Schedule of Events

8:00 am	Graduation BrunchHarold Alfond Student Center
9:00 am	Academic Awards CeremonyDelano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall
11:30 am	Commencement CeremonyAlexander Field House
2:00 pm	NROTC Commissioning CeremonyLeavitt Lawn (Rain location: Delano Auditorium)

Commencement Program

The Eighty-First Commencement

Saturday, May 4 | 11:30 a.m.

Academic Procession

Marshal: Barbara H. Fleck
Professor of Engineering

National Anthem

Casandra Laughlin ’24

Welcome

Keith M. Williamson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Moment of Reflection

Captain Sam Teel
Professor Emeritus

President’s Greeting

Jerald S. Paul ’89
President of Maine Maritime Academy

Trustee’s Greeting

Wayne A. Norton ’86
Chair of the Board of Trustees

Commencement Address

The Honorable Angus S. King Jr.
United States Senate

Administration of Oath

United States Merchant Marine License

Captain Amy Florentino, Commander
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England

Conferral of Degrees

Master of Science | Associate of Science | Bachelor of Science | Honorary Doctorate

Musical selections by the George Stevens Academy “NINE8” conducted by Phelan Gallagher