Sean Murray and Travis Lamontagne, both of Scarborough, were recently named to the dean’s list at Maine Maritime Academy for outstanding academic achievement in the second semester of the 2004-2005 academic year.

Murray, a member of the class of 2007, is majoring in marine systems engineering and Lamontagne, a member of the class of 2006, is majoring in international business and logistics. Lamontagne is a graduate of Scarborough High School.

Mark Googins of Scarborough recently received a bachelor of science degree in marine engineering technology. Googins is a graduate of Scarborough High School.

Andrew Wormwood of Scarborough recently received a bachelor of science degree in marine engineering operations. Wormwood is a graduate of Cheverus High School in Portland.

Both Googins and Wormwood received their degrees at the Maine Maritime Academy’s 62nd Commencement held on April 30.

The Honorable John S. McCain, United States Senate, R-Arizona, addressed the graduating class. MMA President Leonard Tyler cited McCain’s sponsorship of McCain Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Law, which lessens the influence of money in U.S. elections and levels the playing field between challengers and incumbents.

Tyler also applauded McCain’s dedication to the well-being of military personnel and veterans, and his efforts to address steroid use in major league baseball, the banning of gambling on amateur sports, and regulation of professional boxing.

The academy’s class of 2005 included eight associate in science, 137 bachelor of science, and seven master of science degrees. The college also awarded 13 associate in science degrees as part of its educational program with General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Conn. Graduates represented more than 60 Maine communities and 23 other states, as well as three countries.

Maine Maritime Academy, a public, coeducational college specializing in ocean and marine-oriented programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, was founded in 1941. MMA enrolls more than 800 students from 35 states and several foreign countries. The college awards degrees in 17 fields of study.