Chris Gilman '16, Student Trustee, recounts historical highlights
Governor LaPage addresses the press, Hall of Flags, State House,
Capt. Dick Spear '43-2 is recognized during evening reception,
during remarks at Founders Day, Castine.
Augusta. Photo courtesy of Adrienne Bennett
Senator Inn, Augusta. Photo by Sarah Szwajkos
President Brennan followed Proulx with a recount of highlights from MMA
sailors, and hard-working individuals who make their living from the sea. I'm
history and words of thanks to the legislators for their continued support.
incredibly grateful for Maine Maritime Academy's role in strengthening that
"You--the legislators of the State of Maine--are part of our history. You
legacy and leveraging it to make a more prosperous future for our state."
are part of our success. Your support is life-changing for our students, and we
Capt. Peacock and MMA Student Government and Regimental Wedge
are grateful for al of the ways our partnership has shaped Maine Maritime
representatives then introduced themselves and President Brennan recognized
Academy."
Capt. Dick Spear, a member of the Class of 1943-2, a classmate of his father's,
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a close friend, and a friend of the family. Jim Proulx rounded out the formal
We attribute success not only to our
part of the evening's proceedings with closing remarks.
educational model and the caliber
Maine Maritime Academy Seal
of our students, but to our history--
The college seal, the first il ustration of
to all who came before us.
which adorns the first MMA yearbook, has
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been synonymous with Maine Maritime
Among those who followed Brennan at the ceremony were Congresswoman
Academy for 75 years. President Brennan, as
Chellie Pingree's field representative, Pam Trinward, who mentioned her own
noted in his President's Watch (pg. 5), has in-
connection to Maine Maritime Academy through two relatives who are alum-
stituted a revised seal il ustration to coincide
ni, and who read a letter from Congresswoman Pingree to the crowd:
with this anniversary year that pays homage
"Tonight, we celebrate the strength of (your) community and the institution to the past. The new il ustration shows the
that helped form it. Over the last 75 years, Maine Maritime Academy has
ship as a privileged vessel on a starboard tack,
become one of the most highly respected schools for training men and women
as it was in the original.
for marine-related careers. As evidenced by you, its accomplished alumni,
The seal wil be reserved primarily for
the school has truly excelled in its mission. From at-sea operations and Naval
use by administration on formal documents and certificates, but the MMA
service to shore-side engineering and logistics, your successes make Maine
bookstore wil continue to sel merchandise with the seal embossed and em-
very proud.
broidered on your favorite hats, shirts, cups and other MMA gear.
"As an islander, I greatly respect Maine's history as a state of shipbuilders,
Save the Date!
AbigbirthdaycelebrationisplannedforHomecomingweekend
in Castine! Please save the dates of September 23-25 and plan
to spend the weekend in Castine. Come to campus to have fun
and connect with other alumni, enjoy entertainment and athletics
matches, and see what is new on campus.
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