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serving in the past as treasurer and currently Maine Maritime Academy will host an students that are interested in disciplined
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as secretary. She has been involved in many informational workshop for prospective stu- training environments or unique opportuni-
outside assistance.~ MMA enjoys an ongo- ways at MMA, including participating in the dents and their parents on gaining admission ties for personal growth are encouraged to
ing relationship with Educational Passages. organization of the Class of 2009’s annual to Federal service academies, public maritime attend the workshops.
Initial sea trials were launched from MMA’s Ring Dance, serving as an Orientation Leader academies, or private military colleges. The The evening workshop will consist of
schooner Bowdoin in 2008, off the northeast for incoming students in the fall, providing workshop, offered free of charge and open to multiple informational sessions on Federal
cost of North America. piano accompaniment for the college’s vocal the public, will be presented at the Four military academies and the associated nomi-
Coordinated by program founder, Rich- group, The Maritones, and acting as a stu- Points by Sheraton Hotel, Bangor Airport, nation process, military Reserve Officer
ard Baldwin, Educational Passages is work- dent representative at the Naval Academy located at 308 Godfrey Boulevard, Bangor, Training Corps (ROTC) opportunities avail-
ing with Belfast Area High School, Camden Leadership Conference. She is also an active Maine, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, from able at various types of colleges and univer-
Hills Regional High School, Old Town El- volunteer in the local community, serving as 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration will take place sities, private military college options, and an
ementary School, Waldo County YMCA, a Big Sister for local elementary students for from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and the information pro- overview of public maritime colleges. College
and Union 93 Schools to facilitate this year’s the past three years. gram will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. program personnel and representatives from
program aboard the State of Maine. To follow Burns, who graduated from Falmouth According to Jeffrey Wright, director of Maine’s Congressional delegation will be on
the boats, visit http://www.iboattrack.com/, High School, Falmouth, Maine, is a member of admissions at Maine Maritime Academy, the hand to answer questions.
or contact Baldwin, the MMA Class of 2009. She is majoring in workshop is designed to encourage personal For further information or to make a res-
Richard.Baldwin@EducationalPassages.com, Marine Biology. consultation with representatives of various ervation, call 1-800-464-6565 (Out-of-State),
207-338-4087, for more information Maine Maritime Academy, founded in post –secondary institutions that offer struc- or 1-800-227-8465 (Maine) or contact
Due to shipboard security, the vessel 1941, enrolls more than 800 students from tured leadership environments or opportu- admissions@mma.edu. Walk-ins are wel-
will not be open to the general public for tours more than 35 states and several foreign coun- nity for U.S. military service. High school come.
while in foreign or domestic ports. Well- tries. The college awards A.S., B.S., and M.S.
wishers are welcomed and encouraged to degrees in 15 fields of study.
view the vessel departure and return from the
Atlantic Challenge's New Director
Maine Maritime Academy waterfront, how- MMA Commencement was May 2
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Atlantic Challenge’s mission of inspiring
ever shipboard visits are not permitted. Dr. Geraldine Knatz, executive director personal growth through craftsmanship,
On the return leg to Castine from of the Port of Los Angeles, Calif., addressed Outward Bound,” said Pen (C.P.) Williamson community, and traditions of the sea.
Rockland, upper class students may invite the graduating class at Maine Maritime of Warren, ME, Atlantic Challenge Board “In a career of hiring a lot of people, I
their parents to join them. The day sail allows Academy’s 66th Commencement on May 2, Member and former Vice President of Devel- have seldom seen a candidate for such impor-
parents the unique opportunity to see the at 11 a.m., in Alexander Fieldhouse. Knatz opment for the Hurricane Island Outward tant responsibilities get such enthusiastic
high level of technical proficiency and lead- received an honorary doctorate from the col- Bound School. “He is a good listener and and unreserved support from people he re-
ership achieved by their students. The train- lege. collaborator but he also knows when it’s time cently met as well as those who know him
ing ship will return to its homeport of Castine, According to MMA President Leonard to make hard and even unpopular decisions. well,” said Richard J. Marshuetz, Search
Maine, on Saturday, June 27. Arrival in Tyler, the college recognized the career He is grounded in practical responsibility but Committee Chair. “After a very comprehen-
Castine Harbor is expected at approximately achievements of Dr. Knatz, an accomplished driven to make a difference in the lives of the sive process, all members of the search com-
3:30 p.m., with docking anticipated at 4 p.m. maritime executive noted for her fearless un- people around him.” mittee were excited to recommend Jeff Lewis
Training cruise activity will continue in port dertaking of challenging subjects. “She has Lewis’ appointment is the result of a to the full board of Atlantic Challenge.”
through Monday, June 29. taken an admirable “green growth” approach comprehensive search completed by five Jeff will assume his responsibilities as
Students pursuing an officer’s license to further development at the Port of Los members of the Atlantic Challenge Board of Executive Director on May 1, replacing In-
from the U.S. Coast Guard as a third mate or Angeles,” he said. “Her work to integrate the Directors. The Search Committee was dedi- terim Executive Director Rick Palm from
third assistant engineer are required to train ocean and biological sciences, environmen- cated to finding and selecting a leader with Cushing. Rick will continue to serve on the
at sea for at least 60 days in each of their first tal awareness, and engineering to better the the talents, skills and motivation to advance Board of Atlantic Challenge.
three years at the Academy. Freshmen and international shipping industry serves as a
juniors sail aboard the MMA vessel, while tremendous example of leadership and inno-
sophomores are assigned to merchant ships vation to our graduates. Her expertise and
worldwide. In recent years, MMA training success in these areas touches every major
DownEast Lobstermen's
cruises have taken students to Aruba, Ber- area of study offered at Maine Maritime
muda, Brazil, Belgium, Estonia, France, Ger- Academy.” Association
many, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland Italy, Tyler added that Knatz’s appointment
Poland, Russia, and Spain; as well as other as the first female executive director of the
European and Caribbean countries. Port of Los Angeles is an accomplishment in
"By the Fishermen - for the Fishermen"
The 500-foot, 16,000-ton T/S State of keeping with the college’s ongoing commit-
Maine, the former USNS Tanner, originally ment enhancing aspirations for women in
served as a Navy oceanographic research math- and science-based careers. “She is a
vessel and was converted in 1997 to accom- tremendous role model for our entire student
WHO'S ENDANGERED NOW?
modate the training needs of the college. The body,” said Tyler.
fourth vessel to bear the name State of Maine, Commencement activities began at 9
the ship is a modern, technologically ad- a.m. with the annual awards program in
vanced training vessel. Delano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall. The
Don't Be Left on the Dock!
Maine Maritime Academy, founded in college’s class of 2009 includes five associ-
1941, enrolls more than 800 students from 35 ate in science, 151 bachelor of science, and
Join Today and Let Your Voice
states and several foreign countries. The ten master of science degree candidates. The
Be Heard.
college awards A.S., B.S., and M.S. degrees graduating class represents nearly 80 Maine
in 15 fields of study. communities and 16 other states, as well as
the countries of Dominican Republic, India,
Float Rope Issue
Falmouth Student Receives Top Community Kuwait, Panama, and Turkey.
Service Award at MMA MMA President Leonard Tyler and
Maine Maritime Academy Student Victoria M. Larson of Windham, Maine, chair
Boat Insurance Discounts with
Caroline Burns, Falmouth, Maine, recently of the board of trustees, presented diplomas.
Membership
received the Phyllis Tenney Community Ser- Dr. John Barlow, vice president for academic
vice and Leadership Award at the Castine affairs and dean of the college, presided at the
college. She received the award in recogni- exercises. Captain P. J. Loustaunau, comman-
Safety Courses
tion of excellence in community outreach and dant of midshipmen, conducted the regimen-
volunteer service throughout her entire col- tal change of command ceremony. The oath
lege career. of office was administered to new U.S. Mer-
Maine Maritime Academy Associate chant Marine officers by Captain James B. Call or e-mail for
Professor of History, Patricia Bixel, presented McPherson, USCG, commander of the Coast
the award to Burns based on her success in Guard Sector Northern New England, South
membership informa-
the areas of leadership, scholarship and com- Portland, Maine. Captain James D. Settele,
munity service. She was presented with the
tion
USN, commanding officer of MMA’s
award at the annual Student Life Awards NROTC unit, administered the oath of office
Ceremony, which included a cash hono- for Navy officers. A formal commissioning
rarium, a crystal plaque, and inclusion of her ceremony for Navy officers took place at 1
DownEast Lobstermen's Association
name on a perpetual display plaque located in p.m. in the Harborview Room of the Harold
P.O. Box 88
the Harold Alfond Student Center. Alfond Student Center.
Belfast, Maine 04915
Bixel cited Burns for her solid grade point
(207) 338-1406
average and her role as an active member of MMA to Hold Service Academy Informa-
the college’s Activities and Band Committee, tional Workshop
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