2018 Athletic Awards Dinner
RAY BARTOSZEK ’86 JOE MARTINO ’86 ACTA NON VERBA “SKIP” PROSSER AWARD WINNER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
1969 FOOTBALL TEAM HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Friday, November 9, 2018 Melville Hall - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 2018 Athletic Awards Dinner
Presented by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
2018 Acta Non Verba Award Ray Bartoszek ’86
2018 “Skip” Prosser Achievement Award Joe Martino ’86
Hall of Fame Induction 1969 Football Team
Friday, November 9, 2018 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Mariners Kings Point, New York
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Athletics Department honors individuals and/or organizations in three areas:
The Acta Non Verba Award: This award is the highest honor presented by the Athletics Department. It was established in 1994 by John Mandel ’64, Bob Lavinia ’70, Tom Hughes ’80, Russ McVay ’64, and Pete Rackett ’61. This unique achievement honors an individual or organization who has gone far beyond expectations in his or her support of Kings Point Athletics.
The Athletic Hall of Fame: This award honors former athletes, teams, coaches, or athletic department members by inducting them into the USMMA Athletic Hall of Fame.
TheGeorge Edward “Skip” Prosser ’72 Achievement Award: Established in 2007, this award is presented to a USMMA graduate who epitomizes the true spirit and qualities of “Skip” Prosser ’72. ACTA NON VERBA AWARD WINNERS
Robert Lavinia ’70 James Babson ’44* Milton Nottingham ’44* John “Jack” Brooks ’44* 1994 Recipient 1995 Recipient 1996 Recipient 2000 Recipient
Louis Carr ’61 John Mandel ’64 George Hall ’82 2002 Recipient 2004 Recipient 2006 Recipient
Heidmar Inc. Thomas Hughes ’80 Ray Dombrowski ’76 2008 Recipient 2010 Recipient 2012 Recipient
Bob Featherer ’68 James Yocum ’47 Ray Bartoszek ’86 2014 Recipient 2016 Recipient 2018 Recipient * Deceased RAY BARTOSZEK ’86 2018 ACTA NON VERBA AWARD WINNER
Raymond J. Bartoszek ’86 is the 13th recipient of the Acta Non Verba Award. This award, presented biennially, was established in 1994 to honor an individual who has gone above and beyond in his or her support of Kings Point athletics.
A dual major at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Bartoszek studied both Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. As a Midshipman, he played baseball, rugby, and intramural sports. As a First Classman, Bartoszek served his teammates as captain of the baseball team. “We had a cohesive unit of great guys who knew that we had to battle every single game because no victory came easy,” he said, explaining that the baseball program was still developing when he started at Kings Point.
Bartoszek remembered working alongside his teammates to make sure the baseball field was always in the best possible playing condition. “We didn’t have a lot of maintenance support,” he said. “As a team, we would take care of the field. It was really a bonding experience for us.”
Bartoszek was also a member of the Ring Dance Committee and served as a Midshipman Officer.
His love for baseball coupled with his appreciation for the training he received at Kings Point led him to recently make one of the largest donations in alumni history toward renovating Lower Roosevelt Field and, in particular, the baseball field. The plan includes a new full turf field, lights, bleachers, scoreboards, and dugouts. “The Midshipmen should have a first-class product to play on,” he said.
Five years after graduating from the USMMA, Bartoszek received his Master of Business Administration with a focus in International Business from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. During this time, he worked in the shipyard facility at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut. He shifted out of the defense industry due to an opportunity he received from a Kings Pointer, William “Bill” L. Rung, Jr. ’70, in 1991.
Bartoszek received a fundraising letter from Rung to support the rugby team. He noticed the letter was printed on Texaco Inc. stationery and had been sent from White Plains, New York—close to where he grew up. Immediately, Bartoszek called Rung and offered a small contribution to the program. After talking for a few minutes, Rung asked him to come in for an interview. “I met with him the next day and he ended up hiring me—all as a result of that connection to the Kings Point Athletics Program,” said Bartoszek. “I’ve always been hopeful that I’d be in a position to give back because of moments like that one.”
Bartoszek worked as a professional oil trader from 1996 through 2011 at Texaco Inc. and Glencore Ltd. In 2004, he became the President of Glencore Ltd. He was also a Director of the firm, which had a successful initial public offering in 2011. That same year, Bartoszek co- founded RLB Holdings, an investment firm, with his wife Lydia. He now serves as the firm’s managing general partner.
Bartoszek became the youngest limited partner of the New York Yankees in September 2011. He continues to hold an ownership interest in Yankees Global Enterprises, including a stake in the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network.
Today, he serves on the Board of Directors of Solution Point International Inc., Kineta Inc., Horseheads Sand and Transloading Terminal LLC, Fitness Holdings LLC, and Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. He is also on the Board of Trustees of the Whitby School, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. He continues to stay involved with Kings Point and also gives back financially. “I really believe it’s a privilege to go to such an excellent academic school and be surrounded by future leaders,” he said. “I’m grateful that I was given the opportunity to go there and fortunate to be able to help future Midshipmen.”
Bartoszek resides in both Greenwich, Connecticut and Big Sky, Montana. He and his wife have six children, including four sons (Ryan, Blake, Owen, and Caden) and two daughters (Natalia and Grace), ranging from 25 years old to 2 years old.
Recently, Bartoszek started a youth baseball program in Montana. He coaches the Big Sky Royals, a team of 15 kids, which features his son Owen as shortstop. He also skis and, this season, reached the milestone of skiing 1 million vertical feet.
Bartoszek enjoys spending time with his classmates and playing in alumni baseball games. “I feel great about the future of Kings Point,” he said. “We have continuity, cooperation, and a shared goal of continuing to create maritime leaders.” “SKIP” PROSSER ’72 GEORGE “SKIP” PROSSER ’72 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Established in 2007, the George Edward “Skip” Prosser ’72 Achievement Award is presented biennially to a USMMA alumnus who epitomizes the true spirit and qualities of “Skip” Prosser ’72. Skip’s qualities included honesty, integrity, dedication and the determination to serve others. In his work, he was an educator, motivator and leader. He made a difference in the lives of all the student athletes he worked with.
The recipient of the “Skip” Prosser award shall be a former student athlete from Kings Point who has successfully fulfilled their obligation and excelled in their chosen career path in a manner that embraces the traits of Skip Prosser - that of a man who believed in “Service Before Self ” and exemplified our Academy motto of “Acta Non Verba.”
Skip Prosser ’72 passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 of an apparent heart attack in his office at Wake Forest University. Prosser, 56, had been serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Wake Forest of the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference for six seasons.
Prosser compiled a career record of 291-146 in his 14 years as a head coach at the Division I level. He had a 126-68 record in six seasons with the Demon Deacons and led the team to five postseason appearances, which included four trips to the NCAA Tournament. The head coach also led the program to its first ever No. 1 national ranking and a school record 27 wins in the 2004-05 season. Additionally, he was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2003.
The USMMA alum took over at Wake Forest in 2001 after coaching Xavier University for seven seasons and leading the Musketeers to the NCAA Tournament for five straight years. Prosser also coached Loyola (Md.) for a season and led the Greyhounds to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever in 1993-94. He is the only coach in NCAA Tournament history to lead three different schools to the tournament in his first season at each school.
Prosser received his degree in nautical science at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and was a letterwinner with the men’s basketball program. He earned a master’s degree in secondary education at West Virginia University in 1980. GEORGE EDWARD “SKIP” PROSSER ’72 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
Steve Ware ’71 Robert Atkinson ’84 2008 Recipient 2009 Recipient
Jack Noonan ’78 Peter Rackett ’61* Tom Carpenter ’79 2011 Recipient 2012 Recipient 2014 Recipient
Joseph Martucci, Jr. ’70 Joe Martino ’86 2016 Recipient 2018 Recipient * Deceased JOSEPH A. MARTINO ’86 2018 “SKIP” PROSSER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
Joseph A. Martino ’86 is the seventh recipient of the “Skip” Prosser Achievement Award. This award, presented biennially, was established in 2007 to honor the memory of George E. “Skip” Prosser ’72, an athlete who demonstrated honesty, integrity, dedication, and the determination to serve others throughout his life.
Martino was a Marine Transportation major at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). As a Midshipman, he played intramural sports and was a member of the varsity football team for four years. “I still feel very connected to athletics,” he said. “I had great coaches, great team captains, and great teammates.”
He was also a member of Social Committee, Ring Committee, and Student Life Committee. As a First Classman, he served as Class President, leading initiatives to unify the Class of 1986.
Martino’s commitment to his classmates did not stop after he graduated from Kings Point. He served as a member of his Homecoming Reunion Committee, working closely with his classmates on event coordination and fundraising every five years. He understood the value of the Kings Point connection, which led him to grow his passion and dedicate his time and energy to the Kings Point community. “We have such a great network,” said Martino. “Other than my immediate family, one of the things I get the most satisfaction from is my extended Kings Point family.”
Martino served as Secretary and President of the Central New Jersey Alumni Chapter, bringing together and engaging alumni—both young and old—on a local level. He led meetings, organized social and networking events, and kept members informed of USMMA news.
Martino also supports USMMA recruiting efforts by interviewing potential candidates, representing the USMMA at Service Academy Information Days, and presenting certificates to appointed candidates at high school award ceremonies.
Because of his success with his alumni chapter, he was voted Chapters Director in 2012 to represent the dozens of USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) chapters. In this role, Martino reenergized the Chapter Relations Committee to amplify the voices of the Chapter Presidents and address their concerns. Following his tenure as Chapters Director, Martino was elected to the AAF Board of Directors, a position he continues to hold today. He serves on the Executive Committee as Vice Chair of Alumni Affairs/ Chapters.
Martino is a member of the AAF’s highest giving society, known as the Flying Bridge. He is a strong supporter of the KPI Bridge Oil Blue and Gray Golf Classics, a 12-event tour that directly benefits athletics. Martino created a “Class Challenge” at the Las Vegas event, which awards the class with the highest attendance. Not surprisingly, the Class of 1986 continues to dominate the challenge every year. Most importantly, however, the Las Vegas Blue and Gray Golf Classic has become one of the most popular and well attended AAF events, providing significant financial support to athletics, thanks to Martino’s relentless energy.
He was awarded the AAF’s Distinguished Service Award in 2016 for his work toward improving life for the Midshipmen, engaging alumni, and advancing the mission of the USMMA. “Once I got to that point in my career where I should have the ability to balance what’s at work and what I want to do in my own time, I chose to put as much time as possible into furthering the Academy and making it a better place for the Midshipmen,” he said.
Today, Martino works at HMI Technical Solutions, an engineering and construction firm that provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions, as Director of Engineering Solutions. In addition to his Bachelor of Science, he holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.
He resides in Marlboro, New Jersey with his wife and classmate Margaret A. “Peggy” (Fischer) Martino ’86. Together, they have two children, 21-year-old Ryn and 19-year-old Anthony. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, hiking, visiting the beach, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
In the future, Martino hopes that the USMMA loses its reputation of being “the best kept secret.” Until then, he plans on continuing to sport his USMMA license plate and class ring as he spreads the word about Kings Point. “It’s that shared connection that started 30-plus years ago that still means a lot today and will continue well into the future,” he said. 1969 FOOTBALL TEAM 2018 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
The 1969 Mariners football team is the first and only Kings Point team to win the Lambert Bowl. The Lambert Bowl was awarded to the best Division III team in the East by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) via voting by members of the ECAC, media and broadcasters.
The 1969 team entered the season as one of the premier teams in the region as they returned many starters from a very strong 1968 team. Utilizing a dominant, nationally- ranked defense, and led by two All-Americans, the Mariners defeated local rivals Hofstra, Adelphi and Wagner as well as Drexel, Hobart, Union and Norwich. The defense held opponents to just under 10 points per game and 60 yards rushing per game, while also making 79 tackles for a loss of 611 yards.
The offense replaced one USMMA Hall of Fame quarterback with another and averaged just under 20 points per game on their way to a near flawless season. The ’68 and ’69 football teams started a run of nine-consecutive seasons, which produced an overall winning percentage of .701, the most successful run in Academy Football history.
Kings Point accepted the Division III Lambert Bowl trophy alongside Penn State (DI), Wesleyan (DII), and Delaware (DII) at a ceremony at the Essex House in New York City. THE TEAM:
Drew Tallman (HC) Ken Bantum (AC) Albert Milian (AC) Bill Polian (AC) Clem Stralka (AC) Robert Sussi (AC) Dan Kennedy (T) Martin Hollenbeck ’70 (M)
Harvey Adams ’70 Donald Adams ’71* Ronald Adams ’71 Bob Albigese Steve Albigese Ray Bader ’72 Ronald Bazza ’72* James Beckman John Blake David Buzanoski ’73 Richard Cappadona ’71 T. Carr Donald Cocozza ’70 Salvatore DiFrancia ’71 Nick Klosowsky ’73 John Redick ’71 James Tansey Arno Dimmling ’72 Charles Lammert ’73 Tom Releford ’72 Richard Timoney ’72 Thomas Donohoe ’70 Tom Langford Edwin Reyes Maurice Tricarico ’73 James DuPay ’71 Rich Linteau, Jr. ’71 Joseph Rizzo ’73 Glen Twilligear Michael Durham ’72 Joseph Luchetta ’70 Edward Robinson ’72 William Emerson ’73 Timothy Lush ’70* Roy Rogers ’71 Dwight Wallace Terrence Evans ’73 Joseph Martucci, Jr. ’70 John Rosenberger ’73 Ralph Walston ’71* Patrick Finley ’71 William McCullough ’73 William Rung ’70 Stephen Ware ’71 Michael Flynn ’73 Thomas McGrath ’72 Clarence Rupp ’72 Richard Wennet ’71 Richard Gabey ’72 Roger McTiernan Thomas Schmidt Roy Geiser ’70* Michael McWeeney ’74 Michael Schoen ’72 Richard Wilson ’71 William George ’72 Bruce Moore ’72 Jeffrey Sebuck ’73 Robert Wiltrout ’73 Kevin Gilbride Dan Murray ’72 William Sheldon ’71* Charles Winter ’70 John Nicoll ’73* Bryan Sinram ’71 John Goode ’73 Michael Wise ’71* Douglas Hanscom ’73 Carl Novelli Don Snyder ’71 Michael Wittich ’73 Michael Jackson ’73 Thomas O’Hara ’73 John Stehn ’72 Robert Kielbas ’72 Robert Olsen ’72 Glen Sullivan Robert Kirn ’73 Dennis Quinn ’72 James Sutton ’72 * Deceased The following articles were transcribed from various news articles saved from 1969. 1969 Football Schedule: 7 wins, 2 losses | Coach Drew Tallman Division III Lambert Bowl Champions
USMMA 7 – Gettysburg 10 USMMA 7 – Adelphi 6 USMMA 0 – C.W. Post 7 Gettysburg Downs Kings Point, 10-7 Kings Point Rallies to Top Adelphi, 7-6 C.W. Post Survives 5 Fumbles, 2 Interceptions to Top Kings Point, 7 to 0 GETTYSBURG, P.A., Sept. 13— GARDEN CITY, L.I., Sept. 27—A Gettysburg scored 10 points in the first 45-yard touchdown pass from Dave BROOKVILLE, L.I., Oct. 18—C.W. period today, then held off a determined Buzanoski to an end Bryan Sinram, and Post survived a bad case of fumblitis to Kings Point team in the fourth quarter Don Cocozza’s kick for the point after, squeeze by favored Kings Point, 7-0, at and triumphed, 10-7, at Musselman carried Kings Point to a 7-6 victory over Hickox Field before more than 4,000 Field. Adelphi University. homecoming fans. The Pioneers bobbled the ball five The Bullets capitalized on the The Mariners rallied to win late in mistakes of an inexperienced backfield times, lost it twice, and also turned the third quarter, after the Panthers had early. A fumble and an interception it over to the Mariners twice on opened the scoring, the series before, on led to their scores. The first tally came interceptions. Gary Wichard, the on a 19-yard pass from Tim Brennan, a 2-yard run by Bill Sweeney. The point starting Post quarterback, was unable to the quarterback to Bill McGowan. The after failed. handle the Mariner pass rush, hurrying second was a 33-yard field goal by Craig his throws or missing his targets. Later, Schneider. USMMA 23 – Union 3 Wichard was benched in favor of senior Two other drives were halted inside by Kings Point Wins From Union, 23-3 Ken Dick. Dick completed 10 out of the the 6 by the Mariner defense. 14 passes for 116 yards. The Kings Point offense stalled five KINGS POINT, L.I., Oct 4—The Post and Kings Point traded the times inside the 25 but finally scored United States Merchant Marine football a couple of times early in the with 3 minutes 15 seconds left to play. Academy rolled up 326 yards to only third period but on the third series Dick With two minutes to go, the Mariners 5 for Union College today as the hit Ken O’Connor, his tight end, for 32 yards. had another chance from the Gettysburg midshipmen posted a 23-3 football Pete Trupia found a hole on the left 16, but the Bullets held. victory at Captain Tomb Field. side of the Pioneer line and lunged The victors got off to a fast start as USMMA 21 – Norwich 13 through, capping a 53-yard touchdown. Don Cocozza kicked a 32-yard field Kings Pt. Sinks Norwich, 21-13 It was only the second touchdown goal to highlight a 53-yard drive the scored on the ground against Kings Kings Point spotted Norwich University first time the Mariners got the ball. Point in five games. a 13-point lead, then roared back for all They scored again with 5:46 gone The Mariners almost tied the game its points in the final period to win, 21- in the second period when a reserve in the closing minutes. Dave Buzanoski, 13 yesterday at Kings Point, NY. fullback, Joe Martucci, went over from the quarterback, chased from his pocket Cadets’ quarterback Joe Cottone took the 1 to cap a 59-yard, 11-play drive. on the Pioneers’ 34, found Rob Kielbas advantage of the Mariners inexperienced Cocozza’s extra point made it 10-0. free on the goal line. But officials had defensive backs to score twice on long Union got its field goal as the gun spotted a Mariner linesman down field passes. The first, good for 58 yards, went sounded the end of the half, a 26-yarder and the player was recalled. The loss was the second for Kings to George Kulhowvick, and the second by Jim Sabella. Point in five games. of 56 yards went to Rich Knight. The Mariner defense, which has The Mariners also took to the air as allowed 31 yards rushing in the first freshman quarterback Dave Buzanoski three games of the season, held the hit Brian Sinram for a 40-yeard Dutchmen to a minus 19 yards rushing touchdown in the fourth period. Buzanoski then hit five more passes in a and a total of minus 2 in the first. Overall row and fullback Rich Cappadona bulled the Dutchmen gained 5. over from the two-yard line. Buzanoski The Midshipmen took the second half carried of the two-point conversion. kickoff and went 80 yards for a score Cappadona then broke loose from mid- when Ron Adams swept right end from field to cap Kings Point’s scoring. the 17-yard line. USMMA 21 – Hofstra 13 Kings Point Deals Hofstra 8th Loss
KINGS POINT, L.I., Nov. 18—After getting off to a slow start in the first half, Kings Point bounced back to score 14 points after intermission and hand Hofstra it’s eight defeat in eight games, 21-13. Dave Knaus, a sophomore halfback, got the flying Dutchmen off to a flying start by bursting through the middle for a 74-ard touchdown run on the third play of the game. Dave Buzanoski, Kings Point’s plebe quarterback, got the Mariners even at USMMA 15 – Wagner 7 USMMA 35 – Hobart 6 9:08 of the same period on a 27-yard Mariners Nip Wagner, 15-7 Kings Point Sinks Hobart, 35 to 6 pass to Tom McGraph, a halfback. In the third quarter, Kings Point Co-captain Don Cocozza set a school GENEVA, N.Y., Nov. 1—Kings Point took the lead for the first time and the record by kicking three field goals in the scored 28 points in the first half and Mariner defense thwarted the Flying Dutchmen the rest of the way. second period yesterday to start Kings coasted to a 35-6 football victory over Point off to a 15-7 victory over Wagner. Buzanoski connected with Joe Hobart before 3,500 fans at wind swept Luchetta on a 50-yard pass play for a Cocozza’s field goals measured 38, 39, Boswell Field today. touchdown at 3:39 of the third period and 30 yards, the last one coming with It was the fifth triumph of the season and ran over from the 1 on a keeper at only three seconds left in the half to give for the Midshipmen, who have lost two. 10:34. Since both conversion attempts, the Midshipmen a 9-0 lead. Hobart has lost four, while winning two. a kick and a pass, failed, Hofstra was still Kings Point boosted it’s advantage to within striking distance as the Mariners The Midshipmen, third in the 15-0 when sophomore fullback Dennis led, 19-13. Quinn plunged over from the one at National Collegiate defensive rankings, However, Arno Dimmling, a 5:51 of the fourth quarter. with a 138.3-yard a game average held sophomore defensive back, tackled Wagner didn’t get on the scoreboard Hobart to 97 years, while totaling 206. Wilkinson in the end zone for a safety until the final play of the game. As The Midshipmen scored with at 13:09 of the fourth period to give the the gun sounded ending the contest, five minutes gone n the first period Mariners an 8-point lead. quarterback Jim Fagan completed a 10- on a 7-yard pass play by freshman Hofstra still leads in the series, billed as the oldest on Long Island, 17-7, but yard scoring pass to Howard Wilkinson. quarterback Dave Buzanoski to Joe Ken Danielson kicked the extra point. Kings Point has won three of the last Luchetta. Midway through the period, four games and the last two. the Mariners scored again on a 32-yard pass from Buzanoski to Ron Bazza, The USMMA 48 - Drexel 23 play was set up when Mariner linebacker Kings Point Subdues Drexel Tech, 48-23 Don Adams intercepted on the Hobart PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15—A pair of 44. freshman quarterbacks passed for three Kings Point got its third score in touchdowns today as Kings Point kept the first period on a 3-yard run by its hope for the Lambert Bowl alive Tim McGrath, who scored again 59 with a 48-23 trouncing of Drexel Tech. seconds later after Hobart’s fumble was The Mariners started the scoring late recovered by a linebacker, Roy Geiser, in the first period on a 22-yard field goal by Don Cocozza and were never headed. on the Statesmen’s 21. Dave Buzanoski, the starting Hobart tailed on a 2-yard run with quarterback passed to Ron Adams for 3:46 gone in the third period after Don a 14-yard scoring play and tallied on a Harrison returned a Kings Point punt 1-yard run. Tom Langford, the reserve 42 yards to the Mariner 2. quarterback passed to Joe Luchetta for 52 yards, and Bill Wiltrout for 15 yards. USMMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Louis Viau ’46 Stanley Wheatley ’47 Frank Allen ’48* Robert Wiechard ’53 Ralph Ortolano ’54* 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee
George Munnich ’58* John Silva ’63* Graham Hall ’64* Donald Adams ’71* Joseph Rizzo ’73 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee 1990 Inductee
Kurt Yost ’73 James Liebertz* Giels Stedman* John McCrane ’46* Chester Wojcicki ’47* 1990 Inductee 1990 Honorary Inductee 1990 Special Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee
John Biezup ’51* Carmine Ragucci ’55 Robert Rogaski ’61 Lloyd Smith ’65 Edward Hoffman ’69 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee
Harvey Adams ’70 Jonathan Wright ’71 John Nunnenhamp ’74 Clem Stralka* Mark McKie ’47* 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Inductee 1991 Honorary Inductee 1992 Inductee * Deceased USMMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Edward Michalski ’47* John Gelke ’55 Alexander Wind ’57* Robert Madden ’59 Robert Post ’66 1992 Inductee 1992 Inductee 1992 Inductee 1992 Inductee 1992 Inductee
Robert Lavinia ’70 Daniel Rogers ’75 Bill Omeltchenko* Arthur Kleinschmidt ’46* Robert Klages ’52* 1992 Inductee 1992 Inductee 1992 Honorary Inductee 1993 Inductee 1993 Inductee
Richard Keller ’67* Paul Brown ’77 Morgan Reeser ’84 Charles “Joe” Prosser* Arden Means ’45* 1993 Inductee 1993 Inductee 1993 Special Inductee 1993 Honorary Inductee 1994 Inductee
William Stein ’46* Edward Russell ’57 Alexander Smigelski ’79 Arthur Zielinski* Woodie Smith ’47* 1994 Inductee 1994 Inductee 1994 Inductee 1994 Honorary Inductee 1995 Inductee
Henriks Zeile ’60 John ReShore ’75 Arthur Mercante* Thomas Foley ’45* Thomas Cannon ’55* 1995 Inductee 1995 Inductee 1995 Honorary Inductee 1997 Honorary Inductee 1997 Inductee * Deceased USMMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
William Sargeant ’64 Stephen Schmidt ’64 Mark Delesdernier ’79 Kevin Popelka ’82 George Paterno* 1997 Inductee 1997 Inductee 1997 Inductee 1997 Inductee 1997 Honorary Inductee
Richard Gabey ’48 Dean Rasmussen ’65 Kenneth Nelson ’75 Thomas Lihan ’82 Dan Buckley* 1999 Inductee 1999 Inductee 1999 Inductee 1999 Inductee 1999 Honorary Inductee
Louis Shoneff ’45* William Guest ’52* Leslie (Custer) Grimm ’85 Robert McNamee ’85 Peter Rackett ’61* 2001 Inductee 2001 Inductee 2001 Inductee 2001 Inductee 2001 Honorary Inductee
Donald Collar ’67* Dean Doe ’82 Stephen Midas ’85 John Renehan ’85 Paul Coan ’87 2003 Inductee 2003 Inductee 2003 Inductee 2003 Inductee 2003 Inductee
Robert Igoe ’47* Paul Blowers ’49* Bruce Schwager ’55* Robert McNamara ’62 Tom Tiefenthaler ’88 2003 Inductee 2003 Inductee 2005 Inductee 2005 Honorary Inductee 2005 Inductee * Deceased USMMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
William Nixon ’89 Kevin D’Arcy ’90 Jules “Red” Wagner ’45 Robert Domini ’54* Thomas Scanlan ’60 2005 Inductee 2005 Inductee 2005 Honorary Inductee 2007 Inductee 2007 Inductee
John Bailey ’78 John Bruckner ’85 Robert Kocis ’91 Harold Krebs ’91 Charles Pravata 2007 Inductee 2007 Inductee 2007 Honorary Inductee 2007 Inductee 2007 Honorary Inductee
Harry Wright* Richard McGuire ’49 John “Mike” Novak ’74 Lawrence Hadely ’84 Wes Stearns ’93 2007 Special Inductee 2009 Inductee 2009 Inductee 2009 Inductee 2009 Inductee
Anna (Maly) Stewart ’93 VADM Joseph Stewart Lou Broccoli ’55 Don Cocozza ’70 Mike Connors ’81 2009 Inductee 2009 Honorary Inductee 2011 Inductee 2011 Inductee 2011 Inductee
Jeff Brennan ’95 Kevin Feighery ’95 Dom DeFilippi* “Skip” Prosser ’72* Les Kempf ’67 2011 Inductee 2011 Inductee 2011 Honorary Inductee 2011 Special Inductee 2013 Inductee * Deceased USMMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Tyler Caruso ’70 Chris Fiore ’86 John Doherty ’89 Michelle (May) Porter ’96 Bill Hardesty ’98 2013 Inductee 2013 Inductee 2013 Inductee 2013 Inductee 2013 Inductee
Jim Hettenbach Sue Petersen Lubow* Rudy Enders ’56 Mike Toop ’77 Allen Lindsey ’85 2013 Honorary Inductee 2014 Honorary Inductee 2015 Inductee 2015 Inductee 2015 Inductee
Larry Jordan ’86 Dreu Beers ’95 1979 Dinghy Team Raymond Kruse ’56* John Tompkins ’65 2015 Inductee 2015 Inductee 2016 Inductee 2017 Inductee 2017 Inductee
David Buzanoski ’73 James Pacileo ’77 Michael Woodrick ’86 Brian Coyne ’96 Morgan Ames ’00 2017 Inductee 2017 Inductee 2017 Inductee 2017 Inductee 2017 Inductee
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This is a well-deserved recognition for a great man, caring husband, loving father, and amazing friend. You go “far beyond expectations in support” for everything you do and your achievements and successes are admirable. This honor and recognition is for all you have given back and for your heart of Gold.
Love, The Ritman Family CONGRATULATIONS on receiving the Acta Non Verba Award
You exemplify this motto in all areas of your life. We are very proud of you.
Love, Lydia, Ryan, Blake, Owen, Natalia, Grace & Caden CONGRATULATIONS RAYMOND!
You have made us all proud. Love, Mom & Dad CONGRATULATIONS
RAY AND JOE
on receiving these special awards!
As a fellow Kings Pointer, thank you for all of the support to the Academy and Midshipmen over the years.
Fraternally, John Doherty ’89 The 1969 LAMBERT BOWL FOOTBALL TEAM would like to congratulate
RAY BARTOSZEK JOE MARTINO Dear Joey,
We are so thrilled to celebrate this award with you and so proud to see you get honored in this way. Your decision to attend Kings Point back in 1982 has enriched our lives almost as much as it has enriched yours! Thank you for sharing your passion for Kings Point with us all. Your love for this school is truly contagious and your heart and actions have resulted in great dividends for you and this incredible institution! We are so happy to connected to this great place through your heart and great works! We Love You! God Bless you and God Bless Kings Point!
Love always, your family! ’86 SALUTES
RAY BARTOSZEK
Thanks a MILLION! From your proud ’86 classmates and lifetime friends. You’ve always stepped up for us. ’86 SALUTES
JOE MARTINO
Thanks for never coming up SHORT! Joe—You’re the shepherd that keeps the herd together. We are proud to call you our classmate and friend. All the best from KP ’86. CONGRATULATIONS COACH RAY!
Congratulations Coach Ray on making a difference in all the lives you touch. Your support and dedication to our Big Sky community is unmatched. You will always be family to us and we will never forget our championship season. Thanks for making us practice hard and dream big. With love and admiration, The Big Sky Royals Kings Point means everything to Joe and our family. It is a wonderful part of our life. We see the hard work you do keeping in touch with all the KP friends. Congrats!
Love, Peg, Ryn, and Anthony
RAY, Since the “KP Connection” that first brought us together in ’90, I have always known you to be an ardent “under the radar” supporter of all things KP, as well as your fellow Kings Pointers. In that regard, you embody not only the letter, but also the spirit of “Acta non Verba.” Our congratulations on being recognized for your rich legacy and your outstanding example to all alumni. - Mary and Bill Rung - The partners at KP Ventures would like to congratulate RAY BARTOSZEK ʼ86 JOE MARTINO ʼ86 & THE 1969 FOOTBALL TEAM Roommates and friends for life! ACTA NON VERBA!
Ray and Joe are perfect examples of living their lives to the Kings Point motto and are both excellent choices for these prestigious awards.
Congratulations and well deserved.
Larry Jordan ’86, Beth Wilson-Jordan ’87, and the Jordan family
Roy Rogers (aka Dad) CONGRATS BRYAN Congratulations on this (DAD AND POPPY) well-deserved honor! along with the 1969 Football Team We are very proud of on your well-deserved you and your fellow recognition! players on this great The team spirit and comradery you showed achievement. exemplifies the KP spirit!
We love you, Roy Jr. and Jackie Brigid, Jerry, Bryben, & Syrus The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation CONGRATULATES the 2018 ATHLETIC AWARDS HONOREES
Ray Bartoszek ’86 and Joe Martino ’86 The AAF thanks you for your continued support of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, its Regiment of Midshipmen, and the Athletic Department. We salute you both on these tremendous honors.
1969 Football Team The AAF welcomes the 1969 football team to the Athletic Hall of Fame. Your team’s legacy will live on in O’Hara Hall forever. Congratulations on your unrivaled season and Lambert Bowl win. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Alma Mater
Oh, Stately, strife born Alma Mater The sound flows softly at thy feet And sunset strikes across its waters As silver notes invoke retreat. Now dim the paths and trees in darkness. The stars above our way appoint. We’ll sleep secure aboard ’til morning. God steer the well, KINGS POINT! ACTA NON VERBA 1991 INDUCTEES 1999 INDUCTEES 2011 INDUCTEES AWARD WINNERS John McCrane ’46* Richard Gabey ’48 Louis Broccoli ’55 Chester Wojcicki ’47* Dean Rasmussen ’65 Donald Cocozza ’70 1994 - Robert Lavinia ’70 John Biezup ’51* Kenneth Nelson ’76 Michael Connors ’81 1995 - James Babson ’44* Carmine Ragucci ’55 Thomas Lihan ’82 Jeffrey Brennan ’95 Robert Rogaski ’61 1996 - Milton Nottingham ’44* Dan Buckley* (H) Kevin Feighery ’95 Lloyd Smith ’65 2000 - John “Jack” Brooks ’44* Dominic DeFilippi* (H) Edward Hoffman ’69 2002 - Louis Carr ’61 Harvey Adams ’70 2001 INDUCTEES George “Skip” Prosser ’72* (S) 2004 - John Mandel ’64 Jonathan Wright ’71 Louis Shoneff ’45* 2006 - George Hall ’82 John Nunnenkamp ’74 William Guest ’52* 2013 INDUCTEES 2008 - Heidmar Inc. Clem Stralka* (H) Peter Rackett ’61* (H) Les Kempf ’67 2010 - Tom Hughes ’80 Leslie (Custer) Grimm ’85 Tyler Caruso ’70 2012 - Ray Dombrowski ’76 1992 INDUCTEES Robert McNamee ’85 Chris Fiore ’86 2014 - Bob Featherer ’68 Mark McKie ’47* John Doherty ’89 2016 - James Yocum ’47 Edward Michalski ’47* 2003 INDUCTEES Michelle (May) Porter ’96 John Gelke ’55 2018 - Ray Bartoszek ’86 Robert Igoe ’47* (H) Bill Hardesty ’98 Alexander Wind ’57* Donald Collar ’67* Jim Hettenbach (H) Robert Madden ’59 “SKIP” PROSSER ’72 Robert Post ’66 Dean Doe ’82 ACHIEVEMENT Robert Lavinia ’70 Stephen Midas ’85 2014 INDUCTEE AWARD WINNERS Daniel Rogers ’75 John Renehan ’85 Sue Petersen Lubow* (H) Bill Omeltchenko (H)* Paul Coan ’87 2008 - Steve Ware ’71 2015 INDUCTEES 2009 - Rob Atkinson ’84 1993 INDUCTEES 2005 INDUCTEES Rudy Enders ’56 2011 - Jack Noonan ’78 Arthur Kleinschmidt ’46* Jules “Red” Wagner ’45* (H) Mike Toop ’77 2012 - Peter Rackett ’61* Robert Klages ’52* Paul Blowers ’49* Allen Lindsey ’85 2014 - Tom Carpenter ’79 Richard Keller ’67* Bruce Schwager ’55* Larry Jordan ’86 Paul Brown ’77 2016 - Joe Martucci, Jr. ’70 Robert McNamara ’62 Dreu Beers ’95 Charles “Joe” Prosser* (H) 2018 - Joe Martino ’86 Thomas Tiefenthaler ’88 Morgan Reeser ’84 (S) William Nixon ’89 2016 INDUCTEE ATHLETIC 1994 INDUCTEES Kevin D’Arcy ’90 1979 Dinghy Team HALL OF FAME Arden Means ’45* INDUCTEES William Stein ’46* 2007 INDUCTEES 2017 INDUCTEES Edward Russell ’57 John Bailey ’78 Raymond Kruse ’56* 1990 INDUCTEES Alexander Smigelski ’79 John Bruckner ’85 John Tompkins ’65 Louis Viau ’46* Arthur Zielinski* (H) Robert Domini ’54* David Buzanoski ’73 Stanley Wheatley ’47 Robert Kocis ’91 Jim Pacileo ’77 Frank Allen ’48* 1995 INDUCTEES Harold Krebs ’91 Mike Woodrick ’86 Woodie Smith ’47* Robert Wiechard ’53 Thomas Scanlan ’60 Brian Coyne ’96 Henriks Zeile ’60 Ralph Ortolano ’54* John ReShore ’75 Charles Pravata (H) Morgan Ames ’00 George Munnich ’58* Arthur Mercante* (H) Harry Wright* (S) Sean Bradley ’00 John Silva ’63* Rebecca (Segert) Hoyt ’04 Graham Hall ’64* 1997 INDUCTEES 2009 INDUCTEES Joel Meyer ’04 Donald Adams ’71* Thomas Foley ’45* Richard McGuire ’49 Joseph Rizzo ’73 Thomas Cannon ’55* John “Mike” Novak ’74 2018 INDUCTEE Kurt Yost ’73 William Sargeant ’64 Lawrence Hadley ’84 1969 Football Team James Liebertz (H)* Stephen Schmidt ’64 Martin “Wes” Stearns ’93 Giles C. Stedman (S)* Mark Delesdernier ’79 Anna Maly Stewart ’93 *Deceased Kevin Popelka ’82 VADM Joseph Stewart (H) (H) - Honorary George Paterno* (H) (S) - Special