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The Best Homecoming Ever!
May 21-23, Three Days of Entertainment
 On the Friday evening before Homecoming, President Olsen and his wife Maureen hosted a reception honoring members of the Heritage Society - alumni who have included Webb in their estate plans - and members of the Class of 1960, celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Olsens also hosted overnight guests: Bill Markey '35 (pictured) of La Jolla, California and his daughter Melissa, who came to celebrate an amazing milestone, 75 years since Bill graduated from Webb Institute!
Homecoming was on Saturday. New to the program this year were the "Winter Work Experiences" presentations, which five students gave to an awestruck audience of attendees. Not only were the presentations interesting from an educational point of view, the students also presented the cultural side of their experiences, and that really raised the level of interest.
A beautiful sculpture, "Storm Watch" by sculptress Peggy Mach was dedicated during Homecoming. The sculpture was donated to the school by Pete Bethge '53 in memory of his wife Joyce, who was a beloved friend to many and a strong supporter of Webb. Joyce passed away in May of 2009. At the dedication Pete spoke on behalf of his family, also in attendance, offering an emotional remembrance of this very special lady who is so dearly missed. more |
Alumni Spotlight: John P. Wise '09
The Reward of Boat Design
 Many people go to Webb with the aspiration of designing boats. Now, at less than a year since graduation, I have been lucky enough to have that chance.
I work for Metal Shark Boats. We design and build aluminum commercial, military, and governmental patrol and work boats. When the company Vice President, Matt Unger, told me we were going to build a 40' "go-fast" boat, I told him I wanted to design it, and I made a wager with President Chris Allard that I could get it done fast. Days later I was given a hull shape, a conceptual drawing of the boat, and an LCG range - and was told to run with it.
The design spiral is no joke - hours and hours of circles. The fuel tank needed to be centered over the length of the boat, but the console had to be located in front of the fuel tank. For aesthetics, however, the console could not be placed too far forward. One reevaluation of the structural criteria and a deeper fuel tank later, the circle began all over again. At daily design review meetings I was constantly reminded, "Our boat has to perform, and it must look good doing it." more |
SeaPerch
Webb Students Mentor Middle School Students
 On Saturday, May 15, 2010, 31 middle school students from St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Day School in Bay Shore, New York, visited Webb. They came to participate in a SeaPerch competition run by members of Webb's Student Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). The fifteen teams of St. Peter's students competed using SeaPerch ROVs that they had constructed during this school year; the sixth graders utilized the standard SeaPerch design while the seventh and eighth graders competed using their own custom designs.
The day's competition included in-water games held in the Robinson Model Basin and a pool set up in Webb's front parking lot. The competitors also made oral presentations in the Henry Auditorium, and held a poster session in the Visconti Reception Room. Each team was assigned a Webb student as a mentor for the day, to provide them with support throughout the competition. The Webb students also ran the various in-water games and judged the presentations and posters. Several Webb students stepped in quite admirably, quickly repairing failed propulsion and control systems, and returning the ROVs to the water so that the competition could proceed without delay. more |
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Junior Class Attends OTC in Houston
Webbies learn & network at the Offshore Technology Conference
 For the third year in a row the entire Webb Junior class attended the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX. For three days the students, together with their advisors, Professors George Petrie and Matt Werner, experienced the "world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection."
The students were provided a special presentation on FPSOs from Thomas Koster '67 of MODEC International, Sam Ryu of ExxonMobil Development Company, and Lars Henriksen of Viking Systems Inc. During the evenings of May 3rd and 4th, the Webbies attended industry receptions as the guests of McDermott International Inc., Exmar, Keppel, and MAN. The conference and the receptions gave the students the opportunity to network with members of the offshore industry. During the two days at the conference and related functions, the Webb students did a great job of informing the OTC community about Webb Institute. more |
Webb Alum Shows Off Pentagon's Stiletto
Stealth Craft shown at Ocean Tech Expo in Newport
 The 80-foot boat looks a bit like a stealth bomber cruising on the ocean surface while under way, a head-turning craft that has been likened to a Batmobile or a UFO since it was launched in San Diego four years ago. The Stiletto, owned by the Defense Department, was on display in Newport, RI for late May's 2010 Ocean Tech Expo where companies exhibited a wide range of advanced ocean technologies, from underwater submersibles to weather instruments.
The government presented the $10-million Stiletto, which was designed to carry special-operations forces into coastal operations and as a floating laboratory where companies can test and demonstrate new fighting technologies. The local NBC affiliate was there to capture it all on camera. And their tour guide? Jason Updegraph (Webb '01), who is a Naval Architect with NSWC, Carderock Division. Click here for a quick clip of Jason talking about this state-of-the art craft. |
Webb's Commencement Speaker
John Angelicoussis, Chairman and CEO of Angelicoussis Shipping Group Limited
 The Class of 2010 graduates on June 19th, and John Angelicoussis will be the principal commencement speaker. Mr. Angelicoussis is Chairman and CEO of Angelicoussis Shipping Group Limited, a privately owned company which - through its Athens based subsidiaries, Maran Tankers, Maran Gas, and Anangel Maritime - owns and operates a modern fleet serving the oil, gas and dry cargo markets.
The Group was founded in 1947 by John Angelicoussis's father, Antonis, and originally concentrated on the dry bulk sector. Angelicoussis Shipping Group was the first Greek shipowner to list on the NASDAQ - in 1989, long before it became "fashionable." Following John's succession in 1989 the Group aggressively diversified into VLCCs and most recently into the LNG and LPG sectors. Indeed, the Group was again at the vanguard of the Greek Shipping community, being the first to order and operate new LNG carriers. more |
Sailing Team Reaches Out To Local Clubs
Model Towing Tank Demonstration
 As part of its outreach efforts, on June 8th Webb invited members of local area yacht and sailing clubs to a presentation on the use of tank testing in naval architecture and yacht design. More than 120 people attended, including members of Glen Cove Yacht Club, Hempstead Harbor, Larchmont, Lloyd Harbor, Manhasset Bay, Norwalk, Sea Cliff, Seawanhaka, Oakcliff Sailing Center and Port Washington Yacht Club. Several high school students interested in Webb also came with their parents.
The evening started with a cocktail reception in the Cuneo Courtyard, where one of Webb's 420's, fully rigged, was on display. In the Henry Auditorium Sailing Team members Seth Cooley '10 and Doug Slocum '10 gave a presentation on the theory behind model testing, after which the group moved to the Robinson Model Basin to see a demonstration of the tank in action. Seth's 6 ft long IMOCA Open 60 model, built for his thesis, was used for the demonstration and towed at a various speeds in calm water and waves. more |
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