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

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 This book is dedicated to:£r. LCDR David Pahs (USN) LCDR Pahs has served in the capacity of Command Chaplain at £ ■ % the USMMA Memorial Chapel since the fall of 2018. During his three years in this capacity. LCDR Pahs has greatly benefited the campus of KP - both inside and outside of his official duties. Whether hosting Midshipmen for Sunday brunch, providing renowned personal counseling, or helping with club operations, the Regiment of Midshipmen at USMMA are thankful for LCDR Pahs' tenure at the Academy Many Midshipmen are also fond of LCDR Pahs' family given their y active approach to participation on campus. Although their absence will be a loss to the Academy, wc know their presence will greatly - benefit their next duty location. - Si' £ During the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic. LCDR Pahs and his family supported the USMMA campus in unprecedented ways. When classes went online during 'b the third trimester of AY 19-20, chapel services followed suit by means of LCDR Pahs and his children's efforts. Upon the return , of the Regiment to Kings Point, LCDR Pahs provided two protestant services per day to abide by COVID-19 regulations. In response to what some would $£1 have called a mental health crisis, LCDR Pahs trained and certified over 30 Midshipman in suicide response according to SPRC AS1ST standards. Additionally, LCDR Pahs counseled an unprecedented amount of Midshipmen during this lim Finally, LCDR Pahs took on the official task of overseeing the HR department of Midshipmen.

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Regimental Commanders M N CAPT Kyle Buser M N CAPT Landon Norvill Serving is 1st rotation and 2nd rotation Regimenal Commanders, Kyle Buser and Landon Norville led the Regiment through one of the toughest years that USMMA has recently seen. Their efforts have positively impacted not only the Midshipmen, but also the staff and parent?. These two Midshipmen actively live the Academy moto of “Acta Non Verba”. Congratulations on having crossed the finish line! We have overcome much adversity these past four years (five for some), and have become more resilient as a result. Our final year was the most challenging of them all, and certainly one of the most unique Senior years in the history of this institution. All of the challenges we faced, we overcame together, hi the process, we made memories we will never forget, and forged bonds which will last a lifetime. Nothing about our Kings Point experience was typical of a normal college education, and just like you, we would not have wanted it to be any other way. Going forward, there truly is nothing we cannot do, and no challenge we cannot overcome. We leave Kings Point with a world of opportunity at our fingertips. The Academy has helped lay a foundation of professional expertise, self-discipline, resiliency, and personal skills which will enable us to be successful in our professional careers. As we part ways and embark on new adventures, cc work hard, remain humble, and remember to enjoy the journey. We will see you out there! Soli Fortes Supersunt, 'Ktfle London Ifowtlt

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7 ,$ . And to those who were lost... g The Ocean Nathaniel Hawthorne The Ocean has its silent caves, Deep, quiet, and alone; Though there be fury on the waves, Beneath them there is none. The awful spirits of the deep Hold their communion there; And there are those for whom we weep, The young, the bright, the fair. Calmly the wearied seamen rest Beneath their own blue sea. The ocean solitudes are blest, For there is purity. The earth has guilt, the earth has care, Unquiet are its graves; But peaceful sleep is ever there, Beneath the dark blue waves.