Swimming Competes In Merchant Invite Nov 26, 2008
Kings Point, NY - Swimming traveled to Kings Point, New York at the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, to participate in the USMMA Inivite. In this non-scoring meet, the Panthers place seven athletes and three relays in the top three, which includes three event wins. (Aupanthers.com)
Olympic memoriesworth their weight in gold Aug 3, 2008
Jimbo had already been accepted to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. But after weighing his options after high school, he decided to go with his gut after a little reassurance from back home. I called my mom and she just asked me, Is this what you want. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Catching a breeze, copping some z's Jun 22, 2008
Back on dry land, he'll have a team of experts available by satellite phone including: a cardiologist, a psychiatrist, a nutritionist, a professor from MIT who works with NASA on physiology monitoring and, get this, the superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. There are more. (Boston Globe)
11th Circuit OKs Suit Based on Sexual Language in Office May 3, 2008
The company's lawyers referred to evidence that the foul language offended some of the office's men, not just Reeves, a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy who had worked aboard container ships. The lawyers also stressed that Reeves' branch manager -- albeit the same employee who made the comment about the woman on line four -- told co-workers in their performance evaluations to watch their language. (Law.com)
Track and Field Compete at Coach "O" Invitational Apr 15, 2008
Kings Point, N.Y. - The Adelphi University track and field team traveled to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York on Saturday, April 12 to compete in the Coach "O" Invitational. The Panthers performed well, posting 20 combined top-10 finishes and six top-five's. (Aupanthers.com)
Webster, Emerel, And Segni Win Events At Coach O Invitational Apr 14, 2008
KINGS POINT, NY - Freshman (Latham, NY) ran a personal-best time and won the 5,000-meter run - one of three Red Fox distance runners to place first - to lead the Marist College men's track team at the Coach O Invitational at the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday. Webster , who was sidelined with mononucleosis for the entire indoor track season, took first place in the 5,000 with a time of 15:45. (Goredfoxes.com)
Ashworth has Royals on verge of Landmark title Mar 1, 2008
With its 63-44 semifinal victory over the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the Lady Royals (20-5) reached 20 wins for the 17th consecutive season. Freshman guard Megan Kopecki, the Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year and a first-team all-star, leads the Lady Royals with 12. (Scranton Times, PA)
Getting their Daly dose Feb 27, 2008
5 rebounds to help the Lady Royals (19-5) win 13 straight games entering tonight s Landmark Conference semifinals against the United States Merchant Marine Academy (15-10) at the John Long Center at 7. On Tuesday, Daly was rewarded for her efforts this season. (Scranton Times, PA)
Cahoon rips first collegiate homer Feb 26, 2008
Washington native Joe Davis played with the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Davis appeared in nine games for the Mariners and averaged 1. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bicknell leads Royals Feb 18, 2008
It got even better when Juniata knocked the United States Merchant Marine Academy out of a tournament spot with a 76-60 victory ... At King s Point, N.Y., the University of Scranton won the women s division of the first Landmark Conference Swimming and Diving championships Sunday at the United States Merchant Marine Academy ... In the men s division, the United States Merchant Marine Academy racked up 633 points to easily out-distance Susquehanna (566). (Scranton Times, PA)
Former area stars shining overseas Feb 13, 2008
Washington native Joe Davis is playing with the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Davis has appeared in nine games for the Mariners (10-12) and is averaging 1. (Washington Daily News, NC)
U of S teams hope to carry momentum into weekend games Feb 9, 2008
Then Sunday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy comes to town for games at 2 and 4 p.m. These are the final regular-season home games for the Royals and Lady Royals. All fans attending tonight s game wearing anything pink will be admitted free as part of the university s participation in the Women s Basketball Coaches Association s Think Pink initiative to raise awareness for breast cancer. (Scranton Times, PA)
Thune nominates Cassidy for military service academies Jan 29, 2008
Senator John Thune has nominated Patrick Cassidy of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to both the United States Naval Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Cassidy is a senior at Osan American High School. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Getting to play at the ‘next level’ Jan 19, 2008
Joe Davis, a Washington native and current basketball player at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, said that an athlete should surround himself with those who have similar goals. I think it has to do with hard work and always trying to put yourself in the right situation and with the right people who have the same mindset as you, Davis said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Biagioli, Bicknell power Scranton at Invitational Jan 6, 2008
The University of Scranton, behind two first-place finishes apiece by sophomores Jillian Mishko and Lauren Wieland, finished first in 11 of 12 events to post a 159-58 victory over the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Landmark Conference action. Mishko won the 50 free (:26. (Scranton Times, PA)
News : District Attorney Leon Stenz to run for judge Dec 6, 2007
Stenz graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. in 1976, with highest honors and from Marquette University Law School in 1983. Stenz has been practicing law in Forest County for over 20 years during which time he has served as the Crandon City Attorney, Forest County Court Commissioner and attorney for many local Towns. (Forest Republican, WI)
Book signing ahoy! Nov 28, 2007
"The American Maritime History Project, Inc., a not-for-profit group based at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., believed that the time was ripe for a new and comprehensive American maritime history," said Bolster. Bolster, an associate professor of history at the University of New Hampshire, co-authored "The Way of the Ship" with Alex Roland of the history department at Duke University and Alexander Keyssar of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
ACC to name Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award after former Wake Forest Coach Skip Prosser Oct 23, 2007
A 1972 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he majored in Nautical Science, Prosser compiled a 291-146 career record in 14 seasons as a head coach, including a 126-68 mark in his six years at Wake Forest. The 2003 ACC Coach of the Year, Prosser won 20 plus games and led the Demon Deacons to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first four seasons at Wake Forest and brought the school its first outright ACC regular season title in 2003. (Theacc.com)
Olson asks GOP to stop backing Duff Oct 20, 2007
"Where he got the idea that I'm a racist is a bizarre statement," Mr. Duff said, adding that the same is true for Mr. Olson's claim that he is a "hate monger." Mr. Duff said that he is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., and a veteran of the United States Navy and noted that he has a federal license to sell firearms. Mr. Duff pointed out that he used to transfer guns for the Bethel Police Department. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Cross Country To Battle Holmdel Park at Monmouth Invitational on Friday Oct 5, 2007
Saint Peters College, Felician College, Delaware, Delaware State, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy are all scheduled to compete against the Colonials, and the host Hawks. All teams will run both their men's and women's teams except Delaware St., who will only run their men's squad. (Gwsports.com)
Military academy night set at Cabrillo Sep 27, 2007
Information on the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy and the United States Air Force Academy will be presented. Nominees for appointment to the service academies are selected on a competitive basis, using criteria determined by the academies to be indicative of one's potential for success as a Cadet, Midshipman or Airman. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Weird College Rankings Sep 12, 2007
According to PR, the worst college eats in the country are at the United States Merchant Marine Academy ... In the "dorms like dungeons" category, CP ranks the United States Coast Guard Academy, the University of Hawaii (hopefully they have a view at least), the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the University of New Orleans, and Tuskegee. (Suite101.com)
Skip Prosser Passes Jul 28, 2007
Prosser was a 1972 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a degree in nautical science. He earned a master's degree at West Virginia University in 1980. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)
WF's Prosser dies of apparent heart attack Jul 27, 2007
The Pittsburgh native graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1972, started his college basketball coaching career in 1984-1985 at Xavier University as an assistant coach. Prosser earned his first head coaching job in 1993-1994 at Loyola (Md. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Profile of Wake Forest basketball coach Skip Prosser Jul 27, 2007
A 1972 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (NY), with a degree in Nautical Science, Prosser played three years of basketball as a guard and one year of rugby as a collegian. He received his master's degree in secondary education from West Virginia University in 1980. (Chatham Journal Weekly)
NCAA: Wake Forest's Prosser, 56, Dies Jul 27, 2007
He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1972. Prosser's career college coaching record was 291-146. (Click2Houston, TX)
Davis shipping away to USMMA Jul 8, 2007
After stints at Emmanuel Christian, St. John s Preparatory School in Minnesota and Charis Prep in Wilson, Davis decided to get on board with the Mariners of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Davis, a religious teenager, said he had opportunities to attend other schools, but felt a calling to go to the academy. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Peter Schwethelm Named Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Jul 3, 2007
Schwethelm brings over a decade of coaching experience to the program, most recently as an assistant at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a Division III school in New York. At U.S.M.M.A., Schwethelm was in command of all recruiting aspects of the program. (Goleopards.com)
NACDA Elects New Officers and Executive Committee Members Jun 15, 2007
Executive Committee members selected include athletics directors Kevin Anderson of the United States Military Academy as a University Division representative; and Susan Peterson Lubow of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Tim Selgo of Grand Valley State University, Tom Buning of the University of North Dakota, Jared Mosley of Abilene Christian University, Greg Waggoner of Western State College of Colorado and Anita Barker of California State University Chico as College Division... (Nacda.com)
Solar-hydrogen homes try to overcome doubts May 30, 2007
As it happens, there are several rival claimants to the title of first solar-hydrogen house, including the United States Merchant Marine Academy, which has an 800-square-foot, or 75-square-meter, prefabricated solar-hydrogen-powered house on display at its campus in Kings Point, New York. Now occupied by a professor, it was dedicated as "America's First Solar-Hydrogen Home" in June 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Slain man mixed work, temper Apr 13, 2007
Martin Skrocki, spokesman for the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., said Lancaster began teaching part-time diesel engine repair courses at the academy's extension school, the Global Maritime and Transportation School, about three years ago. Commuted to New York. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Area students nominated for service academies Mar 9, 2007
The following North Alabama area students have been nominated: Faith Sanders-Walker, daughter of Mathew and Angela Walker of New Market, and a student at Buckhorn High School, has been nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. John Bailey, son of William Bailey and Deborah Bailey of Brownsboro, and a student at Huntsville High School, has been nominated to the United States Military Academy. (Madison County Record, AL)
2006 College Graduation Speeches Feb 14, 2007
United States Merchant Marine Academy-- President George W. Bush. United States Military Academy-- President George W. Bush. (Suite101.com)
CAPTAIN HUBERT Jan 20, 2007
He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and was commissioned as a Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. During World War II he served on Liberty Ammunitions ships sailing the North Atlantic. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
