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

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(Left) The most important week of their Kings Point lives — the Class of 2005 fills O’Hara Hall to take their license exams. (Above) “Yesssss,” exi Nick Hunter, as he lean he passed license. Lynn Conklin aced the license exam on her first try. 11

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License In the final term of first class year, midshipmen take a comprehensive written examination, administered by the United States Coast Guard, for their licenses as Merchant Marine Officers. Upon successful completion, midshipmen will earn either Third Assistant Engineer Third Mate unlimited licenses. This is the ultimate goal of any Midshipman at Kings (Photo Right)True happiness — learning that you passed the license exam! (Above) “Hey Mom — can you hear the bell? I passed the license exam!” (Right) It’s a great day for Libby Palker. She’s now a licensed third assistant engineer.

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Regardless of the occasion, Rings Point Midshipmen know how to have fun. Numerous distinguished dignitaries along with various Alumni visit the Academy each year and are amazed by their experience here. We prove our motto... Acta non Verba, M n Millar, M n Cookson, M n Palker smile at the 2005 Skyline Conference Awards Dinner Midshipmen with Marine General Peter Pace, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the 2005 Battle Standard Dinner. The Goldbachs stop glance at the camera for a picture