Grand Rapids – Student-Cadets at the new Muskegon Maritime Academy will have an opportunity to learn about Meteorology, which is a branch of the atmospheric sciences with a major focus on weather forecasting. On Thursday, September 29, WZZM Meteorologist Micheal Behrens will be visiting the school to discuss the “science of weather”. The visit aligns […]
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 Muskegon -Longtime Muskegon area Pastor Tyrone Rule Sr., who has spent his career ministering to youth and is a U.S. Navy veteran, says he sees great things being accomplished when Muskegon Maritime Academy opens its doors this September. Pastor Rule, who will serve as board treasurer, said he believes […]
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 […]
By Ann Byle New York – The Muskegon Maritime Academy, set to open in September for grades K-5, will offer a non-traditional approach to education that includes the Performance Psychology Program produced by a specialist from the United States Military Academy, known as West Point. “I did not start this school for it to be […]
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 […]