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

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“It is an honoranda privilege to teach at Kings Point.” -CDR Raymond Gardner CDR Raymond Gardenr graduated from the USMMA in 1979. He believes that midship- men learn “to he more than good seafarers. They also learn to be good shipmates.” Says CDR Gardner: “Thank 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.” 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

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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!

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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. “It 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