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REVEILLE Admiral Farragut Academy. . . the Choice of a Lifetime Alumni Newsletter V O L U M E

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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: BOARD CHAIRMAN RICHARD WHEELER… CELEBRATES 35 YRS OF SERVICE PG 1-2

WILLIAM BUCCI ‘75 BECOMES JUDGE PG 3

BAND IN MARDI GRAS PARADE PG 4

BATTALION STAFF LETTER PG 6

CLASS NEWS PGS 8—17

GET WELL CARDS PG 18

TAPS

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HOMECOMING ACCOMODATIONS ON THE GULF PG 22

ALUMNI SHIRT ORDER FORM

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2007 HOMECOMING RESERVATION PG 23

ALUMNI UPDATE FORM PG 24

Richard G. Wheeler Steps Down as Board Chairman This year’s upcoming graduation will be a milestone for Farragut’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Admiral Richard G. Wheeler, who at that time will complete thirtyfive years of service to the academy. During these years the admiral has served in a number of positions, from four years as a classroom teacher of English and advisor to the yearbook and newspaper, to ten years as Headmaster, to two years as Financial Coordinator and Development Officer.

Then, when the Office of the Superintendent was established in 1990, the then Captain Wheeler served as Vice-Superintendent and member of the board of both the Pine Beach and St. Petersburg campuses. He was subsequently designated as Superintendent and President of the Board of Trustees of the Southern campus in 1994.

In 1995, Captain Wheeler was honored when the Board of Trustees voted for the first ever Farragut rank of Rear Admiral be awarded to him.

After a few years Admiral Wheeler recommended that the Office of Superintendent be eliminated, and the operation of the school be placed again in the hands of the Headmaster.

In the over thirty years under his direction, Admiral Farragut Academy has witnessed many changes to include the affects of the devastating losses to the Admiral Farragut Academy schools when the Pine Beach campus closed. But under his leadership and through the cooperation of the Board of Trustees and a strict management of a severely limited budget, the southern campus survived and prospered. In development and alumni affairs he worked to bring both north and south Farragut alumni groups into a single unit.

Through careful planning, he pushed to admit girls

into the academy. This was accomplished smoothly in 1990. Then, in 1998 with his encouragement, the present Lower Division of kindergarten through fifth grade was opened.

As Admiral Wheeler states, the myriad of decisions that have been made over the years involving the Farragut staff, the local community, city and state government, and accrediting agencies, have helped to make Admiral Farragut Academy one of the nations’ prime navy military and academic prep schools. National and Internationally known guest speakers have honored Farragut at graduation exercises over the years to include alumni astronaut/moonwalkers Charlie Duke ‘53S and Alan Shepard ‘41N, US Congressman Bill Young, presidential candidate and astronaut John Glenn, and Nobel Prize candidate, Irish rock star, Bob Geldof of Live Aid fame.

Admiral Wheeler is quick to point out that Farragut would not have survived and developed into the premier school that it is today without the help of Louisa, his wife of 55 years, and that of his long time mentors, the late Captains Orie T. “Banks and Earl Clark. He also praises the courage, devotion, determination, and dedication of long-serving Board members, Claudia Sokolowski, alumnus Rt. Rev. Laurence Upham ‘53, and Tom Harris who helped direct the Southern Campus through the turmoil’s of the North Campus closing and helped the financial crisis and restructuring that followed.

Also, he points to the support of the Farragut Foundation founded by alumnus George Michel

“Success is Never Accidental”

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‘49, and other key alumni and contributors, such as the Alumni Group, The Parents Group, and the present Headmaster, Captain Bob Fine.

Thirty-five years at Admiral Farragut would seem to many to be a single and illustrious career, but for those who might not know, this is Admiral Wheeler’s second career after a first and varied career in the US military service.

Richard G. Wheeler was born on Christmas Day in 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vaudeville band musician, Harry, and a Swedish immigrant mother Esther. As Wheeler remembers, “My neighborhood was a friendly mixture of French, German, Swedish, Norwegian families where many religions intermingled with understanding and compassion.

As youngsters during the Great Depression, my friends and I never knew that we were poor, because our parents never told us or complained in front of us. It was a time when our young imaginations soared as we listened to ‘The Shadow’ on radio, read books, and believed that the atom could never be split and that man would never walk on the moon. We felt safe and secure when we walked to school.”

But then things changed in 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the US went to war.

Wheeler graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1945, after four long years of anxiously waiting for his parents to give him permission to join his older brother in Europe fighting in WWII. The waiting was somewhat lightened by courses in high school Junior ROTC, and work towards an Eagle Scout Badge which was awarded in 1944.

Contrary to his Army JROTC training, he joined the US Navy instead, just in time to be classified as a veteran of WWII after discharge. He served for two years as a Fireman First Class in the engine room of the USS Chemung, a Navy tanker that moved oil and aviation fuel throughout the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and to the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia.

After his enlistment was complete, he attended the University of Missouri on the GI Bill of Rights and enrolled in the Army ROTC. He received his Bachelors degree in History and Sociology and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Artillery in 1950, just in time for active duty during the Korean Conflict. There, he served with the 555th Field Artillery Battalion as a Forward Observer attached to the 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team.

In between college and artillery school, he managed to woo and marry Louisa Hardy, a young British girl just arrived from England who had lived through the evacuation of children from London in 1939, only to return to the East –end of London to be a part of, and to survive the bombing “Blitz” of London by the German bombers during WWII. When First Lieutenant Wheeler returning to the US in 1952 with three battle stars on his Korean service badge, he moved with his wife and newborn son to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas as an artillery battery commander, and subsequently to Oklahoma, Texas, and then Germany in various artillery commands.

In 1960, he, Louisa, and their three boys were transferred to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was appointed Assistant Professor of Military Science at Washington University. By 1965, Wheeler was a US Army Major and had earned a Master of Arts Degree in Education, but prior to completing his work towards a doctorate he volunteered for service in Vietnam when the Communist north invaded the South.

There, he was assigned as Division Artillery Advisor to the 5th ARVN Division in the Delta Region of Vietnam. After 32 combat

The children of the Lower Division march in and take their seats to watch the Formal Dress Parade held in their

operations, he returned home with a Bronze star, a Purple Heart for wounds, an Air Medal with 3 stars, an Air Force Commendation Medal, two Vietnamese Army gallantry combat medals, and a promotion to Lt. Colonel.

Upon his return to the states, Colonel Wheeler and his family served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and later on Okinawa as Information Officer until he retired at Ft. Sill Oklahoma in 1969 after twenty years in the US Army and two years in the US Navy.

In Oklahoma, he taught high school Psychology and Journalism and was newspaper advisor until moving to Florida in 1971.—Where he and Louisa Wheeler began their second life career of thirty-five years with the Admiral Farragut Academy family—He as a staff member and she as a volunteer and confidant.

All of us at Admiral Farragut Academy are grateful to Admiral Wheeler for his steady hand at the helm which safely guided AFA past many “torpedoes” on its way to the new 21st Century. Though he is retiring as Board Chairman he will remain available for counsel to the school for many years to come.

He has our gratitude for the manner he guided the AFA Ship of State through the last days of the 20th Century so our Mission will continue to shower its benefits throughout the coming decades.

We all wish him smooth sailing in the years ahead!

God Speed, Richard G. Wheeler!

The Dedication of the “Wheeler Lower Division” The Lower Division was dedicated November 3, 2000 to Richard and Louisa Wheeler. Admiral Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler have labored extensively promoting a full-range academic program which includes a Lower Division as its starting point.

Through their efforts the opening of the program for young preelementary and elementary children was brought to fruition.

Louisa has been a constant and supportive member of the “Wheeler Team”. On this day their own grand-daughter, Julie, was included as a member of the lower division student body.

The events of the day were carried throughout the Bay area by Radio Talk Show personality John Cipos who broadcasted the dedication on his AM/FM program.

William D. Bucci ‘75 — is Appointed Judge of the Court of Judicial Discipline in Pennsylvania

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On October 5, 2006, the State President of the Sons of Italy, William D. Bucci ‘75 was appointed by the Honorable Edward G. Rendell to the Court of Judicial Discipline. The Court of Judicial Discipline of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was established by Constitutional Amendment adopted on May 18, 1993 and declared in effect by the Governor’s Office on August 11, 1993. This Court has jurisdiction over all judicial officers in Pennsylvania, and must hear and decide formal charges which are filed against any judicial officer. Judicial officers include all Magisterial district Judges; Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas, the Commonwealth Court and the Superior Court; and Justices of the Supreme Court. The Court of Judicial Discipline has the authority to impose sanctions, ranging from a reprimand to removal from office, if the formal charges are sustained. The Court’s permanent offices are located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We all join in congratulating Judge Bucci for having been appointed to this most prestigious Judicial position. You can extend your personal congratulations to “Judge Bill” at his email address: william.bucci@ryanbeck.com.

Premiere Builder, Paco Jordan ‘55 Visits AFA We had a nice visit with Paco Jordan on Friday, March 02, 2007. Paco was in Tampa attending the Luis Palau Festival on March 2 thru March 4. Luis Palau is the famous Latin American religious minister. We picked Paco up at the Hyatt Grand Hotel in Tampa and brought him for his first visit to AFA here in Saint Petersburg.

Paco’s visit was to learn about our plans to build the new Alumni Center/ Museum. Paco has requested that we send him a set of blue prints when they are ready. He thinks our plans for the new Alumni Center/Museum are excellent. He said that he has a lot of places he supports and wasn’t sure how AFA would fit in with those programs. I mentioned that money was just spiritual energy, and we were all caretakers of our planet. We welcome his support in any way that he sees fit.

It was serendipity that Paco and I are fellow alumni at the University level. Paco graduated from the University of Florida. He originally had planned to become an architect and had attended UF because of its great School of Architecture. Paco met with our architect, Peter Haseloff and discussed the Alumni Center/Museum project with him. He said, “I discovered that while I could master all of the other elements that were required of an architect, I simply could not draw.” So instead he pursued a course leading to becoming a contractor. And contractor he is, Paco is one of the premiere contractors in the world today. Coincidentally, Peter Haseloff is also a graduate of the University of Florida and its College of Architecture. Paco told us he was impressed with the plans for the new building, and our architect.

A week after his visit we received a pledge of $10,000 from Paco for the Alumni Center/Museum. We are very grateful for his pledge and we hope that it will encourage others to give to this important and worthwhile program.

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Admiral Farragut Academy Band Coming to Mobile for Mardi Gras

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

By GEORGE WERNETH, Staff Reporter for the Mobile Press Register

To heck with the torpedoes: The Admiral Farragut Academy's band and color guard are coming full speed ahead from their school's St. Petersburg, Fla., home to participate in Mobile's Mardi Gras.

The private school, named after Adm. David Farragut, the commander of Union naval forces at the Aug. 5, 1864, Battle of Mobile Bay. Following the sinking of the USS Tecumseh by Confederate mines, Farragut is renowned for the line, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" Thirty-two members of the Farragut band and color guard will take part in the Knights of Mobile parade on February 17th. Nancy Behan, a school spokeswoman, said Tuesday, in an interview from her office, “This will be the school's first participation in Mobile's Mardi Gras.

Behan said that Fluffy Cazalas, a Mobile native who has a daughter in the band, came up with the idea of the band and color guard joining the city's Carnival celebration.

Cazalas, in a recent interview with the Press-Register, said she moved to St. Petersburg in 2000. She said her daughter, Rebekkah, an 11th grader who is assistant band commander, formerly attended St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile.

Cazalas said she pitched the Mobile parade idea to school officials and, "They found the opportunity quite exciting -- especially with the school's namesake having a history in the Mobile area." She said school officials saw the visit as "an opportunity for the cadets to learn more about Admiral David Farragut."

During the famous battle, Farragut led the way on his flagship through the minefield near the mouth of Mobile Bay, followed by the rest of his fleet. The Union ships successfully passed into the bay while under Confederate fire from land and water.

The 18-ship Union fleet defeated the Confederate force of four ships, gaining a victory that provided an important morale boost for the North and played a role in the re-election of Abraham Lincoln that fall.

Cazalas said the St. Petersburg academy's band director, has been enthusiastic about the visit to Mobile, and was involved in contacting officials with the Mobile Carnival Association.

Cazalas said the band and color guard, as well as parent and school escorts, will come to Mobile Feb. 15 and will tour Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island after spending the night on the island. She said they will eat at several well-known Mobile area restaurants and will perform on board the USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park at 2 p.m. on Feb. 16.

Behan said the school of some 400 students, opened as a second campus in St. Petersburg, Fla. in 1945 by an act of Congress and is presently a co-educational, boarding, and day college preparatory school serving pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

FOLLOW-UP The AFA Band was named the “Most Outstanding Band of the Parade” and has been invited back to lead off the annual Mardi Gras Parade every year. Congratulations to everyone for an outstanding job representing Admiral Farragut Academy.

Alumni Gathering planned for MOBILE MARDI GRAS in 2008 We had a rather exciting turn-out to see the Band perform in the Mobile Mardi Gras Parade. There are many AFA Alumni who are members of the Crewe’s that put on the parade each year.

We thought it would be a great opportunity for an Alumni Gathering. We could have lunch aboard the USS Alabama. We’re planning to hold our Gathering on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 1200 hours. We will be dining in the Wardroom (Officer Mess Hall) onboard the USS Alabama, located at 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL. Cadets in attendance will include current members of the AFA Band, Color Guard and an eight member drill team. The menu will be as follows: Roast Beef with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Medley, Garden Salad with Dressings, Dinner Rolls, Banana Pudding, Tea Cost is $15.00 per person and please notify us as soon as possible if there are any special dietary requests so that we can try to accommodate everyone. We will need RSVP's but will be only be able to accept RSVP through the end of the year. (December 31, 2007 will be the cutoff date for reservations).

One of our AFA Parents, Fluffy Cazalas has offered to help any alumni with their hotel arrangements. Most of the hotels in downtown Mobile are already sold out (they start booking for next year the day after Mardi Gras ends, so many sold out last week). Parents who decided in December/January to travel to see the kids in the parade this year found the nearest hotels to be in Biloxi, MS - so I strongly recommend booking early for anyone thinking of going. Please contact Fluffy at her email address fluffy@websitedesign.org.

Here is a tentative schedule for this event!

The scheduled dates are: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 – Arrive Mobile, AL. and check-in to Hotel Accommodations Thursday, January 31, 2008 (0900 - 1100) Tour Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island, AL (1500 - 1700) Tour Historic Downtown Mobile (1800 - 2000) Attend Mystic Stripers Mardi Gras parade, Mobile, AL Friday, February 1, 2008 (1030 - 1430) Performance aboard USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL (and lunch aboard ship to include alumni) (1700 - 2300) Performance in Crewe of Columbus Mardi Gras parade and Mardi Gras Ball, Mobile, AL Saturday, February 2, 2008 – (1100 - 1430) Performance in Knights of Mobile Mardi Gras parade, Mobile, AL (1800 - 2000) Attend Mystics of Time Mardi Gras Parade Sunday, February 3, 2008 - Depart Mobile, AL for Home

Please let us know if you need any additional information or if I can assist you in any way.

Please make your reservations for this event with the Alumni Office so we will know how many to plan on for this Alumni Gathering.

RESERVATION FORM We need _______ luncheon reservations. Enclosed please find our check $_____________. $15. x _______ = $___________ Total.

Name of Alumni and Guest (s) ____________________________________________ Class of ‘______ ____________________________________________________ Guest _____________________________________________________ Guest

AFA Color Guard

AFA Band at Mardi Gras

2007 Commencement Schedule

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This graduation ceremony we will mark the moment of creation of an additional 61 members for the Admiral Farragut Academy Alumni Association. It will mark the Academy’s 74th Annual Graduation.

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The graduation program actually begins on May 18th with the Senior Class Hosted Parents’ Brunch in the West Lounge at 1100 hours.

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At 1300 hours we will hold our Final Dress Parade / and / Change in Command on Al Ross Field. The Baccalaureate & Awards Ceremony will follow at 1415 in the DeSeta Chapel.

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The Senior Dinner will be held from 1830-2300 hours at the Vinoy Hotel—Grand Ballroom.

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Admiral Farragut Academy will celebrate the 74th Annual Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 19th at 0900 hours in the Garden Theatre. AFA Alumni to “Man-the-Rail” to welcome graduates!

BC Reunion in Hawaii What do former AFA Battalion Commanders do when they miss each other? Here is a picture of BC’s Alden Elsea ‘51 with Bill Soenksen ‘55. Alden sent this along in an email. Here’s what he had to say!

“Aloha from Hawaii, We spent a wonderful day with Bill and Carolyn Soenksen as they showed us around their Island.

Thought you might like a picture of two old guys!

Alden”

South Florida Alumni Club Plans are in the works for another Golf Gathering in October this year.

The day includes a gathering of fellow AFA alumni for an invigorating round of golf.

The picture shown was taken at the October “Friday 13th Golf Gathering” at the Miami Springs Golf Club.

Following the round of Golf, we all enjoyed a nice luncheon and fellowship.

Please make plans to be available for our next Golf Gathering.

Get a couple of alumni friends together and let Rudy Dominguez know you’d like to participate. rdominguez1@miami.nef.com

Please join us in the Fall of 2007

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Admiral Farragut Academy . . . the Choice of a Lifetime The Alumni Center/Museum Fund The Annual Fund The Farragut Foundation

April 2007

Dear Alumni, As current Blue Jackets, we are proud to be part of the drive to make AFA one of the Nation’s top schools.

Our days are spent learning from some of the most talented faculty ever gathered. We are getting hands-on experience with state-of-the-art new technologies in our classrooms. In just a few months we will be graduating and will become the newest members of the AFA Alumni Association.

It is with this in mind that we ask you to reminisce about your days at AFA. We’re sure that you will remember just how much the days you spent acquiring an education at Farragut has meant to you, your families, and our world. We are proud that so many of our graduates have contributed so much to our world. How many schools can boast two of their graduates have actually walked on the Moon? This event came into sharp focus on May 8, 2006 when NASA named Apollo 16 Astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr. ‘53, Ambassador of Exploration and presented to him a lunar sample which he has given to Admiral Farragut Academy. Ours is the only high school in the world with a Lunar Sample.

On the path to reaching our goal of becoming one of the nation’s top schools, there is still work to be done.

We need the support of all of our Alumni to help us attract today’s brightest students and faculty. To compete in this academic theatre of excellence we must continue to improve our facilities and technology. Our first undertaking is the commitment to build a new Alumni Center/Museum facility to serve as a gathering place for visiting Alumni and as a repository for our unique, historical treasures. The relocation of this facility will allow us a footprint for new academic buildings.

Through your generous financial support for the Academy, you will become significant partners in helping us achieve our goals. Your support will become the difference in building AFA into a stronger academy whose future goals might well include the exploration of our solar system in the coming decades. We look forward to your joining us on the road to the top!

Very sincerely yours, CDR Zack Allen, Battalion Commander LCDR Jonathan James Gardner, Executive Officer LCDR Konstantin Drabkin, Operations Officer LCDR William Augustus Saunders III, Adjutant 2006-07 Battalion Staff

Ways to Give to Admiral Farragut Academy

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Planning Your Charitable Giving

by Linda Truslow, CFRE With this new and regular column in the Reveille, our Development Department will be bringing information to help Farragut Alumni make decisions about the kind of gift planning that’s right for their individual situations.

I’m thrilled to be part of the Reveille From discussions on charitable annuities and gifts of insurance policies to a simple, “How shall I fill out this check?” I have spoken with many of you concerning the variety of ways one may “give back” to your school.

Within this column, we’ll be sharing a wide variety of opportunities, giving programs and estate planning, along with the possible benefits they may bring to you.

This month I’d like to share an opportunity that may not be available after December of 2007.

Outright Gifts from IRA Accounts Legislation involving outright gifts from IRA accounts has recently passed and will only be available through December of 2007.

Three Questions for You 1. Do you want to make an outright gift to Admiral Farragut Academy?

2. Are a lot of your assets tied up in an IRA? 3. Are you, or will you be, at least 70½ years old in 2007?

If you answered yes to all three questions, thanks to the recently-enacted Pension Protection Act of 2006, you can make an outright gift from your IRA account to Admiral Farragut Academy in amounts up to $100,000, without paying any income tax on the withdrawal.

This is a history-making event, but the opportunity expires at the end of 2007, so time is of the essence.

One important point: because the funds transferred from your IRA are not subject to income tax upon withdrawal, there is no charitable deduction allowed. Even so, a close look at the numbers suggests that almost everyone who qualifies is a winner.

Though currently permitted only in 2006 and 2007, the IRA rollovers could become much more widely used if a bill to make them permanent becomes law.

Legislators are working to pass a permanent law, currently titled, “The Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007.”

Provisions found in this bill include the removal of the $100,000 annual limit on donations and lowering the minimum age for participation to start at age 59½.

For more specific information about using this opportunity for gift planning in your individual situation, it is best to contact your financial advisor or a qualified tax professional.

The AFA Development office is always happy to answer your questions about making any gift to the Academy, and we are available to work with your financial advisor to help meet your personal charitable goals.

“Ways to Give” is designed to be an interactive column and your suggestions, experiences and personal input is wholeheartedly encouraged. As tax opportunities may change with some frequency, be sure to check back often for updates and new information.

We always enjoy speaking with Farragut alumni about any topic, and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest and your wonderful support of your alma mater, Admiral Farragut Academy.

DIAGNOSE YOUR OWN SITUATION Do you have a large IRA account?

This is a great opportunity to make a charitable gift without incurring additional income tax.

Are you unable to itemize your deductions for income tax purposes?

By taking advantage of the IRA provision, you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a charity such as Admiral Farragut Academy with no income tax liability, thus eliminating the taxes you would otherwise pay.

Is the required Minimum Distribution from your IRA more income than you currently need?

Consider transferring the remaining distribution to charity. Why? You can still meet your Minimum Distribution Requirement by taking only the portion of the distribution you need for income, and then transferring the remainder of the distribution to your charity.

Have you made a lot of charitable gifts this year and have bumped into the 50% ceiling in your adjusted gross income?

You can now make gifts directly from your IRA that will not be subject to this limitation and won't be taxed as a distribution

While general information will always be as accurate as possible, this column is meant to advise you of possibilities. As always, specific questions regarding your individual gifts and tax liabilities are best answered by your financial advisor or tax professional.

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CLASS NEWS

LT Col Richard B. Libbey, USAF (Ret) ’36 – We received a very nice letter from Richard. He requested that we send him a list of his classmates. He sent us a contribution for the new Alumni Center/Museum. I would like to quote from his letter. He said, “Thank you so much for sending me the January 2007 copy of “Reveille”. It arrived at an auspicious time as my family was celebrating my 90th birthday.” (By the way, his birthday was February, 1917)! He expressed an interest in James W. Herring ’38, who was written about in the January edition. He said, “I remember, we tried out together for football on that clay hard, pebbly field but did not make the team!” Richard and his wife, Wilma have, “As of last month, 11 grand children, from ages one month to 7 years!” He is living in Irvington, VA. Robert Kieran ’40 – Bob and his lovely wife, Alice visited with us recently. We received a very nice email from Bob which read: “We received your pictures, thank you so much. We really appreciate all the time that you spent with us on our visit. We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed the day. The school is moving on with great progress and I am sure that this is due to your input, we could see how much you love this school and your interest in seeing it grow and improve. We were impressed with the friendly staff and all the people that we met. This brought back many fond memories. I have looked forward to visiting the school for quite some time. Just kept putting it off, so glad that I finally made it. Thanks again for a wonderful day. You can contact Bob at his email address: ajkieran@charter.net.

John D. Schenone ’40 – John was a Band member in Tom’s River. John expressed sadness about the news of the passing of CDR Tom Bush ’40, his classmate. They were good pen pals. You can reach John at his email address: bigjds@bellsouth.net.

CDR Douglas R. Cavileer ’43 USN (Ret) – Doug and his wife, Grace are living in Manassas, VA. In addition to his retirement as a Naval Aviator, he also retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He and Grace have two children, Sharon Cavileer and Douglas R. Cavileer, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jessica Kilgore, Rachel Pullin, Madeline Cavileer, and Jesse Cavileer. Jessica Kilgore recently was married on the Island of St. Lucia with the entire family in attendance. You can reach Douglas at his email address: vacavileer@aol.com.

Graham W. Leonard ’43 – We got a nice email from Graham. It was addressed to Frank (Wendt) and other Alumni of ’42-’44. He said, “Since leaving the Naval Academy in 1946, I have had almost no contact with fellow AFA alumni. Only once I contacted Frank Keebler ’43 and saw Stump and Christy Walker until the late 40’s. I would like to know if Bob Balaban, Leon Mandel III, and Davis Rickenbacker are still around?” (Graham, William Balaban is alive and living in Roanoke, VA; Leon Mandel has been unknown in our records for some time. Wish we could find him; David Rickenbacker is listed as deceased, no date given.) Graham goes on to tell us what he has been doing for the last 35 years or so. “My life has been mostly in the Middle East as an educator (PhD Harvard). I will return March 10th for 10 weeks in Jordan, Ramallah, Syria and Lebanon where I am promoting the revival of discussion based education. Two years ago this time, I spent two months in Iraq—three weeks with the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Baghdad and Kerbala and then five weeks with the 2/278th National Guard, the Tennessee Peacemakers. They are from my home district where I was a Democratic Candidate for Congress in 2004—in an area 85% Republican. I got 30%, the highest of any Democrat in a century! I was embedded as a journalist with the 2/287th—The Tennessee Peacemakers. Though against this war I will go back with them for their full time if the 2/278th is recalled to Iraq— even Baghdad—or especially as they will need to understand far more there. I speak fluent Arabic. My two daughters are approaching 50, but I only have one grandchild—Alexander 6’5”, in his next to last year in London School of Economics. I now live outside Washington in Frederick, Maryland, but will lecture at East TN State University in 2008—build on my great-grandfather’s farm. (I) visited AFA in St. Pete once, during their vacation so (I) saw only the plant. Like Toms River better! What is left of the buildings there? This is more than anyone wants to know!” You can contact Graham at his email address: gl71626@yahoo.com .

CDR Samuel B. Ogden, Jr. ’43 USN (Ret) – Frank Wendt ’42 sent us a picture of, “my old classmate- as a Company AFA Commander in June of 1943.” Sam is living in Heathsville, Va. He and Frank have been enjoying visiting with one another recently via telephone and email. Sam graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947. Can you imagine the stories that you can learn from Sam about his career in the Navy? You can contact Sam at his email address: samogden@Kaballero.com.

You can also contact Frank Wendt ’42 at his email address: FWendt@aol.com.

(Frank - thanks for sending the pictures of Sam to us.)

Bjorn F. Nielsen ’43 – We received an update from Bjorn. He, and his wife Dorothy are retired and are living in Centennial, Colorado.

Their son, “Mike” just retired from the USAF as a Major after 21 years of service. You can give Bjorn a call at (303)798-2968. His record shows an email address, but he left it off the Update Form. You can try it, but maybe it won’t work. Email address: bnswede@worldnet.att.net.

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CLASS NEWS

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COL Gerard K. Nash ‘44—Gerard sent us an Alumni Update. He said, “My wife, Hedy and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2007. If I make it to May 8th, I’ll be 81. You can reach Gerard at PO Box 50055 Amarillo TX. 79159.

Mark T. Lewis ’45 – Mark sent us a DVD copy of the Admiral Farragut Graduation in Toms River, NJ in 1945. He said, “It is unedited, just as my mother used the 16mm camera. I hope that it is useful even though taken at a distance from the Stadium stands. The old Packard, vintage 1936 or 1937 also comes into view. It was driven by the old Marine Corps Brigadier General, Cyrus S. Radford, USMC (Ret) who lived on campus.” Mark is living in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach him at his email address: mlewis@rlmillerinc.com.

Roger C. Allen ’47 - We received a very nice letter from Roger. It read, “This is my first communication with the Academy since my graduation in 1947. Although I was misguided by the Headmaster, who wanted me to attend a school in pursuit of an Engineering degree, my life has been far more rewarding than he might have anticipated. Although I wanted to be a traveler and explorer, I have traveled around the world twice, lived abroad and have been in the company of royalty. On completion of my B.A. degree and NROTC training at the University of Colorado in 1952, I served on a minesweeper during the Korean Conflict. Later my collateral duty aboard the U.S.S. Hornet, aircraft carrier was to serve as the ship’s entertainment officer. In 1956, I received my M.A. degree in speech and drama at the University of Wisconsin. I taught communication skills for one year at Syracuse University and four years at the University of Michigan while pursuing doctoral studies in Radio-TV and Oral Interpretation. I also attended Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. A few years later I lived in Pago-Pago, when I trained Samoans to teach in their village schools. Next I taught speech and radio-TV courses at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Then, I moved to Tacoma, Washington where I was a PBS-TV producer. I remained there for 23 years, I produced more than a 1000 community programs, received an “Emmy”, and also was the original producer of “The Frugal Gourmet.” I served on the Board of Governors of the Seattle Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences four years. Since my retirement at age 60, I served as a VISTA volunteer for literacy in Arizona, served with the PEACE Corps in Africa and with AmeriCorps in Oregon and Washington states, was a Mentoring Coordinator at the local Job Corps Center in Tucson and taught English as a Second Language at Chicanos Por La Causa. I now reside in Tucson where I am now the Director of The Desert Readers which I founded in July 2005. Since then we have performed 110 times at assisted living, health care facilities, and retirement communities in the greater Tucson area. This unique volunteer outreach community service program composed mostly of seniors, reads aloud uplifting, lighthearted, selections, jokes, and short stories and includes sing-a-longs and also music in order to provide a joyful, positive, fulfilling experience for the elderly.

Sincerely, Roger C. Allen.” You can contact Roger at his email address: rogmarallen@cox.net Howard Sakolsky ’47 - Howard is on a campaign to get all of the members of the class of ’47 to attend their 60th class reunion this November 2nd and 3rd. He has sent out letters to everyone and has been busily locating classmates who have fallen through the cracks for want of sending in address change update. (Howard said, I am living full time in a motor coach and traveling the country, however, I settled in Luling, Texas for this winter and will be on my way to Los Angeles and then north to visit Jay Sondheim ’47 and then up to Oregon, Northern Utah, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota ending up in New Hampshire early in August. I will be at the AFA Homecoming for sure.) We recently spent over an hour on long distance updating those he has found. Howard is a driving force to make the 60th reunion for his classmates an event to remember. He could use any help you can give, as recently he has had to undergo some serious physical rehabilitation. He is presently in Texas and is still getting rehab. He plans to take and indirect route back up to New Hampshire and Maine as soon as he is able. You can reach Howard at his email address: yankee_cowboy@yahoo.com.

Norman E. Siegel ’47 – Norman sent us an update for his home and email address. Norm is planning to attend Homecoming this fall. It will be his 60th Anniversary Class Reunion. He says, “Really look forward to returning to AFA and St. Pete. Personal info, as requested: Graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY; two years law school at University of Miami; Naval OCS in 1953 and active duty with 3rd Fleet our of Norfolk; served as Ensign & LTJG on board the heavy cruiser USS Macon; ran family retail clothing business in NYC until 1989; retired, became a Paralegal and worked for 10 years for Ernst & Young in NYC until retired in 2000 and moved to Tucson to be with daughter/granddaughter; worked for Wells Fargo; retired again now relocated to Dallas area with family. I’m now thinking of relocating to assisted living/retirement type place in St. Pete area. Anyone got any info or recommendations. Look forward to meeting you and all old friends.” You can contact Norman at his new email address: normansiegel@verizon.net.

William Patton Wood, III ‘49 – Bill is and Metallurgical Engineer with US Steel. He and wife, Patricia recently moved into a new home in Temple Terrace, Florida. You can reach Bill at his email address; woodwp@aol.com.

John H. Loy, Jr. ’51 – John and Janet have been very generous during the past year. John and Janet have become Plank Owners for the new Alumni Center/Museum. He also helped promote some needed help for the Band. He sent us a Video about John Philip Sousa for the enjoyment and education of our Band program. John is a supporter of AFA in many ways, including his attendance at our events. He is always using his positive approach to further the needs and wants of the Academy. Here is a reprint of a email message that John sent to Gunny Sgt. Cruz, “GREAT PARADE, Gunny! For 55 years the strength of the "pass in review" portion of the ceremony has always,

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understandably, diminished a bit as the younger cadets filed by, NOT THIS TIME! These young men were every bit as sharp (and instep, covered, and dressed) as those up front. Farragut has obviously found itself a damned good Drill Instructor! Semper Fi, John Loy '51” You can contact John at his email address: johnloy@bellsouth.net Armando J. Wirshing ’53 - Armando sent us a URL website for the USS New York which has been recently commissioned. The USS New York, created entirely from steel taken from the World Trade Center salvage after 9/11. Armando said, “I am glad you liked the picture. Did you notice that it was sent to me by John Hedrick's widow? As far as this year's Homecoming, frankly speaking, I had not thought about it yet. Would like to, but don't know yet. I will let you know as soon as I can.” You can reach Armando at his email address: Armando@coqui.net.

RT. REV. Laurence B. Upham ‘53— was elevated to the order of Bishop in the Old Catholic Church in a Consecration Mass in Clearwater, FL on September 30th 2006. The Consecrators were, Most Rev. Michael McKay, OCM and Most Rev. Rodney Rickard, OCM. For the past two years Bishop Larry has served as Chaplain to the Cadets and Staff here at Admiral Farragut Academy and maintains an Office on Campus. For many years, the Academy lacked the services of a Chaplain. Bishop Larry attended Farragut from 1948 to 1953. When asked why this ministry? He said, “The answer is simple. Farragut gave me so much in my early years, I want to give back in some measure. God has blessed me in my life, I hope I can share his blessings with our Youth here at Farragut.”

You can reach Bishop Larry at his email address: lupham@farragut.org.

Conway B. Hiden ‘54— We have been communicating with Conway. He has been having some personal health problems but maintains a very positive attitude about getting past them soon. Conway sent us a nice letter. Conway sent us an article that was published in the AFA North school newspaper. It had a headline...Hiden Collection Is Donated To Library...the article says, “Cadet Hiden has generously donated to the school Library a variety of military souvenirs. The display is part of an extensive collection of military equipment which Cadet Hiden has gathered over a period of three years. The newly-constructed, well-lighted showcase in the Library contains an unusually valuable collection of relics.” Conway’s letter goes on to say, “I would be greatly disappointed if none of this wound up at Farragut South.”

We are sad to have to report that it someway didn’t make it. From time to time, an alumni from the North asks about items that had been in the AFA North Museum. Conway said, Farragut had a good tradition behind it and I hope that it can continue into the future. I receive more response from Farragut than I do from my college, Hobart. Hobart “drops you” from their mailings if they don’t see or hear from you. Not the way to go.” He goes on to say, “When thinking of astronauts we have to remember that former Farragut cadet who was the first man to ride a rocket into space actually kicked off the American space program, Alan Shepard ‘41. I was at AFA North when they dedicated a building in his honor. His wife was there in his place. I had a chance to meet her and she was a delightful Lady. I have never met a Farragut graduate that I didn’t like although I have lost track of some of them. It was an honor to be a part of that scene and one I will always remember. When I am running “up to snuff,” I will do my best to get over to St. Petersburg and visit the campus. Maybe by that time the new Alumni Center/Museum will be completed. In any event I will keep you posted and let you know when I am coming. Nice speaking with you, I am Conway B. Hiden.” (Thanks Conway! We’re looking forward to that visit. I also hope that the new Alumni Center/Museum will soon have its ground-breaking ceremony. It should take about 9 months from the time of the ground-breaking until we move in. You will be an honored guest!)

Capt. David B. Gibson ’54 USN (Ret) – David and his wife, Twyla has just returned from a fabulous trip to the Amazon River basin. Here is what Dave had to say. “Hello all : just finished Amazon jungle part of our trip - fantastic. Got super photos of: tapir (up close), orange bellied piranha (with many teeth), two and three toed sloths, boa constrictor, and an eight foot anaconda, colorful parrots. Visited native villages along the Amazon - showed blow gun expertise, several monkeys etc... Took many boat trips on the Amazon and several of its tributaries. This entire land trip prior to the cruise ship out of Lima was very, very physically strenuous. Currently in Iquitos, Peru waiting a few more hours for our flight back to Lima for the overnight. Board Regal Princes in the morning for well deserved rest, eating, and just being spoiled rotten - that is if we find the ship waiting at the dock as it should be. Hope they fixed the bottom where they ran aground a couple of weeks ago. Met a very nice young Russian couple at the jungle hotel. Lots of jokes about the “Ruskies,” but they say they like capitalism now. Going to be a good trick to exchange emails with them. At first I asked him if he was KBG and he seriously said no, and then I said I was not CIA - all laughed then. He seemed to be a new rich Russian, but a very nice couple indeed. I think I get free internet on the ship so I may try one more email from there - eat, drink and be merry here we come. Dave and Twyla” You can reach Dave at his email address: CAPTN8@aol.com.

Donald C. King ’55 - Donald sent us an update via fax. He recently moved from North Carolina to Las Vegas, NV. He sent along a picture of himself in a New York Yankee uniform. (Unfortunately, it was too dark to reprint). He said, “So grateful to learn the history of TAPS.

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Picture of me in guess whose uniform. Present NY Yankees! This is one of their last years for awhile to win the World Series! They are going all out to do it. How many centuries have the Yankees won a World Series? – ONE! My sister Jan is married to Vice Admiral William Howard, the commander of the CONSTELLATION aircraft carrier in the Vietnam War. You should get him to be a speaker in Florida.”

J. Fred Miller, III MD ’56 – After graduation Fred went to the University of Kentucky for his Bachelor of Science degree, and then on to the University of Tennessee for his MD degree in the class of ’64. Fred did a tour of duty in the US Navy (Vietnam, one year, Jacksonville Naval Air Station, 2nd year), then surgery residency at Tampa General Hospital until 1968. He then went back into Orthopedic Residency with the US Army and finished in 1971. He remained in private practice (Orthopedic Surgery) in Venice, Florida until 2004. He tried to retire, but says he got bored and pans to start back with the Tampa VA Hospital in Orthopedics with returning vets. Fred started a new family (second one) in 1995 and has a wife Angela, two children, Spencer 11, and Amanda 10. He says, “I still believe my educational foundation at Farragut gave me the study habits that stayed with me to this day. Hope some of this might be of interest to you. I don’t hear much from the class of 1956 – do you”? You can reach Fred by his email address: JFredMillerIIIMD@comcast.net.

Peter D. Hughes ’61- Peter sent us a nice email. I quote in its entirety. “You all are TOO MUCH. I went AFA's Web Site a week ago and Lo and Behold I was very surprised to see yours truly on the front page.... Thank you very much. Needless to say Janet and I had a GREAT time at the Reunion. We were all made to feel very special. It was a very fun weekend and Janet and I are looking forward to my 50th and maybe a visit sooner. It will really be a terrific day when we can come to see the New Alumni House. What a Great addition to AFA. Thank you again for a Fun Weekend, Peter D. Hughes ' 61.” You can reach Peter at his email address: PDH896@aol.com.

Jim Beck ’62–Jim and his lovely wife, Linda, visited with us on March 29th. Jim and Linda hosted CAPT Fine and MajGen Flanagan in their home in Santa Fe, NM on December 4, 2006 while they were visiting with Alumni in New Mexico and Texas. Jim’s father lives in Sarasota, Florida and he stops by for an AFA visit when he’s in Florida visiting with his Dad. He and Linda visited us in the Museum and then took some time to visit the Moon Rock Exhibit, the Courtyard, the Hubble Telescope Exhibit, and the Mess Hall. Linda is an avid astronomer and was very impressed by the Hubble Pictures. Jim commented about the school. He said, “AFA is prospering, Campus is clean and well-maintained. Keep us the good work!” You can reach Jim at his email address: jandlbeck@comcast.net.

Robert R. Kurz, CDR USN (Ret.) ’63 - We received an email update from CDR Kurz. He has had a very interesting time since graduating from AFA. Recently, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recognized Bob as one of fewer than 50 individuals world-wide to have achieved the "Billfish Royal Slam" by virtue of catching all nine species of billfish. He completed this feat after 36 years, in September 2006, when he caught a White Marlin in Venezuela. Bob also holds the current men's world record for an 83 pound Pacific Big Eye Tuna which he caught on 8 pound test line in 1990. Bob is now retired and spends most of his free time on his boat "The Last One", and with his college sweetheart, the former Sally M. Linet. Last summer, Bob, Sally and his mother-inlaw, Dee, visited with one of Bob's old classmates, Pete Boyce '62N, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Bob and his family were on a New England/Canadian Cruise and Pete drove down from his home in Lubec, Maine to meet the ship. Pete is also retired and spends much of his time on the water with his new boat. For those who know Pete, it should come as no surprise that he built it himself. It was great to see my dear friend and AFA's former dock master again. And yes, he still drinks lots of coffee! You can contact Bob at his email address: rkurz@hotmail.com.

Richard D. Lightbourn ‘63— Richard sent us an update along with his check to become a Plank Owner of the new Alumni Center/ Museum. Richard’s letter read as follows: “Thank you for your e-mail of 11/30/06 and the attached class information. As discussed with Gen. Flanagan, I am interested in helping with the proposed Alumni Center/Museum. Enclosed, please find my check#800 dated 12/29/06 in the amount of $1,000.00. Needless to say, it has been a long time since June 1963. I was part of a small, select group of cadets who did not ‘Officially’ graduate that long ago day in ’63. Why? - We were in the custody of our parents at a pre-graduation celebration the night before—did consume adult beverages and did report in late from liberty. Oh Silly Us! - To think that our mere parents could protect us from the wrath of Capt. Clarke and Cdr. Steele. Of such things memories are made and little did we realize how many more important and significant things were to happen over the next 43 years. L.A.F. (Life after Farragut) Shortly after graduation, and largely due to the influence of Chief Stribbling, USN (Ret.) - Naval Science Dept., I enlisted in the Marine Corps and applied for the PLC program. In Sept., I entered Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA—1967, BA, Socio/Bus. AD. A little event known as RVN interrupted things and U entered active duty—USMC 1965-1971, VIE, Capt. 1971-1985 USMCR 1971-1977 _ Holiday Inns, Inc.—Bermuda Opened the Holiday Inn, .

George—eventually achieving the position of Director of Sales and Conventions. 1972—Married Elizabeth Ann Cooper of Towanda, PA Liz was a graduate of Loch Haven State—BA Elementary ED., MA. ED from Elmira College. Liz taught for the Williamsport School district for six years and with DODDS-NAS Bermuda for 23 years (72-95) and six years for The Bermuda Government Schools. 1977— Left HI, Inc. and joined Princess Hotels International (Bermuda) Ltd., as Asst. F&B Director at the Southampton Princess. 1979 Received

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my CHA—Chartered Hotel Administrator. 1980—Promoted to Director—Management Services for both Princess Hotels in Bermuda, primarily responsible for Capital Management, Budgeting, Major Maintenance, Risk Management & Insurance and Development. 1989— Promoted to Regional Director to include properties in the Bahamas, Mexico, San Francisco and later, the planning and development and building of The Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, AZ. 1993—Added two more properties in Barbados. 1995– PHI– Princess Hotels International and PPI—Princess Properties International were purchased outright by Canadian Pacific Hotels, Toronto, Canada. I retained position of Regional Director—now reporting to the President of CP Hotels in Toronto until my retirement in October 2000. L.A.W. (Life after Work) Where does one retire to after working and living in Bermuda 31 years? In December of 2001 we left Bermuda and relocated to Williamsport, PA where we have spent the past 5 years renovating and restoring Liz’s grandfathers home (1936) and for the most part enjoying every minute of it. Between Liz volunteering twice a week in the local schools, my involvement with the MCHF, our involvement with our church and traveling, we begin to wonder how we ever had time to work for a living. I enjoy golf again, and my goal for 2007 is to break a 100?? Yes, I would agree that AFA had a profound impact and influence on my life, second only the USMC.” Luis R. Rodriguez ’64 – Luis sent us an email regarding the Commissioning of the USS Gridley, DDG101, at the Port of Miami, Miami, Florida on February 10, 2007. Named after Captain Charles Gridley, recipient of the Commodore George Dewey's famous command, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley" at the Battle of Manila Bay on 1 May, 1898. GRIDLEY's keel was laid 30 July 2004 at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. After commissioning in February 2007, GRIDLEY will join the Pacific Fleet. NOTE: The drawing, provided by Peter Hsu; he commemorates the Christening of every Naval vessel with a similar drawing.

Edwin F. St. Clair ‘64— Ed sent us an end of the year letter. He said, “Well, another year has gone by and we are still intact! We have had a great year. Son, Will (22) graduates this year from Claremont McKenna with a degree in Economics. Jimmy (25) is starting his 3rd year in Real Estate and considering to go back to Graduate school. Eddie (27) and Katie are well and are expecting not just a baby, but a baby girl!

After raising 3 little boys (all of whom were to be named Jane Elizabeth) I am beside myself with glee.” You can reach Ed and Adrienne at Ed@TheSTClairs.com.

CH (COL) Richard W. Bower US Army ’65 – We received a detailed email from CH COL Bower.

He said, “I do have several items to add to the Class ’65 Alumni information. Since leaving the shores of the River Toms (’65, AFA North) the following are several things I have accomplished: CIVILIAN: WHO’S WHO IN AMERICA, 53rd Ed. 1999, WHO’S WHO IN RELIGION, 4th Ed. 1992; Cum Laude Society; Amer. Soc. Clinical Pathology, Registry (35 years); SARCA Member.

MILITARY: Joint Task Force Recovery (TWA Flt 800), Staff Chaplain; Reserve Officers’ Assoc. of the United States – Dept. of the Army Chaplain (2007); the ISG Chaplain (2003-2004); Defense Meritorious Service medal’ Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal (3X); Army Achievement Medal (2X); Armed forces Expeditionary Medal; and a graduate of the United States Army Command & General’s Staff College, West Point, NY. I was deployed to Baghdad and served as the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) Chaplain. That was the DOD Presidentially appointed unit to find out the truth of WMD. I am one of only a few Army Chaplains to a TS/SCI Security Clearance. I was MEDEVAC’ed out of Baghdad and spent 13 months at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to have my knee totally reconstructed . Prior to being returned to Active Reserve Duty, I served 6 months at the Pentagon in the Pentagon Chaplain’s Office. This September, I shall be mandatorily retired after 30 ½ years of Commissioned SVC, and hold the permanent rank of Chaplain COL (’06). I am presently serving a CPE Residence at the Westchester County Medical Center, Vallhala, NY. I live in Valley Cottage, NY and am Married to Shirley Ann for 39 years, (and we) have three daughters, and five grandchildren.” You can reach Rich at his email address; rich.bower@us.army.mil.

William W. Walker ‘65— Bill sent us an update letter. After he graduated AFA South in 1965 Bill attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ graduating in 1969 with a BS in Marketing. He began a lifetime (32 yrs.) career in Sales and Marketing with Atlantic Refining Co. which subsequently became ARCO and then BP in 2000. In 1970 he married his high school sweetheart, Bobbi Nicoll, who was the Battalion Sponsor for Second Company in 1965. Bill and Bobbi moved many times with ARCO with positions that brought them to NJ, PA, CA, OH, RI and Scotland. His assignments included District Manager, Area Manager, Hdqts. Staff Coordinator for the development of ampm convenience stores, ampm International– UK Business Development Manager and finally New Site Acquisition Manager in AZ, NV and Southern CA. Bill retired in 2002 leaving Newport Beach, CA for Vero Beach, FL. Bill and Bobbi have two children, Andrew and Katherine who live in NV and CA and two grandchildren. Presently, Bill enjoys boating, fishing, golf and traveling and stays busy as Rear

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Commodore of Vero Beach Yacht Club, Publicity Officer for the Vero Beach Power Squadron and President of his homeowners association. He relishes his high school years at AFA and still plays his Fender Jaguar guitar as he did with the Buccaneers from 1962 to 1965. He would love to hear from his old band mates, Tim Hutchinson ‘65, Jim Case ‘64, Kent Withington ‘64, Buddy Rogers ‘65, Jim Edwards , and Todd Schilling ‘65. You can reach Bill at his email address: arcoman50@aol.com.

Robert Tilchin ’66 – We received an update from Bob. He says, “Here is a more complete telling of my past 40 years. Feel free to edit and/or print any of it. (I) went to Ga. Tech as a Math major…transferred to Univ. of Fla. In the first draft lottery, I got a high number.

(Phew!) I went to Woodstock, became a hippy, and protested the war. I got a BA in Psychology. I built my own house on some wooded land outside Gainesville. I traveled Europe on a BSA 650 motorcycle and lived in a kibbutz for 6 weeks. I went to Chiropractic College, got certified in home birth, and helped deliver about 50 babies as a “midwife”. This was my highest honor. I got spiritual, got married, practiced Chiropractic, hiked the Himalayas; had a son; got divorced; tried a second wife; got a second divorce; got depressed; retired; now living in Portland, OR where I see my 21 year old son for dinner 2x a month. We have a great relationship. “This is the rough gist of it. Is anyone in our re-union group sympathetic to a liberal, democratic, spiritual ex-hippie? Bob” You can reach Bob at his email address bobtilchin@yahoo.com.

Ramon Usategui ’66 – We received an email from Ramon. He is unable to participate in the April 20th South Florida Golfing Event because he has to travel to Argentina on company business. He is quite a golfer. Hits them straight and long! Ramon sent us a nice email about his enjoyment of Homecoming. He said, “…And again in two years for the 75th Anniversary of the school, The Class of ’66 will be present (and loud!) Best regards, Ramon. “ Ramon is the Senior Vice President of BankUnited, FSB International Private Banking in Coral Gables, Florida. You can reach Ramon at his email address: rusategui@bankunited.com.

Edward B. DeSeta ’67 – Ed has been very busy contacting all of the AFA members of the class of 1967. This is their 40th Anniversary Class Reunion. He wants to have everyone join in the fun of this years’ reunion. If you’d like to give Ed a hand in contacting classmates, please contact him at his email address: edeseta@earthlink.net.

Scott L. Salley ’69 – Scott visited with us recently. It was his first for some time. I’m including a picture so his classmates can see how thirty-seven years have dealt with him. We had a nice visit and he sent me the following update to pass along to his AFA classmates and friends: “Dear Bill: I was a pleasure to meet you last week at the AFA Alumni Office. My various experiences at Farragut during the late 1960's were not highly valued; however, as I reflect back to almost forty years ago while I was attending the Academy, the coveted characteristic that has meant most to me in my law enforcement career has been "leadership". The leadership traits that I am mentioning include, for example, taking responsibility for things that go wrong to developing younger officers for command level positions. In 2002 I attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Leadership Fellowship Program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. I lived at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, VA and served as an instructor, coach and mentor too many National Academy (N/A) students from around the world. During this fellowship program, I had an assignment to the International Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest, Hungary. The purpose of this assignment was to instruct police officers from former Communist (Eastern Bloc) countries the principles of criminology and tactics. Returning to Washington, DC from being overseas, the "Washington Sniper" was leaving a deadly path of destruction, and the mayhem caused by this duo, was unbelievable. People who are under distress usually identify a leader who will guide them out of trouble.

Anyway, the reason I included the anecdotes was really to illustrate the importance of learning about leadership at an early age and continuously infusing the leadership models into our everyday life. Admiral Farragut Academy was the cornerstone in my life for at least understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader. Spending my high school years at Farragut was not as enjoyable in comparison to what my friends were doing at that time, but history is replete with inequities. Many years later, I realized that the rules, drills, and discipline that I learned at Farragut were inherent with the development of a responsible citizen and leader.

Major Scott Salley, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida.”

David Yoho ’68 – David is in constant contact with his AFA classmates and friends. Here is some information he sent us we’d like to pass along. “The new USS Farragut was commissioned on June 10, 2006.

(Ron) Rose (’68) brought Coach Slaby; I couldn't make it but they got me a hat. You'll notice in the attached picture that Rose and Coach are starting to look alike, kind of like people and pets.

Lorenzo (Lamas ’75) looks good for a guy who's been through four divorces. I have several cool pictures taken

by Rose. Let me know and I'll attach a few just to you. rrose@ptd.net.

Coach, and Polly Slaby have moved. New address: 108 Chamberlain Court, Toms River NJ 08757 (732) 3492687 He'll turn 83 on April 23. Polly has been quite ill lately. Be sure and give them a card or a call.

Ron’68 and Linda Rose's eldest, Bart was married last year.

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You might remember Ron's Mom who came to so many events. Anyway, she passed on in July; here's my most endearing memory of her.

In the summer of '69, Ron and I'd been out late drinking and it was hot on the second floor of their home so I must have strayed downstairs during the night (no, I don't remember doing it). She passed me on the way to the kitchen sometime the next morning. I was face down and naked on their living room couch. She simply said: "Good morning Yo." I miss her.

Also, my daughter April was married a couple months ago - here we are arriving at the reception. If you don't want to see wedding pictures or more pix of Rose (We've seen at least six of him or his family) you'll have to send me something. NOW please before you forget! We've seen Jones, (Richard ) Horstmann (’68), (Jason) Wolins (’68), Robert) Brandon (’68), (John) Fernandez “68), (Robert) Nessen (’68), (Ronald) Bramson (’68) and his babes, Martin Brown (’68), (LTCOL John Gaumer (’68), (Robert) Strong (’68), (David) me and Coach (Slaby). (We didn’t get any other pictures, but presumed that these members of the class of’68 were present at the Wedding, so we wanted to mention who was there).

A note from John Duval’s parents: John & Fran - here's the condensed news: “On May 24th we moved into a villa in the Mews at Homestead Village, a retirement community (Lancaster PA area) ---- No grass to mow and no snow to shovel. We had an invisible fence installed in our yard so scooter, our nine-year old Bischon, can be outside without his leash. On October 16th, I had a total knee replacement on my knee. Thanks to lots of TLC, provided by Fran, I am making good progress.” jnduval@msn.com I can't believe we lost The Duv more than 30 years ago. I need your help. At the 30th reunion in 1998, those in attendance gave me a plate and everyone signed it, thanks to Jay Wolins (’68) for stealing the plate and organizing the signatures. We have a picture of it to prove it exists. In my stupor, I allowed Tom Lanahan (’68) to take the plate so he could ship it safely to me. 8.5 years later I still don't have it - so help me please. Write him now by using this link (lanahan56@aol.com) and sending him a note. Please, cajole him, beg him, entreat, and/or threaten him to send the plate. I've sent him my UPS number so he could take it to the UPS store - they'll pack it and ship it and I'll gladly pay. Better yet, call him (954)-730-9851, I give up. Rob Helfand (’68) wrote to say that he and his wife Rhonda still live in Laguna Niguel. On May 15th 2006, he began a new career as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of California after almost 10 years a Deputy Attorney General. They have 14 year old son, who's a star lacrosse player. He keeps in contact with Howie Reich, class of ‘67, who is an attorney north of LA. Actually, Howie and his awesome wife Kathleen have had me to their home and keep me up to date. How 'bout some pix Rob? Please mark the first weekend in November 2008 in your calendar for your 40th reunion. (This will be the occasion of the Academy’s 75th Anniversary! Watch Info REVEILLE) So far, the 20th was the best attended. Let's break our record of 20 participants. You'll love St. Pete and the ocean. Sure could use some news to write about - I'd write more often. This is especially true if you haven't written ever or much. And send some freaking' pictures. My wife Annie says I have to stop using that word - she wants me to stop saying CRAP too.”

David Yoho ’68 (800) 220-0440. davidyoho@davidyoho.com New home address: 503 Landis Lakes Court, Louisville KY 40245.

“Annie and I invested an entire year building a home with an attached office. I've never worked from home… lots of adjustments on both sides. Ha!” Walter Leskuski ’72 – We received an email update from Walter. Here is what he had to say: “Hello AFA! Some news on me.... This year my wife Bridget and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. I received a US patent this year and I also did some traveling abroad.

I have two children, Roy and Leila. I took the attached photo recently at Pompeii. I am really looking forward to visiting AFA for a Homecoming and seeing all the changes. I look forward to reading the new issues of the REVEILLE. It is a great magazine. The new Alumni Center/Museum is a fantastic idea and the design is beautiful. All the Best!” You can contact Walter at his email address: walter_leskuski@alumni.gwu.edu.

William D. Rucks ’74 - We received an update from Bill. He used the new update link on the AFA Website. Here is his update. “I am currently working as a chemical tech for Enterprise Transportation. I have 50 hours of college in process technology from Lamar State College in Orange, TX. I have been married 11 years to a wonderful woman named Patricia and have 3 children and 3 step-children plus 10 grandchildren. I am a member of the Masonic Lodge - Madison #126, and York Rite and a member of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team-Louisiana. Anybody that would like to get in touch may do so through my e-mail: (prucks@gt.rr.com).”

Mark W. Campbell ’76 - Mark sent us an address change update. He has returned to London, UK. Here is where you can connect with him: “As you may know, I have returned to London as of December. Here are my new personal contact details: Address: 53A Oxberry Avenue, London, SW6 5SP, Telephone +44(0)207-371-0554, and Mobile: +44(0)7942-240-307. If you are going to be in London, please give me a call. Regards, Mark Mark W. Campbell, Vice President, Business Development, Rodeo Resources Inc., 1200 Barkdull St., Houston, TX 77006, USA, Tel: +447942240307, Email: mark.campbell@rodeoresource.com

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Theodore “Ace” Bottone ’80 – Ace sent us an Alumni update. He is the Corporate Chef for the Rastelli Fine Foods Restaurant. He has been married to wife, Debbie for 22 years. They have 2 sons, ages 19 and 16. His oldest son plays Division IAA Football for Bucknell University. His youngest is in the 10th grade at Point Pleasant Boro High School. He is a soccer player and he also swims. Debbie has been a school teacher for the last 24 years. After a neck injury playing football in college, I went to the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, NY and have been in the Food Industry ever since. You can reach Ace at his email address: ace351@verizon.net.

Michael P. Nuccio ’80 – We received an update email from Mike. He and family have settled in their new home in Marianna. “Hi everyone, we had our last ultrasound and it is pretty clear that we will being having another baby girl. Amalia is excited she will have a little sister. Of course, we are very excited, too. Amalia keeps touching Brigitta's tummy and says "My little sister". All looked good on the ultrasound; two arm, legs with fingers and toes. She was moving all over the screen and we got a very good look. Now we need to decide on her name. Keep Brigitta and the new baby in your prayers during the final 18-20 months. The due date, I think, is still May 25th.

Take care, Mike Nuccio, 3069 6th St., Marianna, FL 32446.” You can reach Mike by email at: florthopa@msn.com.

Christian M. Wagner ’82 – Recently, we had occasion to contact Christian. We received an email correspondence from someone who wanted to contact him. (This is a good time to explain our Prime Directive…We will never release your database information to anyone.

Instead, our policy dictates that we contact you and give you the information concerning the person wanting to contact you. If you want to contact them, this is your prerogative. Your records are shared only with alumni. We will never sell your records!) We had a nice conversation and Christian sent the following update to us to reprint in the next REVEILLE. Here are his comments and update: “Bill: Thanks for the call and passing on the information from The Union School. Also thanks for your kind words regarding the distinction between the North and South campuses. It’s nice to think of Farragut as one. We spend a lot of time at the Jersey shore and pass the old campus frequently. What a great time we all had! Although I sure don’t miss the formation block in February! As a brief update I currently live in Greenville, DE with Lisa my wife and Grace our 12 year old daughter. I am the owner of Longview Financial Partners, LLC a financial services firm that works with middle market companies focusing on retirement plans, executive compensation, stock option and wealth management services. We currently have offices in Mt. Laurel, NJ, Wilmington DE and will be opening an office in Red Bank, NJ shortly. After leaving AFA I attended George Washington University and Rutgers University earning my BA. My career has been focused in the financial services field in the Philadelphia market place. Prior to forming Longview Partners in 2005 I was the President of Commerce Capital Markets, Inc. a division of Commerce Bank, NA. I would also like to take the time to personally thank all of the Farragut Alumni and their families for their past and ongoing service in the various branches of the Armed Forces. The full color version of Reveille looks great! Let me know if I can be of any help. Best Regards, Christian M. Wagner.” You can contact Christian at his email address: cmwagner@longviewfp.com.

Alcides Rojas ’83 - We received an update for the AFA Alumni Website. Alcides is currently running a chain of restaurants in Venezuela.

He is married and he and his wife are expecting the birth of twins by June 07. He says, “(I’m) Always grateful of the experience I received at Admiral Farragut. (I’m) full of good memories. He would love to hear from any of his classmates. You can reach Alcides at his email address: alcides_rojas@hotmail.com.

Christopher E. Maling ’83 – Chris and Blythe are expecting their first child in April 2007. They live in San Marino, CA where Chris is in Commercial Real Estate with Marcus & Millichap. You can contact Chris at his email address: cmaling@marcusmillichap.com.

CPO Thomas Woods US Navy (ret.) - Tom was an ’83 graduate of Bridgewater High School in NJ. He attended AFA North from ’7779. He contacted me wanting to see if there was some way he could connect with his ’77-’79 classmates. I told him that I couldn’t give him that information, but I would insert something into REVEILLE so some of you might contact him if you wanted too. He retired from the US Navy in June, 2006. Here is what he sent me. “Okay Bill, here goes - I am not sure what kind of info you are looking for, so here is the Readers Digest version. As I said previously, I attended AFA North for two years, 77/78 and 78/79. Both were spent in the 9th grade (I told you educationally, it was not a very successful time - I didn't lie!) I returned to high school in Bridgewater, N.J. and graduated three years later, in the Class of 1983. The following September, I left for the Navy. As with any Navy career, I have traveled the world and been stationed in many different places! I retired as a Chief Petty Officer in June, 2006. I am married to the lovely Carrie Suzanne Woods - the best Navy Wife there is! If there is anything else you'd like to know, please let me know. It's been a pleasure emailing with you! “ You can reach Tom at his email address: OhThomas@aol.com.

Matthew Vollmers ’85 – Matt sent us an email indicating that he might be changing jobs soon. It sounded like he missed Toyota and was hoping to reconnect. We hope you will remember Matt if you are living in the Annapolis/Baltimore area and might be interested in getting a new car. Matt can surely refer you to a Toyota dealer so you can get a good deal. “Bill, THANK YOU SO MUCH! For your follow-up on this..... Yes, in fact I have changed jobs. I have actually gone back to Toyota and will be working for the Central Atlantic Region as the Dealer Service and Parts Manager covering Richmond and Western Virginia. We will be moving to the Annapolis - Baltimore Area we are looking at Columbia, Ellicott City, Severna Park, or Annapolis. The will probably not happen until late August of this year, but I will keep you posted. Our youngest Logan will be turning 1 on the 14th and we will send a new family picture soon. Hope all is well! Matt” You can reach Matt at his email address: matyv@aol.com. (MATT, Please be sure to send me your new address so you won’t miss any REVEILLES.)

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Douglas P. Nelson ’86 – We received an update request over the website Update Link. Douglas has moved, but still lives in San Francisco.

You can still reach him at his email address dpnelson@gmail.com. He says, “No new news, just a new address.” Doug is one of a growing number of alumni who want to receive the REVEILLE via email.

Craig H. Russell ’87 - Craig sent us an update form. He is living with his wife Carleen in Austin, TX. “I am currently employed at the Texas Attorney General’s Office as an assistant Attorney General in Austin. I recently completed a year tour in Iraq as a JAG Officer with the 56th Brigade Combat Team.” You can contact Craig at his email address Craig.H.Rrussell@Gmail.com.

William A. Smith ’88 – We received an update from Bill. He is living with his wife Lorelia in Rockbridge, OH. He is self-employed in the Restaurant Business known as “Billy Crickets.” You can reach him at (740) 503-5800.

Dr. Michael J. Sebesta ‘88 MAJ, MC, FS US Army —We received a nice update from Dr. Mike. He said, “I wish to provide an update of my whereabouts. I’m currently stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center on Fort Lewis, Washington where I am one of the attending urologists. My wife, MAJ Cheryl Ledford, is and orthopedic surgeon at Madigan. We moved hre this summer after completing a 3 year tour at Fort Bragg, NC. During my time at Fort Bragg, I deployed to Iraq as a flight surgeon with 3/17 Cavalry of the 10th Mountain Division.

The unit provided air support for the 3/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team from 2003-2004. Cheryl and I just had our first child, Noah Alexander. It is going to be quite a challenge with 2 active duty physician parents and a newborn. Likewise, Cheryl will be leaving the Army this October. I’ll be in until the completion of obligations in July 2009. Hope all is well. If you need any alumni assistance in the great Pacific Northwest, let me know.” You can reach Dr. Mike at 9013 31st Street West, University Place, WA 98466 or Phone 253-302-3700.

Tony J. Gianguzzi ’89 - We recently heard from Tony’s mother, Dawn Gianguzzi. She told us that Tony’s had some interesting times since graduating from AFA. In fact, he has changed his name. He is A/K/A River T. Kubik. Tony was an actor for some time and his agent suggested that he change his name, and so he became River T. Kubik. Since this time, he goes by the new name. Presently, he is the Senior Vice President of the 5th 3rd Bank in Nashville, Tennessee. You can catch up with him at his email address: rtk1221@yahoo.com.

Luis Diego Sarabia ’89 – We received a nice update from Luis via the Website Update Link. Here is his update: “Hi all! Still here in ole Dominican Republic, living in the first city of the new world Santo Domingo. Just happened to run into the school’s site; it feels strange to see my old high school in sunny Florida. I miss that icy lake! Anyways after graduating in 89' things got a bit darkish, and somehow I went to hell or half way there and got lost somewhere west. I went to college in Philadelphia for a while, a couple of years and it just didn’t work out. Came back home in 93’ and started working with my father, later my brother (a lot of you know) joined, in a Propane Distribution Company. And that’s what we do, sell propane gas… and we are doing great! Got married 01’ and have two beautiful kids Diego and Isabel … I want to send out a big hug to all my old friends at AFA, including my old enemies. Heh Heh! Best regards, Luis Diego Sarabia.” You can reach Luis at his email address: sarabia_luis@hotmail.com.

E. W. “Bill” Monrose – ’91 – Bill sent us a voice mail from Shanghai, China. Bill was in China on company business in February and March. He said, “You should see this place, it’s bigger than New York City. Construction is going on everywhere. There are skyscrapers encompassing a 20 square mile area. We had a meeting on the 86th Floor of one of these towering structures, and we were actually above the clouds!” Bill is the International Director for his company, Hogan Assessment Systems. He called again when he got home to Tulsa.

He said, “The jet-lag is incredible. Twenty-three hours of flying to return to Detroit and then an hour home.” diradvntg@aol.com.

Scott Sulman ’91 – We received an update from Scott. In fact, he was the first to use the new on-line link to update his database information. Here in his own words is where Scott has been. “I have been the Navy for the last 12 years and I am an LTjg stationed onboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as the Quality Assurance Officer. I previously served onboard submarines. Later, I became a Limited Duty Officer (Nuclear Power) and ordered to my first aircraft carrier. I would love to hear from any old classmates. My email address is stsulman@cox.net.”

Christopher L. Thompson ‘91 - We received an email from Chris. He is launching an on-line Photo TechService. He has offered to handle any of our photo needs, or those of our Alumni. Presently, and because we did not know about his business, we are doing business with Shutter-fly. If the situation arises, we will of course do business with our Alumni’s venture. Here is what Chris’ information is about his business. Chris Thompson, Vice President / COO IPTS / Cricket Prints, Chris@PhotoTechService.com, www.PhotoTechService.com, www.CricketPrints.com. You can reach Chris at his email address: christhompson713@gmail.com.

John W. Krause – ’93 – John sent us an update. He has moved from Connecticut to Bronxville, NY. He is a New York City Policeman. John is married and he and his wife, Gina have a 4 year old daughter, Mina Elizabeth. He is an active Coast Guard Reservist and had been on active duty from September 14, 2001 until June of 2005. John was part of the first

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responders. I am sorry that we don’t have an email address for John, as I know many of you would like to contact him.

Gregory J. Herschenfeld ’94 - Greg sent us an update from the AFA Alumni Website. He is now living in Monmouth Beach, NJ and is a New Jersey State Trooper assigned to Troop “E” Holmdel Barracks, Garden State Parkway, Motorcycle Unit. You can contact Greg at his email address gherschenfeld@yahoo.com.

Robert M. Williamson ’93 - We received an online update from Robert. He is living in Annapolis, MD. He didn’t send us any news, but you can contact him at his email address: dvrwilly@yahoo.com. He would like to receive REVEILLE via email. (It is available on the Alumni Website at: http://www.farragut.org/alumni)- In full color Joseph C. Sawyer ’94 - Joe sent us an email update. “I am still living in Orlando, FL. I am a firefighter paramedic and recently promoted to LT of an Engine Company in the (Orlando) Fire Department. We have four children, 2 boys, and 2 girls. I have been married to Mary Ann, the best wife in the whole world for 10 years, and life has been good! I look forward to hearing from you. Joe Sawyer.” You can reach Joe at his email address: ETS00JCS@aol.com.

Robin Carpenter ’01 - I had a telephone call from Robin. She said her mother did not fully understand medical terminology. She wanted to set the record straight. So, here it is for all of her friends and it is really good news. “Sir, Thank you for clearing this up for me, I appreciate it. My condition is that I broke my right femur bone and now have a titanium rod there as well as in my right pelvic bone, which I have a titanium plate. I broke my left wrist and have a titanium rod there as well. Please let everyone know that I am not a paraplegic and my recovery is coming along as smoothly as possible. I am up and walking and doing much better. If anyone would like to get in contact with me my email address is rr.carpenter@hotmail.com or they can contact me at 727-712-7613. Thank you very much for clearing this up for me. I hope to visit the school shortly. Again, thank you. Robin Carpenter, Class of 2001!”

James Culp ’02 – We spoke with James on the telephone recently. He is about to graduate from USF in Tampa with a dual degree in History and Political Science. He expects to graduate Magna Cum Laude, and plans to enter Law School for the Fall Term. He has been in the USF Student Senate, and was the President of the USF Student Republican Party. His email address may change when he enters Law School, but for now it is: culp2@mail.usf.edu.

Alex DeSeta ’04 – Alex BC, AFA ’04, became a member of the prestigious Summerall Guard at the Citadel. Here are some pictures of this occasion . Alex ’04 is with his cousin Charles Donohoe AFA ’98 and ’02 Citadel graduate. It was an awesome day for the DeSeta Family. Also on hand for the event were Alex’ father, Edward B. DeSeta BC, AFA ’67 and James Dillahey ’97. James is a member of the Citadel Faculty and is the head of the famous Citadel Bag Pipe Corps Band. While at AFA, James achieved National recognition as a Bag Pipe Artist. We are hoping that this elite group will be able to perform at our 75th Anniversary Alex DeSeta ‘04—Summerall Guard Homecoming Celebration in 2008. with his cousin, James Dillahey ‘98 and Charles Donohoe ‘98 Ed DeSeta ‘67

Ashley Patterson ‘02—Here is a picture of Ashley at the recent White House Press Gathering. In case you think you recognize the officer with her, you’re right! He is Marine Corps General Peter Pace, sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. So, now you know how high our Alumni connections go in Washington!!! Ashley is the BC of the Class of 2002! You can reach her via email at: pnelope972@aol.com

Austin Hampton ’05 – Here’s the latest update for Austin. Hampton All-ACC - Austin Hampton finished third in the 1-meter boards to earn All-ACC honors as well as both diving squads competed this week in Chapel Hill at the men's diving championships. (Like I keep telling everyone, we’re going to have an Olympic Champion soon!) mhampton@farragut.org.

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Have You Checked Out the AFA Alumni Website?

If you haven’t checked out the AFA Alumni Website lately, you’re in for a big surprise!

The Alumni Website is now interactive. That is, you can update your address, telephone, and email information online.

There is a Form where you can send along Alumni Update Information which we can reprint in an upcoming edition of REVEILLE. You can also browse your computer Picture Files to insert a picture.

There are certain fields that you must complete. This is for verification purposes so we are certain that the changes which are being sent are legitimate.

This section of the Alumni Website is entitled: Update Your Contact Info.

Along the top, left hand side of the Alumni Home Website you will see the following: Alumni Home Current Reveille Alumni on Shutterfly (These are all active links. Place your cursor over one of them and Edline—Alumni simply click. You will be taken to that information.)

Homecoming Reservations Update Your Contact Info Reveille News Feed Also, REVEILLE Past Issues (A list of the last few REVEILLES will be shown) Simply click on the ones you want to see. They will be downloaded for you in “living color.”

As you move your cursor around on the Alumni Website you will discover many active links. When your cursor causes a term or word to blink, just click on it to see where it takes you.

On the UPCOMING EVENTS LINE you will note that at the end of this line is VIEW ALL. Click on VIEW ALL and a list of upcoming events will be expanded. You can then click your cursor on any of these new links to see what they contain.

We encourage you to use the online link to send us information and updates. It will save you time and postage expense. Of course, you are welcome to send along anything you’d like via email.

You can also send your Homecoming Reservations to us online. However, as of the time this REVEILLE went to press, we did not have a SECURE WEBSITE to protect your credit card information. Please read this page carefully and do not submit credit card information online until we have a SECURE WEBSITE. At present, this information can be faxed or mailed to us. Your reservation will not be complete until have received your payment for your Homecoming Reservation.

We want to hear from you if you have any ideas how we can make this website better for our Alumni. Please feel free to make suggestions to us if you don’t find it satisfactory to navigate.

SEND SOME SUNSHINE AND GET WELL CARDS The following AFA Alumni are under the weather and need to be cheered up!

Please send them a GET WELL SOON Card!

John A. Gardella ‘41N - 2158 Agincourt Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 Email: jgard84610@aol.com CDR William P. Sutherland ‘50 USN (Ret) - 265 Grand Olympia Drive, Henderson, NV 89012-4809 Email: WPSutherland@aol.com George F. Theobald ‘39—1975 Sacramento, Westin, FL 33326-2344 Email: theobalg@bellsouth.net If anyone knows of Alumni who are under the weather, please send us a notice to us...

ATTN: SEND SUNSHINE AND GET WELL CARDS.

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As Your Alumni Director I am often asked . . .

Why is Farragut so different?

I have given some thought to this frequently asked question and here are my thoughts!

I’ve been associated with Admiral Farragut Academy now for almost twenty-one years. Throughout my years at Farragut, I have had occasion to compare the levels of success of Farragut graduates to graduates of other schools.

Many say that comparisons are odious, and surely some of them are. However, my experience over the years has taught me that those who have graduated from Farragut have had some very distinct advantages.

The academic structure and overall program and process of education at Farragut have definitely left its mark on the lives of those who matriculated at our school. The caliber of not only academic excellence but of personal development in areas such as self-esteem, respect, self-discipline, acceptance of diversity, and determination are unsurpassed by all other institutions. Farragut graduates obtain a level of professionalism upon graduation that many others never even attain throughout their college years. The value of the structure instilled at Farragut empowers students to be self-assured and comfortable with the discipline and self-control they have learned through the years at the Academy which leads to innate sense of respect for the world around them.

Today, the concepts of self-discipline and respect are lacking in most other educational institutions. This is a grave mistake. This is the very element that sets AFA graduates ahead of those others with whom they compete at all levels of life, first in college and then in the arena of their private career professions. Never have I known so many successful people. First, I observed as a teacher and administrator their educational growth as well as their personal development within the corps of cadets. Learning to take responsibility for one’s actions is something that is not of value in today’s public schools. Learning the importance of how treat others, in addition to how you act yourself is very important. Farragut graduates know that how you present yourself- the whole package from your behavior to things such as how you dress and wear your clothing- is very important factors of success. Personal hygiene is a value appreciated in the professional world today. Yes, no one can stress enough the worth of those morning inspections that seemed at the time to have no value whatsoever. So too, the competitiveness of the rank structure of the Academy. It was not to subordinate, but rather to instill a sense of awareness that those who succeed in life must outrank the multitudes of inept people who are simply going through the motions of their jobs, always believing success is their due because they show up. Farragut graduates not only show up, but they have a plan and an action to measure against. They realize through learned conditioning to do their best in everything they do because they are aware of those who are constantly judging their actions. They have learned to make the value judgments and ethical decisions which set them apart and cause them to appreciate the value of their personal and professional relationships.

All of these things, I have observed about our Alumni.

Name any high school that has contributed to American history as much as ours has. In the military service to our country; in the fields of business; law; education; science; can you name any that will surpass AFA? America’s first man in space, Alan B. Shepard, Jr. ‘41 learned disciplines which enabled him to ride atop a Red Stone rocket and become our first national explorer into what is regarded as the last frontier. In the educational world, two of the twelve who have walked upon our nearest satellite, the Moon, are Farragut graduates, RADM Alan Shepard, ’41 USN (Dec.), and BGen Charles Moss “Charlie” Duke, ’53 USAF (Ret). They risked their lives and because of their discipline, structure, and education, they succeeded.

We are carving out a new future for the Academy. The leadership of AFA has been constant in its desire to maintain its stellar position in the educational field. One hundred percent of our graduates are college bound and are accepted by colleges each year. Our graduates are sought by all of America’s service academies, outstanding universities with ROTC programs for all branches of our military, and by some of America’s top universities such as Harvard, Duke, Florida, Vanderbilt, Purdue, Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other illustrious schools to name just a few.

CDR Bill Monrose

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TAPS Let us pause to reflect upon our Alumni whose duty in this life has been fulfilled...May They Rest In Peace!

COL Barry Falquost ’47N – We were notified by Howard Sakolsky ’47 about the passing of Barry Falquost ’47. Howard was unable to provide us with any specific information. Barry had called the Alumni Office recently about acquiring another ’47 Trident. He was excited about attending the Homecoming this year. We will all miss him.

Dr. Gerald L. Finberg ’47 S-– Jerry’s personal health had been a real issue for some time. Howard Sakolsky advised us that Jerry died in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on February 28, 2007. Jerry had been unable to travel, and said he would be unable to attend any more class Homecoming Gatherings. Howard told us that Jerry had retired some time ago and that he had spent the last few years since retirement engaging in the antique business. We will all miss Jerry.

Kenneth S. Mines ‘47S – Howard Sakolsky ’47 notified us of the passing of Kenneth. He was unable to provide us with any specific information. Our database records indicate that had been a Systems Analyst Consultant. His last known address was in North Miami Beach, Florida. We welcome any information from his family that we can pass along to our Alumni.

Raymond J. Sweeney ’47N - Howard Sakolsky informed us that Ray had died on the 20th of February, 2007 of cardiac arrest. Raymond is survived Carolyn, his wife. At the time of his death, Ray was living at 5894 S.E. Franklin Place, Hobe Sound, FL 33455. You can send Carolyn a sympathy card at this address. We will all miss Ray. He was also planning to make it to Homecoming this year, if he was able.

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TAPS Let us pause to reflect upon our Alumni whose duty in this life has been fulfilled...May They Rest In Peace!

Raymond O. Beesch ‘78S – We received a note from Maureen O. Beesch informing us that, “Raymond O. Beesch, my son, died on January 26, 2007 of a heart attack. He never married.”

Raymond went to Stetson University after Admiral Farragut and joined ROTC. After graduation from Stetson, he received a commission in the Army and went to tank commander school at Fort Knox. He served in Germany for 5 years. He left the Service after he returned to the states. For the last 20 years, he has been the IT manager at CES, a company installing and managing domestic and international commercial water applications, such as hotels, resorts, water parks, etc. He also became a Filemaker Developer Specialist. He is survived by Michael Beesch ’73 and William Beesch ’75.Those Alumni wishing to extend their sympathy to Raymond’s mother should address her at Bear Lakes Estates, 2309 Cherokee Circle, West Palm Beach, Fl 33409-7410, or his sister Hilary Beesch Mendoza at her email address: hmendoza@pbds.org.

AFA North Teacher and Coach

Robert Hunt — Robert E. Hunt, Sr., 72, of Hilton Head Plantation died Wednesday at the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1934 in Darby, PA and was the son of the late Anna J. Baum Hunt and F. Emmett Hunt.

He moved to Hilton Head Island in 1997 from Pine Beach, NJ. He retired as a secondary teacher and coach at Admiral Farragut Academy, Pine Beach, NJ. He was a member of St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic minister and on the parish counsel. He was a member of the choir and Knights of Columbus. He was the coordinator of ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and longtime Philadelphia Eagles Fan. He adored his new pal, Philly.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. McGuire Hunt two sons and daughters in law Robert E. and Cindy H. Hunt and Joseph M. and Suzanne S. Hunt both of Rock Hill, SC; two daughters and sons-in-law Karyn H. and Albert J. Kuklinski and Patricia K. and Kenneth J. Novak both of Hilton Head Island; a brother J. Anthony Hunt of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; a sister Miriam H. Passarella of Bala Cynwyd, PA and seven grandchildren Sara Elisabeth Hunt, Rebekah Susan Hunt, Alexandra Regina Hunt, Emily Suzanne Hunt, Julee Irish Elizabeth Kuklinski, Garrett Joseph Novak and Lydia Michele Novak and one on the way from China Chelsee Rose Kuklinski. Memorial contributions may be made to Change for China Fund, c/o Elizabeth A. Hunt, 9 Deerfield Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

We received the picture of a class gathering from David Yoho indicating that Bob had died March 21, 2007.

David said, “Bob and Betty were to have celebrated their 50th this coming June” Bob will long be remembered as Yoho puts it, “Bob was a tough love guy—I can say that I’m a better person because he was in my life. He made Algebra fun; believe it or not. I have one of his tests in my possession from March 15, 1967. He was a great football coach. He could throw an eraser blindly and hit someone in the chest at 20 feet. I have attached a picture of he and Betty with some of us at the ‘03 reunion.”

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ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY HOMECOMING 2007 ACCOMMODATIONS LISTING

These facilities are all located on the Gulf of Mexico in the communities of Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach, Florida. Each of these facilities offers our Alumni and Parents a discount. You must be sure to identify yourself as an Alumni of AFA at the time of making your reservations.

This year, the Annual Alumni Homecoming Dinner is being held at the TradeWinds Sandpiper Hotel and Suites.

TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND

BILMAR BEACH RESORT

5500 GULF BOULEVARD ST PETE BEACH, FL 33706 727/367-6461 800/360-4016 WWW.TRADEWINDSRESORT.COM

10650 GULF BOULEVARD TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA 33706 877/834-0441 727/360-5531 WWW.BILMARCONDO.COM INFO@BILMARBEACHRESORT.COM

TRADEWINDS SANDPIPER HOTEL & SUITES 6000 GULF BOULEVARD ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA 33706 727/360-5551 800/360-4016 WWW.TRADEWINDSRESORT.COM

Please identify yourself as AFA Alumni as each of these facilities offers our Alumni and Parents a discount.

This information can also be found on the Alumni Website http://www.farragut.org/alumni/directions

Farragut Receives Progress Energy Grant for SunSmart Schools On Thursday, April 18, 2007, Headmaster CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr., announced that Admiral Farragut Academy is now one of a select group of Florida schools that will receive a 2kw photovoltaic system to generate electricity on our campus. Progress Energy will install a large photocell array on campus that will enhance our science curricula and provide an exceptional learning tool for all of our students. We are planning to install the array in the grassy area on the South side of the school Library. Construction will begin within the next few weeks. For more information on this program visit www.energywhiz.com or the Progress Energy web site and look for “SunSmart Schools.”

Of all the solar energy technologies, Photovoltaics (PV) show the greatest promise for worldwide acceptance and application. Their universal appeal lies in the fact that they generate electricity from the sun. Working Photovoltaics have no moving parts, are relatively simple in design, need very little maintenance and are environmentally benign. They simply and silently produce electricity whenever they are exposed to light.

Over the past several years, the U. S. government has directed the largest portion of its solar energy research budget to PV projects; that trend continues even now. With further research and projected advances in this solar technology, Photovoltaics will play a big role in Florida’s energy future.

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Reservation Form 2007 Homecoming Celebration November 2nd and 3rd

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Please tear this form along the perforation and mail in with your payment or credit card information by October 10, 2007.

Alumni Name ______________________________________________________________ Class ____________ N or S ____ Please Print

Spouse Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please Print

Additional Guest (s) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please Print

Event Description Alumni Continental Breakfast Friday Lunch on the grounds Saturday Tail gate Party before Football Game Homecoming Reunion Dinner Reservation Please indicate choices of Main Entrée) (Dinners include: Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Accompaniment—House Salad—Mixed Seasonal With choice of 3 dressings —Freshly Baked Rolls And Butter or Appropriate Bread—Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea— Key Lime Pie) Please Only □ VISA □ MASTERCARD

Cost N/C $ 5.00 $10.00

Number _______ _______ _______

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NY Strip

$50.00

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Seared Salmon Filet

$45.00

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Vegetable Ravioli

$45.00

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Chicken Piccata

$45.00

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Total Due

$_________

□ DISCOVER or □ CHECK

Total

Please charge my Reservation to my _____________________________________________________________________________ Print Name of Credit Card

Name as shown on Card ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please Print

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number ______________________________________ Email Address________________________________________

ALUMNI SHIRTS

The collared Alumni Shirt is “Butter and Navy”, made of a high quality pima cotton, which is very soft and hold up well over many, many washings. The shirt is embroidered with AFA Alumni Association Logo, with the embroidered graduation year underneath the logo. This shirt is available to all Alumni on an ordered basis with delivery within three weeks time. The basic cost of the shirt is $39 plus $10 shipping and handling for all orders within the Continental United States. For sizes extra, extra large (XXL) add $3 and for extra, extra, extra large (XXXL) add $5. Multiple shirt orders will be shipped at the base $10 shipping and handling charges. ORDER YOURS TODAY!

MALE SHIRTS — QUANTITY & SIZE: ___SMALL ___MEDIUM ___LARGE ___XL ___XXL ___XXXL ___XXXXL FEMALE SHIRTS— QUANTITY & SIZE: ___SMALL ___MEDIUM ___LARGE ___XL ___XXL ___XXXL ___XXXXL COST $39 X QUANTITY=______ PLUS $3 FOR XXL _____ PLUS $5 FOR XXXL ______ COST OF SHIRT(S) $____________ TOTAL COST PLUS $10 SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGE $____________

SHIP TO: NAME ________________________________________________________ YEAR GRADUATED __________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP CODE _____________ E-MAIL ____________________________________ PHONE _______________ CELL ___________________ PAYMENT: CHECK ENCLOSED PAYABLE TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY FOR $______________ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED: ___VISA

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CREDIT CARD# ___________________________________________ EXP. DATE ________________________________________ NAME ON CARD ____________________________________________ SIGNATURE _______________________________________

MAIL ORDER TO: ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY, 501 PARK STREET NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33710 FAX ORDER TO: 727/384-4717 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER!

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AFA ALUMNI UPDATE Alumni Association Office. This is YOUR means of keeping in touch with your classmates, and for receiving reunion, alumni club, and Homecoming information. We depend on you to advise us immediately of any address, or email changes so we can update our database files. If you are aware of any classmates who are not receiving our alumni mailings, please let us know.

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Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Class of: ______________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Phone #: (________)______________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maiden Name: ___________________________________________Spouse’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Occupation: _______________________________________________Place of Employment _________________________________________________ Work Phone #: (______)____________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________ News—Marriage, children, grandchildren, promotions, etc. If possible, please email us a picture. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________