHBCl,BOPSl, Power Squadron Ships Sailed M V Nedlloyd Holland, M V Moku Pahu, HMI Defender, HMI Petrochem, USNS Denebola JeffMargues Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, England, Vietnam, Mexico Internship The Pilotâs Association for the Bay River of Delaware Favorite KP Memory Future Plans Sailing from the Cape to Philadelphia Back and forth over and over Twenty Years From Now: Sending my son to a state university Final Message: They brought the drinks and paid for many nights and will surely help us with our careers. Remember that in the upcoming years when you run into KP'ers. We owe them for taking care of us...now as alumni we pay the debt by taking care of the ones below us. I was Just wondering if youâd come along To hold up my head when my head won't hold on -the Stone Nathan Batron Hummelstown, Pennsylvania EL PALO k , REGALO! , flitKAPOSKl J fish Cl WSTAURANr IriM no ai i THfNGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS Nate. Nipper. Nate the Great Major Company: Logistics Intermodalism First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: CX1, CFO 1, Basketball, FC A, SAAB Ships Sailed: USNS Kiska,S.S. Manulani, M VFidelio, USXS Laramie Sea Partners: Scott Pazderski, Kevin Bcrnick, John MacTaggart Countries Visited: Canada, Mexico, Spain, Greece, Cyprus,'Turkey, Italy, Germany, Belgium, England, France Internship: Marine Terminals Corporation, Long Beach, C A Favorite KP Memory-: Being pan of the Basketball team Future Plans: Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Twentv Years From Now: Married, 3 kids. House on the beach, Benz., Happy, and Able to honestly say that going to Kings Point was the best choice I ever made. Final Message: To the Bailers: Much love, keep it rollin! To the foes who tried to hold me (us) down: nice try! To the many friends made: We spent 4 (or 5) years together. I would never do it again, but I don't regret it in the least. EH never forget yall! To KP: I hate you and 1 love you. 1 despise you, yet I am indebted to you. I owe you the world, but 1 feel I have already given it. 1 11 get back to you in 20...holla. âI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Philippians 4:13 me!-Philippians4:13 193 Ed, Edskimo Major Company: Marine Engineering Second Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: KPREC, Ski Snowboard Racing, Yearbook Ships Sailed: M V Sealand Defender, USXS Patuxent River, SS Kauai, SS Blue Ridge, SS CSX Pacific Sea Partners: Ryan I larrington, DaveSchon, Mike Harmen, Melony Hildebrant Countries Visited: Panama, Bahamas, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Spain, I taly, I srael, Cyprus, T urkey, Greece, Canada Internship: VF-31 âTomcattersâ Favorite KP Memory': Weekends at the Blessingerâs. Guttings with Denny and the Doctor Future Plans: Do what kids do...Plav! Twenty Years From Now: I laving my cake and eating it too. Final Message: Mom and Dad - For being there at the lowest point and helping me to âstraighten up and fly rightâ, THANK YOU for everything. Forget those complaints they meant nothing...it was all worth it. Fit. Dk â01 - wait a sec'. 1730 Club - Thanks for making the 5th and final year bearable...well I guess weâre done here. To those 1 left behind - There are worse places to be, and donât let them keep you from learning. Faculty Staff - Checkmate. Edward Beeson Palmer, Alaska Don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all that h CAWCMI V r-i Hn i  â˘â l â â˘â Daniel Bergin Greenfield, Wisconsin Major Company: Systems engineering, Second Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Master Midshipman Activities Center Tennis Team, KPESA, Newman Club, Computer Club, Photography Club, Propeller Club Ships Sailed: MV President Jackson, MV SeaLand Liberator, MV SeaLand Florida(ex Nedlloyd Holland) Sea Partners: Chrioni Lenertz, Akira Fujio-WTiite Countries Visited: Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China, Panama, Bahamas, The Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom Internship: Pacific Cargoes Inc. International Services Corp. Favorite KP Memory: Living to see the next day after the Samprass vs. Agassi match. Future Plans: Get a job; get married; watch the Packers. Bucks, Brewers.... Twenty Years From Now: Celebrate 20 years of pure bliss away from the KP daily grind. Final Message: These are the moments, I thank God that Iâm alive; these are the moments. Iâll remember all mv life. Iâve finally made it through, found all I've waited for, and I could not ask for more. ÂŤ-N . TODAY IS YOUR DAY. THE WORLD IS WAITING. SO GET ON YOUR WAY! 195 Devin Blowes Major Company: Marine Engineering Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RCGC, 4co GYSGTw Marine Options, Color Guard, Rugby Sea Partners: Moore, Malkush Countries Visited: England, France, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy, Israel, Greece, Estonia Internships: Marine Corps OCS Favorite KP Memory: Kidnapping the MCDO plebe year for his keys Future Plans: Career with Marine Corps Hampton Bays, New York Twenty Years From Now: Still charging hard Final Message: Thank you to all of those forced me to be a better and stronger leader. I hope to do you proud. And Special thanks to my parents and GYSGT Eddie Ragin, USMC for putdng up with me and helping me push on. IF THEY WANT TO WIN THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN THEY SHOULD JUST GO TO ALL OF THE AA MEETINGS ACROSS THE COUN BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE ALL OF THE HARD CORE AM Travis Boltjes Baltic, South Dakota Major Company Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Second and Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities Platoon Commander Cross-Country, Indoor Outdoor Track Ships Sailed SS El Morro, USNS Saturn, USNS Kilauea, SS Cape Alexander, USNS Laramie, USNS John Ericsson, SeaLand Motivator mmy Ronan, Tyler Boltjes, Chris Platusich, Andy Skelton Countries Visited Thailand, Singapore, Deigo Garcia, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Japan, Guam, Saipan, Italy, Spain, Malta Internships United States Air Force Field Training Favorite KP Memory The amazing week in Bangkok Future Plans time Twenty Years From Now mv tenth Harley-Davidson Final Message: Just keep playing the game, and keep telling yourself it NOT TO THE SWIFT. NOR THE BATTLE TO THE STRONG, NOR WEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO THE WISE. BUT TIME ----â HANCE HAPPEN TO ALL. ECCLESIASTES 9:1 1 197 Baltic, South Dakota Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports and Activities: CLOG 4, Cross Country, Track Ships Sailed: M V SeaLand Motivator, SS LI Yunque, SS Cape Alexander, USNS Laramie, USNS Ericsson Sea Partners:: Travis Boltjes, Chris Platusich, Huston Skelton Countries Visited: Singapore, Thailand, Italy, Malta, Spain, Puerto Rico Internship K J Logistics, Sioux Falls, SD Favorite KP Memory7: Spending a week in Thailand. Twenty Years From Now: Still be enjoying life. Final Message: Thanks Trav, I could not have done it without you 198 Blessed are our trials, for the reveal to us our trfasi jrfs Paul Boulos Staten Island, New York Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: Platoon Commander, Fourth Company Commander Ships Sailed: M V Sealand Performance, SS Major Stephen Y. Pless, SS Matson Iihue, M Y Chesapeake Bay Sea Partners:: Jeff Quell, Luke Wisniewski Countries Visited: England, Germany, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Israel Internship US Coast Guard Activities New York Favorite KP Memory: Me and Hollywood getting yelled at through the window by Taylor Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be a loan shark prepanng for my Senatorial Campaign Final Message: To all mv friends in the class I couldn't have done it J without you but to all the boys I probably could have done it better without you, but then I wouldn't have had such a great time. Mom and Dad, I love you so much, thanks for everything. To my Brothers and Sister I love you and couldn't ask for anymore support and love then youâve given me. Positive Energy Activates Constant Elevation -B Digital 199 Major Company: Marine Engineering Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RHRTO Auto Club, Menâs Basketball Ships Sailed: SS Maui (Matson), USNS Laramie (MSC), MV Tacoma (CSX), and MV George A. Stinson (ASC) Sea Partners: Matt Colvin, Joe Vogelbacher, Brian Ginsburg, Edgar Tirado, Chrioni Lenertz Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Greece, Israel, Gibraltar, Hawaii, Alaska Internships: Red Wing Nuclear Generating Plant in Red Wing, Minnesota Favorite KP Memory: Doing a burn-out in senior lot or Flight deck 4th Co wars. Future Plans: Either Mechanical Engineer at the nuclear power plant or sailing for MSC on the Laramie. Twenty Years From Now: Have a family, building hot rods, probably doing something I never thought I would do, enjoying life, riding snowmobiles Final Message: âLive everyday to the fullest, it might be your lastâ Matthew John Brekke Owatonna, Minnesota 200 IF YOU ARE NOT LIVING ONTHE EDGE, YOU ARE TAKING UP TOO Ml IOH paop Alexander R. Brick Alexandria, Virginia Maior Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CLOG4 Rugby Lacrosse Flight Deck Hack Team Ships Sailed: Farrell Resolute, APL Thailand, Sea-Land Hawaii, Sam Cobb, Philadelphia Sea Partners: Joe Lacy Countries Visited: Orient, Mediterranean, Carribbean Internships: FAA International Aviation Favorite KP Memory: Rugby drink-ups, Jamaica spring break. Dog Tags, NYC rumbles Future Plans: Crab Fishing, Sailing, Rock Star Twenty Years From Now: Rocking in the free world Final Message: Lock up your daughters, lock up your wives, lock up your back doors and run for your lives WF ARF TWP makfrs. WF ARE THE DREAMERS OF DREAMS. -WILLY WONKA Let's rock -Al Bundy 201 Major Company: Engineering Systems (Aeronautical) Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: BOPS2 Boxing, Hockey Ships Sailed: M V 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, M V Patriot, M V Lykes liberator Adam Jacob Brown Altoona, Iowa Sea Partners: AJ DiLorerizo Donât ask what the âAâ stands for Countries Visited: Spain, Sicily, Greece, Israel, Mexico, Belgium, England, Germany Internships: USCG, Gibbs Cox, Inc. Favorite KP Memory : Spending Christmas and New Yearâs in Palma, Spain. Future Plans: Hopefully get a kickinâ job with the good people of GE, setde down Twenty Years From Now: Relaxing at my vacation home in Ibiza with johnny Walker in one hand and an A. Fuente Double Cheateau lit in the other. 202 Wars are not won by poor bastards dying for their country. POOR BASTARDS DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY -GENFRAl Patton Zachary Russel Brown Ledgewood. New Jersey Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Second Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: 2PC2 Crew Ships Sailed: MV President Truman, SS Great Land, SS Northern Lights, MV Libert}- Spirit, MY MahiMahi Sea Partners: Jason Craig, Sasha Yoight Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiiwan, Guam, Djibouti, Kenya, South Africa Internships: YAQ-209 StarWarriors, Ashland Drew Marine Division in Booton, Xe v Jersey Favorite KP Memory: Bad W eather Mornings More Sleep. Brawls on Badstreet Future Plans: Navy Might then onto airplane design. Final Message: Mom, Dad, Ian, and most of all God thank you for your continuing friendship, love, and support throughout my entire time here. Without all of you 1 never would have made it past the first day. I HAVFNâT FAILED. IâVE FOUND 1 0.000 WAYS THAT DONâT WORK -BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 203 Major Company: Engineering Systems Third Company Ships Sailed: Tellus, Sealand Independence, Sam Houston Sea Partners: Anderson, I Iaber, Van Dyne, Webster Countries Visited: Belgium, England, Germany, South Korea, China, Japan, Djibouti, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Panama, Bahamas Internships: SeaWorthy Systems Favorite KP Memory: Too many to mention. NOTE: Most of them involved doing something I wasnât supposed to be doing here. Future Plans: Work, Go back to school, Make some money, Settle down, Have some kids, Send them to a part}â school for college. Twenty Years From Now: If I am lucky, 1 will hopefully have some kind of position back here at KP. I would really like to be a Company Officer, or maybe if I am super duper lucky 1 could be the Assistant Commandant or even the Superintendent. Final Message: This is really way too hard to do. I put it off till the last minute, like everything here, so I really donât have time to think of anything important to say. Doesnât really matter though, I am just happy to finally be done with this place. I made so many good friends here, and the experiences I had while here and at sea definitely had a positive impact on my life. I wish all of the friends I made here the best in life, and hope to keep in touch with all of vou. In some wavs, I will actually miss this j j ' j place. 204 Hunter Armistead Bryant Midlothian, Virginia âBonkâ âGladiatorâ Major Company: Marine Operations and Technology Fourth, Second, and Third Company Officer Billets Clubs and Activities Table Captain, Supreme Squad Leader, and 3PC1 Yearbook, Rugby, EMS, and Photography Ships Sailed: M V President Kennedy, USCGC Polar Sea, M V Lawrence H. Gianella, M V Green Wave, M V Archangelgracht, S S Cape Alexander, M V SeaRiver Wilmington Sea Partners: Neil Cayabyab, Alison Gaudiano, jesse Buckler, and Mam- Malenshek Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Australia Tasmania, and Antarctica Internships: Naval Medical Center San Diego Favorite KP Memory: Buzzing the Academy at less than one-hundred feet above the ground. Yeah, I was lower than die flag pole. Future Plans: Live a good life, marry the girl of my dreams, have some fun and know what it means to be content. Twenty Years From Now: I will probably be bald and sitting on the beach of some pacific island writing the next Great American Novel. Final Message: Mom Dad: Thank you for everything - You have made this all possible. Thank you for always pushing me to do better and only accepting my best. I love you both. MTO: âWhats Up always. You are the best and I will always be there for vou... always. Thank you to all my friends who helped me along the way and were always there for me. FOR I DIPT INTO THE FUTURE, FAR AS HUMAN EYE COULD SEE, SAW THE VISION OF THE WORLD. AND ALL THE WONDER T WOULD BE. - ALFRED. LORD TENNYSON 205 1.4 Buck Salty Dog r - - Major Company: Marine Operations and Tech nolog) Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: BX 2, RNKP, Propeller Club Ships Sailed: President Wilson, Cape Avinof, Lawrence H. Gianella, Cape Alexander, Integrity, Guayama Sea Partners:: Martin Malenshek Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Guam, Greece, Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, Singapore, Puerto Rico Internship Association of Maryland Pilots, Polar Tankers Inc. Favorite KP Memory: Sea Year, Medieval Times TM,Preakness, The Park, Finals Week coon hunts Future Plans: Be the first in the class to start sailing and the last to give it up. Twenty Years From Now: Still Sailing Final Message: To my Family, thank you for your support. To my classmates, See ya around the waterfront Jesse Alex Buckler Solomons, Maryland 206 A SMOOTH SEA NEVER MADE FOR A SKILLED MARINER -E Andres Camargo Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Escobar Ricky Martin POLIMARGO Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports and Activities: Platoon Commander, KMT Squad Ships Sailed: M V OOCL Inspiration, USCGC Courageous (WMEC-622), M V Faust, M V Overseas Harriette Sea Partners:: Robert Andrea Countries Visited: Antigua, England, Germany, Belgium, Holland, France, South Africa, Indonesia Internship US Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale, USCG NESU Miami Favorite KP Memory: hen I ring that bell and toss my cover high in the sky Future Plans To do mv two vear tour of dun- on the USCGC Harriet I .ane and then die rest is up to fate... Twent r Years From Now: Love, Live and be Happy Final Message: Live life to its fullest, follow your heart, keep your spirits high, and always have faith... ⢠wOU, AND THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK. -IRISH PROVERB 207 Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Clubs Activities Varsity Basketball Ships Sailed: M V President Adams, M V Galveston Bay, M V Lykes I liberator, M V President Polk, SS Lihue, Sea Partners Brian Meyer, âSpecialâ Ed Makarewicz Countries Visited Japan, Taiwan, China, S. Korea, Guam, Germany, England, Belgium Internship Rovmar Ship Management Favorite KP Memory: Saran Wrapping Markley to the Flagpole Future Plans: Move to a beach community and create 20 Years From Now: Looking forward annually to Fatherâs Day Final Message: Iâd like to thank my parents and grandparents for all theyâve done. Iâd also like to say that the best tiling about this school was all the life long friends Iâve made. You guys made it worthwhile âJibba Jabba Jibba Jabba.You got DOCâ -Gunny Nicholas w. Casazza Phoenix, Arizona 208 We can do this the hard way....or the easy way Neil Kramer Cayabyab Cypress, California Shishka bob, Chabby Chab. Yabber Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Forth Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Regimental Protocol Officer, Fourth Company Naval Officer, Midshipman Council, Midships, Propeller (dub Ships Sailed: M V Kennedy, M V Polk, SS Chief Gadao, USS SAX JUAN, SS |wa Sea Partners: Rob Bryant, Adam Greenly, Hetty Fernandez Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, China, San Juan Internship: Electric Boat Future Plans: To be a nuclear submarine officer and to make a lot of money afterwards hopefully.... Twenty Years From Now: I just hope to be living the good life Final Message: I could not have done anything without the love and support of my parents. Thank you mom and dad for always being there for me. . Mau'C P FRY MOMENT COUNT, LIVE LIFE TOTHE FULLEST 209 Eric Chang East Greenwich, Rhode Island Xo Information Submitted 210 Jeremy Richard Chorik Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania No Information Submitted 211 Big Mama Pickle The Master Maior Company: Marine Operations and Technology Band Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: Regimental Master Kings Pointer, Cross Country, Track, Band Ships Sailed: M V Newark Bay, M Y Liberty Spirit, M V Sealand jjgPride, SS Prudhoe Bay Sea Partners: Eric Chang,James Trynosky Countries Visited: Netherlands, Germany, England, Israel, Greece, Malta, Italy, Spain, Panama Internship: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Air National Guard KC-135 Wing Favorite KP Memory: Nights with a crisp breeze, looking across the sound at the water and lights of the City Future Plans: Live life to the fullest Twenty Years From Now: Almost ready to retire J Final Message: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... Thanks to Mom, Dad, Chris, Mindy, and friends for being diere for the celebradons and sorrows. Brigitt a Clausing Menomonie, Wisconsin 212 What Lies Behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters comparfd to what i iff wituim us Carl Rector Cline Concord, North Carolina Major Company: Systems Engineering Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: BAO 1, BADJ 1, Ships Sailed: USS Florida, USNS Saturn, M ' 1st LTJack Lummus, SS Expedition, USCGC I-egare Sea Partners: Paul Dans Internship: Freigh diner US Coast Guard Favorite KP Memory: Self Defense Ponies on Flight Deck Future Plans: The Answer is blowinâ in the wind Twenty Years From Now: Will be 2022 Final Message: Work Hard, Play Harder SOMr- r,R 4cro ucrA FM qnMFTIMES IT S HELL. AND SOMETIMES I DON'T EVEN KNOW -WlLLIE AND WAYLON David Matthew Coburn Beloit, Wisconsin Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: RTOA,CHC3 Ships Sailed: M V Cape Horn, SS Challenger, M V President Adams, SSS.W.Pless Sea Partners: Brian Patterson, Blair Van Dyne, Nick Cunningham Countries Visited: Japan, China, Taiwan, Spain, Panama, Alaska, Hawaii Internship: US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit Favorite KP Memory: Liberating the USCGA Wrestling Teamâs throwing dummy, Private restriction musters Future Plans: To serve my nation and fellow man, to honor my family, and to pursue happiness with all endeavors. Somday, I may choose to write about this place. Lord knows that thereâs plenty to say... Twenty Years From Now: Iâve established my own paintball gun, firearm, and survival-school empire. The proceeds of which allow me to live a comfortable secluded life, deep in die misty forests of Wisconsin, with my girl, close to family, and to occasionally steal away to the corner bar in Ibiza to catch up with good friends. Final Message: A special thank you to the Grays, Hills, Algers, and to my Parents for all of dteir help along the way. I have truly enjoyed my time here, and am thankful for where it will take me 214 Trust IN GOD, BUT KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY -ANDRFW lAfKQOM Joshua Joseph Colfer Augusta, Maine main Major Company: Marine Engineering Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports and Activities: Platoon Commander Ships Sailed: M V Fykes Navigator, M V Sealand Innovator, M V Judy Litrico, M V Macrsk Constellation, M V HM1 Ambrose Channel Sea Partners: Kevin Kirschhoffer Internship: Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME Favorite KP Memory: NOEL Future Plans: Sailing Twenty Years From Now: Retired with a fat pension, snowboarding in Alaska Final Message: Don't make a name for vourself; it onlv creates more J 7 problems in the long run. The less you are known, the better off you will be. Mc a DrrANic; C.AN NEVER BE DISCOVERED IE YOU DON'T HAVE THE COURAGE TO LEAVE THE SHORE 215 Mattew Colvin l Major Company: Logistics Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CHRTO Volleyball Sacramento, California 216 When you were born everyone was happy and you were crying. Live your life so that when you die. you Mni Ships Sailed: OOCL Innovation, S L Patriot, Matson Maui Sea Partners: Matt Brekke, Dave Sutton Countries Visited: Holland, England, Germany, France, Bahamas, Panama, China, Hong Kong, Japan, S. Korea Internships: Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento Favorite KP Memory: What else could it be but... GRADUATION Future Plans: Shore side all the wav... Twenty Years From Now: Vice President of some company without a care in the world. But donât forget the beautiful wife, 2.4 kids, and huge house with a white picket fence. Final Message: Life is what you make of it, nothing is given but everything is expected, do your best with the hand youâre dealt then sit back and enjoy the ride. SACRAMENTO  HAPPY AND EVERYONE ELSE IS CRYING. V Jason Craig Tinley Park. Illinois Major Company: Logistics Second and Third Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CX3 Cre v Team Captain, Senior Drill Instructor for 3rd Company Ships Sailed: President Truman, Liberty Wave, Green Island Sea Partners: Zach Brown, Joe W rinn, Jared Elliott Countries Visited: japan, I long Kong, Taiwan, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore, Indonesia, Djibouti, Ethiopia Favorite KP Memory: Anv crew race or dav at The Park. 0 Future Plans: Sail for a while then get a job shoreside. Twenty Years From Now: Iâll have my MBA and living comfortably in the country. Final Message: My future is whv I came here, but mv friends are what J made it worthwhile. IâM NOT ,Dir 'A UAT itU I IKF TO I QBE. BUT I'M SURE IT'S NOT VERY FUN. Chris Ahrens 4-time World Rowing Champion Nicholas Cunningham I Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RWX, RWTC Crew Team, Choir, EMS Ships Sailed: S S Denebola, S S Challenger, S S Major Steven W. Pless, M V Cape .1 lorn, M V President Adams Sea Partners: Super Dave Coburn Countries Visited: China, Taiwan, Panama, Spain, Japan, Alaska and Hawaii (maybe Texas) Internships: Georgetown, Colorado; NAS Jacksonville, Flordia Favorite KP Memory: 1 laving to use improvised ordinance to free JKP from the vice like grip of female counter inteligencc agents.; Weekday 2300 restriction musters with DMC, BTG and NSM; l ine dining and professional croquet. Future Plans: To find that job that will let me fly 1,200 mph on the stage, while I practice medicine with 6 months off, earning 300k a year. Twenty Years From Now: On 100 acres out west with two horses, a Chevy 2500HD, and some poor deceivable maiden Final Message: Itâs not the tests, the projects, or even the relationships in life that matter, itâs the euphoria you find in sunrises, meteor showers, and die smell of the evergreens. Arvada, Colorado 218 There is no normal life, thereâs just life, and ya' live it -Doc. Hoi in ay Tomrcthmc Michael Steven Dacko Duncanville, Texas Major Company: Marine Transportation Logisdcs Third Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Second Battalion Operations Officer Tennis Ships Sailed: Sealand Defender, Sealand Innovator, Sealand Florida, S S Coastal Eagle Point, L'SS Enterprise, CSX Kodiak, Matson Manulani Sea Partners: Adam Greenly, Michael Rattigan, Ed VXâoida, Warren Wright, Julien Maurel Countries Visited: Japan, Korea, China, Panama, Bahamas, Germany, Holland, England Internships: Coast Guard Marine Safety, Houston TX Favorite KP Memory: MTV Video Music Awards Meeting Pamela Ixe Anderson with Kid Rock was awesome. Future Plans: Not to necessarily make tons of money, but do something I like, such as staying on land. Twenty Years From Now: I will have my beach house on the coast of Florida planning my retirement. Final Message: I would like to thank my family for always being there for me when I needed them - mom, dad, and Kat. I also want to thank my friends at school and back home because they kept me sane through my stressful days here. XtUELONI Y WAY TO FIGHT THE FEAR OF FAILURE IS TO FAIL 219 William D. Dahlkamp D Big d Will Big Willie Major Company: Marine Transportation First Company Ships Sailed: Liberty Star, Lykes Explorer, Sealant! Florida Sea Partners: Jeremy Warren, Will Hibbard, John Pulsinelli Countries Visited: Mexico, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, Israel Internships: L R Midland Favorite KP Memory: Montreal Road Trip I, South Jersey, 2nd Deck, Losing Money in AC, Bob Jeffâs room Future Plans: Go home and stay there Twenty Years From Now: Not working Final Message: Thank you to my parents for not disowning me and letdng me spend all of their money. A special thanks to my mom whose never ending love kept me in school. My girlfriend, Sundie, who has dragged me through this final year and all my 2nd Deck boys who helped me survive all the mundane BS. Pearland, Texas We few. we happy few, we band of brothers; for he today who sheds his di 'AM 220 nr r-1 I A I I r-wâ  0ROTHET James Wylie DeBruhl Camden, South Carolina jd Franchise Cheapskate Major Company: Deck Third Company Clubs Activities: Football, Baseball Ships Sailed: M Y OOCL Innovation, S S Sea-Land Spirit, M Y Gus W Darnell, S S Chief Gadao Sea Partners: Mike âToby Ross Countries Visited: Germany, England, Netherlands, France, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Aruba, Cuba, Hawaii, East Coast LâS, West Coast US Internships: Southern Xpress, Inc. Favorite KP Memory: All the good times being with the boys on the football and baseball team Future Plans: To hunt in the cool weather and fish in the warm weather Twenty Years From Now: To still be hunting in the cool weather and fishing in the warm weather. Final Message: Life ainât no dress rehearsal so don't live it like you get another shot at it. Follow those two rules and let the cards fall 221 Michael Brendan Delano No Information Submitted Rockport, Maine ' s 222 Jared Richard DeMeritt Luray, Virginia Twenty Years From Now: Supervisory role in nuclear design and making four times as much monev Final Message: First 1 want to thank God, could have nothing without Him. To my class: W eâve made it through everything rough, tough, fun, crazy, boring, and insane. Thanks. To mv family: Thanks for all the love and support, it will always be cheished. Special thanks to âthe Wombatâ - Thanks for all the help with life, love, and the Lord. And to Dana: All my love, itâs been and will be amazing. â â. â1 IVE LIFE AS JESUS IS YOUR ONLY AUDIENCE. J.D. Corky Candidate R-08 Maior Company: Marine EngineeringSystems-Nuclear Band Company Officer Billets: CFO, PC, CLOG Clubs Activities: KPRFCjCFC, Navigators, Hockey, Windsurfing. Drill Team, Honor Guard, Regimental Band Ships Sailed: M V Atlantic, M Y Arizona, S.S. PFC Eugene A. Obregon, S.. Coastal Houston Sea Partners: William Flowers Countries Visited: Estonia, Holland, England, Germany, France, Spain, Bahamas, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Djibouti, Bangladesh Internships: Computer Science Corporation, Advanced Manne Enterprises Favorite KP Memory7: Personal-J une Ball, 2001 Team-Rugby Met Union Tournament, November, 2001 Future Plans: Nuclear Systems Designer Ashley Joseph diLorenzo SCARSDALE, NEW YORK DlLO Major Company: Logistics Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Midshipman Pub, Cjâs Ships Sailed: M V Bobo, M V Patriot, M Y Fykes Liberator, L'SNS Denebola Sea Partners: Adam Brown Countries Visited: Germany, England, Spain, Belgium, Israel, Greece, Italy, Sicily, Mexico Internship: CIA, ( Mdendorff Carriers in Lubeck, Germany Future Plans: W orking in Chartering for a large owner operator in the shipping industry Twenty Years From Now: Own my own company 224 THE MAN WHO GRADUATES TODAY AND STOPS LEARNING TOMORROW IS UNEDUCATED THE DAY AFTER - NEWTON D. BAKE Joshua Todd Domingo Omaha, Nebraska QvoiÂŁ Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Varisty Baseball Captain, Senior Class Secretary, Student Council, Alumni Babson Center Ships Sailed: Sealand T acoma, Seland T rander, SS Stonewall J ackson, MV Advantage Sea Partners: Bobbv Srix Harris â Countries Visited: USA, Bahamas, Guam, I long Kong, China, Taiwan, Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Yemen, Jordan, India, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Netherlands, Germany Internship: Federal Aviation Administration, International Field Office - Frankfurt, DE Favorite KP Memory: All the times when even though I was at school - it didn't feel like it. Future Plans: Disappear like a thief in the night with my diploma in hand and emerge a banana boat captain in a far away island. Twenty Years From Now: Standing atop Sugar Loaf Mountain nest to the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro overlooking Guanabara Bay with my ride-or-die wife, love everywhere, plenty of scrilla in the bank, world at our fingertips Final Message: The last 4 years have been a conglomeration of flak and ticker tape. Itâs been glorious and itâs been hellish. Through thick and thin though, the Lord has always been around as well as family and friends. Without all of vou 1 J w would have never gotten here, because of you I had the abilitv to get through, and with you and your support - I was never lonely and I could always get by. 1 love you all eternally. And as for all of you sleepin' on life - we're out now...itâs about to get ugly. One. âAl I HARD WORK BRINGS A PROFIT, BUT MERE TALK LEADS ONLY TO POVERTY.â - SOLOMON 225 a Scott Douglass Bend. Oregon Major Company: Marine Transportation Third Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Second Battalion Commander, Regimental Logistics Officer; Varsity Crew, Color Guard, Midshipman Council, 2-years Senior Drill Instructor, Speech Debate Ships Sailed: M V Sea-Land Independence, Gulf Coast Transit, M V Sharon DeHart, USS Boxer (LHD-4), CSX S S Spirit, Sabine S S Sag River, Navieras S S Humacao Sea Partners: Matthew W eber, Steven Madgwick Countries Visited: Germany, Holland, Belgium, United Kingdom, Panama, Bahamas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Guam, Hong Kong Internship: Foss Maritime-Pordand, Oregon; Polar Tankers Inc- Long Beach, California Favorite KP Memory7: Hong Kong with Matthew Weber on New Yearâs Eve of die New Millenium Future Plans: Sail for five or six years and play golf every day on my vacations; earn my Masters License, and get an MBA or Law Degree and settle down Final Message: The Kings Point experience was more than 1 ever could have fathomed. Kings Point enabled me to start a career and die education I got was more than just in the classroom. It challenged me as a person everyday and at times, it was a wonder rhat I was still standing at the end of the day. Without the support of those key figures, I wouldnât have made it. You know who you are, and I thank you for what you have been for me. I depart without regretting die path I have chosen. I may have missed a few keg stands or frat parties, but they have missed the world. âFar better it is to dare might}â things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, dian to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer too much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victor}- nor defeat. -Theodore Roosevelt 226 âTo Whom much is given, much is expected - repeaTTrr nv MW W 1 John Downing Sandy, UT Big John. Jolly Green Giantâ Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Band Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: CXB, RML, Band, EMS, Drill Team, Crew Team Ships Sailed: M V President Kennedy, M Y Arco Trader-Polar Trader, M V A PL Philippines, T V Kings Pointer, SS Carolina Sea Partners: John MacTaggart, Xathan Menefee,Wil Hibbard Countries Visited: Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Holland, Taiwan, Germany, Puerto Rico, US: Alaska, Florida, California, Washington, Pennsylvania Internship: 3 Indocs Favorite KP Memory-: Burning a boat on the grinder Future Plans: To fly until I die! âI wear a hunk of metal on my hand. That is all that it really is - merely a band of what is considered to be a precious metal. But, when I look down at my tired worn hands, this is not what I see. When it flickers in the right light I see four years of Heaven and four years of Hell interwined. Doing filings that a comman man could never in his wildest imagination dream of - things that I would never do again with my wits about me as well as things 1 yearn to set my gaze upon again one day. Unless vou have lived it, you can NEVER understand what we go through. You will never have the right to criticize us, nor can you have the privilege of saving vour education was more difficult, and vou will never have the luxury of holding anything so dear. You think we are all sick for telling you how much hatred we hold for all that lies within these walls, and with the same breath tell you we would rather be no where else on this planet. For vou must understand, 1 wear the RING.â w âi r-i-r-i wm m ucAn i ip. nON T LOOK AT OBSTACLES, THEY TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE GOAL. â 227 Christian Drew âMuffin Jr. Muffââ Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Fitness Officer, Soccer, Offshore Sailing, Snowboard Racing, Photography Club, EMS Squad Ships Sailed: Sea-Land Patriot, S.S. Colorado, S.S. Maui, C.S. Global Sentinel Sea Partners: | apan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Puerto Rico Internships: N A Favorite KP Memory: That first step ashore after being at sea for a while... Future Plans: Hell yes I am going to sea!!! Twenty Years From Now: Gonna settle down in a little place somewhere quiet and have a family when I am done with living a wild life. Final Message: Thank you to all of you whom have helped me get through this place. You all know who you are. You are the ones that laughed with me. You are the ones that stood by me. But most of all, you are the ones that gave me that kick in the rear when I really needed it. Thank you. Cranston, Rhode Island 228 Dreams fade from fantasy to reality...the only limitations are your own...you arf hfrf twftimf = NOW...PUSr THE LIMITS!!! â John Driscoll Surry, Maine -.1 tJ Major Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Fouth Company Naval Officer, Regimental Senior W atch Officer, Rugby, W indsurfing Ships Sailed: Farrell Lines Enterprise, ITB NY,OOCL Innovation, Nedlloyd Holland Sea Partners: Adam Krass, Rich Higgins, Rich Erwin Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Israel, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, England, France, Holland, Germany Internships: McQuilling Brokerage Favorite KP Memory: Rugby drink-ups,Jamaica spnng break, snowboarding Future Plans: Sail, Maritime Lawyer Twenty Years From Now: Maritime Lawyer Final Message: If you are honest, you don't have to worn about making something up. Don't take things tor granted, especially a good friendship and family. Life is a game, play it well, and vou will succeed. Adrian Dy San Diego, California Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Regimental Logistics Officer, Pistol Team, SAAM Ships Sailed: M V President Polk, M V President Grant, M V Moku Pahu, M V Noble Star, SS Northern lighs Sea Partners: David Van Duzee, Ian Jones, Arthur Cunanan, Asa Kim Countries Visited: Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Guam, Angola, Liberia, Benin, Okinawa Internship: Pentagon N-42 Division Favorite KP Memory: 8 Months...Tim Porterâs Rommate...Enough Said Future Plans: U.S. Navy...Grad School...Wherever life takes me... Twenty Years From Now: Chillin in So Cal, Bay Area, or VA. Pimpin it... Final Message: Get some attitude and donât let anyone or anything get the best of you. Attitude goes a long way in whatever you do. If you havenât already, take some risks...it could be fun. 230 âNO ONE HAS TIME! WE HAVE TO MAKE TIME.â - JAMES RHOEN PHILLIP EGGE Alexandria, Virginia No Information Submitted 231 Major Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Football, Baseball Ships Sailed: USNS Concord, M V James R. Barker, S.S. Sam Hous- ton, M V Maersk Texas Sea Partners: Bobby Atkins, Walter Wagner, Alan Halsey, Gray Harrison Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Israel, Tunisia, Andorra, Egypt, India, Yemen, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile Internship: McQuilling Brokerage Partners Favorite KP Memory: Beating Coast Guard and winning die Secretaryâs Cup all four years. Future Plans: Graduate School Twenty Years From Now: Married, Watching my children grow up, and doing something that makes me happy. Final Message: To my brothers, you know who you are. I will never forget any of you. You guys are like family, I love all of you guys. William feltch Lancaster. Texas 232 âSOME OF ITâS MAGIC.SOME OF ITS TRAGIC..BUT I HAD A GOOD TIME ALL OF THE WAY. -Jimmy Buffet Hetty fernandez Red Bank, New Jersey Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation lirst Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental 1 lonor Guard Commander, Newman Club, Propeller Club, Honor Guard, MIDN Museum Director Ships Sailed: M V Argonaut, Cape Alexander, M Y Tellus, M Y I dhue, M V Ewa Sea Partners: Paula Saucedo, Reese Lever, Travis Tyler Boltjes, Jonathon Doyle, Paul Boulos, Neil Cayabyab Countries Visited: Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Prance, Belgium, Germany, England, and Hawaii Internship: MSC Logistics, W ashington D.C. Favorite KP Memory: Falling in love with my boyfriend. Tommy Future Plans: To live happily ever after with a nice desk job, making lots of money. Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be even OLDER, hopefully RETIRED, living in my beach house, sipping on girlie drinks with umbrellas in them, driving my black jeep, sharing my life with the man I love and my dog, Blake! Final Message: I want to first thank God forgiving me the chance to finally graduate from an Academy. Itâs about time! To all my NAPS, ESN A, USMMA, and NJ family and friends...Thank You so much! Mom and Dad, thank you for even thing you have done for me. Mr. Mrs. George and Stacie, thank you for treating me so well and for accepting me into your family. Youâll never know how wonderful that has made me feel! Tommy, Sweetheart, 1 love you! You mean so much to me. I honestly do not ⢠J know how I wouldâve EVER gotten through this place without your love, support, and shoulder for me to cn on. YOU HAVF Tn ffp THF FAITH. BECAUSE ONCE YOU HAVE LOST THE FAITH. YOU HAVE LOST EVERYTHING. - HELLEN KELLER 233 Maior Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportadon Band Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental Honor Board Vice Chairman of Investiga- tions, Regimental Honor Board Vice Chairman, Baseball, Rifle Ships Sailed: M V Maersk Arizona, S.S. PFC Eugene A. Obregon, M V Sealand Atlantic, S.S. Coastal Houston William flowers Valrico, FL Sea Partners: Jared Demeritt Countries Visited: Estonia, Egypt, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Spain, Sicily, Crete, Greece, England, Germany, I lolland, France, Bahamas Internship: Tampa Bay Pilots Association Favorite KP Memory: Fighting pirates and Navy SEALâS during sea year Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: Retired 234 âWHEN you were born you cried and the world rejoiced, live your life in such a manner that when you die the WORLD CRIES AND YOU REJOICE. MICHAEL FOLEY Davidsonville. MD Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Executive Officer, lacrosse Ships Sailed: S L Hawaii, S L Performance, Maersk Constellation Sea Partners: Colin Gold, Kevin Kirschhoffer Countries Visited: Russia, China, japan, Taiwan, England, France, Germany Internship: Association of Maryland Pilots Favorite KP Memon: Walking through Yickerv Gate for the last time. Future Plans: Sail Awav. T venn: Years From Now: Be a Maryland Pilot and filthy rich with a loving family. (Any combination of die three would work for me.) Final Message: Anvone who knows me knows that the last four vears have been a verv rocky road. Ed like to thank mv family tor ⢠being so supportive. I know I havenât made it very easy on you guys, I love you. Special thanks also go to Liz for helping me get in, seeing me through the rough times, and knocking sense into me when I needed a true friend, I will never forget it, sure was a hell of a ride! To all the guys, you know who you are, FZ, FS, KP, RH, TM, GH,. AT, B, JD, FAY, and all the lax guys, thanks for making this place bearable and keeping a smile on my face. To all the girls, CH, PR, KN, KB, Thanks for the talks and the support, wouldnât have been able to do it without you, especially TM, a person that has changed my life in so many ways, I look forward to a lifelong friendship and whatever the future holds in store between us. I .ast, but certainly not least, I would like to thank mv roommate and partner in crime Phil Egge. Lots of water under the bridge and experiences that I will never forget, you are my brother. 235 âIN THIS WORLD OF TEMPTATION AND THIS CITY OF SIN, THEREâS NOTHING THAT CAN WITHIN â -Dropkick Murphys SAVE YOU EXCEPT THE STRENGTH FROM No Information Submitted TORIANO FREDERICKS Durham, North Carolina 236 AKIRA FUJIO-WHITE Major Company: EngineeringSystems Second Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Crew, Tennis Ships Sailed: S L Discovery, S L Liberator, APL President J ackson Sea Partners: Todd Stallings, Dan Bcrgin Countries Visited: Panama, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan Internship: NAS Jacksonville, FL;VS-32, Maulers Favorite KP Memory: 40 oz @ KPP Future Plans: Jets Twenty7 Years From Now: Jets Final Message: The path wasnât âbumpyâ or ârocky at all. It had canyons, crevices and Mt. Everests! Wish you all good fortune, and donât forget what was learned during the trek. THF ONLY PEOPLE YOU SHOULD TRY TO GET EVEN WITH ARE THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED YOU. - UNKOWN 237 William garlock Findlay, Oh Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Fitness Officer, Platoon Commander, Football, Golf, T rack, I ,acrosse Ships Sailed: S L Atlantic, CSX Expedition, S L Quality Sea Partners: Lee Wetzel,Jay Iungerich Countries Visited: Netherlands, Germany, England, France, Puerto Rico, Spain, Malta, Italy Internship: Westship World Yachts Favorite KP through mv life.Memory-: cleaning with a fire hose, foreign ports, water cooler discussions, âwatch thisâ Twenty Years From Now: Own a deep sea charter fishing company off the coast of sunny Florida. Final Message: A sincer thanks to all of you who helped me make it through here. Mom and Dad, thank you for all of your guidance and support. I love you both very much. Jacklyn, our test is over and we came out on the top. Thank you for all you do for me, I love you more. To all my friends, my door will always be open, come on down if you need some time in Florida to get away from it all. 238 âAny fool knows you canât reach the stars, but it doesn't keep a wise man from tryino -Anonymous S. Michelle Gates Major Company: Logistics and IntcrmodalTransportation Second Company Officer Billets: Second Company Commander, Regimental Human Relations ( )fficer Clubs Activities: Swimming (Captain Ships Sailed: USNS Dahl,S S Cireen Island, M Lykes Discoverer Sea Partners: John Edwards, Candace I lancock, Ben Ganzer Countries Visited: Egypt, Croatia, Greece, Spain, Djibouti, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, Belgium, England Internship: Drill Instructor Favorite KP Memory: Weekends in Baltimore, âDoes this reallv have alcohol in it? Adventures in the Saturn Future Plans: Travel the world, work as little as possible Twenty Years From Now: In a cabin in the Alps, with lots of Swiss chocolate and a tall, dark and handsome man. Final Message: âTwenty years from now you will be more disap- pointed by the things that you did not do rather than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail 0 awav from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in m your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain Let , _ lr , IVP that WHEN WE COME TO DIE EVEN THE UNDERTAKER WILL BE SORRY. - MARK TWAIN Major Company: Logistics and IntermodalTransportation Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: First Battalion Adjutant, Regimental Commander, Cross Country Track Alison gaudiano Fairfax, Virginia i Ships Sailed: M V Judy Litrico, USCGC Polar Sea, S S BT Alaska, M V Lawrence 1L Gianella, M V Green Wave, M V Archangelgrach t Sea Partners: Rob Bryant, Marty Malenshek Countries Visited: Greece, Australia, Anarcuca Internship: Innovative Plastics, Inc. Favorite KP Memory: âI promise Giddy, Pm the BEST drunk driverâ Future Plans: Sail, Make Money, Then be a gourl Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be successful, happy, and hmmmm ... 63??? Final Message: JAB thanks for the laughs, the memories, and for being you. Thanks to everyone else for helping me become the person that I am. A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT COMES NOT ONLY FROM REACHING YOUR GOALS. BUT FROM THE EFFORT ITSELF. NO MATTER HOW LARGE OR SMALL A STEP YOU TAKE. BECAUSE TRUE PRIDE COMES SIMPLY FROM TRYING. IT IS THE LANDING YOU REACH. THE DEEP BREATH YOU TAKE. THE GREAT PERSONAL JC 240 MICHAEL GILLESPIE Ridgefield. CT Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental Band Master, Band First Platoon Com- mander, Band, Fanfare Trumpets, Honor Guard, Drill Team, NCEAE Countries Visited: China, Hong Kong Province, Japan, Korea, Panama, US East and West Coast, Bahamas, Alaska Internship: Chu and Gassman Consulting Engineers, Green Brook, NJ âDizzy. Dirty Mic Major Company: Engineering Band Company Ships Sailed: M V Seland Endurance, M V Sealand Innovator, S S Tonsina Sea Partners: Dan Murney, John Wright, Mathew W eber Favorite KP Memory: New Orleans Trip - die first dme. The most amazing parade crowd sandwiched some of the most memorable nights roll up into one of the best rimes ever. Good rimes, good friends, just good, clean, I mean just good, clean, wholesome, fun. Future Plans: See where the world takes me, setde down, and most importandy, make SSS Twenty Years From Now: Weâll see. Final Message: Kings Point has taught us all how to deal with the stuff that flies at us, makes us do with what we have, adapt and overcome the situation. I hope all of us take this hard lesson and remember KP with rose-colored glasses. Remember, this is a terrible place to be, but a terribly great place to be from. Acta Non Verba. 241 'WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US n a i i- lj A ai DO FMFRSON âGinsy, Ginny, Brine (Thanks Pat!!)â Major Company: Marine Transportation Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Second Battalion Commander, Regimental Logistics Officer; Varsity Crew, Color Guard, Midshipman Council, 2-years Senior 1 )rill I nstructor, Speech Debate Ships Sailed: M V Sea-Land Independence Sea Partners: Matt 1 fume,Jess Palker, Mark Bezerdi Countries Visited: Russia, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Japan Internship: USCG Activities New York, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Favorite KP Memory-: My Wedding and Graduation Future Plans: Serve in the USCG, go to graduate school, continue to serve in government, be a family man. Twenty Years From Now: Married, two kids, not working at USMMA Final Message: I am grateful for the support of my family, my mother, my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and my little brother Christopher. My dearest Samantha, I love you. Mom and Dad Gordon thanks for taking me in as one of your own during this adventure. Kat, thank you for letting me be die smelly older brother you never had. Brian Ginsburg SUFF1ELD, CT âWHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED to what I iff within i if - R ai ph Waldc 242 CFv irncnM KELLY GLANDING Newark, DE United Merchant Mar Women's 1 1996 1998 WcuHint Marine Academy Women's Volleyball 'v Nt A Nca York Region Skyline ( Major Company: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Managcment Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Human Relations Training Officer, Regimental Academic Officer, W omenâs Volleyball and Softball Ships Sailed: I SNS Saturn, SS Chief Gadao, SS Mayaguez Sea Partners: Carl Cline, Katie Lohr Countries Visited: Nowhere worth going back to! Internship: AMFELS Shipyard, Brownsville, TX Favorite KP Memory: The hours spent on the softball field and volleyball court. Future Plans: Sail for a while and open a bar with Mickey, Aileen, and Sandie. All are welcome. Twenty Years From Now: Be close to retirement and watching the kids play little league. Final Message: To my family: Thank you for always believing in me and helping me believe in myself. Thank you for all of the encouraging words and prayers. 1 could not have gotten through the past four years withyout you. I love you. To My Teammates: 1 will not remember the games we won or lost, but 1 will remember all the laughter and tears we shared. You will forever be my sisters. âPersist, because with an idea, determination, and the right tools you can do great things. Let your instincts, your intellect amd your heart guide you.â friends: âTurns out not where but who you're with that really matters.â - DMB. Kappa Pi Sigma TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART. AND LEAN NOT UPON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. IN ALL YOUR WAYS 243 Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportadon First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Academic Officer, Soccer Ships Sailed: S.S. Coast Range, Sealand Integrity, M V Tanabata Sea Partners: Mike Martino, Luke N elson Countries Visited: I Europe and the West Coast Internship: Port of Washington Favorite KP Memory : All the nights at Dublin and Hofstra bars, the road trips Albany Delaware, etc. The Cancun trip in 30 days. Future Plans: Sail and live for free with friends T wentv Ye ars From N o v: Stable job, hot wife, and some little ones Final Message: Thank you Mom and Dad for helping me and always being there for me. Uncle Lou for all your support. And gradmom for being grandmom. I would also especially like to thank you for all the money that 1 spent on beer. To Kevin P, buy a ring. I lolmes, keep the stuff flowing. Clint, have fun with the deferment. Will see you in a month so we can go out to sea together. Jay M, let the good dmes roll. Martino sea years and drunken nights. Hill some funny nights. Kev R 40âs in the lot. Seamus, Devon, my drinking partners, keep it up, lots of drunk nights for you. The rest of the boys and anyone I forgot, good luck and have fun. JEFFREY GOFF Bear, DE 244 BRENDAN GRAY Little Neck, NY Meatball. Haze, Youngblood Major Company: Marine Transportation Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Naval Officer, Drill Instructor, Waterfront Trainer, Sailing, Crew, Drill Team, Newman Club, Yearbook Ships Sailed: M V Endeavor, USNS Denebola, USNS Concord, S.S. El Morro, M V President |ackson, S.S. Lurline, M V Mokihana Sea Partners: Gerald LaFond, Nick Cunningham, Chris McEliece, Bert Swink, Matt eber, Tom Ginavan, Mike Aubrv Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Korea, Japan, China, Okinawa, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, (Juam, Puerto Rico Internship: Yaq-140 Patriots, Electronic Attack Squadron, N AS Whidbey Island, WA Favorite KP Memory: 2300 restriction musters, road trips, the view of the sound from mv window. J Future Plans: Navy Flight Twenty Years From Now: Iâm married, retired, running a small sea-side bar and grill, refurbishing an old wooden boat and sailing it. Final Message: To Mom an Dad: âIf you can keep your head when all those around you are losing theirs and blaming it on you...you'll be a man mv son.'' - Rudyard Kipling, 1 love you, thank you for raising me right. To my buds (you know who you are): âGenlcmcn of england now abed shall think themselves cursed they were not here, and hold their manhood's cheap, while any speaks, who fought with us upon St. Crispunâs Day... We few, we happy few, we Band of Brothers...for he who sheds his blood with me today shall be mv brother. - Shakespeare. âPar better is it to dare might) things and fail than to dwell in the gray twilight with those who know neither victory nor defeat.â - Teddy Roosevelt All Iâve learned about life can be summed up in three words: it goes on. - Robert Frost -----_L I GUESS THIS IS GROWINâ UP. - BLINK 182 245 Schaumburg, Illinois Maior Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities: Company Academic Officer, Batallion Academic Officer, Sailing Team, Color Guard, Student Council Ships Sailed: APL Korea, Cynthia Fagan, Cape Avinoff, USNS Saturn, T V Kings Pointer, Matson Lihue Sea Partners: Santino Zingales, Nicolas Henschel, Colin Gold, Kara Babb, Asa Kim, Danny James, Paul Sallee, and all those on the Kings Pointer with me. Countries Visited: Peopleâs Republic of (Tina- YanTien, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Japan- Yokohama. Malaysia- Singapore, Kuala Lumpur. Greece- Crete. Jordan- Aqaba. Israel- Haifa. Malta- Valletta. Italy- Rome, Catania, Naples, La Spezia, Bari, Trieste- Tunis. Internship: US Air Force Officerâs field training Favorite KP Memory: Spending many days and nights in New York City with all of mv friends. j Future Plans: Fly Navy Twenty Years From Now: Charter airplane on a warm island. Final Message: First of all, my family is the greatest. Mom, Dad, Troy, and Tory- I love you all, and I couldnât have made it through here with all of your love. My friends here at school and in NYC that have stuck by me through good times and bad, you are awesome. Most of all, I have to thank God for His eternal love and grace to help me through Kings Point and life itself. 246 Nobody ever died of laughter -Unknown ADAM GREENLY Alliance, Ohio Major Company: Marine Operations Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Regimental Medical Training Officer, Third Company Naval Officer, EMS Squad, CEC, Newman Club, Power Squadron Ships Sailed: M V SeaLand Kodiak, M V SeaLand Innovator, M V President Polk, M V SeaLand Integrity, USS John F. Kennedy Sea Partners: Michael Dacko, Neil Cayabyab, Lisa Taylor Countries Visited: Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Panama, Bahamas, Italy, Spain, Malta, Gibraltar Internship: MilLMac Corporation Favorite KP Memory: New York harbor for the 4th of July, Getting a carrier shot and a trap. Waking up at 3 a.m. to go to the hospitaL.again, snap rolls, 3 Co. flight deck at night Future Plans: Naval Intelligence Twenty-Years From Now: Iâll be married with a family and a good career Final Message: Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Lauren. I couldn't have made it without you. To all my friends, now we go into the world and show those Navy guys what real sailors are. Thanks to the Grays who were always there with food or a place to crash when we needed it. â(Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friendsâ â John 15:13 âIn God we trust, all others we monitor - Naval Intel Bumper Sticker 247 Major Company: Marine Logistics Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Squad Leader, Second Company Main Deck Platoon Commander, Track and Field, Sailing Ships Sailed: SeaLand Explorer, SeaLand Discovery, SeaLand Performance Sea Partners: Christopher Tabert, Krisina Nielson, James Dixon Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Panama, Bahamas, Netherlands, Germany, England Internship: N A Favorite KP Memory: N A Future Plans: Setde down with 2 houses, a couple of horses, and drive a Ford F-l 50 Lightening and a Lamborghini Twenty Years From Now: Same as above Final Message: It has been a long 4 years, but we have made it, good luck to everyone and keep it real, peace! JEREMIAH GRUIDL Claremont, California 248 People make mistakes, but it isthose who do something about the mi ta thatma q a pc-d on DENNIS GUM Palmer, ak Major Company: Marine Transportation Second Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Room Captain, Table Captain, Yearbook Ships Sailed: Matson Manoa, ATC Overseas Boston, MSC John Lenthall Sea Partners: Efrain Isaza, Adam I .aReau, Nick Washabau, Hal Rhea Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Mexico, Guam, Spain, Italy, Morocco. Internship: Port of Anchorage Favorite KP Memory: ...walking the Ho Chi Minh trail to die park, and being carried back by Leshko Future Plans: Maritime work in Alaska Twenty Years From Now: Riding the Gravy Train Final Message: ...a place to meet the most loyal and trusting friends...and through these friendships we will all succeed. I dedicate my achievements here to Matt Leshko, Bill Chambers, and julianne Moody; I could have never made it without You. WHAT IS BEST IN LIFE TO CRUSH MY ENEMIES. SEE THEM DRIVEN BEFORE ME. AND HEAR THE LAMENTATION OF THE WOMEN -CONAN HE BARBARIAN ----------⢠â ..THE ACTION IS THE JUICE. - TOM SIZEMORE. HEAT JAMISON HABER Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental Alumni Idason Officer Ships Sailed: M V Tellus, M V Paul Buck, M V Samuel Cobb, M V Sealand Oregon, S.S. Carolina, Cape Flattery Sea Partners: Chris Malkush, Hunter Bryant, David Anderson, Blair Van Dyne Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Germany, England, Belgium, Internship: Stiegler Shipping Company Favorite KP Memory: Park recreation and weekends in NYC Future Plans: Sail for a few years and go back to school. Twenty Years From Now: 1 living the good life with my own family and enjoying the work I do. Final Message: I want to thank God for making this opportunity possible. To my family, your love and support have meant everything. To my friends, you have been there- with me through it all. Thank you. Elberta, AL 250 It is surprising what a man can do when he has to. and how little most men will do when they don't haveto -Walter Lin ALAN HALSEY Neptune, NJ Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Fourth Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Company Naval Officer Ships Sailed: USNS Concord, S.S. Lurline, Sealand Endurance Sea Partners: Walt W agner, Will Felch, Bobby Atkins, Mike Aubry Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Andorra, Portugal, China, Japan, South Korea, Hawaii, Alaska Internship: A.H. Engine Dynamics, Corp. Favorite KP Memory: Sea year with Walt, Mike, Will, and Bobby. Hawaii, I'll be back. Future Plans: To live, love, and die with a smile. Twenty Years From Now: My feet dug into the sand, a warm breeze on my face, the setting sun behind the blue ocean...and the girl I love in hand sitting next to me. In twenty years thatâs where I'll be. Final Message: Just never stop living, man. Do you want to know what the meaning of life is? Itâs getting off your behind and finding YOUR meaning of life. Itâs that simple. But live in the moment and be drunk with it; intoxicate vourself w with life. Brutalize vourself with life... Everybody knows it hurts to grow up, and everybody does, so weird to be back here. Let me tell you what. . _. -âstill fighting it, we're still fighting it... -Ben Folds Five 251 Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Band Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental Executive Officer, Platoon Commander, Company Naval Officer, Broadening Kings Point Association, Track and Field, Manager at Babson Center Ships Sailed: M V Gavelston Bay,S.S. Cleveland, M V Green Cove, S.S. Mayaguez Sea Partners: Steve Madgwick, Evan Youdall Countries Visited: Netherlands, Germany, England, Belgium, Angola, South Afric, Mozambique, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman,Japan, Puerto Rico Favorite KP Memory: Being charged by elephants on a safari in Kenya. Future Plans: Become a Naval Intelligence Officer, go back to college, and work for a national security or intelligence bureaucracy. Twenty Years From Now: Only God knows what He has in store for me. Final Message: I thank God for my suppordve and loving family and allowing me to experience all that I have in life, and also for allowing me to meet those few special people that I will never forget. Mom and Dad, I love you lots! Youâve sacrificed so much to get me this far in life. To my special friend, who no matter what, has always been there for me regardless of papers, exams, or the time of night, you know who you are, I love you so much! Thank you! Berthea Hampton Camden, SC 252 Proverbs 3:5-6 If God is awake, why arenât yc ,cm CANDACE HANCOCK Orange Beach, AL Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Regimental Alumni I .iason Officer Ships Sailed: USNS Watson, USNS Dahl, The Green Dale, Sealand Quality Sea Partners: Adam Schelenker, Michelle Gates, John Edwards, Avdillara Avarza J J Countries Visited: Bahrain, Dubai, Egypt, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Italy, |apan, Malta Internship: Stiegler Shipping Company Favorite KP Memory: Kings Point Park any given night. Village Idiot Future Plans: Sail. Twenty Years From Now: W orking shoreside with a logistics firm 253 Final Message: Things could always be worse. TRENEL HARDY Westbury, New York âIf you love Something let it go, or it s yours then it will come back to you. and if it dofsnât yoi i will never KNOW. Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems First Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Platoon Commander, Regimental Executive Officer, Rotary Engine Club, Football Ships Sailed: Fykes Navigator, S.S San Francisco, Capt. Steven L. Bennett, M V Faust Sea Partners: Kevin Ryszetnyk, Jeff Quell, Kevin Rice, Toriano Fredericks Countries Visited: Mexico, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Fmgland, Indonesia, Palma Spain, Rota, and Grand Canaries Island. Internship: American V. Ships Favorite KP Memon-: Playing football with my friends from KP Future Plans: Grad School, sailing, and become an electrical engineer Twenty7 Years From Now: Teaching, living in the entertainment industry. Final Message: Life is a sruggle and you canât answer all the whats and whys, all you can ever do is try. To the class of 2002 good luck; to all my peeps from class of 2002 Holla at ya lata, One ROBERT HARRIS Henderson, New York Major Company: Deck Logistics Second Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Tennis Ships Sailed: M Y Tacoma, S S Trader, S S Stonewall Jackson, M Y Advantage. Sea Partners: josh Domingo. Countries Visited: Iâve been around the world and back, from stumbling around drunk in Jordan to riding camels in Egypt, throwing beads in New Orleans to spotting whales in Alaska, Surfing in Hawaii to not touching left hands in India, dancing through earthquakes in Taiwan to partying like King Kong in Hong Kong, jealous arenât ya? Internships: Coast Guard Activities San Diego. Favorite KP Memory: 40âs on the train. Future Plans: Moving back to Vegas and becoming a blackjack dealer, avoiding MARAD and my commitment as best I can. Twenty Years From Now: Dog, wife, kids, car, house on the beach. Final Message: As I look back at my time spent at Kings Point, I realize that I have created so many more âgood memories than âbad ones throughout my four years here.. .which is quite an accomplishment, because Kings Point is notorious for creating countless âbad memories. To the fellas, we made it, who would have thought? What, are you on crack. Mr. Harris? -LT Klonis 255 Major Company: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Honor Board Chairman, Lacrosse Ships Sailed: M V James R. Barker, S.S. John W. Brown, S.S. Sgt Matej Kocak Gray harrison Dallas, TX 256 âGettin'byonGettinâby Is my stock and trade. Livin'it day to day. Pickin'upthe pieces Wherever they fall. Just lettin' the high times Carry the lows. Livinâmy life Easyco S.LKER Sea Partners: Phil Egge, Will Felch, Katie Lohr, Kris Maanum Countries Visited: Canada, Spain, Greece, Israel Internship: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Favorite KP Memory: 1 lifting all the sites in Barcelona in one afternoon, frequent trips to the Village Idiot, and Lacrosse road trips with the âGill Factorâ in full effect. Future Plans: Settle down with Maddie...Sail for a few years...Find a nice shore side job Twenty Years From Now: White picket fence...boat...vaction home in Colorado Final Message: It was a good dme while it lasted...Iâll miss the team the madness...playstation in the room after lunch...BBQâs in the park...concerts trips to the Idiot...But most of all Iâll miss my friends...Best of luck to you all! RYAN HARRY CieMWfWER Hillburn. NY Dirty Harry. Mr. Guinnessâ Major Company: Marine Transportation Third Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities: Company Commander, Indoor Outdoor Track and Field (Capt.) Ships Sailed: M V Enterprise, M V Xedlloyd Holland, CSX Navigator, M V Courier Sea Partners: Chris Caesar, Matt Hans, and Matt Segert Countries Visited: Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece,Italy, Spam, Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, England, Germany, Holland Internship: US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, FL (C-130 and HH- 60 Wings) Favorite KP Memory: Ring Dance weekend 2001; Indoc summer 2001 Future Plans: A Coast Guard aviation career hopefully leading into a career as a commercial pilot for a major airline, a husband and father. Twenty Years From Now: A happy and healthy husband and father to a beautiful family living the good life in someplace sunny. Final Message: â...Pain is temporary, chicks dig scars, and victor}' lasts forever. Ladies and Gentlemen itâs been both an honor and a privelege to share the field of battle with you all...â - âTo all the members of the NATO, FDXY, and EMS who gave all they could and all they had on that fateful day in September to save those who thev barelv knew but needed it the most. To our m 4 brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9 11, you will never be forgotten because you will live on, in my heart, forever. OCSJhs 257 NICOLAS HENSCHEL Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Company Exectutive Officer, Platoon Commander, Newman Club, Swimming Diving, Intramural Basket- ball, f ootball, Foosball, Air Force Option, Darts, Pool, Bowling, Sailing, Running Ships Sailed: Sealand Explorer, Sealand Kodiak, M V Cynthia Fagan, S.S. Cape Avinof, M V Paul Buck, HMI Ambrose Channel Sea Partners: Jeff Greco, Marcus Laird, Josh Colfer, Joe Wrinn Countries Visited: Panama, Japan, Korea, China, Jordan, Marshall Islands, Bahamas Internship: Air Force Basic Training - Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL Favorite KP Memory-: Ring Dance weekend Future Plans: Sail for a year then fly heavies for the Air National Guard Twenty Years From Now: Own a successful air transport business, married to a girl half my age and living in a house with a white picket fence. Final Message: To: Henschel (2005), Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Brian, Angie, Joe, Travis, LCDR Gagnon, everyone in 1T3, all other friends and family...You have ALL taught me so much and without you I wouldnât be where I am today! THANK YOU SO MUCH Neche, nd sKTSVtlC - W AND HE WILL RAISE YOU UP ON EAGLES WINGS. BEAR YOU ON THE BREATH OF DAWN M AKF YOl I TO HINF I ikf THE SUN. AW 258 CHRISTOPHER HENTHORN Highland, CA âThe dirty Mexican. Gadget. Candidate 21 QUESTIONS any Marine I engineering Systems 1 irst Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities Regimental Assistant Engineer of the Kings Pointer Company Academic Officer Ships Sailed S.S. Chief Gadao, M V Lykes Discoverer, M V President Wilson Sea Partners: Phillip Bartoo, Eric Price, Patrick W ard, Alan Thornhill Countries Visited: Japan. China, South Korea, Germany, Belgium. England, Guam Internship: Patriot Contract Sendees, LLC Favorite KP Memory: 2nd Deckâs âAttack of die Killer Vodka, the âWho puked in Wardâs fram incident, hanging out at Mitchellâs house. Recognition, Farewell parties in Pennsylvania, the Ward Family, Partying with Chief on the Wilson, Spring Break in New Orleans, Wardâs 21 st, Pattersonâs 21 st. Faster in Philadelphia, die Boston trip. Ring Dance, The Van Dyne and Smith Family, the Kansas Trip, Pre- Modi filed Polly Estherâs, 'The last final of every trimester. Drinking and story telling around the garbage can fire in the park. Drunken nights in die city and at CJâs, but most of all, the time I spent here with my best friends! Future Plans: Become a functional member of society again. Twenty Years From Now: Drinking beers with my friends and telling stories about the good ole days at KP. Final Message: I would like to thank all mv family and friends back home w 4 and all of the new friends and family I have gained these past four years. Without your support and hospitality I don't think 1 would have made it. I IFFâS A GARDEN. DIG IT!â -DAVID SPADE AS JOE DlRT Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities CLOG, Table Captain, Soccer, Century Club CHRISTOPHER HILL Hauppauge, NY Ships Sailed: SS Resolute, SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, SS Independence, SS Trader Sea Partners Kevin David Piotrowski Countries Visited Israel, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Germany, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, USA Internship SUNY@ Stony Brook Favorite KP Memory The soccer team and all the shenanigans and tomfoolery that goes along with diat. Future Plans Represent the U.S. in the Olympics for ping-pong. Own Brazil. Twenty Years from now: Living happily off the millions of dollars that my best selling autobiography makes. Final Message To my wonderful family, you know who you are, thank v j j j you for all die love. I will see if I can get your names put on my diploma too, because 1 could not have done it widiout you. I love you all so very much. Kev and ⢠J j Mike...I like you guys, lets keep in touch. Stay alive. 260 Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.â - Navy trrnco A1 r'D,rnrrl imtom r. u . =;T|N board RYAN HINZ Red Wing, MN Znih. Ned Major Company Marine Engineering 4th Company Officer Billets CTQ4,RMTO Ships Sailed PL Singapore, M T Asphalt Commander, SS Manulani, ARCO Independence Efrain Isaza, Beth Sharp, Angelina Fuschetto, Ariel Torres Countries Visited China, Thailand, Singapore,J apan. Curacao, Mexico Internships USCGAS Atlantic City, EOD Mobile Unit 2. NWS York town Favorite KP Memory AXTiat? The missile armed itself? Future Plans Serve my country in the U.S. Navy Twenty Years from Now Anywhere but dry land Final Message âIf ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. (Touch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. ' - Samuel Adams VADM Summers, USN Intelligence multiplied by rank is a constant Major Company: Engineering Shipyard Management First Co. Ships Sailed: SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, M V Chesapeake Bay Sea Partners: Clint McCay, Jeremy Chorik, Kevin Ryszetnvk, James Ronan, Scott Bachmann, and Thomas Ryszetnyk Daniel holmes Alderson, wv Countries Visited: Spain,Egypt, Israel, '1 urkey, Greece and Italy Internships Detyens Shipyards, Inc. Favorite KP Memory: Spain, Period... Future Plans: Work for a consultant company and hopefully Graduate School. Twenty Years From Now: Either CEO of Holmes Enterprise or a Congressman. Final Message: I would like to thank all of my friends and family for supporting my even- decision the last four years whether good or bad. I would especially like to thank my mom and dad because you are truly the reason I am the man I am today. Words canât describe how much you mean to me...I love you both and 1 will never forget you. I would also like to say: Clint, Kevin, Jeff, and Jeremy...I always thought that a person will find friends for life while in college and now all I can do is wonder why the hell it had to be you four. If A is success at Kings Point, then A equals x plus y plus 10Oz. Where, Hard Work is x; y is getting smashed. AND Z IS KEEPING YOUR DAMN MOUTH SH : MATTHEW HUME ALEXANDRIA. VA â â mm.  Major Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Co. Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities: Fourth Company Logistics Officer; Rifle Team Ships Sailed: M V Judy Li trico; M V RJ Pfeiffer; M V Liberty Star; SS Green I sland; SS Chemical Pioneer Sea Partners: Mike Attanasio, Jon Twiford Countries Visited: Russia, Germany, Israel, Egypt, Yemen, Eritrea, Djibouti, India, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia Internships Savannah Pilots Association Favorite KP Memory: Seeing the Hermitage in St. Petersburg Russia Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: 1 hope to be a Harbor Pilot Final Message: New Yorkers like to boast that if you can survive in New York, you can survive anywhere. But if you can survive j J anywhere, why live in New York? J J -Edward Abbey 4 263 P .. WE should RESTORE THE PRACTICE OF DUELING. It MIGHT IMPROVE MANNERS AROUND HERE. - EDWARD ABBEY âFAT JAY, JAYBERGER Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation First Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: Class Treasurer; Golf, Power Squadron, Offshore Team Jay iungerich Fort Morgan, co Ships Sailed: M V President Adams, S S Manu Lani, CSX Expedition, M V Sea Land Quality Sea Partners: Parker Larson, Billy Garlock, Erika Weber Countries Visited: Canada,Japan, Taiwan, China, Spain, Italy, Malta, Puerto Rico, and Alaska (itâs this whole other country) Internships: Johnston Insurance Favorite KP Memory: Any of the Dallas Golf Trips!!!! Future Plans: Sail for a couple, then settle shoreside and eventually return to Colorado Twenty Years From Now: Back into Politics, hopefully Congress Final Message: I owe everything to my Faidi in God. It can get me through anything and every time it is tested it grows a little stronger. I also want to thank my parents and âthe kidsâ and die rest of my family for supporting me in every way, even a litde financial support here and there...just a little! SPEECH TO SENIOR CLASS 1996 264 âINDECISION ISTHE PITFALL OFTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY - jay iunerich's AND YES. SOMEDAY THIS QUOTE WILL BE FAfv NICOLE KALTSAS Lilburn. ga For where your treasure is there your heart will be alsoâ - Luke 12:34 âExcellence measures a man by the height of his IDEALS. ------â ⢠⢠r ⢠11 fnAeemM jhE DEPTH OF HIS CONVICTIONS AND THE LENGTH OF HIS PERSISTENCE.â - JOHN MASON Ships Sailed: M Y President Grant, M Y President Jackson, USN'S John Lenthall, M Y Delaware Bay, S S CSX Hawaii Sea Partners: Lindsay Tullis, Jessica Bnck. Jeff Dahl. Shaun Shiraishi, Jason Soudere Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China. Egypt, Israel, Spain. Turkey, Sicily, Italy, Crete Internships: LM United Inc., Miss Georgia U.S. I-atina 2000- Delegate Coordinator Favorite KP Memory : Spending âthe nite from hell on Bell Blvdââ with the guys freshman year; Yankees games with my Bo, coundcss hours at Jones Beach and on the roof tanning with the girls; dancing until dawn in the city; 20âs!!! NY rendezvous at sea Future Plans: Become a pilot for a major airline and suddenly putting that on hold when I am âdiscoveredâ and featured in the motion picture of the century Twenty Years From Now: Living on an island named after my estate and flying all around the world in my own airplane Final Message: I thank the lord for helping me and guiding me along the way- without his strength I would be lost. Many blessings to my family who have always provided me with the love and support that any child would be thankfull for- Gracias por todo, abuclita! Para su amor lc doy las gracias. Thank you and God Bless all un- friends who never failed to provide a laugh or should to cry on when I needed it- 1 only pray for your prosperinâ and success. Boo- you have shown me a love like no other; you're mv best triend and you will remain so until the end of time. Thank you for your patience and your passion- 1 have you to thank for mv most memorable year at KP. Ciao Amores! Maior Company: Marine Transportation Third Co. Officer Billets, Clubs, Spons Activities: Soccer team manager film. Swim team. Sailing team Major Company: Maritime Operations and Technolog)- 4th Company Clubs Activities: Menâs Volleyball Officer Billets: Platoon Commander, CHRT04 Ships Sailed: Lvkes Navigator, Sea Land Innovator, Judy Li trico, Maersk Constellation Sea Partners: |osh Colfer, Mike Foley Countries Visited: Germany, France, Belgium, England, Estonia, Japan, Korea, Panama, Mexico Internships: Hudson River Adventures Favorite KP Memory: 200 Nights Kevin Kirschhoffer Monroe, NY Future Plans: Live life and be happy Twenty Years From Now: Wife, kids, house, job?? Final Message: I want to thank everyone who was there for me during the last four years, especially my parents, family and friends. 1 could not have made it through without you. it 266 We ALL STARTED OFF AS STRANGERS, WHERE WE ENDED UP IS WHAT RFAI I Y MATTFRc; Fredrico La femina Bay Shore. NY The L-Train. Scrappy Doo, Shallow Fred Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Clubs Activities: Alpine Ski Club Officer Billets: CLOG3, Wardroom Commander Ships Sailed: Sea-Land Newark Bay, Lykes Navigator, Capt. Steven L. Bennett, CSX Crusader, Lykes Explorer Twenty Years From Now: Eventually go back to school for Architecture and start my own Contracting Business Final Message: To my Family, especially my parents: You kept me on a straight path, and prevented me from making any stupid mistakes, and for this I am thankful. I wouldnât be here today if it werenât for you. Thank You and 1 love you. To my Friends: We have a lot of crazy stories to tell our kids...ok, maybe not our kids but we have stories. Last, to my little bro: I owe you a beer...yeah right, a root beer. Sea Partners: Internships: I'.S. Coast Guard Station Fire Island Favorite KP Memory: Snowball Fights, College lumping: JMU Future Plans: I f my acting career doesnât take off then I am going to sail. x âWELL ALL IâM SAYING IS THAT I JUST WANT TO LOOK BACK AND SAY, THAT I DID THE BEST I COULD WHEN I WAS STUCK IN THIS ------------ - | COULD WHEN I WAS STUCK IN THIS PLACE...â - DAZED AND CONFUSED Dan Tripp, Bob Andrea, Kristen Exner, A few underclass- men: Paul Sparks, Chuck D. Countries Visited: I lolland, Germany, Belgium, England, Spain, Puerto Rico, Texas Major Company: I .ogistics Intermodal T ransportation Second Company Clubs Activities: Rugby - Captain, Marine Corps Option Officer Billets: Regimental Athletic Director Ships Sailed: USNS Sisler, M V PFC William Baugh, USNS Kanawha, USNS Lenthall, M V Tcllus, CSX Trader, USNS Denebola Sea Partners: Mike Mancini, Mike Aubry, Frank Sanchez, Kevin Rice, Torry Fredericks, Hal Rhea, Nick Washabau, Ryan McR.ee,Jason Mitchell, Dennis Gum Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Africa, Andorra, France, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, England, United Arab Emirates, Diego Garcia, Puerto Rico, Hawaii Internships: Navy SEAL Team 8, USMC Force Recon, Airborne School Favorite KP Memory : The comeback victory in the finals of the Rutgers Rugby Tournament in 1999 against Westchester. Future Plans: Pursue my dreams by becoming an officer in the United States Navy Twenty Years From Now: Sitting on my deck overlooking the ocean, enjoying life with my friends and family. J J Final Message: The experiences and opportunities I have received at KP is unexplainable. All the great friends I have met and adven- tures we all have been through i something that I will never forget. I want to thank my family for everything they have done for me. No matter what my goals were, they were nothing but supportive. They have been there for me during victories and losses. Mom, Dad, Meghan, Jesse, and the rest, thank you for being at those games and for being there when 1 returned. To everyone else, set your goals high and donât stop until you are there. ADAM LA REAU N UTLEY. NJ âTHE REWARDS FOR THOSE WHO PERSEVERE FAR EXCEED THE PAIN TH A-r K ,CT DDCrrcnr rurvnrTORY; 268 Sabattus, ME ANDREW LABERGE Major Company: Marine Transportation First Company Clubs Activities: Knights of Columbus, Navy OPS Officer Billets: Battalion Executive Officer, 1 st Company Honor Board Chairman Ships Sailed: Lykes Liberator, USNS Kanawha (TAO 196;,CSX Producer, S.S. El Yunque Sea Partners: Rob Neff Countries Visited: Flngland, France, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, Italy, Greece, United Arab Emirate Favorite KP Memory: 2nd Deck, 1st Company; My stuff is removed from the shower and I am left with only a shampoo bottle to cover myself. I emerge and discover my stuff neatly on display in the middle of the passageway and a dozen camera flashes going off, not to mention the Platoon Commander approaching from the other end of the deck catching us in the act. Future Plans: Pursuing my dreams as a Naval Flight Officer. Twenty Years From Now: Commanding Officer, C VN - 7 Final Message: This isnât the type of war I signed up for, but if it means ridding the world of oppression. I'll fight it. And the sea will grant each man new hope, as sleep brings dreams of home -Christopher Columbus Internships: T-92 NAS Brunswick, ME Mark labert Dundee, Michigan âLabe, old man. AND UNCLE MARK Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation First Company Officer Billets: Battalion Logistics Officer, 1 st Company I Executive Officer Ships Sailed: Lykes Liberator, USNS Kanawha (TAO 196), CSX Producer, S.S. El Yunque Sea Partners: Shaun Marasigan, Nate Menefee,James Weber, Mark Wilson Countries Visited: Canada,China, England, France,Greece, Italy,Japan Korea, Panama, Spain, Bahamas, Alaska, and Hawaii Internships: Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Co. Favorite KP Memory: Ring Dance Future Plans: Work in the logistics career field and the Coast Guard. I also want to enjoy my family as much as possible and hopefully make it bigger. Twenty Years From Now: I see myself spending a lot of time with friends and family. I have no idea what 1 will be doing for a job, but I hope itâs something I enjoy. Final Message: First, I would like to thank God for helping me in all aspects of my life and for his never ending love. Second, I would like to thank my family for always being supportive of my decisions and for helping me reach my goals. Morgan, you are the best tiling in my life and my inspiration for living. I love all! Lastly, I would like to thank all my friends for the memories over the years. It started so long ago and now it has finally come to a conclusion. To all my friends at home, in the U.S. Air Force, and the Class of 1995 to the Class of 2005,1 will remember you all. 270 'I FIND I'M SO EXCITED I CAN BARELY SIT STILLOR HOLD A THOUGHT IN MY HEAD. I THINK IT'STHE EXCITEMENT ONLY A FREE MAN CAN FEEL. A FREE MAN AT THE START OF A LONG JOURNEY WHOSE MS. I HOPE. - MO  ' ' CONCLUSION IS UNCERTAIN. I HOPE I CAN MAKE IT ACROSS THE BORDER ! HOPE TO SEE MY FRIEND AND SHAKE HIS HAND. I HOPE Tl- ⢠râr- r-r-ÂŤ itn in ri in Tuc Qu AU QNANK RFDFMPTION Fresno, California Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Officer Billets: CF03 Clubs Activities: Speech and Debate Team Captain Ships Sailed: S S Challenger, S S Fairbanks, M Y Manoa, M V ITB Philadelphia Sea Partners: Rob Poor, Brad Satava, Alex Brick Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Pakistan (almost) Favorite KP Memory: Dropping a grand on a roulette bet in Vegas. Guess I shouldâve bet red. Future Plans: As long as Iâm not living out of my car or with my parents. Iâll be happy. Twenty Years From Now: Still trying in vain to get a woman to say, âYou remind me so much of Charles Bronson â Final Message: Since Iâve been at this school I have: started balding, gotten athleteâs foot, jock itch, two rashes, pink eye, one cavin', torn ligaments in my arm. a toenail fungus, a propensity for yacking back into cups, $37,000 in debt, five traffic violations, had over S2,000 in sea-year paychecks forged and cashed and spent by my father, and insomnia. I would like to thank the I'.S. Government, and mv family and friends, because j without them none of this would have been possible. Quote: Joe: Iâd like to send this overnight nail. Quirky mailroom guy: Ok. That'll be S WO. Joe: Haha. } on couldn 7 charge that much if you were Ticketmaster. Quirky mailroom guy: I wouldn't want to be Ticketmaster. )oe: Really. Why not? Quirky mailroom guy: There are no good bands anymore. Sot since Foghat broke up. 271 SO. St PAUL, MN Peaches, kre Final Message: Dad- itâs been quite an adventure, and it is only getting better... Itâs been four long years since you persuaded me to send my application to the Merchant Marine Academy. Thanks for believing in me and pushing me on. Mom- Wow, talk about a Proverbs 31 woman! You are one tough cookie. My heart is yours forever. I pray I have the commit- ment and endurance you have exhibited in your everyday walk with die Lord. You are my hero and my inspiration. Itâs been a long time since I weighed two pounds, but you know that I will always be your little girl, your biggest supporter, your dreamer. I pray that someday I am half the woman diat you are. Dr. J- my big, little brother. I see so much potentional in you buddy. I love you all! CHRIONI LENERTZ Major Company: Logisdcs and Intermodal Transportation Band Company Officer Billets: Regimental 1 luman Relations Officer, Company Academic Officer Clubs Activities: Christian Fellowship Club Ships Sailed: A PL President ! ackson, USNS Laramie, Maersk Arizona, CSX Kodiak, LSS Great Lakes Fleet Edgar B. Spear Sea Partners: Dan Bergin, Matt Brekke, Edgar Tirado, Joe Yolgebacher, Brian Ginsburg, Austin McKune Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Spain, Italy, Israel Internships: Cargill Corporation World Headquarters, Wayzata, MN Favorite KP Memory: Sea Year - The Mediterranean! Future Plans: Sail for a couple of years before going to law school. Twenty Years From Now: I will be practicing international law and living in Soudi Africa with an amazing husband and a couple of kids. 272 1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge y TERRITORY, THAT YOUR HAND WOULD BE WITH ME. AND THAT YOU WOULD KEEP ME FROM - ' â ' JSE PAIN! DAVID REESE LEVER Coppell, tx Major Company: Logistics and Intcrmodal Transportation Second Company Officer Billets: Senior Class N ice President Ships Sailed: S.S.Lurline, S.S. Cape Alexander, USNS Pecos, M V Tellus Sea Partners: Mike Ahn, Chris Tabert, Steve Nation,Jason Mitchell Countries Visited: japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, France, Belgium, Germany, England, Hawaii) Internships: McKinley International 9 Favorite KP Memory: There were many, but sea year and ring dance come to mind. Future Plans: Sail a little. Twenty Years From Now: Settled happily on land. Final Message: I would like to thank my parents for all of their love and support. It is over now and time to move on. I will never forget the times I've had here. To all my firends, itâs been an eventful journey, thanks keep in touch and good luck. Last but not least, thank you Sarah for being there through everything and helping me through it. 273 Jeffrey loechner North Merrick, New York Major Company: Intermodal Logistics and Transportation First Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: First Company Logistics Officer, Squad Leader, Swimming Team Ships Sailed: M V CSX Kodiak, M V Lykes Explorer, M V Maersk Alaska Sea Partners: Steve Wilder, Chris Mercurio Countries Visited: Spain, France, England, Germany, Belgium, Kuwait, Mexico, Egypt Internship: Libert)' Maritime Corporation Favorite KP Memory: 2nd Sea Year Future Plans: To experience all the joys life has to offer. Final Message: I would like to thank my family, friends, and my girl- friend, Billi, for helping me get through school. 1 would like to thank Billi for putting up with me and the strict life at Kings Point. âI LIKE FISHES BECAUSE THEY'RE SO DEL , , , 274 CATHERINE LOHR Springfield, Pennsylvania âLuscious. Captain Cathy. Katieâ Major Company: Logistics and IntermodalTransportation Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs, Sports Activities: Newman Club, Intercollegiate Sailing, Volleyball Ships Sailed: M V Lykes Discoverer, SSJolin W. Brown, SS Matson Chief Gadao,SS Navieras Mayaguez Sea Partners: Allan Terhune, Kelly Glanding, Gray Harrison, Aaron Sceson, James Weber Countries Visited: England. Belgium, Erance, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico Internship: Beaton Omega Sailmakers Favorite KP Memory: 4 14 99,6 18 01,6 17 02 Future Plans: W in the lottery. Get rich and never work again. Twenty Years From Now : Retired, sailing around the world on my 50 footer. Final Message: To Allan: I could not have done this without you. Thanks for the open ear to listen, the sailing, the letters, the phone calls, the tutoring, and believing in me when I didnât believe in myself. To mv family. Thanks for the w w mail, the cookies, the never ending support, and the hugs. To my friends: Thanks for listening to the RBO, for the notes, and for keeping me sane. SOD GRANT ME THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THINGS I CAN CHANGE. THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THOSE I CANNOT CHANGE AND THE WISDOM TO ____________________ __ -w ,i-jF mi IRAGF NOT TO GIVF UP ON WHAT I THINK IS RIGHT EVEN THOUGH I THINK IT IS HOPFI FSS Tankles, Commie Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems 4th Company Officer Billets: CHBC4,4PC2 Ships Sailed: M V Manoa, SS El Yunque, M V James R. Barker, SS Stonewall Jackson Sea Partners: John Park,Tyler Boljes, Gray Harrison, Will Pines Countries Visited: Guam,Jaapan, China, Korea, Canada, Yugoslavia, India, Thailand, Singapore, I ndonesia, Puerto Rico, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain Internships: Ecole Nadonale de la Marine Marchande; Nantes, France Favorite KP Memory: Rugby, on and off the field. Future Plans: Continuation of plot for world domination. Twenty Years from Now: If on schedule, I should have direct control over South and Central America and a smattering of puppet regimes in central Asia Final Message: Thank you Mom, Greg, and Angie for putdng up with me over my four years here. After Kings Point, die âreal worldâ canât be all diat bad. Kristofer Maanum Woodlands, Texas 276 Better lives have been lived in the margins, locked in prisons and lost on the gallows than have ever been ENSHRINED IN PALACES.â - PROPAGANC Stephen A. Madgwick Garden City, Kansas Major Company: Systems Engineering Band Co., Third Co. Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities: RT( )A, CTC )3, USMC: Option, CFC Ships Sailed: MV Galveston Bay, MV Rover, MY Mesabi Miner, SS Matsonia, USS Boxer, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Scott Douglass, Matt Weber Countries Visited: Korea, Japan, China Internship: USMC Combat Development Command Favorite KP Memory: Camaradenc with friends, trips off campus. Future Plans: U.S. Marine Corps Twenty Years From Now: Serving the Nation Final Message: Thank you to all my family members who helped me and provided support while I was at the Academy. Thanks to all my friends at Kings Point - what a great bunch! And most of all, thank you. Lord, for your assistance and guidance. 277 Martin Malenshek Major Company: Marine Engineering Fourth Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities: RWTC, RWX, Power Squadron, Yearbook, Photography, KPESA, Propeller Club Ships Sailed: M V President Wilson, S S Cape Alexander, M V L.H. Gianell, S S B.T. Alaska Sea Partners: jesse Buckler, Alison Gaudiano Countries Visited: Guam, China, Korea,Japan, Greece, Western Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, Singapore Internship: Bollinger Quick Repair New Orleans, Louisiana Favorite KP Memory: Hunting racoons with Mark Jones and Jesse Buckler during finals week. Future Plans: Go to sea until some girl convinces me to settle down. Twenty Years From Now: Setded down with that same girl with two kids Final Message: We may feel that upon graduation that we are finallly done... but truly we are just beginning. Soon we will find die aggravation of KP has prepared us for the âreal worldâ more than we could have ever imagined. We now have the ability to realize our greatest dreams or worst nightmares. 278 â1 HAVE NEVER LET MY SCHOOLING INTERFERE WITH MYEDUC tihm ââ.Madi Tu a.m Mikel J. Mancini N Fort Lauderdale, Florida Major Company Marine Engineering Systems Second Company Officer Billets, Clubs. Sports Activities 2PC3, Table Captain, Football (Team Captain), Track, Photography Club Ships Sailed USNS Sisler, M V PFC William Baugh, S S Humacao, M V SeaLand Endurance, S S PFC Eugene A. Obregon Sea Partners: Adam LaReau, Michael Aubry, Kevin Rice, Toriano Fredericks, Ixe Wetzel Countries Visited: England, United Arab Emirates, Diego Garcia, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Korea, Japan, China, Spain, Denmark, Poland Internship: St. Jude Medical Favorite KP Memory Sinking the Coast Guard Academy in football four straight years. (4 Peat) Future Plans: Find a career that 1 love, marry the woman that 1 love, and father children that I love. Twentv Years From Now Plaving ball in the yard with my wife and children. Final Message: Much love to: Mom, Dad, Sara, Kristen thank you for always being there, I could not imagine my life with out such a loving family. Mr. and Mrs. âCâ the love, kind heartedness, and guidance you have given me over the years is amazing. Thank you for making me feel like a part of your family. All my boys from KP, without each other J J J J times would have been rougher but we made it, several fell short but the strong survived. Nothing will compete with the memories we share.To my biggest fan and best friend, Nicole, enough can't be said about even thing you do for me. All your support and understanding has helped me and âus ' endure thus far. Princess, you truly are the love of my life. Mikel Mancini 7 COMPLAINED IT HAS PROVED TO BE WELL WORTH IT âMOGLEY(MOGS), JiGGA-MANâ Major Company: Marine Kngineering Third Company Officer Billets: Second Battalion Logistics Officer Clubs Activities: Sailing, SAAM Ships Sailed: S.S. Sealand Enterprise, S.S. Matson Matsonia, M V Judy Litrico, M VPetrochem Sea Partners: Robert Parker, Mark Labert, Ben Wroblewski Countries Visited: Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hawaii Internships: San Diego Maritime Museum Favorite KP Memory : Many of diem....Car Wash @JMU Future Plans: Get a job, make mad $S$$SS$$ Twenty Years From Now: Hopefully reured and traveling the world. Final Message: It was a long hard journey, my people but we made it! Another goal is accomplished in our young lives. Hope even-one condnues the path of success and achieves their goals. God Bless and see yâall sometime down the road! 280 Shaun Marisigan San Diego. California TO ME. I FEEL THAT MY GAME IS STRONG. I FEEL AS THOUGH IâM A SHINING PRINCE. AND I FEEL THAT ALL OF 11 apf Qwiwiwr: ddinCES. AND IF WE LIVE LIKE PRINCES. THEN WHATEVER WE WANT CAN BE OURS Jeffery Marques Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey Major Company: Marine Engineering First Company Officer Billets: Company Naval Officer, Platoon Commander Ships Sailed: M V Xcdlloyd 1 lolland, M Y Moku Pahu, HMI Defender, H Ml Petrochem, USNS Denebola Sea Partners: Robert Bailee Countries Visited: England, Germany, Holland, Vietnam, Mexico Internships: VAQ-209, NAS Washington Favorite KP Memory: The first second deck trip to the NYC, and the fram we left behind there. Vacationing in Florida on two non-consecu- tive occasions, Montreal âThe Returnâ, Big D flailing like a fish on the floor, the Baby dance, Atlantic City, My sister's b- day part}-, CJâs in khakis, confession and Bob âMr Vietnamâ Bailey, When I did push-ups for an hour âwhen I was a plebe.â Future Plans: Naval Flight Twenty Years From Now: Happy with my job. Final Message: Get busy living or get busy dying. 281 âI WANT TO SHARE SOMETHING WITH YOU- THE THREE LITTLE SENTENCES THAT WILL GET YOU THROUGH LIFE. NUMBER ONE. COVER FOR ME. incr a Mi iaaoctd tudcc It a a c i iwxr tu at xa ucm I nt urnr Michael Martino Major Company: Marine Engineering Third Company Clubs Activities: Varsity Soccer Ships Sailed: M V Sealand Integrity, S S Coast Range, M V Thailand Sea Partners: Jeff Goff, Jake Sutliff Countries Visited: England, France, Germany, 1 iolland, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, China, Taiwan Internships: DRBA Cape May and Lewis Fern-, North Babylon School District Favorite KP Memory: Fall break Soccer trips, Singapore, and Molly Sims Future Plans: Win the Lotto Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be a retired millionaire Final Message: Mom, Dad, Alda, Amanda, without your support I would have never had the strength to make it. To the guys, 1 lilldo, Eza You Doll U, Jack Goff, Kev Jay, Thanks for making the strength to make it. To the boys from Section 1 El, I could not have asked for better classmates. 282 Lindenhurst. New York â I FIND THE GREATEST THING IN THIS WORLD IS NOT SO MUCH WHERE WE STAND. AS IN WHâT â QOMFTIMCTQ A ITU TUC AMH CnhACTIAACC ACAIMCT IT- Dl IT A CT Ml IQT QAII AND NOT DRIFT ' 'Z MUST SAIL nci i HOLMES _ JULIEN MAUREL I Oak Park, California HURRIED] Gumbyâ Major Company: Marine Operations Technolog)- Fourth Company Clubs Acti ities: Football Ships Sailed: S L Florida, APL America, Matson Manulani Sea Partners: Eric Hedval, Mike Dacko Countries Visited: Germany, Holland, England Internships: LA LB MSO Group USCG Favorite KP Memory: Graduation Day, if it ever happens... Future Plans: Sail for a couple months to pay for flight school and graduate school Twenty Years From Now: 10 years retired, splitting time between France, LA, own a private island, married to a beautiful wife with a huge farmh- and tons of toys (boats, planes, cars, houses) Final Message: It is better to not live at all than to live a lie. If you are ashamed of being who you are change yourself, don't lie about who you are because vou will onlv hurt those closest j j to vou. w âFVFBYBOOy WANTS TO GO TO HEAVEN. BUT NO ONE WANTS TO DIEâ. 283 Major Company: Logistics First Company Ships Sailed: M V Sgt. Matej Kocak, M V Chesapeake Bay, USNS Concord, USNS Patuxent, M V Sealand Patriot Sea Partners: Dan âgarrison Holmes, Kevin ârazorâ' Ryszetnvk, Thomas âthe hatchetââ Ryszetnvk,Jeremy âcleaver Chorik, Jimmy âthe ax Ronan, Ron 1 luff Countries Visited: Spain, Crete, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Sicily, Japan, Korea, China Internships: Port Manatee Port Authority J Favorite KP Memory: Rota Allstars Future Plans: Welcome to McDonalds may I take your order? Twenty Years From Now: Would vou like fries with that? Final Message: Thank you to my family and friends who have made this place worth attending. Without your support I probablv would have still become a burger flipper, but now at least I have a college degree to show for it... 284 Clint Kenneth McCay Nokomis, Florida ITâS NOT WHAT THEY TAKE AWAY FROM YOU THAT COUNTS. J-p' g j 1 t ⢠rt-T-f a ÂŤara a a -r- . EFT. Christopher McEliece Bellevue, Washington mac Bull Polar Bear Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: ENS Skipper Cmnell,, Offshore Sailing, Yearbook, EMS, Park Committee, Domino Team Ships Sailed: Matson SS Kauai, I $ S Concord, M Y Sgt William R. Button, T Y Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Brendan âI laze Gray, Frank Stoklosa,Jeremy âPopsâ' Warren, Josh Ware Countries Visited: England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Cuba Guam Saipan, Panama, East and West coasts of US, Alaska and 1 Iawaii Internships: Crowley Marine Services, Seattle, WA Favorite KP Memory: Rollin' in Europe, Penn Station at 5 am. Rounding the windward mark in first on the way to the finish. Chasing the sun. Future Plans: Pilot on Puget Sound, Financial independence Twenty Years From Now: In the San Juanâs on my boat with a great wife and a couple of KP legacies, watching my businesses grow from afar. Final Message: Mom and Dad, what can I say? Youâve been supportive when it was the toughest, and always helpful even when I might not have needed it). To my friends at home, you've been a light house at landfall. To mv KP friends. Iâll be seeing you around- I couldn't have done it without you. And to Erin, so much thanks for putting up with KP almost as much as I do, even to the other side of the world. âThere Must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thouroughly finished yields the true glory. -Sir Francis Drake âAnd the Sea brings new hope, as sleep brings dreams of home -Christopher Columbus 285 James McElya Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets: Platoon Commander Ships Sailed: M V APL Phillipines, USNS Pecos, M V Sealand Endurance Sea Partners: John Strickland, Arthur Cunanan, Beth Sharp Countries Visited: Japan, China, Singapore, Taiwan, I long Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama Internships: Williamson and Associates, Seatde Boise, Idaho Favorite KP Memory: San Diego, Mazarlan, Meeting my girl. Future Plans: Surfing naked near my own island, while my dark haired goddess waits for me with a cocktail on the beach. Twenty Years From Now: Retired, Rich, and try to do as good a job on my kids as my parents did on me. Final Message: Mom and Dad, I could not have done it without you. You were hard when I need it, and compassionate when the skies were dark. Lest We Forgot, Micki, you are the best sister anyone could have and without you being here holding me up, I would have walked out that gate long ago. Babydoll, the sun rises and sets with you, and 1 never want to be without your glowing brown eyes, te amo siempre mi novia. âBeware of all enterprises that require new CLCri =râ r' 286 ⢠⢠Ryan McRee Pascagoula. Mississippi âMississippi Mud. Warrior Hippyâ Major Company: Marine Transportation Third Company Clubs Activities: Varsity Offshore Sailing Ships Sailed: M V Maersk Constellation, LâSNSJohn Lenthall, M Y President Grant Sea Partners: Chris Breland, Hal Rhea, Nick Washabau, Dennis Gum, Adam LaReau, Mike Aubry, Frank Sanchez, Yallerie Busch Countries Visited: Spain, Portugal, Morroco, Italy,Japan,, South Korea, China, Guam Internships: Pascagoula Bar Pilots Favorite KP Memory: Leaving the academy, friendships made at sea and the knowledge 1 gained, staying one step ahead of trouble with my friends at the academy, and my wonderful time during my 2nd Sea Year. Future Plans: 1 lave fun and enjoy the rest of my life with my friends. Twenty Years From Now: Married with kids (hopefully) living comfortably next to the water. 1 laving rum drinks on my deck watching the pelicans play at sunset. Final Message: Mom, Dad, I hope you all are proud. Thanks for letting me vent my frustrations over the past four years. They would have been a lot harder if I hadnât been able to. Also thanks for not adding any more pressure than what 1 was already experiencing, I know you wanted to. Thanks and 1 love vâall. I would also like to thank all of mv close J friends old and new, you all made everything more fun. Val, thanks for being there to talk to over the last four years, it made it a lot more enjoyable. â THE I IFF OF A SAILOR STEERS A WANDERING COURSE. JIMMY BUFFET 287 Nathan Menefee Montesano, Washington Nate Dawg Major Company Maritime Operations Technolog)' Band Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports Activities Regimental Operations Officer, Band Company Training Officer, Yearbook, Varsity Crew, Recreational Sailing mm Ships Sailed M V Mahaimahi, SS Kaui, Arco Trader, USNS Grumman Sea Partners: Conrad Calpito, John Downing, Mark Wilson, Mark 1 .abert, J amcs X eber Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Greece,Japan, China, South Korea, Guam Internship USCG Marine Safety Office - Seatde Favorite KP Memory 2300 Command Boards, The ability to make the rent-a- cops dance at my whim. Future Plans: Sail as an Engineering Law Enforcement Officer in the Coast Guard. Hopefully get my 3rd A E License in a few years and EU see whats next from there. Twentv Years From Now Living aboard a sailboat in the San Juan Islands, making the occasional trip to Bora Bora, Madagascar, and other corners of the world. Final Message Thank you Mom, Dad, and Amy for your love and support during die past four years. To those still at KP: Donât wait until graduation to realize what you have at Kings Point. Ask yourself; if I left tomorrow, who will I miss? What will I no longer be able to do? What will I leave behind? You will be asking these same questions upon graduadon, make sure you have no regrets. To Band Co. Class of 2005; good luck in all that you do, and may you graduate from an even better place than I did. Care more than others think is wise: Risk more than others thinks is safe; Dream more than others think is practical Expect more than others think is possifu-â- Adam Michalec J Highland, Indiana i No Information Submitted 289 Anthony Migliorini Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportadon Band Company Clubs Activities: Baseball, Regimental Band Officer Billets: CHRTOB (Hugs Officer), CXB Ships Sailed: SS Sea-Land Trader, M V Paul Buck, SS Maui Sea Partners: James Trvnosky, Xach Williamson Countries Visited: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Greece, Malta Internships: US( X r Marine Safety Office - Long Beach, CA Favorite KP Memory: When Jessica visited KP and Steppingstone with the boys. Future Plans: Become a iVfarine Safely Officer in the l 'SCG Twenty Years From Now: I will be happily married to rhe love of my life Jessica with two great kids, a house, a nice car, chillinâ with a delicious adult beverage in my hand. Final Message: I would like to thank all those who helped me get to where I am today: my amazing fiance, Jessica, my always loving and supporting parents, Tony and Carolyn, my very cool and very funny thespian brother Mathew, my motivator Pam- Shay, my wonderful grandparents Fred, Kay, and Cecilia, my Band Co. Family, and those I forgot to mention, you know who you are. I love you all. Fullerton, California 290 âLife istoo importantto take seriously. - Jason Mitchell Babylon, New York Major Company: Marine Engineering First Company Clubs Activities: Soccer Officer Billets: Platoon Commander, Squad I .eader Ships Sailed: S L Patriot, S S C ruayama, USN S Pecos, CSX T rader, S S Humacoe SeaPanners: Steve Nation, Reece Lever, Chris Tabert, Adam LaReau Countries Visited: Far East, Persian Gulf Internships: NASSCO Favorite KP Memory: Good times with good friends on the soccer field. Future Plans: San Diego??? Twenty Years From Now: Yeah right, one day at a time. Final Message: Thank vou so much to all mv family and friends. Mom and Dad, I would have never made it this far without you. Thanks for all your loving support. You guys are the best. Steve, Kevin, Mike,Jeff, Chris, and everyone on the soccer team - Some of my best memories at Kings Point were on the soccer field with you guys. Billy - thanks for putting up with me as a roommate. By the wav, vour feet stink. Bobbv J i w J Enders - wish vou were here, but good luck with everything. Kim - thanks for all the love, good times, and support. Steve. Reece, and Adam - sea year was one of the best experiences of my life. Good Times!!! I a qrk AND NO PLAY MAKES JAY A DULL BOY. 291 James Murney Major Company: Maritime Operations and Technology Band Clubs Activities: Band, Fanfare Trumpets Officer Billets: CAOB,RMKP Ships Sailed: Sea-Land Endurance, Sea-Land Innovator, S.S.Tonsina Sea Partners: Mike Gillespie, Matt Weber Countries Visited: Japan, Korea, China, Bahamas, Panama Internships: Bay Delta Maritime, San Francisco Favorite KP Memory: All of sea year and those times I donât quite remember Future Plans: Sail for a few years, and then possibly start my own business Twenty Years From Now: Hopefully retired Final Message: Iâd like to say thanks to all of my friends and section mates who helped me out when classes got tough, and to my parents who were always supporting me. Brookville, Indiana 292 Teague Murphy Long Beach. New York Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Clubs Activities: Lacrosse (Captain; Officer Billets: Second Platoon Commander Ships Sailed: SS Argonaut, USNS Kilauea, SS Independence Sea Partners: Frank Zingales, Mark Wilson, Mike Delano Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Israeljapan, Guam, Malaysia 4 Internships: I .ancer Insurance - Marine Officers Protective Syndicate, Long Beach, NY Future Plans: Sailing HOFSTRa u iYKRsm Final Message: When youâre dancing with lady luck, make sure you know when sheâs ready to change partners. BE AWFULLY BORING IF THE GOOD TIMES ARE ALL WE HAD. 293 Stephen Nation No Information Submitted 294 Apopka, Florida M Robert Neff Mohnton, Pennsylvania Roberto Jose femenuto Neffamente Major Company: Engineering Systems First Company Officer Billets. Clubs, Sports Activities: CC1, Power Squadron Ships Sailed: Lykes Liberator, USNS Kanawha, USCGC Sturgeon Bay, CSX Producer Sea Partners: Andrew âFrenchyâ Laberge, Mike âChanshikâ Ahn, Ray âChopsâ Whetstone Countries Visited: England, Mexico, Belgium, Germany, France, Sicily, Crete, USA (California, Hawaii, Charleston, Miami, Norfolk, Houston) Internships: CG International, Inc. Favorite KP Memory: All-night AC trip for my 21 ' the night before two finals, 2nc deckers, Big-D flopping helplessly around the shower, lobster pot watch. Oyster Bay-Baptisms, first night out in NY, Pat and âjoeâ, plebe year PA trip, USS Truman visit, CJ s in khakis Future Plans: Finally make up my mind and take a job somewhere, marry Katie in a year and make it last forever, work on getting an invite back to the Marquesâ residence, and just try to enjoy everything I have been working for these past 4 years. ⢠Final Message: To the 2r Deckers- Keep each other in mind always. To the many friends and family members who helped me through this place and convinced me to stay- THANK YOU, I will never forget all of the support you gave me. To the guys on Blue Thunder (aka Jack s) - watch tor air leaks on the fuel lines, keep partying, and donât forget to assist the sailing team since that is what we are tor. âAi i J-Juuajsit IS A LITTLE MORE THAN I WILL EVER HAVE. 295 Photo Not Submitted âTHE MANâ TlGGER Major Company: Marine Engineering 2ndCo. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CAO 2, Indoor Soccer Club Ships Sailed: SS Obregon, M V Tanabata, M V APL Korea Sea Partners: Paul Davis, Jeff Goff, Chad Mickelson Luke Edwin Nelson Bay Minette, Alabama Countries Visited: Spain. Italy, Israel, Greece, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, France, England, Belgium Internships: Electric Boat Favorite KP Memory: It will be when I leave here for the final time. Future Plans: Be happy with my wife and have kids. Twenty Years From Now: A successful actor, hopefully with at least one or two Oscars. Final Message: Thank you to Lucy for staying with me through it all and marrying me, thank you Mom and Dad for always supporting me no matter what, and thank you friends for keeping me from going insane, and thank you Keith for letting me borrow that dollar. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INTELLECTUALS TO SPEAK THE TRUTH AND rvDncc ' ,C70 -  â˘'SKY 296 N Lael Helen Nicholls Selah, Washington Major Company: Marine Systems Engineering 4th Company and 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Second Company Honor Board Chairman. Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, Broadening Kings Point Ships Sailed: M V President Adams. SS Discovery, M V Maersk Alaska. M V Sea Land Motivator. SS Matson Maui. Sea Partners: Warren Wright, Margaret Nicks. Chris Malkush Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong. Malta, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Belgium. Panama Canal Internships: Elliot Bay Design Group LTD. Favorite KP: Memory: Graduation!! Final Message: Thank you to all my friends and family for all the support and love you have given to me throughout the years. You have given me the strength and courage to follow my dreams and accomplish my goals. 1 cherish the memories that we have shared and look forward to many more. With all my love, thanks again! âAnd we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call P ' TarTTâ - NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ATLEASTONE LAUGHâ FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE 297 Brian Joseph Omodt Photo Not Submitted OMLET O-MOT Major Company: Logistics 4th Company, flight deck. Officer Billets: CHRT04 Favorite KP Memory: When the Admiral presented me the opportunity to choose between dismissal or a set back, that was pretty cool. Tied with that time my dog (âMoose'â) died while I was here. Future Plans: .. .after I become famous, write an autobiography that ends with, â...he lived happily to the end of his days.â Twenty Years From Now: I will be chasing faster horses, older whiskey and younger women. Final Message: Always remember, rehab is for quitters, real winners are deferred setbacks and never, never get involved with Sicilians when death is on the line!!! Sandpoint, Indiana 298 WHAT IS BEST IN LIFE? TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES AND HEAR THE LAMENTATION OF THEI n a a râK 11 U' IM HI IT Pi A A I 'AID IT FIRST. Keith Patrick Pardini Smithtown. New York a I n Major Company: Logistics 2nd Co. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Company Logistics Officer. Roller Hockey. Snowboarding Ships Sailed: S S Guayama, M V Faust. M V Endurance, M V Gianella Sea Partners: J.T. Williams. Alan Thornhill Countries Visited: Italy, Greece, England, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Malta. Aruba, Puerto Rico, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Belgium Internships: Port Authority of New York New Jersey Favorite KP Memory: Acceptance Day and Every moment I walked off campus. Future Plans: Lay low for awhile, vacation, relax.. .join the billions of other suckers working in a real job. Twenty Years From Now: Retired and hopefully regretting every bad thing Iâve said about KP. Final Message: Thank you Mom and Dad for all your support over the years, thank you for always being there for me. Johnny and Erin, don't grow up too fast. Jackie, thank you for always giving me something to look forward to: your smile, personality, and love have helped me through this place. Without you 1 don't know what I'd do or where I'd be. 1 love you! My friends at KP. you know who you are. thank you so much for making this place fun and for the great memories. The future is always filled w ith infinite opportunity. Be optimistic, never stress, and never forget your youth! â˘â˘TucT urc uM r rHAwr;Fn. MY FRIENDS REMAIN...IâD NEVER TURN MY BACK ON YOU. -DKM 299 Patty PHATTY B Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems 1st Company Officer Billets Clubs Activitics: First Battalion Commander, First Company Training Officer, Power Squadron, Hear This, Student Council Brian Charles Patterson New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Favorite KP Memory: 2nd Decks first night in NYC with Pat's fram, Hersheypark, Game 5 of the '99 W.S., Everyday aboard the Pless, New Orleans and our tour of Alabama universities. Ring Dance, The Marquesâ residence, Jimmy B and Tony B concerts, Cancun, Graduation weekend Future Plans: Be an engineer doing something I can honestly say I enjoy. Twenty Years From Now: Settled down, making some money, not working at KP. Final Message: âEverything worthwhile in life you have to work for.â For those who will follow, nowhere is this quote truer then at KP. But no matter how hard 1 worked, I would have never made it through this place if it weren't for the great lifelong friendships I made here. To my family and friends from home, I thank you for your seemingly endless support and encouragement. â˘â˘Greatness is not where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes AGAINST IT. BUT SAIL WE MUST. NOT DRIFT. NOR LIE AT ANCHOR. OL Ships Sailed: M.V. Sealand Express, S.S. Major Stephen W. Pless, M.V. Green Dale, S.S. Energy Enterprise Sea Partners: Patrick Ward, Blair Van Dyne, Nick Cunningham, Dave Coburn Countries Visited: South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain, Gibraltar, Italy, Saudi Arabia. Kuwait, United Arab Emirates Internships: CG International INC. m US. Joshua Kalman Pell Fayetteville, Georgia V Wombat, J.K., Hawg, Papa Pell Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Band Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Reg. Waterfront Officer2 CFG Varsity Crew Team Yearbook Ships Sailed: USNS SATURN T-AFS 10, S S John G. Munson, M V Patriot Sea Partners: Timothy Patrick Williamson Mike Delano Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Franee, Rogers City, Panama, China Favorite KP Memory: 2005âs Indoc and Summer, Mets games, fast boats, free reign, .3 seconds, passing license splendid friends. Future Plans: Backpacking, Caribou I lunt in Alaska, 4 months in the Adirondacks, MSC, SAR Swimmer, and Godâs plans. Twenty Years From Now: Living life to the max, nor compromising the Truth. Final Message: It has been a sincere pleasure to have shared Kings Point with you. Pursue excellence, desire to know The Truth which is only found through Jesus Christ the Lord, don't limit yourself to earthly living. Make the most ot each situation, for great pleasure can be had in pitiful circumstances. Be flexible. Prayer is the greater work. To whom much is given, much is required. Maximize the minutes. Thank you family friends for rock solid support through many long hours, days, years. v r-r- maut ppayfr YOUR LAST RESORT, BUT MAKE IT YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. DONâT PRAY V MAKE PRAYER A HABIT IN YOUR LIFE. DON T MAKE PRAYER OUK LAb _ A pt adt atucmq ---- ... ,-.syr.N.; .ANr:FS: pray TO CHANGE YOURSELF. -CAPT ART ATHENS 301 Kevin D Piotrowski Christian Platusich Warwick. Rhode Island Major Company: Marine Transportation 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CN02. Water Polo. Swimming Ships Sailed: S S Mayaguez, M V Liberty Sun, USNS John Ericsson, S S Coastal Houston, M V Mesabi Miner Sea Partners: Andy Skelton, Tim Walsh Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Isreal, Singapore, Diego Garcia. Thailand. St. Croix Internships: Liberty Maritime Shipping Company Favorite KP Memory: Sea, park, and city Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: Sitting on a beach One day Iâm going to lose the war. 303 f Porridge Slider Major Company Marine Transportation 3rd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Second Battalion Adjutant, Midn Ens, Menâs Volleyball Team, Intercollegiate Dingy Sailing, 2002 Ring Committee Co-Chairman, Snowboarding, Grinder Hockey Ships Sailed: Waterman Sam Houston, HMI Brenton Reef, OSI Richard G. Matthiesen Sea Partners: Judson Riordon (resigned Nov 1999) Countries Visited: West Coast, Gulf Coast. Haw aii, Alaska, Egypt, Sudan. Yemen, Djibouti, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore Internships: Port Everglades Pilots Association, Ft Lauderdale, FL Favorite KP Memory: Not the best, but definitely the most poignant: Seeing the events of September 11th, 2001 play out in living color. Future Plans: I will sail for a few years, just long enough to get a Masters License. Then move ashore and pursue Pilotage in FL or an MBA or, oh who knows? Somewhere along the way though will be my Rolex and BMW M5. Twenty Years From Now: I will be living the life, healthy, successful, and wealthy with a w ife and couple of little rodents in there somew here too. 2024, itâs right around the corner, see you at the reunion. Final Message: To all my friends n' family here at KP, at home, on the net, and around the world, there is no way to express my thanks for everything, good and bad alike. I know a lot of people diss this place pretty hard, but when all is said and done, it comes down to what you made of it for yourself. We have shared the love together and had a blast most of the time. Peace Out Timothy Porter Statesboro. Georgia 304 âTHE JOURNEY IS ABOUTTO BEGINâ â TlM PORTFR N John Pulsinelli Warrenton, Virginia Puls Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation 4: Company Officer Billets: Fourth Company Training Officer Assistant Regimental Athletic Director Ships Sailed: SS Major Stephen W. Pless (Waterman. MSC Chartered Ro- Ro), SS Coastal Houston (Coastal Tankships. Tanker). SeaLand Florida (Maersk Containership) Sea Partners: Stefan Mary Yesko, Willie âDâ Dawlkamp Internships: Central Intelligence Agency (National Intelligence Council's Office for Warning) Defense Intelligence Agency (Office for Global Trends and Projections) Favorite KP Memory: The very early wall jumpings of plebe year via Steveâs Supra and Malk's girl. Also the road trip to isit a few friends in the ever so welcoming backwoods of Virginia with Clark. Walker. DiLo, Yesko, and Park. One more: âMC Da Chewâ. Stefan, and I rumbling âBXâ style with the Gypsies of Barcelona for a few Ids and a stolen knife (Remember the Pless... Earl Gray, the âdirty southâsâ finest) All the memories with the boys runnin the streets of NY... God Bless this city, the world isn't our campus: âThe Capital of the Worldâ is our campus. Future Plans: Sailing, Trucking, maybe Maritime Law. Twenty- Years From Now: I'd like to still have all the boys still being âmy boysâ (and a few Benzâs on double-deuces). Final Message: Never forget our fallen brothers. To Johnny Park, Sean Crean, Andrew Crowley, Mike Redmond, Jesse Miller. Eaven Morrison, and all others who were by m side, were down for whatever, and never broke the loyalty of friendship but can't be in this book, salut boys and grazie. To my best boy from high school who came to NYIT to keep our friendship real. Steve you are the man. Thank you to Tom Estrella, Mike Quadi and their entire families for being the truest host familia and to Gary Walker. Allen Clark, Stefan Yesko. AJ DiLorenzo. and all my classmates I've got one thing to say âWe goin' make it. We goin' make it. WE... COIN'... MAKE... IT...â- Jadakiss, God Bless fellas, we'll be in touch and be in business together soon enough. THE GREATEST RISK IN LIFE IS NOT TAKING ONE. ----DRT ANYTIME YOU GET IS LUCK. -BOBBY DeNIRO 305 Major Company: Marine Engineering 2nd Company Officer Billets: Regimental Intramural Officer, Table Captain Clubs Activities: Football, Photography a Ships Sailed: S L Performance, Sabine San Francisco, M V Capt. Stephen L. Bennett, USS BonHomme Richard LHD-6, USNS Denebola Sea Partners: Paul Boulos, Trenel Hardy, Frank Sanchez, Ed Beeson Countries Visited Germany, England, Netherlands, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico Internships: F- 14D, Fighter Squadron 31 The Tomcatters (VF-31). NAS Oceana, Virginia. Favorite KP Memory: Ring Dance, and that time we all got naked with those girls.. .wait, that wasnât at Kings Point. Future Plans: Fly. Twenty Years From Now: VROOOOOOOOM... Final Message: Because you never know, it just might be. Jeffrey Alan Quell Stratford, Connecticut 306 âI GREETED HIM EACH MORNING AS THOUGH HE WERE NEWLY BORN TO ME, A RE-GIFT OF GOD. EACH DAY HE LIVED WAS A BLESSED DAY OF GRACE.â Benjamin Adam Rae Flushing, New York Bennie Big Ben Major Company: Marine Engineering 4!h Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CFO, BKP, Freshman Basketball Ships Sailed: M VNedlloyd Holland, Cape Alexander, M V Endeavor, Lykes Liberator, M V Walter J. McCarthy Jr. Sea Partners: Richard Spevack â00, Andre Park â01, Joe Wrinn â02 Countries Visited: England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland, Greece, Egypt, Turkey. Israel. Malta Internships: NAVFAC South Div. (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southern Division) Favorite KP Memory: âLadies and Gentlemen,... I give you the graduating class of2002 â Future Plans: Merchant Mariner Twenty Years From Now: C E Final Message: âLIFE'S BATTLES DONâT ALWAYS GO TO THE STRONGER OR FASTER MAN. BUT SOONER OR LATER. THE MAN W HO WINS IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN!â' -Walter D. Wintle cnrDUGGLE THERE IS NO PROGRESS.â - FREDERICK DOUGLAS 307 Michael David Rattigan Ratt Major Company: Marine Transportation 3rd Company Ships Sailed: Robert E. Lee, Energy Enterprise, USS Enterprise, Rover, Green Dale, Endurance, Ewa Sea Partners: Chris Morrissey, Mark Jones, Stephen Madgvvick, Michael Dacko, Ed Woida, Warren Wright, Jon Burnett, Tom Ginavan Countries Visited: Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates Internships: New York Air National Guard- 105th Airlift Wing, Newburgh, NY Favorite KP Memory: Graduation Day Future Plans: Fly C5s for the 105th Airlift Wing in Newburgh, NY Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be flying for United Airlines, while still maintaining my reserve status in the Air National Guard Final Message: âDon't give up. Don't ever give up.â -Jimmy Valvano Sarasota, Florida 308 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHEN? M[r -Pun iPPiiwc -n Luis G. Raven El Dorado, Panama, Rep. of Panama LOUIE Major Company: Logistics and Intermodalism 1Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Midshipman Ensign, Panamanian Culture Assessment Club Ships Sailed: Sea-Land Independence, Sea-Land Integrity, HMI Cape Lookout Shoals Sea Partners: Joe Vogelbacher and Carlos Vallarino Countries Visited: South Korea, Japan, China, The Netherlands. France, United Kingdom, Germany. United Sates, Panama, and Spain Internships: Panama Canal Authority, Cargo, Inc. and Apex Marine Favorite KP Memory: âPeople: Kings Point is not a good place to be in. But it is a good place to be from.' Future Plans: Sail the high seas Twenty Years From Now: Mr. President of Panama Final Message: This was quite a voyage. I will remember the things I learned, and the places I saw. Most importantly. I will remember my family and the people I met. for they were there when I needed them. Thank you. iSeguir iltuo corse, e lascia dir le genti.â Dante 309 Dwight Allen Renshaw Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Band Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Regimental Honor Board Chairman, Crew Team, Mariners Chorus, CFC Ships Sailed: USNS Concord, CSX Kodiak, Lykes Liberator, S S Energy Enterprise Sea Partners: Chrioni Lenertz, Tylan McMichael, Aaron Seesan Countries Visited: Spain, Israel, Italy, Crete, Germany, England, Belgium Internships: Air Force Space Command - Vandenburg AFB, Air Force Field Training Favorite KP Memory: Crew Regattas, Malaga, Spain Future Plans: Project Engineer in the USAF, NASA astronaut Twenty Years From Now: Orbiting the Earth Final Message: Thank you Lord for your continued blessings! Mom, Dad, Andy, Carl, and the rest of my family thanks for the love and support you have given me in the past 23 years. To my friends, thank you for all the great memories and good luck in your futures! Gainesville, Florida 310 âDreams are the touchstones of our character âHenry DavidTwnpFAi â Hal Haynes Rhea Panama City, Florida DOUBLE H Halbraham H ALVIN Major Company: Marine Transportation 3rd Company Officer Billets: Platoon Commander, Company Commander Ships Sailed: M V Green Lake, S S Greatland. USNS John Lenthall, M V President Wilson Sea Partners: Nick Washahau, Dennis Gum, Adam LaReau, Frank Sanchez, Ryan McRee, Mike Aubry, Logan Bennet Countries Visited: Japan, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Sicily, China. Korea Internships: Port of Panama City, FL Favorite KP Memory: Concerts with the boys. Getting âdoubleâ at the park. Club Bucarro, âBig Timeâ Bos'n Nannartowich, Boston, Sea Year and taking 8 seconds to figure out mv life. Future Plans: Merchant Marines Twenty Years From Now: I'll be suckin' down oysters and beer on my waterfront pad in Panama City, Florida. Final Message: I'd like to thank God and Jesus Christ for the opportunities 1 have been given, my family for the support, I love you all, to my friends for being there and sharing the times we had. âYOU WILL ALL DIE UNLESS THE SAILORS STAY ABOARD. ACTS '271.29-31 311 Kevin James Rice No Information Submitted Queens Village, New York 312 James William Ronan i Huntington, New York Major Company: Logistics 2nd Company Officer Billets: RIOCC2 Clubs Activities: Marine Options, Football. Lacrosse Ships Sailed: USNS Satum, USNS Kilaeua, USNS Concord. USNS Patuxent, USNS Laramie Sea Partners: Kevin Ryszetnyk, Tom Ryszetnyk, Clint McCay, Dan Holmes, Jeremy Chorik. Travis Boltjes Countries Visited: Japan. Korea, Guam. Saipan. Italy, France. Spain, Israel, Greece Internships: USMC Quantico. Virginia Future Plans: MARINE CORPS Final Message: SEMPER FIDELIS THE MORE YOU SWEAT IN PEACE THE LESS YOU'LL BLEED IN WAR 313 Major Company: Marine Engineering 3rd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Assitant table Captain, Football, Baseball Ships Sailed: Sealand Innovation, Sealand Spirit, M V Gus Darnell, Matson Chief Gadao Sea Partners: Jay DeBruhl Countries Visited: Germany, England, France, 1 lolland, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Cuba, Hawaii Internships: RMF Engineering Favorite KP Memory: Causing chaos with the football boys, road trips, scandalous women, sea year with the bird, spring training in Ft. Lauderdale Future Plans: Own a bar in the Carribean Twenty Years From Now: Married to my 5th wife and have about 15 kids Final Message: You only live once so live it up. I want to thank everybody that has gotten me through this place especially my family, my buddies, my coaches and all of my friend's families. Michael Charles Ross Timonium, Maryland 314 IâD RATHER LAUGH WITH THE SINNERS THAN CRY WITH THE CAIN,T'C â R ' v Edison Clair Rush Pennsville, New Jersey Major Company: Logistics Band Company Officer Billets Cluhs Activities: CCB, RADJ, Crew, Mariners Chorus Ships Sailed: Green Point, Marine Columbia, etc. Sea Partners: Zachary Williamson, Joe Willis Countries Visited: Japan. Italy, Ireland. Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Turkey. Saudia Arabia, United Arab Emrites, Singapore, Great Britain, Kuwait, etc. Internships: Naval Logistics Pentagon Favorite KP Memory: The nights looking at the NY Skyline Future Plans: US NAVY Twenty Years From Now: Married with 5+ kids and happy Final Message: Everything has a reason in the end. w WlTHOl JT STRUGGLE, THERE IS NO PROGRESS (FREDRICK DOUGLASS) 315 RIZZO Major Company: Logistics and Intermodalism 1st Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: First Company Executive Officer Touch Football League Ships Sailed: M V Lykes Navigator, USNS Concord, USNS Patuxent, USNS Laramie Sea Partners: Trenel Hardy, Thomas Ryszetnyk, James Ronan, Daniel Holmes, Clint McCay, Jeremy Chori k, Scott Bachman Countries Visited: Spain, Israel, France, Turkey, England, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Cyprus, Italy, Greece Internship: Howland Hook, Staten Island New York Favorite KP Memory: Co-writing the hit single âBow is Breakingâ or Rota Future Plans: Make Money and Relax Twenty Years From Now: I hope I am happily married with 4 children and enjoying what I do for a living. Final Message: To my Mom and Dad thank you for everything not only at KP but in life, you always were there for me, and have made me what 1 am today. Bridget, John, Mike, Tom, and Atilla words can't describe you guys (yo yo yo). I couldnât dream of a better family. Krissy thank you for always being there and putting up with me, you are my best friend and the love of my life, without you 1 truly don't know what I would do. To my KP boys especially the Rota 5 thanks for every thing. Kevin Joseph Ryszetnyk Staten Island, New York 316 âIt's more important to be happy th T homas Willi am Ryszetnyk Staten Island. New York Major Company: Marine Transportation Fourth Officer Billets Clubs Activities: 4PC3, CT04, Touch Football League Ships Sailed: M V Tyson Lykes, USNS Mount Baker. S S Robert E. Lee, USNS Patuxent. USNS Concord. ITB New York Sea Partners: Cort Smith, Eric Synder. Justin Jomoto, Kevin Ryszetnyk, James Ronin, Dan Holmes, Clint McKay, and Jeremey Chorick Countries Visited: Belgium, France. England, Spain, Greece, Sicily. Germany, Mexico, India, Africa. Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Yemen. Internships: Water Quality Insurance Syndicate Favorite KP Memory: Walking across the graduation stage with my little brother. Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: Extremely Rich, and Still Dead Sexy!!!! Final Message: 1 would like to thank my parents for always being there for me and never, ever giving up on me. John. Mike and Bridget, thanks for always looking out for me and kicking me in the butt when 1 needed it. To all the boys past and present nothing but the best to you all. I might not ha e always liked KP. but it gave me some of the best friends I will ever have. Finally to my little brother Ke in. thanks for pushing me to be better and always ha ing my back. Thank You Again and I Love You All. With Time All Can Be Achieved 317 Major Company: Marine Engineering 4th Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: REBEN, Yearbook, Photo Club, Dinghy Sailing, Crew- Team Ships Sailed: M V Williams, M V Bennett, SS Chemical Pioneer, M V Liberty Wave â ⢠Sea Partners: Dan Loeehner, Mike Redmon, Jeff Lee, Mark Jones, cstoC y 71 J 1- t- S .1 i A V C J-L Nick Washabau C ountries Visited: Guam, Saipan, Japan, South Korea, Isreal, Cape Verde Islands, Canary Island? v 2 cGM Internships: C.R. Cushing Favorite KP Memory: Michael Jordanâs on the West Balcony, Boat Rides, Croquet, Waterfront Future Plans: Sail - Isn't everyone going to? Twenty Years From Now: Park Ranger-Acadia National Park Final Message: Dad, Thanks. Mom G, Thanks. Sadie, Thanks. This year has definitely been the best of my Kings Point Career. I'm very grateful for my new found friends, and friends they'll be for a lifetime. To anyone who has helped me along the w ay, there are too many of you to mention - officers, teachers, faculty staff, I truly appreciate your help. Mr. Skrocki, thanks for sticking by me in this yearbook thing. Eben Clyde Samuelson Columbia, Maine 318 s Frank Sanchez Baldwin, New York Photo Not Submitted Levi Lee Savage Superior, Montana No Information Submitted 320 TW Major Company: Logistics and Intermodalism 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RNKP, aterpolo, Swimming Ships Sailed: APL Korea USCGC Durable, Sealand Explorer, HMI Ambrose Channel Sea Partners: Ed Woida Countries Visited: japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Aruba, Curaco Internships: Equiva Trading Company Favoriet KP Memory: Sea, City, Park, and Four Oâs Future Plans Sailing and Chartering Twenty Years From Now: Retired on Mv Island Final Message: Have fun, Chill, and Keep in Touch âLearn it...Know it...Live it. 321 Major Company: Engineering Management 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Crew Ships Sailed: M V Teco Trader, M VI .aramie, M V Ericsson, SS Coastal Houston Sea Partners: Mark Wilson, Chris Platusich Countries Visited: Russia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Diego Garcia (UK), St. Croix (US) Huston Andrew Skelton Citrus Springs, Florida Internships: Adantic Dry Dock Corporation Favorite KP Memory: Graduation Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: Shipyard Management Job Final Message: I want to thank my family and friends for their support while I was at KP. IF YOU JUMP OUT OF A PLANE AND YOUR PARACHUTE DOESNâT WORK, I THINK A FUNNY THING TO DO WOULD BE TO FLAP YOU- ARMS AND PRETEND YOU ARE FLYING. Ray Abelardo Slapkunas San Antonio, Texas Major Company: Engineering Systems 3rd Band-retired) Officer Billets Clubs Aetivities: RUB VC, Crew, Dinghy Sailing, Band, Newman Club Ships Sailed: Teco Trader, Stonewall Jackson, Lykes Explorer, Cape Alexander Sea Partners: Ray Tiers tone, Paula Saucedo Countries Visited: Greece, Yugoslavia, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, Djibouti, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, England Favorite KP Memory: The drunken centipede caught in a whale of a storm in Rome. Future Plans: To make sure that my four years at KP was worth it in the end. Twenty7 Years From Now: Hopefully, Iâm making the money I want, driving the car I want, and married to the gal 1 want. Final Message: Thank you mom and pop, Tanya, and all mv friends who put up with everything I threw their way. I couldn't have made it without you guys and wish you all the best. Don't be strangers. IF IT'S EASY. ITâS NOT WORTH DOING 323 Phillip Stallings Photo Not Submitted No Information Submitted 324 John Strickland Roanoke, Texas STRICK TEX-STYLES Major Company: Logistics 4th Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CC4, Color Guard, KPRFC Ships Sailed: SeaLand Developer, USKS Pecos, APL President Polk Sea Partners: Carlos Yallerinojim McElya Countries Visited: Mexico, Panama, Alaska, Japan, Korea, China. Hong Kong, Taiwan Internships: USCG Marine Safety Office - San Diego, CA Favorite KP Memory: The boys, the binges, the Sam Adams Brewery, and of course Candace Future Plans: Sailing, sunny California Twenty Years From Now: Not dead Final Message: Good luck to everyone in 4th Co., and all my friends now in 2003 KATC - âHOOK 325 Major Company: Engineering Systems 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RMO, Rugby, Auto Club, Photo Club, Third Class VP, Second Class VP, VP of Midshipmen council, Offshore Sailing Ships Sailed: Sea 1 .and Explorer, Sea Land Discovery, USNS Pecos, MV Telus, SS Cape Alexander Sea Partners: Jeremiah Gruidl, Reese Lever, Steve Nation, Jason Mitchell Countries Visited: United States, Japan, Korea, China, Panama, Bahamas, U.A.E. Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, England, France, Germany, Belgium. Internships: Navy Flight at NAS Whidbey Island with VAQ-140 Favorite KP Memory: Winning the Met New York Union Senior Year in Rugby Future Plans: Navy Plight Twenty Years From Now: Living on a ranch, with a 14 car garage for my muscle car collecdon and flying mach 1 in between burnouts. Christopher Tabert Longmont, Colorado Final Message: Many times here were rough but it has been worth it because of all the friendships that I made. Without the support from my family and sweet Melissa I donât know how I would have made it, thank you for putting up with it. 326 âTime Starts Nowâ -Steve McQueen, âBullittâ Alan Thornhill Parker, Colorado Major Company: Maritime Operations and Technology 2nd Co. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Flight Deck Platoon Commander, W restling, Marine Option Ships Sailed: Sealand M V Galveston Bay, Farrell Lines M V Endurance, APL M V President Wilson Sea Partners: Frank Sanchez, Keith Pardini, Chris Henthom Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Guam, Korea, China, Japan Internships: USMC Officerâs Candidate School Favorite KP Memory: âSea Year, Wrestling, NYC, late nights in Penn Station, and room twenty-one double triznav! j Future Plans: Marine Corps Fighter Pilot Twenty Years From Now: 42 and Content Final Message: I want to thank all of those who helped me survive the last couple years. Namely my parents and sister, my KP friends and classmates, GvSgt Ragin, and my wrestling coach Tim Alger. The friendships 1 have made in the last couple of years have been unlike any Iâve experienced. The quote of the senior graduating MIDSHIPMAN SHALT not be too long! 327 Major Company: Engineering 3rd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RCEKP (Regimental Chief Engineer of the Kings Pointer) Ships Sailed: Sealand Innovator, Matson Lurline, USNS Laramie, Kings Pointer, Liberty Sea, Sabine Sea Partners: Ed Mckarawitz, Kevin Mcdonald, Chrioni Lenertz, Matt Brekke, Joe Vogalbacher, Brian Cinsburg, John Sichel Countries Visited: U.S, Panama. Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel Internships: Panama Canal Company Favorite KP Memory: When Prof. Sembler said, âI always get the last laugh, Mr. Tirado.â Future Plans: Sail Twenty Years From Now: Successful Final Message: Itâs not where you come from, but where your going be. Edgardo T irado Miami, Florida 328 What happens on the road, stays on the road. N James Andrew Trynosky Fair Lawn, New Jersey James! Jim Jimbo Jimmy Major Company: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Band Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Company Honor Board Chairman, Third Platoon Commander, Company Fitness Officer, Band. Regimental Silent Drill Team, KPESA, Waterfront Trainer. Summer School, Fanfare Trumpets Ships Sailed: S.S. Sea-Land Trader, M V Liberty Spirit. M V Sealand Pride Sea Partners: Tony Migliorini, Bright Clausing, Kevin Sparks Countries Visited: China, Taiwan, Israel, Greece, Spain, Malta. Italy, Bahamas, Netherlands. Germany, and Great Britain. Internships: Ingalls Shipbuilding Pascagoula Mississippi Favorite KP Memory: Opening the number one ensign on the outfield of Shea Stadium at the first baseball same in New York after Sept 11 th Future Plans: Go to sea for a few more years and explore the four time zones I have yet to sail through. Twenty Years From Now: I am writing children s books, head of my own shipping company and ATR East Coast. Final Message: Farewell and good luck to all the friends we lea e behind. Keep a positive attitude about âthis place and you ma just have some fun while you're here. Never have any regrets, and always stick with your first answer! â VlAMINyENIAMAUTFACtAM'' l LL FIND A WAY. OR MAKE ONE. -HANNIBAL 329 Johnathan Twiford Photo Not Submitted Princeton, West Virginia a Carlos Alberto Vallarino _____________________ Panama, Republica de Panama Major Company: Engineering Systems 3rd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Room Captain. Adventure Club Ships Sailed: M V Sea-Land Developer, M V Sea-Land Integrity. M V HMI Cape Lookout Shoals Sea Partners: John Strickland and Luiai Raven Countries Visited: China (Hong Kong. Yantian. Shanghai). South Korea. Japan. U.S.A. (East. West, Gulf, Alaska and Hawaii), Bahamas, Netherlands, England. Germany, France and Panama. Internships: Panama Canal Authority Favorite KP Memory: Our 3rd Co. Plebe Recognition Party, and that night that Eduardo and I came back really... you know what I mean, and the Frenchies were there, the ladders were there and... LCDR Moore was there. Future Plans: Become a key employee in the engineering field for a company (hopefully a cervezeria) back in Panama. Twenty Years From Now: I will be that key employee either for a cervezeria or any other company. If possible me and some amigos w ould have started our ow n Io-que-sea-compan . Final Message: Whenever you feel bad out there, just remember how you used to feel and w hat you used to wish w hen you w ere at KP. A todos aquellos que de una u otra forma, con o sin saberlo, con o sin haberselos agradecido, con o sin haberselos pedido, que se quedaron o perdieron en el camino, ya sea por itnet. persona, telefono u otro medio subliminal me ayudaron en estos largos 4 anos. MUCHAS GRACIAS. Patria son tantas cosas bellas.' CADA VEZ QUE MIRO AL ESPEJO VEO LO MAS GRANDE DE ESTE MUNDO! LA INSEGURIDAD DE SABER SI ESTOY HACIENDO O NO LO _____ CORRECTO. SOLRAC ONIRALLAV 331 David Frederic Van Duzee Duzee Duz Dude Major Company: Logistics Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CHBC4 Volleyball Team Ships Sailed: Pres. Polk, CSX Challenger, Consumer, Westward Ventrue, USCGC Boutwell Saugus, California Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, China, Puerto Rico, Panama Internships: Coast Guard, San Diego Favorite KP Memory: Playing volleyball. Future Plans: Go back to the West Coast, surf, backpack, rock climb, ocean kayak, ski, scuba dive, and somewhere in between find a job to support all of this. 332 Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you. Surfing is the easy part, whatâs hard is finding the right wave. Twenty Years From Now: Still doing everything mentioned above. Final Message: Iâve had good times, bad times, but now itâs time to get the hell out of here to start something big. Iâm not sure what that is, but who cares itâs the journey that counts. Because if you donât enjoy the trip the destination doesnât really mean anything. But if you do find that thing youâve been in search of, everything becomes clear. Blair Thomas Van Dyne Leawood, Kansas Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Iirst Company Officer Billets: Regimental Information Technology Officer Clubs Activities: I'1 Company Dart and Gaming Commission Ships Sailed: M V Tellus, SS Major Stephen Pless, M Y Green Dale, SS Energy Enterprise Sea Partners: Jamie Haber, Hunter Bryant, Dave Anderson, Brian Patterson, Nick Cunningham, Dave Coburn Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Taiwan, Japan, Panama, Gibraltar, Puerto Rico Internships: Industrial Accessories Company, Mission, KS Favorite KP Memory: The beaches of Ibiza, Pat W ards 21 Birthday, Ring Dance, and the hundred or so nights spent at CJs with mv best of friends. Future Plans: Work hard, have fun. visit my Kings Point friends all around die country, and poison the minds of young aspiring midshipmen at Homecoming every five years. Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be working for the rich friend from Kings Point if itâs not me. Final Message: Thank you to my family for all the help and support youâve given me along the way. Thank you to all my closest friends at Kings Point, you know who you are. Nobody gets through this place alone, and even-body needs an extra boost along the way. Through good times and bad, 1 always knew there was somebody just down the hall to listen. KP â02 FOREVER. (TWAQTHF RFST OF TIMES. IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES -CHARLES DICKENS 333 Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems First Co. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: First Company Second Deck Platoon Commander, First Battalion Commandcr Varsity Wrestling Ships Sailed: Sealand Independence, USNS Laramie TAO-203, SS Wilson Sea Partners: Luis Raven, Brian (iinsburg, Matt Breke, Chrioni Lenertz Edgar Tirado, Phil Egge Countries Visited: Panama, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Gibraltar, Spain, Italy, Israel, Greece, Kenya, South Africa, New Jersey Internships: Applied Research Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University Favorite KP Memory: Graduation Future Plans: Gym Owner, Banana Boat First Mate Twenty Years From Now: Planning my first trip back to KP for our class reunion Final Message: Thank you to all of my class mates, company mates and fellow engineers. I couldnât have made it through this place without you. I would like to thank my family for all of their support and unconditionally open ears and minds during my time at Kings Point. JOESEPH VOGELBACHER Charlotte, North Carolina 334 I'm in Hell anyway. Might as well burmI Brandon John Varner Lansing, Michigan V Major Company: Ix)gisdcs Second Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CHRTO Offshore Team, Parks Rec, PEP Ships Sailed: M V Sea-Land Tacoma, M Y Sea-Land Defender, M Y HM1 Petrocbem, SS CSX Crusader Sea Partners: Josh Ware, Patrick Tyrrell Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Panama, Bahamas, Okinawa, Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA West East Gulf coast, Alaska and Puerto Rico Internships: CSX TransF o Terminal - Grand Rapids, MI Favorite KP Memory: Sea Year, Josh Ware punching me at the Village Idiot, all the good times at the park, Jimmy Buffett at the Garden. Future Plans: Sail for a couple years and then settle down somewhere in the Midwest or North Carolina working in the transportation industry. I MUST GO DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN, TO THE LONELY SEA AND THE SKY. AND ALL c ' hfr ry -John Masefield Twenty Years From Now: Iâll be living on about 10 acres out in the country with a good truck and a good woman to keep me company. Final Message: Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Abby for helping me get through this place in beginning. Without my great family I am not sure I would have made it this far. A big thanks to Yalarie for always being there for me during the last four years, 1 am so lucky to have you in mv life. m ASK IS A TALL SHIP AND A STAR TO STEER 335 Patrick James Ward Major Company: Marine Transportation 1st Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CTO RTO, Parks and Recreation First company dart league Ships Sailed: M V Sea Land Express. M V Lykes Discoverer, S S Cleveland, S S Westward Venture Sea Partners: Brian Patterson, Chris Henthorn, Tom Ginavan, Beth Sharp Countries Visited: China, Japan, South Korea, Panama, England, Belgium, Germany, Egypt, Eritrea Internships: Ray Thompson Lawyers and Assoc. Alabama State Docks Future Plans: Work for a year or two, go to Law School at University of Alabama, work as a Maritime Lawyer in a port city somewhere in the south. Twenty Years From Now: Married with a few kids, partner in my firm, enjoying my family and life. Final Message: No matter how bad it seems, keep your head up and your eyes straight. Don't let anyone keep you from accomplishing what you want, and in the words of Bono, âDon't let the bastards grind you down.â Mobile, Alabama Time - don't let it slip away, raise your drinking glass, here's to yesterday. Steven Tyler - Full Circle aJ 336 Joshua Willaim Ware Charlestown, Indiana Major Company: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management 2nd Company Clubs Activities: Football Ships Sailed: M V Sea Land Tacoma, M V Sea Land Defender, M V Brenton Reef, M V Sgt. William R. Button Sea Partners: Brandon Varner, Jeremy Warren, Chris McEliece Countries Visited: Korea, Japan. China, Bahamas. Panama, Guam, Saipan, Alaska Internships: Cascade General Shipyard, Portland Oregon Favorite KP Memory: Where s Ware's Bag? Nights at the Village Idiot, Going to the park. Making fun of Davis, Saturday night dance parties, Panama City, Preakness, and Medieval Times Future Plans: Start my own brewery and sailing. Twenty- Years From Now: Making lots of money doing whatever I do Final Message: It's been one hell of a dance. Special thanks to my family and friends who helped me out along the way. -COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVEââHANK WILLIAMS JR. 337 Jeremy Jonathan Warren Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets. Clubs. Sports and Activities: Varsity Football Coach Domino Team Ships Sailed: AMSEA-M V Button Hvide-M V Brenton Reef Lykes Lines-M V Lykes Explorer Sea Partners:: Christopher âPOLAR BEARâ McEliece Josh âIN THE BOTTLEâ Ware Countries Visited: Guam, Saipan, Panama, England, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Cuba, Mexico Internship Coastal Chemical Favorite KP Memory: Seeing the âWelcome to Kings Pointâ sign spelled backwards in my rear view mirror. Future Plans: Try and implement some of die âWELL THATâS LIFEâ comments that was ensured to me concerning die most utter BULLS . Twenty Years From Now: Be nearly FIFTY start resembling my nick name. Final Message: To my Folks, thank you for your support. To my Grandparents, bless you for your faith in me. To my classmates, wcll-you know what I diink about you. To my Wife, I promise to love you the rest of my life. âTo see a World in a grain of sand, and Heaven in a wild flower, hold Infinity in die palm of your hand, and Eternity in an hour.â -William Blake j Jeremy Jonathan Kendall Leri Married on July 13,2002 338 Midland, Texas ONLY THAT WHICH CANNOT BE LOST IN a SHIPWRECK IS YO' Nicholas Washabau Irmo. South Carolina Major Companv: Logistics and Intcrmodal Transportation Third Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CHRTO Park recreational Committee Ships Sailed: M V Green Lake, SS Great Land, USNSJohn Lenthall, SS Chemical Pioneer Sea Partners: Hal Rhea Countries Visited: Japan, USA, Spain, Sicily, Morocco Internships: AMTRAK Favorite KP Memory: Making it through this place in 4 years using some brains and a lot of common sense. Future Plans: Sailing, and eventually working on land. Twentyâ Years From Now: Retired for 15 years after sailing for a year and hitting it big with the stock market. Final Message: I could have never made it through this place without the support of my friends, to all of you I owe my license. 339 Shakes Major Company: Intermodal Transportation and Logistics 1 st Co. Clubs Activities: Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Ships Sailed: Sealand CSX Consumer, APL Korea, USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: A lot Countries Visited: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, Taiwan, US (Every coast, Puerto Rico), Dominican Republic, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece Internships: USAF Favorite KP Memory: Every time I walked out the gate, Putting on the Ritz! Future Plans: Air Force Twenty Years From Now: Retired Final Message: Mom and Dad - Thank you for all your support and love, thank you for being there for me whenever I needed to talk (middle of the night calls), w ithout you guys I would have never made it through this place. You let me make my own mistakes and every time you were there to comfort me with open arms...I hope I have made you proud..1 couldn't have asked for better parents...I love you. Jessica- 1 hope all your dreams come true, You arc the smartest and most talented out of the three of us. no matter how high you set your goals I know you will surpass them. I love you sis. Carina- You and I have had our ups and downs in the beginning, but in the end I couldn't have asked for a better sister in law ( I always saw you as a sister thatâs why I fought with you), you have become one of my best friends, 1 love ya. Carson- My adopted brother. I cant believe you tricked me. fun right,...CBGBs âIm ok..I am just pretending (Car) âHup two three four â I love you man donât die on me (hahaha) (JR) He is your friend-you help him (nurse) John- 1 can only dream to have the perfect life that you have...I have always looked up to you and always tried to do everything you did ( although it was dumb of me to pick the Bengalâs, I should have stuck with the 49ers) 1 love you man. Mommom. Poppop. Grandpa. Grandma (I miss you). Aunt Ginny, Uncle Fred. Great Grandma and everyone else in my family I love you. Kirsten- Miss you. 1 canât write out every name, but you know who you are. take care and God bless guys (and of course gals). James Michael Weber Felton, Delaware 340 Matthew Gregory Weber BROWN DEER, WISCONSIN Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems Fourth Company Clubs Activities: Midshipmen Council, Offshore Sailing, Ring Design Committee, Varsity Club, Midships, KP Eagle Scout Association, Propeller Club, Newman Club, CFC, Senior Drill Instructor Officer Billets: Regimental d raining Officer, Regimental Protocol Officer Ships Sailed: M V Sea Land Independence, M V Sea Land Endurance, M Y Sea I and Achiever, SS El Morro Sea Partners: Scott Douglass, Mike Gillespie, Dan Murney, Brendan Gray, Gilbert Swink, Eric W olfe Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea, Panama, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Nether- lands, England, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Canada Internships: Ecole National de la Marine Marchande, Nantes, France Final Message: I wanted to break the usual message of thanks precedent to share the essay I wrote when applying to Kings Point: âI would like to attend a service academy to become all that it stands for and represents. I want a life of adventure where something new happens every- day that you must overcome to strengthen yourself in even aspect of your being. I want a life of service through which I can develop and display great attributes while aspiring to do great things. I want to believe in something and give it my loyalty by serving it in the highest level of duty I am capable of. I want to lead a diverse life in which I always have the opportunity to grow and expand my boundaries into a higher responsibility of command. I want to be proud and make others proud of what I do and what I become. Attending Kings Point was an outstanding opportunity for me to achieve these goals. And always remember to make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. The FRAGRANCE always stays in the hand that gives the roses - hada bejar 341 Major Company: Deck (Logistics and Intermodalism) Third Company Ships Sailed: S.S. El Morro, S.S. Energy Enterprise, M.V. Sealand Independence, S.S. Sam Houston, M.V. Indiana Harbor Sea Partners: Hunter Bryant Countries Visited: Japan, China, I long Kong, Egypt, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Panama, Yemen, Djibouti, Kuwait, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Internships: Hub Group, Inc. Favorite KP Memory: The recognition party at the park! Future Plans: Make monev and own my own business Twenty7 Years From Now: I will be wealthy with a house, family, and all of the beer 7 J 7 I can drink Final Message: My friends that I have from Kings Point are the best friends a person could have. Thanks for helping me through this place. Colin Webster Schaumburg, Illinois 342 IF IT IS FUN, DO IT! s Lee Wetzel South Park, Pennsylvania Major Company: Logistics and Intcrmodal Transportation Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Company Training Officer Assistant, Regimental Honor Guard Commander, Football, Rugby, Photography Club Ships Sailed: Sealand Atlantic, Navieras Humacoa, Sealand Hndurance, PFC Eugene A. Obregon Sea Partners: Bill Garlock, Mike Mandni Countries Visited: England, Holland, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, China, Japan, Korea, Spain, Denmark, Poland, East and West coasts of US and Alaska Internships: ADtranz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Favorite KP Memory: Ring dance weekend, Preakness, Road Trip, Bogartâs Future Plans: Wear a suit and tie and drive a BMW to work. Twenty7 Years From Now: Married with a few kids and driving my 911 on the weekends. Final Message: Iâd like to thank my family for all their love and support, all my KP friends for all the good times we had going through this place, and Alexis for always being there for me, even when we were on opposite ends of the world. NOW THIS IS NOT THE FNP. IT IS NOT EVEN THE BEGINNING OF THE END. BUT IT IS. PERHAPS. THE END OF THE BEGINNING. 343 Raymond Whetstone Major Company: Logistics Band Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CTO, CC Crew Ships Sailed: M.V. Teco Trader, USNS Kanawha, M.V. Green Point, S.S. El Yunque Sea Partners: Ray Slapkunas, Andy 1 .aberge, Mike Ahn, Rob Neff Countries Visited: Greece, Montenegro, U.A.E., Panama, China, Japan Internships: American Freightways Favorite KP Memory: Macyâs parade, first time. Future Plans: Brown shoes Twenty Years From Now: 20 years older. Final Message: If you get to the end and even-one hates you, you did it wrong. El Paso, Texas 1 344 Welcome back, send me a postcard? CDR Hunt, USMS Johnathan Ralph Williams Chesapeake Beach, Maryland Dough Boy Stinky Major Company: Marine Hngineering Svstems First Company Officer Billets: 1PC3 Ships Sailed: M V 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, USS Providence, S.S. Robert E. Lee, Green Lake Sea Partners: I on Sichel Countries Visited: Mediterranean, Scotland, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, Japan Internships: Penn State A PL Favorite KP Memory: Finding out that a cab ride back from Patrickâs Pub and a pizza cost lest than the price of a cab ride alone. Future Plans: Planning to work at Knolls Atomic Power Lab. I want to learn some more about nuclear power. I want to get several masters degrees and a Phd. I'm not too sure what I want to do in the far future. Final Message: Learn from your mistakes. j thf First and best victory is to conquer self -Plato 345 Timothy Williamson Timma No Information Submitted Valparaiso, Indiana 346 Joeseph Willis Grand Prarie, Texas joe Joe-Joe Iceman Major Company: Marine Engineering Band Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Platoon Commander, Regimental BandMaster Band, Jazz Band, Fanfare Trumpets, Sigma Omega Pi Ships Sailed: S S Austral Rainbow, S T Sag River, M T Marine Columbia Sea Partners: Brent Acuff, Edison Rush Countries Visited: St. Helena, South Africa, Indonesia. Singapore, Malaysia. Panama Internships: American Bureau of Shipping Favorite KP Memory: Sea Year, Band Trips to New Orleans....I think. Fluffy Bunny with 2nd Deck, Long Weekends. Recognition. Road trip to Punxatawney to see the groundhog, my friends, and Ring Dance. Future Plans: Sail, get rich, get married, have kids and retire young. Twenty Years From Now: On the verge of collecting my pension and getting ready to retire young (See Future Plans) Final Message: Thanks to my family for all the love, support and encouragement. Stephanie, I can't thank you enough for the friend you are to me. To all my friends, remember life is only what you make it out to be. Pursue your dreams and live your life without regret. PFACE HAS ITS-V1CTORIES, BUT ITTAKES BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN TO WIN THEM 347 Mark Wilson Major Company: Marine Transportation 2nd Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: CHBC2, BAO1, catering for the rich (and snobbish) at some of Long Island's finest country clubs Ships Sailed: M V Teco Trader, USNS Kilauea, USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: Andy Skelton, Mike Delano, Teague Murphy, Frank Zingales Countries Visited: Russia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malaysia, Korea, Japan Internships: Adams Reese LLR Washington, D.C. Favorite KP Memory: Both Sea Years Future Plans: Sail for a few years and then retire on a beach in the Pacific El Paso, Texas Twenty Years From Now: I won't be thinking about Kings Point Final Message: To all my classmates, I wish you all the best in life. To my friends and family, I couldn't have made it through KP without you. And to all of the future KP grads remember one thing, graduation day will make up for all the pain and frustration you went through as a midshipman, so keep your eyes on prize and you'll make it through. 348 âOnly those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. â Robert f. kfnnfdy Luke Wisniewski N Wilmington, Delaware 0-L AW Whiz Major Company: Systems Engineering 4thCo. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: 2nd Battalion Commander. Football Ships Sailed: SeaLand S Expedition, S S Major Stephen W. Pless, M V Chesapeake Bay, M V Twin Capes Sea Partners: Gary Walker. Christine Gill, Paul Boulos Countries Visited: Dominican Republic, Spain. Canary Islands, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Israel. Internships: U.S. Coast Guard Station: Indian River Inlet, DE: Ocean City. MD; Chincoteague VA. Delaware River Bay Authority: Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Favorite KP Memories: Sea Year. Canary Islands with Sheryl, beating USCGA a!14yrs. Future Plans: To live life to the fullest, continue world travel with my best friend, and settle down in the First State. Twenty Years From Now: Ow n a house overseas. Live thru my kids. Final Message: I am very fortunate to be a part of a rich tradition and lifestyle that is truly unique. The friendships and fond memories over the past four years are remarkable. 1 am very proud to say I am a Merchant Mariner. âTend Neu Dimittam . Mom Dad you two are the reason why I have made it today. You two have devoted your lives to all of your kids. Thank you for being there thru every step. John. Josh. Matt: best of friends, teammates, and as brothers, 1 am truly blessed to have you in my life. True To Yourself! â âOnly on the PLESS! â 349 Edward Woida Major Company: Marine Engineering Systems 1 st Co. Officer Billets Clubs Activities: 1 st Battalion Operations Officer, SNAME (Chairman) Ships Sailed: APL Korea, USS Enterprise CVN-65, HMI Ambrose Channel, Sea Land Explorer Sea Partners: Joe Schacherer, Warren Wright, Mike Rattigan, Mike Dacko Countries Visited: Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, West Coast, East Coast (only the good parts) Internships: ADI Technology Corporation Favorite KP Memory: Leaving Fairhope, Pennsylvania Future Plans: Sail as 3rd A.E. upon graduation Twenty Years From Now: Doing what ever I want to..probably drinking Final Message: âIf I could just say this about thatâ 350 When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the tpm NADU Dirnnr- Eric James Wolfe Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Photo Not Submitted 351 Warren Wright Warren G Dubs Major Company: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation First Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Squad Leader, BX BKPA, Class President, Varsity Football(4), Varsity Basketball(l), Varsity Lacrosse(l) Ships Sailed: Sealand Motivator, Maersk Viaska,Judy Litrico, USS Enterprise(C VN-65), Cape Avinof, President Adams Sea Partners: Lael Nicholls, Tori Fredericks, Edward Woida, Mike Ratrigan, Mike Oacko Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Belgium, Mexico, Spain, Malta, Italy, Morocco, Panama. Internships: APL Logisucs, Coast Guard Flight Favorite KP Memory: Recognition Future Plans: Fly search and rescue missions, start mv own 3PL J : J provider. Twenty Years From Now: Be semi retired enjoying life. Final Message: I better step outside this gate and see some good stuff, or I just wasted 5 years of my life. Orlando, Florida 352 GO FORWARD IN THE DIRECTION OF YOUR DREAMS. LIVE THE LIFE YOUâVE IMAGINED a JOESEPH WRINN ________________________ Windsor Locks, Connecticut Major Company: Engineering and Shipyard Management Fourth Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: RHBYCE,Crew, Mariner s Chorus Ships Sailed: M V Libert} Wave, M Y Lykes Liberator Sea Partners: Jason Craig Countries Visited: Philippines, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, France, England, Mexico Internships: Cascade General Shipyard, Portland, OR Favorite KP Memory: Any of the trips to the Cape with my friends Future Plans: Get a good job in a shipyard, halfway between the slopes and the beach. Twenty Years From Now: I want to be a I listorv Teacher. Final Message: I just want to say thanks to everyone who helped me get through. 353 THE ROOTSOFLEPUCATION ARE BITTER. BUT THE FRUIT IS SWEET -ARISTOTLE Major Company: Marine Transportation First Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Regimental Adjutant. Regimental Honor Board Vice Chairman Investigations, Color Guard, Honor Guard, Men's Volleyball, USCG Commissioning Program, Chapel Choir, Engineerâs CC Assoc. Ships Sailed: M V Moku Pahu, S S Northern Lights, S S CSX Pacific, M V Judy Latrico, M V HMI Petrochem, T V Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Aydillaria Ayarza, Shawn Marasigan Countries Visited: China, Taiwan, US-Alaska, Hawaii, Guam Internships: USCG-Activities New York Favorite KP Memory: Aydi in Alaska and the refrigerator coats. No cabs in Anchorage. Westbound across Throgs Neck. Rolling in Gulf of Alaska during âCarieâ, Summer School 2000, Color Ciuard trip to DC, Movie nights in the wardroom. Tossing a broom at Mark, The year in âThe Hallwayâ, Centerfield Yankee Stadium, Macyâs 99. Future Plans: Deck Watch OlTicer-USCGC Seneca Twenty Years From Now: Caterpillar Inc.-Peoria, IL Final Message: I love this place almost as much as I hate it. My family inspired me to leave a small town and follow my dreams and Iâll be in debt to them forever. My parents are my reasons for my success in all things I do. My sincere admiration is delivered to all of the individuals that provided me with the strength in rough seas. Ben Wroblewski Canton, Illinois 1 354 TO DIFFERENT MINDS, THE SAME WORLD IS A HELL, AND A HEAVEN Rai PH WAI DOFmi qnr ] Stefan Charles Yesko Sleepy Hollow. New York Major Company: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Second Company Officer Billets Clubs Activities: Platoon Commander, CLOG2 Ships Sailed: SS Pless, SS Houston, MV Florida Sea Partners: Pulsinelli Countries Visited: Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Israel, England Internships: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Favorite KP Memory: Sea Year, Partying in NYC, making great friends, CJs Future Plans: W orking for an Engineering Consulting firm Twenty Years From Now: Still working, married, and living on a beach Final Message: Good luck to all my friends, keep in touch, and let's make some monev. X a WISE MAN OUGHT ALWAYS TO FOLLOW THE PATHS BEATEN BY GREAT MEN. AND TO IMITATE THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ---- ' LITY DOES NOT EQUAL THEIRS, AT LEAST IT WILL SAVOUR OF IT Evan Forest Youdall Major Company: Engineering Systems 3rd Company Clubs Activities: Dinghy Sailing Team and Tennis Team Freshman Year Ships Sailed: M V Mahimahi, SS Cleveland, M V Green Cove, SS Mayaquez Sea Partners: Berthea Hampton Countries Visited: Guam, China, Korea, Japan, Angola, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Belgium, Saudia Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain. Kuwait, Puerto Rico Internships: Gibbs Cox Inc. Favorite KP Memory: A Korean city street, and a rainy night in Mozambique Future Plans: Shore-side engineering and grad school; then something else Twenty Years From Now: You'll see Final Message: The quest for knowledge is the quest for infinite wisdom and understanding. Parameters set the limits of the reach of our goals. Yet the people who live within these parameters are the very people who set them. If Kings Point has taught me one thing, it is to aim high and to never let setbacks or struggles prevent us from achieving our goals. I would like to thank all those individuals who either helped me directly or indirectly make it through this place. Without support we are all lost. Hailey, Idaho 356 Our experiences mold us as individuals, and the choices we make will set the purpose and drive IN OUR LIFE Frank Zingales East Northport, New York No Information Submitted 357 Those We Left Behind W â 358 Statistics for the Class of 2002 264 Reported July 10, 1998 155 of them graduated June 17, 2002 (58.7%) 27 Left during the Indoctrination period 109 Midshipmen were setback or disenrolled 20 Graduates of 2002 began with 2001 or 2000 359 There were a total of 175 Graduates in the Class of 2002. Graduation Day Revisited Right: A big hug seems just like the right thing to do! I f â Above: Anchorman Brian Omodt. Each graduating class has someone first and someone last. Nonetheless, both can call themselves Kings Pointers. Above: Brigitt Clausing looks cool, calm and collected after receiving her diploma. V I 360 Right: Happiness is graduating from Kings Point. Left: Two Kings Pointers ready for the wild blue yonder. Below: The Class of 2002 marches onto Tomb Field for the last time. Left: Dueling diplomas? And both these graduates are winners! 361 Right: A solemn moment: Midshipmen bring out the 1 National Ensign at Shea Stadium for the first baseball game in New York City following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. 2001-2002 Special Events Above: The Superintendent, the Regimental Commander, the Maritime Administrator and the First Class President pose under a replica of the senior class ring at the Battle Standard Dinner. Above: The Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner would not be complete without some carved turkey! Right: The Regimental Band looks sharp at the 2001 Beat Retreat during Parents' Weekend. 362 Left: It's the Winter Holiday Ball and CAPT and Mrs. Athens have two elves as helpers. Below: Congressman C.W. Bill Young visits the USMMA in August 2001 and poses with midshipmen from his state. Florida. 1.ÂŽ â v Above: The USMC helicopter transporting Marine Corps Commandant GEN James Jones prepares to Land on Tomb Field prior to the 2002 Battle Standatd Dinner. 363 Middies Just Wanna Have Fun! Right: Nothing like a good roll in the mud! The plebes are happy to do it during Recognition Day. Above: Wait a minute! Is Botany now a majorat Kings Point? Filch Co. 364 Above: When these guys related their New York City adventures back in the barracks, everyone said it was a lot of bull. Left: Chrioni Lenertz shows lots of Kings Point spirit. But we hope that the paint is water soluable! Below: Is this suit really going to keep me afloat? 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The tryst is set to stand alone Upon your own two feet; And you will be victorious -Not subject to defeat! The wayside captures many Who have fallen to the floor, But for the man who knows âHe Can,â There will be another door. I wrote this for my own high school graduation in 1967 but now with a year 2002 edit, it seems more appropriate to dedicate it to my loving son - Mike Jr. You are so deserving and so loved... Your loving Dad, Step Mom Alice, Brother Patrick Mother 386 Michael Rattigan To see you smiling, to see you happy, to see you peaceful is what makes me proud as your mother. Watching you grow up to be a man I am so happy with the direction that you life is taking you. All of your decisions and all of your actions are so noble and intelligent I often think about how you were the same way when you were a little boy. As I reflect on your development over the years your strength of convictions and your delight and excitement with life, I realize that my wishes for you have come true. And as you try out new things and take new paths, while creating a life you want to lead, please remember that we are always behind you in everything you do. Proud and happy and full of love for you, Mom, Chris, Greg and Scott Congratulations! u t 0 ⢠Stephen Nation Song of the Open Road (A Fragment) -Walt Whitman Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good- fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing; Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road. Phillip Todd Stallings, Weâre proud of you! God Bless and good fortune! Love, Mom, Dad and Shawna 387 Teague Ryan Murhpy Congratulations on you accomplishments at Kings Point. Always remember that we are very proud of you and your commitment to hard work and perseverance. May your future be happy, rewarding and successful. We love you, Mom, Dad, Gavin and Liam 388 Matt Weber We are so proud of you and love you so much. Get out there, reach for the stars and remember... If you can DREAM it, you can DO it. -Walt Disney- Love, Big G, PL, Katie, Emilie, Dude and Sammie Michael Steven Dacko âMikeyâ-Congratulations on you Achievements! Hard work, good friends, and fond memories will always be remembered. Be true to yourself! Follow your dreams! Wishing you happines and success! Your adventure is just beginning! God Bless you always! All our love and support, Mom, Dad, and Kathryn James Andrew T rynosky To James, Our Son, Our Brother, âThe race does not always go to the swiftest but to those who stay the course.â With love and eternal pride, Joseph, Elizabeth, Stephen, Mom and Dad s 1 I f) L  I Adam You epitomize the characteristics that made country great. Your toughness, determination, courage, loyalty, and leadership gives us confidence that Americaâs future is in capable hands. Wherever the winds and currents may take you; remember, youâll always have a safe harbor called home. m We love you, . Your Family A Leader, Shines in the darkness, Stands firm in the wildest strom, Signals danger ahead, and Lights the way towards safe haven. -Audrey Jean Roberts Robert Joseph Andrea First Big Step June 1982 THE NEXT BIG STEP USMMAGRADUATION JUNE 2002 Bobby, wherever your destiny takes you, via air, sea, land or maybe even, space, may ability and knowledge buttress your wings, courage and determination sustain your engine, and faith, honor and integrity keep your compass true, in your journey up the great âZiggurat of your new life's adventures and challenges. The opportunities before you are turly wondrous and unbounded. All our Love and Congratulations on a job well done, and may God Bless and watch over you always. Mom, Dad. Grandparents, Charlie, Angel, Sam, Anne âOkay, itâs a little bigger than I thought. Just get me my cigar, a seat cushion and show me how to start it and Iâll show you some âRight Stuff!â Ben Wroblewski Congratulations! We are very proud of your achievements - Graduation USMMA and accepting a commission in the USCG. Love, Dad, Mom, Lara, Amy, Josh and Nancy 390 Micheal H. Ahn Congratulations! We are so proud of you for achieving you goal. May your future be bright and happy. With love and best wishes, Mom, Dad, Julie and Sandra Martin Hanks Malenshek Congratulations Love, Mom Dad Ryan John Harry Class of 2002 âCapân Krunch'V Ensign Pulverâ âThe Ice Manâ âIf the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, He surely meant us to stick it out. Arthur Koestler âFreedom to be your best means nothing, Be on your Guard; Stand firm in the faith; be unless you are willing to do your best.â Colin Powell men of courage; be strong â 1st Corinthians âYou choose the challenge over the gift of ease. You chose committment over personal gratification. You stared down at the face of adversity, and kicked the living hell out of it. Your father Congratulations on your accomplishments. Your commitment, dedication, and perserverance have opened a world that very few of us could ever dream of. You have proven that you truly are one of the elite young men of our Country. We are extremely proud to have had opportunity to share in your life and experiences. You have not only made yourself a fine young man, but have enriched our lives immeasureably. Take the reins of life and hold on, itâs a heckuva ride from here! We all Love you Mom. Dad. Hunter. Shelby, Oma, Willy B, John, Tracey, Ashley. Rebecca, Annie, Chris, LynAnne, Pete. Doreen, Mel Allie and âGrandpa Harry who is watching all this from above 391 Tranl Charks Sanchez J4.CCour Cove, Mo, Janine and Vivienne The wind sits in the shoulder of your sail, And you are stayâd for. There; my blessing with thee! And these few precepts in they memory See thou character. Give thy thoughts no tongue, Nor any unproportioned thought his act Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar. Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatchâd, unfledged comrade. Beware Of entrance to a quarrel, but being in, Bearât that the opposed may beware of thee. Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; Take each manâs censure, but reserve thy judgment. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not expressâd in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man. Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. This above all: to thine ownself be ture, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell: my blessing season this in thee! Blair Thomas Van D Congratulations! You have worked so hard these last four years. Now you are ready to take on any task. We are all so proud of you.As you go into the work world, keep the same high standards, and you will always succeed. Wishing you health and happiness forever. Love always, Mom, Dad, Butch, Dev and Kylie Bonnie and Mickey, too. Devin Blowes Congratulations on your graduation from Kings Point. You have made us very proud with your partriotism, courage and committment. You were born to command and now that you have earned your degree, it is time to start your Marine Corps career. Good luck Son. Love, Mom, Dad, Daryl and Justin 392 Ryan Thomas McRee We are so proud of the man you have become. God bless you on your journeys and wherever your dreams may take you, may you always know the way home! Love, Mom and Dad Hunter Bryant Dear Hunter, We are all so very proud of you! It seems like just a short time ago that I gave you a hug and watched with pride as you walked through the gates of the MMA. Youâve worked hard these four years and more than surpassed the goals you set. Most importantly, you are a beautiful blessing and âgiftâ to all your family. May your journey through life bring you âsmooth sailing.â We love you dearly! I 1 I of 2 â Alan Sean Halsey It will take time to fully understand yourself and to discover what you want out of life. As you keep growing and learning, striving and searching, know that the steps in your journey will take you on the right path. Whatever happens in the future, we always be rooting for your happiness and success, and you can always depend on our love and support. Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Mom, Dad, Ian, Bernadette, Adam, Gage, Alyssa 393 Patrick Ward Congratulations Patrick, A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles... the donât flock, you find them one at a time. Love always, Mom, Dad, Andy, Kate, Kelly, Gramme, Pop Pop and Grandmom Kevin Piotrowski THUMBS UP, SON!!!!!!!!!! God, utilize Kevinâs accomplishment, intellect, and generosity as you see fit. May his determination and kind heart lead him to the greatest happiness, helping those who canât help themselves. We Love You with all our hearts!!! Congratulations US Merchant Piotrowski May God help you navigate your life!! Love, Dad, Mom and Ry We are so very very proud!! Jeffrey Matthew Greco Jeff, we are very proud of all your accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. You have given us great memories. We thank God for you and pray that He watch over you as you soar even higher. You know who loves ya, Right!!!!! Mom and Dad 394 tv Keith Pardini Congratulations We love you! Good luck, Mom, Dad, Johnny and Erin Chris Platusich Godspeed Chris- What a difference four years makes... Michael Gillespie Congratulations We are so proud of you. May St. Partick guard you wherever you go and guide you in whatever you do - and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Good luck Mike!! We Love you, 395 Scott Bachmann âCast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.â (Psalms 55:22) 88 Scott, There are no prouder parents of their son! We have watched you grow from a child with boundless energy into an adult with a fervent enthusiasm for life. Your journeys as a youth have now been supplanted with your world travels as a âKings Pointer,â and we know that you will continue to excel in all of your future endeavors. Oscar Wilde has stated that âYes, I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can find his way by moonlight, and see the dawn before the rest of the world.â Continue to follow your dreams and pursue your ideas and you will most certainly achieve your destiny. We Love You - Mom, Dad, Brooke. a n P r- Jeremy Warren Your accomplishments through life have been many. You have never let fear or failure deter you. You have been tempered and tried, but you have preserved. Looking back, we hope you realize that even though you thought you were alone-you never were. The most dificult part of parenthood is letting go of that precious baby you once held and dropping him into the great ocean of life. We knew it would be challenging at times, but we also knew that the fiercenss of your competitive nature plus the prayers of your family would help you succeed. You did it! You are truly one of a kind and your gifts are many. We canât wait to see what you will do next. You have a large family standing, applauding and praying for you. Go in faith and confidence through Jesus that âAll things are possible.â Love from your family, Mom, Dad, Kitty, Elmo, Joel, Natalie, Chandler, Jennifer, Karl, Elizabeth, Andrea, Catherine, Granny and multitudes of aunts, uncles and cousins. Joseph Schacherer Joe, God has instilled in you the potential for reaching many great achievements. Enjoy the journey. Surfs up! We couldnât be prouder. Love, Dad, Mom, Brian, Michael, and Teresa 396 Andres Camargo Andy, You canât imagine how proud I am to be your mother! I thank God for giving me the opportunity to see you grow, to see you accomplish one by one, your goals with success! Once again, thank you son! With all my love! Mom Berthea Hampton Congratulations Bertha! The years have come and gone so quickly. Youâve come a long way in what seems a short time. Continue to keep God in front as you go forward. We are very proud of you. We love you! Love, Sons, As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, âWho you are speaks so loudly I canât hear what youâre saying.â Be the best example of all that God has richly blessed you with. We are so proud of you both. Thank you for expanding our world with your courage to step out and accept lifeâs challenges. Thank you for all the excitement and meaning youâve given to us as your parents. We pray Godâs blessing on your lives. LOVEYA! PS We want our credit cards back!!! Proverbs 27:19 âAs water reflects a face, So a manâs heart reflects the man.â Tyler Tom Boltjes Travis Tom Boltjes 397 |âj i. From the time you were born your free spirit, sense of adventure, determination, and Kara oaou curiosity drove you to search for difference and reach for the verse ââFor I know the plans, I have for you,â declares the Lord, âplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.ââ Brings in âtrue gritâ style. Now a new difference awaits you - life after USMMA. Embrace it with the same Godly courage, determination and dedication and when it is finished you will hear, âWell done, good and faithful servant!â Matthew 25:21, We are proud of you and your accomplishments. WE LOVE YOU, MOM AND DAD To the free spirit in our family, keep a joyful heart, and remember God is good-all time! WE LOVE YOU, JUAN, RENEEANDNIKO âThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.â Numbers 6:24-26 This is my prayer for my little sister. LOVE, DâLEE You are a joy and a blessing to our family. Congratulations on your latest accomplishment. LOVE BUNCHES, AUNT SUSIE Christopher Tabert Live for those who love you, for those who know you true; For the heaven that smiles above you and awaits your spirit too; For the cause that lacks assistance, for the wrong that needs resistance; For the future in the distance, and the good that you can do. Adapted from My Aim by G L Banks Congratulations Chris. Once again you have made us so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, Maggie Adrian Dy It takes hard work, courage and commitment to achieve your goals. The decision of service to the country is the noblest choice and legacy that you have ever made. Always remember to never give up and keep the faith. We love, support, and guide you along the way to success. Thanks and we are proud of you! Fair winds and following seas! Always, Dad, Mom, Alyssa 398 Chrioni Ellen Lenertz (Our Warrior Angel) As your days at Kings Point come to an end, may God be your guide as you continue to follow your dreams. We are so proud of all you have accomplished through hard work and perserverance. You have come a long way from when you came into this world at 2 1 2 pounds. From the start you were a fighter. You have grown into a fine youg woman with the integrity and conviction to do what is right in the sight of God. As you leave Kings Point, chart new courses and win new victories. Continue this journey in your life with God's Blessings. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall thy hand lead me. Psalm 139:10 Go with God and He will go with you. We love you dearly, Dad, Mom and Jonathan Christopher Hill Where have the four years gone? Itâs been our pleasure to see you through foul and fair winds. Now you are ready to disembark and start a new journey. We wish you the very best life has to offer; your family is proud of you, but most of all we love you! Mom and Dad Jimmy, Beth, Madison Katie Jeanne, Bill, Megan Billy Bill Flowers The four years that seemed like an eternity have finally come to an end. Looking back, it seems so clear you were destined to be at this academy. The influences in your life that brought you to this place were many. But, the one person most responsible for your love of ships, unfortunately, wonât be here to share your special day. Your family is more proud of your accomplishments than words can say, but your grandfather, Carl Williams, would be the most proud of all. You have been able to achieve so many of his dreams. His spirit not only lives on in you, but has given you the strength to meet the many challenges you have faced. Knowing that your family will continue to love and support you every step of the way, our prayer is that you are able to find happiness and fulfillment in your career choice. We Love You, Mom, Dad Carla 399 Knowledgeable Entertaining Vivacious Inspirational Nautical Kindhearted Imaginative Responsible Sweet cheeks Caring Handsome âHunk Humorous One of a kind Fun loving Fair Entertaining Remarkable Dearest Kevin, Congratulations As you leave Kings Point to begin a new and exciting phase... We wish you a safe, happy and fun journey through lifeâs great maze. Full Speed Ahead Love Mom, Dad, Billynda and All the Family am Nicolas Henschel As you continue lifeâs journey, always know that we couldnât be more proud of you and all that you have accomplished and all that you will accomplish in the years to come. You had a dream, you worked hard and YOU DID IT!!! God Bless you each and every day. Congratulations, Dad and Mom John A Pulsinelli John, Congratulations on your graduation and commissioning. You always set your goals high and set a true course. We are all proud of you and know your grandfathers are looking down on you with pride too. Fair Winds and Following Seas Always. Love ya. Mom and Dad 400 Way to go, Tim! We are so proud of you and envious of your unlimited horizons. Fair Winds and Following Seas and Love Always Mom and Dad Good luck Class of 2002 Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didnât do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -Mark Twain Michael Aubry Congratulations Glory to the Corp Love, Mom, Dad, Jennifer and Grandparents John Varner Dearest Brandon, You have given us more joy, pride and happiness than youâll ever know. Having achieved all youâve set out to, a wonderful future is yours for the asking. Know that you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts... Our love forever, Mom, Dad, Abby and All of Your Loving Family 401 You're about to embark on your maritime career. Do it with the Military Sealift Command. If you're a hard charger, you'll advance fast in MSC - and you'll earn top pay, excellent benefits and enjoy unprecedented job security at the same time. Your career is too important not to move at full speed, so take command. Email: apmc124.mscmarineemp@msc.navy.mil or call today for your application. (877) 292-3002 www.msc.navy.mil MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND Military Sealift Command is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace. Earn: Top Pay Great Benefits Job Security Career Advancement Take Command of Your Career MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 1 whoâs going to take you farthest, fastest? . Take a bow, Class of 2002. The men and women of ExxonMobilâs global marine related organizations congratulate this yearâs graduates of Kings Point. At ExxonMobil we have over 80 graduates of Kings Point working for us in the areas of Fuels Marketing, Lubricants and Petroleum Specialities, Marine Fuels, Marine Transportation, SeaRiver Maritime and Supply and Distribution. We are proud to have them as members of our staff. We celebrate your success and salute the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy for educating and training so many of our maritime industryâs leaders. E onMobil www.exxonmobil.com Š 2002 Exxon Mob Corporation 403 Polar Tankers, Inc. is one of the premier shippers of Alaska North Slope crude oil in the West Coast marketplace. We are looking for engineering and deck officers who share our passionate dedication of shipping oil safely and efficiently. If you are looking for a challenging career with great benefits and advancement opportunities, please contact us. Polar Tankers, Inc. 300 Oceangate, Suite 614 Long Beach, CA 90802 Toll free 800 334-3410 ext. 1408 Polar Tankers, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Marine Engineersâ Beneficial Association District No. 1 (AFL-CIO) Larry O'Toole President Louie âBud'Jacque Executive V.P., West Paul Krupa V.P. of Atlantic Coast Robert T. VlcFeeters Secretary-Treasurer Ron Davis V.P. of Gulf Coast THE KINGS POINT CLASS OF 2002 Americaâs First and Oldest Maritime Union Established 1875 www.d 1 meba.org Headquarters IVIEBA District No. 1 PC-D, 444 North Capitol Street, N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.638.5355 â Service is a responsibility you donât take lightly.â Service. A word we understand. We learn about it from our members, people like us who know what it means to serve in the military. USAA was founded over 80 years ago by military personnel for military personnel. We serve our members with an array of products and services that stretches from insurance to banking to investments. And our member service is consistently rated the highest by a wide range of sources. At USAA, service isn't just a word. It's a way of life. Just ask around. Call us at 1-800-292-8561 or visit us at usaa.com We know what it means to serve. INSURANCE - BANKING ⢠INVESTMENTS ⢠MEMBER SERVICES USAA means United Services Automobile Association and ts subsidiaries and affiliates Property and casualty insurance products are provided by United Services Automobile Association, USAA Casualty Insurance Company. USAA General Indemnity Company. USAA County Mutual Insurance mce must meet group mi , for the first time. All applications for prc lenoer writing. Some restrictions apply USAA Federal Savings Bank, an equal I FDIC USAA Savngs Bans both FDIC insured, offer banking and credit card products respectively insorec Š2002 USAA All rights reserved USAA (2onq zatuLation.1 to thz rfcaclzniLj i raduatsi jxom Dvirka and Bartilucci CONSULTING ENGINEERS Providing Environmental Engineering Services For Over Three Decades CROSSWAYS PARK OR IVI .. WOODBURY. M W YORK. I 1797 Tel 516-364-9890 Fax: 516-364-9045 THE FUTURE OF DRILLING STARTS HERE. GlobalSantaFe, the preferrec contractor n offshore drilling, has ouilt a solid reputation on rel able, quality service through our flee: of mobile offshore drilling rigs worldwide We are seeking personnel in the following positions MATES (USCG Licensed) ASSISTANT ENGINEERS 'USCG Licensed) Marine positions require unlimited USCG License Drill Sli p or Semi- Submersibie experience preferred Work schedule s equal time on time off, 21 21 domestic, 28 28 international GlobalSantaFe offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and v.sion insurance. 401 (k) savings plan, and company pa d retirement plan. GlobalSantaFe Drilling Company Salutes The Graduates of 2002! Qualified candidates rrey mail resume to GlobalSantaFe, Attn: Employee Relations, Deepwater, P. O. Box 4577, Houston, Texas 77210-9838, or fax to: (281)496-8599. GlobalSantaFe Visit our website at http: www.gsfdrill.com 405 We are an equal opportunity employer I A Rising Star in Technology MSC combines high-tech savvy with solid shipping tradition. The MSC group based in Geneva, Switzerland, spans 65 countries and 5 continents with 150 offices connected and fully supported by information systems designed to optimize performance and provide top level service. MSC's technology provides accurate booking confirmation and container track and tracing by a real-time electronic system that ensures fast service, reliable inventory management and a prompt delivery system. MSC's quick response time and competitive costs combine with over 30 years of shipping expertise to offer solid market value to its customers. MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY (212) 764-4800, NEW YORK www.mscgva.ch ATLANTA BALTIMORE BOSTON CHARLESTON CHARLOTTE CHICAGO CLEVELAND DALLAS DETROIT HOUSTON LOS ANGELES 770-953-0037 410-631-7567 617-241-3700 843-971-4100 704-357-8000 847-296-5151 440-871-6335 972-239-5715 734-955-6350 713-681-8880 949-660-1100 MIAMI NEW ORLEANS NORFOLK OAKLAND SEATTLE WILMINGTON, N.C. MONTREAL. CAN TORONTO. CAN VANCOUVER. CAN 305-477-9277 504-837-9396 757-625-0132 925-939-3200 206-575-1956 910-392-8200 514-844-3711 416-231-6434 604-685-0131 406 SHERIDAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 1 HESS PLAZA WOODBRIDGE, IM.J. 07095-0961 PHONE (732) 750-6000 FAX (732) 750-7181 E-MAIL: MARIIME@HESS.COM WEB SITE: WWW.SHERIDAIMTRAfMSCO.COM gBIVII BmSH BRITIMORE HRRINE INDUSTRIES. INC Baltimore Marine Industries, a major Ship Repair and Conversion facility located Southeast of Baltimore, Maryland would like to wish the graduating Midshipmen of the Class of 2002 the best of luck fit success in your future. BMI is always looking to bolster its Management Team with a few dynamic, highly motivated, success- oriented fit ambitious individuals. Baltimore Marine Industries, Inc. 600 Shipyard Road Baltimore, Maryland 21219-1023 OffllKlMRSifflCSMIffl MEDITERMEAN â FAR EAST PORTS LINER BREAKBULK ⢠PARCEL PROJECT CARGO ⢠CONTAINERS ⢠BULK TBS SHIPPING SERVICES INC. Agents IB$ Agenn Network Offices in .Argentina. Bolhia. Brazil. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador Japan. Korea. Mexico. Pern. Venezuela For further information, contact TBS. New York office: TEL: 914-961-1914 ⢠FAX: 914-961-2286 E-MAIL: commercial@nYC.tbsship.com SEACOR MARINE, INC AN INDUSTRY LEADING COMPANY OPERATING VESSELS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO AND AROUND THE WORLD PAST KINGS POINT GRADUATES Chuck Velie, Master. Class of 1991. Seacor has given me the unique opportunity to work with some incredible equipment. I am able to keep up with the lastest technology-. Seacor has the vessels, the opportunities and the challenges. All you need to provide is the ambition. Kris Woodward, Chief Engineer. Class of 1998. I believe that Seacor is an excellent opportunity for both deck and engine cadets. The leadership and management training from Kings Point is put to excellent use in the workboat industry Michael Ulrich, Mate. Class of 1998. â I have been vety fortunate to be place on one of Seacor's largest vessels. One of only two traction wrinch anchor vessels in the world. I've gained valuable experience in manuel boat handling and Dynamic Positioning. All the while, I'm able to advance my license in the unlimited capacity. SEACOR MARINER, INC 5005 Railroad Avenue Morgan City, La 70380 504.385.3475 Benefits include health dental insurance, life and disability insurance, bonuses, safety awards, stock purchase plan, 401K plan and much more. Call or visit our web site for more details, www.seacormarine.com 407 Congratulations Graduates! Scholarship Program Awards Program ASNET News T he American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is a professional forum for the discussion and exchange of scientific, technical, and operational developments in the field of naval engineering. Local sections provide numerous opportunities for you to stay up to date in the marine industry. We are proud to sponsor joint student membership with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). American Society of Naval Engineers 1452 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 836-6727, fax: (703) 836-7491 www.navalengineers.org Naval Engineers Journal Technical Symposia Networking Twin Disc Inc. Congratulates the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2002 For more than half a century Twin Disc has sent the finest marine propulsion systems and controls to sea. In this tradition, we honor the fine men and women graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine. TWW DISC POWER TRANS I L Liberty Maritime Corporation Proudly Flying The Flag of the United States We Congratulate the Graduating Class of 2002 on Your Achievements and Wish You Continued Success in All of Your Endeavors! SUITE 200 ⢠1979 MARCUS AVENUE ⢠LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042 ACME REPAIR CO., IN COMPLETE MARINE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES Salutes the 2002 U.S. M.M. A. Graduating Graduates Felix Nodar- President 326-328 FRONT STREET ⢠STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 720-5522 ⢠Fax: (718) 273-6942 Providing risk management solutions around the world to enhance our clients quality, safety, environmental and business performance Lloyd's Register North America, Inc., 1401 Enclave Parkway, Suite 200 Houston, Texas, 77077, USA Compliments of - CERES Ceres Terminals Incorporated Stevedoring Terminal Operations in North America and Europe 1200 Harbor Boulevard ÂĽ Weehawken, New Jersey 07086 201-974-3800 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 301 C oncourse Boulevard, Suite 300, Glen Allen. VA 230.39 (SO 1) 93.3-3100 NATIONAL ÂŽCARGO SBUREAU ÂŤINC. MARINE SURVEYING, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION. SERVICES AT ALL U.S. PORTS. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC. 90 West Street Suite 2000 New York, NY 10006-1039 E-mail: ncbnyc@natgargo.org Telephone: (212) 571-5000 Fax: (212) 571-5005 SALUTE P O Ports salutes the U.S. Merchant Marine Academyâs Class of 2002. P O Ports North America, Inc. 99 Wood Avenue South Iselin, New Jersey 08830 (732) 603-2630 Operations in ports on the U.S. Atlantic Gulf Coasts www.poportsna.com P OTSL Ports LICENSED ENGINEERS NCAA i seeking licensed marine engineers for ships operating from East. Gulf, and Wcsi Coast homeports. ifyou desire a dynamic wort environment that oilers uppanunily and benefits, then a career with NO.A.A may be for you. N0AA has current openings for licensed engineers or board our fleet of research and survey vessels For information, visit our website at Imp: www.moc.noaa.gov and apply online at http.: www jobs.doc gov. y Congratulations to the 2002 Graduation Class from Mutual Marine Office. Inc. Delivering competitive solutions for Marine Insurance exposures since 1964 Mutual Marine Office, Inc. 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 800.367.0224 409 AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS The Nationâs Strongest Union Of Merchant Marine Officers Offc r s Accredited By The RvA Many new job opportunities aboard deep sea, Great Lakes and inland waters U.S.-flag vessels License training, upgrading and full STCW â95 certification for engine and deck officers at RTM STAR Center, with campuses in Dania Beach, Florida, and Toledo, Ohio Comprehensive medical, dental, vacation and retirement benefits through AMO Plans ISO 9002 Certified 2 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY â DANIA BEACH, FL 33004 MICHAEL R. McKAY President (954) 921-2221 â (800) 362-0513 ROBERT W. McKAY Secretary-Treasurer JEROME E. JOSEPH Executive Vice President A Tradition Of Growth, Stability And Kxt klllm i: FUEL AND MARINE MARKETING The global provider of marine fuels and lubricants salutes the Class of2002 Well keep you shipshape! For all your global needs call: + 1 914 253 4500 (US) +44 (0) 20 7719 3883 (UK) +65 7300 300 (Singapore) ⏠2001 Fud and Marine Marketing LLC. All rights reserved. Together to serve you better A Texaco and Chevron Joint Venture Company worldâs commodities from century to century. American Commercial Barge Line llcj(ACBL) is the largest inland barge transportation company in North South America. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career experience ACBL has land-based and sailing opportunities. Visit our web-site to learn more. www.acbl.net yual opportunity employer ICBI. dedicated to a drug-free workplace A New Approach to New York and New Jersey. There's a new approach to handling cargo in New York and New Jersey. American Stevedoring Inc (ASI) has quickly emerged as one of the most efficient and competitive cargo handlers on the Eastern Seaboard Bulk, break-bulk and containers. Specialized handling abilities for cocoa and perishable items, over-sized freight. Contact us for details about our mixed use facilities. Ask for ASI's CD-ROM www.ASIterminals.com Red Hook Marine Brooklyn, NY (718)875-0777 Marsh Street Terminal Newark, NJ (973) 522-0999 411 Horizon Services Group delivers transportation solutions. Horizon Services Group, born from a tradition of innovation and financial strength, provides technology, full-service and consulting solutions to the transportation industry. For more information, please call toll free at 1-877-738-8044. HORIZON SERVICES GROUP TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS www.horizonservicesgroup.com Brokerage Consultancy ⢠Logistics ⢠Sale Purchase Projects ⢠Clean Dirty Chartering ⢠Specialty Chemicals Chartering ODIN MARINE GROUP Ocean Transportation and Logistics Experts Offering Services around the World. Odin Marine, Inc. Odin Marine Logistics, Inc. 66 Gate I louse Road Stamford, CT 06902 USA Phone: 203-969-3400 Odin Logistics Phone: 203-363-3400 E-mail: odinffrodiniiroup.com Odin Marine (Europe) B.V. Weena 77 79 3013 CH Rotterdam The Netherlands Phone: 31-10-10-411-441! E-mail: broker odinmarine.nl Odin Marine Singapore Pte, Ltd. 250 North Bridge Road 19-05 Raffles City Tower Singapore 179101 Phone: 65-333-1700 E-mail: It (a odinsp.com.sg Odin Marine (Texas) L.L.C. 2180 North Loop West Suite 221 Houston, Texas 77018 Phone: 713-476-9100 E-mail: specialty?! odintexs.com Odin Marine (Korea) Ltd. Jae Neung Building 202 192-11 Uljiro 1-ga, Chung-ku Seoul, Korea Phone: 81-2-775-530! E-mail: chem.ffr'odinkr.com K-Sea Transportation Corp. 3245 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10303 OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC. CONGRATULATES THE U.S.M.M.A. GRADUATES CLASS OF 2002 511 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (212) 953-4100 I A Congratulations U.S. A A A u,3â A Merchant Marine Academy! A A A A A A A A A Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 2002! 'A A ik A A A A PENN MARITIME, INC. A One Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Blvd. Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 356-0009 A A Congratulations United States Merchant Marine Academy 2002 Graduates! WEâRE GROWING! And wc arc looking for professionals who want to grow with us. OPPORTUNITIES! We have both deck and engine officer's billets available for Academy graduates. Many Academy graduates have already joined our vessels and shoreside administrative staff. Our fleet of offshore supply, geophysical and crew vessels is the 2nd largest worldwide. Seabulk Offshore, Ltd. Offers a Complete Benefits Package! Drug Test and Physical are required. Qualified individuals should contact us at: Seabulk Offshore, Ltd. A Hvide Marine Company 146 Calco Blvd, Suite 101 Lafayette, LA 70503 Or call: (318) 234-4111 ext. 214 or 228 Fax: (318) 234-8693 Sealift Inc. ' Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Class of 2002! 68 West Main Street Oyster Bay, New York 11771 (718) 895-8100 (516) 922-1101 sealiftinc.com email: info@sealiftinc.com ___THE AMERICAN CLUB_ A P I PROVIDER OF CONFIDENCE AND STRENGTH AN EXCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AN UNQUALIFIED COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AN UNRIVALED DEDICATION TO FINANCIAL SECURITY SHIPOWNERS CLAIMS BUREAU, INC. MANAGER FIVE HANOVER SQUARE. NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10004 USA 800-730-25351USA ONLY) 212-269-2350 OR 908-2400 FAX 212-825-1391 TELEX 222091 SHIPOCBR THE AMERICAN CLUB 413 ABILITY. The world leader in project, heavy lift, and CONTAINERIZED CARGO IS READY TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SERVICE WHERE AND WHEN YOU NEED it. With our large, modern, and versatile fleet. Intermarine constructs more than 20 VOYAGES PER MONTH BETWEEN PORTS IN THE UNITED States and the Americas, Asia, and other WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS. HAVING MOVED PIECES IN EXCESS OF 1000 TONS AND STRUCTURES AS LONG AS A FOOTBALL FIELD, INTERMARINE HAS THE EQUIPMENT AND THE EXPERTISE TO DO THE JOB right. While others speak of potential, Intermarine has the capability in place today. Call us and experience our ability to DELIVER MORE THAN PROMISES. Congratulations to the Class of 2002 from Tyco Telecommunications the world's leading provider of undersea optical networks and services www. tycotelecom. com tijca Telecommunications - â â â FOSS MARITIME COMPANY Salutes The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy For Its Dedicated Support Of The Maritime Industry We Wish You And Your Graduates Continued Success With Each Goal Pursued FOSS N 1 f= F=R I T I 1 1 660 West Ewing Street, Seattle, WA 98119 1-800-426-2885 www.fossmaritime.com Congratulations to the Class of 2002!! At Tidewater Marine, it's sea and be seen. As the largest owner and operator of vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry. Tidewater enjoys global recognition as the leader in offshore energy transportation. The U.S. Merchant Mariners manning Tidewaterâs Fleet are the most professional and well-trained Seafarers in the world. From transporting supplies and positioning mobile drilling rigs to assisting in offshore construction projects. Tidewaters vessels are found in virtually every area of the world where there is significant oil and gas exploration or development. Started more than 40 years ago with a single vessel, today Tidewater commands hundreds of vessels and thousands of employees. Our entire operation has always been based on a commitment to quality: an ethic that commands not only what we do, but how we do it. Visit our Web site at ICU'IC. tdlC.COtU or call 1-800-683-2739. Tidewater Marine 415 Marsh, Inc. Salutes the Academy and Class of 2002! Marsh, Inc. Marine Energy www.marsh.com me Congratulations USMM Academy 2002 Graduates! 1 Ei Matson Committed to Serving Hawaii Best MI-TECH, INC. TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND MACHINE SHOP SERVICES Innovative People Providing Quality, Products and Service QUALITY SERVICES SECOND TO NONE 6685 JET PARK DRIVE N. CHARLESTON, SC 29418 Phone: (843) 553-2743 FAX: (843) 553-5541 e-mail: mi-tech@mi-tech.net Congratulations to the Class of 2002! Robert Carson '67 Peter Barton '67 Zachary Newell '94 Linda Goodnight '94 John Fitzgerald '89 Eddie Maxwell '75 MTL PETROLINK CORP. A Subsidiary of Marine Transport Corporation Telephone: (281) 580-2888 Fax: (281) 583-9477 Tlx: 6868787 4606 FM 1960 West, Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77069 PETROLINK@MTLPETROLINK.COM GIBBS COX, INC. Naval Architects Marine Engineers Serving the Marine Industry since 1929 50 WEST 23rd STREET NEW YORK, NY 10010 (212)366-3900 Email: iobs( gibbscox.com 1235 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY ARLINGTON, VA 22202 (703) 416-3600 Email: www.gibbscox.com 2101 EXECUTIVE DRIVE HAMPTON, VA 23666 (757) 896-0200 46 CHURCH ROAD BRUNSWICK, ME 04011 (207) 721-8200 GIBBS COX, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M F D V We're Proud To Defend Our Fellow Kings Pointers. S ince 1935, MOPS has successfully defended the deck, engineering and pilot licenses (and financial well-being) of thousands of professional marinersâ including many U.S.M.M.A. graduates like you. We believe that your academic and training ef- forts at the U.S.M.M.A. and professional maritime accomplishments (and reputation) are truly worth defending. If you agree, please call 1 -800-782-8902x3302 or visit our website at www.mopslicenseins.com today for more information, an application or the name of the authorized MOPS agent nearest you. Congratulations to all ourfellow Kings Point graduates. Capt. David P. Delaney USNR '44 Timothy D. Delaney '72 David P. Delaney, Jr. '74 MOPS Marine License Insurance 370 West Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561 www.mopslicenseins.com Maersk Line, Limited 120 Corporate Boulevard Suite 400 Norfolk, VA 23502-4952 (757) 857-4800 usanavadmin(ÂŤ mllnct.com MARINE TERMINALS CORPORATION 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 550 ⢠Oakland. CA 94612 Fax: 510-208-2575 www.rntcorp.com Marine Terminals Corporation is a 70 year old, privately held company which provides stevedoring and terminal services on the West Coast of the U.S. We are a rapidly growing company and currently have Superintendent Trainee positions available. Please visit our website for more details. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 417 Raymarine, the world leaderin marine electronics, creates an exciting array of innovative technology in instrumentation autopilots, radar, chartplo6Eers PC charting _____________softvCire, navigation, echo-sounder I and cdmmunication tools.. - 5 to marine you need it most Raymarine - intelligence, Raymarine. Proud to support the men and women of the US. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY. ONBOARD www.raymarine.co fi Š 2001 Raymarine, Inc - Call: 1-800- Patriot Holdings, LLC American Ship Managment, LLC Patriot Contract Services, LLC 2175 North California Boulevard Suite 1000 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 296-2000 Commercial Ship Management Government Marine Contract Management ISM Certified www.morantug.com (?) 2002 Moran Towing Corporation CROWLEY People Who Know⢠Our Congratulations on Your Achievements and Best Wishes as You Begin Your Careers. California 510-251-7500 Washington 206-332-8000 crowicy com Florida ' 904-727-2200 New Jersey 201-330-0200 ÂŽ National Steel and Shipbuilding Company A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY 419 There is no -Mvak stitute. For the better part of a century, Electric Boat has been the leading designer and builder of submarines. You will have a hand in shaping the technology of the next generation of submarines. Opportunities Engineering ⢠Electric Power ⢠Acoustics ⢠Electronics ⢠Civil Structural ⢠Shock Vibration ⢠Software Engineering ⢠Software CM QA ⢠Marine Mechanical We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering. We offer competitive salary and benefits including: ⢠Medical Dental Life Insurance ⢠Savings and Stock Investment Plan ⢠Relocation Assistance ⢠Paid Vacation ⢠Paid Retirement ⢠Company Sponsored Technical Education Program A CÂŁNT JRY OF INNOVATION Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4989 US Citizenship Required Equal Opportunity Employer M F D V Resumes May Be Faxed To (860) 433-4732 Visit us at: www.gdeb.com ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants would like to congratulate this yearâs graduating Kings Point Class of 2002. We celebrate your achievements and salute the US Merchant Marine Academy for educating and training so many of our maritime leaders. Shawn Davis â84 Peter J. Gunther 96 Thomas L. McShane â96 John C. Mitchell '90 John J. Parker â96 John V. ReShore â75 Joe P. Rodriguez â71 Mark M. Savino â80 Scott M. Waite â96 E onMobil Marine Lubricants GULFCOAST TRANSIT CO. Gulfcoast Transit Company has the largest U.S.-flag oceangoing fleet specializing in dry bulk cargo. We seek experienced mariners for both deck and engine positions. Our company, founded over 40 years ago, boasts a fleet of conventional tug-barge units, ITBs and ships. Gulfcoast Transit's parent company, TECO Transport, is a subsidiary of TECO Energy, a diversified family of energy-related companies. As a Gulfcoast team member, you'll enjoy the following benefits: ⢠A safe work environment ⢠Competitive pay ⢠Pay for training ⢠Opportunities to advance within a growing company ⢠Medical dental benefits ⢠Paid holidays ⢠Tuition reimbursement program for approved courses ⢠401k Savings Plan with a company match ⢠Performance-based incentive compensation program ⢠Retirement plan Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Contact: Gulfcoast Transit Marine Human Resources 2101 GATX Drive, Second Floor Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: 813-209-4261 Fax: 813-677-5514 E-mail: crarmstrong@tecoenergy.com 420 Congratulations, USMMA f INTERLAKE STEAMSHIP On the Great Lakes since 1913 ISO 9002 Certified Nine self-unloading bulk cargo vessels with capacities from 21,000 to 68,000 gross tons The Interlake Steamship Company Interlake Corporate Center 4199 Kinross Lakes Parkway Richfield, Ohio 44286 Telephone: (330) 659-1400 Facsimile: (330) 659-1445 CASCADE GENERAL PORTLAND SHIPYARD 5555 North Channel Avenue ⢠Portland. Oregon USA 97217 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2002 Cascade General operates Portland Shipyard, a complete ship repair and industrial facility. We provide full-service repairs and conversion for tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, government vessels, tugs, barges and workboats. Our facility includes a 96- acre (38.8 ha) yard, 550,000 square feet (51,096 square meters) of craft shops, more that 7,600 ft. (2,326 meters) of full-service repair berths, and two floating dry docks. Cascade General also provides emergency topside repairs at any location on the West Coast. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We Celebrate Your Success. CG INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVAL ARCHITECTS - MARINE ENGINEERS Congratulations United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of2002! 1958 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 (908) 322-4002 421 Detyens Shipyards, Inc. is proud to partner with USMMA in providing Shipyard Production Internships for Midshipmen. DSI hopes this contribution will help Cadets by providing Real-World experience in the operations of a World-Class Ship Repair facility. Detyens Shipyards, Inc. 1670 Drydock Ave., Bldg 236 North Charleston, SC USA 29405 843-308-8016 (V) 843-308-8659 (F) N. Charleston, SC Mt. Pleasant, SC Jacksonville, FL Alaska's Marine Highway The Adventure Starts Here! 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Or call Craig Pettenatti at (703) 872-8191 for more information, http: careers.csc.com Go ahead, weâre listening.5 CONSULTING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION OUTSOURCING An Equal Opportunity Employer M F D V 423 As an employer of many US Merchant Marine Academy graduates ABS knows your education will serve you well ABS Americas ⢠Houston, TX USA ⢠Tel: 1-281-877-6000 ⢠Fax:1-281-877-6001 http: www.eagle.org GENERAL DYNAMICS American Overseas Marine 7k Maritime Prepositioning Ships Ready Reserve Force Ships Fast Sealift Ships Q M3 CADETS Support your Nation by Sailing with the (J. S. Merchant Marine w American Overseas Marine 116 East Howard Street, Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 786-8300 Fax: (617) 773-4436 ⢠Equal Opportunity Employer ⢠Steer Your Own Course Your future begins today and your success hinges on the choices you make at the beginning of your career. Each member of the International Organization of Masters, Mates Pilots is backed by more than 100 years of respect and tradition in the maritime industry as they advance to the top. The MM P holds a number of vertical-manning contracts and has access to numerous engineering and other shipboard positions in addition to our licensed deck officers. This makes for limitless opportunities on the way to the top of your field of expertise. Begin steering your own course to success with the best in the industry. For more information, contact Captain James T. Hopkins at 410 850-8700 or write to the address below. TIMOTHY A. BROWN JAMES T. HOPKINS International President International Secretary-Treasurer International Organization of Masters, Mates Pilots 700 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 ⢠Tel: (410) 850-8700 ⢠Cable: BRIDGEDECK, Washington, D.C. ⢠Telex: 750831 Congratulations 2002 Graduates! (conoco) Conoco Shipping Company 600 North Dairy Ashford Houston, Texas 77079 PO Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77252-2197 Tel: 281-293-1068 Fax: 281-293-4011 Dyn Marine Services Division DynCorp Dyn Marine Services of Virginia, Inc. IDMS), a unit of DynCorp, operates and maintains eight ships under contract with the Military Sealift Command in support of the Naval oceanographic Office (NAV0CEAN0), based in Stennis, Mississippi. Based in Reston, Virginia, DMS provides operation, engineering, logistics and crewing support for these United States Naval Service (USNS) oceanographic survey ships. Crewed by USC6 licensed officers and unlicenced personnel, mariners are represented under collective bargaining agreements between DMS and the AMO and SIU respectively. Ships operate worldwide, normally with three week at sea survey operations, followed by 4 day port calls. Typical port calls operating are: Mediterranean Sea ⢠Syros Patris Rhodes Souda Bay, Greece Triests Naples Catania, italy Malaga, Barcelona, Spain Western Pacific ⢠Sasabo Naha Haokodate, Japan Ulsan Pusan, Korea Singapore Hong Kong Persian Gulf - Dubai, UAE Bahrain Muscat, Oman DYN MARINE OFFERS CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES: Internal Promotion ⢠Attractive Rotation Policy Oiverse Assignments POSITIONS AVAILABLE: âŚUSCG LICENSED DECK OFFICERS (UNLIMITED) âŚUSCG LICENSED ENGINEERING OFFICERS (UNLIMITED) For more information, please fax resume Attn: Capt. Ned Wilisch, Shipboard Employment Manager, at (703) 715-4461. send email to wilischn@dyncorp.com. 425 Compliments of EVERGREEN 60 Columbia Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone 973-349-3161 ÂŤ Fax 973-3089 Š Appleton Marine, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2002! Lewis H. Krueger CEO Class of '68 3030 E. Pershing Street P.O. Box 6007 Appleton, Wl 54913-6007 Phone: (920) 738-5437 Fax: (920) 738-5435 NEW YORK NAUTICAL Worldwide Nautical Charts Maritime Bookstore Nautical Gifts Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Class of2002! 140 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 Tel. (212) 962-4522 Fax (212) 406-8420 www.newyorknautical.com BAY REFRACTORY CO. INC. Marine Industrial Refractory, Insulation Decking Van Ommeren Congratulations to the Class of 2002! Van Ommeren Shipping (USAA) LLC 164 Wolcott Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 Salutes The Graduates Of 2002! (718) 625-3750 (718) 625-3844 Three Stamford Landing, Suite 200 46 Southfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 Night Phone (201)934-0925 Telephone: (203)975-1010 Fax: (203) 705-4528 E-mail: vos@vosusa.com Complete topside ship repair and rig upgrades Houston, Texas USA (281)452-5841 HSR@houstonshiprepair.com www.houstonshiprepair.com HOUSTON SHIP REPAIR, INC. 16201 WOOD DRIVE P.O. 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The pilot boat New York on station near the Ambrose Light Tower, 17 miles offshore. New York Pilots Vice President Howard Hill wouldn't trade his job with anyone, even after nearly forty years as a pilot. There's a lot of people that have good jobs, but I've never met anyone that had, as far as I'm concerned, a better job than me. I like the job because it's interesting, Hike the fact that it's a challenge. It's that challenge that keeps the pilots out there twenty four hours a day, waiting for the next ship needing assistance. It's what sends them out of their warm, dry houses to go on station in the worst of storms, when ships need their help the most. And it's what they cherish as an institution. It's the romance of it, it's the liking of it. If you're comfortable with it, it's a rewarding thing. Being a pilot and being part of an association, is a great feeling. Sandy Hook Pilots 201 Edgewater Street Staten Island, NY 10305 718-448-3900 SOUTHWEST SHIPYARD, L.P. 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Skrocki MCdtfaipwuwv Life Brendan Gray â02 Shannon DiPietropolo â03 Sam Vaughn â03 Waterfront Robert Andrea â02 Josh Pell â02 Josh Melchert â04 Sea Year Josh Pell â02 Rob Bryant â02 Martin Malenshekâ02 Sporty Christina Anderson â05 428 YEARBOOK STAFF Cluby and ActiA Ctl y Edward Beeson â02 Dennis Gum â02 MtdjfcCpm n OffCc ry Eben Samuleson â02 Neil Cayabyab â02 The 1Lvufarcba y Lindsay Conte â05 Libby Palker â05 Senior Saction Chris McEliece â02 Eben Samuleson â02 Matt Weberâ02 Nathan Menefee â02 Jess Palker â03 Michael Ahn â02 Jared DeMerrittâ02 Jeremy Warren â02 Baby PCctaray Allan Davison â04 Eben Samuelson â02 Panenb AdA e tOiementy Ed Hine â05 Staff PhototyrapKory Eben Samuelson â02 Rob Bryant â02 Martin Malenshekâ02 SpaoLab Thanby To- Richard Rome Empire Classics Photo Studio Patrick Stansbury Pentagon Publishing Advertising 429 Here I sit on this blistering hot third day of July finishing the Midshipman Officers section, as well as my own senior page. I guess this is it. Iâm done with it? Can it be? I low so? I stayed here three days following graudation to finish the senior section, some of the sports, the division pages and whatever else was laying around. Oh! The opening section too. Being editor of the book has been an experience for me. Iâve enjoyed parts of it, and hated parts of it, as anything in life, I suppose. The disappointment of so many seniors not submitting information, or not submitting pictures, or not even having their pictures taken: some of you were bound and determined to slip from KP unrecorded. Well, Iâve done my best to record everyone. Even the people I was determined to leave out. This is my fifth year working on Midships. I guess that I had a plan for the book at the yearâs beginning. Whether or not it came together quite as 1 had imagined is totally another matter. Initially I had pictured a black linen cover with a small metallay in the lower right hand corner, nothing larger than your thumb. It was to be a book that piques your curiousity, not one that jumps off the shelf at you. Well, we mediated about the cover and came up with a design for the metallay, but I couldnât convince anyone to have it as I envisioned. So j we opted for what you now have in your hands, with a vinyl- type cover and a texture applied to it. Itâs much easier to keep clean. The spine design comes from the yearbooks published in the 1940s. Whatâs old is new again! Since this is my page, Iâll extend my final messages here. For the book, I need to thank Martin Skrocki, our advisor. In retrospect I feel somewhat that the book should be dedicated to him, as he dedicates himself to it. Mr. Skrocki puts in countless hours proofing the book, meeting with staff and helping with the submission of the completed pages, not to mention the sections of the book that he himself does . Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Skrocki, for your support, and your help, not only on the book but also here at Kings Point. Thanks to Mark Mandrakos, our Herff Jones representative who gives us advice on the book, and teaches our staff even- year the ins and outs of yearbook publishing. Special thanks to CAPT Brown, Prof. Colef, Prof. Franklin, CDR Gardner, Prof. Hennings, |oe Kass, Prof. Perez and Prof. Poliseno. You make being a student at Kings Point worthwile, and fun. Iâve enjoyed my classes with each of you gready. CAPT Athens, LCDR Gagnon, LCDR Moore, CDR Mund and CDR Wallischeck, thanks for the lessons in life along the way. Youâve made being a midshipmen at Kings Point somedmes difficult, but enjoyable. My Dad, thanks and I love you. What else is there to say. Mom, hereâs to your perfect son! G, youâre great! Sadie, though a pain at dmes, I love you and always will. â Eben Samuelson â02 Eben has said so much that thereâs not much left for me to say â or room to say it! I hope that the Class of 2002 and the rest of the Regiment likes 2002 Midships. We tried our best. Thanks to the people that Eben has already thanked, to the members of the yearbook staff who came through (you know who you are), and to the many faculty and staff at the the Academy who assisted me throughout my four years. Nov; on to life as a Coasue! â Matt Weber â02 430 Colophon Midships 2002 is the 59th edition of the yearbook of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The offices of Midships are located in Land Hall on the Academyâs campus. Correspondence should be sent to: Midships, c o Yearbook Advisor, Public Information Office, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024. This edition was printed by Herff Jones Yearbook Company in Gettysburg, PA. Their representative for Midships 2002 was Mark Mandrakos, and then- account executive in Gettysburg was Debbie Drobenak. Student portrait photos in this edition were taken by Empire Classics Photography. Paper stock is 100-pound Premier. Endsheets are Vibracolor VC01 White. The front cover was produced using an embossing die. The photographs in the first 16 pages received a UV coating. The binding is Smyth Sewn. Press run is 1,140 copies. All photography except student portraits and some sports and archival photos were shot by the Midships staff. Layout was done primarily on a Hewlett Packard Pavilion 6470z and printed on an HP Laserjet 5. Software employed was Adobe PageMaker 6.5 and Herff Jones PageMaster. The primary font used throughout, though not exclusively, is Times New Roman. 9 431
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