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 CREATES ACADEMIC CHAIRS
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MEET THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PAGE..1‐3 CLASS NEWS PAGE.4‐19 ANDREW HARRIMAN ’02 UPDATE PAGE…..21 HELICOPTER LANDING BY STEPHEN LIEBER COMPANY PAGE…..21 PENNSYLVANIA TRIP TO DESETA’S FARM PAGE..22 75TH HOMECOMING INFORMATION PAGE. 23 2007‐09 ALUMNI PRESIDENTS PAGE..24 CLASS OF ‘47 PAGE..25 CLASS OF ‘87 PAGE..26 SEE WHAT AFA IS ALL ABOUT PAGE..27 A LESSON FROM LIFE NOT FORGOTTEN PAGE.38 VISIT WITH CHARLIE AND DOTTY DUKE PAGE..29 WHERE IS LORENZO LAMAS? PAGE.31 WHEELCHAIR TENNIS RETURNS PAGE.31 TAPS
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In support of the Academy’s objective of Academic Excellence, and the National Initiative of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) the Board of Trustees has established a Faculty Chair to be known as the Board Chair in Physical Science. The Chair will be funded by an endowment pledge by the Board of Trustees. Concurrently, Dr. Jean‐Francois Rossignol, newest member of the Board of Trustees, and a world renowned scientist,
agreed to fund the Rossignol Chair in Science. The Faculty members to occupy the chairs will be named by the Academic Committee chaired by the Headmaster, CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr. In addition to the annual financial reward that each recipient will receive from a percentage of the earnings of the endowment, an equal amount will be awarded to the faculty compensation fund. Future Chairs will be announced as they are gifted and created.
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES This past November, the Board of Trustees established new by‐laws requiring a rotating board of trustees with term limits, in addition they added ex‐officio members. The new board is chaired by George Michel, class of ‘49.
George J. Michel, Jr. ’49 – Chairman
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Mr. Michel attended both Campuses of Admiral Farragut Academy, graduating in 1949 from the Southern Campus, and was the Battalion Commander in both his Jr. and Sr. years. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was employed by the National Security Agency and served as First LT with the US Army. In 1980 he received the MIT Corporate Management Award. Mr. Michel is married to Pauline and has three children and nine grandchildren. Richard Gene Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler has long served on the Board of Trustees for the Admiral Farragut Academy South, Inc., and is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board. He graduated with a BA from the University of Missouri and MA from Washington University in 1966. He retired as a LT Colonel in the US Army in 1969 after a twenty‐two year career. Mr. Wheeler has been part of Admiral Farragut Academy since 1972. He began as a faculty member until 1976 when he became Headmaster. In 1995 the Board of Trustees appointed him as Rear Admiral. Some of his memberships and awards include Military Affairs Committee; Kiwanis International; Treasure Island Civic Association; Reserve and Retired Officers Association; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Army Commendation Medal; and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross (Gold and Silver). He is married to the former Louisa Hardy and has three children and four grandchildren. Claudia Sokolowski Ms. Claudia Sokolowski has been a member of the Admiral Farragut Board of Trustees for years and presently serves as Secretary. She is a 1970 graduate of South Florida University with a BA degree. Her family owns and operates Great Bay Distributors, Inc. in Pinellas County and West Pasco County, Florida where she is a Vice‐President. Claudia also serves on the Board of Trustees of All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, as well as serving as the Chairman of the All Children’s Health System Board. She is married to Robert L. Sokolowski and they have two sons, Douglas (AFA ’90) and Matthew (AFA ’92) and four grandchildren. They are members of the Blue Jacket Club of Admiral Farragut Academy. Robert R. Klingel Mr. Klingel was born in New Jersey and moved to Madeira
Beach, Florida where he graduated from Seminole High School and earned his BS degree in biology from Elon University. Mr. Klingel works in the family business, TSE Industries. TSE Industries is the world’s largest producer of millable urethane rubber, sold under the trade name Millathanel that is also a manufacturer of polyurethane’s and related chemicals. Mr. Klingel is married to Diane and they have three sons, all of whom are involved in the family business.
Teresa D. Curry Ms. Curry is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a BS and MA degree. Ms. Curry has been involved with the education system since graduating from college in 1979. She has taught emotionally handicapped students in Kindergarten through 12th grades in Hillsborough and Orange County Public Schools. She was also the Principal and Head of School/ Owner of Brandon Academy from which she retired. She continues to serve on the Florida Educational Standards Commission and Early Learning Advisory Board as well as Hillsborough County Advisory Board, all appointed positions. Some of her Memberships and awards are Elim Temple, Daughters of the Nile; Macy’s Department Store Advisory board; Brandon Chamber of Commerce; Brandon Community Golf Committee; Florida Council of Independent Schools; and continues to serve as Chair for Accreditation Evaluation Committees. Ms. Curry is married to attorney Cliff Curry and they have three children. Laurence B. Upham Laurence Upham is a 1953 graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy; a long time member of the Board of Trustees of the Academy. He is also the president of the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, Inc. He has also served as past‐President of the Admiral Farragut Alumni Association. Mr. Upham graduated from Florida Southern College in 1957 and was commissioned a 2LT, Infantry Airborne, US Army. He recently retired as a LT Colonel after 27 years in the USAF Auxiliary. He also was in the insurance business for over 30 years. Mr. Upham has served as a Layman, Deacon, ordained Priest and Bishop over the past forty years. He is married to the former Kathryn Sprague and has four daughters and eleven grandchildren. Richard J. Dewitt, III
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Mr. DeWitt is a 1965 Farragut (South) graduate and the father of Richard J. DeWitt III a 1987 Farragut (South) graduate. He is a business and technology attorney practicing in Coral Gables, Florida. His practice is focused on serving as an arbitrator and mediator in domestic and international matters including commercial, civil, technology and employment disputes. Mr. DeWitt was formerly CEO of Quest Telecom, an Atlanta, GA switch‐based, telecommunications carrier he founded in 1991 that provided both domestic and international telecommunications services from facilities in the U.S. and Canada. He previously practiced law with the Shutts & Bowen and Squire, Sanders & Dempsey firms and as General Counsel of TeleAmerica Communications Corp. He also served as Chairman of the American Public Communications Council the national trade association for the public communications industry. As a national leader in the competitive telecommunications industry, he helped chart its future development as it emerged from deregulation. He currently serves as Chairman of the City of Coral Gables – Economic Development Board and on the boards of Coral Gables Bar Association, the Coral Gables Community Foundation, Mediators Beyond Borders and the commercial section of the Association for Conflict Resolution. He is also the founder and Chair of the Advanced Commercial Mediation Institute and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators. Mr. DeWitt received his Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University and his Jurist Doctor from the University of Miami, School of Law.
He resides in Coral Gables with his wife Luba.
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Dr. Jean‐Francois Rossignol, MD, PhD, FRSC Dr. Rossignol is graduate of the Sorbonne and trained as a synthetic medicinal chemist and physician, leading to an accomplished career as a research scientist. He spent 2 years in academia in France and in the US before joining the pharmaceutical industry with Squibb Corporation in Princeton, NJ in 1987. In 1993, Dr. Rossignol co‐founded Romark Laboratories to develop one of his early inventions, nitazoxanide, considered the first of a new class of drugs called the thiazolides. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Managers and Chief Science Office with Romark. During his academic career, Dr. Rossignol developed albendazole, the first broad spectrum, single dose anthelminthis, and the antimalarial, halofantrine. Both drugs received regulatory approvals in many countries, including the US. Dr. Rossignol has held numerous full‐time adjunct faculty positions; published more than 100 articles in the scientific or medical journals; and is the recipient of 25 US Patents. For 11 years, he has served first as a consultant and later as an expert in parasitic diseases for the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently, Dr. Rossignol is enjoys an affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine. He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Patricia.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR 2008 Perspectives Week Begins March 17th . . . March 20th, 2008 Spring Break March 21st through March 30th, 2008 Advanced Placement Exams May 5th through May 15th, 2008 GRADUATION Class of 2008 Saturday May 17, 2008 Begins at 0900 All Alumni are cordially invited to “Man‐the‐Rail” as we welcome our newest Alumni! Homecoming 2008 Thursday, Friday, Saturday October 30th, 31st, November 1st, 2008 Parade & Football October 31st, 2008 Classes celebrating their reunions are: 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963,1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003
Next Year, 2009 (The 75th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for April 21st through 25th, 2009) We are planning our largest Homecoming ever as we close out our 75th Year!
Page 4 Wilmer M. Ifill ’37 ‐ Bud sent me an email. He said, “I just got off the phone with my roommate, BGEN Joseph L. Dickman ’35. He was unable to get to the last Gathering, but sends his best wishes. He has trouble getting around these days, but is spending his winters in Sarasota. I will bring him over for a visit if I can.” wmifill@verizon.net. John D. Schenone ’40 – We received a nice letter from John. He read the new issue of REVEILLE (Sept.) and didn’t find any news from his classmates. He says, “I guess there aren’t many of us left. I know Tom Bush was trying to organize a homecoming…and then he died!” (John, we too miss Tom. His leaving us had nothing to do with his attempts to plan a nice homecoming for his ’40 classmates. Someone needs to pick up the ball and run with it. It’s never too late to have a nice reunion.) John is John Anthony Gardella’s cousin. The visited this past July in Toms river. He says they used to play trumpet together and had great times playing duets. John said, “I sent an article to AFA several years ago and the theme was IF THESE WALLS COULD SPEAK. I never heard any more about it. I wrote that even though I was a PG, that one year in AFA helped me in so many ways to be a better person.” (John, we wrote the full story you sent us in the September 2004 edition of REVEILLE. It was on page 8. I have mailed you a copy of this REVEILLE. I am sorry you missed it.) John continues, “My wife and I are both 86 and enjoy cruises several times a year. We have been on forty cruises. We have sailed
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CLASS NEWS down one side of South America and up the other. We have cruised in South Africa, the Greek Islands, the Nile River, and the Mighty Amazon. Now we confine our cruises to the Caribbean.” John is now living with his daughter, who is a nurse, in Jensen Beach, FL. I think you can still contact John at his email address: bigjds@bellsouth.net. Clayton S. Quimbach ’43 – Clayton sent us an update. He is living in Elkhart, Indiana having retired in 1992 after a career as a mechanical engineer with Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan. Clayton said, “A note to an old Classmate. Sam Ogden, Commander, your picture looked so good. You were my Company Commander (#2) at AFA in 1942‐43. I was a 2nd Class Petty Officer and got ‘busted’ for improper table manners. That was a good lesson for all our actions there are consequences that follow. My biggest experience was when I defended the Union against Fort Motor Company and didn’t have tenure time established. Second level management was on the line. I would have written you direct, but there was no address in the last issue. “ (You can reach Clayton at his telephone number: (574‐293‐ 0369).
13, 2007 at 6:30 in the evening at Midway Church of Christ, 7226 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,
Florida.” Walter and Barbara will continue living in Garden Lakes, Bradenton, Florida. Barbara’s husband Wendel died February 2006. Scotty’s wife, Jane, died January 2007 of emphysema and heart failure. Barbara has 4 sons and 2 daughters, 12 grandchildren and 12 great‐grandchildren. Walter Scotty has three daughters and one son, Scotty. Walter Scott has 10 grandchildren and 2 great‐ grandchildren. You can send your well wishes to Walter and Barbara at 941‐751‐3183, or their email address: jhblomeley@webtv.net.
Ralph Lee Smith ‘45 – Ralph sent us this information in October. He says, “I would like to add Farragut's great English teacher, Ken Sheesley. Ken's love of books and reading, and his encouragement of my infant Walter Scott Blomeley ’45 – Walter writing efforts, had sent us an invitation to his wedding a more important impact on my life October 13th. The invitation read, than that of any other teacher in “Barbara Ann Wirey and Walter either high school or college. I Scott Blomeley request the pleasure graduated from Swarthmore College of your company at our nuptial celebration on Saturday, October (Continued on page 5)
CLASS NEWS missing was watching Farragut win in 1951, majoring in English. By the the football game. I guess we got spoiled 60 odd years ago when we late 50s, I had gravitated to got a lot of “ringers” destined for Greenwich Village, where I lived the Naval Academy. I am still through the 60s, making a modest looking for a 1947 Trident, so I living as a free lance writer. I won a would appreciate it if you would number of major writing awards, keep it in mind. Please send me whatever info you can about Al including the National Magazine Frank. Art Gottily ‘47 and I wanted Award for Public Service, given by the Columbia University Graduate to visit him, but the phone # we had was out of service. Thanks again, School of Journalism. I also and Happy Thanksgiving!” You can participated in the Folk Music reach Dave at his email address: Revival in the Village, playing the dshoib@hotmail.com. Appalachian dulcimer. In more recent times, my writing has been Daniel F. Chlebowski ’49 – Dan sent entirely in the fields of Appalachian us an update. He and Janet (his bride of 51 years), live in Escondido, music and history. My books include CA. Dan and Janet have 4 children (3 Appalachian Dulcimer Traditions girls, 1 boy), 6 grandchildren (2 girls, and Songs and Tunes of the 4 boys). Dan is now retired . He Wilderness Road. I also teach. This said, “I was a Design Engineer and was on a team to design and build a past summer, I was co‐director of Hermetically‐Sealed Rotary Switch Mountain Dulcimer Week in the Shenandoah Valley, at Shenandoah for LEM & Apollo Modules used by (Continued from page 4)
Page 5 “Hi, I live in Sarasota and am planning a day trip to St. Pete on Wed. 12 Sept. Since I graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy, in Pine Beach, in 1950, I haven't been in touch with AFA or the Alumnae Association. I have a few questions, please. Is it possible to tour the campus on that day? I would appreciate any info or suggestions you may have. Sorry about the short notice but only today did I find this website. Thanks.” (Bruce, I am sorry that I have no recollection about this before now. I apologize for letting it fall through the cracks. Perhaps you did make it by for a visit. I hope so, but if not, please give us another chance to show you our beautiful school.) You can contact Bruce at his email address: Sbkreidler@aol.com.
CDR William P. Sutherland (BC) ’50 – Here is an email which was forwarded to us from Jack and Bob Morris ‘51. They had sent Bill Southerland a piece of academy literature. The email reads: “Dear Jack and Bob, I just received the AFA Alan Shepard and Charlie Duke (to brochure you forwarded telling/ insure their safety to &from the showing all about life of the cadets moon). It’s a small world!!! “ Here and goals of the Academy. WOW! it is a picture of Dan and Janet is impressive. Makes me wish I had celebrating their 50th Wedding David K. Sherb ’47 – We received an Anniversary, June 2, 2006. You can a grandson or two to send to AFA. I email from Dave. He said, “Hi, Bill, reach Dan at his email address: will keep it in case I run into a kid Just a not to thank you for all your dannoboy@cox.net. that would be worthy of attending. work on the reunion and for your (Am still not sure that girls belong in continuing efforts on behalf of the Edmund Bruce Kreidler ’50 – Bruce a military academy but they do Alumni! Gail and I really enjoyed the sent us an email update. He says, program. The only thing that was (Continued on page 6) University, Winchester, VA. The event was a success. It is being held again at the University, July 6‐11, 2008. I'd love it if a few Farragut alums would come! For information, see my website, www.ralphleesmith.com, or email me, ralphleesmith@comcast.net, or just pick up the phone and give me a ring at (703)435‐7420.
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points for features they have never seen before... Allowing me to WIN many "Best of Show" awards. EUDCATION IS IMPORTANT, even Bill Emerson ’52 – Bill was on hand when you are educating someone at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club on else. . . (There was no "Best of the Sunday following the ‘07 Alumni Show" award Sundays but I did Homecoming reunion. He sent the win 1st in class. . .) My thanks to you and members of following email to CAPT Tom the Color Guard for sharing a McClelland, Head of the Naval Veterans day celebration with a Science Department: “Dear Tom, The photos shot with my Nikon are veteran of AFA and the US Army.” too big to send in an e‐mail. Thus, I Bill Emerson sent them to you on a CD today (by Curator, The Healey Museum.” US Mail.) Included are a number of photos from Melody’s small Nikon Dr. Neal F. Johnson ’52 – Neal is a Alden H. Elsea, BC ’51 – Alden sent that may also be useful. Would you professor at Ohio State University. us an email announcing the please see that Bill Monrose and the He called to tell me that one of our following good news: “Our first Cadets from the Color Guard all Northern Alums had died. His name Great‐grandson, John David (J. D.) receive a copy of these pictures. is Josiah H. Blackmore II and he was It was a pleasure to share the car Shannon arrived at 12:45 this the President of Capital University in with them. I had the cadet who had morning. He joins his 3 year old Ohio. (See TAPS this Issue for sister, Laura. Everyone seems to be won a Radford Star get into the details.) Neal also mentioned driver’s seat FIRST! Something doing fine.” (Congratulations Alden! another alumni, Joseph Canzani ’35 special for someone special. I What year will he and his sister explained that the car toured the US who is the past President of the graduate from AFA?) You can send from NYC to LA in 10 days the first Columbus College of Art and Design. your congratulations to Alden at his year I was at Farragut (1948). I was Neal said is 92 years old and is doing already interested in cars at that email address: well. You an reach Neal at his email age. I came from a mango and aelsea@sbcglobal.net. avocado grove south of Miami and address: Johnson.64@osu.edu. (Continued from page 5)
"inspire" guys to improve their performance.) Thank you all so very much for sending the brochure and thinking of me. I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. In a small way, it makes me feel like I'm still a member of the Blue and Gold AFA team and you guys my team mates. I send you both my warmest personal regards, Bill” WPSUTHERLAND@aol.com.
Edward M. Hanna ’51 – We received an update from Edward. He and Yaeko have two sons. Their oldest is an engine specialist, auto mechanic residing in Atlanta, GA. Their youngest is a Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. He has two daughters ages, eight months, and 34 months. Edward is a Certified Public Accountant in the firms of Hanna, Lemar & Morris, CPA, P. A. He and
Yaeko are living in Temple Terrace, FL. You can reach Ed by email at: ehanna@virtualcpaoffice.com.
already knew how to drive a tractor and a truck!! Little did I know that someday I would have a car like the Healey‐Westland. At Farragut I learned to shine my shoes, polish my brass belt buckle, and the value of education. With the Healey I shine the body, and polish the chrome. Because the car is so unusual I made up a "Judges Reference Guide" to educate the judges on some of the unique features of the car. By educating the judges they do not deduct
Frederick W. Lambach ’55 – We received an email from Fred’s wife, Cora. She said, “Fred and I celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 27, 2007. We’ve been in Tucson, AZ for 16 years. Fred still works, and enjoys it. He says he’ll work until “they kick him out.” He obviously likes working. You can contact Fred and (Continued on page 7)
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Cora at their email address: fred.lambach@comcast.net. Robert C. Waldman ’55 – Bob sent us some news over his Blackberry. He is always promoting AFA everywhere he goes. Here is the latest news: “I had occasion to talk to the executive officer, Captain Daniel Fillion XO of the USS Wasp
self‐employed Builder. He and Phyllis have been married for 47 years and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. You can reach Walt at his email address: waphyl2@aol.com. Peter O. Bettencourt ’57 – We received an update from Peter. He retired in 2005 after serving 40 years as the Town Administrator of the Town of Edgartown, MA. He and his wife, Priscilla have been married for 22 years and have 6 children and 12 grandchildren. You can contact Pete at his email address peterb39@gmail.com.
Charles F. Cummins ’57 – Charles sent us an update. He is a retired and asked him to send me a few photo's of him wearing the Farragut Attorney living in Saratoga, CA. He and his wife Anne have been cap I gave him as gift when I had occasion to spend the day with him married 46 years and have 3 sons and 3 grandsons. His twin brother on the Wasp, quite a ship, I will also give you their web site so you Harry B. Cummins ’57 died in 1984. He too had 3 sons and 3 grandsons. can use the photo with some background on the ship. Perhaps Charles said, “Congratulations and you can speak to Bill for a mention thanks to all who work at AFA. in the next REVEILLE. I invited the Your AFA news has been a steady progression of success and Captain to visit Farragut when he visits the Saint Petersburg area. The accomplishment.” You can reach Charles at his email address: web site will follow in another cfclaw@ix.netcom.com. email.” You can contact Bob at his email address: John J. Klopstock ’57 – John says, waldbob12@aol.com. “Hi! My wife Vivian and I had high Walter H. Schenk ’56 – Walter and hopes of attending this years Homecoming and my 50th Reunion. his wife, Phyllis are living in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Walter is a However, something has just come
Page 7 up which prevents us from attending. Actually the main reason for coming was to see a coach of mine who I haven't seen in over 50 years who now lives in the Tampa area. With perhaps the exception of "Diesel" Wyman ’56, who has at least kept in touch with the school all the other friends from 1957 have vanished from the radar. Namely: Rodger Chew, Dean Hunter, Robert John Alton, Jorge Cuellar, Robert McElrath, Herb Rivers, James Gass, Richard Fienburg, and Alan Rosenthal. Since I'm not into trying to impress anyone or visit a location I can't relate to except in name it's not a big deal. I do, however, want you to know that my four + years at AFA were a great foundation for the rest of my life. I don't believe I would have been nearly as successful without the discipline and wonderful education that the faculty provided in that special kind of intimate setting. Anyone who knew me knows that sports were my favorite "courses." Coach Slaby is not easy to forget. I do read "Reveille" and keep up with current activities. The last issue had a story of the class of 1964 dedicating a BRICK to CMDR Steele, must be from the South. Has one been dedicated to Coach Slaby? If not what would the cost be?” (John, I’ve asked the Development Office to contact you. If you don’t hear from them, please let me know.) You can (Continued on page 8)
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contact John at his email address: KLOPSTOCKJ@aol.com. Jon B. Arcuni ’58 – Jon sent us an update . Jon gave us very little news. Maybe you can coax him into something we can reprint in a future REVEILLE. He is living in Los Osos, CA. He wants to receive REVEILLE by email. You can reach Jon at his email address: arcuni@dslextreme.comRoswell Andrew Hathaway (Andy) ’59 – Andy is living in Atlanta, GA. His online update provided us with the following: "I am Retired" (Sr. Vice President of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan ‐ nations 20+ largest Consulting Engineering Firm)...as of January 2005...married to same lady for 45 years ‐ do a lot of hunting, wing shooting, sporting clays (I'm no golfer), travel and Harley riding. We just moved into a new home (to us) in the City of Atlanta. I think when I leave this place it will be in a box!” You can reach Andy at his email address: RAHathawy@bellsouth.net. (Andy, you can read all of the REVEILLE’s on‐line in full color at: http://www.farragut.org/alumni.) Rogelio Carrillo Penso ‘59 – Rogelio sent us an update as follows: “Thank you for sending me these links. I´ll try to send some photos and stay in touch now that I have your address. I am from Class ´59 at Pine Beach, N.J. I
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CLASS NEWS enclose s photo of me and my two grandsons our Christmas trip deep south to the Venezuelan Jungle, to see Angel Falls, the tallest fall in the world, a 5 hour trip by Curiara (a boat made of one whole piece of log) surrounded by golden waters and millenary TEUPY hills. Please have my friends at Farragut visit my exciting album at “Web‐shots” and watch the slide show. Here is the website link to visit to view our pictures.” http:// travel.webshots.com/ album/557110038SKNaxc. You can reach Rogelio at his email address: gelicarrillo@cantv.net. Charles F. Cummins ’57 – Charles sent us an update. He is a retired Attorney living in Saratoga, CA. He and his wife Anne have been married 46 years and have 3 sons and 3 grandsons. His twin brother Harry B. Cummins ’57 died in 1984. He too had 3 sons and 3 grandsons. Charles said, “Congratulations and thanks to all who work at AFA. Your AFA news has been a steady progression of success and accomplishment.” You can reach Charles at his email address: cfclaw@ix.netcom.com. M. Girard Kelly ’57 – We received an email from Jerry. He said, “Bill, I enjoy reading the Reveille. After following some of the stories, I decided it was time I pass on some tit ‐bits with you. David Hansell ‘58 and I both met for our assignment to active duty tour in Brooklyn, NY for assignment. I had not seen or heard from him since he graduated from
AFA ‐N. (Too many years ago to remember). We were assigned to a new ship being built at Beth Ship yards in Quincy Mass. The ship was the USS FARRAGUT DLG 9. This was an exciting situation for us since we were both from AFA‐N. Dave and I were part of the first 40 men assigned to the ship to activate the FARRAGUT. We lived at the ship yard and were fortunate because the yard had an extended strike. (Great liberty for us every weekend). We were both on hand for the Christening and the shakedown cruise. I had donated some original photo and a plaque to AFA‐N. Do not know what happened to the when north closed. The crew stationed at Quincy had a contest to design the plaque, which became the crest for the ship. I was instrumental in having the yard forage the first batch of these plaques. One used to hang in Shepard Hall. After the ship went through its shakedown, Mayport, Florida became its home‐ port. Our first major assignment was to Cuba during the Cuban crisis. As we patrolled the waters of Cuba out of Guantanamo Bay, I was able to have the Cuban workers fabricate mahogany railing for the Quarter‐ deck. We traded with them. They were beautiful. I still have an unfinished piece which I have been moving around, all these years. I plan to bring it with me and give to AFA at homecoming, hoping that you can use it in the Museum. We made a coffee table out of another piece, which my son still uses and I hope someday He will give it to you. I have been fortunate to have a lovely family a son and three daughters. Marge and I have 11 grandkids and (Continued on page 9)
CLASS NEWS consulting. My lovely wife of 39 years enjoys working her plant business with her sister, so it will be a while before we will have lots of spare time. I do enjoy chasing the dimpled white ball through palmetto bushes and sand traps in an attempt to find the hole in the green. Wish they would make it just a wee bit larger! Fortunately, living in Sarasota, we are close enough to get to visit AFA a few times a year. it really is a nice feeling to be able to walk across the grass and the grinder without having to salute the faculty! I have recently been in touch with an old classmate, Jim O'Keefe. He lives in Helen, GA and is doing well. He regrets that he is not able to travel due to COPD, and also regrets leaving AFA before his final year. Big mistake! If you would like to contact him, give me a shout. We’re looking forward to seeing Thomas McVey Short, II ’61 – Tom some of the class of '62 at the is living in Oklahoma City, OK. reunion in November. I'll also be Though he did not send us any coming up for the class of '63 and news, you can connect with him by '64 reunions and hope to rally the email at: mcveyshort@cox.net and "Fighting 3rd" once more to out‐ see if you can catch up with what perform those big guys in 1st and he’s been up to as of late. 2nd companies! Best Regards to all. Have a great Phil duQuesnay ’62 – Phil sent us Holiday Season and be safe. Phil and online update. He is living in "Stump" duQuesnay” You can reach Sarasota, FL. Here’s what he had to Phil at his email address: say, “Can't seem to get into the philduq@verizon.net. retirement race! Enjoy working at several differing types of jobs, Tom Birmingham ’64 sent us some mostly in small business accounting/ information which he believes (Continued from page 8)
they all live close to us here in Monmouth Beach, at the Jersey shore. We travel a lot in out Motor home taking our Grand‐daughters to various field hockey camps (Duke, Jr. O's in Knoxville, etc.). I spend my little spare time trying to catch Strip bass, but only succeed in drowning many lures.” You can reach Jerry at his email address: mokay7@comcast.net. Fred B. Lafferty, III ’59 – We received an update from Fred. His and wife Beverly are living in Destin, Florida. They are retired and enjoying the good life. Fred retired at age 66 after 31 years with Cargill, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN where he was Vice‐President of Global Security. Fred says his is now busy with kids, grandsons (2) and golf! He speaks with Coach Slaby periodically. You can reach Fred at: 850/622‐6552.
Page 9 anyone past the age of 45 will remember "some" of these. And those over 60 "should" remember them all...... You can copy and paste to your browser, or, if viewing REVEILLE on‐line, just click on this link. http:// www.oldfortyfives.com/ carswedrove.htm. Give Tom an email and let him know if you still remember! You can contact him at: tbirmingham@earthlink.net. Joe Elleto ’64 – Re: CDR Steele ‐ Joe sent us the following information to pass along to those who would take the time to visit CDR Steele. Joe says, “It is very easy to find him...he is in the Baldomero Lopez Veterans Nursing Home in Land‐o‐ Lakes. You take I‐75 North to Hwy 54, go West to US Hwy 41, go North about a mile and you will see a sign directing you. I've attached a link with the info. www.ecoquestintl.com/jeletto You should call the facility first and let them know you are coming. Should you run into any obstacles when you call, you might wish to contact Carole (Steele) Guerriere at 813‐960‐4484.” James Robert Amos, Jr. ’65 – . (Here is a correct picture of Bob Amos! Bob took us to task for an incorrectly identifying his picture and email address with an update from his brother Charles William Amos ’67. I sincerely apologize for our error.) Bob says, “I received the current (September) edition of Reveille and noted that somehow my photo (and apparently, my email address) have (Continued on page 10)
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been attached to my brother's name and graduation date ‐ Charles William Amos, Class of '67. I am not sure he will appreciate the error as he thinks he is much better looking than I, and really does have more of his hair. Since graduating from AFA in '65, I attended WVU for one year, enlisted in the US Army in July of '66 and returned to civilian life in the spring of '69, after completing a one year tour in Viet‐Nam. I returned to WVU in the fall of '69, graduating in '72 with a major in Political Science and a minor in History. I started law school at West Virginia University in the fall of '72 and earned my JD and admitted to the Bar in June of '75. I married along the way and my first born, Jason appeared in 1973. My daughter, Jessica, was born in 1976. I first worked for the State of WV Tax Dept. then as a Prosecuting Attorney. In 1981 I jumped to the corporate world and spent five year managing a land department with an oil and gas exploration and development company in the Appalachian Basin. When the bloom faded from that particular rose in 1986, I started my own practice in Fairmont, WV and continued practicing law until 2002 when I was finally successful in extricating myself from my last few cases and could retire. The process of retiring actually took two years and started in 2000 when my wife, Juliet, and I first moved to Cordova, TN. For a period of time we maintained residences in both WV and TN, but it became increasingly difficult to do so and we finally decided that we had seen enough snow to last a
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Sam W. Claiborne ’67 – We received an online update from Sam. His is living in Jacksboro, TN. Sam attended the 2007 Homecoming Reunion. He will get his future quarterly editions of REVEILLE through the following Alumni Website link: http:// www.farragut.org/alumni. You can catch up with Sam at his email address: swclay@comcast.net (Sam, we were unable to get your picture. We received the following explanation: User attempted to include an image, but the image was too large > 3 MB).
Theodore Glanton ’67 – We received a very nice update from will also try to get him to update his Ted. He said, “I currently work for information. Thanks! You can reach the City of Houston’s Public Works Bob at his email address: amosgen@gmail.com . Anthony Bernardi ’67, RN – Anthony sent us an update. He is living in Seminole, Florida. He says, “I recently was promoted to Clinic Manager of The Spine Care Clinic at Largo Medical Center. Also, I was and Engineering Department where elected to Board of Directors of The I am a supervising engineer Gulf Coast Chapter of The responsible for support on the city’s five major WWTP. The plants I work Association of periOperative Nurses on produce 120 tons/day of Class A (AORN). I am very happy to and 20 tons/day Class B bio‐solids announce that I recently became (fertilizer). The product, is marketed engaged to May Lou Leandro, under the brand name Houactinite CRNA/ARNP of St. Pete Beach, FL. to the surrounding farmers & golf You can reach Anthony at his email courses. The oxygen plant where I address: knurse@verizon.net. work produces 160 tons/day utilizing a cryogenic process and the oxygen, is used in the treatment (Continued on page 11)
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process. The five POTWs are permitted to treat a combined wastewater flow of 240 MGD and peak flows of about 600 MGD, which represents about 70% of the city’s capacity. I have been married for the past 22+ years and we have two children (Anna & Will). My wife has retired from Public School teaching and now works part time as an instructor in the Art Department at San Jacinto Jr. College. Daughter Anna is a junior studying animation at Savannah School of Art and Design in Georgia (she wants to make movies) and son Will is in the seventh grade attending Clear Creek’s gifted and talented school (he qualified for regional band this year). In my spare time I coach soccer (my son’s team) and serve on the Space City Football Club’s board as a Division Director for the boys U9 & U10 age groups. I am also a member of several professional organizations and past president I can be reached at my email address: tglanton@swbell.net.” William R. Clough ’67 – Bill sent us an update. He is living in Bradenton, Florida. Please look for an article on page 28 entitled:
One of life’s lessons…not forgotten! E. Ronald Corn’67 – Ron is living in Hendersonville, NC. He says, “Please send
Reveille in hard copy form. I save them for my old age (will give me something to do).” You can contact Ron at his email address: ercorn48@yahoo.com. John G. Leddy ‘67 ‐ John and Mary Ann are living in Colleyville, TX. John says, “I am in my 9th year teaching elementary school Ft. Worth and Arlington TX. (2007. After AFA, I attended Fairfield U. in CT. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in 1971. Then I attended the University of Detroit, where I received my MBA in 1984. Finally, I finished up at Texas Wesleyan University with my M Ed in 2005. Mary Ann and I have been married since 7‐7‐75. (I chose a date I could not forget). My brother, Gregory ‘66 is International P.R. Executive in Miami, FL. One of our daughters is in Dental School, and out other is with Macy’s in NYC. I fondly remember the many smart athletic, personable guys at AFA and hope to see them at the reunion. We are planning to attend Homecoming/ Reunion 2007, as are my 3 Annex roomies, Woods Staton ’67 of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dan Marquart ‘67 of Brockton New York, Paul Greaves ‘67 of Collinsville, Illinois. We had a mini‐ reunion May 2006 here at my home in Collyeville, TX, where we made like tourists down to the Ft Worth stockyards and its colorful western themed tourist attractions. Woods got
Page 11 himself a sharp looking black felt covered cowboy hat at, of all places, Leddy's boots at Main Street and Stockyard Drive. Dan is VP of Paychex Inc., a payroll check processing firm. Paul is retired from Southwestern Bell as a software engineer and technical consultant. John is in his 9th year as an elementary school teacher, first in Fort Worth and now Arlington, after a quarter century in the railroad business. Woods only made it to President of McDonald's for all of Argentina and a few surrounding nations. We're working closely with him to insure that he realizes his full potential. John and Paul dug out their sizeable collection of old black and whites of our Farragut days. When we got together, it was the first reunion for all four in 39 years. We enjoyed ourselves so much we solemnly swore on an old Binnacle to gather again in 2007. I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends, and am delighted to learn from AFA Alumni Association, that several of the 1967 class live right here in the DFW area!” (Most of his classmates made it to the Reunion. We hope everyone is planning to attend the next big 75th Anniversary Reunion.) You can connect with John at his email address: jleddy_71@earthlink.net.
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Moo 3,Phaholyothin Rd.,Bangkhen, David Yoho ’68 – David sent us the Bangkok, 10220 THAILAND. You can following link to a video showing call him at; (662)‐552‐1053, or send Ray Charles, Fats Domino, and Jerry him an email at: Lee Lewis all playing together on the anuwong@truemail.co.th. same stage. David said, “UNREAL! Mark D. Turner ‘72 – Mark is living I’m guessing this was shot in New in Tampa, Florida. He did not send Orleans.” Here is the link. If you are us any news to pass along. He viewing the REVEILLE online from would like to receive the REVEILLE the Alumni Website, you only need via email. You can reach Mark at his to click on the link. If, however, you email address: mdturner@mail.com. are looking at the hard copy, you’ll Jason D. Grodt ’73 – Jason sent us have to paste this link to your an online update. Here’s the news browser to enjoy it. Click here: Video Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis ‐ Jason sent to pass along. “I have been working for Applebee's Int. for Fats, Domino, ‐, Boogie, live ‐ the last 12 yrs. I have opened 92 Dailymotion Share Your Videos. stores worldwide including the Middle East and 2 US Navy bases in Robert C. Otto ‘69 – Robert sent us Italy. I just had a son last August, the following news: “I’m married to Brecken is 16months old. I currently Ginger and we reside in the Dayton live in South Dakota with my girlfriend and son.” You can reach (area) of Ohio. We have two sons, Jason at his email address: and two grandchildren. I am the Sr. grodt83@aol.com. Vice President & General Manager of Hitachi Capital America. I enjoy George R. Morris ’73 – George is tennis, and boating on Lake Erie, living in Durham, North Carolina. He and cruises.” You can contact sent us an update: He said, “Hey Robert at his email address: Y’all, became a Southerner about 10 rotto@hitachicapitalamerica.com. years ago, and I am a self‐employed engineer/design/drafter for large Thomas Dudman ’70 – Tom sent us glass construction jobs all over the an update. He is living in Syracuse, Southeast. I am also a single NY . He did not send along any divorced father of 4 kids that all live news, so you’ll have to contact him with me, so I guess that makes me a at his email address: Mom too. It’s amazing where life ttdudman@yahoo.com. takes you!” You can contact George at his email address; Col. Anuwongse Amatyakul ’72 – We received an online update from durhamgeo@yahoo.com. Anuwongse. He is living at 35/21 (Continued from page 11)
Curtis R. Arbuthnot ’74 – Curtis sent us an online update. He says, “I have been in the Space Race for 30 years. I retired from Lockheed Martin Aerospace after 25 years. I am working on my 2nd retirement as a DOD Government Employee for the Air Force for the last 5 years, stationed at Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I have been married for 32 Years have 4 children all married & have 9 Grandchildren (oldest being 7yrs & the youngest 2 mo.). I still play soccer, Racquetball & Golf. I would like to make it to at least one Homecoming. I pray that everyone is doing well. You can reach Curtis at his email address: curtis.arbuthnot@peterson.af.mil . Ian D. Lipsky ’75 – Ian recently assisted our Admissions Associate, Gretchen Herbst when she visited the San Francisco School Fair. He sent her the following note which
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following information about himself and his family. “For myself, I'm a divorced father of two fine boys, 14, and 12. I have worked at Norton Corrosion Limited since 1990. I am a corrosion engineer since graduating FIT in 1981.” You can reach John, who lives in Snohomish, WA at his email address: jkeppler@MSN.com.
Michael P. Nuccio ’80 – Mike and Brigitta are checking in from the Florida Panhandle. Here’s his news: “Hope all is well with my distant friends. I thought I would send out some new photos to all. Amalia just turned 3 a month ago and Sophia is now 4 1/2 months old. For those of you that do not know, Brigitta and I moved the Panhandle of Magin La Grave ’77 – Mark is living Florida at in Jacksonville, TX. He is married for the the past 25 years and has one beginning of daughter. He graduated from Texas the year for AM University in 1981. Magin is in Landscape Construction and my new job Material sales. He is a member of running a the Sunrise Rotary Club of Tyler, Satellite Texas. You can reach Magin at his Orthopedic Clinic for Tallahassee email address: Orthopedics. Brigitta is now the magin@suddenlink.net. Smoking Cessation Consultant for the Big Bend Area Health Education Paul Gibson ’70 – Paul sent us an online update. He’d like to receive Center. We are doing well and hope the REVEILLE online. Use this link: you are too. Keep in touch...Mike http://www.farragut.org/alumni . Nuccio, 2374 Westwood Dr., Alford, At this link, you can read any FL 32420, Telephone: (850) 579‐ archived editions of REVEILLE, in full 5131 (H), (850) 693‐0764 (C). You color. Paul did not send us any can reach Mike at his email address: news, but you can contact him at: John F. Keppler ‘ 77 ‐ John inquired florthopa@msn.com. paulgibson@fairpoint.net. about the records of deceased Gustavo A. Berio ’81 – Gus sent us Alumni. Unfortunately, our records Ross Birns ’80 – Ross checked in an update as follows: “I'm still do not accurately reflect all of the with us. He’s been married 23 years working for the US Navy as a information about the many and has been living in Vermont since Corpsman (8404), that mean I deceased Alumni. It is not unusual 2000. He and his bride have two deploy with Marine units. I still live to receive notice about the passing daughters, ages 14 and 20 years old. in Las Vegas, NV., but I'm attach to of alumni several years after the He is self‐employed for the past 10 Naval Hospital Balboa, San Diego, event. We, of course, immediately years. Ross recently attained his CA., and I also Teach at PIMA update our record and include a Black Belt in Karate. You can reach Medical Institute, where I teach students on how to work back office notice in the TAPS section of the Ross at his email address: REVEILLE. John also gave us the rfbirns@cs.com. (Continued on page 14) (Continued from page 12)
chance to enjoy One Market, but I'm sure you wound up at another great restaurant. I enjoyed meeting you and hearing more about Farragut. I left with a better sense of how competitive it is for Prep Schools to compete for applicants and how important it is that Alumni "Stay Connected and support their Alma Mater.” I surely feel that pride and loyalty with my Farragut experience. Stay in touch and let me know if you get any hits from your visit here and of course how I may be of support. I occurred to me after I got home, that it isn't Captain Fine or Bill who are planning a trip to the West Coast, but my College President who's planning such a visit. Must be that age thing! Hope San Francisco lived up to your expectations. Here are the pictures from my camera. Best regards, David” You can reach David at his email address: idlipsky@yahoo.com.
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in the medical field. Also, since leaving active duty and joining the reserves I have spend some time in Iraq for operation Iraqi Freedom I and II. I also work for a Doctor here in Las Vegas that only sees entertainers such as the Temptations, O’ Jay, Julia Roberts. .. See attached pictures. Also, I'm about to retire with 20 yrs, this coming June. “You can contact Gus at his email address: bellaco_4_69@msn.com. Holton L. Burns ’85 – Holton sent us some news via “snail‐mail” update. He advised of the birth of their twin children, son Hiram, and daughter Cawthra on January 1, 2007. Holton is living in Austin, TX and can reach him via email at: burns_hl@yahoo.com.
CLASS NEWS sent us an on‐line update. He is the Director of Event Services for the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Team. He said, “I just wanted to make sure my info was updated. (I’m) Still working here with the Philadelphia Eagles and having a blast. I hope to make it to an Alumni Day function but it usually corresponds with one of our games. My best to you all!” You can reach
reunion, coming up soon. All the best! Jason” You can reach Jason with his email address: jason1606@hotmail.com.
Mark G. Allen ’92 – We received the following email from Mark. He has just moved. “Good morning "Coach". I hope this finds you and the family well!! My home address is still the same but will change by the end of the year since I am going to be moving into the home I grew up in and selling my current townhouse. The new address you can begin using is: 11005 62nd St N Pinellas Park, FL 33782. How are Leonard with his email address: things with you? Sorry to have bonacci@eagles.nfl.com. missed you during Homecoming. I Jason Wagener ’89 – Jason is living was in Panama City Beach at in Las Vegas, NV. He sends the Ironman Florida. I'll be running it following update for his classmates next year for myself and as a charity Brian E. Crane ‘87— Brian is a LTCOL and friends: “Hello All, The wife & I fundraising event. By the way, my have been living in Las Vegas for the in the US Marine Cops. He is the cell phone number is still the same. OPS Officer of Marine Special My office is now in Pinellas versus Operations in Camp Le Jeune, NC. Tampa so hopefully I'll be able to He and Beth have 3 children. His visit more. Cheers for now and take son, Everett was born Feb. 7, 2007. care.” You can reach Mark at his craneb@nraonline.com. email address: amark303@aol.com, or Mark.Allen@CNBSFL.COM. Mark William H. Bodine, III ’89 – We Allen ‘92 – Mark sent us another of received an update form from Bill. his great Sky Diving Adventures last 2 years now. I finally got into He did not relate any news or happenings in his life. He is living in something I have done all of my life from UTube. Here is the link: & love to do it. I’m the U.S. http://www.youtube.com/watch? Toms River, NJ. Bill did give us an Representative for Bega Lagoon v=NsmJXs5Djcw . In case you’d like email address, so you can contact Resort in the Fiji Islands. It’s an to contact Mark and get some him and get the latest directly from exclusive Scuba Diving Resort. I information about Sky Diving, you him. His email address is travel every month to whatever can reach him at his email address: piff0671@worldnet.att.net. metropolis has numerous dive shops. We also purchased our first amark303@aol.com. Leonard J. Bonacci ’89 – Leonard (Continued on page 15) house. I’m looking to my 20 year
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Daniel DiAngelus –’90 We heard from Danny via update. He is living in Belleair Bluffs, Florida. Dan would like to receive the REVEILLE via email. Here’s the link: http:/ www.farragut.org/alumni (then click on any REVEILLE on the Alumni Web Page.) He didn’t send us any news, but you can reach him at his email address: dan@aracala.com.
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www.farragut.org/alumni. You can Farragut all the time and look reach Armando at his email address: forward to coming out. As we all know, it is very unique to have us captain.mando@yahoo.com. flying together. For some reason Maj. Chad Schwarm ’92 – We T.J. tells everyone I was the mean received an email from Chad. “bully” at Farragut. I reply with the Amazingly, he and T. J. Wright (BC fact he was the “teachers pet”. We ‘92) are now flying together in Iraq. all know you don’t become the BN Here’s what Chad has to say: “Just CMDR your senior year without wanted to let you all know than kissing a little *&#. I will send some Captain T.J. Wright and I are more pictures this week. Could you squadron mates in VMFA(AW)‐ send this picture to Coach Fine and 225. We are currently in Iraq flying Hercher. Well, please tell Coach missions’ everyday in support of Fine and Coach Hercher we said Hi, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Actually, and can’t wait to sit back, drink beer, and talk about old times. (Of course, Matt Sokolowski ‘92 will provide the beer.) Respectfully, Maj Chad “Fokker” Schwarm ’92, USMC F/A‐18D Hornet Pilot.” You can reach Chad at his email address: charles.schwarm@aa.mnf‐ wiraq.usmc.mil.
Thomas K. Genco ’91 – We recently heard from Tom’s Dad, a former teacher here at AFA. He passed this news along to us about Tom. “Hello Bill, Tom may not be able to appear at homecoming this year. He is moving to Richmond, Va. (where he was born), to take a management position with Kroger. In fact, he is driving up this weekend to look for an apartment and to 'seal the deal'. Would I be able to appear in his stead? I sure would like to see everyone. Let me know if that is at T.J. and I fly together in the same all possible. Hope to see you jet almost daily. Our squadron, the soon ....Tony Genco.” “VIKINGS”, flies the F/A‐18D Hornet. The F/A‐18D is a two seat Chris Keczkemethy –’92 We heard fighter jet. Anyways, T.J. and I plan from Chris. He is living in Stamford, on flying out to Farragut sometime CT. He recently became engaged. in the spring. Yes, we will fly the You can reach Chris at his email jet in from Miramar, CA. We address: coachkecz@yahoo.com. already have approval from our command. I talked with Capt Armando Mora,III ’92 – Armando “Coach” Fine about this sent us a request to receive the REVEILLE via email. All alumni can earlier. Unfortunately we were unable to make it before the use the following link to read all deployment. T.J. and I are doing quarterly issues of the REVEILLE well here in Iraq. We talk about from the Alumni Website: http://
JOHN FINAN ’94 – John sent us an online update. He is living in Jackson, NJ. He says, “Please do not email me the REVEILLE.” (We do not have an email address or telephone number for John, so
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maybe when he gets his next REVEILLE he’ll go online and send us another update.) Edward Moran ’96 – Edward sent us an update. Aren’t computers wonderful! Here’s what he had to say, “Currently I’m working as Technical Lead for Raytheon project in Iraq overseeing day‐to‐day operations and advising program management.” You can reach Ed at his email address: eamoran@gmail.com. Shannon A. Banks ’97 – We received an update from Shannon. She is living in Allentown, PA now. Here’s what Shannon sent us in her update. “Last year I separated from the Air Force after serving 8 years as an Air Traffic Controller. I just recently moved to Allentown Pennsylvania. I took a job with the Federal Aviation Administration as a controller in the TRACON (radar and
CLASS NEWS for the Navy. I moved to Norfolk, VA in May to finish flight school to be a Naval Flight Officer in the E‐2C Hawkeye. I should finish training in July 2008 and will hopefully be going to Japan as my duty station. If anyone would like to get back in touch with me they can e‐mail me c/ o nalvord@gmail.com. Pollie Cooper‐Strickland ’97 – Polly sent us an online update. She said, “I got married on April 21, 2007 at Pfeiffer University Chapel. I currently work for a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician with Carolina's Medical Center. I work with kids with ADD, ODD, OCD, & Autism. It’s an emotional roller coaster but very fulfilling job. I graduated from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC in 2001 with a B.S. in Sports Medicine and a B.S. in Athletic Training. I worked for the local school system as an athletic trainer for several years before working for the hospital. Our office is moving the weekend of the Homecoming, so I won't be able to attend and I am very sad about that. I have been looking forward to this for many years. I hope there will be a time when we can get together as a class before our 20th reunion. If anyone would like to get in touch my email address is mywedding42107@yahoo.com or hottie_trainer@hotmail.com. Polly will get her editions of REVEILLE via the Alumni Website: http:// www.farragut.org/alumni.
tower). I hope to make it to the 10 year reunion! I hope everyone is doing well! Well, I graduated Vanderbilt University in May 2005 with a BS in Psychology with honors and commissioned as an ENS in the Beau Moffit ’99 – Beau is living in Navy. I then headed down to Boca Grande, Florida. He is, in his Pensacola, FL to begin flight training own words, “I run a fly and
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outfitters business in Boca Grande... Called Boca Grande Outfitters!” You can reach Beau at his email address to get ready for your next fishing trip. brower49@aol.com. LT Brad J. Pignatello ’99 ‐ Brad sent us an online update. He is presently living in Helotes, TX where he is a LT in the US Navy and is working with the Air Force in San Antonio, TX. You can reach Brad at his email address: bradpignatello@yahoo.com. Erica Greenberg ’99 – We received a nice update from Erica. “I'm now living in Milwaukee, WI working at IKON Office Solutions as a Sales Account Executive. Doing really well, surviving these cold winters, and loving the beautiful summers! I've made some great friends, but miss every moment of my time in Florida. Please contact me if you have a chance! I would love to speak with anyone if you have time!” You can reach Erica at her email address: greenbergerica@yahoo.com. Christopher Colman ’00 – Chris sent us an update. He is now living in Dallas, TX. He did not send us any new. However, you can contact him at his email address: chris.e.colman@sherwin.com. Nicola Alvord _’01 – “Hope all is well at AFA! I'm living in Norfolk, Virginia and finishing up my last year of flight school for the Navy. I chose (Continued on page 17)
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to be an E‐2C Hawkeye NFO and will hopefully be heading to Japan or California sometime next fall when my training is completed.” Nicky also sent us some news she received from Chris Turner. She said, “Hi CDR Monrose, I just updated my info through the website, but I was asked by Chris Turner to send in an update for the next newsletter since he is in Iraq.” See the message from Chris below. You can reach Nicky at her email address: nalvord@gmail.com. Chris Turner ’01 ‐ I am an Infantry officer in the Army currently stationed in Bagdad, Iraq for a 15 month deployment, which will end Oct/Nov 2008. Here is a picture of
me and another Soldier from my platoon during a combat patrol in southern Baghdad. I live in a Combat Out Post in the neighborhood of Al Hadar in Southern Baghdad, The COP is a Christian Church that is part of the Vatican that was taken over by Al Qaeda during the war. The Army took it back over then turned it into a small military base. I will be here
until November of 2008, then I return from Iraq, back to my unit in Germany. I look forward to the day I can come back to Farragut for a reunion. Each year since graduation there has been a military obligation that has kept me from coming. I got married in June 2005 after graduating from Clemson University and have a 16 month old daughter named Vyolet. My physical address is: 1Lt. Christopher Turner, Eagle Company, 2‐2 SCR, Unit # 42542, APO AE 09361 if you'd like to send mail which is always appreciated, and my e‐mail address is christopher.turner7@us.army.mil. Please email me details on how I can become a financial donor to the school! Ashley Patterson (BC) ’02) – We received the following information from Boston University concerning Ashley: “Ashley Patterson is a broadcast journalism graduate student at Boston University. She's interning at Hearst‐Argyle's D.C. News Bureau and reports for WENY‐ TV of Elmira, N.Y., and WSEE‐35 of Erie, Penn. Ashley holds a B.S. in communications and public relations from Boston University. She previously interned at Boston's NBC affiliate Channel 7 News, and was a member of Boston University's Statehouse Program. This spring and summer, Ashley reported for WCAI‐FM, the Cape and Islands NPR Station, and she anchored BU Today, BU's daily news program.” You can contact Ashley at her email address: pnelope972@aol.com. Alexander Jon Siegel ’03 – Alex sent
Page 17 us a brief email update. He did not include any news, but he is currently living in New York City. He requests that we send him the REVEILLE by email. You can contact Alex at his email address: alexsiegel84@yahoo.com. Caroline Luisa Sison ’04 – Caroline is living in Duluth, GA. She didn’t send along any news, but you can reach her at her email address cls_100_2004@yahoo.com. Travis R. Smyth ’03 – We received an update from Travis. He said, “I graduated from the University of Florida in May 2007 with a degree in Telecommunications, now working for the Miami Herald Media Company in Miami, Florida.” He would like to hear from his classmates. You can reach Travis at his email address: travisrichardsonsmyth@gmail.com Matthew Galamison ’04 – We received an update from Matt. Here’s what he had to say, “I am currently in the middle of my First Year at the US Naval Academy. I have submitted my service selection preference for Naval Aviation and will find out mid‐ November. I am an active member (Continued on page 18)
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of the USNA Silent Drill Team, and a Platoon Commander within my company.” (Matt, we all wish you good luck with your choice for Naval Aviation. Send us your news as soon as you find out.) You can reach Matt at his email address: JazzMatt727@aol.com. Austin Hampton ’05 – Austin is one of collegiate athletes. Here is a press release sent to us by NC State relating his accomplishments over the past two years as a member of the North Carolina State Swimming Team: Austin Hampton 2006‐2007: All‐ ACC selection ... Set the school record in the 3‐meter against Duke and Maryland with a score of 366.80 ... Finished third in the 1‐meter at the ACC Championships ... Placed in the top three on both boards for all dual meets, winning on seven occasions ... Dove a 232.85 on platform at ACCs to earn eighth place ... ACC Honor Roll selection. 2005‐06: Standout freshman diver qualified for NCAA Diving Zones in first career collegiate meet ... Set the school record for the 11‐dive, championship score on the 3‐meter board with a 602.00 ... His 1‐meter score of 377.60 was tops in the conference and four points off of the school record ... Won eight of 10 meets on the 1‐meter, finishing second and third in the other two ... Won four times on the 3‐meter
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CLASS NEWS board ... Finished in the top‐3 of every diving event he competed in except for two fourth place finishes. Prior to his attending NC State here is a list of his accomplishments from 2002‐2005. High School and Personal: Attended Admiral Farragut Academy where he was a four‐year letter winner in diving and team captain for 2002, 2003 and 2004 ... Holds his school record for both 11 dives and six dives with scores of 568.65 and 311.35, respectively ... Was team MVP for all four years ... 2002, 2003, and 2004 second team all‐district ... 2005 first team all‐district and first team all‐region ... 2005 Florida State Champion ... Four‐time, first team all‐American awarded by NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim Coaches assoc.) and Academic all‐American ... 2002 and 2004 St. Petersburg City Champion and Florida State Runner‐up ... 2003 Florida State Bronze medalist ... In 2000 earned a Silver medal at the Junior Olympic Nationals ... Also has completed over 300 hours of community service, 275 toward a Scout project, and in 2005 was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout ... In his time away from the pool, he participated in NJROTC and was a Company Commander during his senior year and was elected to the office of Vice President of his senior class ... Son of Mark and Debbie Hampton ... He enters NC State with 62 full college credits earned ... Majoring in biomedical engineering. Hampton’s Top Scores: 1‐meter: 327.60
3‐meter: 366.80 3‐meter (11): 602.00 (Austin, we are all so proud of you. Your accomplishments are truly stellar. Good Luck on your way to that Gold Medal in the future Olympic Games!) You can congratulate Austin for his remarkable accomplishments by email at: ashampto@ncsu.edu Claire Thompson ’07 – Here is some good news about AFA’s own SEC Swimming Sensation, Claire Thompson. Swimmer Claire Thompson Named SEC Freshman Of The Week. Rookie Claire Thompson tallied three wins against intrastate rival Clemson last weekend. Here is the press release we received: Nov. 6, 2007 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ‐ University of South Carolina freshman swimmer Claire Thompson has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. Thompson captured three first‐place finishes in the Gamecocks' victory over intrastate rival Clemson on Saturday, the first of the season. The award marks the first such of her career. Thompson posted season‐low marks in the 500‐ (4:55.89) and 1000‐yard freestyle (10:03.95) events, while adding a top finish in the 200 free (1:50.40). Thompson has captured the 500‐ and 200‐ yard (Continued on page 19)
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freestyle events in three‐of‐four meets this season, while she has finished atop the 1000 free twice, including against SEC foe LSU earlier this season. Paste link below to your browser, unless you are reading REVEILLE online, in this case just click on link below.http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/c‐swim/spec‐rel/110607aaa.html .
Pictures From This Year’s HC Parade
Is there any finer, more majestic sight than our nation’s flag proudly carried at the Parade?
Can you remember how nervous your stomach was as you were about to Parade before your Parents?
DON’T BE ONE OF THE MISSING ‐ MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BE WITH US NEXT HOMECOMING!
Here’s what alumni do at Homecoming. The have an eating contest! They visit classrooms and talk with cadets! The pose for pictures together! The have friendly competition on the Golf Course and of course, enjoy visiting and recalling all of their moments when they were having friendly competitions academically, athletically, and socially.
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2007 HOMECOMING NEWS AND PICTURES
Sylvio Brutus ‘98 Speaks to Parents, Alumni, and Students
Sylvio Brutus was the tenth child of immigrant parents from Belle Glade, Florida when he arrived on the Farragut campus. He credits AFA with providing the opportunity, structure, and values that have led to his personal success. Sylvio now is the athletic director and head basketball coach at Randolph Macon Academy, a college prep military school in Front Royal, Virginia. On Thursday, November 29, 2007, he shared with parents, alumni, and friends his message: embrace opportunity, respect your family, and value education. The following day he expounded upon his message encouraging cadets to embrace the opportunities Farragut presents. Sylvio recounted his experiences as a cadet and emphasized how important AFA remains in his life. Sylvio was the first presenter as part of the AFA Compass of Success program. This program is part of the Development Office’s strategy to educate alumni, parents, and friends about the Academy’s mission, which is to provide a college preparatory environment that promotes academic excellence, leadership skills, and social development within a diverse community of young men and women. Sylvio may be reached at his email address at: sbrutus@rma.edu. At this year’s Homecoming Reunion Dinner the Development Office held a small silent auction. This year, alumni were joined by members of the AFA Parents Association for cocktails and dinner. The auction consisted of items such as a hand‐made quilt, a beverage basket, get‐away stays at resorts, and a rare autographed picture of our own Moon Walking Astronaut, Charles Moss Duke ‘53. The picture shown at right is that of Elliott Elbaz ‘87, as he shows how delighted he is and celebrates his winning bid for the numbered, signed picture of Admiral Farragut’s Moon Walking Astronaut, Charlie Duke ‘53.
Jyri Palm’s PHOTO TOUR OF AFA AT THIS YEAR’S HOMECOMING
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Follow‐up article to the September ’07 REVEILLE, for Spec. Andrew Harriman ’02 Here is some great news about Andrew we just re‐ ceived from his Mother, Chloe Harriman. She says, “Hi Everybody: This is much happier news than I have sent on other occasions. Andrew is still awaiting the 9th surgery, scheduled for a bone graft. This (news) happened yesterday. He was one of 5 men from his unit to be awarded the Silver Star (4th highest commendation in the Army) for heroic actions while engaged in conflict. This had nothing to do with his injury. It was for his performance under pressure and the saving of a life of a fellow soldier. I learned this was happening just 24 hours before the presentation, so I jumped on a plane and was able to be there to witness the event. The presentation was done by General Caldwell (3 Star) for whom Camp Caldwell was named‐‐that was one of Andrew's bases while in Iraq. I have to tell you that Andrew was quite
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the "man of the hour". So many other soldiers hugged him and shook his hand, and congratulated him and then they all (without exception) turned to me to tell me what a great job he did with his medical skills the entire time he was able to be in Iraq with them. He is now the most decorated soldier in his Unit. Oh, and they also told me, he got more packages and mail than any other guy in their Unit. Some told me they were pretty envious! So, hats off to all of you (at AFA) for making that happen. I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season...and, once again, send you so much gratitude for all of your sup‐ port to our family during his deployment in Iraq, and after his injury. XX Chloe” Andrew's email is: andrew.s.harriman@gmail.com, if you want to send along your congratulations.
AFA Alumni Provides Educational Experience on Halloween Day
Channel 10 News Helicopter Owned by Steve Lieber ‘67
Mr. Steve Lieber '67, offered AFA one of his helicopters to be landed on campus Wednesday morning of Halloween at 1000. This was a grand kick‐off event for this year’s Student Homecoming. Ms. Carla Hunt, the pilot of the Channel 10 Helicopter, flew and landed on campus at 1000 and was here for one hour. During this time there were no emergencies that required her to depart early, or cancel her visit. Each Division had the opportunity to gather behind their respective fence lines at 0950 to ensure a safe landing. Then the cadets toured the aircraft and asked questions. Everyone at AFA is unanimous in expressing a big “Thank You” to Stephen Lieber for providing such an outstanding educational experience.
Alumni Communication of Student Activities Inaugurated January 8th marked the inauguration of a new email communication program designed to keep alumni updated on student events at AFA. These events will feature academic, athletic, and social events which highlight the Admiral Farragut Academy Core Values of Integrity, Self‐Discipline, Perseverance, and Wellness & Fitness. Our first email communication was on January 8th and we have received raves from our alumni. If you have an email address, and did not received this 1st communication, it must be either that we have an incorrect email address in our record, or that you have filtered AFA out. If you would like to receive the monthly update about our student programs and did not receive one this time, please send us an email with your email address marked “Please include me in the student communications.” If you have a filter, please enable alumni@farragut.org to be sent directly to your email box. You will still receive the REVEILLE, Alumni Newsletter quarterly by mail or email. To enjoy the REVEILLE online and in color, please go to the Alumni Web Page through this link: http://www.farragut.org/alumni, and then simply click on any REVEILLE you wish to see. You may need to download a free Adobe Reader Program from the internet. The REVEILLE will appear on your screen in about a minute. You can print anything you’d like to have.
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Pennsylvania Visit with the DeSeta’s in September
CAPT Robert Fine, AFA Headmaster, CDR Bill Monrose, Director of Alumni and Sandra Tabor, Development Director flew to Philadelphia for an alumni visit on September 10th and 11th.
Donald Schreiber ’46 picked us up at the airport. We were travelling to visit with several alumni and stay as guests of Edward B. DeSeta ’67 and Wanda DeSeta at their nationally known Bed and Breakfast facility, Whitewing Farm, owned and operated by the DeSeta’s for over 10 years. Don drove us to the Whitewing Farm where we met Ed and Wanda and they joined us for a wonderful lunch at a famous Glass Blowing factory which included the Simon Pearce Restaurant. Ed graciously picked up the tab.
After lunch, we had a tour of the Pennsylvania area. Don drove by some to the oldest private schools and colleges in the country, all located in or near Philadelphia. Also, we had a “rolling visit” to the beautiful Longwood Gardens ‐ The region's, and one of the world's premier horticultural display gardens, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square PA, created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont and offers 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens; spectacular fountains; and performing arts events including concerts, organ and carillon recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays. Longwood is open every day of the year and annually attracts more than 900,000 visitors. Next we visited the Brandywine River Museum of Andrew Wyeth on US Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA. This museum exhibits American art in a 19th‐century grist mill. The Brandywine River Museum, is internationally known for its unparalleled
collection of works by three generations of Wyeths, and its fine collection of American illustrations of still life, and landscape painting.
Christian Wagner ‘82 joined us later that evening at the “Farm Restaurant”, also hosted by Ed and Wanda. The specialty of the house is Maryland Crab Cakes. Everyone took Ed’s recommendation and ordered the specialty. It was the best advice ever given, as the Maryland Crab Cakes were absolutely the best any of us had ever eaten. They were 99% Crab and only 1% cake. After dinner we returned to the White Wing Farm and enjoyed a wonderful night’s sleep. In the morning, the DeSeta’s invited us to look over the beautiful furniture they proposed to give to AFA. They no longer had a need for it after they close down the Bed and Breakfast. CAPT Fine said he would arrange for us to send some academy personnel to load the furniture in a truck and drive it down to the school.
Ed DeSeta , CAPT Fine, and Don
The following morning, after Schreiber at the Whitewing Farm breakfast at a local restaurant, Don Schreiber ’46 continued his tour. At noon, he took us to lunch at the Union League of Philadelphia. It was coincidental that while we were there, they were celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. We ate a piece of cake in honor of the anniversary and then toured the Union League. where we visited the Farragut Room. Following lunch it was off to the airport for the trip home.
Did You Know? …Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills & Nash was sent to AFA in the sixth grade? The following is quoted from Crosby, Stills and Nash: The Authorized Biography. Text by Dave Zimmer and photography by Henry Dilz: “…the Stills family moved from Louisiana to Central Florida…At this point Stephen admits, “I was acting like a goon and my mother wanted to turn me into a gentleman.” So Stephen enrolled in Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Peters‐ burg. “For the purpose it was designed for, it was great.” Stephen says, “My Dad always thought I hated it, but I loved it. It just took a while, military school is quite an experience, what can I tell you? It taught me honor, developed my charac‐ ter, and helped me to become a trouper.”
Marine Waterfront H.C. Event “Mudded‐Out” Congratulations Grace! Third grader, Grace Marchant, is the youngest cadet to receive her QBH (Qualified Boat Handler). CAPT McClelland said she passed her written tests with “flying colors” and did an outstanding job on her sailing demonstration. “She has set the bar for all of our cadets,” said CAPT Tom McClelland, Head of Naval Science Department. All you sailors should send your congratulations to Grace: Attention AFA 3rd Grade.
Bill: We had a total of 8 ALUMNI who were sorry we could not go out. I had them sit on the boat over a bed of black mud. They were great. They remembered the past with great fondness and were so disappointed to see the lack of water in the basin, but pleased we were soon to have it dredged. It was great to talk to AFA grads who, though not my age, felt the love for AFA I have developed over my association that goes back (17) years. My greatest reward would be to become an honorary grad of the academy...It was a great experience to share the past, present, and future with these alumni.... Dr. John Ross, Marine Science Instructor. Dr. Ross formerly with the Bermuda Biological Station for Research.
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Historically, the football schedule is the sole determining factor in choosing a date for a Fall Homecoming celebration and this year the schedule dictates the latest date for a home game would be October 31, 2008. Couple this with the potentials of the annual hurricane season, and the fact that this is a Presidential Election Year, it is therefore prudent to schedule the 75th Anniversary Year Celebration, our Diamond Jubilee Homecoming Events for different time of year. Thus, the Homecoming Committee has decided to change the date of the 75th Anniversary Year Celebration and Alumni Homecoming Celebration and subsequent Alumni Homecomings to the Spring. Therefore, we are planning to celebrate our 75th Anniversary 21st— 25th of April, 2009. This will give all of our alumni sufficient notice to plan to come and enjoy our Spring weather. There will be no football game. Instead, we will be offering several different athletic venues; baseball and softball for the enjoyment of our alumni. These are athletic venues that occur each year throughout the country, and due to the fixation on football, are seldom if ever enjoyed by visiting alumni. In addition, to add to the magnitude of the celebration we will have the honor of having AFA’s own Apollo 16 Moon Walking Astronaut, Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke, USAF (Ret) on hand for our 75th Celebration. Charlie will be with us for several days. All visiting alumni will have the benefit of being able to have their pictures taken with Charlie. This will be an outstanding event! How many people do you know who have had their pictures taken with one of the twelve men who have walked on the Moon? Still another benefit is the fact that for many of our alumni, the timing of this event merely extends their seasonal winter visits to our state by just a couple of weeks. At this time of year, many of our Alumni who live up north will appreciate our nice weather. You can travel without fear of a Hurricane. This is one of the choicest times of the year, its warm, but not too hot, and its cool, but not too cool. All of us Floridians think its just right! Try it, you’ll like it! This will be a huge factor in assuring a large attendance for this grand celebration.
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This year at Homecoming, Christian T. Chiari ’92 became President of the Admiral Farragut Alumni Association for the second time. Christian served a two‐year term 2004‐05. In 2006, he was elected President –Elect, and is now serving as President for 2007‐08. Christian has been very active and is always striving to spread the news about the quality of education at AFA. Though Christian is an active businessman in the Fort Lauderdale area, he still finds time to travel and support the Academy. At present, in addition to the two jobs he holds above, he is actively pursuing election in the fall of 2008 to a seat in the Florida Legislature from District 91. We all wish him well in this quest. It would be great to have our own representative in Tallahassee. Christian is also immensely interested in establishing a strong endowment for Admiral Farragut Academy and encourages all Alumni to weigh the values they learned at AFA that have helped them to become successful in life. He says, “The opportunity to secure AFA’s future for the next 75 years rests in our hands. By giving back to an institution that has given so much to so many will preserve the Farragut legacy and continue the mission. What better time to get on‐board than our upcoming Anniversary Celebration? The Core Values of Integrity, Self ‐Discipline, Perseverance, and Wellness & Fitness are responsible for the huge success our school has enjoyed in its Seventy‐five Years in existence. Success breeds success, and it is now time for everyone who benefited from the outstanding caliber of education, the strong ethical and moral character, and the success in life that resulted, to step‐up with a gift.” Christian M. Wagner ’82, a graduate of the Toms River campus was elected President‐Elect.. Christian will serve as President Fall 2008 through the end of our 75th Year Anniversary. He and his lovely wife Lisa, live in Greenville, Delaware, where he is in business as a financial planner. His company is Longview Financial Partners, LLC, located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Christian met with our visiting group this past September in Pennsylvania at the DeSeta White Wing Farm. He gives his AFA education credit for his success in life. It has been 26 years since he graduated, and he says that he feels that it is time to give back some of himself as a way of thanking Admiral Farragut Academy for the valuable academic, moral and ethical lessons that were engrained while he was a cadet. At Homecoming this year, he and his wife presented the school with a package gift that was auctioned and generated thousands of dollars for the Academy. The package consisted of round‐trip airline tickets to Philadelphia, hotel accommodations, a generous food budget, two skybox tickets to this years Army‐Navy Football Game, and limousine service from the airport to the hotel, to the football game, back to the hotel, and then back to the airport for their return trip home. We are looking forward to working with Christian and welcome his creative ideas about how we can continue building our Alumni Association , the AFA Foundation, and our Endowment to assure the Academy will be around for another seventy‐five years.
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CLASS OF 1947 CELEBRATE THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY
BREAKFAST AT THE MOTEL L to R Edith Miller, Barbara Miller, Dr. Ira Miller, Marilyn Rozzo, Art Houlihan & Nori, Phil Rozzo, George Mc Elvy, and Jewell McElvy.
L to R— Edith Miller, Martha Apgar, Phil Rozzo, Marilyn Rozzo, Ira Miller MD, Barbara Miller, Shirley Sondheim, Jay Sondheim.
Edith and Chet Miller
Dave Rothstein
THE WHOLE GROUP Jewell & George McElvy
Marilyn & Phil Rozzo, Shirley & Jay Sondheim
Joy with her Man ‐ Howard Sakolsky
Barbara & Ira Miller
Art Houlihan & Nori
The Class of 1947, represented by graduates of the North and South showed up in numbers! Howard Sakolsky was the prime motivator and he communicated for nearly a year to build enthusiasm about gathering at their 60th anniversary reunion. The group had a special dinner at the MacDill AFB Officers Club. Everyone had a wonderful time. We’re expecting members of the Class of ‘47 to return for the 75th Anniversary of the Academy!
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CLASS OF ’87 CELEBRATES IN GRAND FASHION
The class of 1987 celebrated their 20th Class Reunion is style. They began working after last year’s reunion by writing letters, email, and personal contact among one another to encourage a great turn‐out for this year’s reunion. Tadashi “Spike” Hiraoka came all the way from Japan and was recog‐ nized for having come from the most distant location to this year’s reunion. They even touched bases with several of their teachers. On hand to renew their old relationships were former teachers, Larry Jensen, Andy Miller and CDR Mike Nicholson. Battalion Commander, Mike Harris was the main speaker. His talk echoed the success they had achieved since leaving Farragut for college and the professional world. This group has long considered one of the best groups in the past twenty‐five years, and it was a thrill for us to have such a large group on hand to share their experiences and to tell their tales about how they felt AFA had contributed to their successes. Here are many pictures of the fun times everyone enjoyed at this year’s celebration.
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HERE’S WHAT FARRAGUT IS ALL ABOUT!
We support and watch with admiration!
Our graduations bring people from other nations!
Our Library and The USS Hartford Capstan!
We teach! Here is a 30 yr. master teacher!
Drama begins here! We visit USN Ships of the Line!
Naval Science is taught by USN Captain, CPO’s, and CWO’s!
Solar Power next to The Capstan!
Some of our Alumni return to join the team!
We embrace our Alumni, especially those who fly in with their Seahawk helicopter!
We learn to fly!
We proudly hold the flag on high!
We learn poise, responsibility and how to command!
Beautiful surroundings help create beautiful minds!
We proudly stand together!
We’re proud of our school!
Our community includes our parents and friends at numerous gatherings to celebrate. Here shown is last year’s Senior Lunch eon for their Parents!
Strategic Planning comes before the new school year begins! Attendees include Parents, Faculty, and Students! The school year gets off to a good start!
A revered Alumni Director is remembered by one of his alumni!
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One of Life’s lessons…not forgotten!
Bill Clough ‘67 sent the following open letter to CDR Frank Steele. He requested the help of someone to please pass the following to CDR Steele: Dear CDR Steele, “ The September 2007 of Reveille men‐ tions CDR Frank T Steele, Comman‐ dant from 1957 to 1967 stating we should “Give Honor Where Honor is Due”. Please allow me to add to that. I have wanted to say this for 40 years, but not found the oppor‐ tunity. There is no reason that you should remember me. I entered AFA in ’63, graduated in ’67, but you made an impression on me that lasted life‐long. In my fresh‐ man year you called me into your office. In one of the first (in a long line of) errors I made over the first two years of my AFA career, I turned in one copy of a leave chit – I should have turned in both copies. Anyway, you called me into your office and you said, “Of 300 cadets in this school, you – and only you – did this wrong.” Then, possibly in simple frustration, you asked,
“Where do you think we get offi‐ cers from? Do you think we import them from other schools?! They start out just like you!” That ques‐ tion: "Where do you think we get officers from?" Made a profound difference in my life! When I was in college I asked myself – “Where do they get professionals from? Do they import them from other plan‐ ets? No, they’re just like you.” When I was in Seminary I asked my‐ self: “Where do they get pastors from, do they import them from other churches? – no, they’re just like you.” In the Navy I asked my‐ self: “Where do they get officers from? Do they import them from other countries – no, they’re just like you.” After retirement and en‐ try into academe I asked myself, “Where do they get professors from? Do they import them from other schools – no, they’re just like you.” When I write articles about other people, other religions, Politi‐ cians – whatever – that profound question, which led me to under‐
stand the equality of all people, al‐ most daily comes back to me. It’s a centerpiece of my ministry, my teaching, my writing. I have you to thank! As you were getting ready to leave the school I made a remark – I forget the whole context, but I think there was some contest going on and you were looking for some prize that might have been on cam‐ pus and I said something like “You might as well get one more thing out of the school before you go.” “In my adolescent naiveté I had no idea it might be mistaken as a smart‐ass remark. It was one of many I made. In retrospect, I re‐ gretted it and never had the oppor‐ tunity to offer an apology. You’ve probably forgotten long ago and, in any event, I apologize. But most of all, I wanted you to know that an off the cuff remark you made to a cadet over 40 years ago really made a huge difference in at least one person’s life.” Sincerely yours, William R. Clough, Bradenton, Flor‐ ida, Email: sundoc@verizon.net.
Alumni Share Their Experiences with Cadets at Homecoming Assembly This year at Homecoming, several alumni shared what Farragut has meant in their lives with our cadets. Here are pictures of former Alumni Association President Edward DeSeta ‘67, along with CDR Brian Fullerton ‘92 BC, USN, and Christopher Quincannon ‘92. The cadets were quite impressed with what these alumni had to say!
Edward DeSeta, former Battalion Commander shares with our Cadets.
Brian Fullerton, former Battalion Commander talked about his AFA experiences.
Chris Quincannon relates just what influence AFA has had on his life!
A VISIT WITH OUR MAN ON THE MOON!
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Early in the month of December we blasted off for a visit with Moon Walker, Charlie Duke and his lovely wife Dotty at their beautiful home which is nestled in the hills of New Braunfels, Texas. Our visiting team consisted of CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr., Headmaster, CDR Bill Monrose, Director of Alumni, and Ms. Sandra Tabor, Director of Development. As we arrived, we could scarcely believe our eyes for all over the front lawn of the Duke Home were wild deer. We immediately wondered if Santa Claus was here resting up for his trip around the world at the end of the month, along of course, with his reindeer. We were greeted by Charlie and Dotty as they were placing a Christmas Wreath on their front door. Charlie was wearing a Santa Claus hat, which added to the charm of the moment. We were welcomed inside and got a tour of their beautiful home which sits high above a river ravine that flows through the area. From their back deck you could see the sun setting off on the distant horizon and what a beautiful sight it was on this still evening in Texas. Charlie and Dotty had made reservations for dinner at a nearby Native American Restaurant. We set out with Charlie and Dotty leading the way up and down the countryside. We enjoyed the Christmas lights that were glistening throughout the town. At dinner we began to discuss the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Academy. Bob Fine asked Charlie if it would be possible for him to participate during this grand celebration. It seems, when you’ve been one of the twelve men who have walked upon our moon that your time is in demand by everyone. Bob said we were planning the 75 Homecoming for the Spring of 2009 as it marked the end of the 75 years the Academy had been in existence. Fortunately for us, it was far enough in advance for Charlie to be able to be with us for this special occasion. The 75th Anniversary Homecoming will be held in April of 2009. Charlie and Dotty will be able to be our guests for the better part of a week. Imagine just how wonderful this will be for those Alumni who will attend this grand celebration. You could have graduated from over several thousand other high school and you would not have the opportunity to meet one of the twelve men who have walked on the moon. For us at Farragut, there was a time when we could stand together with two of the men who braved the space void from the Earth to the Moon. Unfortunately, Alan Shepard is no longer with us for the 75th Anniversary Celebration. This makes having Charlie with us even more significant. It is our fervent hope that you will all plan to join us.
The Duke Front Entrance
Sunset as seen from the their back deck.
Dotty, Bill, Charlie and Bob
Here are a few pictures taken during our visit. We have been asked many times if it is still possible to get an autographed copy of Charlie and Dotty’s book Moon Walker. The answer is yes! You can order one at a cost of $30. (including shipping) and the proceeds go to the Duke Ministry. Send your request to: Duke Ministry, 280 Lakeview Blvd, New Braunfels, TX. Be sure to indicate just how you would like it autographed.
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all entered the Naval Academy in June of 1942 as members WHY ONE FOREIGN NATIONAL WANTED of the class of 1946 TO ENTER THE NAVAL ACADEMY subsequently graduating on June 6, 1945! Because her father went to CUBA with Teddy Roosevelt in the late 1890's as Chief Clerk , US Army to General Leonard I have NEVER, EVER regretted Wood , ever since I was a small child able to remember , my this and this is why I decided to mother always stated that she wanted me to go to a Military write this story after reading the comments in the April 2007 School in the USA for high school ! My grandfather later became the first United States Consul REVEILLE re: our upcoming 75thReunion. to Havana and became quite widely known to the US lawmakers and business community because of his involvement and founding of the Havana Electric Railway Light and Power Company! Paul de la Llama—’42 I was un‐phased by mothers wishes until my 11th.birthday on January 16, 1936 ! Living in Havana, in those days an ages, having "talking movies" at one's home was something out of this world and a privilege of the precious few as it can be imagined! For my birthday my parents had some 10 friends of mine for lunch at our home and as a "special" gift, one talking movie!. I cannot recall exactly the name of the movie, I think it was "Shipmates Forever". Obviously it had to do with the Naval “Commander Monrose, thank you for getting back Academy! to me, and also for the kind words. I felt a lot of grief when Ever since that day, I said to myself, that's where I want to I read about Capt. Banks and Col. Moriarty. I knew that go ! As the time approached for me to go the USA for military Capt. Banks had to be getting up there in‐years, he was high school, in one of my fathers boating magazines, I read probably in his late 50's when I knew him. Col. Moriarty's an advertisement of a school called "Admiral Farragut death came as something of a shock to me. I remember Academy" in Toms River , NJ ( now extinct), They advertised him as being so youthful and full of energy. I "worked" for themselves as "America's First Naval Preparatory School". Col. Moriarty when I was in the tenth grade: I was a Junior Unknown to my parents I wrote to the school and asked for School Advisor. He was a wonderful person. I used to go brochures which they sent.. I told my parents I wanted to go into his office and just talk to him sometimes. He was very to this Prep school because I wanted to go to "Annapolis"…. approachable, and always had good, sound advice. After duly checking out the school at the US Embassy, my Capt. Banks was the heart and soul of AFA when I parents finally sent me to this school where I entered in was there. He did so much for the boys, even then I September of 1938 and graduated in June of 1942.! realized it. He cared about each and every one of us. No In the meantime the US congress passed a bill authorizing detail, however small, good or bad, escaped his notice. I one foreign national from each Latin American country to used to get such a kick out of watching him bar‐b‐q out on enter the service academies, ( at that time only West Point the lawn near the parade ground. His apartment was there, and Annapolis), not to exceed 20 at a time in each Academy! and as I recall, he was quite an accomplished cook. My father requested the President of Cuba to appoint me for I have a lot of great memories from those years. I entry to the Naval Academy under this bill, which he did and had a friend who was a day school cadet. His name was I was appointed from Cuba. It is interesting to note that in John Mallory, and he only lived a few blocks from the the history of Cuba I was the SECOND appointee from Cuba. school. We stayed in touch for a number of years when I The first one was Carlos Hevia, USNA class of 1920, who in left and came back to Maryland. the early '30's was President of Cuba for FOUR HOURS……(he I would be honored to have my little reminisces probably broke a Guinness record for short tenure…) and in included in the alumni newsletter. I am very grateful to you 1948 became Cuba's Secretary of State . At that time I had for answering my email and letting me know about Capt. the privilege of being appointed his Naval aide to a State visit Banks and Col. Moriarty. They were among the finest of to Washington, D.C and environs ( including USNA) with the men one could ever know. Perhaps one day I'll get a chance President of Cuba!" to see AFA again, and I'll certainly ask for you if I do. Thanks I remember taking my entrance exams in TRENTON, NJ again, Alan Simkin.” together with both CT Westcott And J.R. Lindsay who were at Farragut with me and later we
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS LORENZO LAMAS? We haven’t heard from Lorenzo Lamas ’75 for sometime. Here’s an update on his latest career opportunities. Lorenzo says, “Since last year, I have shifted my acting ca‐ reer to the stage. It's been both daunting but highly re‐ warding. After 20 plus years in front of the camera, on ei‐ ther TV shows or movies, I have started to do more "live" performing. It started with a couple of charity perform‐ ances at benefits and has been increasingly growing. I appeared last fall at "Feinstein's at the Regency", got some pretty decent reviews. That led to starring on stage in the musical "The King and I" at the Ogunquit theatre in
Maine. I hadn’t been on stage since I was a sophomore at Farragut in "Billy Budd"! I followed up with "Dracula", this October in an equity production at Keane University. I am currently preparing my nightclub act, where I sing stan‐ dards by famous songwriters like Ira Gershwin, Sammy Cahn and Rodgers and Hammerstein. I'll be at the Samueli Theatre in Orange County, CA, 1/17 thru 1/20. I plan on coming to Florida for a two week engagement at "The Colony", in Palm Beach, www.thecolonypalmbeach.com. I'll be there 2/19 thru 3/1. Hope to see some of my Farragut brothers and sisters there!” Happy New Year and full speed ahead! Lorenzo!
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS RETURNS TO AFA FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
We have been fortunate to have this event on our campus for the past two years and have been honored to feature some of the World’s Greatest Wheelchair Tennis players. The match is covered by the Tennis Channel and is replayed several times throughout the year. Please cut out the ticket below and us it for admission. You may bring any number of guests with you to enjoy this outstanding event!
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY The Wheelchair Tennis Exhibit at Admiral Farragut Academy on Friday, 22 Feb 08 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Bearer of this ticket is a guest of Admiral Farragut Academy, 501 Park Street N, St. Petersburg, FL Tournament Sponsor
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T A P S Let us pause to reflect upon our Alumni whose duty in this life has been fulfilled...May They Rest In Peace!
Elsmore Beach Cooper ‘44N— We were notified by Alyson Cooper– Williams that her father had passed away. Elsmore Beach Cooper, aged 81, passed away on January 10, 2008 at his home in Lafayette CA.“Beach” Cooper, was born in Syracuse NY, the only child to Elsmore Reed Cooper and Cora Beach. He spent many summers in West Phoenix, Oswego County as a child. During the Depression years;1929 to 1933, he lived at the St. Johnland Home for Orphans in Kings Park, Long Island NY. He had many fond memories of living there before returning to live on Long Island with his parents. He attended Baldwin High School on Long Island 1941‐42, followed by the Farragut Naval Academy 1942‐44 in Pine Beach, NJ. Upon graduation he entered the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, at Kings Point, NY where he received Third, then Second Mate licenses. From 1946 to 1948 he sailed tramp ships carrying European Recovery Act and Marshall Plan cargoes. “Beach” travelled around the world several times over with a number of ships including Stockard Steamship Company and Moore‐McCormack Lines. In 1950 he joined American President Lines with their “Round the World Service” and received his Chief Mate license in 1955. In 1957 he and his family moved to California. In 1959 he left the Merchant Marines due to a shipboard accident; a mooring wire parted and shattered his leg. He was unable to return to sea but instead embarked on a long and respected career in real estate title and escrow. Transamerica, Stewart, Chicago, Northwestern, and Ticor title companies are a few he worked with in the San Francisco Bay area. He is survived by his four children: Alyson Cooper‐Williams of Vancouver WA , Paul Cooper of Oakland CA, Heather Watson of Martinez CA and David Cooper of Crockett CA. Grandchildren Fiona Mansoori, Russ Monsoori, Patrick and Rebecca Williams, and great‐ grandsons Cole and Dalton Spillman. His loves were the ocean, ballet, opera, Big Band music, and cooking. Dad’s request was that when he died he be cremated and his ashes be scattered under the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Fair winds and following seas “Beach.”
COL Oliver H. Tallman II, ‘48N—COL Oliver H. Tallman II passed away on Saturday, 13 Oc‐ tober 2007, after an extended bout with cancer. He was born in Asbury Park, NJ, on July 17, 1930, the son of Oliver Grandon and Carol H. Tallman. As a child, he lived in various small shore towns in NJ and in both Clermont and Orlando, FL. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, NJ, in 1948, and attended the US Naval Academy. He received his commission in the US Air Force in June, 1952 upon graduation in the 20th Company from the US Naval Academy. He served on active duty in the Air Force for 27 years, retiring in 1979. He married Colette Lussier at the Cathedral of the Air in Lakehurst, NJ, on July 19, 1952. Colonel and Mrs. Tallman have three living children who live in KY, SC, and FL. (Daniel died in infancy; Michelle passed away in 2001) Four grandchildren and two great‐grandchildren survive. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from the US Naval Academy, the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Colonel Tallman is a Command Pilot with 3,900 flying hours in various types of aircraft. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, the Longevity Ribbon with six Oak Leaf Clusters, and other organizational, service and campaign ribbons. Bob has worked in various volunteer efforts with the drug and alcohol recovery commu‐ nity for more than the past decade. Survivors include his wife, Marie Colette Lussier Tallman, Oak Ridge; children, Cynthia Denise Hazzard, Florence, KY, Kenneth James Tallman, Ballentine, SC., and Theresa Marie Cherniga and husband, Michael, Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Jacob Frazier(Viviana) of Austin, TX., Nicholas (Velinda) Tallman, Dayton, OH., Kara Cherniga, and Patrick Cherniga; two great‐grandchildren; and sister, Joan Hurley Smith, Delray Beach, Florida.
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Let us pause to reflect upon our Alumni whose duty in this life has been fulfilled...May They Rest In Peace!
Frederick W. Eckelhofer ‘50N ‐ We received a letter from Mrs. Doris Eckelhofer today. It read: "It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of my dear husband Frederick W. Eckelhofer. He passed away on January 20, 2007 after a six year battle of cancer (multiple myeloma). Fred was a devoted alumnus of Admiral Farragut Academy Class of 1950 N ‐‐much more than any other school (secondary or college) he attended. He was active in church and community and, sorely missed by his many friends and neighbors. May I extend to you my good wishes for a successful financial and academic year.” Sincerely, Doris Eckelhofer. We quote from the obituary notice Mrs. Eckelhofer sent us. “He was a graduate of the Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach and Rutgers University in Newark. Mr. Eckelhofer held various positions in accounting over the years, but preferred to get out on the road as a courier, first in New York for ADP, and then locally for American Express. An Army veteran, he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Frederick was very active at St. Joseph Church, Mendham, where he served as an usher. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6462, where he was a 1st Degree Knight, and was a past president and lifetime member of the Mendham Pastime Club. He will be remembered as someone who loved serving people. Survivors include, his wife, Doris Selzer, and two stepsisters, Kathy Donovan Orr of Colorado and Nancy Donovan Spaeth of California, and one cousin, Donald Eckelhofer of Virginia.
Aubrey Bryant Waddell ‘50S ‐ We received a sad note from Mary Waddell advising us that Aubrey had died on September 26, 2007 at his home in Savannah, GA. Aubrey was born in Charlotte, NC in 1931. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL and then attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Aubrey retired from Tanner of North Caroline in Rutherfordton where he was a Master Gardener, a past president of the Savannah Rose Society and a consulting Rosarian. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Aubrey is survived by his wife of forty‐nine years, Mary Cargill Waddell; a daughter Mary Townsend Rees, and two grandsons, Thomas Pinckney Townsend IV, and James Cargill Townsend; a sister Jane Waddell Luckenback.
Joseph E. Wisotzkey ‘51N – We received a note from John Wisotzkey ‘47N regarding the passing of his brother, Joseph. Joseph died February 4, 2007 in Bellingham, WA. After Farragut, Joe graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology and began his service with the US Corps of Engineers. Upon his discharge as First Lieutenant, he returned to York to work with the Maple Press Company. He retired from Maple Press as Executive Vice President. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie, two living children, Dr. Susanlee Wisotzkey, and Matthew Wisotzkey, two stepchil‐ dren, Leslie Howard and Susan Hancock, two grandchildren, a brother, John U. Wisotzkey ’47 and a sister, Isabella W. Varner.
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Josiah H. Blackmore, II ‘52N – We were recently notified by Dr. Neal F. Johnson ’52, Professor at Ohio State University about the death of his classmate Josiah Blackmore. Josiah passed from this life after an extended illness on September 26, 2007. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. From 1980, he served as the Dean of the Capital University Law School, after which in 1988, he became the 12th President of Capital University. He served as President until 1998, and the University named the Library in his honor. In 1998 Josiah retired to farm in Blacklick to raise alpacas and keep bees. He was a ’52 graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, Toms River, NJ; a 1956 graduate of Miami University with a BA in government; and earned a Juris Doctorate “cum laude” from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1962. During his career he received many awards and honors, including an appointment from Ohio Governor Taft to the Ohio Ethics Commission and the Presidential Award for Lifetime Service by the Columbus Bar Association. He was author of many articles on ethics, academic and legal issues. He is a long time member of Worthington Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder and Deacon. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce; children, Josiah, III, Anne, Judith, and grandchildren, Alex, Emma, Josiah and Grace. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. “Josiah was a man who was larger than life. His wisdom, leadership and charisma will be remembered by us all. He was an incredible legal mind, mentor, teacher, scholar and friend. Today, we lost one of Capital’s “greats”, but his contributions to this Law School and University will have a lasting impact,” said Dean Jack A. Guttenberg. Richard Edward Dieterich ‘73S ‐ of Palmyra, Virginia died on Sunday, September 16, 2007. He was 52. Richard grew up in Munster and Hammond, Indiana, the son of Alvah and Marilee McLeod Dieterich. He attended Munster High School and Admiral Farragut Academy in Tampa, Florida, and graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He was for a number of years involved with Calumet Construction Company and was later employed by Onsite Computer, LLC in Merrillville, Indiana. Richard retired from the computer industry in 2005 and became an alpaca breeder, forming Adventure Farm Alpacas, Inc. in Palmyra, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Susan Woodward Dieterich, his sons Brent Palmer, Eric Dieterich, and William Dieterich; his daughters, Elizabeth Palmer MacKenzie, Emily Dieterich Brown, and Jennifer Dieterich; his sons‐in‐law Daniel Brown and Jason MacKenzie; his grandchildren Jada Palmer, Jonathan MacKenzie, Rachael MacKenzie, and Lilianna Brown; his cousins Dennis Fandrei and Keith Fandrei; and his former wife, Pamela Lovell Whyte. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC, 29409 or to the Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 110 East Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. Kenneth H. Francis ‘77N, Ken, 48, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Born in Lawton, Okla., he had been a resident of Hornerstown prior to moving to New Egypt in 1986. Mr. Francis was a graduate of the Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, and attended East‐ ern University in St. Davids, Pa. He had been an admissions representative for the Chubb Insti‐ tute in New Brunswick and was the former owner of the New Egypt Recreation Oasis. Mr. Francis was very active in New Egypt and Plumsted Township having served on the Plum‐ sted Township Committee for 16 years. He was the current deputy mayor and had also served on the Plumsted Township Planning Board and the Plumsted Township MUA. Mr. Francis was the Township liaison for the Fire Company and First Aid Squad. He was proud to have started the first paid coverage for the First Aid Squad in New Egypt. He was an assistant packmaster for the Cub Scouts and was a member of the Bordentown Bap‐ tist Church. Mr. Francis is survived by his wife, Maureen Wooldridge Francis; his parents, Ken‐ neth J. and Mildred A. Johnson Francis; his son, Jake Francis; his daughter, Katie Francis, all of New Egypt; his brother and sister‐in‐law, J. Rodney and Lydia Francis of Bordentown; his sister and brother‐in‐law, Tracey and Jack Byrne of Hornerstown; nieces and nephews, Christie and Ryan Byrne and Heather, Amanda, Victoria and Jonathan Francis; and his good friends, Dave and Linda Leutwyler of New Egypt.
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Is Launched to Provide Activities for Young Alumni January, 2008 Dear Young Alumni, It gives me pleasure to announce that Jeffrey Ogden, AFA Class of 2000, has joined as an associate in the Alumni and Development Offices. Jeffery attended Saint Leo University after AFA, but finished his degree in Political Science with a minor in Marketing from the University of South Florida. While in college, Jeff was employed by Oakley as an assistant area representative. He also worked with a Tampa based Baseball Agent, working closely with players in contract negotiations, arbitration cases, and marketing needs. Jeff’s main interests at this time are in developing ways for young graduates to reconnect with the Academy through the alumni community. In particular, Jeff has been instrumental in the establishment of the CAPT Gilgenast Society for Young Alumni. This new group will encourage camaraderie among recent graduates through special events; provide opportunities to network professionally; and establish a program for alumni to keep up with classmates and friends. We hope to see you on March 7th! Sincerely yours, Bill Monrose Director of Alumni TO KICK-OFF THE CAPT GILGENAST SOCIETY, we have planned two events in the Tampa Bay area: Friday, March 7, 2008 – Meet and Greet – A Toast to CAPT Gilgenast! We will meet at the Courtside Grille (www.courtsidegrille.com) located in the Feather Sound area of northern St. Petersburg. The Event will begin at 6 PM and will offer complimentary food and beverage. A cash bar will also be available. Please feel free to bring a guest and spread the word to fellow alums. Friday, April 11, 2008 – AFA Young Alumni Golf Outing AFA will host a Golf Event at The Claw as USF in Tampa, Florida, (www.theclawatusf.cypgolf.com.) The cost is $45 per golfer and there will be awards and dinner following play. Please contact your classmates and get them involved. In the future, Jeff will be planning quarterly CAPT “G” Society events. Also watch for special opportunities during 2008‘09 when the Academy celebrates its 75th Anniversary. If your contact information changes, please log on to: www.farragut.org/ alumni or contact us at 727-384-5500 ext: 270.
CAPT Gilgenast Society for Young Alumni Join fellow local AFA Alumni for the first CAPT G Society Meet and Greet event
Courtside Bar and Grille Friday, March 7, 2008 at 6pm 110 Fountain Parkway North St Petersburg, FL 33716 www.courtsidegrille.com (727) 561-7433 Food and Soft Drinks are provided (Cash Bar) RSVP with Jeff Ogden or Bill Monrose at alumni@farragut.org Or 727-384-5500 ext. 270 by February 22, 2008
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