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

Text from Pages 1 - 442 of the 2004 volume:

IPS ♦ — MID Volume 61 Marii ,or umeri Cutting the ribbon at the Mariners' Monument dedication on October 2003 (left to right): Regimental Commander Bryan Ruiz; Anthony Fiorelli of the Alumni Association; former Superintendent RADM Thomas King; current Superintendent VADM Joseph Stewart; and monument designer Terry Jones. 2 tober 4, 2003 marked led icat ion of the Mariners' iment at the U.S. :hant Marine Academy, beautiful sculpture was k :uted by Pennsylvania artist W I y Jones, who designed and W in bronze the four figures m 4 t adorn the monument's J r nite segments. Ij The three lower figures 1 ict three midshipmen - - It K ma es and ° female. One is K engineer, another is a ! zkie, and the third appears ■formal dress. , Atop the monument is a jure of Edwin J. O'Hara, the ) det-midshipman who lost his ife during World War II in r roic action aboard the berty ship Stephen Hopkins. A bas relief portraying b'Hara in action is affixed to he front of the monument. Inscribed on the front of he stone base are these vords: Integrity, Service, Courage, Respect. These are more than mere words, but rather are a code by which the Kings Point midshipmen should live. (Top photo) Monument in winter. (Center) RC Ruiz addresses the audience. (Bottom) Terry Jones designed the monument. I The first word that appears on the base of the Mariners' Monument is Integrity. This quality is integral to the U. S. Merchant Integrity Below: Members of the Class of 2007 earn recognition during the second term. Marine Academy's philosophy. Indeed, it is a quality that is at the heart of the Kings Point Honor Code: A midshipman will not lie, cheat or steal. Whether abaord a merchant vessel, where integrity is central to the efficient operation of the ship, from ship's log entries to dealings with shipmates; or in the Armed Forces, when the lives of one's comrades or followers may depend on an honest appraisal of a situation; to the corporate board room, where the well-being of a company and its employees may depend on honest actions, integrity remains central to the Kings Point graduate's way of life. As one former USMMA superintendent once said: “It's not what you do when you're in the spotlight, but what you do when the spotlight has left you. Ultimately, you're responsible to the the person who stares back at you in the mirror every morning. Above: Setting a fine example -- Secretary of T ransportation Norman Mineta and Regimental Commander Todd Hoyt during the Secretary's visit to Kings Point in tne spring. 4 Above: Integrity and hard work are the keys to a successful experience in taking the license exam. Above: The big leloecca Segert celebrates on , learning that shes passed the license exam. Left: The license exam represents one of the greatest challenges that a Kings Pointer must undergo. 5 Below: White att nSS Academy for a addresses the audience at the dinner to celebrate the USMMA's 60th Anniversary. Above: The oaths taken on Acceptance Day are a very real symbol of a midshipman s commitment to service. The second word that appears on the base of the Mariners' Monument is service. As the Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, VAbM Jopseph Stewart, often says, Service is what Kings Point is all about -- service to the Nation, to the Academy, to one's classmates and shipmates, to the community outside of the Academy's gates. When the plebe candidates raise their right hands on Acceptance bay, they swear an oath of allegiance to the Academy and to the Naval Reserve, pledging their service to America. At Kings Point, midshipmen serve the Regiment as Midshipman Officers and as members of sports teams and dubs. They serve their fellow classmates daily through acts of friendship and kindness. In September 2003, the Academy celebrated its 60th Anniversary, symbolizing six decades of Kings Point's outstanding service to the Nation. Service 6 . Merchant Marine Academy Band Left: In September 2003, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy celebrated six decades of service to America. Above: A group of Class of 1948 alumni troop onto Tomb Field at Homecoming, reminding eveyone of their years of service to the Academy and to the Nation. 7 The third word that appears on the base of the Mariners' Monument is “courage. This is a value close to the heart of Kings Pointers. Courage was in great supply Courage Class president Casey Dexter (below) presents SEN John Handy with a crystal bowl in appreciation for his visit to Kings Point. with the first cadet-midshipmen of Kings Point. They went to sea during World War II, facing attacks from aircraft and submarines, sailing in all theaters of operations around the globe. As every plebe learns, 142 students lost their lives in enemy action. The Battle Standard Dinner is a visible symbol that today celebrates the tradition of “the 142. Vet again in the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War and the first Gulf War, Kings Pointers played an important role in the sealift to far away places. As this yearbook is being prepared, midshipmen are sailing on vessels bound for Afghanistan and Iraq. The value of courage goes beyond the battlefield, where it is found perhaps in its purest form. Courage lives in the mariner who faces stormy running seas, or on the playing field, when the athlete ignores pain and fatigue to give his or her best. Handy watch the entrance of the color guard at the Battle Standard Dinner. 8 (!(? . , The War Aemorial stands as a solemn tribute to Kings Point cadet- midshipmen and graduates lost at sea in World War II. (Above) The painting The Last Five Shells' portrays the USMMA's first hero. Cadet Edwin J. O’Hara. (Above) Head of the U.5. Transportation Command, SEN John Handy, USAF, addresses the audience at last May's Battle Standad Dinner. 9 The fourth and final word that given automatically. It is no coincidence that “respect appears last in the four regimental values. The words that precede it on the monument, integrity, courage and service, are all respect. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has earned respect in the maritime community, both nationally and internationally, by adhering to its pinciples. Its graduates have demonstrated integrity and have shown courage and service in the face of adveristy, from World War II to “9-11 to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Without any one of the four Academy would stand diminished. Yet, because of its commitment to these values, it appears at the base of the Mariners' Monument is (Below) With an amazing first “Respect. Respect is something that is earned, not necessarily respect of its sister academies. midshipman team earned .the requirements for earning regimental values, the remains vibrant and thriving, the “jewel in the crown of Maritime America! Mar symbol of the 10 (Left) Casey Dexter unveils the crest of the class of 2005 as it takes its place in the annals of Kings Point. (Below) The Reqimental Band, at the arrival of the Queen Mary 2 in New York Harbor, earns respect for Kings Point wherever it performs. respect of all the ‘05 deckies at Kings Point! 11 12 Snapshots The thrill of going to sea for the first time. That initial walk up the gangway to your first ship with a knot in your stomach. Occupying that gray area aboard ship -- not an officer, and not a member of the unlicensed crew. Somewhere in between, perhaps. The first port of call, and trying to call home! Strange sights, unfamiliar smells, culture shock. And returning Stateside -- boy, it's great to be home! All Kings Pointers share the sea year experince. Most of it's good, perhaps with a few bumps along the way. But it is a maturing event, one that defines you as a seagoing mariner and provides memories for the rest of your life. Here of some snapshots of sea year! 13 14 (Above) A happy ending. Finale Oaths Under clear and sunny skies, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Class of 2004 graduated on June 21. Proudly arrayed in their choker whites, the members of the class sat in straight rows on Tomb Field, while hundreds of their family and friends looked on from the stands behind. The graduates had much to be proud of. They had completed one of the most strenuous programs in the Nation, a regimen that combines tough academics with a regimental system and an emphasis on physical fitness. Each member of the class had spent a year at sea, visiting ports around the world while honing individual skills as a mariner. While some may view commencment as an ending, it also is a beginning of a bright future for '04 class as it joins the ranks of Kings Pointers serving the Nation at sea, ashore and in the Armed Forces. Acta Non Verba! 15 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 18,2004 Congratulations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of2004. During this time of great consequence, the Merchant Marines' service to America is more important than ever. As the United States leads an international coalition against terrorism, we depend on our maritime services to ensure our security, protect our interests, and advance the universal hope of freedom. As graduates of the Merchant Marine Academy, you will play a vital role in providing support for our military efforts at home and around the world. Your valuable contributions will also strengthen our economy through your work in the maritime and transportation industries. Our Nation is grateful for your willingness to serve with our Armed Forces. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America and all who defend her. 17 i s THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 April 23, 2004 To the Class of 2004 Congratulations on your graduation! You now join the ranks of generations of Merchant Marine officers who have served our great Nation in both times of peace and times of war. As your service secretary, I am very proud of every one of you. I would like to extend a special thanks to those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. As Kings Pointers, you have learned the principles of duty, excellence and sacrifice through a challenging curriculum, a demanding year at sea, and the invaluable knowledge handed down to you from talented, experienced instructors. This foundation will ensure that your future careers will be strong, no matter the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Your engineering and navigational skills, paired with your lessons in teamwork, will help you weather any storm. As you head into the seas of change, always remember the Merchant Marine Academy motto: acta non verba - deeds not words - and you cannot go wrong. It is comforting to know that the Merchant Marine Academy continues to graduate men and women of the highest caliber. Stand proud, stand strong as America’s “fourth arm of defense.” On behalf of President Bush and the American people, I salute you. Travel safely. God bless each and every one of you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Sincerely yours, Norman K. M neta US. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Administrator 400 Seventh Street. S.W. Washington. D.C. 20590 MESSAGE TO THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY Congratulations to the Kings Point Class of 2004. Soon you will join the ranks of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduates. I congratulate and applaud you for this important milestone in your career. As a member of the Kings Point Class of 1974,1 know firsthand that you have received professional training and have acquired new skills and knowledge, which will enable you to become great leaders in the maritime industry. The world is before you, so make a difference, prepare to excel, and work to make the world a better place. Our nation needs men and women with high ideals and sterling integrity to lead us upward to greater heights. The Academy has instilled in you a commitment to excellence, and with the support of your dedicated service, the United States will maintain a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine and will continue to be an economic force with a strong national defense system. I wish you much success. Captain William G. Schubert Maritime Administrator 20 SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 1 1 024-1 B99 To the Class of 2004: Congratulations! You take your place in a very special and select group: the alumni of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. You have earned your designation as Kings Point alumni by successfully completing a rigorous and demanding program. During your years 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. As you journey through life you will encounter numerous challenges. You have been well prepared to meet these challenges and to overcome them. 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, 2004! 3gPH D. STEWART Admiral, USMS rintendent 21 m 22 - Superintendent - Assistant Superintendent for Administration “Let’s see who has E.D. this week,” muses CAPT Robert Allee, the Commandant of Midshipmen. Assistant Superintendent for Administration’s Office, Left to Right: Kenneth Sendlien, Joseph Abbamonte, John Redfern, Arnold Rosensweig, Thomas Goodwin, CAPT John Jochmans, Mitchell Glazer. Frank Todesco, Ellen Baluchinsky, Barry Niss. i --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Academic Dean - Commandant Academic Dean’s Office, Front Row, Left to Right: Lisa Jerry, Kathy Pilosi, Vincent SantAndrea. Second Row: Charles Schultheiss, Fran Wagner, Dr. Gary Lombardo, Dr.Warren Mazek, Dr. Howard English, Betsy May, David Palmer. Commandant’s Office, Front Row, Left to Right: LCDR Reed Bonnadonna, CAPT Kenneth Force, Arthur Jacobs, Frantze Nell, CAPT Robert Allee, CAPT Robert Larsen, LT Eddie Ragin. Second Row: LT Robert Hughes, CDR John Gundy, Mary Cunningham, CDR David Mund, LCDR Dennis Gagnon; GYSGT John Logan. - Marine Transportation - Marine Engineering exams. Marine Transportation, First Row: J. Peck. G. Sandberg, D. Hunt: Second Row: R. Jablonski. F. Arain. C. Robson, A Sanborn, S. Chin, A, Girani, S. Shah. Third Row: G. Edenfield. C. Guan. P lerafa. D Hard. E Wetzel. M. Lavin, P. Buhse. J. Hagedorn. G. Muller. Fourth Row: T Tisch. K. Magaletta, G. Lombardo. M Hub r Marine Engineering, Seated: J. Polisano, G. Coief, P. Baham, S. Perez. Standing: J. Femenia, M. Ales, J. Tuttle, E. Baumgart, D. Charnews, D. Brown, B. Leonard. ____________________________ 26 - Mathematics and Science - Humanities Mathematics and Science, First Row: C. Zwillick, H. Beim, W. Lebensohn, D. Dellwo, K. Lazara. Second Row: M. Hogan, A. Ceasar, C. Weber, J. Doumas. CAPT John Hagedorn is congratulated by the Superintendent for his services as master of TV KINGS POINTER. Humanities, Left to Right: R. Bonnadonna, C. Cusumano, J. Taffet, J. Smith, J. Brickman, R. Gardella, G. Durant, R, Greenwald, A. Donovan, L. Magnus. v 27 - Professional Development - Admissions CAPT and Mrs. James Skinner trip the light fantastic at the annual Holiday Ball. 28 - Naval Science - Library Naval Science, Left to Right: B. Craig, B. Nowitzki, A. Roman, C. Giacomaro, T. Hodgson, J. Widenhofer, S. Suarez, T. Losert, J. Baker. Chief of Staff CAPT Robert Safarik often serves as the Academy’s Master of Ceremonies. 5 Physical Education Athletics - Waterfront Activities “Diet Coke or Classic Coke?” is one of the tough decisions that CDR Eric Wallischeck confronts every day. ____________________________ 30 Physical Education and Athletics, First Row: A. Terranova, S. Tedesco, S. Petersen-Lubow, D. Headrick, P. Linderman. Second Row: M. Eng, J. Harrington, T. Alger, Y. Flamino, D. Marino, A. Ramos. Third Row: E. McLaughlin, M. Smolens, H. Stone, J. Licata, N. Procaccio, A. Bowman. Fourth Row: C. Shouldice, S. Daignault, M. Murray, D. Carter, N. Williams, D. Gagnon. Fifth Row: T. McNulty W. McCain, T. Kepple, T. Doby. Waterfront Activities, Left to Right: R. Cain, M. Hall, C. Lowe, D. Clark, J. Sulla, J. Casey, R. Steitz, R. Dominique, J. Guest. Information Technology - Chapel Information Technology, Left to Right: M. Hetsel, J. Marinacci, M. Lee, J. Liotta, D. Bergin, J. Tedesco, L.Diamond, J. Case, E. Wailischeck, D. Ras, R. Caminiti, G. Li, G. Webster, B. Werthner, E. Peterson. Chapel, Left to Right: A. Guest, R. Coyle, R. Pusateri, C. Cusumano. - External Affairs - Resource Management Office of External Affairs, Left to Right: M. Skrocki, S. Anthony, M. Schermerhorn, D. Ferguson. Resource Management, Left to Right: F. Disco, O. Jorge, Z. Selwood, N. Gatchalian, P. Hololob, G. Appel, J. Amoroso, D. Bianco, J. Long, D. Bishop, T. Lev. Social Director - Alumni Midshipman Life Plebes Miguel Maldonado, Amanda Lum, Plebes from 4th Company are sworn in to the Naval Reserve, and Kyle Flynn are sworn in to the U.S. Naval Reserve on Acceptance Day. Welcome Class of2007! 1 st Battalion is led onto the parade field by Midshipmen Chris Kapfer, Cameron Ingram, and RichmondBoyse. 36 MIDN Joe Quirk inspects the room of Candidates Kelly Edwards and Elizabeth LT. Ragin inspects the ranks. Mock. (Center) 2nd Company rowers compete for gold at the annual waterfront competition on the last day of Indoc. (Above) Candidate Maltese gets acquainted with the Bearings Book. (Left) Candidates Michael Hardy and Louis Martinucci haul Candidate Paul Jacobs out ofthe water in the ‘Gumby Suit Race ’ at the waterfront competition. 37 Beat Retreat Ring Dance A very angry M idshipman Zachary McWaters shows Scott Holub how to play hisbassdrum. The Kings Point marching band, led by drum maj or Daniel Dugan and snare drummer Matt Lenzer, marches in the annual ‘ Beat Retreat'. — -----r GEE 1! I Jessica LaQuey and Tara Wrocklage show how excited they are to jointheNavy! 38 (Center) Clockwise; William Adams III, Joshua Chrosniak, Benjamin Earnest, Tedd Spano, Peter Syntax, Sean Kinley, Tony Stokes, Patrick Myers, Joe Quirk, Audrey Meyers, and A1 Giordano show off their new class rings. Tony Stokes about to quench his thirst with a little of that world famous KP water. MidshipmenKyle Franklin, Michael McFeeley,and Jessica France enjoy a toast to Kings Point. Midshipman Phara Webster poses with her date. Christmas Ball Members ofthe class of2007 having a great time at the Christmas Ball! Elf Caitlin McCabe shares a midnight dance with Santa after Mrs. Claus goes to bed. Elves Daniel Grossman, Elizabeth Stroud, and Jessica Guerry pose for a picture with Santa (Joseph Messere). Adam Hitt and his beautiful date dance at Theodore Strab, Santa (Matt Fouse), and the Christmas Ball. JohnGuemsey. 42 Men in black: Erik Anderson and Asher Johnson prepare foranotherday on the Preston House!.... just trying to stay out dangerous walkways ofKP... oftrouble... A Day in the Life... (Center; Back Row) John Gustine, Jena Jeffries, Erik Corcoran, Joel Meyers, Frank Peretti, Richard Maurer, Frank Megna, (Front Row) Joshua Ervasti, Joe Quirk, and John Flammond. Really guys, how many does it take to fire that thing? (Above) Plebes returning from a winter SOLAS class on board the Kings Pointer... (Left)Bryan Vagts... doing what he does best... 43 License Exams Seniors taking their Coast Guard License exams in Leibertz gymnasium. Matthew Mrdutt, Terry Nail, and Philip Noland searching for clues. Jeffrey Jaskot, Laura Jenkins, and Oliver Karp sort throughpiles ofinformation to find the correct answer. 44 Sam Albrecht Richard Maurer The Sound of Summer... Keeping with tradition, seniors who have just passed their license exams take their turn ringing the bell in Powell Oval... Right: Valedictorian Aaron Smeckert imparts words of wisdom to the Class of 2004. Below: Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta gives the class words of congratulations, encouragement and challenge. ■ Graduation Weekend Left: It's not easy to keep your cover on straight in the pool! Below: Casey Dexter is all smiles after congratulations from VADM Joseph Stewart. A A K k A 4 A k k 4 A A A Middle Left: Anchorman Kevin O'Connor is rich — at least in pennies earned! •0 47 James Gardner, z c at the Great Wall of China, in Beijing SEA YEAR; PLACES Charlie Mayrer, 3 c, hanging out with the The Sphinx in Egypt Doing some studying away from school? Daniel LiBrando, 3 c, at the Great Library of the Ancient World, in Ephesus Turkey Maria Saierno-fliera, 2 c, at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. A majestic sight: Stonehenge TaKen by Matt Miller, 3 c Brad Eastman, He and Thomas Boone, 2lc are relaxing at the Southernmost Point of the Asian continent 51 Jordan Broun, 3 c, sharing an enlightening moment with Confucius SEA YEAR; , PEOPLE Whoa, who gave her the torch? Kelsey Newell, 3 c, giving a demonstration on how Engineers barbecue! m Raul Garrldo and RjCKy Angulzoia, 3 c - you wouldn’t even recognize them in their boiler suits! 53 f e 8 Briede Charbonnet, 3 C, ready to breaK, I mean, fix, anything. Jennifer Galieram, 3 c and Tom Levac, He really learn about other cultures during their sea year. Tea party anyone? Bryan Tluiz, i C, modeling the latest fashion in firefighter wear. ThinKing about maybe, possibly, starting his sea project is David Sterling, 3 C- I 54 “I hate it when I drop a contact in these things'”, Mi e Metz, 3 C, in a cylinder on a diesel engine. SEA YEAR; CADET LIFE Eric Cramer, 3 C, showing the cylinder liner who’s boss. 55 Pedro Pinilla, 3 C, is taKing a breaK from worK and enjoying the view. Kings Point cadet ... in training? Alonso DeObaldia, He in the Bahamas Eating in the alleyway of the International MarKet in Busan, South Korea Shawn Strawbridge and Marissa Basic, 3 c. Just iiKe home cooKing, right guys? Greer Ferguson, He and Scott Johnson, 2 c in Hanauma Bay, Hawaii I '4 56 Jay Darran on Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica, hanging out with the local seals. After e months in the Antarctic Circle, you’ll talK to anyone. Hugh Grandstaff getting to Know some penguins. Todd White, 3 c cliff diving in Kauai, Hawaii SEA YEAR; Is this a vacation or what? 57 Left: “ . . . and F still equals ma, Darn It!'” Graham Mergenthaier’s ship experiencing some, er, difficulties. Bottom-. Unfortunately, superglue only holds for so long. A crane down in Busan, South Korea, as seen by Heather Lampert, 3 c SEA YEAR; One never Knows what can be found out there “A peaceful, easy feeling” -Steven Garner, l c describing a Meditteranean sunrise 58 •RjcKy Anguizoia, 3 c catches the sun just right. “TACK, TACK, TACK, TACK, TACK!!!!” -A bad day to be a sailor, taken by Matthew Mrdutt, i c It must be really cold when glaciers turn blue. Dutch Harbor, Alaska, taken by Brandon Snyder, i c 59 -- Sandie Short worKing hard, but maKing it iook easy, on the SS Cape Jacob. JoKing with the Captain, Laura Anderson 4- Amy Tribble, 3 c, in the bow of their ship. SEA YEAR; Just 60 Did they have the plane all to themselves? That’s excellent, If you ifKe lots of packages of peanuts! Shawn St|rawbrldge, Marissa Basic, Tom Hamilton, and Matt Goodavish, 3 c, on the way to their ship. Paige 'Reed, i c, is a perfect example of how white attracts everything! (Especially after cleaning the cargo tanks). Chris Bobinger, 3 c. Paige Peed and he must shop at the same store. White boiler suits?! 4 another day on the job 61 Bobbiehead “Donny Baseball” Mattingly taKing the world by storm, starting in Crete, Greece, with the help of Chris Johnson, 3 c TaKing some time to enjoy a beverage and meet some of the locals, Thomas Lisante, 3 c in Iraq. 62 SEA YEAR; It's about seeing the World Drive-thru, coming soon. April HawKins, 3 c, showing how small our world is becoming. to the first McDonald's in Mainland hi on 8th October 1990 As , Jiuul Sports •r k r Football Warriors! The 2003 season was the start of some new beginnings for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy football team. The Mariners went 6-4 under first-year head coach Tim McNulty, and achieved great team and individual successes along the way. On opening night, the McNulty Era began with a solid win against 14th-ranked Muhlenberg. USMMA’s defense limited the vaunted Muhlenberg attack to just 202 yards on the night, and senior All-American David McNeal scored the game-winning touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Blue and Gray raced out to a 6-1 record, with its only blemish coming at the hands of eventual NCAA participant Springfield in week three. Included in the six-of-seven stretch was a win in the first battle for the Hoffman Cup against visiting St. Lawrence in week seven. McNeal ran for the game-winning score in the 21-7 victory early in the fourth quarter, and the Blue and Gray received a standout effort on special teams by senior Jeremy Moseley. Five of his eight punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, and the Saints mustered just two return yards on the day for his efforts, Moseley was named the D3football.com National Team of the Week. Moseley became the third Kings Point player recognized with a weekly national honor; sophomore strong safety Frank Dore was named the Division III Defensive Player of the Week by Don Hansen s National Weekly Football Gazette following a nine-tackle performance in week two against Norwich. He brought back his lone interception of the day 72 yards for his first-career touchdown to seal the 24-13 win. Additionally, junior linebacker Matt Fuhrman was named to the D3football.com National Team of the Week after the Blue and Gray posted its first home shutout in over two years a 21 -0 whitewashing over Dickinson in week four. A total of 10 athletes were named to the final Freedom Football Conference All-Star teams, led by Dore, who garnered the Defensive Player of the Year award. Named an Honorable-Mention All-America by the College Sports Information Directors a few short weeks later, Dore led the team with 89 tackles and registered 11 tackles for loss. Dore was one of six Mariners who made the All-Freedom Football Conference First-Team; offensive linemen Jeff Hitzel and Justin McAdams (ECAC Southeast Region All-Stars), Fuhrman, and senior defensive linemen Rich Martucci and Kyle Franklin joined the strong safety on the squad. Fuhrman led the conference by a wide margin with 16.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, while Martucci and Franklin recorded 56 and 51 tackles, respectively. Hitzel and McAdams anchored an offensive line that allowed just 19 quarterback sacks all season, and whose blocks paved the way for a 303 yards per-game average. McNeal ended his collegiate career on a heroic play at Coast Guard, diving inside of the end-zone pylon for a touchdown. He garnered All-FFC Second- Team accolades, and finished the 2003 campaign with a team-best 988 yards. Joining him on the Second-Team were Andrew Ghiglia, Cole Patterson and Josh Hansen. Ghiglia caught 18 passes for 333 yards in just six games; his season got cut short by a broken ankle. Patterson tied for the FFC lead in interceptions, with five, and ran one back for his first career touchdown against WPI. Hansen, the FFC’s forced fumbles (four) leader, ranked second on the team with 72 tackles. r U.S. vs. them Coast Guard Academy 7 9 Grove City 14 29 Western Connecticut 10 48 St. Lawrence 21 7 Plymouth State 28 0 WPI 27 17 Dickinson 21 0 Springfield College 28 49 Norwich 24 13 Muhlenburg 22 14 y ( 66 THE TEAM Matt Fuhrman takes out the Charlie Mayrer, 34, holds off other guy with grace, the opponent during a game. 67 Football t U Alumni Weekend Game against WPI Won 27-17 The Blue Gray defense swarms to recover a fumble at Coast Guard. WPI game: Pat Dowling (44) blocking a Jeremy Mosely PAT It looks like the start of a great game. 68 Nice Kick!! Jeremy Mosely punting the ball. Kings Point getting down and dirty to stop the other team. Matt Wilkenson throws to Kevin O’Connor (40) at the Coast Guard game. ! Don’t forget Salty the Sea Eagle! Here he is showing his support for the team! 69 I A Soccer Senior James Kirk keeping an eye on the ball, and the opponents. The 2003 campaign of the US Merchant Marine Academy men’s soccer team featured many highlights throughout the season both collectively and individually. The Mariners finished the season with an overall record of 13-7-1 and a 7-2-0 mark in the Skyline Conference. They earned a post-season bid to the ECAC Tournament. The Mariners were ranked as high as sixth nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America early on in the season on September 2, a ranking that occurred after an early season Kings (Pa.) Tournament title and a pre-season No. 17 ranking. In Skyline Conference post-season action, the Mariners battled their way to the championship match, after defeating rival Manhattanville College, 1-0 (Nov. 5). Senior captain and defender, James Kirk, the backbone of the defense all season long, played and started in 20 games for the Mariners. He earned a spot on the Skyline Conference Second Team for his stellar play on defense. He has played in all four seasons with the Mariners, giving him the valuable experience he needed to become a leader. Junior midfielder Joe Meagher, a captain and veteran who has valuable field awareness and leadership characteristics, was both the offensive defensive key for the Mariners’ overall winning strategy. Meagher was voted to the Skyline Conference First Team at the end of the season before earning a spot on the NCAA D-III Metro Region First Team. Freshman forward Kyle Flynn led the Mariners offense as the top goal-scorer with 14 goals, while dishing out seven assists, good for a team-high 35 points. His stellar, three-game performance earned him Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week accolades, Sept. 30, while his season-long execution earned him a spot on the Skyline Conference First Team and Rookie of the Year honors. Juniors Everet Lindholm and Marcial Alzugaray and sophomore Nick Dandapani each contributed greatly to the Mariners’ offensive attack. With midfielders Alzugaray and Dandapani, the Blue and Gray strategically moved the ball up the field past the defense and successfully to the front line of the Mariners’ attack. Alzugaray dished out five assists, while scoring two goals on the season. Dandapani allotted seven assists of his own, while scoring six goals. Teammate keeper James Papazis also found time in front of the net, starting in three of his eight appearances to help defend Mariners’ territory. Papazis was key in the Mariners’ 2-1 overtime victory over Kean University. The goalie’s three saves, combined with a tight defense, spoiled the Cougars’ offensive attempts, en route to the Mariners win. U.S. vs. them Wesley 3 0 Kings College 5 1 Albertus Magnus 1 2 SUNYNewPaltz 4 1 Mt. St. Vincent 7 0 Vassar 0 2 SUNY Old Westbury 5 0 Springfield 2 0 St. Joseph’s 3 1 Centenary 6 0 Drew 0 3 Mt. St. Mary’s 4 1 SUNY Farmingdale 3 0 Manhattanville 0 1 SUNY Maritime 8 0 Stevens Tech 1 2 Kean 2 1 Coast Guard 1 1 Skyline Conference Manhattanville 1 0 Stevens Tech 0 5 New Jersey City University 1 3 The team in a huddle with Head Coach Michael Smolens, Associate Coach John Fitzgerald, and Assistant Coach Travis Beauchamp. 70 L to R: Assistant Coach Travis Beuchamp, Head Coach Michael Smolens, and Associate Coach John Fitzgerald. 71 Junior Joey Meagher with some fancy footwork. A Cross Country A They’re runnin’ fools... The 2003-2004 cross country season proved to be quite a success under second year coach Yolanda Flamino. The Men’s team obtained their best regional placing, coming in 8th out of 30 teams, despite their loss of senior captains Brad Eastman and Josh Bibb. While only losing one runner out of the top seven, the team looks for a solid showing in the upcoming season. They will be led by Drew Williams ‘05 and Nathan Daffron ‘05 along with a few underclassmen; Chris Rowley ‘06, Jason Neiman ‘06, Chris Parks ‘06, John Stockert ‘06 and Chris Voss ‘06. The Women’s team had a great season as well and are looking forward to an even stronger showing next year despite the loss of seniors Victoria Gigante and Elizabeth Gardner. Returning to the starting line up for the fall of 2004 will be juniors Marissa Basic and Julie Edsall, and sophomores Maria Weiner and Meg Jenkins. r U.S. vs. them Army Invite Did not place Fordham Invite Did not place NYU Invite Did not place Codfish Bowl Invite Did not place Keene Invite M-4th W-7th Army Prep Dual Did not place Lafayette Invite Didnotplace CTC Championships M-2nd Skyline Finals M-2ndW-3rd NCAA Regionals M-8th L A v 72 Men’s Cross Country: (From left to right) Nathan Daffron, Chris Rowley, Chris Voss, Drew Williams, Brad Eastman, John Stockert, Coach Flamino, Patrick Myers and Chris Parks. Left: The Women's Team of Marissa Basic, Kelly Edwards, Maria Weiner and Julie Edsall display their awards at the Skyline Conference Meet. Looking good, ladies! Captain’s Coaches Comer 5 | flj 8 | Below: Junior standout Drew Williams takes a turn and sprints to the finish. He finished 13th at the Regional meet. Nice shorts. Drew! Enthusiasm is what Coach Flamino brings to Kings Point as she boosts morale across the Regiment. She serves both the Cross Country and Track Teams.Thanks Coach! Above: Apparently running together builds a stronger bond than you would think as senior co-captain Brad Eastman has his minions pile on. Left: “We are 1exclaim a few lovely ladies!!! The Women’s team consisting of Kelly Edwards ‘07, freshman Maria Weiner, Julie Edsall ‘06, Coach Flamino, Marissa Basic ‘06 and Victoria Gigante ‘04 73 Jessica France, 2 c gets some height to kill a ball into the opponent’s Volleyball The Kings Point volleyball team was one victory away from the NCAA Tournament in 2003, and compiled a 15-14 overall record. Included in that record was a 7-1 performance in Skyline Conference play, which was good to win the regular-season championship. Kings Point hosted the 2003 Skyline Conference Tournament, and won a thrilling five-game match against fourth- seeded Farmingdale State in the semifinals round. Later in the day, the Mariners succumbed to third-seeded St. Joseph’s, 3-1 (30-28,29-31,30-23,30-28). Jessica France, Maggie O’Connor and Jena Jeffries all played in their final collegiate contest, and put up impressive numbers on the court. Outside hitter France became the second player in school history to record 1,000 kills (1,230) and 1,000 digs (1,107). Both of those marks are good for second place in Kings Point history, while her 0.879 service aces per-game average over her three seasons will wind up ranking among the top-20 players in NCAA Division III history. O’Connor now holds most of the school’s setting records, including the mark for assists in a season (948, set in 2003) and a career (2,800). She was named to the All-Skyline Conference First Team in 2003, and led the conference in assists. Against Stevens (Oct. 15), O'Connor's 62 assists set a USMMA single-match record. U.S. vs. them Rutgers-Newark 0 3 NYU 0 3 Swarthmore 0 3 William Paterson 0 3 JohnJay 3 0 Baruch 3 0 FarmingdaleState 3 1 McDaniel 3 2 BridgewaterState 1 3 Hunter 3 1 Brandeis 0 3 Mt St Vincent 3 0 CCNY 0 3 MtStMary 3 0 Centenary 3 0 SUNY Old Westbury 3 1 StJoseph’s 3 2 St Mary’s 1 3 Marymount 1 3 Rutgers-Newark 0 3 St Mary’s 2 3 Trinity 3 0 StevensTech 2 3 StJoseph’s 3 0 CoastGuard 0 3 SUNYMaritime 3 0 SUNYPurchase 3 Skyline Confwerence 0 FarmingdaleState 3 2 I StJoseph’s 3 1 Team Members Back row, L to R: Amanda Lum, Veronica Galina, Marina Viltchinskaia, Brooke Plank, Jena Jeffries, Maggie O’Connor, Coach James Wilroy, Jessica France, Janine Wachter, Lindsay Conte, Asst. Coach Fleather Stone. Front Row: Laura Nichols, Laura Fong, Holly Cummings, Rachel Wroblewski, and Jennifer Johnson. 74 Hollly Cummings, 3 c, prepares for a serve. Jeffries tallied 103 kills and 192 digs in 2003, to go along with 42 service aces and 17 blocks. Outside hitter Holly Cummings, an All-Skyline Second Team choice, she led the Mariners in digs (369) and ranked second in aces (73), blocks (23) and hitting per- centage (.201). Cummings’ classmate, sophomore middle blocker Janine Wachter put down 288 kills and recorded a team-high 55 blocks. Lindsay Conte appeared in 94 games in 2003 for Kings Point, and had 23 blocks from her middle blocker position. She split starts with freshman Laura Nichols who played in 99 games and registered 84 digs in the back row. Above: The ladies, trainer Aaron Terranova and Sports Info. Director Tom Emberley on the MV Growler on the way back from a game at SUNY Maritime. Left: Janine Wachter, 3 c, jumps up to spike the ball. Tri-captains Maggie O’Connor, Jessica France, and Jena Jeffries are amazed at the scenery as the MV Growler takes them to SUNY Maritime. V Captain’s Comer 75 d r Rugby This is KPRFC Through muck and mire, Kings Point Ruggers poured every ounce of sweat and energy into another winning season. Now with the year at an end, the old move on and the new take the reins. With Coach Osmund, Coach Tony, and some hard work, KPRFC will once again dominate and seize any obstacle put in its path. f rugbT tefJT . Top row: (left to right) Renders, Holub, Walls, lanochinno, Karp, Ruiz, Sawruk, Higginbottom, Mons, Coach Osmund, and Allen. Bottom row: Buxton, McAllister, Rooney, Ervasti, Parker, Levac, Melogy, Rockwell, Bowman, Kainste, Allielo, Sampson, Meyers, and Keller. f t 76 Left: Kings Point battles Columbia University in a scrum. Below: Seniors along with Coach Osmund; Meyers, Keller, Ervasti, Parker, Sampson, Sawruk, Gerard, Mons, Ruiz, Bowman, Levac and Allen. 2 Captain’s Coaches Comer Travis Parker and Bryan Ruiz, Pack and Back Captains. “We wish all you young Ruggers the best in carrying the KPRFCTorch. Pride!” 77 A Wrestling January 11th, 7:00 pm @ Coast Guard... Be There!!! It was another rough season for KP Wrestling, finishing 5-6 on the year. Four of the five teams that beat the Mariners were nationally ranked and four teams in the conference were ranked top 20 in the nation for Division III. Despite their record, the Wrestling Team has been known to be the hardest working group on campus, thanks to Head Coach Tim Alger. “Wrestling is a year around sport,” according to Coach Alger. “I have the team come back to school for every break for two-a-day practices.” Rain or shine, Christmas or Easter, Coach Alger pushes them to their limits in order for them to compete against the best teams in the nation. ✓ U.S. vs. them Springfield T ourney 15th Messiah Tourney 10th Montclair State 22 27 Yeshiva 48 0 Centenary 36 18 York 3 36 NYU 24 21 Long Island Open Individual Trinity 9 34 Oneonta State 12 34 Coast Guard 15 25 Muhlenberg 28 21 NY State Tourney 13th SUNY Maritime 42 6 All Academy Championships 8th Hunter 21 21 MET Championships 6th indicates teams that were ranked top 30 in the nation. KP Wrestling. Front row: Jim Gardner ‘05, Ben Sanders ‘07, Mike Syntax ‘05, Erick James Amiscosa ‘04, Danny Villanova ‘07, Gerry Fortuna ‘05, Casey Dexter '04. Top row: Team Manager Tom Perk ‘07, Tony McDonald ‘06, Jason Maltese ‘07, Ty Barion ‘06, Matt Jones ‘06, Ed DiPierro ‘04, Coach Alger, Chris Springer ‘04, Danridge Giltz '07, Eric James Rohan ‘07, Elliot Soloman ‘07, Matt Russell ‘06 and Mike Mons ‘04. 78 Left: Erick Amiscosa, otherwise known as “Squirrel,” celebrates after pinning his opponent from Coast Gaurd, giving Kings Point a 9-8 lead. The Mariners later lost the match , but promise to make it up next year in New London. Captain’s Coaches Comer Below: Ed Dipierro trips up his opponent from Coast Gaurd. He started the night off with a win, 5-2. Head Coach Tim Alger preaches INTENSITY both in the wrestling room and during competition. Looks like he practices what he preaches. Above: Next year’s Captain Gerry Fortuna sticks his opponent from the Coast Gaurd Academy. Soon after he celebrates by flexing for all the lovely ladies of Kings Point. Left: 2003-2004 KP Wrestling Seniors with Coach Alger. Standing are Team Captains Ed DiPierro (197lbs, from Yardville, NJ) and Chris Springer (184lbs, from Garden Valley, CA) and sitting are Erick Amiscosa (133lbs, from Toms River, NJ), Mike Mons (185lbs, from Honolulu, HI) and Casey Dexter (149lbs, from Riverside, CA). 79 The 2003-04 men’s basketball season carried with it many exciting moments uzzer- beating finishes against long-time conference foes, and a rare troika of players reac ing t e 1,000 career points mark in the same campaign. Liebertz Gymnasium played host to all three of the Mariners’ (15-11) 1,000 point celebrations this season. In the Blue and Gray’s 73-52 victory over CUNYAC mainstay Baruch, Mark Medvetz reached quadruple digits on a put-back lay-up with 16:32 remaining. The victory that evening was the sixth-straight in KP’s sea- son-high seven-game streak. Though that streak came to a screeching halt five days later (Jan. 17) against Staten Island, the day will always be remembered for an historic performance by senior center Gabe Whitney. Just over 15 minutes into the contest, the 6-foot-7 standout banked home a lay-in to become the 22nd player in program history to score 1,000 career points. Joining his fellow tri-captains in the 1,000 Point Club in a Feb. 7 con- test against Skyline Conference ri- val Old Westbury was junior guard Josh Buck. Far Left: Nothing but Net (Joe Hart, 2 c) Get Out!! (Tyler Gavis, 4 c Sky Holm, 2 c) U.S. vs. them Ramapo 72 91 Claremont, CA 69 66 Pomona, CA 65 84 Mt. St. Vincent 64 67 Coast Guard 76 69 William Paterson 57 69 Suny Maritime 74 62 St. Joseph's 67 61 CCNY 84 68 Scranton 66 62 SUNY Farmingdale 87 70 Baruch 73 52 Stevens Tech 76 59 Staten Island 70 74 SUNY Farmingdale 69 85 SUNY Old Westbury 62 76 John Jay 65 71 St. Joseph’s 75 77 York College 69 48 Manhattanville 68 53 SUNY Old Westbury 70 74 SUNY Maritime 63 52 Yeshiva 67 64 Centenary 86 67 Mt. St. Mary 88 87 Farmingdale State 62 64 Back Row, L to R: Athletic Trainer Aaron Terranova, Asst. Coach Matt Macciocca, Joe Hart, Zach Wyatte, Eric Hanson, Gabe Whitney, Tyler Gavis, Head Coach Chris Carideo, Asst. Coach Pete Linderman. Middle Row: Mark Medvetz, Glenn Gartner, Josh Buck, Sky Holm, Jon Fassnacht, Paul Tricarico, Brian Kelly. Front Row: Scott Pfahler, Jamie Starr, Stephen McDade. Lou DeCarlo. :SR % 80 I Senior’s Comer Left: Brian Kelly, 4 c is determined. Whitney, who was named a Skyline Conference Second-Team All-Star, fin- ished his illustrious career ranked 13th in school history with his 1,188 points. Medvetz finished eight points behind his classmate in 14,h place (1,180), while Buck, a Skyline Conference First-Team All-Star who led the team with 400 points on the season, will enter the 2004-05 season opener at Navy (Nov. 23) with 1,107 career points good for 19th on the USMMA ledger. The Mariners’ season ended in the quarterfinal round of the Skyline Confer- ence Championship Tournament against visiting Farmingdale State. However, the Blue and Gray made a solid end-of-season run to earn home-court advan- tage in the playoffs, winning six of its last seven regular-season contests. Another solid performance was turned in early in the season in New Lon- don, Conn., as the Mariners were able to knock off service academy rival Coast Guard for the first time in the last five seasons. Junior Glenn Gartner scored a career-high 14 points in the contest, including a 10-for-12 outing at the free- throw line. Buck led the team in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounding (9.0 rpg) and ffee-throw per- centage (.781), while Whitney (13.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg) shot from the field at a team-best .581 clip. Medvetz (11.6 ppg) swiped a team-high 37 steals defensively, and was true on 37 per- cent of his 3-point field goal attempts. Junior Joe Hart was the fourth Mariners player to average double-figures in scoring (10.2 ppg), while sophomore point guard Paul Tricarico dished out a team-high 109 assists in his first season as a starter. You know this is money (Gabe Whitney, 1 c). Left: Medvetz, 1 c giving up the rock. Far Right: Lou DeCarlo, 3 c is in charge Right: Zach Wyatte, 3 c for the power lay up. 81 A Women’s Basketball Hoopsters! The Women’s Basketball made tremendous strides this year, ending with at 14-12 record overall under second year coach Mike Murray and assistant coach Amy Bowan. They were led by Captains Rebecca Segert ‘04 and Samantha Skeens. “This young squad worked extremely hard. I saw improvement in each and every player,” said senior Rebecca Segert. She has led the team since being here at Kings Point and this year was no different. She was named 1st Team All-Conference averaging 17 points a game and pulling in 6.1 boards a game. She topped off her senior year earning her 2,000th point (the first woman to do it at KP). She finished her career with 2,076 points, placing her second among Academy Alumni. Giving Becca a helping hand by providing leadership and experience were juniors Aubrey Murdock, Renee Sherman and Sam Skeens while sophomore Cait Williamson provided strong fundamentals. The squad was simultaneously led by Freshman standout Ash Carlisle who was named Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year. She also recieved Honorable Mention All-Conference team honors. Several other freshman gave a helping hand. Kait Mulgrew (led in steals: 58), Andrea Carey (led with 7 reb p game) and Marisa Olsen and Deborah Westendorf (who led in blocks). U.S. vs. them Simmons 59 72 SUNY Maritime 98 19 SUNY Purchase 68 52 Maine Maritime 53 52 SUNY Farmingdale 54 83 SUNY Old Westbury 56 46 St. Mary’s (IN) 55 51 Gywnedd Mercy (PA) 32 58 St. Elizabeth 72 50 SUNY Old Westbury 78 67 New Rochelle 71 12 SUNY Farmingdale 64 78 St. Joseph’s 53 63 CCNY 61 60 Centenary 60 55 St. Joseph’s 59 56 SUNY Maritime 81 21 Bard 81 27 NY City Tech 78 42 Coast Guard 48 51 Manhatanville 66 61 KP Women’s Basketball Back row: (left to right) Assistant Coach Amy Bowen, Rebecca Segert '04, Deborah Westendorf ‘07, Ashley Carlisle ‘07, Marisa Olsen ‘07, Andrea Carey ‘07, Head Coach Mike Murray. Middle row: Renee Sherman ‘05, Kait Mulgrew ‘07, Aubrey Murdock ‘05, Cait Williamson ‘06, Kelly Edwards ‘07. Bottom row: Samantha Skeens 05 and Lindsey Frasier 07. _____________________ 82 k Left: All for one, and one for all! That was the motto this year for the Women’s Basketball Team which had a huge turn-around from a season ago. Below: Strike a pose! Freshman Marisa Olsen perfects her shot. Captain’s Coaches Comer Surrounded! Team Captain and sole senior on the team, Rebecca Segert was usually double- and sometimes triple- teamed. Above: Having some fun at Universal Studios! The team trip to Florida was a bonding experience. Left: Junior Renee Sherman breaking her defenders ankles on a cross over that would make Penny Hardaway jealous. 83 A Can you say NATIONAL CHAMPION? The 2003-2004 Men’s Diving and Swimming season started off in typical fashion with a first place finish at the Skyline Conference Championship meet. The Mariners were led throughout the season by seniors Joel Meyer, Joe Quirk, and Jeff Kennedy under the coaching of Head Coach Sean Tedesco, Assistant Coach Julie Harrington, and Diving Coach Kevin Ryan. The Men’s team finished the season with a 6-4 record, while finishing 3rd overall in the Division III ECAC Championships and 4th at the Metropolitan Conference Championships (METS). A number of season best swims were achieved at METS with freshmen Bryan Vagts and David O’Dogherty finishing 6th in the 160 freestyle and 10th in the 200 backstroke, respectively. Senior Joe Quirk (Cooper City, FL) made NCAA ‘B’ cuts in the 200 backstroke as he finished in third place, while team mate Jeffrey Boden (Rancho Palos Verde, CA) made an ECAC qualifying time in the 100 freestyle. Jeff Kennedy (Balwin, MO) finished the year with a 7th place finish at the METS in the 100 free. Head Coach Sean Tedesco was honored as the Men’s Coach of the Year, while Kevin Ryan was awarded the Diving Coach of the Year. However, the highlight of the season was senior diver Joel Meyer (Danville, CA) winning his first National Championship in the 1 meter event. He finished 2nd on the 3 meter and was named NCAA Division III Diver of the Year. He also took 1st in both events at METS and was named diver of the meet to complete his undefeated season. He returned to the NCAA Championship Meet for the fourth year in a row to claim All-American for the 6th time. kJ U.S. vs. them Skyline Invite 1st Place SUN Y Maritime 102 100 Queens College 98 13 Baruch 102 8 Montclair State 146 95 Rowan 105 136 Adelphi 148 42 Stevens Tech. 165 53 CoastGuard 105 137 Mt. St. Mary’s 148 64 The College ofNJ 108 129 NYU 105 131 METS 4th Place ECACOpen 11th Place NCAA Div III Championships 19th Men’s Divnig and Swimming Roster: Nicholas Adema ‘07, William Ansell ‘07, Ian Antoine ‘07, Jeffrey Boden ‘04, Jesse Bowser ‘06, Spencer Burns ‘07, Hugh Chambrovich ‘07, Benjamin Christian ‘07, Andrew Dunleavy ‘06, Mickey Hand ‘07, Mike Hatfield '07, Ed Hertz '05, Sam Higginbottom ‘05, Robert Jackson ‘07, Mark Jimenez ‘05, Jeff Kennedy ‘04, Ryan McMullen ‘07, Joel Meyer '04, Chris Murray ‘06, Bryan Nicholson ‘05, David O’Dougherty ‘07, Brandon Parrish ‘05, Joe Quirk ‘04, Adam Richardson ‘05, Bryan Vagts ‘07, Clayton Vignocchi ‘07 and Will Whitehouse ‘05. Left: Jeff Boden claims first in the 50 free. He's Number One! Captain’s Coaches Comer Below: Junior Mark Jimenez digs deep as he approaches the wall in the breaststroke. “I would like to thank all of the coaches for the hard work and dedication that they have put in, especially with the seniors this year. I would also like to thank my teammates for their hard work and support throughout the season and I hope you have the same success in the rest of your years swimming and diving at Kings Point. -Joel Meyer ‘04 E 50 Above: Freshman Hugh Chambrovich preparing himself mentally for his next swim. Left: Senior Joel Meyer during an inward 1-1 2 somersault Pike on the 1 meter. It was one of Meyer’s highest scoring dives throughout the season. omen’s Swimming Diving Wetter is Better The Women’s Swimming and Diving team had an excellent 2003-2004 season. The women garnered an overall record of 9-3. The team defeated both Queens College and Montclair State for the first time in a number of years. They were also Skyline Conference Champions. In addition, the team placed third amond Division III schools at the Metropolitan Championships. During the course of the season seven school records were broken. Senior Audrey Meyers set a new mark in the 100 freestyle, and classmate Laura Jenkins established new marks in the 1650 and 500 freestyle events. Meyers was also awarded the Dick Krempecki Award for outstanding leadership and athleticism. They weren’t the only ones breaking records. New relay marks were established in the 200 medley, 200,400 and 800 freestyle relays by: Kimberly Sercel, Melissa Mejias, Chrisal Hall, Laura Jenkins, Morgan Evans and Audrey Meyers. Divers Kim Palmer ‘04, Alisha Wolfe ‘05 and Sarah Christiansen ‘07 also contributed a great deal to the team. The Team was led by Captains Laura Jenkins and Audrey Meyers. The Mariners look forward to more success in the future. U.S. vs. them Skyline Invite 1st Place SUNY Maritime 117 21 Queens College 66 45 Baruch 102 6 Montclair State 120 117 Rowan 91 130 Adelphi 148 86 Stevens Tech. 151 53 CoastGuard 90 146 Mt. St. Mary’s 140 64 Hunter 155 72 NYU 105 131 MetChampionships 3rd Place Women’s Swimming Diving. Top row: Allyson Christiansen, Morgan Evans, Christal Hall, Audrey Meyers, Krista Smith, Coach Tedesco and Coach Harrington Top row: Connie Barela, Kim Sercel, Jackie Paul and Laura Jenkins. (Not pictured: Kim Palmer, Alisha Wolfe, Jessica Familette, Marlaina Pippen, Sarah Christiansen and Cassandra Shadwick) Captain’s Coaches Comer t f 2 y,� „• Left: Like a bullet, Senior Audrey Meyers flies off the block. Below: Go Kim! Sophomore Kim Sercel competes in the 100 yard backstroke. r Head Coach Sean Tedesco has brought KP swimming to a new level since he has been here. Records are being broken left and right as the team looks to improve in every aspect of the sport. y Above: Ready, set, go! Freshman Christa Hall gets ready to fly off the blocks while classmate Cassandra Shadwick notices that there isn’t any water in the pool... Left: Senior Laura Jenkins swimming in the 200 butterfly. How’s that water taste, Laura? 87 Pistol r L. A Another Medal Ted? Senior Ted Strab receives one of his several medals earned at Regionals held at West Point. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy pistol capped off a tre- mendous season with a strong showing in its final match on the national stage. Led by seniors Bo Feely and Ted Strab, the Blue and Gray posted a solid ninth-place finish at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Collegiate Pistol Championships. Feely received a pair of All-America accolades following the competition. Given to the nation’s top shooters throughout the season, the Camberley, U.K., native garnered All-America acco- lades in both the free pistol and air pistol disciplines. At the NRA Championships, Feely finished 10th overall in the air pistol (548 points), while his 520-point mark in the standard pistol placed 18th. Strab, who consistently matched Feely shot-for-shot through- out the season, placed 14th in the free pistol competition with is 498-point mark. In fact, it was Strab’s performance at the Sectional Championship in late February that helped vault the Mariners into the NRA Championships. The Yorklyn, Del., native won the free (507) and standard (537) pistol disciplines, while finishing third in the air pistol. Feely scored the silver medal in the air pistol compe- tition, as he came within one millimeter of gamering the title. One of the most pleasant surprises of the season was the emergence of junior Jessica Phillips. The Bethlehem, Pa., native competed for just the first time this season, and rapidly progressed to place among the nation’s elite in the majority of Kings Point’s dual matches this year. Her continued progression will be vital to the success of head coach Igor Zolotarev’s 2004-05 squad. Some members of the team kill time waiting to shoot their next event. Team Members: Jason Berger, Andrew Callahan, Phillip Choi, Eugene Chung, Bo Feely, Ryan Maatta, Pedro Medeiros, Mike Mikulak, Jessica Phillips, Ted Strab, Bert Tone, Head Coach Igor Zolotarev. Coach’s Comer Jessica Phillips shoots in the Women’s Sport Pistol Event at Regionals held at West Point. Captain Bo Feely receives a medal in the Free Pistol Event y Plebe Bert Toone gives a thumbs up next to a Kappa Pi Sigma found on the walls ofWest Point’s Armory. 89 Jason Berger lines up the perfect shot during Regionals at West Point. Lacrosse • v ■ Warriors! With a promising freshman class and five returning starters, the future was bright for the 2004 Kings Point Lacrosse team. Under the watchful eye of the upperclassmen, the fresh- men helped lift KP to three early victories against some of the regions toughest competition. Unfortunately, the tables were turned, start- ing with a loss to Ithaca down in Florida. That loss, coupled with some ill-timed medical set- backs, undermined the remaining games. Al- though the team practiced hard and grew closer, it was not enough to reach the 0.500 mark. Senior Co-Captain Joe Azzata lining up for shot on goal. ✓ r U.S. vs. them Centenary 13 10 Wesleyan 8 19 Bates 5 6 CCNY 20 4 McDaniel 4 14 Manhattanville 18 7 Kean 14 6 SUNY Maritime 14 3 Richard Stockton 10 9 Stevens Tech 7 8 Montclair State 9 8 Mt. St. Vincent 14 0 ECAC’s Manhattanville 15 6 Montclair State 9 10 L A Pregame: National Anthem Team Members: (No particular order) Andrew Rogers, Walter Keane, David Shafer, Michael Citarelli, Dan Gately, Matt McCarthy, Bryan Gray, Ken Kneisly, Mark Garcia, Lyle Armacost, Tom Powers, John Pagano, Jimmy Braudt, Joe Azzata, Jim Flannery, Matt Scott, Tom Callery, Sean Dougherty, Sean Quinn, Cameron Ingram, Jahn Gerdes, Stephen McLane, Joe Welsh, Erik Anderson, Tony Buleza, Jim Clarkeson, Paul Nolan, Alex Henel, Brendan Myers, Steve Raterman, Phil Curran, Brett Rubin, Scott Hughes, Greg Pagnozzi, Nick Pitch, Tony McDonald, Mike Doris. _____________ ________________________ __________ 90 Captain’s Coaches Corner Rising Senior: Joe Welsh Kings Point Attack celebrating a big score. Freshman goal tender John Pagano preventing another goal. Head Coach: Tom Gill ________________ 91 r L. Baseball A1 Giordano takes a nice cut at the pitchers offering. Catcher Roberto Herrera guns down an opposing teams baserunner. Head coach Dennis Gagnon’s 2004 baseball squad finished the season with an overall record of 5-25, and a 3- 17 Skyline Conference mark. The Mariners had to battle with the elements most of the spring season, but still managed to play 30 contests. Part of the schedule included a long road trip to Florida where the Mari- ners competed at Hollywood against the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Later, the Blue and Gray traveled to Homestead in games versus Upper Iowa, King’s (Pa.), and John Jay. It wasn't until their home opener at Lower Roosevelt Field that the Mariners tasted their first victory of the season. A seven-hit, nine-run fifth inning helped lift the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy baseball team over Lehman College, in an 11-4, come-from-behind victory. The Mariners next wins came back-to-back against Skyline Conference rivals SUNY Old Westbury and SUNY Maritime, both played at Lower Roosevelt Field. Earning their first and second Skyline victories of the season, the Mariners defeated the Rams 9-2, while the Privateers fell to the Blue and Gray, 8-3. i r U.S. vs. them NJ City University 3 7 Lehman 11 4 Manhattanville 2-3; 1-2 Stevens Tech 1-8; 3-7 Mt. St. Mary 9-15; 0-5 Centenary 2 17 SUNY Farmingdale 4 8 SUNY Old Westbury 9 2 SUNY Maritime 8 3 St. Joseph’s 1 12 SUNY Maritime 5 1 Polytech 4-6; 16-5 SUNY Old Westbury 1-19; 3-9 SUNYMaritime 2 6 Centenary 4 13 Skyline Conference Farmingdale State 2-10; 2-4 St. Joseph’s 6-16; 2-8 L A Team Members: Roberto Herrera, Harlow Wood, Bemie Lutz, Alex DePalo, Paul Hite, A1 Giordano, Justin Backus, Thomas Lawrence, Ross Mansfield, JeffMeadows, Nick Oliva, Matt Guest, Kellan Lancaster, John McCarthy, Jonathan Munz. Head Coach Dennis Gagnon, Asst. Coach Matt Schmitz, Asst. Coach Ben Earnest, Asst. Coach Julius Haas. _______ _ 92 Captain’s Coaches Comer Harlow Wood makes a strong throw to first to get the runner in time. A1 Giordano checks out the plate from second base. The next day, the Mariners split a doubleheader meeting versus New York Polytechnic University. The Blue Jays sneaked past Kings Point, 6- 4, in the first contest, while the Mariners redeemed themselves in the nightcap, on a 16-5 whitewash. The Mariners, who were awarded the Skyline Conference Sportsman- ship Award, were led by shortstop Wood, led the team in 10 offensive statistical categories: batting average (.348), slugging percentage (.416), on base percentage (.491), runs (19), hits (31), doubles (4), to- tal bases (37), walks (21), stolen bases (12), and steal at- tempts (13). Future Ace Nick Oliva gets ready to put another one past an opposing batter. 93 A Softball Jill Cookson and her killer pitch. V Following a magical season in 2003 when the USMMA softball team reached its first NCAA Champi- onship by winning the Skyline Conference Championship Tournament, expectations for head coach Heather Stone’s Mariners were very high entering 2004. The Mariners certainly lived up to many fans’ expectations, ripping off a school-record 28-16-1 season, winning the Skyline Conference and advancing to its second-consecutive NCAA Championship in the process. USMMA was sent to Ithaca, N.Y., to play in the NCAA Division III Championship. Kings Point played extremely competitive softball in both contests, falling 4-0 to fourth-seeded Oneonta State to open up the NCAA Championship, before dropping a 2-0 decision to host and 30th-ranked Ithaca College in an elimination game. Jeffries was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year for the second year in a row, while also gamering Louisville Slugger NFCA All-Atlantic Region First-Team accolades for the second straight year. She departs Kings Point as the best player in program history, holding eight career offensive records which include a .440 batting average and .774 slugging percentage that will rank among the top- 50 all-time in NCAA Division III history. Junior catcher Liz Hagner joined Jeffries on the All-Atlantic Region First-Team for the second-con- secutive season, after she led the Mariners in average (.410), hits (55) and doubles (16). Also joining the All-Region team was third-team honoree, junior Tori Millar. One of the toughest outs in the Skyline Conference as a slap hitter, she hit .342 on the season. Hagner and Millar’s classmate, Short, was named the Skyline Conference Pitcher of the Year and the Skyline Tournament MVP. Finishing the year with a 17- 7 record, Short was nearly untouchable in Skyline play, going 9-0 with a microscopic 0.29 ERA - all while opponents batted just .140 against her. Freshman Andrea Carey, who converted to shortstop after playing first base throughout high school, was named the Skyline Conference’s co-Rookie of the Year. She hit .400 on the season, while leading the team in triples (5), home runs (3), slugging percentage (.618) and on-base percentage (.477). Allison Martins and junior pitcher Jill Cookson both were named Skyline Conference First-Team All-Stars. Martins finishes her KP career as the program’s leader in career stolen bases, with 56. Cookson went 10-9 this season with a 1.87 ERA and a team-best 114 strikeouts. U.S. vs. them Rutgers-Newark 1-2; 4-1 SUNY Maritime 14-0; 11-2 John Jay 8-2; 5-4 Coast Guard 0-4; 3-6 Hunter 2-10; 0-1 SUNY Old Westbury 11-0; 13-0 Staten Island 2-11; 4-4 Ramapo 2-12; 0-8 Manhattan ville 2-4; 5-1 Mt. St. Mary 6-1; 6-5 Farmingdale State 8-0; 20-3 St. Joseph’s 3-0; 9-0 Mt. St. Vincent 9-0; 10-2 Centenary 6-0; 4-3 Skyline Conference Mt. St. Mary 10 0 Manhattanville 1 4 Centenary 6 2 Manhattanville 8-7; 6-4 NCAA’s Oneonta 0 4 Ithaca 0 2 L_____________J Hardcore softball players!! Team Members: Jill Cookson, Dawn Ivancik, Jena Jeffries, Melissa Langston, Liz Hagner, Christina Penning, Sandra Short, Andrea Carey, Kathryn Tag, Lindsay Frasier, Fionna Boyle, Alison Martins, Jess France, Caitlin McCabe, Jeanne Klaine, Libby Palker, Jeanne Ferrrer, Tori Millar, Laura Fong, Head Coach Heather Stone, Asst. Coach Amy Bowan, Asst. Coach Doug Carter, Team Advisor LT Ragin. 94 Senior’s Comer Liz Hagner 2 c has her game face on. The four seniors, from left to right, Christina Penning, Jena Jeffries, Jeanne Klaine, and Allison Martins. V ✓ Jess France makes an awesome dive for the ball. 95 i Jena Jeffries 1 c and her picture- perfect swing. Track Field 2003-2004 - Kings Point Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Teams once again had a successful year under head coach Yolanda Flamino. During the Indoor season, they competed in, and won their conference track meet (CTC’s) Feb. 7-8th in the Armory. Kings Point won this meet with 101 points, beating out Sacred Heart. KP hadn’t won this meet since 1968 so it was by far a momentous occasion. This meet culminated the entire team’s hard work for there were many PR’s and qualifying times. Oregon Senior’s Todd Hoyt and Chris Kapfer gained big points for their placements. Hoyt came in 2nd in the open 400 meter with a school record and ECAC qualifying time while Kapfer won the mile and later came in 5th behind fellow Oregonian Freshmen Chris Parks in the 3,000 meter. Parks then continued fine racing to come in 2nd in the 5,000 with Senior Brad Eastman soon to follow in the 6th. Pentathlete Kevin Pusateri won the Pentathlon after a rough season of injuries. The end of the meet as usual ended with another exciting 4x400 relay. KP 4x400 relay team consisting of Sr. Lou Barbieri, Juniors Walter and William Hall and anchored by Todd Hoyt came in 2nd in a hard raced battle with Montclair State. Other key placements were Sophomore Adam Polite and Freshman Aaron Reimer in the Pole Vault, 4th and 6th respectively. Freshman Chris Voss 4th in the 1,000, and Senior Pat Meyers 5th in the 800 and A1 Hsiao long jumped for 6th. On the women’s team, Freshmen Maria Weiner ran a personal best in the 3,000 meter and finished 12th. Indoor CTC’s set the stage for a great Outdoor season to follow. This team worked together to achieve great feats against teams that are so much larger than theirs. The 4x400 relay team barely missed accompanying Chris Kapfer to Outdoor Nationals with a time of 3:18.6. Kapfer did however head off to Nationals the next week and raced very competitively in the 10,000 and 5,000 meter. Congratulations to all on a fine year. All our hard work in snow, rain, and “sub-zero” temperature’s paid off! flim r U.S. vs. them I Wesleyan Invitational No team scoring Yale Invitational NTS NYU Invitational NTS Bp Coast Guard Invitational 3rd Army Invitational NTS CTC Championships 1st Boston Univ.Invititational NTS |p| Stampede Classic NTS MAC Winter Relay Carnival NTS NYU Invitational NTS ECAC Championships 8th NCAA Championships NTS Army NTS T rinity Invitational NTS Coach “O” Invitational NTS CTC Championships M-3rd W-14th Penn Relays NTS 'D Lions Invitational NTS Yjj.; Oneonta Invitational M-2nd W-3rd ■ I [I ■ St. John’s Track Field Classic NTS ECAC Championships 38th Team Pic after winning CTC’s Top, L to R: Erick Corcoran, Aaron Reimer, Ben Hayes, Adam Polite, Chris Voss, Chris Parks. Bottom, L to R: Joe Bosco, Dave Taliaferro, Lou Barbieri Todd Hoyt (Team Captains), William Hall, and “Red” Walter Hall. Yolanda Flamino on one knee - Head Coach i f ti l $ 1 r 96 (Left) Aaron Reimer, 4 c, over pole in pole vault. (Below) Lou Barbieri, 1 c, handing off to Walter Hall, 2 c, in 4x400 meter relay. Captain’s Coaches Comer Chris Kapfer, 1 c, talking with Peter Rackett. Kelly Edwards, 4 c, racing in 800 meter run. 97 Tennis Head coach Sean Perera and the 2004 tennis team, consisting of two seniors, four juniors, and eight freshmen, opened the season up with a decisive, 6-1 home victory versus St. Joseph’s College (L.I.). Despite the constant battle with the spring weather throughout the season, which caused eight postponements, the Mariners still saw plenty of action on the court, finishing the year with a 5-6 overall record, and a 2-4 Skyline Conference mark. The Mariners dropped the next match to a strong SUNY New Paltz, but redeemed themselves by winning the next two contests. The Blue and Gray, led by Guernsey at both the No. 1 singles and doubles, defeated Skyline Conference foe Mt. St. Mary by a 6-1 decision, and two days later, went on to overcome the Polytechnic University ofNew York, 7-2, at the National Tennis Center in Queens. Rookie Adams played a valuable role for the Mariners, as he went on a four match win-streak in both the singles and doubles categories versus Mt. St. Mary, NY Polytech, Manhattanville, and Mt. St. Vincent. At the conclusion of his stellar first season with the Mariners, Adams was dubbed Skyline’s Rookie of the Year. Also recognized was Mariners head coach Sean Perera, as he received Skyline Conference Coach of the Year honors. Senior and team captain J.R. Guernsey was named to the All-Skyline First-Team, as he recorded a 13-9 overall record, while going 7-4 No. 1 singles and 6-5 inNo. 1 doubles. Junior Zishaan Raymond and Adams were named to the All-Skyline Second Team to round out the Mariners conference recognition. U.S. vs. them St. Joseph’s 6 1 SUNY New Paltz 0 7 Mt. St. Mary 6 1 NY Polytech 7 2 Manhattanville 2 5 Mt. St. Vincent 6 1 Stevens Tech 0 7 SUNY Maritime 7 0 CCNY 2 5 Yeshiva 3 4 Stevens Tech 2 5 Team Members: Justin Adams, Edward Castellini, Chris Chan Chow, Bryant Dean, J.R. Guernsey, John Harma, Herbert Houston, Janis Kukainis, Aaron Lewis, Kartik Parmar, Zishaan Raymond, Elizabeth Stroud, Paul Wolfinger, Head Coach Sean Perera 98 Captain’s Coaches Comer Paul Wolfinger, 4 c and Elizabeth Stroud, 4 c taking in the sights at the U.S. Open. 99 i A Golf Brian Stocker, Jake Henschel and Golf Team Training Officer (GTTO) Bobby Clark are standing by to tee off. V Only 364 days ‘til the next Hockey Season KP Golf 4 Life The 2003 season was a successful one for the U.S. Mer- chant Marine Academy golf team, whose highlights in- cluded outstanding performances at regional and service- academy championships. The Mariners took home the third spot at its ECAC Metro Region Qualifying match, which was held in nearby Bethpage. Kings Point also sneaked past Farmingdale State (325- 327) in a Skyline Conference dual match along the way, before taking part in the highlight of each season: its an- nual trip to the Service Academies Golf Classic in Dallas, Texas. Three of the Mariners’ four seniors, Ty Shimada, Daniel Willison and Ryan Sharrar, all shot their best scores in the Lone Star State in their respective four-year careers, and with the final team element of the Mariners’ fourth senior, Dan Dugan, the Blue and Gray contined to close the gap between its Division I counterparts and eventually display their best team performance of the season. jfl r U.S. vs. them Rutgers-Newark 1-2; 4-1 SUNY Maritime 14-0; 11-2 JohnJay 8-2; 5-4 Coast Guard 0-4; 3-6 11 Hunter 2-10; 0-1 SUNY Old Westbury 11-0; 13-0 i' Staten Island 2-11; 4-4 ]■' Ramapo 2-12; 0-8 l . Manhattanville 2-4; 5-1 i Mt. St. Mary 6-1; 6-5 i . Farmingdale State 8-0; 20-3 i St. Joseph’s 3-0; 9-0 :i . Mt. St. Vincent 9-0; 10-2 Is Centenary 6-0; 4-3 Skyline Conference Mt. St. Mary 10 0 : Manhattanville 1 4 ft? Centenary 6 2 Manhattanville 8-7; 6-4 NCAA’s Oneonta 0 4 L. Ithaca 0 2 A The Spring Team consisting of seniors Ryan Sharrar and Ty Shimada and underclassmen Bobby Clark, Brian Stocker, and Jacob Henschel. (Matt McCarthy ‘05 and Danforth Glitz ‘07 not shown) 100 Below: GTTO Bobby Clark demonstrates how to wear properly mottivated pants while putting from the rough. ✓ Captain’s Coaches Comer Men’s Golf: (left to right) Dan Willison ‘04, Bobby Clark ‘06, Scott Brandt '05, Ty Shimada ‘04, Ryan Sharrar ‘04, Brian Stocker ‘06 and Dan Dugan ‘04. Above: SeniorTy Shimada strokes one long and hard. Nice form Ty! 101 Waterfront 103 Intercollegiate Sailing The inteivollegiate sailing team competes in both the fall and the spring seasons with a chance at 4 Coed and 2 Women s National Championships. The Mariners added its 13'h National Championship winning the Sloop Nationals sailed in small keelboats. Tire Mariners finished 2nd and 6h at the Singlehanded Nationals to mund out the fall. A big addition to the team were the Lady Mariners who had its best showing in years as four women competed in the MAISA women s singlehanded championships at Navy with one taking 10h place, only the second ever top ten finish at the event for Kings Point. The Kings Point teamfinished the fall season ranked 3rd in the country. After numerous top 5 finishes throughout the year, the Mariners capped off the spring season qualifying for the ICSA Coed Dingfy North American Championships where they went on to finish Sh overall. The Intercollegiate Sailing team (Dinghy Team), competes in a National Level race just outside of Hague Basin. Dinghy Team The 8 ranked Dinghy team has a little fun after practice. National Qualifiers at Hobart William Smith, where the team placed 3rd, the last seat for qualifying. They went on to Nationals in Cascade Locks, Oregon, and placed 8th overall, 4th in A divison, and 8th in B division. 104 03-04 Records Andrew Bercovici and Emily Gardner receiving coaching from head coach Mark Zagol and assistant coach Matt Allen after a close race at Hobart. Coach Mark Zagol gives some advice to Graham Mergenthaler between races. The Lasers of KP compete in the Kings Point Open 2003 Fall Season Competition Finish Governor’s Cup 2nd KP Laser Open 1st Pine Trophy 1st Laser Opener 1st Nevins Trophy 3rd MAISA Women’s 10th MAISA Men’s 1st 2nd MAISA Sloop 2nd ICSA Sloop 1st ICSA Men’s Singlehanded 2nd 2004 Spring Season Competition Finish MAISA Women’s 6th America Trophy 3rd ICSA Dinghy Nationals 8th While only a highlight of the dozens of Competitions that the Kings Point Inter- collegiate Sailing team competes in every year, it is easy to see that the constant practice pays off, members of this years team are once again attending Nationals. 105 ✓ _________________________ N T V Kings Pointer The Kings was put to sea a couple of times before it was placed in drydock for scheduled repairs. Even while moored, the Kings Pointer served as a practical classroom. Dolphins riding the bow of the Kings Pointer as she puts to sea. Crew Nicholas Hunter, Matthew Hedglin, Marc Vignocchi, and Sean Kinley wear their mullet wigs after their race at the head of the Charles River. The Fall season crew team after a rained out regatta. Lauren Jones, Maureen Marlowe, Jennifer Flounders, Elizabeth Bogart, and Katherine Jackson all pose for a picture before the Women’s Novice 4 107 Power Squadron “There is nothing - absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” The Wind in the Willows Maverick Storm, Growler, and Dottie J rafting together on a weekend trip up the Hudson to Bannerman Island. Growler The Growler crew: Ed Hickman, Matt Rickards, Ted Castellini, Tom Powers, Ross Frow, Paul Slotsema, Josh Chrosniak, and Tormod Engvig Matt Rickards, Ted Castellini, Tormod Engvig, and Ross Frow visit the Queen Mary 2 on her maiden voyage. 21 I 1 S 108 Dottie J Jeremy Headly and Dave Monk with a catch. Headly and Herrera with the biggest catch of the year. Tim Scott, Jim Maye, Tom Lisante, Dave Monk, and Jeremy Headly of the Dotty J. Matt Hedglin helps a date aboard the Growler at Pier 17. The Growler crew deals with frozen lines while underway during the winter. 109 i Storm The crew of Storm: Joe Sawruck, Ben Dowers, Justin Strock, Ross Mansfield, Nate Kainste, Ben Topp, Warran Barlowe, and Tom Hamilton. After a night underway, kicking back on top of the house is the perfect way to relax from the daily academy grind. Storm makes her way out of the basin as crew members prepare for another insane adventure. Maverick skipper Keith Kollenbaum and Craig Robinson prepare to get underway. Maverick Todd Gianelloni taking in the fenders while passing Manhattan. 110 Power Squadron members relax on the stern of Maverick while on the Bannerman Island TM. Offshore Sailing I Nick Gasper adjusts the spinnaker pole height. Mark Levis, Adam Freitag, and Brian Villanova hiking aboard Spitfire as Blizzard looms while on a tack. Mike Hardy, Adam Freitag, Jesse Waletich, Sean Russell, Peter Radzicki, Mark Levis, A.J. Melton, Jordan Brown, John Van Wylen, Laura Anderson, and Brian Fantel of the Spitfire crew. Ill t Nick Gasper, Dan Miller, and Guy Miller holding the ship together as Blizzard returns to the academy. “BOARDING PARTY AWAY!” Joe Messere lets lose on Spitfire. Spitfire and Blizzard contend for the lead while tacking. Blizzard crew members hike as their boat tacks. 112 m Guy Miller, Matt Mrdutt, and Pete Radzicki look on as Blizzard makes her way. Sailors head for the side as the sea gets rough and their Delano lunch beings to slosh aroung... Gunsmoke passes Spitfire while the crew looks on. Chad Ellis, Bob Greenling, Pat Gorman, Tommy Baumann, Danny Cox, Bradley Griffin, Bradley Griffin, Matt Schubert (kneeling), and Starlight (panting). -Sean Russell, Jesse Waletich, and Pete Radzicki - make adjustments to the sails. 113 4 Wakeboarding and Waterski club Just after this picture, Brett Davis tried holding the rope in his teeth... How’s it hanging? John Dunaway takes wakeboarding to a higher level. ffPsBB Eric Cramer kicks out some serious spray. 114 SS Resolute Some steam never hurt anyone... Sam Higginbottom welds a new boiler tube into place. Looks good from here. Mark Rakitis gives The faithful crew of the Resolute! Mark Rakitis, Sam |-ijg approval on a new boiler tube. Higginbottom, Skipper Andrew Callahan, and EricDeetjen. ■ Come on down! It’s the place to be whether you’re sunbathing, swimming, throwing a football, or just getting away from KP for an afternoon, the waterfront is the place to be. Preston Morgan, Greg Lockwood, Freddy Brackin, and Todd Gianelloni cool off at the pool and discuss foreign policy. 116 A snow filled winter left the waterfront looking like a frozen piece of art work.... The academy from the water covered in snow and surrounded by ice. Frozen docks sit silently waiting for spring, warm weather, and the sail boats to return. Sheets of ice float near south dock long after the snow melted. 117 V Academy personel clean off the waterfront’s boats and vehicles while the snow keeps on falling. Clubs Activities i 4 119 111! IBKKI1I - ■ i Above: A yearbook tradition -- after dinner cigars enjoyed in Gettysburg’s cool night air. Right: The yearbook staff gathers at the historic Fairfield Inn, near Gettysburg, for dinner. Seated are Andrew Young and Adam Hitt. Standing are Casey Dexter, Terry Nail, Robert Goldbach, Chris Woody, Kyle Fries, Matt DesEnfants, advisor Martin Skrocki and yearbook rep Mark Mandrakos. 120 MIDSHIPS Yearbook “Failure is not an option” could well be the motto of the staff of the 2004 yearbook, MIDSHIPS. Though unusually small in number this year, the staff perservered to get the job done, working many extra hours to take up the slack on sections that somehow were left left undone. This year’s annual training trip to the Herff Jones Printing Plant in Gettysburg, PA was postponed from December, when an early snowstorm hit the Northeast, until February. But it was enjoyable! Left: The always-smiling Laura Anderson ‘06 is hard at work on the Sea Year Section. Above: Waterfront Section co-editor Ed Hickman‘07 explains his ideas to Herff Jones rep Mark Mandrakos. Left: A visit in February to the impressive and noisy press room at the yearbook’s Gettysburg printing facility — an engineer’s delight! 121 Above: The annual Beat Retreat provides the band members with a most appreciative Parents’ Weekend audience. Right: The Regimental Band looks sharp even during a summertime practice parade. 122 Regimental Band During the 2003-04 academic year, the USMMA Regimental Band once again proved that it is the pride of Kings Point. The band began the year in a big way with a performance at the International Military Music Festival in Quebec City, Canada. Performances at the Beat Rereat and various parades followed. In the spring, the band made national newspapers by perfoming dockside in New York City to welcome the brand new passenger ship Queen Mary 2 to Manhattan. A good year indeed! Left:Under the baton of CAPT Kenneth Force (center), the band struts its stuff at the Beat Retreat in O’Hara Hall. Above: The Regimental Band performs on Steamboat Road last fall for the dedication of the new Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman Service Monument. Left: As the inscription on the bass drum reads, the Regimental Band is proudly know as “George M. Cohan’s Own.” 123 The Fanfare Trumpets herald the beginning of the ceremony in June 2004 for the re-opening of renovated Jones Hall. Fanfare Trumpets Mariners Chorus The Fanfare Trumpets are an elite unit of the USMMA Regimental Band. Thisbrass “choir” heralds the beginning offormal pa- rades at the Academy and performs at nu- merous events beyond the Kings Point campus. These include the annual St. Andrew’s Society Banquet in New York City and the Congresssional Country Club Dinner in Washington, DC. The other Academy musical organization is the Mariners Chorus, a mixed voice en- semble of some 30 male and female stu- dents. On campus, the Choir, under the direction of Cindy Bell, performs at the yearly Beat Retreat and at the Battle Stan- dard Dinner. In addition. Chorus members travel to sing at such events as theNational Maritime Day festivities in Washington, DC, and more locally, with the choir at Queens College for a concert with that school’s orchestra. Fourteen members strong and looking sharp, the Fanfare Trumpets get ready to open the 2003 Beat Retreat in O’Hara Hall. i 124 Photo Left: The Mariners Chorus raises its collective voice at the Battle Standard Dinner in May 2004. Below: Chorus Director Cindy Bell (first row, left) adds her voice to a beautiful performance of the USMMA Alma Mater. Surf Club adviser Matt Mueller shows the members how it’s done. Kings Point Surf Club “Surf s up” is a cry that the members of this Kings Point Club like to hear. The Surf Club is dedicated to riding the waves whenever and wherever they have the opportunity. Leading this “club of the waves” are Ty Shimada, ‘ 04, president; Ramin Hatami ‘ 05, vice president; Tom Hecuer ‘06, secretary; John Hobson ‘04, treasurer; and Jeff Jaskot, ‘04 equipment manager. The club adviser is Matt Muel ler ‘ 00. This club’s favorite musical group? The Beach Boys, of course! Equipment manager Jeff Jaskot always brings plenty of Vaseline. It helps keep that hairdo in place despite the pounding salt water waves! 126 Left: Some members of the Surf Club ride a big one! How many of them w ill w ipe out? Below : These Surf Club boyz look good on the beach. It's all about attitude! The Color Guard lends a nice touch of pomp and circumstance to re-opening of Jones Hall in June 2004. USMMA Color Guard The Color Guard is a premier midshipman organization attheU.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A full color guard consists of six midshipmen—two rifle carriers on the out- board sides, and four flag bearers. The latter carry the United States flag; the Academy flag; the Merchant Marine ensign; and the Battle Standard signifying that cadet mid- shipmen have served in combat zones since World War 11. The Color Guard is probably the busiest midshipman organization on campus. Its members appear at numerous and varied events, which include official dinners, honors ceremonies and parades, to name just some of their many activities. Perfectly in step, the Color Guard takes its position in the center of the regiment on Tomb Field during a regimental parade. 128 Left: Band director CAPT Kenneth Force renders a salute to the Color Guard at the opening of the fabulous 2003 Beat Retreat. Below: A grand entrance -- the Color Guard enters Delano Hall for the annual Battle Standard Dinner in May 2004. 129 I Emergency MedicalTechniciansChris Barger (left) and Cory Heard stand by at a Rugby match, where their services are usually needed! EMS Squad Members of the U SMMA community can rest easy knowing that, if injury occurs, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Squad is nearby. These midshipmen are dedicated to helping others. They sacrifice their per- sonal time to gain qualification by taking an EMS course twice a week, above and be- yond their already busy Academy schedule. The EMS Squad takes pride in their spe- cial uniforms and in the service that they provide. They raise the level of safety for everyone on the Kings Point campus! The members of the Winter-Spring rotation of the EMS Squad find timeforaphoto. I i 130 � 3______ ii ii ii ii iiii SI S3 38 H ilii jj ggg CHANT ||g MARINE ACADEMy AMBULANCE J Left: The EMS Squad officers: Matt Burns, RMTO and Cory Heard, RM L. Below: The members of the Fall-Winter rotation of the EMS Squad give us a big smile. 131 Midshipman Officers i I S 132 WfWPtf??« Mi l:� n M C. Heard, C. Barger, M. Peckham, M. Vignocchi, D. Reed, J. Shipley, C. Jackson, P. Myers, J. Waletich, B. Ruiz, W. Adams, A. Labrato, H. Grandstaff, J. Feldon, J. Chastek, P. Crawford, S. Gamer, C. Ingram, K. Hembree, C. Dexter, D. Monk, A. Lovgren, T. Hoyt, M. Moore, P. Trask, M. Guest, T. Nail Regimental Staff Officers 1st Rotation C. Heard, M. Peackham, P. Crawford, S. Carter, J. Shipley, E. DiPierro, S. Ratterman, J. Chastek, C. Jackson, P. Myers, S. Kinley, B. Eastman, J. Bibb, P. Noland, M. Bums, J. Strock, A. Labrato, M. Vignacchi, B. Earnest, J. Quirk, K. Hembree, M. Guest, A. Prose, R. Segert, E. Corcoran. B. Ruiz, O. Karp, P. Reed, T. Nail, J. Kalmukos, F. Megna, J. Gustine, A. Meyers Regimental Staff Officers 2nd Rotation 134 Band Company Officers 1st Rotat J. Melchert, A. Kanaszyc, Z. McWaters, S. Albrecht, M. Murdutt, C. Barger, D. Dugan, P. Trask, J. Guernsey, A. Hitt, J. Feldon, J. Zamarin, T. Strabb, L. Leva Band Company Officers 2nd Rotation B. Robinson, A. Hitt, S. Carter, P. Norgaard, A. Kanazsyc, H. Schill, M. MrDutt, J. Guernsey, J. Zamarin, D. Dugan, Z. McWaters, T. Strab, J. Melchert 135 First Battalion Officers 1st Rotation J. Hahn, C. Kapfer, A. Lewis, C. Ingram, D. McNeal First Battalion Officers 2nd Rotation C. Teague, D. Brown, A. Smeckert 136 N. Bahiil, D. Brown, M. Moore, R. Reed, A. Lovgren, S. Gamer, S. Rafferty, I. Stewart, A. Smeckert, C. Springer, E. Amiscosa,A. Sichel First Company Officers 2nd Rotation M. Theis, C. Fondren, A. Meyers, D. Wright, S. Rafferty, J. Jaskot, T. Baumann, D. McNeal, J. Crespin, S. Kinley, A. Sichel, I. Stewart, S. Foster 137 Second Company Officers 1st Rotation C. Teague, J. Azzata, S. Bowman, C. Dexter, A. Martins, J. Van Valen, V. Gigante Second Company Officers 2nd Rotation D. Willison, B. Blaine, S. Bowman, T. Spano, C. Dexter, V. Gigante, J. Azzata, R. Rueschhoff, M. Guest 138 Second Battalion Officers 1st Rotation R. Rexha, W. Dickman, C. Penning, L. Jenkins, J. Hammond, M. Hilton Second Battalion Officers 2nd Rotation B. Comelio, A. Giordano, J. Carmany, P. Sampson, P. Curran, P. Syntax 139 Third Company Officers 1st Rotation B. Feely, M. Rowe, R Curran, J. Ervasti, T. Hoyt, J. Spano, P. Sampson, J. Jefferies, J. Meyer, T. Parker, L. Barbieri Third Company Officers 2nd Rotation 140 B. Peretti, P. Keller, E. Corcoran, J. Quirk, J. Ervasti, R. Maurer, J. Gustine, J. Meyer, F. Megna, J. Jefferies, J, Hammond Fourth Company Officers 1st Rotation D. Haefele, M. Hendrickson, K. Sharrar, E. Balafas, P. Slotsema, B. Cornelio, P. Syntax, D. Reed, A. Giordano, B. Snyder, J. Chrosniak, J. Sawruk Fourth Company Officers 2nd Rotation R. Martucci, J. Strock, M. Hilton, K. Kneisley, J. McKay, P. Myers, J. Hunt, B. Segert, L. Jenkins, E. Gardner, C. Penning, J. Russ 141 Underclass e i Class of2005 The second classmen are veterans at the school and sail out to complete their second term at sea. While they are on campus, they are receiving constant training to be next year’s regimental leaders. Even with the stress the Academy can give people, everyone always manages to find some time to have fun. Midshipman Glenn Atherton is leading the band in preparation for the parade march-on and gives commands as the Drum Maj or. Sailing has long been an integral part of the Merchant Marine, and Midshipmen, even today, still enjoy the excitement and thrill that it has to offer. 144 Albanese II, Augustino B Co. Allen, Daniel 4th Co. Alzugaray, Marcial 1st Co. Anderson, Christina 2nd Co. Angeli, Michael B Co. Atherton, Glenn B Co. Azcona, Alan 3rd Co. Baker, Matthew 1st Co. Basciano, Karen 3rd Co. Bentley, George 3rd Co. Bentley, Jason 4th Co. Bonnecarrere Jr, Bruce 3rd Co. Boone, Thomas 4th Co. Boyce, Richmond 2nd Co. Boyce, Robert 4th Co. Brant, Scott 2nd Co. Bruland, Bronze 4th Co. Brune, Christopher 2nd Co. Bucciarelli, Dominic 4th Co. Busch, Jeremy 4th Co. Buxton, Jeremy 2nd Co. Callos, Joseph-Glenn 3rd Co. Casey, Anthony 4th Co. Castellini, Edward 4th Co. Chan, Scott 2nd Co. Chance, Colin B Co. Christ, Walter B Co. Conklin, Lynn B Co. Conte, Lindsay 2nd Co. Cookson, Jillian 3rd Co. Crysler, Garrett 3rd Co. Daffron, Nathanial 4th Co. Dawson, Adam B Co. deObaldia Martinez, Alonso 2nd Co. Downey, Jason 4th Co. Eitapence, Kevin 1st Co. Elgart, Lindsay 1st Co. Engvig, Tormod 3rd Co. Erickson, Carl 3rd Co. Every, Daniel B Co. Feaster, William 4th Co. Fetterman, Mark 1st Co. 4 145 w I Fitzpatrick, Brian 3rd Co. Fortuna, Gerald 4th Co. France, Jessica 2nd Co. Freeman, Matthew 3rd Co. Frobenius, Jeffrey 3rd Co. Fuhrman, Matthew 4th Co. Gallucci, Joseph 1st Co. Garcia, Matthew 3rd Co. Gardner, James 2nd Co. Gately, Daniel 2nd Co. Gibbs, Jonathan 1st Co. Gonzales, Michael 2nd Co. Gray, Pearl 2nd Co. Griffin, Brian 1st Co. Gugliotta, Christopher 4th Co. Hagner, Elizabeth 1st Co. Hall, Walter 2nd Co. Hall, William 3rd Co. Hanebrink, Travis 4th Co. Hanson, Daniel 1st Co. Headley, Jeremy 2nd Co. Hedglin, Matthew 3rd Co. Helmer, Steven B Co. Henschel, Jacob 1st Co. Hertz, Edward 2nd Co. Hevey, Elizabeth B Co. Higginbottom, Samuel 1st Co. Hovanas, Joshua 4th Co. Howell, William 4th Co. Iannacchino, Jordan B Co. 146 Isom, McClain 3rd Co. Ivancik, Dawn 3rd Co. Johnson, John 3rd Co. Josephic, Kraig B Co. Kanzleiter, Ross 3rd Co. Keneipp, Eric 3rd Co. Kennedy, Brian 4th Co. Keull, Warren 2nd Co. Kim, Anne 1st Co. Kleinerman, Aaron 4th Co. Kohn, Christopher B Co. Kopacz, Alexander 1st Co. Kruse, Brendan 2nd Co. Kull, Antonio 1st Co. Lake, Jason 3rd Co. LaQuey, Jessica 1st Co. Larsen, Daniel 4th Co. Lee, Kevin 2nd Co. Leni, Jeffrey 4th Co. Lenzer, Matthew B Co. Lindholm, Everet 1st Co. Lipski, Brian 2nd Co. Lutz, Bernard 1st Co. Maggioni, Craig 4th Co. Manning, Corey 1st Co. Mathias, Benjamin 1st Co. Maye, James 2nd Co. Mayorga, Jason 3rd Co. McCarthy, Matthew 1st Co. McCay, Colt 2nd Co. i 147 ir McCrillis, Nathan 3rd Co. McDonald, Thomas 1st Co. McKinley, Joseph 3rd Co. McKoin, Jacqueline 4th Co. Melendez Mejia, Enrique 2nd Co. Mersek, Lee 4th Co. Michnya, Joseph 3rd Co. Millar, Victoria 3rd Co. Mitchell, Justin 4th Co. Mueller, Adam 4th Co. Murdock, Aubrey 4th Co. Must, Peeter 2nd Co. Neil, Harold 2nd Co. Nicholson, Bryan 2nd Co. O’Connor, Margaret 2nd Co. Pack, Douglas B Co. Palker, Elizabeth 2nd Co. Papazis, James 1st Co. Pearson, Devon 1st Co. Peifer, Christopher 2nd Co. Perez Gomez, Erasmo 2nd Co. Phelan, John 1st Co. Phillips, Jessica B Co. Pickard, Nathan 2nd Co. Pool, Geoffrey 3rd Co. Prim, Michael 4th Co. Proscia, William B Co. Quinn, Sean 1st Co. Ramsay, Daniel 2nd Co. Rauhoff, Jarryd 1st Co. 148 Reese, Robert 3rd Co. Renders, Christopher 4th Co. Richardson, Adam 2nd Co. Ripley, Ryan 1st Co. Rogers, Andrew 2nd Co. Rogers, Henry 1st Co. Salerno Riera, Maria 3rd Co. Santiago, Antony 2nd Co. Sargent, Luke 1st Co. Schade, James 1st Co. Schneider, Donna B Co. Schroeder, Matthew 3rd Co. Shafer, David 2nd Co. Sherman, Renee 4th Co. Shiflett, Jonathan 2nd Co. Skeens, Samantha 1st Co. Smith, Angela 2nd Co. Smith, Jonathan 4th Co. Smith, Krista 3rd Co. Smith, Michael 1st Co. Stabile, Nathan 4th Co. Swan, Jared 2nd Co. Taylor, Jeffrey 3rd Co. Tino, Michael B Co. Tolleson-Finnegan, Robert 1st Co. Tompkins, Matthew 4th Co. Walker, Robert B Co. Walsh, Kevin 1st Co. Waters, Jesse 4th Co. Weaver, Christopher B Co. 149 Whitehouse, William 3rd Co. Wilkinson, Mary 4th Co. Williams, Andrew 2nd Co. Winchester, Wesley 4th Co. Wolfe, Alisha B Co. Wood, Harlow 1st Co. Wooster, Joshua 1st Co. Wrocklage, Tara Lee 1st Co. Wu, Christopher 3rd Co. Young, Peter 2nd Co. Lost At Sea Andrews, David 2nd Co. Bahk, Charlie 4th Co. Berg, Matthew 2nd Co. Boden, Jeffrey 4th Co. Brabazon, Jared 1st Co. Briggs, Jason 3rd Co. Brown, Reid 1 st Co. Buck, Joshua 3rd Co. Doris, Michael 3rd Co. Fetterman, Matthew 2nd Co. Fredrick, Adrian 1 st Co. Garcia, Mark 3rd Co. Gartner, Glenn 1st Co. Goldbach, Robert 4th Co. Gray, Willis 2nd Co. Hart V, Joseph 3rd Co. Hatami-Alanegh, Ramin 1st Co. Henel, Alexander 4th Co. Herrera, Roberto 2nd Co. Hine, Edward 1 st Co. Holm, Jeffrey 3rd Co. Hunter, Nicholas 1 st Co. Keane, Walter 4th Co. Kirk, James 3rd Co. Kukainis, Janis 4th Co. Lamperts, Christopher 2nd Co. McAdams, Justin 4th Co. McCrory, Patrick 4th Co. Meagher, Joseph 1st Co. Miller, Matthew 1 st Co. Mitchell, Reese 2nd Co. Orr, Charles 3rd Co. Parker, Matthew 2nd Co. Parrish, Brandon 3rd Co. Patterson, Cole 4th Co. Peer, Glen 4th Co. Petricone, Peter 4th Co. Raymond-Latib, Zishaan 3rd Co. Rentner, Christopher 4th Co. Rimmelin, Louis 4th Co. Roszel, Christopher 4th Co. Saville, David 1 st Co. Sayer, Mark 4th Co. Seipp, John 1st Co. Short, Sandra 4th Co. Shrives, Adam 4th Co. Smith, Ronald 4th Co. Smith, Steven 2nd Co. Syntax, Michael 2nd Co. Tino, Nicholas B Co. Welsh, Joseph 1st Co. Whitney, Gabriel 4th Co. Williamson, John 4th Co. Class of 2006 Between going out to sea for four months and academics back at the school, Midshipmen never pass up the chance to share a good laugh. Midshipmen gaze out at the sea from the deck of thhe Kings Pointer. Letting loose on the dance floor at Christmas Ball. 152 Anderson, Laura 1st Co. Anguizola Mosquera, Ricardo 2nd Co. Basic, Marissa 2nd Co. Berger, Jason 1st Co. Bermudez Richard, Marliz 3rd Co. Black, Adrian 2nd Co. Blinkovitch, Elliott 2nd Co. Bonvino, Craig 4th Co. Boozer, Charles 1st Co. Bosco, Joseph 1st Co. Bowser, Jesse 2nd Co. Boyle, Colin 3rd Co. Braudt, James 4th Co. Brown, Jordan B Co. Cain, Timothy 2nd Co. Carmichael, Donald 1st Co. Carter, Jason 2nd Co. Charbonnet, Briede 3rd Co. Christensen, Allyson 2nd Co. Clark, Robert 2nd Co. 153 Coco, Jared 3rd Co. Coviello, Ross 4th Co. Cox, Kevin 1st Co. Cramer, Eric 2nd Co. Cummings, Holly 2nd Co. Czamecki, Edward 3rd Co. DeAngelo, Daniel B Co. DeFronzo, Liam 2nd Co. 4 DePalo, Alexander 3rd Co. Diedrich, Joshua 1st Co. Dixon, Chad B Co. Dowers, Benjamin 2nd Co. Ducharme, Joseph 4th Co. Duffy, Kevin 3rd Co. Dwyer, David 1st Co. Edsall, Julie 1st Co. Einhom, Douglas B Co. Elliott, Everard 2nd Co. Elliott, Nicholas 3rd Co. Fantel, Brian 1st Co. I i l 154 Ferguson, Greer 2nd Co. Ferrer, Jeanne B Co. Flynt, Peter 4th Co. Franco, Adam 2nd Co. Fries, Kyle 3rd Co. Galina Quintero, Veronica 2nd Co. Gallerani, Jennifer 2nd Co. Gardner, Emily 2nd Co. Gilles, David B Co. Ginavan, Todd 4th Co. Goodavish, Matthew 1st Co. Griffin, Bradley 3rd Co. Hall, Adam 4th Co. Hamilton, Thomas 1st Co. Hansen, Joshua Harper, Sean 1st Co. Hawkins, April 4th Co. Hecker, Thomas 3rd Co. Heichemer, David 4th Co. Hennig, Michael 2nd Co. 155 A Hoffman, Dustin 4th Co. Huish, Robert 2nd Co. Hutchinson, Harry 4th Co. Iannacchino, Kyle B Co. Jednaszewski, Mark B Co. Johnson, Christopher 2nd Co. Johnson, Jennifer 2nd Co. Johnson, Mitchell 3rd Co. Johnson, Trenton 4th Co. Jolly, Gregory 1st Co. Kennedy, Tim B Co. Koval, Andrea B Co. Kravchonok, Peter 4th Co. Krohn, Matthew 4th Co. Kutkiewicz, Todd 2nd Co. LaChasse, Daniel 1st Co. Lampert, Heather B Co. Lancaster, Kellan 4th Co. Lauer, Shawn 2nd Co. LeBouvier, Christopher 1st Co. I I 156 Leiz, Matthew 3rd Co. Levis, Mark 1st Co. LiBrando, Daniel 2nd Co. Linares, Laila 3rd Co. Lipset, James 4th Co. Lisante, Thomas 3rd Co. Loreto, Thomas 2nd Co. Macris, Constantine 4th Co. Mayrer, Charles 1st Co. McDonald, Patrick 3rd Co. Mergenthaler, Graham 3rd Co. Metz, Michael B Co. Mikulak, Michael B Co. Miller, Daniel 4th Co. Miller, Lauren 2nd Co. Miller. Matthew 1st Co. Min, Andrew 2nd Co. Monthie, Brett 3rd Co. Moore, Carly B Co. Murray, James 2nd Co. 157 Nardone, Nicholas 4th Co. Neiman, Jason 1st Co. Newell, Kelsey 1st Co. Newman, Timothy 2nd Co. Nordin, Michael 3rd Co. O’Brien, Katlain 4th Co. O’Shea, Padraic 4th Co. O’Sullivan, Kevin 3rd Co. Orlowski, Bryan 1st Co. Palumbo, Nicholas 4th Co. Paul, Jacqueline 4th Co. Penfold, Brett 3rd Co. Perich, Michael 1st Co. Peterson, Henry 2nd Co. Pinilla Henriquez, Pedro 3rd Co. Pippin, Marlaina 2nd Co. Pollock, Thomas B Co. Rapacki, Adam 1st Co. Ray, Justin 1st Co. Remm, Christopher B Co. 158 Rickards, Matthew 3rd Co. Roberts, Matthew 1st Co. Robinson, William 2nd Co. Rodeffer, Tucker 3rd Co. Rowley, Christopher 4th Co. Russell, Matthew B Co. Russell, Sean 1st Co. Sallee, Timothy 2nd Co. Salmonese, Christopher 3rd Co. Sanders, William 4th Co. Sebastian, Neal 4th Co. Sercel, Kimberly 2nd Co. Serzanin, Raymond 3rd Co. Sgarlata, John 1st Co. Shade, Alethea 4th Co. Silva, Paul 2nd Co. Smeglin, Christopher 1st Co. Smith, Nicholas 2nd Co. Solis Tejada, Luis B Co. Sterling, David 3rd Co. 159 A Stocker, Brian 4th Co. Strawbridge, Shawn 1st Co. Stroud, Jonathan B Co. Stukes, George 2nd Co. Sumner, Aaron 1st Co. Tomlinson, John 2nd Co. Tribble, Amelia B Co. Vanden Boogaard, Adam 2nd Co. Wallace, Dustin 4th Co. Walls, Cory 3rd Co. Webster, James B Co. White, Todd 2nd Co. Wilcox, Matthew 1st Co. Yi, David 4th Co. Yoder, Ryan B Co. Zimmer, Trent 1st Co. 160 Lost At Sea Anderson, Brian 2nd Co. Anderson, Nathan 2nd Co. Barrion, Tyrone 1 st Co. Belford, Peter 3rd Co. Bobinger, Christopher B Co. Carter, Jason 2nd Co. Catanese, Vincent 1st Co. Citarelli, Michael 1st Co. Dandapani, Nikliil 4th Co. DeCarlo, Louis 1st Co. Dixon, Zackariha 2nd Co. Dore, Francis 3rd Co. Dowell, Michael 4th Co. Dunlevy, Andrew 4th Co. Dunworth, Caroline 4th Co. Fitzgerald, William 3rd Co. Freeman, Joshua 2nd Co. Garrido Jaen, Raul 1st Co. Gates, Andrew 3rd Co. Geary, Chad 3rd Co. Grotsky, Steven 2nd Co. Hahn, Michael 4th Co. Hanson, Eric 3rd Co. Hite, Paul 3rd Co. Huzyak, Michael 2nd Co. Jones, David 1 st Co. Laverick, Tyler 3rd Co. Leach, Charles 4th Co. Lee, Patrick 2nd Co. Leonard, Charles 1 st Co. Lynch, Matthew 1st Co. Maddox, Manuel 2nd Co. Marlowe, Matthew 4th Co. McDonald, Anthony 2nd Co. Meneeley, Ian 2nd Co. Mulgrew, Joseph 1st Co. Mulvania, Ryan 1st Co. Myers, Brendan 3rd Co. O’Brien, Shaun 4th Co. O’Toole, Thomas 4th Co. Osborn, Alexander B Co. Polite, Adam 2nd Co. Radzicki, Peter 4th Co. Rickards, Robert 2nd Co. Santillo, Nicholas 4th Co. Scafidi, Lee 2nd Co. Schade, Justin B Co. Schon, Heather 4th Co. Scott, Jacob 4th Co. Scott, Matthew 1st Co. Sholes, Paul 1st Co. Starr, James 2nd Co. Suvari, Derek 1st Co. Swank, Matthew 2nd Co. Taylor, Ian 2nd Co. Teal, Brandon 4th Co. Toner, Francis 2nd Co. Tricarico, Paul 1st Co. Troiano, Michael 4th Co. VanDeVenter, Nathaniel 3rd Co. VanZummeren, Troy 3rd Co. Victoria, John 4th Co. Wachter, Janine 4th Co. Wilkenson, Matthew 3rd Co. Williamson, Cathleen 4th Co. Wyatte, Zachary 1st Co. Zavala, Adrian 4th Co. Class of 2007 The first year at the Academy is generally considered to be the toughest of all. The initial test is surviving indoctrination. But the pain doesn't end there. Immediately afterwards, the academic year gets into full swing and the 4th classmen must juggle their school work, the regiment, and plebe knowledge, as well as any sports extra curricular activities they are involved in. By the end of the year, the plebe class has grown and experienced much more than most other college students do in four. Everyone is having a great time forming a mob and dancing away. Looks like Santa is paying a visit too. i The plebes are lined up and ready to get sworn in as Midshipmen and be presented with their Eagles. They will become full members of the regiment of Midshipmen The 4th classmen show their unity and pride while running as they are finally recognized as a class by the regiment 162 Adams, Justin 3rd Co. Adema, Nicholas 2nd Co Aiello, Anthony 3rd Co. Anderson, Erik 4th Co. Ansell, William 1st Co. Antoine, Ian 2nd Co. Applegate, Landon 3rd Co. Armacost, Lyle 4th Co. Arnott, Corey B Co. Ayarza Becerra, Felix 1st Co. Backus, Justin 3rd Co. Ball. Brendon B Co. Barriga, David 4th Co. Belgrod. Michael 2nd Co. Bercovici, Andrew 3rd Co. Bizzaro, Peter B Co. Bockelman, Kyle 4th Co. Bogart, Elizabeth 4th Co. Bogdan, Michael 1st Co. Boyle, Fionna 2nd Co. Boyle, Patrick 1st Co. Bradford, Colin 3rd Co. Briscoe, Justin 4th Co. Brown, Brooks B Co. Buleza, Anthony 2nd Co. Burke, Timothy 1st Co. Burns, Patrick 1st Co. Byrne, Daniel 4th Co. Calise, Jonathan 2nd Co. Campbell, Christopher 4th Co. Carey, Andrea 3rd Co. Carlisle, Ashley 4th Co. Carter, Matthew 1st Co. Casaletto, Nicholas 2nd Co. Castillero Prieto, Javier 3rd Co. Ceballos Loaiza, Manuel 4th Co. Chambrovich, Hugh 3rd Co. Chizmar, Peter 2nd Co. Choi, Phillip 3rd Co. Chrest, Matthew 4th Co. Christenson, Sarah 2nd Co. Christian, Benjamin 4th Co. Chung, Eugene 1st Co. Clarkeson, James 2nd Co. Cox, Donald 4th Co. Dahlin, Arthur 1st Co. Darnell, Jess 2nd Co. Davis, Brett B Co. Dawkins, Robert 3rd Co. Deere, Justin 1st Co. Deetjen, Eric 2nd Co. DesEnfants, Matthew 3rd Co. DiGregorio, Neil 4th Co. Doig, Keegan 1st Co. Dolan, Matthew 2nd Co. Donnelly, Melissa 3rd Co. Donovan, William 3rd Co. Dougherty, Sean 4th Co. Drake, Chad B Co. Dubendorfer, Ralph 1st Co. r ' Dunaway, John 2nd Co. Duncan, Neal 3rd Co. Dunn, Adam 4th Co. Edwards, Kelley 4th Co. Ellis, Chad 2nd Co. Eusepi, Justin 3rd Co. Evans, Morgan 4th Co. Exner, Mark 1st Co. Familette, Jessica 1st Co. Feinberg, Joshua 3rd Co. Finstad, Joshua 4th Co. Flounders, Jennifer 1st Co. Flynn, Kyle 2nd Co. Fong, Laura 2nd Co. Forthuber, Gregory 3rd Co. Fouse, Matthew B Co. Fragale, Nicholas 1st Co. Frasier, Lindsey 4th Co. Frazier, Megan B Co. Freitag, Adam B Co. Frow, Remington 3rd Co. Fulton, Lauren 2nd Co. Gang, Robert 4th Co. Gardner, Leo B Co. Gamer, Ronald 2nd Co. Garofalo, Peter 3rd Co. Gasper, Nicholas 4th Co. Gianelloni, Todd 2nd Co. Gilmore, Scott 2nd Co. Giltz, Danridge 4th Co. 4 165 ■SSSBBHi Gonzalez, Jonathan 1st Co. Gray, Bryan 3rd Co. Green, Larry B Co. Greenling, Robert 4th Co. Grohoski, Thaddeus 1st Co. Grossman, Daniel B Co. Guerry, Jessica B Co. Hall, Christal 3rd Co. Halverson, Joseph 2nd Co. Hammers, Nicholas 3rd Co. Hand, Mickey 4th Co. Hardy, Michael B Co. Harman, John 1st Co. Hayes, Benjamin 3rd Co. Heaps, William 4th Co. Herd, Joseph 1st Co. Hickman, Edward 2nd Co. Hoelzer, Michael 3rd Co. Holub, Scott B Co. Hook, Andrew B Co. Housel, Preston 4th Co. Houser, Julia 4th Co. Huber, Alexander 2nd Co. Hughes, Scott 3rd Co. Ivy, Blake 4th Co. Iwaniec, Kenton 3rd Co. Jackson, Katherine B Co. Jackson, Robert 1st Co. Jacobs, Paul B Co. Jameson, Austin 3rd Co. Johnson, Asher 4th Co. Johnson, Richard 2nd Co. Jones, Lauren 1st Co. Judd, Joseph 3rd Co. Kelly, Brian 2nd Co. Kelly, Patrick 3rd Co. Kobernik, Reed 1st Co. Kollenbaum, Keith 2nd Co. Kost, Andrew 3rd Co. Lancaster, Daniel 4th Co. Langston, Melissa 3rd Co. Lawrence, Thomas 1st Co. Lee, Shari 4th Co. Lord, Jessica 1st Co. Lum, Amanda 2nd Co. Lum Laffo, Jeffrey 3rd Co. Maatta, Ryan 4th Co. Magers, Vincent 1st Co. Maltese, Jason 3rd Co. Mansfield, Ross 4th Co. Marlowe, Maureen 3rd Co. Marshall, Thomas 1st Co. Marshburn, Tyler 2nd Co. McAllister, Scott B Co. McAtee, Phillip B Co. McCabe, Caitlin B Co. McCarthy, John 1st Co. McDade, Stephen 3rd Co. McMullen, Ryan 1st Co. Meadows, Jeffrey 3rd Co. 167 i Medeiros, Pedro 4th Co. Megregian, Christopher 1st Co. Melton, Aaron 3rd Co. Mendoza Pinzon, Alvaro 4th Co. Mentzer, Roger B Co. Mery, Ross 1st Co. Messere, Joseph 2nd Co. Meyers-Kainste, Nathan 3rd Co. Miller, Frederick B Co. Miller, Guy 4th Co. Miller, Jacob 3rd Co. Mock, Elizabeth 4th Co. Morrissey, Paul 3rd Co. Mulgrew, Kaitlin 3rd Co. Munch, Jacob 4th Co. Munz, Jonathan 1st Co. Murtagh, Sarah 4th Co. Nichols, Laura 4th Co. Nix, Alicia 1st Co. Nygren, Kent 3rd Co. Olson, Marisa 2nd Co. Pagnozzi, Gregory 3rd Co. Parks, Christopher 4th Co. Parmar, Kartik 1st Co. Payne, Erik 2nd Co. Perk, Thomas 3rd Co. Petty, Christopher B Co. Pezzino, Christopher 1st Co. Pfahler, Scott 2nd Co. Phillips-Levine, Trevor B Co. I i 168 Plank, Brooke 2nd Co. Portugal Alzamora, Oriel 1st Co. Powers, Thomas 2nd Co. Rakitis, Mark 4th Co. Reeder, Todd 1st Co. Reilly, Michael B Co. Reimer, Aaron 2nd Co. Riley, Matthew 4th Co. Rimmelin, Jason 3rd Co. Roberts, Timothy 1st Co. Robinson, Craig 2nd Co. Robson, Abigail 3rd Co. Rockwell, Aaron 3rd Co. Rockwood, William 4th Co. Rohan, Eric 1st Co. Rooney, Jason 2nd Co. Roselli, Michael 4th Co. Sanders, Benjamin 3rd Co. Scott, Timothy 3rd Co. Seabrook, Carter 4th Co. Seipp, Andrew 4th Co. Shadwick, Cassandra 1st Co. Solomon, Elliot 2nd Co. Spencer, Christopher 3rd Co. Stockert, John 4th Co. Strickland, David 1st Co. Stroud, Elizabeth 3rd Co. Stutin, Tyler 3rd Co. Swavely, Kyle B Co. Tag, Kathryn 4th Co. A 169 Todd, Charles B Co. Toone, Bertrand 2nd Co. Topp, Benjamin 3rd Co. Tucker, Matthew 4th Co. Vagts, Bryan 1st Co. Valentine, Daniel 3rd Co. VanWylen, Jonathan 3rd Co. Varno, Thomas 4th Co. Vetting, Ryan 1st Co. Vignocchi, Clayton 2nd Co. Villanova, Daniel 4th Co. Viltchinskaia, Marina 1st Co. Voss, Christopher 3rd Co. Wanderer, Mark 1st Co. Warpinski, Jack 2nd Co. Weed, Colin 3rd Co. Weiss, Brandon 4th Co. Wess, Brandon 1st Co. Westendorf, Debra 3rd Co. Whyte, William 4th Co. Wiener, Maria 4th Co. Wojeck, Steffen 1st Co. Wolfinger, Paul B Co. Woody, Christopher 2nd Co. Youngman, David 3rd Co. Zimmerman, Jacob B Co. Lost At Sea Bailey, Dianna B Co. Ferguson, James B Co. Morgan, Preston 2nd Co. Barela, Constance 4th Co. Gavis, Michael 1st Co. Nolan, Paul 2nd Co. Barlow, Warren 1 st Co. Gorman, Patrick 2nd Co. O'Dougherty, David 4th Co. Bums, Spencer 3rd Co. Flardwick, Rayford 4th Co. Oliva, Nicholas 1st Co. Callahan, Andrew 3rd Co. Houston, Elise 1st Co. Pitch, Nicholas 4th Co. Callery, Thomas 3rd Co. Jenkins, Megan 2nd Co. Rippy, Darren 4th Co. Crawford, Stephen B Co. Jimenez, Mark 1 st Co. Rubin, Brett 3rd Co. Eaton, Ryan 2nd Co. Jones, Matthew 2nd Co. Savage, Glenn 4th Co. Fassnacht, Jonathan 2nd Co. Maldonado, Miguel 2nd Co. Steinkamp, Matthew 3rd Co. Flannery, James 1 st Co. McTigue, John 2nd Co. Stuart, Michael 2nd Co. Foster, George 4th Co. Mehrotra, Michael 3rd Co. Taliaferro, David 4th Co. Fritch, Seth 2nd Co. Mejias, Melissa 3rd Co. Melogy, Kevin 4th Co. Villanova, Bryan 2nd Co. Seniors T l V' iWilliam JosephJLdams III Frederick, MD Will Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: EMT, Offshore Sailing Team, and Newman Club Officer Billets: RHRTO Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Endurance, SS Manulani, USNS John Ericsson, and USNS Yukon Sea Partners: Becca Segert, Cameron Foster, J. Ryan Melogy, Cameron Ingram, and Jonathan Chastek Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia Internship: MSC Headquarters, Washington Navy Yard, D.C Favorite Academy Memory: Making lifelong friends and doing crazy things in the City Future Plans: Serving my country in the United States Navy; marrjdng a wonderful woman and having loads of kids Twenty years from now: A happily married family man, still serving in the Navy, and hopefully entering the zone for 0-6. Final Message: I would never have made it this far if not for the support of my family and friends. If nothing else, this school teaches the importance of camaraderie. - 1 r p : 174 “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition. ” - Henry V Sarnuefjofin Cirrecfit Custer, SD Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Band Activities Sports: Crew Officer Billets: BPCl,CTOB Ships Sailed: MV President Jackson, MV Mesabi Miner, MV James Barker, and SS Horizon Hawaii Sea Partners: John Hammond Countries Visited: Japan, China Internship: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula MS Favorite Academy Memory: Being a Drill Instructor. Future Plans: United States Navy, submarines. Twenty years from now: To own a vineyard. Final Message: To my family and friends who have been there in the good times and bad, words do not describe the thanks I owe you. n i The only disability in life is a bad attitude. 175 i r Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Wrestling, SAAM, SAAC Officer Billets: CFOl Ships Sailed: Kings Pointer, MV SeaLand Florida, USNS Kiska TAE-35, USNS Shasta TAE-33, SS Horizon Crusader, USNS Antares T-AKR 294 Sea Partners: Ben Darr, William Dickman, Anne Kim, Kim Ianelli, James Passertti, Eddie Blanco, and Ty Shimada Countries Visited: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Korea, Japan, and Guam Internship: Military Sealift Command Head Quarters, Washington D.C. Favorite Academy Memory: Indoc, Spirit Missions, Recognition, Wrestling TMs, Sea Year, B-Split kids, Irene, Ring Dance Weekend, 1T3, Daly Elementary, Top Watch C-l, Klonis Bootcamp. Future Plans: Taking it easy, but always keeping myself busy, watch over my family, yearly vacations, sail for the fat bank roll, experience, and adventure, settle down, marr5', and make babies. Twenty years from now: Livin’ it up somewhere warm with the wifey and 5 kids, basically being happy and enjoying whatever I do, wherever I am, whomever I am with. Final Message: To the Almighty for allowing me to do my best, to my family, friends at home, KP family, sea year friends, professors, training offciers, coaches, thank you for your love, encouragement, and wisdom, I could not have made it this far without you._____________ c 176 ‘Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, the very purpose of our life is happiness, the very motion of our life is towards happiness. The Dalai Lama Joseph John Jzzata North Bellmore, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Lacrosse Student Athlete Advisory Committee Officer Billets: CC2, 2PC2 Ships Sailed: Sam Houston, El Morro, Humacao, Lykes Motivator, Buffalo Soldier, Cape Ray Sea Partners: D. Rigual, T. Millar, and Jason Van Valen Countries Visited: Djibouti, India. Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Belgium, England, Germany, Holland, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt Internship: NAS Patuxent River, VX-20 Developmental Test Group Favorite Academy Memory: The time spent with my friends and the lacrosse team, it was all memorable. Future Plans: Flight school, graduate school, start my own business, rock and roll. Twenty years from now: Not looking back and wondering what if. Final Message: I would not have been able to walk across the graduation stage without the help and support of friends and family, specifically my parents. They will never realize how much they mean to me. 177 A The brave don’t live forever, but the cautious don’t live at all. ” - Timothy Luce Nix, Nicky Ba, Festavus JfichoCas John (BahifC Tucson, AZ Maior: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Alpine Adventure Club, Knights of Columbus, Newman Club, Rollerhockey Club, Squash Clut Officer Billets: CHBC1, Wardroom CDR Ships Sailed: MV President Truman, MV Endurance, SS Horizon Producer, USS Anzio, USNS lsc LT Harry L. Martin Sea Partners: Eduardo Blanco, Ben Darr, Patrick Arnold, and Benson Peretti Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, China, Spain, Italy, Isreal, Egypt, Turkey, England, Scotland, Poland, Puerto Rico Internship: Union Pacific Railroad Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, 200, 150, 100 Nights, Fleet Week, Atlantic City Camping Trips, 80’s Mixer, The Park Future Plans: Sail, move to Spain, get my Masters License, sail as the Old Man, get married, retire and travel around the world and visit the 7 seas, the 7 continents, the 7 natural and 7 man made wonders of the world, and run for public office when I am really old. Do what I really want to do, teaching high school, being a magician, and traveling with an open ended ticket. Twenty years from now: Almost retired from sailing, about to do what I really want. Final Message: I want to thank my family for always keeping me on track, my friends at school and at home, thanks for putting up with me. I couldn’t have done it without all of you. ______________ 178 n i 1 ? Time to walk the plank. Louis C- Rou Garrison, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Track Field, x dvanced Navigation Lag class with LT Klonis Officer Billets: CF03, Table Capt. PO Ships Sailed: Major Stephen W. Pless, R.J. Pfeiffer, SeaLand Pride Sea Partners: Greg Shamitko, Kev Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Crete, England, Holland, Germany, Internship: Glencore, Ltd. in Stamford, Conn. Favorite Academy Memory: Meeting g: friends - F4L. And when Craig List “wer for the kill...” Future Plans: Buy a house on the water, put a nice car in the garage, a boat in the driveway and that special woman who will put up with watching Yankee games on TV. Twenty years from now: Hopefully thriving and by that not necessarily rich. As long as we have family and friends, all the money in the world cannot compare. Final Message: Thanks Dad, Mom, Cher for all the support at home! Goodbye to all 3rd Co. comrades, Blake, Todd, Benny, Becca, “Squirrel” my “Sunshine”, the DSOR, Yolanda, and the rest of the track team - Thanks for all the memories. “All these girls around the world are fly in every land and it’s hard to choose, but there’s one for every man.” - Boyz II Men • I The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character. ” - Arnold 179 I Maior: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Band Activities Sports: KPESA, EMS Squad, Regimental Band Officer Billets: CHBCB, RSMO Ships Sailed: MV CSX Kodiak, SS Lihue, and MV Liberty Wave Sea Partners: James Dulong, Jim Carmany Countries Visited: Philippines and Russia Internship: USCG Group Air Station Atlantic City, NJ Favorite Academy Memory: Kings Point Eagle Scout Association Camporees Future Plans: U.S. Coast Guard Twenty years from now: RETIRED!! Final Message: It’s been a great 4 years. I have met some of the greatest people and friends that I ever will. And now, its time to “make like a tree—!” « i Tm missing a button”- Dan Every Tommy B, Jabronni 'Tom (Baumann Point Loma, CA — Major: Marine Engineering J and Shipyard Management L Company: First Sf Activities Sports: Dingy Team, Offshore Sailing Team, Rugby Football Club Officer Billets: 1PC2, Wardroom Commander, Table Captain Ships Sailed: CSX Producer, Liberty Sun, Fidelio, SS Evil Laird Sea Partners: Dave Byun, Joe Balafas Countries Visited: England, Belgium, France, Germany, and Africa Internship: South West Marine Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Taking the Hurricane for a sunset cruise on the Sound. What a sunset it was. Future Plans: I have no idea, maybe a job then a family but no promises. Twenty years from now: Retired. Final Message: I got mine. Mom, Dad, Grant, Jessica, and Andy thanks for the help I love you guys. Fishboy, Kringle, and Brillo I did it. Matt, Sean, Jake, Kooky, and everybody, who’da thought. CJ’s Janet and Nicole thanx. i ‘It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top. ” - Hunter S. Thompson 181 Cheekbones Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Track and Cross Country Officer Billets: RSWO 1 G.S. Admiral Callaghan, SS Lurline, SeaLand Innovator, Sealand Voyager Sea Partners: Garrett Ray, Chris Kapfer, Chris Chan Chow Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Borneo, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Bahamas, Germany, England, Netherlands, Spain, Malta, Italy Internship: Holland Knight LLP Favorite Academy Memory: National Debutaunte Ball 2002 and MTV’s 20th Birthday Bash Future Plans: To live my life in a ridiculous fashion, start a few businesses here and there, and just enjoy the ever present twists that life always seems to throw my way. Twenty years from now: Lying on a beach somewhere with the Lil’ Lady, enjoying the sun, the drinks, and the little ones; All while writing a book about my adventures and experiences over the last 20 years. Final Message: Thanks to my family for all their love and support. The road is definitely treacherous but I’ve overcome it’s obstacles. I’ve reaped life’s benefits and will continue to do so until I die. Life... It’s all about the experiences you have and the lessons you learn from them. Ships Saile 4. 182 ‘Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself... it’s what you do for others. ” South Glastonbury, CT Teen-Wolf, Curious George Company: Second Activities Sports: Rugby Windsurfing, Power Knights Of Columbus Officer Billets: CA02, 2PC1 Ships Sailed: MV APL Singapore, MV Tanabata, SS Northern Lights Sea Partners: Andrew Lovgren, and Gorden Hiltz Countries Visited: Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, France, Germany, Belgium, England Internship: U.S. Coast Guard Air Stat Cape Cod Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Year, Ring Dance, Spring Break £04 Future Plans: Active Duty Twenty years from now: Something that will make me happy for another twenty years Final Message: Thanks for your help and support Mom, Dad, Cullen, Jimmy, Lisa, Court, and Morgan; and to all my KP bros: Fred, Shawn, Tony, Rhys, Dave, Eric, Jay, Jared, Kevin, Al, Joe Tedd. £ 2 ?7 The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work” - Arthur Brisbane 183 UHiii Eduardo E. (Bianco Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Third Activities Sports: Drill Team, Intramural Soccer Officer Billets: CA03 MV APL President Truman, MV Lykes Motivator, SS Horizon Crusader, and SS CSX Hawaii Sea Partners: Mike Cardinale, Eric Fielding, Nick Bahill, Dave Wright, Erick Amiscosa, and Beth Hevey Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Japan, China, Taiwan, Belgium, Holland, England, Germany Internship: Braswell International Shipyard, Balboa, Republic of Panama Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Year! Future Plans: Work in the Panamanian maritime business Twenty years from now: Bartending my own bar, in a paradise beach down in Panama Final Message: Thank God it’s finally over! Thank you family for your support; to my grandma and dad; my brother and sister; my friends here and in the real world; the special some ones throughout these long 4 years; and finally to my mother, por siempre creer en mi. Esta va por ti! To my compatriotas, don’t forget where you’re from and who put you here. To my American buds, I will be waiting for you down in paradise; where there’s always cold beer! Ships Saile 184 ‘Hasta la victoria siempre! Patria o muerte!” - Che Guevara. Merritt Island, FL The Mad Mh Shawny “ASAP man Shawny-B Favorite Academy Memory: Spring Term Plebe Year, Montreal, Rugby Matches, Lunch. The Park, Graduation Future Plans: Sail, own a restaurant and a marina Twenty years from now: On a sailboat in the Caribbean � ‘Keep your sabers sharp and your rum close. 185 ‘Dean (Brown Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Mens Vollyball, Drill Instructor Officer Billets: 1PC2,BC1 I SS Humacao, MV Mahimahi, and SS Chief Gadao Sea Partners: Jay Mitchell, Doug Pack, Tommy McDonald, and Marciel Alzugarav Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Guam, Japan, China, and Korea Internship: United States Air Force Favorite Academy Memory: As a DI, witnessing Plebe Candidates do the most ridiculous things! Future Plans: Pilot US Air Force Twenty years from now: NASA or Commercial Airline Pilot Final Message: The least I can say is that this experience over the years sure was interesting...! wonder what’s next. Ships Sailei Clearfield, UT Deano, Doo Doo Brown “Wouldn’t the world be such a better place if waking up felt as good as going to sleep?” 186 f i i } ) Canton, Ohio LT Hughes, Buck, Monty .ant counse. journey. ‘Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power ’’-Abraham Lincoln 187 i James Joseph Carmany III Morton, IL - 1 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: EMT, Pistol Team, Aikido Officer Billets: BADJ2, BIT02 Ships Sailed: MV CSX Kodiak, SS Lihui, MV Sealand Achiever, MV CSX Anchorage, Sea Partners: Phil Noland, Christian Barger Countries Visited: The Netherlands, Germany, and England Internship: MSD Peoria, MSST 91106 New York Favorite Academy Memory: Getting caught by CDR Gundy in the middle of a Spirit Mission. Future Plans: Active Duty Coast Guard, Federal Law Enforcement Twenty years from now: Hopefully I’ll be in the FBI or Admiral Carmany, USCG Final Message: To my friends and family, thank you for your support, you kept me strong. Ang, I counted every day until I could see you again, thank you for always being there. v 1 188 “Difficulties is the name given to things which it is our business to overcome.” - Fleet Admiral Ernest King, USN Major: Ships Operation and Technology Company: Band Activities Sports: Band, Rec. Sailing, KPESA Officer Billets: RMO, CNOB Ships Sailed: MV Fidelio, USNS Kanawha, and USNS Red Cloud Sea Partners: Pat Singleton, Ty Shimada, Tom Levac, Travis Parker, and Laura Leva Countries Visited: France, Belgium, Germany, England, Italy, Greece, Kuwait, Diego Garcia Internship: Illinois Air National Guard at Peoria, Illinois Favorite Academy Memory: I’ll never forget the Inaugural Parade or the parents club busing in girls from Georgia for us; girls with southern accents, who could say no. Future Plans: Sailing for who ever will hire me. Twenty years from now: With a family and a shore side job. Final Message: Everything we do will help make up -who we are. So take the best from all of your experiences, and be the best person you can. Scott (p. Carter Lewistown, IL ‘If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. ” - Thoreau 189 Jon, Chaz-teek, Chap stick. Schnoz. Ruskie Jonathan tM. Chaste Little Rock, AR Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Investment Management Club, EMS Squad, CFC Officer Billets: RHBVCE Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Endurance, USNS John Ericsson, USNS Big Horn, USNS Saturn, USNS Yukon, SS Manulani, and MV Overseas Harriette Sea Partners: William Adams, Ian Taylor, Andrew Lovgren, John Ryan Melogy, Hunter Schill, and Cameron Foster Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Kenya, Poland, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Denmark Internship: International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots, Linthicum Heights, MD. Favorite Academy Memory: First plebe liberty in NYC, Ring Dance, Indoc with Linds, “I know... FULL ASTERN!”, McGuire’s, SB-SPI-04 Future Plans: Sail, find a shore side job, buy my first house, earn my first million by 30. Twenty years from now: Getting ready to retire, watching my kids as they get ready for college, running my own business. Final Message: I would first like to thank God for allowing me so many opportunities. Mom, Dad and Karen, thank you for always being there for me and steering me in the right direction. To the guys, thanks for making these four years fly by._____________ 190 “If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to lead a life which they have imagined, they will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” - Henry David Thoreau - [ I F i I. i :: I ) ) . Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: MV Growler, Rugby, KPDT Officer Billets: CF04 Ships Sailed: MV Lykes Explorer, MV Green Cove, USNS Tippecanoe Sea Partners: Aaron Seesan, Mike Sheahan, Christina Penning, Lidsev Coleman, and Ted Castellini Countries Visited: Japan, Korea, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, England, Germany Internship: Naval Inventory Control Point, (NAVICP) at Mechanicsburg, PA Favorite Academy Memory: Getting away and causing mayhem with the boys on the Growler. Future Plans: Maritime service on tugs, MSC, SSS, or dredging. Twenty years from now: Settled down somewhere with a family, be 43. Final Message: Some times the right thing to do isn’t the right thing to do. Take chances; for what’s life worth living, if you can’t feel alive. Josfiua (BracfCey Chrosnui Carlisle, PA CrazyChros, The Colonel The scriptures teach us the best way of living, the noblest way of suffering, and the most comfortable way of dying. ” - Flave I Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Football, Baseball, Manatees Ships Sailed: Libetv Sea, USNS Grumman, Matson Mokihana, Sealand Pride, and USNS Laramie Sea Partner: Eric Pickett Countries Visited: Pakistan, China, Italy, Spain, England, Holland, Germany, Japan, Guam, South Korea Internship: Yellow Freight Systems Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Sweating and exhausted on the football field with all of my brothers. Future Plans: Enjoy Life. Twenty years from now: Still enjoying life. Final Message: Getting through this place has been the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. If it wasn’t for my family and friends supporting me and helping me along the way, I never would have made it. “Lots of people talk and few of them know, soul of a woman was created below. ” - Led Zeppelin SfiP SaSltdi 192 Ern Anson ‘MaxxvelTCorcom, North Attleboro, MA oco, Cocopuff, Corky, Cork Major: Marine Transportation (1D1!!!) Company: Third Activities Sports: RLEAP, Newman Club, Track : Field, Yearbook, Drill Instructor Officer Billets: RTO, 3PC2, CX3 Ships Sailed: MV Lvkes Liberator, LTSNS Big Horn (TAO 198), MT Marine Columbia Sea Partners: Andrew Dickman, and Murrell Hilton Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, England, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Singapore Internship: Drill Instructor (05-B), Fort Lewis as “Third Lieutenant” - Army Corps of Engineers 864th HB HQ Company EQ Platoon, 2007 Indoc Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Years, Ring Dance, Memorial Day Weekend 03, Fall road trip, VA Tech, MBC, SHU Ball. Future Plans: Active Duty Army officer, run for public office. Twenty years from now: Serving our country and have a family. Final Message: Thanks to my family, friends, classmates, 3rd Co 2nd Deck, midshipmen of classes 2001 - 2007, coaches, professors, academy staff, and officers and enlisted personnel. You all supported and critiqued me to be the best leader I could be prior to graduation. - A ‘Faith: gmo”- Inscription on my ring 193 O.D.M., Or Dirty, Mex (Bryan John Frayre Comedo Fairfax, VA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Power Squadron Officer Billets: BA02, CA04 Ships Sailed: MV Sgt. William R. Button, MV 1st LT. Jack Lummus, MV Sabine Eagle, USNS Shasta, SS Cape Alexander Sea Partners: Justin Strock and Peter Syntax Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Bahamas, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Egypt, Guam, Saipan, Japan Internship: City of Stamford Connecticut Department of Solid Waste and Removal Favorite Academy Memory: Every time I leave and see Vickery Gates behind in the mirror. Future Plans: Join the Coast Guard as an inspector, then going back to school for my master’s degree. Twenty years from now: Hopefully in my own home, and still employed! Final Message: “Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either; just bug off and leave me alone.” 194 YA MANG” (If you don’t get this then you obviously didn’t know me well enough...) . ____________ PauC Pyan Cranford “'For I know the plans I have for you, ’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a futureJeremiah 29:11 East Lansing, Ml 195 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Christian Fellowship Club, Alpine Adventure Club Officer Billets: RHRO, RHRTO Ships Sailed: MV Explorer, MV N and SS Lurline Sea Partners: Randall Reed, Sean Rafferi and Chris Stoeckler Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea England, Germany, Belgium, Bahamas Internship: C. W. Transportation Favorite Academy Memory: Spending time with friends and seeing the lives of Midshipmen and Future Plans: Getting married this summer, hope to work at a 3PL Twenty years from now: Only God knows Final Message: Class of 2004, thanks the best four years of my life, I pray that God will bless you all and keep you close in all that you do. JacoS Victor Crispin Northport, NY Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Team, Drill Instructor, Sailing Team Officer Billets: CTO 1 Ships Sailed: SS CSX Expedition, SS Maui, MV Chesapeake Gay, MV Gus W. Darnell, and SS Manulani Sea Partners: Jacqueline McKoin, RJ Lyons, Ryan Brune, and Rich Maurer Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Malta, Greece, Korea, Japan, Yugoslavia, and Singapore Internship: Navy Deep Submergence Unit, Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit II Detachment Earle Favorite Academy Memory: All three sea years, both ring dances Future Plans: Marine Corps. Twenty years from now: I’ll know when I get there. Final Message: I’m Done. FWE! ‘Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans. John Lennon (pfiiCip Curran Albertson, NY — ———------- Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation T ; T Company: Third Activities Sports: Lacrosse, v?' Student Athlete Advisory Committee Officer Billets: CX3, BX2 Ships Sailed: Sgt. Matej Kocak, El Yunque, Kings Pointer, Maersk Alaska, SS Kauai, and Eugene A. Obregon Sea Partners: Jahn Gerdes, Audrey Meyers, and Adam Kanavzic Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Spain, Estonia, Poland, Scotland, England, and Australia Internship: Liberty Maritime Corp. and Mid-ship Logistics Favorite Academy Memory: 40’s and a movie, road trips, spring breaks, blowup doll to Ring dance, getting off restriction, the ’83 citation (new style). Future Plans: Sail for bit and then go shore side. Twenty years from now: Living large. Final Message: Thanks to all the friends I have made over the past four years, to my family, to KP lax, and to section 1T3,1 couldn’t have done it without you all. “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of Value. ” - Albert Einstein 197 Bender, Indiana Darr (Benjamin James (Darr Brookville, PA 3 4 Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track Field, Investment Club Officer Billets: CN04 Ships Sailed: USNS 1st LT Harry L. Martin, SeaLand Florida, Horizon Producer Sea Partners: Erick Amiscosa, Nick Bahill Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, England, Spain, Scotland, Poland, Estonia, and Puerto Rico Internship: I didn’t do one :-) Favorite Academy Memory: 4th Co Flight Deck Newspaper wars and, of course. Sea Year Future Plans: Active Duty Navy - Special Warfare Twenty years from now: Probably still be in Naval SpecWar. Final Message: “In the battle of life it is not the critic that counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of a deed could have done better.” Theodore Roosevelt “If you can fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, and—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!” - Rudyard Kipling Jay (Darran Gardnerville, NV Leprechaun Major: Marine Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Pistol Team, Track Officer Billets: 2PC1 1 MV Cape Girardeau, MV American Tern, CSX Challenger, MV Green Lake, and MV Mahi Mahi, Sea Partners: Brian Shepard and Jeff Jaskot Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Panama, Guam, and China Internship: USCG Activities New York, Staten Island Favorite Academy Memory: Being out at sea, seeing the world. Future Plans: Join the USCG and see where life takes me. Twenty years from now: Being happy in the Coast Guard. Final Message: Mom, Dad, Scott, Bill: Thanks for being there for me. This last year threw a major curve ball and with your support I was able to pull together and finish. Thanks for your love and support. What is money? A man is successful if he gets up in the morning, goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants. Bob Dylan 199 JtCfen (Davison r Harley, “The Davison”© Overland Park, KS Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: First Activities Sports: SNAME, Rugby, Speech and Debate, Newman Club, and Kings Point Outfit Officer Billets: RPO Ships Sailed: Matson Lihue, USNS Shugart, SeaLand Explorer, Seabulk Trader, and APL Singapore Sea Partners: Tom Perri, Aaron Lewis, Chad Fondren, and Sean Holt Countries Visited: Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Indonesia, and Hong Kong Internship: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Ingalls Operations, Pascagoula, MS and Jeffboat Shipyard, Jeffersonville, IN Favorite Academy Memory: Second Class parking lot, Mellencamp concert, pub crawl, Saturday night NYC, Jersey girls, and Mountain Creek. Future Plans: A few kids, wife, some land and a successful business. Twenty years from now: People will know “The Davison”© Final Message: I’ve been here for four years at times it feels like twenty and other times it feels like I just got here. I’ve had a good time and I made some of the best friends I could ever ask for, so I can’t really complain about anything. } 200 “So he hangs out with the sailors, night and day they’re raisin’ hell, and his original destination’s just another story that he loves to tell” - Jimmy Buffet Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Swimming, President of Modeling Club, Water Polo, Newman Club Officer Billets: CLOG4PO, Table Captain Ships Sailed: USNS Yukon (TAO 202), Maersk Constellation, and Lykes Discoverer Sea Partners: Matthew Hendrickson, Christopher Byrne, Paul Slotsema, and Mark “hot dog” Peckham Countries Visited: Montenegro Yugoslavia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Belgium, Germany, England, South Africa, Gabon West Africa, Spain, Guam, and Singapore Internship: Gesellschaft Fur Geratebau (GFG) Favorite Academy Memory: Spending the day in Belgium with my twin brother, who was studying abroad. Future Plans: To pursue a Maritime Career (Pirate) on the High Seas, and then... Twenty years from now: Hoping to have a beautiful wife and kids, and reside in a nice house down south, doing what I love and being successful in all of my endeavors. Final Message: A loving thanks to all who have supported me while at the academy. I dearly appreciate my family and friends who have guided me with love and encouragement. “There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.” -Unknown__________________ KINGS POINT DeBo, Matty JMattHieu Carf(De(Boer Ann Arbor, Ml 201 A There is tremendous happiness in making others happy...”- Unknown Sir, Dex, Midget, Pocket Casey ‘EcfwarcfDeyter Riverside, CA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Wrestling, Class President, Color Guard, CFC, and yearbook Officer Billets: 2PC2, RPA Ships Sailed: USNS Laramie, USNS Mendonca, MV President Grant, MV Tellus, MV Tennessee Sea Partners: Pete Syntax, Graig Van Lenten, Dave Saville, Ben Earnest, and Joe Sawruk Countries Visited: China, Japan, Okinawa, Guam, Korea, Panama, Columbia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, France, Belgium, Germany, England, Italy, Greece, and Turkey Internship: Marine Terminals Corporation, Long Beach, CA Favorite Academy Memory: 1T3, Sea Year, Movie Quotes, Being kicked out of numerous classes, World Series Games, Stanley Cup Finals, VMAs, Wrestling trips (pumps), Flight Deck, talks with roommates, four straight terms with Guandog, long nights in the elevator and the Mesheeka Paper Future Plans: Own my own bar called “The Booby Trap” on my own island. Twenty years from now: Have as many wives as Ben Earnest and as many kids as Dave Saville. Final Message: Thanks be to God, my family and my friends. I owe you big time. Without you I could not have accomplished anything. These last 4 have been incredible I could not have dreamed a better experience. My greatest accomplishments and failures have come during my tenure at KP as well as the most trying times in my life, and I would not trade them for anything. To all my boys: its been quite a journey, the fun is just starting and I got room for a few more if you still wanna go to Aspen. E f ‘For the believer there are no questions and for the unbeliever there are no answers! Billy, Steamboat Willie Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Activities Sports: Alpine Adventure Club Officer Billets: BA02 Ships Sailed: USNS Kiska, MV Lykes Liberator, MV Maersk Alaska Sea Partners: Eric Corcoran, Erick Amiscos, Christina Penning, Adrian Fredrik, and Geoffry Pool Countries Visited: England, Germany, Egypt, Belgium, Japan, Australia, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Sudan, and Djibouti Internship: USCG “Yard” in Baltimore, Maryland Favorite Academy Memory: I have no good memories of Kings Point. Future Plans: Get rich. Twenty years from now: Dead or on my private island. Final Message: Thank you to everyone who helped me, especially Professor Baham. � I “What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence... the question is: What can you make people believe you have done? 203 ‘EdwarcfL. Eddie Spaghetti Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Wrestling, Color Guard, Investment Club, Alpine Adventure Club Officer Billets: RCGC Ships Sailed: USNS Shasta, USNS Dahl, USNS Gilliland, USNS Rappahannock, and USNS Patuxent Sea Partners: Charlie Bahk, Bryan Cornellio, Justin Strock, Pat Myers, and Charles Liska Countries Visited: Singapore, Japan, Turkey, Diego Garcia, Crete, and Italy Internship: I didn’t do one. Favorite Academy Memory: 1T3, wrestling, ring dance, sea year, Color Guard TMs, camping, New Year’s, spring break, group projects, restriction. Club 5432 Future Plans: Get a job, travel the world, stay in shape, play the guitar. Twenty years from now: 42 and happy. Final Message: To my friends, the experiences we have endured is what made this place worth the trip. Thanks and see you around. Mom and Dad, thanks for all your love and support. Bobbie Jo, thanks for hanging in there. The future is ours. |Fa Is Eig pat h L 'Ho mill ‘Never let success go to your head, or failure to your heart. ” - Anonymous Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Football, Preakness Club, Roasting Club, and Deli Crawl Club, Officer Billets: MIDN Ensign Ships Sailed: CSX Reliance, MV Endurance, TV Kings Pointer, SeaLand Developer, Chief Gadao Sea Partners: Anne Kim, Douglas Hard, Darren Haefele, Dave Mcllravy, and Tucch Martucci, Countries Visited: Guam, China, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Holland, Germany, and England Internship: FP Winner Favorite Academy Memory: Muhlenburg, September 7th Future Plans: Get a job, get married, come get rowdy at homecoming, have kids, retire, die. Twenty years from now: Own a bar somewhere warm, or just living within walking distance of one would suffice. Final Message: To my family, thanks for the support and EZ-Pass. To Rebecca, thanks for helping me deal with this place and hopefully when we read this wre will be sitting in the living room of our new mansion. “The brain doesn’t need blood. It just needs to be kept wet.” - A1 Bundy “Husband!?!? What was all that one in a million talk?” - Lloyd Christmas Lothian, MD Bear, Prof. Cohn 205 4 ‘He was a wise man who invented beer. Plato an Bend, OR Dugs, Poogan Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Golf, Windsurfing, UPI, HASH Runners, Ring Committee Officer Billets: CLOGB, BPC1 Ships Sailed: USNS LeRoy Grumman, MV SeaLand Endurance, SS CSX Producer, MV SeaLand Explorer, SS Greatland Sea Partners: Dan Willison, Eric Pickett, Terry Nail, James Gardner, Mark Peckham, Matt Rowe, Christian Teague, Jeff Jaskott Countries Visited: China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Phillipines, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain Internship: Industrial Machining and Fabrication, Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Beat Retreat. Various meetings and activities with “THE COMMITTEE.” Future Plans: Happiness. Twenty years from now: Retired. Final Message: Get involved. Figure out what is going on and be in the know. I “Never give up, the future is in our hands.” Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Surf Club, Intramural Soccer Officer Billets: BAOl Ships Sailed: E-Ships Enterprise, Maersk Colorado, Polar Endeavour, Liberty Grace, and ITB Philadelpia Sea Partners: Tom Levac, Dan Reed, and Oliver Karp Countries Visited: Panama, Columbia, Peru, Chile, Philippines, Italy, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey Internship: Valero Energy, Denver, CO Favorite Academy Memory: “Who do you think you are?” “Sir, I’m Midshipman Davison, 04 - 1... Mullet!” Food Fights plebe year. Future Plans: Sail for a few years, get fluent in Spanish, and go to law school. Twenty years from now: Happily rparried with some kids, successful doing something that I enjoy, and living off of my investments. Final Message: A special thanks to God, my folks, Rena, and my friends who helped me through this place. Work for what you want and be thankful for what you have. 207 ‘Be sincere; be brief; be seated.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Nuclear Minor Company: Second Activities Sports: Baseball, Color Guard, Hear This Officer Billets: RHBC Ships Sailed: MV President Grant, MV Tellus, and SS Fredericksburg Sea Partners: Casey Dexter, Dave Saville, Peter Syntax, Freddy LaFemina Countries Visited: Guam. China, Japan, South Korea, Aruba, England, Belgium, Germany, and France Internship: Assistant Baseball Coach Favorite Academy Memory: Getting in my car at six ‘o clock almost everyday to leave this place. Going to jail, going to camp, and saving Christmas. Future Plans: Be the biggest rock star that ever lived... or ring master of the circus. Twenty years from now: Livin’ the dream... or President of the United States. Final Message: I can’t say that I love this place, but I know that the people I met along the way are more important than anything this school did for me. Thanks Michelle, thanks Mom and Dad. 1 208 ‘My purpose holds, to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all the western stars... until I die. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yeild. ” - Tennyson ' irm P t I I Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Indoor and Outdoor Track and Cross Country Officer Billets: RAA Ships Sailed: MV Enterprise, LTSNS Pecos and MV Brenton Reef Sea Partners: Joe Baran, Aubrey Murdock, Jon Smith, and Tom Boone Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Japan, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Yugoslovia, Panama, Diego Garcia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Holland Internship: Roadway Break Bulk Tannersville, PA Favorite Academy Memory: Getting “Chang-ed”, Pikie falling asleep in CAORF debrief in front of DH, “Navigational Triangles”, Touche. Future Plans: Go wherever my wild imagination drags me... Twenty years from now: One could only imagine, including myself. Final Message: My family has been my biggest supporter, and for that I am truly grateful. What makes this place worth all the marbles is the friendships created and memories which will last forever. Saylorsburg, PA Beast ‘Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determine how well you do it. Lou Holtz 209 I Joshua Thomas Ervasti Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, Team Odies, Nose Game Champion, Lacrosse Auxiliary Officer Billets: CIT03 Ships Sailed: MT Seabulk Challenge, MV SeaLand Atlantic, and MV Matson Ewa Sea Partners: One quitter John Gustine Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Malta, and Bahamas Internship: US Coast Guard Air Station, Traverse City, MI Favorite Academy Memory: Skipping school for a week in Virginia, Club 4320, walking up on a Penn Station toilet. Future Plans: To enjoy earning a living no matter what that takes. Twenty years from now: Living large in the Midwest on a mediocre East Coast salary. Final Message: Mom, Dad, Jessica, Aaron, Andrea... I can’t thank you enough for your support and love. Fellas, time to move on but I would have never made it this far without you. The best is definitely yet to come. “Here’s to the future, let’s get it.” - a philosopher from Bayshore I f f 210 ‘Life is what you make of it, don’t forget what’s really important to you. ’’-Anonymous j i i London, England B.O. Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Bravo 3, Pistol Team Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: HMS Bounty Sea Partners: Jack Daniels and Jim Beam Countries Visited: USA Internship: I lost it. Favorite Academy Memory: Winning All-American for Pistol. Future Plans: To sail. Twenty years from now: Could you do me a huge favor? Final Message: Thanks dood! Flea: Only three writers in the world have ever meant anything. Hyatte: Oh yeah, which ones? Flea: Stephen King, George Orwell... Hyatte: And? Flea: (takes a long time) and... whoever. Hyatte: Whoever? Flea: Yep Hyatte: Who is whoever? Flea: When you know, then you’ll know. 7 owe you a beer. ” - Bo Feely Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: EMS Squad, Crew team Officer Billets: CCB, ROPS Ships Sailed: SS Major Steven W. Pless, MV Maersk California, USNS Denebola, SS Anasazi, and MV Cape Rise Sea Partners: Jeff Zamaron, Kyle Franklin, and Cliff Jackson Countries Visited: Bahamas, South Africa, Netherlands, Gibralter, Spain, Aruba, Cuba, Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait Internship: USCG ISC, Boston, Industrial Favorite Academy Memory: Shopping for dura-flame logs and 950 bags of tortilla chips. Future Plans: Probably something to do with the water. Twenty years from now: I’m sure I will still be trying to figure it out. Final Message: Non Illegotimi te carborundum. Jess (Benjamin FeCdon Newton, MA Uncle Feldon i ) A Jr 212 ‘Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams I I Major: Ships Operation and Technology Company: First Activities Sports: Crew, Swimming Officer Billets: RAO, CLOG! Ships Sailed: Lykes Navigator, Polar Trader, Polar California, Seabulk Trader Sea Partners: Joe Quirk and Aaron Lewis Countries Visited: England, Germany, France, and Belgium Internship: Maryland Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Starting a snowball fight writh a southern girl only to lose at my own game. Future Plans: Sail and achieve my Master’s License. Twenty years from now: Working as a Pilot or Docking Master. Final Message: Mom, Dad, Ryan, and Kyle: you have been the best through it all. Thank you. Kim: lets keep those memories coming. To all my friends especially Sean, Aleta, Raff, Audrey, and Joe: the times have been great, keep in touch. Chad'll. Fondren Annapolis, MD Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -1 took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ” - Robert Frost 213 Camcakes, Handsome Cam Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: KPESA, Color Guard, Modeling Club Officer Billets: W.R. CDR Ships Sailed: USNS Ericsson, SS Wilson, MV Patriot, and USNS Yukon Sea Partners: PJ Silva, Cameron Ingram, Jon Chastek, Ryan Melogy, Will Adams, and Rebecca Segert Countries Visited: Mozambique, Kenya, South Africa, Oman, Egypt, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia Internship: Sea Ray Riverview Plant Favorite Academy Memory: Drinking some burrs with the boys at 440 Marcellus. Future Plans: Sail for a few years and see what pans out. Twenty years from now: I don’t even know what I want to do twenty minutes from now. Final Message: Thanks to all my family and friends for their support in making it through here. I couldn’t possibly have managed without each and every one of you. “My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute.” - Ayn Rand ‘‘My philosophy.Ayn Rand I I I Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Volleyball, Sailing Team, Newman Club, Alpine Adventure Investment Management Club Officer Billets: CAOl Ships Sailed: Lykes Motivator, Maui, Kauai, SeaLand Achiever Sea Partners: Aleta Prose, Torrie Millar, and Arthur ‘T hope you aren’t related” Cunanan Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, and England Internship: Were we supposed to do one? Favorite Academy Memory: Meeting Aleta, camping with friends. Thanksgiving with Mamas and Papas. Future Plans: To get married, have kids, and spend the rest of my life with the love of my life. Twenty years from now: Own a house, thinking about retirement. Final Message: To Mom, Dad, Kim, Kalen, and Aleta: thanks for all your support. To my friends Chad, Kim, Drew, John, Paul, and Nick: thanks for the great times; lets have many more. Sean ‘■'PaiiCPoster Jamul, CA n “Twenty years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do, than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines and sail away from the safe harbor. 215 4 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third, then Second, then First, Finally back to Second Activities Sports: Football, Manatees (KP Mafia) Ships Sailed: Major Stephen W. Pless, SeaLand Pride, USNS Spica Sea Partners: Jason McKay, Mike Me Feeley, Mark Darling, Kevin O’Connor, Jess Feldon Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Netherlands, Germany, England, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, and Diego Garcia Internship: Drill Instructor Favorite Academy Memory: Train rides, Muhlenburg 22-14, post game partying, Preakness, and being a color guard for Jordan comeback game. Future Plans: Sail for a couple years then back to school... hopefully less than 6 years this time. Twenty years from now: Wife, kids, a dog, hanging out with the fellas on weekends, teaching HS History and coaching football. Final Message: Mom and Dad - thank you for always believing in me. Emily - thank you for that kick in the @S§ I needed. KP FB players and coaches - thanks for the best memories of my life. KP Mafia - thanks for being the best friends anyone could imagine having! “Boy don’t you worry, you’ll find yourself, follow your heart, and nothing else, and you can do this if you try, all I want for you my son is to be satisfied, and be a simple kind of man, be something you love and understand.” - R. Van Zant ‘Boy don’tyou worry.R. Van Zant Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: CT04 Ships Sailed: Liberator, Green Dale, Lee A. Tregurtha, Roy M. Wheat Sea Partner: Tim Shea Countries Visited: Far East Internship: Detyens Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Getting just that close to Britney and dancing with the champ. Future Plans: Become a model, set the record for most times on greatest engineering disasters. Twenty years from now: Being wheeled around in a wheel chair by a hot nurse, not because I can’t walk, just because I choose not to. Final Message: If you don’t change your direction you are going to end up exactly where you are headed. It’s time to decide where you are headed. Cfay Cfarcia Acton, MA Tripod “But if I didn’t try and put my hands on you, you would think me indecisive. ” 217 Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Dinghy Team, Cross Country Officer Billets: 4PC1 Ships Sailed: CSX Challenger, USNS John Lenthall, CSX Pacific, MV Liberty Spirit Sea Partners: Phara Webster, Tedd Spano, Joe Spano Countries Visited: Pakistan, China, Taiwan, Guam, Italy, Puerto Rico Internship: Schuyler Engineering Favorite Academy Memory: Playing guitar at the N.A.S.H. concert mixer. Future Plans: Sail for a few years, get a good job, make stacks of cash, marry the love of my life, have a few kids, and a puppy. Twenty years from now: Be very happy! Final Message: “What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their speck disappearing? It’s the too huge world vaulting us, and it’s goodbye. But we lean forward to the next crazy adventure beneath the skies.” - Jack Kerouac Lindenhurst, NY “Everything passes, everything changes. Just do what you think you should do. ” - Bob Dylan G-ball -.........— Steven ‘Everett garner II Suffolk, VA oon Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: First Activities Sports: Power Squadron, O’Gara Academic Honor Society Officer Billets you more than it without you. 219 7 have never let my schooling interfere with my education. ” - Mark Twain Guice, GC, E-Rock Eric James GeceCosfh Annville, PA Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Rifle Team Officer Billets: CHBC2 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Liberator, MV SeaLand Pride, SS CSX Producer Sea Partners: Aaron Lewis and Cameron Ingram Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea, England, Germany, Holland, Puerto Rico Internship: Detyens Shipyard - Charleston, SC Favorite Academy Memory: Graduation. Future Plans: Work and make lots of money. Twenty years from now: Living in a vast rural area with a great family of my own. Final Message: Thank you to my mother, father, and brother for helping me through this experience and for always supporting me. Thanks to my friends and everyone else for making the past four years fun. u ‘Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women!” - Conan The Barbarian Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Lacrosse, Officer Billets: 3PC1 Ships Sailed: Maersk Alaska, i PL Thailand, SS Maui, and Sgt. Major Kocak Sea Partners: Phil Curran, Ken Kneisly, and Ted Spano Countries Visited: Spain, Lebanon, Panama, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Canada, and New Jersey Internship: Sandy Hook Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Mickeys and Met games, 1T3, 2T1, the OE Crew, $500 Italian leather jackets. Future Plans: To have fun. Twenty years from now: Having fun. Final Message: Thanks to my Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Ellie, Jack, Gerry, the Mets, and especially the friends Eve made here. This has been one hell of an experience. “Live your heart and never follow.” - Hot Water Music i ‘Don Y let anyone tell you how to live your life. ” - Rick Thorne 3 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field, Dinghy Sailing Team Officer Billets: CF02, CX2 Ships Sailed: MV Lykes Navigator, USNS Bellatrix, SS CSX Hawaii, SS CSX Producer, MV SeaLand Express Sea Partners: Ryan Ripley, Daniel Reed, Ryan Sharrar, Anne Kim, Kevin Eitapence, Matthew Baker, Michael Smith, Adam Hall, and Dominic Bucciarelli Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, England, Germany, South Africa, Bahamas, Belgium Internship: The New York Times Company Favorite Academy Memory: Being a drill instructor, COLD STONE, long runs through Great Neck, long talks with friends. Future Plans: To be happy and see the world. Twenty years from now: To be married, in love, happy and healthy. Final Message: Mom and Dad: you are truly amazing for putting up with me! To all my friends: keep in touch! Follow your heart! And always remember to smile. :-) We made it!!! u v f j - - The choices we make dictate the lives we lead... to thine own self be true. Major: Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Baseball Officer Billets: 4PC2, BLOG2 Ships Sailed: SS Mayaguez, MS Faust, SS Wilson, APL Philippines Sea Partners: Christina Penning, Bria-n- Ogden, and Timberly Turner Countries Visited: China, japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, Puerto Rico, Belgium, Mozambique, Egypt, South Africa, England, France Internship: USCG Group Air Station, Atlantic City, NJ Favorite Academy Memory: All the good times with the fellas - brothers for life. Future Plans: Work for the Coast Guard. Twenty years from now: Working a steady job, happily married, having fun with life. Final Message: Thank you, Mom and Dad, for supporting me throughout these four years. I couldn’t have done it without you. Mere, I love you so much. Thank you for everything. 223 I To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid” - 2nd A E Rich Sachar Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Dinghy and Offshore Sailing Teams Officer Billets: RWTC 1 Mahimahi, Roy M. Wheat, Richard G. Mathiesen, Horizon Crusader, and SS Wilson Sea Partners: Sam Higginbottom, Dan Reed, and Ted Strab Countries Visited: Guam, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Antarctica, Egypt, Kuwait, Kenya, and South Africa Internship: VX-23 Strike Aircraft Test Squadron, NAS Patuxent River Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing National Championships in Honolulu, HI Future Plans: Graduate School at Vanderbilt, then into the Air National Guard or Houston Pilots. Oh yeah, and starting my chain of liquor stores. Twenty years from now: Semi-retired, racing sailboats and airplanes on the weekends. Final Message: Nobody makes it through this place alone. Thank you to all of my friends that kept me sane over the last four years, I’ll never forget any of you. 0 Ships Sail G-Staff, Huge They will not cushion a sudden meeting of stone and metal. ” __________________J Jfugfi (ymncfstaff Red Oak, TX Jo in Jptfi (guernsey Ashtabula, OH Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band Activities Sports: Tennis, Sea Year Enhancement Group, Brass Choir, Chapel Choir, Fanfare Trumpets, Regimental Band, Mariners Chorus, Drill Instructor Officer Billets: CNOB, CHBCB Ships Sailed: MV Indrustial Challenger, USNS Denebola, SS Charles M. Beeghlev, USNS Regulus, MV Cape Domingo, MV Green Cove, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partner: Matt Rowe Countries Visited: Aruba, Canada, Crete, Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates Internship: USMMA Officers Training Course Favorite Academy Memory: All the time I spent on Band trips, Fanfare trips, and Chorus trips. Future Plans: Sail. Twenty years from now: Married with children and retiring with an Unlimited Masters License and starting a Music School. Final Message: To all those left here, lead by example, share your passion in a positive manner to as many people as possible. Don’t forget where you come from and where you started. No matter where you are in the Chain of Command of life, there is always someone below you and always someone above you. Lastly, enjoy the things that make you happy and fulfill your life’s ambitions. Share what you have with those around you. 225 There is a lot of talk about Leadership at Kings Point, but nobody is Leading.” I Matthew (Robert truest Plymouth, MA T-Bone, Penguin « Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Baseball Officer Billets: RLOG Ships Sailed: Lykes Explorer, SeaLand Liberator, Energy Enterprise, Maersk Colorado Sea Partners: Joe Sawruk, Kevin Eitapence Countries Visited: Panama, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Belgium, Germany, England, japan, China, Korea Internship: VP-5 NAS Jacksonville Favorite Academy Memory: The enclosed lifeboat, Twenty-one Trisne, Fenzel and Sponge, 300 nights (good job), pasty white. Future Plans: Fly Navy. Twenty years from now: Retire from Navy, operate rubber-tire ganty cranes. Final Message: It’s been a heck of a ride, getting through here would never have been possible without the most supportive parents and family one could ever hope for. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way, the friends here I’ve counted on, and those on my shoulder watching over me. t 1Attitude is the difference between obstacle and opportunity; success and defeat. ” Jo fin ‘Vf. Gustine Carbondale, CO Goose Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Electrical Minor Company: Third Activities Sports: Racking in Officer Billets: RHRO, CLOG3 APL Thailand, Chief Gadao, SeaLand Atlantic, Seabulk Challenge, Sea Partners: Benson Peretti, Josh Ervasti Countries Visited: China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, and Italy Internship: Protonetics International Inc., Pax River Favorite Academy Memory: Eating cheese with CDR Tuttle, while he did the Tuttle truffle shuffle. Future Plans: Navy Flight. Twenty years from now: Retirement. Final Message: Hard work pays off later, but procrastination pays off now! ‘Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around. ” - Vanilla Sky 227 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Tennis, Football, Manatees Officer Billets: 4PC1 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Developer, MV Cynthia Fagan, MV Shelia McDevitt, and MV Endurance Sea Partners: David McNeal, Pat Dowling, and Craig List Countries Visited: Java, South Africa, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, England, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Israel, Bahamas Internship: MSC Sector in Florida Favorite Academy Memory: Hanging out with the KP Mafia for the last four years. Future Plans: Working with Northrop Grumman. Twenty years from now: Retired, fat, and living somewhere in the Caribbean. Final Message: I thank my mom and dad for their support because if it wasn’t for all of you, I would have never made it through here. “Like dude, I swear to God. No matter what you do or how you act, the good thing about Kings Point is that your friends will always be there for you. So live life to its fullest and don’t ever turn down a woman because it might be the only one you get that night.” CDarren Lee JLaefefe Canks INDIALANTIC, FL .. don't ever turn down a woman because it might be the only one you get that night. I Jo fin Young Jfafin Upland, CA Happy Hahn ----------—i Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: CFC, Student Council, and Asian-American Interest Officer Billets: BX1, BADJ1 Ships Sailed: CSX Reliance, Mokihana, Kauai, and Matson Lurline Sea Partners: Danny Yun, Allen Hsiao, and Logan Bennet Countries Visited: Guam, Japan, Korea, China, and Hong Kong Internship: Keesal, Young, Logan LLP Favorite Academy Memory: World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, MTV VMAs Future Plans: Get an MBA and J.D. Daily give my life to changing this world. Twenty years from now: Successful businessman and founder of a non-profit organization. Final Message: Thank you all. “Faith is not a means of getting man’s will done in Heaven; it is the means of getting God’s will done on Earth.” - Neil T. Anderson 229 ( Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Crew, cloning dinosaurs Officer Billets: BC2, CT03 Ships Sailed: MV President }ackson, SS Kaye E. Barker, MV Liberty Star, and MV R. J. Pfeiffer, Sea Partners: Sam Albrecht and Bryan Ruiz Countries Visited: Japan. Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Eritrea, Sudan Internship: Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland Favorite Academy Memory: My 23rd birthday outside the museum; blowing off studying to hang out with friends. Future Plans: Flying high for the greatest Navy in the world and settling down with my special lady. Twenty years from now: Someplace warm with a family, very happy and very fulfilled. Final Message: When you make mistakes, and you will, shake it off and try again. “Welcome to Jurassic Park!” “The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and to hold them in the right scale of values. ” - Norman Thomas John Jfammoruf Indianapolis, IN 230 Dr. Hammond t- r i i I Major: Marine Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Rescue Squad, Coast Guard Option, Eagle Scout Association Officer Billets: RML Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Commitment, MV APL Thailand, SS Horizon Navigator, and SS Denali Sea Partners: Greg Curlin, Joe Shipley, John Hobson Countries Visited: Bahamas, Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, Italy, Canada, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan Internship: USCG Marine Safety Office, Portland, Maine Favorite Academy Memory: Spending time with ‘The Roosh’, Kirby, and ‘The Deputy’... not very original, but oh so true. Future Plans: USCG Activities Baltimore, Maryland, Port Safety Twenty years from now: Supreme Allied Commander Kings Point Final Message: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the Life you’ve imagined.” - Thoreau g MT The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. ” - Cicero 231 Xyfe Loriston JfemSree Hombre Sarasota, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Soccer, Offshore Sailing, Fencing Officer Billets: RDCO, RTO Ships Sailed: MV Cape Orlando, USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11), SS Discovery, and MV Delaware Bay Sea Partners: Jesse Walletich, Paul Trask, Sam Albrecht, and Lesley Swearingen Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Australia, and Antarctica Internship: I’m too cool to do one. Favorite Academy Memory: Eating dinner with all my friends at Olive Garden (more free breadsticks, please!), Friday’s, or Vic’s house. Future Plans: USCG and then work ashore. Twenty years from now: I want to live on a beach and never have missed the chance to spend time with my friends and family. Final Message: All of the hardships this place has put me through are a small price to pay for the friends I have made. Thank you Mom and Dad for always being there for me. “We’ve got no place in this outfit for good losers. We want tough hombres who will go in there and win!” -Admiral Jonas Ingram, 1926 ll i i i Matt Hew £. Phoenix, AZ Hendo Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Activities Sports: CFC, Marine Corps. Option, Choir, Mariners Chorus, E' Officer Billets: 4PC3 Ships Sailed: MV Faust, TV Kings Pointer MVAPL Singapore, USS Trenton, USNS Yukon Sea Partners: Paul Trask, Paul Slotsema, Mark Peckham, and Matt DeBoer Countries Visited: France, Belgium, Germany, England, Canada, Japan, China Taiwan, and Singapore Internship: PLC Jr., EMT for 2005’s Inc PLC Sr., ADI for 2006’s Indoc, Marine C Combat Engineering School at Camp Lejuene, Officer for 2007’s Indoc Favorite Academy Memory: Coming back to the Academy after finishing OCS. I never thought I would feel so happy to enter Vickery Gate. Future Plans: United States Marine Corps. Twenty years from now: I’ll let God handle this one. Final Message: If you ever need anything, let me know. i ‘Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt 233 Justin Watsfi Tampa, Fl no a a Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Team, Knights of Columbus, Park Ranger Ships Sailed: SS Manulani, M V Sealand Explorer, SS CSX Pacific, MV Lykes Explorer, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Kelly Paulin, Trevor Trongard, Matt Papson, Hohn Shiflett Countries Visited: Hawaii. Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany Belgium, Holland, England Internship: Federal Maritime Commission, Tampa Bay International Termanals Favorite Academy Memory: Study Sessions at the park or CJ’s, late night missions to the city, Mardi Gras 2000, Capt Hard (both times), spending all weekend sailing, KofC fundraisers and Graduating Future Plans: Try my hand at sailing rich people’s yachts and then finding a shore side job. Twenty years from now: At my Bar Marina on the beach with my boat tied up and ready to sail away on a moments notice Final Message: I would first of all like to thank my family, without their love and support there is no way I would have made it through this fine bed and breakfast. I would also like to thank all my friends for the memories and help through the tough times. ‘By persistently remaining single, a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation” -Oscar Wilde iMurreCC W. Hilton III Long Beach, MS Russ Major: Marine Ship Operations and Technology Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Dinghy Team, Color Guard, Rugby, Fencing Officer Billets: BX2, CT04 Ships Sailed: MV Sea-Land Performance, USNS Big Horn, MV Sea-Land Innovator, MV CSX Crusader Sea Partners: Vallerie Busch, Erik Corcoran Countries Visited: Spain, Malta, Italy, Greece, Sicily, Turkey, Bahamas, Japan, China, South Korea, and Puerto Rico Internship: Gulfport Pilot’s Association Favorite Academy Memory: Drinking games in Pete and J’s room with a gallon Sunny D. Newspaper Wars. Future Plans: United States Navy, submarines Twenty years from now: Father, Husband, Masseuse, and still in the dog house. Final Message: It’s been a great ride. I love all you guys, you got me through the worst and the best. Alethea, Heather, Julia, Kait, for the headaches and happy times, thanks. My family, the best. � 235 ‘Do not walk without first having feet Hittman, Hittdogg Adam Andrew Jfitt Lexington, SC “To the Girls Ve Loved and the Girls I’ve Kissed, and a sincere apology to the girls I’ve missed” 236 Major: Maritime Transportation and Intermodal Logistics Company: Band Activities Sports: Regimental Band, Trumpet Fanfares, Track, Newman Club, Team Morgan, Yearbook Officer Billets: RBM, CHROB Ships Sailed: MV Fidelio, SS Alexander, MV Green Point, USNS Mendonca, MV Liberty Sea Sea Partners: Adam Kanaszyc, Justin Guerra, Chris Weaver Countries Visited: France, Belgium, England, Germany, South Korea, Okinawa, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Grand Cayman, Israel, Mozambique Internship: Charleston Harbor Pilots Favorite Academy Memory: Running out of gas on a Whaler, almost getting hit by a tug and running into Steppingstone Light. Future Plans: Hopefully, a pilot one day Twenty years from now: Wife, Kids, dog and my collection of cars along with a sailboat and being very happy. Final Message: To my parents who gave me more support than I knew was possible, I thank you for everything. If not for you I could not have made it through this place. To my friends near and far, you made this place a helluva ride and I will always smile when I look back. Thank you all and good luck to everybody in life after KP, after this place, anything is possible. John JL. ‘M. Jfo6son Kolonia, Panama Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Offshore sailing. Surf Club Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Kauai, USNS Walter S Diehl, USNS Tippecanoe, SS Horizon Navigator Sea Partners: Ret Garner, Laura Leva, Brandon Schopflin, Cory Heard Countries Visited: Canada, Mexico, El Salvador Internship: Hawaii Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Surfing the epic hurricane season swell and solid Montauk Sessions with “Da Boyz” Future Plans: Sail, Cruise, and Open the family surf shop in Palau Twenty years from now: Surfing and fishing with my kids Final Message: Ma, Pa, and my great family, I love you all. thanks for all your love, support, and encouragement. To all the solid friends I have, good times had by all. No forget : Trust God i ‘See you at the Beach 237 Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Track, KPRFC, Park Ranger Softball, Post-lunch C.S. Crew Officer Billets: CC3, RC Ships Sailed: MV Manoa, MV 1st LT Alex Bonnyman, SS Chilbar, MV Seabulk Challenge Sea Partners: A1 Hsiao, Alex Sichel Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, Guam, China, Singapore, South Africa, Diego Garcia Internship: GMATS Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, LGW’in with the fools, Sea Year, Nationals, SMP Future Plans: Graduate, Sail, Go back to school, get a job, enjoy life Twenty years from now: The future will be similar to today, only very different. Final Message: A huge thank you to my family and friends. You have been there through the good and the bad, and I hope you know how much you are appreciated!! I 7 have never let my schooling get in the way of my education” - Mark Twain Major: Pm Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management V-f Company: Second IN, Activities Sports: Track and Field, bAAM Officer Billets: CITO2. RITO Ships Sailed: MV Manoa, SS Reliance Sea Partners: Todd Hoyt, John Hahn, Jon Shiflett, Walt Hall Countries Visited: Guam. China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan Internship: San Francisco DryDock Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: KP Track...Walking out the gate...40train...The Idiot...waking up in Port Washington Future Plans: Move out to the West Coast and get rich Twenty years from now: Hopefully still alive and kickin’! Final Message: Bye! “What do you want to be when you grow up? “I’m a computer...stop all the downloading. ” 239 I I I Captain Negativity Joshua 'Morgan Jfunt Phoenix, AZ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Football, Boxing, Rugby Officer Billets: CLOG 4 Ships Sailed: MV Seabulk Challenge, MV Sea-Land Patriot, MV Matson Lihue, MV Keystone Gredericksberg Sea Partners: Joe Russ, Shawn Bowman, Lesley Swearingen, Brandon Snyder, and Joe Bosco Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, China, and Panama Internship: Working for Congressman John Shadegg (R - Arizona) Favorite Academy Memory: Hanging out with the boys, GM, Referee, Idiot, Cigars, hardcore, Jokes and other stupid things. Future Plans: Get a job and start living life. Twenty years from now: Wife, kids, a nice lifestyle and the same sense of humor Final Message: The time spent at Kings Point has been the longest, the shortest, the worst and the best time of my life. I’ve experienced some of my hardest times and some of my best friends here. “Satisfaction is the Death of Desire’’-Hatebreed We need to live in threes: Remember the past, think about the future, and take the present as it comes I I r V i Cameron JL. Ingram Norfolk. VA Cam Major: Logistics and Intermoadal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Lacrosse, Alpine Adventure Club, Power Squadron Officer Billets: BX1. RADJ Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, SS Energy Enterprise, USS Leyte Gulf, MV Sealand Pride, USNS Leroy Gruman, USNS Yukon, MV Cape Ray Sea Partners: Jon Kalmukos, Eric Gecelosky, Becca Segert, Cameron Foster, Will Adams Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Holland, Germany, England, East and West Coast USA, Hawaii Internship: Norfolk Naval Station Harbor Pilots Favorite Academy Memory: Jacks Favorite, Team Bocca, West Palm Beach All- Stars, C-l, HAWAII!!!, The Park, Ring Dance Future Plans: S.W.O.... then God only knows where Twenty years from now: Enjoying my life while living on the water Final Message: Thanks Mom and Dad for the endless support, thanks to all my friends especially KP-lax, the 1st Co crew, section mates, and everyone else who made this place worth the while. I’ll never forget ya. Fairwinds and following seas. vm “Here’s to the time I’ll never remember with the friends I’ll never forget” i 241 Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Officer Billets: RPA, RAL Ships Sailed: MV Maersk Tennessee, USNS Sisler, MV Liberty Glory, SS Manulani Sea Partners: Tony Stokes, Sean Kinky Countries Visited: Panama. Columbia, Peru, Chile, North Korea Internship: Navy Helicopter Squadren HSL- 46 Grandmasters Future Plans: Active Duty Navy Twenty years from now: Big House, Nice Job, Loving Wife, Screaming Kids Final Message: To all my friends, I never could’ve made it through here without you guys. The memories I have with all of you will stay with me forever. You guys made this place worth it. To my family, without your encouragement I never would’ve made it through either, and you would’ve had to pay for my college. “Kings Point is the kind of place that you love to be from, but hate to be at” i t i 242 Ships Sailed: MV Green Lake, MV Lero) Grumman, MV President Jackson Sea Partners: Jay Darran, Eric Pickett, Terry Nail Countries Visited: Japan. Korea, China, California, Canada, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Taiwan, Singapore Internship: Crowley Maritime, Jacksonville Favorite Academy Memory: Fabian... You rocked my world, Hurricane Season 2003 Future Plans: Takin care of Business Twenty years from now: I dunno, but I’ll still be spreadin’ the family. Final Message: Thanks most of all to JC, without him all would be hopeless. Thanks to my mom and dad and the rest of the family. Timmer, GET ER DUN!!! Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Surf Club, Tennis Officer Billets: CNO 243 ‘If Heaven ain’t a lot like Dixie I don’t wanna go Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Activities Sports: Softball, Volleyball Officer Billets: CIT03, 3PC3 Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, M V Overseas Marilyn, MV Overseas Harriette, MV Sealand Commitment. Sea Partners: Lydia Lopez, Paige Reed Countries Visited: UAE, Guam, Japan, Guatemalla, South Africa, Malaysia, Italy, Spain Internship: Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida Favorite Academy Memory: Every Spring on the Softball Field Future Plans: Become known as “Miss July” from the Women in Engineering Calendar Twenty years from now: Own my own deep sea fishing business and coaching my kids little league team Final Message: I want to thank my family, Hal, friends, teammates, coaches, and 1E1 without your unconditional love, support and patience, I would have never made it through. DBP Forever! i strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which - to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot North Brunswick, NJ Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Swimming Officer Billets: BOPS2, CA04, Swim Team Captain Ships Sailed: MV President Kennedy, MV APL Thailand, MV Gus W. Darnell, MV Delaware Bay Sea Partners: Audrey Meyers, Anne Kim, Brian Shepard Countries Visited: Greece, Italy, Spain, China, Turkey, Isreal, Egypt, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Greenland, England, France, Japan, Taiwan, Malta Internship: P O Ports Favorite Academy Memory: Spring Breaks, Greenland, and Swimming Future Plans: Travel, get a job, real estate investment, triathlons, and a puppy Twenty years from now: Living at the Beach and smiling a lot!! Final Message: Thank you to my family for being there and believing in me. To my friends thanks for always making me laugh and dealing with me. I hope happiness follows everyone. 0i Ipol The world is but a canvas to our imaginations.” -Thoreau 245 Wet (Bfahe JLCan Johnson Billings, MT Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Windsurfing, Power Squadren, Rugby Officer Billets: CLOG2 Ships Sailed: SS Matson Kauai, MV CSX Tacoma, MV APL President Wilson Sea Partners: Dave Monk, Tim Shea, Phil Curran, Phil Noland Countries Visited: Guam, South Korea, China, Japan, and the worst California Internship: Todd Pacific Shipyard, Seattle WA Favorite Academy Memory: 40’s with friends, crazy nights in the city and time on the waterfront windsurfing and fishing... Future Plans: Have a dog and a Truck Twenty years from now: Have a dog and a truck and a house Final Message: Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash - Sir Winston Churchill “The world is full of bastards, the number increasingly rapidly, the further one gets from Missoula, Montana” -Norman Maclean “A River Runs Through It” i Major: kr Marine Engineering Systems J L Company: First Activities Sports: Alpine Adventure Club, OAHS, SNAME, KPC Officer Billets: RCEKP Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, SS Energy Enterprise, USS Leyte Gulf, USNS Pecos, CSX Consumer Sea Partners: Cameron, Ingram, Tome Perri, Adam Kanas Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Bahrain, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia Internship: Marine Mechanical Corp„ Lawrence Livermore National Lab Favorite Academy Memory: Tacks Favorite, Sea year, snowboard trips, senior parties, the park container parking lot, NYC Future Plans: Live that merchant marine dream Twenty years from now: An over 40 victim of fate Final Message: Thank God for getting me through this adventure alive, the best family in the world for standing by my side, and my friends for making Kings Point the best four years of my life. ‘Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised ” 247 ( Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Regimental Band, Trumpet Fanfares, Team Morgan, KP Park Rangers Officer Billets: BPC3, CITOB, Ships Sailed: SS Cape Avinoff, MV Fidelio, USNS Pecos, SS Obregon Sea Partners: Adam Hitt, Jon Kalmukos, Tom Perri, Phil Curran Countries Visited: England, Scotland, Poland, Estonia, France, Germany, Belgium, Bahrain, Singapore, THAILAND! Internship: Flight Internship at Patuxent River, Maryland Favorite Academy Memory: Catching a curl on a J-24 with Zi and Hunters Future Plans: One day I’ll write that book...one day... Twenty years from now: On a 50 foot yacht, sailing through the Caribbean Final Message: Thank you dad and mom for helping me crawl through this place alive. I love you two more than life itself. Adam A- ‘Kanaszyc Park Ridge, IL 248 Kanaz, Tinman, Szyc-Szyc, ___Dreamer, Communist 7 love this school, it has many loopholes, like Swiss cheese” Cfins top Her ‘M. %apfer Kap, Crazy Chris Tualatin, OR Major: f j Marine Engineering Systems J L Company: First Activities Sports: Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Officer Billets: CHROl, BOPS1, BTOl Ships Sailed: USNS 1st LT Harry Martins, GTS Admiral Callaghan, MV Sealand Innovator, MV Sealand Voyager, MV Horizon Challenger Sea Partners: Tv Shimada, Josh Bibb, Travis Parker Countries Visited: Spain, Greece, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, South Africa, Bahamas, England, Holland, Germany, Puerto Rico Internship: Cascade General Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Cross country and indoor track NCAA’s and all the times spent with my running friends Future Plans: Graduate School and running a lot Twenty years from now: Still running a lot while retired and living off the profits from my own brew pub chain Final Message: Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster, and wrhen you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you. —Friedrich Nietzsche “Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible”-William Shakespeare Major: Ships Officer Company: Regimental Activities Sports: Rugby, Band, Rugby Officer Billets: Regimental Athletic Director (2 Terms) Ships Sailed: MV Manoa, RV Knorr, SS Wilson, USNS Capella, ITB Philadelphia Sea Partners: Zach McWaters Countries Visited: China, Korea, Guam, Yemen, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia Internship: Officer Training Favorite Academy Memory: Zulu Warriors! METNY Champs, Plate Champs, Aground, The Cyclone and Jones Beach, Good Morning 2007!!! Future Plans: Where the wind takes me. Twenty years from now: I don’t know where I will be next week. Final Message: We always gave our best on those cold wind blown fields and you stood next to me, backs to the wall... the Alamo. We will always remember the days of our youth. Thank you all. « There’s a bear that we all know, so rip off the seat go down that bumpy street and I will see you at the Wild West Show churning that savory brew” fylarf (Brian %azin San Antonio,TX the right thing” Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Pool Shark Club Officer Billets: 4PC2 Ships Sailed: MV Lykes Discoverer, MV Samuel Cobb, MV New River Ships Piloted: SKS Trent, MV Nissos Amorgos, MV Sealand Integrity, MV Stolt Sea, MV Valiant, and MV Norweigan Sea Sea Partners: Nick Tino, Marc Vignocchi Countries Visited: Belgium, England, Germany, Marshall Islands, United States Texas Internship: Houston Pilots Future Plans: Houston Pilot Twenty years from now: Married with children Final Message: Live life to the fullest, but do it smart... don’t get yourself killed. “Just do Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, 1,000 Dollar Club, DNB, Snowboard Team, Surf Team, PALS Officer Billets: CF03, Zombo Ships Sailed: MV APL Singapore, MV SeaLand Atlantic, SS Ewa Sea Partners: Shawnie Bowman Countries Visited: Japan. Taiwan, China, Singapore, Spain, Italy, Malta, Hawaii, Canada Internship: UPS Favorite Academy Memory: Rugby Socials, Crazy city nights, that year of restriction, that was fun. Future Plans: Margaritaville Twenty years from now: Workin’ road construction with Yonce, living in his basement. Final Message: First two years I hated it, second two I still hated it, but thanks for making me stay, it was meant to be. Thanks Family , Friends and PALS. t f ‘Jack of all trades, master of none” Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Activities Sports: Water Polo, Swimming Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Ewa, SS Captain H.A. Downing, MV MahiMahi Sea Partners: Jeff Boden, Craig List, Matt Rowe, Paul Trak Countries Visited: japan. China, South Korea, Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii Internship: Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Co, Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Scoring winning goal against 19 ranked D1 Air Force Academy in Water Polo my Junior Year Future Plans: Naval Architect for high performance racing boats Twenty years from now: Professional P.I.M.P. Final Message: Mom and Dad, I couldn’t have done it without you. You kept me from making any really stupid mistakes, and for this I am thankful. Also to my friends here at KP and at home, thanks for all the much needed support. And thanks Boden, I couldn’t have gotten such horrible grades without ya....j k. 253 ( ‘Biaches, Blunts and 40’s KPWP forever’ Sean !MicfiaeC.SjnCey Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: Crew Officer Billets: RHBVCI, CC1 Ships Sailed: MV Delaware Bay, USNS Sisler, MV Liberty Glory, SS Manulani Sea Partners: Rebecca Segert, Clif Jackson Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, North Korea Internship: HSL-46 “Grandmasters”, Naval Station Mayport Florida Favorite Academy Memory: Times spent with friends, 4th Co parties, Vermont, NASH, Crew Trips, Section 1S2 Future Plans: United States Naval Aviator Twenty years from now: Hopefully still tearing up the skies. Final Message: To my family, thank you for all of you love and support. I wouldn’t have never made it though Kings Point without you. To my friends, so many rough times..so many great times, but we made it throught them all together, thanks. « I f The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war” Major: Marine Transportatoin Company: Second Activities Sports: Sailing, Boxing Officer Billets: CTOA2 Ships Sailed: SS El Yunque, MV Sea-Land Defender, USNS Rappahannock, MV Libtery Star, Cape Victory Sea Partners: Ryan Rueschhoff, Tom Ryan Countries Visited: Japan. Korea, China, Singapore, Djibouti Internship: Congressman J.D. Hayworth’s Office Future Plans: Active Duty, Then live the Good Life Twenty years from now: Anyone’s Guess Final Message: Party Hard, Work Hard, Love More, Hate Less, Rock on 4 255 S=S= S®5 fl Jeanne Marie TjCaine Klaine Cincinnati, OH Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Activities Sports: Crew, Rugby, Softball Officer Billets: 2PC2 Ships Sailed: MV NPR Mayaguez, MV Sealand Endurance, MV Keystone Texas, SS Horizon Reliance Sea Partners: Alison Martins, Sang Yi, and Mike McGovern Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Guam, and Puerto Rico Internship: Moon Engineering, Virginia Favorite Academy Memory: Softball Conference Champs 2003!!! Future Plans: Sail for MEBA, get my Paramedics License Twenty years from now: I will own an island and you all are invited to visit me. Final Message: Anyone can survive 4 years. It’s your friends that help you get through it and make this place memorable. I’ll never forget you guys. 256 7 never sdw a creature sorry for itself. A bird will fall dead frozen from a bough, without ever feeling sorry for itself. ” ‘Kenneth ‘W. TQieisCy Montgomery Village, MD 1 L rv.-n Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Varsity Lacrosse Officer Billets: CHBC4 Ships Sailed: MV President Wilson, SS Maui, MV Moku Pahu Sea Partners: Christian Terrientes, Jahn Gerdes, Doug Pack Countries Visited: japan. China, Guam, North Korea, South Korea Internship: Cardinal Logistics Favorite Academy Memory: Chilling with my boys doing absolutely anything and everything to not do our work Future Plans: Get a job, make lots of money Twenty years from now: Professional Race car driver, or stay at home dad “Live like you’ll die tomorrow, dream like you’ll live forever” 257 Major: L. - 1 Marine Engineering and ' Shipyard Management If Company: Second Activities Sports: Wind Surfing, Ski Club Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV President Grant, SS Horizon Crusader, USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: Dave Wright, Dan Dugan, Christian Teague, Jeff Jaskot, Eric Pickett, Terry Nail, and Cory Gustafson Countries Visited: Guam, Japan, Korea, Greece, Spain, Puerto Rico, Turkey, Italy Internship: Todd’s Pacific Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: I was sleeping, CDR Gundy was not; he was punching my head. Future Plans: Army Twenty years from now: President of Latvia. Final Message: This is for my father. JLndrejs V. XuTainis CINCINNATI, OH Kookie (i 258 Two great European narcotics, alchohol and Christianity - Friedrich Nietzsche JLdam Scott LaSrato Elberta, AL Major: Maritime Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: KPES Rifle Team (RIP), Sea Year Enhancement Group Officer Billets: Master of the Kings Pointer Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Quality, MV Matson MahiMahi, MV Seabulk Trader,! Brenton Reef Sea Partners: John Ralls, Kevin Countries Visited: Spain. Malta, Italy, Bahamas, Panama Internship: Marine Chemist Inc. Mobile, Alabama Favorite Academy Memory: Undocking and piloting the KP’er out of DC and through two draw-bridges, afer a long night of revelry. Future Plans: Sail and make the most of what God gave me. Twenty years from now: With a job and a family that I love. Final Message: This school will beat you up, take your lunch, and make you ready for the real world. It’s up to you to take all you can get. 3 ‘Love all, trust a few” -William Shakespeare Laura Li. Leva L2, Little Leva Bit Tuba, Weazle, Shorty Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Mariners Chorus, Chapel Choir, Regimental Band Officer Billets: CITOB, Wardroom Commander Ships Sailed: SS CSX Navigator, SS CSX Consumer, USNS Walter S. Diehl, USNS Red Cloud Sea Partners: Kevin O’Connor, RJ Lyons, JA Hobson, Brandon Schopflin, Scott Carter Countries Visited: Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Crete, Kuwait, Diego Garcia BIOT Internship: Chu Gassman Consultant Engineering Favorite Academy Memory: Llama Power!, 3326 JUNK, the Dirty Pirate serenades, karaoke nights, barbeques in the park, Mutiny. To all the fun times and great friends that carried me through (and carried me home)...We’ve finally made it!! Future Plans: You bet I’m going back to sea!! Twenty years from now: Sitting in my rocking chair on the front porch, tossing a couple back, and telling the grandkids unimaginable stories about the times when Grandma use to be a sailor. “So there I was...” Final Message: From mom “be smart, don’t be stupid I love you all and will miss each of you! It’s been a long four years! i — ! I 260 ‘If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me I Aaron Shane Lewis Marble Falls, TX The Texas Tool-bag, Louie x-V. Major: Is- -j Logistics and Intermodal 4 p Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Tennis, CFC Officer Billets: BLOG1 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Liberator, MV Singapore, MV Seabulk Trader Sea Partners: Reed Davison, Chad Fondren, and Eric Gecelosky Countries Visited: Canada, China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia Internship: Officer Training 2003 Favorite Academy Memory: Times spent with friends in the city helping those less fortunate. Future Plans: Sail as a Third Mate and work to my Captain’s License. Twenty years from now: Captain of my own ship and family. Final Message: Never forget who you are and what you have been through. Go forward and conquer this world, but do it to the Glory of God. I love you all and will never forget what we have been through together. God Bless you all. 7 am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had known who I am, then you would have known who my father is. ’’John 14:6-7 261 i Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Power Squadren Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Chesapeake Bay, SS Kenai, SL Developer, MV MahiMahi Sea Partners: Chris Cocotas, Jeff Kennedy Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, isreal, Japan, South Korea, Guam, Germany, England, Netherlands, Bahamas Internship: World Shippers Importers Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing, hanging out with friends, going fishing and running out of fuel 26 miles offshore Future Plans: Live life to the fullest and have fun....do as little work as possible. Twenty years from now: I don’t think that far ahead. The only thing I hope for is that I will be happy...I don’t ask for anything more Final Message: no one gets through this school alone so I just want to say thank you to all those who helped me out along the way. Craig ‘MicfiaefList Pedricktown, NJ Splinter “This is no time for ease and comfort. It is the time to dare and endure. ” -Winston Churchill i 1 262 Burke, VA Lyds, L-Lo Major: flLogistics and Intermodal L jMj Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: BKP, Softball, Football Manager Ships Sailed: MV OS Marilyn, MV OS Hariette, USNS Flint Sea Partners: Jena Jefferies, Paige Reed Countries Visited: UAE, Bahrain, Korea, Guatemala, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, and Bangladesh Internship: Military Sealift Command Headquarters, Washington D.C. Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe year when my brother would bring me a soda and food during indoc. Nights in the City with the Football Team, and hanging out with friends doing NOTHING! Future Plans: Travel. Find my dream job and be happy. Twenty years from now: Happily married to the perfect guy with four kids. Final Message: Mom and Dad, thanks for getting me back on track and never loosing faith in my abilities. To my brothers and sisters thanks for always being there for me to fall back on. ‘When you think you’re down, you probably are, but you can always count on your true friends to help you back up” 263 ! Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Alpine Adventure, Crew, Ski Team, Eagle Scout Association Officer Billets: CLOG1 RIO Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, SS Kauai, MV Singapore, USNA Saturn Sea Partners: Brendan Blain, Aleta Prose, Sam Higginbottom, Jonathan Chastek Countries Visited: Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Israel, Turkey Internship: F A-l8 Squadron (VFA-122), Aviation Supply Division, Lemoore, CA. Favorite Academy Memory: 21st Birthday, Camping Trips, Atlantic City, First Liberty in NYC, 200 Nights, SB-SP1-04 Future Plans: Naval Aviation Twenty years from now: Retired from the Navy, and the Manager of a Ski Resort Final Message: I would like to thank God for blessing me with so many oppurtunities, my family for their continual support and love, and the fellas for making these four years a Hell of a time! May we never forget where we have been, the memories we’ve created, and those who have helped us along the way. ‘‘Man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. ” -Vince Lombardi ') 264 Berlin, MD - Marine Transportation |i jj Logistics Intermodal T - K. Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Softball Officer Billets: CHR02 Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Endurance, SS Mayaguez, SS Keys ton Texas, SS Horizon Reliance Sea Partners: Jeanne Klaine Countries Visited: Japan, Korea, China. HMMUR - flail u CO l.'H wHcatmPRice ww-Ftm Puerto Rico Internship: United States Coast Guard Station of Ocean City, MD. Favorite Academy Memory: Conferen Champs 2003, Ring Dance, All the great times psent with friends 265 I Don't let success go to your head, and let your failures go to your heart. Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: CF04 Ships Sailed: SS CSX Reliance, USNS Lawrence Gianella, USNS Laramie, USNS Supply, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Walter S. Diehl Sea Partners: Dave Mcllravy, Pat Dowling, Mike McFeely, Dan Circelli, Samantha Skeens, Allen Clark, Joey Da Bull, David the Gnome, Brian Finn Countries Visited: Hawaii, Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore Internship: Del Gavio Marine Hydraulics and Electric Favorite Academy Memory: Beating 17 Muhlenberg 22-14 under the lights on Tomb Field for the 2003 season opener Future Plans: Sail, then own a business and be my own boss Twenty years from now: Retired and living in a house on the beach somewhere warm Final Message: I want to thank my family, Mom, Dad, Debbie, Joe, Patricia, my Manatee brothers, and everyone else. There is no way I could have made it without you guys. Manatee-4-Life. “Faithfull friends are beyond price: No amount can balance their worth” -Sirach 6:15 266 Marauder, Tricky Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, Intramural Soccer Officer Billets: CHR03 Pub Master Melville Hall Liaison Officer Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Innovator, SS CSX Expedition, MV Sea Star El Morro, MV Seabulk Trader, MV ATC Marine Columbia Sea Partners: Matt Freeman, Brandon Wooton, Jake Crespin Countries Visited: Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Puerto Rico Internship: Port of New Orleans Favorite Academy Memory: Pretending to be a Coast Guard inspector to get on a Cruise Ship Future Plans: To keep going until I fulfill all of my ambitions and desires in life Twenty years from now: Sitting on a beach telling sea stories Final Message: I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction wre are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. St. Marys, GA }) i “Arghl 267 Major: Marine Tranportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Football, Baseball, Manatee Officer Billets: 2PC3 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, USNS Diehl, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Laramie, USNS Supply, MV Lawrence Gianella, MV Capella Sea Partners: Kyle Franklin, Jason McKay, Rich Martucci, Samantha Skeens Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, Sicily, Crete, Okinawa Internship: MSC Headquarters Favorite Academy Memory: Preakness Future Plans: Be a Sailor Twenty years from now: Standing in Delano Hall receiving the Light of Leadership Award and lifting restriction Final Message: Great Education, Playing football and baseball, and job opportunitities are all great things given to me by Kings Point, but my boys are hands down the reason for being successful and will always be there. Mike, The Godfather FlNKSBURG, MD u . I i 268 ‘11th and 12th grade weren’t bad but 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th are rough, but I think I am ready to grow up” Virgina Beach, Vm — Major: Marine Tranportation Logistics Intermodai Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: CN03 Ships Sailed: SS CSX Reliance, USNS Tippecanoe, USNS Watkins Sea Partners: Pat Dowling, Rich Martucci, David McNeal Countries Visited: Taiwan, Guam, H Kong, Diego Garcia, Australia Internship: Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, PA. Favorite Academy Memory: Overtime field goal win at WestConn 2002 Season; Muhlenberg win during 2003 Season at Home Future Plans: Live a great and meaningful life Twenty years from now: Family and a Dog Final Message: I would like to thank my whole family for the never ending support while I was going through this place. Thanks to all my friends for always being there, whether it was football, school, or out partying. A ‘You’re a Quote 269 Napa, CA Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fouth Activities Sports: Football, Track Officer Billets: CX4 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat, SS Hawaii, MV Ocean Reliance Sea Partners: Kyle Franklin, Mike McFeely, Clay Garcia, Mark Darling (Mass. Maritime) Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Turkey, Crete, Sicily, Puerto Rico, Victoria, Canada Internship: Coast Guard Shipyard, Baltimore, MD. Favorite Academy Memory: Hanging out with all my friends, catching first collegiate pass, dating a girl in the city Future Plans: Sail Twenty years from now: Own a business Final Message: I would like to thank my family for supporting me even though I was so far away over the past four years. To all the great friends that I’ve made during my stay here, I hope that the good times continue after graduation. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy’’ -Dr. Martin Luther King 270 Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Football, Track, Broadening Kings Point Association, Color Guard Officer Billets: BC1 CHRTOl Ships Sailed: MV Cynthia Fagan, MV Sheila McDevitt, USNS Tippecanoe, USNS Watkins Sea Partners: Darran Haefele, David Mcllravy Countries Visited: Indonesia, South Africa, Netherlands, Kuwait, Greece, Diego Garcia Internship: Drill Instructor Favorite Academy Memory: Imitating Coach P, Saturdays at 1300 and the ensuing madness, Cancun 2004, Preakness, Army Navy Game, Hempstead Thursdays, NCAA 2003 Tournaments, San Diego. Future Plans: Make a run at the NFL, but where He leads I will foliow Twenty years from now: Maintaining my bald head married with kids on dubs Final Message: I thank God for giving me the strength to accomplish something I once thought was never possible. I thank my parents for all their love and support. Jess, thanks for always being there. To the Mafia: It’s been a wild four years. As much as I want to leave this place I’ll miss all of you. Don’t worry though, I’ll leave the light on in San Diego for you. San Antonio, TX “Twenty years from now you’ll look back and regret the things you didn’t do rather than the things you did. So sail from the safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -Mark Twain A 271 Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Band Activities Sports: Windsurfing, Rollerhockey Officer Billets: BHRO BPC3 Ships Sailed: MV Manoa, SS Wilson, MV Fidelio Sea Partners: Oliver Karp Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea, Africa, Indonesia, Romania, United Kingdom Internship: Continental Marine Shipyard of San Diego Favorite Academy Memory: Solution=Shot, couple buddies and I worked on homework and drank at the same time Future Plans: Army Combat Engineer Twenty years from now: Assets Column greater than the Liabilities Column Final Message: Do not second guess yourself. Go with your gut. 9 times out of ten you will be right. 272 jj 1 i ■ I 1 ‘It’s like pickin’ a horse in a horserace, you gotta shoot for the barrel s — 0m K Major: L J Marine Engineering and l5tr L Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Basketball Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: USNS Walter S. Diehl, MV Sealand Quality, SS El Morro, and SS Chief Gadao. Sea Partners: Joel Meyer, Hunter Schill, and McClain Isom Countries Visited: Spain, UAE, Italy, Malta Internship: Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Basketball Team... We are Family. Future Plans: Be Successful! Twenty years from now: Happily Married. Final Message: Keep Smiling. 273 A Trust everyone... just not the devil inside them Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Council of Amercian Master Mariners, Knights of Columbus Officer Billets: RSMO CC3 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, MV Overseas Marilyn, MV President Jackson, MV Sealand Integrity, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Bo Feelv, John Ward, Steve Smith, John Gibbs, Mike Chatterton, Jason VanValen Countries Visited: Djibouti, Egypt, UAE, Japan, China, Taiwan, Italy, Spain, Malta, Bahamas Internship: MSC Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Favorite Academy Memory: Watching the sunset from the Kings Pointer on my final day as a cadet Future Plans: Naval Flight Officer Twenty years from now: Content and living the good life, gazing out my back porch with a cold beer in my hand, my wife at my side, and some little Megnas running around Final Message: Live in the moment, think about the future, and never forget the past. For those that have helped me along on my journey, I will never forget what you gave me. Peace! “There are three essential commandments: Respect the Elders. Embrace the New. Encourage the Impractical and Improbable, without bias” -David Fricke -■ i ' 274 I I Jaco6rMorganrMefiC Cape May Court House, NJ Capt Morgan, LC — Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Dinghy Sailing, Hotel 4th Co. CB’s Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Integrity, MV Maersk Missouri, MV Sealand Performance, MV Cape Victory Sea Partners: Butch Domingez, Matt Schubert, John Coleman, Jacob Spriggs Countries Visited: Bahamas, Spain, Malta, Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, India, Canada, Neterlands, Germany, England Internship: Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Village Idiot, NYC Nights, Jersey Shore, KPDT Maui Wowie, 5420: If these Walls Could Talk Future Plans: You bet I’m going to sea! Twenty years from now: On my 40ft sailboat cruising the Islands of the Sea Final Message: Not enough thanks can be given to my family and my friends who I consider family. You have been there through the swells and calms of the ‘lives we live’ at KP and Sea. These four years have been quite the chapter in the book of life. “The life of a sailor steers a wandering course, but mine will always find its way home to family friends, and those I love” A -Jimmy Buffet 275 A-“. Melch Aurora, IL BRALTAR,?,.CRADLE.OF HISTOR Maior: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Band Activities Sports: Regimental Band, Crew, KPESA, Hear This Officer Billets: BPC2 CXB Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Performance, MV Liberty Wave, MV Sealand Patriot, USNS Dahl, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Marc Vignocchi, Kimberly Palmer Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Jordan, Malta, Japan, China, Malaysia, Bahamas, South Korea Internship: EMT Indoctrination Favorite Academy Memory: 2004’s Recognition and the walk back with my great friends Dutt and Barger Future Plans: Naval Aviation Twenty years from now: Still working on hoisting my flag Final Message: It’s truly been “a long long pull,” but worth every minute. What a great place to have spent four years and to proudly call my Alma Mater, and I’ll leave having made the greatest of friends. “I shall be telling this with a sigh, somewhere ages and ages hence; two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference’’ -Robert Frost 276 ■ „, Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Hear This, Intramural Basketball, O’Gara Academic Honor Society Officer Billets: Zombo Ericson, USNS Yukon, MV Maersk Texas, MV CSX Crusader Sea Partners: Zi Raymond, Fredrick Peemoeller, Bredan Smith, John Chastek, Will Adams, Cameron Foster Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hawaii Internship: Nassai Terminals Port of Fernandina, Florida Favorite Academy Memory: Intramural B- Ball Trips, City Nights, Preakness,Glassy Sunset Beach, Climbing a Pyramid, the Idiot, 3:19 Train, GRADUATION! Future Plans: Defending freedom, promoting justice... and making money Twenty years from now: An amalgamation of Rupert Murdoch and William F. Buckley - living on a farm near the sea coast. Final Message: To my parents: All my love for your unconditional support. To my friends that I’ve made here, and to the people who’ve helped me through the tough times: Thanks and best wishes. “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an Invincible Summer -Albert Camus 277 Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Diving, Newman Club, Intramural Basketball Officer Billets: CN03 CHBC3 Ships Sailed: SS Chief Gadao, MV Mokihana, MV Sealand Explorer, SS El Morro, MV Cape Giarardeau, MV Sealand Quality Sea Partners: Mark Medvetz, Kelly Paulin, Chris Springer Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Malta, Japan, China, South Korea, Guam, Puerto Rico Internship: Bay Delta Maritime Favorite Academy Memory: Meeting my future wife, Ring Dance, NYC, Jahn’s second grade comeback, diving, chillin’ with the boys Future Plans: Get married and Fly in the Navy Twenty years from now: Hopefully retiring from the Navy Final Message: I would like to thank my family and friends who helped me to get through this place, I couldn’t have done it without you. FLY NAVY! Midge, Pudgy Danville, CA “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us” -Ralph Waldo Emerson 278 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: Swimming, Ring Committee, EMS Squad Officer Billets: ROPS 1PC1 Ships Sailed: MV President Adams, MV CSX Anchorage, MV Delaware Bay, SS El Yunque, USNS Denebola, MV Gus W. Darnell Sea Partners: Laura Jenkins, Phil Curran. Bob Goldbach Countries Visited: Japan, China, Taiwan Spain, Italy, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Malta, Greece, France, England, Greenland, Pueri Rico, United Arab Emirates Internship: Gibbs Cox, New York Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe Year in 1st Co., Christmas Ball 2002, Liverpool, Greenland, Everyday 1S2, 21st Birthdays in the City, NASH at CBGB’s, To the Wall! Future Plans: To grow up and be successful doing something I actually enjoy doing Twenty years from now: Married and with a family Final Message: To my parents and my brother, thank you for being there to love me, support me, and to encourage me to come and stay at Kings Point. To all my friends, thank you for being there everyday in good times and bad, making me laugh and giving me a shoulder to cry on. To everyone else who taught me lessons I didn’t want to learn, thank you. Great Neck, NY A ‘Care more than others think wise, risk more than others think safe, dream more than others think practical, expect more than others think possible” 279 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company; Fourth Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, SS Expedition, USNS Laramie, USS Topeka Sea Partners: Reese Mitchell, Patrick Singleton, Jesse Waletich Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Croatia, Hong Kong, Guam, Taiwan Internship: Krech Ojard Associates, Duluth, MN Favorite Academy Memory: 2002 Newport Bermuda Race on a 73 foot sailboat Future Plans: Sail, graduate school, and then find a real job Twenty years from now: Anywhere but here! Preferably sitting on a beach or sailing around the world Final Message: Duluth, MN ‘Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss if Woodbury Heights, NJ Sog, Salty, Uncle Monk 6 Major: Marine Transportation Logistic Intermodal i . Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Power Squadron Officer Billets: RWO Ships Sailed: MV President Wilson, MV Polar California, MV El Morro, MV Sealand Patriot, MV New River Sea Partners: Blake Johnson Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Japan, China, South Korea Favorite Academy Memory: Participating in September 11th Rescue Effort Future Plans: Sail Tankers until I’m old grizzled Twenty years from now: Still Sailing... Final Message: The Transition is a keen one, I assure you, from a schoolmaster to a sailor, and requires a strong decoction of Seneca and the Stoic to enable you to grin and bear it. “How inappropriate to call this planet earth when clearly it should be called ocean 281 Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, Windsurfing Officer Billets: CN03 Ships Sailed: SS Matsonia, MV Green Dale, SS Anasazi Sea Partners: Christian Teague, Ret Garner, Henry Rogers Countries Visited: Panama, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Quatar, Kuwait, Singapore, South Korea, Japan Internship: St. Johns Bar Pilots Favorite Academy Memory: First two trimesters of my senior year on restriction Future Plans: To live in a van down by the river Twenty years from now: Living in a van down by the river Final Message: After the first 12 weeks, the time flies right by. 77 bet there aren’t too many people hooked on crack who can play the bagpipes” -George Carlin MicfmfMons Kilauea, HI Monsta 3 282 Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Crew, Mens Volleyball Officer Billets: CXI RX Ships Sailed: SS Matson Ewa, MV Sealand Innovator, SS CSX Hawaii, SS CSX Enterprise Sea Partners: Pat Tyrell, Scott Rives, Jeff Leni Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan Internship: Fort Lauderdale Harbor Pilots Favorite Academy Memory: Being a holdover, sleeping until 1, watching dating shows all afternoon, and the playstation Future Plans: Naval Intelligence Twenty years from now: Retired, living on the beach in the south of France Final Message: People regret the things they don’t do more than things they did. I have no regrets. I say what’s on my mind, live a preilous life, and my only earthly fear is my granddad’s belt. Mk iaeC'lEdwarcfMoore Petersburg, VA 283 A ‘Happiness isn’t the meaning to life. One can find happiness in ignorance. Life was created upon the separation of a single soul. The meaning of life is to being that soul back together” H Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Football, Baseball Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Tanabata, SS Fredricksburg, MV Green Cove Sea Partners: Mett Theis, Jeff Hitzel Countries Visited: Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama Internship: Eagle Global Logistics Favorite Academy Memory: “Take that Middle Eastern flag down” said CDR Gundy. “But Sir, that is the South Carolina State Flag...” Future Plans: Out on the Wild Blue Yonder, Upgrading my Sea Legs Twenty years from now: Settin’ up Shop in the South Land, owning my own business, with a beautiful wife and junior rugrats terrorizing the Southern Belles Final Message: To my family, Thank you fo believing! From the OUTFIT to the KPMAFIA, we’ve had some crazy times, but the best is yet to come! 284 ‘Ability is God’s gift to you, how you use it is your gift back to God’ Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Kinghts of Columbus Officer Billets: CLOGB CFOB Ships Sailed: MV CSX Tacoma, MV Sealand Quality, MV Seabulk Trader, SS PFC Eugene A. Obregon Sea Partners: Peter Myers Countries Visited: Spain, Malta, Italy, Greece, Bahamas, Kuwait, Diego Garcia Internship: Congressman Ron Kind Favorite Academy Memory: Cruising around Manhattan in a school bus with a keg on a Saturday night Future Plans: To Sail for a living Twenty years from now: I hope to be sailing as Master, or serving as an elected official Final Message: Wherever the currents take you, never forget about your friends. Without them, we never would have made it through this place. Mr. Butt 285 ‘Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Track, Cross Country Officer Billets: 4PC2 Ships Sailed: USNS Dahl, USNS Rappahannock, SS Chelsea, and MV SeaLand Developer Sea Partners: Ryan Dooley and Ed DiPierro Countries Visited: Diego Garcia, Japan, Guam, Singapore, England, Germany, Netherlands Internship: Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM Favorite Academy Memory: Track, Cross Country, NYC, the Idiot, Sea Year, Cornell ROTC Trips, Section 1S2 Shenanigans Future Plans: I’m gonna get me an oversized guitar, gain forty pounds, and be the next “D” Twenty years from now: I’ll let you all know when I get there... but it won’t be near a ship! Final Message: Big thanks to my parents, Lauren, Grandma and Grandpa, and Aunt Dolores for all the support these past four years. To all my Track and XC buddies, 4th Co., Section 1S2 and SPX friends... just thanks. 286 ‘Just listen to it, a voice so true inside calling, to stand you up and march you on, keep from falling. Let go your sorrows, sun will shine, this I promise. Rising tomorrow, RISING. Machine Head “Imperium” Er.'; - ' ■ra v- P� ... ■ ■■• P Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Rugby Officer Billets: RHGC RHBVCI Ships Sailed: SS CSX Consumer, MV APL Thailand, MV Seabulk Trader, MV PFC Eugene A. Obregon Sea Partners: Terry Nail, Matt MrDutt Countries Visited: Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Greece, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, British Indian Ocean Territory, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Internship: Avendone Engineering Favorite Academy Memory: The all night study sessions before a test or capstone Future Plans: Sailing Twenty years from now: Ashore with a family Final Message: Kings Point has been the place of many trials and tribulations, but looking back on it I would not change these experiences or the people I met along the way for the world, remember that everyday. Longmount, CO S Anakin ‘Don’t be known as one who seeks honors, but of one known for their quietness and modesty thinking always of the good of the people with calm words for those who come to you in bad times” 287 The Hammer, TNT Terry Jay Jfau Visalia, CA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Ring Committee, Fencing Club, Paintball Club, Cyber Defense Team, and Yearbook Officer Billets: RHBVC Ships Sailed: SS CSX Consumer, SS Maui, MV APL Thailand, USNS Leroy Grumman, and GTS ADM Callaghan Sea Partners: Peter Myers, Christian Teague, Jeff Jaskot, Eric Pickett, Andrejs Kukainis, and Dan Dugan Countries Visited: Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Spain, Italy, and Greece Internship: Air Force Field Training, Lackland AFB, Texas Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Year, winning the CDX, last minute group meetings, blazing the right tape at Cousin’s Indoor 3-man P-ball Tourny. Future Plans: To fly in the world’s best Air Force: The British Royal Air Force! Twenty years from now: I will be pursuing still more dreams, and making them happen! Final Message: To my folks, thanks for the support! To all my friends at KP, keep pursing your dreams, and to the Faculty and Staff whom I terrorized, thank you for crafting me into who I am today. m “Shoot for the Stars and get there... to hell with the Moon, get the Stars! £ NBCPIX TYOUR VHILE Shady Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Track, Hear This, Midshipmen Council, EMS, Class Secretary Officer Billets: RAL Ships Sailed: SS CSX Anchorage, MV Sealand Achiever, ITB Groton, MV President Adams, SS Cape Girardeau, SS Kuaui, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Jim Carmany, Reese Mitchell Countries Visited: Netherlands, Germany, England, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada Internship: Air Force Field Training Economic Development Division of the City of Eau Claire, WI Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and Passing License on the first try! Future Plans: Active Duty in the Air Force and Grad School Twenty years from now: Hopefully wrapping-up the first career; looking back wondering where all the time went; telling stories that begin, “Back when I was a Midshipman...” Final Message: Thanks Mom, Dad and Cece for all of the support, encouragement, and care packages over the last four years. To all of my firends, we’ve shared mant great times and even more not-so-great times together - it’s been on heck of a ride. Eau Claire, WI rescue DET ACTION-FIGURE jo wan UPPLIES LAST. “If it can’t be done at the last minute, it’s gonna be late!” “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education -Mark Twain A 289 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Regimental Band Officer Billets: CAOB Ships Sailed: SS CSX Anchorage, MV APL Korea, USNS Rappahannock, SS Kauai Sea Partners: Matt Burns, Jason Bibler Countries Visited: Singapore, Japan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia Internship: USCG Duluth Minnesota, USN Intel. San Diego, CA. Favorite Academy Memory: Ridin’ shotgun in Pimpy the Escalade Future Plans: Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Submarine Twenty years from now: Living in a warm climate with a few Mijos Final Message: To my family, thank you for your unwavering support and to my KP brothers, remember that the road goes on forever and the party never ends. This is Birdman signing out... 290 “There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one’s maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocricy” -Buck Rodgers I onnor Smithtown, NY f 1 Marine Transportation o jJ Company: Third Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Pride, MV Maersk Georgia, SS CSX Navigator, SS CSX Consumer, and MV Greenpoint Sea Partners: RJ Lyons, Kyle Franklin, and Joe Russ Countries Visited: Honk Kong, Taiwan, Germany, England, Holland, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Sri Lanka, India, Canada, South Korea, Thailan, Japan Internship: I didn’t do one cause I am a football player. Favorite Academy Memory: Any time with the Manatees Future Plans: To get some sleep. Twenty years from now: Job, wife, kids... that whole bit, I think. Final Message: I couldn’t have done it alone, thank you. Its taken awhile but it was worth it. V 291 i ‘Plenty of people go to college for 6 years...they’re called doctors Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Third Activities Sports: Swimming, Diving Officer Billets: RSWO Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Quality, SS Matson Lihue, MV Liberty Wave, MV Sealand Patriot, MV Cape Kennedy Sea Partners: Lesley Swearingen, Josh Melchert, Dave Monk Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Malta, Jordan, South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia Internship: Port of New Orleans Favorite Academy Memory: Kissing Chad for the time Future Plans: I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way Final Message: It’s been a great four years. I hope no one loses the courage all of us have had to get us this far. See y’all at the reunions. “Every human being on earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn’t original sin. He’s born with the tragedy that he has to grow up. That he has to leave the nest, the security, and go out to do battle. He has to lose everything that is lovely and fight for a new loveliness of his own making, and it’s a tragedy. A lot of people don’t have the courage to do it” Tyler, TX 292 Major: Marine Transportation Logistics Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby. Surfing Club Officer Billets: CT03 Ships Sailed: MV Lvkes Liberator, USNS Kanawha, SS CSX Challenger Sea Partners: Chris Kapfer, Tom Levac, Shimada, Scott Carter Countries Visited: England, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico Internship: Captain I.S. Derrick Marine Cargo Surveyors Favorite Academy Memory: What I remember of ring dance weekend, and Rugby games and after parties Future Plans: Going home and being a bum Twenty years from now: Surfing, fishing, rugby, and living off my rich wife League City, TX Wild man 293 jMar ndrew Woodstock, CT Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band Activities Sports: Crew Officer Billets: RNKP Ships Sailed: USNS Yukon, MV Lykes Navigator, MV SeaLand Explorer, USNS Tippecanoe, SS Humacao, USS Ramage Sea Partners: Paul Slotsema, Dan Dugan, Reed Brown, Matt DeBoer, Matt Hendrickson Countries Visited: Hong Kong, China, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Japan, Belgium, England, and Germany Internship: Army Corp. Of Engineers, New England District Favorite Academy Memory: Dan cuts off his fingertip three days from LA. Future Plans: Go Army! Twenty years from now: Being a quiet person in a small rural town. Final Message: I tried so hard. 294 7 guess this experience has helped me figure out what really matters in life. Fred 0 Virginia Beach, VA Major; Marine Engin Company: Second Activities Sports: 1 Field Officer Billets: n a L MV Chesapeake Bay, Maersk Texas,' Green Lake, USNS Denebola Sea Partners: Shannon DiPietropplp, Becea Segert, Ryan Melogy Countries Visited: Mediterranean, South America, Far East Internship: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Sleeping in. Future Plans: Selling my body to the highest bidder on ebay. Twenty years from now: Married. Final Message: What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their speck disappearing? It’s the too huge world vaulting us, and it’s goodbye. But we lean forward to the next crazy adventure beneath the skies. - Jack Kerouac 295 LM Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Softball, Women’s Basketball, Cyber Defense Team Officer Billets: CIT04 Ships Sailed: APL Philippines, SS Mayaguez, USNS Tippecanoe, Maersk Alaska Sea Partners: A1 Giordano, Josh Chrosniak, Colin Adler, Lindsey Coleman, Mike Sheehan, Andrew Dickman, Geoff Pool, Adrain Fredrick Countries Visited: Japan, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Gibraltar, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Djibouti, Sudan. Internship: Freeport Container Port Pilots Association. Favorite Academy Memory: Fishing, Ring Dance, Room 5321, hanging out With best friends made at KP. Future Plans: Navy Intel or sail for a few years. Twenty years from now: Retired and living someplace tropical with my family. Final Message: Thank you everyone who helped me get through these past four years. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you. Life is short, live it while you’re still alive. “Everything works out in the end. If it doesn’t work out, it’s not the end. ” 296 297 ‘■Fmnf fBenson Peaks Island, ME Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Lacrosse, Intramural Softball, Bravo-3 Officer Billets: 3PC1 1 LTSS Anzio, SS Matsonia, MV APL Thailand, SS Chief Gadao, Sea Partners: John Gustine, Ryan Dooley, Patrick Sampson, Blake Stasa Countries Visited: Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Venezuela Internship: Port of Portland, Maine Favorite Academy Memory: The friends I have made, the things that I have done, and the places that I have been. Future Plans: Go to sea, see the world, and be the best that I can be. Twenty years from now: Wherever the tide takes me. Final Message: Mom and Dad, I could never have done it without you. To all my friends here, you have made these four years the best! “So many nights I just dream of the ocean, God I wish I was sailing again. Well yesterday’s over my shoulder, so I can’t look back for too long, there’s just too much to see waiting in front of me and I know I just can’t go wrong” - Jimmy Buffet Ships Sailei ‘So many nights I just dream of the ocean... I just can’t go wrong” - Jimmy Buffet Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Power Squadron, Knights of Columbus Officer Billets: RWTC, RMO Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Explorer, USNS Pecos, MV SeaLand Pride, and SS CSX Consumer Sea Partners: John Kalmukos and Reed “Harley” Davison Countries Visited: Germany, Holland, England, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and Malaysia Internship: NAS Pax River Favorite Academy Memory: The Park, Jack’s Favorite, X-Mas Ball ‘02, Ring Dance. Future Plans: To be where I am, enjoying my family and friends, make the best of everything. Twenty years from now: Living in my parents basement. Final Message: Unending thanks to my family and friends, I couldn’t have made it out of here without you. I am always here for you, just as you were for me. Catch you on the flip side. i j 298 ‘Stories are for eternity, when memory is erased, when there is nothing to remember except the story’’ - Tim O’Brien wm Major: Marine Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Football, Broadening Kings Point Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Samuel Jackson Countries Visited: Japan, China Internship: None Favorite Academy Memory: Doing what LT told me to do, without question. Future Plans: Marry Ms. Prince. Twenty years from now: CO at KP. Final Message: Thank you LT Ragin for teaching me to lead by fear, no one ever respected me for being nice. ‘Erie Lester (PicJett, Jr. Fence Annapolis, MD On your face ” - LT Ragin Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: First Activities Sports: Newman Club, Sailing, Softball Officer Billets: RWAKP, RCEKP Ships Sailed: SS Maui, SS Kauai, MV President Polk Sea Partners: Sean Foster, Andrew Lovgren, Adam Richardson Countries Visited: Japan, Taiwan, China Internship: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Falling in love, and of course Block Island. Need I say more? Future Plans: Live happily ever after. Twenty years from now: Own my own interior decorating firm. Final Message: To all my family and friends who supported me through the years, thank you. Never lose sight of your goals, place them on the horizon of your mind and let them shine as a constant inspiration. Jifeta Sophia (Prose Niskayuna, NY Aleta 300 “Where this voyage ends, another will begin, for this is only a small part of that great journey whose completion is the purpose of our existence here on earth.” Beacon Falls, CT - - Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Track Field Officer Billets: Petty Officer Ships Sailed: SS Kocak, MV MahiMahi, MV Pfeiffer, MV Sea-land Pride Sea Partners: Adam Labrato, Louis Barbieri Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea, Spain, England, Holland, Germany Internship: Seaworthy Systems Favorite Academy Memory: KP Track XC, walking out the gate, waking up to Gundy, friendship among classmates. Future Plans: Become a surfer dude. Twenty years from now: Attaining enlightenment as Second Co. Officer. Final Message: This really was a challenge. I’m glad this place changed me. Watch my back as I run out the gate. It doesn’t matter which direction I go now. The winds will carry me home. n 301 A ‘My foot does not fit in leather; sir. wm 302 Major: Marine Engineering: Systems Company: Third Activities Sports: Swimming, Water Polo Officer Billets: RTOA, CX3 1 Lykes Navigator, Maersk Texas, Liberty Sun, USNS Gordon, USNS Grumman, SS Chelsea Sea Partners: Chad Fondren, Blake Stasa Countries Visited: England, Germany, France, Belgium, Sicily, Crete, Israel, Panama, Peru, Chile, Colombia Internship: VFA-115 F A-18 Hornet Squadron, Lemoore, CA Favorite Academy Memory: The village idiot, Club GM, destroying Steve’s car, METS parties. Future Plans: Marine Corps aviation Twenty years from now: Airline pilot living the good life in Margaritav-ille. Final Message: Here’s to nights I can’t remember with friends I’ll never forget. To Section 1S2, I’ll never forget you guys. Remember, like a terminator, let nothing stop you. Here’s to the Wingman. I 7 can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ” - Philippians 4:13. Flushing, NY Slop Chest, RAFF Major: Ships Operation and Technology Company: First Activities Sports: Football, Track. Knights of Columbus, Crew, Newman Club Officer Billets: 1PC1,CHBC1 Ships Sailed: Lykes Navigator, SS El Morro, Keystone Chilbar, Keystone Cherry Valley, and APL President Jackson Sea Partners: Nick Fenzel, Mike Polakow, Mac Ison, Chris Byrne, and Paul Crawford Countries Visited: Japan, Flong Kong, Taiwan, China, Belgium, German}-, England Internship: NY Waterway Favorite Academy Memory: Yeats Tavern Karaoke, Recognition Run to Super C, finding my ring at Foxwoods. Future Plans: Sail as a QMED. Twenty years from now: Retired. Final Message: Thanks to my Mom, Dad, Nana, Patrick, and Leila for supporting me through the rough seas, I love you. Thank you main deck 2007 for keeping me on my toes. We don’t want to be like the leaders of the French Revolution who said... ‘There go my people, I must find out where they are going so I can lead them. ’ ” - JFK i Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Lacrosse, Council of American Master Mariners, Hear This Officer Billets: Reg Info Officer, Table Captain, Squad Leader Ships Sailed: APL Philippines, Maersk Colorado, MV CPL Louis J. Hague, Sealand Developer, CSX Tacoma Sea Partners: Tony Stokes, Gordon Hiltz, Laura Szivos Countries Visited: Germany, Netherlands, England, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Tawian, South Africa, Diego Garcia, Alaska. Internship: Tampa Bay Harbor Pilots Favorite Academy Memory: Lacrosse road trip during the Blizzard of 2003; playing in and going to rock concerts; baseball playoffs. Future Plans: Sailing for a few years, getting my MBA, then ship brokerage. Twenty years from now: Settled down with a family, successful and enjoying life. Final Message: I thank God, my parents and family for their support; friends, teachers and everyone who helped me survive and thrive in this place. Cheers and bottoms up to 2004 for making KP go great. Cincinnati, OH CAPT Steve-O ____________________1 Step den Joseph Satennan u 304 ‘I preach the doctrine of the strenuous life, of labor, strife and effort. - Theodore Roosevelt —-------------------------------------------- J__________________________________ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Crew, Drill Instructor, Windsurfing, Alpine Adventure Club Officer Billets: 4PC1, CC4, RAA Ships Sailed: MV MahiMahi, CSX Hawaii, MV Enterprise Sea Partners: Hugh Grandstaff, Ryan Sharrar, Peter Dusenbury, Victoria Gigante, Pearl Gray Countries Visited: China, Japan, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey Internship: GMATS Favorite Academy Memory: CrewTMs, friends that I will never forget. Future Plans: Live life to its fullest and take nothing for granted. Twenty years from now: Enjoying a simple life with great friends and family. Final Message: The last four years have been the best times and the worst times of my life, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I will never forget the great friendships made and good times shared. To Daddy, Corey, Casey, Becky and Heidi, I owe everything I have to you. I know that Mom is looking down from heaven and smiling at us all. s' “The ultimate measure of a man’s characteris not during times of comfort and convenience, but rather in times of challenge and controversy.” 305 A Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: CDX, Diving, Sailing, Alpine Adventure Club Officer Billets: RITO, CITO2 Ships Sailed: SeaLand Commitment, Keystone Chilbar, Keystone Chelsea, and USNS Flint Sea Partners: Ron Payne, Jena Jeffries, Lydia Lopez, Dana Norman, Nick Rubano, Alsiha Wolfe, Jonathan Gibbs, Tim Kennedy Countries Visited: Guam, Japan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Malta, Spain, France, and Holland Internship: Student Exchange at Ecole Nationale de la Marine Marchande Favorite Academy Memory: LT Klonis’ lag class and failing monomoys. Future Plans: Become a house wife. Twenty years from now: Be driving a Ferrari. Final Message: There is one lesson that I have learned being at Kings Point and that’s knowing how to take care of yourself first. Be honest, I know I haven’t been. Be true. Be kind. Love a lot. I I “If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude. ” - Amy Tan 306 Major: Marine Engineering Company: First Activities Sports: Tennis Officer Billets: CNOl, 1PC3 Ships Sailed: SS Lihue, SS Ewa, SeaLand Patriot, Lykes Navigator Sea Partners: Jake Swanson, Paul Crawford Countries Visited: Japan, China, Belgium Internship: Helicopter Test Squadron Favorite Academy Memory: Fleet Week, Corey Manning and I, best cover band ever. Future Plans: I’m just going to marinate. Twenty years from now: Me and Mexico, beach, best Mariachi cover band ever. Final Message: The food might have been unedible, but at least the living conditions were substandard. Gary Butch, Randell BlSBEE, AZ 'All right, brain. You don’t like me and I don’t like you, but let’s just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer. ” - Homer Simpson 307 A Tim ‘Timothy (Robert Nantucket, MA Maior: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Watch Officer Billets: 4PC2 Ships Sailed: TV KPer Sea Partners: Lost at sea. Countries Visited: China, Japan Internship: Pixar Studios Favorite Academy Memory: Swimming in the Sound on summer nights. Future Plans: Randomly show up at the Academy in my uniform and pretend that I am the CDO and scare the watch stander on North Dock. Twenty years from now: Finding Nemo Reinemo. Final Message: If anyone tells you that they have no regrets, they are not only a liar but also a hypocrite. 308 « i There once was a man from Nantucket... Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Activities Sports: A-Team, Volleyball, 2:40 Club, 2003 Intramural Basketball Champ Officer Billets: BLOG2 Ships Sailed: MV Mahi Mahi, USNS Saturn, CSX Hawaii, SS Jeremiah O’Brien, and Energy Enterprise Sea Partners: Chrisj pringer, Krista Smith, Jill Cookson, Jeff Leni, Joel Meyer, and Brendan Smith Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Guam, Puerto Rico Internship: Coast Guard Favorite Academy Memory: Drunken message from Blackout Ben asking me to bail him out of jail. My setback. Future Plans: Movies! Probably just sail for a while. Settle down and get married. Twenty years from now: Teaching at Kings Point, since I never understood anything here in the first place. Final Message: Babush, I hope I can be a tenth of the man you are. Mom, Ed, and the rest of the family you really stuck by me and supported me. 1E1 forever! “Think impossible and dreams get discarded, projects get abandoned, and hope for wellness is torpedoed. But let someone yell the words. It's possible, and resources we hadn’t been aware of come rushing in to assist us in our quest.” - Vaso Pasha (RofamfRexfia Rex, Roli i Think impossible and dreams get discarded...”- Vaso Pasha Ben (Benjamin iMorris Barryville, NY Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Band Activities Sports: Crew, Hear This, Band, Fanfare Trumpets Officer Billets: RADJ, Regimental Bandmaster Ships Sailed: SS Cleveland, MV Liberty Star, MV President Polk Sea Partners: Michael Ricciardi, Sean Holt, Robert Steel Countries Visited: Ivory Coast, Benin, Congo, Angola, The Gambia, Israel, Japan, China, Taiwan. Internship: L’Ecole Nationale de la Marine Marchande, Derecktor. Favorite Academy Memory: Getting arrested in Abidjan. Future Plans: Get my P.E. Twenty years from now: Finally make it past Suzuki violin book number one. Final Message: That is all. Carry on! 310 The universe is wider than our views of it. ” - Henry David Thoreau, Walden. Major: Ship Operations arid Technology- | Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, Snowboard Team Officer Billets: 3PC2 Ships Sailed: Lykes Liberator, Cape Domingo, MahiMahi, Sealand Liberator, CSX Provider, Industrial Challenger Sea Partners: Dan Larsen, Josh Hovanas, Ed Hichborn, Dan Dugan, John Guernsey, Jeff Kennedy, Chris VanDeVenter Countries Visited: Kuwait, Aruba, Hong Kong, Crete, Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, China, South Korea, Guam, England, Belgium, Germany Internship: Poten Partners, Inc. (Tanker Brokerage) Favorite Academy Memory: The Park, Preakness, village idiot, snowboarding, CJ’s and rugby. Future Plans: Have some fun, a few laughs, cruise around, crank some tunes, and maybe make some money. Twenty years from now: Living at home and working road construction. Final Message: Thank you to my parents, family, friends here and back home, my pals, and most of all, God. I couldn’t have done it without any of you. Matthew ( phert titowe Three Lakes, Wl A ‘Hey, whatever, bro... 311 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Plebe Rep, Student Council Officer Billets: CT02 Ships Sailed: USNA Rappahannock, CSX Challenger, Liberty Star, Matson Maui Sea Partners: Brandon, Schopflin, Jeff Kirby Countries Visited: Djibouti, Japan, Singapore, Puerto Rico Internship: All American Worldwide Freight Forwarders Favorite Academy Memory: Going out with the boys on a Saturday night, waking up the next day and laughing about what supposedly happened the night before. Future Plans: Getting involved in business somewhere, somehow. Twenty years from now: On the lake with a wife, two kids and a dog, a beer in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. Final Message: Thank you. Mom and Dad, Jay and Christine. I would not be where I am today without you. I love all of you very much. My “boys” here: I think it’s fair to say we made the most of our situation, through the good times and the bad. Because of that, I will never forget y’all or these four years. Work hard - play hard! COLLEGEVILLE, PA Major: Ships Operation and Technology Company: First Activities Sports: Rugby, Drill Team Officer Billets: RC, RDCO Ships Sailed: Maersk Tennessee, Endeavor, PFC Dewayne T. Williams, Liberty Star, and SS Marine Chemist Sea Partners: Casey Tyrrell and Jurassic Park’s John Hammond Countries Visited: Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Spain, Italy, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Guam, and Saipan Internship: I was Regimental Commander. Favorite Academy Memory: Rugby, grounding, “Real American Heroes”, Academic Convocation, Cherry Blossom, Debutant Ball, Leadership Conference, RC, 1420. Future Plans: Work, Family, Travel. Twenty years from now: Coaching Rugby at Kings Point Final Message: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor... Explore. Dream. Discover. Rugby-Naut — “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. . 313 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Crew, Offshore Sailing, Newman Club Officer Billets: CHR04 Ships Sailed: CSX Hawaii, Sealand Patriot, Paul R. Tregurtha, Maersk Georgia, Reserve. Sea Partners: Tim Reinemo, Joshua Hunt, Kevin O’Connor Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Japan, China, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, India, Canada, Spain, Italy. Internship: VX23 Strike Aircraft Test Squadron, NAS Patuxent River Favorite Academy Memory: Newspaper wars in flight deck, 4th Company, before they got commercial. Future Plans: Sail for seven years, all the while investing my savings. Then get a land job and watch my investments grow. Twenty years from now: Mega-rich, giving lots of money to charities, having as much fun as humanly possible, going on at least one safari a year. And I plan to use my corporate powers to keep the crazies out of office. Final Message: Don’t spend your time searching for the meaning of life because you will travel the world and never find peace. Rather, search for the meaning in your own life and you will be at peace no matter where you are. W ■BSiF 6( 314 ‘I’ve been around the world a few times... found a chick in every port I could, man those foreign woman look so good. ” C Vatric JM. Sampson Buffalo, NY . - Juice Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Activities Sports: Rugby, Alpine Adventure Club, and Track Field Officer Billets: 3PC3, BOPS2 j. SS Guyama, SS Matsonia, MV President Polk, MV SeaLand Patriot Sea Partners: Frank Benson Peretti, Jeremy Anderson, and Blake Stasa Countries Visited: Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Puerto Rico Internship: John W. Danforth Co. Favorite Academy Memory: Sea year with BP, especially Shanghai. Future Plans: I’ll sail for now, make some money, relax, and spend more time in the gym! Twenty years from now : I have no idea, but I will be rolling in dough. Final Message: Thank you to all of my friends and family, especially to my mother for her continuous support and encouragement through thick and thin. To all of my friends: good luck and God bless. 1E1 SOLIDARITY! Ships Saile One hundred percent of the shots you don’t take, don’t go in. ” - Wayne Gretzky J+ «ft Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Rugby, and Power Squadron Officer Billets: CIT04 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Commitment, MV Lykes Explorer, SS Keystone Texas, USNS Laramie, USS Cape St. George (CG 71) Sea Partners: Fred LaFemenia, Matt Guest, Tom Ryan, Dave Saville, and Casey Dexter Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, England, Malta, Turkey, Greece Internship: Boeing LTS, Kirtland AFB Favorite Academy Memory: The many nights spent fishing the Long Island Sound. Future Plans: US Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty years from now: Retired and riding my Harley around the US. Final Message: Thanks to my family, Aunts and Uncles, and friends for all of the assistance you have provided me over the years. Let the good times roll. i 316 « ‘Fear, the thief of dreams. Skills, HeeHee San Antonio, TX Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Band Activities Sports: Rugby, Investment Management Club Officer Billets: CFOB 1 USNS Diehl, USNS Big Horn, USNS Saturn, USNS Algol, SeaLand Motivator Sea Partners: Danny James, Mark Medvetz, McLain Isom, Ian Stewart, Chris Johnson, and Pete Kravchonok Countries Visited: Germany, Netherlands, England, Poland, Estonia, Spain, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates Internship: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems - Ingalls Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Every time I left campus no matter the extent of the break. Future Plans: Knolls Atomic Power Lab, nuclear engineer. Twenty years from now: Successful entrepreneur. Final Message: Thank you Amie, Alison, Ashleigh and especially Pete and Donna for all your support and guidance. I could have never done this without your help. I love ya’ll more than anything. o Ships Sail � 317 . ‘Limitation is a creation of the mind. Schops Santa Rosa, CA Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Water Polo, Power Squadron, Auto Club Officer Billets: n a Ships Sailed: Matson Maui, CSX Challenger, USNS Walter S. Diehl, Sealand Endurance Sea Partners: Rueschhoff, Hobson, Leva Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Korea, China, Japan Internship: Atlantic Marine, Inc., Alabama Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Mobile, AL; De La Guarda, Panama; cross country drives, EB field trip, first year water polo. Future Plans: Build a custom chopper and hot rod. Twenty years from now: Only time will tell. Final Message: A friend is someone who will bail you out of jail. A best friend is the one sitting next to you in the cell saying, “That was a great night, wasn’t it?” ' 318 Yeah, I thought it was funny, but what I think is funny, an eight year old finds funny.” Major: Marine Engineering ( J Systems, Naval Architecture U L Company: Second Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Intramural Basketball, Intercollegiate Dinghy Sailing Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: MV Missouri, MV Noble Star, MV Liberty Sub, SS Manulani, MV Cape Rave Sea Partners: Eric Wolf, Jake Mehl Countries Visited: Tanzania, India, Spain, UAE, Oman, Canada, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Italy Internship: McCurdy and Rhodes, Viking Systems Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Winning ICSA National Sloop Championships at Naval Academy with Casey, Metz, and Grumpy. Future Plans: Sail then off to grad school to study naval architecture, the next Farr. Twenty years from now: Designing and sailing boats around the world. Final Message: Although it has been a long, and I mean LONG haul, I can’t leave without saying thank you to all that helped along the way, without you, your help, this would not be possible. “A diamond was a lump of coal that made good under pressure.” J'Matthew Scfiu6ert Annapolis, MD Schubie 99 319 ‘Happiness is not absence of problems; but the ability to deal with them. Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Women’s Basketball Officer Billets: RX, CC4 Ships Sailed: Delaware Bay, Green Lake, USNS Gordon, USNS Grumman, USNS Yukon Sea Partners: Sean Kinley, Fred Peemoeller, Joe Quirk, Blake Stasa, Cameron Ingram, Will Adams, Cameron Foster Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Japan, Korea, Hawaii Internship: Cape Canaveral Port Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Summer of ‘03, Ring Dance, scoring that 2,000th point, the basketball fans! Future Plans: Making the most of the opportunities life has to offer. Twenty years from now: Enjoying life! Final Message: To my family: Thank you for your never-ending encouragement and support. To the best friends anyone could ever ask for: We made it through some good and bad times, but the best times are yet to come. To all those I’ve met along the way: Thanks for making this journey memorable. 320 v ‘No one said it would be easy - they only said it would be worth it. Ships Sailed: SeaLand Innovator, SeaLand Developer, and CSX Hawaii Sea Partners: Paul “Slots” Slotsema and Dan “Danimal” Reed Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Puerto Rico, France, Germany, Netherlands, and England Internship: NY NJ Sandy Hook Pilot Association Favorite Academy Memory: Hanging out with the boys, Dallas, Monty, Foxy, Vegas Baby... VEGAS, GM, Idiot Future Plans: Get a job and have fun. Twenty years from now: Be done working, and spend more time with family and friends Final Message: The friends I’ve made here are the brothers I never had. Godspeed to all and keep her between the anchors. ‘Kfmietfi RyanSharrar Franklin, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Golf, Club GM, Color Guard, The Idiot, Midshipman Council Officer Billets: CNQ4 A Get ‘er done”- Larry (The Cable Guy) Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Golf Team, Surf Club Officer Billets: RCOM3days 1 USNS 1st LT Harry L. Martin, USNS Kanawha, SS Maui, USNS Capella Sea Partners: Chris Kapfer, Tom Levac, Travis Parker, and Scott Carter Countries Visited: Spain, Greece, and Italy Internship: Matson Navigation Company Favorite Academy Memory: Knowing that good surf and good golf is only minutes away, and that I always have good people to go with. Future Plans: Working on my cutback. Twenty years from now: Living the endless summer. Final Message: Thanks to my family and for only expecting the best of me. When you have good friends here, nothing is unbearable. “The road to a friend’s house is never long.” Ships Saile To err is human, to forgive is divine. ” i I Seattle, WA Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Electrical Minor Company: Fourth Activities Sports: EMS, Newman Club Officer Billets: RCOMM 1 R. J. Pfeiffer, APL Thailand, Prince William Sound Sea Partners: Steel and Heard Countries Visited: Japan, China Internship: KOFAX Favorite Academy Memory: When the Regiment cheered for the other football team. Future Plans: MEBA Twenty years from now: Not having to work. Final Message: If you do not like it, fix it or leave. Ships Sailei “For anything to work you must make it happen. ” A 323 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: Track Officer Billets: 1PC3, CXI Ships Sailed: SS Chilbar, MV Enterprise, MV 1st LT Alex Bonnyman Sea Partners: Trevor Battles, Paul Sparks, and Todd Hoyt Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Gibraltar, Diego Garcia Internship: Electric Boat Favorite Academy Memory: Deciding which late homework assignment to do first. Future Plans: Open a Fish n’Chips restaurant. Twenty years from now: Searching for a “maritime related” job. Final Message: Present this promotional coupon and receive 10% off any entree or appetizer. Sorry, only one use per customer. “So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. ” - Willy Wonka Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Windsurfing:, Tennis Officer Billets: CAQ2 Ships Sailed: MV Fidelio, USNS Laramie, Horizon Hawaii Sea Partners: Scott Carter, Andrew Young, Jeff Miller, Dan Circelli, Ryan Sharrar Countries Visited: France, Belgium, Germany, England, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico Internship: Alabama Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Kings Point Outfit, container, craziest windsurfing trips imaginable, Alabama, senior years with all my boys. Future Plans: Sail a few years and make some dough with a slight chance of grad school. Twenty years from now: Enjoy what I do, be happy, wealthy, married, kids, winter vacation skiing in the mountains, beach in the summer. Final Message: First and foremost, a “thank you” to my family. I love you all. Your confidence and support helped me make it through KP. Also, I was told before I came here that I’d find some of the best friends in my life. It was the truth! 325 Time is never wasted when you’re wasted all the time. (pauCVanieCSiotsema Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Growler, Team Able Officer Billets: CX4 1 MV SeaLand Developer, SS Energy Enterprise, SS Cape Girardeau, and USNS Yukon Sea Partners: Ryan Sharrar, Matt DeBoer, Matt Hendrickson, and Mark Peckham Countries Visited: Germany, England, Netherlands, Singapore, and Venezuela Internship: Continental Maritime of San Diego Favorite Academy Memory: The Growler, 1M1, movies and a bottle in San Diego, Hawaii with Debo and Hendo... Future Plans: To never get old. Twenty years from now: Smiling, causing trouble, and doing both with friends and family. Final Message: ‘“Lord have mercy on me’ was the kneeling drunkard’s plea.” Ships Saile Paul, sometimes I think I can see the Devil dancing behind your eyes. ” - High School Vice Principal 326 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Activities Sports: Track, Cross Country, 3PK Officer Billets: CTOl, BOPS1, BTOl Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Innovator, MV Tellus, MV SeaLand Express, SS Great Land Sea Partners: Jay Seipp, Brantlv Rushing, Jeff Hitzel, and Jake George Countries Visited: France, Belgium, Germany, England, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and South Africa Internship: Nuvar Manufacturing, Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Smeckertvs. KPRFC Future Plans: Work for Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory to fulfill my commitment. Twenty years from now: I’ll figure it out when I get there. Final Message: Ability determines what you’re capable of doing, motivation determines what you do, and attitude determines how well you do it... so dedicate yourself to improving all three. “Two mice fell into a bowl of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse fought and struggled until he churned that cream into butter and he crawled his way out. I am that second mouse.” 327 A I am that second mouse. Smitty, B, FLID Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Varsity Basketball, Intramural Basketball Officer Billets: CN02 Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, MV GreenWave, MV Liberty Sun, CSX Crusader Sea Partners: John Ward, Bo Feely, Ryan Melogy, Zishaan Raymond, Stefan Yesko Countries Visited: japan. Thailand, Guam, Korea, Mozambique, Angola, Kenya, Tanzinia, Puerto Rico Internship: Westar Marine Service Favorite Academy Memory: Any NYC Night, B-Ball Trips, Forty Trains, Preakness, Sea Year Future Plans: Settle down, Make some money, relax Twenty years from now: Traveling the world with my beautiful wife Final Message: I would like to thank my parents for all your support. Without you I would have never made it to Kings Point. Also I would like to thank my freinds who have always been there and survived this place with me. I’ll never forget you guys. I would also like to give special thanks to Coach Bill Lange who helped me get into Kings Point. Sorry about Cancun, I will make it up to you!! (Brendan Smith Smithtown, NY Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than the things you did. So throw off the Bow Lines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the Trade Winds in your sails, explore, dream” 328 329 Maquoketa, ia “The greatest risk in life is not taking one. ” “Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today” BS, Frogger Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Activities Sports: Rugby, SFC, Hotel 4th Co., KPDT, CBs Officer Billets: CHR04 Ships Sailed: USNS Sirius, Sealand Patriot, HMI Brenton Reef Sea Partners: Nate Stabile, Josh Hunt Countries Visited: Spain. Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, China, Panama Internship: Jacobson Logistics, Des Moines Favorite Academy Memory: Village Idiot, NYC Nights,Ring Dance, Jersey Shore, Rugby, Club GM, Park, 5426...always a vacancy Future Plans: Seeking a career in public service Twenty years from now: Enjoying life Final Message: To my family, freinds, and most importantly Kings Pointers...thanks to all who had a hand in my success, I love you. Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: Class Treasurer, Intermural Basketball, Newman club, Knights of Columbus Officer Billets: CHBC3 Zombo Ships Sailed: SL Atlantic, USNS John Lenthall, SL Developer Sea Partners: Tedd Spano, Phara Webster, Liz Gardner, Chris Drew Countries Visited: Spain. Gibralter, Italy, Malta, UAE, England, Netherlands, Germany, Bahamas Internship: Federal Marine Terminals, Cleveland Favorite Academy Memory: Parents Weekend, NYC, Recognition, June Ball, 21st Birthday Future Plans: World Domination Twenty years from now: Happy and success full in whatever I am doing Final Message: Mom, Dad, Tedd, Aunt Sharon, Uncle Ted, Mike and all my wonderfull friends I’ve made over the past 4 years- thank you for all the love and support. I couldn’t have done it with out you 330 7 want you to understand why I hate this school with all my power and passion. Then I want you to forgive me for loving the school...You see, I wear the ring.” LOD sSE5fi_' lTed'd‘Nicholas S Warren, oh deddy Brewski, Teddy KGB Major: Systems Engineering Company: Second Activities Sports: Class VP, Intermural Basketball, Newman club. Hear This Officer Billets: Zombo, CLOG2 Ships Sailed: SL Atlantic, USNS John Lenthall, SS CSX Discovery, MV APL Thailand Sea Partners: Joe Spano, Phara Webster, Liz Gardner, Jahn Gerdes Countries Visited: Spain, Gibraltar, Italy, Malta, UAE, Japan, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Bahamas Internship: NASA Glenn Research Center, Clevland Favorite Academy Memory: Cornell Hoops, Poker, NYC, Parents Weekend, “The Ring, Roomate Chats, “Open the Door!!” Future Plans: Never set foot on a ship again, unless its on a cruise with my wife Twenty years from now: I will be successful Final Message: Thanks Mom, Dad, Nana, Grandma, Uncle Ted, Aunt Sharon, Mike and Michelle, Marty, Anna, Joe, Casey, Joel, Blake, Kevin, Brendan, Ben etc. love you and could not have made it with out you!! A ‘Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and nations alike” Theodore Roosevelt 331 Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Wrestling Officer Billets: CC1 BADJ1 Ships Sailed: USNS Saturn, Sealand Endurancem E-Ships Endeavor, USNS Guadalupe, CSX Mayaguez, Cape Girdareau Sea Partners: Jeff Leni, Roland Rexha, Joe Wrinn, Joel Meyer Countries Visited: Japan. China, S. Korea, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Puerto Rico Internship: MSC Logistics, San Diego Favorite Academy Memory: KP Wrestling, Citadel All-Academy Tournament, Mets Home Opener, Club 5432, Camping, Box Lunches Future Plans: Change My Latitude Twenty years from now: Independently wealthy. No Regrets, Focused but Relaxed Final Message: Thanks Mom and Dad for all your love and support. Just Remember, “Life’s a Beach” Live it up!! 332 'Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can” Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Activities Sports: 1545 Club, Poker Club, Park Softball Officer Billets: RCPO to Zombo, Wardroom CDR Ships Sailed: Kings Pointer, SS Guayama, President Polk, Maersk Texas, Liberty Sun, USNS Gordon, USNS Leroy Grumman, MV Tanabata Sea Partners: Pat Sampson, Joe Quirk, Benson Peretti, Pat Myers, Casey Dexter, Ed DiPierro, Dave Saville, Becca Segert, Camren Ingram, Lauryn Miller Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Panama, Chile, Peru, Columbia, Sicily, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Aruba, Internship: : Indoc 2005 DI Favorite Academy Memory: Sleep time: whether in class, my rack, or another’s rack. Future Plans: : Sailing job while planning the opening of my poker room. Next is the full casino then the additions of a resort Twenty years from now: : Sand on my feet, sun on my face, palm trees to my left, my baby girl to my right, cooler of beer in front of me; whether I’m rich or poor Final Message: In forty years, I’ll still give thanks to my grandparents and the islanders that helped me, along with my KP friends and girl. Thumper ('Bfa e Anthony Stasa Vieques, Puerto Rico “Fire it Up! “ You leave here [KP] with two things, friends and a degree. Your degree may- be worth nothing, but hopefully your friends don’t resemble items from a tool box. ” 333 Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Officer Billets: CITOl Ships Sailed: SS CSX Enterprise, MV Walter S. Diehl, MV Tellus, SS CSX Producer, MV Regulus Sea Partners: Ben Wood, Mac Isom Countries Visited: UAE, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany Favorite Academy Memory: Orals, when one instructor held up my journal and asked “Where is July? What happened to July?” Future Plans: Write the next Great American Novel, and oh yeah, sail Twenty years from now: I’ll come back to speak at a KP reg. dinner and have some plebe sitting in front of me fall asleep Final Message: Plato was full of it ‘You are young, my son, and as the years go by, time will change and even reverse a man of your present opinions. Refrain therefore awhile from setting yourself up as a judge of the highest matters.”- Plato” 334 No Information Provided fLntHony ‘Francis Stores Waveland, MS “Do not walk without first having feet’ 335 Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Activities Sports: Varsity Pistol, EMS Squad, Regimental Band, Knights of Columbus Officer Billets: CAOB BPC2 Ships Sailed: MV President Adams, USNS Wheat, USNS Mattheisen, SS Westward Venture Sea Partners: Hugh Grandstaff Countries Visited: Japan. China, Guam, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Antarctica Internship: Port of Wilmington, DE Favorite Academy Memory: Australia for a month, Studying with 1S1. “Sir vour’re not looking, sir....” Future Plans: Sail, get my PE, Marry my wife, Have 6 kids and enjoy every minute of it Twenty years from now: Putting freedom above wealth, joy above pleasure and happiness above “success,” I will live life rather than watch it Final Message: Thank you to my family for patience and money, to my classmates for support and entertainment, and to my professors for putting up with me 336 “I am a strong believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it” Benjamin Franklin I I. Justin 'WiCfiam J, Big White, Budda, Behemoth Damascus, MD Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Mens Volleyball, Power Squadron (Maverick Storm) Officer Billets: RWO 4PC3 Ships Sailed: USNS Shasta, USCGC Valiant, SGT. William R Button Sea Partners: Brian Cornelio, Charlie Bahk, Ed DiPerro Countries Visited: Saipan. Guam, Japan Aruba Internship: US Coast Guard Activities Baltimore Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Year, Hanging out with the boys, Flight Deck 4th Co Future Plans: Coast Guard for a few years and then make the big bucks somewhere Twenty years from now: I want to be retired Final Message: To all those back home who supported me throughout my 4 years, I appreciate it. Mom, Dad, Kyle I owe you all. Lisa thanks for all your support day after I love you! “ Is the son of a son of a sailor, I went out on the seas for adventure, Expanding the view of the captain and crew, Like a man just released from Indenture” Jimmy Buffet 337 LesCeyJinne Swea Upperlake, CA Internship: Ingalls Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: None Future Plans: To Graduate Twenty years from now: To be successful! Final Message: Bye! Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Third Activities Sports: Mariners Chorus Officer Billets: REAKP Ships Sailed: SS Lihue, Sealand Quality Sea Partners: Kim Palmer Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Malta, Bahamas 338 ct ‘It will be there when class is over” Professor Harbach Baltimore, MD Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Activties Sports: Auto Club Officer Billets: CT04 BC2 Ships Sailed: SS Stonewall Jackson, SS Lihue, MV Tellus, MV Sabine Eagle, MV Shugart Sea Partners: Tim Warburton, Cornelio, Ben Earnest, Casey Dexter Countries Visited: japan. China Internship: Not Required Favorite Academy Memory: SNAPBACK Future Plans: Sail Twenty years from now: Sailing Final Message: It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize that you are in a hurry ft 339 y ‘Do not forget, only dead fish swim with the stream Christian Lee League Major: Systems Engineering, Minor in Offshore Engineering Company: 2nd Activities Sports: Windsurfing, Ski Club Officer Billets: CX2 BAO! Ships Sailed: SS Matsonia, USNS Leroy Grumman, MV Maersk Alaska Sea Partners: Mike Mons, Jeffrey Jaskot, Eric Picket, Andrejs Kukainis, Dan Dugan, Terry Nail Countries Visited: Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, UAE, Diego Garcia Internship: Woods Hole, Nantucket Martha’s Vineyard Steam Ship Authority Favorite Academy Memory: The ladies on Martha’s Vineyard who love Kings Pointers, and the Cops who hate us Future Plans: Sail, then off to grad school Twenty years from now: Bumming around Cape Cod, sockless, collar up Final Message: “There is nothing- absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats” Kenneth Grahame 1 “I’m sorry, that was my fault, because if you had been me, that wouldn’t have happened” NO FURTHER INFORMATION SUBMITTED Shady T Hastings, Ne Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management 341 • Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Band, Reg Activities Sports: UPI, KP Park Fire Marshal, Hash Runner, Ultimate Frisbee, Chess Club, Marine Corps Option Officer Billets: CTOB RTOA Ships Sailed: MV Faust, USCGC Polar Sea, MV Mahimahi, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Matthew Hendrickson, Kyle Hembree, Jeff Kennedy Countries Visited: Germany, England, France Belgium, Australia, Japan, Guam, Korea, Tasmania, Antarctica Internship: RV Asterias, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Favorite Academy Memory: Creating, organizing, and accomplishingv extracurricular Park activities with the rest of the committe Future Plans: Married, enjoying my job, keep learning, too many kids Twenty years from now: Open a brewery, crossing the Atlantic in a 13’ Boston Whaler Final Message: The only reason onyone could ever succeed is because of those supporting or pushing you forward-Family friends, classmates, opponents-Thank you ! “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way”-Victor Frank! “Be somebody, or be somebody’s fool”-Mr T 342 Holbrook, NY Noodles, Jaysus Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Activities Sports: Trampoline Club Officer Billets: CC2 Ships Sailed: MV Green Point, MV Buffalo Soldier, USNS Denebola, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Gay Coleman, Joe Azzata, Gilbert Godfrey Countries Visited: United Arab Emirates, 9 times Internship: Detvens Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Going to sea and realizing I was going to school to become a pervert Future Plans: I think I need a few more years of school before I start sailing, just to be safe Twenty years from now: Thinking about how lucky I was to be able to spend four years of my life in a severe state of depression, thus making everything else seem alright Final Message: Keri, I never could have made it through this without you, I owe you the world. Yo all my buddies at school, thanks for carrying me through four years of hell. ‘If a LT in the USMS tells you he is going to punch you in the nose until stuff comes out of your nose, he is really telling you to get a haircut, Hero” 343 Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: First Activities Sports: Trampoline Club Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Innovator, SS Stephen W Pless, USNS Pomeroy, SS Keystone Texas, MV Lykes Liberator, and SS Chief Gadao Sea Partners: Colt McKay, Alex Brick, Jarrord DeWitz, Packard Trent, Nick Fenzel, and Matt Rowe Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, England, Belgium, Japan, China, and South Korea Internship: NASSCO Favorite Academy Memory: Every Weekend that was spent away from the Academy. Future Plans: We’ll just have to see, won’t we? Twenty years from now: Living where I want to with the woman of my dreams, doing something I love. Wishful thinking. Final Message: To God, my parents, and all of my freinds that have helped me get through this place, I don’t know where I’d be without you. Thank you all for the memories, the laughs, the good times and the bad. It all made being here worth it. Christopher ‘CanOe'Center Tannersville, PA V-Dog, Carl, Danger Dogg m 344 ‘In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: IT GOES ON! Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Offshore Minor Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Crew Officer Billets: RWX and RHGC Ships Sailed: Performance, SS New River, and MV Samuel L. Sea Partners: Josh Melchert, Mark Kazin Countries Visited: Marshall Islands, Spain, Sardinia, Malta, Italy, Bahamas, and Gibraltar Internship: A MSEC LLC Favorite Academy Memory: The times we spend just sitting around enjoying the company of our friends. Future Plans: Get a job, make some money, be with my girl and try to decide what to be when I grow up. Twenty years from now: Sitting on the beach with a cocktail in hand enjoying life. Final Message: Mom, Dad, CJ, Danielle, and Aimee: I thank you for all the support you’ve given me over the years. To everyone else: remember all the great times we’ve shared at KP and keep in touch. “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.” - Physicist Niels Bohr Keep true to the dreams of your youth. Unknown 345 7 Wally, Mensa Jesse Jyan “WaCeticfi Waco n i a, MN Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Nuclear Minor Company: Third Activities Sports: Varsity Offshore Sailing Team, Knights of Columbus Officer Billets: RWX Ships Sailed: MV Delaware Bay, MV Ascension, CSX Discovery, USNS Tippecaneo, USS Topeka Sea Partners: Kyle Hembree, Jeff Miller, and James Dulong Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Ascension Island, Mexico Internship: Technical Ordance, St. Boni, Minnesota Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe year spring break in Sarasota; Newport to Bermuda race, and Block Island Race Week. Future Plans: Sail and go to graduate school. Twenty years from now: I will still be trying to accomplish my dreams. Final Message: KP has been an experience that has developed my knowledge and character. I wish everyone to look back and see the good friends they met and never forget that ring on your hand. “Life is a zero sum game.” “Learning is a constant battle between the laziness of the student and the laziness of the professor. ” 346 Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Activities Sports: Alpine Adventure, Street Hockey Officer Billets: CA03 Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, MV President Adams, USNS Denebola, and SS Prudhoe Bay Sea Partners: Brendan Smith and Bo Feely Countries Visited: Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Canada, North and South Korea Internship: USCG Station Boston, Babcock Power Favorite Academy Memory: The Blackout, driving north on 1-295. Future Plans: Party and Travel. Twenty years from now: Save the World. Final Message: Thanks to my family for getting me here, and my friends for getting me out. 1E1 Mo Fo. jo fin (Benjamin 'Wanf Reading, MA 5 johnny Steamboat n 347 ‘Attitude is everything. (pfiara EsteCC WeSster Chicago, IL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Park Rangers, KPA Officer Billets: CHBC4 Ships Sailed: CSX Pacific, Liberty Spirit Sea Partners: Laz Gardna, Spano twins Countries Visited: China, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Guam Internship: Miller Brewing, Texas Favorite Academy Memory: Checking away messages, Windexing toilet seats, food fight, meeting some of the most amazing people ever. Future Plans: I actually want to be famous one day... for what? Not sure yet. Twenty years from now: Marry my soul mate and have a whole bunch of rugrats. Final Message: To my beautiful family, thank you for crossing your fingers for me and giving me advice. “Don’t mix your drinks so strong.” KPA we stuck together, and Derek you are my Yahtzee. Pharie, Pippi, Pee Pod 348 IP' ‘Just being yourself, being who you are is a successful rebellion. Franf L illm rn ‘ Weffs III Albuquerque, NM Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Y4 Company: Second Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field Officer Billets: Haha Ships Sailed: MV Manoa. USNS Patuxent Sea Partners: Kevin Monaco, JP Kost, Tom Flanagan Countries Visited: Japan, China, Spain, Italy, Greece, Korea, Guam Internship: NASSCO Favorite Academy Memory: I never knew interpretive dance could be so much fun. Future Plans: Sail for awhile so I can finally afford the change I’ve always wanted. Twenty years from now: Happily married to my husband, with adopted Filippino children running around. Final Message: My father always told me, “Son, there are three types of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can’t.” Be good to yourselves and each other. 349 A What the @ was that? (Daniel. James Wiffison Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Golf Officer Billets: CN02 Ships Sailed: ITB Baltimore, MV SeaLand Pride, MV SeaLand Endurance, Cape Alexander, and USNS Denebola Sea Partners: Tom Ginavan, Frank Wells, Graig VanLenten, and Jeff Nicholson Countries Visited: Japan, China, Bahamas, Italy, malta, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan Internship: APL Logistics - Kearny, New Jersey Favorite Academy Memory: Golf, Sea Year, meeting David Robinson. Future Plans: Sail, start a family, retire, and live comfortably. Twenty years from now: Still sailing, raising a beautiful family, and living life to the fullest. Final Message: Thanks to my family, girlfriend, and friends who supported me throughout my difficult Kings Point career, I couldn’t have done it alone. u 350 ‘It doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as you finish. Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Activities Sports: Eating Officer Billets: CHBC2, CF02 Ships Sailed: SeaLand Innovator, CSX Enterprise, Prince William Sound OSNY Sea Partners: Ian Stewart, Margaret Nicks, and Trevor Cohn Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, and Guam Internship: Harley Marine Services Favorite Academy Memory: Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Future Plans: Sail, get a job?!? Twenty years from now: Alive and well. Final Message: Well guys, its been a long strange ride. Much love and respect to all. Thanks to all who helped me through this, I couldn’t have done it without you. (Benjamin Joseph ‘Wood' Vashon Island, WA No Donny, these men are nihilists. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”- The Big Labowski 351 DavicfJohn Wynne Wright Toronto, Canada CANADA, Daviiid, D-Dubs Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Activities Sports: Sailing Team Officer Billets: CFOl Ships Sailed: MV President Grant, Blue Ridge, Lykes Motivator, CSX Hawaii Sea Partners: Andrejs Kukainis, Eddie Blanco Countries Visited: Japan. China, Guam, Korea, Belgium, England, Germany Internship: Midships Marine Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Jeff. Ty, Ja Hob, K Ry, Mooks, T Vac, Randy, Eddie B, G Staff, Jake, Brandon, Shubi, Tommy B, Raf, Deano, Justin, 1T2 Future Plans: International Sailor, Ship Broker Twenty years from now: Master of the Universe, Lord of all Surveys, and Prince amoung men Final Message: Dad, thanks for always being supportive of my endeavors. Mum thanks for occasionally cracking the whip and making sure I didn’t get too out of control. I owe everything I have achieved to you both 352 “The only way to overcome temptation is to yield to it. ” Oscar Wilde ‘Living next to the United States is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. ” Pierre Trudeau Si k Waldorf, MD Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Rugby, Park Ranger Officer Billets: CF04 (for like 3 weeks) Ships Sailed: APL Philippines, Sealand Innovator, USNS Laramie, Horizon Hawaii, USCGC Forward Sea Partners: Matt Tompkins, Matt Freeman, PJ Singleton, BIFF Miller, Dan Circelli, Ryan Sharrar Countries Visited: Japan. China, Korea, Taiwain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Croatia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico Internship: MSC Logistics, Norfolk Favorite Academy Memory: Being a Park Ranger, Rugby Drink-Ups, Dodging Disenrollment, Newport-Bermuda Ocean Race, Realizing I am now a much different person than the kid who came here 4 years ago Future Plans: United States Coast Guard fo: a few years Twenty years from now: Wife, kids and a job I love, surrounded by people who care about me Final Message: Dad, you are the only reason I made it this far and graduated. Mom, thanks for all the cash. Finally, everyone who supported me at this school, thank you all The true measure of a man is not how he acts when he is on top. it is how he acts when he falls down, does he stay down or get back up. I got back up. ” -A. Young 353 A Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Activities Sports: CFC, Auto Club, Volleyball, SAAM, and BKP. Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: MV Mokihana, MV Kauai, MV Lurline, MV Lykes Liberator, USS Anzio, MV Cape Alexander, USNS Denebola Sea Partners: John Hahn, Logan Bennet, and Sang Yi Countries Visited: Poland, England, Germany, Belgium, Guam, China, Korea, and Japan Internship: Uniformed Services University of Health Science Favorite Academy Memory: World Series, the people, the chance, the good times. Future Plans: Go to USUHS for Med School, then go where God takes me. Final Message: I just want to thank my family and friends... especially God, to get me these four years. I couldn’t have done it without any of them. 354 ‘For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe, plans to give you a future full of hope. ” - Jeremiah 29:11 I 0 W Jeffrey Shay Zamarin Jeff, Zam Park City, UT — Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Band Activities Sports: Golf, UPI, Chess Club, Frisbee Officer Billets: CXB, CCB Ships Sailed: USNS Denebola, SS Anasazi, MV California, SeaLand Explorer, and USNS Capella Sea Partner: Jess Feldon Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Spain, South Africa, Germany, Aruba, Cuba, and Puerto Rico Internship: United States Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska Favorite Academy Memory: Partaking in various park activities some good, some not so good. :-) Future Plans: USCG, marriage, family, future education, lots of skiing and fishing. Twenty years from now: Playing golf with my buddies on a remote island somewhere in the South Pacific, while running a brew pub. Final Message: Much thanks to my family, friends, and everyone else that supported me throughout my life. Without good people to live your life with, life itself would be meaningless. Have a nice day. ‘The decisions that we make dictate the lives that we lead. ‘Don’t let her be your regret, it’s worse than being the loser. 355 Andrews, David Bahk, Charlie Balafas, Euceif Banks, Andrea Baltes, C Baran, J Bartlett, Justin Bibler, Jason Boden, Jeffrey Buffington, Ryan Castellini, Edward Cocotas, Christopher Curlin, Gregory DeBerry, Jonathan Dominguez, Gonzalo Donovan, Rebecca Dooley, Ryan Dulong, James Statistics A lot of people have spent a part of their lives as members of the Class of 2004. About 280 people reported July 12, 2000. Less than 200 graduated on June 21, 2004. Some people left during the Indoctrination Period. A lot of people were setback or disenrolled. A few graduates of the class of 2004 began with the class of 2003 or 2002. Evans, R Every, Daniel Falana, Michael Freeman, Matthew Gaskins, A Goldbach, Robert Gray, Willis Grizzard, B Guillen, Joshua Harkins, Christopher r_ j Hastings, R j fT Hennig, M r n V' Herrera, Roberto Hichborn, Edward Hitzel, Jeffrey Hughes, Andrew Irvine, Rhys Isom, McClain Johnson, John Juckiewicz, Christo Kanengiser, Elijah Kim, Anne Kinsley, Benjamin Kirk, James Kohler, Michael Kruse, Brendan Landreth, Llexandra Larsen, Michael 356 Indicates midshipmen who have been setback into the class of 2005 Won't (Be Forgotten Leni, Jeffery Levac, Thomas Lorenzetti, Albert Lyons, J Malone, Kenneth Manning, Corey Marrion, Rachel McCalmont, David McDougall, Thomas Miller, Matthew Mitchell, Reese Nash, Joseph Nixon, A O’Conner, Margaret Owen, Theodore Parsons, M Payne, William R. Permenter, Steven Pfeifer, James Pilgrim, Charles Pierce, Billy Ray, Garrett RaymondLatib, Zishaaw Ricciardi, Michael Ripley, Ryan Rogers, V Roh, Peter Salladin, Carol-Anne Santiago, Anthony Salvo, Anthony Saville, David Scheider, Jeffrey Seipp, John Shea, Timothy Shedden, Jesse Short, Sandra Slanovec, Fredrick Smith, Steven Stabile, Nathan Steel, Robert Summer, Henry Swan, Jared Swanson, Jacob Szivos, Laura Taylor, Jeffrey Tino, Nicholas Tompkins, Matthew Tull, Bradley Tutt, Wayne Virgil, Ryan Walsh, Patrick Warburton, Timothy Weaver, Christopher Whitney, Gabriel Williams, Hubert Young, James “I tried so hard, and got so far...” - Lin kin Park 358 360 Brendan Blain Dean Brown James Carmany 361 Dan Dugan Peter Dusenbury Jess Feldon 362 Sean Foster JR Guernsey ■N X Kyle Franklin Matt Guest John Hahn Chad Fondren Eric Gecelosky Vic Gigante Al Giordano Cory Heard Cameron Ingram Jena Jeffries Laura Jenkins Blake Johnson Jon Kalmukos Adam Kanaszyc 363 364 Andrejs Kukanis Adam Labrato Andrew Lovgren Ali Martins Rich Martucci Richard Maurer Mike McFeeley Jay McKay Zach McWaters 365 Mark Medvetz Jake Mehl Josh Melchert Dave Monk Pete Myers Terry Nail Phil Noland 366 Matt MrDutt Pat Myers Jeremy Moseley Audrey Meyers 367 ]4 Ben Robinson Bryan Ruiz Joe Russ Pat Sampson Joe Sawruk Brandon Schopflin Pat Singleton Aaron Smeckert Brendan Smith Brandon Snyder joe tt lead bpano Tony Stokes Pete Syntax Justin Strock ' ' • M Ted Strab Chris Teague Paul Trask Chris VanDeVenter Marc Vignocchi Andrew Young 370 Top Ten things the 1980s brought 10. The laptop computer 9. Reaganomics, Wallstreet, £t Yuppies 8. Members Only Jackets, Legwarmers, MC Hammer Pants 7. MTV 6. Atari, Nintendo, Et Gameboy 5. Neon Anything! 4. Answering Machines, Boomboxes, Cordless Phones, CD Players Walkmans 3. r Cabbage Patch Kids, Smurfs, Gremlins, StarWars, Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, ALF, Dukes of Hazzard, Pee Wee Herman, Transformers, Voltron 2. Post-its 1. THE CLASS OF 2004 A 371 373 Al Giordano Job Well Done Our Pride Cannot Be Captured In Words, Your Future Knows No Limits. This Day Is Not An End, But A New Beginning Family, Friends and Memories Will Always Be With You As You Start Your Life After Kings Point Congratulations Mom, Dad, Dan, Cole and Mereditth 7 Jahn Nathaniel Gerdes Congratulations We are so very proud of you. All our love and support go with you. Mom, Dad, and Ellie Thinh of yourself as on tfie threshold of umgaralleled success. A whole clear glorious life before you. Achieve! Achieve! Andrew Carnegie- 374 9 ze | | aninjiioD put JOM M ;|r uoi|0| j mi) Jcipoai ‘uDUJ Luii'ill tin ra auiijs jsnf fi3i|j bimmjs cJiaLjj Oj uojjuajjD ||dd oj suouudd 3d| sduiini'-v |Mon Jou iiivy ri 'N S«)l DJ JilljlUD H I ) I I I V cK ) F. Benson Peretti Congratulations on your accomplishments. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE. DREAM DISCOVER.” (Author Unknown) % And with God’s continued blessing may you always have fair winds and following seas. 376 A Joel Edward Meyer All-American Throughout life you’ve had the foresight to drive ahead and conquer all obstacles, your “never quit” attitude has been the cornerstone of your many achievements. Your success has been a source of family pride. May all your dreams and aspirations come true! CONGRATS! Love Always, Mom, Dad, Jason, Justin Jerod I JJ Congratulations Joe! You have always been number one in our eyes. Your dedication, hard work and perseverance will catapult you to success. We are proud of you. Go get 'em Joe! Love, Mom, Dad, Rob and David Louis C. Barbieri Your journey began when you entered the world in the year 1982 a smiling bundle of joy. Time flew by and we begin to notice how mature and independent you became. Years passed with a lot of accomplishments and hobbies. You had a love for sports and did outstandingly well during your elementary and high school years. Your journey continues when the year 2000 came around and you were accepted into the USMMA. There you had the opportunity to travel the world and meet a lot of friends who are practically part of our family now. Four years have passed since you became a “Kings Pointer.” Your dedication and commitment have more then surpassed the goals you have set for yourself. Louis - this may be the end of one journey but at the same time it is the beginning of a new one. We are so blessed to have you in our lives and are so proud of all your achievements. God Bless you always. “Acta Non 377 James Joseph Carmany III Jim, You are flying high right now. All of the hard work has paid off! Good luck in Coast Guard. (You won’t be seeing snow in Miami!!) Congrats on the great job you have done at Kings Point. We are all very proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Shawn and Angie Jeffrey Blake Kennedy Achievement. . . A time for looking back with pride, For looking ahead with joy. Congratulations! You should be proud. Love - Mom and Dad (r Congratulations Pat. We are proud Of the person you are. It is because Of the content of your character you Have accomplished all that you have And 6ecome the man we love and admire. (Patrick Michael Sampson Huild me a son, O Cord, who will He strong enough to hnow when Ode is weahj, and 6rave enough to Pace himself when he is afraid, one Who wid he proud and unbending In honest defeat, and humble and CjentCe in victory. - Douglas Mac Arthur Cove, Mom, %ir, Hill, Cmma, Hrian and Katie 378 Good Luck To John (Ben) Ward And the class of 2004 The Wards Stephen Raterman, Jr. a.k.a. Captain Steve-O Love, Dad, Mom and Chris The entire family is so proud of your accomplishments. Your persistence and hard work have enabled you to achieve yet another goal in your life. Exceptional people can do extraordinary things. ----------------------------------------------------------------------S PHILLIP MICHAEL CURRAN CLASS OF 2004 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY YOUR PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF YOUR DUTIES HAS ENCOURAGED YOU TO ACHIEVE SO MUCH! THIS IS A TIME FOR LOOKING BACK WITH GREAT PRIDE AND LOOKING FORWARD WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU! LOVE ALWAYS, MOM, COLETTE, JOANNE, PETER, MARK AND CATHERINE 379 DAVID EDWARD MONK CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve always been a mariner at heart! We’ve watched you grow and mature into a fine young man. You have met every challenge with courage and determination. We are so proud of you. .. today and always... All our love, Mom, Dad, and Jason Congratulations on your accomplishment, William J. Adams III “In thy face I see The map of honor, truth, and loyalty.” Henry VI, Part II, Act III We’re so proud of you! Love always, Mom, Dad, Maura, John, and Margaret CcnsratiilatKro KcKer! We’re Proud of You Mom, Dad, Jenny, Jon, Jay, BB and UP 380 CHRISTOPHER B. SPRINGER You 've learned to follow and how to lead with confidence while remaining humble... You have acquired the tools to build a successful future... You are in command of your destiny. The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” -Moliere YOU MAKE US PROUD Love Dad Mom v. The requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary. Thomas A. Edison Run hard, run fast. Reach for the stars, Chris. Reach out and capture your dream. Love, Mom and Dad Christopher Kapfer, Class of 2004 Samuel John Albrecht Congratulations Sam! This is a special time for you... for finally experiencing the result of all of your hard work and persistence in your 4 years at Kings Point. You have faced new challenges, seized new opportunities and tested your resources. In the process you’ve discovered your own unique potential, as well as whatyou are capable of achieving. We are SO proud of you and what you have accomplished!!!! We knew you could do it! Love, Dad, Mom and Sarah 381 Upwardly mobile... ...the summit awaits! Lave and Congratulations! Mom and Dad Nathan, Natalie and Michael Nicholas J. Bahill Vo man can firmly command save he who has learned gladly to obey Thomas a Kempis Thank you for letting us share in your voyage. We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. Congratulations Eric on “sailing” through Kings Point! Grandma G. would be proud. Love Mom, Dad, and Ray I ------------------------' J Rich, We’re so proud of you. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Joe, and Patricia k 382 if tke opportunity exists, I will find it. if not, I will create it. ” Tom Drake Baumann Congratulations! We are truly blessed to kave you as our son, krotker and grandson. We are so proud of your accomplishments, eame d ky your kard work. Stay true to yourself and tkose you love, and you will find kappiness and success in your life. On tkis special day we skare your joy and your pride. 383 f Anthony Francis Stokes Tony, We are so proud of the man you have become and what you have achieved in your life. May God's face shine upon you and guide you. Congratulations! Love you. Mom, Dad and Ricky Vi r Joseph John Azzata “What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity” Love, Mom, Dad, Jared and Grey V —V Congratulations!!! Patrick Edward Meyers Before our eyes you have grown into a strong and confident man. Through your determination and hard work you have accomplished so many things and have made us so proud of you. The choices you have made in your life and the friends you’ve chosen illustrate your maturity and intelligence! Follow your dreams and you will find happiness and success as you travel along life’s path. We Love You! Dad, Mom Lauren G 384 Congratulations Peter!!!! There are two things we gave you one is ROOTS and the other is WINGS! So NOW the WORLD is YOURS to EXPLORE . . . We are very PROUD of YOU and all you have ACCOMPLISHED . . . Love Mom and Dad Michael, Effie, Lance, Ryan and Sandra 385 '■m • Paul Ryan Crawford We are so incredibly proud of you! We celebrate your graduation from Kings Point with an awesome appreciation of what you have accomplished. Your perseverance, dedication to excellence, integrity and self-discipline, grounded by your unfaltering faith in Jesus Christ, has been honored. Your life is built on an indestructible foundation. You can look to the future with excitement and anticipation knowing that there will be no challenge for which you are not well prepared! While we stand in awe of this accomplishment, we take even greater joy in the belief that this is but a beginning! Love, Mom Dad V. Erik Anson Maxwell Corcoran It all started with a disappointment. . . You changed the direction of your sails ... You learned, you met wonderful people and classmates . . You sailed the ocean, and interned at Ft. Lewis . . . You gave to the Regiment and it gave to you . . . You kept faith in and out of the Chapel . . . You have a lifetime of memories from Kings Point. . . You have made us so proud of your accomplishments . .. You are the finest son, grandson and brother . . . We wish you all the best for your career and future . . . With LOVE and CONGRATULATIONS, Mom, Dad, Paul, Oma and Opa The Beginning And Look At You Now Clifton Edward Jackson Congratulations on navigating the challenging waters of the U.S.M.M.A. It’s been a thrilling journey. We’re both proud and awed by the man you’ve become. We wish you the best on the next chapter in your life, be it on land, sea, or in the skies! Love, Mom, Dad, and Erin 386 Congratulations Sean! The whole family takes pride in what you have accomplished. We knew it would take hard work and diligence to complete your course of studies. You have proved you were up to the task. When your grandparents came to America in the early 20th century they worked hard and instilled in their children a deep sense of pride and patriotism for their adopted country. Your service to the Academy and our country serves as a touch stone for our family’s love of America. The freedom we enjoy is made possible by the hard work and sacrifice young people like you are willing to make. 'Be with them Lord by night and day For Merchant Mariners, we pray ” Sean Gaughan Rafferty J 387 STRONG SURVIVE Congratulations Rich, We’re all very proud of you. Love, Dad, Debra, Grandma and the Martucci Gang ONLY 388 Congratulations Andrejs Valdis Kukainis We wish you continued health, happiness and success YOUR LOVING FAMILY The proudest person, your father, won’t be here to share your special day. His spirit w ill always be within you. He has prepared you well for life and his wish for you was to be: Goda virs Ar kunga staju Un siltu sirdi. (Latvian) U.S.S.A.P.O.N.N THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES PARENT’S ORGANIZATION OF NORTHERN NEVADA WISH TO CONGRATULATE THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE GRADUATE CLASS OF 2004 MIDSHIPMEN JAY DARRAN GOOD LUCK AND WITH ALL OF YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS! ----------------------------- J Justin, Congratulations!! We can not begin to tell you how proud we are of you. You have grown into quite a young man. Time has flown for us as we have watched you take your first steps, get your drivers license, play all of the sports you enjoyed and graduate from high school. One of the greatest moments for use was when you received your letter from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. We could see such pride and excitement in your face. It was a great honor for me to pin on your eagle during Acceptance Weekend. Justin, you have accomplished so much during your four years at the Academy. Always remember the friends you have made, the trips you have taken and the experiences you have been given. There is no doubt in our minds that you will be a great asset to the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Core Values: Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty Love, Mom, Dad Kyle 389 = Daniel Willison Wishing you much happiness and smooth, smooth sailing. Oceans of love. Mom, Dad, David ‘99 V J r Cameron Ingram Always follow Your dreams Godspeed. Much love, Mom, Dad and Amanda Sign on young man, and sail with me. The stature of our homeland is no more than the measures of ourselves. Our job Is to keep the torch of freedom burning for all. To this solemn purpose we call on the young, the brave, the strong, and the free. Heed my call. Come to the sea. Come sail with me. John Paul Jones V 390 Christina Penning USMMA 2004 You strive for excellence, We could not ask for more From Mary Star with soccer and As Everyone was singing your praise From the Laws of Life to the model U.N. Debate At Catholic High you really did great From Princess Rose to top scholar athlete You fended all odds and couldn't be beat On USMMA you set your sights Not even chin up could deny your rights Your Sea Year began with the Pacific Rim When that ship pulled away, we had chagrin When your third ship took us all to Oahu We bristled with pride when the mate-on-watch was you With the graduates in June, your name will be called Of all who hear it, your parents will be most proud! Congratulations, Christina and thank you for another opportunity. Mom, Dad, Katherine, Billy, Marty, Ariel and Matthew James and Bushia Would Be Proud! 391 Midshipman Terry Jay Nail You WENT OFF TO the Academy on awing and a prayer And you will be GRADUATING THE Academy with a PRAYER And a set of wings (Air Force wings) We are very proud of your accomplishments over the last FOUR YEARS of YOUR LIFE AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE FOR YOU AND MANY GREAT THINGS THAT YOU STILL HAVE LEFT TO ACCOMPLISH. With all our love, Dad, Mom, Shayna, and Shannon DANIEL PATRICK DUGAN “The world ... was made to be won and wooed by you.’ Winston Churchill When Winston Churchill declared, “It is always wise to look ahead but difficult to look further than you can see,” he must have been thinking about you. You saw the Academy and answered the call. You were not afraid to face the music, and you did lead the band. You had the courage to explore, the strength to lead, and the knowledge to accomplish your goals. You are the pride of our life and you will accomplish more than ever imagined. With all our love, ________Mom, Dad and Molly Your dream of the Merchant Marine Academy is about to be completed - your persistence, perseverance, faith, and focus have carried you there and to the end - your family is so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. God has blessed you and will use you in a great way. We love you. Mom, Dad, Amanda, John, and Tavia Galatians 2:20 I---- N JEREMY “THE MOSE” MOSELEY Jason Sterling McKay Congratulations! We have watched you grow over the years into a wonderful young man. You have traveled all over the world, developed friendships, tackled football, and acquired knowledge and leadership beyond most. We are so proud of you! You have met all of the challenges throughout your four years at Kings Point. You are a champion ... and may God guide you through your new course in life. Mom, Dad, Mike, Dawn, Walt and the whole family He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior! Confucius 393 tr John, “For I know the plans I have for you’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” -Jeremiah 29:11 “I cast all my cares upon you, I lay all of my burdens down at your feet...” Your baby brother, Michael The past few years have changed our relationship a lot as both brothers and friends. When looking at the supportive brother that I have, there’s nothing more to realize than how lucky and fortunate I am. Your achievements set a standard for any younger brother to strive for and your guidance lightens the path for me that sometimes seemed so unclear. You’ve truly become a best friend that a brother should be and I can now support all the reasons why. The memories we’ve made the past few years are cherished and held with such great appreciation. You’re endless care for my well being was always noted and I know that you always want the best for me as I now and always will want for you. May the Lord truly guide you through life and will your faith be in no other than the Christ Himself. He has such great plans for your life and it’s going to be the best thing ever to simply watch Him work through your life. Be that light in the dark, and shine through this world wherever you are led. John, It’s been awesome seeing you grow from the kid with the silver teeth into a man. Keep your eyes on Christ as you leave school and head into the real world. He’ll guide your steps and complete the good work that He started in you. I’m praying that He’ll make you into a man that is after His own heart, and that you can be His salt and light. Congratulations, bro. I’m really proud of you. -Danny I love you. —Mom Congratulations my Partner. You really made it through. —Dad 394 CHRISTIAN LEE TEAGUE With Love and Pride!! Mom Dad, Matt, Dena, Carleigh, Matt, Delia, Ed, Fran, Madison, Jack, Elena, Katie, Matt the O’Connell Crew! We are proud of you, Peter Dusenbury! You received offers from USMMA and USMA; you chose USMMA. You have finished in the top four of your class. You played college level soccer, sailed the West Coast of South America and North America, sailed from New Orleans to the Phillipines, NYC to the Med., and between refinery docks on the Mississippi to Fort Lauderdale. You have attained knowledge, competency, and confidence which few other schools offer. You have made lifetime friends and learned how to learn, work, and excel. May God bless you and grant you a bright and happy future. Love always. Dad, Mom, Rena r We knew from day one that you would succeed! BE HAPPY SAIL SAFE! We will love you forever! v Corydon Ford Heard IV “The Greater the Difficulty, the Greater the Glory.” - Cicero Cory-you did it! We are so proud of you always have been, and always will be proud of you. All our love, Mom Dad, Cait, Pat and Tim fr Congratulations On your 4 year Voyage BRYAN CHRISTOPHER RUIZ In 2000 you accepted USMMA with excitement, determination and goals, and began demonstrating the desire to reach your potential. The Results Are In: Fine Accomplishments done with Integrity. We watched with Pride, Support and Love. We now wish you an exciting, eventful, and what we know will be a successful FUTURE. We Love You, Mom, Dad, MiMi, Manny 395 Joshua Robert Melchert Where we love is home, Home that our feet may leave hut not our hearts. -OliverWendell Holmes — Follow your dreams . . . we are all very proud of you! LYSM - Mom, Dad, Kate, Bryan the Whole Family We love you and are SOOOOOOO proud of you!!! Granny, Shannon Dad We have said it many times in the past and will say it many times in the future... :m r Congratulations Tim Reinemo the entire Class of 2004 From the Reinemo family It’s been a pleasure to meet so many of you! Come back and visit. “There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats” - Kenneth Grahame “One engine just quit. Quick, call Tim!” - Matt Reinemo J, Sean Michael Kinley Congratulations on one of the greatest accomplishments of your life. Your path from Sea Cadet to Midshipman has made everyone who knows you swell with pride. The challenges you've faced, and conquered along the way have made you a remarkable young man. We all know that with what you've learned, you are prepared to live your dreams and achieve all of your goals. So, congratulations from all those who love % you!! Mom, Dad, Jenny, Lauren and a host of other friends and relatives! f CONGRATULATIONS JOE RUSS WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! GOD BLESS ALL YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS LOVE, DAD, MOM, ADRIAN, JESSICA ;-------------------------------- J ? CONGRATULATIONS JON! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments at Kings Point. Your determination and hard work have paid off. GRADUATION AT LAST! You will have many challenges and adventures ahead - Remember to put God first in your life and you will always succeed. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path” Proverbs 3:6 WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU! MOM, DAD, NICK’03, MELANIE RACHEL .— -- 397 Benjamin Robinson r We celebrate and congratulate you on your graduation from Kings Point. It took a lot of courage to accept the challenge of the Academy. We are so proud of your determination and commitment to not only succeed, but to excel at all that was put in front of you. Your conviction to maintain an open mind has broadened your horizons and opened the doors of opportunity. Your participation in the band, crew team, and the Academy paper has enriched you and entertained others while contributing to the quality of the KP experience. The pride we have would fill a fleet of container ships. We wish you nothing less than the very best of luck for your life's voyage. Mom, Dad, Leah WHY GOD MADE LITTLE BOYS God made a world out of his dreams. Of magic mountains, oceans and streams. Prairies and plains and wooded land. Then paused and thought, “I need someone to stand On top of the mountains, to conquer the seas. Explore the plains and climb the trees, Someone to start out small and grow, Sturdy, strong, like a tree and so . . . He created boys, full of spirit and fun, To explore and conquer, to romp and run, With dirty faces, banged up chins. With courageous hearts and boyish grins. When he had completed the task He’d begun He surely said, “That’s a job well done.” And to you Matt, Congratulations on a job well done. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Chris Joseph Michael Sawruk Class of 2004 Dear Joe, We are so proud of you, our son and our brother. Continue to prosper, accomplish and master all that you do throughout your life. Love and support always, Mom, Dad, Kattie, Nick and Becky “Veni, Vidi, Vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) -Julius Caesar Congratulations Joey! Ted, Words can not express How proud we are of Your accomplishments! Fair Winds and Following Seas Our Love Always, Mom and Dad Congratulations Klnnltm or staying the course and finishing the race! f emember all the C°°d time and Crcat friends! ll Our [_ove Mom Dad Andrew David Young We told you YOU CAN DO IT” and YOU DID CONGRATULATIONS We Cove you, Worn (Dad Matthew Robert Guest It has been said that “Life Gives Exams”. Well, Kings Point has been one of these Life Exams and you passed! We know it has not been easy, but it has also been said that, “Attitude is the difference between opportunity and obstacle, success and defeat”. You have succeeded, overcome many obstacles; now opportunity and success await. We feel privileged and honored to have been a part of journey. We Love You. Love, Mom, Dad and Katy 399 CONGRATULATIONS AARON SMECKERT r r JOB WELL DONE! BASIC PHILOSHOPHY OF LIFE 1. SET A GOAL 2. DEVELOP A PLAN TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL 3. DO THE WORK NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE PLAN 4. REAP THE REWARDS OF SUCCESS ROMANS 8:28 A SEASON OF PAIN A LIFETIME OF STRENGTH (Brendan BCain, CongratuCations ! ! ! ■ Mm WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU! LOVE, MOM, DAD, ANDREW AND HOLLY Love, Mom, Dad CuCCen JOSHUA WESTON BIBB Dear Josh, Congratulations on your graduation! We knew you could do it! The road has not always been easy nor were the seas always smooth, but you have persevered. We are so proud of you and pray that God will continue to bless you and guide you! (Proverbs 3:1-6) - NIV Our love and prayers are always with you!! Mom, Dad, and Carrie J r Al AM HITT Ak am, We Love yon. Mom g Winston Church-ill's famous words weRe, NeveR ive iap, NeveR ive up, NeveR qive up - And you. e ie n V! WH-eN you. THROW yoiWR HAT IN TH-e AIR ON JlWNeSl, Q.004 IT WILL MARRA MlLeSTONe IN yOWR LIFe, ANL IN ours. Thanrsfor MARINLJ US PROIWD1. 400 'Matthew Hendrickson if you can keep your head when ad ahout you fire losing theirs and6laming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men douht you (But make allowance for their doubting too, . . . If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster JAnd treat those two impostors just the same;. . . If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds worth of distance run, Tours is the (Earth and everything that's in it, JAnd — which is more — you 'll he a IMan, my son! ‘Kudyard Xipling We are proud of you! Love, Mom and Papa Jj fied Hoy. IWa.” ito yowi ty-otto. Hk tol -AO VATy fcOid O j yot� iwt, Ded, Metty, CUCt tod til yjidl Ijtohdyi dj Zachary John Me Waters -2004 Band “ I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That every man may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil - this is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 13.12 13 Brian Frayre Cornelio Congratulations on your graduation! “You can do what you want to do, accomplish what you want to accomplish, attain any reasonable objective you may have in mind . . . Not all of a sudden, perhaps, not in one swift and sweeping act of achievement . . . But you can do it gradually, - day by day - if you want to do it, if you will to do it, if you work to do it . . . William E. Holler We are all very proud of you! Love, Mom Dad, Bianca, Karla and Grandparents 401 i (TaDAM ASHLEY KANASZYC, 2004 Just any boy; so you say, I would disagree, if I may. When he arrived, late one evening, we were elated, he was endearing. Not the first, neither the middle, but the third, voice mimicking fiddle. We didn’t know? Who he’d be; Lots of potential? We would see! Through the first words, and bumps galore, we taught him, always learn more. As years passed, upward he grew full of mischief, but loving too. So for now, drop the book! Open your eyes, and really look! Enjoy him now, while you can, before very long, he’s a man. Seems very little, what we save, but it’s enough, so we’ll rave. Things often misplaced, many others lost, but his love, covers the cost. We love Adam! Yellow haired boy, whatever he does, brings us joy. Except maybe homework, done so slow! With that said, time to go. R. KANASZYC January 7,1993 Kings Poing graduate, they will cheer! Ring the bell; let them hear! Prepare to depart, tighten your grip: Now it begins, life’s great trip. Stand up tall, show the crowd. Adam our man, we are proud. January 11,2004 Always getting hurt, making us blue; Will he rest? We want too! Remember the strays, he brought home; and year one, the broken bone. His complete trust, the first lie, did he smile, did we cry? As you watch, he quietly sits, don’t you wonder, where it fits? Loads of love, tons of terror, excesses of energy, anger is rarer Here you have, one small boy; packed with potential, full of joy. It’s very sad, watching him grow; for one day, soon we know. There will arrive, a man instead, taking his place, using his bed. But we know, we’ll never part, Adam will remain, within our heart. Always running ahead, and never sitting, often times faltering, but never quitting. Mouth evermore going, brain never sleeping, shemes forever hatching, ideas constantly Be they good, or sometimes bad, that’s what makes, our third lad. There isn’t one, extra special knack, that puts Adam, above the pack. But all combined make him unique, known by us, hard to critique. When he’s terrible, our feelings dim; when he’s great, we love him. Adam, you have lived up to your potential, as we knew you would. This is the first of many remarkable accomplishments you will make, as you travel down the road of life. 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WA Philadelphia, PA 9 San Diego, CA 9 Tacoma, WA Corporate Headquarters 4300 King Street Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22302 Business Development: (703) 933-6690 Fax: (703)933-6777 Web Site: www.JJMA.com Email: Marketing JJMA.com N Virginia International Terminals, Inc. Crescent Towmg «JSSE 601 WORLD TRADE CENTER, A Cooper Company Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Mailing Address: PO Box 1387, Edward W. Bazemore Norfolk, Virginia 23501 Vice President E-mail: jdorto@vit.org (757)440-7212 Hutchinson Island Fax (757) 440-7221 PO Box 2704 Savannah, GA 31402 Joseph A. Dorto 912-236-2571 General Manager Fax 912-236-0878 Chief Executive Officer ed.bazemore@coopertsmith.com OCEAN POWER Congratulations and Smooth Sailing to Kings Point Class of '04 OCEAN POWER EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 1140 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 107 West Caldwell, NJ 07006-7126 (973) 575-5775 MMC INTERNATIONAL Extends Their Congratulations To The United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2004! 60 Inip Drive Inwood, NY 10096 (516) 239-7339 (516) 371-3134 421 GIBBS COX INC OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS OSG A History of Transformational Design Since 1929 CONGRATULATES THE U.S.M.M.A. GRADUATES CLASS OF 2004! 2711 Jefferson Davis Hwy 1000 Arlington, VA 22202 TEL: 703-416-3600 FAX: 703-416-3679 Washington DC New York, NY Hampton, VA Philadelphia, PA Brunswick, ME Visit our web site at: www.gibbscox.com or by email at: emidboe@gibbscox.com 511 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (212) 953-4100 Congratulations Class of2004! 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OCEAN SHIPPING Congratulates The 2004 Graduating Class Of The United States Merchant Marine Academy TECO is proud to have the following alumni as part of our organization: Lance Aasletten Bruce Bamaby Craig Fishbough John Hawkins Craig Marston Douglas Morrison Bill Whale 422 Co N G R AT U L AT IONS to the Class of 2004 Welcoming the Future Maersk Line, Limited applauds the achievements of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's class of 2004. We recognize your commitment to excellence, and we encourage your future successes and contributions to our industry. Congratulations and Welcome Aboard. MAERSK LINE, LIMITED READY TO SERVE www.maersklinelimited.com NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPAY A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY Proudly Salutes The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2004 2798 Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92113 www.nassco.com Sandy Hook Pilots The Pilot Boat America servicing ships at the Ambrose pilot station, 17 miles offshore. For over 300 years, pilots, sanctioned by and charged to protect the people of the States of New York and New Jersey, have been braving the elements at the entrance to New York harbor providing their services to arriving ships. “Always on Station is not simply a motto; it defines a commitment made by every state and federally licensed Sandy Hook Pilot. Sandy Hook Pilots 201 Edgewater Street Staten Island, NY 10305 718-448-3900 423 NATIONAL CARGO % BUREAU «INC. MARINE SURVEYING, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION. SERVICES AT ALL U.S. PORTS. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC. 17 Battery Place Suite 1232 New York, NY 10004 E-mail: ncbnvc@natcarqo.org Telephone: (212) 785-8300 Fax: (212) 785-8333 TECO OCEAN SHIPPING (§®G 8 TECO OCEAN SHIPPING, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has the largest U.S.-flag oceangoing fleet specializing in dry bulk cargo. We boast a fleet of conventional tug-barge units, ITBs and ships. We offer competitive salaries and many benefits. Contact us at: TECO Ocean Shipping Marine Human Resources Phone:813-209-4204 • Fax: 813-677-5514 EOE ACME INDUSTRIAL, INC. COMPLETE MARINE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES Salutes the 2004 Graduating Class of the US Merchant Marine Academy! Felix Nodar - President 326-328 FRONT STREET STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 720-5522 • FAX: (718) 273-6942 Supporting the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy with pride! NDER Bender Shipbuilding Repair Co., Inc. P.O. Box 42 • Mobile, Alabama 36601 USA Phone: (251) 431-8000 • Fax: (251) 432-2260 Internet: www.bendership.com CEB HORIMBECK OFFSHORE Service with Energy Congratulations Class of 2004! 671 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-0743 www.hornbeckoffshore.com © Van Ommeren Salutes the Graduates of 2004! Three Stamford Landing, Suite 200 46 Southfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 Telephone: (203)975-1010 Fax: (203) 705-4528 E-mail: vos@vosusa.com OGLEBAY NORTON Marine Services Company 1001 Lakeside Avenue - 15th Floor Cleveland. Ohio 44114-1151 www. oglebaynnrton. com LICENSED ENGINEERS NOAA is seeking licensed marine engineers for ships operating from East, Gulf, and West Coast homeports. If you desire a dynamic work environment that offers opportunity and benefits, then a career with NOAA may be for you. NOAA has current openings for licensed engineers on board our fleet of research and survey vessels. For information, visit our website at http: www.moc.noaa.gov and apply online at http: www.jobs.doc.gov p Goltens New York C'orp Goltens New York Corp. 160 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, New York 11231 Phone: +1 718 855 7200 BUCS-S AiV AI l MARIIVE £ Buchanan Marine, L.P. 39 Ferry Street New Haven, CT 06513 Phone: (203) 466-0484 Fax: (203) 466-3802 424 3C Internal tional. World leader in high performance Marine coatings AKZ0 NOBEL International Paint Inc. 2270 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Tel 1 (908) 964-2298 Fax 1 (908) 964-2373 www.international-marine.com www.apl.com Best wishes for continued success! APL congratulates the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s 2004 graduates and salutes the Academy as it celebrates over sixty years of service to the maritime industry. As we commemorate the past and celebrate the present, we look forward to a future of continued leadership, innovation and commitment to quality and integrity. APL GAIK THE ADVA XT AC� . SMOOTH SAILING from your shipmates David Ochinero '61 Doug Gaeta '65 Paul DeVivo 69 John Wolf '69 Steve Burak 75 Mark Kellner 76 Dan Kelleher 78 Bob Kennedy 87 Patrick Lynch '94 Jeremy DeHaai 94 at DREW MARINE Innovative Technology and Worldwide Customer Service .ASHLAND Drew Marine Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, Division of Ashland Inc. One Drew Plaza. Boonton. NJ 07005 USA Tel: (973)263-7600 FAX: (973) 263-4491 7463 Web Site: www.drew-marine.com 425 Cdonyratu lationi to the —Academy, i graduated £, Dvirka and Bartilucci CONSULTING ENGINEERS Providing Environmental Engineering Services For Over Three Decades Tel: 516-364-9890 Fax:516-364-9045 Congratulations ? Merchant Marine Academy! Detyens Shipyards, Inc. is proud to partner with the 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. Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 2004! PENN MARITIME, INC. ★ One Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Blvd. Stamford, CT 06901 (203)356-0009 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 426 I - FOUNDED 1862 ABS Salutes the Graduating Class 42004 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 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation Congratulations to the class of 2004 ON ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL AND GRADUATING FROM THE USMMA! AS YOU JOIN OUR PROMINENT ALUMNI BASE, REMAIN ACTIVE AND STAY CONNECTED TO KINGS POINT BY JOINING YOUR LOCAL ALUMNI CHAPTER. ARE YOU SEEKING A JOB? CONTACT: Bill Gross Director - Career Services Network USMMA Alumni Foundation 516.487.1194 KPLINK@IX.NETCOM.COM Patriot Holdings, LLC American Ship Management, 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 ------ 427 Wm .VSMMAAF.COM communications MPRI Ship Analytics Ship Analytics employs a highly-qualified group of technical, marketing and financial professionals to serve our clients. These industry experts work in teams that focus their talents on providing reliable, quality, custom designed simulation and training systems that satisfy the unique requirements of our customers. 183 Providence-New London Turnpike North Stonington, Connecticut 06359 Telephone: 860-535-3092 Fax: 860-535-0560 email: simulation@shipanalytics.com Z o PNCT congratulates the 2004 Graduating Class _| and Alumni of the 3 United States Merchant Marine Academy. O f o mm m m Port Newark Container Terminal LLC. KraL'l 241 Calcutta Street Port Newark, NJ 07114 KJ Port TNewark Container Terminal Tel: 973-522-2200 • Website: WWW.pnct.net Jeffery F. De Vaul National Sales Marketing Manager Pump Division LEISTRITZ CORPORATION 165 Chestnut Street, Allendale, New Jersey 07401 (201) 934-8262 Ext. 21 Fax: (201) 934-8266 E-Mail: jdevaul@leistritzcorp.com Website: www.leistritzcorp.com Pledge of THE SOCIETY OF MARINE PORT ENGINEERS NEW YORK, N.Y., INC. An organization to develop cooperative spirit and friendship among Members, to be of mutual assistance to each other, and to promote and protect the interests and welfare of the American Merchant Marine. P.O. BOX 466 AVENEL, N.J. 07001 PHONE (732) 381-SMPE (7673) FAX (732) 381-2046 www.smpe.org Q Appleton Marine, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2004! Lewis H. Krueger CEO Class of '68 3030 E. Pershing Street P.O. Box 6007 Appleton, Wl 54913-6007 Phone: (414) 738-5437 Fax: (414) 738-5435 mumumj wissil mAQumum RIPLAGIMiNT, MQ9 TURBINES, PUMPS, STEAM BLOWERS COMPRESSORS, DECK MACHINERY MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS NEW SURPLUS (310) 830-0461 FAX: (310) 830-8355 214 LAKME STREET • WILMINGTON, CA 90748 CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 2004! FAIR WINDS FOLLOWING SEAS Bay Container Repairs ofNJ., Inc. Complete Container Service 99 Chapel Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Office: (973) 589-4400 2188 Ext. 107 Fax: (973) 589-2106 E-mail: jgarry@baycontainer.com tvm INTERNATIONAL INC. DIVISION FROM DESIGN TO INSTALLATION HOME OFFICE 5565 N. ELSTON AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60630-1314 (312) 774-2400 simplex ssssssssasB Americas, llc Compliments of a Friend! 79 Old Clinton Road, Building 5 •Remington, New Jersey 08822-5717 Tel: (908) 237-9099 Fax(908)237-9503 info@simplexamericas.com North American Representative Office for B+V Industrietchnik, New Equipment Sales, Spares Factory Trained Authorized Service 428 lo ie r s jj of2004 fiom Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, Inc. 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 as well as other advanced systems. Engineering Opportunities • Llectric Power • Acoustics • Electronics • Civil Structural 1 Shock Vibration 1 Software Engineering 1 Software CM QA 1 Marine iYlechanical We require a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering. We offer competitive wages and benefits including: • Medical Dental Life Insurance • Excellent 40IK Plan Relocation Assistance • Paid Vacation • Paid Retirement • Company Sponsored Technical Education Program 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 I S C itizenship Required Equal Opportunity Employer M F D V Resumes May Be Faxed To (860) 433-4732 Visit us at: www.gdeb.com CASCADE GENERAL PORTLAND SHIPYARD 5555 North Channel Avenue • Portland. Oregon USA 97217 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2004 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. GEARED EOR SUCCESS G U� L F STREAM MARINE ISO Qooi___Certificate No. 34.217 Stevedore and Marine Terminal Operators Congratulations Class os 2004I Mark Salinas % MitchHeiserman'86 Houston, Freeport, Corpus Christi and Brownsville, Texas WWW.GULFSTREAMMARINE.COM 429 The Staff of MIDSHIPS offers its congratulations to The Class of 2004 Fair winds and following seas! cjuoo xawii eoo; TIMEX 2004- MIDSHIPS Advisor Mr. Martin P. Skrocki Editors-in-Chief Terry Nail ‘04 Andrew Young ‘04 Senior Section Erik Corcoran ‘04 Adam Hitt ‘04 Terry Nail ‘04 Andrew Young ‘04 Opening Mr. Skrocki Faculty and Staff Mr. Skrocki clubs and Activities Mr. Skrocki Midshipman Officers Kyle Fries ‘06 Underclass Chris Woody ‘07 Baby Pictures Libby Palker ‘05 Parent Ads Laura Anderson ‘06 PHOTOGRAPHERS Kyle Fries ‘06 Laura Anderson ‘06 Midshipman Life Mickey Hand ‘07 Waterfront Matt DesEnfants ‘07 Ed Hickman ‘07 Sea Year Laura Anderson ‘06 Commercial Ads Patrick Stansbury Pentagon Publishing Portrait Photographs Richard Rome Empire Classics Studio Herff Jones Representative Sports Casey dexter ‘04 LAURA ANDERSON ‘06 Mark Mandrakos Special Thanks to Jess Palker ‘03, who answered THE CALL AND SAVED THE 2004 SENIOR SECTION! (Top to Bottom): Laura Anderson, the yearbook’s 2004 “Most Valuable Player”;sports editor Casey Dexter; Matt DesEnfants - waterfront was his beat; Adam Hitt did nice work with his PORTION OF THE SENIOR SECTION. 432 (Below) Chris Woody makes SURE THAT ALL THE NAMES ARE SPELLED CORRECTLY IN THE Underclass Section. (Left) Terry Nail LEARNS A FEW THINGS ABOUT PRINTING DURING THE STAFF VISIT TO the Herff Jones PRESS IN Gettysburg, PA. (Above) Ed Hickman discusses the Waterfront Section with YEARBOOK REP Mark Mandrakos. 433 Colophon Midships 2004 is the 61st edition of the yearbook of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The office of Midships is located in Land Hall on the Academy’s 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 2004 was Mark Mandrakos, and their account executive in Gettysburg was Debbie Drobenak. Student portrait photos in this edition were taken by Empire Classics Photography. The paper stock used throughout the yearbook is 100 Premier. The endsheets are printed on a Vibracolor VC-01 white stock printed in four color process. U.V. lamination was applied to photos on the front endsheet. The cover has a base material of Skivertext 5519, Navy with a linen weave grain application. There also is silver foil applied. Spine copy is embossed, with silver foil applied. The title and year of the yearbook on the spine are blind embossed with a Laredo grain. The binding is Smytyh Sewn, rounded and backed with head and foot bands. All photographs in the first 16 pages of the yearbook are U.V. laminated. The press run is 1180 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 fonts used throughout, though not exclusively, are Times New Roman, Comic Sans MS, Arial and Arial Greek. 434 i States ships is «told be U.$, tysburg, ndtheir ( portrait r. The in four 1 isheet. weave ossed, ne are unded | pages ihival iiited and feff