Chapter Events
Black Mountain Ski Day
On Sunday, December 13, 2015, approximately 20
alumni and friends of Maine Maritime Academy
San Diego
celebrated the chapter's annual holiday party at the
Chapter
home of Ralph Staples '71 and Danna Staples.
Those in attendance enjoyed great conversation
among friends. Chris Haley, MMA's new VP for In-
stitutional Advancement, provided a campus update.
Following the update and some time for questions,
the guests were treated to a catered meal with more
conversations being held at the table.
Jeff Wright, Director of Alumni Relations, Scott Alley '90 and Mike Daigle
'86 at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine during the 2nd Annual MMA
Alumni Winter Gathering on March 4. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wright
The Seacoast Chapter wil host a golf outing on
Thursday, September 22 at Pease Golf Course in
Alumni Senior Banquet
Seacoast
Portsmouth, New Hampshire with a 8:00 a.m.
Chapter
registration, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Questions or
MaineMaritimeAcademycelebratedits48thSenior
inquiries for further information can be directed
Alumni Banquet at the Cross Center in Bangor on
to Jim Proulx '85 at 603-231-2183 (text only) or
Wednesday, February 10. This annual event welcomes the
jimproulx@proulxoilandpropane.com.
senior class into the Alumni Association and serves as an
opportunity for the senior class to meet and speak with
alumni.
Approximately 180 alumni, students, and staff attended
the event. Jim Proulx '85, President of the MMA Alumni
Association, served as Master of Ceremonies. He welcomed
the Class of 2016 and encouraged them to stay connect-
ed with one another and with MMA, and to be active in
their local chapters as the alumni look out for one another.
Darlings Auto Group was the major sponsor of the evening,
and guests heard from Kevin Tesseo, their general manager.
In addition, five awards were distributed to members of the
senior class. Four were from the Alumni Association and
one was from the Casco Bay Alumni Chapter.
In addition, five awards were distributed to members of
the senior class. Four awards were given by the Alumni As-
sociation to Jonathan Newkirk of Wal ace, North Carolina;
Steven Bel of Blue Hil , Maine; Sarah Brochu of Hardwick,
Vermont; and Edward Everett of Kennebunk, Maine. One
award was given by the Casco Bay Alumni Chapter to Alice
Stenquist of Bath, Maine.
2016 Upcoming Events
May 14
TSSOM Port Reception | Savannah, Georgia
June 21
TSSOM Port Reception | Portsmouth, New Hampshire
June 26
A Night By the Bay | Portland, Maine
June 27
Golf Tournament: Mariner Classic - Maine
July 25-27
Class of '66 ­ 50th Reunion | Castine, Maine
September 23-25
Homecoming ­ 75th Anniversary | Castine, Maine
For more information and event updates, visit:
mainemaritime.edu/mariners-forever/upcoming-events
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