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Meet the Crew

You can either scroll through these pages or click on a face to jump directly to that crew member. Check back at the end of the voyage to see our new crew members receive their official (and exclusive) Half Moon crew shirts.

AdaraAledaIndigoIsabelaLaurenMeganMichaelNathanielOlivia C.Olivia W.RebeccaSavannah
Captain William Reynolds Marco BurmesterSara DuBoisRobbert FehmersBob HansenKerri JohnsonDoug LykeJohn W. MangrumHenk Morel
Carolyn NiehausGrant PrimeDanielle StevensJan de VriesTiffany ZadoorianShore Support: Pauli Dangerousli

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Student Crew

Student crewmember Adara

Adara
Myers Middle School, Albany

I have been playing the cello for 6 years now. I have a sister named Anaya and she is 4 years old. I also had a brother who would've been 8 years old. I play softball, track, cross country, and swimming for school and other leagues outside of school. The reason I wanted to be on this voyage was because it is a great opportunity. I'm looking forward to tracking stars.

Adara is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Aleda

Aleda
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady

I'm in 8th grade. I came on the Half Moon to prepare myself for my future as a marine biologist. I think this program will be an excellent learning opportunity and I can't wait to learn how to operate the ship.

Aleda is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Indigo

Indigo
Myers Middle School, Albany

I like to think of myself as artistic and creative, if not a bit eccentric. I love to read, write, and especially - draw.

Indigo is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Isabela

Isabela
Myers Middle School, Albany

Greetings! I'm an 8th-grader. People describe me as terrific, different, intelligent, and talented. I like art, music, learning new and interesting things, and sleeping. I look forward to fun and new experiences on the Half Moon. I would like to attempt living in a different environment and place.

Isabela is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Lauren

Lauren
Taconic Hills Middle School

I am 12 years old and I live in Copake, NY. I am in a competition dance gym. I am on the youth and senior hip hop teams that are going to Disney in February. I dance with Columbia Elite Allstars. It is a lot of fun.

Lauren is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Megan

Megan
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady

I am 13 years old. I'm in 8th grade. I love to ride horses with my mom. I love to climb, so I know I will climb up the mast. There are many rules. I hope to learn all the parts of the ship and how to steer the ship, so it is a great privilege to be on the Replica Ship Half Moon, and to see what it was like when Henry Hudson sailed in the 1600s.

Megan is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Michael

Michael
Taconic Hills Middle School

I play basketball during the winter. I have a dad named Michael, a mom named Karen, and a sister named Mia.

Michael is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Nathaniel

Nathaniel
Taconic Hills Middle School

I live in Philmont, NY. I have a dog named Shaodw; she is a border collie. My family is a large one, including three sisters and one brother.

Nathaniel is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Olivia C.

Olivia C.
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I am in 8th grade. I wanted to come on the Half Moon so I could learn about how sailors used the stars to navigate their boats. At school, my favorite subjects are Chinese and math. At home, I enjoy playing with my younger sister and my two older brothers. I play the trumpet, violin, and flute. I have a pet Netherland Dwarf rabbit named Luna. I run cross-country in the fall, and I run the 1500 m. in track. I also triple jump.

Olivia C. is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Olivia W.

Olivia W.
Myers Middle School, Albany

I am 12 years old, and I'm in 8th grade. I live with my parents and my 4-year-old sister. I have a dog, Eva, and a cat, Diamond. I love band, flute, and piano. I also like to play softball on my school team.

Olivia W. is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Rebecca

Rebecca
Central Park International Magnet School, Schenectady

I'm in 8th grade. I participate in tennis, swimming, and lacrosse for my school. I like all types of music and play a bunch of instruments myself. I came on the Half Moon to learn about life on the water in the 1600s and also to meet new people and learn new sails. I can't wait to continue my voyage.

Rebecca is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Savannah

Savannah
Taconic Hills Middle School

I'm easy to describe; I am obessed with Lord of the Rings. Ask me anything about the movies and I can tell you how many cameras they had (24), the filming start date (August 24), the end date (September 16), and... well, you get the idea. I love music and my favorite bands are One Republic, Owl City, and Beecake in that order.

Savannnah is on Port Watch.

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