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Cal Maritime Cal Maritime is published for the alumni, faculty, staff, students, donors, parents, and friends of the California Maritime Academy. President
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Cover photo: Robert McAllister (‘42) has been a long-standing contributor to Cal Maritime and today is the single most generous private supporter of the institution. A profile of Mr. McAllister appears on page 2.
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on June 3rd, 2009, Cal Maritime officially marked its 80th year of service. The history of the school actually goes back to 1874, when Congress authorized the Navy to give vessels to states to establish nautical schools. At that time only three states — Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania — took them up on the offer. On June 2, 1929, California Governor C.C. Young signed State Assembly Bill 253, authorizing the establishment of The California Nautical School to give practical and theoretical instruction in navigation, seamanship, steam engines, gas engines and electricity in order to prepare young men for service in the American merchant marine. A year later, the SS Henry County was assigned to the new school — a 261-foot World War I-era freighter reactivated from the mothball fleet, re-commissioned and sailed from the east coast to San Francisco for renovation and renaming as the USS California State. Meanwhile a Board of Governors was established and leased the old Navy Fuel Depot — a coaling station at California City (now Tiburon) for the ship. Initial entrance exams were offered at the start of 1931 and a first class of 56 cadets reported for instruction (44 of them graduating in August of 1933). California State was readied at the end of 1931 and made its first training voyage to South America and Washington D.C. (where cadets met President Herbert Hoover) in 1932. In ensuing years, the school had to constantly overcome shortages of funds and repeated threats of closure. However, with the outbreak of World War II, the demand for skilled mariners gave new life and purpose to the institution, which relocated to its present site on Morrow Cove at Vallejo, CA in 1943. In 1995 Cal Maritime became a part of the California State University System. Today Cal Maritime is one of seven U.S. maritime academies and the only one on the West Coast. Its graduates are highly sought after for their combination of maturity, experience, commitment, focus and global awareness. Happy 80th Cal Maritime!
President’s Letter California’s deep budget crisis has hit The California State University (CSU) system, of which we are a part, especially hard. It translates to a 17% cut in our state-funded budget, action by the CSU Trustees to raise student fees 30%, and unpaid furloughs for most of our staff — amounting to an annual pay cut of about 10%. However, our campus family is committed to our primary mission: education of our students, without a loss in program quality and effectiveness. To do that, we’re implementing hiring and promotional freezes, limiting travel and purchases, and continuing efforts to identify new cost efficiencies. But the story is not all grim. • A new 132-bed residence hall opens this month, closing a longstanding shortage of on-campus living space for students and helping us build a greater sense of involvement by students in educational programs and campus life. • Our new $13 million Simulation Center is now fully operational and one of the most advanced facilities of its type in the world. It greatly expands hands-on opportunities for cadets, and gives us the ability to link simulation rooms for multiple-vessel (e.g. tug and tanker) training programs. The Center was the focal point
for a first-ever campus-wide emergency training drill (Page XX) involving all of our cadet majors. Private industry is also using the Center for basic and refresher training for vessel personnel. • Private giving to Cal Maritime has set new records, including additional funds from alumnus Robert McAllister (D-42), and a $3 million grant from ABS. • Our Spring Gala and Fall Golf Tournament fund-raisers have both set new records this past year as well. • And, our enrollment remains at record high levels • We’re also seeing expanded involvement of our alumni, through class gifts, participation in campus and regional programs, and attendance at Homecoming. We’re expecting another record turnout October 9-11 and if yours is an anniversary class (ending in 4 or 9), come see old friends, enjoy our all-classes dinner on the quadrangle and ride along for our annual “Day on the Bay” on San Francisco Bay aboard Golden Bear Sunday the 11th. Visit the alumni section of our www. csum.edu website for more information and on-line registration. Contact classmates via our special website tools and come back to campus. See you there! William B. Eisenhardt, President
Greetings from the Association President During an Association Board Retreat earlier this year, we launched several initiatives to expand the Association and better support current students and fellow alums.
Speaking of connections, if you’re a Facebook user, search for “Cal Maritime” and join the campus Facebook group. It’s another way to remain connected with friends.
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Based on student and alumni feedback, the Association is creating a mentoring program establishing a consistent format for grads to apply to become mentors, and for students and grads to obtain mentor support. See page 34 of this magazine for information about this new and exciting program. Mentorship is a great way to share your experience with a student or younger grad! BETTER ALUMNI NETWORKING
In recent years, volunteer Class Secretaries have helped gather detailed information about their respective classmates. See pages 27-33xxx for current Class Notes. However, if you don’t see any Notes from your class, it may be because no one has volunteered to be your Class Secretary. Contact me at kpasse@comcast.net if you would like to help with this program. Working with your classmates you’ll soon have contact information for your entire class. Everyone knows someone who knows someone! Soon enough, you’ll be planning for a significant class reunion, and you’ll be well prepared! How Connected Are You?
Our Cal Maritime family is not only multi-generational, but also multi-sibling. Dads and moms, sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters are grads. If you know of connections like these from your era, contact Silvia Regalado in the Cal Maritime alumni office at sregalado@csum.edu.
The Cal Maritime Alumni Association is focused on friend-raising, and the CMA Foundation on fund-raising. Recently, the Association eliminated payment of dues as a condition of membership. Anyone who attended Cal Maritime is automatically an Association member. However, while you will never get a fundraising call from the Association, support of Cal Maritime through the Foundation remains crucial. The impacts of the California budget crisis noted above by President Eisenhardt make private support Ken Passé even more important today. You will see new references to this campaign as “I Support Cal Maritime.” A generous corporate donor has granted up to $50,000 to match cadet scholarship contributions by other donors. That can double the value of your donation this year. What a great way to support our cadets in these difficult economic times. When you are contacted by the CMA Foundation, be sure to make your donation and say “I Support Cal Maritime.” Sincerely, Ken Passé (E ‘69), Alumni Association President
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Robert McAllister Ask Robert McAllister about his life and his reaction is low key. “Perhaps I should have kept a diary,” he says, but at 90 years old his memories are still strong and vivid. They chronicle a life that has taken him from the challenges of World War II to civilian maritime service and a long career as a pilot on the Panama Canal. “I was 21 when I came to Cal Maritime in 1939,” he said. “I had taken courses in civil engineering at Marin Junior College and then gone to Stanford for six months, but I had always loved the sea and decided to apply to Cal Maritime. There were about 35-40 students in my class when I enrolled. We all lived on the training ship at the Tiburon Navy coaling station. I remember taking the ferry to Sausalito from San Francisco and getting there too late to catch the last connection to Tiburon. It was a long walk back to the ship.” The school’s training program was then three years, but with the start of World War II, was fast-tracked. McAllister and his classmates got their diplomas six months early in February of 1942. “I headed straight for the Coast Guard office and took five days of exams to obtain my unlimited license as a 3rd deck officer.” McAllister immediately boarded the Matson luxury liner Lurline for a pair of Hawaiian voyages, transporting women, children and the elderly back to the U.S. mainland soon after Pearl Harbor. “The ship was then refitted as a troop transport and we made several trips to Adelaide, Australia, carrying as many as 8,000 soldiers per voyage.” With heightened wartime demand for skilled mariners, McAllister attained his Captain’s license just two years after graduating. He served on seven different Liberty ships — the workhorses of the war for moving men and materiel. He sailed throughout the Pacific, from the Aleutians to Australia and around the world. “One voyage took us across the Pacific and around the globe to the East Coast. I joined several other ship officers for a memorable plane ride back to the
I hope in future years today’s students will give back to the school so another generation of cadets can have the chance to complete their education as I did.” West Coast. It was a DC-3 with nothing but a long bench for seating. We flew into Albuquerque, NM on one engine after the other began leaking, and finally back to L.A. and a last hop to San Francisco where I was immediately given another assignment.” One of those involved transporting food and munitions for the attack on Iwo Jima. “We were part of the second wave of shipping to reach the island and several times we were in smoke screens to try and hide us from Japanese artillery on shore and kamikaze attackers.” With the end of the war later that year, McAllister continued service as a captain of Liberty ships. “In the months after the war, I made a pair of voyages from the Gulf to transport American grain to Germany for post-war food relief under the Marshall Plan.”
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A chance encounter led to the next chapter in McAllister’s life. “I was transporting a luxury yacht to the Caribbean around 1950 and passed through the Panama Canal. I learned they were taking applications for pilots. I filled one out and was hired four months later. My very first job was guiding an Essex-class U.S. aircraft carrier through the Canal. The sight lines from the ship’s bridge weren’t good for going through the Canal, so I spent most of the trip standing on the flight deck at one side of the bow and relayed my commands.”
McAllister served as a Canal pilot from 1951 to 1975 and during that time, shepherded everything from the nuclear-powered U.S. vessel Savannah to submarines, warships, liners and luxury yachts. Highlights of his career included piloting his first wartime ship, Lurline once again (then under Greek ownership as the Ellenis) and later the latest Cal Maritime training ship Golden Bear during a Canal transit. “I remember coming on the bridge and meeting one of my old instructors. He was really surprised to see me.” Life as a pilot and a resident of Panama also brought McAllister into contact with the woman who would become his wife of 48 years, Edith Trowbridge McAllister. “Her father had worked on construction of the Canal and she worked as a Spanish interpreter for American physicians treating Hispanic patients in the Zone.” After his retirement, the McAllisters moved to Florida. With his wife’s death in 2001, McAllister established The Robert and Edith McAllister Endowment. His initial gift of $800,000 has been supplemented with additional contributions pushing his total giving to over $1 million, making him the largest single private donor to the Academy in its 80-year history. He has advised the school that a final bequest will come to the University upon his passing. “I was fortunate in many ways,” he says in reflection. “I worked in a field I loved and I invested with a long-term perspective. It just seemed natural to give back to the school that did so much to help me start my long career as a captain and pilot. I hope in future years today’s students will give back to the school so another generation of cadets will have the chance to complete their education as I did.”
ABS — Major Grant/Expanded Scholarships The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) of Houston, TX, one of the world’s largest marine classification societies, has made a gift to Cal Maritime of $3 million. In addition, ABS expanded its already generous scholarship funding for outstanding junior and senior engineering cadets from $60,000 to $100,000 annually. Calling it “a wonderful way to mark our 80th anniversary,” President William B. Eisenhardt said the gift, the largest corporate donation ever received by the University, will be used to help create the ABS School of Maritime Policy and Management. It includes the International Business and Logistics and Global Studies and Maritime Affairs majors, with their focus on the business of maritime transportation, logistics, policy, history, security, the environment and maritime law.
Advancement Vice President Tom Dunworth said the expanded scholarship support is comparable to the return on a multimillion dollar endowment. “It reflects ongoing expansion of private support from alumni and friends, foundations, businesses and non-profit organizations at a time of rapid change and challenge. Public funding provides the basics for higher education. Private support underwrites the margin of excellence.” Dr. Donna Nincic, Chair of Global Studies, notes, “You can’t operate a business today without running into policy matters. That’s why education in critical thinking and communication is so important. We want to educate students who are ‘promotable’ — who can analyze, learn and grow as they move forward. Business leaders tell us that there is a real shortage of trained
personnel with a critical mix of business skills and a broader understanding of international trade and transportation, logistics, maritime security, law, history and the environment. The ABS School will help us address these areas.” Academic Dean Stephen Kreta adds, “The ABS School of Maritime Policy and Management will provide our graduates with a detailed understanding of maritime issues and the skills to help make them immediately successful in today’s global workforce.” Plans call for a portion of the ABS gift to be used to convert and upgrade the existing Radar Laboratory building into an expanded classroom and meeting facility, with work to get underway within the next year. The upgrade will be especially valuable, given the ongoing shortage of larger classrooms on campus.
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commencement2009 Ignoring gray skies, nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and families and friends of graduates gathered under a large tent on the quadrangle for 2009 Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 2nd. 157 students received their diplomas, culminating a day of honors and recognition for outstanding students and scholars and morning commissioning ceremonies for students headed for service in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. Admiral Robert E. Kramek (L-R) CSU Trustee Henry Mendoza, was the Adm. Robert Kramek, CSU Trustee CommenceCraig Smith and Cal Maritime ment President William B.Eisenhardt speaker and also received an Honorary Degree from the Academy and the California State University for his long and distinguished service to the maritime industry. Adm. Kramek, an honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, attended postgraduate schools at the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University and the University
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of Alaska. He holds Master of Science Degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Management. He attended the U.S. Naval War College, graduating with Highest Distinction, and completed the prestigious Capstone program at the National Defense University’s Institute of Higher Defense Studies. Adm. Kramek most recently served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), having joined the firm as President and Chief Operating Officer of the ABS Americas Division. Since departing ABS, Adm. Kramek has led the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and helped establish new Society chapters in Canada and Greece. He currently serves as a maritime advisor and consultant, and is a member of several corporate and non-profit boards. Prior to service with ABS, Adm. Kramek was Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, retiring from that post as a four-star Admiral. During his tenure, he guided the service’s efforts to assist other countries in the development of their own sea-based law enforcement agencies. In his remarks, Adm. Kramek reminded the audience of the vital importance
of maritime trade and transportation to the economy of the U.S. and the world. He also pointed out to the graduates that their skills were critical to sustaining that commerce and to protecting the world’s oceans both strategically and environmentally. President William B. Eisenhardt reminded graduates of the life-long need to sustain the highest standards of ethics in all that they do. “You will be challenged and tested,” he said. “Look into the mirror each day and remember that ultimately you have to answer to yourself and those around you for your actions.”
Proud families captured photos of their graduated cadets on the campus waterfront after commencement.
Homecoming October 9-11, 2009
Returning members of the alumni classes of June 1943 (the WW 2-era program was accelerated and saw twice-yearly graduations) and 1958 returned for the 2008 Homecoming Weekend. This year, classes ending in ‘4 and ‘9 will be feted.
Cal Maritime is preparing to receive Reunion Classes ending in 4s and 9s for Homecoming 2009 including members of the 50th Reunion class of 1959. Mark your calendar for the October 9th through 11th weekend. Some highlights: • Friday, October 9th, join us from 4-6 p.m. for a “Welcome Back” reception at the Courtyard by Marriott. It’s a great time to greet old friends and kick off the weekend with the renewal of friendships and reminiscing that make Homecoming such a special event. • Saturday, October 10th, we’ll have a general meeting of the Alumni Association at 9:30 and a “State of the Campus” address from campus leadership. Individual classes will gather for reunion luncheons on the waterfront. The 50th year class, as is traditional, will be guests of President and Mrs. William Eisenhardt at their campus residence. We’ll also be taking group photos of all the returning classes. • Speaking of photos, you can help our library staff “ID the photos.” Look through our archives, often organized by class years, and help us figure out who was in the picture when it was taken and/or what was happening. • You can attend a varsity soccer game Saturday afternoon at Bodnar field, visit our new campus residence hall (see related story) and tour the Academy’s new state-of-the-art Simulation Center. At 5:30, join us for our annual all-classes Homecoming dinner under the tent on the Quadrangle.
• On Sunday, it’s our annual “Day on the Bay” cruise aboard Golden Bear — a day of friendship, fun, good food, music and one of the best seats on San Francisco Bay. You can watch the city skyline from a unique vantage point, the panorama of boats and ships and exciting aerobatic displays by the Navy Blue Angels and others. Our “Day on the Bay” cruise is always popular and fills up fast, so be sure to make your reservations now to enjoy this annual event, giving you one of the “best seats in the house.” Visit the Cal Maritime Alumni Website at www.alumni.csum.edu, click on the Events link on the left side of the page and choose Homecoming for the latest details on the weekend’s events and how you can sign up. Be sure to check online Class Notes as well and see who else is planning on coming. See you in October.
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Crew aboard Baydelta Maritime’s Delta Billie heave a line to cadets on the Golden Bear in preparation for docking at San Francisco.
If one of the goals of the educational process at Cal Maritime is helping students learn to adapt to rapid changes in the workplace and a rapidly changing world, this year’s summer training voyage to the West Coast of the Americas taught those lessons and then some. Training Ship Golden Bear, skippered by professor and Capt. Paul Leyda (’75) departed on schedule May 3rd with a unique start…a full day of training and exercises on San Francisco Bay, including anchoring and maneuvering in the approaches to the Ports of Richmond and Oakland and then berthing on the San Francisco waterfront. Cadets hit the deck at a fast pace and got some great hands-on experience from the bridge to the engine room. Bay-area tug companies including AmNav, Baydelta Maritime, Crowley, Foss and Starlight donated the use of their powerful boats to assist with closequarter maneuvers, including 180-degree rotations in the Richmond and Oakland basins. Cadets got a chance to ride along and take the controls under supervision of
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tug employees and Cal Maritime faculty and staff. Retired San Francisco Bar Pilot and Cal Maritime alum Bill Atthowe (’75) donated his piloting services and spent much of the day providing instruction and counsel to cadets on the bridge. Golden Bear hosted a reception for area alumni and friends on the San Francisco waterfront that evening and then departed the next morning (in the usual fog). Following additional training exercises in the waters around Catalina Island, the ship then headed for Panama, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico before returning to Long Beach at the end of June for changeover and another area reception. Unfortunately, an outbreak of Type A influenza was reported among some members of the departing first-voyage team, but the symptoms didn’t appear until they were headed homeward. Golden Bear had departed for its second cruise and soon reported a small number of similar cases aboard. Faculty, medical staff and crew initiated procedures to contain the spread by isolating those with symptoms and their
cabin mates. In all cases, the flu ran its course with full recoveries. As a measure of precaution however, a decision was made by Cal Maritime and representatives of the Texas Maritime Academy contingent aboard to alter the itinerary. After an initial call in Panama, the ship set sail for Hawaii with August calls in Honolulu and Lahaina before returning to Vallejo at the end of the month and the start of a new academic year. Golden Bear Commanding Officer Capt. Harry Bolton (’78) praised everyone aboard for their professionalism and skills in managing events and developing alternatives to sustain the cruise training program and the time-at-sea vital to maritime track licensure, and give students an interesting and diverse set of port calls. “Some things we teach aren’t spelled out in text books,” he noted. “This summer’s cruise certainly proved that.” Reports and photos from this year’s voyage can be found on the Follow the Voyage ’09 link from the homepage of the campus website (www.csum.edu).
Upper right: Retired San Francisco Bar Pilot and Cal Maritime alum Bill Atthowe (’75) donated his pilotage services as did numerous Bay Area maritime service providers to make the first day of the 2009 Cal Maritime training cruise a truly hands-on learning experience for cadets.
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a report on the activities of the california maritime academy foundation 2008–2009 The 2008-09 fiscal year proved to be the most productive in the history of the CMA Foundation. The Foundation, the charitable division of the Academy, recorded more than $1.5 million in charitable cash gifts. Donors sent gifts to fund endowments for scholarships, to create a new ‘School of Policy and Management’, for athletics, faculty support and a wide array of other school programs. This success was achieved despite a world wide economic environment that is the worst in modern memory. Our success is due to the commitment of our cadets and faculty to a curriculum that demands commitment and hard work. That commitment, in turn, inspires the men and women who volunteer their time on the Cal Maritime Foundation Board of Directors to donate and encourage others to donate. There are three highlights that need special recognition. The first is the gift of $3 million to be paid over five years from ABS (see page 3) to create the new ABS School of Policy and Management. This new program will equip our students for positions in management after their sea-going time is over. ABS has committed an additional $100,000 each year for scholarships. The second highlight is the continuing generosity of Capt. Robert McAllister ’42. With his most recent gift of $200,000 he has now exceeded $1 million in lifetime giving, and has promised an additional gift as a bequest in his estate.
Our third highlight was the continuing success of our annual Gala and the CMA Alumni Foundation Golf Tournament. The Gala netted more than $140,000 for scholarships and other programs, and was judged by all to be a ‘great party.’ The annual Golf Tournament brought in $40,000 for scholarships. We send our thanks to the men and women who volunteered to make these events a success. The CMA Foundation is charged with raising money for scholarships, for faculty programs and all of the other activities on campus. The Academy depends on the generosity of everyone who has benefited from being part of the CMA family. On behalf of the men and women of the Foundation, I would like to thank all of you for your generosity and your continuing support in the year ahead.
Thomas C. Dunworth, Executive Director The California Maritime Academy Foundation
The California Maritime Academy Foundation Report of Charitable Giving July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
The California Maritime Academy’s success is due, in large part, to the generous financial support we have received from alumni, parents, friends, foundations, organizations and corporations. It is with great pleasure that we present the Report of Charitable Giving for The California Maritime Academy Foundation. We would like to thank all of those listed in this report for their loyalty and commitment to Cal Maritime.
President's Circle The President’s Circle was formed in the spring of 2000 to help provide a continued source of unrestricted support to help the president answer Cal Maritime’s unexpected needs. Members of the President’s Circle are alumni, parents, friends, and business and community leaders who form a circle of support for the Academy. Corporate Circle ($10,000+) Robert (‘47) and Nancy Whalen Admiral’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Miles Davis, ‘65 Denny (‘46) and Ruth McLeod Robert and Maura Morey 1929 Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Joseph (‘42) and Bobbie Cleary
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Maritime Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Jerry (‘62) and Carol Aspland James Bryant, ‘56 Sandra Chavez Gary and Erin Deblaquiere William (‘56) and Carolyn Doherty Alan Dougall, ‘42 William and Kathryn Eisenhardt William (‘47) and Juanita Froelich Beau Gouig, ‘04 Ann Grove Harbor Industrial Services Corp. John and Marilyn Harris
Richard and Katherine Haynie Lee and Helga Kerschner Brad (‘81) and Sarah Klann Lawrence (‘76) and Lynn (‘76) Korwatch Chas. Kurz & Co., Inc. Jesse and Lani Moore Alan Reid, ‘76 Joseph Rizza and Fran Walker-Rizza Robert and Diane Shrewsbury James (‘67) and Kristin Sutro Jo Swerling, ‘54 Joseph Ursich, ‘47 Joan Wainwright
The Golden Bear Society The Golden Bear Society honors those who provide for The California Maritime Academy in their estate plans. Donors who have remembered the Academy with a bequest or deferred gift of any amount or type are invited to become members. For more information about the Society, contact Tom Dunworth at tdunworth@csum.edu or (707) 654-1246. Jerry (’62) and Carol Aspland Arthur (’42) Behm Family John (’54) and Phyllis Cade Dick (’50) and Ann Cochran James (’58) and Sandra Dafoe Manuel and Ursula Esteves Richard (’55) and Janice Hill
GIFTS RECEIVED $1,000,000+ American Bureau of Shipping $100,000+ Robert McAllister, ‘42 $50,000-$99,999 Captain David Lyman Maritime Scholarship Committee $20,000-$49,999 Richard Brenner Marine Resources Group, Inc. Bob and Judy Oliver San Francisco Bar Pilots $10,000-$19,999 Anonymous Baydelta Maritime, Inc. Chevron Shipping Co. LLC ConocoPhillips Foss Maritime - Seattle Larry L. Hillblom Foundation, Inc. Marine Technical Services/ Dockside Machine & Ship Repair Society of Port Engineers-LA/LB Valero Benicia Refinery Robert (‘47) and Nancy Whalen $5,000-$9,999 Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. Alexander & Baldwin Foundation American President Lines, Ltd Association of Marine Underwriters of SF Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco, Inc. Chartwells College & University Dining Services
Harold Huycke, Jr., ‘44 Bruce (’48) and Sue Johnston Myrna Kingsbury Thomas (’56) and Helene Lytle Estate of Mrs. Margaret Martin Robert McAllister, ‘42 James (’76) and Jill Morgan
Cox, Wootton, Griffin & Hansen, LLP Crowley Foundation Miles Davis, ‘65 The Glosten Assoc., Inc. Harley Marine Services, Inc. Hornblower Cruises & Events Jacobsen Pilot Service, Inc. Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Assn. Matson Navigation Co. Denny (‘46) and Ruth McLeod Robert and Maura Morey Northrop Grumman Robert (‘73) and Kathleen Papenhausen Robert (‘55) and Barbara Semans William Strain, ‘50 Tesoro Golden Eagle Refinery Transas USA Transmarine Navigation Corp. Travelers $2,500-$4,999 Jerry (‘62) and Carol Aspland (Including gifts in memory of Phil Arms, Harold Ramsden and Frank LaBombard) Bay Ship & Yacht Co. Castor Americas Inc. Cavotec Dabico US Inc. Joseph (‘42) and Bobbie Cleary Crowley Maritime Corp. William and Kathryn Eisenhardt (Including a gift in memory of Phil Arms) Michael and Patricia Esteves Foss Maritime - Richmond Hornblower Marine Services, Inc. Hudson Marine Management Services IBM International Foundation
Ralph R. Peachman Estate Giulana Gorlei-Pittsey Joseph Rizza and Fran Walker-Rizza Herbert Rosen, ‘50 William (’50) and Claudia Strain Ralph Swany Family Oliver Williams, ‘54
Kevin and Janey Kaster Marine Express, Inc Ports America Puget Sound Pilots Joseph Rizza and Fran WalkerRizza Society of Port Engineers-SF Christopher Swany The Pasha Group Valero Marketing Supply Co. Van Pelt Construction Douglas Webster $1,000-$2,499 Alaska Tanker Company, LLC William (‘78) and Sally Andrew Manfred (‘63) and Floy Ann Aschemeyer William (‘75) and Paula Atthowe Steven (‘80) and Gina Brady James Bryant, ‘56 California Lithographers Chas. Kurz & Co., Inc. Sandra Chavez (Including a gift in memory of Cadet Devin Mellinger) Chevron Matching Gift Program CMA Athletic Teams Eric Cooper, ‘05 Gary and Erin Deblaquiere William and Marsha Dillon Michael (‘73) and Phyllis Dindio William (‘56) and Carolyn Doherty Ruth Dominiak Alan Dougall, ‘42 Thomas and Judy Dunworth Eagle Marine Services, Ltd. Rebecca (‘81) and Charles Engelberg ExxonMobil Foundation Greggory Frith, ‘01 William (‘47) and Juanita Froelich
Beau Gouig, ‘04 Ann Grove Dane (‘68) and Donna Hanson Harbor Industrial Services Corp. John and Marilyn Harris Hugh (‘73) and Rosita Harvey (In memory of John Gamba, ‘73) Richard and Katherine Haynie Houston Pilots Alan Johnson, ‘85 The Jones-Smith Foundation David (‘03) Kahm and Shannon Bekins Keesal, Young & Logan John (‘70) and Lindy (‘79’) Keever Lee and Helga Kerschner Brad (‘81) and Sarah Klann Lawrence (‘76) and Lynn (‘76) Korwatch Peter and Kristen Lane Stephen and Cheryl MacLachlan Isidore (‘73) and Karen Maggay Marine Exchange of SF Bay Region Stephen and Laurel Mastro Medic Ambulance Service, Inc. Scott (‘83) and Kristin Merritt Jesse and Lani Moore Robert and Maura Morey Paul and Cindy Mossinger Navy League of the U.S.Sacramento Council Port of Oakland Billy Prior Alan Reid, ‘76 Robert and Diane Shrewsbury Society of Am. Military Engineers - NY Post James (‘67) and Kristin Sutro Philip Swany Jo Swerling, ‘54 TouchNet Information Systems, Inc.
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ON THE SCHOLARSHIP FRONT LINE Cal Maritime Financial Aid Director Ken Walsh and Financial Aid Counselor Deborah Dance have front row seats when it comes to viewing the impact of the current downturn in the global economy on cadets and their parents worried about getting enough financial aid to stay in school. “Approximately three-quarters of our students receive some form of financial aid,” Walsh says. “Some of it comes as federal and state grants and loans. Private funding also plays a critical role. “Last year our federal grants to students approached $900,000. State support was nearly $650,000. Loans topped $5,000,000. Today, with the economic downturn, the need is stronger than ever. Parents are losing jobs or working reduced hours, limiting their ability to pay for their child’s education and qualify for loans. The federal government has increased the size of grants and the limits on federal education loan amounts, but we worry about the volume of debt parents and students will have to pay off after graduation. California’s budget crisis has led to questions about the viability of Cal Grants and it is not certain these will be paid in 2009-10. All this leaves many students wrestling with the academic challenges of higher education, while worrying over whether they or their parents will be able to pay. Many students work on campus or in part-time jobs to help make ends meet.” Anyone seeking financial aid must fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) documenting the applicant’s available assets. That information helps determine the amount of aid they qualify for. Walsh sits on Cal Maritime’s Foundation Scholarship Committee which allocates proceeds from scholarship funds given to the University by private donors. “While we have to make very hard choices about who gets how much, these private dollars often help close the final gap in a student’s aid package and ensure they can stay in school. It’s especially rewarding to us when a student comes back after graduation or sends us a note or an e-mail saying, ‘I couldn’t have gotten my degree without that scholarship. Thank you.’ ‘I tell them, Don’t thank me. Thank the people who gave the money for the scholarship. Maybe you’ll be able to give back in a few years yourself.’ There are always students with need.”
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Joseph Ursich, ‘47 Joan Wainwright (Including gifts in memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47 and Edward Weller, ‘47) Walther Engineering Services Frank Wanek Steve and Linda Ware Western Towboat Co. Frank and Helen Wheeler James Wheeler Frank (‘73) and Mary Whipple World Fuel Services Americas, Inc. $500-$999 Josephine Alexander American Maritime Officers-FL Linda Antonini AT&T Foundation John (‘48) and Patricia Ball Blood Centers of the Pacific Peter (‘68) and Susan Bonebakker BP Fabric of America Fund Robert Braddock Taylor Campbell Timothy Clearwater, ‘05 CMAAA Puget Sound Chapter George Condon Timothy (‘80) and Laurie Coombs Philip and Nancy Crawford Robert and Debra Creps Nicholas Crescenzi, ‘05 James (‘63) and Patricia Duncan Franklin Dye and Linda Freiwald Edgewood Partners Insurance Center Leonard (‘63) and Kelly Exner Richard (‘47) and Joeann Fiedler (In memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47) First Bank FM Global Foundation Kevin (‘91) and Lashawna Garnier E. Norman (‘73) and Suzanne George Damon Gomes, ‘04 Douglas (‘78) and Loraina Hall Bruce and Katharine Hartman Inspectorate America Incorporated James (‘67) and Jackie Jenkins Beth Kirkpatrick (‘99) and Richard Grout Kiwanis Club of Vallejo Klaus Lange Art Studio Richard (‘73) and Carrie Lane William (‘73) and Susan Lankford Thomas (‘56) and Helene Lytle M.E.R.I. Enterprises Louis (‘64) and Irene Matta Patricia Madigan Paul and Janis Mahoney Carl and Nancy Mampaey K.H. (‘57) and Diana Mao
Stanley Mellier, ‘59 Charles (‘73) and Robbie Morrison Office Max Richard (‘73) and Barbara Oravetz Holly (‘87) and Eric Osen Pacific Transportation Association, Inc. Robert Pinder, ‘76 Quattrocchi and Kwok Architects John and Janet Quimet Renaissance Seattle Hotel James (‘63) and Sharon Richards Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine Inc. Michael Rubino, ‘76 Jeffrey (‘63) and Linda Salfen Matthew Shotwell, ‘06 Russell Silvestri Laurie Snodgrass Staples Construction Co., Inc. Paul and Barbara Stevens James (‘65) and Sandra Sundfors Lyll (‘43) and Rose Surtees Robert (‘63) and Shirley Tompkins Vanguard Public Foundation Charles (‘67) and Katherine Walther West Coast Consulting Co., Inc Richard and Cathy West $250-$499 Anchors Way Marine Center, Inc. Thomas (‘59) and Ester Armstrong Paul (‘73) and Sonja Arsenault Edward Barnes, ‘87 Marc (‘82) and Marya Bayer Veronica and David Boe Andrew Bohn, ‘05 Bryan and Patricia Boonstra Benjamin (‘96) and Leah Borgie Bob and Penelope Brauer Douglas (‘63) and Deirdre Bretney Jennifer Burroughs Clifford Bushin, ‘03 Carl (‘00) and Amy (‘02) Carlson Eric (‘87) and Heather Christensen Jay (‘73) and Laurie Clark Dick (‘50) and Ann Cochran Richard (‘42) and Janet Cole John Coyle, ‘87 John (‘54) and Nancy Creech John (‘63) and Patricia Donahue Edison International James (‘72) and Connie Eldridge Carl (‘65) and Bonnie Engel Kim (‘78) and Paula Estes William Flannery Erik Forsberg, ‘07 Robert Geddes, ‘64 Ron Gerde, ‘72 Gary (‘73) and Ingrid Goldstine Robert Goldsworthy, ‘03 James (‘55) and Phyllis Goodman
Jeff and Cheryl Gosselin Robert (‘63) and Merran Gray George (‘63) and Sigrid Green John and Kathryn Harrison Peter Heibrun Frederick (‘95) and Nicholle Henning David Hill James (‘44) and Dorothy Hodges Glenn Hong W. Thomas and Dixie Jorgensen Gordon (‘60) and Diane Lancaster Michael and Julie Madigan Robert and Veronica Masenga Charles and Laura May Raymond McAlister, ‘69 Harold McCullough, ‘56 Timothy McElroy, ‘91 John (‘57) and Bobbie Mikesell Kirk Moehle, ‘95 James (‘76) and Jill Morgan Chung Nguyen, ‘83 Donna and Miko Nincic Michael (‘75) and Nancy O’Callaghan William Pearson, ‘50 PG & E Matching Gifts Program Carlton Purviance (Including a gift in memory of Bert Hussey) Silvia Regalado Stanley Rockman San Francisco Maritime National Park Association David and Valerie Santori Steve and Angela Scalzo Michael and Deborah Schlosser John (‘87) and Theresa Schneider Scott (‘87) and Karen Shackleton Bill and Jeanne Sharkey Rudolf Stevens, ‘78 Paul (‘61) and Connie Sunnergren James (‘63) and Katherin Swartz F. Larry (Porky) (‘63) and Trudie Teague Joseph Thomas, ‘00 Gregory Turner, ‘72 Thomas Vilas (‘68) and Judi Miller (Including a gift in memory of Steven Wallace, ‘68) Lonnie (‘73) and Patricia Walter Julie Walton John (‘62) and Elsa Weiss Norman (‘63) and Judith Werner Patricia Wipf David (‘55) and Patricia York Jennifer Yount Oscar Zermeno, ‘76 $100-$249 Barbara Abate ACE USA
Amports James (‘73) and Barbara Aragon Kathy and Robert Arnold Jane Averill Jeffrey and Sanna Averill Jonathan and Abigail Averill James and Sharon Bach Byron Bader, ‘61 Phillip and Judy Baldi Geoffrey (‘89) and Judy Ball Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Samaro Bannister, ‘00 John (‘57) and Della Barrett John (‘76) and Jeanette Beard David Behr, ‘64 Linda Bennett Kit and Terry Beuret Thomas and Margaret Bishop Gary (‘63) and Bonnie Boehnke The Boeing Co. Harold Botkins, ‘58 Steve and Valera Braun Mark and Katie Brown (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Ralph (‘56) and Frances Brown Joseph Buchanan, ‘08 Douglas and Alison Busenga William and Frances Cahill California Maritime Academy -Hsg,Res. Life/Food Svc Jesse (‘04) Cartee and Susan ArmsCartee James (‘46) and Catherine Chambers Chardonnay Golf Club Stephen Chasseur, ‘05 Thomas and Joan Chasseur City & County of San Francisco Bruce and Susan Clark (Including a gift in memory of Phil Arms) Richard and Sandra Conant Joseph (‘69) Conway Edward (‘82) and Dianne Craft Lucian Craig Joseph and Claudia Crandall John Crowley, ‘78 CS Marine Constructors, Inc Diego Cueto, ‘98 Erik Cutforth, ‘04 James (‘58) and Sandra Dafoe Gale Daniel Steven Danskin, ‘67 Del Gavio Ship Repair, Inc. Peter (‘69) and Rosemarie Desmond Joseph (‘43) and Regina Devine Eric DeWolf, ‘03 Henry and Penny Doll Jean Donnelly, ‘54 Jon (‘70) and Rose Eaton Charles (‘66) and Louise Eilhardt
ABS SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to its major $3 million contribution to aid the expansion of Cal Maritime’s Department of Maritime Policy and Managment (see page 3), ABS has made a signficant increase in its scholarship support for Cal Maritime cadets, pushing its annual giving in this sector from $60,000 to $100,000. These funds greatly expand scholarship opportunities for our students at this time of heightened need. The annual donation is the equivalent of the return from a multi-million dollar endowment. Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell Dawn Flannery Robert (‘94) and Angie Fox Stephen Francone, ‘67 Christopher (‘92) and Jean Freeman David (‘82) and Marilyn Fursh Peter Gampper (‘65) and Judith Caruthers Daniel (‘63) and Chris Gleason Gerald Gnatkowski, ‘62 Christian Gopez, ‘05 Lowell Gorman, ‘61 Grace, Cosgrove & Schirm (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Kenneth (‘54) and Naidene Graham Sidney (‘60) and Cathy Graham Daniel (‘61) and Linda Green Paul Gugg Donald (‘57) and Margery Gurke Paul (‘78) and Barbara Hager Jim (‘60) and Donna Hagler John (‘54) and Mary Jane Hammerland Robert (‘64) and Kristi Hanelt James (‘78) and Cynthia Harris Lawrence Harrison, ‘67 Samuel (‘68) and Mary Hartshorn John (‘68) and Marisa Hash Constance Hays Paul (‘70) and Kirsta Hein David (‘85) and Lora Herman Brooks and Leslie Herrick Hyacinth Hewan Edward (‘63) and Marleen Hoffman
Richard (‘47) and Eve Holmgren (In memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47 and Edward Weller, ‘47) Lloyd and Julie Hopf (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) William and Tanya Hoppes David (‘72) and Susan Huff Darryl Hunt, ‘88 Thomas (‘53) and Marijane Hunter John (‘56) and Susan Hutchison Mark and Jean Hyun Don (‘78) and Kathi Isler John (‘65) and Eleanor Ittner Thomas (‘88) and Michele Jacobsen Ernesto (‘83) and Gabriela Jalomo Edward (‘43) and Juliet Johannessen John Cox & Associates Michael (‘91) and Alma Joia Tom and Tessa Jolls Benjamin (‘06) and Rachel Jones Raymond (‘65) and Nansie Jubitz (Including a gift in memory of John Tommaney, ‘65) Thomas Kelly, ‘42 Keystone Mortgage Corporation (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Douglass Kopp, ‘59 P. and T. La Motte (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Larkin Jewelers, Inc Tammie Lasiter, ‘94 Michael (‘68) and Betsy LaTorre Robert (‘46) and Susan Lawrence Shawn Lee, ‘03 Robert (‘54) and Ginger Leibel Randy (‘91) and Lisa Leonard
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Jack (‘53) and Kathleen Lindley Lindsay Art Glass Frank (‘67) and Linda Linehan Adam (‘90) and Janet Loff Chau Luong, ‘94 Timothy and Sharon Lynch Mary Lyons Kelly (‘90) and Marisela Martinez Gregory (‘69) and Maureen Marton (In memory of Philip C. Marton, ‘42) Loretta Masnada Edward (‘59) and Virginia McDevitt Marc McGee Victor (‘64) and Judy Mershon (Including a gift in memory of Frank LaBombard) Norman Mick, ‘78 Bret (‘73) and Carolyn Miles Randy and Peggy Minobe Stephen (‘67) and Phyllis Moore Rudy and Carol Morones (In memory of John Tommaney, ‘65) Randall Morton, ‘70 Peter Morway, ‘72 Robert and Barbara Myers Melinda Neri Richard (‘47) and Ilene Nevins (In memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47 and Edward Weller, ‘47) Eliot (‘91) and Shannon R. Ninburg Thomas Nordenholz and Kristin Kelly Nourot Glass Studio Neal (‘79) and Debra Nyberg Eugene (‘55) and Linda Patrick Anthony (‘64) and Mary Peters Dwight (‘61) and Mary Peters Louie and Christine Pezzola Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Bill and Anita Phagan Phelan Family (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Lawrence (‘72) and Karyn Pulley Larry (‘72) and Cynthia Pullin Timothy (‘88) and Christine Quinn Hugh and Susan Rathbun Cecil (‘70) and Anita Ray John Reynolds Kevin and Lisa Reynolds Robert (‘69) and Sylvie Reynolds Rosanne Richard Robert and Iriui Rickerson Bernhard Ruth, ‘43 Michael Schindler, ‘07 Robert (‘52) and Joan Schisler
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Christopher (‘97) and Corinda Silva Paul (‘72) and Sue Sindelar Siu Po and Mary Sit Robin Skaggs Timothy (‘00) and Carrie Lynn Smith SoCal Ship Services Adam Spiegel James (‘55) and Patricia Spotts Patricia and Asa Springer John Squier, ‘80 Ryan Stirewalt, ‘08 John (‘73) and Gina Strong Roger (‘57) and Nancy Sylvester Steven Taverna, ‘84 Arthur (‘57) and Eileen Thomas Robert and Lisa Thomas Michael and Shari Torrano Phong (‘93) and Dung Tran John (‘69) and Gail Urbanik Vincent and Nina Ursitti Edward (‘63) and Carol Vacin Vallejo Glass Co. Paul Vanhoven, ‘96 Donaldo Vazquez Robin Viso, ‘04 David (‘78) and Sue Wainwright Howard Waldvogel Jeff Walker Kenneth Walsh Douglas (‘62) and Susan Ware Westar Marine Services Gordon White, ‘56 Jerod (‘01) White and Michelle Halpin Jennifer and Christian Whitty John (‘59) and Joanne Wightman Reed Williams, ‘47 George (‘46) and Erma Wilson Xanterra Parks & Resorts Norman (‘58) and Patt Ybarrondo Up to $99 Rod and Shelley Abbott Jacqueline Aguayo (In memory of Cadet Devin Mellinger) Tony Ajemian Lawrence Alderfer (‘87) and Geri Johnson Dennis (‘62) and Lynn Allen Gina Antonini William Arsenault Rodrigo (‘90) and Cielo Avalos Charles (‘62) and Louise Backus Nathan Bailey, ‘02 Bob Barde Antonios and Mary Bardoutsos Chris and Agnes Basa Thomas Bauer, ‘90 Jerry Beckley, ‘68
Edward (‘42) and Emmy Lou Berryman Dennis and Lorri Biehl James Biller (‘74) and SusanMarie Hagen Tom and Kim Binder Cecilia and Alfredo Bito Paul (‘82) and Maureen Bonitz Philip Boomer (‘44) and Gladys Graft Bernard and Gail Bove BP Foundation, Inc. James (‘71) and Pamela Buckley Natalie (‘94) and Jack Buijten Brett Byers, ‘78 Robert and Sally Carlson William and Yvette Carrie Sean (‘99) and Siobhan Case
Diana (‘83) and Norbert Chaudhary Felizia Chavez, ‘08 Daesoon and Bokyoon Choi Kristine Cimmy Chris Clott George (‘43) and Carol Cowan Jeff (‘75) and Michelle Cowan James (‘61) and Hiroko Cozine Richard (‘59) and Carolyn Crane Ian (‘75) and Susan Cuthbertson Darrell (‘79) and Kim Daly Donna (‘83) and William Daughtry Eugene (‘82) and Diane Dawydiak Allen (‘53) and Robin De Negri Sherwood (‘63) and Julie De Wees Sean (‘91) and Meagan Dean Kenneth Debrecht
THE GOLDEN BEAR SOCIETY 2009 Gala Co-Chair Carol Aspland presents a Golden Bear Society pin to Bill Strain (E-50) at the fundraiser event as his daughter Cynthia looks on. The Golden Bear Society honors alumni and friends who have created perpetual endowments or named the Academy as a beneficiary in their will, living trust or charitable trust. Endowments can support scholarships for cadets or any important school project or program. Such charitable bequests provide an opportunity to make an important “once in a lifetime” gift to Cal Maritime. Many donors have found there are real financial benefits to their estate in doing so. Mr. Dick Cochran ’50, former President of the CMA Alumni Association, chairs the Golden Bear Society. He and President Eisenhardt honor Golden Bear donors with a gold Golden Bear pin or pendant.
Paul and Cameron Deirup Mike (‘68) and Suzan Desing Keith and Mary Margaret Dickinson Norm and Leslie Dodson Robert (‘50) and Joyce Dunn Daniel and Brenda Duran John (‘74) and Mariann Dwyer Gary and Tammy Eastley David and Diana Eastman (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Keith Ellenberger, ‘84 Britt Elliott, ‘81 John (‘39) and Melle A. Espey Nora Esquivel (In memory of Cadet Devin Mellinger) David (‘66) and Karen Ethier David (‘68) and Pam Etscheid Steve and Terri Fachko Michael Fagernes, ‘74 James and Jackie Farmer Thomas (‘52) and Marjorie Fennessy John and Joy Fetherlin First Bank John (‘93) and Jen Fisker-Andersen William (‘58) and Jacquline Fleming Fred Frederickson, ‘62 David Fulton, ‘02 Mark Glissmeyer, ‘85 James (‘70) and Susan Gough Lee Gurreri George Haas Barton (‘01) and Rebecca Hackworth Robert (‘42) and Virginia Haddow John (‘68) and Debbie Hajny Larry and Karen Hamara Robert (‘66) and Joan Hannah James Harrigan, ‘96 Curtis (‘46) and Joanne Harrison Stanley (‘48) and Bobbi Harvey Carla Hasche Herbert (‘70) and Marsha Heckert Sonja Hedrick, ‘02 Cary Hegna, ‘92 Mark and Lettina Heilbron Darren (‘89) and Rebecca Henderson Barbara Hennessey William (‘56) and Melva Hermes Edward (‘64) and Janet Higgins Thomas and Vicki Hightower William (‘05) and Lynda Hill Christine Holmes Neil Holmgren, ‘95 Jane Holt Roger (‘57) and Imelda Huhnke J.F. Davy Co. (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Brian (‘98) and Kelly Jensen
Holly Johnson, ‘06 Gregory A. and Marie Johnston Helga Johnstone (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) Daniel and Annette Jones Jon and Maria Jordache Richard and Joanne Jordan Susan and Stephen Jordan William (‘66) and Mary Lou Keyworth Robert (‘81) and Kelly Kiel Stephen (‘79) and Angela Kreta (In memory of Phil Arms) Leroy Kuczek, ‘68 Noah (‘88) and Julie Landau Richard and Patty Lang W. Phil (‘51) and Marlene Laudenschlager Glenn (‘70) and Karen Leone Thomas (‘44) and Edith Lewis Michael (‘02) and Jennifer Loesch Jon Lucas, ‘58 Herman and Carla Lujan John (‘64) and Linda Lunkes Michael Madden, ‘71 J. Mark (‘75) and Deena Malsom Roy Manes Marleo and Anna Marie Marinas Kathryn Marocchino Alan McCulley William (‘67) and Pauline McDowall Hugh (‘60) and Jan McLean Laddin (‘42) and Beverlee Meairs Robert Mena Mark Mendenhall (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) David (‘80) and Valerie Mighetto Charles Miller, ‘56 Michael (‘65) and Patricia Miller Monte and Gail Miner William (‘58) and Carmen Miranda Brian and Laurie Mori Jeffrey and Margaret Morris Steve and Erica Myers Richard and Jean Nancarrow Doug and Tris Nausid Richard (‘67) and Kathryn Nelson Don and Dawn Nichols Noland Marine LLC Carl (‘93) and Shirley Obermeier Dianne Obeso Brendan and Ann O’Hagan Edward (Frank) (‘42) and Judy Ann Oliver Steven Olson, ‘80 Miyuki Omi-Woodruff Andru (‘87) and Marie Ortiz John and Janet Ouimet Karina (‘98) and William Pack Eric (‘86) and Donna Pahl Leslie and Claudia Palmer
Donald (‘42) and Carol Peterson Leverett Peterson, ‘95 Clay (‘82) and Henieszka Petroff Carl and Katherine Phillips (In memory of Phil Arms) Judy Pollock Joselito and Gloria Punzalan Hamilton (‘57) and Lyn Pyles Dieter (‘47) and Mary Ann Rall William (‘65) and Amy Ransford Paul (‘72) and Karlyn Reyburn Bruce Ridgeway and Deborah Clow Erika Robles (In memory of Cadet Devin Mellinger) Jack Rockafellow (‘67) and Harriet Kohn John Rodgers, ‘68 Bill and Barbara Rogers (In memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47 and Edward Weller, ‘47) Peter Rose, ‘62 Robert Rosenbaum, ‘65 Kristina Royse, ‘05 Rubio’s Noraida Rundstedt Herschel Satterfield, ‘51 Randy (‘64) and Brooks Saunter George and Janet Schneider William (‘83) and Paula Schopp Steven Selig David Seltzer, ‘82 Allan (‘00) and Lee Shackleton Joseph (‘84) and Debra Sharp Terrance and Pauline Simkin Jennifer Sinex Tom and Betty Smith (In memory of Phil Arms) Thomas (‘68) and Martha Stapleton Roger (‘81) and H. Margaret Steadman John (‘56) and Carolyn Stephens Clark Swarthout, ‘62 William (‘62) and Dolores Thomson Stewart (‘47) and Marilyn Tinsman (In memory of Lysle Snow, ‘47) Kenneth and Vicki Toet James (‘42) and Julie Towar Karen Towns Kevin (‘82) and Susan Trivitt Theodore and Denise Van Klaveren Fred (‘53) and Mary Ann Varni Toivo (‘61) and Sharon Villman William (‘84) and Izumi Komura Walker Jack and Beverly Waltman (In memory of Harold Oldfield, ‘42) James and Christine Weber Nate and Darlene Weiner Roger and Dena Wheeler Thomas (‘65) and Cheryl Wilson Alexis (‘38) and Marie Witmer
John (‘82) and Sophia Wolfson Daniel (‘80) and Kathy Wyman Daniel (‘47) and Rosalie Yee S.Y. Yim and Grace Leung Christopher Young, ‘06 Ryan (‘02) and Mariko Young A special thank you to those who participated in our 2009 Annual Gala. Your support is truly appreciated and we hope to see you at next year’s event, which will be held on March 27, 2010 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.
GIFTS RECEIVED Class of 1938 Alexis Witmer Class participation: 10% Class of 1939 John Espey Class participation: 8% Class of 1942 Edward Berryman Joseph Cleary Richard Cole Alan Dougall Robert Haddow Thomas Kelly Robert McAllister Laddin Meairs Edward Oliver Donald Peterson James Towar Class participation: 19% Class of 1943 George Cowan Joseph Devine Edward Johannessen Bernhard Ruth Lyll Surtees Class participation: 19% Class of 1944 Philip Boomer James Hodges Thomas Lewis Class participation: 8% Class of 1946 James Chambers Curtis Harrison Robert Lawrence Denny McLeod George Wilson Class participation: 23% Class of 1947 Richard Fiedler William Froelich
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Class of 1955 James Goodman Eugene Patrick Robert Semans James Spotts David York Class participation: 16%
AIO SCHOLARSHIPS (l-R) Jordan Fachko, xxx and Garrett Laudenback Each year, the Northern California chapter of the Association of Intelligence Officers (AIO) funds two $2,500 scholarships to students interested in a career in intelligence. The Bernard “Buzz” Wellman Scholarship is for sophomore through graduate students attending four-year accredited colleges and universities in Northern California. Given the numerous quality institutions in the region, the competition is understandably intense, but for the second year in a row, a Cal Maritime student came away with one of the coveted awards. Last year, the winner was Jordan Fachko (GSMA ’10) and this year, his classmate Garrett Laudenback (also GSMA) was selected. Laudenback said he hopes to pursue a career in Marine Corps Intelligence and this summer attended 10 weeks of Officer Candidate School training. Fachko is interested in homeland security, law enforcement and intelligence and praises the quality of the Global Studies program for helping him prepare for his career and qualify for the AIO award. Fachko also took part last fall in the prestigious Panetta Institute internship program, spending several weeks working as a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C. Richard Holmgren Richard Nevins Dieter Rall Stewart Tinsman Joseph Ursich Robert Whalen Reed Williams Daniel Yee Class participation: 48% Class of 1948 John Ball Stanley Harvey Class participation: 20% Class of 1950 Dick Cochran Robert Dunn William Pearson William Strain Class participation: 21% Class of 1951 W. Phil Laudenschlager
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Herschel Satterfield Class participation: 11% Class of 1952 John Cox Thomas Fennessy Robert Schisler Class participation: 15% Class of 1953 Allen De Negri Thomas Hunter Jack Lindley Fred Varni Class participation: 11% Class of 1954 John Creech Jean Donnelly Kenneth Graham John Hammerland Robert Leibel Jo Swerling Class participation: 17%
Class of 1956 Ralph Brown James Bryant William Doherty William Hermes John Hutchison Thomas Lytle Harold McCullough Charles Miller John Stephens Gordon White Class participation: 32% Class of 1957 John Barrett Donald Gurke Roger Huhnke K. H. Mao John Mikesell Hamilton Pyles Roger Sylvester Arthur Thomas Class participation: 27% Class of 1958 Harold Botkins James Dafoe William Fleming Jon Lucas William Miranda Norman Ybarrondo Class participation: 19% Class of 1959 Thomas Armstrong Richard Crane Douglass Kopp Edward McDevitt Stanley Mellier John Wightman Class participation: 13% Class of 1960 Sidney Graham Jim Hagler Gordon Lancaster Hugh McLean Class participation: 9% Class of 1961 Byron Bader James Cozine Lowell Gorman Daniel Green Dwight Peters Paul Sunnergren Toivo Villman Class participation: 12%
Class of 1962 Dennis Allen Jerry Aspland Charles Backus Fred Frederickson Gerald Gnatkowski Peter Rose Clark Swarthout William Thomson Douglas Ware John Weiss Class participation: 19% Class of 1963 Manfred Aschemeyer Gary Boehnke Douglas Bretney Sherwood De Wees John Donahue James Duncan Leonard Exner Daniel Gleason Robert Gray George Green Edward Hoffman James Richards Jeffrey Salfen James Swartz F. Larry (Porky) Teague Robert Tompkins Edward Vacin Norman Werner Class participation: 31% Class of 1964 David Behr Robert Geddes Robert Hanelt Edward Higgins John Lunkes Victor Mershon Anthony Peters Randy Sautner Terrance Simkin Class participation: 14% Class of 1965 Miles Davis Carl Engel Peter Gampper John Ittner Raymond Jubitz Michael Miller William Ransford Robert Rosenbaum James Sundfors Thomas Wilson Class participation: 17% Class of 1966 Charles Eilhardt David Ethier Robert Hannah William Keyworth Class participation: 8%
Class of 1967 Steven Danskin Stephen Francone Lawrence Harrison James Jenkins Frank Linehan William McDowall Stephen Moore Richard Nelson Jack Rockafellow James Sutro Charles Walther Class participation: 17% Class of 1968 Jerry Beckley Peter Bonebakker Mike Desing David (Chide) Etscheid John Hajny Dane Hanson Samuel Hartshorn John Hash Leroy Kuczek Michael LaTorre John Rodgers Thomas Stapleton Thomas Vilas Class participation: 15% Class of 1969 Joseph Conway Peter Desmond Gregory Marton Raymond McAlister Robert Reynolds John Urbanik Class participation: 10% Class of 1970 Jon Eaton James Gough Herbert Heckert Paul Hein John Keever Glenn Leone Randall Morton Cecil Ray Class participation: 11% Class of 1971 James Buckley Michael Madden Class participation: 3% Class of 1972 James Eldridge Ron Gerde David Huff Peter Morway Lawrence Pulley Larry Pullin Paul Reyburn Paul Sindelar Gregory Turner Class participation: 15%
Class of 1973 James Aragon Paul Arsenault James Biller Jay Clark Michael Dindio E. George Gary Goldstine Hugh Harvey Richard Lane William Lankford Isidore Maggay Bret Miles Charles Morrison Richard Oravetz Robert Papenhausen John Strong Lonnie Walter Frank Whipple Class participation: 32% Class of 1974 John Dwyer Michael Fagernes Class participation: 4% Class of 1975 William Atthowe Jeff Cowan Ian Cuthbertson J. Malsom Michael O’Callaghan Class participation: 9% Class of 1976 John Beard Lawrence Korwatch Lynn Korwatch James Morgan Robert Pinder Alan Reid Michael Rubino Oscar Zermeno Class participation: 9% Class of 1978 William Andrew Brett Byers John Crowley Kim Estes Paul Hager Douglas Hall James Harris Don Isler Norman Mick Rudolf Stevens David Wainwright Class participation: 13% Class of 1979 Darrell Daly Lindy Keever Stephen Kreta Neal Nyberg Class participation: 5%
Class of 1980 Steven Brady Timothy Coombs David Mighetto Steven Olson John Squier Daniel Wyman Class participation: 5% Class of 1981 Rebecca (Becky) Engelberg Robert Kiel Brad Klann Roger Steadman Class participation: 4% Class of 1982 Marc Bayer Paul Bonitz Edward Craft Eugene Dawydiak David Fursh Clay Petroff David Seltzer Kevin Trivitt John Wolfson Class participation: 10% Class of 1983 Diana Chaudhary Donna Daughtry Ernesto Jalomo Scott Merritt Chung Nguyen
William Schopp Class participation: 5% Class of 1984 Keith Ellenberger Joseph Sharp Steven Taverna William Walker Class participation: 4% Class of 1985 Mark Glissmeyer Mickey Hawke David Herman Alan Johnson Class participation: 4% Class of 1986 Eric Pahl Class participation: 1% Class of 1987 Lawrence Alderfer Edward Barnes Eric Christensen John Coyle Andru Ortiz Holly Osen John Schneider Scott Shackleton Class participation: 8%
SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER Cal Maritime President Emeritus Jerry Aspland chatted with students at a reception before dinner. He and his wife Carole have long been supporters of the University’s programs and served this year as Co-Chairs of the annual Gala Fundraiser (see page 16). More than 120 people, including Cal Maritime scholarship recipients, donors, faculty and staff, gathered for a Scholarship Dinner this winter in Vallejo. The event was held to honor and pay tribute to scholarship donors and was underwritten in part by Dockside Machine and Ship Repair, Marine Technical Services, APL, Bay Delta Maritime, ABS and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Senior cadets addressed the audience to express their appreciation for the support they received.
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Paul Vanhoven Class participation: 3% Class of 1997 Christopher Silva Class participation: 2% Class of 1998 Diego Cueto Brian Jensen Karina Pack Class participation: 5%
ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER President Emeritus Jerry Aspland and his wife Carol, Cochairs of the 2009 Gala. An increasingly important event in the Cal Maritime calendar, both as a social event and a generator of private support for the institution is the Cal Maritime Annual Gala. The 2009 Gala, held Saturday, March 28th at the Marines Memorial in San Francisco, set new records for private giving as over 300 guests engaged in lively bidding on an array of donated gifts ranging from an African safari to tropical vacations, artwork and gourmet dinners. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for students and other projects in support of the school’s focus on academic excellence. The 2010 Gala is set for Saturday, March 27 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco. Class of 1988 Darryl Hunt Thomas Jacobsen Noah Landau Timothy Quinn Class participation: 6%
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Class of 1992 Christopher Freeman Cary Hegna Rebecca Henderson Class participation: 4%
Class of 1989 Geoffrey Ball Darren Henderson Class participation: 3%
Class of 1993 John Fisker-Andersen Carl Obermeier Phong Tran Class participation: 4%
Class of 1990 Rodrigo Avalos Thomas Bauer Adam Loff Kelly Martinez Class participation: 5%
Class of 1994 Natalie Buijten Robert Fox Tammie Lasiter Chau Luong Class participation: 4%
Class of 1991 Sean Dean Kevin Garnier Michael Joia Randy Leonard Timothy McElroy Eliot Ninburg Class participation: 8%
Class of 1995 Frederick Henning Neil Holmgren Kirk Moehle Leverett Peterson Class participation: 4%
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Class of 1999 Sean Case Beth Kirkpatrick Class participation: 4% Class of 2000 Samaro Bannister Carl Carlson Allan Shackleton Timothy Smith Joseph Thomas Class participation: 8% Class of 2001 Greggory Frith Barton Hackworth Jerod White Class participation: 3% Class of 2002 Nathan Bailey Amy Carlson David Fulton Sonja Hedrick Michael Loesch Ryan Young Class participation: 6% Class of 2003 Clifford Bushin Eric DeWolf Robert Goldsworthy David Kahm Shawn Lee Class participation: 5% Class of 2004 Jesse Cartee Erik Cutforth Damon Gomes Beau Gouig Robin Viso Class participation: 4% Class of 2005 Andrew Bohn Stephen Chasseur Timothy Clearwater Eric Cooper Nicholas Crescenzi Christian Gopez William Hill Kristina Royse Class participation: 7%
Class of 2006 Holly Johnson Benjamin Jones Matthew Shotwell Christopher Young Kevin Campbell Class participation: 3% Class of 2007 Erik Forsberg Michael Schindler Class participation: 1% Class of 2008 Joseph Buchanan Felizia Chavez Ryan Stirewalt Class participation: 2% We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of time, commitment, and effort provided by The California Maritime Academy Foundation Board: James Bryant, ’56, Chairman Michael Esteves, Treasurer Richard Haynie , Secretary Marc Bayer Ramsey Brown, ‘10 Dick Cochran, ‘50 John Comyns, Past Chairman Miles Davis, ‘65 Fred Henning, ‘95 Bruce Javer Shirley Kohlwes Lynn Korwatch, ’76, John Massey Robert Morey, Jr. Mark Nickerson Raymond Paetzold Christopher Peterson, ‘86 David Santori Gordon White, ‘56 William Eisenhardt, President Thomas Dunworth, Executive Director Staff Peter J. (PJ) Jacquelin, ’01, SW Area Representative Ken Passe’, ’69, NW Area Representative Silvia Regalado, Alumni/Special Events Coordinator Bobbie Solveson, Gift Coordinator/DB Analyst Karen Spall, Administrative Assistant Kenneth Toet, Controller Douglas Webster, Director, Public Relations Jennifer Whitty, Director, Development/Alumni Affairs
A Special Thank You To the Following Matching Gift Companies Alexander & Baldwin Foundation AT&T Foundation BP Foundation, Inc. Chevron Matching Gift Program ConocoPhillips Edison International - Gift Matching ExxonMobil Foundation FM Global Foundation IBM International Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program PG & E Matching Gifts Program The Boeing Co. Many companies offer matching gift opportunities. Please ask if yours does. Scholarships The California Maritime Academy is pleased to make available numerous scholarships through the generosity of private individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations. In addition to criteria specified by the donor, scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic accomplishment, leadership, and financial need. ABS - American Bureau of Shipping Scholarship Alaskans for Alaskan Jobs in Transportation Scholarship Association of Marine Underwriters – San Francisco Scholarship Averill Scholarship Endowment Baydelta Maritime, Inc. Scholarship B.C. Kingsbury Memorial Scholarship Endowment Billy Jay Kirkpatrick Scholarship Board of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco Scholarship California Maritime Academy Alumni Association Scholarship Capt. David Lyman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Capt. Robert W. and Edith I. McAllister Scholarship Endowment Capt. Tony and Guilliana Pittsey Endowment Scholarship Chevron Shipping Co. LLC Scholarship Class of 1933 to 1949 Scholarship Class of 1950 Scholarship Class of 1955 Scholarship Endowment Class of 1962 Scholarship CMA Memorial Scholarship Endowment Crowley Maritime Corporation /
Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Edwin C. Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Eric S. Cooper Scholarship Ernest N. Kettenhofen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fred B. Newton Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harold Liden Memorial Scholarship Endowment Hawaiians for Hawaiian Students Scholarship Houston Pilots Scholarship James Monroe Cook Memorial Scholarship Endowment / Women’s Propeller Club of the U.S., Port of the Golden Gate Jerry A. & Carol Aspland Scholarship Endowment Joseph Montori Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lykes Endowment Scholarship Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Scholarship Marine Technical Services/Dockside Machine & Ship Repair Maxine Mosley Ellis Scholarship Michael Prior Bates Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mikki Gillen-Huldermann Memorial Scholarship Nathan Payette Memorial Scholarship Neil Grueland Memorial Scholarship Endowment/CSX Lines Pacific Transportation Association, Inc. Scholarship Paul S. Mead, Jr. Memorial
Scholarship Endowment Propeller Club of the San Francisco Bay Region Scholarship Propeller Club of the U.S., Port of San Diego Scholarship Puget Sound Pilots Scholarship Richard A. (“Dick”) Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Robert and Shirley Tompkins Scholarship San Francisco Bar Pilots - Capt. Richardson Scholarship San Francisco Bar Pilots - Golden Gate Scholarship Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Endowment Severus L. Mini Memorial Scholarship Endowment Society of American Military Engineers-New York Post Scholarship Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers Scholarship Society of Port Eng LA/LB Scholarship Society of Port Engineers - LA/LB Scholarship Endowment Society of Port Engineers - Port of San Francisco Scholarship Thomas J. Kofahl Memorial Scholarship Endowment TouchNet Information Systems, Inc. Vallejo Kiwanis Club Scholarship Walther Engineering Services, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Wanek Scholarship Weston F. Averill Alumni Scholarship Endowment
William A. & Marsha J. Dillon Scholarship NOTE: Great effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. Nevertheless, we know that errors can occur. If you spot a mistake, please call Tom Dunworth, Vice President for Advancement, at 707-654-1037.
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Cadet Research Documents Dredging Need You can forgive Cal For Rose the task involved Maritime Transportation major looking at over a million Julian Rose (’10) from looking a pieces of data, compiled on little “bleary eyed” at times when 360 different chart sections you recognize that for much of his from the Corps’ archives. Any junior year he was studying lots time the number was smaller and lots of numbers….15 years than the 35-foot depth called worth of depth records for the San for by project specifications, Francisco Bay shipping channels it was highlighted. His between Angel Island and the Bull’s detailed research provided Head Channel north of Benicia. clear evidence that, as Bayer Rose was assigned to the task and others had suspected, by Cal Maritime alumnus Capt. the channels were not being Marc Bayer (D ’82), Manager of consistently dredged to proper West Coast Shipping Operations depth. “In some areas, spring for Tesoro Refining of Martinez, flooding conditions could and chair of the Western States re-silt sections of the channel Capt. Marc Bayer (D-’82), Manager of West Petroleum Association’s Marine within weeks of a dredging,” Coast Shipping Operations for Tesoro Refining of Committee. WSPA and other Rose said. Martinez and chair of the Western States Petroleum Association Marine Committee, with Cal Maritime organizations with maritime “California’s inland Transportation major Julian Rose (‘10) look over interests in the Bay region had long waterways are part of a critical charts of the shipping channel in upper felt that area shipping channels transportation infrastructure San Francisco Bay. Detailed research by were not being consistently dredged for California and the nation,” Rose found that the channel has not to proper depths, but needed Bayer noted. “This data clearly been consistently dredged to its required depth. hard data to prove their point. demonstrates the need for Bayer turned to Cal Maritime for improved maintenance and volunteer assistance and Rose, who came to the University after dredging of these important marine highways,“ Bayer added. “It service as a Navy Quartermaster, was a perfect choice, given may also help improve dredging efficiency and cost-effectiveness his experience working with maps and chart He worked with through possible channel shifts into areas with lower silting, and historic channel depth records compiled by the Army Corps of allow the Corps to focus on specific trouble spots.” Engineers — the federal agency charged with dredging ports, Cal Maritime Captain Sam Pecota, Chair of Cal Maritime’s harbors and channels throughout the country. As part of its Marine Transportation Department and himself a licensed ongoing work, the Corps periodically conducts depth soundings dredge captain, has also been looking at the information. He of the channels it dredges. The data collected appears as a string suggests that Cal Maritime’s new Simulation Center could well of numbers for each pass across the channel. Each number be used to test possible channel locations and their effects before records the depth at that specific location in the transit. making final decisions.
Cal Maritime – It’s a Family In looking back through our Alumni records, we began realizing that there are a substantial number of Cal Maritime graduates who represent a second or a third generation of familes whose sons and daughters, grandchildren and even great grandchildren, nieces and nephews have Cal Maritime
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newFACES Dr. Gerald Jakubowski, Provost Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Jakubowski has been appointed Provost of The California Maritime Academy after an eight-month national search. Dr. Jakubowski previously served as President of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. President Eisenhardt commented, “Dr. Jakubowski’s professional experiences and positions of leadership in higher education and engineering fit our institution well. He comes to us at a time of tremendous challenge and change and his skills are timely and welcome.” A native of Toledo, OH, Dr. Jakubowski received bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. He began his professional educational management career as Interim Dean of Engineering and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the Herff College of Engineering at Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) and was Assistant Dean of Engineering at the University of Toledo where he was responsible for the overall administration of the undergraduate engineering program. He then served for fourteen years as the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Before assuming the Presidency of Rose-Hulman, he was Vice President and Provost of the 9000-student Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in Phoenix. Dr. Jakubowski is Past National President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and Past Chair of the Engineering Accreditation Commission for ABET, the organization that accredits engineering programs in the United States and overseas. He has also been active in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He served on the SAE Board of Directors, the SAE Foundation Board of Trustees, the ASME Council on Education, the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET and the Executive Committee of the EAC. He is the recipient of numerous, awards, honors and recognitions.
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We Did It Ourselves During the past academic year, students from Cal Maritime’s Engineering Technology department worked closely with faculty instructors to complete the installation of two major new components for the school’s Power Lab — a gas and steam turbine power plant for the cogeneration of mechanical and electrical power, and a Selective Catalytic Reduction system to control emissions from a diesel power plant. Department chairman Tom Mader said the value of the systems, if bought commercially, would probably approach a half million dollars. “Our actual costs have been closer to $200,000 spent over several years with support from the President and Academic Dean, and direct gifts, partial grants, and in-kind contributions from industry and friends of the Academy, and student labor. Students got a great hands-on learning experience in designing and assembling many of the elements of these two systems, and we now have two very modern and flexible tools for teaching, learning and research in engineering and power generation.” More details on the installation can be found in the May, 2009 issue of Cal Maritime’s monthly on-line newsletter CURRENTS¸ posted in the News section of the school’s website at www.csum.edu.
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Multi-class Crisis Drill The opening this past year of Cal Maritime’s new $13 million Simulation Center also opened the way to a unique campus-wide learning experience this spring. Nearly 90 students from every one of Cal Maritime’s six major degree programs took part in a half-day crisis response exercise. The drill tested their skills and learning across educational disciplines and their ability to communicate and coordinate with classmates. The concept for the drill had been a dream of Cal Maritime faculty and staff for some time but the availability of the Center, with its multiple rooms and simulation resources, made it possible. Academic Dean Stephen Kreta said the working scenario made use of all three bridge simulators, the school’s PISCES oil spill simulator, and the team, liquid cargo and diesel simulators.
“It gave our students a better appreciation for each other’s knowledge and how deeply inter-linked their skills are in the realm of maritime operations, business, policy, environment, law and public understanding. Several students told us it was one of their best learning experiences and said they learned important lessons about the need for communication and cooperation across disciplines.” Under the scenario, a small boat loaded with explosives causes significant damage to an oil tanker in San Francisco Bay and threats of another incident mandate that it be moved, despite the damage. Efforts are also launched to contain oil spilled as a result of the incident. A “fire” on one of the islands in the Bay and a “closure” of the Bay Bridge were thrown in to add to the confusion and realism of the exercise.
The post-drill critique of the exercise found universal enthusiasm for the concept and support for repeating and expanding it in the future. Simulation Center Interim Director Capt. James Buckley said results far exceeded expectations. “Not only did students perform superbly, but the drill gave us a good benchmark for analyzing our resources for crisis training. We hope that with future drills we can expand the timeline so students get experience in transferring command from one watch team to other and possibly involving teams from other CSU campuses.” (For more on the drill story, check the May, 2009 issue of CURRENTS, posted in the News section of the campus website at www.csum.edu).
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TSGB Rescue Honored Capt. Paul Leyda and crewmembers of the California Maritime Academy Training Ship Golden Bear were honored with the 2008 Mary Patten Valiant Ship Award and Commendation for Bravery and Outstanding Seamanship. The award is given by the Womens’ Propeller Club of the United States to honor American flag vessels involved in saving the lives of other seamen. It is named after Mary Ann Brown Patten who took the helm of her ailing husband’s 216-foot ship in 1856 and safely sailed it from New York to San Francisco. (She was 19 and pregnant at the time.) In August of last year, Golden Bear was heading home on the final leg of its 2008 training voyage when it was asked by the Coast Guard to change course to locate a small boat containing two men who had radioed a report that they were adrift some 80 miles off the Monterey Coast after the failure of their single engine. After several hours of steaming, the ship arrived on the scene and asked the fishermen to fire flares to help locate them late in the afternoon. Golden Bear’s fast rescue boat was then
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deployed and towed the two men and their small Boston Whaler back to the ship where it was lifted aboard. The two men and their boat were returned to San Francisco and safety. Capt. Leyda accepted the honor on behalf of his crew and praised their outstanding work in locating the stricken boat, deploying the rescue boat, maneuvering Golden Bear and lifting both of the small boats back aboard the ship.
athletics Cal Maritime Rugby Ranks Nationally
Cal Maritime’s Rugby team had its best season ever this year. The Keelhaulers captured the Pacific Coast Conference Championship in Bellingham, WA, April 4th and 5th and moved on to the Division II Club Collegiate National Championship Sweet 16 in Sanford, FL, April 15th. They opened there by beating Loyola Marymount of Los Angeles 40-26 to move to the Elite 8. The following day they faced off against Georgetown University of Washington D.C. (enrollment 14,000 plus). The lead see-sawed several times with Georgetown hanging on for the final 20 minutes to win 20-17. The team’s success owes
much to coach Edward Roberts. Cal Maritime (enrollment 850) beat a series of major schools during the regular season, including San Jose State (32,000) and U.C. Santa Cruz (15,000) The quality of Roberts’ coaching is further reflected in the fact that four out of every five of his players began the sport for the first time at Cal Maritime. Roberts expressed his thanks to Cal Maritime Athletic Director Marv Christopher, President William Eisenhardt and to students, faculty, alumni and friends who helped raise the funds needed to pay for the team’s travels to regional and national competition.
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PANETTA INSTITUTE Last fall, Cal Maritime students Jordan Fachko (see also AIO Scholarship story on page 14) and Amanda Denny, both Class of 2010 Global Studies majors, were interns in the prestigious Panetta Institute Congressional Internship program in Monterey, CA and Washington, D.C. Panetta, former Congressman from the Monterey area, Director of Management and Budget and Chief of Staff under President Bill Clinton and now head of the CIA, created the Institute along with his wife Sylvia to enable top students from CSU and other California campuses to learn about the inner workings of government. Fachko and Denny attended twoweeks of training and orientation at CSU Monterey Bay before heading to Washington for the remainder of the fall. Fachko worked in the offices of Congressman Dan Lungren (CA-3) while Denny was assigned to Congressman Sam Farr (CA-17). Normally the Institute takes one student from each of the CSU campuses. The choice of two from Cal Maritime
Upper right: Amanda Denny (‘10) and Jordan Fachko (‘10) in Washington, D.C. Below: Fachko with Panetta Institute founders Leon and Sylvia Panetta.
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reflects the strength of the Academy’s Global Studies program which has sent interns for the past four years. Denny, who returned to Washington in January to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama, said, “Our Global Studies training helped us hold our own in the program. Many of the other interns were Political Science majors. I think we had a broader sense of policy and current issues…both domestic and international. The Institute was truly a wonderful experience.” (For more about Jordan and Amanda’s experiences with the Institute, see the March, 2009 issue of CURRENTS in the News section of the campus website at www.csum.edu).
faculty&staffnotes On August 18, 2009, Captain Steve Browne, Associate Professor of Marine Transportation, presented the paper ECDIS and Error Trapping: A Bridge Simulation Experiment at MARSIM ’09, the conference of the International Maritime Simulation Forum, in Panama City, Panama. The paper was co-authored by Dr. Jim Buckley, Interim Associate Dean of Simulation. Dr. Buckley and Marine Transportation Department Chair Sam Pecota collaborated Brown on Practice-Based Rules of the Road Instruction — Exploiting New Simulation Technologies. The work is part of a new generation of maritime instructional research made possible by Cal Maritime’s new Simulation Center resources. It is exploring how to best implement simulation-based training into the instructional program. Research papers based on these and related studies were presented at the Maritime Education Buckley and Pecota Summit at Mass Maritime in April (Prof. Buckley), the International Conference on Maritime Transport in Barcelona and the annual IAMU conference in St. Petersburg, Russia this September. (Prof. Pecota). Pecota also chaired a conference session at the IAMU event. Jonathan Fischer, Assistant Professor – Engineering Technology, was the 11th recipient of the Richard W. Fish Award, given to a member of the Cal Maritime faculty demonstrating noteworthy commitment to excellence in teaching. The award was Fischer created by Dr. Jim Wheeler of the Math and Science Department in memory of CSU Sacramento Professor Dr. Richard Fish. Maritime Policy and Management Professor Dr. Lui Hebron presented a paper on Corruption: Cancer on the System at the annual International Studies Association conference in New York in February. It is part of Prof. Hebron’s next book on modern China, Hebron scheduled for publication next spring, entitled Globalization and China: Political Economy’s Odd Couple (CQ Press). He also presented The People’s Republic of China and the Developing World at the annual meeting of International Studies Association — West, in San Francisco in September. The paper is the theoretical chapter for an edited volume by Carrier Liu Currier and Manochehr Dorraj of Texas Christian University titled China’s Energy Relations with the Developing Nations (Continuum Publishers — early 2010 release.)
Cal Maritime Provost Dr. Gerald Jakubowski was the keynote speaker at a first-ever summit of the nation’s polytechnic universities, held at the University of Wisconsin - Stout, July 14th. Dr. Jakubowski suggested Nincic polytechnic institutions focus on innovation as a trademark of their educational process and introduce the concept virtually from the beginning of the undergraduate experience, with a focus on problem-solving and project-based instruction. Dr. Tim Lynch, Associate Professor Maritime History, was a lead organizer for the joint conference of the National Maritime Historical Society, The North American Society for Oceanic History and the Steamship Historical Society, held on the Cal Maritime campus in May. Over 120 scholars and researchers attended lectures and panel discussions and networked during the four-day gathering.
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Dr. Louis M. McDermott, Lecturer, School of Maritime Policy and Management will give a paper at the United States Air Force Academy’s 22nd Military History Symposium on the history and development of post secondary professional training for military officers. The event is one of the most prestigious of its type in the world, drawing scholars from all over the globe.
Dr. Donna Nincic, Maritime Policy and Management, has been extensively interviewed by national and international media for her expertise on modern-day maritime piracy, its causes and international response. She taught a February workshop on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Aden at the Naval Post Graduate School’s Regional Education Nincic Program. Her article on the implications of piracy on energy security appeared in the February ’09 issue of the Journal of Energy Security. Additional publications include: Maritime Piracy in Africa for the September ’09 Journal of African Security; Maritime Security as Energy Security – Current Threats and Challenges for Energy Security: Challenges for the 21st-Century (Luft, G., and Konin, A. eds – Greenwood Publishing Washington D.C. in collaboration with the Institute for Analysis of Global Security, August ’09); and Nigeria: The “Other” Maritime Piracy for the May ’09 Journal of Ocean Technology. Michael Strange, Assistant Professor for Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology was a guest lecturer at Hakodate National College of Technology in Japan last November. He lectured on engineering design to advanced students. Strange
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Class Notes, Fall 2009 If you’d like to volunteer to serve as your class secretary, contact Jennifer Whitty, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at jwhitty@csum.edu or 707-654-1245. Regional Alumni News If you live or work in the Pacific Northwest or in the Greater Los Angeles area, you’ll want to get connected with the very active alumni group near you. In the Pacific Northwest, contact Ken Passé (D-69) at kpasse@csum.edu to get added to the distribution list. In the Southern California area, your contact is Frank Whipple (D-73), fwhipple@amergentechs.com. CURRENTS: Every month, the Office of Public Relations produces CURRENTS, an electronic publication that provides timely news for faculty, staff, students and alumni, plus a monthly calendar of events on and off campus. The latest copy is posted each month on the Academy homepage (www.csum.edu). Back issues are posted in the News section. Contact PR Director Doug Webster (dwebster@csum. edu) to be automatically notified when the next issue is posted.
Class of June 1943
Class Scribe: Ed Johannessen, ejohanness@hotmail.com, (925) 939-2144 After 66 years since graduation the big news is that eight (10?) of our class of 30 are still on this side of the grass. There may be two more as it has been rumored that Dave Burr and Rod Clark are still around. If so, we have lost touch. If anyone can confirm please advise. Captain Art Morrison (USCG Ret.) is still active in the program to preserve the Lane Victory in San Pedro. The ship needs public attendance and support so spread the word. These are great cruises sailing out toward Catalina replete with simulated enemy air attacks and shooting down enemy aircraft — plus good food and a complete tour of the ship. Cruises are scheduled for Sept. 26 and on Sept. 27. Art also reports that the So. Calif. CMAAA chapter meets for lunch on the first Tuesday of the month at the Ports O Call restaurant in San Pedro. All grads are welcome to attend. Retired SF Bar Pilot Joe Devine has reported a missing vessel! Over several months Joe painstakingly built a model
Cal Maritime Mentoring
This fall, the Alumni Association will launch the “Cal Maritime Mentoring” program. The program will be open for participation by all Alumni and current senior cadets enrolled at the Academy. Mentors will have the opportunity to provide desired guidance for students as they complete their education and begin planning to enter the workforce. Applications for both alumni interested in being mentors and senior cadets interested in the Cal Maritime Mentoring program will be available in early October online at: www.alumni.csum.edu. For more information, contact Bob Piazza (‘65E) at rwpiazza@comcast.net or Ken Passé(‘69E) at kpasse@csum.edu.
of the old TS Golden State. It was a true labor of love for the old schoolship and he donated it to the Academy for display. During his last visit to the Academy he noticed that the model was AWOL. If anyone has information leading to the solution of the mysterious disappearance of the model, the information will be greatly appreciated!
Class of 1948
Class Scribe: Stuart Carney, carneymb@peoplepc.com Five does represent 26% of the total class number, and for those more statistically inclined. 55% of known survivors. Site of the gathering was Pacific Grove, best known for the annual return of butterflies. The attendees left with the mind that it should also be known for culinary excellence thanks to John Ball’s choice of restaurants. Those eating with Ball were Stan Harvey, Don Buck, John Meyer, Stu Carney and spouses. Al Rowe begged off to attend a special mass in Rome recognizing his wife’s work with troubled marriages. Considering that class members have remained “in touch” and continue to
meet annually, is a testimony to the ties fashioned during their three years at Carquinez Straits.
Class of 1950
Class Scribe: Dick Cochran, w.r.cochran@att.net, (650) 726-4300 I recently received the following letter from a Cadet, thanking the Contributors to “The Class of 50 Scholarship” for the upcoming 09-10 Academic Year. I want to share this letter with the hope that it will encourage those of my class who have not contributed, and alumni of other classes to make or establish a similar gift in their class nname. This is the 10th year that this $1,000 award has been made, from the interest generated by the perpetual fund of approximately $40,000, established by the “Class of 50”. — Dick Cochran April 18, 2009 Dear Mr. Cochran and the Class of 1950, I wish to express my gratitude for the scholarship I was recently awarded. The CLASS OF 1950 Scholarship will be put to good use as I work to complete my studies here at Cal Maritime. After two successful careers over thirty years I find myself in the unfortunate
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circumstance of having to start over with very few financial resources and without support from any family. As a single father of two teen-aged boys, my ability to pay tuition and living expenses has not come easy. I welcome your generosity and value every cent of your generous contribution to my education and life goals. A contribution like yours will have a positive impact for my family for generations to come. I assure you I will always give Cal Maritime my best efforts, stay focused and be very attentive. Thank you again. Cadet Name Withheld for Privacy
Class of 1954
Class Scribe: John Cade, johnphylca@ aol.com, (760) 918-9778 It’s your 55-year Reunion, Class of 1954! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni. csum.edu/homecoming.
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Tom Lytle, thomaslytle @comcast.net (916) 684-2363
Jim Bryant recently began the 2nd year of his 2nd term as Chairman of the Board for the CMA Foundation. Tom Lytle enjoyed his 4th year serving on the organizing committee for the CMA Foundation’s Golf Classic which took place on September 14th.
Class of 1959
Class Scribe: Tom Armstrong, (916) 630-1880 We are planning our 50th Class Reunion in conjunction with CMA’s Homecoming Weekend taking place October 9-11, 2009. A special luncheon will be hosted in our honor at the President’s Residence on October 10th. There is also a Reunion Class Dinner taking place in the evening of October 10th. If you have not yet been contacted by a member of our Reunion Class committee, please call me (Tom Armstrong) at (916) 630-1880 or (916) 505-0514. Hope to see everyone during Homecoming in October
Class of 1961
Class Scribe: Byron Bader, kehau@ earthlnk.net, (510) 745-7253,
Jack Alderson (l) Jack Alderson has been waging a battle to secure veteran’s benefits and medical treatment for those involved in top secret biological and chemical warfare tests in the Pacific in the mid 1960’s. To learn more about recent victories in Jack’s effort go to: www.times-standard.com/localnews/ ci_11755365?source=email The Class of 1956 will hold a Mini Reunion at the Embassy Suites hotel near Monterey, California on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 25, 26 and 27, 2009 with departure after breakfast on Monday the 28th. Please contact Tom Lytle for more detailed information and if you plan on attending.
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Jim Cozine recently went to his Navy Ships’ reunion for the USS Providence CLG-6 in Providence-Newport, RI. They were given access to the various simulators at the Surface Warfare School. The reunion also included a tour of the Naval War College at Newport and visited the museum ships at Battleship Cove, MA.
Frank LaBombard Paul Sunnergren and Bob Leffingwell and Byron Bader spent about an hour reminiscing with Frank LaBombard a on November 4, 2008. We will miss him because he was “our” man’s man! I also want to thank Frank’s stepdaughter, Kathleen Paniagua for setting up our meeting in Napa. David Allgower reported in November ‘08 that he was moving from San Diego to Maryland to be near his sister, who is ill. He advised he would be staying there for about six months...then see what’s up! Hey Dave...haven’t heard if you’ve extended your stay? Please advise if any contact info has changed.
(L-R) Tom MacFadyen, Byron Bader In early spring this year, I met a gentleman through a mutual book which I was inquiring about, called The Track of the Golden Bear. His name was Tom MacFayden and it turned out that he is a graduate of CMA, Class of 1942! Tom sailed on the first school ship, California State, in the early ‘40’s when it was docked at the old Ferry Building in San Francisco. He was involved in WWII’s 18-month accelerated license training program. Speaking for our Class of ‘61, it took us twice as long when we attended the Academy. Listening to Tom recount all his early experiences as an engineer on all types of ships during his Merchant Marine career after he graduated was pure delight. He became very active in two historical ships berthed in San Francisco, the SS Jeremiah O’Brien and tug Hercules. Tom officially retired as Chief Engineer of the Hercules in 2003 but still volunteers as a consulting Chief Engineer. Dan Green writes from Puerto Vallarta where he has lived on and off over 10 years. He’s become involved with the founding and operation of the Vallarta Yacht Club there and has started a Junior sailing Program which now numbers 24 kids ages 8-18 years of age. Dan says, “In four years, we have managed to bring our local Mexican junior sailors from novices to qualifying in international and world championships.” He would like to get something going as a welcome and exchange between their Mexico Yacht Club’s Junior Program and
the officers and cadet members of the Cal Maritime Sailing Team. Dan reports their Yacht Club will be hosting the CMA sailing team for a sailing regatta during the TS Golden Bear visits in June and August of ‘09. The Club is fortunate to have a benefactor such as you, Dan. Don Johanson reports he’s been cleared to travel by his doctor so he’s headed for an old favorite spot he likes on O’ahu, where the “hula girls” wear short tea leaf skirts in Waikiki! His long vacation stays in Hawaii will qualify him to be more of a kamaaina than me.
Class of 1962
Class Scribe: Terry Purdom, terrypurdom@msn.com
In 1985 Aspland assumed the presidency of ARCO Marine, Inc. and remained in that position until his retirement in 1995. During his tenure he played a significant role in the development and implementation of safety and operation laws and regulations for the tanker industry in the United States. In 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard recognized Captain Aspland’s contribution by presenting him with its highest civilian award, the Distinguished Public Service Award. Captain Aspland and his wife, Carol, will serve as the Chairs for the 2010 Annual Gala & Auction benefiting the students and educational programs of the California Maritime Academy (see page 16). The 2010 Gala will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco.
At the same time, he is building-on his interest in writing. It started with a childhood wish to write the WWII story of his father and The Sinking and Atrocity of the Liberty Ship SS Jean Nicolet, but he has since decided to make it his second career with other projects in mind.
Class of 1969
Class Scribe: Ken Passé, kpasse@ comcast.net, (206) 232-1104 40th Reunion coming! The Class of 1969 will celebrate its 40th Reunion October 9-11, 2009 (see page 5 for details). Visit our class webpage on the Alumni website to see the list of classmates who have already said “Yes,” and be there in October!
Class of 1964 Class Scribe: Open
It’s your 45-year Reunion, Class of 1964! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni. csum.edu/homecoming. Jerry Aspland Chairman James Callahan was pleased to announce the selection of Captain Jerry A. Aspland as the recipient of the 2009 Maritime Industry Salute. A special dinner and ninth annual “Great Tug Boat Race” fund-raising event benefiting the International Seafarers Center (ISC) of Long Beach-Los Angeles is being held aboard the RMS Queen Mary, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, and will honor Capt. Aspland. The ISC is the last open center serving the needs of all seamen in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Aspland (‘62) is also President Emeritus of the Academy (1996-2001). His seafaring career began as a third officer and culminated in 1968 as master of a U.S. flag tanker. In 1971 he received his Masters of Business Administration degree from California State University, Long Beach. After assignments in the marine transportation fields of liquid bulk cargoes and liquefied natural gas, Aspland joined the Atlantic Richfield Company in 1978 as the navigation and safety manager for ARCO’s marine tanker subsidiary.
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Class Scribe: Bob Piazza, rwpiazza@ comcast.net, (707) 939-3320
Forsberg (third from left) and crew Captain John Forsberg is Master on the Horizon Falcon. Robert C. Rosenbaum reports he is using his American Canyon bachelor pad as a base for his global engineering consulting business. Presently, he is waiting for final approval from Duke Energy for a six-month assignment in Central America. It appears that he will be in the power generation, renewable and alternative energy industry for the long-haul. He has no plans to retire and no immediate desire to marry.
Keith De Laney Keith De Laney, who has based his 49-foot trawler Tortuga in Trinidad for the past several years, has moved west. Here’s a condensed version of his travels: After Carnival ‘09, he departed Trinidad and headed to Tobago on February 27th. On board to help him were Kim and Mark, whose uncle is Tom Miller, (D-65). After five days, they then headed for the Spice Island of Grenada about 75 miles to the northwest. After a short stay in Grenada, Kim flew back to civilization. Keith lamented that she spoiled the boys! Mark and Keith then headed for the Los Tetigos Islands, Venezuela, followed by a 50-mile run to Porlamar, Isla Margarita. After waiting in Porlamar for over two weeks for stabilizer parts, they headed for Isla Tortuga, thence to the Archipelago Los Roques, the Archipelago Los Aves de Sotavientos, and finally to Kralendijk, the capitol of Bonaire. Pretty darn good navigating, for an engineer! Keith has decided to temporarily leave this paradise of blue waters and white
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we had a great turnout. Most will be coming back for 2009 event. Bob Papenhausen and wife Kathleen have been married for 21 years. They have a 16 year old son, Sean. They compete at everything — shooting, rope climbing, rock throwing, Ping Pong, swimming, skiing and bean bag tosses. Bob sold his business last year after 32 years and is happily unemployed.
Dean Tilton During a recent family visit to Southern California, Craig Roberts had the opportunity to visit Dean Tilton at Dean’s real estate office in San Marcos. Both Craig and Dean report that it was fun to catch up with family news and swap sea stories about the good old days on ships, before there was air conditioning! The stories must have been good, as both Craig and Dean have committed to attending our 40th Reunion in October.
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Edward Lanman, a Marine Surveyor, of Daphne, AL, suffered a fall at his home in late November requiring emergency brain surgery. Ed has spent the last months in the hospital and was recently transferred to a health care & rehab facility. Cards may be sent to Montrose Bay Health & Rehab, 22670 Main St., Montrose, AL, 36559. His family would appreciate your prayers.
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Class Scribe: Frank Whipple, fwhipple@amergenttechs.com, (714) 458-2797 Scott Duncan (D-74) and Doug Larson (D-78) were recently spotted doing wine tasting in the Buelton and Solvang area with some pretty crusty hombres. Scott continues working in San Pedro conducting ship surveys and Doug seems to travel endlessly around the globe conducting emergency drills. The night before wine tasting, I heard he flew in from Kuwait. Class of 1973 held a reunion in October 2008 at CMA. Everyone enjoyed it and
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Jim Jolly, (E-71) recently came to Clovis to visit his Dad, who is Papenhausens next door neighbor. Jim lives in Maryland, is a retired Chief, and is loving life. The memorable Fred Hicks stopped going to sea and has purchased a 44-foot charter boat renamed Golden Bear. His 28 year-old son lives with them north of Crescent City, CA. Fred talked with Gordon Terpening who has a home in Homer, AK, fell off a Sealand ship onto a tug at Kodiak and is thankfully better. He is also at Bisbee, AZ where he has a bed and breakfast. Gordon is with Kim, wife of 30 years. Chuck Morrison is still with the Lake Charles, LA pilots, commuting every two weeks from Long Beach and just got back from New Zealand to see his son’s three month-old baby girl. Eric Lichty on the other hand is sailing around the world with his wife after retiring from Puget Sound pilots. Dan Benvenuti retired from the Teamsters five years ago and is currently serving on the R/V Western Flyer at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. He plans to work a few years more. Dan has been married for 36 years to Ann and they have a daughter, Moselle, 29, and a son, Jefferey, 26, and grandchild Tyler. Home is Capitola CA. He works with Patrick Duffy (D-7X?). Gary Goldstein is Manager of Marine Manufacturing Engineering at Northrop Grumman Marine Systems in Sunnyvale, CA, where they manufacture propulsion and power generation equipment for submarines and aircraft carriers. Plan A calls for his retirement as a 60th birthday present. He is married to Ingrid for 33 years, has a son and daughter, and two grandchildren. Living very
happily on the ranch in Aromas, CA. Jeff MacLeod seven years ago found that the way he was “running the show” wasn’t working out too well. So he gave up and asked God to take over. His employment status is Executive Director of Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered 12-step support ministry and basically helps others in whatever way he can. He is single and lives in Whittier, CA. He recently received a call from Rick Harrell who is the pastor of a small church (we believe in TX). Jim Aragon is employed full-time as Systems and Network Operations Manager for the Port of San Francisco. He is married with two sons, ages 21 and 24. He lives outside Fairfield, CA, and stays in touch with Norman George. John Strong works for Jacobsen Pilots, Long Beach, CA, and with a 16 year old son, figures he is working for another 10 years. He really enjoyed the reunion last year. Ken Shallies is a consultant for DoD. The “mother” company is COLSA, a Huntsville, AL, based defense contractor. Most of his time is consumed with the Missile Defense Agency managing, developing and generally giving odd advice about their sea-based test assets. Kris Rittenhouse has worked for the past 21 years with Jacobsen Pilots. He plans to continue piloting for several more years. He and wife Ellen have been married for 33 years. They have three adult children and live in Laguna Beach, CA. His oldest son graduated from CMA, holds an unlimited 2nd mates License and a Limited Master license. He now sells yachts for Ardell in Newport Beach. His younger son is an Orange County fireman and his daughter graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a major in Nutrition. He occasionally sees some Keema campers on the ships, the most recent sightings would be Bruce Rowland (D-72) and Sean Dolan (D-73) who were both sailing Master for Matson. Sean and his wife attended the reunion and live in Long Beach, CA, about two blocks from Chuck Morrison. Dick Oravetz is working as a Senior HEP Utility Engineer for the CA Dept. of
Water Resources in Sacramento, CA. He hopes to retire in the next year or so. He’s been married 25 years to Barbara and has two boys and two girls. Tom Talbot is serving as a Math Facilitator (teaching teachers) in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School district (Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX) where he has worked for the past 12 years. Tom and Jeannie will be celebrating a 27th anniversary this year. Son Alex graduated from UT Austin. Daughter Kaki, just graduated from Trinity University (San Antonio) and begins graduate school at Vanderbilt University. Chris Eastman, who we just found, lives just forty minutes from CMA. Frank Whipple and wife Mary Ellen (same as girlfriend while at school) married 35 years and moved to San Diego, CA, in December 2008. He still has the office in Long Beach, CA, so has been doing a fair amount of commuting back and forth. They have three children Sherry (www. onlocationbeauty.com), Frank Jr. (CMA06) who sails for Chevron, and Jessica at the Art Institute.
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it all. All those mid-watches and long hours at sea did not quite prepare him for keeping up with Brody!
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It’s your 30-year Reunion, Class of 1979! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni.csum. edu/homecoming.
Prior to this new assignment, Peterson served the company as vice president, west coast services. He began his career with Crowley in 1986. He was appointed director of marine operations in 2005, and vice president, West Coast services in 2007, which gave him operational and commercial responsibility for ship assist and tanker escort services as well as Crowley’s contract services. Peterson was awarded the 2007 Thomas Crowley Trophy Award.
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Margaret Reasoner was named director of East Coast/Gulf by Crowley Maritime Corp in Jacksonville, FL. She will look after 65-crewed vessels and approximately 1,200 mariners in locations from Lake Charles, LA, to Petty’s Island, NJ. It’s your 25-year Reunion, Class of 1984! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni.csum. edu/homecoming.
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Katie Haven Katie Haven is a Chief Engineer for the Alaska Marine Highway System (See Cal Maritime Winter ‘08) and is excited to announce a new venture she has been working on. She moved from Seattle to the Methow Valley and now lives on a small farm where she is raising sheep for wool and meat (www.thelambranch.com).
Class Scribe: Dave Sauder, dave. sauder@mac.com, (303) 264-9353
It’s your 35-year Reunion, Class of 1974! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni.csum. edu/homecoming. Dave Sauder
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Brody Bolton Captain Harry Bolton, wife Sharon and big brothers Tucker and Wyatt welcomed Brody Bolton on May 28th. Brody arrived at a healthy 8 pounds 9 oz, 18.5 inches. Dad is simply amazed at the wonder of
Crowley Maritime Corporation has made several organizational changes within its contract services and marine operations groups. Chris Peterson has been named vice president, marine operations. In his new role, Peterson will split his time between the west and gulf coasts and will assume additional operational responsibility for gulf coast marine operations in support of project cargo, contract services, harbor services and oil field/energy support including utilization of the new fleet of heavy lift barges.
Dave Sauder and family recently relocated to the Denver area and he is working as the Director of Advanced Manufacturing for a power storage solutions compan, Nilar (www.nilar.com). Wife Heidi, is a psychologist in private practice. The Sauders have two little girls Lauren, 4, and Renée, 2.
Class of 1989 Class Scribe: Open
It’s your 20-year Reunion, Class of 1989! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni.csum. edu/homecoming.
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Class of 1994
Class Scribe: Tammie Lasiter, tammielasiter@comcast.net, (510) 965-0292
Class of 2002
Class Scribe: Romen Cross, rcross@ marineresourcesgroup.com
Matt Kuperus recently completed his annual Naval Reserve active duty in Singapore, where he met classmates for the first time since graduation. Matt has just been selected for promotion to Commander, a significant milestone. It’s your 15-year Reunion, Class of 1994! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni. csum.edu/homecoming.
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Emma Dalske James Dalske welcomed his second daughter, Emma Sophia Dalske, on June 19th, 2009. Sophia arrived at 7 pounds, 19 inches.
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Liz and Sage Spalding are honored to announce that their business Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures (www. mauisailingcanoe.com) was recently awarded the prestigious Ecotour Operator of the Year 2009 Award given by Hawaii Ecotourism Association. Mark Manes Mark Manes shares that after working for Westar Marine Services in San Francisco as a Captain for more than 10 years, he is now working for Foss Maritime in Richmond, CA as a Captain along with many other CMA alumni. Mark just celebrated his 10-year wedding anniversary with wife Heather, who is the daughter of former CMA Facilities Manager, Lee Allen. They have a daughter, Heidi, 5, who keeps them busy. He lives in Alameda, CA.
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Ben Borgie and his wife Leah welcomed a son, Luke J. Borgie, on February 3rd at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Dad reports, “He was a big boy, at 8 lbs. 12 oz.”
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It’s your 10-year Reunion, Class of 1999! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni. csum.edu/homecoming.
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Mike Miller recently got engaged to Catherine Harrington, and are currently living in Pensacola, FL, where Mike is attending flight training for the U.S. Coast Guard. Mike and Catherine met at his first duty station in Boston, MA, while he was stationed onboard USCGC Seneca (WMEC-906). A fall wedding is planned for September, 2009. Mike anticipates earning his pilot wings this December. Holly Johnson is now Equipment Control Coordinator at Northland Services, Inc. Todd Silver shares that, “after two-anda-half long, adventure filled years with MSC, I resigned when I learned that my Peace Corps application had been accepted and that I had been invited to serve in the Fijian Islands as an environmental resource management promoter.” He is looking forward to three months of language/culture training in country. He visited Suva twice on the Golden Bear and is looking forward to seeing more of the islands over the next 27 months.
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Class Scribe: Justin Poulsen, justinbpoulsen@gmail.com, (425) 327-2960 It’s your 5-year Reunion, Class of 2004! Join your classmates for Homecoming Weekend and Dinner. Register for all of the weekend events at www.alumni. csum.edu/homecoming.
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Class Scribe: Eric Cooper, escoops@hotmail.com
Matthew Steffen Matthew Steffen recently became engaged to Alexandra Esnard and will enjoying a Fall wedding in Punta Mita, Mexico in October 2009. They currently reside in Scottsdale, AZ.
Lt. Jess Patrick Pomeroy announced his engagement to Lt. Amy Harmel. Lt. Pomeroy is a pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami, FL. Stephanie Wright became engaged on Valentine’s Day to Matt Gullickson.
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Class Scribe: Holly Johnson, hsunji@hotmail.com Chris Hammond was recently promoted to 2nd Officer on M/Y Octopus.
Frank Whipple III Frank Whipple III celebrated his oneyear wedding anniversary on July 5th, 2009 with wife Michelle. They were married at Santa Margarita Ranch in
Santa Margarita, CA, in 2008, which is also where they now reside.
Class of 2008
Class Scribe: Leila Barangan, leilabarangan@yahoo.com Navy Seaman Recruit Miles L. Holliman recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.
Class of 2009
Class Scribe: Jo Swindel, jswindel@gmail.com Joe Mahach received his official invitation from the Peace Corps September 16th. He’s heading to Togo, West Africa as a Girls’ Education and Empowerment Volunteer. He’ll be working in a mid-sized city leading classes for girls. He’ll also be working in the community to educate men and boys, as well as girls, about the value of extending education to all children. Stay tuned for a blog.
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Fourth Thursdays Coming to a City Near You! Have you heard about 4th Thursdays? They’re fun social events — a chance for Cal Maritime alumni, families, friends and supporters to get together once a month in a relaxed informal setting to reunite and meet fellow shipmates. They are held in a rapidly growing number of cities where alumni are congregated. All you have to do is remember when it is the 4th Thursday of the month and then check to see if there is a 4th Thursday meeting spot in your area. Nine cities are already holding 4th Thursdays and more
are being added. At this writing they include: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego, Sacramento and Oxnard, CA, Seattle WA, Portland OR, Jacksonville FL, and Honolulu HI. Check www.csum.edu/alumni regularly for the latest list of cities, locations, addresses and local contacts. Volunteer to start your own monthly gathering in your home town if you don’t see it listed. We’ll help you by giving you a list of alumni in your area whom you can contact and invite to an initial 4th Thursday.
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Fred W. Henning (‘95MT) passed away on Monday, August 3rd. All who knew and worked with Fred— as a business colleague, an alumnus, an avid supporter of Cal Maritime and the maritime industry, and as a friend — share in the profound sense of loss. Throughout his career, Fred selflessly “gave back” to Cal Maritime as a member and officer of the Alumni Association, the University Foundation and a member of the school’s Industry Advisory Board. He was a very active member of the annual planning committee
jesse lawrence boyce, jr. (‘39MET) passed away on October 29, 2008 in Grand Junction, CO. He was born in San Diego, CA. After graduation from Cal Maritime and the Stevens Institute of Technology, he married Elizabeth “Betsy” Boyce on September 18, 1943 and settled in Newark, NJ. He held a Professional Engineer’s License from the State of Colorado and a U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer License. He served in the Merchant Marine during WWII and retired with a rating of Commander. Jesse joined Chevron Oil in 1955 and was instrumental in the start-up and operation of the American Gilsonite Refinery in Fruita for eight years. In 1963 he retired from Gilsonite and was owner/operator of Jesse Boyce Motors, until he retired in 1984. Jesse was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by his daughters Julie (Don) and Shelley (Jamey); sons Jesse (Phyllis) and Thomas (Sheila); grandchildren Elizabeth, Todd and Jesse; and step-grandson Gordon. Retired Lt. Cmdr. USMS James (Jim) T. Barrett Jr. (‘42D) passed away December 26, 2008
in Bradbury, CA. Upon graduation from the Academy, he served in the US Navy, both in the Pacific and the Atlantic during WWII. He and his wife Blanche were married 53 years and considered La Canada Presbyterian their church home for 47 years. Jim worked for the County of Los Angeles as a civil cengineer for 25 years
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for the Kingsbury Golf Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser. His firm, Baydelta Maritime, has generously provided tug services to the Academy in support of the Golden Bear, and internship and employment opportunities for our graduates. Fred is survived by his wife Nicholle; son Nathan; daughter Greta; mother Linda; father Ken and sister Andrea. Donations in Fred’s Memory can be made to: The Fred Henning Children’s Fund c/o Borel Private Bank 433 California Street San Francisco, CA 94104 The California Maritime Academy Foundation In Memory of Fred Henning 200 Maritime Academy Drive Vallejo, CA 94590-8181
until retirement, then as a computer reseller, serving the needs of missionaries. He always smiled when he reminisced about his time at the Academy and serving our country. Jim is survived by his wife; sons Doug, Dave, Gary, Fred and Dale; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Daniel E. Drake (‘42D), 86, died Feb. 5, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ, after an extended battle with emphysema. He was born April 23, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA, and attended the California Maritime Academy, then in San Francisco. After Pearl Harbor, he served as first mate in the Merchant Marine. After the war, he moved to Wickenburg where he worked at a guest ranch. He met his future wife there, and soon took a job with Arizona Public Service. APS moved him to Phoenix and then to Yuma, where he lived for 40 years. After he retired, Mr. Drake spent the summers in Durango, CO. The Drakes moved to Payson in 1995 and returned to Phoenix in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Alma (“Mike”); daughters, Rita and Mary Kay; grandchildren, Tyson Drake Rhodes and Terry Renee Ayers; and two great-grandsons, Brenden and Bryce Ayers. Robert M. Davidson (‘42E) passed away peacefully
on October 7, 2009 following 15 months of treatment for cancer. Robert served in the Merchant Marine during WWII as a chief engineer on liberty ships. In 1950 he came ashore and began his long tenure with the City and County of San Francisco. He worked as an engineer for sewage treatment plants, eventually retiring from the Department of Public Works as supervising engineer.
Robert loved the sea and ships! After retirement he spent many volunteer hours aboard the SS Jeremiah O’Brian and served as chief engineer for some time. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Catharine. He is survived by his daughter Irene.
Harold L. (Barney) Oldfield (‘42D) passed away on March 15, 2009. Barney was an active son of Pasadena and attended Pasadena Junior College and Cal Maritime. He served in the US Navy and the Merchant Marine, was a member of the Exchange Club of Altadena, Lions Club, Chairman of the Most Important Committee of Buena Vista Chapter #1 and Platrix Chapter #2 of E. Clampus Vitus. Gifts in Barney’s memory can be made to the CMA Foundation. Harold was preceded in death by his wife Betty Phelan Oldfield and survived by his son Tom (Melinda) daughter Cindy (Don) and granddaughter Alison Baxley. M.E.B.A. Chief Engineer DeLacy L. “Cookie” Cook (‘43MET) died March 9, 2009 in Baltimore. The
longtime Lutherville, MD resident was 85. As an M.E.B.A. member Cookie spent many productive years working for United States Lines. In his later years he became chief engineer aboard the John Brown, one of two seaworthy Liberty Ships. After graduation from Cal Maritime, he shipped out as a 3rd A/E and served in Atlantic convoys for the rest of the war. After the war he served for 12 years aboard U.S. Lines vessels before taking a port engineer position with the company in Baltimore until his retirement 1985. “The John Brown was his life for the last 20 years,” said his wife of 59 years, the former Marjorie “Marge” Speicher.
Dickson Braly (‘43D) passed away on January 25,
2009 from Alzheimer’s Disease. Dickson was born in 1923 in Taft, CA. At the age of four he moved to Long Beach and was educated in the Long Beach school system, graduating from Wilson High School in June 1941 where he was a member of both the varsity basketball and swimming teams. Immediately upon graduation he entered the Cal Maritime and in June of 1943 was commissioned in the Merchant Marine.
Reva Morrison, the wife of Arthur Morrison (‘43D)
recently passed away. Reva was always present at numerous Southern California CMA Alumni events.
LeRoy (Lee) Taylor (‘43D) passed away unexpectedly
on January 25, 2009 after a brief illness. He was 88. He was one of the eight surviving members of the CMA class of June 1943 and was in attendance during the 65th reunion luncheon hosted by President Eisenhardt. The 2008 Homecoming event
was his last fond memory of CMA and shared with Barbara (his wife of 65 years), and their lovely daughter “Nockie.” Leroy enthusiastically participated in the oral history for our class.
Frank Coleman (‘45E) died peacefully but unexpectedly on October 14, 2008. He was born to Katherine and Frank Coleman in Texas and the family moved to Los Angeles when he was 20 months old. While a cadet at CMA, Frank was Midshipman Chief Engineer. After graduating in 1945, Frank sailed with United States Lines on many different routes for several years. He worked at UCLA and retired 25 years ago as superintendent of utilities. Frank is survived by his wife Teri; seven children Mary (Mike), Kevin (Kim), Kay, Brian, Sean (Suzi), Sheila and Chris (Sharon); 10 grandchildren and sister Kathleen (Jerry). Henry (Mort) Gullikson (‘45D) passed away on
November 16, 2008 in Honolulu, HI. Mort was a longtime employee of Matson Navigation Co. He is survived by wife Mary; son Eric, daughter Lee Ann Nicolay; five grandchildren.
Albert V. Milani (’49MET) and former instructor at CMA, passed away on December 11, 2008.
Salvatore (Pete) Trapanese (‘53MET) passed away
in January of 2009 of an abdominal aneurysm.
Frank Cieri (‘55E) died of a heart attack last December. Captain John R. Atkinson (‘56E) grew up in
Coronado, CA, where he was active in sports, surfing, and sailboat racing. After graduation from Coronado High School, he attended the Academy. That was followed by military service as Warrant Officer with the US Army Search and Rescue Small Craft Unit in Virginia. Later he sailed in various Deck Officer positions with Lykes Bros. out of Galveston, TX. While in Galveston, he started and operated a surfboard manufacturing business. In the 60’s he moved to Honolulu, where he sailed with Matson, and enjoyed the Hawaiian surfing. In the 70’s he became a harbor pilot, . His survivors include a son and three brothers.
Alfred Steinman (‘56MET), (MET-56), age 78, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in Napa, CA. He was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Washington, D.C. Following graduation from the Academy, he went to work for Westinghouse in San Francisco, but after six months of riding a desk, he decided that it was not his cup of tea. A few weeks later he was sailing to the Far East on a Pacific Far East Lines freighter as Third Engineer. For the next 34 years Al sailed for over a dozen maritime companies on practically every type of ship then in service. He retired in 1990.
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frank l. labombard Long-time Cal Maritime instructor Frank Lonsdale LaBombard, 91, died December 4, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara and is survived by numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of LaBombard’s life was held on campus at the end of January and the family requested that donations in his name be made to the Cal Maritime Foundation or to Hospice of Napa Valley.
Al’s wife, Eleanor of Napa, CA and sister Mary Schutz of Spokane, WA, survive him.
Retired Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy John Stephens (‘56D) died peacefully at home with his
family on June 14, 2009, in Spring Valley, CA. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1951. John selected a naval career and served in the USS Galveston (CLG3), USS Brownson (DD-868), and the USS Essex (CVS-9). John’s final assignment was as Executive Officer of the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, CA. John is survived by his wife, Carolyn Stephens; children, J.K. Stephens, Doris Stephens, Katherine Vuletich, Mark (Dawn) Blocker; and grandchildren Dustin Vuletich and Joshua Blocker. As John wished, his cremains will be scattered at sea by the U.S. Navy.
Ted Thompson (‘56MET) passed away in 2006 from
cancer.
2007 following heart surgery. He was 68 years old. Bob was born in Houston, TX. His father worked in oil exploration in Central and South America when he was a young boy, and Bob became fluent in Spanish there. He carried the love of the Spanish language with him throughout his life. He spent some of his young years in Houston, TX, and Calgary, Alberta. After graduation from Cal Maritime he attended the American School of International Management in Phoenix, AZ, where he continued his study of the Spanish language. He used this language as well as his accounting skills in his careers as an international banker in Central America and Texas, international business consultant, and forensic accountant.
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Bob is survived by his devoted life partner, Wina Simpson; three children, Sandra (Don) Higdon, Robert (Sheri) Fuller, Jr., Sharon (Bobby) Spicer; brother, John Michael (Brenda) Fuller; nine grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Megan, Sean, Taylor, Justin, Logan, Abby and Bobby; nieces and nephews Jennie (Sam) Longmire and Jeff (Jane) Simpson and their four children, Ben, Sam, Evan and Jordan.
Peter T. Duffy (‘61D), 68, died on January 15, 2009.
After graduation, he served as a Lieutenant JG on the USS Matthews and participated in the Cuban missile crisis. Peter worked as a Stevedore Superintendent in the ports of Long Beach and Houston, TX, before retiring to Corpus Christi. Survivors include Maribeth, his wife of 34 years; his children Peter, Nancy and Mary Anne; his grandchildren Randal, Kasey, Morgan, Amber, Alyssa and Marrissa; and his brother Jack.
Noel Burt (‘63D) passed away late last year.
Robert (Bob) Oliver Fuller (‘59D) died May 27,
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LaBombard, known affectionately as “Boom Boom,” touched the lives of many during a long tenure at Cal Maritime. Numerous alumni left their thoughts and memories in letters and at the memorial service: ”One of an old breed who instilled a little of that old ‘saltiness’ in all of us;” “…made sure we knew the basics which carried us through all these years.” LaBombard was still in decent health and able to attend last fall’s Homecoming celebration where he was affectionately greeted by, and exchanged memories and stories, with many alumni. Said President William B. Eisenhardt, who had a chance to chat with him during the weekend, “Frank touched many lives in a positive way. It was great that he was able to make it back to join us.”
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John Tommaney Jr. (’65E) passed away in at his home on May 20, 2009 after a brave fight against cancer. John was born in 1944 in Madill, OK, to Elsie and John Tommaney Sr. and married Joan Marie Mangels in 1979. He was a graduate of Armijo High School. He had a successful career of 37 years as a maritime engineer. He is preceded in death by his parents Elise and John Tommaney Sr., and in-laws Bud and Mae Mangels. He is survived by his wife Joan, daughter Ann Marie, stepson JJ Schwedhelm, grandson Joshua, brothers Timothy (Beverly) and Thomas (Eloise); nieces Elizabeth and Catherine; and his faithful black Labrador Mindy.
Donations in his name can be made to the California Maritime Academy Class of 1965 Memorial Fund (Mailing Address: 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 945908181). This fund was set up to honor deceased classmates by funding special learning projects for students and faculty.
Gary Haines (‘75D) passed away on July 24, 2009. Upon graduation he went to work for the Waterman Steamship Corporation in New Orleans, LA, in 1975 as their Safety Director. After four years in that position he sailed for two years as Third Mate aboard the S.S. Velma Lykes and other company vessels. Waterman promoted Gary to Cargo Superintendent and Port Captain and he remained in that capacity from 1980 to 1984. Gary worked for the Gulf & Eastern Steamship & Chartering Corporation, New Orleans, LA, as Operations Manager. He became part of the Schnitzer organization in September of 1985 when he joined Lasco Shipping Co. as an Operations Assistant. He held progressive roles as Assistant Manager, Operations Manager and Crewing Manager and was ultimately promoted to Vice President within Lasco. Following Schnitzer Investment Corp.’s divestiture of Lasco in 2004, Gary continued to serve as Vice President of FerMar. Gary leaves behind his wife of nearly thirty years, Becky and two sons, Tyler and Travis. Capt. William Kevin Anderson (‘80D)— just Will to his friends and family — was born in Seattle on August 8, 1955, and passed away peacefully on November 13, 2008. After graduating from Cal Maritime, he operated vessels from Brazil to Tunisia and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of Alaska. Will became a licensed marine pilot and navigated ships in Western Alaska before returning to his home waters. As a highly respected member of the Puget Sound Pilots, he guided vessels on Puget Sound for the remainder of his career. He is survived and will be sorely missed by his wife, Penelope; his sons Kinamo and Sam; his daughters Jessica and Janise; his father Dr. Sam Anderson; brothers Mark, David and Stephen; sisters Camille Horne, Christine Stickler and Lisa Crabtree; five grandchildren; and fourteen admiring nephews and nieces. Will was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Pat) Anderson, who is, no doubt, very happy to see him.
John Kanaley (‘81E) died March 19, 2009 of a heart attack at his home in Dublin, CA. He was 51. Mr. Kanaley was the chief executive officer of San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital since 2004, making major changes to the Twin Peaks hospital — the largest public nursing home in the country. State inspectors had failed Laguna Honda on their initial visits for three years in a row, necessitating follow-up inspections. Mr. Kanaley was determined the hospital would pass, prompting changes that made the facility neater, cleaner and better organized. Public health was far from where Mr. Kanaley’s career started. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Massachusetts, he moved to California to attend Cal Maritime. He spent nine years at sea managing the operations of commercial shipping vessels. He later obtained a master’s degree in public health from California State University Fresno. He worked in the facilities department at San Francisco General Hospital, overseeing the building of the hospital’s AIDS Research Center and the Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility, and later at Kaiser Permanente, overseeing hospital construction. Mr. Kanaley was also an adviser to Mayor Gavin Newsom on health care issues. He is survived by his mother Irene; brothers Daniel and Robert Kanaley; sisters Karen Fisher and Eleanor Woolf; sons John and Christopher; and daughter Patricia.
FRIEND AND SUPPORTER
Captain Amigo Soriano (February 21, 1915-
June 22, 2009) Amigo was born in Ketchikan, AK and graduated from Seattle’s Franklin High School. He sailed as Captain for Alaska Steamship Co., followed by 33 years as a Puget Sound Ship Pilot. He owned Western Pioneer Shipping Co., which was based in Ballard. Amigo is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred Fraback Soriano; their four children: Sally, Steve (Vonne), Marilyn (John), and Don (Anne); grandchildren: Adrian, Linda, and Blake Harris, and Ben and Emily Soriano; sister Gloria; brothers Max and Charles; and many other cherished relatives and friends.
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Homecoming Weekend (See page 5)
Oct. 11
Day on the Bay
Nov. 11
Veterans Day Holiday
Nov. 14
Preview Day for Prospective High School Students
Nov. 26-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 22-Jan. 4
Holiday Break – Campus Closed
2010 Jan. 11
Start of Instruction Spring Semester
Jan. 18
Martin Luther King Holiday
March 20
Mini Cruise
March 27
Annual Gala Fundraiser Westin St. Francis, San Francisco
March 31
Caesar Chavez Holiday
May 1
Commencement – Class of 2010
May 2
Start of Cruise 1
June 29
Start of Cruise 2
Note: Some dates may be subject to change. Also, due to California budget cuts and their impacts on The California State University system, most Cal Maritime Faculty and Staff are required to take unpaid furlough days during the 2009-10 academic year. As a result, some offices may be closed or on short staffs during those days.
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