SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2020-2021

2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Letter from the President

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Applying New Approaches

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Pivoting to Pier-side Training

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Modifying Indoctrination

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Perspective: Fusing In-person and Virtual Learning Fall Practice Leads to Spring Victory for Athletic Teams

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11 Re-Imagining Admiral’s Dinner: A First-Ever Virtual Event 12 Modifying Three Commencement Events 14 A New Partnership Paves The Way For a Safe Summer Sea Term 16 Campus Events Continue Virtually 17 Letter from the Chairs 18 Inaugural Captain Peter Van Leeuwen Scholarship Awarded to Joshua Burris

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Admiral’s Council Recognition

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SUNY Maritime Foundation Financial Report

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Honor Roll of Donors

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Endowment Funds

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Maritime College Financial Report

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Maritime College Leadership

On the cover: MUGs gather for a special tribute on the morning of 9/11/20 as two Regimental leaders greet each other.

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Letter from THE PRESIDENT

W e returned to campus in Fall 2020 with great enthusiasm and hope for a new academic year after a historic statewide pause during the spring and summer months. As students returned to campus and incoming freshman were starting their new Fall Semester, we were faced with adapting to a new “normal” and implementing COVID health and safety protocols. Maritime College was prepared to have students back on campus and eager to provide a newer version of the in-person classroom instructional experience. In many ways, the College pivoted, incorporating hybrid and remote instruction methods to various courses, and applying new approaches to traditional programs such as Indoctrination and Summer Sea Term. In this Annual Report, we look at the past fiscal year through the lens of a timeline while highlighting the ways in which the College regularly adapted to provide a path for hands-on learning in a safe environment on campus and at sea. From modifying athletics practices, Commencement Ceremonies and Indoctrination of new students in the Regiment of Cadets to creating new healthcare partnerships that allowed over 500 fully vaccinated cadets and ship’s crew to sail on the first Summer Sea Term since 2019, Maritime College was prepared to pivot and propel students towards academic success and degree completion. Our small, yet focused Maritime College community completed a total of 23 weeks of in-person classroom learning, during which time students, faculty and staff participated in 19,000 surveillance tests and almost 900 students received vaccinations by the end of the Spring Semester. I am both proud and humbled by the dedication and support demonstrated by of our faculty and staff in the all-hands-on-deck effort to forge ahead. These individuals were key in helping to achieve the success we experienced as a learning community. I am also grateful for the generosity of many alumni, friends and donors whose willingness to contribute by way of scholarships, Class gifts and other financial means, afforded numerous students the opportunity to remain at Maritime College and complete their degree programs. In this Report, we share one student’s story of the impact a scholarship had on his life and career. The need for many students continues to be a reality and I recognize that without generous giving, many of our students would not be able to meet the financial obligation of obtaining a Maritime College degree. The journey this past year has demonstrated the very best of Maritime’s tradition of adaptability in the face of unpredictability, and our resolve to meet, modify and overcome the challenges and situations we encounter. Collectively, we achieved the goals of completing the academic year safely and successfully holding three Commencement celebrations. Our Men’s Lacrosse team won the 2021 Skyline Conference championship, over 800 cadets took part in national and international Summer Sea Term experiences, and first-time virtual events such as career fairs, Admissions informational sessions, and the Admiral’s Dinner proved to be a huge success. We stand committed to moving ahead, pivoting when necessary and working to ensure that our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the maritime industry and as global citizens. Thank you for your continued support. RADM Michael Alfultis, USMS, Ph.D.

The journey this past year has demonstrated the very best of Maritime’s tradition of adaptability in the face of unpredictability, and our resolve to meet, modify and overcome the challenges and situations we encounter.

President

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APPLYING NEW APPROACHES

The obstacles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic caused Maritime College to reformulate its approach to learning and campus life, pivot and forge ahead successfully.

11 Weeks of in-person, hybrid and remote instruction in the Fall Semester 12 Weeks of uninterrupted, in-person instruction in the Spring Semester 19,000 Student, faculty and staff COVID-19 tests administered 800+ Cadets sail for 134 day Summer Sea Term

Sept. 2020 Fusing In-Person and Virtual Learning Student, faculty and staff perspectives

July 2020 Pivoting to Pier-Side Training The new program, developed with alumni support, was designed to help students make up for lost sea time

Sept. 2020 Reimaging Admiral’s Dinner A first ever, virtual event

Sept. 2020 INDOC was implemented in three phases over three weekends to provide a safe envioronment, reduce density and adhere to new protocols

Sept. 2020 A canceled athletics season in the Fall leads to Spring victory

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April 2021 TSES VI Sails for First Time Since 2019 Partnership with SOMOS Community Care allows cadets to receive vaccine at Yankee Stadium

July 2020-June 2021 Throughout the 2020- 2021 academic year, alumni and donors gave generously towards student scholarships

Jan. 2021 Commencement 3 Ceremonies accommodate all safely

FALL EMPLOYER RECRUITING SEASON Virtual Employer Presentations will be taking place from October 5th till November 23rd

In lieuofFallCareerFair

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MAJORS

CHECK ON PORTHOLE AND WITH CAREER SERVICES FOR LINKS AND SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

CAREERSERVICES @ SUNYMARITIME . EDU

Fall 2020-Spring 2021 In-person Academic Events and Lectures Pivot to Virtual

Oct. 2020 Fall Employer Recruitment Season Virtual employer presentations in lieu of Career Fair

Feb. 2021 Celebrating Black History Video stories capture student, faculty and staff perspectives

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JULY 2020 PIVOTING TO PIER-SIDE TRAINING

O ver 200 cadets returned to Maritime College to participate in the first-ever 30-day Pier-Side Maintenance and Watchkeeping program from July-August. The program was developed to help cadets make up for lost sea-time resulting from the pandemic and cancellation of the 2020 Summer Sea Term. Students came from near and far to participate in the Pier-Side Training program and were assigned to conduct maintenance and repair work aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, stand watch, operate deck and engine simulators, work in labs and attend lectures.

Professors developed cross-training between the deck and engine departments, which allowed engine cadets to complete exercises on the deck department simulator and deck cadets to take welding classes and learn how to use an engine lathe and other machining skills. Cadets were also allowed to complete assessments they were unable to take during the spring semester. The program, which was featured on the cable news channel BronxNet, proved to be beneficial in helping 208 cadets gain a valuable and unique pier-side experience.

Cadet Trevor Webb:

It’s been really cool! The Marine Transportation department took us out on the small boats, we spent a lot of time in the simulators, and we’ve done cargo operations with the Mary Fau system. This was an opportunity for the school to explore new ideas, and I think we’ll benefit from that.

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Cadet Kieran McLaughlin 2/C INDOC Leader:

SEPT. 2020 MODIFYING INDOCTRINATION

I have definitely grown as a person. I’ve improved not only as a leader, but as member of the Maritime Community.

WEEKLY SURVEILLANCE TESTING (students/staff)

U nder normal circumstances, when students join the Regiment of Cadets as mariners under guidance (MUGs), they are required to participate in a ten-day period of physical training, exposure to military and regimental customs, and seamanship classes in August prior to the beginning of classes. This training is known as Indoctrination (INDOC). Pivoting to a new approach, INDOC 2020 was delivered in three phases from September through October. For the first time, 1/C cadets (Seniors) were

integrated into the INDOC experience while 2/C cadets (Juniors) served as peer mentors and training officers. The change presented an opportunity for inclusion of 1/C cadets and their extensive knowledge. These cadets, taking the task to heart, helped MUGs integrate into the Regiment of Cadets, and by doing so, improved their leadership skills. In the face of unique challenges, the leadership and members of the Regiment of Cadets managed to keep the INDOC experience as genuine and educational as in previous years.

As part of a SUNY university-wide effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the fall semester, all students, staff and faculty were required to undergo COVID-19 testing once a week. As an additional safety protocol for the college community, students were also required to provide a negative COVID-19 prior to their arrival on campus.

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SEPT. 2020 PERSPECTIVES: FUSING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LEARNING

Maritime College is known for offering students a unique hands- on educational experience. The Training Ship Empire State VI has served as one of the primary instruments of experiential learning at the College. The abrupt change to online and hybrid learning impacted faculty, staff and students alike. How did faculty and staff pivot? How did students adapt? Here are a few perspectives on the ways in which teaching, learning and student services changed over the course of the academic year.

KATHY OLZEWSKI Professor of Chemistry and Science, Department Chair K athy Olzewski, collaborated with faculty in her department to determine how teaching would be implemented at the return of the school year. She was aware of the importance of keeping students safe while maintaining the quality of the courses. “I advised faculty in the department to incorporate as much synchronous learning as possible. Learning can take many different forms. In my classes, half of the students were in front of me and the other half were on Zoom simultaneously.” A method she believed would allow remote participation for any student who needed to quarantine. Other faculty adapted by taking different approaches, some conducting a portion of the class in person and another portion of the class online (asynchronous).

Science labs proved more challenging due to the hands-on component and the maximum number of students allowed in a class (nine). Olzewski, therefore, instituted virtual labs in her class by utilizing a combination of a chemistry platform and in-person experiments, which benefitted students. Another benefit of hybrid learning Olzewski identified was how students quickly adapted to the accessibility of information including grades and assignments. As test grades were posted online, students had access to information for an unlimited period of time. Olzewski admits they attained a level of success in managing the transition to a new way of student instruction. “I have always enjoyed in-class teaching, but I am ready to continue to teach in these various formats for as long as the pandemic is with us.”

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JESUS FANILLA Student Government Association President

W hen classes began in the Fall Semester 2020 and Maritime College implemented its Return to Campus plan, many students were hopeful for the year ahead. For some students, returning to campus became a more ambiguous concept, especially those within the international student body. “There was a feeling of uncertainty for international students, and we wanted to know we would be taken care of on campus.” Jesus Fanilla, who is a native of Panama, was concerned for his fellow students and wanted to ensure they would receive a quality experience during a challenging semester. The suspension of club activities due to the risk of virus exposure further complicated the student life experience. “As a student body, we wanted to hold activities, but it was difficult, and students were cautious to participate in any type of student gathering.” At the onset of the Spring 2021 Semester, Fanilla took action to bring more “life” to the student life experience. “I spoke with many of the student club presidents, and we started holding virtual meetings to talk about what we can do differently in the spring semester. We looked at what we

could and could not do and began to make things happen.” Fanilla’s observation of students led him to believe students were in a repetitive cycle of online and/or classroom learning, eating alone and minimal exposure to other students. He was determined as the civilian student government president to establish an infrastructure for communicating with different departments and student clubs. That’s when he started organizing the College’s first ever virtual student talent show, showcasing the video competition on the College’s Instagram and Facebook social sites. “We were able to then get an ice-skating rink for students, and bring in some food trucks. It was the first time I saw students happy. They were happy to have something fun to do on campus.” Toward the semester’s end, students became more actively engaged in their clubs. “We were able to do more work and have more club activities in the spring semester. We bonded with the engineering clubs in a way that was never done before and were committed to working together.” This, he noted, was among the highlights of his experience as a civilian student in the engineering program and as student government president.

Jesus Fanilla:

It was the first time I saw students happy. They were happy to have something fun to do on campus.

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MICHELLE REINA Director of Career Planning and Development I n a year where meeting with potential recruiters face- to-face at a Career Fair was not an option, Michelle Reina took to the virtual sphere to engage students and connect them to potential employers. Students participated in many different virtual workshops and employers conducted their presentations by Zoom, which allowed for student participation and dialogue albeit digitally. “All of our events were held virtually, and recruiters used this platform successfully to present their employment opportunities to students.” In total, almost 50 recruitment and career-related virtual events took place throughout the academic year. Reina noted that student participation was as consistent throughout the academic year as in past years, and students were eager to obtain career and employment information. The annual Career Development Week, which usually takes place in the beginning of March, also transitioned to a virtual event with an impressive student turnout. As part of the week’s events, a session was offered on how to job search and network during a pandemic. This type of information was critical to students and the response was overwhelmingly positive. “Since we were unable to hold an in-person Career Fair, these virtual presentations were the best way for employers to meet our students.” In reflecting on what could have been done differently in terms of career planning and development, Reina indicated, “I don’t believe I would have done anything differently. This past year has showed that we were able to bring students together with employers and provide networking opportunities virtually.” She also found that more alumni participated in and conducted virtual presentations as the need to travel to the campus was not necessary. “Moving forward, we will continue to offer virtual options to students.”

FALL EMPLOYER RECRUITING SEASON Virtual Employer Presentations will be taking place from October 5th till November 23rd

This past year has showed that we were able to bring students together with employers and provide networking opportunities virtually. Moving forward, we will continue to offer virtual options to students.

In lieu of Fall Career Fair

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MAJORS

CHECK ON PORTHOLE AND WITH CAREER SERVICES FOR LINKS AND SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

CAREERSERVICES @ SUNYMARITIME . EDU

Employers Meet Students Virtually in Lieu of Career Fair

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Ahdiyah A. Robey 1/C Company F Commander / Marine Transportation, Deck License President, Black Student Union C adet Ahdiyah Robey a senior studying Marine Transportation knew from as far back as grade school that she would someday work on the water. In her hometown of Philadelphia, PA, she attended a maritime academy during her middle school and high school years, which greatly influenced her decision to attend Maritime College. After visiting the College in 9th grade, Robey was determined to pursue a Maritime College degree and gain a U.S. Coast Guard deck license.

classroom as a means of distancing herself from others as a precaution. “In license classes, you know others in your section or class, and you want to study with them as a group to make sure you’re covering everything you need to know. We weren’t able to study together during that semester and it was difficult.” Regimental activities were adjusted, and formations were, at times, held inside. She observed the implementation of stricter safety practices and often stayed in her room. By the Spring Semester, Robey remained cautious and was hesitant to participate in Summer Sea Term knowing that she was obligated to complete her senior cruise. For the first half of the Sea Term, she participated in the Cadet Shipping Program and sailed the second half of the Sea Term on the Training Ship Empire State IV as it took its first international journey in two years. “Cadet Shipping was a great experience and really helped prepare me for the second half of the Sea Term on the training ship. Visiting the international ports on the training ship was amazing and even though there were limitations due to the virus, it was nice to eat in another country and be a tourist.” One important aspect Robey learned about herself was that she was more extroverted than she originally thought. While she approached the school year with caution, she realized that she preferred being social during a time in which that was not always possible. She also learned the importance of leadership, “Being a cadet in leadership was challenging. I had to separate work from my social life and learned how to make hard decisions.” After she obtains her Third Mate license, Robey seeks to work on the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Dredge McFarland, a job, she says, would be her dream.

During her first few years at Maritime College (pre- pandemic) she sailed during Summer Sea Terms to gain the sea time necessary for licensure. After learning that the 2020 Summer Sea Term would be cancelled, Robey grew more concerned about not being able to be with members of her close-knit New York City family who she frequently stayed with when she was off campus. “I was on campus during the late summer, but I was nervous to have contact with students and didn’t participate in Pier- Side Training.” Having been accustomed to the hands-on experiential training and learning she knew for several years, Robey found the beginning of the Fall Semester to be a difficult adjustment. “It was difficult to take some courses online and not be able to be in the classroom with your teachers. There were no clubs, there were no sports. That transition to online learning was very hard and I didn’t know what to do.” She created a sense of “normalcy” by gathering with her closest friends once a week outside of the College. These weekly outings helped her build a sense of friendship, relationship and camaraderie with her classmates. Robey also found herself changing her classroom and studying practices, often sitting in the front of the

Visiting the international ports on the training ship was amazing . . . it was nice to eat in another country and be a tourist.

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SEPT. 2020 FALL PRACTICE LEADS TO SPRING VICTORY

FOR ATHLETIC TEAMS S tudent athletes were determined to make the most of the Fall semester and the cancellation of sports and sporting events. Remaining focused and hopeful, athletes and teams pivoted from playing a regular competitive season to practicing and readying themselves for the upcoming spring season. Practices, workouts, weightlifting, strength training and meetings continued to be held throughout the semester. The College was unique in its ability to offer training to athletes albeit in accordance with social distancing protocols. As the Spring 2021 It’s been tough for the teams to learn that one of those seasons they’ve waited and trained for has been taken away. My perspective, though, is: Let’s get better. Let’s focus on how we can improve when we get back to playing. Mike Berkun, Interim Director of Athletics:

Semester arrived, their hard work paid off and the results were remarkable. The men’s lacrosse team, undefeated throughout the 2021 season, went on to win the Skyline Championship Title. The pre-season hard work paid off for the women’s lacrosse team as they capped off a historic best season in the Skyline Championship. While the sports season may have changed in the 2020-2021 academic year, every effort was made to provide student athletes with a good learning and training experience.

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SEPT. 2020 RE-IMAGINING ADMIRAL’S DINNER: A FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EVENT T he Admiral’s Dinner is an annual in-person event held for the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships. In a new approach, the 2020 Admiral’s G&H Towing Company; Michael Roberts, President of American Maritime Partnership and Senior Vice President at Crowley Maritime; and Mark Ruge, Partner, K&L Gates. The

Dinner was celebrated virtually for the first time in the history of the College. The evening’s theme, The Next 100 Years of the Jones Act, recognized four distinguished honorees in the maritime industry: Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO, the American Waterways Operators; Lindsay Price ‘07, Senior Master,

honorees are most noted for their advocacy of the Jones Act and their notable achievements as leaders in the maritime industry. Over 300 registrants comprised of sponsors, industry partners, alumni and friends, participated virtually in the vital event, which raised $465,000 toward student scholarships.

HONOREES

REGISTRANTS PARTICIPATED OVER 300

TOTAL RAISED TOWARD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS $465,000

Jennifer Carpenter Lindsay Price ‘07 Michael Roberts Mark Ruge

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SEPT. 2020

SEPT. 2020 | JAN. 2021 | APRIL 2021 MODIFYING THREE COMMENCEMENT EVENTS

Fall Commencement (September 25) was the first in-person ceremony to take place since January 2020. Graduates from May, June and July 2020 lined up for separate ceremonies held for the Schools of Engineering, Maritime Education and Training, and Business, Science, and Humanities. In all 62 graduates and their families gathered in a more intimate setting to celebrate safely. Captain Ronald C. Rasmus, Maritime College Class of 1960, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. His career in the maritime industry spans six decades, culminating as President and CEO of the Great Lakes Towing Company.

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APRIL 2021

JAN. 2021

Commencement for Spring 2021 was held in person on April 23, and featured separate ceremonies for the three Schools. Keynote Speaker and notable alumna Bethann Rooney ‘91 encouraged graduates to focus on becoming effective leaders.

Winter 2021 Commencement, which is held in January, was a virtual celebration event based on the increasing infection rate during the winter months. Video tributes from the Associate Administrator of Strategic Sea Lift at the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Kevin Tokarsky ’86 and Keynote Speaker Joshua Shapiro, Chief Operating Office at Liberty Maritime Corporation, added to the celebratory tone of the event.

Bethann Rooney ’91:

We all develop new skills throughout life, sometimes from difficult situations or painful experiences. Focus on being a flexible and agile leader who knows how to treat uncertainty and ambiguity as the new normal. Remain calm under pressure, especially in a crisis.

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APRIL 2021 A NEW PARTNERSHIP PAVES THE WAY FOR A SAFE SUMMER SEA TERM A pril 27 marked the day students from the Regiment of Cadets departed Maritime College for the first Summer Sea Term since 2019. The pandemic and subsequent federal restrictions prevented the Training Ship Empire State VI from sailing its annual Summer Sea Term in 2020. Over 500 students were on board the training ship for the first 67-day sea term (April – June) with a second 67-day term that departed in July. All cadets on the first sea term were fully vaccinated, many having received their vaccine at Yankee Stadium through a partnership with SOMOS Community Care. The administering of vaccinations for cadets and the ship’s crew enabled Maritime College to safely conduct its two terms at sea. The cancellation of the 2020 Summer Sea Term enormously impacted cadets who needed to participate in a summer program. The vaccination partnership allowed over 800 cadets to travel around the world, gain vital hands-on experience in operating a ship and dealing with port traffic, successfully complete their training at sea requirement, and obtain U.S. Coast Guard licensure.

Dr. Ramon Tallaj, SOMOS Community Care Founder

We are community doctors who serve the community and since March, we have worked nonstop vaccinating throughout New York City.

TOTAL CADETS PARTICIPATION 877

PORT VISITS 6 The most port visits of any maritime academy in recent history INTERNATIONAL PORT VISITS 3 The only state maritime academy to sail to international ports during COVID

TOTAL DAYS AT SEA 134

The longest summer cruise of any maritime academy in recent history

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RADM Michael Alfultis, President: We appreciate and thank the NYS Governor’s Office, SUNY

Chancellor Jim Malatras and SOMOS Community Care for the role they played in helping to protect and vaccinate our cadets and crew while on Summer Sea Term.

(l-r) CAPT Catie Hanft ’85, Commandant of Cadets, Dr. Jacqueline Delmont, SOMOS Chief Medical Officer, RADM Michael Alfultis, SUNY Maritime College President, Dr. Ramon Tallaj, Founder of SOMOS Community Care, and Pamela Vittini, SOMOS Director of Operations.

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FALL 2020 - SPRING 2021 CAMPUS EVENTS CONTINUED VIRTUALLY Although in-person events were not always an option, the College ensured students remained connected through a variety of virtual lectures and workshops.

Celebrating Black History Month Through Video Stories Students, faculty and staff shared their perspectives of Black History in telling video stories. Joshua Forbes Hart, 1/C; Sheanna Gaspar, ITT Student; Professor Alison Romain, Professor Sean Carswell, Dean of Admissions Rohan Howell; and Student Affairs Coordinator Patricia Norman are featured.

In the aftermath of the stranded container ship on the Suez Canal that wreaked havoc and cost billions, a timely panel discussion took place on March 30, to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the global supply chain. Panelists included distinguished alumni and maritime industry leaders Lambros Klauodatos, Vice President of Business Partnerships and Project at BP; Dave Minetti, President of Liberty Global Logistics; and Bob Stewart, Corporate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing Food Digitalization, Global Supply Chain at McDonalds.

The annual Black History Month Dinner organized by the Cultural Club held its first virtual dinner, bringing together students, alumni and friends. Scholarships from the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates, and awards from Carl F. Burnett and Michael B. Gould were presented to students.

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Letter from THE CHAIRS S U N Y M A R I T I M E F O U N D AT I O N

SUNY MARITIME FOUNDATION BOARD Capt. Robert Johnston ’69 Chairman President and CEO (Ret.), Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. John M. Bree ’78 Vice Chairman Executive (Ret.), Exxon Mobil Corporation

Dear Members of the SUNY Maritime Community, For certain the 2020-2021 academic year was a challenging one. Yet it will be remembered for the outstanding flexibility and adaptability demonstrated by the Maritime College students, faculty and staff. Working together, they were able to face a difficult set of circumstances and successfully transform them into a valuable learning experience. The Board of Directors of the Foundation wants to extend a sincere thank you to the Admiral, who demonstrated exceptional leadership through it all. The faculty and staff must also be commended for instituting new protocols, ensuring the health and safety of everyone on campus, plus, devising new ways to deliver necessary educational and training programs. The students truly experienced the meaning of “One Hand” and helped each other persevere and successfully complete their studies and license requirements in ways not before envisioned. The SUNY Maritime Foundation also faced certain challenges. We reassessed priorities, placed some funding initiatives on hold and focused on how we could best support the College community through this period. So many alumni, friends and industry partners responded as well and were incredibly generous. As detailed on page 22, a total of $2.4 million was donated for academic programs, athletics, student scholarships, the waterfront and more. Because of this outpouring of support, we were able to award almost $1.6 million to students in scholarship funds and authorize the allocation of over $770,000 for high priority initiatives to progress the College’s strategic plan, “Charting a New Course.” Some specific initiatives that the Foundation made possible include: • Faculty bonus awards to empower a faculty of the future and to recognize exemplar work being done by the faculty, particularly in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. • NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball program to enable the creation of this new athletics program for women which will assist in the recruitment and retention of female student athletes. • USCG UTB 41 foot boat refurbishing. Deck license cadets can hone their skills in small boat handling, seamanship, ship operations and navigation. The boat will also be deployed as a research platform for science faculty and students, a training vessel for the Small Vessel Operations Club and as a work boat for general use at the waterfront. • Marine Environmental Science/Data Analysis with the purchase of dedicated laptops. • Established an Investment Committee and selected a Financial Management firm to enhance management of Foundation funds previously managed by the SUNY University of Buffalo Foundation. As we come to the end of the year, we want to sincerely thank you for helping us make these initiatives possible. The Foundation is committed to expertly manage all private donations to Maritime ensuring that donors’ wishes are followed and that all funds go to support the important and ambitious goals of the strategic plan. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Annual Report and are impressed with all that was accomplished due to your support. On behalf of SUNY Maritime Foundation, we are sending you best wishes for a very happy and healthy holiday and safe and rewarding 2022! Warm regards,

William F. Austen ’80 President and CEO (Ret.) Bemis Company, Inc. Michael Chalos, Esq. ’70 Partner, Chalos & Co. P.C.

Capt. Ioannis (John) Frangos ’85, ’87 Chairman and CEO, Seaways Maritime International William C. Gallo ’70 President (Ret.), Pasternak, Baum & Company, Inc. and Columbia Grain Trading Inc. (CGTI )

Joe Maurelli ’63 President, CEO and Chairman (Ret.), Techmatics, Inc.

Capt. A.J. McAllister ’80 Senior Vice President, Sales, McAllister Towing and Transportation, Inc.

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Rear Adm. Michael Alfultis, Ph.D. President, SUNY Maritime College

Aimee Bernstein, Esq. Executive Director SUNY Maritime Foundation Scott Dieterich Vice President of Finance and Administration, SUNY Maritime College, and Treasurer, SUNY Maritime Foundation

Robert Johnston ’69 Chairman SUNY Maritime Foundation

John Bree ‘78 Vice Chairman SUNY Maritime Foundation

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J oshua Burris, a native of Folsom, Louisiana was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Captain Peter van Leeuwen Summer Sea Term Scholarship, SUNY Maritime College. His nomination stemmed from his willingness to give to others, his community spirit and crucial financial need. Burris, who struggled financially to complete his degree, was shocked by the news of the award saying, “I can’t stop crying.” The path to a Maritime College degree and a U.S.C.G. Third Mate’s license was far from traditional for Burris. He began as a deckhand working on tugs and barges in Louisiana with no formal training or awareness of the opportunities available to him on the water. Working for stretches as long as 35 consecutive days, he recognized he had an important life decision to make. “I could have a good job, or I could stretch myself to become something much bigger and have a career. If I sacrificed for four years, I could provide for my family for the next forty years.” Initially, Burris was not admitted to Maritime College when he applied and instead enrolled in a junior college in California where he earned a 3.5 GPA while making all-conference as a defensive back on the football team. Although he was offered football scholarships at larger schools, he heeded

Inaugural Captain Peter van Leeuwen Summer Sea Term Scholarship Awarded to J OSHUA B URRIS

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Joshua Burris ’21 B.A., Marine Transportation:

the advice of his tugboat Captain to pursue a maritime career, remained focused and reapplied successfully to Maritime College. With a young daughter to support back in Louisiana, the cost of tuition, books, and the required summers at sea, Burris found himself under constant financial pressure. During his first year and not yet in the Regiment of Cadets, he secretly slept in the football locker room and snuck into the dining hall because he could not pay for the cost of living on campus. After joining the Regiment in his second year he became increasingly focused and dedicated to his studies, “I had to work hard to get my GPA up, but since then I’ve made the Dean’s List twice.” Burris was deeply committed to community service long before his time at Maritime College. In New Orleans he organized a youth football program and bookbag drive that collected and distributed school supplies to 200 elementary school students. He regularly participated in Thanksgiving turkey drives and helped feed the poor and homeless. When Texas was hit by a hurricane, he collected socks, blankets and toiletries to aid in the relief effort. At Maritime College he has served as a member of the Cultural Club and led community service events, attended industry events in New York City, and organized the Black History Month dinner to raise much-needed scholarship funds. Burris graduated from SUNY Maritime College on July 9 2021 with his USCG Third Mate license and is working for Grand River Navigation on the Great Lakes as Third Mate.

It was a tough battle going to school and trying to provide for my daughter, but after graduation it was all worth the struggle.

The Captain Peter van Leeuwen Memorial Scholarship ESTABLISHED MARCH 2021

Captain Peter van Leeuwen loved the sea from a young age, a passion he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Born in Djakarta, Indonesia in 1939, Peter moved to Amsterdam, Holland and attended the Merchant Maritime Academy. He began his maritime career after graduation, sailing from 1960 to 1968 as a Deck Officer with the Dutch shipping company Royal Interocean Lines. From 1968 to 1970, he

enlisted in the Dutch Navy and flew as a Navigator on a Grumman Tracker, a long-range maritime patrol aircraft. Peter moved his family to Curacao, Netherlands Antilles in 1971 and served as Deputy Head of the Netherlands Antilles Shipping Inspectorate (DoT). He established a ship management and consulting firm in Curacao, expanded to New York in 1986, and moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 1989 where it continues to operate as MMS Americas, LLC. Peter strongly believed in the importance of education and lifelong learning, receiving his Master of Business Administration degree at age 56 from Nova University. In celebration of his successful life and generosity, his family established “The Captain Peter van Leeuwen Memorial Summer Sea Term Scholarship” at SUNY Maritime College. Recipients of the full-ride, need-based scholarship must demonstrate a strong, caring spirit of community service, a passion for helping others, and excitement for their future career on the water. In honor of his legacy, the van Leeuwen family hopes that every recipient will forever find their passion for the sea where the currents will lead them to success and fulfillment.

Josh’s daughter gets a rare visit with Dad on the bridge wing, when the Empire State VI made a stop in New Orleans during the 2019 Summer Term.

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ADMIRAL’S COUNCIL RECOGNITION

T H E A D M I R A L ’ S C O U N C I L

The Admiral’s Council recognizes and celebrates the leadership of those alumni, parents, and friends who support SUNY Maritime College by making annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Contributions received on or after August 1, 2021 will be reported in the next Admiral’s Council report. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this list, we regret any inadvertent omissions and thank all of our contributors for their generosity. Donations can be made directly online at www.sunymaritime.edu/giving or contact Vice President of Advancement, Doug Hasbrouck dhasbrouck@sunymaritime.edu or (718) 409-3938 to learn more about the Admiral’s Council.

HERITAGE SOCIETY - $100,000+ Individuals Richard A. Angerame ’73 Adriana M. van Leeuwen Estate of Guther ’49 and Elizabeth Lange Corporations and Foundations Maritime College Alumni Association SALLYPORT SOCIETY - $50,000 – 99,999 Individuals Torsten and Emily Marshall Corporations and Foundations ABS Americas Civil-Military Innovation Institute Fresh Meadow Power, LLC. John Valvo ’83 Marine Society of the City of New York TK Foundation

Donald P. Brennan ’61 John J. Brennan ’64 Michael ’70 and Maureen Chalos Kevin ’81 and Amelia Fox William C. Gallo ’70’ Robert ’69 and Donna Johnston David E. Momot ’59 Ronald C. Rasmus ’60 Karen Rauhauser Corporations and Foundations Fiserv Organization of Black Maritime Graduates McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. AJ McAllister III ’80 Brian A. McAllister ’56 National Cargo Bureau Woman’s Seamen’s Friend Society of Connecticut, Inc.

Kirsten and Ben Hinds Joan and Richard Kretzmer Daniel ’86 and Ann McCarthy

Robert J. Barr ’47 Aimee Bernstein and Jeffrey Kuhr Jennifer A. Carpenter Phylipp Dilloway ’46 Kevin ’86 and Cheryl Graney Joseph F. Grosson ’61 John Huergo John V. Keenan ’79 William and Patricia McCarthy Carl A. Merz ’61 Jason ’01 and Jeanne Miller Alan Nierenberg ’75 Robert ’66 and Sharon North Johan O. Odfjell ’92 Bruce and Jan Rosenblatt Stanley ’62 and Renee Siegel Corporations and Foundations American Maritime Officers GBAT Montefiore Medical Center

Robert Storck Mang V. Vo ’81 Richard T. Yerian ’69 Corporations and Foundations Compass Group Cove Charitable Trust Crowley Maritime Services, Inc. Thomas B. Crowley Jr. Horizon Engineering Associates, LLP Michael C. English ’90 Interlake Maritime Services, Inc. Mark W. Barker ’94 Intermodal Association of North America Johnson Controls Inc. K&L Gates Mount Sinai Medical Center Philly Shipyard Inc. utiliVisor Richard A. Angerame ’73 LEADERSHIP SOCIETY - $5,000 – 9,999 Individuals Stacie Alexiou ’05 Edward K. Arndt ’50

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE SOCIETY - $10,000 – 24,999 Individuals

Navy League of the United States Society of Marine Port Engineers WATT + FLUX: An LED Inspire Company

EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY - $25,000 – 49,999 Individuals Robert J. Braun ’75 John ’78 and Peggy Bree

Michael and Kimberly Alfultis Thomas ’66 and Sandy Allen William ’80 and Nancy Austen Hugh Balloch

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1874 SOCIETY - $2,500 – 4,999 Individuals Anonymous (2) Benita C. Allaire Michael T. Axelsson ’68 Bill M. Bartsch ’84 Thomas and Deborah Bonn Elizabeth A. Christman ’87 Mario A. Criscione ’71 Fred R. Dacimo ’74 Edward E. Dangler ’49 Timothy Gardner ’76 Raymond P. Hayden ’60 Douglas Hasbrouck William H. Humphreys ’74 Kenneth T. Jackson Matthew W. Kehoe ’92 Bart B. Kelleher ’96 Kevin J. Kobey ’88 Timothea S. Larr Griff ’88 and Denise Lynch Marata Maas Glenn and Theresa McCarty Thomas ’76 and Kathleen Merrell Jennifer Miller Mary D. Muecke

Corporations and Foundations AKF Group, LLC Great Lakes Towing Company

John J. Dumbleton ’61 Katherine S. Egan ’87 Gary P. Endersby ’71 Gregory J. Ferrone ’81 Timothy Freeley ’80 Bruce E. Fuchs ’87 Michael J. Haeflich ’83 Charles S. Hagelin ’55 William J. Hefner ’57 Ronald G. Herbert ’82 Daniel G. Hesse ’09 Stephen P. Huvane ’66 Gary A. Jobson ’73 Peter C. Johansen ’79 Christopher O. Jones ’84 R. Dorsey Knight ’59 George W. Koch ’64 Howard A. Kosel Jr. ’74 Michael Lee, MS ’80 Michael P. Loeffel ’07 Arthur B. Loefstedt ’57 Joseph E. Ludwiczak ’68 Stephen G. Lyons ’70 Donald C. MacLean ’61

John M. O’Brien ’96 Roland R. Parent ’68 John A. Piotrowski ’69 Roger Restaino ’86 and Miriam Martinez John T. Reynolds ’65

Ronald C. Ramus ’60 Joseph P. Starck’90

Luthin Associates Schuyler Line Navigation, LLC. Christopher D. Hughes ’92

James R. Richardson ’69 John M. Ringelberg ’61

Russell R. Paret ’92 Keith P. Zelinsky ’92

John G. Roberts ’73 Bethann Rooney ’91 Gail L. Rudolph

WSP USA

Matthew J. Romanuski ’16 William ’82 and Lisa Ruh Lisbeth S. Ryan ’69 George R. Sandberg ’66 Edward W. Shepherd ’57 Robert W. Stewart Jr. ’81 Michael ’65 and Carol Toner John ’76 and Lee Ann ’79 Traut John A. Troy ’84 Francis M. Wiegand ’73 Ferdinand Wight ’50 Anthony V. Winig ’73 Howard B. Wyche ’79 Christopher S. Yearwood ’88

MARITIME SOCIETY - $1,000 – 2,499 Individuals Timothy M. Ahern ’84 Leonard J. Anable Jr. ’61

Charles B. Anderson Ronald J. Aubel ’65 Peter A. Baci ’69

Richard J. Blatus ’58 Joseph V. Breglia ’80 Patrick J. Broderick ’87 David C. Brown and Sheila McCurdy Steve and Cynthia Buckley

William T. Caldwell ’58 Stephen J. Carbery ’80 James J. Cleveland ’95 Stephen R. Cody ’82 Steven H. Cohen ’73 John H. Coords ’77 William E. Curran ’47 Kevin J. Danko ’95 Robert A. DeMarinis ’81 John D. Dohring ’61 James D. Dolan ’81 Richard and Ann du Moulin Ronald E. Dull ’73

George E. Maffey ’57 Theodore T. Mason ’57 Kenneth ’81 McCormack and Brenda Bradsher Daniel J. McGuire ’85 James ’64 and Connie McNamara

Corporations and Foundations American Maritime Officers Plans Houston Pilots’ Association NavSim Services, Inc. Pasha Hawaii Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation Recine & Sons Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Sandy Hook Pilots Association Tetyana Otroshenko Charitable Gift Fund

Robert O. Naemann ’61 Nicholas Orfanidis ’73 Edward F. Pfleging ’86

Barbie Roberts Uwe Schulz ’65 Lou Siegel

Richard Meyerrose ’70 Robert M. Milligan ’56 Herman J. Molzahn ’60 Helen M. Montanaro Elizabeth J. Moriarty Michael C. Morris ’81

Arthur H. Sulzer ’74 Hugh C. Toner Jr. ’65 John J. Wolak ’73 Mark Woolley

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SUNY MARITIME FOUNDATION

GIFT SOURCES Alumni

$798,110.54 $728,160.13 $37,755.31 $145,261.03 $483,940.38 $33,492.08 $33,928.23 $2,260,647.70

Corporations/Organizations

Faculty/Staff

External Foundations

Friends

Matching Gifts

Parents

Grand Total

2% Faculty/Staff

6% External Foundations

21% Friends

EXTEND ‘ONE HAND’ The collective impact of donors has the power to change students’ lives. Become a Donor today to make a difference!

32% Corp/Org

2% Matching Gifts

2% Parents

35% Alumni

GIFT DESIGNATION Academics

$23,032.93 $18,531.03 $1,162,249.00 $243,560.72 $34,754.00 $778,520.02 $2,260,647.70

Athletics

Scholarships Restricted Waterfront Unrestricted Grand Total

2% Waterfront

Scan the code to give online or Use the enclosed envelope to mail your check or Call Lexy Rivera, Director of Annual Giving 718-409-4001 to give by phone

11% Restricted

34% Unrestricted

1% Academics

1% Athletic

51% Scholarships

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HONOR ROLLof DONORS JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

CLASS OF 1955 Charles S. Hagelin * David J. Tolan CLASS OF 1956 J. Richard Bracken * Brian A. McAllister Robert M. Milligan * James P. Moore CLASS OF 1957 Vincent E. Conroy William J. Hefner Steven J. Hertz * Arthur B. Loefstedt * George E. Maffey * Theodore T. Mason * Edward W. Shepherd CLASS OF 1958 Richard J. Blatus * Frederic W. Buse William T. Caldwell * Dominic V. Fortunato * William A. Sanchez * CLASS OF 1959 Wallace C. Courtney R. Dorsey Knight David E. Momot * Robert H. Reinhardt *

Norman R. Maender * John J. Roche Alan M. Ross * Robert J. Tambini

Herman J. Molzahn * Ronald C. Rasmus Lawrence A. Schultz CLASS OF 1961 Leonard J. Anable Jr. Robert T. Bohlman * Robert M. Brand * Donald P. Brennan * Stephen H. Busch * John D. Dohring * John J. Dumbleton * Gerald M. Gordon* Joseph F. Grosson * Robert A. King Donald C. MacLean * Carl A. Merz * Robert O. Naumann Derek E. Richardson * John M. Ringelberg *

ALUMNI

CLASS OF 1940 William J. Meagher * CLASS OF 1945 Arthur R. Murray CLASS OF 1946 Phylipp Dilloway * CLASS OF 1947 Robert J. Barr William E. Curran CLASS OF 1949 Edward E. Dangler * Milton F. Hagerstrom * John S. Storm CLASS OF 1950 Edward K. Arndt * Marcus M. Temkin Ferdinand Wight * CLASS OF 1952 Gerhard O. Mueller Christos Zirps CLASS OF 1953 George D. O’Gorman * CLASS OF 1954 George H. Garbe Howard D. Horvath

CLASS OF 1964 John J. Brennan * George W. Koch * James and Connie McNamara * Alan T. Paris Ernest A. Steiglehner * CLASS OF 1965 Ronald J. Aubel William J. Martin * Gerhardt G. Muller John T. Reynolds Uwe Schulz * Hugh C. Toner Jr. Michael and Carol Toner * CLASS OF 1966 Thomas and Sandy Allen Charles R. Brader Gary J. Cordes Thomas M. Crawford * Reinhold Ernst Stephen P. Huvane * Martin J. Mascola Robert and Sharon North * Steven E. Sabo * George R. Sandberg * Charles W. Shattuck Richard H. Stock

This list recognizes each gift given to the State University of New York Maritime College during the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Contributions received on or after July 1, 2020 will be reported in the next Annual Donor Report. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this list, we regret any inadvertent omissions and thank all of our contributors for their generosity.

CLASS OF 1962 Donald C. Bresnan Donald B. Frost * Edward B. Jackson Chris and Lorraine Krusa Edwin W. Leonard* Stanley and Renee Siegel *

Thank You for your support!

CLASS OF 1963 Anonymous William E. Culver * John E. Dropp William R. Kuhl Paul V. Lombardi *

CLASS OF 1960 Kenneth F. Bishop

Raymond P. Hayden * Thomas A. McEnery *

Admiral’s Council * 3 or more consecutive years of giving

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HONOR ROLLof DONORS JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

CLASS OF 1967 Robert E. Daley * Efrem R. Krisher Robert J. Liddell George W. Schaberg CLASS OF 1968 Michael T. Axelsson * Arthur R. Degen * Dennis and Jean DiSalvo * Paul M. Duernberger * Harvey A. Fadden * Joseph E. Ludwiczak Edward G. Martin * Peter F. Nissen * Roland R. Parent * Eduard P. van Loenen * CLASS OF 1969 Peter A. Baci * Robert and Donna Johnston * John A. Piotrowski * James R. Richardson *

CLASS OF 1974 David A. Barto Fred R. Dacimo * William H. Humphreys * Frederic L. Kapanka Howard A. Kosel Jr. * CLASS OF 1975 Robert J. Braun Paul F. Cervenka Thomas A. Cook Mark Crockett Christopher M. Gowrie Robert H. Gruffi * Danny and Carol Levin * Peter J. MaGuire Alan Nierenberg * Arthur H. Sulzer * Edward F. Wilmot

Douglas J. McKay Peter J. Ott William T. Trenkle CLASS OF 1981 Anonymous * Robert A. DeMarinis

Richard Meyerrose Steven and Irene Munoz * James M. Muskopf CLASS OF 1971 Mario A. Criscione Neil F. Daley David G. Dickerson Gary P. Endersby * Alphonse P. Guardino * Gordon J. Isison Eric Y. Korpon

Leendert R. Hering John J. O’Boyle Michael G. O’Reilly * Kirby A. Stross CLASS OF 1978 John and Peggy Bree * Timothy J. Ferrie Michael D. Holmes Peter A. Jensen Francis W. Keane Denis P. O’Sullivan David S. Peterson CLASS OF 1979 Dennis F. Cooney * Edward A. Gray Peter C. Johansen John V. Keenan * Susan L. Moore Douglas A. Nemeth * Peter F. Searles Lee Ann Traut * Mark J. Woessner Howard B. Wyche CLASS OF 1980 William and Nancy Austen

James D. Dolan * Charles J. Dorchak Gregory J. Ferrone Kevin J. Fox Kenneth McCormack and Brenda Bradsher * Michael C. Morris * Paul L. Pedretti Richard H. Russell Robert W. Stewart Jr. * Mang V. Vo *

Michael C. Meyer * Stephen A. Opkins * Robert L. Panek Donald H. Seaman CLASS OF 1972 Frank X. Dipolito *

David S. Nieri Gerard J. Tobin

CLASS OF 1982 Joseph F. Ahlstrom Peter N. Boehm Michael C. Brown Stephen R. Cody * Leigh E. Comerford

Jan C. Terajewicz William L. Wong Jon W. Zinke *

Matthew M. Vaccaro John C. Weiglhofer

Gerald R. Staats Hugh R. Straub * Robert J. Weaver * Richard T. Yerian

CLASS OF 1976 Timothy Gardner David R. Groener Ioannis Krousouloudis Thomas and Kathleen Merrell * Richard J. Sonnenschein *

CLASS OF 1973 Richard and Barbara Angerame Ronald E. Dull Daniel J. Embree * Gary A. Jobson

John M. Dabbar Susan A. Dabbar J. W. Guilday Ronald G. Herbert * Dirk A. Johnson Craig and Beverly Olsen * William and Lisa Ruh Arieh L. Solmon *

CLASS OF 1970 Anonymous * Michael and Maureen Chalos

Joseph V. Breglia * Stephen J. Carbery Robert K. Cook Harry W. Finnegan *

Walter J. Maznio * Robert F. McGinn * Nicholas Orfanidis Raymond J. Palmieri John G. Roberts Mark Tagliamonte Francis M. Wiegand Anthony V. Winig

John C. Traut * John A. Tylawsky Denis J. Wilson * CLASS OF 1977 John J. Colabello * John H. Coords * Joseph C. Goebel

Gary T. Ferrone William C. Gallo

Timothy Freeley Steve C. Gulotta Brian M. Kelly Michael Lee AJ McAllister *

Stephen C. Inciardi Stephen G. Lyons Raymond L. Mathewson *

CLASS OF 1983 Aneesh Bakshi Kevin Comerford

Admiral’s Council * 3 or more consecutive years of giving

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