Dwight Peters

Interview Outline

00:39 Why did you choose the California Maritime Academy?
03:16 What was the most challenging course you had during your studies here?
03:45 What surprises you most about the changes that have happened since you graduated from the Academy?
04:49 Can you walk us through a typical day from your time at CMA?
07:11 Do you have any stories or memories from standing watch?
08:30 Can you tell us about some of the Swab Rules you had to follow?
11:21 How did you normally spend your leave from campus?
12:12 What do you remember from your first training cruise up the coast to Vancouver?
15:30 How was your cruise through the Panama Canal?
18:40 What do you remember about the Ring Dance?
20:31 How did it feel when you became a first classman compared to the previous two years?
22:01 What sort of extra-curricular activities were you part of? Were you part of any student clubs?
23:14 How was your first-class cruise to Tahiti, Samoa and Hawaii?
26:02 Can you share some memories from the cruise section in the Hawsepipe yearbook that you put together?
29:07 On your yearbook page it says, "Epworth Express." What does that mean?
29:38 How did you get the nickname Stormy?
29:55 What was the divisional rivalry like while you were here?
30:48 There's a cartoon of a tree stump on your yearbook page. What is that referring to?
31:01 Where did you get your love for cars? Did you have a car on campus?
32:02 Did you earn any other degrees or certifications after you left CMA?
32:12 When you graduated you joined MSTS. How did you enjoy your time on ship?
34:50 What made you choose to go to Westinghouse?
37:38 How did your time at Cal Maritime prepare you for your career?
39:08 Who was your favorite instructor or professor on campus?
40:59 Were there any student traditions or campus culture that stands out in your memory?
42:46 Were there any classes or programs offered by Cal Maritime that you wish you had taken part in?
43:02 Concluding thoughts