SUNY Maritime College 2019-2020 Annual Report

GRADUATES OF 1969 Help Support Construction of New Student Union CLASS GIFT

T he Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th reunion at Homecoming 2019 in grand style. Their connection since graduating has remained strong over the past five decades. Prior to communicating though email and social media, the group - scattered throughout the country maintained their communications - through written letters. Peter Baci, a member and representative of the Class of 1969 said, “Our bond as a class and camaraderie is very unique. Once you

graduate from Fort Schuyler, you stay connected to your classmates for the rest of your life. When I see someone I haven’t seen in 20 or 30 years, we pick up right where we left off.” Although their 50th reunion drew the largest number of class members at one event, those from the Class of 1969 make an effort and look forward to gathering regularly every few years to reminisce and share their life stories. Baci plays an essential role in maintaining the class

directory of the 133 individuals who graduated alongside him. “We have been able to track down almost everyone in the class over the years,” said Baci. Their shared experiences at Maritime College, including participation in the Regiment of Cadets and several Summer Sea Terms, has solidified their friendships over a lifetime. As a class, they sought to make a significant contribution that would benefit the next generation of mariners and civilian students. After

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