USMMA Wisconsin Parents News

Jim S Feb 10 2008 11:20 AM

Hello to all Wisconsin Parents, I am in the process of putting this together along with Chad who has done all the work so far. Thanks Chad! I would like to ask you all to submit pictures and ideas for the site.We are thinking about short bios on each student along with pictures. You will notice some issues with pictures and site construction but it is only a couple days old so be bear with us. Feel free to post as I am doing. Thanks more to come.

Jeanne McDonald Feb 10 2008 06:05 PM

Looks great I have photos of parents weekend etc, no sea year photos yet as Tim cannot send via the sattelite link, but hopefully will have in March. Where would you like the photos sentof parents weekend, we even took a few of the Boodle Party today.

Jim S. Adam 2011 Feb 10 2008 11:27 AM

To: The Mc Donalds, Bob and Jeanne, do you have any sea year pictures from Tim yet? Jim

Jeanne McDonald Feb 10 2008 07:24 PM

Do you think we can add a counter for the number of visits/or hits, might be interesting to see

Jim S. Adam 2011 Feb 11 2008 06:26 PM

Jeanne,

go ahead and send pictures to jsmits4@new.rr.com. I am investagating a site that will make it easy to send photos,
Also have a list of changes including counter

Thanks,

Jim

Bob McDonald Feb 11 2008 08:01 PM

I like this site! Jeff & Linda Hevey (parents of Betsy '05)looked at the site and they are very pleased with what they see. Jim, your nephew and you have a big hit with ths site.
I am looking it over and will get to you with specific feedback ideas later.

Leon D. Stenz (USMMA 1976) Feb 14 2008 08:28 AM

Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the currents cadets and graduates of USMMA. It would be nice if you could assemble and inculde contact information for all graduates living in Wisconsin.

Jeanne McDonald Feb 14 2008 03:41 PM

Leon,

I have been compling a list from several sources, I would be concerned about posting it on the web, as some may not want all info, what would yu like to see. Perhaps you could email me separately at usmma@wi.rrr.com

Jeanne McDonald- USMMA WI Parent Association President Mar 09 2008 10:06 AM

The Candidate luncheon was held March 8 in Chicago for the prospective candidates , family, current members and the midshipman to help them learn more about academy life. I would like to thank the Lake MIchigan Parent association for hosting and Jules Traut Class of 61, it was held at the Columbia Yacht Club.

There were many candidates that came from Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Thank you to Nicholas Mann(WI) 2011 and Nick Swanson (IL) 2011 for attending and speaking about their current experiences. Tim McDonald 2010, called into the event and spoke about his first Sea project, just returning to land and school on March 6th.

Looking forward to having several students from Wisconsin attending the USMMA, and representing Wisconsin. Best of luck asthe process continues. Feel free to contact us and if needed we can get you in contact with a current midshipman to answer any questions. usmma@wi.rr.com

Anna Simons May 24 2008 10:41 AM

Mr. McDonald,

Thank you for your interest in finding a representative for the senior awards ceremony. Jeffrey Hevey and I have spoken, he will be representing the Academy this Friday, May 23 in Richland Center, WI. Once again, thank you for your notice.

Future Plebe,

Anna Simons

Barbara Szigat Jun 08 2008 05:18 PM

The e-mail you listed for me is incorrect. There is no a in my e-mail. I do love the web site and think you've done a very nice job. Keep up the good work. Barbara

U.S. News gives Kings POint Good Grades Sep 09 2008 07:57 PM

September 3, 2008

U.S. News gives Kings Point good grades

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, N.Y., ranks fourth overall among the 32 Best First Tier Baccalaureate College Programs in the Northern States, according to U.S. News & World Report's recently released 2009 edition of America's Best Colleges.

The U.S. News baccalaureate college survey takes into account such factors as freshman retention, graduation rate, class size and admissions selectivity in determining its rankings. The Northern States in the survey comprise Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.

In the North college region, the USMMA also ranks second among public colleges; second in having the lowest freshman acceptance rate; and fourth in having the highest graduation rate. In addition, the USMMA is tied for 34th place nationally among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs listed in Americas Best Colleges.

"The U.S. News ranking is most welcome, but not necessarily a surprise," says Vice Admiral Joseph D. Stewart, the Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. "We have a very focused academic program, small class size, outstanding faculty and students who are interested in serving the Nation. We are dedicated to our mission of producing the finest merchant mariners possible."

U.S. News defines baccalaureate colleges as institutions focused on undergraduate education that offer a wide range of degree programs in the liberal arts or professional fields. The Academy offers bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering.

In the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs category, the Academy shares 34th place with California State University-Los Angeles, The Citadel, and The University of Michigan-Dearborn. The U.S. News engineering school rankings are based on a peer survey of engineering school deans and senior faculty.

The USMMA, located in Kings Point, Long Island, N.Y., trains young men and women from across the nation as licensed merchant marine officers. Graduates receive Bachelor of Science degrees, merchant mariners' licenses and military commissions. Some 67 percent of the Academy's Class of 2008, which graduated less than three months ago, is employed at sea as licensed merchant mariners. Another 23 percent of the class is serving on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, while 9 percent is involved in shoreside maritime professions.

The Academy is operated by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Laurellee Kopras Oct 24 2008 07:16 PM

WI Parents,

Thank you so much for the package!! I’m sure it will help me to study extra hard!!!

Very Respectfully,

Plebe Laurellee Kopras

3rd Company

United States Merchant Marine Academy

"Don't write off the importance of hard work, the guts to keep at it, a definite goal and the ability to have fun in the process. Always maintain hopefulness, especially when the going is hard."

~Norman Vincent Peale

New USMMA Superintendent Name Oct 24 2008 07:19 PM

Rear Admiral Allen B. Worley Named New USMMA Superintendent
10/21/2008 - Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton has announced the selection of Rear Admiral Allen Worley as Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Worley’s career has spanned more than 30 years of public service as a U.S. Navy officer and an educator. He is currently Superintendent of the Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston.

“Admiral Worley has a long career of leading, educating and inspiring young men and women in the Navy and as Superintendent of the Texas Maritime Academy,” said Connaughton, a 1983 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “His wealth of experience will allow him to positively and immediately impact the future direction of Kings Point.”

“My wife, Margena, and I are very excited to have the opportunity to join the Kings Point family in continuing our lifelong passion of serving our Nation,” said Rear Admiral Worley. “I look forward to working with the experienced faculty, staff, alumni and the Regiment of Midshipmen in charting a course for Kings Point as the premier maritime academy in the world.”

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., is operated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. The superintendent of the academy is responsible for the development of scholastic standards which encourage the intellectual, professional growth and physical well-being of midshipmen and effective and economical operation of the Academy facilities. The position reports to the Maritime Administrator, and is often an influential position in the maritime industry worldwide.

Worley is a 1974 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds advanced degrees from Webster University and the Naval War College. During his tenure in the Navy, he served in various aviation and surface billets in both training and combat roles such as Squadron Commander and culminating with the position of Navy Base Commander in Diego Garcia. Worley also held various staff roles throughout the Navy and served as Deputy Director for Programming on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. He also served as Professor of Naval Science and Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Illinois.

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Joshu Just- Boodle Thanks Oct 25 2008 11:22 AM

To all WI Parents,

Thank you sooo much for the box of goodies. I know it will help to study and keep the moral up during this upcoming week. It is always great to get things from home and this was by far one of the best!

Thanks again!

Very Respectively,

Plebe Joshua Just

4th Co. 2012

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Laurellee Kopras Feb 26 2009 11:28 PM

Thank you soo much!

I’ll be sure to study well with all the brain food!!!

Thank you!

Very Respectfully,

Plebe Laurellee Kopras

3rd Company

United States Merchant Marine Academy