Midshipman Alexander Donald Daye, of Ami­tyville, graduated on June 22 from the U.S. Merchants Marine Academy, Kings Point, with the 197 mem­bers of the class of 2009. The son of Donald and Nancy Daye, he received a Third Mate merchant marine license and a U.S. Armed Forces commission at the ceremony. He addi­tionally was awarded a bachelor of science degree. Midshipman Daye was nominated to the academy by Congressman Peter King.