CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY: Best Day at Cal Maritime

By Press release submission

Nov 9, 2020

California State University Maritime Academy issued the following announcement on Nov. 3.

We asked the Keelhauler Community to reflect on some positive moments in your time at Cal Maritime and submit either a picture from that day or one that represents the memory.

Crossing the finish line off of Diamond Head in the 2019 TransPac Regatta, surrounded by the best group of people the world has to offer.

~Ryan Schack '21 (MT)

Everyday is a great day at Cal Maritime, but I’d have to say the best day was the first kickball game. 3E absolutely obliterated 2E in an intense game of kicking balls and it was awesome.

~Andrew Jara '24 (ME)

When this engine cadet said yes.

~Antoine Powell '21 (MT)

Day on the Bay 2019, All of the guys I entered CMA with had a killer day from sun up to sun down. From loading stores, to standing watch, and eating an ungodly amount of bratwurst on the fantail. Special shout out to ma and pa for making it up here to hang with the lads.

~Johnny Gentile '22 (MT)

Fun with the boys.

~Kort Ramel '24 (ME)

The last day of O-week 2018 was the first day I put on the Khaki. It was beginning of many great days at Cal Maritime. Cal Maritime was not my first choice when I got back to Cali, but I turned out the best choice of my life. A stranger standing next to me at the first formation became my best friend. I got so much support from the faculty and staff. More importantly, the chocolate cake was delicious.

~Lauren Silva '22 (GSMA)

Every day that I get to interact with cadets, particularly when we are involved in a service project (usually off campus) is a great day. But very memorable days for me are the days when cadets are rewarded for their good deeds -- Senior Awards and other similar occasions. Most cadets that spend a lot of their free time being of service to others are doing it out of the goodness of their hearts, not for the rewards. So it makes it even nicer when they are surprised by the award they are receiving, as was the case in this picture, when Nicholas Bower received the Community Impact Award for his continued and selfless service during his tenure at Cal Maritime.

~JoEllen Myslik (Staff)