Gordon Simmons

Interview Questions

00:00:34 What made you want to attend Cal Maritime?
00:01:58 What was your role at Cal Maritime? In the Corps of Cadets?
00:04:03 Did Cal Maritime make a unique college experience for you?
00:06:04 Did you stand watch on the ship?
00:06:36 What clubs were you involved with at Cal Maritime?
00:07:25 Did you play sports while attending Cal Maritime?
00:08:11 What did you do with the Propeller Club?
00:09:06 How was the transition from civilian to cadet?
00:10:19 Was the school more militarized back then?
00:10:58 What classes and teachers stood out to you?
00:14:05 Did you get a lot of electrical and communications training?
00:16:38 What did you and your shipmates do for fun?
00:18:19 Did you ever get to go off campus?
00:19:16 Did cadets have regular access to the ship and plant operations?
00:21:38 What would a normal day of classes be like?
00:23:44 What were the uniform regulations like?
00:25:43 How do you feel about females attending the academy?
00:27:02 What’s your opinion of non-licensed majors?
00:27:59 What training ship were you on?
00:30:41 What was the engine room like?
00:32:24 How many Bear cruises did you sail on?
00:34:20 Can you share some memorable moments from cruise?
00:35:57 Did you have a favorite port of call?
00:39:27 Was there a common feud between Deck and Engine?
00:40:59 Were there issues with hazing?
00:42:11 Were there any major shipboard problems on cruise?
00:43:27 Where did you hit the worst weather?
00:44:40 Do you remember any cadets getting into trouble?
00:47:28 As part of the battalion staff, did you have any special liberties?
00:48:22 Did you ever revisit any ports?
00:49:40 How did Bear cruises prepare you for the industry?
00:50:43 Did you feel fully prepared when graduating Cal Maritime?
00:58:02 Do you have any secrets of the trade to share with current cadets?
01:01:56 Does it bring back any memories to be back on campus?
01:03:12 Are you still in contact with former classmates?
01:05:53 Was it worth attending Cal Maritime?