1966 Ricketts Hall is completed to house enlistedpersonnel and is dedicated by Senator DanielBrewster of Maryland. It will later becomeoffices for the Naval Academy AthleticAssociation. Professor Samuel Massie becomes the firstAfrican-American faculty member. June 28 Rear Admiral Lawrence Heyworth, Jr. becomes superintendent. Jul 20 Rear Admiral James F. Calvert becomes superintendent.
Majors program begins with new academic year.
1969 May 10 Dedication ceremony is held for Michelson Hall. Jun June Week Dedication Parade tradition beginsto honor retiring faculty and staff. June 4 First designated engineering degrees aregranted to qualified graduates of the class of1969. Oct 17-18 Dedication ceremony for Chauvenet Hall is held.