{"id":67,"date":"2018-04-09T23:51:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T23:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/mariner\/issue1-2018\/?p=67"},"modified":"2018-04-16T14:55:52","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T14:55:52","slug":"maine-ocean-high-school-start-up-in-searsport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/mariner\/issue1-2018\/campus-currents\/maine-ocean-high-school-start-up-in-searsport\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Ocean High School Start-Up in Searsport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Community<\/span><\/p>\n

Maine Ocean High School Start-Up in Searsport<\/h1>\n

With a tip of the hat to several MMA alumni, Maine\u2019s second public magnet school is set to open for its first academic year beginning in September. Academy graduates have played key roles in its founding and initial operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe school\u2019s mission is to provide a theme-based high school education focused on Maine\u2019s maritime connection with an emphasis on leadership, work ethic and transferable skills associated with careers involving the sea,\u201d says Capt. Eric Jergenson \u201900, Assistant Professor, Marine Transportation Operations and Chair of the Ocean School Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s curriculum offers four tracks: Marine Science, Transportation, Engineering, and Management. Courses range from the study of aquaculture and ship handling to electronics and business.<\/p>\n

Although the school is not affiliated with MMA, \u201ca kid coming from the school is probably a pretty good candidate for Maine Maritime Academy,\u201d Jergenson says. \u201cBut it\u2019s just as important that students who choose not to pursue post-secondary academic education are able to successfully filter directly into maritime industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to Jergensen, other MMA alumni involved include, Cynthia Prosser \u201906, Genevieve Black \u201914, Monet Brazier \u201911, Capt. Michael J. Ames \u201977, Dennis Weeks \u201977, Capt. Lindsay Pinkham \u201904 and Teri Jergenson \u201901. MMA employees and students are also involved: Dr. Ann Cleveland, John-Michael Payne, Mary Elizabeth Greenier, Hila Shooter and Anna Spring.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a natural fit for us,\u201d Jergenson says, \u201cand we care about the role the school can play in the community, state and beyond.\u201d
\nNow comes the task of growing enrollment. \u201cWe\u2019re not only after those with a high GPA,\u201d Jergenson says, \u201cwe\u2019re after high-achieving students.<\/p>\n

\u201cI consider a high-achievement kid one who can tear down an engine in his or her driveway or a kid who\u2019s lobstering on the weekends. There are so many different venues.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just know these kids … MMA alumni were these kids.\u201d\u2588<\/span><\/p>\n

Photo: Maine Ocean School<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Community<\/p>\n

Maine Ocean High School Start-Up in Searsport<\/p>\n

With a tip of the hat to several MMA alumni, Maine\u2019s second public magnet school is set to open for its first academic year beginning in September. Academy graduates have played key roles in its founding and initial operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe school\u2019s mission is to provide a theme-based high school education focused on Maine\u2019s maritime connection with an emphasis on leadership, work ethic and transferable skills associated with careers involving the sea,\u201d says Capt. Eric Jergenson \u201900, Assistant Professor, Marine Transportation Operations and Chair of the Ocean School Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s curriculum offers four tracks: Marine Science, Transportation, Engineering, and Management. Courses range from the study of aquaculture and ship handling to electronics and business.<\/p>\n

Although the school is not affiliated with MMA, \u201ca kid coming from the school is probably a pretty good candidate for Maine Maritime Academy,\u201d Jergenson says. \u201cBut it\u2019s just as important that students who choose not to pursue post-secondary academic education are able to successfully filter directly into maritime industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to Jergensen, other MMA alumni involved include, Cynthia Prosser \u201906, Genevieve Black \u201914, Monet Brazier \u201911, Capt. Michael J. Ames \u201977, Dennis Weeks \u201977, Capt. Lindsay Pinkham \u201904 and Teri Jergenson \u201901. MMA employees and students are also involved: Dr. Ann Cleveland, John-Michael Payne, Mary Elizabeth Greenier, Hila Shooter and Anna Spring.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a natural fit for us,\u201d Jergenson says, \u201cand we care about the role the school can play in the community, state and beyond.\u201d
\nNow comes the task of growing enrollment. \u201cWe\u2019re not only after those with a high GPA,\u201d Jergenson says,<\/p>\n

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