Cadets passing in review, 1942-43.
from Senator Kimberley Rosen, Governor LePage, President Brennan, Senate
of any State higher educational institution in New England. We attribute that
President Michael Thibodeau, Representative Ralph Chapman, Speaker of
success not only to our educational model and the caliber of our students, but
the House Mark Eves, and Captain Robert J. Peacock II '71. Members of the
to our history--to al who came before us."
Student Government Association and leaders in the Regimental Wedge were
on hand to represent the Academy and answered questions from the press.
Founders Day Legislative Reception
Following the events at the State House, a reception, hosted by the Maine
Maritime Academy Alumni Association, was held at the Senator Inn in
Augusta, where members of the MMA community--alumni, leadership,
faculty, staff, and students--joined Maine state legislators to kick off the 75th
anniversary celebratory year.
President of the Alumni Association, Jim Proulx '85 opened the evening's
remarks by noting, "Our graduates are known for their hands-on experience,
their can-do attitude, their superior work ethic and the ability to think on
their feet. They are sought after and enjoy one of the highest placement rates
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