Correspondence
New Director of Alumni Relations
Thanks from, Laurie Stone, Former Editor
Without your support and help the Mariner would not
Long experience with MMA wil lead to many alumni and
have been able to reflect your activities, ideas and goals
new initiatives
as wel as it did. I am grateful for al you have done. My
only regret is I cannot thank every one of you person-
al y. I can not accept any credit without acknowledging
my predecessors, John Staples, Capt. Charles Weeks
`64 (and his wife, Lois) and Charlie Briggs `60, who
made the idea of an alumni magazine a reality. Al of us
hope you wil continue your support of the Mariner.
Laurie Stone, Editor 2006-2015
Loss of the El Faro
I've been following the El Faro saga. When I was a
field engineer for General Electric Corporation in the
mid-70s, I worked on the SS Puerto Rico (the original
name of the El Faro) when it was being built at Sun
Ship. I worked the night shift when they were installing
the main reduction gears, so I feel I have a connection
to the ship also. I offer my sincere condolences to al
Photo by Cristin Wright
affected by the tragedy.
Richard F. Sullivan '66
JeffWrighthasbeennamedDirectorofAlumniRelations.Hehas
worked at MMA in a number of capacities, most recently as Director
of Admissions. Wright joined the MMA staff as a Company Officer in
1986. Before arriving in Castine, he served the U.S. Navy as a Surface War-
Cross Country Team Founder Still a Fan
Richard Whitehouse '60
fare Officer from 1980-1985.
sent a note to the present
Wright earned a Bachelor's degree in education from the University of
cross country team in which he told athletes, "When
Maine. A resident of El sworth, he has been active in the community serving
I was a middie, I got a team together. We challenged
as basketbal coach for the El sworth Middle School Boys, among other proj-
Mass. Maritime to a homecoming meet; they accepted,
ects, and in 2012, he was recognized as Citizen of the Year by the El sworth
and we won! That was the first cross country team and
Chamber of Commerce.
meet for MMA. "It is so good to see MMA has a team
"After 28 years in admissions," said Wright, "introducing many prospec-
again!" Whitehouse has never lost interest in having the
tive students and their families to the educational and career benefits of
Academy field a team.
Maine Maritime Academy, I am very excited about the opportunity to serve
as the Director of Alumni Relations.
Corrections, Mariner, Issue 3, 2015
"About 4,000 MMA graduates have walked the stage since my first year in
Annual Giving Report
Admissions in 1988. I am eager to see them again and rekindle old acquain-
The following names should have been listed in the
tances, as wel as initiate new relationships with al our alumni throughout
McNeil y/Famulari Society: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M.
Darling '59
the world.
, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall G. Merriam '66
Wright's immediate priorities are to reach out to al Alumni Board mem-
bers and chapter officers, and personal y visit each chapter.
Eight Bells and Class Notes
"My visits wil allow me to update alumni about what is happening on
In the obituary for Bruce Arnold '65, page 42, his twin
campus," he said, "share the vision for Alumni Relations and solicit feedback
brother's name is Stanley, not Sam, as listed.
on how we can best serve MMA graduates. I am open to suggestions and
welcome any creative means with which to serve them."
Photo of Class of 1965 Reunion
Wright is also busy preparing for the 50th reunion for the Class of 1966,
Stanley Arnold is incorrectly identified as Bruce
MMA's 75th Anniversary, Homecoming and welcoming the newest mem-
Arnold, page 34.
bers to the Alumni Association, graduates of 2016.
"I wil be reviewing past practices," said Wright, "developing new initia-
TSSOM Cal ed Upon for Rescue at Sea
Gabrielle Wells '16
tives and enhancing our communications network that wil include email
, Midshipman Officer of the
newsletters, social media updates, event announcements and more."
Deck, should have been cited as "assisting with rescue
Wright may be contacted by calling the Office of Alumni Relations: 207-
operations and leading fellow cadets though the rescue
326-2223 or jeff.wright@mma.edu
procedure" of the vessel captain in distress.
mainemaritime.edu
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