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You can either scroll through these pages or click on a face to jump directly to that crew member. Mouse over our new crew members' portraits to see them receive their official (and exclusive) Half Moon crew shirts.

CassieColtonCourtneyEllieJacobJerry AngeloKevinLillyMylahNtandoPeterTahjha
Captain William ReynoldsCheryl BackmanDan BrudosMarco BurmesterBob HansenRalf HenselJohn W. MangrumSteve McLaughlinCarolyn NiehausGrant PrimeAnita WaiboerWoody Woodworth

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Student crewmember Cassie

Cassie
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady, NY

Hi, my name is Cassie. I am from Schenectady, New York. I am looking forward to being on the ship because it will be a new experience.

Cassie is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Colton

Colton
Taconic Hills Middle School, Columbia County, NY

My name is Colton, and I go to Taconic Hills Middle School. I'm in 7th grade, and I play Modified Football for my school. My favorite things to do are snowboard, draw, play baseball, and play football. Last summer I went sailing, and waterskiing with my family. I think this trip will be a good experience, and I hope sailing on the Half Moon will be fun.

Colton is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Courtney

Courtney, Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos
Taconic Hills Middle School, Columbia County, NY

Hi! My name is Courtney. I'm in 7th grade at Taconic Hills in Garyville, NY. I like social studies and hope this trip proves to be an adventure. This will be a new experience for me!

Courtney is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Ellie

Ellie, Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany, NY

My name is Ellie. I am from Albany, NY. I am excited because I love boats and want to learn how to sail.

Ellie is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Jacob

Jacob
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady, NY

My name is Jacob. I'm from Schenectady. I'm looking forward to learning about sailing and navigation. I think this will be a great experience.

Jacob is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Jerryangelo

Jerryangelo
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany, NY

My name is Jerryangelo. I am from Albany, NY. I am excited because I am away from my family for the first time. Also because I am going on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Jerryangelo is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Kevin

Kevin
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany, NY

My name is Kevin. I am from Albany, NY. I am ready to work on this boat. It's going to be a good experience.

Kevin is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Lilly

Lilly
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady, NY

Hi! My name is Lilly and I'm from Schenectady, New York. I'm really excited to be on the Half Moon for a week. I can't wait to make new friends and learn all about the ship!

Lilly is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Mylah

Mylah, Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany, NY

My name is Mylah. I am from Albany, NY. I am excited because I'm getting away from my house (and family) for five days. I've only been on a boat once before.

Mylah is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Ntando

Ntando
Taconic Hills Middle School, Columbia County, NY

Hi. My name is Ntando. I'm 12 years old and go to Taconic Hills. I've never been on a boat before. The only thing that's on water that I've been on is a cruise. Bye!

Ntando is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Peter

Peter
Taconic Hills Middle School, Columbia County, NY

My name is Peter. I'm 12 and in 7th grade. I go to Taconic Hills. I'm into hunting and fishing, and I just joined a rifle team. I also play piano and trombone. I like to golf, and shoot. I always wanted to go on this trip and learn how to sail. I'm ready for the trip.

Peter is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Tahjha

Tahjha
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady, NY

My name is Tahjha (you pronounce it like tah-jay). I'm from North Carolina but I moved to New York when it was 2006. I'm looking forward to learning about the sea and marine life in the river we will be on.

Tahjha is on Starboard Watch.

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