2016 - ISSUE 3 TRUMPET TALES How their music shaped the lives of two alumni HOMECOMING Memorable moments PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Under rainbow, stars and sail The Leading Source for U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Marine Officers All Departments, All Trades WWW.AMO-UNION.ORG • 601 S. Federal Highway • Dania Beach, FL 33004 • (800) 362-0513 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, Certificate Number 33975 ★ Complete STCW 2010 Training and Certification ★ STCW License Upgrading — All Departments ★ Comprehensive Dynamic Positioning Training ★ Full Mission Simulation: Deck, Engine, Radar, Liquid Cargo www.star-center.com ★ (800) 445-4522 ★ Port Modeling and Research Services 2 West Dixie Highway ★ Dania Beach, FL 33004 ★ A Division of the AMO Safety and Education Plan Content IN THIS ISSUE MARINER STAFF Director of College Relations 8 Jennifer DeJoy |
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[email protected] ADMINISTRATION President Dr. William J. Brennan Provost & V. P. for Academic Affairs As a young midshipman on a training cruise stopover in New Orleans, John T. Page ’68 visited Preservation Hall and Dr. David M. Gardner was inspired to play the traditional jazz he still performs today. V. P. for Advancement FEATURES Christopher J. Haley, MBA V. P. for Student Affairs & Enrollment 8 Trumpet Tales Management Dr. Elizabeth True 19 Homecoming Highlights V.P. for Financial & Institutional Services 26 MMA #PhotoContest 2016 Petra Carver Director of Alumni Relations DEPARTMENTS & OTHER NEWS Jeff Wright 5 President’s Watch 28 Athletics Postmaster: Please send change of address notice to Alumni Relations, Maine 6 Alumni President’s 34 Class Notes Maritime Academy, Castine, ME 04420.