Muskegon Heights– This past Saturday January 21, Scott Meats owner Craig Hindes and family held a fundraiser for the Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA). The community could buy a $100 gift card for only $75 with $25 going to support the school. The community responded overwhelmingly from Manistee, Muskegon, Grand Haven and all surrounding areas. The store […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Muskegon Maritime Academy’s opening this past week received overwhelmingly positive reviews from students and their parents, who praised the school’s emphasis on learning and discipline. The Academy, which serves K-5 students, is Muskegon’s first public school with both a naval and maritime focus. “I just want to say my […]
Muskegon – The Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA) announced today that through private funding the school will be helping parents off-set the cost of school uniforms to kick off the school year. School founder Franklin A. Fudail said the uniforms to start the school year off are temporary until the customized uniforms for the naval academy are […]
By Federico Martinez Tribute Staff Writer Boys and girls attending Muskegon Maritime Academy this fall will attend separate classes in many cases, a set-up that numerous national studies have shown increases the academic success for students of both genders. The approach, which studies show cuts down on classroom distractions and helps to avoid boy/girl learning […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Grand Rapids – Students at Muskegon Maritime Academy won’t just be learning about good posture and how to hold a fork properly during etiquette classes this fall. They’ll be learning lifetime lessons like what’s considered appropriate behavior and how one communicates can show respect for others, said school founder […]
Muskegon native Dr. Byron Varnado, who has more than 20 years of experience meeting the needs of children and families as a family doctor, has been appointed as a “senior advisor” to Muskegon Maritime Academy’s National Advisory Team, school officials announced recently. Varnado’s expertise and insight will make an outstanding addition to Maritime Academy’s leadership […]
Chicago – Franklin A. Fudail, the founder of the Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA) announced today that he has secured over $700,000 in private funding for repairs at the 571 E. Apple Avenue facility. Fudail worked with a mission-focused funding source based in Chicago to secure funding to complete the renovations at the former Angell School Building. […]
Muskegon – When Muskegon Maritime Academy, the first naval academy school in Muskegon, opens this fall, its curriculum won’t just emphasize reading, math and science. Another cornerstone will include teaching students the value of discipline, honor, respect and service to others. Those principles will be based on the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps youth […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Muskegon – “Don’t worry, I’ll take it easy on you,” the strapping 6’2, 250 lb. man reassured Eva Pereda, his diminutive, 110 lb. opponent as they prepared to face off on the grappling mats. The man lunged at her, but Ms. Pereda who holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer West Point, New York – The first K-5 students who walk into Muskegon Maritime Academy this fall will be making history by attending the first elementary school in the nation to use a curriculum developed by a West Point Performance Enhancement Specialist, the illustrious U.S. Military Academy known for […]