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

Text from Pages 1 - 430 of the 2008 volume:

-As we set saii 2008 United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York 1 Volume 65 Indoctrination July 5th, 2007 united those beginning with their journey through the Academy with those close to finishing their time. These first few weeks jump- started transition in the lives of the newly-arrived plebe candidates. The Class of 2011 seemed to be at the mercy of their Drill Instructors as they learned to square, march, and sound off. The secret of “Indoc,” how- ever, is that the upperclassmen learn just as much as the plebe candidates. 2 3 Above: “Dress Right, Dress!” on the grinder. King Vance It’s hard to believe that one night could have been so anticipated and so enjoyed by all. The Class of 2008’s Ring Dance was held at the opulent Marriott Marquis Time Square, in the heart of midtown Manhattan. As the midshipmen dipped their rings in the waters of the Seven Seas, they took part in a time-honored tradition, and came one step closer to earning the honored title of Kings Point alum- nus. Top Right: Four friends before the dance. Above: Some of the guys revelling in the convenience of an open bar. Right: Third Company girls show off their rings. 5 Above: Chris Buccola and Alaina Wagemann with Vice Admiral Joseph Stew art. Senior Tvents Senior year is a marathon in itself, and throughout the past year a series of class parties were held to mark the milestones along the way: 300 Nights, 200 Nights, 100 Nights, and even 40 Nights. Each had a different theme, but of greatest importance was marking the passing of time as a class. Earlier in the year, the Senior Luau was held at the waterfront to celebrate the reunifcation of the two halves of the class following sea year. Top Right: “The Boss” Rob Tenen- holz with Nate Meyers and Chris Stiver at Luau. Above: Rudy DeLeon tries to snag an extra brew at Luau. Right: Mr. GQ, Brennan Halbach, and Tim Scott stop at Rosie’s on 100 Nights. 6 'AVVVS Above: 200 Nights at The Joshua Tree in NYC. 7 IWinter Despite the cold weather, activity at Kings Point never ceases. During the “dark ages,” mid- shipmen still take part in many activities, includ- ing winter sports, snowball fights on the grinder, and the Christmas Ball. 8 9 TCebe ye From the moment the plebe class arrives until the moment it leaves for summer break or a first ship, plebes lead interesting lives, to say the least. Aside from marching, cleaning, and squar- ing, they also form the backbone of the Regiment and take part in many of the unique traditions that are best experienced through a plebe’s eyes. Top Right: Scott Norris and friends will be well-dressed in the city. Above: One of many spirit mis- sions designed to appease the First Class. Right: The Plebes leave an offering at the RC’s door. f Ab Plj 10 Left: The Class of 2011 be- ing sworn into the Navy Re- serve on Acceptance Day. Above: The former PC returns to congratulate his platoon before Plebe Recognition. 11 June yVeekencf The end of the Academic Year marks a change for every midshipman, whether he or she is heading home, going out to sea, or graduating. A weekend full of activities - included the Change-of- Command ceremony, a dip in the pool by the graduating class, and the formal June Ball - is a time to reflect and celebrate with family and friends. Above Right: There’s nothing like a splash in the pool on a hot June Weekend day, especially in uniform! Below Right: Getting ready for the Change-of-Command ceremony on the Oval. Above: Now how did that company flag get in the pool? 12 Left: All dressed up and look- ing good for the June Ball. (graduation June 16, 2008 was a fair day — warm with cloudy skies, but it was a memorable date for the Class of 2008 Gradu- ation Day, to be exact. And while the commencement speaker, Navy Admiral James G. Stavridis, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, might not have been a household name, he delivered one of the more memorable graduation speeches in recent years. Calling Kings Point “this most purely maritime of all our academies,” ADM Stavridis urged the Class of 2008 not be be afraid to question its seniors in the workplace, to be receptive to opportunites when they appear, and to never stop loving the sea. “It has been said that to reach a port, you must sail,” remarked ADM Stavridis, “at times with the wind, and at other times against it, but sail you must and not drift or lie at anchor. A good thought to close on.” Top Right: Class Valedictorian Robert Grandstaff imparts his words of wisdom. Ml Above: Jaquelvn Peterson wonders if the tube rattles when you shake it. Right: Tiegh Francois, the Anchorman, leaves with the good wishes of his classmates and a sachel full of pennies! 14 Above: Daniel Hauser gets an affectionate hug from two classmates. He’s a lucky guy! 15 16 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 16, 2008 Congratulations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2008. 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 THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 June 16,2008 Congratulations on your graduation! Today you are at last mariners, and you now join the ranks of thousands of Merchant Marine officers and seafarers who have so ably served America in times of peace and in times of war. Given the challenges our Nation faces today, it is reassuring for America's future to know that the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, continues to train and educate men and women of the highest caliber who live both their lives and professions in accordance with the Academy's call-to-action motto: Acta Non Verba — deeds not words. You have answered the call, and it is your deeds here at Kings Point that we recognize today. The excellent training and the lessons in teamwork you learned here will help you weather any storm and navigate any sea changes that may lie ahead. You can also be confident that your hard-earned engineering and navigational skills will long be in demand by a free Nation that is constantly in motion and always in a hurry to move goods, services, and people from here to there. You have learned well the principles of duty, excellence, and sacrifice through arduous studies, a rigorous year at sea, and from the invaluable knowledge passed along to you from the Academy's talented and experienced faculty. I have no doubt that you will all make remarkable contributions to your county and its maritime transportation system. As your service secretary, I am very proud of each and every one of you, and on behalf of the American people, I salute you and your outstanding accomplishment. Again, congratulations! Fair Winds, Following Seas and God’s Speed! Sincerely yours. 19 Mary E. Peters 20 SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 1 1024-1 60S June 16, 2008 To the Class of 2008: Congratulations! Today you join a very special and select group: the alumni of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. By successfully completing the Academy's rigorous and demanding program, you have truly earned your designation as Kings Pointers. During your years at the Academy, you have worked together as a class 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 undertake your journey through life, both professionally and personally, you will face numerous challenges. Rest assured that you have been well prepared to meet and master all that you encounter. 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, 2008! PH D. STEWART Admiral, USMS 2008 s Dedication os XConis, 1LSJA sag Above: Lt. Klonis on the bridge of the Kings Pointer during the 2007 Summer Trip. It is unusual that a Midshipsnol be dedicated to a Kings Point faculty or staff ' member, but rather to a family member of on ;. - however, any Deckie here knows to expect the unexpected from Lt. Evangelos Klonis. The staff originally chose to dedicate this edition to Lt. Klonis, but we were led down a different path. Lt. Klonis is the Training Officer j f the Kings Pointer and teaches navigation courses at the Academy. During license prep every spring, he can be found each night on the third deck of Bowditch Hall, tutoring weary deckies well into pre-dawn hours. While many staff members of the Marine Transportation Department are integral to the success 5f Midshipmen during license, no one can argue Lf. Klonis selflessness and dedication during those difficult times -'' HOweyer deserving Lt. Klonis is of a • Midships dedication, he is extremely modest and wanted “a true hero” to be recognized instead. He requested that the honor be awarded to his father, and given his fascinating story, we are pleased to oblige. Lt. Klonis’ father, Angelos Klonis, was bom in 1916 on the Greek island of Kefallonia. During WWL his family suffered-as the island was blockaded, and.later althe age of nine J Angelos went to work in Athens to support liis struggling family. During the following years, he : became enthused at the idea of the “American . Dream,” and in his early thirties he stowed away on a freighter to try to make a life for himself in ■ America: .. While in America, the Klonis family rnembers left in Greece were killed by the - invading Germans at the outset oLWWII. Angelos never forgot;Hb his family suffered, nor how much better things were in America. For these reasons he immediately joined the U.S. Army following Pearl Harbor. Due to his unusual zeal and tenacity, he received elite training before being deployed overseas. 22 M .w ■}t Sgt. Klonis fought in Africa during Operation Torch, and later invaded Sicily with the Third Infantry Division. While still fighting in Italy, he was transferred to England for the upcoming invasion of France. Angelos landed with the first waves at Omaha Beach, and continued fighting in Normandy, and later the Battle of the Bulge. He also performed a mission in Saipan before the war’s conclusion. His war record is too extensive to be justly covered here, and a,book on his experiences is currently in the works. Sgt. Klonis’ experiences during WWII took a heavy toll on him, yet he was able to instill his son. Kings Point’s Lt. Klonis, with a deep sense of duty, which he carries with him to this day. His life and patriotism core value truly in keeping withrfhe Academy’s service above self. -• Jmk' fi asta zi jw. ogi. Klonis and fellow-soldiers in England prior to D-Day, :• •- j r. W. Eugene Smith 1918-1978 Above: A 2002 U.S. postage stamp depicting a W. Eugene Smith photograph of Sgt. Klonis. King Neptune The sailors of antiquity have always been sure to pay due respect to Neptune, the ruler of the seas and the deep. Doing so would guarantee “fair winds and following seas,” much preferred over the tempestuous voyage whic could result otherwise. The Faculty and Staff at Kings Point are the ones who share their wealth of experience and volumes of knowledge with midshipmen every day. And, like King Neptune, crossing them could result in a long and arduous journey. 24 Faculty Staff Superintendent’s Office VADM Joseph Stewart addresses the 2011 plebe class and their parents at 2007 Acceptance Day. Superintendent’s Office, Left to Right: Jane Leach, VADM Joseph D. Stewart, RADM Christopher McMahon, Joanne Baluchinsky. Mary Cunningham (left) and Anne Hoey are the mainstays of Land Hall arranging great social events for the Regiment of Midshipmen. Assistant Superintendent for Administration’s Office Assistant Superintendent for Administration’s Office, Left to Right: R. Sager, K. Sendlein, C. Federico, J. Abbamonte, H. Schiffer, G. Wanlass, M. Glazer, T. Goodwin, W. Lake, CAPT J. Jochmans. 26 Academic Dean’s Office Academic Dean’s Office, Left to Right: Kathy Pilosi, Dr. Shashi Kumar, Fran Wagner. Commandant of Midshipmen’s Office Commandant’s Office, Seated, Left to Right: V. Reilly, CAPT R. Allee, F. Nell. Standing: A. Jacobs, CDR B. a 8 Burnside, LT M. Gates, CDR W. Fell, CDR D. Mund, CAPT K. Force, CDR R. Bonnadonna, SSGT J. Hauser, LT L. Sias, CPT J. Buffardi. In full academic regalia, Academic Dean Dr,. Shashi Kumar certifies at Commencement that the Class of 2008 is indeed qualified to graduate. CAPT Robert Allee, the Commandant, always keeps a keen eye on the members of the Regiment. 27 Marine Transportation CAPT Thomas Dorr of the Dept, of Marine Transportation demonstrates the LNG simulator to a very important visitor from Lloyd’s Register. Engineering Dept.’s CDR Ray Gardner (left) receives a citation at the Battle Standard Dinner from the Superintendent for outstanding teaching. Marine Transportation, First Row, Left to Right: D. Moskoff, A. Girani, J. Helmick, F. Arain, J. Hagedorn. Second Row: J. Peck, S. Shah, D. Hunt, C. Hempstead. Third Row: G. Sandberg, D. Hard, C. Guan, A. Sanborn, T. Tisch. Fourth Row: P. Buhse, G. Edenfield, B. Hall, P. Zerafa, E. Gavas. Marine Engineering Marine Engineering, Seated, Left to Right: H. Shaalan, P. Baham, M. Ales, N. Hussein, S. Perez, R. Gardner, M. Brazeil, A. Ramos, G. Colef, R. Crook, M. Patel. Second Row: D. Palmer, J. McWilliams, D. Brown, T. Bussi, J. Femenia, B. Butman, R. Mathewson, M. Mandich, E. Baumgart, J. Tuttle, B. Leonard, J. Polisano. Third Row: N. Abate, W. Caliendo, Y. Traynham, P. Santamauro. J. Kass. 28 Mathematics and Science Mathematics and Science, Seated, Left to Right: R. Hutson, A. Shurpik, C. Weber, M. Melcer, J. Friedman. Standing: J. Doumas, L. Cummings, M. Hogan, C. Zwillick, D. Dellwo, W. Lebensohn, P. Serafino, Y. Fedyunin. Humanities Math Science Professor Charles Weber had the honor of serving as the Mace Bearer at 2008 Commencement. Humanities, Seated, Left to Right: R. Wasserman, A. Arnold, J. Brickman, J. Smith, G. Sullivan, N. Harnett. Standing: C. Cusumano, G. Durant, J. Taffet, R. Bonnadonna, C. Schultheiss, C. Trogan. CAPT Ann Sanborn (right) is recognized by the Dean at graduation for her distinguished teaching in the Marine Transportation Dept. 29 Chapel Sean Todesco is the able coach of the USMMA Swimming and Diving Teams. Susan Petersen-Lubow heads not only the Department of Physical Education Athletics, but the graduation VIP procession as well! Chapel Staff, Left to Right: Edie Angioletti, LT Leslie Sias, Christopher Cusumano. Admissions Office Admissions Office Staff, Left to Right: D. McDermott, LT K. Flahive, LT T. Broxton, CDR M. De Rosa, CAPT R. Johnson, LCDR N. Johnsen, T. Doby, S. Rios, B. Abramson. 30 Physical Education and Athletics PE A, Left to Right, First Row: J. Krikorian, O. Wojcik, S. Petersen-Lubow, S. Tedesco, E. Angioletti. Second Row: M. Toop, D. Poolman, A. Boston, B. Menaker. Third Row: C. Shouldice, J. Mraz, R. Alfheim, M. Smolens, M. Notebaert. Fourth Row: C. Arroyo, P. Foley, S. Kushner, M. Murray. Fifth Row: T. Kepple, J. Cavalier, C. Hall, M. Chmura, C. Pravata. Sixth Row: K. Metzler, R. Carruth, B. Duross, G. Matalas, T. Gill, T. Alger, D. Dwyer. Coach Tom Gill has headed the lacrosse team to victory season after season. Library Library Staff, Left to Right: I. Palmieri, N. Arminfard, B. Mobley, L. Cody, Dr. Billy, M. Stern, K. Widder, D. Gill. Music Director CAPT Kenneth Force keeps his ear out for the great sound of the USMMA band. 31 Naval Science Public Information Officer Martin Skrocki (right) with Engineering Dept, retiree Lee Malinoski at the Museum Annex. CAPT Eric Wallischeck serves as Master of Ceremonies at 2008 Commencement. Naval Science, Front Row, Left to Right: LT N. Edelen, CDR D. Wilburn, LT D. Park. Second Row: LT S. Bierman,, S. Santiago, B. Craig. Plans, Assessment and Public Affairs Department of Plans, Assessment and Public Affairs, Left to Right: CDR D. Compton, J. Mraz, N. Klerk, CAPT E. Wallischeck, CAPT R. Larsen, S. Anthony. M. Skrocki. 32 Information Technology Information Technology, Left to Right: M. Halley, E. DeVries, M. Hetsel, H. Weiner, G. Li, R. Caminiti, J. Vilfort, B. Ragubir. Resource Management Resource Management Office, Left to Right: T. Lev, O.Jorge, L. Nguyen, R. Naglieri, N. Gatchalian, Z. Selwood, J. Amoroso, P. Hololob, E. Plassman, D. Bianco, S. Kyritsis, E. Baluchinsky. LT Angelos Klonis accepts the Special Award for Distinguished Teaching from the Superintendent at June graduation. The Superintendent (left) presents the VADM Gordon McLintock Award for Outstandingf Teaching to CAPT Douglas Hard of the Marine Transportation Dept. 33 Grog The long sea voyages which characterized the Great Age of Explora tion made the difficulty of obtaining fresh water even more challenging. Admirals of the British Navy soon discovered that adding rum to the barreled water aboard ship made it safer for drinking. Sailors of the British Navy soon discovered yet another reason to return to sea. 34 Midshipman Life A Midshipman's desk after a studying. Rosie the Riveter doubles Marino and Thornhill. Amigo takes a plebe nap on a desk. Segert I just might have had enough of °‘ classes 1 for now. Kang sports a new haircut. BahbACk§ After many hours of studying there is a time when every Midshipman’s desk starts to resemble their state of mind. At that point the barracks get a little crazy... Occupents included. 36 Mrtmm The Class of 2011 did a good job of putting the 2008 class ring crest on the grinder. 37 September eleventh tribute Davis and Dernar on the S Slide on the Grassy Knoll Softball trip to the beach Above: Varno and Parrish show off their guns. To the Left the boys at the Se- nior Luau. Above: Davis, Segert and Wood studing. Marino and Gartner on the beach. Parrish and Prill enjoying the sun. T When it gets hot and you have no AC you’ve got to find some way to cool off. There are two main ways of accomplishing this... there is KP Beach - which we all know well. And then there is Jones Beach and places beyond. 38 Sometimes you need to make your own friends while you are here. Everything looks better with snow. Davis and Segert Top above: Wells sledding behind the Davis getting go sledding. museum. Bottom above: Mitchell, Segert and Dernar at the bottom of the hill. ready to go down the hill. Left: Plebe snowball fight. Right: Senior girls sledding. 39 Sometimes Deleno isn’t good enough... for that we have Land Hall, the Park and BHT. Above: McCarthy, Wa5emann and Mast Davig ma 3hrlmp ln Land Hall. in MHT. 40 many other college students can ay the fought fire? jcji ouiiOOL Above left: Midshipmen use AFFF to extinguish an open tank fire. Above right: Midshipmen enter an enclosed space fire with two hose teams. Below: 2008 gears up to fight the fire aboard the USNS Fire Queen. 41 WHoAooOOOoo... Chug-a Gourmet dining! 42 REMEMBER!!! • • • CO H The Sirens The allure of The Sirens - a trio of seductresses who beckoned to passing sailors with irresistible songs, is as old a legend as seafaring itself. The soft sound of a female voice calling out of the mist after months at sea could not be avoided - and neither could the shipwreck that resulted from a course change toward it. Even the most resistant Cadet is unable to avoid the impact of Sea Year. Like the Sirens, the oceans call to them, forever a part of them, to return. 44 Sea Year Antarctica 46 47 d Below: Ben Parrish and his new friend in Egypt. Below: Bryan Nelson and Nathan Myers checking out the view. ound the World 49 Above: Tommy Shannon with a miniature helicopter. Above: Jesselyn La Valley with her new-found friends!! Above: Jen Wells enjoying the beautiful weather. Below: Kristen Hatton, Katilyn O’Brien and Beth Working Ha rd...orHardly Workinyl 50 oik Above: Dustin Carter taking one of his many breaks. Below: Sarah Jones making new friends! Below: Dave Vasquez and Jarrod Prill showing their true colors. Above: MAN OVERBOARD!!! Above: Beth Tonachel showing off her surfing skills. Above: Kyle O’Conner and Bryan Long skydiving! 51 Fair Winds... 52 And Following Seas... 53 St. Elmo’s Fire About, about, in reel and rout The deathTires danced at night; The water, like a witch’s oils Burnt green, and blue, and white. ' Samuel Taylor Coleridge Nothing can match the energy or impact of a storm at sea; nothing except for the drive of Kings Pointer about to take the field. 54 Sports RUGBY ' «i Though Fkibgy is a Clubhand not a Varsity sport its..., members train hard and are as justi, as competitive as their varsity sport col- leagues. Rubgyjs a game St hat requires both physical £md mental toughaess. The Rugby Team remained competiv-e'throughout the • 2007-2008 season and its members are rightfully proud' of their performance. Each contest was hard —- --i— fought anpl lived, up., to’the best Acta Non Verba tradi- tion. . . . h T wcRosse The lacrosse team finished 8-9 over- all with a 4-2 mark irrffie Landmark Conference. The team tied for third and advanced to the inaugural four- team Landmark Tournamint where the club took a slim 9-7 loss to even- tual Landmark Champion and ECAC Tournament Champion Drew, Urff- .versit . The program had one ofcrfT biggest wins ift its history at Captain Tomb Field when it beat Ohio Wesleyan, which advanced to the. NCAA Tournament, by a score of 17-13. Foutf' players - MichaeL-, Condron, Brennan Dougherty, Brian Flannery and Ryan Merritt garnered, AILLandmark Conference honors, and Mic-hael Maginnis was selected to play in the North South Senior All-Star Gam£..The two games fea- Ture the 60 best seniors in the na- tion. Additionally, five players - 'Condron, Dougherty Flannery, Maginnis and Merritt - picked up a Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week Award, and the seniors will graduate' as the class with the most victories'in program history. 57 Msewii The basebaThteam finished'Tl-22 overall and 2-1 6 in the Landmark Conference The club started its sea son stronf by sweeping a three-game series against Coast'Guard for the first time in program -history, and £nded up posting a four-win improve- ment under the guidance' of a sec- ond year coaching stafff. Individually, William Richey was named the Land- - mark Conference Pitcher of the ■Week and’Mike Bybee'garnered- -Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. Further- Lmore, Brandon Scott was named to the Landmark Conference .All-Aca- demic Teanrv - - I s 58 SOFTBALL Th e-softball team finished with an overall record of 15 23-1 overalLand a 2-9-1 ledger in conference play. The team beat Coast Guard, an i was also the only women’s sport to get past the Bears this year. The team set two single season -records for hom£ runs and Roubles, and Jesselvp-' laValley se two single season - records for home runs and earned run .average. LaValley was named to the All-Atlantic RegiomThird Team, and was also selected to the All-Land- . mark Conference Second Team as a' ' pitcher and first baseman; Kaitlyn Robbins also garnered All-Landmark' Conference Second Team honors. . Off the fielci, Jen Swansdn and Karen Taylor were named to the Landmark Conference AllAcademic Tearri —: V . .Sr •,� 59 Tennis __ V x The tennis te-am finished- its -Season overall, 0-7 in Landmark-Con- ference action. Patricia Greene posted thf best record in singles play, and she teamed up with Billy Coulter to post the best recohd-on the team iw doubles. Geoffrey Lerner, Neal ‘ can, Jeffrey Fasolrand Blair Vo Itz also made strong contributions to the team WMD CROSS COUNTRY The m n’s cross country team con------ tinued to be one of the most com- petitive dubs in its respective con- ferences. After wiping two invitationals and finishingyecond in another, the squad placed second at the CTC Qtampionships and third at the Landmark.Conference Cham- pionships. Additionally,, the club was - 18th at the £CAC Championships - and 24th. at the NCAA Regional Championships. Keith,Wagner was named to, the All-Landmark Confer- ence Team, and garnered Landmark' Conference Gunner of the Week ' honors a league-best three times. The squad will look to challenge for' its'first Landmark Conference Championship ynext falhas the only team in the league to return, its en- tire core orleading runners JIhje women’s cross country team fielded , ..its largest roster in years this past fall. After winning two invitationals, the squad tied for third at the CTC Championships, tiecL-for sixth at the Landmark Conference Champion? ships and finished 33rd at the NCAA Regionals. Calfie Beeler won. three .invitationals .and was the' individual champion at CTC’s She was also narked to tbe All-Landmark Confer- ence' Second Team. Beeler and Brit- tany ftossi garnered Landrrwk Con- ference All-Academic Team honors. Furthermore, the squad wa's named an Academic All-American Team for posting a GPA that was-over a,,3.2 during thq first trimester. 61 TMCK MD fl€LD The men’s indoor and outdoor track pro- grams were v ry competitive, as aTmem-1 ber-of the newly‘established Landmark Conference.- The team tied for fourth at the Landmark Indoor Championships and placed fifth at Landmark’ Outdoor Cham- pionships. Additionally, Bo'ston’s elub was Vlth at the CTC Indoor Championships atodClSth at the CTC Outdoor Champion- ships. James Wade qualified for the ECAC Championships indoors and outdoors, while Earle Coppa also qualified Tor-the ,ECAC Outdoor Championships after win- . ning the individual title ircthe pole vault at CTC’s. Furthermore, John Brunetti gar- nered- All-Landmark Conference -Second Team honors outdoors. With only one se- nior graduating, the team will look’to im- prove its placing at each championship event- in the years to coma. The women’s- track-and field program bad many highm lights this year, most notably in the throw- ing events underlie guidance of new assis- - tant coach Clayton Hall. The team placed sixth at the Landmark Conference Ifidoor and Outdoor Championships, and alfof the points came, in the throwing events. In- doors, Lindsay Watkins accumulated _all seven points.for the Mariners. (Outdoors, Andrea Morrison was named to the All- Landmark Conference First Team after ' winnjng the discus throw and breaking-the school record five times. Danielle Casanova also accumulated points for the Mariners at the championship-meet. With a roster size which continues to grow in numbers, expect the women's track and field pro- gram to continue making'strides forward in the years to come. . f '62 lam fOOTBdll The football teanrrfinished with a record of 1-9 overafl and a 1-6 ledger in'the Libert League, win- ning its final game of the season at Susquehanna. The falljhowever still had a long list of accomplish- ments: Most notably, Geoff Troy broke his own school record for kicking a S4-yard field goal in the ' Hoffman Cwp game against “St. Lawrence, ana earned Team MVP honors for his efforts. Troy - and Garron Edgington were eacn. named to th AII-Liberty League Second Teaiti. Furthermore, Der- rick Ventre, Calder Kaatz andy Troy alj garnered weekly awards' from the Liberty League. V T . ... 63 - 0 GOLf 'The golf team competed at two dual meets, one tournament and one championship event Jhis .past year. Bill McCumiskey’s’squad also placed 11th at tne ECAC Championships, Nic Zoretic be- came jfie %st Mariner in years _ to win an individual tournament''' title-when he did it at the ' , .Mulekicker Fall Classic hosted hv ' Army. He won iq a sudden deain playoff which'went four holes, agaipst an opponent froYn Army. SOCCCR The soccer team finished'with an overall'record of 11-6, 6-1 in con: ference play. The Mariners won th£tandmark. Conference Regu- lar Season Championship and completed their 17th consecutive winning season. The team beat No. 4 nationally-ranked Stevens Tech and ended the Ducks’ 38- game wirlning streak. Addition- ally, .the club beat Coast Guard, by a 1-0 score in overtime, and. remains unbeaten against the Bears since 1999. Chris Nitta was named an Academic All- American by the NSCAA and ESPN The Magazine, and was also the Landmark Conference Defen- sive Player of the Year. Michael Smolens, John Fitzgerald-and Ryan Carruth were named the Landmark Conference Coaching Staff of the Year.'Sx members - Chris Flanagan, Clint Foster, Ben- jamin inouyerKyle Luetjen, Nitta arid Preston Stokes - garnered 11- Landmark Conference horlors, and two players - FJanagan and’ Nitta - were honored as- AJI- Metro Region selections. 65 1 MOLLCYMLL Despite fielding a very young' squad which featured nine fresh- men and W o sophomores on tfie 13-persGfi roster, the volleyball team posted a three-win im- provement from a year ago with a record of 10-17 overall, '0-6 in ” ■%£ Landmark Conference. The Lahdmark'Conference was argu- ably he most competitive in vol- leyball, as the seven teams cprti- ,bined to post the best winning - percentage of any sport, which ' included five of theteven teams finishing with a winning record. 'Jim Hettenbach became the all- time winningest coach Qf thfe pro- gram when the team beat NjAC Tournament Champion and MCAA Tournament participant Montclair State eTrroute to plac- ing second at the Hunter Invita- - tional. Jesselyn LaValley was once again 'the team’s top offensive threat, and was named the land- mark Conference and'TCAC V, Player of the Week? c . 66 MSK6TMLL After-starting its season off QJ, the men’s bas- ketball team-turned things around and went the rest of the way. The c b finished 12- x 13 overall with a 7-9 record in Landmark Con- ference games. The, Mariners finished fifth in the Landmark Conference despite fielding the youngest roster in the league with two juy- iors, four sophomores, and nine freshmejju - Krikorian's' club beat six of their seven Lsfrfd- - mark Conference opponents, and was the only tearnto sweep Scranton, which went on to win the Landmark Conference'Championship 7 and earned a bid tg the NCAA Tournament. With the top fc ir teams being hit hard by graduation and the Mariners expected to have its nucleus back on board plus a new recruiting7 class, Krikorian's club will look to challenge for the Landmark Conference Championship'next y.ear. The women’s basketball team had a re- markable season finishing 15-T1 overall with a 7-9 ledger in the Landmark Conference. The 15 wins matched a prograri record. Despite being picked to finish tied for sixth of eight teams in the Landmark Conference Preseason Poll, thessquad finished fourth and qualified for the Landmark Conference Tournament. Murray also saw the clutrbreak four school records. They were Morgan Gartner for field goal per- centage in a career and field goal percentage in -a single season, Brooke Pfcillo for steals in a season and Kristen Hetsko for three-point field goals adeln a career. Gartner was namdd to the All-Landmark Conference First Team, while Picillo garnered Landmark Conference Defen- sive Player of the Year honors. Hetsko earned a spot on the Landmark Conference All-Aca- demic Team. - 67 p 0 41 PISTOL ' P' 5TUI cessfuj season in which it placed fifth out of nine. teanrTs' at the National Rifle Association Colle- , gjate Championships. Joshua Cox was the top finisher for the .Mari- ners h alrthree events - free standard and air - and placed fourth overall individually with an ■ aggregate score of 1,603 points. He placed fourth individually in air, seventh in standard and , eighth in the free pistol event.- Timothy Burke, Michael Budesa and. David Brienza also com- peted for the Mariners at the championship event. USMMA battled Coast Guard on three occasions,-and:finished ahead of the'Bears every time. . I 68 f WRCSTLING The wrestling team arguably had the iggest .turnaround of all 23 varsity sports tbis past year. Af- ter finishing ini Iasi; place at the Centennial Conference Champi- onships a year ago, the team won its first ever Centennial Confer- ence Championship this past win- ter after finishing undefeated against league competition in the ' regular season. The team was ranked as high as 16th in the na- tion. Additionally, the team went undefeated against NCAA Divi- sion III opponents,-including a dual meet win over thfen-No'. 15 Cornell College, and placed 39th at the NCAA Championships thanks to sending four national qualifiers. They were James Besfiada, Philip G eerfe, Daniel Twite? and Eric Vincent. Further- more, the team won the Ted Reese Invitational at -Southern Maine and placed second of T8 schools at the Doug Parker Invi- tational. 1 i � - 69 SWIMMING MID DIMNG The men’s wimming and diving, program placed 25th (nationally , at the NQ A Championships and won its ninth consecutive confer- ence title1 The team.walked home with two All-Americans and three JJI-American certificates. At LJCAA's, freshman diver Nicho- ■ llSR'albaclTbecame the first fresh-- manjn program hfstory-to'be named an All-American on both boards. Jay Carpenter Was named an All-American in the ‘ '100 yard breaststroke as well as an Academic All-American, while 'John Fields also competed at the championship event. Tedesoo and his staff earned Landmark Con- ference Coaching staff of the Year iiojTors while Nichdtas Halbach. was named the Landmark Con- ference Divei? of the Year and the ECAC Diver of.the Year. The Mariners beat Coast Guard for the first time since 1985 aswvell as Division I Georgetown 70 � Thewvomen’s swimjping and div- ing team-placed sixth at the Land- mark Conference Champion- ships this year, and improved every meet with a plethora of seasoo-best-times as the winter progressed. The squad had du l nneet victories over SUNY Marj- - time, John Jay, St. Joseph’s (□?), - Old Westbury and most notably Purchase College to close tfiings out. Purchase had an undefeated dual meet record before being' knocked ofrty the Mariners, in ' which the very last race sealed the win. Jaquelyn Peterson was named the Landmark Confer- ence Diver of the Year, and she .also garnered All-Landmark First .Team hondrs. Rita Demar y sr. named to the All-Landmark Con- ference Second Team, and also earned a spot on the Landmark Conference All-Academic-Team. 71 Albatross The seabirds often seen following the sailing ships of old or the merchant vessels of modern times can be taken as a good omen - a friendly spirit watching over the crew from above. The death of an alba- tross, however, is just the opposite, and the intentional killing of the avian companion would result in an unbreakable curse. Midshipmen at Kings Point are blessed with a wide assortment of boats and watercraft comprising the finest waterfront in the Nation. They ply the waters of Long Island Sound every day, echoing the tradi' tions of the many graduates who did so before them. 72 Waterfront The Reason We Came Here... Over 140 midshipmen were involved as members of the Sailing. Power, and Crew Squadron and they have established lifelong friendships with crew members, coaches, and waterfront staff. The amount of responsibility given, lessons learned, and the unique experiences cannot be found elsewhere. Alchemy at the start of the Around Long Island Race. KP Fleet at USCGA for Football Game: “We came by water.” Left: Waterfront Picture Day: “Everybody Wave.” Bottom (left to right): Weekend winter trip on the Liberator. “Let’s go wakeboarding.” Mike Dybvik ‘ 10 takes the helm during Defiance’s delivery to KP. i I 74 Waterfront Ops ‘Look, we caught a fish.’ Waterfront Officers and Trainers take a break from Indoc. It is uncommon to see an empty basin on warm, sunny days with boats out fishing, the dinghy and offshore teams practicing, and Ultimate Frisbee being played by Eldridge Pool. Because of the training and underway time, five waterfront engi- neering midshipmen graduated with 100 Ton Master Licenses. With boat deliveries. Training Cruises, trips up the East River, and weekly BBQs, who wouldn’t want to be on the wa- terfront? Left: Laura Ladd ‘ 10, Erin Mitchell ‘08, and Dave Gilmartin ‘09 Rec Sailing on Sonars. Right: Jenn Davis ‘08 and Kitty Segert ‘08 staying warm in the trimmer’s pit. Sonar Worlds Team out for practice. 75 Power Squadron The Power Squadron logged over hundreds of miles this season and lots of experiences and fish to show for it. Offshore and local fishing trips were planned along with tugboat competi- tions and a chance for everyone to practice their seamanship and shiphandling shills. About Face visits the Statue of Liberty. Skipper Adam Shannahan ‘08 and his crew smile for photos onboard About Face. “Rob, look at our fish!!! Growler’s crew, including skipper Spencer Johntson ‘08. 76 Offshore Sailing The Offshore Sailing Team had more racing opportunities this year in addition to the local Long Island Sound Regattas. In the spring, the team competed at the 2008 Farr40 World Championships in Miami and the Port of Los Angeles Har- bor Cup Regatta. Four members of the Keelboat Team com- peted at Sonar Worlds and crews are looking forward to the Newport to Bermuda Race and the Chicago to Mackinac Race this summer. Although the team will be saying goodbye to nine passionate seniors, many are sure to return for more sailing opportunities. Jenn Davis ‘08 takes Rosie out for a spin. A great day for sailing. 1 i One happy Offshore Sailing Team. CDR Gasiorek practices with the team on Diana. 77 Intercollegiate Sailing The highly competitive dinghy team had a fantastic fall and spring season and earned its way to Nationals in Newport. The team competed all over the nation, with most regattas in the Northeast, winter training in Florida, and semi-final qualifiers in California. The team will be saying goodbye to seven excellent sailors, while welcoming new recruits. Ally Davis ‘08 and Aaron Thompson ‘08 glide through the water. Team with Coaches Matt Allen and Charles Higgins. Gary Taylor ‘ 10 focuses on keeping the boat fast. Jimmy Givens ‘08 practicing hard. 78 V arsity Rowing I Men’s and Women's Teams. The fall and spring seasons brought many cool, early morning practices to prepare for weekends of competition. Events included prestigious regattas such as Head of the Charles. Dad Vail Regatta, and Metropolitan Championships with the Women’s Pair placing first. After the fall season, the women’s team said goodbye to Coach Liz and welcomed Daniel. Looking forward to the upcoming year, four dedicated seniors will be missed. Meagan Fahey ‘08 and Erin Mitchell ‘08 with 1st pace medals: “We won! Men’s team practice before thier race. Sarah Jones ‘08, Erik Henden ‘09, Brad Webster ‘09, Mark Lauretano ‘09, Steven Jones ‘ 10 competing at Head of the Charles. “We love Coach Liz.” 79 Maelstrom Edgar Allan Poe once wrote of an intense, swirling whirlpool, engulfing all in sight and causing terrible mayhem. At first distraught by such a spectacle, he later acknowledged the beauty of its power and influence. Kings Pointers are at first overwhelmed by the maelstrom of re- sponsibilities, and find it difficult to manage their time at the Acad- emy. Soon, however, they realize and appreciate the plethora of oppor- tunities awaiting them in the many clubs and activities which are present on campus. 80 Clubs Activities 81 Regimental Band The members of the band are at nearly every Academy function, from football games, to Lanier Lectures, and every morning at Colors, provided it is above 32F. Whenever the Regiment is assembled, the band is there to provide the beat. Right: Laura Ladd plays at Beat Retreat Above: Dustin Carter and the drum section before a home game. Below: The band shows off at Beat Retreat. 82 iColor Guard lie highly-motivated members of the Color Guard care for and Splay the standards of the Academy, including the Ensign, pdemy Flag, and the only Regimental Battle Standard autho- red at a U.S. service academy. Above: Leading the Regiment in review. Marching during a parade, elow: Hoisting the Ensign at morning colors. Above: In formation on Tomb Field. Below7: Presenting the Colors at Change of Command. 83 Logistics Exchange Club The Exchange Club consists of Logistics majors inter- ested in expanding their understanding of the global transportation system, and gaining new cultural insights in the process. The Club hosted 15 Dutch Logistics students when they visited the Academy, then later travelled to five European countries, examining various ports as well as many culturally-significant sights. Below: Kings Pointers show the Dutch a good time at CJ’s. Below: The Club with advisor Prof. Elizabeth Wetzel at Trinity 84 - V - ...And everything else... Above: Nick Zoretic’s Drill Team at Villanova. if Below: Members of the Paintball Club prepare for battle. Above: The Midships Staff design this year’s cover in Gettysburg. Below: The Section 2T1 Park Party Club in Kings Point Park. 85 Sea Serpent ‘The Monster was of so huge a Size, that coming out of the Water its Head reached as high, as the Mast-Head; its Body was as bulky as the Ship and three or four times as long. It had a long pointed snout, and spouted like a WhaleTish; great broud Paws, and the body seemed cow ered with shelhwork, its skin very rugged and uneven. The under Part of its Body was shaped like an enormous huge serpent, and when it dived again under Water, it plunged backwards into the Sea and so raised its Tail aloft, which seemed a whole Ship’s Length distant from the bulkiest part of its body.” Hans Egede 1741 off the coast of Norway Midshipman Officers REGIMENTAL STAFF First Rotation First Row: William Donnelly, Sarah Jones, Marjorie Marino. Ryan Nichols, Gregory Czyzewski. Jessica Tutini. Sarah Devlin, Jennifer Davis, Allison Davis Second Row: Katherine Jackson, Coral Ledford. Darin Rupinski, Callie Beeler. Saeah Wood. Rudolfo De Leon, John McGurk, Benjamin Parrish, Rita Dernar. Kevin Davies, Seth Brower. Robert Grandstaff. Cathrvn Segert. Spencer Johnston, Jaquelyn Peterson, Craig Gary, Ernesto Rodriguez Third Row: Peter Bonnanzio. Thomas Vamo. James McCollum. Per Rychecky, Michael Dennison, Daniel Shure, Nicholas Zoretic, Maureen Marlowe, Evan Denholm, Preston Wallace, James Zom. Spencer Zeigler, James Wal ley, Tyson Walsh, Eric Deetjen Second Rotation lop Left Outboard to Bottom Left Center: Andy Zimmerman. James Zom. Mike Dennison, George Matthews. Spencer Bums, Justin Brouse, Ryan Nichols, Tyson Walsh, Seth Brower, Amanda McNanley, Eric Mark, Jennifer Davis, Richard White. Rita Demar, Kate Jackson. CandiceVermillion Right Center to Bottom Right Outboard: Nicholas Zoretic. Tom Vamo, William Bogner, Charles Williamson, Kate Woods, Jonathan Spiropoulos, Evan Denholm, JessicaTutini. Eric Dukett. Spencer Johnston, Rudy DeLeon, William Donnelly, Greg Czyzewski, Saeah Wood BAND COMPANY First Rotation First Row: Erin Mitchell, Joshua Cox, Daniel Hauser Second Row: Nicholas Brissey, Thomas Hedden, Edward Hays Third Row: Stuart Whitaker, Meagan Fahey, Forrest Perkins Fourth Row: Garrison Wierzbicki, Patrick Kirkner, Brian Stout Second Rotation First Row: Joshua Cox, Preston Wallace Second Row: Thomas Hedden, Edward Hays Forrest Perkins Third Row: Garrison Wierzbicki, Daniel Hauser FIRST BATTALION First Rotation First Row: Charles Williamson, Eric Dukett Second Row: Garron Edgington. Joseph Ciaravella Second Rotation First Row: Brennen Halbach, Thomas Krasnicki, Christopher Buccola 90 SECOND BATTALION First Rotation First Row: Katharine Woods, Timothy Galginaitis Second Row: Robert Tenenholz, Tyler Dunagan Second Rotation First Row: Michael Rugarber, Christopher Smith FIRST COMPANY First Rotation First Row: Michael Maginnis, Matthew Keeley, Sonha Bilunas, Thomas Krasnicki, Mark Byrne, MSgt Hauser, Irene Mason Second Row: Marco Cabiao, Michael Schneider, Will- iam Scott Third Row: Laura Beck, Mark Bums, Michael Michnya Second Rotation First Row: Michael Schneider, Young Han, Cameron Amigo, James Mirance, Brooke Plank, Mark Byme, MSgt Hauser Second Row: Michael Michnya, Vincent Lusardi, Charles McAndrews Third Row: Darin Rupinski, William Scott, Marco Cabiao SECOND COMPANY First Row: Dylan Tumblin, Kaitlin Mulgrew, Kristen Hatton, Warren Ford Second Row: Tiegh Francois, Raymond Lilly, Brennen Halbach, Scott Murphy, Brittany Rossi Third Row: Nathan Stiers, Robert Charter Second Rotation First Row: Michael Scales, James Roe, Kristen Hatton, Sarah Jones, Raymond Lilly Sec- ond Row: Scott Murphy, Lawrence Fioravanti, Dylan Tumblin, David Poulnot Third Row: Nathan Stiers, Edward Boyle 93 THIRD COMPANY First Rotation First Row: Nathan Meyers, Elise Houston, Justin Brouse, Jennifer Wells, Lindsey Becker, Jonathan Tice Second Row: Joshua Squyres, William Bogner, Brittany Thornhill, Francis Sellers, Christopher Cunningham Second Rotation First Row: Ross Mery, Jennifer Wells, Cathryn Segert, Matthew Dolby, Timothy Galganitis Second Row: Geoffrey Lemer, Andrew Waterman, Nicholas Geier, Matthew Ellison. Third Row: Timothy Scott, Ryan Merritt, Marjorie Marino FOURTH COMPANY First Rotation First Row: Bethany Tonachel, Jarrod Prill, David McShane, Michael Kovacevich, Kai Kang Second Row: Eric Mark. Nicholas Sullivan, Bradley Rakoce, Tyler Wright Third Row: David Vasquez, Caitlin Lundy, Brandon Starodub Second Rotation First Row: Daniel Fielder, Daniel Magnotta, Bethany Tonachel, David Vasquez, Tyler Wright, Peter Bonnanzio, Daniel Shure, Matthew Tucker Second Row: Aaron Brune, Christopher Barber, Jarrod Prill Crossing the Line The most important initiation ritual to take place at sea, Crossing the Line, marks a sailor’s first time traversing the equator. This cer- emony is a celebration of the seaman’s status as a professional mariner and his dedication to the ship; his transition from Pollywog to Shellback. The underclasses at Kings Point are in a state of transition which will end with their transformation into seasoned mariners. Every day, whether on campus or at sea, they are gathering the vital skills neces sary to someday hold the title of Kings Point Alumnus. 96 zf: Class of 2009 Andrew T. Baldwin Alaina N. Basciano Benjamin A Bauman James C Billings III David P. Carroll Danielle J. Casanova Daniel J.W Cleveland i 99 Ryan B. Colquhoun Jeremy R. Contreras i David S Dorfman Jonathan K Dufault Andrew P. Ehrenfeld Matthew J Faulks Joseph P DeSantis Kenneth M Fichtelman Donald R. Finnie, Jr. Anne E Fisher Paul M. Fitzpatrick 100 May M Hayes Matthew A. Hilton Theodore L. Karol V Alexander D. Knowles Laurence T. Herman III Kristen A. Hetsko David L. Hume Judith E. Jaime Evan T. Jones Jeffrey C. Jurin 101 Brian R. McCarthy Christopher S. Messaros Emmanuel V. Montoro Peter J. Moser Bryson J. Newland 102 David W. Scarberry. Jr. Alexander M. Shushunov Karen J. Taylor Ashley A. Richardson Travis W. Schmidt Adam B. Smith Alexander P. Smith Preston G. Stokes Joshua A. Suesli 103 Daniel R. Westendorf Joseph P. Anderson Cheryl J. Arnott David H. Blue Thomas S. Boyle Christophers. Branning David J. Brienza Zachary D. Brown John A. Brunetti Mark L. Bulaclac Robert T. Burns Ian P. Callery Dylan E. Carrara Seth S. Ching Travis R. Coco Michael C. Condron Thomas M. Corbett David C. Crance, Jr. Ben A. Crom Jeremy D. Cuningham Brett J. Daniels Alexander D. Daye Robert B. DePol Matthew B. Decatur Dominic E. DeStefano Matthew R. Diaz Veguilla Daniel T. Diotalevi Brennan P. Dougherty Cooper D. Duffy Christopher P. Flanagan Patrick P. Flynn Peter J. Fransson Christopher W. Funke Michael F. Galluci Joseph A. Gaudiano William A. Gillespie Casey J. Gilmore Missed the Boat! Patrick J.Grace, Jr. Peter N. Hegedorn Ryan J. Hageman William F. Hanlon Heath A. Henry Kristoffer K. Hickey Steven C. Holm Catherine A. Horn Brandon E. Howse Luis E. Huerta Bravo Robert J. Jameson James I. Johnston Andrew M. Kelvas Khalil A. Khan Joseph D. Kiger Jaehyun Kim John P. Klocke Kenneth L. Kreis Craig J. LaChance Laura L. Ladd Ted R. Landberg Ryan E. Larimer Jacob D. Little Kyle R. Luetjen Benjamin C. Lyons Peter P. Mann Matthew M. Mareka Kyle E. Martin Alexander J. Maza Kevin A. Miernicki Brendan S. Moore RoccoA. Musumeci II Bryan A. Nelson John E. Nelson Matthew K. Oaks Jinhyeon Park Jonathan M. Perkins Ryan S. Perruquet Michael D. Phillips Dylan J. Phillips-Levine Shawn T. Prentice Jake D. Quern Edward S. Rawlinson Michael A. Romero Christopher J. Rye Scott C. Samulis Daniel F. Schanno Jonathan M. Schmidt Kevin S. Seery Steven R. Sharp Bradley T. Silveira Daniel A. Solano Sanson Peter T. Spencer Kyle T. Stearns Jennifer M. Swanson Geoffrey J. Troy Keith J. Wagner Michael J. Wagoner Timothy N. Walker Stephanie E. Waller David E. Walraven Brant J. Walz Brandon M. Weaver Bradford F. Webster Jonathan E. Wellman 104 105 Jeffrey W. Atkins Mark W. Aufmuth Eric J. Bardot Judah M. Begab Kurt D. Bogle Sara M. Brohawn Andrew J. Bruno nb John D. Buehler Jackeline J. Bernat Montal Christopher L. Brown 107 I Christopher T. Conklin Matthew K. Cordell L. Coleman-Dodson III Royce J. Clutter William B Coulter Joshua M Davis Patrick A. Delargy Matthew F. Dempsey Frederick R. Denson. Jr. Daniel M. Dunbar Margaret M. Edwards Matthew E. Frazier 108 Ryan M. Hadley Scott M. Haines Nathan L. Green James H. Gurney Scott M Heilman. Jr Daniel A. Gordon Jeffrey T. Hathcote Timothy R. Hatcher Brock J. Hashimoto Kyle T. Hamtak 109 Daniel R. Hults Salvatore P. lentile Michael R. Jimenez Steven N Jones Joshua J. Jordan 110 Riley G Milligan Alyssa M. Montague Peter J. Morris Andrea M. Morrison Joseph W. Muller Jordan S. Musselman Donald R. Occhipinti Kevin F. Mullins in I Jacob C Rugland Michelle M. Rothwall Rebekah A. Schuppel Kyle E. Setta James G. Sheatzley Curtis L Shelton Ian M. Sibberson Micah R Sims Joshua R. Skinner Nicole Soto Michael T. Stocko John W. Tosetto 112 Missed the Boat! Christopher L. Adams Pu’amavae D. Ah-Mai Jeffrey L. Baird Brett C. Baker Keegan R. Boyle Michael D. Bradley Adam Byra William T. Cadden John F. Cain Andrew M. Christensen Romulus J. Cirone Thomas A. Crotty Richard F. Curry, Jr. Stephen M. Cushing Anthony J. Day Derek W. Day Ryan J. Denton Samuel J. Diedrick Gregory M. Dominick Michael T. Dybvik Robert K. Edsall Nicola Esposito Zerbinati Jared D.Fassnacht Brian P. Flannery Charles Floyd-Jones Christopher M. Frobenius Daniel C. Gamito James A. Gibbons, Jr. Matthew G. Goggin Philip M. Greene Nathan J. Gresh Rachel C. Hageman Samuel A.W. Ham Chandler W. Harms Kiersten E. Healy Joshua J. Hopper Benjamin J. Inouye Christine E. Jaszlics Kenderick M. Jordan Taylor A. Junco Kyle W. Kempinski Lucas E. Larson Michael C. Levantino Peter W. Link Logan W. Little Gregory A. Mansbach Sarah L. Manson Joseph L. Mantz III Juan N. Marinas Rodriguez Joseph T. Martinet Terence J. McKelvey, Jr. Joseph D. R. Merkle Jonathan W. Miesegaes Stephanie E. Moore Wayne L. Murie John J. Murphy Kyle A. O'Connor Alex O. Probst Thomas H. Othmer Scott R. Pearson Victor X. Policarpio Matthew F. Poloniak Connor J. Pratt Andrew M. Rail Chad L. Ray Matthew C. Rigby Gragory R. Samuel Rolando E. Santos III Derek R. Schmidt Jeffrey M. Schwind Stanley D. Schwitalla Zachary T. Sensenbach Matthew C. Shafer Philip W. Sharp John D. Smith, Jr. Johnathan R. Snider Andrew J. Snyder Timothy E. Stacy, Jr. Steven F. Stockl Bradford E. Stolesen David L. Svoboda Eric D. Vincent Algernon B. Voltz III Garret G. Washington John S. Whitehouse Edward G. Wilkins Jason J. Williams Erick S. Zuniga „3 Class of 2011 Nicole E. Barriga Michael R. Boidock Dustin E. Beaman Christina M. Becker David L. Bocchicchio 115 Bryan F. Chang Rengifo Derrick M. Cherico Andrew J Coatsworth ' 116 I PhilipA. Diamond Kevin A. Cyr Stephanie M Dawber Alexander M. Delvers Andrew T. Denning I Paul H. Escobar Bethancourt I Aaron Eaton Kevin M. Dwyer. Jr. Lindsey A. Eriksson I 117 William J.R. Ford Michael E. Fitzgerald Arthur E. Frooks Andrew M Francisco Ana V. Fuschetto Christopher W. Gabaldo $ Rebeca L. Galina Quintero Jonathan J. Gardner Dexter M. Gatzke I ( i « Christopher D. Glass II Christopher L. Gould Alexander J. Graboski 118 Nicholas R Halbach Daniel P. Harlow Jordan W. Harris Michael W. Hearn Patrick S. Hehir Benjamin K Hovies 119 I David P. Irish Kegan W Irvine Thomas J. Izzo 4 i I Peter J. Kaple I i James R. Kellum Jade S. Khounsavath Janelle B. Kibler-Silengo PeterA Kaminski Molly K. King Joel K. Kubias Adam L. Klein I A i Stephen M. Kucharski Brandon R La Dick Daniel S. Lagomarsino John J.P. Lambertson Logan Koltermann 120 Peter C. Martone Kyle W. Mathews Kathleen M McCarte Andrew L. McCollum Thomas M. McLoughlin Killian P. Micek Peter J. Mueller Robert L Mussler Robert B. Nogas Joshua L. Norris Scott W. Norris Matthew J. Novakovich Kelvin O. Orioki Mitchell A Osborne 121 Jenna K. Palaschak Michael B Papenberg Thomas Patton brad C. Pearson Casey D. Penney Elizabeth N. Peterson Andrew C. Ptarner Cesar E. Pinilla Henrique Nathan A. Putnam Jose H. Ramirez III Kevin P Reilly. Jr. Vincent C. Renaut 122 William M Richey I Dalton R Ricker Kaitlyn J Robbins Eleanor I Rogers Elias J. Ronstadt Rilynn T. Rouse Anthony J. Salerno. Jr. i 123 124 Alexander P. Whitaker Dimitrios N. Wiener David Wingfield Alexander J. Wolfe Andrew B Zeller Michael J. Zurbrick Fell Overboard! Jordan A. Alfaro Benjamin C. Bailey Kamalanathan Balakrishnan Jakob P. Barker Robert W. Baumann Lucas Beryl Caleb S. Blaser Alistair V. Burchett Kevin A. Campbell Julian M. Culton Jacob M. Fabricius Clint M. Foster Matthew J. Godsell Jean-LucB. Gordon Chester H. Gore Gregory M. Guzzo Foster M. Hardt Donald T. Heffern Eric D. Horrocks Christopher S. Jackson Mary E. Lindstrand EricR. Mueller William M. Navarro William A. Overman Brooke A. Picillo Samuel B. Shea Devin R. Smith James M. Smith Stephen A. Spelman Elizabeth G. Still Benjamin A. Strickhouser Benjamin B. Sturtevant Justin M. Trybus Edward G. Wright 125 Shellbacks Know ye, that on the 16th Day of June, the Class of 2008 appeared at Latitude Forty Degrees FortydSfine Minutes and Zero Seconds North, Longitude SeventyTlaree Degrees Forty Four Minutes and Six Seconds West, entering into Our Royal Domain, and having been inspected and found worthy by My Royal Staff, was initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep. I command my subjects to Honor and Respect them as our own Trusty Shellbacks. Signed, Neptunus Rex - Ruler of the Raging Main Davey Jones - His Royal Scribe 126 The Class of 2008 Christopher flCexander Cape Coral, FL Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Dinghy Team Officer Billets: Zombo, RWTO Ships Sailed: SS Greatland, MV Noble Star, LNG C Methane Jane Elizabeth, MV CP Navigator Sea Partners: Jimmy Givens, Laura Beck. Allison Davis Countries Visited: UAE. Kuwait. Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan. Egypt,. England, Spain. Belgium. Germany, and Hawaii Internship: BG Group Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing at Nationals, the Pub and BHT with 1S1 Favorite KP Class: BHT Future Plans: Spend my time traveling on ships and sailboats. Figure out how to live off my investments. Final Message: Thanks to my family, the dinghy team and 1S1. u ii 128 Never look back unless you plan on going that way' 11 Cameron Amigo Marietta, OH Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football and Lacrosse Officer Billets: CHRO Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Quality, USCG Vigorous. Pride of Aloha, ITB Groton Sea Partners: Jonathan Domagala, Ross Merry. Sean Bent Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Canada, Gitmo Bay, USA Internship: Cleveland Port Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Riding my bike to BHT Favorite KP Class: Small Vessel Ops Future Plans: “Make Cleveland the biggest port in America” Final Message: I live for Saturdays “Wake me up in Great Neck” 129 I Son Son Bae Dae-gu City, South Korea Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Ships Sailed: Training Ship “HANNARA” Sea Partners: 150 of my Classmates Countries Visited: Japan. China, Indonesia, The Philippines Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, Christmas Ball, and some special meals at Kings Point Favorite KP Class: Gas Turbines, Electronics Future Plans: Serving as a Marine Engineer in Korea for a mandatory 3 years, then working for the I.M.O. I Final Message: Not only studying at Kings Point, but being a Korean friend of you all has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. I hope to see you some day in the future at sea or wherever. (( I 130 Dream as if you will live forever, Live as if you will die tomorrow’ Christopher Bar6er Greenwood Village, CO Major: Maritime Operations and Technology. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Crew, Marine Corps Option Officer Billets: Zombo, PC Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, MV Advantage. MV Cape Ray, SS Curtiss, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Dave Vasquez. Glenn Savage, Tyler Wright, Joel Lauer Countries Visited: Spain, Egypt. Greece, Djibouti, Sudan, UAE, Japan Internship: USMC PLC Favorite Academy Memory: Anything that Wiley Hall would disapprove of Favorite KP Class: Anything with CDR. Bonadonna Future Plans: I’ve learned not to answer these questions because they might come true. Final Message: For all its blemishes, Kings Point is the best place I could have hoped to go. I could not have made it through here without my family, and could not have made it through each day without my friends. “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat”-Theodore Roosevelt 131 Laura (Becf Philadelphia, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Sailing, Windsurfing, Wakeboarding, Tennis Officer Billets: CHBC1 Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Enterprise. LNG C Methane Jane Elizabeth, SS Keystone Texas Sea Partners: Sarah Murtagh, Chris Alexander Countries Visited: Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Guam, Spain, Gibraltar, Egypt, England Internship: British Gas, Houston Texas Favorite Academy Memory: Vickery Gate in the rear-view mirror. Favorite KP Class: CAORE Future Plans: Sail on LNG ships, spend time travelling Final Message: You don't have to go home, but you can’t stay here. I I 132 “The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clearing, murmuring, inviting a soul to wander for a spell in the abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation. The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous and enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace.” - Kate Chopin, “The Awakening” Linsey (Becker Jackson Major: Engineering Systems. Naval Architecture Minor Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Crew, Offshore Sailing. Track Officer Billets: CC3, BX2 Ships Sailed: MV Independence, USNS Laramie. SS Lurline Sea Partners: Melissa Donnelly, Will Donnelly. Jen Wells. Irene Mason Countries Visited: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Djibouti, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain Hole, WY Internship: Tim Nolan Marine Design Favorite Academy Memory: Head of the Charles Regatta Favorite KP Class: Anything with Santamauro or Hennings Future Plans: Marine Corps. Intelligence Final Message: Work hard, care about other people, and have fun... “A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents” 133 CaURe (Beeter Brighton, Colorado Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track Officer Billets: RAD Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Star. P V Pride of America, USNS Patuxent Sea Partners: Brittany Rossi. Eric Dukett, Nick Rail Countries Visited: Israel. Spain. Sweden, Denmark, England, Scotland, Poland, Panama Internship: OIC Training Favorite Academy Memory: When my Sea Partner Eric Dukett almost blew up our tanker-Great memories! Favorite KP Class: Celestial Navigation Future Plans: Sail and hopefully own an amazing house in Seattle Final Message: Thanks to all of my family and closest friends. I could not have done it without you. “It’s supposed to be hard; If it wasn’t hard everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” Sean (Bent Slidell, LA Major: Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: APL Polk, Horizon Challenger. NCL Pride of Aloha, New York Alliance Sea Partners: Ross Mery, Cameron Amigo. Jon Domagala Countries Visited: 21 different countries Internship: Port of New Orleans Favorite Academy Memory: Eastern Taco Nights, Playing football with my friends Favorite KP Class: Ocean Future Plans: Sail, get rich Final Message: Thanks to all my friends for the memories. I DID IT! “Life’s tough, but it’s tougher if you’re stupid”- John Wayne 135 Sonha (BiCunas Flushing Main Street, NY usa - Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Cross Country Officer Billets: 1PC2 Ships Sailed: M V Matson Manoa, M V American Tern. M V Maersk Maryland Sea Partners: Dan Hauser. Chris Nitta Countries Visited: Antarctica. Asia, Australia, North America, Africa, Europe Internship: Flight Internship Favorite Academy Memory: INDOC, ADI of the Year Favorite KP Class: Flashing Light Future Plans: '‘Becoming the first woman Captain Final Message: Girls Rule, Boys Drool ? “Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for ‘better treatment’? I’d ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth you’d probably be able to get a lot of free games.” - J.H. 136 William (Bogner Bolton, CT Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Boxing. Wakeboarding. Power Squadron. Logistics Exchange Club Officer Billets: PC, RHBVCE Ships Sailed: SeaLand Performance, APL Philippines, USNS Walter S. Diehl Sea Partners: Chris Lancaster, Kai Kang Countries Visited: Italy. Spain, England, Netherlands, Germany, Japan. South Korea. China. Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore. Malaysia Internship: USCG Sector Miami Favorite Academy Memory: The end of the year section party in the park Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: “Time will tell” Final Message: If it wasn’t for my friends, I wouldn’t have made it. So, thanks. 137 If you’re going through Hell, keep going.” -Winston Churchill Veter (Bonnanzio Milford, CT Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: KPESA. Midships Staff, Church Choir, Class of 2008 Secretary, Pistol Team Officer Billets: RPA, 4PC2 Ships Sailed: PONL Vera Cruz, Maersk Louisiana, LT-805 Winfield Scott, Philadelphia Express Sea Partners: Dan Shure, Tom Corbet, Dylan Levine, Brandon Starodub Countries Visited: United Kingdom. Italy, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Kuwait, Pakistan, Germany, Belgium Internship: DOT MARAD Office of National Security Plans Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance Favorite KP Class: History of Sea Power Future Plans: By land or by sea, to work and live a life I will truly enjoy. Final Message: Good shipmates, stubbornness, and luck got me through Kings Point. I made friends for life, carved out a future, and have peace of mind- I made the right choice. 138 Nosce te ipsum”- Thales of Miletus Rp6ert BoycC Coram, Long Island Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Lacross, Wakeboarding, Freestyle Walking Officer Billets: Squad Leader, Table Captain, CNF3 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica. USNS Saturn, USNS Kanawha. MV Ocean Atlas, MV Columbia. Cape Orlando, SS Doug Fresh Sea Partners: Stu Whitaker. Tyson Walsh, Steve Spindler. Mr. Mike Maginnis Countries Visited: Spain. Italy, Greece, UAE. Djibouti, Bahrain, Panama. Ecuador. Venezuela, Columbia, Peru, USA Internship: Port Jeff Ferry Favorite Academy Memory: All of the ones my friends had to tell about at brunch in Delano on Sunday mornings Future Plans: Staying dry Final Message: 1 really don't know what I was expecting when I came to this place, and 1 don’t have any idea what awaits me when I leave this place, but I do know that I have countless memories from 4 great years and 3 pieces of paper that say ‘‘This guy’s worth a damn” Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for “better treatment”? I’d ask for a pinball machine, because with all this rocking back and forth, you’d probably be able to get a lot of free games” 139 I Patty B Edward (Boyle Charleston, WV Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Varsity Baseball, SNAME Ships Sailed: CP Discoverer, Cape Taylor, Ocean Atlas, Horizon Fairbanks Sea Partners: LJ Fioravanti, Carter Seabrook, Melissa Mejias Countries Visited: England, Germany, Belgium, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago Internship: Detyens Shipyard Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator 140 Nicholas Brissey St. Simons Island, GA Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Band Officer Billets: BPC1 Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, USNS Guadalupe. SS Great Land, MV Jean Anne, SS Blue Ridge Sea Partners: George Matthews, Matt Ellison, Nick Geier Countries Visited: Egypt. Israel, Turkey, Italy, Hawaii Internship: BAT Systems San Diego Ship Repair Internship: BAE Systems San’ Diego Ship Repair Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, Midnight runs to LimeLight with Josh Cox, and Ringing the Bell! Favorite KP Class: 2005 and 2006 Future Plans: “Sail for 5 years, graduate level studies, and own my own business.” Final Message: This place is a kick in the shorts! Look always to the future and leave no regrets. I thank my parents for their everlasting support and encouragement 141 We are what we habitually do. Excellence, therefore, is not a happening, but a habit”-Aristotle Justin (Brouse Portsmouth, Rl Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: 3rd Officer Billets: CX3, RADJ Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Spirit, MV Ocean Titan, SS Keystone Texas Sea Partners: David Probst. Laura Beck Countries Visited: China, Taiwan, Egypt, Spain, Israel Internship: NASSCO Favorite Academy Memory: My internship Favorite KP Class: Anything with Prof. Butman Future Plans: Make Money Final Message: I hope everyone has a good life and accomplishes everything they set their mind to. 142 Half the people you know are below average’ Seth (Brower Onalaska, WA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: 3rd Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing. Dance Club Officer Billets: RCOMM Ships Sailed: MV Northstar, MV Freedom, MV Cape Edmont. MV Alaskan Frontier. LNG C Methane Jane Elizabeth Sea Partners: Preston Wallace, Aaron Brune. John Cavenaugh Countries Visited: Germany, Belgium. England. Qatar, South Korea. Egypt Internship: British Gas LNG services Favorite Academy Memory: All of my favorite memories happened away from the Academy, so there aren’t any Favorite KP Class: Navigation Future Plans: Getting married, sailing, and keeping myself as sexy as possible Final Message: No matter how low you think you have gotten, just remember it can always be worse. Rock bottom is only a frame of mind. 143 BRUNE JLaron (Brune Woodbridge, VA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Team, Midships Staff Officer Billets: CLOG Ships Sailed: Matson MahiMahi, Horizon Fairbanks, Alaskan Frontier. ARC Integrity. Maersk Vermont Sea Partners: Michael Graham, Seth Brower, Tim McGovern Countries Visited: Guam. China. Japan, Germany, Belgium. England, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey Internship: Military Sealift Command Headquarters Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance has to be the most memorable experience in my time here at the Academy. It was a time : to relax and celebrate with great friends and an open bar! Future Plans: Sail a little, work a little, and live a lot... Final Message: Wouldn't have made it without my family and Carrie. It’s not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.” - Randy Pauch 144 Christopher (Buccota New Orleans, LA Major: Maritime Operations and Internship: Port of New Orleans Technology Favorite KP Class: Accounting Company: Second and Finance with Prof. Cohn Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby. Future Plans: Make enough Power Squadron money to disappear to an island. Officer Billets: BLOG1 Ships Sailed: M V Green Dale, M V Liberty Glory, M V Livorno Express Sea Partners: Dennis Krotz Countries Visited: Japan. Mexico. Panama, Puerto Rico. Singapore. Saudi Arabia. Kuwait. UAE. England, Pakistan. Bangladesh. Belgium, Netherlands. Germany 145 The liberator who destroyed my property has realigned my perceptions.” - Tyler Durden Mar Cj. (Bums Springfield, MA .Z. Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Hockey Club. Propeller Club. Scuba Club Officer Billets: CNO CITO Ships Sailed: Horizon Fairbanks. SS Cleveland,. APL Korea,. Horizon Hawaii, MV Cape Texas, MV Cape Inscription Sea Partners: William Segerstrom (R.I.P.), Eric Deetjen, Marco Cabiao, Steve Spindler. Matt Wilkinson Countries Visited: China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Nigeria, Togo, Congo Internship: NYPD Counterterrorism Division Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, NYC. Sea Year , Favorite KP Class: KP100 (CDR Hunt) and anything with CAPT EdenfieldH Future Plans: Continue to live and breathe Final Message: Thanks to my parents, brother, and most of all God for helping me through these four years of my life. The lessons learned will never be forgotten. 146 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”- Mark 8:36 Spencer (Bums Anchorage, AK Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Wakeboarding Club. Ski Club Officer Billets: Zombo. RMKP Ships Sailed: Maersk Maryland. LTC Calvin P. Titus, SS Great Land, SS El Morro Sea Partners: The one and only Colin Weed Countries Visited: Many Internship: TOTE Favorite Academy Memory: Crested Butte Spring Break 2007 Favorite KP Class: Astronomy Future Plans: Sail, make money, travel, ski Final Message: Chill out and have fun Mar ( Cincinnati, OH Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football. Car Club, OIC Training Officer Billets: 1PC1, CC1 Ships Sailed: USNS Sisler, USNS Tippecanoe, USNS Shasta. USNS Watson Sea Partners: Chuck McAndrews, Jon Nate, Garrett Knese, Dave Poulnot, Bob Gang, Tom Corbett, Billy Hanlon, Garron Edgington, Will Sprouse, Oleh Kosenko Countries Visited: Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Spain, Crete, Greece, Japan, Guam, Hawaii Internship: Navy Flight at NAS Oceana Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and June Ball 3rd Class Year Favorite KP Class: NAVLAW Future Plans: I'll get back to you... Final Message: Stay in touch, God Speed 148 I live for the simple things in life Marco Ca6iao Seoul, South Korea Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Midships Staff, Chapel Choir, EMS Officer Billets: CAOl Ships Sailed: MV APL President Polk, APL Korea. SS Matson Lihue, SS Horizon Consumer, SS Horizon Hawaii. SS Horizon Pacific Sea Partners: Kai Kang. Mark Burns. Craig Gary, Stephen Spindler Countries Visited: China, Japan, Korea. Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico Internship: Seaworthy Systems Favorite Academy Memory: Playing pick-up volleyball whenever I could 2nd class year Favorite KP Class: ME Systems Design Future Plans: Sail for MSC for a few years then work for a naval shipyard Final Message: It’s been quite a rough journey, but I’m finally done. You stay classy, San Diego. 149 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up”-James 4:10 WiCCiam CanneCC Honolulu, HI Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Band Officer Billets: Zombo. CXB Ships Sailed: Matson Lurline. Horizon Anchorage, Sea Land Commitment, Pride of Hawaii, Ocean Titan Sea Partners: Patrick Kirkner, Tom Perk Countries Visited: Italy, Spain. Russia, Germany Internship: Matson Navigation Company Favorite Academy Memory: Toronto Trips Favorite KP Class: Air Transportation Future Plans: Fly Navy, Hawaii Superferry or Cruise Ships... Final Message: Thanks for everything Mom and Dad. Bob- Let's do this; Mag-Loving it; Kade- Come join us! Everyone else-Its been fun, thanks for everything Uhhhhh....NOPE! Jay Carpenter Clearwater, FL Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Electrical Minor Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Swimming Officer Billets: N A Ships Sailed: MV LTC Calvin P. Titus, SS Horizon Producer, MV SeaLand Performance Sea Partners: Spencer Burns, Nick Hammers. Abigail Robson Countries Visited: Germany. Singapore, Oman, Israel. England Internship: Dockside Services Favorite Academy Memory: Ringing the Bell Favorite KP Class: Power Electronics Future Plans: “Have 20 kids” Final Message: Stay on the straight and narrow “Lift Hard” 151 (Dustin Carrollton Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Paintball. Drumming, Baseball Officer Billets: CFO Ships Sailed: MV R.J. Pfeiffer. SS Horizon Trader, MV Atlantic Forrest, MV Jean Anne Sea Partners: Forrest Perkins, Paul Sholes, James Wade, Mike Michnya Countries Visited: California, Hawaii, China. Taiwan, Washington. Texas, North Carolina, Cotonou Benin, Egypt, India Carter (Dallas), TX Internship: Vessel Planning at the Horizon Lines Dallas Office Favorite Academy Memory: June Ball 2006, Ring Dance Favorite KP Class: Ships Medicine with Melinda Eng Future Plans: To work brown water on inland tugs in the Gulf area or East Coast Final Message: Achieving your goals all depends on how bad you WANT THEM, not how hard you wish for them. JosepH Castro Cape Coral, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Soccer. Midshipman Council Officer Billets: Summer School CX. Zombo Nation President Ships Sailed: SS Cleveland. APL President Grant, SS Kauai. USNS Bridge Sea Partners: Chris Nitta. Patrick McDonald. Ben Parrish Countries Visited: Germany, Poland. Wales, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, UAE. Japan. China Internship: The Munch and Munch Law Firm, Tampa. FL Favorite Academy Memory: Chasing Aaron Thompson alf over school, for 2 hours straight, over possession rights over my sleeping bag. Favorite KP Class: Anything with CDR Ryan. Future Plans: Attain a JD and a reputable law practice. Become Governor of Florida before I’m 40, President before I’m 50, and then shutting down KP by Executive Order. Final Message: I have never been able to describe Kings Point to any outsider. This was no doubt a life, attitude, and personality-enhancing experience. Fidel “I have never allowed my schooling to interfere with my education”- Mark Twain John C venaugh Coppell, TX Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Team Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: SP5 Eric G Gibson. MT Polar Discovery, MV SeaLand Pride, LNG C Methane Jane Elizabeth Sea Partners: Sarah Jones, Seth Brower Countries Visited: Singapore, Thailand, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Spain Internship: Navy Flight, Pax River Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and the B-Dubs Crew Favorite KP Class: N A Future Plans: Intend to go active duty Navy flight Final Message: It’s a good feeling to finally be getting out of this place. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while. Rp6ert Charter Oak Hill, VA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: CLOG2 Ships Sailed: MV Patriot, Pride of Hawaii. MT Delaware Trader Sea Partners: Joe Marino, Nate Stiers, Amy Harman Countries Visited: Germany, Belgium, England. Puerto Rico, Hawaii Internship: Liberian Ship Registry Favorite Academy Memory: Train rides, football, sea year Favorite KP Class: Off period Future Plans: Sailing Final Message: United States MERCHANT Marine Academy “You’re not that attractive but you’re kinda cute...and if you wanna make some bad decisions come by my room...” 155 Joseph Ci raveCCa Hauppauge, Long Island Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Mixed Martial Arts Club, Crew, Boxing, Color Guard, EMT, Honor Guard Officer Billets: BLOG1, Squad Leader Ships Sailed: USNS Watkins. SS Horizon Hawaii, MV Maersk Maryland, USNS Brittin, MV Cape Diamond Countries Visited: Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, Spain, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Puerto Rico Internship: Detyens Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Driving home on the weekends Favorite KP Class: Boxing Future Plans: Military Aviation W 156 Matthew Ciofani Pittsburgh, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Midships Staff, Logistics Exchange Club Officer Billets: Ensign Ships Sailed: USNS Watkins. USNS Yukon. USNS Walter S. Diehl. Maersk Virginia Sea Partners: Joseph Ciaravella. Darin Rupinski. Nick Sullivan, Dylan Tumblin Countries Visited: Singapore, South Korea, Australia. Japan, Italy, Oman, UAE, India Internship: US Coast Guard. Sector Charleston, SC Favorite Academy Memory: A whirlwind week with the Dutch exchange students in May 2007; the 2T1 Park Party; stealing Pat Frain's ring while he was passed out on Ring Dance weekend. Favorite KP Class: Modern World History Future Plans: Sail deeeep sea; FBI Final Message: Be generous with your success. 157 I only wish the good times would last a little longer...” - Mike Ness (Thomas Cornwall, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second 158 ChristopHer Clausen Columbus, IN Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Officer Billets: Zornbo Clubs Activities Sports: Track and F'eld (Pole Vaulting), Drill Team. Power Squadron (Skipper of Dottie ] and Maverick) Ships Sailed: Horizon Reliance, Crowley Tugs. SeaLand Achiever. Maersk Virginia Sea Partners: Daniel Bud Fielder Countries Visited: Guam, China, Taiwan. Singapore, Italy. Egypt. UAE, Pakistan, India, Holland, England, Germany Internship: Atlantic Marine Shipyard, LLC. Favorite Academy Memory: Harassing Prof. Caliendo Favorite KP Class: Kenneth Peter Center Extracurricular time Future Plans: Sail for Otto Candies Final Message: DON’T GET CAUGHT! | I “In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” -Proverbs 16:9 159 IMiVtilM IWHVKS t. !«♦� JLhfean Westbury, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Internship: Sandy Hook Pilots Transportation Future Plans: McAllister Tugs Company: First and Sandy Hook PlIots Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Bobo, Horizon Hawaii, Maersk Nevada, Horizon Pacific, Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Bryan Vagts, Michael Michnya, Joe Ciaravella, Larry Green, Kate Woods Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Guam, China, Taiwan 160 Joshua c Colby, KS Major: Marine Engineering Systems Internship: USMC PLC with Electrical Minor Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Pistol Officer Billets: CCB. PCI Ships Sailed: M V Lykes Discoverer, M 'V USNS Spica. S S USNS Comfort Sea Partners: George Foster. Dave Vasquez, Tyler Wright, Chris Barber Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany. England. Spain, Crete. United Arab Emirates, Fujairah. Djibouti, Canada, Bahrain 161 J Christopher Cunningham Solon, OH Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Weight- lifting, Intramurals, Newman Club Officer Billets: Summer School CC, CA03 Ships Sailed: MV Lykes Navigator, MV Cape Rise, MV Matson Manulani, SeaLand Charger, Horizon Fairbanks, SS Matson Kauai Sea Partners: Josh Squyres, Andrew Zimmerman Countries Visited: USA, Belgium. Germany, England, Guam, China, Japan, South Korea Internship: Fairbanks Morse Engine, Beloit, Wisconsin Favorite Academy Memory: Skydiving in Hawaii, BDUBS crew, Sea Year, Summer School, KP Park, 1E1 Jabronies, Meeting Monica Favorite KP Class: Marine Engineering 1 with CDR Gardner Future Plans: Be successful, be happy, win the lottery and become a trophy husband stay at home Dad for some lucky lady Final Message: To my family and friends, thank you for your love and support in helping me reach this milestone in my life. A special thanks goes to the Big Guy upstairs. “Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful the situation might be, you can survive it”-Bill Cosby 162 41 1 Sii Gregory Czyzewsfy Pennington, NJ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Crew, Marine Option, Drill Team Officer Billets: RTO. RX Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, MV SeaLand Performance. USNS Sisler, MV Maersk Maryland Sea Partners: Pat Frain, Bryan Nelson, Nate Meyers. Spencer Burns, Brittany Thornhill, Andrea Salindong Countries Visited: Japan. Phillipines, South Korea, Guam, England. Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy. Egypt, Israel, Turkey, The Bahamas Internship: PLC Favorite Academy Memory: Relaxing on the beach of the Bahamas during Sea Year Favorite KP Class: Intro to Electrical Engineering Future Plans: Aviator for Marine Corps “The true test of a man’s character isn’t if he can be knocked down, but if he picks himself up after he is” 163 Jess (DameCC Corning, Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Marine Ops Officer Billets: RSWO Ships Sailed: MV R.J. Pfeiffer, MV Freedom, Pride of America, SS Horizon Navigator, MV APL China Sea Partners: Paul Morrissey, Dan Villanova, Matt Jones, Donnie Cox, Jen Flounders Countries Visited: Germany, UK Belgium, Norway, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Mexico CA Internship: Various Favorite Academy Memory: All the times hanging out '■ with Elliot and Thanksgivings at LCDR Ragin's house Favorite KP Class: Modern World Future Plans: USMC Final Message: I am eternally grateful to my parents, Elliot, and my mentor LCDR Ragin for always being there for me when I needed him the most. Thank you all, here I go! it I 164 The actions of today are the results of tomorrow.” - GySgt Melendez, USMC %pvin (Davies Brooklyn, NY Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Knights of Columbus, SNAME Officer Billets: RSMO Ships Sailed: MV President Jackson. USS Nebraska. USNS Pecos, SS Matsonia Sea Partners: Brian Stout. Nick Lazowick. Chris Stuckey, Tiegh Francois. Spencer Zeigler. Mike Scales Countries Visited: Thailand. Singapore, Japan. China, Taiwan. Indonesia. Germany. France, Amsterdam. Nicaragua. Canada Internship: Detyens Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Weekends in the city, Sea Year, all those other times we can’t remember Favorite KP Class: Diff EQ’s- Loved it so much I took it twice! Future Plans: Get Paid Final Message: I'd like to thank my family, all my friends, and everyone else that helped me through this place. Couldn’t have done it without you. It’s been good. Crooklyn “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today”-James Dean 165 fiCCison (Davis Seattle, WA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Dinghy Team Officer Billets: RWO Ships Sailed: MV Green Point. SS New River, MV CP Navigator, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Duncan Bob Gills. James Roe, Chris Alexander Countries Visited: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Kuwait, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Belgium, England, Germany Internship: Foss Maritime Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing, Sea Year, Ring Dance, and Graduation Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Captain of a containership and retired by age 40 Final Message: Thank you to my family and friends for their love and support throughout the past four years. Without you, I never would have made it this far. Thank you and I love you all! “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that 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.”- Mark Twain 166 Jennifer Yuma, AZ Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band, First Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, EMT, CFC Officer Billets: REO Ships Sailed: MV Liberty. SS Wilson, MV Asphalt Commander Sea Partners: “The Amy Harman, Justin Henigan. Brian Giorgio Countries Visited: Congo, Singapore, Antigua, Bahamas, Ascension Islands. Belgium, England, Germany. Kuwait, Lebanon, Greece Internship: Kirby Inland Marine Favorite Academy Memory: Good times with the friends I made here Favorite KP Class: Sleeping Future Plans: Travel the world, sail both on ships and sailboats, and keep in touch with friends Final Message: Future victims: Hang on for the ride!! I realize now that it will not end when I leave here!! “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight”- Proverbs 3: 5-6 167 Gfadblfo De Leon Las Cumbres, Rep. of Panama Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Intramural Soccer, Racquetball, Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: RITO, RAA Ships Sailed: MV Sea-Land Intrepid, MV Cape Kennedy, SS Matsonia, MV President Truman. Sea Partners: Chunder Williamson, Matt Fouse. Bruce Bonnacarerre, Eric Icke, Meagan Foster Countries Visited: China, Japan, Thailand, Bahrain, Iraq. Kuwait, U.A.E.; Greece, Spain, South Africa, Egypt, South Korea, Singapore and some others. Internship: Panama Canal Association Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe year at morning inspection. Favorite KP Class: Radar Arpa with Hempstead and CAORF with ' Bravo 3!!! Future Plans: Traveling around with a business suit. Final Message: Remember to STRUGGLE to achieve what you most want. Nothing is free. The “Ambassador” 168 It doesn’t matter how many times you fall off the horse, it matters how quick you get back on it.” - Franklin Miranda “Through God, ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things”- Nolan Kujava (Eric (Deetjen Green Bay, Wl Major: Marine Engineering with a Minor in Computer Engineering Boat Automation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Track, CC, BKPA, CFC. Marine Option, Computer Club. Color Guard Officer Billets: RCGO Ships Sailed: SeaLand Florida, Cason J. Calloway, Eric G. Gibson, President Cleveland. Liberty Spirit Sea Partners: Jeff LumLaffo. Nick Santillo. Eric Rohan, Mark. Burns Countries Visited: England, Holland, Germany, Singapore, China, Yemen. Oman. Egypt, Togo. Democratic Republic of the Congo, UAE Internship: Marine Corps PLC, Mangan Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Starting a wrestling match in Delano while wearing a gumby suit plebe year. Favorite KP Class: Welding and any computer classes Future Plans: Mission Work and either Army or Marine Corps Final Message: This place was one of the worst and best experience of my life. I took every opportunity they afforded to me. This was the single most defining period in my life. I'll love to leave, but will never forget Shakey, Bigglesworth 169 m Evan (DenHoCm Atco, NJ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Second i MicHaeC ( D Tehachapi, CA Internship: Navy Flight, Pax River Maryland VX-20 Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing the world and seeing new places, while meeting the greatest people I'll ever know. Favorite KP Class: Terrestrial Navigation Future Plans: Blowing things up in the Navy, hopefully from the air. Final Message: I’ll actually miss this place. Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: EMS, Pistol Team. Ice Hockey, Airsoft Club Officer Billets: RESCO Ships Sailed: Cape Jacob, Sealand Quality, Horizon Navigator, RJ Pfeiffer. Sealand Quality (agian), Pride of Aloha Sea Partners: Coral Ledford. Zac Stipe. Max Palmquist, Dean Ebdon, Chris Funkey Countries Visited: Japan. China. Palau, Spain. Italy, UK 171 I None.” - Anonymous (Rita (Demar Cleveland, OH Major: Marine Transportation Favorite Academy Memory: Company: Third Christmas Break! Clubs Activities Sports: Newman Future Plans: Make Money Club, Rowing, Diving, Student Council Officer Billets: RPO Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, USNS Rappahannock, MV Jean Anne Countries Visited: Japan. Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Hong Kong Internship: USCG Flight- Alantic City, NJ Being grown up isn’t half the fun of growing up; these are the best days of our lives! Sara (DevCin Lonaroning, Maryland Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Ice Hockey. Softball. Logistics Club. WWC Officer Billets: RNKP Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Reliance, M V LTC Calvin P. Titus, USNS Tippecanoe Sea Partners: Brittany Thornhill, Coral Ledford Countries Visited: China, Taiwan, UAE. Pakistan, India, Oman, Singapore. Australia. Thailand, Djibouti Internship: Vane Brothers Favorite Academy Memory: Bodies TM, Logistics trip to Europe Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Become a roller derby champion 173 Xpegan Doig Cape Cod, MA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third CIubs Activities Sports: Dinghy Sailing Team, Windsurfing Club Officer Billets: Double Zombo Ships Sailed: Horizon Enterprise, MV Lawrence H. Gianella, MV Green Lake Sea Partners: Jason Rooney, Mark Exner Countries Visited: Antartica. Panama, Turkey. Diego Garcia, Greece, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, China, Guam, Japan, East and West Coasts, Hawaii Internship: Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Favorite Academy Memory: Windsurfing Napeague Bay with Matt, Lid-man. Bonners, Tom, and Jeb Future Plans: All I can say is that I plan to enjoy life; living, working and playing on the water Final Message: Thank you Mom and Dad for showing me your support and pride throughout my extended stay at the Academy...and thank you tax payers for five years of epic windsurfing trips. I 174 Sail Fast, Live Slow’ Matthew (DoC6y North Kingstown, Rl Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron. Wrestling Officer Billets: CN03 Ships Sailed: MV Manoa, MV SeaLand Motivator, MV Atlantic Forest. MV Cape Ray Sea Partners: Geoffrey Lerner, Tim Galginaitis Countries Visited: Mexico, Japan. China, England, Germany, The Netherlands, Egypt Internship: Electric Boat. Rhode Island Favorite Academy Memory: The last night of plebe year, down at the Coast Guard Station Favorite KP Class: Night Class out in the parking lot Future Plans: To someday the Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Final Message: You can sum up nearly every important” daily task at Kings Point with one simple phrase...“It is what it is” “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses-behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights”- Muhammad AM Jonathan (Domagala Roseville, CA Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: Table Captain and Squad Leader Ships Sailed: SeaLand Quality, Horizon Consumer, Pride of Aloha, ITB Groton Sea Partners: Cameron Amigo Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Canada, USA Internship: Navy Flight Internship in VA Beach Favorite Academy Memory: First Liberty as a Plebe Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator Future Plans: “Sail, go back to school, and make millions 176 t v. Will William (Donnelly Picayune, MS Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Crew, Marine Option, Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: RADJ. RC Ships Sailed: SS Cape Jacob, MV Cape Victory, USNfS Laramie, USNS Concord Sea Partners: Irene Mason. Linsey Becker, Jennifer Wells Countries Visited: Guam, Saipan, Japan, Korea. UAE, Bahrain, Crete Greece, Italy, Sicily, Spain, Djibouti Internship: Liberian International. Ship and Corporate Registry Favorite Academy Memory: Head of the Charles Future Plans: Career in the Marine Corps but possibly shore- side engineering depending on how the first 5 years go Final Message: I want to thank my family for supporting me while I have been here. Namely I want to thank my older sister Melissa for blazing a path that I could follow. Mel, you sure made it easier. Potius mori quam foedari Sean (Dougherty Ellicott City, MD Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Officer Billets: Zombo Clubs Activities Sports: Lacrosse Ships Sailed: ARC Resolve. Cape Texas, Horizon Reliance, MV Ascension, APL President Polk, McCallister Tugs Sea Partners: Erik Anderson. Jim Flannery Countries Visited: Spain, England, Thailand, Germany, Belgium, China. Japan, Taiwan, Ascension Island, Guam, Singapore. Poland, Sweden Internship: McCallister Tugs of Baltimore Favorite Academy Memory: Playing Lacrosse and making it to the NCAA Tournament with a great group of guys Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Work on tugs, play lacrosse, make lots of money and continue being awesome Final Message: It's been a LONG 5 years, but I wouldn't change any of it 178 (£ tie (Du ett Tupper Lake, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: BC1, ROPS Ships Sailed: Sealand Achiever, USNS Patuxent Sea Partners: Chris Winger, Nick Rail, Callie Beeler Countries Visited: Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Poland Internship: USMMA Indoc Favorite Academy Memory: 2 Co. Shananigans Favorite KP Class: NavLaw Future Plans: Sail as 3rd Mate with Military Sealift Command Final Message: I thought it would never end! But here we are. Good luck to all of you! Quote: “Always remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!” 179 TyCer (Dunagan Gainesville, GA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Propeller Club Secretary, Rotaract Club Treasurer. Logistics Exchange Club Officer Billets: BLOG2 Ships Sailed: MV Maersk Missouri, MV E-Ships Enterprise, USNS Laramie TAO-33, SS El Morro Sea Partners: Saeah Wood, Troy McGuinness, Eric Mark, Tommy Shannon, Ryan Merritt, Nick Sullivan Countries Visited: Spain. Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, India, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Puerto Rico Internship: Senator Johnny Isakson’s Office, Washington D.C. Favorite Academy Memory: Stars, Moon, Bow surfing at sea. Quadpod, Caitlin laughing, TNT Adventures, The McGurk’s, Concerts, Breaks Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: A taste of South America, sail while I'm young and to never forget who I wanted to be. I am going to change the world. Final Message: “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life. -Jack Kerouac PURA VIDA!! “One must always maintain one’s connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it” - Gaston Bachelard NeaC (Du Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second No Photograph Taken No photographs on file patron ‘Ecfgington Fairview, NC Major: Maritime Operations and Internship: USMC. Camp Lejune. Technology hIC Company: First Favorite Academy Memory: Clubs Activities Sports: Football, Being on the football field Wrestling Favorite KP Class: Football Officer Billets: BOPS1 Final Message: I have learned Ships Sailed: MV Mokihana, USNS more and have better friendships in Tippecanoe, Horizon Producer the last four years playing football Sea Partners: Nathan Stiers, Oleh at KP than any other time in my Kosenko Bfe- Countries Visited: Guam. Japan, China, Phillipines, Singapore, Malaysia “I wonder if all these people know that when they stick people and do these ridiculous things that they are ruining their relationships with their classmates for the rest of their lives” -David Poulnot 182 MattHew ‘ECCison Mansfield, TX Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Swimming, Water Polo Officer Billets: Zombo, CAOS Ships Sailed: MV Patriot, MV Charleston, MV Jean Anne Sea Partners: Brandon Scott. Justin Briscoe. Meaghan Foster. Nick Brissey, Nick Geier Countries Visited: Germany, England. Belgium. USA Internship: Tampa Bay Pilots Assocation. Fowler White Boggs Banker Favorite Academy Memory: Throwing snowballs in Dolby and Boyd’s room plebe year when Geier left their window open during a regimental wide snowball fight...UBUNTU Favorite KP Class: Advanced Navigation Future Plans: To sail and to attend Law School Final Message: I am grateful for the friendships I have made over the last four years and will never forget them. Without the help of my family and friends I would never have made it. Thank you. “If we ever forget that we are a nation under God, we will become a nation gone under” - President Ronald Reagan 183 9 Leagan Fahey Plymouth, MA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology- Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Varsity Crew, Band Officer Billets: CHROB, BPC2 Ships Sailed: MV Virginian, USNS Kanawha, USNS Lawrence H. Gianella Sea Partners: Kristen Hatton, Bud Fielder Countries Visited: Spain, Fujairah, Qatar, Kuwait, Germany, Puerto Rico, Cuba Internship: Officer Training Indoc Favorite Academy Memory: HEAD OF THE CFiARLES!! Favorite KP Class: CAPT Brown Future Plans: Sail as a QMED and get my 3rd Assistant Engineer’s License “S’ALL GOOD” DanieC TieCcCer Mentone, Alabama Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Crew, Color Gaurd Officer Billets: Zomho. 4PC3 Ships Sailed: S S Horizon Reliance, USNS Kanawha. M V Matson Maunawili Sea Partners: Chris Clausen, Meagan Fahey Countries Visited: Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Spain, China Internship: XL Marine Insurance, New York. NY Favorite Academy Memory: Going on Second Sea Year and knowing 1 did not have to be back for 8 months. Favorite KP Class: LAG NAVLAW Future Plans: Decide what to do in life and do it. Final Message: Work hard, play even harder and have fun!!! “Thank you everyone that helped me get to this point in my life. I could not have done this by myself. My parents, without you none of this would have been possible without you. Love You!!!” 185 Joshua TinstacC Luling, LA Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: President of Automotive Interest Club, EMT, CFC, Paintball Club, Rugby Ships Sailed: MV Ocean Atlas, MV CP Liberator, SS Cape Jacob, MV La Marie, MV La Esprit Sea Partners: Matthew Marlowe Countries Visited: Brazil, Columbia, Venezuela, Uruguay. Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Germany, England, Korea, Japan, Saipan, Guam, Australia Internship: Bollinger Shipyard, Inc. in Lpckport, LA Favorite Academy Memory: The time we sank our rental car (Chevy Trailblazer) Favorite KP Class: Marine Engineering 2 with CDR Gardner Future Plans: To sail and upgrade my License to Chief Engineer. Then own my own marine fabrication company building and repairing marine equipment Final Message: Build your morals and ethics around a person you admire the most. Create unbreakable bonds with friends when times are tough and stand together like brothers Lawrence Tioravanti Roseville, MN Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron “About Face , Baseball Officer Billets: Zombo, CHRO Ships Sailed: Lykes Discoverer. NOAA Oscar Elton Sette, Rhode Island Sea Partners: Patty B, Morgy, Zornbeast. J-Rod Countries Visited: Belgium. Germany, UK, Japan, Korea. Guam, Midway Island. Kawajalein, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Internship: Crowley Marine Favorite Academy Memory: Spending time with some of the best people I will ever meet and kickin it in the Bunker Favorite KP Class: Electrical with Sachs Future Plans: Looking Forward to a Carrer sailing LNG with BG Final Message: I just want to wish everybody the best of luck and take advantage of every opportunity possible. 187 Warren TorcC Fresno, CA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Track and Field, CC, Student Council, Cycling Crashing Officer Billets: RMO,CC2, RHBVCE Ships Sailed: USNS Watson, USNS Paul Buck, MV P O Nedlloyd Buenos Aires Sea Partners: Kate Woods, Thomas Hedden, Tommy O’ Toole Countries Visited: Saipan, Japan, Panama, Holland, Dubai, Oman, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kuwait Internship: NOAA Marine Operations Control Atlantic Favorite Academy Memory: Fifteeen minutes after breaking six bones having my best friends right next to me in the emergency room- can’t happen anywhere but KP Favorite KP Class: Advanced Navigation Future Plans: Serving as a 2nd LT in the Army Transporation Corps, assigned to the 595th Transportation Group, Camp Spearhead, Kuwait Final Message: My fellow classmates and those to follow- don’t just be mediocre, do something extraordinary and keep it up. The good citizens of this country invested in you. Success isn’t permanent and failure isn’t fatal”- Mike Ditka (Patrick Train Lower Makefield, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Wrestling. Logistics Club, Student Government, Viscardi School, ECC. Rugby. Hogue School Exchange Program Officer Billets: PC, Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Overseas Joyce, SS Horizon Hawaii, SeaLand Performance. USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat Sea Partners: Matt Miller. Greg Czyzewski. Tom Lawrence, Bryan Gray, Brad Rakoce Countries Visited: Panama. Japan. Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Netherlands, Germany, England, Estonia, Spain, Sicily Internship: .Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and all the activities that followed Favorite KP Class: Self-Defense with Coach Alger GMDSS Future Plans: To serve and do great things Final Message: Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me through these challenging four years. To the Class of 2008, may we have fair winds and following seas. “Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember” 189 190 Timothy QaCginaitis Rockville, MD Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Nuclear Engineering Minor. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Mariner’s Chorus and Chapel Choir Officer Billets: BC2, CC3 Ships Sailed: MV Manoa. USNS Yukon. MV Sealand Achiever. SS Wilson Sea Partners: Matt Dolby, Kurt Mast, Dylan Tumblin, Matt Ciofani, Justin Glass, Geoffrey Lerner Countries Visited: Guam, China. Japan, Singapore. Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Israel. Indonesia. Germany, Denmark Internship: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Favorite Academy Memory: Thanksgiving Dinner, 3 C Year: I have never been that nervous in my life! Favorite KP Class: Golf Future Plans: Buy and restore a classic car, work in the industry, make money, go to grad school, and live the dream Final Message: Thank you to everyone that helped get me here, especially to my family, who have always been there to lift my spirits and support me. To my friends, thank you for everything you have done. 191 (Benjamin (jartocf Springville, NY Major: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Minor Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Golf, Rugby, Class Treasurer Officer Billets: Table Captain. Squad Leader Ships Sailed: Endurance, Sealand Achiever, Samuel L. Cobb, Liberty Grace, El Morro Sea Partners: Garrett Knese, Joshua Quaye Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Netherlands, England. Germany, Djibouti, Kenya, Mozambique, Puerto Rico Internship: American Steamship Company Favorite Academy Memory: Safari in Kenya, Afternoon naps, Sectional Thirsty Thursdays, Road Trips, Leaving for the last time Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Sail, make money, RV trip across America, hike the Appalachian Trail, own an Alpaca farm, and never sail again Final Message: No one can go through a place like this and not be changed, so make sure that it’s for the better. Thank you to my family, friends, sea partners and section mates. “That God put the firewood there but that every man must gather and light it himself” - The Lone Ranger’s Creed 192 Morgan partner Kingwood, TX Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Basketball. CFC. SAAC Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Liberty Grace, SS Equality State, MV Manoa. MV Maersk Rhode Island Sea Partners: Kaitlin Mulgrew. Tyson Walsh. LJ Fioravanti Countries Visited: Djibouti, Africa, Japan. Korea. Guam, Marshall Islands, US Internship: Administaff Corp. Favorite Academy Memory: Indoc with Amanda, every day was a new adventure, endless guy advice with my roomie Caitlin, so many memories I will not forget! Favorite KP Class: Maritime and Business Law Future Plans: Sail for my first years, then hopefully move shore side to finish my commitment. Once that is over Ld like to start a family. Final Message: I never could have made it through this place without my friends and family. Thanks to everyone who stayed by my side every step of the way. I love you all! “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 193 Craig Qary Bay Village, OH Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: RWSVTC. RCMKP Ships Sailed: President Grant, Edgar B Speer, Horizon Consumer, USCGC Mellon Sea Partners: Marco Cabaio, Steve Spindler Countries Visited: Guam. China, Japan Internship: World Shipping, Inc Favorite Academy Memory: Sinking a Trailblazer, Vermont trips, driving back from Ohio... Favorite KP Class: CDR Hempstead s classes Future Plans: Earn my Master’s License, have a long and happy life with my family and friends and having fun searching for the next surge of adrenaline Final Message: Don't worry about what others think of you, your friends know you best and will be with you through it all. Like brothers we stand “Men go back to the mountains, as they go back to sailing ships at sea, because in the mountains and on the sea they must face up”- Henry David Thoreau 194 NicHoCds (jeier Dover, DE Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Surf Club. Baseball Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Spirit. SS El Morro. MV Stockholm. MV Jean Anne Sea Partners: Dylan Tumblin. Chip Sellers, Matt Ellison Countries Visited: China, Taiwan. Guam, Puerto Rico, Panama Internship: Cape May-Lewes Ferry Favorite Academy Memory: Team UBUNTU Favorite KP Class: Advanced Navigation Future Plans: To become a Delaware River Pilot Final Message: Thanks to all my friends at KP for an enjoyable four years and lasting memories to go with it. “Tenui Nec Dimittam”- (I have not taken hold and will not let go) 195 (Patrick (jerometta Farmington Hills, Ml Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, EMS Ships Sailed: MV Enterprise, USNS John Ericson, USNS Shasta, USS Safeguard Sea Partners: Tim Scott, Ryan Gomez, Elise Houston, Rob Gang, Chuck McAndrews, Garrett Knese Countries Visited: Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Japan. South Korea Internship: Archer Daniels Midland Favorite KP Class: Ceramics if (Advanced Pottery) Future Plans: I need money (( 196 Peace through superior firepower’ (Brian Qiorgio East Northport Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing. KPESA Ships Sailed: MV Green Dale, SS Wilson. MV St. Louis Express Sea Partners: John Jordan. Jennifer Davis, Justin Henigan Countries Visited: Japan, Korea. Panama, China, Singapore, Lebanon, Kuwait, Antigua, Ascension Island, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greece NY Internship: Covanta of Huntington Favorite Academy Memory: Competing in Farr 40 Worlds Future Plans: Join MEBA and ship out “A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents” 197 I James (Jivens Cape Coral, FL Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: First, Second, and Third Clubs Activities Sports: Dinghy Team Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Great Land. MV Noble Star. SS Cape Gibson, MV President Jackson, MV Colorado Voyager Sea Partners: Chris Alexander, Charles Bonner Countries Visited: Japan, Thailand. Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Korea, UAE. Kuwait. Pakistan, Fujirah Internship: All American Marine Favorite Academy Memory: Sonar Sailing. KPST Favorite KP Class: Nav Law Future Plans: Sail, Make Money, Enjoy Life Final Message: Mom and Dad, thank you for everything, I could not ask for better parents. Steve and Ross, without you none of this would have happened. Thank you for all of your help along the way. ( 198 Justin glass Houston, TX Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Aeronautical Minor Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: CFC. Power Squadron Officer Billets: CHRO, Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Liberty Star, MV Liberty Grace, SS Horizon Trader. MV Sealand Lightning, SS Wilson Sea Partners: Jonathan Tice, Geoffrey Lerner, Timothy Galginaitis Countries Visited: Israel, Kenya. Tanzania, China, Japan, Oman, Indonesia, Taiwan, Guam, South Africa. Singapore. Djibouti, Korea Internship: Flight Internship, Patuxent River Naval Air Station Favorite Academy Memory: Flight intership getting to fly in planes ranging from the T-34 to an F-18. Seeing Vickory Gate for the LAST time! Favorite KP Class: Does anyone really have a favorite Future Plans: Fly for the Marine Corps or Navy Final Message: We’ve made it! I know, without a doubt, that I couldn’t have made it without the help of my brothers and sisters at KP! 199 James 1: 2-4 (Ryan Qomez Boise, ID Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth CIubs Activities Sports: 2005 Intramural Dodgeball Champions Officer Billets: Two rotations of Midshipman Ensign Ships Sailed: Sealand Commitment. USNS Big John Ericson Sea Partners: Hunter Felknor. Tim Scott, Pat Gerometta, Elise Houston Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, USA Internship: Idaho Army National Guard Favorite Academy Memory: Preakness and The Tempest Favorite KP Class: Advanced Ninja Tactics Future Plans: USCG Officer Final Message: I may have made a few mistakes along the way, but never any regrets, and the friends and memories I have made here will last me a lifetime. “If you are going through hell, keep going”- Sir Winston Churchill 200 MicHaeC Qraham Petersburg, VA Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: Matson Mahimahi, Horizon Fairbanks. Horizon Hawaii. MV Ocean Titan. MV St. Louis Express Sea Partners: Aaron Brune, David Probst Countries Visited: Guam, Okinawa, China. Japan. Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Colombia. Belgium, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait Internship: Georgia Port Authority, Port of Savannah Container Operations Favorite Academy Memory: The many trips with the BDUBS crew Favorite KP Class: NONE Future Plans: Mandatory Sailing and holding onto my title as “World's Sexiest Ginger” for as long as possible Final Message: One day Ginger Kids will rule the world!! 201 BE A MAN...STICK ME! p6ert (jrandstaff Red Oak, TX Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Intercollegiate Dinghy Sailing, Drinking and playing guitar in the Midshipmen Pub Officer Billets: RHBVCE Ships Sailed: Sealand Comet. Liberty Sun, Cape Knox, USNS Richard G. Matthiesen, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Ricky Lagdon, Vinny Lusardi, Jimmy Mirance Countries Visited: Japan, China, Korea, Israel Internship: Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: All the times I wasn't at the Academy with people from the Academy Favorite KP Class: NavLaw Future Plans: In no particular order: Play music, retire, sail, and move to the middle of no where Final Message: REMEMBER! It could always be worse, and Texas Street ain't Texas. Thanks to everyone that kept me sane and made me finish everything-I couldn’t have done it alone. The road goes on forever and the party never ends”- REK (Bremen !HaC6acfi Wheat Ridge, CO Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Football, Baseball. Diving Officer Billets: PC. BX Ships Sailed: Sealand Lightning. USNS John Lenthall. SS Wilson Sea Partners: Per Rychecky. Dave McShane, Mike Scales. Nick Klein. Pat Lowe Countries Visited: China. Japan, South Korea, Spain. Greece. Cyprus, UAE. Bahrain. Djibouti, Senegal. Togo, Benin. Mauritania. Liberia Internship: United States Navy Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, MD Favorite Academy Memory: Going to bar crawl on crutches or pretty much anytime hanging out with the football boys Favorite KP Class: Marketing with Prof. Wetzel Future Plans: Naval Aviator and then retire and become a scratch golfer Final Message: I never hated life at Kings Point. It may have been tough at times, but I always looked forward to being here because this is where I made the best friends and had the best times. “It’s not the size of the dog in a fight, but the size of the fight in the dog” 203 Young !Han Flushing, NY Major: Marine Transportation Internship: Card North America Company: First Favorite Academy Memory: Clubs Activities Sports: Drill Team, Recognition Color Guard Favorite KP Class: 2008 Ships Sailed: APL Korea, MV Future Plans: Sail, Chartering and Resolve, Polar Tanker Brokerage Sea Partners: John Cavenaugh, Chris Final Message: DONE DONE Nitta, Dan Magnotta DONE Countries Visited: Asia, Middle East, Alaska I I “To live is to die. To die is to gain” 204 Amy Harman Richardson, TX Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Band, Women’s Soccer Club Officer Billets: ZOMBO Ships Sailed: MV Liberty. SS Horizon Challenger. MV Pride of Hawaii, MV Sealand Quality, USNS Dahl Sea Partners: THE Jennifer Davis, Teddy Karol. Evan Denholm, Thomas Perk, Billy Cannell, Bob Charter, Nathan Stiers Countries Visited: Germany, Belgium. England. Italy, Spain. Puerto Rico Internship: USCG Air Station, Corpus Christi, TX Favorite Academy Memory: “Studying” in a bar the night before a final exam Favorite KP Class: I'll have to think about that one... Future Plans: No idea Final Message: Never give up. If I can get through this place, anyone can so nothing is ever as bad as it seems. Anything is possible. 205 Take it a day at a time”- Jim Harman (My Dad) %,risten Hatton Loveland, CO Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Nuclear Engineering Minor Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Crew. Track, Mariner's Chorus Officer Billets: CT02, CLOG2 Ships Sailed: MV Virginian. MS Pride of Aloha, USNS Walter S. Diehl, SS Wright Sea Partners: Meagan Fahey, Bethany Tonachel Countries Visited: Germany, Spain. Greece, Qatar. Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain Internship: General Dynamics, Electric Boat, CT Favorite Academy Memory: Mariner's Chorus beach trips, Mariner's Chorus in general, Government conspiracy airplanes, Outback Steakhouse trips Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Design nuclear powered submarines, get my Masters in Nuclear Engineering, and work on my PE. Final Message: Work hard, don't give up, it will all be worth it in the end. Also, don’t forget the friends you make here, they are worth more than anything. I Si “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer”- Albert Einstein 206 DanieC Hauser Pittsburgh, PA Major: Marine Engineering Systems Design Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Fanfare trumpets, ultimate frisbee Officer Billets: RBM Ships Sailed: MV Manoa. USS Nebraska, SS Cleveland. MT Overseas Galena Bay Sea Partners: Sonha Bilunas. Kevin Davies, Michael Scales, Alexander Hays Countries Visited: Guam. Japan, China, Togo. Congo, Cameroon. Guinea-Bissau, Kuwait Internship: First Energy Nuclear Power Plant Favorite KP Class: Nuclear Engineering Future Plans: Join the Naval Submarine Program and hopefully join the NRC later 207 Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power”- Abraham Lincoln (E ([ward Ufays Ft. Lauderdale, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Dance Team, Offshore Sailing, Fanfares, Band Officer Billets: BPC3, CTOB Ships Sailed: SeaLand Motivator, SeaLand Charger, SS Denali, SS Cleveland, Overseas Galena Bay, Overseas Philadelphia Sea Partners: Jeremiah Lowe, Daniel Hauser Countries Visited: England, Holland, Germany, Japan, China, South Korea, Alaska, Togo. Congo, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau, Kuwait, USA Internship: American Nautical Services, INC Favorite Academy Memory: Starting the Dance Club Favorite KP Class: Adv Tankers with CDR Huber Future Plans: ‘‘Sail Final Message: Life goes better with a plan, but never goes according to plan. ' So, you have to I be flexible. “Life’s not fair but God is good.” 208 THomas Jfedden Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: EMT Officer Billets: BPC2, CLOGB Ships Sailed: USNS Watson, SS New River. USNS Guadalupe Sea Partners: Went alone mostly Countries Visited: Japan. Panama. Mexico. Saipan Internship: Coast Guard Station, Staten Island Favorite Academy Memory: Leaving Favorite KP Class: The ones 1 got A's in Future Plans: Sailing 209 - I Justin Jfenigan Dingmans Ferry, PA Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Naval Architecture Minor Company: Third, Band Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: Sealand Meteor, USNS Pomeroy, SS Wilson, Asphalt Commander Sea Partners: Mike Schneider, Jennifer Davis, Brian Giorgio Countries Visited: Japan. South Korea, China, UAE, Bahrain, Diego Garcia, Kuwait. Singapore, Lebanon, Antigua, Ascension Island, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Grease, The Bahamas Internship: USCG, Sector Boston Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, “You don’t know how loud Pat can be!” Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Sail for-a «while 210 benjamin ffiCton Long Beach, MS Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby, Alpine Club Officer Billets: Assistant Regional Manager Ships Sailed: Liberty Eagle, Alliance NY, USNS Yukon. USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: Shamus O’Shea. Mike Schneider, Brittany Rossi, Jon Spiropoulous. Candice Vermillion Countries Visited: Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E.. Dominican Republic, Philippines Internship: NYPD Special Operations Division Favorite Academy Memory: Ten years from now, saying no when someone calls asking for money Future Plans: Death and taxes Final Message: “I was hoping to go out in a flash of blazes, but I’ll probably just end up going home”- Steve Zissou “If my head ever comes off, I would like you to put it on ice”- Dwight Schrute Someone in this office is coming up with ridiculous stuff. Count Choculitis...why did you write that down Jim? Is it because you know I love Count Chocula?”- Dwight Schrute 211 Three cheers for those we leave behind! ECise Houston Concord, OH Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Volleyball. Sailing team Officer Billets: CFO Ships Sailed: Sealand Defender, Sealand Florida, Maersk Missouri, USNS John Ericsson, USNS San Jose Sea Partners: Laura Fong, Catlin McCabe. Tim Scott, Ryan Gomez, Pat Gerometta Countries Visited: Japan, China, South Korea, Oman, U.A.E., Spain, England, Netherlands. Germany, Singapore. Guam Internship: Oak Management, Washington D.C., Hyde Marine Lamor Corp., Cleveland, OH Favorite KP Class: Welding Future Plans: Sailing as a 3AE 213 Those who prepare themselves in times of peace bleed less in war’ “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” - Edith Wharton Jeong-lC Hwang Seoul, South Korea Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Airsoft Club Ships Sailed: Bumwoo (owned by STX Pan Ocean), Hanbada Sea Partners: My Korean friend Sung Countries Visited: Japan, China. Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Canada, South Korea Internship: STX Pan Ocean Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance in Manhattan Favorite KP Class: 2008 Future Plans: To join the Korean Coast Guard. 214 (Eric Icfo Bulverde, TX Major: Marine Engineering Systems. Naval Architecture Minor Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Basketball, SNAME Officer Billets: Squad Leader Ships Sailed: MV Sealand Charger, SS Wilson. MV President Truman Sea Partners: Rudy DeLeon Countries Visited: Japan, China. South Korea. Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada. Brazil. Guatemala. Honduras. Panama. Brazil. Costa Rica. Morocco, Egypt. Sudan. Djibouti. Kenya. Tanzania. South Africa, and more... Internship: Autoridad del Canal de Panama Favorite Academy Memory: Freshman Year Basketball Favorite KP Class: Differential Equations 8 Future Plans: Success Final Message: Thanks for the memories... � � 215 Life’s a garden...dig it’ XfLtherine Jackson Coppell, TX Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Band, Third Clubs Activities Sports: Army Ops, Band, Swimming, Crew, Soccer Officer Billets: RAEKP Ships Sailed: APL Thailand, SR Wilmington, LT-803, Pride of Aloha, LSV-8, MV Cape Henry Sea Partners: Ken Kries, Nick Sheppard, Matt Tucker Countries Visited: China, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan. Korea, Puerto Rico Internship: Penn Nfaritime Favorite Academy Memory: Sailing away on Army tugs Favorite KP Class: Swimming Future Plans: Army Warrant, Coastal Tugs Final Message: Don't cross, the street if you can't get out of the kitchen C 216 If you’re going through hell, I suggest you come back learning something”- Drew Barrymore Spencer Johnston Virginia Beach, VA Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Countries Visited: Africa: Ghana, Nuclear Engineering Minor Angola, Guinea, Cameroon, Company: Third Mauritania, The Gambia, Cape Clubs Activities Sports: Power Verde Islands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Squadron-Skipper of the Growler, UAE, Mexico, The Netherlands Wakeboarding Club. Alpine Internship: Colonna’s Shipyard, Adventure Club. EMT Norfolk, VA, working on the NS Officer Billets: R VM TC. RWO Savannah MARAD Project Ships Sailed: NS Savannah. SS Favorite KP Class: IME with Wilson, MV Jean Anne. USNS Wally Franklin Grumman, MV Sealand Quality, MV Future Plans: SAIL! Cape Race Sea Partners: Brock Betkey. Matt Carter 217 i ‘We’re not here for a long time; we’re here for a GOOD time! Purple Rock Sarah Jones Vero Beach, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Second CIubs Activities Sports: Crew Team, Track, Basketball Manager, Mariner's Chorus, Honor Guard Officer Billets: ROPS, 2PC3 Ships Sailed: SP5 Eric G. Gibson, Pride of Hawaii, Jean Anne, USS Momsen, Maersk Carolina Sea Partners: John Cavenaugh, Bob Charter, Nate Stiers, Richard Lagdon Countries Visited: Singapore. India, Thailand, UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, Egypt, Italy, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium. Internship: Naval Flight with VFA- 125, El Centro, CA Favorite Academy Memory: 2009’s Recognition Run, thanks 1st Co. Favorite KP Class: Firefighting with Guzzo Future Plans: Certified Badass Navy Pilot Final Message: Thanks mom and dad for being my support squad. Also thanks to my family that stood behind me through KP kicking me through Vickery Gate, you're why I made it. If you feel like you’re under control, you’re just not going fast enough”- Mario Andretti John Jordan Stafford, VA Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: XBOX, Intramurals, Football, Role Model Officer Billets: Squad Leader Ships Sailed: MV Green Dale, USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat. MV Houston Sea Partners: Brian Giorgio, Daniel Magnotta. Cornell Daia Countries Visited: USWC, USEC, Hawaii. Canada. Japan. South Korea, Panama. Greece, Corfu. Sicily, Sardinia and Croatia Internship: Liberian International Ship Corporate Registry in Vienna, Virginia Favorite Academy Memory: The Park, Senior Luau, Sea Year, BHT, Restriction Muster Favorite KP Class: Flashing Light Future Plans: “Win the lottery and enter early retirement. If that's postponed, then ship out and try to stay sane.” Final Message: I have gained good memories, awesome friends, and a depressing outlook on life due to my time at KP, but I might as well make the best of it. “It matters not how straight the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley %fd Kjing Beijing, China Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Asian American Club. Coast Guard Club, Debate Club, Dance Club Officer Billets: CHBC, Squad Leader Ships Sailed: APL Polk, Matson Lihui, Horizon Spirit, Walter S. Dehl Sea Partners: Marco Cabiao, Chris Smith, Bill Bogner Countries Visited: China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Thailand Internship: Qing dao Shun Hang Logistics Company Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance at Marriot Marquis and Running a half marathon with Walsh and Smith Favorite KP Class: Calc I II Future Plans: “Become a USCG Officer for a few years and then become a businessman. Final Message: KP can open many doors for you. but it is up to you to go through them and face the difficulties that lie ahead. Think wisely before you cross .the thresholds of these doors. Once you're in, you may not be able to get out. tt 220 In Kings Point, stupidity is not a handicap. Matthew ‘Kjefey Pine Bush, NY Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Lacrosse Officer Billets: CXI Ships Sailed: MV R.J. Pfeifer, MV Mahimahi. MV SeaLand Pride. SS Cleveland. MV Philadelphia Express Sea Partners: Thomas Shannon. Brandon Teal. Will Hughes Countries Visited: China. Japan. Africa. Spain. Italy, England. Germany. Belgium Internship: Flight Internship at US Navy Test Pilot School Favorite Academy Memory: Flying an F-18 during my flight internship Favorite KP Class: Pistol Future Plans: Go to flight school and become a pilot in the US Marine Corps” Final Message: Do work. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity...” -Charles Dickens 221 Patriefi %jr£ner Major: Marine Engineering Systems. Naval Architecture Minor Company: Band Clubs Activi ties Sports: Band. Pipe and Drum Corps Officer Billets: CITO CNO, CAO Ships Sailed: SS Lurline, Horizon Anchorage, SeaLand Commitment, Cape Vincent, Dredge McFarland, TV Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Bill Cannell Countries Visited: USA, Italy, Spain Internship: ADM Artco Favorite Academy Memory: Any weekend not on restriction Favorite KP Class: Pistol, KP100 Final Message: Thanks. “I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. I can picture us attacking that world, because they’d never expect it.” - Jack Handey 222 Nicholas Xfein Flower Mound, TX Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Golf and Airsoft Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: USNS Flint. USNS San Jose. USNS Lewis and Clark, SS Wilson Sea Partners: Rita Dernar. Patrick Lowe. Brennen Halbach Countries Visited: japan, Singapore, Australia, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Liberia Internship: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Favorite Academy Memory: Walking through Vickery Gate for the last time and never having to come back ever again. Favorite KP Class: Free periods. Future Plans: To make a lot of money. Final Message: Remember the little people, because if we don’t work together, none of us would have made it at all. 223 We are all puppets in this sick play” - Steven Seagal in Underseige garrett %nese Douglaston, Queens Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Soccer Officer Billets: Squad Leader Ships Sailed: MV Endurance. SeaLand Achiever. USNS Tippecanoe. USNS Shasta Sea Partners: Ben Garlock, Will Sprouse, Charles, McAndrews, Mark Byrne, David Poulnot, Rob Gang Countries Visited: Itlay, Turkey, Japan, Korea, Israel, Egypt, Singapore, USA, Germany, England. Netherlands Internship: Water Quality Insurance Syndicate Favorite Academy Memory: Beating Stevens Tech my Senior Year Favorite KP Class: Nav Law Future Plans: Buying a sandwich at Cherry Valley or putting the kibosh on people. Final Message: When you want to enjoy something, you must never let logic get too much in the way. : V. . i “Have you ever been sitting there watching TV and you’re drinking the exact same product that they’re advertising right there on TV? And they’re spiking volleyballs, jet skiing, girls in bikinis, and you’re sitting there thinking, ‘maybe I’m putting too much ice in mine. I’m not getting that effect’.” - Jerry Seinfeld not)'. OCefi Xpsenbg Erie, PA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby, Marine Ops. DI Officer Billets: Pub master Ships Sailed: MV Alliance New York. MV Green Lake, USNS Tippecanoe Sea Partners: Ben Parrish. Garron Edgington. Will Sprouse Countries Visited: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Bahrain. UAE. Singapore. Malaysia. Philippines. China. South Korea. Japan, Panama Internship: Camp Lejeune, USMC 2MLG Favorite Academy Memory: Everything rugby and watching Vickery Gate get smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror. Favorite KP Class: PE Weightlifting Future Plans: Not working, living off my investments with my wife, kids, and too many guns. Final Message: Mama, Tato, Bohdan, Kolya, thank you for all the support. I love you. “It is better to die running than to live rotting.” jd s 225 MicHaeC %pvacevicH Baltimore, MD Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Boxing, Mixed Marital Arts, Rifle Officer Billets: CFO Ships Sailed: MV Lykes Liberator, MV Green Point, SS Great Land Sea Partners: Max Palmquist, Bowen Summer Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, England, United Arab Emirates, Puerto Rico, Itlay, Sweden. Greece, Egypt. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Japan Internship: Curtis Bay Depot Army Watercraft Maintenance Facility Favorite Academy Memory: Fiog-tying the PC. and CTO’s Plebe Year Favorite KP Class: Self Defense with Coach Alger Future Plans: Nice house in the suburbs with a white picket fence, a dog named Spot, 2.5 kids...and a ridiculous American sports car. Final Message: Deepest thanks to my friends, family and lady for all the support. It is true, that no one makes it through KP alone. We ride together. We die together. Bad boys for life. “Give anything except for giving up.” 226 Thomas %rasnic%i Tampa, FL Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Nuclear Minor Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Drill Team, Color Guard Officer Billets: CC1, BC1 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand, Liberator, MV Maersk Virginia, MV SeaLand Quality. SS SGT Matej Kocak Sea Partners: Eric Mark Countries Visited: Bahamas, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, India. Diego Garcia. B.I.O.T. Internship: HX-21 Squadron, Pax River, MD Favorite Academy Memory: Sitting at anchor for four months in Diego Garcia. Favorite KP Class: English II Future Plans: Marrying my lady, and hopefully flying and sailing in the Navy. Final Message: As much as I’ve complained about Kings Point, I would still do it all again in a heartbeat. 227 Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” - Gen. G. S. Patton {Richard Lagcfon III Frederick, MD Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Crew. Investment Club, CFC, 100,000 lbs Club Ships Sailed: MC SeaLand Comet, SS Cape Jacob, MV Maersk Carolina Sea Partners: Rob Grandstaff, Judith Jaime, Tyler Wright, Preston Wallace, Joshua Finstad, Sarah Jones Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Saipan, Italy, Oman, UAE, Pakistan, India Internship: Atlantic Dry Dock Favorite Academy Memory: Spring Break 2006! Favorite KJP Class: Marine Engineering II Future Plans: Sailing for 5 years then graduate school. ' Final Message: I would like to thank my family- for all their love and support over the years. I would also like to thank my coaches, classmates, and fellow rowers for helping get through Kings Point. 228 Don’t come home without a degree.” -Dad r Angry Gnome Christopher Lancaster Barnstable, MA Major: Martime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron, Hockey Ships Sailed: SeaLand Performance, APL Philippines. Seabulk Mariner, Horizon Hawaii Sea Partners: Wild Bill Bogner Countries Visited: Italy. Spain, Germany, The Netherlands. England, China. Japan. Taiwan, Korea Internship: Steamship Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Probably leaving, but in the mean time, all the good memories with friends here Favorite KP Class: None Future Plans: Sail, enjoy my family, and make money! Final Message: Live life to the fullest, enjoy it while you have it, and take nothing for granted: especially family. 229 (DanieC Lancaster Barnstable, MA Major: Maring Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron, Rugby, Hockey Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Liberty Glory, SS Meteor, SS Chemical Pioneer, MV SeaLand Quality, SS Cape Inscription, MV Virginian, SS Horizon Hawaii Sea Partners: Pedro Medeiros, Will Rockwood, Jessica Lord Countries Visited: Nigeria, Panama, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and USA Internship: Steamship Authority. American Ship Repair Favorite Academy Memory: None Favorite KP Class: N A Future Plans: Sail Deep Sea. “Scrimshaw and driftwood are my bones, Carved messages hidden beneath my flesh.” Neil Maiman, “The Sea Change” 230 Nicholas Lazowich Parkland, FL Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby, Windsurfing. Surfing, Wakeboarding Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: Pride of America, USNS Pecos, USNS Niagara Falls Sea Partners: Joel Lauer, Callie Beeler. Brittany Rossi. Spencer Zeigler. Kevin Davies, Chris Stuckey. Tiegh Francois Countries Visited: Japan, Singapore, Philippines Internship: NASSCO Favorite Academy Memory: Surf trips to Montauk, NY Favorite KP Class: Shop 231 CoraC Ledford Ferndale, WA Major: Marine Engineering Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Softball. Ice Hockey. Whitewater Club, Rugby, KP'ter Maintenance Club Officer Billets: RCEKP Ships Sailed: SS Cape Jacob. MV SeaLand Quality. MV LTC Calvin P. Titus, USNS Tippecanoe Sea Partners: Mike Dennison, Sara Devlin Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, Palau, Saipan, Guam. Italy, Spain, Oman, India, Pakistan, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Djibouti Internship: Whitewater Engineering Corp. Favorite Academy Memory: The Bodies TM 3 c Year Favorite KP Class: Astronomy, Refrigeration, Adv. Welding. Future Plans: “Sail and make 10.000 babies'' Final Message: Thank you for not sitting at my table in the back corner of Delano. “Band Co. Above the Rest! (clap, clap) Above the Rest!” v - ? t 232 Qeoffrey Lenter Mobile, AL Major: Martime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron (Storm), Varsity Tennis Team, Propeller Club Officer Billets: Zombo. CFO Ships Sailed: MV Liberty Star, Liberty Grace, MV SeaLand Motivator. MV Cape Vincent. SS Wilson Sea Partners: Justin Glass, Jonathan Tice, Matt Dobly. Tim Galginitis Countries Visited: Israel, Djibouti. Oman, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Indonesia, and Singapore Internship: USCG Sector Miami, and Norton Lilly International Favorite Academy Memory: Getting lost in Amsterdam, and taking Storm out on weekend trips Favorite KP Class: Engineering classes with CAPT Brown Future Plans: “Sail on my license and eventually work in Colorado on a ski patrol'’ Final Message: 233 (R ymoncC Lilly Johnson City, TN Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: KP Bodybuilding Club, Rotoract, Outdoor Adventure Club, Former Football Player Assoc. Officer Billets: PC2, CC2 Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Intrepid. MV Houston, USNS Fred W. Stockham Sea Partners: Davey May. Eric Lowe Countries Visited: Japan. China. Korea, Philippines, Solomon Islands Internship: Alcoa Steamship Co. Favorite Academy Memory: Random road trips and going to Las Vegas right after getting off my first ship Favorite KP Class: Anything with Section 1T2 ; ' Future Plans: See the world as few other Americans can. Fulfill my commitment, talk softly and carry a big stick’’ Final Message: Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man'. For what it's worth, it was worth it all the while. ti 234 In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” -Abraham Lincoln £nc L Breckenridge, CO Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Aeronautical minor Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Dinghy Sailing Team Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: SS Discovery, Pride of Aloha, MC Houston. MV Stockholm, Sea Partners: Ray Lilly Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Guam. Philippines Favorite Academy Memory: Just all the times with my friends. Favorite KP Class: Shop. Future Plans: Ship out. 235 CaitCin Lundy Roseville, CA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: EMT, Logistics Student Exchange Club, Rotary Club,. Propeller Club Officer Billets: CHR04 Ships Sailed: APL Thailand. SS Horizon Discovery. MV Ocean Atlas, MV Cape Henry Sea Partners: Dennis Reppond, Saeah Wood Countries Visited: South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Trinid and Tobago, Tunisia. Egypt Internship: Panama Canal Authority Favorite Academy Memory: Spending time with Tyler, Eric, and Ben in the summer; being with my friends, visiting Eanama; living with my 4th Co. girls' Favorite KP Class: CAORF with Bravo 3 Future Plans: Sail for 5 years, go to graduate school and work for a global logistics company somewhere in Europe. “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your pain. Be yourself, be careful and strive to be happy.” 236 Vincent Lusardt Rockaway Boro, NJ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: first Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: PC Ships Sailed: USNS Shasta. MV Liberty Sun. MV Honor Sea Partners: James Mirance Countries Visited: Japan. Guam, Israel, Egypt. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait Internship: GMATS Favorite Academy Memory: Playing football. Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Be successful and enjoy life. Final Message: I will miss everyone. Thank you for the memories. 237 (Ryan Maatta Annapolis, MD Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Paintball,. Pistol, Auto Club Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Atlantic. USNS Pecos, MV Jean Anne, Cape Douglas, MV Philadelphia Express, SS Blue Ridge Sea Partners: Nick Gasper, Jeff Meadows, Jessica Lord, Scotty Gilmore, Christopher Smeglin, Melissa Mejias Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Italy. United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia. Yemen, Oman, Egypt, Hawaii, East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Internship: Vane Brothers Tug, Barge and Chandlery Favorite Academy Memory: Rockin' it Old School, Bad Street 2Ko w my boy Solly Favorite KP Class: Mechanical Aspects with CAPT Setnbler Future Plans: Send campaign donations to 4 ryan.maatta.2008@graduate.usmma.edu I Final Message: Those who succeed are those that are capable of doing what others are unwilling or unable to do for themselves. “For the ladies!” - Bertrand Toone, USMC “Watch the 3rd and don’t let him break anything.” - 1st A E Earl Morril CMichaeC Downingtown, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Internship: McAllister Tugs Co, Transportation PA Company: first Clubs Activities Sports: Varsity Lacrosse Officer Billets: PC Ships Sailed: APL China. MV Columbia. MV Ocean Atlas, USNS Kanawha Sea Partners: Mike Michnya, Bob Boyd Countries Visited: China, South Korea. Japan. Taiwan, Venezuela, Columbia, Panama, Ecuador. Peru, Sicily. Italy, Spain, Greece 239 Jeremy Maginot Huntington Beach, CA Major: Marine Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Jewish Midshipmen Club-President. Outdoor Adventure Club-VP, Class Council- 2nd class Treasurer Officer Billets: BAO Ships Sailed: APL Philippines, Moku Pahu, APL Korea, President Adams, Cape Inscription Sea Partners: Mike Scales. Ryan O'Connor, Chris Barber Countries Visited: Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Egypt, Ecuador, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Oman Internship: USCG Sector LA Long Beach Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance with Allison Favorite KP Class: Marketing Future Plans: Graduate School. Law Degree Family. Happiness.” Final Message: I am happy I was able to finish with my friends. I complained about TCP everyday but it has made me who I am today. 240 I Keep your eyes on the goal.” -Andre Maginot DanieC Magnotta Center, PA Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Football. Golf. Lifting Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: USNS Shasta, USNS Roy M. Wheat. MV Resolve Sea Partners: Vinny Lusardi. Jimmy Mirance. John Jacob Jordan, Phil Han Countries Visited: Japan. Greece. Italy, Croatia, Saudi Arabia. Dubai, Kuwait Internship: A.E.S. Beaver Valley Power Plant Favorite Academy Memory: Just hanging out with all the guys on all of our adventures Favorite KP Class: none Future Plans: “Sail and start my own company” Final Message: I would like to thank my family for all the support. And to all my friends in the class of 2008 you can’t do it alone. JJ 241 You ALWAYS have to live on the edge. Push yourself. Look over the side of the cliff. JoespH Marino Chappaqua, NY Major: Marine Engineering Systems. Ocean Engineering Minor Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: USNS Spica. MV Patriot. SS Cleveland Sea Partners: Robert Charter, Scott Perruquet, Chris Winger Countries Visited: Belgium. Germany, England, United Arab Emirates, Djibouti, Bahrain. Madagascar. Bangladesh, Greece, Italy Internship: Roymar Ship Management Favorite Academy Memory: Playing Football Favorite KP Class: Sea Year Future Plans: Work Rigdon, go to grad school, and make bank.” Final Message: I’m going to retire when P'm 30, and that's about it. 242 The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed. -Stephen Biko Marjorie Marino Alexandria, VA Major: Logistics, and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Softball, Swimming, Cross Country, Logistics Exchange Club Officer Billets: RC. CT03 Ships Sailed: MV Manukai, NCL America, USNS Samuel Cobb Sea Partners: Alicia Nix, Darin Rupinski Countries Visited: USA. Panama, Gitmo Bay Internship: CMA-CGM, DC Office Favorite Academy Memory: ...is standing on the bridge of my first ship. Its when I felt totally free and independent for the first time. Softball games away and cross country practice. I will miss it all. Favorite KP Class: LCDR Ragin's Book Club Future Plans: “I’m running away to sea, but when I come ashore I’ll find my way to leave a mark on the world. I also hope to find my once in a lifetime love’” Final Message: Thank you to my friends, family and classmates for helping me through this place, and to all my KP sisters “Keep your eyes on your goals and be happy. Life is wonderful, always remember this.” -Julie Burke 243 (Eric (M Orlando, FL Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Drill Team. Color Guard, Army Ops Officer Billets: CNO. RPA Ships Sailed: MV SeaLand Liberator. MB SeaLand Quality, MV Maersk Virginia, USNS Laramie, USAV Chickahominy Sea Partners: Tom Krasnicki, Tyler Dunagan, Ryan Merritt, Tommy Shannon, Troy McGuinness Countries Visited: Bahamas, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, India Internship: US Navy Flight VX-20 NAS Patuxtent River Favorite Academy Memory: Looking up at the stars at sea and hangin out with my friends... Favorite KP Class: Anything with CAPT Brown Future Plans: Armor Officer in the US Army then wherever life takes me...” Final Message: Truth is natural, like a wind that blows. Follow the direction, no matter where it goes. “ Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” -Albert Einstein 244 Maureen Marlowe Poquoson, VA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Swimming Officer Billets: RHRTO Ships Sailed: SeaLand Achiever, SS Argonaut. SS El Morro Sea Partners: Sarah Christenson. Dennis Reppond, Laura Anderson, Tyson Walsh Countries Visited: Germany, England. Holland. Itlay, Turkey, Jordan. Oman. Sudan. Djibouti, Eritrea, Puerto Rico Internship: Naval Flight, Pax River, MD Favorite Academy Memory: Nights I'll never remember, with friends. I'll never forget. My extended family outings. Future Plans: “To live a happy and healthy life with no restraints and no regrets.” Final Message: To the very best of friends (you know who you are) you made this place worth while on the way to becoming family I'll miss seeing you everyday but I know you're there for life. “Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the differece.” -Saint Francis of AAssisi 245 Mase, Margarita Hand Slush, Medusa, Margarita Irene Irene Mason Waveland, MS Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Propeller Club, American Legion, EMS Squad, Council of American Master Mariners, Vigilant Fire Company, Kappa Alpha Theta Officer Billets: CHRO-1 Ships Sailed: SS Cape Jacob, USNS Laramie, USNS Concord Sea Partners: Will Donnelly, Jennifer Wells, Linsey Becker Countries Visited: Japan, Korea. Guam, Saipan, Italy Vatican City, Spain, Djibouti, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Greece, Ghana, Somalia Internship: US Coast Guard, Sector New Orleans Marine Inspections Favorite Academy Memory: Vermoulanrouge tacking her way to the dinghy and yelling Starboard!” Favorite KP Class: ECDIS with CDR Hempstead Future Plans: Im going to sail on my license, form a band of pirates, and take over the world. Final Message: God save the Queen! u 246 I just want to be a trophy wife! %jirt Golden, CO Major: Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Lacrosse. Paintball, SCUBA Officer Billets: ZOMBO Ships Sailed: Moku Pahu. Cape Henry. Ascension. USNS Yukon, SS Discovery. Cape Vincent Sea Partners: J.B. Zorn. Sean Dougherty. Jim Flannery, Matt Ciofani. Dylan Tumblin. Tim Galginaitis. Linsey Becker Countries Visited: Antigua, Ascension island. Poland, Sweden, Australia. Singapore, Japan Internship: Detyens Shipyard Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Preakness and Donuts in the ice rink parking lot. Favorite KP Class: Anything with Kass! Future Plans: “Get rich or die tryin’!” Final Message: No regrets and no worries. “Two things are infinite: the Universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the Universe.” -Albert Einstein 247 Qeorge Matthews Castle Rock, CO Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: CFC, Power Squadron (Skipper of Storm) Officer Billets: RHBVCI Ships Sailed: MV Endurance, Cape Victory, USNS Guadalupe. APL Thailand Sea Partners: Nick Brissey, Jonathan Tice Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Israel. Turkey, Japan. South Korea. China, Taiwan, Ireland, France, Holland, and England Internship: USCG-Sector Miami and US Army 11th ACR. FT Irwin, CA Favorite Academy Memory: Friends and Storm Favorite KP Class: Terr. Nav Final Message: Getting here has not been easy. The glory gcfes to God. the thanks to my friends and family. With the strength of my Savior and encouragement from my family, I will make this just the beginning of the adventure. “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” l Corinthians 15:58 248 CharCes tMcJLndrews Chapin, SC Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: MV Tippecanoe, Liberty Sun, Shasta. Intrepid Sea Partners: Will Sprouse, Garrett Knese, David Poulnot. Rob Gang, Mark Byrne Countries Visited: Japan. Korea, Singapore, Africa Favorite Academy Memory: Winning my football game of senior year Favorite KP Class: Football Future Plans: Tugs (t � 249 Don’t worry, be happy. .'VS.-... Lauren McCoCtum Tucson, AZ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball. Golf, Logistics Club Officer Billets: RIO Ships Sailed: MV Enterprise. MV Intregrity. Cape Jacob, SS El Yunque, Matson Mokihana Sea Partners: Anders Hallstrom Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Spain, Japan, China, Guam, Saipan, Puerto Rico, Germany, Belgium, England Internship: VFA-87 Flight Squadron, Virginia Beach, VA Favorite Academy Memory: Smoking cigars at the Admiral’s house Favorite KP Class: Economics Future Plans: “Sail MSC for a couple of years, then work shoreside Final Message: Keep you eye on the prize, and your faith in the Lord “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. ' P 250 Troy McQuinness Warrenton, VA Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Fourth CIubs Activities Sports: Wrestling Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: Green Point. Maersk Maine, Paul Buck Sea Partners: Pat Lowe, Tyler Duangan. JB Zorn Countries Visited: Saudi Arabia. UAE. Kuwait, Japan, Korea. Panama, Spain. Egypt. Israel. Turkey. Italy Internship: American Bureau of Shipping Favorite Academy Memory: T T Adventures, Quad Pod, PT2, Shooting Squirrels, Wolfenbarger, Lowe, Coach Alger Favorite KP Class: Modern American History Future Plans: “Sail” Final Message: Take your time, it's all worth it in the end. Peace be the Journey “To the attentive eye, each moment of the year has its own beauty, and in the same field, it beholds, every hour, a picture which was never seen before, and which shall never be seen again.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson 251 John McQurh Holmdel, NJ Major: Marine Transportation, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Investment Management Club, KPESA, Class Loan Chairman, O'Gara Honor Society, Alumni Foundation, Golf Team Officer Billets: RSTLO. Zombo Ships Sailed: MV Endeavor, SS Chemical Pioneer, MV TSGT John A. Chapman Sea Partners: Mike Rugarber. Rob Tenenholz Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Gibraltar, Portugal. Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Ascension Island, Saint Helena, Madeira Internship: Quincannon Associates, Inc., OSG-Aframax Tanker Chartering Operations Favorite Academy Memory: Weekend retreats to the McGurks, concert-going, having an unforgettable clan of friends Favorite KP Class: English 2 Future Plans: Sail commercially, start grow manage a small business, and pursue an MBA Final Message: Life is too short to drink cheap beer “In no other trade or calling can you discover such men who have been tempered and formed by their daily environment, the sea”- Douglas Reeman - d 252 iy. Amanda McNanky Sterling, VA Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Wrestling Manager, Newman Club. Softball, Power Squadron. Yearbook. Officer Billets: Zombo, RMO Ships Sailed: SeaLand Motivator. MV Maunawili, Pride of America Sea Partners: Keith Kollenbaum, Meaghan Foster, Brandon Hudson (Texas A M) Countries Visited: Holland, England, China, Germany. Guam Internship: Congressman Frank Wolf Favorite KP Class: Advance Navigation with CAPT Tisch Future Plans: “Fulfilling my commitment while living a full life with my friends and family. Who knows what the future will bring!” Final Message: Cailin Lundy: I circle you! Morgan Gartner: Friends from minute one at KP 'til forever! Saeah Wood: The perfect addition to the Family! 1D2: The perfect 10! It’s been fun! 253 Be who you are and say what you feel, because who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss David McSHane Riverside, IL Major: Marine Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Football. Class Treasurer Officer Billets: CX Ships Sailed: El Yunkque, USNS John Lenthal, APL President Polk, Ocean Atlas Sea Partners: Scott Plolub, Mike Scales Countries Visited: Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tabago, Venezuela Spain, Crete, Djibouti, Baharin, Cyprus, UAE, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Sinagpore. Internship: Marwendel, Minichello Reeb, Law Firm Favorite Academy Memory: I enjoyed the President's visit Favorite KP Class: Anything with CDR Ryan Future Plans: Not letting poverty stalk me and keep pursuing the American Dream Final Message: I am thankful for my family that supported me through the academy. “Nearly all men can withstand adversity; If you want to test a man’s charater, give him power” - Abraham Lincoln MeCissa Mejias Laurel, MD Major: Marine Transportation Company: First and Fourth orv. ______ Si , f 255 (Ryan Merritt Phoenix, MD Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Lacrosse Officer Billets: Not by choice. Ships Sailed: M V Green Cove, M V Liberty Eagle, USNS Laramie Sea Partners: Eric Warner, Thomas Shannon, Tyler Dunagan, Eric Mark, Brandon Scott Countries Visited: USA, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Maritinique, Guadalupe, Dominica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Tanzania, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore, China, Japan Internship: Maryland Pilot Association' Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance Favorite KP Class: Anything with Captain Brown and Captain EJagedorn Future Plans: To Rule The World!!! Final Message: Thanks Mom, Dad. Will. Caitlin and everyone else that believed in me. 256 %pss San Antonio, TX Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: PC Ships Sailed: Cape Texas. APL President Polk, Pride of Aloha, Alliance New York Sea Partners: Sean Bent. Cameron Amigo. Jonathan Domagala Countries Visited: Taiwan. Thailand. China. Singapore. Indonesia. South Korea, England. Egypt. Jordan. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman. Panama Internship: Picosos Peanut Company Favorite Academy Memory: Seeing the world and playing football Future Plans: Work on tugs and join my dad’s real estate corporation. Final Message: Do what you have to do. 257 I want you to understand why I hate the school with all my power and passion. Then I want you to forgive me for loving the school. You see, I wear the ring.” - The Lords of Discipline Joseph Messere Bumpass, VA Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Auto club VP, Color Guard. 21 Gun Salute Squad, Honor Guard. EMS Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Consumer, USNS 1st Lt. Harry L Martin, MV Patriot, MV Puget Sound, MV Maersk Maryland Sea Partners: Megan Frasier, Matt Dolan Countries Visited: Belgium, Germany, England, Brazil, Diego Garcia, UAE, Turky, Italy, Egypt Internship: Keppel AmFels Shipyard. Brownsville, TX Favorite Academy Memory: Stranded in Crete for the weekend after the ship sailed Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator A, Future Plans: Nuclear Engineer for Norfolk Navel Shipyard, Nuclear Engineer for Dominion Power, then retire early and own a small farm with goats. Final Message: Our friends and family are the most important things we have in this world. - Without them we wouldn't be who we are. 258 on' Nathan Meyers Maiden, NC Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron, KP Baseball Spring 2007 Officer Billets: CNOS Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Trader. MV Maersk Virginia. MV Maersk Nebraska Sea Partners: Bryan Nelson Countries Visited: Taiwan. China, Spain. Italy. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Oman, India, Israel, Turkey Internship: Yellow Roadway Corporation (Yellow Transportation) Favorite Academy Memory: Finding how much can be accomplished through the most inefficient means possible: making great friends. Favorite KP Class: Physics I Future Plans: To work on ships, ride coast to coast on my motorcycle, and start building my house in the mountains. Final Message: Certainly a place having detachment from the norm, beckoning those with open minds and more acceptance of uncertainty than most prefer, writing an interesting chapter; a sea surface of clouds. 259 WLichaeC MicHnya Staten Island, NY Major: Marine Engineering Company: First Officer Billets: CLOG1 Ships Sailed: MV APL China. SS Horizon Hawaii, MV Maersk Maine, MV Maersk Nevada, MV Jeane Anne Sea Partners: Mike Maginnis, Aldean Codling, Joe Ciaravella, Ted Landberg, Kurt Mast, Jake Quern, Dustin Carter, James Wade Countries Visited: South Korea. Japan. China, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Puerto Rico, Hawaii Internship: Detyens Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: 1E1. nights in NYC, Ring Dance, Senior Luau. 2310, Sea Year Favorite KP Class: Welding Future Plans: Relaxing on a beach with a beer in my 'hand and money in the bank Final Message: I would like to thank all my family and friends for helping get me through this place. To all my boys, it's been tough, but we made it. Good luck. “Others may be blessed with greater strength, intelligence or wealth, but there has never been a scale invented to measure the will of a man’s heart or the depths of his desire” 260 Luffe fyliCan Austin, TX Major: Shopper Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball. Power Squadron Officer Billets: Zombo Commander Ships Sailed: M V President Adams, M V Integrity. S S Polar Alaska Sea Partners: Brad Rakoce, Adam ‘Bob' Shannahan Countries Visited: Belgium. Germany, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, China, United States, United Kingdom Internship: G H Towing Co. Favorite Academy Memory: Chillin' With Friends At the Park Or on The water. Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Be Salty. Final Message: This is the End. 261 Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.” - Jim Morrison Jimmy, The Godfather James 9 lirance Medford, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: PC Ships Sailed: USNS Shasta. M V Liberty Sun, M V Honor Sea Partners: Vincent Lusardi Countries Visited: japan, Guam, Israel, Egypt. Saudi Arabia, UAE Internship: 'GMATS Favorite Academy Memory: My time spent with the closest college football team in the country, it is an honor to be part of the ■‘Family. Favorite KP Class: None Future Plans: Possibly active duty in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard. Most likely will work on tugs in the NY NJ area. Final Message: I would like to thank my family, especially my parents. Vincent and Laurie, for all they have done. Without them there is no way I would have made it this far. (( 99 262 OVERCOME £rai MitcnelT Tomball, TX Major: Logistics and Intermodal Internship: Panalpina Logistics, Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Crew. Hockey, Band Officer Billets: CLOGB, CXB. CHBCB Ships Sailed: Sealand Florida, Cape Ray, Maersk Missouri, Maersk Rhode Island, Marsk Maine Sea Partners: Kitty Segert. Garrison Wierzbicki Countries Visited: England, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Saudi Arabia. Oman. UAE, India, Japan, Korea, Egypt. Israel. Turkey Houston, TX Favorite Academy Memory: KP Crew - Fall 2007 (STRONGER!) Favorite KP Class: Flashing Light! Future Plans: Sail for a while, see more of the world, and move ashore. Final Message: All of us get lost in the darkness. Dreamers learn to steer by the stars. Mom, Dad, and John T: I love you guys so much! Thanks for everything! Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.” - Ray Bradbury Country Preston Morgan Easley, SC Major: Marine Engineering Internship: Naval -Flight Company: First Internship CIubs Activities Sports: Football Future Plans: Sail...make lots of Officer Billets: Zombo money Ships Sailed: USNS Flint, MV ARC Courage, MV APL SP5 Eric G. Gibson, MV APL Korea Sea Partners: Dan Byrne, Tyler Marshburn, Verne Campbell, Michael Stuart Countries Visited: England, Belgium, Germany, U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, India, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Guam 264 %pitCin tMuCgrew Gloucester City, NJ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Basketball, Softball Officer Billets: CX2 Ships Sailed: Liberty Grace. Equality State, Pride of America, Horizon Producer Sea Partners: Brooke Plank. Alex Lochren, Julia Houser Countries Visited: Djibouti. Africa Internship: U.S. Coast Guard Future Plans: Have a great job that 1 enjoy, a family, and lots of Coach purses. 265 Scott Murphy Fairfax, VA Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Second 266 (Ryan Nichols Salina, KS Major: Maritime Operations and Internship: Horizon Lines, LLC Technology. Ethics and Leadership Favorite KP Class: CAORF Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Paintball Officer Billets: RX Ships Sailed: USNS Red Cloud, Maersk Carolina. Alaskan Explorer, President Polk Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia. Oman, UAE, India, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong. Thailand, Singapore 267 CHristopHer !Nitta Scottsdale, AZ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Soccer. Rotaract Club Officer Billets: Squad Leader, Table Captain Ships Sailed: President Grant. Midnight Sun, Cape Orlando. APL Korea, SS Kauai, American Tern Sea Partners: Joey Castro, Phil Han. Sonha Bilunas Countries Visited: Japan, China. South Korea. Thailand, Singapore, New Zealand. Antartica Internship: BAE Systems, Washington D.C. Favorite Academy Memory: Senior year soccer season- Coast Guard 4 straight and knocking off Stevens Tech Future Plans: Grad school, get a job, retire before 50 Final Message: Thank you to my family for your unwavering support and love. Soccer games would never have been the same without having the largest cheering section. To my friends: thanks for all the good times and the memories. 268 Sfiamus O’Shea Gardner, Massachusetts Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: The Chosen Few (Fourth) Clubs Activities Sports: Golf Team Captain.. varsity athlete Officer Billets: Table Captain A-7 Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Eagle, M V Alliance New York, M V President Truman. S S Lihue. M V Sealand Performance Sea Partners: Ben The Mississippi Snake Hilton, Aaron “Hammer” Thompson Countries Visited: Belgium. Germany. England, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia. UAE. Netherlands, China, Taiwan. Japan. Singapore, Thailand Internship: Sound Tanker Chartering Favorite Academy Memory: Toss up between the fly bar in Djibouti or Pattaya Beach Favorite KP Class: “I have to be careful of what I say in the industry because some people take it as the gospel”- The father of intermodal transportation Future Plans: “Living irresponsibly.” Final Message: Happiness first... then I will worry about wealth 269 Hopefully I see you on my port.... I was a Nav-Law All-star John (Pagano West Islip, NY Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activi ties Sports: Lacrosse Ships Sailed: M V Chesapeake Bay. M V Independence, SS El Yunque Sea Partners: Ian Callery Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Puerto Rico Internship: Staten Island Ferry Favorite Academy Memory: Beating Stevens Tech in the Conference Championship to go on to the NCAA Tournament in Lacrosse, 2310. and NYC Favorite KP Class: Self defense Future Plans: Serve in the U.S. Army. Final Message: I would like to thank my parents and family for all their support, and most of all the great friends I made here. Without them, it would have been impossible. 270 It may sound strange, but many champions are made champions by setbacks.’ - Bob Richards (Edward (PaCmquist Stafford, VA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Auto Club Officer Billets: CHRO. CFO Ships Sailed: M,V Lykes Liberator. M V Seabulk Challenge, M V Sealan Quality, M V Greatlend Sea Partners: Mike Kovacevitch, Mike Dennison Countries Visited: Belgium. Germany. England, Spain, Italy, Morocco. Internship: Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry Favorite Academy Memory: Duct-taping our CC, CTO, and PC freshman year and carrying them to the pub. Favorite KP Class: None Future Plans: Live in Pensacola and sail with Rigdon Marine, buy more sweet cars. 271 Si Jin Busan, South Korea Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third and Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Dance Club, Airsoft Club, Asian American Club Ships Sailed: New Joy, STX Pan Ocean Countries Visited: Australia, China Internship: STX Pan Ocean Favorite Academy Memory: My favorite memory is the deepest friendship with our Midshipmen in the Academy Favorite KP Class: Class of 2008. Future Plans: I want to establish and manage my own shipping company, and then. I'll try to improve the welfare for the seafarers. Final Message: It was a really awesome experience for me to have stayed at Kings Point for one year. It will remain to me an unforgettable memory, forever. I'll remember my life at the Academy and try to grow as an expert in the world shipping industry. Thank you very much, everybody. “I never tie myself to hours, for the hours are made for man, and not man for the hours.” - Rabelais 272 Benjamin (Parrish Houston, TX Major: Marine Transportation Internship: Kirby Inland Marine Company: Fourth Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Clubs Activities Sports: CFC, Year, Ringing the Bell and Dinghy Team. Offshore Team. Power Graduating Squadron, running, swimming, lifting Favorite KP Class: Navigation weights, writing Law with CAPT Hard Officer Billets: RTOA Future Plans: Working in Ships Sailed: MV Alliance NY. MV Houston for Kirby Inland Marine Green Lake. USNS Bridge, MV Ocean Final Message: Quit not Atlas Sea Partners: Oleh Kosenko, Joe Castro Countries Visited: Egypt. Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. South Korea, Japan, Panama, Kuwait 273 Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 Xpvin (Parsons Aromas, CA Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Clubs Activi ties Sports: Rugby. Windsurfing Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: CP Navigator, Methane Kari elin, Sealand Charger, St. Louis Express Sea Partners: David Pinter, Ernesto Rodriguez, Michael Graham Countries Visited: Japan, China. South Korea, Germany, Belgium, England, Greece. Spain, Egypt Internship: BG Shipping Favorite Academy Memory: Winning the Met Union with the Rugby team. Favorite KP Class: Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Move baek„to California and sail on my license, for a while. Final Message: Life life to the fullest, no regrets. “I’ve had a wonderful time, but this wasn’t it.” - Groucho Marx 274 Thomas (Per Valley View, OH Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: SUB OPS Officer Billets: Double Rotation Ensign, Table Captain Ships Sailed: Maersk Carolina. Lykes Navigator, SS Lurline. Pride of Hawaii, M V Ocean Titan Sea Partners: Jen Johnson, Amy Harman, Bill Canned. Gary Rouse Countries Visited: Spain, Egpyt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, India, England, Germany, Belgium, Russia, and the Good Old USA “Again I ask, who really are our heros? They are the men who have, since the first day of our great country, left their families and friends and gone to war asking for nothing and giving all.” - Gary Walker 275 Perk, Stick, Top Notch Forrest (Perkins Gulf Shores, AL Major: Marine Engineering Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Paintball Officer Billets: CTOB, BPC3 Ships Sailed: M V R.J. Pfieffer, SS Horizon Trader, M V APL Philippines, M V Manoa, M V Sealand Intrepid, M V Sagamore aka ‘•'Saggie Maggie” Sea Partners: Dustin Carter. Alaina Basciano, Will Gillespie Countries Visited: UAE, Kuwait, UK, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Guam Internship: Unfortunately only a simple OIC position for the Indoctrination of the Class of 2011 Favorite Academy Memory: Destroying West Point at When Trumpets Fade 2007, EDI 402, Having New York as a stomping ground. Favorite KP Class: Electrical Engineering with Hennings! Best Teacher Ever! Future Plans: Sail for MEBA, Roadtrips, Muscle Cars, Family, Paintball Final Message: Live this life you have and never look back and l ave regrets. Trust your instincts. Don't take any wooden nickels, and never trust a woman who pays her rent in “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.” - Van Wilder 276 JaqueCyn (Peterson Merrimack, NH Major: Shopper, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Diving, Yearbook Officer Billets: First RCMKP Ships Sailed: M V Green Lake, M V USNS Samuel L. Cobb, M V Advantage and whatever else that can float. Sea Partners: May Hays, and Josh Squires. Countries Visited: Narnia, Middle Earth. Where the side walk ends, the edge of the earth and beyond. Internship: McAllister Towing of VA Favorite Academy Memory: FL That’s my shoe B!, Late Nights and Earlier Mornings, and the water. Favorite KP Class: Monamoys and small vessel ops. Future Plans: Become a Pirate, a Gypsy, and a general Vagabond at least once. Final Message: “The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.” - DA I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams 277 MickaeC GHeretti Toms River, NJ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Officer Billets: Ensign Ships Sailed: Lykes Mutilator, M V Charleston, M V Jean Anne Sea Partners: Rich White. Rita Dernar Countries Visited: England, Belgium, Germany, Texas Internship: 'NJ Dept, of Homeland Security and Preparedness Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, 2219, Miiiike Kissing Jen Wells at Ring Dance, Cut the Painter, Butter worth Bob „ Favorite KP Class: Navigation Law Future Plans: To further my modeling career while working for a tug company. Final Message: Thank you Mom and Dad so much for your suppot and for always being there for me! Best of luck to everyone, and 1T2 lives forever. Someone get on the buffer!” - Dan Gately (Brooke £ Naples, FL Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Volleyball, Midships Staff, Stats Girl Rugby Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: Horizon Consumer, APL President Adams, Pride of America, Maersk Maine Sea Partners: Sarah Christenson, Brian Fantel, Kaitlin Mulgrew, Stewart Livsie Internship: US Coast Guard, Marine Safety Division Favorite Academy Memory: Trips in the City with my girls, Rugby games (especially USCG) Favorite KP Class: CAORF Final Message: When times get tough, just look at the people who have made it. Countries Visited: Taiwan, Thailand, China. Singapore, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey Plankety Plank, Plankton, Walk the Plank, Future Plans: Undecided. 279 Whatever it takes. (Davuf (PouCnot Charleston, SC Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Soccer Officer Billets: BLOG1 (for 3 weeks), 2PC1 Ships Sailed: APL China, USNS Tippecanoe. USNS Shasta, ITB Baltimore, Cape Diamond Sea Partners: Jimbo Roe, Garry Knese, Bob Gang. Chuckdiga McAndrews, Wild Bill Sprouse. Ivan Kosenko, Take it to the Edgington, Nervous Nellie, Matt Frigerator Faulks Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, UAE, Guam, Singapore, Costa Rica Internship: Charleston Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Air-horning the CTO in the middle of the night Plebe Year Favorite KP Class: Whatever CDR Ryan teaches Future Plans: Sail for a few years, attend graduate school, become a Charleston Harbor Pilot Final Message: I'd like to thank my family for helping me through this place. I can't believe it’s already over. And most of all - thank you Amanda - I could never have done it without you. 280 Send me to Hell or New York City; It’d be about the same to me.” - Hank Williams, Jr. JarrocC (Prill Boonton, NJ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Officer Billets: CC4 Ships Sailed: Matson Manulani, MV Green Cove. MV Sealand Lightning Sea Partners: Dave Vasquez and Brandon Starodub Countries Visited: China. South Korea. Japan. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India. Saudi Arabia, Oman. Kuwait. UAE. Qatar. Greece, Italy, France, Spain. England. Belgium. Germany, Netherlands Internship: MSC Headquarters, Washington D.C., Army Basic' Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA Favorite KP Class: Public Speaking with Mr. Cusumano � 281 Altissima quaeque flumina mimino sono labi (David Pro6st Farmingdale, NY Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: 3:45 Club Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Spirit. MV Ocean Titan, USNS Samuel L. Cobb Sea Partners: Justin Brouse. Mike Graham Countries Visited: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Egypt. Spain, Jamaica, Colombia, Guam Internship: MIDSHIP Logistics Favorite Academy Memory: June 16. 2008 Favorite KP Class: CAORf Future Plans: Fulfill my commitment and take it from there Final Message: To my shipmates: Take care and God speed. U 282 Life is what we make of it’ Joshua Quaye Altadena, CA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Internship: The Law Offices of- Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Keesal, Young, and Logan Concentration Favorite Academy Memory: Company: Fourth Anytime I'm driving down Clubs Activities Sports: I was Class Steamboat and I glimpse Vickery President once. Gate in my rearview; particularly Officer Billets: None... no the time just before I left for my leadership potential here. second sailing Ships Sailed: Liberty Grace, Samuel Favorite KP Class: 2008 L. Cobb. Maersk Georgia, El Future Plans: It seems that the Yunque, Matson Lurline future plan is to sail. Period. Or at Sea Partners: Chris Stuckey least that’s what they want and Ben Garlock me to do. Countries Visited: Italy, Final Message: I'm eternally grateful Saudia Arabia. Oman, UAE. to my parents for supporting me India, Puerto Rico. Djibouti, through my seven year long collegiate Kenya, Mozambique sojourn. I’m indebted to my friends for their support as well, especially during the rought times. Me: Ben, I think we missed the last train back. Ben: We may have to do some urban camping here. Me: But there’s a Hilton right there. 283 (Bradky R %pce Vancouver, WA and Tucson, AZ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Mighty Fourth Company Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball, Boxing Club Officer Billets: 4PC1 Ships Sailed: M V President Adams. SS Blue Ridge, USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat Sea Partners: Luke Milan, Pat Frain Countries Visited: Taiwan, China, Thailand. Singapore, England, Poland, Estonia. Spain, Sicily Favorite Academy Memory: City and at the park with my boys. Favorite KP Class: Boxing Future Plans: Accept a commission in the Army as an infantry officer, become a Ranger and work toward becoming a Green Beret. � 284 “Freedom isn’t free” “Evil wins when good men do nothing” “Men sleep peaceably in their beds at night, because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” Nicholas IfaCC Stafford, Virginia Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: M V Sealand Atlantic, USNS Patuxent, USNS Mount Baker Sea Partners: Candice Vermillion, Eric Dukett. Callie Beeler Countries Visited: England, Germany, Netherlands Internship: U.S. Coast Gu-ard, Norfolk, VA Favorite Academy Memory: Beast of the East and Cherry Blossom Tournaments Future Plans: Sail MSC. 285 Ernesto Gtpdriguez Maracaibo, Venezuela Major: Marine Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Airsoft Team Officer Billets: RMKP Ships Sailed: Sealand Performance. Sealand Charger, Horizon Tiger, LNG C Methane Kari Elin Sea Partners: Kevin Parsons, Stephanie Waller Countries Visited: Germany, England, Netherlands, Spain. Greece, Egypt, Japan. South Korea, Taiwan, China Internship: BG LNG Services. Houston, TX Favorite Academy Memory: The times that I docked and undocked the Kings Pointer Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Sail and become captain of LNG ships. I came here to be a merchant mariner. Final Message: All take care and steady the course. (C 91 286 Navigare Necesse Vivere Non Necesse James Rpe Wa ret own, NJ Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Intercollegiate Dinghy Sailing Team. Windsurfing Club, Rotoract Club Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: M V Cape Race. APL China. SS New River. M V Liberty. M V Cape Ray, M V Cape Diamond Countries Visited: Japan. South Korea, China, Taiwan, Germany, Belgium. England Internship: Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding Favorite Academy Memory: Restriction Muster... I say again, Restriction Muster. Favorite KP Class: PE Sailing 287 (Brittany $(pssi Grand Junction, CO Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Second CIubs Activities Sports: Cross Country SBC Officer Billets: CHBC Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Star, Pride of America, USNS Yukon, USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: Callie Beeler, Ben Hilton, Mike Schneider, Jon Spiropoulos Countries Visited: Israel and PI Internship: Clipper Wonsild TankerS Favorite Academy Memory: That one day I got to go on a Kings Pointer trip. Favorite KP Class: Naval Science with LT Carulo Future Plans: Being awesome. Final Message: If you're robbing a bank and your pants fall down, I think it's okay to laugh and to let the hostages laugh too. because, come on, life is funny. “To me, it’s always a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, ‘Hey can you give me a hand?,’ you can say, ‘Sorry, got these sacks.’” 288 Jtv. (jary Gfause Tallahassee, FL Major: Marine Transportion Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Officer Billets: Ensign Ships Sailed: CP Yosemite (Philadelphia Express), SS Lurline, Sealand Commitment, USNS Dahl Sea Partners: Mike Wagoner. Tom Perk. Mike Hoelzer Countries Visited: Belgium. England, Germany. Italy, Spain. U.S. (Hawaii) Internship: AFROTC Field Training, Tyndal AFB - 2006 USAFA Space Missile Orientation - 2007 Final Message: Don't take life too seriously. You may not make it out alive. 289 fylichaeC Rjigar6er Haddon Heights, NJ Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron, Newman Club, Auto Club Officer Billets: Squad Leader Ships Sailed: M V Endeavor. SS Chemical Pioneer, M V TSGT John A. Chapman Sea Partners: John McGurk Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt. Israel, Turkey, Sardinia, Portugal, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Ascension Island. St. Helena, Madeira Internship: BL England Electrical Generating Facility (Atlantic City Electric) Favorite Academy Memory: Springsteen concert, Plebe Year with Mexican and McCarthy, Sea Year and Senior Year friends Favorite KP Class: Tankers, Intro to EE. Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Sail on License Final Message: Thanks Uncle Mike for suggesting Kings Point and to my family for being there all the while, thanks and good luck to all friends in my section and Fourth Company. 290 Let’s take the good times as they go, and I’ll meet you further on up the road... - Bruce Springsteen Darin Rjipins%j Stony Point, NY Major: Maritime Operations and Internship: Casey Barnett, LLC Technology Favorite Academy Memory: The Company: First Park, Sea, and OIC Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby, Favorite KP Class: Machine Shop Fishing, Snowboarding and Welding Officer Billets: RHGC, CTOl Future Plans: Working hard and Ships Sailed: USNS Watkins, M V living the good life Sealand Commitment, M V Green Final Message: To all of my Lake, USNS Samuel L. Cobb family and friends who stuck with Sea Partners: Nick Sullivan, Marjie me all the way... Cheers! Marino, Matt Ciofani, Joe Ciaravella Countries Visited: Singapore, South Korea. Tiajuana, Italy, Spain, Nova Scotia, Cuba, Panama “Do what you got to do, Son, and always remember that life goes on” - Chief Stanley Rupinski 291 Ver titycHecfy Littleton, CO Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: RHBVC Ships Sailed: Sealand Lightning, USNS Walter S. Diehl, SS Arthur M. Anderson Sea Partners: Brennan Halbach Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Bahrain, UAE. Djibouti Internship: Navy Flight Favorite Academy Memory: Playing football with all my brothers. Favorite KP Class: Self Defense Future Plans: Want to go Navy Flight but will end up making money no matter what I do. Final Message: It was an honor to play with all my football brothers; keep the good times rolling. “Pass the salt.” 292 WLicfiaeC Scates Pleasant View, UT Major: Marine Engineering Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Outdoor Adventure. Automotive, SNAME Officer Billets: CX2 Ships Sailed: APL Philippines. USNS John Lenthall. USS Nebraska SSBN 739, SS Horizon Hawaii Sea Partners: Jeremy Maginot, Dave McShane. Brennan Halbach Countries Visited: South Korea. Japan, China, Taiwan. Singapore, Thailand, Djibouti, Greece, Spain, UAE, Puerto Rico, Bahrain, Cypress Internship: Deytens Shipyards. Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Long Island Railroad Excursions with some of the finest officers this academy has to offer Favorite KP Class: Gas Turbines Future Plans: Looking forward to career plan, sail as assistant engineer with the goal of achieving chief engineer Final Message: Enjoy the reward of your hard work here at the Academy, and hope to see you all at our Alumni parties “Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth” Proverbs 10:4 293 MichaeC Schneider Phoenix, AZ Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Football, lifting club Officer Billets: CTOl, CXI Ships Sailed: Sealand Meteor, USNS Pomeroy. USNS Yukon, USNS Grumman Sea Partners: Ben Hilton, Brittany Rossi Countries Visited: Japan. China, Korea, Hawaii, Philippines, Kuwait Internship: Vane Brothers Tugs Favorite Academy Memory: 1T2 Ride or Die Favorite KP Class: Navigation Law Future Plans: Tug Captain, Gym Owner Final Message: I could never have made it without April on my left and Gregor on my right. Pain is temporary’ 'Timothy Scott Salt Lake City, UT Major: Marine Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track Field Ships Sailed: M V Enterprise, USNS John ericsson. M V Maersk Nebraska Sea Partners: Pat Gerometta, Ryan Gomez, Elise Houston Countries Visited: Egypt, Israel. Turkey. Italy, Spain Internship: GMATS Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance was an awesome weekend!!! Favorite KP Class: PE Basketball Future Plans: Sailing the high seas. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” - John F. Kennedy 295 WiCCiam (Brandon Scott Las Vegas, NV Major: Maritime Operations and Technology. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball, Golf Officer Billets: CFOl Ships Sailed: M V Patriot, Maersk Carolina, M V Mokihana, SS Cape Victory, SS Cape Vincent Sea Partners: Matt Ellison, Chip Sellers, LJ McCollum, Tommy Shannon, Ryan Merrit Countries Visited: England, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Guam, China Internship: Air Force field Trainirfg Favorite Academy Memory: Graduation. Favorite KP Class: Conditional Swimming. Future Plans: Graduate from Pilot Training in the Air Force and putting in twenty to thirty years as a pilot and continue living the dream! Final Message: I would like to thank my mother, sister. Mark, grandparents, friends, and also my father and guardian angel for all the support they have given me over the past four years. Farewell classmates and good luck! “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” “Live for something rather than die for nothing.” - General George S. Patton 296 tl CdtHryn Merritt Island, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing Team, Logistics Exchange Club, Investment Club. OAHS. Midships Staff Officer Billets: RWX, CHRG6 Ships Sailed: M V Green Cove, USNS Lawrence H. Gianella. M V Maersk Maine. T V Kings Pointer Sea Partners: Evan Denholm. Erin Mitchell Countries Visited: Jordan. Saudi Arabia, UAE. Kuwait. Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey Internship: Gulf Copper Shipyard Rig Repair, Galveston, TX Favorite Academy Memory: Team Mom, Section e-mails, Newport to Bermuda Race, Farr40 World Campionships, Europe Trip, Alfa 4 Favorite KP Class: Railroad Ops Future Plans: Sail deep sea, go to grad school, work shoreside, live somewhere warm, own a sailboat and travel. Final Message: Special thanks to my family for all their support, encouragement, love, and advice. You have always been there for me and I wouldn't be able to do it without you. Section 1T2 - “We ride together, we die together.” “We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails.” “Shoot for the moon, if you fall short you’ll be among the stars.” 297 Trancis Seders Mount Pleasant, SC Major: Marine Engineering Company: Third 298 Adam SHannaHan La Porte, TX Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron - Skipper, M V About Face Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: M V Lykes Motivator. M V Polar Endeavour, M V Integrity, M V Cape Diamond Sea Partners: Chips Sellers. Luke Milan Countries Visited: Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom Internship: Houston Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Block Island Race Week 2007 and Newport, Rhode Island on About Face Favorite KP Class: Bridge Watchstanding Future Plans: I'd like to sail long enough to get my Master’s license, and then I plan to pursue a career in piloting. Final Message: I’d like to thank God, Mom, Dad, and my five awesome sisters for encouraging me during these four years. To my friends and classmates: it’s been great, best of luck in the future. JJ 299 Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistance. - Colin Powell omas Shannon Leonardtown, MD Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Lacrosse, Rotaract, Newman Club Officer Billets: Assistant to the Squad Leader Ships Sailed: M V RJ Pfeiffer, M V MahiMahi, M V Liberty Eagle, USNS Laramie Sea Partners: Matt Keeley, Ryan Merritt Internship: Maryland Pilots Association, US Navy Test Pilot School, NAS Pax River Favorite KP Class: Lifeboatman with Lt. Lavin Future Plans: Keep on keeping on... 300 (PauC ShoCes 301 (DanieC SHure Renton, WA Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: KPESA, Investment Management Club, Computer Club, USMC Ops Officer Billets: RHBVCI, CA04 Ships Sailed: PONL Vera Cruz SS Anasazi, USS Norfolk (SSN-714), M V Phildelphia Express Sea Partners: Pete Bonnanzio Countries Visited: Italy. Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Kuwait, Pakistan, Germany, England, Belgium Internship: Pugest Sound Naval Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Going to Dinner with the guys. Favorite KP Class: Aero with Prof. Perez Future Plans: Work hard, Start a family. Final Message: Don't be stupid. Work hard. Go big, then go home and take a nap. 302 Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.” - Ronald Reagan Christopher Smith Lake Worth, FL Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth 303 Stephen SpincfCer Colorado Springs, CO Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: Fourth 304 Jonathan SpiropouCos Fort Myers, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Varsity Football 2004-2007 Officer Billets: None Ships Sailed: USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat. USNS Yukon. Matson Manukai Sea Partners: Mike Schneider, Brittany Rossi, Ben Hilton, Candice Vermillion. Matt Melogy Countries Visited: Hawaii, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Israel. Italy, Spain, Germany, Denmark. Estonia Internship: AMO Star Center, Daina Beach, FL Favorite KP Class: PE Future Plans: Move back to FL and sail. JJ 305 The body will only go as far as the mind takes it. William Sprouse Cortlandt Manor, NY Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Soccer Officer Billets: Temporary Squad Leader Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Sun, USNS Tippecanoe, USNS Shasta Sea Partners: Charlie McAndrews, Gary Knese, Dave Poulnot, Bob Gang, Mark Byrne, Garron Edgington, Oleh Kosenko Countries Visited: Djibouti, UAE, Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Guam Internship: Entergy Nuclear Power Plant at Indian Point Favorite Academy Memory: Beating Stevens, Halo 3, and road trips with roadies in the Max. Favorite KP Class: Modern World Circuits Future Plans: Sail, marry, teach, and coach. Final Message: I honestly don't know what would have happened to me if I went to a normal college. 306 Joshua Squyres Norfolk, VA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Propeller Club President, Whitewater Club Officer Billets: CHBC3, RHBVC Ships Sailed: CP Navigator. Samuel Cobb. Sealift Advantage Sea Partners: Chris Cunningham. Jaquie Peterson Countries Visited: Belgium. England. Germany, Kuwait, Pakistan. Philippines Internship: Dave Brogarf.'LLC Maritime Law Firm Favorite Academy Memory: The best ones are the ones that aren't remembered. Favorite KP Class: The one that I skipped. Future Plans: Sail for life. Final Message: Don’t let anything keep you from doing what is right or achieving your dreams. The challenges that life sets before you only make victory that much sweeter. ■JsS5 “An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. Mistakes are the portals of discovery. Don’t be afraid to make them.” 307 (Brandon Starodou6 Forked River, NY Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: SNAME Football,. Rugby, Offshore Sailing Officer Billets: CLOG4 Ships Sailed: USNS Salvor. USNS Concord, M V Manulani, M V Phildaelphia Express. T T Leo, Catherine Foss, T T Orion Sea Partners: Jarrod Prill, Pete Bonnanzio Countries Visited: China, Japan. Singapore, Philippeans, Germany, England, Belgium Internship: Newport News Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: First sailing period, it was awesome. Thanks LJ. Favorite KP Class: Welding with Joe Kass. Future Plans: I plan to sail for five years or so then move on to a Port Engineer position. Final Message: Get what you can out of Kings Point while you can. A lot of what you'll learn will be at sea; some people will like sea, some will not. Just make the best of it, the rewards will be great. Seize the day, you never know what one might be last. Nathan Stiers Whiting, NJ Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Offshore Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Football Officer Billets: CA02, 2PC2 Ships Sailed: Matson Mokihana, Horizon Producer, Keystone Delaware Trader, Pride of Hawaii Sea Partners: Garron Edgington, Bo Charter Countries Visited: China, Guam, Puerto Rico Internship: Brady Marine, Elizabeth, NJ Favorite Academy Memory: Fat Tuesday in San Juan Favorite KP Class: Offshore Oil Production Future Plans: Party all over the world. Final Message: Never forget Rule 1 of the sea. 309 Zackery Stipe Lancaster, PA Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Nothing major. Officer Billets: Zombo, Wardroom Commander Ships Sailed: Mahimahi, RJ Pfeiffer. Horizon Navigator, Freedom, Overseas Marilyn Sea Partners: Mark Sayer, Beth Bogart, Mike Dennison Countries Visited: Guam, japan, China, Germany, Belgium, England, Sudan Internship: Seabulk Towing, NYPD Counter-Terrorism Unit Favorite Academy Memory: Tray droppings. Favorite KP Class: War and the Military Profession Future Plans: Sail, write, live in Japan, and become a paleontologist. Final Message: I haven’t begun to think of something to . leave behind. ‘Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.” 310 Christopher Stiver Phoenix, AZ Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Third Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Eagle, M V Liberty Spirit, Matson Kauai, Seabulk America, Horizon Enterprise Sea Partners: Jake Quern Countries Visited: Kenya, Canada, Italy, Dar es Sallaam. Djibouti Internship: Ingalls Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Leaving the Academy for the last time. Favorite KP Class: None Future Plans: Undecided. Final Message: Thank God I am gone. I don’t have to wait until the next morning to regret something I did that was kinda dumb. - Bobby Knight 311 'Brian Stout Richardson, TX Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band 312 MicHaeC Stuart Charlotte, NC Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First 313 Nicholas Sullivan Charlotte, NC Major: Marine Systems Engineering, Electrical Minor Company: 4th Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron Officer Billets: CAO Ships Sailed: USNS Watkins, SL Commitment, MS Green Lake, SS New River, El Morro Sea Partners: Darin Rupinski, Tyler Dunagan Countries Visited: Singapore, South Korea, Japan. Canada, Mexico. Spain. Italy Internship: Horizon Lines Favorite Academy Memory: Holding up our yellowfin soaking - wet after it got wrapped around the boat twice in the Canyons; Adam and Chris Favorite KP Class: Shop with Joe Future Plans: Sail for a couple of years then go from there 314 Rp6ert Tenenliolz Woodland Park, CO Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: OAHS, Logistics Exchange Club, Investment Management Club, Baseball Officer Billets: Battalion Academic Operations Training Officer Ships Sailed: SS Argonaut, SS Chemical Pioneer. USNS Stockham Sea Partners: Will Donovan, Tom Powers, Chip Sellers, John McGurk, Michael Rugarber Countries Visited: Singapore, Guam, Italy, Egypt. Sudan, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Pakistan. Qatar, UAE Internship: Veolia Transportation Favorite Academy Memory: Tatoo during the Senior Luau with CTO Walsh and finally putting my ring on. Favorite KP Class: Radar ARPA Future Plans: Sail 3-5 years, play 2nd Base for the Yankees, run a Fortune 500 company, retire stinking rich. Final Message: It’s true, being from Kings Point is better than being at Kings Point, but I will always cherish the times I had here, and more importantly, the friends I made here. The day I’m done playing sports is the day I don’t get nervous before I play. Guten tag, Fraulein.” 315 JLaron Thompson Sheboygan, Wl Major: Marine Engineering Systems. Naval Architecture Minor, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Kings Point Dinghy Team, Windsurfing Club, Intradmural Basketball, Park Ranger Officer Billets: Squad Leader, Table Captain Ships Sailed: Maersk Virginia, Ocean Titan, Kings Pointer. APL President Truman, Matson Lihue, Sealand Performance Sea Partners: Charles Bonner, Shamus O'Shea Countries Visited: Italy, Saudi Arabia. Omaxi, UAE, India, Brazil. Uruguay, Argentina, Canada, Japan. China Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, England, Netherlands, Germany Internship: Viking Systems Inc., Annapolis, MD Favorite Academy Memory: Road trips with my friends to Montauk, upstate, sailing TMs, we had some crazy times. Favorite KP Class: Sea Year Future Plans: Move somewhere on the East Coast and ship out with MEBA. After a few years, I would like to move to a shoreside engineering design firm. Final Message: Kings Point has been the most difficult and rewarding experiences of my life. I couldn't have done it without the love and support of my family and friends. Thank you. 316 Brittany ‘UiomHiCC Rappahannock, VA Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: SNAME, Propeller Club. Softball Officer Billets: CTOS Ships Sailed: S S Horizon Reliance, M V Charleston. Maersk Maryland Sea Partners: Sara Devlin. Andrea Salindong, Greg Czyzewski Countries Visited: China, Spain, Egypt, Israel, Italy. Taiwan. France Internship: U.S. Shipping - Partners, LLP. Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and Graduation Favorite KP Class: Marine Engineering or Welding Future Plans: Sail, grad school, see the world, become an engineering manager, then President of the company, and retire in my hammock. Final Message: Thank you to all who helped me graduate, especially my mom, family, friends, and coaches. To all my friends, thank you for all the GREAT memories, laughs, and support. To Kings Point, thanks for four great years. “Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but sail we must and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” 317 Jonathan Uce LaVale, Maryland Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Christian Fellowship Club, Power Squadron (Storm) Officer Billets: 3PC2 Ships Sailed: M V Liberty Star, M V Liberty Grace, SS horizon Trader, APL Thailand Sea Partners: Justin Glass, Geoffrey Lerner, George Matthews Countries Visited: Israel, Djibouti. Kenya, Hawaii. Guam. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China Internship: U.S. Coast Guard, Section Miami Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance Weekend Favorite KP Class: Cancelled. Future Plans: Serve my country in the U.S. Coast Guard, marry the love of my life, and always strive to follow my savior Jesus Christ. Final Message: I want to say thanks to my family and friends for their support and keeping me strong while at Kings point. All of your love is truly amazing. “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” - Micah 6:8 318 (Bethany ‘TonacheC St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Major: Maritime Operations and Technology, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Mariner’s Chorus. Dance Club, Dinghy Sailing (one season), Tutoring Officer Billets: 4PC2 Ships Sailed: M V Ascension. Pride of Aloha. USNS Walter S. Diehl Sea Partners: Kristen Hatton. Ross Mery, Sean Bent, Per Rychecky, Dominic DeStefano, Alex Hays, Matt Hilton Countries Visited: UAE. Ascension Island, Antigua, St. Eustatius, Poland, Djibouti, Bahrain Internship: Hovensa Oil Refinery, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe Reppond, Fourth Company. I think he should swallow it, Sir!” Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Sail, work shoreside, travel, further my education and hopefully wind up living on sunny St. Croix, USVI. Final Message: Thank you to all who believed in me even when I did not; I literally would not be here or who 1 am today without you. “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’.” - Mary Ann Radmacher 319 MattHew Tucker Palm City, FL Major: Marine Engineering Systems Company: 4th Clubs Activities Sports: CDX-Cyber Defense Exercise, Paintball, Scuba, Mariner's Chorus, KPESA. CFC Officer Billets: CIT04, Zombo Ships Sailed: SS Lurline, SS Horizon Reliance, SS Horizon Producer, MV Chesapeake Bay, SS Horizon Crusader. MV Cape Henry, SS Horizon Discovery Sea Partners: Mickey Belgrod, Andrew Seipp, Kate Jackson, Mike Wagoner Countries Visited: Guam, China. Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Puerto Rico, UAE, Philippines Internship: Florida Power and Light, Port Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Favorite Academy Memory: Waking up the morning after my setback! Favorite KP Class: Welding with Joe Kass Future Plans: Wherever the wind takes me! Final Message: I couldn’t have done it without the help of my family and friends, a guy could not ask for more! Proud member of the 500- - Sea Day Elite! (( 320 If it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would ever get done (Dylan TumBCin Longmont, CO Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Second Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball, Wakeboarding Club, Marine Ops Officer Billets: 2PCI. CT02 Ships Sailed: SS Horizon Spirit, M V Cape Domingo, USNS Yukon, USNS Walter S. Diehl. Pride of Aloha Sea Partners: Nick Geier, Matt Ciofani. Kurt Mast. Tim Galginaitis, Dean Ebdon Countries Visited: Guam. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Japan Internship: Detyens Shipyard, Charleston, SC Favorite Academy Memory: Baseball spring breaks, nights in the city, hanging out with friends, and Sea Year. Favorite KP Class: Marine Engineering I and II. Future Plans: Fly active duty for a couple years and then find something fun where I can wear sandals and shorts to work. Final Message: Thank you to everybody that has helped me the past four years... this place wouldn't be the same without all of you. Good luck to everyone and make the best of your time. “Fortes Fortuna Adjuvat - Fortune favors the brave 11 Jessica Mutini Argyle, TX Major: Maritime Operations and Technology; Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Band, Honor Guard, CFC Officer Billets: RHBC Ships Sailed: USNS Red Cloud. Maersk Carolina, Alaskan Explorer, APL President Polk Sea Partners: Ryan Nichols Countries Visited: Italy, Egypt. Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, India, Canada. Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong Internship: Horizon Lines, LLC Favorite Academy Memory: The summer I came back to be a Drill - Instructor... I had so much fun. Favorite KP Class: Nav Law with Captain Hard Future Plans: Hopefully move back to Texas, from there I plan to sail for a few years, and stay in the Reserves as long as I can. Final Message: And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. - Romans 8:28 “I am the Master of my fate; I am the Captain of my soul.” - Invictus 322 nUomas Vamo Wilmington, DE Major: Marine Engineering Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Color Guard, CFC, KPESA Officer Billets: RHRO Ships Sailed: Horizon Anchorage, Horizon Pacific. Liberty Spirit, Sealift Advantage, Cape Lobos, Cape Lambert Sea Partners: Will Rockwood. Jonathan Fassnacht Countries Visited: Argentina. Brazil, China, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, Italy, Kenya. Liberia, Sierra Leone. Taiwan, Togo Internship: State Ports of North Carolina, Wilmington Favorite Academy Memory: Plebe Year pranks, Gundy's announcements, innumerable fun times with many friends. Favorite KP Class: Welding Future Plans: Enjoy life everyday. Final Message: It's been an adventure at the Academy but it will be great to move on. Thanks to everyone who has helped me through in so many ways. Keep it real. ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will also do; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the father.” - John 14:12 323 The Mexican, Sloppy Sucka David Vasquez Centennial, CO Major: Maritime Operations and Technology, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Cross Country, Track Field Officer Billets: CT04, CX4 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica. M V Green Cove, M V Sealand Lightning, USS Kauffman (FFG-59) Sea Partners: Chris Barber. Tyler Wright. Craven Morehead, Glenn Savage, Jarrod Prill Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Sri Lanka. India, Oman, UAE. Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, England. Belgium, Netherlands, Germany Internship: Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) Favorite Academy Memory: So few, but if I had to choose, 1st lib. Maryland, Jersey, XC, and Ring Dance. Favorite KP Class: No such thing. Future Plans: Navy Flight and one day starting a family in the greatest sports town and palce which I call home - Denver, CO. Final Message: I couldn't have survived without the help from my best friends (CB. BM. MR. TS, RW, JP), their extraordinary families, and most of all my loving family. YFMM Barbero. 324 Man must rise above the earth - to the top of the atmosphere and beyond - for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.” - Socrates Candice Vermitfion Bloomington, IN Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Offshore Sailing, Honor Guard Officer Billets: RHGC Ships Sailed: Sealand Atlantic, USNS Yukon, USNS Leroy Grumman Sea Partners: Nick Rail. Mike Schneider. Ben Hilton, Brittany Rossi, Jon Spiropoulos Countries Visited: England, Germany, Holland. Spain, Africa, UAE Internship: U.S. Coast Guard. MSU Savannah Favorite Academy Memory: 2006 Bermuda Race on Hercules Favorite KP Class: Sailing I and II Future Plans: Sail with MSC until I get bored... Final Message: Last line!! � 1 325 ‘When life gives you lemons, find someone whose life gave them vodka and have a party! James Wade Atlanta, GA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: BKPA,Track Field, Drill Team, Color Guard Officer Billets: Zombo Ships Sailed: M V Jean Anne, USNS Bridge, M V American Tern. Pride of America, M V Liberty Sun Sea Partners: David Barriga, Eric Warner, Darren Rippy, Dustin Carter, Mike Michnya Internship: Tampa Bay Pilots Association Favorite KP Class: Aquatic Survival Sinking with Coach Dwyer Future Plans: Work towards becoming a Pilot in Tampa Bay. Final Message: God Bless. It is not about you are, but whose you are” - Barriga Lanie flCaina ‘Wagemann Elk Grove, CA Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Swimming, until I had shoulder surgery. Officer Billets: Zombo for Life Ships Sailed: APL, Singapore, USNS Mercy, Cape Trinity, CP Navigator Sea Partners: Dave Taliaferro, Scott Murphy, Steve Spindler. Beth Stroud, Nick Ridgway, Melissa Mejias Countries Visited: Philippines, Singapore, Guam. Japan, South Korea, China. Taiwan Internship: Army Transportation Corps, Ft. Eustis, VA Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance was when I got my ring. The Park and BHT is where we used it. Favorite KP Class: The last one on Fridays Future Plans: Sail, get married, and travel the world with my husband. Final Message: Lanie, Wiggles, Wagimonster, Shame, Just a Pinch, or Michael Phelps. No matter what nickname you called me, I will always remember you as my brothers and sisters of 4th Co. and the B-Split Shopper Section. Thank you for your support to get me through this place, I will miss seeing you every day. Thank you to my family who never stopped believing in me. “Shame, Miss Wagemann, shame.” - Capt. Douglas A. Hard 327 NO PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN Preston 'WaCCace Tulsa, OK Major: Marine Engineering Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Marine Corps Options, Band, EMS Officer Billets: RESXO, CCB Ships Sailed: M V North Star, M V Freedom, M V Cape Edmont, SS Cape Jacob, M V Maunalei Sea Partners: Seth Brower, Tyler Wright, Ricky Langdon Countries Visited: Germany, Belgium, England. Japan,- China, Northern Marianas Islands Internship: Platoon Leaders Course- Favorite Academy Memory: Walking out the gate. Favorite KP Class: ICE Future Plans: USMC Officer, Intelligence or JAG. Final Message: Go hard or go home. He trains my hand for war, my fingers for battle.” - Psalms 144:1 James M attey Pascagoula, MS Major: Marine Transportation Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Power Squadron, Hear This. Band Officer Billets: RAA Ships Sailed: Pride of Aloha, Maersk Georgia. Sealand Achiever, M V Mokihana. USNS Dahl Sea Partners: Matt Melogy Countries Visited: Italy, Saudia Arabia, Oman, UAE, India, Netherlands, England. Germany, China, Panama Internship: Officer Training Favorite Academy Memory: The Great New York Adventure Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: I want to sail and upgrade my license, then work on harbor tugs and one day be a pilot. Final Message: Thanks to everyone who helped me get out of here alive and good luck to those who are still working on it. “If you don’t have time to do it right, how will you have time to do it again?” 329 Tyson ‘WaCsfi Albuquerque, NM Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Ethics and -Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Army Option Officer Billets: RSPO Ships Sailed: USNS Saturn, USNS Spica. Matson Manoa. Sea Star El Morro Sea Partners: Steve Spindler, Bobby Boyd, Stuart Whitaker, Morgan Gartner Countries Visited: Greece, Italy, Spain, Bahrain, UAE, Djibouti, China, Hawaii, Puerto Rico Internship: Army Sabalauski Air Assault School and Army Airborne School Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance, hands down, was the best. Dinner at RADM McMahon's was up there, too! Favorite KP Class: Holocaust Future Plans: US Army Infantry Final Message: As the leaves fall, as the snow falls, as our grades fall... march on with me to graduation. “Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one’s living at it” “God does not care about our mathematical difficulties. He integrates empirically.” - Albert Einstein 330 Andrew 'Waterman San Antonio, TX Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Park Ranger, SCUBA Club Officer Billets: Zombo, CLOG3 Ships Sailed: M V Mokihana, USNf Big Horn, SS Lurline Sea Partners: Bryson Newland Countries Visited: Japan, China, UAE, Djibouti, Crete, Guam, Hawaii Internship: Naval Test Pilot School, NAS Patuxent River Maryland (F-18, T-34, H-6) Favorite Academy Memory: Making it back from the City, relazing with the crew in the park, and CRETE! Favorite KP Class: The one I slept through. Future Plans: Flying for the Navy, and in my off time relaxing on the beach with a cold one in hand. Final Message: Fitz, Howse, Jake, Brian, and Bryson, you will not be forgotten; keep on trucking. For everyone else catch y'all on the flip side, let only the good times be remembered. “Never quit til you finish. This is Kings Point, reality need not apply.” 331 Jennifer WeCCs St. Petersburg, FL Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: 3rd Clubs Activities Sports: Crew. Swimming, Chorus, Color Guard, Honor Guard, ADI Officer Billets: 3PC3, CX3 Ships Sailed: MV Ascension, USNS Laramie. SS Lurline Sea Partners: Beth Tonachel, Linsey Becker, Irene Mason. Will Donnelly Countries Visited: Antigua, Ascension Island, Poland, UAE, Oman, Djibouti, Greece, Egypt, Italy, Spain, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK Internship: Tampa Bay Pilots Association Favorite Academy Memory: Sea Year, 1T2, and time with friends Favorite KP Class: Nav Law Future Plans: “Sail deep sea, become a harbor pilot, have a family, and live happily ever after Final Message: Thanks to all who made my 4 years so memorable. Through laughter and tears, you've all been there for me, like a family. I’ll always remember my true friends. 332 For 1 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 Stuart ‘Whitaker Raleigh, NC Major: Maritime Operations and Technology Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Swimming Officer Billets: CLOGB, CNOB Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, USNS Saturn. M V Sealand Meteor, M V Green Ridge Sea Partners: Bobby Boyd, Steve Spindler, Tyson Walsh Countries Visited: Greece, Italy, Spain. Bahrain. UAE, Djibouti. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. Egypt, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Honduras. Mexico, Puerto Rico Internship: US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 Favorite Academy Memory: Singapore Future Plans: US Navy EOD Final Message: Never lose sight of your goals. A 333 (Richard White Dirty Jersey Major: Marine Operations and Technology; Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: Cross Country Track and Field Officer Billets: Zombo. RESTO Ships Sailed: Lykes Motivator, Charleston, Jeane Anne Sea Partners: Mike Pieretti, Rita Dernar Countries Visited: USA. England. Germany, Belgium Internship: Five Star Fire Protection Favorite Academy Memory: Academic Life in Section lOl, Sea Year, and 2006 Graduation Speaker George Bush Favorite KJP Class: Welding Future Plans: Inland Tugs Final Message: Time flies! Get off youtube and study for License! “I’m stuck in Folsom Prison and time keeps draggin on 334 garrison Wierz6ic%i Oley, PA Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Regimental Band, Fanfare Trumpets. Independent Work-Out Club Officer Billets: CHBCB. CFOB Ships Sailed: M V Florida, M V Missouri. M V Rhode Island, SS John G. Munson Sea Partners: Erin Mitchell Countries Visited: Germany, England. Netherlands. Italy, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE. India, South Korea. Japan, Canada Internship: Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, VA Favorite Academy Memory: Cleaning up an oil spill in the M V Rhode Island’s purifier room on Christmas Day. Favorite KP Class: Thermo II Future Plans: I plan on sailing for a few years and living at home to drive my parents crazy, then I'll get a shoreside shipyard job. Final Message: It’s good to plan ahead and look forward to the future, but also never overlook the present day and appreciate the present moment since you'll never get it back. “Don’t stay in bed unless you can make money in bed.” - George Burns 335 CharCes 'Witfiamson Media, PA Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: First Clubs Activities Sports: EMS. Color Guard,. Drill Team. Logistics Exchange Club Officer Billets: BX1, RESXO Ships Sailed: Sealand Intrepid. Maersk Rhode Island. USNS Britton Sea Partners: Rudy DeLeon, Brandon Howse Countries Visited: Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Okinawa. Guam, Greece, UAE, Kuwait, South Africa Internship: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay Favorite Academy Memory: Ring Dance and when the Dutch visited. Favorite KP Class: Advanced Firefighting Future Plans: Sailing on LNG ships. Final Message: It sucks now, but it is all worth it in the end. SaeaH Woocf Daleville, AL Major: Marine Engineering Systems. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: First Class President. Kings Point Sustainability Alliance, Wrestling Manager. EMT, SNAME. BKPA. SAAM Officer Billets: RAO Ships Sailed: MV Maersk Missouri, SS Horizon Discovery, MV Ocean Atlas. MV Cape Henry Sea Partners: Caitlin Lundy. Tyler Dunagan Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia. U.A.E., Oman, India. Trinidad and Tobago. Puerto Rico, Tunisia. Egypt. Panama Internship: Panama Canal Authority. Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Logistics, and Environment Future Plans: Work for Lockheed Martin and eventually get into environmental energy policy 337 Xfitharine Woods Pasadena, CA Major: Marine Engineering Systems, Ethics and -Leadership Concentration Company: Band, Fourth CIubs Activities Sports: Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Field, Marine Corps Ops, EMS, Paintball Officer Billets: BX2, RTOA Ships Sailed: USNS Watson, USNS Paul Buck, SS Horizon Pacific, SS Cape Inscription Sea Partners: Warren Ford. Thomas Hedden, Alex Smith, Aldean Codling Countries Visited: Saipan, Japan, Panama, Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan Internship: Maritime Administration Headquarters, Washington, DC, Jump School, Fort Benning, GA Favorite Academy Memory: Band Co. Sharks, Band Co. above the rest, clap clap , above the rest! Favorite KP Class: Prof. Santamauro's Diesel Simulator Future Plans: Active Duty, Environmental Engineering Masters Degree, Law Degree Final Message: Cheers! See you out there in the real world. 338 ‘Tyler ‘Wright Union City, OH Major: Marine Engineering Shipyard Management. Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Marine Corps Ops., Airborne, Crew '04 Officer Billets: 4PC3 Ships Sailed: USNS Spica, S S Cape Jacob, M V Honor Sea Partners: Chris Barber. Dave Vasquez, Glenn Savage, Preton Wallace, Judith Jaime Countries Visited: Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt. Djibouti, Saudia Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain. Kuwait, Japan Internship: Newport News- Shipyard Favorite Academy Memory: Passing sea projects!! Favorite KP Class: Intro to Electrical Engineering with Prof. Hennings Future Plans: Flying helicopters in the Marine Corps. Final Message: Persistence is key, if you want it bad enough no one can stop you. “I don’t fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is saying: Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?” - George S. Patton 339 Spencer ZeigCer Gulfport, MS Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Company: Third Clubs Activities Sports: Rugby, and anything that got me away from NY Officer Billets: RAL Ships Sailed: M V Endeavor. Maersk Vermont, USNS Pecos Sea Partners: Nick Lazowick. Tiegh Francois, Kevin Davies, Chris Stuckey, Seth Ching Countries Visited: Italy, Spain, Israel, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Guam. Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and almost PI. Internship: Northrop Grumman. Integrated Logistics Services Division Favorite Academy Memory: Going undefeated over the course of three regular seasons with my Rugby family. Favorite KP Class: CDR. Gaebelein's Holocaust class. Future Plans: To enjoy the one life I have to live. Earn enough money to travel the world with the ones I love the most. Final Message: Thank you for the memories, the friendships, and the support necessary to survive KP. To those who made a differene, I wish you nothing but the absolute best in life. “Never take life too seriously; you’ll never make it out alive.” - Bugs Bunny “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson 340 Andrew Zimmerman Dover, OH Major: Marine Transportation Company: 2nd Clubs Activities Sports: Yearbook, Propeller Club Officer Billets: Zombo, RSTLO Ships Sailed: M V P O Nedlloyd Vera Cruz. M V Matson Manulani, M V Sea Land Charger, SS Horizon Fairbanks, SS Matson Kauai Sea Partners: Ted Landberg, Chris Cunningham Places Visited: Italy. Kuwait, China, Japan, South Korea, Hawaii. Alaska. U.A.E.. Pakistan. Jordan. Sudan. Djibouti. Guam. California. Seattle, Oman. Qatar Internship: Federal Maritime Commission, Washington D.C Favorite Academy Memories: BDUBS Crew, Ring Dance, flying home every 2 weeks to see my fiance, and passing License Favorite KJP Class: Celestial Navigation Future Plans: Working for The Great Lakes Towing Co, getting married, and trying to be as happy as I can in life... Final Message: Thanks to all those who helped me along the way. A big thank you to my family, friends, and Dina. ENJOY THE RIDE... Nicholas Zoretic Pickerington, OH Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Ethics and Leadership Concentration Company: Fourth Clubs Activities Sports: Golf team. Drill team, Color Guard, KPESA, Army Ops.. Logistics and Intermodal Club Oifficer Billets: RDCO Ships Sailed: MV Integrity, USNS Paul Buck, Maersk Missouri, SS Horizon Producer Sea Partners: The RFDA...Heath Henry, Ken Kreis, Nathan Stiers Countries Visited: Antartica, Australia, England, Spain, Belgium. Germany, France, Netherlands, Sicily, Greece. Egypt, India, Pakistan, U.A.E., Oman, Djibouti, Singapore. Guam, Korea, Japan Internship: U.S. Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA Favorite Academy Memory: Standing atop Castle Rock on Ross Island, Antartica taking in the beauty Favorite KP Class: The ones I exempted Future Plans: Army infantry, working in Antartica, sailing on tankers or OSV's, and lots of travel and golf! Final Message: I look back at who I was plebe year I can barely recognize that young boy. I could not be where I am today without my many friends and mentors, thank you all. ‘Where we go one, we go all James Zorn Davidsonville, MD Major: Marine Operations and Technology Company: Band Clubs Activities Sports: Baseball, Band, Student Government Officer Billets: RLOG Ships Sailed: MV Moku Pahu, MV Cape Henry, MV Ascension. NOAA Oscar Elton Sette, USNS Paul Buck Sea Partners: Kurt Mast, Sean Dougherty, Jim Flannery, LJ Fioravanti, Troy McGuinness Countries Visited: Antigua, Ascension Island, Germany, Poland, Sweden Internship: USCG Sector - Baltimore; Viking Systems, Inc. Favorite Academy Memory: Spring break with baseball and the park with the section Favorite KP Class: CAORF Future Plans: Active Duty in the USCG in Hawaii then hopefully ending up in some exciting places Final Message: I want to thank everyone who helped along the way, even if I did not realize it at the time. To my friends who are like another family, I hope we can keep our friendship well into the future. “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”- Ben Franklin 343 U.S. Navy Among the 17 members of the Class of 2008 entering active duty with the U.S. Navy were (left to right) Thomas Krasnicki, Daniel Magnotta and Sarah Jones. U.S. Coast Guard (Above) There were 13 members of the 2008 class going U.S. Coast Guard, among them Kate Woods (front) and James Zorn. (Left)David McShane is sworn in as a U.S. Coast Guard ensign during the graduation ceremonies. 344 Preston Wallace ‘08 on the Rappelling Tower at Camp Smith. U.S. Marine Corps Midshipmen interested in a career in the U.S. Marine Corps mav join the Academy’s Marine Corps Option Program as earlv as plebe vear. By completing the Patrol Leaders Course at a USMC training facility and meeting other performance and training critera, midshipmen can be commissioned as USMC second lieutenants right at graduation. Class of 2008 members (left to right) Christopher Smith, Gregory Czyzewski and Preston Wallace at USMC Camp Smith, all ready to rock ‘n’ roll! Two of the 2008 graduates who entered the U.S. Marine Corps, Christopher Barber (left) and Christopher Smith, are sworn in as USMC 2nd lieutentants. 345 U.S. Army National Guard Jarrod Prill ‘08 was sworn into the Army National Guard by LTG H. Steven Blum in October 2007. Prill was the first midshipman to enter the Guard in this manner. U.S. Air Force Wiliam Scott was the only member of the Class of 2008 to enter the U.S. Air Force. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant at graduation. 346 U.S. Army An Army Commission Option midshipman training at summer camp. The LIS. Army Commission Option at Kings Point offers midshipmen the opportunity to be ready for Army commissioning at graduadon. The program focuses on Army leadership style, prepares midshipmen for their first Army assignments, and teaches and mentors them to be successful Army leaders. Army camos look good on these four USMMA midshipmen at Army Summer Camp training.. Katherine Jackson is sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve at the 2008 Commemncement ceremony. 347 The North Star Polaris, also known as the North Star, provides comfort to mari- ners, allowing them to quickly find North on a clear and starry night. Its proximity to the North Pole also means that a ship’s approximate latitude can quickly be determined. From the time of our birth, our families and those closest to us have been guiding us toward a bright future. Even as the Class of 2008 prepares to sail off to the deep, the people who mean most to us are like the North Star, a constant point of reference there for when we need it most. 348 Baby Pictures Note: Baby photographs submitted after the deadline appear on page 362. Becker v. -IM . Cameron Amigo Christopher Barber Laura Beck Christopher Buccola William Cannell Robert Charter Thomas Clark Christopher Cunningham Aldean Codling Joshua Cox 351 Note: Baby photographs submitted Joshua F Benjamin Garlock Morgan Gartner Jonathan Domagala William Donnelly Neal Duncan Garron Edgington r Brian Giorgio 353 Note: Baby photographs submitted after the deadline appear on page 362. 354 Nicholas Klein Coral Ledford Daniel Magnotta Richard Lagdon Jeremy Maginot 355 A Note: Baby photographs submitted George Matthews Maureen Marlowe Ryan Merritt 356 : Kevin Parsons Forrest Perkins Jaquelyn Peterson A 357 Note: Baby photographs submitted after the deadline appear on page 362. Michael Rugarber Per Rychecky Michael Schneider Cathryn Segert Francis Sellers 359 Note: Baby photographs submitted after the deadline appear on page 362. Brittany Thornhill 360 Dylan Tumblin Jessica Tutini David Vasquez Tyson Walsh Jennifer Wells Andrew Waterman lerzbicki Garrison Kathryn Woods 361 Tyler Wright LATE ARRIVALS Craig Gary Justin Henigan Thomas Shannon Bethany Tonachel Saeah Wood Nicholas Zoretic Erin Mitchell James Zorn To the Class of 2008: We’re proud of you! Your parents and families. 364 Parent Pride Advertisements 365 J CAMERON NORMAN AMIGO “CHOWY” From the moment you were born, throughout the years at USMMA, you have always made me so proud of you! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love, Your 1 Fan ('{hriAtofiher PH. Suecola Prue to hiA tfad and hiA Platoon A 'play. One whoee (oyaltieA never Aay. in adventurouA Aort o{ a rouyh. touyh lad. Pie d chare with anyone, all that he had. Pie A cheerjnl and yood. and he A {jilted with {an. Pie alwayA help till the worh iA done. Plo loa{ei iA he. thiA youny wan with Ahill. 'H ith hiA diAcifdined heart, wind and will. Pie A Aailed the world {row eaAt to weAt. Phrouyh the canale o{ Panama and Snej Po Piawaii. Sinyafeore and PahiAtan Snyland. perwany. Selyiuw and {Japan Pie a naviyated the AtarA and piAAed the teAt A Afdendid youth with a lifetime yoal. Pie A the tyfie o{ wan who a in control. Pn thiA yreat land there A no better one. Phan thiA PlinyA Point 'Mariner we call Aon. (ZonyrataiationAf PHom and Dad -------------------------------------------------—---------—----------- Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence. Colin powell Chris, you have never wavered once from the goaCs that you have set for yourself I am very jproud of you and Cove you with all my heart. May you findjpassion and commitment in whatever you decide to do. XOXOMom V---------------------------------- --------------------------------- 366 It has been quite a journey... It began in the EAST in Annapolis, MD traveled to St. John’s in Severna Park, up NORTH to Newport, Rl, to All Saints, to LaSalle Academy, Down SOUTH to Kings Point, NV and now... the journey travels WEST to San Diego. The heart is a compass Our love goes to you in any direction. Mom, Dad, Tara, Pop and all your adoring family on earth and in heaven. Justin Mark Jeffrey Brouse William Kurt Bogner From the time you were small we knew that you were special and would make a difference in the world. You have a unique quality that only few possess. You are a wonderful son, a great brother, a strong leader, and a good friend. These past four years at Kings Point have not always been easy but through your discipline and hard work you have seen many accomplishments. As a parent it is so hard to know when to hold on and when to let go. We are proud to say . . . You’re good to go! Congratulations We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Kelley Rich Reiser! ‘78 James J, Burns ‘42 Mark G, Bums ‘08 3 generations of USMMA graduates Fair Winds and Following Seas f--------------------- (Pauf, JA ticf He wifC raise you up on eagfe's wings, (Bearyou on the hreath of dawn, !Mafe you to shine fife the sun, jAndhotdyou in the pafm of His hand. Tor to His angefs He’s given a command to guard you in aff of your ways; upon their hands they wiff hear you up, Cest you dash your foot against a stone. V We are very proud of your accomplishments. You have always followed a path less traveled with determination and done well. Congratulations!! Love, Dad Mom 368 Robert Bage Charter Cc A,p rcitulntio A£ we love you. Mem, § Meredith IF II vou can keep vour head when all about you J j Are losing theirs and blaming it on vou; C O j II vou can trust yourself when all men doubt vou. ' j But make allowance for their doubting too; II you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies. Or. being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make your thoughts vour aim; If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave vour life to broken. And stoop and build ‘em up with wornout tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew J J To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them; “Hold on”; If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; II all men count with vou, but none too much; J If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance - Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it. And - which is more - you’ll be a Man mv son! By Rudvard Kipling 369 We are so very, very proud of you! Thomas Matthew Clark Words will never do justice to the feelings we hold for you in our hearts - it’s been an incredible experience watching you live your dreams and continue to grow into the remarkable person you are. Congratulations and God bless you always. With love, Mom, Dad, Beth and Ginger 370 J t WILLIAM WINSTON LAW CANNELL CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation front Kings Point. We’ve always been proud of your many achievements, but never more than now. Your Kings Point education opens the door for endless opportunities, and we will watch your progress with pride. All our love, Mom, Dad, Bobby, Maggie 6t Katie j Q Xevin Thomas Davies Jr. “Monty” Congratudations on your graduation! you have worked very hard and now you have reached your goad JVe are so THOILD of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Justine 371 r ■N Jennifer M- DdVis Congratulations! We are very proud of youm “Trust in the Lord with dll your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acKnowtedge him, and he will matte your paths straight.v Proverbs 3:5-6 Go with God. S We love you, Mom, Dad, Chris, Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles and the rest of the c an — you have brmt s ivc your bead. You have feet Iia, your shoes, you ofliA. steer yourself Iia. fliA,y direction you choose, you're oia, your owia..' Aia ( you letA w what you feiAow. you are the oiAe who'll decide where tO 00. - Dr. Suess Congratulations! Love, Your Family Jonathan, Since the day. you wexe ham-, you have made ua extxemeLy ptoud! you one an amazing pew on Jonathan. JVow- Li the time to take the pLacea you, have gone and the expexiencea you have gained and move fatwaxd to achieve yoax dxeama! Ulivaip tememhex that dxeami axe nothing ntoxe without a ptan. Aevex foxget whexe you came fxotn and what made you the pew an you axe today. Jtememhex yoax ichoota motto ((Icta Aon Vexha) and Live youx Life fry it evexyday. ATow the xeal jouxney hegina ... and we axe so excited to witnea the next chaptex in youx Life. %Jou axe an incxediHe young man; nevex Lose youx aeLf- confidence. “Jntegxity cornea when chaxactex fa teated; deep txue and nevex he aahamed of doing what fa tight.” CongxatuLatuma on a joh weLL done! We Love you Jonathan! A tom, IDcul, (ILCie d Zachaxy _____________________________________________________________________________ Allison Davis Seattle, Washington r ■N Davis, Age 6 Captain of hei- sailboat MIDN Allison Davis, Age 21 Captain of I2SMMA Sailing Team Allison Davis, Age «’(Vi’ Captain of ben Ship BRAVO ZULU!!! We always knew you could do it!!! Wefre all very proud of you, and we camt wait to see what youire Captain of next!!! Now, put that Kings Point education to good use and remember: iSAIL FAST AND HAVE FUNi Love, Dad, Brenda and Brad 373 We are so proud of you!!!!!! Love, Mom, Dad, and Janet Tor fall t u75e cvntzmvlfctinq a szfr Voufiae 1 Joshua Slocum x ovjfccjz 15ay cj o. f Joshua Finstad Congratulations on earning your degree from Kings Point! Love, Mom, Dad, and Matthew ----------— s Well young mon. uiho Knew when we gazed into your eye the day you were born that thi wa the path that God eho e for you! Our lord ble ed you with a trong body, an agile mind and a determination that few young men have! The e attribute will erve you well a you journey through life. The day are over that we watched you run and play without a care. Ule now ee a world traveler, a citizen of our planet. Ion. you are going to make mi take along the way. look for God grace and guidance in each of them. Share the warmth of your mile with the world and look for the good in your fellow man. We pray that you are a ble ed a we are in having you a part of our live . The depth of our love it immea urable. love. Worn and Dad V 374 MICHAEL ANDREW GRAHAM FRIENDS $ 1 0 for the beer RING DANCE $1500 for the ring RUGBY $2500 for the surgery GRADUATION Priceless! We are proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Billie Margaret Elise Allison Houston Congratulations on your GRADUATION! “Every worthwhile accomplishment big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory.” Ghandi This is the victory that you have worked so hard for. We are incredibly proud of you! Oceans of love. Mom and Dad -------------------------J Brennen, Congratulations to an extraordinary son A. brother who lias grown into a Leader o( lien «V Positive Hole Model for All. WOW. where diti I years go ? ? Your motivation, determination. A. hard work have |iiiekly brought you to your Graduation from the USMMA. What an AWESOME aeeomplishment!!! lour Future is as Bright as the .Stars! We know you'll be siieeessful whatever road you rhoose. We are so PROUD of you!!! Love Always, .Mom. Dad A Aiek 375 CONGRATULATIONS, EDWARD ALEXANDER HAYS, CLASS OF 2008, ON A JOB WELL DONE! There are few third generation King Pointers, yet you are among them. We, your parents and siblings, are proud of your accomplishments and grateful to those in the Administration (especially Capt. Ken Force) that saw the same potential during the selection process we knew existed and allowed you the opportunity to become a third generation Kings Pointer. Your grandfather. Captain Edward L. Hays, Class of 45, would be proud of your choice to be a mariner and follow in the tradition of the sea. He was a salty dog having sailed 26 years as master or mate before retiring from the MM P in 1973, after which he became an accomplished marine surveyor. He sailed in convoys during the latter part of WWII, sailed merchant ships to Korea and Viet Nam to support the troops and plied the world’s oceans in times of peace. He loved the sea and had his ashes spread on it after passing the final bar in 1983. As your father, Edward C. Hays, Class of 73, 2nd mate, marine surveyor, and president of American Nautical Services, I am overwhelmed with delight that my eldest son will take the same photo shoot at graduation with me that I did in 1973 with my dad on Tomb Field. Graduation is like the end of a sea passage as is written in the Deck Log of each vessel completing a journey; a statement of accomplishment of another chapter in the life of what we were intended to be. You, Edward Alexander Hays, Class of 08, are now the living heritage and beneficiary of all the watch keeping that went before you. Steer thee well and may you be blessed with the ability to respond to each and every challenge that confronts your watch; may you be given discernment and favor; and may your offspring be respectful and grateful for the gift your fatherhood will bring them. With much love, admiration and respect, we salute you our son, brother, and grandson. Mom Dad, Brittany Tim, Brendan, Elliott, and Grandma 376 Spencer Johnston Reporting For Indoc July 9, 2004 M V Growler 1st In Class 2007 New York Tug Boat Competition 1st Degree Black Belt Test (Worse than Indoc, just didn’t last as long.) M V Growler Skipper In Training Elizabeth River Ferry Norfolk, VA June, 1992 Who says Virginia Beach doesn't have waves?! Would you believe this was part of a High School calculus project? Spencer, We are all so very proud of your accomplishments. You WILL continue to do great things Love, Mom, Dad, Mimi, Papatv and Grampy Boy Scout Eagle Court Of Honor December, 2003 377 SasiaA 'Tttere wwicU ccutmt cowey tum finaud we are ait cfou tave accomfdi ted. Our tove ope uutt cfoc ae you Ucf even tiiater. 7Ve tove you, TKom 7) act 378 ■N Student: Matthew J. Keeley, Graduating Senior tfou started with a dream and with dnowdedye, courage, andperseverance you. tore on your way to achieviny that dream. Thouyh you may have doubted at times, you never adtered. tfou pushed on throuyh add and oompdeted the fjirst step toward{pudftiddiny your dream, ft is with yreatpride and dove that we o er our conyratudation to you upon your yraduation farom the Merchant Marine Academy. May djodyrantyou adways your heart s truest desires, dove, ---------------------:------------------ Congratulations Oleh! We are all so very proud of you and your accomplishments at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. We love you very much, Mama, Tato, Bohdan, and Kolya Matthew Joseph Keeley You did it! We are so very proud of you! Congratulations! All of our love - Always Mom and Anthony XOXO 379 r--------------------——---------------- Congratulations Tom! I’ve never known a person like you before. Your leadership is truly admirable, and I am so proud of you for accomplishing so much at Kings Point. Your adventurous spirit keeps every day exciting, and you make the world a much better place to be in. You are brilliant, fun, a wonderful musician, and absolutely perfect. Most of all, when I am with you, I am home. I cherish all of the incredible times we’ve shared, and I can’t wait to see where life takes us. I love you so much! Yours always, Meghan CORAL CHEYENNE LEDFORD We have a tremendous amount of admiration for you, your spirit and constant perseverance, over the years and most recently at USMMA. You will continue to have our love and support. Always, Mama, Gino, Marnie-Leigh, and Elysee --------— ________ Thomas Krasnicki S r A good steady job. a couple true friends A woman who loves you from beginning to end A sense of belonging, belief in yourself Values learned early, never put on a shelf This was our dream, our dream for you We started the journey, you followed through You have given us a life, overflowing with joy You're a man of distinction, no longer a boy Congratulations... we are so, so proud of youl Love, Mom, Dad, Rob, Kristi, Adam and Addison Daniel Magnotta “The choice is yours. You fiofd the tifCer. You can steer the course you choose in the direction of where you want to Se. Today, tomorrow or in a distant time to come. ” W. Chement Stone we are s,o proud o-f youl wishing ijou s,ood Health, Happiness § Sueess In all u)our -future endeavors! Love, Mom, Dad, Lou § Marte 380 Rycvn 'Rardat Byaw, Yoio came' inter the world with aw “up -to--yymethLn ’ ymde A nd made life anything but ordinary ever wwce . ILYTMITWWW man “for yesterday iv but a dream and tomorrow Lv only a vL iow But today weld lived makev every yesterday a dt'-eam of happiwevy A nd every tomorrow a vifdow of hope . ” CONGRATULATIONS I am Kr very proud of you ! ! Love', MOM xoxoxoxoxo unknown Jeremy Uavid Maggot M«al T ov on your graduation! You are on the road to continued great accomplishments wherever you sail! We all love you and are rooting for you. Love yAJways, Mom, ]Jad, ara)n, T amara, L 5a Jonathan, Rebecca, and haina Congratulations to Joey and all of our friends in the olass of 2CC8! t ill. Carbara and Eilly Marino 382 Mcuw erv E. Mcwlowe Congratulations Mo! One ship drives east ancf the other drives west by the same winds that hCow. It’s the set of the saiCs and not the gaCes that determines the way they go. 'Ida M'heefer M'ifcox We couldn’t be prouder of you and we wish you success and happiness for your future. Chart your course, set your sails, and sail off into the sunset as you find new horizons to explore and reach your dreams. Find joy in the journey as you travel through life and reach your goals. All our love, Mama, Dad, Matthew and Meredith JACways remember the first ruCe of saiCing: Xeep the ocean out of the Boat. ?-------------------------- Ryan T. Merritt rfie btandb in the bhadowb of the. team.5 btatb. hi.b ptebence on ot off the field ib alwaifb felt. y.oll have met Life b ehaLLengeb and conquered them, fou ate topb in out hook. We love you, Mom, Dad9 Will, Caitlin and Uncle Rich 383 (f MICHAEL ANDREW MICHNYA “There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.” Mihgy, We are very proud of you, and of ad your hard wofiand sacrifices to readze this accompdshment. May god 6Cess you and keep you safe as you embafi upon this new beginning. Love, Mom, Dad, John, Joe ‘05, and Matt “Now, voyager, sail thou forth to seek and find. - W. Whitman V 384 share in your voyage. Ross Michael Mery Congratulations! As the eldest of three you were our first blessing. There aren’t enough words to tell) ou how proud we are of you, your aooomplish-n its and the man you have become. We have enjoyed watching you in your journey to this time and place and look forward to seeing what lies ahead. Good luck! May all your dreams come true and with God’s continued blessings and guidance may you always have fair winds and following seas. Thank you for letting us We love you with all our hearts. Dad, Mom, Genina, Marlina i 385 Nick Rail r Amanda: You are amazing! Some people say all you do is nap on the couch, hut those who know you hest know better, you can nap anywhere. Just thinking about who rjou have become and the opportunities you have made lor yoursell makes us so proud and excited lor you. Believing in you is easy. Your accomplishments combined with your perseverance will provide you with a bright and rewarding luture. You have foresight and leadership qualities that cannot be taught, it is just part ol your character and who you are, we admire you lor it. Reach lor the top... you have long arms! Love your proud parents and 4P1 Ians Dad 5'' Mom Cerrena, Patrick Sara v. It's hard to believe your 4 years at the USMMA have come to a close. Just yesterday, we held you in our arms. We blinked and there .. ... you were, a mature, young man. Between the Academy, discipline, rugby, and the love and guidance from home, you have blossomed. Go forth, set your goals high strive to achieve your best. Good luck! We are very proud of you. We love you! Mom Dad Ryan Scott Nichols You excel in everything you do! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished at the USMMA. We look forward to your bright future. With love and admiration, Dad, Mom $ Emmy r Christopher Nitta Congratulations on achieving yet one more milestone. You have continued to excel - in the classroom, on the soccer field, and in all aspects of your life. We are so proud ofyou. Love, Your Family John Santo Pagano “Johnny” Congratulations. We are very proud of all the challenges you faced at Kings Point. “We know how hard it was for you.” Johnny, as you continue your journey never forget your faith or all our love for you, for this will carry you through any situation in your life. We are proud to call you our son. Dad, Mom, Kristin, Franh and Arielle 387 Jarred Prill fo coufcd ttCy ut tfo cUiectioK Aive Ufa2 you ve -'Ikneau Jarred, We leve ycu very much, Mem, Pad, Niccle Evan r As always, the 2008 yearbook would like to thank the Parents for their continued support, without whom the midshipmen, and consequently the yearbook, wouldn’t be here. 388 V Wishing you all the success and joy that life can offer, Mom, Dad, Starlyn, Cousin Bob, Grandma and Grandpa Dating back to the excitement of indoctrination, we can All remember the enormous sense of pride, love and Respect for your decision to meet the challenges In this prestigious and patriotic academy. Never wavering in your commitment, you rose to Shine as an Honor Plebe, and then continued To meet the vigorous physical requirements, Academic demands and sea duty adventures. Now that four years have prepared you for Living the life you choose, remember those Experiences at Kings Point, all your friendships, Your Ring Dance and lastly, the love we share. 389 Michael Domenic Pieretti We are proud of all vour achievements, and especially this one because of the commitment required to reach your goal, despite the adversity you faced, you did it. You have met the many challenges of Kings Point, and you have had the strength and determination to be the best you could be in all you have done. May this he one of many successes, and may God continue to bless you in life. Love ya! -Mom and I)ad ‘Fair winds and following seas to Kings (Point’s Class of2008 - The (Pieretti’s (ftichatl £yHexan.det gcAnclclct Outstanding! CongratuCations! you Bring great donor to your community, teachers, friends, family as weCC as yourseCf, for you have accompCished your dream from when you were in the fourth grade. The chaCCenges did not stoj? you, hut gave you more determination to keep charging up Cife’s hid. Now a new chapter widstart, which we know you have aCready Begun to estaBCish. you shad do wed as Cong as you remember: “I shaCC reject passivity, take responsiBiCity, Be courageous, and expect CjocCrewards!! I shaCC not grow faint in heart no matter what chaCCenges come my way. ” you share these pages with great friends, you made the four years as a team! fVe are very proud of you!! Love, Mom and Vad -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 390 1 i Per, If your childhood, teen and college years are any indication of things to come, what a marvelous, future is in store for you and those of us that love you so. your kaleidoscope has rotated from the babe Iwstawtly bowdlwg with your siblings; to the toddler sweaklwg through a window to jolw them at the school bus stop; to the lad racing in circles while tethered to uour dad; to the boy sleeping lu, his football helmet; to the teew ma'izing the most of high , musically, socially, and athletically; and finally, to the man now graduating from the ns Merchant Marlwe Academy as a maritime eu-glweer and ensign, your gradnfather, that old wwii tawker sailor, would be } roud as are we all. school academically Cyood luck and godspeed. Mom, Dad,jlll, Thom, Helem C ra nd mother, wes, and Natalie 391 A New Beginning As you make a new beginning in your life, Nathan Be aware of important things you didn't learn in school: As you pursue your dreams, Remember to take time to help and serve others Even if doing so slows you down a little. As you explore and develop your unique talents, Remain humble, Realizing that your special abilities Are gifts from God. As life hands you challenges, welcome them As ways to become smarter and stronger. As you acquire material things, know that your most important possessions Are honesty, integrity, And the desire to make a difference. Congratulations, Nathan May your new path take you where you want to go And also bring you pleasant surprises! Love you, Mom Dad — u —--------------------------------------- S Michael I. Scales Congratulations Mike! You’ve come a long way and we are very proud of your accomplishment. Well done, son, go confidently into your future. Much love, Mom Dad Parent Weekend, Plebe Year, Sept. 2004 N, 392 William Brandon Scott Congratulations on your graduation! You have made us all so proud. You will be an excellent officer in the United States Air Force. Your dedication to your four years at the Merchant Marine Academy along with the excellent education you have received will be with you always. You will serve your country well. Love, f Tim Scott Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Smooth sailing and God bless! Love, Mom, Dad, Matt, Andy Jeff 393 r Thomas IVIichael Shannon “Tombomb” From “our baby”to manhood — Oh so tall! You answered the challenge, when you took the call. You left in the summer and worked hard in the fall; Saw the sights in the City and chased the Lax ball. Every opportunity offered,you accepted with glee. Saw more in two summers than most lifetimes will see, Tsunami,monsoons and a“bump”in the night; Safari’s with lions and some fast moving flight. And now as we watch you turn the next page, Accept your diploma and depart from the stage, We know without doubt, in the future we’ll see, A son, friend and brother who’ll be the best he can be!!! £’onycatulationi faddy!! cWe te to ptoud of you.! c£ov ’ (flom, J)a.d, fdly and (family r Chrisopher Michael Smith AKA - Studly” “Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and the American way.” ' General Patton “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars.” ' Les Brown What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. With much love and respect we celebrate congratulate your accomplishments at KP! Mom, Dad and Kenneth SEMPER FI! s Zac, Congratulations on your numerous achievements! It has not 6een easy, however the road Cess traveled never is. As you 6egin to pursue new goals and dreams, maintain your integrity, eypandyour compassion for others and always hold on to that great sense of humor. It can 6e invalua6le in opening doors and hearts. ‘We, your family, share in your accomplishments. ‘We are grateful and hum6led 6y the fine young man you have 6ecome. It has Seen our pleasure to watch you grow every step of the way. ‘May you always have love and laughter to 6righten your life, (jods guidance to light your path and common sense to heep you grounded. ‘We love you with all our hearts, IMom, d)ad Liz 395 Robert jenenhoiz jo our son, We uiant to thanR you from the bottom of our hearts, but for you our hearts have no bottom. Whatever you choose to achieve would not surprise us. There is no need to reach for the stars, they are already within you' We love you and we are so proud of you. Congratulations' All our love always. Mom and Ded Cowgratulatlows Rob! I hope you are -proud of where you are awd what you have accomplished because i feaow I am. Thawtes for always glvlwg me a reason, to brag about my little brother, Keep up the great worte as you move forward with life, always staying positive. I Love you very much awd adwlre all that you do! Love, Kim Dearest David, Words cannot describe our love and admiration for you. We are so proud of your ambition and determination to meet your goals. On the first day of kindergarten you announced you were going to the academy and becoming a pilot. Your hopes and dreams have come true. With love and pride, Mom, Dad, Kevin, Cyndie and Greg David James Vasquez The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt 396 Jess, 'What an incredible journey you fiave completed! jAnd how to put in a few -words afl that you have accompfisfted in four years that have passed as dad says “in the hfiifof an eye ? You have travefed the world, learned liow to navigate oceans and through it aff, you have set and accomplished your goals with honor and integrity. ‘We are so proud of you!! ‘From a preemie of 2 1 2 pounds to the accomplished woman you are today, we continue to see god s plan for your life unfold. ‘You have a heart of wisdom and a wonderful wof ethic, hath of which will serve you well in the future. Continue to “Trust m the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge 'Him and He will direct your paths. ” Ooddles of unending love - ‘Mom, (Dad, Sammie and Tish f umpkin The night you were born | was able to hold you in my right hand. The same hand that held yours as you learned to walk, swim, and ride a bike. fv4y right fingers were crossed when you learned to drive. | he nervous fist | made as you did your first solo in a Tessna I yO. The sweaty palms of watching you go on dates. Tbe countelss applause they did for all your accomplishments. The wave of good-bye as you entered Kjngs f”oint and now to the one thing ] look forward to most: Kaising my right hand to salute you. Congratulations f ump kin £ unny. Dad 397 C ongratulctiony Dylan! Time fliey when yon are' having fun and we' had yo vnnch wv watching yon grow and develop into-the fine young' man you are today. Where hay the tume gone ? foray it way watching'yon in C ulo Scouty, baseball, boy Scouty, and watching your advancement to fagle Scout way amazing ! The adventurer of Sea Scouty and JLTC helped create the incredible per yon yon are today. While yon had to- endure INDOC, your plebe year, yxlutung- bquirrely and “The Dark Ager’ at Kingy Point, it helped yon persevere and again vnode yon a better per yon. Xingy Point WAS the right choice and the future iy now youry. He it wisely with dll the dally yon have acquired during your life . CONGKA TU LA TIONS!!! I Our love and pride icy forever! Mom , Vad, brent, Missey, Grandpa, Dakota, M cGyver and even Scout! DYLAN THOMAS TUMbLIN 398 Tyson Walsh The most important thing beyond the teachings of Jesus is discipline, creativity, and daring to dare. You had a vision and made it a reality . . . You did it with courage and determination. You did it with character and self-discipline. You did it. Congratulations! from your family friends J Tyler C. Wright 4th Company Once you Rave tasted fCight, you yiC6 forever waCfy the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you wiCC aCways Cong to return. Leonard da Vinci Our love and wishes go with you as you keep reaching your goals! Mom, Ron, Matt, Brandon, Grandpa Grandma 399 400 Spirit Mission — half filled half empty?; water cups on Reg Row Lt. Commander Pa Pa Bear Pins Kate with her Designator ,Pls Call Ni kaTG, muck out iaw, cuem . 0U RtfS60OX6 MOP e Tftit €H lN6 fA-.rn- ovtAKfAt? H Q ©o , C J goK CADET! This is your job today!! Cruising the world. Marine Corps OCS?? And at the top 1 3 of your class! Here you are standing your ground in your Minnie Mouse swimsuit. We had fun raising you though little could we sense where you were bound. You've come a long way, baby! Kudos to you kiddo! Love, Momma Dad Kate: Day One Grinder USMMA Fire Fighting Class Okay, you got your Jump Wings. Now What??? Kate, by walking to your own beat you’ve taken yourself and us on roads less traveled and adventures unanticipated. We can only imagine what might come next. You can achieve what you aim to accomplish. We love you. First Class Ribbons. Bling! ON 401 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) the second largest ocean container carrier in the world, grows by leaps and bounds with new vessels, new containers, expanded ports of call, terminal operations, inland depots, state-of-art information technology, combined with creative logistic planning and always competitive rates. Standing tall and meeting the challenges of today's container shipping industry, MSC comes in...Second To None... MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY (USA), Inc. as agents for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (212) 764-4800, NEW YORK www.mscgva.ch ATLANTA BALTIMORE BOSTON CHARLESTON CHARLOTTE CHICAGO CLEVELAND DETROIT HOUSTON 770-953-0037 410-631-7567 617-241-3700 843-971-4100 704-357-8000 847-296-5151 440-871-6335 734-955-6350 713-681-8880 LONG BEACH MIAMI NEW ORLEANS NORFOLK WILMINGTON, N.C. BAHAMAS. FREEPORT NASSAU MONTREAL, CAN TORONTO, CAN VANCOUVER. CAN 714-708-3584 305-477-9277 504-837-9396 757-625-0132 910-392-8200 242-351-1158 514-844-3711 416-231-6434 604-685-0131 iberfy Maritime Corporate ,979 Maicus Avenue Suite 200 |ake Success, New York 11042 UASC United Arab Shipping Co. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2008! 511 South Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Phone 908-272-0500 • Fax 908-272-9221 Web: www.uasc.net • Email: uascgen@uasc-sag.com Barwil Unitor Ships Service Congratulations to the Class of 2008! If you are interested in sailing with a steady schedule in a professional fleet and are committed to safety and service excellence, we welcome you to explore the career opportunities SEACOR Marine has to offer at www.seacormarine.com Currently seeking Licensed Chiefs and DDEs SEACOR Marine LLC llliruasifi fr. 403 INSURANCE BANKINC INVESTMENTS MEMBER SERVICES USAA We know what it means to serve. WHEREVER YOU GO, USAA CAN HELP YOU THRIVE. Start your military career with confidence, knowing USAA is by your side for all your financial needs. Whether you need auto or renters insurance, a checking account with no ATM fees1 or a credit card with great rewards, we'll be there to serve you. No matter where your career may take you. � GO TO USAA.COM ACADEMY OR CALL 800.531.8080 USAA.COM ’USAA does not charge a fee for the first 10 ATM withdrawals and refunds up to $15 in other banks' ATM usage fees each month. Currency conversion charges may apply when using ATMs outside the U.S. Property and casualty insurance provided by United Services Automobile Association and its affiliate property and casualty insurance companies, San Antonio. Texas. Restrictions apply to availability of products. Credit card provided by USAA Savings Bank, other banking products provided by USAA Federal Savings Bank, both Member FOIC. © USAA. 2008. 87772-0508 SERVICE IN COMMAND OF YOUR FUTURE. MEANS YOU'RE Keppel AmFELS The premier offshore yard in the Gulf of Mexico MARK OF EXCELLENCE AmFELS 20000 State Highway 48, P.O. Box 3107, Brownsville, Texas 78523-3107, USA. Tel: 956-831-8220, Fax : 956-831-6220, Email: eric.phua@keppelamfels.com Sandy Hook Pilots The Pilot Boat America servkang 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 404 FUELED BY THE EXPERTISE AND DEDICATION OF OUR PEOPLE. At Foss, safety is priority 1. We think it’s the best way to support our world class work force in providing marine services without equal. Contact us at 1-800-426-2885 or www.foss.com to find out about a fulfilling career at Foss FOSS NORTH AMERICA • THE PACIFIC RIM • EUROPE • SOUTH AMERICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE V • II CROWLEY People Who Know- Everyone knows word travels fast on the waterfront - maybe that's why so many great people choose to build their careers with Crowley. At Crowley we recognize that our people make our company great and separate us from our competitors. Crowley's focus has always been to build a durable company where employees can build and grow careers. People who know Crowley know we hire the best and brightest in the industry to provide our customers with the safest, highest-quality services in the maritime industry today. Throughout Crowley s 115-year history in ocean transporta- tion and marine services, countless employees have risen through the ranks to achieve the kind of personal satisfaction that comes with a rewarding career at a company that cares about its employees. To start your own rewarding career at Crowley, an equal opportunity employer, visit www.crowley.com careers or call 1-800-CROWLEY. © Crowley Mantime Corporator. 2007 CROWLEY is a registered trademark o? Crowley Maritime Corporation -i . Vessels, Worldwide, Tidewater Salutes the 2008 Graduates! Offering an unrivaled commitment to its customers, Tidewater is the leader of the vessel service sector of the offshore oil and gas industry. 601 Poydras Street Suite 1900 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 U.S.A. Tel: 1-800-678-8433 or 1-504-568-1010 Email: connect@tdw.com www.tdw.com THE — ANEW WORLD OF PANDI SERVICE Dedicated...Dynamic...Strong SHIPOWNERS CLAIMS BUREAU. INC.. MANAGER ON E BATTERY PARK PLAZA 31 ST FLOOR NEW YORK. NEW YORK IOC04 USA TEL: +1.212.847.4500 FAX: 1 212 847 4599 WEBSITE: www.american-club.com SHIPOWNERS CLAIMS BUREAU SCB (UK) LTD. LONDON LIAISON OFFICE. NEW LONDON HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR 6 LONDON STREET. LONDON EC3R 7LP U K. TEL +44.20.7709.1390 FAX: +44.20.7709 1399 SHIPOWNERS CLAIMS BUREAU (HELLAS). INC. 51 AKTI MIAOU LI - 4TH FLOOR. PIRAEUS 185 36 GREECE TEL +30.210.4294990.1.2.3 FAX +30.210 429 4187 88 SCB MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES. LTD ROOM 2103 - HONGYI PLAZA 288JIUJIANG ROAD. SHANGHAI 200001 CHINA TEL +86.2I.3366.S000 FAX: +86.21.3366.6100 PACIFIC MARINE ASSOCIATES. INC. 180 GRAND AVENUE. SUITE 330. OAKLAND. CA 94612 U SA TEL +I.5I0.4SZII86 FAX: 1.510452.1267 406 i rsscS MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND Your experience can gain you top pay with federal benefits, advancement opportunities, generous leave, world-wide travel comfortable quarters and excellent meals. Act now. Call 1-866-867-1038 or visit www.sealiftcommand.com MSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Congratulations to the Class ofzooS from Tyco Telecommunications Get Aboard and Se Saif! We are looking for — tajeer minded individuals to join AHL's seagoing team. AHL Shipping Company for more information send email to tijcn Telecommunications www.tycotelecom.com Ships@ahlsc.com or call 210-228-2700 408 Raytheon is proud to salute the fine midshipmen of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, whose dedication and leadership are invaluable to our nation's economy and security. No matter where your missions may take you, or what may be required, Raytheon will deliver proven solutions and support that enable a true operational advantage. You are selfless in your service to your country. We will be tireless in our service to you. www.raytheon.com Raytheon Customer Success Is Our Mission © 2C08 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. ’Customer Success Is Our Mission is a registered trademark of Raytheon Company. _ 1 U.S. SHIPPING PARTNERS L.P. 399 Thornall Street Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: (732) 635-1500 Fax: (732) 635-1918 E-mail: marine@usslp.com Web: www.usslp.com “Providing Transportation Services for Bulk Chemical and Petroleum Products” jl MAERSKLINE, LIMITED £00£ Maersk Line, Limited One Commercial Place, 20th Floor Norfolk, VA 23510-2103 Phone: 757-852-3240 • Fax: 757-852-3267 www. maersklinelimited. com Equal Opportunity Employer WF D V The first port of call for petroleum logistics • Innovative and integrated • Responsible and responsive ----• Tried, tested and trusted LONDON HOUSTON SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR depend on us www.aet-tankeri.com 410 AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS Thomas J. Bethel National President Jose E. Leonard National Secretary-Treasurer Navios Maritime Holdings Congratulations to the U.S.M.M.A. Graduates Class of 2008! www.navios.com Charting the course to success Here at Atlantic Marine, we're not only proud to be the premier, privately held experts in international commercial, military, and private yacht repair and refurbishing, but of our history of guiding our team members towards successful careers, IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: STEEL SUPERVISORS • PIPE SUPERVISORS ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR • MARINE ESTIMATOR OUTSIDE MACHINE MILLWRIGHT FOREMAN PROJECT MANAGERS • PROJECT COORDINATORS In addition to our superior working environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Interested candidates can visit our website at www.atlanticmarine.com and send their resumes letters of interest to desired location: Atlantic Marine Florida. LLC Ph: 1-800-395-6446 • Fax: (904) 251-1579 Email: jaxresumes@atlanticmarine.com Atlantic Marine Alabama. LLC Ph: 1-800-650-9283 • Fax: (251) 690-7890 Email: mobileresumes@atlanticmarine.com Our employment process includes a background check and pre-employment drug alcohol screening. EOE M FA DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. www.atlanticmarine.com ____Always Moving Forward_ Kirby is the largest tank barge operator in the United States. Kirby is proud of our commitment to safety, customer service, training, and environmental protection. If you're interested in a rewarding career with competitive pay and terrific benefits, start your career at Kirby today! www.kirbycorpjobs.com 1-800-324-3621 412 s Confidence. Commitment. A Bright Future. Chevron Corporation is proud to recognize the Human Energy displayed by the Class of 2008 in reaching your goal. We wish success to those of you who will embark upon careers in the rapidly changing marine industry and salute the many of you who have elected active duty in our nation’s Armed Forces. Chevron is proud of its many Academy graduates and their contributions to its success; our historical commitment to the marine industry remains strong. Chevron Global Marine Products supplies a wide range of fuels, lubricants, and specialty products and services to the industry worldwide; Chevron Shipping remains a global and innovative industry leader in safely transporting crude oil, petroleum products and gas throughout the world. To learn more about Chevron Corporation and the Human Energy that drives it, visit us at www.chevron.com. Chevron © 2008 Chevron Corporation. All rights reserved. Congratulations to the Kings Point Graduating Class of 2008 I 188 Broadway, I Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 I Tel: 201 307 1300 I Fax: 201 307 9740 I For employment opportunities I visit www.2wglobal.com v frv WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN LOGISTICS 414 Who Needs Real World Experience? Detyens Shipyards is proud to partner with USMMA in providing Shipyard Production Internships for Midshipmen. Good Midshipmen have lots of Real World Experience. Detyens Shipyards, Inc. Main Yard Cooper River Charleston, SC USA 1670 Drydock Ave. • North Charleston, SC 29405-2121 Tel (843) 308-8000 • Fax (843) 308-8059 www.detyens.com David Enman Sales and Marketing Tel (904) 318-0909 • Fax (904) 519-8580 E-mail sales@detyens.com TBS can manage your entire transportation chain or any part of it, because our capabilities extend way beyond the ship: Tel: 1-914-9 61-1OOO E-Mail: info@tbsship.com • Ocean transportaion • Portside inland logistics • Just-in-time shipping • Comprehensive support services • Solutions for challenging cargoes • Breakbulk, bulk, RoRo, container and project cargo • Excellent job opportunities Every TBS ship is a partnership. Gregg McNelis, Executive Vice President TBS SHIPPING SERVICES INC. 812 East Grassy Sprain Road www.tbsship.com Yonkers, New York 10710 It takes more than a ship to get your cargo where it’s going. Our staff world-wide is available 24 hours a day, every day. Costa Rica Denmark Hong Kong Singapore South Africa United Kingdom United States We don’t refine the oil, we refine the service. nkerfuels . Marine Energy . Norse Bunker Oil Shipping Tramp Oil Trans-Tec WorldUi Services E-mail: bunkers@wfscorp.com 415 Polar Tankers, Inc. 600 N. Dairy Ashford, TA2062 Houston, Texas 77252 Toll free: 800-334-3410 Polar Tankers, Inc. is one of the premier shippers of Alaska North Slope crude oil in the West Coast marketplace. We are looking for engineering and deck officers who share our passionate dedication of shipping oil safely and efficiently. If you are looking for a challenging career with great benefits and advancement opportunities, please contact us. Polar Tankers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer k m Congratulations Class of 08’ K-Sea Transportation 1 Tower Center Boulevard, 17lh Floor East Brunswick, NJ 08816 www.K-Sea.com 416 Congratulations! USMM Academy 2008 Graduates Matson. www.matson.com ABS Congratulates the Graduating Class of 2008 of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Setting the Standard for www.eagle.org Service. Setting Standards of Excellence HEIDMAR A subsidiary of Morgan Stanley For over a century. Electric Boat has been the leading designer and builder of nuclear submarines, arguably the most complex machines made by man. You will have a hand in shaping the technology of the next generation of submannes as well as other advanced systems. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES, FULL STEAM AHEAD! John Hill '67 Brian Van Aken '84 Tim Brennan '87 Peter Renehan '87 Alexey Dubrovin '96 Dave Fillis '96 Greg Kornilov '96 Joe Garin '01 - Your Friends and Alumni at Heidmar Engineering Opportunities • Acoustics • Civil Structural • Electric Power • Electronics • Marine Mechanical • Shock Vibration • Software CM QA • Software Engineering We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil. Electrical. Mechanical, Structural. Acoustics Engineering, or Computer Science Engineenng. YVe offer competitive wages and benefits including: • Medical Dental Life Insurance • Excellent 401K Plan • Relocation Assistance • Paid Vacation • Company Sponsored Technical Education Program Applicants selected mil be subject to a secunty investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4989 - US Citizenship Required Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer - Apply online at www.gdeb.com 417 Sealift Inc. Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Class of 2008! 68 West Main Street Oyster Bay, New York 11771 (718)895-8100 (516) 922-1000 sealiftinc.com • email: info@sealiftinc.com -� Across the Pacific or within the Persian Gulf, APL is the trusted partner for shipping superior results. With eight weekly U.S. Flag vessel services and a dedicated team of logistics professionals, APL delivers efficient, reliable and specialized solutions for all shipping needs. Visit our Web site for more details. www.apl.com 418 © APPLETON MARINE, INC. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2008! Lewis H. Krueger CEO Class of '68 3030 E. Pershing Street P.O. Box 9020 Appleton, Wl 54911-9020 Phone: (920) 738-5432 Fax: (920) 738-5435 www.appletonmarine.com Virginia International Terminals, Inc. 601 WORLD TRADE CENTER, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Mailing Address: PO Box 1387, Norfolk, Virginia 23501 E-mail: jdorto@vit.org (757)440-7212 Fax (757)440-7221 Joseph A. Dorto General Manager Chief Executive Officer Congratulations and Goltens Smooth Sailing to the New York C'orp Class of 2008 Goltens New York Corp. Ocean Power Equipment Co. 160 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, New York 11231 1140 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006-7126 (973)575-5775 Phone: + 1 718 855 7200 Representing Ming Manufacturers of Manne Equipment SeaAhk Odin Marine, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS 66 Gale House Road CLASS OF 2007! Stamford, CT 06902 USA PO Box 210 Congratulations to the Monticello. AR 71657 Class of 2007 Phone (870) 367-9755 from the Odin Fax (870] 367-2120 Marine Group! Internet: www.seaark.com Email: seaarkmar@aol.com www.odingroup.com Lefetrffz Screw Pumps for Engine Room and Cargo Applications LEISTRITZ CORPORATION 165 Chestnut Street, Allendale, New Jersey 07401 Ph: 201-934-8262 Ext. 21 Fax:201-934-8266 E-Mail: jdevaul@leitritzcorp.com www.leistritzcorp.com THANK YOU! to the many advertisers who support the USMMA graduates each and every year! CHARTING A COURSE FOR SUCCESS! 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STRONG VESSEL OPERATORS LLC Salutes Salutes The Graduates the USMMA Of 2008! 2008 Graduates! 799 Middlesex Turnpike Billerica, MA 01821 Three Stamford Landing, Suite 200 46 Southfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 Phone (978) 670-5339 Fax (978) 667-7047 Telephone: (203)975-1010 Fax: (203) 705-4528 www. noise-con trol. com E-mail: svo@vosusa.com nonoise@comcast.net 422 2008 Midships Staff Editors in Chief: Matthew Ciofani '08 Jaquelyn Peterson '08 Staff Members: Laura Beck '08 Peter Bonnanzio ‘08 Nicholas Brissey ‘08 Aaron Brune ‘08 Marco Cabiao '08 Tyler Dunagan '08 Philip Han '08 Katharine Jackson '08 Amanda McNanley '08 Brooke Plank '08 Cathryn Segert '08 Saeah Wood '08 Andrew Zimmerman ‘08 John Nelson '09 Molly King T1 Cheyanne Loppnow T1 Jessie Shifalo '11 Advisor Martin Skrocki Commercial Advertising Pentagon Publishing Portrait Photographs Richard Rome Empire Classics Studio Herff Jones Representative Mark Mandrakos (Special Thanks!) Colophon Midships 2008 is the 65th 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 2008 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 binding has been Smyth Sewn rounded and backed with head and footbands applied. The first signature, pages 1-16, was printed in four color process and all photos therein have been UV laminated. The endsheets were printed on Carerra White Cl-1 with two applied colors, HJ281 Navy and HJ877 Metallic Silver. The cover was custom embossed and was double quarterbound. Base materials used were a special material, Rainbow Flag 9942 on both ends and special base material Chrome in the center over the spine. The depiction of the flag pole, spine copy, and anchor on propeller all have been produced with board level embossing dies with gold foil. The text, “2008 Midships,” on the front lid has been produced using a board level embossing die with gold foil. The depiction of a mermaid with ring, compass, and North Star were produced with a board level embossing die and silkscreen paint, Rich Gold 709, applied as a spot overtone rub. The logo underneath the title and year was produced using a board level embossing die. A special order grain, Madrid 988, was used on the special order base material around all elements. The press run was 1150 copies and the number of copy pages was 425. All photography except student portraits and some sports and archival photos were taken by the Midships staff. Layout was done primarily on Dell and Hewlett Packard Desktop Computers. Software employed was Adobe PageMaker 6.5 and Herff Jones PageMaster. The primary fonts used throughout, though not exclusively, are Times New Roman, Garamond, Arial and Bookman Old Style. 425 I -L