Notable Alumni
- Commodore Leroy J. Alexanderson, the last Master of the SS United States
- John W. Anderson, longest serving Master of the SS United States
- John Ferriola, class of 1974, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nucor
- Paul C. Grening, class of 1897, master mariner, Captain of the President Harding that rescued the Ignazio Florio
- Joseph Hazelwood, Master of the Exxon Valdez
- Gary Jobson, class of 1973, America's Cup tactician in 1977 for Ted Turner. Self-proclaimed pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S.
- Scott Kelly, NASA astronaut
- Commander Kevin Mannix, United States Navy, Class of 1986, Flight Leader and Commanding Officer, Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team. CDR Mannix assumed command of the Blue Angels in November 2006.
- Ross Marvin, class of 1902, accompanied Peary on his expeditions to the North Pole where he was murdered.
- Felix Riesenberg, class of 1897, master mariner, author
- Edward Villella, dancer and choreographer
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