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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

January-February 1996

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1996 Election of Eastern Vice Chairman & Trustees-at-Large U, S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Urgent Respond by 15 April 1996 Ballot Inserted in the January-February issue of Shipmate Dear Alumni Association Members, The strength of our Association lies in its members and you are represented by a Board of Trustees. Please note that as a substantive cost savings measure, we are once again including the ballot in Shipmate. Your vote is important! Take the time to read the biographies and cast your vote NOW. Please remember that your ballot must be received by 15 April 1996.

Please note that only the Eastern Area will be voting for a Vice Chairman and four (4) Trusteesat-Large with Central and Western Areas voting for just four (4) Trustees-at-Large.

Sincerely,

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R. Brandquist Captain, USN, Retirei President and CEO

DON'T DELAY, VOTE TODAY!

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FOR VICE CHAIRMAN EASTERN AREA (1996-1999) Mr. Corbin A. McNeill, Jr. '62 Mr. McNeill graduated with Class of 1962, was commissioned and completed a 20-year career as a Commander in 1981 after serving as CO of USS TAUTOG and the Naval Nuclear Power School. He joined NY Power Authority and rose to Senior VP, Nuclear Generation. He subsequently joined Public Service Electric & Gas Company as VP, Nuclear in March 1985 and was named Sr. VP, Nuclear in April 1987. In March 1988, he joined PECO Energy as Executive VP, Nuclear. In April 1990, he was elected President/COO and a Director of the Company. In April 1995, he was elected to his current position of President and CEO. He has completed the Stanford Executive Management Program and serves on numerous Boards of Directors, is a member of the Union League of Philadelphia and is a former trustee of the Valley Forge Military Academy. He is a Life Member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and resides in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

FOR TRUSTEES-AT-LARGE (1996-1999) Ms. Heather E. Carrington '84 Ms. Carrington graduated with the Class of 1984. She is presently President/CEO of her own company in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to founding her own company, she worked at Engineering Data Systems. She is involved with many positive activities in the community including working with the Detroit Public School System to develop a training program for those students not college bound. Ms. Carrington is actively involved in the Detroit USNA Alumni Chapter as Membership Administrator, Over-The-Wall coordinator and works with recruitment of potential candidates for USNA in the metro Detroit area. She is a Life Member of the Alumni Association and resides in Detroit, Michigan.

Captain H. Richard Couch, USNR '67 Captain Couch graduated with the Class of 1967 and was commissioned an Ensign in US Navy. He served aboard ship and as Platoon Commander with UDT 22 and SEAL Team One. He is a Vietnam Veteran. After leaving the military, he served with the CIA and later became a real estate broker, as well as a successful writer/novelistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he has published four books since 1991. Captain Couch presently works with Smith Barney Shearson as Financial Consultant and Retirement Plans Specialist, and has been a Blue & Gold Officer since 1984. Also, he is currently serving in the USN Reserve as CO Reserve Naval Special Warfare Command, Coronado. A member of the Puget Sound Chapter, he has served as Chapter Trustee on the National Board and is a member of the Alumni Association. Captain Couch resides in Seattle, Washington.

Captain Roy O. Girod, SC, USN, Retired '53 Captain Girod graduated with the Class of 1953. After being commissioned as an Ensign in the Supply Corps, he served aboard numerous ships and on shore assignments during a 28-year career, retiring in 1981 as Captain, SC, I USN. After military retirement. Captain Girod was employed by Grumman Data Systems Corporation as a Program Director. He has held numerous positions with civic organizations in Columbus, Ohio and has served on the Board of Directors of the Columbus Council, He has also served in the Navy League of the US, including the Office of President in 1991-1992. He currently serves as State President for the Ohio Navy League and as a National Director. A Life Member of the Alumni Association, Girod was the Class of '53 Corresponding Secretary for Shipmate Magazine from 1965 to 1966. He resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Captain Bruce R. Linder, USN '71 Captain Linder graduated with the Class of 1971 and has served tours aboard USS WORDEN ( C G - 1 8 ) , USS LYNDE McCoRMiCK (DDG-8), USS ELLIOT (DD-967), USS ELROD ( F F G - 5 5 ) , and has had several tours in Washington, DC on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, primarily in Navy Program Planning. He currently commands the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San Diego, California. He holds a MS degree in Oceanography from the University of Michigan, holds four Navy subspecialty designations and served for a year as a Federal Executive Fellow at Brookings Institute in Washington, DC. He is a member of the Alumni Association and resides in Coronado, California.

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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440) President and CEO ROLAND BRANDQUIST '60 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Director of Human Resources P A U L A . ZAMBERNARDI, '70 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Operating Officer LAWRENCE HEYWORTH III, '70 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director, Development HARRY A. SEYMOUR, JR. '65 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Communication and Information; Editor-in-Chief DAVID E. CHURCH '67 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Managing Editor NANCY DOLAN GORUM Assistant Editor YVONNE M. PARKER Editorial Assistants LINDA FERGUSON LAUREN LALLY

January-February 1996

Volume 59, No. 1 FEATURES Ballot Salute to Our Oldest Alumni Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Sailor Superintendent's Call, "Pumping" Character Reunion West '96 August 2-5 Rendering Honorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;William J. Crowe, Jr. '47

by Dan Struble '83 Looking Alive with Doc, '45

by Captain Randell Hunt "Doc " Prothro, '45 and Nancy Prothro Arbuthnot An Officer and a True Gentleman Captain Paul E. Arbo, USN (Ret.) '44 Nothing Venturedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nothing Gained

by A. James Oakes, Jr. '63 Man Overboard

by Captain Robert F. Sellars, USN (Ret.) '34 DEPARTMENTS The Mail Boat 1996 Travel Schedule Officers and Trustees SACC Company Registration Form All Hands Advertisers' Index On the Horizon...

SACC Candidate Registration Form

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A Few Inches From the Yard Brigade Activities Navy Academics Navy Sports Gift List and Order Form Class News Chapter News Last Call Classifieds

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COVER Admiral Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.), passed away on 1 January 1996. Please turn to page 6.

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Salute to Our Oldest Alumni 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.

At the beginning of the New Year, the Naval Academy Alumni Association takes great pleasure and pride in sharing the twenty-one oldest living Alumni. This year there is a tie for the twentieth oldest living Alumnus. According to the Alumni House Records, these are: Name and Address

Class

RADM Frank R. Dodge, USN (Ret.) 1918 6251 Old Dominion Drive, Apartment 077 McLean, VA 22101 -4803 Bom 16 September 1895

CDR Harold Markell, USNR (Ret.) 1920 Westminster Shores Ret Home, 56th Avenue South #125 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Born 11 October 1898

BGen Donald Curtis, USMC (Ret.) 1810 Avenida del Mundo Coronado, CA 92118 Bom 14 April 1896

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1920 LT Edwin A. Poehlmann, USN (Ret.) 674 Douglas Avenue Oxnard, CA 93030-4614 Born 14 October 1898

CAPT Daniel W. Tomlinson, IV, USNR (Ret.) 1456 Pine Street Silverton, OR 97381 Bom 4 April 1897

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1922 CDR Frederick Denfeld, USNR (Ret.) 3500 Rustic Place St. Paul, MN 55112 Born 26 October 1898

CDR Charles A. Whiteford, USN (Ret.) 1921 Route 1 Box 45 Moulton, TX 77975-9703 Born 20 January 1898

CDR Leo S. Stafford, USNR (Ret.) 1921 928 Oliver Avenue San Diego, CA 92109-5023 Bom 30 October 1898

Dr. Walter R. Stokes 1289 Fork Road NW Stuart, FL 34994-7608

1922 Born 23 May 1898

LT Bates H. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 8700 Pringle Drive Cincinnati, OH 45231 -4920

1922 Bom 6 November 1898

CAPT Warren K. Berner, USN (Ret.) 5203 North 9th Avenue, Room 230 Pensacola, FL 32504 Born 31 May 1898

1922

LCDR Clarence L. Atkinson, USNR (Ret.) 1922 105 Hatherleigh Road Solvay, NY 13209-2232 Bom 22 November 1898

CAPT William A. Rice, USNR (Ret.) 1428 South Marengo Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803-3001 Born 12 July 1898

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CAPT Carroll H. Fleming, USNR (Ret.) 1920 34 Forest Road Foxboro, MA 02035-1731 Born 27 November 1898

BGen Ivan W. Miller, USMC (Ret.) 520 J Avenue Coronado, CA 92118-1631 Born 16 July 1898

1921

CAPT Leil L. Young, USNR (Ret.) 1921 1515 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1907 Born 30 December 1898

RADM Kendall S. Reed, USN (Ret.) 501 Marbrisa Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Born 9 August 1898

1920

RADM Alfred M. Granum, USN (Ret.) 600 Alcalde SW, Apartment 7C Albuquerque, NM 87104-1055 Born 4 January 1899

1921

Mr. Victor J. F. Ossola 278 Brantwood Road Snyder NY 14226-4308

1922

RADM George W. Bauernschmidt, SC, USN (Ret.) 5308 River Crescent Drive Annapolis, MD 21401-7274 Born 26 March 1899

1922

CAPT Joseph U. Lademan, Jr., USN (Ret.) 1020 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, C A 92651 -1274 Born 26 March 1899

1920

Bom 8 October 1898

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Admiral Arleigh A. Burke Sailor Arleigh Burke was an American hero—the old-fashioned kind. A man was on shore duty as an Ordnance Inspector at the Naval Gun Factory of "great personal courage...extraordinary heroism...indomitable fight- in Washington, D.C. Arleigh Burke was not about to sit out an entire ing spirit...and conspicuous gallantry"—in the words of the men with war in a comfortable shore side billet. He immediately launched an inwhom he served. Old-fashioned words to describe a contemporary man tense lobbying campaign to land himself a command, right in the thick whose actions and values will never go out of style. of things. In January of 1943 his efforts paid off—Arleigh Burke reThe commander of World War It's most famous destroyer squadron ceived orders to the South Pacific. was born on October 19, 1901—the year the U.S. Navy launched its He was given command of Destroyer Division 43, which operated in first tme destroyer. He grew up on a cattle ranch in Boulder, Colorado, the Solomon Islands. In March his flagship. WALLER (DD-466), blew many miles from the scene of his later wartime naval battles. Once asked up an enemy destroyer. Several months later. Captain Burke shifted his how a landlocked kid like himself had gotten steered toward a career in command to Destroyer Division 44, where he was wounded during conthe Navy, Admiral Burke said: voy escort. Later in the year, he briefly took over Destroyer Squadron "I went to school in a one-room schoolhouse. But when a flu epidemic 12. Then, in October of 1943, he became commander of Destroyer suddenly stmck and classes were stopped temporarily, 1 went to work in Squadron 23—the "Gallant Squadron." the oil fields, earning a man's wage. I decided then I would not go back No squadron in any navy has ever won more honors in less time than to high school. While working, I met an old roustabout who said, 'You're Destroyer Squadron 23 (DesRon 23). They called themselves the "Little a hard-working kid. You do a man's work Beavers", after a popular comic strip charand you do it well. If you just keep workacter, and, under the command of Arleigh ing the way you are, some day you'll earn Burke, the Little Beavers covered the initial "The dakys of our lives pauss as much as I do.' I asked him, 'How much landings at Bougainville during the ferocious adl too quickly, but when ^ive fighting in the Solomons. Within four months do you make?' He answered, 'Fifty cents a day more than you.' I got the point." they had fought in almost two dozen sepaare. busy and happy, as I rate engagements. Because their commander So Arleigh Burke finished school after have been during my yeaurs pushed his ships to just under gutbusting all. And when he discovered he was too speed. Admiral William F. Halsey gave him young to get into West Point, he turned in the Navy, our days leave the nickname "31-Knot Burke." It was a around and applied to his second choice— a great store of -wonderful name that stuck. the Naval Academy. "I might have liked the Army," he later said, "but not nearly Commander Burke's flagship was memories." as much as I liked the Navy."

CHARLES AUSBURNE (DD-570). He comOn 7 June 1923 he graduated from the manded eight destroyers—four of them Naval Academy and was commissioned Bath-built. In the Battle of Empress Augusta Ensign Arleigh Burke. That same afternoon, he married Roberta Bay at Bougainville, 31 Knot Burke distinguished himself by torpedo"Bobbie" Gorsuch in the Naval Academy chapel. It was a joyous begin- ing and sinking a number of Japanese warships. Typically, he credited ning of a marriage that endured for seven decades. the men under him for his success. In his battle report he wrote: Ensign Burke's first duty was aboard the battleship ARIZONA (BB-39), "The Captains of Squadron 23 went out looking for trouble; they found where he was a gunnery turret officer. After ARIZONA, he served on PRO- it; they sank it; and then they looked for more...It is impossible for me CYON (AG-11) before returning to Annapolis for post graduate work. He to express the proud, patemal feeling I felt for you all during the heat of later attended the University of Michigan, where he received his Master's battle...There are NO officers in the United States Navy who could have degree in chemical engineering in 1931. done better."

As a weaponry specialist he was assigned—between tours of duty in Less than a month later, DesRon 23 took on an enemy force of equal the heavy cruiser CHESTER ( C A - 2 7 ) and the destroyer CRAVEN strength off Cape St. George, New Ireland. They sank three Japanese (DD-382)—to the Bureau of Ordnance. By 1939, he had risen to the destroyers without taking a single hit. The Battle of Cape St. George rank of Lieutenant Commander. That same year he received his first has been called an "almost perfect action." Within a four month period, command, the 1500-ton destroyer MUGFORD (DD-389). At the age of DesRon 23 had blown up one Japanese cmiser, nine destroyers, one 38, Arleigh Burke had become the youngest skipper in the fleet. submarine, several smaller ships, and approximately thirty aircraft.

When MUGFORD earned an unprecedented, and never matched, per- Arleigh Burke rewrote Naval doctrine, using destroyers' speed and fect score in short-range battle practice and subsequently won the cov- maneuverability and their torpedoes as primary offensive weapons, reeted Destroyer Gunnery Trophy for 1939-40, no one was surprised. For serving gunfire as back-up. He helped take back the nights from the Arleigh Burke it was simple: Good guns and good gunners make good Japanese forces and for his actions he was awarded the Navy Cross. fighting ships. Therefore, his ship must have the best guns and the best On March 27th, 1944, Burke was detached from Destroyer Squadron gunners. Shipboard morale—which Burke valued as an indicator of his 23 and ordered to report as Chief of Staff to Rear Admiral Marc Mitscher, crew's confidence in its skill and competency—was at an all-time high. commander of Fast Carrier Task Force 58. While serving on board flagThis was one Navy man who believed an officer's service reputation is ships BUNKER HILL, and later ENTERPRISE, he experienced first hand the made among those who serve under him, not those above. dreaded Kamikaze attacks. He was awarded the Silver Star for rescuing He was bitterly disappointed when, at the start of World War 11, he sailors trapped in a compartment by smoke and fire, and helping to evacu-

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In early 1961, President Kennedy offered to reappoint Burke for a ate injured crewmen. During this period he helped plan some of the most important battles of the war. Two Jima, Guam, the Marianas, fourth term as CNO. Burke declined, believing it was time for new leadership. In August of 1961—after 42 years of service—Admiral Arleigh Okinawa—no American should ever forget those names.

After the war, Burke became Chief of Staff of the 8th Fleet. He also Burke retired from the U.S. Navy.

Following his retirement, he divided his time between the private served in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations. His deep involvement in the debates conceming the reorganization of the armed services sector and public service. He helped found, and served as the Director into the Department of Defense, particularly his influential report on for 15 years, the Center for Strategic and International Studies at the strategic role of the Navy in combating the Soviet Union's growing Georgetown University, which became an influential foreign and desubmarine fleet, and a study stating the Navy should not be reduced fense policy think-tank. His community service efforts include work simply because the Air Force had the mission of delivering nuclear with veterans' organizations, educational institutions, the Boy Scouts weapons resulted in his being temporarily removed from the flag of- of America, and others. In January of 1977, President Gerald Ford ficer selection list. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Forrest P. awarded him the nation's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom.

In addition to the Navy Cross, the Medal of Freedom and the Silver Sherman, was successful in getting President Harry S. Tmman to interStar, Admiral Burke was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with vene and have him reinstated. His role in the "revolt of the admirals" two Gold Stars, the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars and Oak Leaf greatly enhanced his stature with the Navy in the years to come.

Cluster (Army), the Commendation Ribbon, the Purple Heart Medal Promoted to rear admiral in 1950, he went to Korea as Commander (for wounds received while serving on board CONWAY during July 1943), of Cruiser Division 5, and, a year later, became a United Nations delthe Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with three stars, and the Navy egate to the North Korean truce talks. He later related that he found the Unit Commendation Ribbon. Admiexperience intensely frusral Burke earned the American Detrating, and it sharpened fense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; the his understanding of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Communist threat facing two silver stars and two bronze stars the US, and helped him (twelve engagements); the American formulate his strategic Campaign Medal: World War II Vicdoctrine. tory Medal; Navy Occupation Service On 17 August 1955, Medal, Europe Clasp; the National Admiral Arleigh Burke Defense Service Medal; the Philiptook the oath of office as pine Liberation Ribbon; Korean SerChief of Naval Operavice Medal, and United Nations Sertions. His appointment vice Medal. He also has been awarded was described as the bigthe Uchi Medal and the Presidential gest promotional bombUnit Citation from the Republic of shell ever felt in the U.S. Korea and the Order of the Rising Navy. For, in walking off Sun, First Class by the Government with the Navy's top job, of Japan.

Burke had zoomed past ADMIRAL This old-fashioned contempo92 other admirals who rary hero describes his philosophy of were senior to him on the life as: "an old-time philosophy—a eligibility list.

UNITED STATES NAVY philosophy of realism. You must alFirst appointed by ways ask the question, 'What is imPresident Dwight D. OCTOBER 19.1901 portant in life?'...I think that I did my Eisenhower, Admiral best and even tried to do a little more.

Burke served an unprecBut I don't think it's very important edented three terms as that I be remembered...f/ie ideas I CNO. The president stood for should be remembered." hoped he would quickly JANUARY 3.1899 Admiral Arleigh A. Burke was bring new technology to honored in a formal military service the Navy and provide inat the Naval Academy he loved. His spired leadership for the funeral was the nation's largest and Navy, hopes that were most impressive military funeral in fulfilled. Despite the fact the last thirty years. It was attended that he had once requested a job where "the bullets are a little thicker and the paperwork is by his widow, Mrs. Bobbie Burke, family and friends, "Little Beaver" a lot thinner," he was an excellent administrator. He was a major force survivors, fellow officers and men, and Washington dignitaries, lead by on the Joint Chiefs of Staff in developing the Navy's Polaris submarine President Bill Clinton, the leaders of the military services, foreign delmissile program, introducing new missile systems into the surface Navy egates, and the crewmen of the USS ARLEIGH BURKE. Admiral Burke, and promoting innovations in aircraft design. Also, he pioneered a new under a clear blue sky, was home on a horse drawn caisson in a procesrole for the FORRESTAL class attack carrier—nuclear deterrence. Admi- sion from the Chapel. A 19 gun salute and a fly-over by four F-14s, in ral Burke identified limited war as a primary task of the new Navy, a the missing man formation, honored the Admiral. He was buried in the Naval Academy cemetery, beneath a 4 1/2 foot black granite monument future tasking that would be called into play..

During the 1956 Suez crisis. Admiral Burke sent the combat-ready that, at his instruction, bears only four stars, and an etching of the USS Sixth Fleet into the Eastern Mediterranean. His orders to the fleet com- ARLEIGH BURKE, and the words "Admiral Arleigh Burke, Sailor", and mander were vintage Burke: "If U.S. citizens are in danger, protect "Roberta G. Burke, Sailor's Wife.'

Continuted on page 8 them—take no guff from anyone."

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Remarks by President Bill Clinton Commander-in-Chief We gather today to honor the life of one of the Navy's finest sailors and greatest leaders. Every life is a lesson, but his life particularly so, for in 94 years on this earth, at sea and on land, Arleigh Burke gave nothing less then everything he had for his cherished Navy and his beloved country.

Born at the dawn of this century, on a hardscrabble farm at the foot of the Colorado Rockies, educated at this great Academy, wed to his wife 72 years ago here in this very chapel, Arleigh Burke stood swatch over our freedom for more than four decades.

Late this summer, just before I traveled to Pearl Harbor to commemorate the end of the Second World War, I had the honor of spending an evening with Admiral Burke at the Pentagon. This hero of long nights and long days of the Pacific War gave me his wise counsel. And like so many of my predecessors, I came away far richer for it in an evening I will never forget.

As a Navy Captain in 1943, it was Arleigh Burke who understood the full potential of the Navy's destroyers — its "Tin Cans." In so doing, he helped tum the tide in freedom's favor — at Empress Augusta Bay, off Cape St. George and across vast stretches of the South Pacific. During one campaign that spanned 22 separate engagements, Burke and his squadron of "Little Beavers," some of whom are here with us today, accomplished astonishingly big feats. They demolished an enemy cruiser, nine destroyers, a submarine, nine smaller ships, and downed some 30 aircraft.

Later, while serving under Admiral Marc Mitscher, Arleigh Burke pulled shipmates from the flaring aftermath of kamikaze attacks and helped plan the war's concluding battles at Philippine Sea, Leyte, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. For that extraordinary heroism and grand vision, he eamed the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.

Like all good sailors. Admiral Burke had the ability to see over the horizon. He taught the Navy to fight at night, attacking with torpedoes as well as guns. As Chief of Naval Operations for those unprecedented three terms, he created the most balanced, versatile fleet in history, one that enabled us to preserve the peace and safeguard our freedom throughout all of the hard days of the Cold War. He built nuclear submarines so that our Navy whould be as strong below the ocean's surface as it was above it. He armed them with Polaris missiles so we could better deter Soviet attacks. He took from blueprint to shipyard the idea of a fleet propelled by the power of the atom ' The Navy all Americans are so proud of, the Navy that stood up to fascism and stared down communism and advances our values and freedom even today — that Navy is Arleigh Burke's Navy.

Today, we moum the passing of a great American. But his spirit is all around us. We see it in a promise of the young midshipmen who will take on the challenge of living up to his magnificent example. We see it in the fine men of the ship that bears Admiral Burke's name and who will soon "man the rails" on the road to his gravesite. We see it in all the "Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers" that are protecting peace and helping democracy take root from the Persian gulf to Haiti, to the former Yugoslavia.

These destroyers, each named for a naval hero, a naval leader such as John Paul Jones, John Barry and, just recently, Winston Churchill, are a special class of ships, the class of Arleigh Burke. Admiral Burke was the inspiration for these ships. They were meant to be feared and fast, the very attributes that eamed their namesake, the nickname "31-Knot Burke." And they are both feared and fast. Today, in memory of this

"Destroyerman," I have ordered all the Burke class and Little Beaver squadron ships currently underway to steam at 31 knots for five minutes beginning at noon.

Arleigh Burke's life spanned what has come to be called the American century, one in which the American people understood our nation's special place in the world as a force for freedom and hope and peace. As the new century approaches, it is fair to say that no American did more to act upon that responsibility than Arleigh Burke. The freedoms we cherish, the peace we enjoy were sustained by his vision and his labors.

Those freedoms and that peace are his greatest legacy. As long as we remain devoted to them, we will stay faithful to him and to the remarkable generation of Americans he helped to lead.

My fellow Americans, the challenges we face today are new. The foes who oppose us have changed. But the values and the interests we must stand for are the same ones Arleigh Burke dedicated his 18-hour days to preserve — the same freedom and peace and democracy and human dignity.

With Arleigh Burke's passing we change the watch. A new generation takes the helm. May it find guidance and inspiration in the lessons of his long life so well lived. And may it stay true to the course Admiral Burke set of peace through strength, of freedom through sacrifice, of success through tireless devotion to duty.

Mrs. Burke, you were the Admiral's partner throughout his long and rich life. You blessed him greatly with your love, as his powerful quote on the front of our program so clearly says. In tum, he blessed America with his service.

May God now bless Arleigh Burke in the warm embrace of his eternal love. In the timeless words of the sailor, "Fair winds and following seas."

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Remarks by RADM Donald. K. Muchow, CHC Chief of Chaplains President Clinton, Distinguished Guests, Mrs. Burke, Dr. Ward, Family and Friends of Admiral Burke.

It is for us to gather here to surround and uphold you, Mrs. Burke, and all the others who moum the loss of your dear husband. While we have cause for sorrow, we do not despair. For the Psalmist whose writings your husband chose for this occasion reminds us that our strength and hope rest in the Lord. The same Lord who forgives our sin, and who, as our guardian, neither slumbers nor sleeps.

It is proper, also, for us to gather here because it has been the scene where major milestones have occurred in the life of Admiral Burke: -four years he studied and worshipped here as a midshipman.

-from this Academy he graduated in the 913 member Class of 1923.

-in the afternoon of his graduation. Ensign Burke married you, his beloved Bobbie.

-at this Academy in 1929, he received post graduation instruction in ordnance engineering.

-In August of 1955, on these grounds. Admiral Burke succeeded Admiral Camey as Chief of Naval Operations.

-Six years later he passed his authority to his friend and successor.

Admiral George Anderson.

-and now, just as the new year begins. Admiral Burke has answered the call from his Creator for a permanent change of duty at this final resting place.

"ADM Arleigh A. Burke, USN, Sailor". Those are the words etched into his tombstone; NOT brilliant naval gunnery and ordnance officer; NOT Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 23, World War U' s famous "Little Beavers"; NOT "31 -Knot" Burke, victorious warrior at Empress Augusta Bay and other battles; NOT major architect of the Korean War's surprise Inchon amphibious landing; NOT famous military armistice committee negotiator at the Panmunjon talks; NOT the major force of the Polaris missile program; NOT Chief of Naval Operations for an unprecedented three terms; NOT head of the Center for Strategic and International Studies at Georgetown University; Just "ADM Arleigh A. Burke, USN, Sailor" Why, among all of his achievements is the word "sailor" chosen for his tombstone? Was he that humble? Indeed, he was always a humble man. Was he not proud of his other achievements? As a great patriot, he delighted in serving his Nation and his Navy. Many among us happen to believe, however; that the title "sailor" best encapsulates the integrity and essence of this great warrior and inspiring leader. "Sailor" defines best what he wanted others to know about him. And just what is a sailor? In today's Navy even the newest recruit can answer that question by saying: "I am a United States Sailor. I represent the fighting spirit of Navy Bluejackets who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with honor, commitment and courage. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. I will obey the orders of my superiors. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America" Who cannot visualize Admiral Burke as the epitome of those words?

While we could recount for days the extraordinary character and achievements of Admiral Burke, the psalmist summons our attention

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elsewhere, to the Creator of Arleigh Burke and us all. Through the psalmist God speaks three words for us who gather to give honor and share our sorrow.

First, in the face of death, this world offers no ultimate comfort.

Whether we work in the Pentagon, or the State Department, on a high-tech weapons platform or on the plains of Ancient Palestine, the human question is the same, only the psalmist has merely written it first: "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come?"

The psalmist knew true help does not come from the hills or from anything else this earth offers. Oh, some things might soften the blow of death, or sedate us for a while. Friendship can do that. So can human compassion. But lasting help comes only from God, the maker of heaven and earth, our guardian day and night. Though in grief we must now walk through this valley of the shadow of death, God promises we need fear no evil, for God is with us. The journey is bearable because death never has the last word. God does. Let that be our comfort, says the psalmist. For Christians, the resurrection of Jesus Christ confirms that.

Second, help comes in the sure knowledge of God's forgiveness of us. God removes people's sin from them as far as East is from the West.

Even before people tmst in God, God has acted to remember their sin no more. The Cross of Jesus Christ confirmed that. That truth has not changed with modem times. When we prepare to face our maker, this is good news. It was so for the psalmist; it is so for us.

Finally, help comes in knowing God walks with us in good times and bad. Admiral Burke once said he prayed to God most eamestly as he was about to marry his dear "Bobbie," asking God to make him a worthy husband. He also spoke of praying earnestly again, as the Bay of Pigs invasion was getting underway, asking God to spare the lives of those involved. Good times and bad, the Lord will keep our going out and our coming in, now and forever. People who trust God have always found the presence and providence of God to be dependable. The psalmist knew it, countless others know it, and so do we, as we hand our lives into God's eternal care.

Now may we embrace bear you, Mrs. Burke, with the words of the psalmist, "My help comes from the Lord...Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever " Amen.

"Life has been good to me. I didn't die young. I wasn't killed in the war. I did most everything I wanted to do, and soh\e things I didn't want to do. I had a job I liked and a woman I loved. Couldn't ask for more than that. " Arleigh A. Burke

Superintendent's Call "Pumping" Character Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN, Superintendent Thomas Jefferson said that to make well informed decisions, leaders must exercise their "moral muscles," so over the past year and a half, the Naval Academy has begun a program that affords midshipmen an opportunity to exercise and strengthen those moral muscles. This pursuit of moral and ethical fitness is essential to our mission and integral to the overall development of our midshipmen.

Just as we exercise the midshipmen's minds in chemistry, calculus, physics and other academic course work, so must we also exercise their ability to reason morally and to make the right decision, often choosing the "harder right." Midshipmen must understand that their fully developed intellect must take them far beyond traditional academic pursuits, and that leaders of character must have the knowledge, commitment and courage to do what is right. The Naval Academy experience provides midshipmen with extensive leadership and management training, but it is equally important that we fulfill our mission to develop midshipmen morally. We must prepare our future officers for the moral and ethical dilemmas they will face, both as midshipmen and in the operating forces.

To do so, we have implemented a comprehensive, four-year, integrated character development program. It includes a new required course in ethics, which the Academic Dean has described in a recent report on academics. What I would like to describe in this article is our concept of Integrity Development Seminars (IDS), another part of this important effort.

Once each month we hold a yard-wide "stand-down" to consider and discuss ethical issues at an IDS, led by a trained facilitator. For 90 minutes during the middle of the day, midshipmen are divided by company and class into 252 groups of about 15 peers. By grouping the midshipmen in this manner, they are prone to more open discussion about the moral issues presented in the readings. The intention of these discussion groups is to allow all participants to look within themselves to define and clarify their basic moral values and to see why those values are important and how they relate to our profession.

Each month's IDS has a short ethics-based reading assigned in advance to the entire Brigade. These readings are selected with care and are part of a four-year program. This year's theme is "Choosing the Harder Right," and the reading assignments are as follows: "A Defense of Moral Relativism" by Ruth Benedict "The Child as a Moral Philosopher" by Lawrence Kohlberg "Egoism and Moral Skepticism" by James Rachels Brigade Honor Case Reviews (XYZs)

Just as we exercise the midshipmen's minds in chemistry, calculus, physics and other academic course work, so must we also exercise their ability to reason morally and to make the right decision, often choosing the "harder right."

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"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula La Guin "Good Will, Duty and the Categorical Imperative" by Immanuel Kant "Virtue or Duty" by Bernard Mayo "The Moral Virtues" by Aristotle The Judeo-Christian Tradition (Various Biblical Pieces) The readings are from a collection of introductory ethical readings titled Vice and Virtue in Everyday Life by Christina and Fred Sommers.

In most other classes at the Academy, midshipmen read their assignments to commit material to memory in preparation for written testing.

Readings for an IDS are considerably different. They are deliberately designed to provoke spirited debate and often challenge midshipmen to think "outside of the box."

Monitoring and guiding the often lively debate are midshipmen and staff facilitators. The midshipmen are upper class who are selected by their company officers. Staff facilitators are all volunteers, both military and civilians, who represent all communities from around the Yard including faculty, athletics and even public works. Together they make up each company's Integrity Development Team.

These volunteers are specially trained on two different levels. First they are trained in the techniques of effectively facilitating discussion groups. The goal of the IDS is to engage the midshipmen in ethical thought and moral reasoning through discussions in which the facilitators play an integral role. The initial cadre of facilitators was very ably trained with the superb assistance of our good friends across King George Street at St. John's College, including President Chris Nelson and Academic Dean Eva Braun.

Our facilitators are also trained in basic ethics and moral reasoning.

This gives the facilitators a foundation from which they can authoritatively guide the midshipmen through the moral debates. The goal is not to "tell" the midshipmen what to think, but to allow the midshipmen to arrive at a moral decision themselves. The methodology for these Integrity Development Seminars is to pose ethical dilemmas to the midshipmen in a manner intended to spark discussion and require them to exercise their "moral muscles" through reflection and reasoning skills to decide what is right and what is moral. The facilitators, typically employing the Socratic method of questions designed to draw out significant issues from the reading, stimulate discussion and sometimes divergent opinions among midshipmen. It is important that midshipmen be exposed to and focus on the responses and moral reasoning of their peers. Research indicates that our IDS methodology is one of the most effective ways to promote moral and ethical development.

The tangible commitment of the Naval Academy community to the success of the IDS program has been overwhelming. This has truly been an "all hands" effort. It seems symbolic and appropriate that the Commandant's office, the Athletic Department and the Academic Dean's office each contributed one-third of the time towards the 90 minutes allotted for an IDS. As noted previously, the facilitators are volunteers from across the Yard. In fact, there are even more volunteers than required, which gives the program great reserves to provide qualified back up. Many, many very busy and talented people have stepped forward simply because they want to have a share in this enterprise and become personally involved in promoting the moral and ethical development of our midshipmen.

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What is the value added to the Academy and most importantly the fleet? As the Naval Academy commissions a class of ensigns and second lieutenants into the operating forces each Spring, it is imperative that they understand more than "don't lie, don't cheat, don't steal." These are only the minimum standards. We want and need our officers to do what is right and honorable and live their personal and professional lives to the highest standards of integrity. Our nation must have leaders of character who possess both the moral reasoning abilities and the moral courage to do the "right thing".

Integrity Development Seminars are one of the comerstones of our Character Development Program. They offer a unique opportunity for our midshipmen to discuss, debate and intemalize moral concepts. IDS does not provide a cook book or algorithm whereby plugging in certain variables gives the desired output. Moral dilemmas are seldom simplistic or entirely straightforward. The IDS offers an opportunity for midshipmen to search their souls and critically self-examine their moral values. The IDS is not a quick fix or the Holy Grail, but it does give our midshipmen an outstanding opportunity to exercise their moral muscles.

Over the years the Naval Academy has made a significant investment in its physical training facilities where midshipmen build their strength and maintain a high level of physical fitness—a significant requirement for success as a Naval officer. "Pumping iron" clearly has a role in the physical development of our midshipmen.

Analogously, Integrity Development Seminars help develop the moral muscles which are also a requirement for success as a Naval officer. We are striving to challenge our midshipmen to be persons of integrity because it the right thing to do and their moral muscles must be well developed to handle the tough dilemmas that lie ahead.

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The Mail Boat "From the moon, knowledge" Shipmate: I'm sure that many of you have read Lost Moon, the fascinating and detailed book about the flight of Apollo 13. I wonder how many of you are bothered by the story of how the motto of Apollo 13—Ex Luna Scientia (From the moon, knowledge)—was chosen.

The authors relate the Apollo 13 motto to the "Navy Motto" (Naval Academy motto, of course), which is defined as Ex Tridens Scientia and translated "From the sea, knowledge."

That's a pretty good story, but that's not the way I leamed it!

I well recall, and my copy of Reef Points 1946-47 states: The Naval Academy seal "bears the motto Ex Scientia Tridens" or "From knowledge, sea power." I don't believe this has changed over the years, has it?

William F. Jones '48

Another Tribute to Uncle "Boney" Shipmate: I enjoyed reading Captain Robert Schelling's fine tribute to the late Captain Robert ("Boney") Close in the November 1995 Shipmate. I have several chances to observe, then Commander, "Boney" Close, when he was CO of CoLLETT (DD-730) in the early stages of the Korean War and I was a JO in MANSFIELD

(DD-728). Captain Close, who wore gold dolphins, impressed me by his actions and bearing and had a strong influence on my later entering the Submarine Force.

Captain Schelling told of Captain Close's great work on 13-15 September 1950, when the six D D ' s nicknamed the "Sitting Ducks" (MANSFIELD, D E HAVEN, COLLETT, LYMAN K .

SwENSON, HENDERSON, and GURKE) anchored in

a semi-circle, each ship about 1000 yards off Wolmi Do Island. This island was well fortified by the North Koreans, and had to be subdued if the Inchon invasion was to be successful. There was fast and furious gunfire on 13 and 14 September, and Captain Schelling reported that Captain Close was awarded the Silver Star, and his ship the Navy Unit Commendation, for COLLETT'S part in that action. Captain Schelling was too modest to report that he, and each CO of a "Sitting Duck", received the Silver Star, and that each ship was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation.

My most vivid memories of 13-15 September 1950 include the outstanding job of navigating performed by LT Dave Work as MANSFIELD led the other "Ducks" through a narrow-mined channel to Wolmi Do; standing on the wing of the bridge while directing the secondary battery and feeling the adrenaline msh when on 13 September, all hell broke loose as the North Korean shore batteries and the DD's went at it toe to toe; the great efficiency of MANSFIELD'S main battery, under the control

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of the late LCdr. Larry Farquhar—my boss, a mustang, and one of the finest officers and gentlemen I have ever known; and, watching in silence early on the moming of 14 September as the body of 48A's outstanding six striper.

Ensign David ("Swede") Swenson, who was killed on LYMAN K . SWENSON, was committed

to the sea from the cmiser TOLEDO. My memory also tells me that a fresh caught Ensign, John Noonan, USNA '50 was also among the wounded on LYMAN K . SWENSON. Because of

very difficult current and tidal conditions (40 foot tidal drop at low tide) the "Ducks", three of which were hit on the 13th, had to depart after about 90 minutes of the fire fight.

MANSFIELD, being first and farthest in, was last out, and received lots of North Korean attention. Repeating their act on 14 September, the "Ducks" knocked out enough of the North Korean force on Wolmi Do to insure that the landing on the 15th would succeed.

In Captain Schelling's article he notes that COLLETT and LYMAN K . SWENSON ended up at

the Bremerton Naval Shipyard in January 1951.

MANSFIELD got there too—the hard way, having struck a mine on 30 September 1950, while attempting to rescue a downed aircraft crew.

At the USNA Homecoming in October 1995,1 happily met up with a MANSFIELD shipmate from Korean War days—Fielding ("Luke") Lucas '46, who was our Communications Officer.

Luke told that he remembered especially how our CO, Captain (then Commander) Harvey Headland had immediately ordered "all back full" when the bow was almost severed by the mine's explosive force. Knowing that we were entering mined waters, the CO had ordered General Quarters set about ten minutes before we hit the mine, thus preventing what could have been a far more dangerous casualty.

MANSFIELD made it back to Sasebo, entered a drydock at the Japanese SSK Shipyard, and had a false bow welded on just aft of where the Number One 5"/38 mount used to be.

I am grateful to Captain Robert Schelling for his sincere tribute to the quietly heroic Captain "Boney" Close, and for bringing back some memories of the early days of the Korean War. Bill Barnes '48

The Value of Humanities?

Shipmate: Robert Timberg's "The Making of The Nightingale's Song" is a marvelous piece of expository writing, perhaps even better than the book itself. His work may even begin to restore some of my limited esteem for the journalistic calling.

But his book brings to mind a curiosity. Having been Exec, of the Bull Department thirty years ago when Timberg and Webb were students, I suffered, along with my colleagues, a lot of criticism as to the emphasis on the teach-

ing of the humanities at the Trade School. And now we have high class works by these two and by Deutermann and other grads. Perhaps our Senior Professor, Bill Jeffries, had the right idea in insisting on written work throughout— rather than multiple choice or true/false tests adaptable to computer marking. But maybe Shipmate could share with us what sort of grades Timberg and Webb and Deutermann eamed in English? One notes that none of them stood in the top 10% of their class, an argument that marks are not nearly so important as some believe.

And another irony. The Academy was also criticized in those days for not producing graduates with political savvy—like West Point, for instance—with Ike for their icon. And, lo!, we have Jimmy Carter, H. Ross Perot, Charlie Wilson, and the five of The Nightingale's Song just to name a few. A very mixed bag, indeed, but all competent, perhaps too competent, in making their way on the Washington scene.

William C. Chapman '44

Rickover's "How-Many-Hours-DoYou-Study Question" Shipmate: Mike Strohl '43's November letter that you titled "On the Matter of Hyman Rickover" reflected a typical Rickover interview. Strohl found out that a PhD without humility was considered worthless to Rickover even in 1960. Interestingly, Rickover probably would have preferred to select someone with Strohl's political science and economics PG education. It meant that he was smart but not contaminated with an overconfidence in science and engineering. Except for his claiming to "really know a lot," Strohl might have worked out.

I suppose that it will start another round of Rickover stories, but I have to relate what happened to a bunch of us '66ers when we made our midyear pilgrimage to Rickover's eccentric presence for Nuclear Propulsion Program Screening. He took a flock of us each Saturday, and I was in the second flock. As was his custom, he had PCO/PXO candidates serving as midshipman escorts. These commanders and captains ran back and forth, while we walked, wondering at the urgency of their manner.

During one of the three prescreening interviews with Rickover's staff (one was apparently a sanity check and the other two had some technical flavor, entropy discussions being a favorite), one staffer asked casually about how many hours the interviewee studied each week.

It did not occur to us to be precise in our answer, especially since it seemed that we were being asked for a ballpark answer. Most of us simply blurted out the first thing that came to mind, in my case "20 hours a week."

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for our quick and dirty interviews, one of the escorting PCO candidates (out of breath and sweating) did us the kindness of letting us know that the middies were getting creamed by Rickover on the how-many-hours-do-youstudy question, suggesting we ought to have a good answer ready. He noted that "study" does not include anything but time-with-face-inbook.

Upon my introduction to the uncomfortable chair (noted by Strohl and many others) in Rickover's office, some of the 30 questions asked and answered in those 30 seconds included "20 hours study a week?" "Yes, sir; 7 to 11 each night and all Sunday aftemoon."

"You don't even go to the head?" "I've allowed an hour each day for breaks. Admiral." "You must be the hardest working midshipman at the Academy." "Could be, sir. I'm pretty slow."

This touch of humility seemed to work. He let me into his program, and I didn't break anything. I set a record with 5 surface nuke EOOW qualifications, figuring out Rickover's and his staff's idiosyncrasies along the way, and losing all of my humility. I'm still pretty slow, but I now have a lot of fun showing non-Navy nuclear plant managers (those who can tolerate me) what Rickover figured out early: Nothing beats knowing your stuff and hard work.

Fortunately for Hyman Rickover and the Navy, he was able to work around those such as Strohl who considered him "a most dislikable man," an easy job as they were mostly not in his program.

If others have Rickover stories that have not been revealed previously, I would be glad to compile and distribute them. My fax number is 301-428-9341.

Charles R. Jones '66

Some Questions About Mr. Cheevers' Articles Shipmate: Your 150th Anniversary issue of Shipmate, October 1995, was tmly outstanding. Of particular interest was Jim Cheevers' U.S. Naval Academy Modem Era history.

Mr. Cheevers' history was splendid and brings Shipmate's readers up-to-date with the many happenings at the Academy since their respective graduations. Although it is brief, it is thorough and complete. However, there appear to be a few errors that cast doubt on the overall credibility of the entire account. I am not sure what to believe and what not to believe.

Mr. Cheevers says RADM Wilson introduced Christmas and Easter leaves at the Academy in the early twenties. I certainly never enjoyed any Easter leaves in the late forties. Only today's coddled and pampered midshipmen enjoy Easter leave.

Mr. Cheevers also says RADM Holloway granted the privilege to the First Class of hav-

ing automobiles and experimented with ending marching to classes in formation. Neither of these wrongheaded decisions were made on my watch. What other errors are in the otherwise excellent account?

Although Mr. Cheevers comments on the 1926 Army-Navy game and the marvelous achievements of George Welsh, he fails to mention the greatest college football game ever played, the 1946 Army-Navy classic. Only a blind and inexperienced referee named Hallanan prevented a heroic Navy team from upsetting Blanchard, Davis, and Tucker 24 to 21. No one who saw this game will ever forget it. Certainly the 1948 game in which an opportunistic Navy team tied a diarrhea-weakened Army squad 21 to 21 cannot compare!

William K. Sharpe '50

Rickover's Methods Shipmate: Recurring notes in Shipmate about Admiral Rickover lead me to offer additional insight into his controversial methods. While I was Deep Submergence Program Manager I had frequent discussions with him on the constmction of NR-1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was included in our program. On one such occasion I was seated by his desk when the phone rang and his secretary announced that his representative in Norfolk shipyard wanted to talk to him. Without any greeting or preamble he seized the phone and carried on a three or four minute one-sided profane tiradeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which, I thought, could well lead to a suicide or resignation from the service. Just when he was really getting wound up he suddenly slammed the receiver down, turned to his secretary, and, with a pleased smile, said "How was that?!!"

I never heard what the problem in Norfolk was for there was no opportunity for conversation in the normal two-way mode but the message was clear that the individual on the other end was worthless.

W.M. Nicholson '41

Shipmate, January-February 1996

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What Is Going On In Uncle Sam's Navy?

a presumption of medical incapacity. The Navy will act as a surrogate husband and marital status is not a factor in providing medical and Over the decades since WWII there have housing support for pregnant sailors. Active been some extraordinary and far reaching duty women will be given priority over marchanges in the values and priorities that define ried dependents in receiving OB/GYN care. the essence of service in, and the concomitant - A policy decision that places Navy women, mission of, the U.S. Navy. The Navy has potentially pregnant ones given the above moved, some would say reluctantly, from a policy decree, in surface combatants and avia"Rocks and Shoals" tradition through the tion units without regard for their exposure to nuclear and jet propulsion era to the computer hostile fire on the unsubstantiated presumption chip and Internet age, adjusting its structure and that America wants its women to do its fightpersona to reflect the realities and notions of ing for it.

American society, while attempting to maintain a connectivity with the best aspects of its - Apparent dual qualification standards and seagoing heritage. The path has not always been associated gender biased special treatment in smooth but transition has been accomplished Naval Aviation as documented in the Center and the U.S. maintained and expanded its mari- for Military Readiness report ofSSApril 1995. time supremacy during the cold war years. And, - Public affairs guidelines that curb active duty in many ways the tenor of the Navy's adSptw- citizens from personally commenting on potion to change has been exemplary. Most of the litically correct subjects. And, an aggressive policy shifts, principally those of Admiral policy to attack any non-conforming commenArleigh Burke, were introduced in an evolu- tator who challenges the efficacy and justifitionary manner. Efforts were made to elicit the cation of the politically correct agenda. And, a understanding and support of the chain of com- policy that limits the debate in any Navy remand and the top leadership was aggressive but lated publications. not dictatorial. The mission and combat readi- - A policy decree that has ostracized some ness of the Navy was not compromised and 13,000 naval aviators who are members of the standards were maintained or improved. These Tailhook Association on the basis of an unchanges in course and emphasis were justified proven allegation of a sexual assault by someon the basis of improving the combat capabil- one, yet to be identified, nearly four years ago; ity of the Navy and their impact has been of and in so doing has disparaged their contribusignificant long term value. Their focus was in tions to and patriotism in America's wars, conusing existing societal and technological flicts and crisis of the last 50 years. These are change and advancements to make the Navy the guys who steadfastly answered their more proficient in its core capability and Country's call when, to paraphrase Kipling's tougher in its ability to fight and win; their words, "the guns began to shoot"; and the poemphasis was on the application, not on the litically correct response to their service has been to "chuck 'em out the brate(s)". creation of change.

It is my view that the heritage and fabric of Beginning in 1991, in the aftermath of the our Navy is under siege by these politically Tailhook fiasco, all of this changed and the correct initiatives; and no one cares. Well I do, theme of political correctness took the high and I think it is time for the silence to stop and ground in the deliberative process of determin- for concemed Naval Persons on both sides of ing naval policy. Changes have been made the issue to stand up and be counted. We need abmptly and with little thought as to their rami- a strong, tough Navy for the 21 st century, not a fication on combat readiness. The political ends seagoing, politically correct social welfare projustify any means with little regard for the im- gram. pact on the fabric and esprit of the Navy. The Ned Hogan '54 majority of these permutations are the result of the efforts of the civilian and uniformed proEditor's note: RAdm. Hogan's letter is imporponents of affirmative action and egalitarian tant in that it calls for each of us, as Ameriemphasis to have their agenda be the principal cans and Naval Academy alumni, to be aware determinant of behavior, performance and of current thinking and policies concerning our achievement of sailors of all ranks and ratings. military. His letter preceded the newly issued The following are my views of some of the Naval Academy policy on Pregnancy and Parmajor contentious politically correct initiatives enthood (see Shipmate "All Hands, " p. 27, that are now in play: October '95) whereby an involved midshipman - A policy dictate of selective affirmative ac- is given the opportunity, and required to, adtion that mandates a goal of 12% Black, 12% dress all the factors and responsibilities, of Hispanic and 5% Asian as the content of the parenthood while on a leave of absence, with graduating Naval Academy class in the year no guarantee of readmission. Also, SecNav's 2000. personnel policy establishes an overall USN- A special pro choice policy for Naval Acad- USMC officer corps minority accession goal emy midshipmen that offers abortion as an of 10-12%, 10-12% and 5% by the year 2004, option to full term pregnancy, if the expectant without compromising standards. The Naval mother desires to continue her studies. Factors Academy, a primary accession source, is imsuch as promiscuity, marriage, illegitimacy, proving current and establishing new midshipfamily, religion, fraternization, etc. are not is- man candidate recruiting programs to "ramp sues that are addressed by this policy. up" minority accessions in the years ahead.

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composition of American society, while maintaining the quality of our military forces. Dave

Los Angeles Celebrates the 150th with USMC Class Shipmate: On October 14, we in the LA area celebrated the 150th birthday with a formal dinner/dance at the Anaheim Marriott. Because it was Sunday, black tie, etc., I wondered whether to go. The guest of honor, the new Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Charles Kmlak '64, decided the question for me. As a former Marine, and member of Gen Krulak's "Extra Duty" squad when he was on the Plebe Detail for my Class of 1966,1 was anxious to see him after all these years.

It was a USMC-flavored evening, from the Marine escort for the ladies at the valet station, to the First Marine Division Band from Camp Pendleton, with its great martial music.

As always, it was a wonderful feeling mingling with the young and the old, most strangers, but with an unspoken bond. I enjoyed speaking to the young second lieutenants, amazed thinking that I once looked that young and fit.

During the cocktail hour, I saw the General and awaited my chance to say hello and reminisce about the "oh-dark-thirty" meetings I and my classmates had with him in the summer of '62. He couldn't have been more gracious or pleasant to me and my wife as we chuckled about those times when he would stand up on the hill by the USNA Hospital and shout "FASTER" at us as we ran and ran in the dark.

Could we possibly have mn as far as I seem to remember? The General said that he recalled being very proud of the Plebe Summer his class gave to mine. All I recall was the exhaustion later at night after the long day following the mn with him.

His talk to the assembly was inspiringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the "spirit of the warrior" was alive and well in our Armed Forces. Under General Krulak's direction, we should expect no less. After all, he helped mold the Class of 1966!

Skip Stephenson '66

More on Rickover Shipmate: The November Shipmate brought us good old Mike (PhD) Strohl's '43 tale of his encounters with Admiral (Hyman) Rickover.

If I've got it straight. Admiral Rickover appeared in a civilian suit in 1953 and in shirtsleeves on a second occasion in 1960, thus earning Doctor Strohl's contempt.

On my next visit to the Yard, I'll look up the Strohl Building.

James (Jim) Wilson '47

Shipmate, January-February 1996

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

1996 Travel Schedule Dates April 12th to 24th

Trip The Legendary Passage (Holland, Germany, France Switzerland)

Officers and Tru.stees

Travel Company

OFFICERS Chairman of the Board THE HONORABLE JOHN E. SHEEHAN '52

Vice Chairman of the Board (Eastern Area)

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VADM. FRANCIS R. DONOVAN, USN (Ret.) '59

Fairfax, Virginia Vice Chairman of the Board (Central Area) CAPT. CLAIRBORNE S. BRADLEY, USN (Ret.) '48

13th to 19th

4th to 12th June 4th to 17th

Lake Forest, Illinois Vice Chairman of the Board (Western Area)

In the Wake of Lewis & Clark Columbia and Snake Rivers Hells Canyon (Cruise) Grand Canyon/Santa Fe

VADM. EDWARD H. MARTIN, USN (Ret.) '54

Coronado, California President and CEO Matterhorn

Annapolis, Maryland Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Scandinavia

Vantage

CAPT. PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI, USN (Ret.) '70

Annapolis, Maryland Chief Operating Officer

Helsinki, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark; Ulvik, Bergen, and Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden Optional St. Petersburg, Ext. June/July 21stto July 4th

CAPT. ROLAND BRANDQUIST, USN (Ret.) '60

CDR. LAWRENCE HEYWORTH III, USN (Ret.) '70

Annapolis, Maryland President and CEO Emeritus CAPT. W. S. BUSIK, USN (RET.) '43

Mediterranean Air/Sea Cruise (Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey)

Intrav

Annapolis, Maryland

TRUSTEES Past Chairman of the Board ADM. ROBERT L. J. LONG, USN (Ret.) '44

July/August 29th to Aug 4th

The Salmon River Rafting Trip

22nd to Aug 3rd

31st to Aug 15th

Alaska Denali Fairbanks, Denali Park, Anchorage, Seward, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, The Inside Passage, Vancouver

4th to 17th

Annapolis, Maryland Chairman's Representative MR. JOHN G. B . ROWLAND '64

The Lands of Gods And Heroes (Italy, Greece, Turkey)

August 1st to 8th

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Alumni College/Scotland Edinburgh, St. Andrews (Golfers can play at St. Andrews or the Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club The Danube Passage Czech Republic, Germany, Austria Hungary

Travel Dynamics

Chicago, Illinois Superintendent's Representative CAPT. W. R FOOARTY, C E C , USN '73

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At Large (To serve ihroui^h Spring Mt'ctini; 1996) LT. KENNON A. ARTIS, USN '88 CAPT. RICHARD COUCH, U S N R R '67 CAPT. ROBERT D. WHITMIRE, USN '74 BGEN. THOMAS J. WILKERSON, USMC '67

(To sene through Spring Meeting 1997) Matterhorn

RADM. CHARLES S. ABBOT, USN '66 CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR., USN (Ret.) '52 CDR. ELIZABETH A. STERNAMAN, USN '80 ADM. CARLISLE A. H. TROST, USN (Ret.) '53

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1998)

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LCDR. LEO S. MACKAY, USN '83 CAPT. MICHAEL G. MULLEN, USN '68 CoL. DAVID H. YOUNG, USMC '73 CDR. CHARLES A. ZINGLER, USN '80

From IAKHI Chapters CAPT. JOHN R. WALES '51

Annapolis August/September 23nd to Sept 5th

MR. JAMES M . RAVENEL '45

Three Great Rivers (Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers)

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Atlanta MR. CHARLES K. ROURKE '54

Boston MR. THOMAS J. MARTI '60

September 1st to 9th September/October 28th to Oct 5th

October 10th to 21st

Paris/Supersonic Concorde

Intrav

Greater Washington, D.C. Area CoL. TOM D. PARSONS, USMC (Ret.) '49 Hampton Roads CAPT. STEPHEN M . ANDRES, USNR '67

Los Angeles The American Orient Express From Washington, DC to Sacramento, CA

TCS Exped.

MR. ROBERT BLACK, '63

New York MR. T. J. WOICIECHOWSKI '69

Texas Gulf Coast CAPT. S. ALLAN DAVEY, USNR '67

The Rivers and Riches of France Three nights/Parisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Seven Night Cruise of Provence (Rhone River Cmise)

Gohagan & Co.

Philadelphia MR. CHANCEY L. HARSHRELD, '53

Puget Sound CDR. T. J. MCKEARNEY, USN (RET.) '73

San Diego/Coronado CAPT. JOHN POTTER, USN (Ret.) '58

San Francisco Shipmate. January-February 1996

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Where will the SACC be held?

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The three previous Conferences have been attended by over 100 companies and 3000 alumni.

The SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia.

Who will be the candidates at the SACCl The candidates will be alumni from the Service Academies.

These individuals have leamed the lessons of leadership, integrity and time management during their undergraduate years. These skills have been honed and tested during active duty military service in a fast paced operational environment.

The highest sense of personal honor and commitment to getting the job done are common traits among our alumni. Alumni of the Service Academies are a true representation of our multicultural society and span the experience levels from entry to senior executive.

Who is a typical candidate?

Alumni of the Service Academies have a strong background in technical course material, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 60% have post-graduate degrees.

What is the schedule for the SACC ?

The tentative schedule for the 5ACC is as follows: Thursday, March 21,1996 -12 Noon - Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes.

Friday, March 22,1996: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session H Saturday, March 23,1996 - Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/1 st table with additional tables being obtained for $750/2nd table, $500/3rd table, $250/4th table. This fee entitles a company access to the best candidates in corporate America; open sessions to meet with candidates; opportunity for on-site interviews. For each table registered, a company receives hard copies of all resumes submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software. PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel. You must make separate room reservations by calling 800-241-3333 or 703-415-5000 and asking for the SACC rate.

SACC Company Registration Form for March 21-23, 1996. This is for. tables.

A. Enclosed is a check for $ B. Bill the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the address below: C. Charge the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the MasterCardA^isa/Discover #.

Exp. Date Signature Recruiter(s) Attending Company Name Company Address Company Phone # Mail to: SACC • 247 King George Street •• T>,itr^t^Ai\'t cix^io United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402-5068 ^^^.^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^y Academy Phone: USNA Alumni Association 410-263-4448 united States Air Force Academy FAX: 410-269-0151 United States Coast Guard Academy

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All Hands Jack Sheehan '52, New Chairman of the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., at its recent semi-annual Board meeting, named the Honorable John E. "Jack" Sheehan, of Annapolis, Maryland, as its Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Sheehan will complete the term of Admiral Huntington Hardisty, USN Retired, who was recently named President and Member of the Board of Directors of the Kaman Aerospace International Corporation. Admiral Hardisty stepped down due to his extensive new responsibilities, including significant overseas commitments, with Kaman. Mr. Sheehan, who was the sitting Vice-Chairman of the Eastern Area for the Alumni Association, will now chair the Board of Trustees. He will provide leadership for the Board and our 36,000 member Associadon, which supports the U.S. Government, the U.S. Navy, and direcUy, the U.S. Naval Academy.

Mr. Sheehan, a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1952 and life member of the Alumni Association, was bom in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he maintains a residence.

He entered the Naval Academy in 1948 and upon graduation entered Naval Aviation as a pilot. Flying fighter and attack aircraft from the decks of Atlantic and Pacific fleet aircraft carriers, he participated in operadons in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Western Pacific areas. Following a tour as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Strike Force Atlantic Fleet, he resigned his commission to attend the Harvard Business School, where he was named a George F Baker scholar—one of twelve in a class of 800—for academic excellence.

Mr. Sheehan's business career included serving as an officer and director of three Fortune 500 companies before entering the entrepreneurial world. He is now Chairman of the Rhome Management Company, which oversees the several companies which he created, primarily in the steel manufacturing and hotel business.

Mr Sheehan, a Presidential appointee, confirmed by the Senate, to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 1971 to 1975, has been active in the affairs of the Alumni Association and his academy Class for many years before being elected as the Association's Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees in 1992.

Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan recently purchased a residence in Annapolis, MD. He is married to the former Jean McEvers, the sister of his Naval Academy roommate, of Kansas City, MO. They have three grown children: Kathleen Ortel, Kevin and Kelly Sheehan.

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Captain Ron Brandquist and Captain George Purmont USN (Ret.) '25 at the recent San Diego-Coronado Chapter meeting at which our President was the featured speaker. Captain Purmont has been an active member of the Chapter for years.

Father Jake Laboon Endowment Established Manresa, the Roman Catholic retreat on the banks of the Severn, across from the Naval Academy, was recendy sold by The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. As the Manresa chapel had been renovated by the Class of '44 as a memorial to, and dedicated, to Father Jake Laboon '44, a former director of Manresa, the Society has established a "Father Jake Laboon Memorial Endowment," administered by the Naval Academy Alumni Association, in the sum of $ 145,000.

The funds from the endowment will be used for annual Brigade of Midshipmen ministerial programs.

The Brigade Chaplain Center in Mitscher Hall has been named the Laboon Ministry Center. The Laboon memorabilia and oil painting that formerly graced the Manresa Chapel are now centerpieces of the new Laboon Center

Admiral Larson accepts the Jake Laboon Endowment check from The Very Reverend Edward Glynn, S.J. Pictured (l-r) are Frank Andrews '44, the Manresa Chapel project drive coordinator, Ron Brandquist '60, Alumni Association President and CEO. Admiral Larson. Father Glynn, Frank Brady '44, member Laboon Memorial Committee, and Father John Friel, Head Chaplain, USNA .

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Midshipman Convicted of Drug Offenses at Court-Martial Midshipman First Class Jason A. Harioff, 22, of Fairport, NY, was sentenced 17 January 1996 by a military judge during a General CourtMartial Hearing at the Washington Navy Yard.

Marine Corps LCOL Ronald Rodgers sentenced Midshipman Harioff to dismissal from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and 42 months confinement.

During a General Court Martial that was convened by Admiral Charles R. Larson, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Midshipman Harioff pleaded guilty and was convicted on 4 January 1996 to attempted possession, conspiracy, use and transfer of LSD. As part of a pre-trial agreement, a portion of Midshipman Harioff's sentence was suspended by the convening authority.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;USNA PAO [Ed. note: A full account of this case and any others resolved will be reported in later issues of Shipmate... Dflve/

CAVALLA at

the North Pole

CAVALLA, under the command of CDR Joe Leidig, USN '78, recently returned from an unclassified scientific mission to the Arctic.

The highly successful under ice deployment set a Pacific Submarine Force endurance record, remaining under the ice pack for 63 continuous days while traversing over 11,000 miles.

During the deployment CAVALLA completed 10 vertical surfaces and stationary dives through the ice, one of which was at the North Pole, where the informal North Pole Alumni Association Chapter was called to order. Although the Beat Army video clip the crew made was not selected for the on-air telecast of the football game, their sentiments are always appropriate.

North Pole Chapter charter members: CDR Joe Leidig '78, commanding officer, LCDR Ken Voorhees '81, executive officer; back row. Mr Dan Steele, '74 Mr. Jeff Gossett "72 , LT John Reimann '92 , and LTJG Matt Welsh '93 (all l-r)

Planned gifts can help you, your loved ones and your favorite charities. Find out how. Call Dan Struble at (410) 263-4448.

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Mary A. "Emmy" Marshall Mary Emma Allen Marshall, 83, retired Social Director at the U.S. Naval Academy died 30 November 1995 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Emmy Marshall was born in Columbia, Tennessee. She graduated from the Girl's Preparatory School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Arlington Hall in Washington, DC. Mrs. Marshall was married to Commander James Gilbert Marshall, USN of Nashville, Tennessee, a 1932 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, who died in 1951 while serving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She returned to Annapolis, Maryland in 1952 and worked at the Naval Academy Public Works Center for several years.

Known affectionately as "Mrs. M" by thousands of midshipmen over 21 years, Mrs. Marshall was appointed as the first Social Director at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1959, retiring in 1980. Constantly available to the midshipmen as a trusted advisor and counselor, "Mrs. M" effectively became the housemother for 4500 midshipmen away from home. She was totally involved in all of the many activities of the Naval Academy. She organized the "tea fights", supervised the Hop Committee and coordinated the activities for the Color Girl during June Week. The midshipman who had an invitation to the White House, a blind date with the Senator's daughter, or a tragedy in his family would make "Mrs. M's" office his first stop. In a world of uniforms and regulations she provided an important link with home. Her innovative achievements included developing a housing database in the Annapolis area to be used for midshipmen's dates and families, developing an etiquette training program, and establishing similar programs at the other Service Academies in conjunction with their respective Social Directors. The recipient of many awards and recognition, she was proudest of her election as an honorary member of the Naval Academy Class of 1964.

Respected and admired by Academy graduates around the world, Emmy Marshall's loss will be felt throughout the entire Naval Academy family in addition to her own family.

She is survived by her son, James Allen Marshall of Aiken, South Carolina; her daughter, Mary Lee Sprague of Wilmington, North Carolina; and five grand-children, James Marshall of Chicago, Illinois, Lee Marshall of Charleston, South Carolina, Mary Sprague of Chariotte, North Carolina, LTJG Stephen Sprague of Pensacola, Florida and Susanne Sprague of Arcada, California.

A memorial service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel on Tuesday, 5 December.

There was a reception immediately following the service at the Naval Academy Officer's Club. Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, 6 December 6 with a graveside service. Memorial contributions may be sent to All Saints Convent, Catonsville, Maryland, or the Girl Scouts of America, or to the Officer's Christian Fellowship Widow's Fund.

New Merchandise Coordinator Bobbi Collins recently joined the Alumni Services Division as their Merchandise Coordinator. Married to Mike '84, she has spent ten years as a Navy wife in duty stadons all over the world. Also, she has worked for more than ten years as a retail manager and marketing consultant, and brings invaluable field experience to her new position. Bobbi's enthusiasm and refreshing perspective make her an asset to this organization. She is happy to assist anyone looking for help with Alumni Association merchandise and is eager to add to our product line in the future. Any questions or comments about merchandise should be directed to her at Alumni House: 410-263-4448 ext. 139.

Class & Chapter Coordinator Comes On Board Mardy Laabs joined the Alumni Association this past September. She is working in Alumni Services as Class & Chapter Coordinator.

With her husband a '64 USNA grad and son a ' 89 grad, the Alumni Association was a natural draw when the Laabses remained in Annapolis after retirement from the military.

Her experience moving, living, and working in a good number of military communities has given her an understanding and appreciation of service life. Mardy hopes to aid in the ongoing effort of Alunmi and their families to keep in touch, informed, and supporting each other.

Shipmate January-February, 1996

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Patriot League Tournament

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1996 Revised Football Schedule September 7 September 21 September 28

At Rutgers SMU At Boston College

October 5 October 12 October 26

DUKE (Homecoming) At Air Force At Wake Forest

November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23

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December 7

BEAT ARMY!

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RICKETTS HALL Remember a classmate - Honor a friend. Reserve a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room OR a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium. Reserve NOW while still available. For more details, callJennifer John at 410-263-4448 xll8 Shipmate, January-February 1996

The 1996 Patriot League Men and Women's Basketball Toumament first two rounds will be held in the Hart Center on the campus of the College of The Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1-3 March 1996. All Naval Academy alumni in the greater Northeast are encouraged to take this opportunity gather and support our teams. The Navy teams have tradidonally done very well in the Patriot League regular season and in the tournament.

See you there, and, BEAT THEM ALL!

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Rendering Honorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;William J. Crowe, Jr. '47 " . . . You are the Republic."

Dan Struble '83 He also met with me for a lengthy interview at Buchanan House. We William J. Crowe, Jr. '47, Ambassador from the discussed a broad range of topics, but my lasting impressions of the United States to the Court meeting are of the warmth of his personality, his kindness, and the depth of St. James and Charter of his love for the Naval Academy.

The Ambassador clearly enjoyed reflecting on his experience at the Member of the Alumni Association's President's Academy and the value of the institution to the nation. His affection for Circle, returned to An- the Naval Academy, he remarked, "is much greater now. As a mid, you napolis this Fall for the can get consumed by the grind and frustrated with the demands that President's Circle kick off must be met in the limited time available." He noted that the system, celebration. Admiral Lar- because of its demands, "taught me how to function under pressure, and son, not one to miss a the importance of determination and perseverance." golden opportunity to enWhen asked how the Naval Academy has changed since he gradurich the Brigade of Mid- ated in 1946, the Ambassador responded: "the academic program has shipmen, invited the Am- been enhanced with the addition of majors and electives; leadership bassador to address the training is broader and deeper than before; there is less hazing; and midshipmen through the there seems to be a greater diversity of ideas. The Academy is better for Forrestal Lecture program. the changes." He suggested that the future will hold more change for Photo courtesy of: Financial Times Our distinguished graduate the Academy as the institution must continue to meet the changing needs gladly accepted and treated the Brigade to his considerable wit and wis- of the nation it serves.

However, there is much that will remain constant. Ambassador Crowe dom.

Ambassador Crowe exemplifies the love of country, love of service, firmly asserted that "leaders are the Number 1 product of this instituand love of alma mater that the Academy imbues in midshipmen, and tion," and essential to the preparation of leaders is a firm grounding in that our Association strives to sustain in our alumni. Here is a man whose "integrity, honor, and perseverance." The academic program must console ambition as a boy in Oklahoma was to go to the Naval Academy tinue to prepare leaders who know their business, and the Navy is a and serve his country as a Naval officer, whose professional life has very technical business.

Ambassador Crowe exhorted the midshipmen to prepare themselves been spent as a sea-going officer and in positions of high command and responsibility, a man who has upheld the highest ideals of the Naval for a future that is likely to be even more demanding of its military Academy from his time as a midshipman through his tenure as Chair- officers, and he gave them advice we would all do well to heed: "Strive to understand politics and your special place within our democracy; man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and now as an Ambassador.

Ambassador Crowe took considerable dme to visit with fellow alumni know your history; read widely; and establish and maintain a broad during his visit in Annapolis. He joined President's Circle members in variety of acquaintances." "Your biggest personal challenge," he warned, their meetings with Academy leaders and at their dinner and cocktail "will be to avoid becoming a prisoner of your vocabulary." The Navy needs officers who think for themselves. Do these things, he suggested, reception at Alumni House. while retaining a healthy sense of humor, because "life is not perfect" and those who can laugh will fare better along the way.

Ambassador Crowe concluded his remarks to the Brigade by relating instmctions Lincoln gave his Commanding Generals: "Remember, when you are in the field, you are the Republic." Ambassador Crowe, a man who is welcomed aboard ships in Great Britain with the traditional eight bells and the words "United States, arriving," has certainly lived up to Lincoln's instructions.

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by Randell Hunt "Doc" Prothro, '45 and Nancy Prothro Arbuthnot My daughter Nancy was just a little girl when I was teaching Navigation to future Naval Aviators in Preflight SSC in Pensacola. I still have my note cards for the celestial part with the accompanying stories of Greek mythology to help the cadets and young ensigns and JGs remember the major stars to "shoot. " But will anyone again lie on top of afire control director, as I did during night operations in the South Pacific in WWII, viewing constellations, studying Greek myths and reading poetry?

I remember spending a good bit of time with Nancy in those early days, singing to her at bedtime—probably "Ragtime Cowboy Joe "—or taking her for a walk.

But I mostly remember her being quiet and attentive, and sometimes sort ofpensive when we were driving to the beach or to a store. She would look out the car window, and, I supposed, day dream. I often wondered what she thought about— so young, so new to the world. Now I know—it was poetry, the rhythms and rhymes of the sky, the ocean, the passing trees. Storing them up for when she would need them as a professor at Annapolis, teaching poetry.

I'm sitting with my father and one of his Navy friends in a blind in the middle of a com field beside the Choptank River on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake in Maryland. We're waiting for the geese to come in; we've been waiting since dawn, and have heard the unmistakable honking, and watched a couple of thin lines of geese in the sky above the treetops, following the river, beyond shooting distance. We haven't had a chance to shoot; or, rather. Hank and my dad haven't—I personally never enjoyed shooting a gun—but we have had a chance to talk. (I'm beginning to think that talking is what bird hunting is about, mostly, anyway). We've been reciting poems and talking about poetry, which I teach at the Naval Academy where I've been for over a dozen years now. And for each of those years my father, sometimes with a former roommate or two, has come to my class to talk to my students about communication and leadership and, most importantly for him, I think, to recite "The Cremation of Sam McGee." His eyes light up, his voice takes on color and richness as he intones the lines: "There's been strange things done/ 'neath the midnight sun/ by the men who moil for gold—" The words, as he says them, reverberate with richness of sound and meaning. My students are attentive, in ways they aren't always in class, visibly impressed with what my father says, how he says it, the fact that poetry (well, it's not what I call poetry, but I'll let that go) is important to him. Maybe there is some value, I hear them thinking, in memorizing poems — "Mark!" my dad says, and we freeze, fall suddenly silent. Sure enough, we hear the clabbering call of Branta canadensis. Slowly, noise-

lessly, my father rises from the bench, raising his camouflaged head just above the level of the cornstalk-brushed blind. He brings the goose call to his lips and lets out the cry of a loner. Pausing between calls, he listens. But though there is honking, there's no answer back; the geese are too far away, heading along the river, not interested in coming in to feed. We go back to talking about poetry. Hank remembers back to his high school days when his teacher had the class recite chorally. "We were good," he says; "we traveled around the whole state reciting Poe and Shakespeare. We had audiences begging for more."

My dad says, "At the Academy, we used to put on skits at Friday night meal. I recited 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' more than once" "Is that because it's the only poem you know, Doc?" Hank chortles.

"Mark!" my dad calls out again, reaching again for the goose call dangling around his neck. He calls. A goose answers back. For awhile, the dialogue continues; but something must seem suspicious to the goose, who veers off after a few minutes, and flies away. After another couple of hours, we call it a day, and head back to Annapolis for lunch.

Waterfowl hunting has always offered special pleasures and opportunities for me. Just as I enjoyed being at sea watching the horizon, the waves, and clouds—the big sky—I find the same enjoyment watching change as the sun comes up and birds and animals begin to move when out hunting. I am always reminded of sitting on the open fo'castle of the Aircraft Carrier HORNET—my first ship—in the Western Pacific in '44 and '45. We called the fo 'castle the "front porch," probably because it had a roof (the flight deck) and reminded us of home a little, but more likely just to be rebellious. Naturally we called the carrier "the boat." Anyway, quite often in the evening after dinner if General Quarters was not set, my roommate or another friend or two and I would go Continuted on page 41

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An Officer and a True Gentleman Captain Paul E. Arbo, USN (Ret.) '44 During my years at the Naval Academy, 1940-1943, the regiment of midshipmen was fully aware of intemadonal tensions, including the U.S. declaration of a "limited emergency". The powers that be decided that the midshipmen's contribution to the crisis would be cancellation of our Christmas leave. Classes were held every day, except Christmas itself and New Year's day, which meant my Class stayed a full year by the Bay studying and preparing for our Naval careers, without any breaks.

One of the waggish midshipmen coined a ditty that was sung loudly while marching to and from class: "Christmas comes but once a year, and when it comes, WE'LL be here!" This routine was broken by visits from distinguished Naval officers who had been brought to Washington, to receive medals for their valor from the President. These visiting officers told their stories to the assembled midshipmen in sessions after dinner, usually in the auditorium in Mahan Hall. The general reaction was that the more senior the officer, the further he was removed from the action. Admiral Thomas Hart, former Commander-in-Chief of the Asiatic Fleet, told of the broad strategy for the western Pacific—somewhat boring to the group of blood-thirsty midshipmen.

Lieutenant Commander John Bulkeley '33, with his Medal of Honor, got everyone's attention with his tales of the PT boat battles in the Philippines, and the evacuation of General Douglas MacArthur. A Lieutenant, whose name I cannot recall, was awarded a medal for his efforts to save one of our older cruisers. He also got our attention when he described the efforts to save the ship, which was damaged by the Japanese in the Battle of Java Sea. The Lieutenant's ship took shelter in Surabaya to effect repairs. They figured out the pattern of Japanese planes flying high in the mornings on photo-reconnaissance missions, out of the range of their guns, then returning to attack in the aftemoon. In between these flights, they hurriedly moved the ship, and tried to camouflage it as much as possible.

During one air raid, they heard a broadcast from Hollywood's Trocadero restaurant of an interview with film star Victor Mature. He had just joined the Coast Guard, and when questioned about the war, he said, "I'm sure glad I'm in the war now." With bombs raining down on them, and ineffective guns, the cruiser and her crew were truly in the war, but Mr. Mature in Hollywood certainly was not. The Lieutenant's sarcasm was felt by everyone.

For the author the real highlight of these visits was a surprise talk by a visitor, whose tight schedule allowed him to only address the midshipmen in the Mess Hall just before noon meal. We learned later that he was en route to see our President, and that was the only time available. He was the Captain of HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and had just brought his ship into Norfolk for repairs.

Lord Louis Mountbatten kept the entire regiment glued to, and on the edge of, their seats. He recounted some of his more interesting sea exploits—hair-raising to us. He told of his ship being sent to Norway to evacuate a British force before the Germans invaded. A blind fog made navigation difficult, but they managed to dock and embark the troops.

They received notice of an air raid, but hoped the fog might hide them from the bombers, and waited calmly at the dock. Suddenly, bombs started falling, disastrously close, and in spite of the fog, they got un-

derway. Subsequently, they found it was a low-lying fog, and the heat from their smoke stacks bored holes through the fog, giving the Germans a perfect target.

Later, as skipper of HMS KELLY, Lord Mountbatten took the ship on a patrol searching for German E-boats in the North Sea. Again, a fog reduced visibility to zero. KELLY was hit by a torpedo from an E-boat, and took a heavy list to starboard. They jettisoned everything they could from the starboard side—torpedoes, depth charges, boat, life rafts, and ammunition—but they were unable to unship the boat davits. Lord Mountbatten then told us, with that dry British wit and understatement, that the E-boat did it for them. It came out of the fog dead ahead, went sliding down the starboard side, and sheared off both davits before exploding astern. KELLY was towed into port and repaired. In the battle of Crete, KELLY was sunk. Lord Mountbatten was the last to abandon ship, and helped save many of his crew. With that same dry wit, he told how "naked" he felt, when the German planes strafed the survivors in the water, because he had forgotten to take his helmet. He received a rousing, standing ovation from the entire Regiment as he departed.

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What is the SACCl The 5yl6'C is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U. S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U. S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U. S. Mihtary Academy (West Point) and the U. S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The three previous Conferences have been attended by over 100 companies and 3000 alumni.

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The 1996 SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. You may obtain a room at the Ritz for the SACCxaie of $165 plus tax a night. Call 1-800241-3333 or 703-415-5000 for reservations and ask for the SACC rate. There are many other hotels available in the area, or think about renewing relationships with classmates in the Washington, DC area.

What to do to register for the SACC: 1. Have a current Association membership and complete the registration form below.

2. Send two copies of your resume (resumes strictly limited to one page/one side). This resume should be the version that sells you the best, not necessarily the one generated using the Electronic Resume Program.

3. Complete the Electronic Resume AND Attribute Program disk, obtained by sending a check for $25 to USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402.

The recruiters who participated in the 1994 and 1995 Conferences found the electronic database extremely helpful; it would be wise to use this resource.

4. To participate in the March 1996 SACC, send to the SACC office no later than February 16,1996: a. Completed registration form below b. The $20 registration fee c. Two (2) hard copy resumes (1 page/1 side) d. The Electronic Resume and Attribute program 5. Upon receipt of the above items, you will receive a confirmation notice with a definitive schedule.

6. The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows: Friday, March 22,1996: • Registration opens 9:00 AM - continues all day • Two open sessions from 10:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, March 23,1996: • Recruiters may schedule individual interviews Saturday.

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Nothing Ventured •Nothing Gained A. James Oakes, Jr. '63 After graduation on 5 June 1963, I drove across the country in my new TR-4. My desdnation was San Mateo, California (20 miles south of San Francisco) for a month's leave before reporting aboard my first duty station, MIDWAY ( C V A - 4 1 ) . I spent my leave seeing old friends and spent a lot of time at Lake Tahoe.

Upon reporting aboard MIDWAY, the Executive Officer asked me what department I would like to be assigned. My choices were in order: operations, deck and engineering. You can guess which one I got. For the next 12 months I was a "snipe".

MIDWAY was homeported in Alameda, CA. In fact that was why I chose her since this was the closest I could get to home. In 1963, being a "black shoe" and choosing a carrier was not the "fast track" to the top.

For several months, we went to sea for maneuvers off the coast and carrier qualifications for the air wing in preparation for our deployment to West Pac in late October. Every evening that I didn't have the duty, I'd head for San Francisco on liberty, looking for the future Mrs. Oakes, and a good dme. Every new ensign or 2nd lieutenant was doing the same thing, only in a different locale (except those that had gotten married upon graduation, of course). Crossing the Bay Bridge into San Francisco became almost a daily routine for me while the ship was in port. I knew that Fleet Admiral Nimitz lived in quarters #1 on Treasure Island and I started thinking to myself if there was some way to meet this great warrior, and perhaps even getting him to autograph my yearbook. After much thought, the decision was made to make a direct frontal assault and hope for the best.

With my 1963 Lucky Bag in hand, on a mid-September 1963 afternoon, I exited at Treasure Island on my way across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco and drove up to Quarters #1.1 was nervous as I rang the doorbell and waited for what seemed like a very long time. A Philippine steward answered the door finally and I explained that my name was Ensign Oakes, a recent graduate of the Naval Academy, and would he be so kind as to ask Admiral Nimitz to autograph my yearbook if he was in. The steward asked me to wait and he exited. After several minutes he returned and asked me to come in. Now my heart is really pounding.

We walked down a long hallway, got into an elevator, went up, exited the elevator and walked down the hall and into what was obviously the Admiral's study. There were memorabilia all over—pictures, award plaques, books, etc. The steward told me to take a seat and the Admiral would be here in a moment. After maybe 5 minutes in walked this stately looking gendeman, with a shock of white hair and walking with a cane.

His first words to me were "Nimitz ...'05," as he stuck his right hand out. I was needless to say shocked. I jumped to attention and shot back, "Oakes . . . ' 6 3 , sir," and shook his hand (spooned by one of the greatest Naval officers our country has produced!!).

For the next 15 or 20 minutes Admiral Nimitz showed me his yearbook and the picture of the crew on which he rowed. He asked to see my picture and asked me what ship I was assigned to and what my duties were. He was very charming, friendly and unpretentious. The Admiral said that instead of autographing my yearbook that he would do me one better. He had two pictures of him signing the peace treaty for the Allies ending World War II in the Pacific on the deck of the

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battleship MISSOURI. He told me that they were earmarked for someone who had done a favor for him, but never showed up to collect the reward. He didn't know the correct spelling of this person's name, so he had left a space blank to insert the name, but he had signed the following message to the bottom of the now very famous picture: "With best wishes and great appreciation," signed C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN. So, he inserted my name in front of his expression of thanks.

After thanking the Admiral several times, I departed and couldn't believe what had transpired. I now possessed a copy of the famous WWII picture on the MISSOURI with the following inscription: "To Ensign Anthony J. Oakes, Jr., USN with best wishes and great appreciation, C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN." Ironically three and a half years later while serving on the staff on COMTWELVE in San Francisco, I was involved in handling Fleet Admiral Nimitz' funeral arrangements at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. Upon reliving this story many times over the years, I settled on the following moral...NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED. A. James Oakes, Jr. '63 Upon graduation, Jim reported aboard Midway (CVA-41) where he spent one year in the engineering department and one year in the navigation department qualifying as an engineering and deck watch officer. He then became navigator of MONTICELLG (LSD-35) for a year, participating in several amphibious assaults in Vietnam. His last year of active duty he served on the COMPHIBPAC staff in Coronado and protocol officer for the Commander of the 12th Naval District in San Francisco. Since resigning his commission in 1967, he has been an institutional equity salesman based in San Francisco. Currently he is a vice-president with First Manhattan Co., a member of the New York Stock Exchange.

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This is the story of an unbelievable experience, one which has been shared only by a few, and one which I have seldom told. I should have been lost at sea when I was washed overboard as a teenager, but, I was very lucky.

1 joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in Portland, Oregon in 1928, at the tender age of 18, as I wanted to qualify to enter the Naval Academy. I attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon for one year, but was not smart enough to pass the entrance exam that year. So I tried the Cochran-Bryan Prep School in Annapolis and finally was oifered appointment.

Back to my story. The annual Northwestern USNR Training Cmise departed Portland in July of 1928 for a trip up the Inland Passage to the Alaskan seaports of Skagway, Sitka and Juneau. My reserve unit was deployed in the flush deck, four piper PERCIVAL ( D D - 2 9 8 ) , under the command of LCDR (later RADM) T.S. Gatch, USN. I was an apprentice seaman and soon discovered that the best "corking off' place on deck was the very warm steel plating at the base of No. 2 stack. I was assigned mess cooking for the black gang, and I was happy because that job paid an extra dollar in those days. As some oldtimers will remember, the engineers were berthed below decks aft with the entrance to their area through the after deck house, which was also the common head, composed of port and starboard troughs and wooden seats, with continuously pumped sea water rushing down the troughs to an overboard discharge—great privacy! Occasionally, when the head was well occupied, a member of the black gang going to his compartment would ball up a wad of toilet paper, light it with a match, and drop it in the forward part of the trough, and then yell "reciprocating engine." The occupants reacted just like the pistons of an engine as the burning paper floated down the trough to the discharge.

Outbound we enjoyed a nice smooth cmise through the Inland Passage, with routine at-sea training exercises, and excellent liberty during port visits to the Alaskan cities. The return trip to Portland, though, was made in the wide Pacific Ocean. On the day in question, the weather was clear, but the seas were rough, with long swells rolling the ship. In my mess cooking capacity I had the responsibility for delivering the noon chow to the engineering black gang compartment.

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from the galley deck house amidships, and commenced the perilous journey aft to the after deck house. A safety line had been rigged along the starboard side from amidships, past the galley deck house, the torpedo tubes, the after deck house and secured to the depth charge racks.

The ship was rolling as only a flush deck, 1,200 ton four piper could.

In making my normal chow delivery, I was hanging on to the life line with my right hand as I made my way aft, my left hand securely grasping the tureen carrier. I had reached the area of the after deck house when suddenly I had a strange feeling of impending disaster.

As the ship took a big roll to port, I looked back over my shoulder and saw this huge thirty foot swell, topped with a foamy white cap, bearing down on PERCIVAL. I hung on to the life line and the tureen carrier as hard as I could. The swell broke and hit me like a ton of bricks. I lost my grip on the life line and the seas lifted me above the after deck house. As the wave passed, it took me with it—overboard— some twenty feet away from the ship. I thought "this is the end," but the back wash of the wave, very forgivingly, slammed me back to the side of the deck house, with the black gang's chow still in my tight grasp.

No other personnel were topside at the time. No one saw this incident, and no one ever knew what a predicament I had really been in. I finally crawled into the after deck house, whose water tight hatch had been partially dogged to prevent water entry, and delivered the meal to the hungry engineers. I took a good ribbing for being soaking wet, but the engineers never knew how close they came to missing their meal, and I was not about to tell!!

Now you know the reason I keep saying to myself, "I am lucky to be here."

CAPTAIN ROBERT F. SELLARS, USN (Ret.) Mike Sellars served in aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers and submarines during a 36 year Naval career. He enlisted in 1928 and retired in 1964. During WWII he commanded three submarines and ended his seagoing career as a Commander Submarine Squadron One. Ashore, he commanded the Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dahlgren, VA, and NOTS, China Lake, CA. He is a graduate of the of the Naval War College and the Guided Missile School, Fort !M$^ Bliss, TX. After retirement he was employed by Martin Marietta Aerospace as a systems engineer on the Patriot missile program. Following his second retirement he served as a hospital volunteer for 14 years. He and his wife of 58 years, Mary Agnes, live in Orlando, FL.

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A Few Inches From The Yard Dajrk Ages Midshipman Gregory Donofrio, USN '96 The Dark Ages have settled upon us and it is now time to start counting the days until Service Assignment, and then on to Spring Break. Service Assignment takes place on Friday, 2 February 1996. What then takes place is the First Class return from classes. Lists are then posted by their company officers stating what particular service they have been assigned to (subs, SWO, supply, etc.). As I have explained in previous columns, the interview boards and selection processes by the individual communities have already taken place, and this list is the culmination of their efforts. Now each midshipman finds out exactly what field they will enter upon graduation. For some, shear excitement and for others, extreme disappointment. (Dad, if you or Pete Dubisson, or Pete Solecki, or Major O'Brien are reading, here's some news I'm sure you will find shocking: I AM GOING CORPS! I say again: I AM GOING CORPS!) While many just automatically assume that I'll be following in my father's footsteps ('73 grad who went Marine Corps), they assume wrong.

Corps for me turned out to be Supply Corps.

Getting back to Service Assignment, once the mids know what field they'll be entering, they are called down to Smoke Hall by Order of Merit and get to choose their respective schooling dates and/or their ships. No longer do midshipmen get leather flight jackets or ships' ball caps (I guess it's due to budget cuts?) as that tradition has been removed by the administration. However, good news: heads still get shaved for Marine Corps selectees (guaranteeing that for the next few months they'll be easily identifiable as future Marines)! And, with jealousy, I'll add that the Nukes still get their cash bonuses. I believe that on 3 Febmary the parties will continue, as well as onto 4 February, but I'll have to let you know after it rolls around.

As a side note here, regarding the Marine Corps selectee haircuts, many alumni wrote in to let me know about a certain barber named Tracey (I only use his name here since he has since moved on). From the responses that I've been getting, apparently he was here from approximately 1964 to 1978. That's quite a span of high and tight haircuts

that many alumni were less than pleased with.

As Spring Break starts on 3 March, mids will disperse to a variety of tropical locations, the most popular seeming to be: Cancun, Mexico.

Now on to alumni mail: Question: What was '96's reaction to yet another loss to Army in football?

Answer. Most of my classmates had one word to describe our feelings: Question: Can the hoops team return to the NCAA toumament this year?

Answer: To be honest, I haven't yet been to a game due to finals and papers so I really have no idea how we'll be compared to the last few years.

Question: Do food fights still occur at the Brigade Christmas Dinners?

Answer: No. Every fun tradition has been eliminated as per CSORM directives.

As I bring this column to a close, I'd just like everyone to remember our shipmates and servicemates who are in Bosnia right now, and pray for their safe return to their families and friends. GO NAVY! GREG DONOFMO '96 Greg Donofrio '96 is our columnist from the Bancroft "cell block." Raised in EUicott City, MD, he's a second generation mid (Ed Donofrio '73) now residing in Ashbum, VA. In the 7th Company, Greg is an economics major and an avid sports fan who, in his spare time, coaches and officiates for Little League Baseball and Basketball teams. He has decided to select Supply Corps.

Brigade Activities Midshipman Kevin McHale USN '96 "Hey, can you open the blinds?"

"They are open."

"How about turning on the lights then?"

"They are on."

"Wow, it sure is dark around here" "You said it" Welcome to the Dark Ages, this annual event comes to the Academy every year. And every year it takes its toll. Everyone remembers the Dark Ages. Going outside into the grayness, walking to class in the rain, except it's not really rain just a cold mist that hangs around for a couple of months. It's almost as if Annapolis is lost in a cloud bank. Of course any snow that would try to fall melts when it hits the ground thanks to the Chesapeake Bay. The local weatherman can just put the weather on a video loop, "Today it will be cloudy and cold with a chance of rain. Tomorrow it will be cloudy and cold with a chance of rain. In

fact for the foreseeable future it will be cloudy and cold with a chance of rain."

I apologize if I sound cynical but right now I am setting out my uniform to go back to Annapolis for Christmas watch. Half of the watches are rovers who are there to make sure that the big block of granite we call Bancroft Hall doesn't spontaneously combust. The rest of the watch standers sit in main office and answer the phones. It's estimated that about 99.9% of the phone calls are from midshipmen who want to know when leave ends. Many are surprised to find that the date hasn't changed since they left here in December. It's as if they were hoping to be declared non-essential in this budget debate and not have to return until the whole mess is cleared up.

During the Christmas season, the Brigade once again came through for some of the less fortunate children in and around the Annapolis area.

The Giving Tree program was a huge success this year. The tree, which Continued on page 40

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Navy Academics S u m m e r Area-Leutvguaige Study Abroad—The Cox-Graubsut Prograon Robert H. Shapiro, Academic Dean and Provost Those of us who plan and carry out education and training at the Naval Academy take pride not only in our strong basic curriculum but also in the variety of enrichment opportunities that give added value to the Naval Academy experience. Some of these are academic (Trident Scholars, honors majors. Voluntary Graduate Education, graduate scholarships); others are professional (summer at-sea training, sailing, airbome training). As 1 noted recently in my article on the summer oceanography cruise, a few special programs offer added value on both the educational and professional sides. This time, I want to focus on area and language studies abroad, presently known as the Cox-Graubart Program.

The USNA Language Department began sponsoring summer leavetime study abroad for a few highly qualified midshipmen in 1967, using limited government funds. Those selected studied Russian at the U.S. Army Institute in Garmisch, Germany; German at the Marineschule, Flensburg; Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico; and Portuguese at the Brazilian Naval Academy. We also had an exchange program with the French Naval Academy. Budget funds for sponsored studies abroad gave out completely after ten years. These opportunities could only be continued if donor funds were found. And once again, the Alumni Association came forward with splendid support.

A Shipmate article in December 1981 tells how the Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund began. In March 1980, Captain William S. Busik, USN (Ret.) '43, then Executive Director of the Alumni Association, informed then Rear Admiral William H. Lawrence ' 5 1 , Superintendent, of a substantial bequest received from the late Captain Marshall H. Cox, Class of 1931. Its purpose: to support enhanced foreign language study by volunteer midshipmen and recent graduates. Admiral Lawrence responded (in part): This funding will permit us to restore and expand programs of proven value in producing graduates with the solid language skills and area knowledge so widely needed in the Navy.

Success stories followed. In the summer of 1980, we .sent 13 midshipmen 1/C to study abroad. The next summer, we had 23 Cox scholars, new graduates and 1/C midshipmen, studying in China, France, Germany, Spain, and at the U.S. Army Russian Institute in Garmisch (Germany).

The programs prospered over the next 15 years, with participation rising to well over 100 in some years. Captain A. H. Graubart, USN (Ret.), Class of 1925, has strengthened the funding by annual donations since 1987. During the past summer, 39 midshipmen and 26 officer graduates participated—in six different countries.

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Assistant Director of Athletics Cadets Edge Out Midshipmen, 14-13, For Fourth Straight Year No rivalry in the country has ever witnessed a four-game stretch like the one going on in the Army-Navy series at the moment. The Cadets have beaten the Midshipmen by a total of six points over the past four seasons.

This year it was 14-13 with Army scoring the winning touchdown with 1:03 remaining, capping off a 99-yard drive.

The Midshipmen had taken a 13-7 lead in the second half on a pair of field goals by Tom Vanderhorst, a Plebe who was playing in his first varsity game.

Midway through the final period, Navy recovered a Cadet fumble on the Army 17. The Midshipmen used a pair of runs by Youngster quarterback Chris McCoy to gain a first down at the Army three.

Three more plays and the Mids were on the Army one, faced with a fourth-and-one. Firstyear coach Charlie Weatherbie elected to go with a pass on fourth down instead of a field goal from the left hash mark. The pass fell incomplete and Army took over on its own one.

On a third-and-seven from the Cadet 41, quarterback Rom McAda just got off a screen pass to John Graves for a first down before being hit. Later, after McAda was chased and slipped down for a 12-yard loss at the Navy 29, Army faced a fourth-and-24 situation. McAda was able to complete a 28-yard pass to the Navy one to Graves. Two plays later the Cadets scored.

Quarterback Ben Fay, a second classman, attempted to get the Mids upfield quickly in the remaining 1:03. Navy did reach the Army 37 but Fay's pass into the end zone on the last play of the game was intercepted.

Other Games Since Last Issue of Shipmate

Quarterback Ben Fay, a second classman, teammed with youngster Chris McCoy to provide the leadership for Navy's exciting offense this past season.—Photo by Phil Hoffmann

First-year coach Charlie Weatherbie guided the Midshipmen to five wins during 1995 and marked improvement on the field—Photo by Phil Hoffmann

"I'm going to be kicking my self in the tail all off-season over it (that decision)," Weatherbie said after the game. "We thought we would have the wide receiver open and we did. We were on the one-yard line, the left hash with a tough angle, but if I had to do it again we would kick the field goal."

Still, Army had to go 99 yards and the Cadets made some key plays during the thrust.

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Navy took the opening possession of the second half and marched to a field goal from Vanderhorst, a 39-yarder, to take a 10-7 lead.

Late in the third period. Youngster quarterback Chris McCoy took the Mids on a drive that included a 42-yard run by McCoy to the Army 10. Three plays later, Vanderhorst was called upon again, and he connected on a 22yard field goal.

The Cadets came into the game ranked second in the country in rushing offense with a 339.2 average. They gained 239 yards on the ground against Navy and 313 yards of total offense. The Midshipmen had 293 total yards.

Army with four straight wins in the series now holds a 46-43 advantage with seven ties.

The Cadets finished the year 5-5-1 while the Midshipmen were 5-6, their most wins since finishing with a similar mark in 1990.

The Midshipmen defense, which was outstanding most of the season, gave Navy its first scoring opportunity by recovering a fumble on the third play from scrimmage at the Army 22.

On first down, starting quarterback Ben Fay attempted a pass, but it was knocked down near the goal line. On second down. Fay hit a wideopen LeBron Butts in the end zone. For the rapidly-improving Butts, it was his third scoring pass in the last three games.

Army forged a tie with a 52-yard drive late in the first period.

An Army threat late in the second quarter was thwarted when Youngster comerback Sean Andrews made an interception in the end zone.

That was his school record eighth interception of the year and third in the end zone.

There was just 1:24 left before halftime after Andrews' play, but Navy under Fay's direction swiftly went up field and reached the Army 37. On the last play of the half. Fay's pass was dropped in the end zone.

Notre Dame 35, Navy 17 Navy had the upper hand in all statistics, but the final score in losing to Notre Dame, 35-17, makes its 32nd straight loss in this series.

The Midshipmen enjoyed a 17-14 halftime lead, but then victimized themselves with five turnovers and untimely penalties in the second half. Navy had three touchdowns called back because of penalties, but did score after the first one was called back in the first quarter.

Second Classman Ben Fay made his first start at quarterback for Navy and was quite effective with his 18 completions in 31 attempts for 231 yards with two interceptions. He also rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.

"I thought we played real well for a half and had an opportunity to put the game out of reach early, but penalties cost us severely in the first half," said head coach Charlie Weatherbie.

"Defensively, we did a great job of stopping the run and making them punt eight times...The key was the five turnovers in the second half.

You'll have a hard time beating anyone when you give the ball up that many times."

For the second straight year. Navy scored on its first possession against the Irish, with Second Classman Ross Scott taking a pitch and sprinting in from 15 yards out—he also scored the first TD against Notre Dame a year ago.

The Irish tied the game on their next possession, and after a short Notre Dame punt, the Mids reached the three where a 20-yard field goal attempt by Youngster Jason Covarubbias was wide left.

The two traded second quarter touchdowns and on the last play of the first half. Second Classman Brian Graham booted a 21 -yard field goal for Navy for a 17-14 halftime lead for the Midshipmen.

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That margin held up until late in the third period when the Mids gave up their second fumble in that period (and missed a 39-yard field goal). Notre Dame took advantage with a 42-yard pass completion by quarterback Tom Krug, who had come on for Ron Powlus, injured on the previous play, to Derrick Mayes for a touchdown.

On its next play from scrimmage. Navy was intercepted when Fay's pass was tipped by a defender, the Irish again scoring on a Krug-toMayes pass.

Navy had 433 yards of total offense to 319 for the Irish, and the Mids outrushed Notre Dame, 202-165. Second Class wide receiver Astor Heaven made six catches for 97 yards for the Midshipmen.

Navy 31, Delaware 7 The Midshipmen came up with one of their best performances of the season in defeating previously unbeaten Delaware, 31-7. Navy rushed for 350 yards in the game—the Blue Hens had been allowing just 84.9 yards-pergame. And the Mid defense allowed Delaware just 58 yards rushing and 241 yards of total offense. Delaware entered the game averaging 311.3 yards rushing which was tops in Division I-AA. "I thought we played hard and with a lot of effort and beat a very good Delaware team that was undefeated," said coach Charlie Weatherbie. "Anytime you can keep a team like that from rushing over 100 yards, you have a great opportunity to beat them."

The Mids jumped into a 10-0 lead in the first period after Third Class slotback Patrick McGrew ran a pitchout in from 20-yards out and Youngster Jason Covarrubias connected on a 26-yard field goal. Navy upped its lead to 17-0 early in the second when Second Classman Ben Fay, the starting quarterback, hit wide receiver LeBron Butts, a Youngster, with an 18-yard scoring pass.

After a Delaware touchdown 51 seconds before halftime. Fay rushed for a career-long 73 yards on the second play from scrimmage in the second half to give Navy a 24-7 lead.

The Midshipmen got one more touchdown, that on a 33-yard run by Youngster quarterback Chris McCoy. Fay ended the game with 119 yards rushing on 22 carries, the third time this season a Navy quarterback has rushed for over 100 yards in a game.

Navy's defensive unit made a superb goal line stand in the third period, keeping the Blue Hens from the end zone on six tries inside the three-yard line (there were two Mid penalties in the sequence).

Navy 35, Tulane 7 Youngster quarterback Chris McCoy came off the bench to rush for 108 yards and two touchdowns and pass for 104 yards and two touchdowns as the Midshipmen defeated Tulane, 35-7, in the home finale for 1995. The win evened Navy's record at 5-5 for the season.

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Navy added two touchdowns in the third period, one coming on the opening drive of the third quarter as Youngster fullback Tim Cannada barreled in from the six, and the other a McCoy one-yard run late in the period.

In the fourth quarter, McCoy scored on a four-yard run and then he teamed with wide receiver Matt Scornavacchi for an 87-yard touchdown pass, which is the longest in Navy football history.

In the meantime, the Navy defense limited Tulane to 26 yards rushing and 186 yards of total offense. That marked the fifth time this season that the Mid defense has held an opponent to under 100 yards rushing.

"The defense is playing together," said coach Charlie Weatherbie. "They believe in the scheme we're using and they are well-coached by our staff. I believe the defense has played well all year."

McCoy's 108 yards rushing marks the fourth time a Navy quarterback has rushed for over 100 yards this season—McCoy has done it three times and Second Classman Ben Fay once.

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Three of his interceptions came in the end zone, including one against Army. On two occasions this year, he made two interceptions in a game.

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Andrews was a wide receiver in the Navy football program in 1994, but did not play in any games. He was moved to comerback last spring by new coach Charlie Weatherbie and his staff and wound up being a starter this past fall.

In addition to his eight interceptions, which tied the school record set by John Sturges in 1977, he had a team-leading six passes broken up and 39 tackles.

His second team selection is the highest AllAmerica recognition for a Navy football player since Napoleon McCallum was afirstteam running back in 1985.

Football Mids Broke Seven Records, Made Signiflcant Improvement Navy's 1995 football team not only produced the school's best record in five years (5-6), but made significant improvement in the national statistical rankings and broke seven school records.

Navy made the biggest jump in the national statistics in rushing offense as this year's Midshipmen averaged 233.60 yards-per-game to rank seventh out of the 108 Division I-A schools. A year ago, the Mids were 107th (55.73 yards-per-game) out of 107 schools.

Navy's defensive unit made exceptional strides in three areas: in team defense where the Mids were ranked 18th this year (313.50 yards-per-game), up from their tie for 87th a year ago (408.64 yards-allowed-per-game); in scoring defense where Navy advanced from 102nd (37.77 points-per-game) to 17th this year (17.2 points-per-game); and in pass efficiency defense as Navy was 28th this year (106.3 rating) compared to 105th in 1994 (150.41 rating).

Navy's defensive unit this year held five opponents to under 100 yards rushing—77 by Southern Methodist, 98 by Wake Forest, 17 by Duke, 58 by Delaware and 26 by Tulane. The Midshipmen also came up with 17 interceptions, their most in the past 11 seasons—the 1984 team intercepted 22 passes.

Navy advanced significantly in turnover margin-per-game to a tie for 19th this year (0.73) from a tie for 97th a year ago (minus 0.91). This season. Navy had 34 takeaways, 17 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries.

Mid comerback Sean Andrews, a Youngster, was first in the country in interceptions with eight (second in per-game average of 0.73).

Punter Brian Schrum, a First Classman, was 34th in the country with his average of 40.7.

Schrum set a school record for most punts in a career with 230 over the past four seasons. His 40.7 average this year was the fourth best single season average in Navy history. His 40.1 average of a year ago is the sixth best ever in a season at Navy.

Quarterback Chris McCoy, a Third Classman, had a hand in four of the seven school records broken this year. His 273 yards rushing against Southern Methodist was a Navy record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a game and the fourth best single game rushing effort ever by a Mid player. In addition, it was an NCAA record for most rushing yards by a

player in his first collegiate game McCoy also totaled 398 yards of total offense (273 rushing, 125 passing) that night, which is a Navy single game mark, and is a record for total performance yardage in a single game.

McCoy's 803 yards rushing this year is the most rushing yards in a season by a Navy quarterback.

McCoy teamed with WR Matt Scornavacchi, a Firstie, for the longest pass play in Mid football annals, an 87-yarder that went for a touchdown against Tulane.

Scomavacchi finished second in career reception yards-per-catch with a 19.18 average (57 catches for 1,093 yards) over the past three seasons.

Andrews' eight interceptions tied the school record for most interceptions in a season set

by John Sturges in the 1977 season.

Andrews was named to The Sporting News All-America second team, and The Football News All-Independents first team, and center Brian Drechsler, a Youngster, was selected to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I-A All-East first team.

The leaders in nearly all statistical categories for the Midshipmen this past year were underclassmen. McCoy, the team's leading rusher with 803 yards and seven touchdowns, was a sophomore, and the next five runners also are returning—FB Tim Cannada, a Youngster who had 409 yards and three touchdowns on 90 carries; FB Omar Nelson, a Second Classman, 387 yards and three touchdowns on 105 carries; QB Ben Fay, also a Second Classman, 227 yards and four touchdowns on 105 carries; slotback Cory Schemm, another Second Classman, 202 yards on 22 carries; and Youngster slotback Patrick McGrew, 172 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries.

Fay was the top passer with 73 completions in 144 attempts for 869 yards and three touchdowns (five interceptions) while McCoy completed 34 of 79 tosses for 524 yards and four touchdowns (five interceptions).

Schemm was the leading receiver with 25 catches for 327 yards and a touchdown, followed by WR Astor Heaven, a Second Classman, 18 catches for 240 yards and a touchdown.

Andrews was the team leader in interceptions with his eight while Youngster DB Kevin Lewis was next with three steals.

Neal Plaskonos, a Second Class wide receiver, was the leader in kickoff returns with 13 for 275 yards, a 21.2 average.

Top tacklers for the Mids were LB Clint Bruce, a Second Classman, with 117 stops and DB Gervy Alota, a Youngster, with 109. LB Fernando Harris, a Firstie, had 106 tackles.

Other Fall Sports Results Men's Cross Country (9-1-1): The Midshipmen were second in the 1995 Heptagonals Championships with 78 points. The winner was Dartmouth with 63 points. It was Navy's best finish since 1982.

Top finishers for the Mids were Second Classman Jon Clemens, fourth; Youngster Alex

Shelley, 10th; and Youngster John Mentzer, 16th.

Shelley was second and the team was eighth in the 23-team NCAA District II/IC4A Cross Country Championships. That qualified Shelley for the NCAA Championship where he finished 76th.

Women's Cross Country (5-3): Navy finished tied for sixth in the Heptagonal Championships.

Plebe Jackie Hayes finished seventh overall while First Classman Lori Kelly was 25th.

At the ECAC District II Championships, Hayes was 12th overall and qualified for the NCAA Division Championships. At the NCAA's, she was 99th.

Lightweight Football (6-0 Overall, 4-0 Eastern League): Quarterback David Behnke, a Second Classman, threw for 201 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as the Midshipmen defeated Army, 17-3, and won the Eastern Lightweight Football League Championship.

Quarterback David Behnke led Navy's lightweight team to a win over Army and an unbeaten season.—Photo by Phil Hoffmann

The title was Navy's first outright crown since 1992 and its 19th outright ELFL championship. The Mids have also tied for the league championship eight times.

The score was tied 3-3 early in the fourth quarter when Behnke hit Youngster Matt Sobecki, a running back, with a 38-yard scoring pass for a 10-3 lead.

The Midshipmen defense kept the Cadets wishbone in check and Navy took over on downs at the Army 14 late in the fourth period.

Second Classman Brian Voss then made two seven-yard runs, the latter for a touchdown.

Altogether, Navy placed 17 players on the all-league team: Selected to the first team were offensive linemen Wade Landis and Jeremy Thompson, both Firsties; wide receiver Archie Tinjum, a Firstie; Behnke; Voss; linebacker Jabari Reneau, defensive linemen Jake Jenkins and Nate Knoke, all Firsties; and defensive backs Mike Borcherding and Marius Harrison, both First Classmen.

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Second team selections: offensive lineman Derek Brown and wide receiver Clair Geishauser, both Second Classmen; Sobecki; punter Tom Fried, a Second Classman; defensive lineman Matt Bonzella, a Youngster; and linebacker Matt Swanson, a Second Classman.

Honorable mention: Firsties Rich Guzman, Grayon Story, Bao Vinh, Lonnie Camacho and Jaesen Van Yerger; Second Classmen Phil Simpson and Jackie Pritchett; and Youngster Jeff Rogish.

Men's Soccer (11-7 Overall, 4-2 Patriot League): The Midshipmen reached the finals of the Patriot League Tournament where they were defeated in the second overtime, 3-2, by Lafayette.

To reach the title game. Navy scored twice in the second overtime and defeated number one seed Holy Cross, 2-0. Second Classman Brian Taylor scored the Midshipmen's first goal with 12 minutes to play in the second overtime on an assist from Second Classman Aaron Swenson. Swenson then scored the second goal one minute later.

In the championship game, the Leopards score first at 25:48 of the first period, the first goal the Midshipmen had allowed in the last 514 minutes and breaking a string of four straight shutouts. Navy gained a tie 12 minutes into the second half when Firstie Kitch Kennedy scored off assists from Youngster Mike Curtis and Mike Lowe. The assist by Curtis was his ninth of the season, the second most in school history.

Lafayette scored again at 69:41, and the Midshipmen knotted it again when Swenson tallied on a Donald Field (Youngster) throwin.

The 11 wins ties for the third most in school history and is the second most since 1979.

Goalie T. J. Grady, a First Classman, and Second Class midfielder Dave Cuthbert both were named to the first team All-Patriot League.

Selected to the second team were Curtis and Second Class defenseman Ryan Cox. Grady led the league with a 1.09 goals-against average and six shutouts. Cuthbert tied for the teamhigh in goals (seven) with Swenson.

Women's Soccer (10-7-1 Overall, 2-3-1 Patriot League): Navy, in only its third .season of intercollegiate competition, not only produced a winning, but earned a berth in the Patriot League Tournament as the number four seed.

The Midshipmen defeated Bucknell, the top seed, in the semi-final round as Youngster Ashley Harrison scored both goals. She was assisted on the first by Youngster Cristina Esposito and on the second by Plebe Ann Kipp.

In the championship game, Colgate stopped the Mids to earn its fifth straight league crown.

Youngster Cori Thornton led the Mids in scoring with 26 points (10 goals, six assists).

She and Youngster Amy Hakola, the goalie, were both named to the All-Patriot League first team for the second straight year. They were joined by Plebe defenseman Nicole Aunapu.

Selected to the second team were Plebes Carrie Dalton and Amy Mills.

Thornton and Aunapu were both selected to the third team All-Mid-Atlantic Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association.

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Water Polo (22-8): The Midshipmen finished third in the Eastern Water Polo Championships and thus did not qualify for the 1995 NCAA Championships.

Navy opened the Eastern Championships with a 15-7 win over St. Francis, but in the second round, Massachusetts stopped the Mids, 8-4. In the battle for third place, the Mids topped Princeton 10-7.

First Classman and team captain Joe Ernst was named to the all-toumament first, while Second Class goalie Joe Alton was on the second team. Second Classman Greg Mendenhall and Second Classman Evan Evans were both honorable mention.

Ernst was named the Most Valuable Player in the Southern Division of the Eastern Water Polo Association, and he, Mendenhall and Alton were first team All-East selections.

Youngster David Silverman was second team All-East.

Women's Volleyball (15-25 Overall, 1-5 Patriot League): Navy was beaten in the first round of the Patriot League Championship by Colgate in three straight games.

The Mids then came back to defeat Holy Cross in four games in the consolation, but then were eliminated by Lafayette, three games to two.

First Classman Gina Foltz was named to the All-Patriot League second team.

Great Start For Most Winter Sports Men's Basketball (3-2): The Midshipmen played a series of close games in early December.

They opened the season with an 89-87 overtime win over Air Force as Youngster Eddie Lucas came off the bench and tossed in 22 points. First Classman Jim Hamilton hit a running one-hander with nine second remaining in overtime to give Navy the season-opening win.

Navy was upended by a veteran Towson State team, 74-60, before notching wins at New Hampshire, 66-63, and over St. Mary's of Maryland, 84-59.

Youngster Michael Heary scored 14 points and Lucas had 11 in the win over New Hampshire. Against St. Mary's, First Class center Alex Kohnen scored 20 points and pulled in 16 rebounds.

Navy then lost a double overtime game to Air Force at Colorado Springs, 75-69, despite heroics by Heary who hit last second threepointers in regulation and in the first overtime to send the game to the second extra period.

He finished with 20 points, but the Midshipmen shot just .329 that night.

Youngster forward Hassan Booker, a strong rebounder, missed the first five games with a stress fracture in his foot.

Lucas was the Patriot League Player of the Week following the first Air Force game.

Women's Basketball (7-0): This year's Navy women's basketball team is off to the best start in the 18-year history of the sport at the Naval Academy.

Although he has no First Classmen on the team, second-year coach Joe Sanchez has a fundamentally-sound team taking the floor.

The Midshipmen have won the Navy TipOff Tournament and the Liberty Invitafional while also winning four road games.

Spearheading the Mid offense are Second Classman Adria Schneck and Youngster Becky Dowling, both forwards. Schneck is averaging 23.4 points a game and is ranked 13th in the country in that category. She also is ranked 13th nationally in field goal percentage (.649). She was on the all-tournament team at both toumaments.

Dowling has a 21.5 scoring average, which ranks 27th in the country in Division I-A schools. She was the MVP of the Navy TipOff Toumament and scored a career-high 32 points in a 72-68 win over Delaware State.

Plebe Laurie Coffey, a center, has provided frontcourt help. She is averaging 7.1 points and 7.0 rebounds after the first seven games.

The backcourt is filled by two Youngsters, heady Joanne Groth who is averaging 8.9 points, and Jenny Thompson who has a teamhigh 21 assists.

Dowling was named Patriot League Player of the Week in early December.

Rifle (7-0): Another great start for this sport which has been a consistent winner under coach Ray And in his 10 years at Navy.

In defeating Drexel and John Jay in early December, Navy set a team record in smallbore with a score of 4632. The aggregate score of 6177 that day also was a team record.

The Mids are led by All-America Joe Johnson, a First Classman, Second Classman Harold Kim, Firstie Frank Okata and Youngster Chris Robinson.

Squash (9-2): Navy rolled up wins in its first eight matches before being upended by number one-ranked Harvard, 9-0. Firsties Chance Mims and Mike Elliot have been the top performers with support from First Classman Jeremy Orr and Second Classman Jack Spruance.

Men's Swimming (4-0): Navy rattled off a convincing 158.5 to 84.5 win over Army by taking first place in 12 of the 13 events. It was the Mids' fifth straight win over the Cadets and their fourth straight this season.

Diver Nate Smith, a First Classman, took both the one meter and three meter diving events, setting a Lejeune Hall record with a score of 381.82 on the one meter board. Plebe William Dobbins was second on one meter and Firstie Dean Metropoulos was second on the three meter. Second Classman Mark Fowler was third in both diving events.

Navy opened the meet with the quartet of Firsties Paul Kress, Ian Johnston and Stephen Piatt and Second Classman Chris Omee capturing the 400-meter medley relay.

First Classman Jay Calvert won the 800 freestyle and Youngster Britton Smith captured the 200 freestyle and 800 freestyle. Youngster John Loftin was the winner of both the 50 and 100 meter freestyle races.

Ornee took the 200 individual medly and Kress was first in the 200 backstroke. Johnston was the victor in the 200 breaststroke.

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Women's Swimming (3-2): Navy set four pool records when it thumped Army, 229-71, the seventh straight year the Midshipmen have beaten the Cadets in this sport.

First Classman Heidi Fearon opened the onslaught with a pool record time of 9:00.50 in the 800 freestyle. She also was first in the 400 freestyle.

Plebe Julia Mason continued Navy's recordsetting ways with a first in the 200 breaststroke (pool record 2:36.30), and she also was first in the 100 breaststroke (missing the qualifying time for the Olympic trials by a narrow margin) and first in the 200 individual medley.

The Mids 200-meter medley relay unit of Firstie Stacey Haynes, Youngster Lee Ann Hurley, Plebe Stacie Gibson and Mason set a record with its clocking of 2:01.46. The 400 freestyle relay team of Youngsters Nicole Nollette, Becca Cline, Plebe Lora Anderson and Hurley set the fourth record with its 3:58.99 time.

Gibson was another double winner for the Mids, taking the 100 and 200 butterfly events while Youngster Weinrich took the 200 freestyle. Hurley won the 500 freestyle, Cline the 100 freestyle and Youngster Bridget Stamp the 200 backstroke.

Wrestling (1-1): Second Classman Frank Workman won the 190-pound championship at the West Virginia Open. Finishing second for Navy were Firstie Shannon Willits at heavy-

weight and Firstie Randy Walsh at 150.

Willits won the heavyweight class at the Navy Classic in which the Midshipmen were third out of eight teams. Walsh was second at 150 and Workman was second at 190.

In dual meets, the Midshipmen lost to Pittsburgh, 20-15, but came back the next week to defeat Wilkes College, 33-9. In the Wilkes match, Navy benefited from pins by Youngster Steve Puskar at 118 and Plebe Kristian Wahlgren at 177.

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Continued from page 31 Selectees are volunteer midshipmen and recent graduates who at the Academy have acquired good proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge of the culture it represents. Candidates are carefully screened for character and suitability as overseas representatives of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Naval service, and the United States. Taking part must not interfere with summer professional training. All applicants must be recommended by their company officers as well as by their professors. AH must be finally approved by the Commandant of Midshipmen.

This year, Cox-Graubart scholars in France chose to study at universities in Grenoble, Montpellier and Strasbourg, and the Ecole FranceLangue in Paris. Also, two new ensigns worked as interns at the American Embassy. In Germany, the USNA group made the customary study tour, with a stay at the Flensburg Naval Academy and visits to many cities and military sites where they were hosted and briefed by govemment, military, and industrial leaders. One ensign served as intem with the Naval Liaison Group in Munich.

Three participants in Japan attended intensive courses at Hokuriku University and cultural events in the area of Kanazawa City. The five who went to Russia had an intensive language course at Moscow State Pedagogical University and lived with Russian families, before traveling to St. Petersburg.

The program in Mexico consisted of six weeks of courses at the Instituto Cultural in Guadalajara, with family housing and many excursions. In Spain, the courses were held at the Colegio de Espafia in Salamanca, with weekly all-day trips to other parts of the country.

After-action reports by participants over the years make clear the personal and professional benefits our graduates receive from these programs. Some call them their greatest learning experience. They return with greater fluency in a particular language and firsthand knowledge of the given area, its people, and their culture and ethics.

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stood in the middle of the Rotunda was decorated with angels, each with the name and age of a needy child. Midshipmen and Academy staff would pick an angel off the tree and purchase a gift for their angel's child. The gifts were then tumed into main office and a red heart was placed on the tree. While it got off to a slow start, only a couple of hearts during the first week, the tree was soon covered in red. By the time I got to the tree it was almost impossible to find an angel. In the end all of the angels had been tumed into hearts and the gifts were being sent out.

Almost twenty years later, the author was with a group of National War College students on their annual field trip to Europe. While in London, we received briefings from our Ambassador's staff and the U.S. Military Command. That evening, the Ambassador gave a reception, and had invited various members of Parliament, cabinet officials, and the British Defense staff to meet informally with our group. It was indeed an honor to be presented to these distinguished gentlemen, but for the life of me, I cannot recall their names, for there, next in the receiving line, was Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Chief of the Defense Department.

During the recepdon, I found myself alone in a room with Admiral Mountbatten. I reintroduced myself, and told him I was one of those entranced midshipmen who had listened to his war experiences. His face lit up as he firmly grasped my handshake, and said, "Oh, so you're one of those. I've always wanted to meet one of you to apologize."

Somewhat dumb-founded, I said, "Apologize? For what, sir?" He replied, "Well, on my way to Washington after leaving the Academy, my aide told me that your noon meal was not served while I talked, and that I had talked so long that I had delayed your meal for an hour. And for this, I apologize".

The first order of business when the Brigade reforms will be intercessionals. Basically a lot of meetings about service selection, midshipmen pay and personnel services will fill the time between standing in line for books and the first haircut of the new year. On January ninth the Class of '64 will be presenting the Class of '96 with Ethics for the Junior Officer. Also on the ninth the Brigade will be participating in an Integrity Development Seminar(IDS). Over the previous two semesters, on the first Monday of each month, the class schedule is slightly modified to allow for the IDS. Readings are assigned from "Vice and Virtue in Everyday Life" which are then discussed in small groups composed of midshipmen and one officer. While initially a reaction to the Electrical Engineering cheating scandal, the seminars provide an open forum for midshipmen to discuss important ethical issues they will face as an officer. One reason that the seminars are enjoyed is that they aren't stmctured but rather the discussion is free flowing with the officers filling the role of facilitator and in some cases devil's advocate, [ed. note: "Superintendants's Call" in ths issue for a more in depth discussion about IDS...Nancy] Finally, I just wanted to take the time to pass on a part of the ArmyNavy game that a lot of you didn't get to see. Yes it was very hard to deal with, I'll admit it, I cried. I think a lot of us cried. But what I thought was truly amazing was the next moming. I had come back to Annapolis Saturday night. Around eleven on Sunday moming the Deputy Commandant came over the IMC. He simply announced that the team buses were going to be pulling up into Tecumseh Court in about fifteen minutes. There was no order to go out, it was early Sunday moming and most everyone was still in the rack. I put my jogging suit on and went on into T-court. From every door that opens on to T-court came a steady stream of blue and gold jogging suits, with the occasional uniform mixed in. Some people had made signs, "WE SUPPORT YOU COACH!" and "THANK YOU FOR ONE HELL OF A SEASON GUYS" were among the more popular themes. The buses pulled up and the cheering and clapping started. It was like being at the game again. It was our team coming home and regardless of what the score had been they had done something amazing. During a time when the Academy was under a lot of scrutiny, just having gotten over the cheating scandal and with allegations of drug use in the Brigade, the team had provided a rallying point throughout the semester The morale of the Brigade had reached its highest point in recent memory, something that will be carried throughout the rest of the year. The best season since I had been here ended on a high note that Sunday morning and I think I speak for all of us when I say "thank you guys."

[Ed. note: Since the deadline for this column, much of what Kevin wrote about was over come by an eventâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Blizzard of '96...Nancy] MIDSHIPMAN KEVIN J. MCHALE, USN Our Brigade Activities columnist is Kevin McHale '96, a member of the 12th Company. Kevin is the oldest of three; sister Margie is a freshman at the University of Virginia, and brother Joe is beginning high school. Kevin's father is a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and his mother is an instructional aide at an elementary school. After graduation Kevin hopes to join the Medical community. He is an active member of the Midshipman Action Group and enjoys playing company intramurals.

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I immediately tried to assure him that no apology was necessary, that we were so thrilled with his sea stories of real action, that the noon meal was furthest from our thoughts. I told him that the entire Regiment treasured hearing such an outstanding naval officer, and that he was someone we hoped to emulate. I reminded him that the warmth of our standing ovation should have told him how deeply he had affected us.

I felt deeply honored that four starred Admiral Mountbatten had taken this opportunity to share his feelings with this young Commander in the U.S. Navy. This was the mark of a TRUE gentleman.

The next momiiig. Admiral Mountbatten addressed the group officially in his office. He told about the crises in Europe, the Berlin wall had recently been erected, and how we should react. Advising caution, he recalled one of the lessons he had leamed from the Suez crisis. He said you must always leave your enemy with a way outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to save face. I felt again that here indeed was an Officer and a TRUE Gentleman.

CAPTAIN PAUL E. ARBO, USN (RET.) Paul Arbo '44, spent most of his career on decks of destroyers, in the Pacific during WWII, and in the Atlantic afterwards. His first destroyer was sunk, and the second was hit by a Kamikaze, but he continued duty on destroyers, culminating with command of Guided Missile Destroyer Squadron 8. He commanded COOLBAUGH (DE-217) and DUPONT (DD-941). He

is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (B.S.E.E.), the California Institute of Technology (Aeronautical Engineer, in Jet Propulsion), the Armed Forces Staff College, and the National War College. He developed the operational evaluation plan for the Navy's first missile, TERRIER, then served as TALOS missile Project Officer on the staff of CNO. During a subsequent tour on the staff of CNO, he co-directed a major ASW force level study. He served as Senior Naval Advisor to the Vietnamese CNO, and helped develop the plans for the rapid turn-over of U.S. Naval assets to the Vietnamese navy. He and his lovely wife, Mary Anne, live in Arlington, Virginia.

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Continued from page 22 up to the front porch to talk and watch the flying fish. Sometimes we would do a little trap shooting to keep our hands and eyes trained in relative motion, or just watch the flying fish. Sometimes I would walk up to the bow on the Flight Deck in the cool evening air of the South Pacific, leaning into the wind and feeling the surge of the long swells passing under the bow and hear them hissing down the sides—the heartbeat of the earth. Well, a goose blind is not exactly an aircraft carrier front porch, but there are friends to talk with as you watch the world awaken and the geese begin to fly; and there are daughters with whom to share the time and who respectfully listen to your stories.

My father has not often been officially recognized for great accomplishments or great leadership; he graduated nowhere near the top of his class and never was given command of his own ship (though he did have his own squadron aboard an aircraft carrier). Yet, although he can still draw from me, now well-grown, with children of my own, rebellious, childish mmblings—he is always right (to this day whenever I change the toilet paper roll I have to stop and think which way to put it on, because my father thinks the only right way is to have the paper pull down from the outer side, whereas my husband thinks the paper should pull down along the wall—or is it the other way around?)—he has always been someone to rely on, tum to for advice, an invaluable resource, a leader, a friend. My story of him, the story of a daughter's up-and-down relationship with a sometimes absent father, is filtered through the lens of Annapolis, where he marched and studied, where he and I occasionally meet now, to go hunting, or talk with the mids about poetry and leadership, or sometimes just to have lunch if he is in town visiting another Academy grad or showing some out-of-towner around.

When I look back at my Navy career I don't see any "officially recognized great accomplishments " either What I do see are a thousand tiny pinpoints of pleasure, challenges, large and small wins, never boredom. I see my wife, Nancy, incredible, fantastic, always there; I remember our June Week together, sailing, dining and dancing, and late one night listening to Edward R. Murrow broadcasting from a ship in the D-Day landings on Normandy. I remember friends, especially classmates, and some of the outlandish things we did: Stu talking in his sleep in Spanish, Wiley taking Stu to church to get him baptized. Red always practicing football, Jim Tate walking an anchor out in not-quitefreezing water so we could kedge off a sand bar in the Chester River (I had run aground thinking two black poles were range markers).

I remember the record-breaking heat of Plebe Summer, especially on the rifle range. In the Fall when we were required to wear Blues when the weather was still too hot, I solved the problem with my tropical worsted Blues—which, unfortunately, were a little darker than regular Blues, and Uncle Beanie didn 't miss that at noon formation one day. In the winter, I tried a similar substitution, leading to the inevitable day when over the Bancroft Hall IMC came the word: "Midshipman Fourth Class Prothro lay down to the Battalion Office with your fur-lined gloves. " On another occasion I spent 17 weeks in the hospital with a broken heel, grew a moustache, had to take make-up exams and barely passed. Commissioning day, June 7, 1944, came none too soon. After a great celebration with my brother, my father, my mother and wife-tobe, I was eager to join my ship in combat and taste my newly-won freedom.

There was my first sea duty on HORNET and the excitement of combat: shooting down a Betty one night with my 5 inch battery when the sky was full of Japanese planes, flares and arcing tracer trails. A kamikaze barely missed us while we pulled an emergency, full-rudder turn to starboard. In June of '45 we got caught in a typhoon with 80 foot waves and 125 knot winds which was pretty exciting.

After the war, my real life began. I reported for flight training in

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Corpus Christi to begin twenty-one exciting years in naval aviation.

There was the time I blacked out pulling too many G 's while recovering from an overhead run on a banner; and the time when I was leading a division ofF4Usfrom Pensacola for CarQuals on WRIGHT and my engine began to overheat—the Airboss cleared me for a straight-in and when the ship steadied up said I had a Green Light, but the LSO kept giving me a lazy wave-off until I reached the cut position when he got a little excited. I took a cut anyway, caught a wire and the engine quit.

My first squadron was VF 172 with Chubby, Jud, Jeff and classmates Steve and Vince flying F4Us. One day I got into a spin while dogfighting, paying more attention to saying "Gotcha " than to flying, but fortunately recovered using the standard procedure of the day: take your hands and feet off everything. On a test flight out of Whellis AFB, Tripoli during our Med cruise my engine started to surge from takeoff power to idle. I was definitely going down unless the power stabilized. It didn't, so looking down at salt flats, houses, a cliff down to the ocean and the airfield, 1 chose the field across a runway and landed with wheels up. The crash crew said there were lots of sparks crossing the runway but no fire. I climbed out, but—and this probably means nothing to jet jockeys today—I forgot to turn the switch off. We transitioned to jets after the cruise: first into the FH-1 Phantom and then the F2H-1 Demon. I had aflame-out in the FCLP pattern in the Phantom, but a fast relight just off the end of the runway while sucking a bit of dust and 1 was back in the pattern.

VX3 was next, with Noel, Bill, Monk, Pierre, Whitey, Tom, Bud, Buddy, and Bill, a good friend and a classmate—a fantastic tour with new aircraft, equipment and tactics coming into existence: the mirror landing system, angle deck, TACAN, low level navigation, loft maneuvers.

Sidewinder missiles for OPEVAL, radar intercepts, and instrument rendezvous and letdowns. One night while making an emergency landing without external lights on a straight-deck carrier I had been cleared to land by PriFly, so when I saw the experimental neon wands signaling a "Roger" I thought all was well. But the LSO did not know I was in a landing pattern and had just rested his wands in a very Roger-like position. A fraction of a second before I expected the cut he became aware of a plane in the groove, and started flailing the wands wildly and dove into the net. I took a cut, landed and caught number 3. The LSO, 1 might add, did not mark an 0K3 in his book. The F7U-3 was my flying machine when because of some very bad weather I chose to shut down both engines and glide to Love Field, Dallas. I relit both engines on final, landed, taxied to the line and ran out of fuel.

VA 46 with Cliff, Bob John, Paul and a group of young tigers was lots of fun and I got to teach everyone all the good things I had learned at VX3. Wefiew the F9F-8. Iformed and led "The Plaid Angels " and we performed air shows around Randolph with a vertical break for landing and a "Randy's Rendezvous " on takeoff. We were the first squadron to deploy with Sidewinders, the mirror landing system, and TACAN. We made 1428 carrier landings using that jury-rigged mirror, flew low level all over the south of France, practiced LOFT maneuvers to stay in trim for our SIOP missions, and had an accident free cruise.

On my left middle finger I wear a 14 K gold USNA Class of '45 miniature, which my father gave me when I started teaching at the Academy. I like to think of its provenance, its history of ownership. My father bought it from a jeweler in Bethesda, Maryland; I think of it, rather perversely, I guess, as the cast-off of some discarded Navy wife, kept barefoot and pregnant until no longer needed. Or maybe it was she who did the casting off, who simply decided enough was enough, took off the ring, sold it to a jeweler, and walked away from the years of taken-for-granted-ness that the Navy used to leave its Navy wives as inheritance.

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hordes of children across the almost endless stretches of military bases where we lived, one move after another, in the 50's and 60's when my father was in the Navy. At first, I remember, I was proud of the uniform he wore as he'd escort me to my first day at a new school. At eight years old, I clipped out a newspaper article about him bringing down his plane for a perfect landing, despite the failed engine, and shared the clipping with my third grade class; at twelve, I dressed up in my Sunday black-patent leather best and stood at attention to watch his ship head out to sea. Every few years I'd get to boast to my friends that my dad had been promoted, and point out the new Lieutenant or Lieutenant-Commander or Commander on the nameplate on our qtlarters, gold letters shining out from the blue background.

One memorable shore duty tour was project Manager for Sparrow III development in Point Mugu. That was when the landing my daughter read about in the paper occurred: after recovering from the steep pitch up while firing a Sparrow III from an F3H-2, I was faced with a fire warning light, and the knowledge that the Demon was grounded for a rash of after-burner fuel line failures. Immediately I shut the engine down and headed back toward Holloman AFB, setting up a maximum range glide. I was at about 45,000 feet and light on fuel at the time. 1 made a modified high key dead stick approach and all went well. In the final I dropped the wheels and flaps and then remembered that a friend, K.D., had been killed at Pax River performing this very same maneuver because he lost all hydraulic pressure when breaking his glide and continued up into a stall and crash. 1 quickly extended my emergency Ram Air Hydraulic Pump, which probably saved my life.

There were many other occasions in my Navy career that stand out, too, with nothing better than being CO of VF 151. We did hooded cat shots during the day to make night takeoffs safer Fourteen of the fifteen pilots in the squadron won an "E" in intercept competitive exercises; they were the best you could be in "the lead sled." I wish I could have gone with them to Nam on the next cruise in F4s, but I was off to be Air Ops and Air Boss on HANCOCK.

Despite my secret pride in my father, as I grew older and more easily embarrassed by my family, I wanted to dissociate myself from him. By fourteen, in another new town, at another new school, his uniform embarrassed me, and I tried to walk behind him so no one would pair us together. (Of course, at the same time my sisters and I used to argue over who would get to wear our father's flight jacket; years later, his grandchildren are now doing the same. And now on my desk in my office I display a photograph of him as a young pilot in the open cockpit of his "Yellow Peril," in 1946 in Corpus Christi, back from the war, his leather jacket looking new, as yet unpatched). At the start of my high school years, my father just recently retumed from nine months at sea, I'd gotten used to a quieter house, my brother the only male presence in a sea of sisters. I was beyond commanding now, I thought, and muttered my responses to him—"Yes, sir;" "No, sir,"—with increasing sarcasm. My father spent endless hours with us, it seemed, in commanding, holding room inspections, lining us up at attention, calling us on one misplaced pin or one unswept ball of dust—dust bunnies, my mids

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tell me they're called at the Academy. Such commanding worked in the Navy; it worked at the Academy; maybe it would work in his home.

But had my father forgotten all those times as a midshipman he'd gone "over the wall," delighted to be breaking mles just to be breaking them?

The spirit of youthful rebellion was now alive in his home, and although I was only quietly resentful, my brother acted out his rebellion in very public ways, letting his hair grow longer than school regulatiotis allowed, drinking and running the car into a ditch. I remember one latenight phone call, my father in his underwear swearing into the phone, my mother's face knotted with worry. But I also remember a time when I was in trouble, afraid to tell him, then telling him, and his response, like a life ring thrown out to me: "Why didn't you tell me right away, so I could help you sooner?"

"You're in the top ten percent": another comment of my father's mnning like a litany through our childhood and youth. "And that's just in the U.S. Hell, in the world, you're in the top one-tenth of one percent!" "You're the cream of the crop," each fresh new crop of midshipmen is told. I took my father's comment with a grain of salt, as I hope the mids take similar comments addressed to them; but I was also secretly flattered that my father should have such a high opinion of his children, and give us something to measure up to. And unlike the Great Santini, the stereotyped military father who never leamed to accommodate to his children or accept them as they were, my father mellowed. Or was it I who became more accepting? I remember now, back to my high school days, those extra places we invariably had to set for dinner when my father was home. My teenage sisters and I liked to think the sixteen and seventeen and eighteen-year-old boys who appeared at dinner time came because of us; but we really knew they were drawn by my father, who talked to them, listened to them, and gave them advice—which they often as not followed.

With over twenty years in the Navy I was assigned to the Air to Air research desk in OPNAV. 1 initiated, wrote, and obtained funding for the SORsforAIM 7F, MUTE and TRISAT, and best of all helped kill the Navy version of the Fill. These efforts earned me my one and only 4.0 fitness report which certainly made all the long hours and late nights worth while. It turned out to be a good time to cash in my chips, while I was ahead.

Just as I was going off to college, my father decided to retire from the Navy. Although I was opposed to the war and to the military then, too, I remember feeling a kind of emptiness in not being—as much as I disliked the term—a "Navy brat" any more. And although as I watched my younger sisters grow up in what seemed to me a much more stable, much freer household—my father no longer held inspections for my younger sisters or called them to attention or required curfews, and he even allowed them to drive his new red Mercedes, and didn't seem upset when they dented a fender or crunched a bumper or otherwise

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scratched the glistening red paint—I also felt they were missing out on the unique experiences Navy life affords: a special bond among family members and with other military families; a resilience and independence that comes, along with the loss of old friends and the somefimes painful stmggles to make new friends, with the constant moving; a feeling of belonging not to any particular hometown or community, but to America as a whole.

But one thing, at least, was the same among all of us, whether Navy or post-Navy children: we all, really, have wanted to please my father, to earn his respect. Because even when we didn't agree with him, we respected him—his honesty and forthrightness, his ability to make us think and take a stand. My brother, appointed by the same Senator from Louisiana who had appointed my father twenty-five years before, went to the Academy mostly because my father wanted him to; and my father has nothing but praise now for his son who left after a year to pursue art. And I—I admit I accepted my job at the Academy not only because of the lively English department, or the refreshing desire of midshipmen, in the midst of the career-oriented 80's, to "serve their nation"—but because of the obvious pride my father always expressed in his alma mater, and passed on to us through his stories and friendships.

Sometimes as I walk around the Yard I pause at the Sea Gate, donated by the Class of 45 to the Academy, looking out on the Chesapeake; and again at Triton Light, another Class of 45 gift, which sits on the edge of the seawall where the Severn River enters the Bay. The class of 45, my father among them, still maintains close ties to the Academy; they are guiding lights, elder statesmen showing the way for the younger generations. Not long ago, I joined my father and his classmates—men I'd come to know over the course of my lifetime— for a reception during their 50th reunion celebrations at the Academy.

"The bonds you forge at the Academy stay with you all your life," my father always told us, and now tells my students; and on that day of his reunion I was reminded again how tme that has been for him. Another day, three or four years previously, I had stood with my father at the Naval Academy cemetery on Hospital Point, at the graveside of his roommate from his Youngster year. Stu used to come with my father to my Plebe classes in the Spring, when we traditionally study poetry, and recite poems of Rupert Brooke, the young poet-soldier of the Great War. On more than one occasion when Stu recited "The Soldier," with its stirring patriodsm, I detected glistening eyes among the midshipmen. On the day of his funeral, at the place that was so much part of him, I remembered Stu's sonorous voice intoning If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is forever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware.

Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam A body of England's, breathing English air.

Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.

It was a cold January day when we stood by Stu's grave; the wind swept across the Severn, as it has for generations, carrying a chill, salty smell. Part of my link to the Academy was gone; I wondered how I'd feel about the Academy when my father, too, was gone.

On Hospital Point, the bugler played "Taps," and in silence we all tumed to go. I was teaching Keats that afternoon, the Romantic poet who died young, whose poems are never far from death. Still, at the beginning of class, I felt disoriented. When, out of the blue, one of my mids asked, "Is that a miniature?" I was nonplused for a moment, thinking he was referring to the small size of the "Pocket Keats" we were using. Looking down at the book in my hand, I noticed at the same time the ring on my finger. "Oh, yes," I said, "this is from my father's class.

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1945." I didn't say anything this time about cast-off wives. I just held out my hand for the class to see, then asked one student to recite a Keats' sonnet. Cleariy, steadily, his voice rang out: "Bright star, would I were steadfast as though art"—and the others listened, silent, attenfive. If my father had been there—and next time I'll invite him to listen to some poems, as well as recite them—I'm sure he would have been attentive, too, listening to the words as he listens for the call of geese falling through the air, to which he responds with the hope, always, of being answered.

But I'm sure, too, he would have wanted the last word. In all the classes of mine that he's been too, he's left the mids with some final thing to think about as they prepare to go. And they do consider what he's said. Invariably, they come back to my next class, saying, "When can your father come again? That last class was our best class all semester!" / always look forward to my annual invitation to be the guest lecturer in Professor Arbuthnot's English class. It brings back wonderful memories of my life in the Navy, and I get a chance to see again the two great gifis my Look Alive With '45 class has given the Naval Academy—Triton Light and Sea Gate. My roommate, Stu, takes it all in from over on Cemetery Hill where I still hear him quoting from Rupert Brooke. Certainly my closest friends are those stalwarts from our years on the Severn River when we were all midshipmen and young. I am also reminded that while I was off at sea getting paid for what I loved doing, my wife was at home caring for and raising all our wonderful children, and especially, at this moment, the one in whose class I stand, talking about leadership and the need for constant vigilance as a requirement for safe navigation through life—and reciting "The Cremation of Sam McGee." / am very proud that our professor daughter is here at the Academy.

Randell Hunt "Doc" Prothro Capt. Randell H. "Doc" Prothro, USN (Ret.), class of '45, graduated in June 1944, eamed his wings in 1947, and served in VF172, VX3, VA146, and as commanding officer, VF 151. He was airboss on the HANCOCK and head of the air-

to-air warfare section, OPNAV (R&D). Afterretirement in 1967, he worked for General Dynamics, Scope Electronics, and then formed Hunt Enterprises and FMS, Inc. which were engaged in consulting work for the U.S. Navy and defense industries. Doc and his wife Nancy live in Chevy Chase, and stay involved in USNA '45 activities.

Nancy Prothro Arbuthnot Nancy Arbuthnot, daughter of "Doc" Prothro, has taught in the English department at the Academy since 1981, after eaming her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Before that, as a high school student, she attended Sunday aftemoon "tea dances" in Dahlgren Hall, hearing about "recon raids" and "going over the wall. She has published poems and essays on poetry, and a book of poetic translations of ancient Aztec chants, Mexico Shining. Nancy and her husband live in Washington, DC, with their children, who enjoy trips to Annapolis, and on out to the Eastern Shore—where they hope to perfect their goose calling techniques.

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with fear and trembling, but I tell you it has been a heartwarming experience, and one that has brought me great pleasure. Many wonderful letters have been Membership: 73% received, not only from Classmates, but from their sons and daughters, as well. You guys from '22 are a Send news directly to Shipmate.

We regret to inform you that Mrs. Hazel Hamilton very special breed, and it saddens me to think that Wilson, widow of RADM Julian D. Wilson, USN you are dropping away—one by one. Anyway, I sa(Ret.) and mother of LCDR Henry H. Wilson, lute you all, as I write this last column for now!

Yes, after careful consideration and wringing of USNR (Ret.) '48, passed away on 12 December 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts. Her remains were interred hands, I have decided that there is not enough news in Arlington National Cemetery on 18 December and to report to Shipmate each month. However, I will a memorial service was held for her on 22 Decem- always be glad to write a story about another loved one, who has passed on, and arrange for a contribuber.

Received from Courtney Sprague Vaughan, daugh- tion from Class Funds to the family's favorite charity as a memorial. So,—just let me know, please. ter of VAdm. C. A. F. "Ziggy" Sprague: The Naval That is the least I can do. That is not to say that the Institute Press has just published Devotion to Duty: A Biography of Admiral Clifton A. F. Sprague writ- staff at Shipmate wouldn't do the same, but I'd like to take a personal interest for you. ten by John F. Wukovits.

The sad news this time is that Phyllis Bagby Pleasants, the widow of "Ash" Pleasants, died at home on November 28, 1995, after a brief illness.

Graveside Services were held, and interment was at historic Christ Church Churchyard. Both being from old Virginia families, Phyllis and Ash decided to make their home at "Pleasant Bank Farm," on the Membership: 73% banks of the beautiful Rappahannock River. She is survived by two sons, Captain Arthur Lee Pleasants, Send news directly to Shipmate.

III, USNR (Ret.) of Falls Church, VA and Captain Mrs. Marcia Stroud called to tell us that her fa- John Bagby Pleasants, USN (Ret.) of Grafton, VA, ther, CDR Harold Markell, USNR (Ret.) '20 has near White Stone, VA; and two grandsons, and one moved to Westminster Shores Retirement Home in great-grandson. Both sons graduated from USNA St. Petersburg, Florida. She says that he is an avid Class of 1950, which is quite a feat to have two sons pianist (he played at the Academy, as well) and that in the same class. She will be sorely missed by all he now enjoys playing for large and small crowds in who knew her A contribution to the Navy Relief his new community. Commander Markell was bom Society has been made from Class Funds in her in 1898. His new address is: 56th Avenue South#125, memory.

St. Petersburg, FL 33705.

NOW—for some good news: Billy Miles, that indomitable lady who suffered a stroke recently, will be taking up residence at Arleigh Burke Pavilion, McLean, VA as of today. She is making a good recovery—we are glad to leam from her son and daughter-in-law, Boots and Enid Miles, who have been very Membership: 73% attentive to her Her memory of events, which transpired 60 years ago, is still very keen, as we talked about the "good old days" at Olongapo. She was so Send news directly to Shipmate.

Coincidence: The stepdaughter of Daniel Adams brave; she used to ride the native bus from Manila to Frost recently met the son of Holbrook Goodale Olongapo with her three sons—no mean feat in those days. But, that was just a preliminary to the "trek" on a golf cruise.

ALSO, John M. Friar, Jr. '53, son of John M. Friar '21, she and Mary made with the three boys over the Burma Road across India, Iran, Turkey, and back to called. His mother's copy of the 1921 Lucky Bag was destroyed and he'd like to know if anyone out there has a our civilization. They were quite a pair! spare copy that she could borrow. His address is: 2006 So—this is it—my friends. I have run out—but Fallen Leaf Lane, Lo.s Altos, CA 94024. not down, I hope. Please feel free to keep in touch with me and call collect if you have news to report.

I expect to remain here at this address for some time, and the phone number is 301-493-4993.

Au Revoin Mes A Mis! Jo Carter [ed. note: I tried to talk Mrs. Carter out of her deciMembership: 70% sion, but am glad to see that she will continue on an Pres., RAdm. George Bauernschmidt SC USN as needed basis. She and other "brides" have been (Ret.) my inspiration many times over I truly hope to be Secy, Mrs. Beverly E. Carter able to live up to the fine examples of wives, moth1202 Grosvenor Park, 10500 Rockville Pike ers and friends they have set. I can not say often Rockville MD 20852 enough what a privilege it is to be allowed to work Several years ago, Ralph Earle and George with and support such wonderful people as you and Bauernschmidt asked me if I would undertake the your ladies...Nancy] job of Acting Class Secretary, 1922, and dream up some notes for the monthly Shipmate. So, I agreed

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Eleanor Reynolds Ring Storrs, California Republican activist, local community leader and life-long U.S. Navy supporter, died at her home in Coronado, California on November 1995. She had celebrated her ninetieth birthday with family and friends on 19 August 1995.

Born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Navy Pay Director Ziba Wells Reynolds (USNA 1890) and Belle Stewart Reynolds, the daughter of a San Diego pioneer, she lived on Yerba Buena Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay during the 1906 earthquake. She then attended schools in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florence, Italy, before being graduated from Coronado High School in 1924. For a year she attended the University of California at Berkeley from which, at the time of her death, she still claimed to be on a leave of absence.

She was married to three naval aviators, all deceased: briefly to CAPT Mort Seligman (USNA 1919); for over thirty years to VADM Stanhope C. Ring (USNA 1923); and, for over sixteen years to RADM A. P. (Put) Storrs (USNA 1923). Ring commanded aircraft carriers SIBONEY, SARATOGA and BOXER and Carrier Division One. Storrs commanded seaplane tender PELICAN, carriers SAIDOR and CORAL

SEA and Carrier Division Three. She grew up around naval aviation and counted its earliest aviators as her closest friends. In 1968, she christened, on the first swing, CORONADO, which currently serves as the flagship for Commander, Third Fleet.

Among her civic accomplishments, she was a founding member of the Coronado Historical Association, the Coronado Hospital Auxiliary, and the Coronado Playhouse Coronets and was one of the original members of the Coronado Fourth of July Committee and the Coronado Floral Association. She also served as a Red Cross Gray Lady, as a driver in the Red Cross Motor Service and as a Red Cross First Aid Instructor She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames of America, the Navy's Society of Sponsors and she was a Coronado City Councilmember She served as President of the Coronado Republican Women's Club and as President of the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women, as a member of the San Diego County and State of California Republican Central Committees and as a member of the Reagan campaigns for Governor of California and for President. She was an alternate delegate to the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Republican National Conventions and a delegate to the 1972, 1976 and 1980 conventions. She was California's Republican National Committeewoman from 1968 to 1972 and in 1985 was recognized by the National Republican Party as California's "Republican Grand Lady".

In addition to her husbands, she was predeceased by her son, Lt. William R. Ring, USN (USNA 1958), her brother, CAPT Stewart S. Reynolds, USN (Ret), and her sister, Ruth Reynolds Murray, all of Coro-

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nado. She is survived by: her son RADM Stewart A. Ring, USN (Ret) and his wife, Frances McCampbell Ring, both of Waialua, Hawaii; her daughter, Susan Ring Keith of Coronado; five grandchildren: Ty Keith (USNA 1987), Susan Ring, Stewart Keith, Katherine Ring and Belle Keith; two great-grandchildren: Colleen and Brian Keith; nieces and nephews, including Isabella Dunn, Barbara Haines, Jane Meade and Nick Reynolds, all of Coronado, and many good friends.

Private graveside services were held at the family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery in San Diego. The family asks that memorial contributions, if desired, be made to the Coronado Historical Association, II26 Loma Avenue, Coronado, California 92118.

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Pres., RAdm. William B. Bailey USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Raymond R. Waller USN (Ret.) 309 Bridgeboro Road, Apartment 2452 Moorestown, NJ 08057-1428 I have just received a letter from D r James Lazell, Jr., 6 Swinburne Street, Jamestown, RI02835, bringing us up to date on one of my USNA 1924 Classmates. Dr Lazell is the son of James Draper Lazell, Class of 1924. He states in effect that his father who will be 92 on 23 March 1996, has had a couple of strokes. He cannot write or walk any distance, but he has kept up on current affairs, and enjoys good health all considered. Also, that after Jim's wife died, in 1990, Jim came to live with his son, Dr Lazell, in Rhode Island due to the fact that he needed 24-hour care. In August 1993 they settled him at Lafayette Center, Room 64,691 Ten Rod Road, N. Kingstown, RI 02852. He has prospered there, since he is getting much better care there than his son had been able to give him. This is only a short drive from the son's home, and they visit him almost every day. He states that he and Jim are avid readers of Shipmate; of which there hadn't been much news lately. Jim would love to hear from any or all Navy friends, and wishes them all the best.

Capt. I.L. Dew, class of 1933, writes in about May Perkins, widow of Albert Noble Perkins, Class of 1924. Capt. Dew was "Perks" Exec on the WRIGHT 1949-50. May is in a retirement home in or near Pensacola, FL, an annex to Lady of Peace Hospital.

Capt. Dew talked with her in early October and she is doing fine, but "not going out now." May has not been in touch with '24 Classmates who might be living in the area. May and "Perk" were dear friends of Capt. Dew through the years. May would be so pleased and it would give her pleasure to hear from her friends. May can be reached at 904-494-2486.

Her address can be obtained by calling her I know we members of USNA 1924 are getting fewer and older, and we find it harder and harder to do all the things we used to do, but please write to me or direct to Shipmate, if you desire, and keep us informed about yourselves.

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Pres. and Sec'y, Capt. Francis L. Busey USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Gordon Campbell USN (Ret.) 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 Jim Morrison, Jr '52 has reported the death on 3 October 1995 of his mother, Ruth McCormack Morrison, widow of our Classmate James A. Morrison. Jim J r wrote that she died peacefully in her sleep and that she had been surrounded by her family for a small reunion just prior to her passing.

Ruth had been in good health and her death shortly after was a surprise to all. They will miss her Sunday afternoon telephone calls. She had lived at Carl Vinson Hall in McLean, VA since 1969. Funeral service was held in the Fort Myer Post Chapel with interment in Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. Ruth is survived by her son, Jim, Jn of 1101 NE 12th St. #302, Bellevue, WA 98004; two daughters, Elizabeth Morrison Bunting of Cobam, Surrey, England and Ruth Ann Morrison Harting of Marietta, GA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Class sends condolences to the family. We are saddened by her passing.

Ambrose Crowley and Henry Boorse told Ben Custer that, God willing, they will be with the Class on 26 April '96 "to witness our last parade in the Yard at Crabtown." Ben and Betts recently celebrated their wedding anniversary (61st). A granddaughter of Ben's is a competitive figure skater and will be an alternate in the Junior Olympics in Indiana next Spring. Walt Whipple wrote Ben that he would be with the Class next spring "depending on his capability." He celebrates his 90th on 25 March, which, I believe, will leave Al Mumme the only under 90 Classmate surviving.

Well, unfortunately, the Class of 1996 has had the same disappointing experience of the Class of 1926—never an Army-Navy football victory. We did have that one year without losing, the 0-0 tie in New York, played on a very muddy field in 1924. We'll never forget the missed heartbeats when, inside our 15-yard line, two kicks were blocked, each recovered by Navy, and the third by Shaggy Cullen successfully getting us out of near disaster M.G. Buchanan brought the enclosed pictures into Shipmate

Navy-Tulane Game—Two '26 Juniors: Mary Gale Buchanan and Penny Fradd Vahsen with CAPT Jack Griffin ' and RADM Charlie Buchanan

Membership: 84%

Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Ford USN (Ret.) Sends news directly to Shipmate [Ed. note: My dear neighbor RADM W.C. "Henry" Ford, an illustrious member of the grand and glorious Class of 1925. has moved to Reno, Nevada. His new address is 1805 Blue Spruce Drive, Reno Nevada 89511 ...Nancy] Shipmate, January-February 1996

Navy-Delaware Game—Charlie Buchanan. Frank Busey and Sally Larson, daughter of Kenny Craig

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Membership: 75%

Pres., Adm. Charles D. Griffin USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joshua W. Cooper USN (Ret.) 400 Madison St., Apt. #808 Alexandria VA 22314 703 549-8708 The San Diego Group held its October luncheon at the Submarine Base on 25 October Present were: Tex Anders with guest; Bobby Coffin; Barbara and Cliff Cooper; Nina and Oley Sharp.

The identical group met again on 30 November at the Submarine Base. No meeting is scheduled for December The San Diego Group holds the torch for continuing organized meetings on a monthly basis. The Class salutes you—please keep it going.

During mid-November, Nina and Oley visited Washington and its environs, primarily to visit with Oley's son, RAdm. Grant A. Sharp, USNA '60 and family. Numerous mini-reunions took place during a busy week.

A note from Cdr George K. Fraser, J r , USNA '53, advises that his father, our George, has moved from the Eastern Shore to the Colonnades, 2610 Barracks Road, Charlottesville, VA 229()1; Telephone 804-984-1432. George, Jr goes on to say: Dad is in the assisted living area of the Colonnades and is completely mobile. He and I attend monthly meetings of the Navy League Council together and he frequently joins our family for dinner and other occasions. He plays the piano for vespers services and engages other residents in discussions of current events. He would enjoy hearing from other Classmates.

Growing Older: continuing our glossary regarding "How to know you're growing older" This is the final installment.

You're 17 around the neck and 42 around the waist.

You stop looking forward to your next birthday.

Dialing long distance wears you out.

Your back goes out more than you do.

A fortune teller offers to read your face.

You turn off the light for economic reasons rather than romantic ones.

You remember today that yesterday was your wedding anniversary.

You are startled the first time you are addressed as "Old Timer".

You burn the midnight oil after 9:00 p.m.

You sink your teeth into a steak and they stay there.

The pacemaker makes the garage door go up when you see a pretty girl go by.

You get too much room in the house and not enough room in the medicine cabinet.

The best part of the day is over when your alarm goes off.

Incident to the war cmise of BENNION (DD-662)— (1943) The ship was named for Captain Mervyn S. Bennion, USN who was CO of battleship, WEST VIR-

GINIA and was killed on the bridge of his ship while fighting the Japanese air attack at Pearl Harbor Then, LCdr John B. Balch, USNA '39, was Executive Officer of BENNION at the time.

The letter that follows was addressed to Captain Balch a half century later at a ship's reunion. The moral of the story, if there is one, is that anything can happen to a sailor—and usually does.

Captain John Balch—Sir: I felt the spray on my face as I sat near the bow of the BENNION'S whale boat. I was a member of a beer party making for the beach, somewhere in the Marshall Islands. A shipmate next to me said, "Let's grab a case as soon as we can and run off with it— we'll have it all to ourselves!" I said. "O.K.. a good idea!" As soon as we felt bottom we grabbed one and jumped in waist deep, struggling hard for dry

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sand. We ran like hell up the beach and past many palm trees—falling into a depression with two unwanted guests.

Maybe it was because I felt tired that day or maybe it was because of the balmy weather but after a few of those beers 1 became very relaxed and fell fast asleep. When I awoke it was dark and everybody was gone. I jumped up and ran for the beach area. It was all very quiet now as I saw everyone had left. Was I marooned? There was still a sliver of light between the clouds and the horizon to the west and 1 could make out many ships at anchor The entire beach was vacant except for something at the water's edge at a distance. I ran down to see what it was—a sailor squatting and singing to himself as he played with some small sea shells. I asked him a stupid question because I didn't know what to say. "Did the last boat leave yet?" He looked up and garbled something that no one could understand—he was really stewed on beer! I stayed there and began thinking of the Naval prison at Portsmouth when another sailor came walking towards us. Then another from another direction, then others until we were a party of seven. Now a boat came in flashing a light and we heard the coxswain banging his bell.

I was the second to be unloaded and found a reception committee on the port quarterdeck: a seaman, the Officer of the Deck, Mr. Connolly and BENNION'S Executive Officer, Mr John Balch, "Red Dog" as some of the crew called him, gave me a good 'ass-chewing' and 1 was told to get below.

There was no chow that night!

I don't recall just when you left the BENNION and when J.G. Leonard took your place; but if you were aboard and caught me jumping the fence at Florida Island and again at Saipan—I wonder what you would have done.

I only had one liberty on Florida Island (the day before Bob Hope was there) and three of us jumped the rec area as we wanted to see what the jungle was like where the Marines had to go. We thought we could find our way back, but we got lost! We just kept walking and looking for some kind of a path until we came to a native village of huts in a circle. We were warned away by a few Indians with bows half-cocked while the women were peeking out of the doorways. So we moved on and looked for a tall tree on a hill where I made out a British flag in the distance and that's how we got back.

After Iwo Jima we retumed to anchor at Saipan and tied up next to a tender. We were allowed to go ashore now to a highly fenced area for short liberties. It was there that we heard that some sailors got short rides on B29s from the south end of the island. So we climbed the fence and hitched a ride down the shore road to Islay Field. He made friends with some soldiers who worked in a shop off the field repairing gas tanks and we visited their tent area. After we had chow, they said it was goat meat.

Cpl. Wastell said he could get me a ride in a B29 the next time 1 could come back.

Well—the next time, no one would come with me so I climbed the fence again and met Wastell who drove me to Captain Islie's office to ask permission. After he said, "No! Get back to your ship," we raced in the jeep down the line to a plane he knew was making a short hop to test props. They were all lined up in front with gear being checked off. To cut the story short, we were up for four hours instead of an hour and a half like I was told. A soldier in a dump truck raced back on the shore road where I managed to catch the last boat. No one has ever believed that this happened, but it is all true. I received a letter or two from Wastell after that saying that he was anxious to get home.

You probably think it's strange as hell to get this kind of a letter from some one you don't remember but I sorta get a kick out of writing it because I recall what a disciplinarian you used to be on BENNION (DD-662).

Most of us do stupid things when we are young and some take longer than others in growing up.

But somehow I think I made it O.K. and that is the bottom line.

We are sorry to report the death of Virginia Blackistone Milburn, widow of John, who died at Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD of a stroke on 24 No-

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vember 1995. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church followed by burial at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, DC. Daughter of the Washington florist, Zacherio David Blackistone, she attended and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, DC. She married Ensign John Milburn, USN in August 1929 and lived in the Philadelphia area during the '50s and '60s prior to settling with John in the Annapolis area.

She was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include: a son, Charles Blackistone Milburn, Sr of Shady Side, MD; a daughter, Virginia Blackistone Milburn Trapnell of Severna Park, MD; and five grandchildren. Her husband, Cdr John A. Milburn , USNR (Ret.) predeceased her in 1959.

We are sorry to report the death of Joseph (Joe) S. Detweiler who died at Scranton, PA on 1 Oct 95.

Joe was appointed to the Naval Academy from his home state of Pennsylvania to graduate with the Class of 1927.

At the Academy, he did extremely well academically, a shade less than star average, and habitually assisted Classmates who were less gifted. He participated in water sports on Class teams in Swimming and Water Polo. He was a member of the choir and the glee club.

He resigned his commission in February 1929.

When additional information is received, it will be included in a later issue.

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Membership: 79%

Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 717 Maiden Choice Lane, Suite 518 Catonsville, MD 21228

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Pres., RAdm. Samuel B. Frankel (Chick) USN (Ret.) 17379 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Sec'y, Capt. Philip R. Osborn USN (Ret.) 8206 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr Secretaries: Calif., RAdm. Chuck Triebel USN (Ret.) 12751 Gateway Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064 Florida, Dot Flatley, Box 813, Bartow, FL 33830 We are sorry to report the death of our Classmate, Bob Wilkinson (Robert H. Wilkinson RAdm. USN Ret) on 21 November 1995 at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC from complications following surgery. He is survived by his son, Dr Robert H. Wilkinson, Jr His wife, Gladys, predeceased him in 1965. A service was held at Arlington, 29 November 1995. The Class sent flowers and sympathy and condolences to the family. Bob and I both had duty with the Army in 1933-34 in the CCC. More sad news—our Classmate Art Stiles died 14 November 1995 at Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Memorial services were held at the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred, and a son and daughter. His brother, Wilfred (deceased) graduated with the Class of 1936. Art did not graduate but was always active in USNA Alumni functions and was a good Navy man. The Class sends sympathy and condolences to the family.

Another sad note—I had word from both Dot Flatley and Mrs Louis Bellis ('31) that Helen Frank had died 1 November 1995 at Corona del Mar, CA. Their son, Nic Frank III '58 writes as follows: "She had a massive stroke on 30 Oct 95 and went on her next journey very peacefully on 1 Nov 95.

Perhaps you could pass this information on to others.

As you may know she was legally blind for the past three years and had other ailments associated with being 89 years old. Nevertheless, she continued living by herself at her home in Corona del Mar, giving her parties and traveling with friends and relatives. She continued to grow in many ways. The most remarkable was her new fouiid enjoyment of baseball since her grandson, Nic Frank IV, was playing for Long Beach State. She would go to the games when able and faithfully listened to the radio broadcasts. She was a remarkable woman and touched many people.

Her remains were scattered at sea below her home and a celebration was held at the Oasis Senior Center A four-piece band played tunes from her era and we all had a grand time passing on remembered experiences with her She is survived by myself, my sister Marybelle Cody, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild and her sister Jean Reynolds of Laguna."

Dot Flatley and son David spent Thanksgiving in Charleston with son Jim and family where Jim heads Patriot Point Development Authority where the YoRKTOWN is the main attraction. (Our son, Philip, is a member of the Development staff.) Dot recently had a brief visit with Janie Hall in San Diego this summer and found the same "precious free spirit" prevailing.

Just before going to press Kemp Tolley faxed in one of his always interesting reminiscences which follows: "It was very sad indeed to read of the death of Joseph "Chubby" Duval, not only a highly esteemed Classmate, but along with an equally great guy, Jacob ("Weenie" or "Jake") Waterhouse, my roommates in the only three-man room in the Second Battalion—4th deck, far end. It was one hell of a climb from last class ending at the Steam Building at 3:30 to get up there and into infantry dress, then a 500-year dash to the Armory to draw rifles.

It was equally sad to see another in "Last Call", Ray Russell "Railroad" Conner, originally a '29er Chubby, sometimes known as "Houma Honey", sprouted in the Louisiana swamp town of Houma, was a laid-back, always cheerful, smiling fellow who took the practical jokes of Jake, Railroad and Tolley with the best of good nature. Such as our laboriously threading horsehairs through his cigarettes. (It took somedoing to find a horse's tail in Annapolis!) "you know, cigarettes just don't seem to taste the same any more," he complained. "Think I'll lay off for awhile." Or when we added strips of paper under the sweatband of his cap, adding a few each day.

"Hey, Chubby!" we would inquire, "Why are you stretching your cap over your knee? Then after a few more days of build-up, we'd surreptitiously remove all the paper and Chubby's cap would fall down on this ears.

Possibly the most spectacular event was thanks to Railroad's sharpness in visualizing the possibilities inherent in a plasterer's metal wheelbarrow sitting in the corridor one Sunday aftemoon. Chubby, meanwhile, was enjoying a peaceful snooze, so we carefully and securely tied him to his bunk with bathrobe waistcords. (Chubby was a hard case to waken.)

Then in came pussy-footing Railroad with the wheelbarrow, loaded to the marks with crumpled-up newspaper, setting it gently down beside Chubby's bunk.

Next, "FIRE! FIRE! ALL HANDS MAN THE PUMPS!" screamed Railroad, as he lighted it off. If

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we half dozen spectators didn't bust our britches howling with laughter it wasn't because Chubby didn't try.

Wherever you are. Chubby and Jake and Railroad, we miss you very much, and remember you with the greatest affection for you, your marvelous sportsmanship and fine-tuned appreciation of the ridiculous."

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Membership: 89%

Pres., RAdm. William O. Snead USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John A. Moreno 1214 Fifth St., Coronado, CA 92118 619 435-3732 The Last Roundup "Still when two or three shall meet and old tales be retold..."

We had a very successful 65th Reunion at Annapolis 20-23 October, which also happened to be the Naval Academy's 150th Anniversary Celebration. On arriving at Baltimore-Washington Intemational Airport, both the airport and our incoming plane PA systems welcomed us with announcements of the 150th—though not the 65th.

Special thanks are due to Bill Snead for the fine job he did in organizing our 65th—this at a very trying time in his life involving a permanent move from McLean, VA to his new retirement home at Annapolis. His new address is 8202 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401, phone 410-573-5076. We especially appreciated Bill's obtaining bus transportation to the many different places we went during those three days. Annapolis cobblestones are just as uneven and distances are even greater than in days gone by.

We spent Friday moming at Shipmate headquarters with Dave Church, Editor in Chief, and Nancy Gorum, Managing Editor of Shipmate. They very graciously promised to compile and send us a revised, up-to-date version of the directory of Classmates, wives and widows. When it is completed I will be glad to send you a copy on request. But don't be impatient. Those things take time when other minor jobs have to be done first, such as publishing Shipmate, [ed note: We didn't forget...Nancy] At noon Friday the Alumni Association put on a very nice picnic luncheon in a large tented area at Alumni House where many of the Class gathered.

Friday aftemoon there was an impressive full dress parade by the Brigade, some 4,000 strong, led by a female brigade commander. Amy Morrison-"Six Striper" as they call them now, male or female. The Superintendent, Admiral C. R. Larson, took the review accompanied by representatives from each fiveyear class, starting with ours, Bill Snead. On arrival at Worden Field we were welcomed by a comely Public Affairs Officer and escorted to our seats in a canopied reviewing stand. Just as with the rain, there was a sprinkling of contrasting uniforms in the Brigade—exchange cadets from the Military and Air Force Academies.

Friday evening brought, first, the Alumni Reception and Cocktail Party at Dahlgren Hall. This didn't turn out as well as expected. Class areas were supposed to be reserved but we never found ours. Cocktails? We didn't get any—they ran out. But the dinner in King Hall was a success. The food was excellent and, likewise, the service. How they fed some 5,000 people so promptly and well, we'll never know! Then followed the "Vision for the Future"— a quick look through 150 years of Naval Academy history, utilizing the Naval Academy Band, Glee

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Club, Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Masqueraders. This show was an outstanding success; several people longed for video cassette tapes. They may yet come!

The first event Saturday was the Class business meeting. Two items on the agenda were discussed and approved: 1. It was agreed that the Class Fund should be turned over to the USNA Alumni Association for accounting and administration although Jimmie Howard was reaffirmed as Class Treasurer and will retain control and direction of the Fund. Requests for reimbursement for funeral donations and other Class expenditures will still be addressed to Jimmie.

2. Your humble servant. Jack Moreno, was elected Class Secretary, his own vote notwithstanding. In the absence of any previous written instructions conceming obituaries, it was agreed that they should be prepared by the following order of preference: families, friends, Classmates, other sources, Class Secretary, Shipmate. A distinction was made between formal obituaries in the "Last Call" pages of Shipmate and the mere mention of deaths in the Class of 1930 Column.

Later Saturday morning we proceeded to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for the football game with Villanova. The bad weather forecast was accurate: heavy rain and thunderstorms in the morning, followed by clearing and cold in the afternoon as the cold front passed through. Much credit to Bernadette Kosco for leaving Harrisburg, PA, in early morning darkness and driving alone for 2 1/2 hours through heavy rain and snow to reach Annapolis! The Tailgate party was soggy and the game was bitter cold. We Californians are not used to such weather! But the game turned out nicely, Navy 20, Villanova 14.

Saturday night we held our Class party at Governor Calvert House and it went splendidly, some 40 people attending. Music of our time—Golden Oldies—was provided by a very accomplished accordionist of our vintage. Much dancing and singing and a well catered dinner!

Sunday morning Chapel Services were held, followed by a very nice though sorrowful luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club.

And thus ended the Last Roundup. So now this, too, becomes an "Old Tale (to) be recalled"!

Once again, our thanks to Bill Snead for putting it on! Among those attending were: Peg Adams; Bob Ailes (Red Ailes' son) and his wife Clara; Ethel and Griswold Atkins; Harvey Burden, his son David "58, and two granddaughters and guest Dale Johnson; Esther and Tom Cable; Bob Craighill and his nephew Lance Parsons and Bob's guest Florence Hillary; Nancy Engleman and her son Chris J r , daughters Cathy Engleman, Ginny Kuhn and her husband Phillip; Frances Gentner and Bill's grandsons Bill 111, and Michael; Jenks Jenkins; Sec Johnson's daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Richard Saltzman; Bernadette Kosco; Julie Krick; Marcia and Jack Lee; Chief Masterson; Jack Moreno; Lil Nelson and daughter and son-in-law Ann and Richard Davis; Roscoe Newman; Madeleine and Art Owen and his cousin Irene Owen; Bill Post; Ann Quiggle Strackbein; Alan Roby and guest Charlotte McMillan; Bill Snead; and Mollie Williams.

On 2 December the San Diego Group held their usual Army Game party at the Naval Amphibious Base. Among those present were: Harvey Burden and guest Dale Johnson, Mary Chappie, Evelyn Coates. Simmone Daley, Julie Luongo, Margaret and Roland McKnight and guest Lucy Abernathy, Jack Moreno, Roscoe Newman, and Patti Trower Marcia and Jack Lee were unable to attend because of Jack's recent operation. We missed them.

The next San Diego Group luncheon will be held at the Sub Base on I March 1996.

We received a nice letter from Tom Cable with pictures of the Reunion. Space prevents publishing the letter this month but we will run it next month. It includes a very interesting biography of what Tom has done since he resigned at Graduation because of deficient vision.

President Bill Snead relaxed and happy. The show is on the road!

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Joe Thornton, our tmsty Naples reporter tells us that JB Colwell (golf 3x per week) and Red Child are planning to come to our 65th. We anticipate a fine reassembly after 65 years.

Indeed, responses to Jack Miner's letter on our 65th indicate a lot of interest. We have expressions of hopeful intent from our San Diego group, San Francisco, and Florida, and Norfolk. The letter was sent by the Alumni Association to all' 3 lers listed in the Register Responses gave us some bad, but important, news: Wm. E. Lucas had died 8 June 1995 at Beaufort, SC. John J. Craven is deceased but we were given no date. Hildy, widow of Ed Foster died November '95. Mail to Doug Wright at Tulsa was returned "undeliverable". Letters to the following widows were also undeliverable: Ruth, widow of E. P. Engelhardt; Marge, widow of Bill Hale. Can anyone give us information on any of these missing persons?

'30 San Diego Group Army Game PartyPattie Trower, Julie Luongo, Jack Moreno, Mary Chapply, Roscoe Newman, Margaret McKnight, Rowland McKnight, Simonne Daley, Lucy Abernathy

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Pres., RAdm. J.G. Miner USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. A. B. Metsger USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Ln., Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 524-4599 (O)

Jack Moreno, Roscoe Newman (pointing) Marcia Lee, Jeck Lee, Harvey Burden Also a phone conversation with Al West explaining why he was unable to attend the Reunion because of ill health. Fortunately he's better now.

The December issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings carried a very interesting story about the destruction of Henny Wygant's ship. TURNER (DD468) off the entrance to New York Harbor on 6 January, 1944. Some inexperienced torpedomen were disarming fuses on rockets when they lost control and as a result the magazines exploded. One hundred fifty three of the crew of 300 were lost, including 15 of the 17 officers aboard, Henny included.

And, again, sad notes : (1) Else Bradman—Fred's lovely widow—died on 27 October Her original diagnosis was cancer but a stroke on 23 October was the immediate cause of her death. No services were held. She is survived by her step-daughter, Mrs. Carol Ferguson, 435 West Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, three grandchildren, and her brother, Fritz Anderson of Denmark.

(2) Helen N. Haley, Tom Haley's beloved wife, died on 13 November, at Ebeneezer Nursing Home, Rock Hill, following a long illness. During the following week her services were held at the Oakland Baptist Church and at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Rock Hill. She and Tom had been married for more than 63 years. She is also survived by her son, David N. Haley of Houston, TX; daughters Betty Haven and Nancy H. Kerns of Sarasota, FL; four grandsons, and a sister, Beatty N. Ulrich of Vero Beach, FL. Helen was very active in civil affairs, being a docent at the York County Museum, a Pink Lady at the York County Hospital and a volunteer at the Blood Mobile. Tom's address remains 695 Glendale Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732, phone 803-327-3639.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to him and his family.

Finally, a note from Louise Lynch: "Thanks for the welcome back. Please make one slight correction. My health is excellent—my vision is not." We stand corrected.

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Bob Heilig reports the San Diego Thursday 16 November luncheon at the Bayview Lounge (ex MCRD); with 13 present (nine Classmates): Betty and Noah Adair, Ed Burns, Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Mary Lou and Art Cumberledge (they'd been out for several months due to health problems), Dick Hay, Lew Lewellen, Ruth and Ed Moring, Rivets Rivero, Joe Tenney. Bob Heilig couldn't make it; he'd dropped a TV table on a foot, is required to keep the foot elevated until it's healed. In Bob's absence Ernie Ellsworth looked after the arrangements.

Bob further reported that on Army-Navy Game Saturday the former golf group, now the Ancient Mariners, gathered at the Ellsworth's and enjoyed everything except the final minutes of the game.

Present were Fran and Ernie, and their son and daughter-in-law, who laid on a marvelous series of snacks and then luncheon, Betty and Noah Adair, Phyllis Burns (Ed is in hospital with a cracked kneecap and his leg in a hip to ankle cast), Ruth and Ed Moring, Kenny Romberg, Dee Heintz (widow of Pickle, '33) Louise Lynch (widow of Demouy, '30) and Tena and Bob Heilig.

The Washington area was nudged out by San Diego in Classmate luncheon attendance—eight stalwart souls turned out for the Washington area luncheon 21 November at the Chevy Chase Club: Bouve, Gillette, MacDonald (who arranges the luncheon), Metsger, Miner (who alerts the Classmates), Steere, Stewart, and Webster. We were especially pleased to have Dick Steere, who had taxied from Mitchellville (halfway to Annapolis).

All Gadrow reports that our Norfolk group had to cancel their October luncheon; Walter Asmuth ' 32, who was to be host, suffered a fall and a hospital spell. Audrey Dempsey visited Les Wood, reports favorably; Audrey plans to attend our Washington Christmas luncheon. Ali arranged flowers for Joe Foley's funeral; Joe's daughter Suzanne Foley Brown wrote an excellent obituary and with it sent a fine portrait of Joe. Jesse Motes with friend Connie Smith, Audrey Dempsey and Ali represented the Class at the graveside service. We're glad that good reporter Ali is recovering satisfactorily from a bout of shingles.

Ralph Cullinan called from San Antonio to report that Isobel Moulton died early December or late November Doug died May '88 after an exciting career in Naval Aviation, work with U. S. Steel, war assignment as a Naval Reserve Flag Lieutenant to Admiral Halsey, and finally a vice president of U.S. Steel. Ralph added that he and Dora are in tolerable health.

Judy Antrim Gaylor of Bel Air, Maryland wrote: Hi: I am Dick Antrim's daughter. Mother just moved from Arkansas to be close to the family. She is living in Rock Spring Village Assisted Care and seems to like it. Good luck on the Reunion planning—a lot of work for sure, but I'm sure it will be most rewarding to get everyone together. Mother and Daddy always enjoyed the ones they attended.

We hear from son Robert A. Kirkpatrick that Margaret, widow of Charles E. Kirkpatrick died July '94.

We are pleased that his son, Robert A. Kirkpatrick Jr, (Lt., USAR) carries on the family tradition.

George Peckham wrote from Pensacola reporting two ship reunions—WALDRON (DD-699) October 12-15 at Baton Rouge, SELFRIDGE (DD-357) Oc-

tober 18-21 at Portland, Maine. George sent a number of excellent suggestions for our 65th; we expect to have him with us for the great party.

Dean Black came east late October to enter the Arleigh Burke Pavilion; several Classmates have visited him there.

Doc MacDonald had hernia surgery Tuesday the 7th of November, stayed with his daughter a few days, after which he returned home. Doc had been hoping for the new less intmsive procedure for inguinal hernia; the surgeons felt they had to use the regular surgical operation.

John Crumpacker reports a test early November showing that his cancer is shrinking away after chemo; he is scheduled for radiation late December to get any remnants. John reports that the chemo was not as bad as advertised; its principal side effect was to make him tired, requiring two naps a day. This is good information for those of us who may have to undertake the same procedure.

We were as always delighted to get a letter from Alvey Wright; he is helping Jean Farrington in her effort to get a Levi Farrington grandson into the Academy.

Gene Ritchie of Fleet Landing visiting Ruth Day in Bethesda reported on her Fleet Landing Classmate neighbors, PK Will and Elynor Brown. Then Elynor called to give a further report on PK who has moved into the health center in Fleet Landing. Elynor plans to resume golf after an unfavorable golfing season; Elynor also reports she celebrated her 83rd birthday with son Larry from Houston and Elliott from California, plus 4 grandchildren and other guests.

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was shortened to two months by the outbreak of World War II in Europe.

Pearl Harbor found Lou on carrier duty aboard SARATOGA where he participated in the early battles in the Pacific with distinction. He was decorated for his service in World War II with the Navy Cross, two distinguished Flying Crosses and the Air Medal.

In the latter part of the War, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.

In March of 1954 Lou was stricken with a rare disease that caused him to be almost totally paralyzed. A lesser person might have given up but Lou fought back and finally in 1955 he was able to return to active duty, eventually taking command of CURRITUCK ( A V - 7 ) and six months later he was or-

1931 Intercollegiate champ Gym team, with '3rers (and some from '.iZ and '33).

Benny Bass sent a picture of the Intercollegiate Gym Champions, 1931, it includes a number of handsome (and youthful) Classmates: First row: Gallaher, Lockwood, Captain Benny, L. W. Williams, Jett, Parker; second row: Manager Norvell; 4th row Reese. In addition there are good friends of '32 and '33.

Long John Kirkpatrick has received more awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an Air Force award expressing appreciation of his support, and an American Association of Museums medal for exceptional generosity, leadership and stewardshipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this was the third of these medals; other recipients were Paul Mellon and Henry Luce. In addition he was the honored guest at a University of Oklahoma ROTC Pass in review.

Alice Uehling tells us of a family reunion, proves it with a joyful picture of herself jitterbugging with handsome tennis player grandson Gordon III.

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The Washington group plans a Valentine Day luncheon including our lovely girls, to brighten up the late winter This is to be at the Chevy Chase Club on the third Tuesday of February, the 20th.

It's getting to be time to firm up plans for attending our great 65th. Reserve with Jack Miner, to join this gathering of lifetime friends.

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Pres., Capt. Will I. Bull USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101

Alice Uehling jiuerbugging with tennis champ Gordon III. We include a fine picture of Betty and Julie Becton, taken perhaps four years ago. The Becton's consistently joined us in our summer picnics and our reunions. More recently Julie has been fighting a tough health battle for a year and a half.

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Here and There With '32 The month of November turned out to be a very sad period for the Class of 1932 as we lost three wonderful representatives of the Class. On November 7th we lost one of our very outstanding members when Lou Kirn died in Coral Gables, Florida after an extended illness. Lou stood out among our Classmates from day one at the Naval Academy. We all remember "Bullet Lou's" excellence on the football field during all four years at the Academy. His excellence was not, however, confined to the athletic fields. He stood well academically and First Class year he was the Commander of the 8th Company. Again his leadership qualities were shown as the 8th Company won the colors.

After graduation Lou served for two years in the TENNESSEE. Upon completion of his tour in the battleship Navy, he was ordered to Pensacola in December 1934 for flight training upon completion of which he served aboard carriers in a fighter squadron and a torpedo squadron. He was ordered to the Post Graduate School at Annapolis for a two year course which

dered to command of the heavy carrier, RANDOLPH. Lou Kirn was also honored by Sports Illustrated in 1956 in their first annual award for 25 football lettermen of 1931 who had most distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of life. The award was known as the Silver Anniversary All America.

He was selected for Rear Admiral in 1958 and commanded a carrier division followed by staff assignments. His last assignment was as U.S. Defense Attache/U.S. Naval Attache in London where he served from 1967 until his retirement on July 1, 1970.

In his last assignment he distinguished himself as he had done in all of his Naval assignments and his service was recognized by the award of the Distinguished Service Medal.

In his retirement, Lou served his church as Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Florida, a position he held until retiring in 1977.

He and his wife Ray continued their close association with the church until his death. Services were conducted for Lou by two bishops, assisted by three clergy at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Miami and his ashes were inured in the columbarium of the Cathedral. Over 100 attended the services in the cathedral. Lou had many friends and he will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known him. He truly led a life of service to his country and his church. He will be missed.

At about the same time as Lou's death we lost our Classmate Frank M. Parker, known to his Classmates as "Oscar", on 6 November in San Diego, California. Oscar had a history of heart problems and he died suddenly of heart failure.

Oscar started out his Naval career after graduation serving in battleships, being ordered to the NEW YORK, in which ship he served for two years. I guess after living in the confines of the J.O. bunkroom he decided he would have more room in submarines so he attended submarine school in New London. After submarine school he was ordered to the S-20 which was based in Pearl Harbor and subsequently transferred to New London. Like so many of our Class Oscar was ordered in 1939 to a two year course at the Naval Academy Post Graduate School which was reduced to two months by the outbreak of world War II. He was ordered to put GAMBLE, an old four-stack destroyer back in commission, from the reserve fleet.

After serving for about a year on neutrality patrol on the West Coast, he was ordered back to submarines.

Pearl Harbor found Frank as Executive Officer of ARGONAUT. His ship took part in the First Makin Island raid, carrying a part of Carlson's Raider Battalion which annihilated the Japanese garrison. For his part Frank was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation ribbon. He also served as commanding officer of SwoRDFisH and as Executive Officer of the submarine tender HOLLAND. In the course of his World War II service Frank was awarded the Silver Star Medal.

Following the War Frank served a tour of duty as an instructor at the Naval Academy. Commanding Officer of HAMMER and on the staff of the Military Sea Transport Service Pacific. While serving on the staff, he received a routine assignment to witness 51

the trial run and tests on the hospital ship BENEVOLENCE which was being activated for Korean duty.

The assignment turned out to be anything but routine as BENEVOLENCE was rammed by a merchant ship in a heavy fog outside the Golden date and sank in a few minutes. Frank floundered around without a life jacket for about three hours before he was picked up. This after serving through World War II without getting his feet wet. He also served as commanding officer of two more ships, KANKAKEE and CAVALIER. Frank retired from the Navy on 1 November 1959 as a Rear Admiral and entered into a very active civilian career. He worked for a short period with CONVAIR in San Diego but left to become a Vice President of a construction company building in California and Arizona. To remain in San Diego, he undertook building, acquiring and managing his own properties. Among his diverse activities he purchase a ranch and raised thoroughbred horses and ran a few of them at various California race tracks.

He was buried with military honors in the Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego. As Frank had been very active in the Masonic Order where he was a 32nd degree mason a full masonic service was also held.

Our third loss in November was Emmy Marshall who died on November 30th after a long illness.

Emmy's husband, our Classmate, Jim Marshall was killed in an accident in Guantanamo Bay in 1951.

After Jim's death Emmy settled in Annapolis where she distinguished herself as the Social Director of the Naval Academy from 1959 until she retired in 1980.

I remember that during the chapel services in connection with our 40th Reunion the Chaplain recognized our Class on the occasion of our reunion but his key comment was that he personally was not well acquainted with the Class but the Academy would always be grateful to the Class of 1932 for giving them Emmy Marshall.

Emmy was affectionately known as "Mrs. M" to a whole generation of midshipmen and she was honored as honorary member of the Class of 1964.

Emmy was also honored by the Naval Academy Alumni Association by being made an honorary member These honorary members are a very small select and notable group.

The Class of 1932 is very proud of Emmy Marshall, a lovely lady whom we were honored to have associated with our Class. She was a frequent attendee at our Class functions until her health failed.

A memorial service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel for Emmy with internment in Arlington National Cemetery.

At this point I would like to address some more cheerful news of our Class. I received a note from my Naval Academy roommate, Harry Hull who commented on the recent write-up of our Classmates who had been members of the Construction Corps and a coincidental meeting with Charlie Weschler's widow and daughter There was s special Garden Club of America group visiting the Boston area and they visited the Hull's home and gardens as Katrink and Harry have developed very lovely gardens. In the course of the visit Harry found himself talking to an in-law of Charlie Weschler who told him they were having a family gathering in the near future. To make a long story short they brought Charlie Weschler's daughter, Mrs. Theodore H. (Mimi Weschler) Weiss and Charlie's widow Mrs. Reed (Anna) Pollard to see the Hulls. Harry enclosed a picture of the three. Mimi Weiss is on the left, Mrs. Pollard in the center and Harry Hull on the right. Mimi lives in Erie, PA and would like to see any of the Class of '32 who happen to visit Erie.

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Charlie Weschler's Daughter, Widow and Harry Hull Our Southern California Classmates held one of their regular luncheons on November 7th at Bette and Al Cope's home at Rancho Santa Fe. The attendance was a little smaller than usual with Margaret and Harry Caperton, Anne Thomas and her daughter, Pat and Jimmy Willard in attendance. Ruthie and Jim Clement were missing as they were off on a trip around the World.

In November a luncheon had been planned in the Washington Area with the West Point Class of 1932 but their number of potential attendees was so small that it would have been difficult to get a private room at the Fort Myers Officers Club so it was decided to cancel the luncheon. This marked the first time in many, many years the West Point '32ers and the Naval Academy '32ers had not gotten together for a luncheon in November The numbers in the Washington area are dwindling.

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Pres., Capt. Raymond W. Thompson, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Charles A. Blick SC USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 West Coast Sec'y, Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9091 The Annapolis-Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 14 November 1995.

Attending were Thompson, Blick, Coleman, Cobb, Bowen, Earnie Campbell, Elliott, McKibbin, Oren, Moorer, Strean and Wright. Three members of the Class of 1933, US Military Academy, Quinn, Sparrow and Schmelzer joined us. A most friendly and jolly luncheon was enjoyed by all. Although the ranks are thinning, the ties that bind are stronger For those actuarially minded, there are 90 members of USMA 1933 alive compared to our 120. A small wager, as per custom, was made on the forthcoming ARMYNAVY football game. Tom Moorer and Smoke Strean contributed appropriate anecdotes for the Navy while Bill Quinn and Bert Sparrow countered with Army sea stories. A happy time.

Lee Riddell is making plans for an early winter luncheon for the San Diego Group. More from Lee later.

Connie Wright (daughter of Bennett Dodson, Capt. USNR) wrote in from Scotts Valley, CA to advise that her father died in April 1995 in Santa Cruz, CA. Connie is married to Ron Wright (1958).

Ben left our Class after Plebe Year and pursued an active career of more than 30 years in the Navy and US Merchant Marine. Our condolences to Connie.

Class news is again entering a period of drought.

Classmates are encouraged to write in and tell us where and how you are and any interesting bit of family news.

Susan and "Smoke" Strean returned to their Beverly Hills home on 28 November but plan to return to Washington in mid-March 1996.

"Chick" King died on 21 October 1995 in Santa Maria, CA after complications resulting from a series of falls. He was visiting his two sons at the time.

Chick, personified the "honorable man" who believed in a strict code of integrity and loyalty. After 30 years as an Officer, he served faithfully for 23 years as Secretary of the Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC where he was both respected and well liked. Funeral services and interment were at the United States Naval Academy on 6 November 1995.

Carmelitta and Charlie Blick, and Susan and Smoke Strean attended.

"Howie" Kuehl wrote to the Editor-in-Chief of Shipmate to call his attention to a mis-statement in the "Mail Boat" section of the July/August issue. It was stated that the Class of 1938's graduation was the only time President F.D. Roosevelt presented diplomas to a graduating class. How soon we forget!! As we all know, the Class of 1933 also, had that signal honor Our thanks to Ken Barclay, Lew Davis and John Gamon who also picked up the cudgel on this one. Well done to all.

The Meyers have moved to 4726 Walden Lane, Marietta, GA 30062. They made the move to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Makes sense, "Barney."

"Carl" Jones has returned home to Fleet Landing, Atlantic Beach, FL after spending July thm September in Denver, CO and Lake San Marcos, CA. He spent the Christmas holidays with his daughter, Carol and family in Denver, CO. "Tom" Long has relieved "Mac" MacPherson as Class Vice President, West Coast. Tom can be reached at 911 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. The Class is most appreciative of Mac's loyal and consistent efforts to keep up Class spirit on the West Coast. Well Done, Mac. Full Speed Ahead, Tom.

Charlie Blick at Vevey. Switzerland September I99.S "talking it over" with Charlie Chaplin Shipmate, January-February 1996

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Pres., Capt. Hugh Q. Murray USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Roy C. Smith HI USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Dr, Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 268-5668 West Coast Correpsondent, Capt. Robert W. Leeman USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 (619)224-7710 The Alumni Association recently informed me that five letters addressed to Classmates had been retumed as "undeliverable, no forwarding address."

One turned out to be a post office error that has been corrected, but the other four were valid as late as our 60th reunion: Bill Smith, Fink Fischer, Ronnie Rankin, and Bob Hopkins. Two others, Ed Bauer and Tom Callister, we had some contact with up to about 1960. If anyone knows the status or whereabouts of these six, please let me know. There are six other unknowns who resigned either on graduation or shortly afterward, but they have never showed any interest in the Class and we assume they don't want to.

That service by the Alumni Association is just one of many it performs for classes, chapters and individuals. The Association has been invaluable to me in the dozen years I've been Secretary and there are a lot of things they do that are useful even to old fuds like us. It also reminds me that the annual giving campaign is on and I hope that all hands will contribute as best they can. We have always been in the top ten donor classes; since there are fewer of us now, I urge the 35 regular non-donors to chip in this year and keep the '34 flag high.

Fid Murray hosted the November WB&A lunch at his Belle Haven Country Club on the 16th with twenty-some attendees. Unfortunately, their names and comments on the affair were all erased by a sad computer glitch, so all I can remember now is that it was a very good luncheon and a very pleasant gathering.

Frank Pinney called to pass the word that Betty Irvine (Don's widow) died. The date also got erased, but it must have been after mid-September or it would have made the November copy. I do recall that she had done a lot of volunteer work in the retirement home where Frank now lives, but that she had been in very poor health for the past year There were two notes from Bill Peeler in Charlottesville, both recalled by my story about Jim Craft's seamanship in Gibraltar The first was of youngster cmise when Bill was assigned as messenger to the Midshipmen Office, headed by Bruce McCandless '32. The pride and joy of the office was two big spittoons which, during a Friday field day, Bill was carrying aft in wastebaskets to hose out and empty. On the way Jim Craft, a boyhood pal from Mexico, MO stopped him and said, "Don't get your duty uniform messed up. I'll dump the trash for you."

A bit later Jim brought back the two wastebaskets but no spittoons. Unaware of their exalted status he had simply dumped them overboard in mid-Atlantic. Bruce put Bill on report for "Carelessness in handling government property."

The other was from Bill's visit to Gibraltar in 1948 as Ops Officer for VADM Bernard Bieri, COMNAVMED. The flagship FARGO was anchored outside the mole, but Paul Joachim's DD was assigned the last berth at the inner mole. The Admiral and Bill "watched in considerable pain as Paul maneuvered for fifteen minutes to get his lines overâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then the engine room was two bells behind." The Admiral said, "The British are great seamen. They let a captain draw the pilot fee if he doesn't take Shipmate, January-February 1996

one. We ought to do the same." Later on Paul got a chance to explain that this was the first time he had ever tried to dock any kind of vessel. He had missed all the Academy bumper drills, had assumed this command at anchor in Norfolk with no opportunity even to maneuver the ship before sailing, and had been faced with difficult wind and tide conditions for a small space. Great preparation for a destroyer command.

Bill Peeler and Jim Craft, September 1930 A Christmas card from the (Mike) Sellars noted that he has had four surgeries during the year that forced him to give up golf for a while, but that he is now back on the course up to four days a week. A p.s. from Mike added that he had just missed shooting his age (83) by taking a double bogie on the 18th hole. But, when I called him about something else more recently he announced that he had brought in the 83 later on.

What I had called Mike about was to get data on the first Navy golf team in the Spring of 1934, of which he was captain. It was an extra-curricular activity club sport, not varsity, but did become a varsity sport in 1935. The team consisted of Mike, Ernie Christensen, Walt Baranowski, Bill Collins and Bill Sweeney. The coach was the legendary Bob Williams, practice area was on the hillside below the hospital, and they played the old Naval Academy course, where the Perry Circle apartments now stand, one day a week. Because the home course was only nine holes and had sand greens, to satisfy collegiate competition requirements, their matches were played at the old Annapolis Roads Club behind the big resort out on Land's End, which Classmates who sailed for recreation will also remember The reason for the research was a request from the Director of Athletics for my youthful memories of Naval Academy golf when I first began caddying there in 1922 and as a midshipman.

Stu Ramsey died on 12 November in Lexington, KY where he had been visiting his daughter When he couldn't marry his sweetheart on graduation he resigned and. after a brief experience with Jones and Loughlin Steel in Pittsburgh, joined the Hookless

Fastener Co. in Meadville, PA. As he moved rapidly up the line, it became Talon, Inc., the world's largest zipper maker Stu was called up as a reserve ensign in January 1941 but flunked the physical and was retired. Returning to Talon, he switched from Planning to Production, moving up to plant manager in Hamden, CT, VP and GM of a subsidiary in Detroit, which he later moved to Kentucky, back to Talon as Manager of Manufacturing, and VPin 1966. In 1972 Stu developed heart problems and moved to Hilton Head, SC, but still worked for Talon as VP for Consulting until 1975 when he retired and concentrated on golf. Six years later he moved to a retirement community on Skidway Island, just offshore from Savannah, where his wife Harriet died in 1988. He is survived by sons Larry and Paul of Hilton Head, daughter Susan of Lexington, and seven grandchildren.

Mike Sellars called to pass the word that Barbara Menges (Bob's widow) died in Grand Blanc, Michigan on 4 December No other details were available.

At this time of the year we get inquiries as to how many of us are still around. As of 6 December 1995 we have 129 graduate members of the Alumni Association and 13 graduate non-members whose addresses we believe to be good, for a total of 142 known living graduate Classmates. As noted earlier in this column, there are twelve unknown graduates, six of whom we hope to find fairly soon for a grand total of 148. There are also ten non-graduate Classmates who are members of the NAAA, During 1995 we lost eleven graduate and two non-graduate Classmates, just over nine percent of the living total at the beginning of the year. This year let's all hands stay healthy. I do not like having to write obituaries.

Tofillout an otherwise short column, here's a story given me by Orvil Driver. In a Navigation exam the third problem gave the sight times and elevations of three stars about 20 degrees apart. He worked it our with a fix somewhere on the Grand Banks with triangle legs of 65 to 90 miles. With a sigh of failure he went on to the rest of the problem and was given ship's speed and course with three soundings and deep sea lead findings at fifteen minute intervals.

He drew a straight line and marked the soundings and bottom at fifteen minute intervals by dead reckoning. Then he moved that line, parallel to ship's course, around the chart until he found three chart depths and bottom that matched his line. That gave him a good fix for the ship's position. (I once had to do that off the Scilly Isles when I'd not had a star or sun sight for two daysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it worked.) At the next class the instmctor asked how he had come to that position and Orvil told him. At the next class the instmctor told Orvil that the exam had been too generous in providing data, but since he had imagination enough to utilize it correctly, he was being given full credit for the problem in spite of his useless star fix.

Late Flash: The latest Severn School alumni newsletter lists the death of our non-grad Classmate and member of NAAA Douglas Stockton Holladay, who entered '34 as a turnback from '33 and has long been a loyal Classmate. No further details were available when this column went to press. Revise the earlier counts on survivors accordingly.

This month's dicho comes from John Gamon '33 and is most appropriate at the end of one year when people begin planning what they will do with the next. As the Spanish say. El trabajo es sagrado, no le toques (Work is sacred, don't touch it).

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Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler SC USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr, #433, McLean, Va. 22101 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 (703)536-7120 Having two months between distributions of Shipmate seems to have been an inducement for departures of an increased number of Classmates. So far, word has been received that we have lost: Marc Peppard on 28 October, Dick Jack on 4 November, Dixie Farrell and Dunk Dunkle on 14 November, and Red McDonald on 24 November Researching for their "Last Call" items is in progress and hopefully most of them will be ready for publication in this issue.

Class attendees at Marc Peppard's memorial service on 6 November at the San Diego Naval Training Center included: Mary and Warren Armstrong, Lou Bauer, Katie and Ralph Baum, Ellie Dornin, Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Jerry McCormick, Dave Nash, Cathy Peppard, Teeny and Lew Schock, Ginger and Bill Wideman, and Jack Wilson. Those at Red McDonald's funeral service at the Naval Academy on 28 November included: Hattie Abhau, Rod Badger, Clagg Claggett, Lou Detweiler, Gene Fluckey, Jesse Gay, Tom Gillmer, Patsy and George Hutchinson, Sellen and Ed Keats, Louisa and Jeff Parker, Elise Seymour, Bobo Thomson, and Henry Tipton.

Lou Detweiler, our Class Treasurer, has sent letters to those members of the Class from whom we have had no correspondence in years, asking for a return of an enclosed card to indicate whether or not they wish to continue to be listed in the Class address list used in mailing the Class Annual Letter Also to be dropped from that list are the names of about 80 widows. Any of these widows who wish to continue to receive Class mailings should let Lou or your Corr Sec'y know.

A note from Margaret and Gene Fluckey advises that they and the surviving members of the crew of the submarine BARB are scheduled to take a 7 or 12 day Alaskan cruise in the Holland American Line ship NooRDAM departing Vancouver, British Columbia on 14 May 1996. Families and friends are invited to join them. Those interested can get further information from Gene or from Dennis Hobbs at Cmise Holidays of Annapolis at 800-815-7245.

Incidentally, Gene Fluckey, received a glowing tribute from Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John H. Dalton '64, when the latter introduced Gene to an audience of notables at the Naval Commemoration of World War II at Pearl Harbor on 2 September 1995. Dalton mentioned that he served under Gene in his (Dalton's) first duty assignment as a "young submarine officer". This tribute to Gene will become an important addition to the Class history files.

For members of the Class of '35, Homecoming on 20-22 October 1995 was a pretty slow event compared to our 60th reunion celebration in May '95.

Compared to attendance at Patsy and George Hutchinson's delightful Friday afternoon Class luncheon at their home on 20 October, few members of the Class showed up at Homecoming events at the Academy facilities that evening. Those present at the "Hutch picnic" were: Hattie Abhau, Phyllis and Rod Badger, Poppy and Clagg Claggett, Audrey Cushman, Roberta and Morrow Decker, Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler. Gwen and Jesse Gay, Sellen and Ed Keats, Jane and Doyen Klein, Alice and Page Knight, Marcia (Schacht) Mclntyre, Wy Packard, Louisa and Jeff Parker, Ann and George

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Powell, Elise Seymour, Doris and Art Tarantino, and Frank Wheeler. Also gladly greeted were Bliss Schumann and her nice niece Estelle Noone, and Ms. James Drake. Of course. Patsy and Hutch were also present, but were preparing that night for an Australian/New Zealand tour Fred (Beep) Kinsley reports from Marblehead, MA that he "had drifted down to flying once a month," a no-no according to most flight instructors. So, he flew his last flight in a Piper Warrior on 8 November from Beverly to Manchester and return.

He was cleared to land at Beverly when, about 50 feet above the runway, he started yawing and pitching almost beyond his control, requiring him to go around and bank left into the down-wind leg for an uneventful landing. He acknowledged he wasn't the best pilot, but he had achieved being the oldest and still living.

A couple of items from a nice long letter from Barbara and Norm Meyer in Carlsbad, New Mexico: (1) Their son, Norm, Jr, who has been the clerk (Administrator) of the Federal Court System for Arizona has been promoted to Clerk for Federal Courts in most of Virginia, headquartered in Alexandria. (We hope that Barbara and Norm will be back to visit him and other '35ers in the WB&A area in the Spring.) (2) They did fly to Niagara Falls for a SAUCY (PG-65) reunion which they found to be warm and enjoyable seeing and exchanging news with "guys and gals" from long ago acquaintance. They then flew to Phoenix, shuttled to Prescott, Arizona, joined an Elderhostel for four days of lectures and field trips before a two-day ride in 38-foot pontoon boats through the rapids of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon. They found it exciting, thrilling and wet; very satisfying and memorable, including sleeping in sleeping bags on the sand beside the river Corrections to Class items in past Shipmates: In the November issue, the title under the picture of Annabella and Wy should have a capital B in DuBois.

The same correction to your Corr Sec'y error is needed in the paragraph on Annabella. In the October issue, the title under the Hawaiian picture should say Bill Samuels instead of Pat. Bill's wife, Pat, took the picture. The paragraph below this picture is based on a letter from Bill Wideman, not Sideman. (Sorry about that, Bill.)

Changes to Class address list: Ned Dougherty's widow, Jane, has made a local move to 303 Valley Road, Apt 208, Middletown, RI 02842; Brooke Jennings also moved locally to 7901 Blue Heron Drive West, Villa #2, Wilmington, NC 28405; Ken Kerby's widow, Mary, moved from Arlington, VA to 118 Chenocetah Drive, Cornelia, GA 30531.

Late Item: Chet Briggs' wife, Ruth, died 7 December 1995 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Memorial Services were held on 18 December at St. Andrews Chapel at USNA. Flash Flachsenhar's wife, Marjorie, died on 6 December 1995 San Deigo, CA. Memorial Services were held 13 December 1995 at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church Chapel.

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Pres., Capt. John M. Oseth USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. O. M. Butler USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., Arlington 22202 Capt. William A. Ellis USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003-2017 800-799-USNA; (703) 256-0159 A happy New Year to you all; May God bless you and keep you during 1996. November has been a not so good month for the Ellises. Ede has been ill since the 18th, and as a result, we are now contemplating moving to a retirement residence somewhere here in the local area. The house is just too big for the two of us, and so it looks as though we will soon be moving. If that does occur, you'll know why there is possibly no '36 column for a while in future Shipmales. So keep us in mind, and we'll get back to you again as soon as we get settled in our new home.

'Tain't easy packing up and leaving a home you've lived in comfortably for 45 years.

A telephone chat followed by a note in October from the Rothwells reported that they had just retumed from a trip to Florida where they visited a Marine Corps Classmate and his wife in Maitland and then Gene and Tom Murphy '39 in Melbourne.

While in Melbourne they saw Dorth and Hank Arnold, Gebby Fellows, and the Eisenbachs, all of whom make up the local population. Dorth and Hank had the Murphys, Gebby Fellows, and the Rothwells for cocktails one evening after which Gebby hosted the group for dinner at the Suntree Golf Club, making it a most enjoyable and pleasant evening. Dick concluded his note saying Phyllis and he were planning to be at the 60th and hoped there would be a good turnout. Thanks for the news Dick. We hope for a good turnout too.

A letter (18 Nov.) from Bill Thomas reported on the get-together of the Coronado/San Diego '36ers on 17 November at the Sky Room of the Island Club, NAS North Island. Twenty-two were present for an hour of libations and sea stories, and then a most delicious meal catered by the lovely ladies of the Club. Present were: Anne and Otis Cole; Virginia O'Grady Hammond; Susie and Ed Hoffman; Med Fowler Macpherson; Mildred Mann; Lou and Don Merker; Mary and M a y n a r d Nohrden; Bill Parham; Jeanne and Dave Richardson; Phyllis and Dick Rothwell; Janet and Marshall Thompson; Alice and Ray Thompson; and the hosts, Joan and Bill Thomas. Harry Stark had to cancel due to having knee surgery and out of town were Katy and Fred Chenault who were in Hawaii at the time. No business was transacted, but a straw vote poll was taken and (God willing) about half the group indicated intentions of attending the 60th Reunion in Annapolis on I -5 June. In the conclusion of his letter Bill added: Joan and 1 have just retumed from our annual trip to Sedona and Phoenix, AZ. The beauty of the red bluffs of Sedona never ceases to thrill me even to the point of distracting me on the golf course.

Our next trip will be to Kailua. Oahu, where we exchange homes with a retired Air Force couple for two weeks in March. Living there and playing golf at Kaneohe is a next best thing to living here in paradise. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the Spring at the 60th in Annapolis.

Thanks for the report Bill. Keep us informed of your news.

Dottie Entler's note of 9 November is shared with you in part as follows: Thanks for sending the new Roster. I've moved three times since I've been here and lost them every time. I think my new address (906 Faulkeways, Gwynedd, PA 19436) is fairly permanent. So far I'm able to take care of myself pretty well. Marijo and Ben Robertshaw stopped by a couple of weeks ago. They were checking on a relative in a nursin"

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home nearby. We had a good chat and a nice time together. I don't travel anymore and sold my car.

My heart is a problem and I have a few other ones that seem to keep me hog-tied, but this is a great place to be.. .1 have three great-grandchildren now; Cynthia had her baby in October, so that makes it two boys and a girl. They live in Washington State, but are coming east in December and have said they'll be coming to see me, so that is something to look forward to! I am a long way from Annapolis, but it's close to where I grew up, so Gwynedd is like coming home. Regards to all.

Good to hear from you, Dottie. Keep in touch more often.

Had a brief chat with Georgia Shetenhelm on 22 November who called to wish us a Happy Thanksgiving. She said all was well in Pacific Grove, and that Phil was outside chopping wood. She sent their regards to everyone.

Also had a surprise call from Dr Ann Hunter, MD, from the far north in Maine. Ann is the daughter of Mary Louise and Gould Hunter, and a practicing medical doctor She said she was interested in attending our 60th, and called for information and dates. She is now working for a large medical firm in Portland, ME, as a visiting medical doctor Her new address is 54 Field Road, Cumberland, ME 04021; Phone: 207-829-3866. We enjoyed our phone visit, and assured Ann we'd see she began getting all the '36 news and events.

Abe Lincoln's annual calendar arrived and brought with it a bit of news. As previously reported, Abe is active in the Conflict Resolution Program and is constantly on the road lecturing and training people in its Network, a peace program of the United Nations Association of Australia. He reported that he had been invited to Costa Rica in January '96 to speak and would be accompanied by his son Fred, Jr who was beginning to show an interest in Abe's activities for world peace. Said Abe: "Doesn't seem like 63 years ago we started Plebe Year; Golden yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; busy, happy, fulfilling!"

instructions.. .Trips to far-away places with strange sounding names are missing from our activities. We don't go far from Downey. For excitement, on some days, I take a bit of a walk and Ruth plays her piano. Keep up the good work!

Thanks, Harry, for your thoughts and your kudo.

Right now we are faced with the big problem of moving to smaller quarters that don't require so much time, work and worry.

Both Phil Phillips and John Oseth were hospitalized in late November and early December at Bethesda Naval Hospital. They are at home again, and we wish them a speedy recovery and continued good health.

The local WB&A Clan had its Christmas luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 14 December thanks to Mack Butler, the Sponsor We regret it comes too late to meet the deadline for this Shipmate, and so a report on it will have to await the March issue. Mack also advises us that the recent annual letter and new Roster sent to Sam Shilling and to Bettie Lou Krogh Lamberto was returned by the post office with no explanation. If anyone knows of their whereabouts or if by any chance they have died, please let Mack or your CS know of their status.

That's all for now. We'll keep you advised as to our future whereabouts when and if we move. If we do, we'll be at the mercy of the retirement residence phone system, and so the '36 "Hot Line" (800-799USNA) will have to be closed down pending other arrangements. Let us hear from you, and we hope 1996 will bring you nothing but happiness and good health.

Our best wishes go with Abe in his endeavors.

Bev Reed's Christmas note said: "Survived the rainiest, hottest, most humid summer anyone can recall, thus making a lot of tree and plant pruning and weeding. We still enjoy the yard work and count our blessings we can still do it... And that the hurricanes missed us!"

All Bev says may be tme but it didn't stop the traveling Reeds. In June they went north visiting in the San Francisco and Portland, OR, areas; then later to Kauaii, Hawaii for rest and relaxation; and in September up to College Park, MD, for a family gettogether luncheon at the A and N Country Club and to see their new granddaughter Payton Reed bom in April. For Christmas they were in Richmond visiting the Al Reed family. Bev concluded his note with: "Marco Island continues to boom with new homes, a United Church, condominiums, restaurants, and new area code 941 capping the changes in our landscape."

Pres., Capt. John S. Slaughter USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., RAdm. D.G. Baer USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Frank N. Shamer USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Dr, San Diego, CA 92120-1248

Gil Slonim's efforts have not been in vain. In November Congressman Floyd D. Spencer, Chairman of the Committee on National Security, in a letter to Gil had this to say: You are absolutely correct that our 'island' nation must never lose sight of its need to utilize the seas to project its fullest potential. Obviously, more needs to be done...to educate Americans who, in many cases, fail to appreciate the necessity of maintaining a pre-eminent competitive global maritime posture.

Keep pitching Gil, you are at last beginning to get the ear of someone in Congress.

Harry Brent's Christmas note to your CS said: Another wonderful Christmas season! Now that we are both over 82, we are tempted to tell you all about many interesting medical problems. Fortunately, we have solved them all! We let the doctors do the doctoring and then we try to follow all their Shipmate, January-February 1996

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Judy Ferrara passed away on 28 October from the eroding effects of cancer and, at the end, heart failure. Her funeral Mass was very well attended by friends, parishioners from her St. Charles Borromeo Catholic church, and our Classmate community with Bernie Bieri, Lois and Bob Eriy, Jeanne and Steeta Gardes, Iris and Rivers Morrell, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Sally and Frank Shamer, and Ellie and Vic Wildt present. It was a warm tribute to a gracious lady. Son Duke did the Old Testament reading, son Jim read from Revelations, and son Mike led the General Intercessions.

Mrs. Judith Atkins, Judy and Duke's daughter, was a gracious hostess.

We received a note saying: "Many thanks to the USNA Class of 1937 for the beautiful bouquet sent for our mother" Al Gerken tells us of experiences in command of WARRINGTON (DD-843) in 1951. Things such as losing steering coming up the Delaware River after post repair trials. The casualty occurred right in the ferry lanes between Pennsville and New Castle with heavy ferry traffic present. The casualty, quickly corrected, was just down-river from the then brand new bridge taking US 40 and later Interstate 95 over the river That bridge would come into service one week from the date of Al's experience, causing the ferries to retire.

He would later experience complete breakdown in getting engine orders to the engine room from his station on the open bridge while coming alongside the fuel pier in Gtmo. WARRINGTON almost hit the seawall ahead before his back full order got through.

After doubling up at her berth, the exec came to his

cabin to report that the fuel people wanted the ship moved forward ten feet. Al's state of mind was such that he said: "Why don't you put some men on the dock and move the hose?"

After completing refresher training and joining up for a fleet exercise, WARRINGTON received a station change taking her from 250 degrees relative to 030 degrees relative to the formation center requiring relative motion through the heavies near the center Al had just left the bridge to change clothes and was putting on his fresh trousers when the bridge got the word to him. On reaching the bridge, he quickly noted a heavy cruiser about 300 yards on the starboard bow with a steady bearing. The OOD, having ordered full speed ahead, was engrossed in obtaining the maneuvering board solution. Al took the conn and brought her to the fleet course until he received a course to steer to her new station. The USNA graduate ensign OOD had just had a postgraduate course in priorities at sea. I wonder if Al started losing his original hair color about this time.

Al closed with a narration of getting underway about 2200 from an anchorage in Chesapeake Bay waiting to complete a shore bombardment shoot on an uninhabited island. A suspected appendicitis case required movement to the Norfolk Naval Base, about two hours away. This time all went well and WARRINGTON made it back to her anchorage about 0330 and resumed her shoot at 0800. So much for life in the Louis Johnson navy.

Wayne Brown sent me exerpts from a John G. Luyden article in the November, 1995, issue of Aviation History dealing with the short but brilliant combat career of our Butch G'Hare. It emphasized his natural feel for relative motion and his accurate use of the guns of his fighter. On graduation from Pensacola, Butch reported to Jimmy Thach's VF-3 equipped with F4F fighters. Jimmy Thach believed in relentless training and in thinking about changes in tactics to counter enemy combat capabilities as they became known. His squadron maintained a "humiliation team" used to reduce egos of newly arrived pilots. They soon discovered that Butch's natural ability handled this exercise smoothly. They promoted him quickly to the humiliation team. Jimmy Thach was quoted in the article as saying that he flew like a veteran right away and "picked up" much faster than anyone else he'd ever seen. When Thach brought in the four plane formation divided into two two-plane sections, separated by a minimum distance of the turning radius of the F4F he had what would he known as the "Thach Weave" because each section covered the other giving the advantage to our sturdy F4Fs over the nimble Japanese "zeros". Even Butch couldn't succeed against it in simulated attacks in training.

We all remember his destruction of five "Betty" bombers seeking to attack LEXINGTON near Rabaul in February, 1942, when his was the only fighter remaining near the attackers. It saved LEXINGTON and gave our nation and Naval Aviation a shot in the arm.

With this and much background information dealing with his youth and even the "rubbing out" of his dad by Chicago gangsters, the article's main thrust is the nature of his loss testing night fighter tactics using a radar equipped TBF and two F6F fighters working visually with information from the TBF. When Butch and his wingman were rejoining their TBF, his wingman noticed the TBF turret firing to the rear Butch slid out of formation and did not answer radio calls. Doubtless he was the victim of friendly fire. This old submariner recommends the article to all who are taken by the scintillating success of our Butch in his short time in combat. He was a fighter, a thinker, and a leader Pinky Baer wrote on 6 November of the annual members-wives get together at the Annapolis Yacht Club which had a pretty good turnout. Someone took pictures and someone was to send me a report on 55

attendance. Now it is 1 December, my mailing date to assure the 11 December deadline at Shipmate; nothing has reached me. He reports of an October luncheon at the Army/Navy Country Club that included Jack Slaughter, Ade Rich, Morgan Baldwin, Bill Mack, Schnitzel Schneider, Fog Blasdel, Wes Steecy, Bill Fey, Paul Hartmann, Pinky Baer, and Jim Cruse who arrived late and looked very well. I hear that A/N CC is getting stiffish about the small attendance in the private room we have enjoyed so long for these meetings. Maybe it will become brown bags around the tennis courts according to ever-available-when-something-needs-to-be-done Charlie Minter.

Charlie Minter writes that Rivers Morrell, accompanied by son Rivers and grandson Rivers, made it to Homecoming, a visit planned to give grandson Rivers a tour of the Naval Academy. It is hoped that the visit will nurture his interest in attending there.

Charlie rates him as a splendid young man, considerably larger than our Rivers, with a sport inclination toward water polo. Charlie expects that the football coaches may respond to his size. Rivers chose a great weekend to visit because his group attended a special occasion where Joe Bellinot, Roger Staubach, and Red Romo (team trainer for forty years) were honored in ceremonies dedicating the Joe Bellino Auditorium, the Roger Staubach Locker Room, and the Red Romo Physical Training Facility, all located in the completely refurbished Ricketts Hall, home of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and immediately adjacent to the recently dedicated Rip Miller practice field. Charlie enjoyed Rivers' hospitality at breakfast before the game where he met son Rivers and grandson Rivers.

Charlie mentioned the changes since the seemingly practically settled choice of the Mississippi River Cmise at our 55th. As he remarked: "Long time observers of the '37 scene would have smiled tolerantly at anyone voicing the opinion that this 'decision' would have any bearing on what was really going to happen five years hence.

Was it Moses who said of the Israelites words to the effect that this is a stubborn, stiff-necked people.

Charlie, so long as we have giving people such as you in the Annapolis area I guess we can go there until you are the "last man".

Charlie points out that Bill Mack's sixth book, Normandy, has just been published. This, as are all his novels, is historically accurate though the destroyer involved is purely fictitious.

A note to the uninformed, this column is written in late November for the January/Febmary edition of Shipmate. It takes time to publish a good magazine [ed note: Thanks for the kind words...Nancy].

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Pres., RAdm. M. H. Rindskopf USN (Ret.) Chairman, Wash. Area; Capt. J. H. Raymer USN (Ret.) 703-979-8130 Sec'y, Capt. R. W. Carter SC USN (Ret.) 3118 Little Creek Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 (703) 780-8779 HI CLASS!! Have you noticed the pervasive critical attention now being directed to the need for leadership—schools, churches, congress, city governments—even whole countries!!! One head of state in Europe openly opines that this whole planet is suffering from non-leaders in leadership spots, and estimates we are heading for disaster! One of you sent me copies of a news publication called, the Spotlight—which attributes most of our present woes to

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poor leaders. Well, our Class Project of the "Leadership Forum" will again go on 4,5,6 January—and it will be more than just interesting to find out what our military-leaders-to-be think about the total situation they are facing such as, Bosnia, Haiti, Political Correctness, Military Correctness, Trial by Media, New World Order", etc., etc.. We should know by next issue of Shipmate...in the meanfime, what's your guess????

PRESIDENTS CORNER: In the July August Shipmate 1 told you about a May 1995 meeting with the Alumni Assn. during which it was evident that there was on-going progress to get control of expenses and at the same time encourage "unrestricted giving" income which can fund programs not supported by appropriated funds. In a word, the USNAAA is obviously moving in the right direction—they have gone from a $450,000 deficit last year to a projected surplus of about $270,000 this year—this due to a new and leaner organization and increased giving. I have it, as the sense of the Class, that we do not wish to take on another fund-raising project—even for our 60th, and I am not proposing such now. But there has been an increase in the number of donors—and—dollars given during the current cycle which is highly encouraging! Still I think we should aim for a modest increase in our Class contributions for the year 1997 which might make possible a Class grant or some $25,000 into the USNAAA current endowment project. This would show our support, and also get our Class a spot on the Donors' Board so prominently displayed in Alumni House! Tell us what you think—and over the next year or so drop a note to the Class Secretary with your thoughts and comments. MHR MAILBAG: Lots of mail this month—three of you hasten to correct the Register and Shipmate record of Dick Crommelin's death as 15 July 1946 when the correct date is 1945\ Our 45th yearbook had it right and we'll get it corrected in the official records. Continuing setting our records straight—Ed Conrad corrects our record to show that Al Sbisa and Sam Hunter were bona-fide submariners, not surface officers. Also Bill Leedy was lost due to an aviation accident rather than enemy action. It's good to get the records right—and it is important! From Dan Henry comes an interesting fact...as to who was the first loss to enemy action of our total Class. Follett Bradley Jr. was Dan's roommate until he left USNA at the end of Youngster year Bradley joined the Army Air Corps, got his wings, and was commissioned about our First-Class year Then to WWII as an U.S. Army Air Corps observer and with the RAF. Returning from a bombing mission over the continent on 24 June 1941, he was killed in the crash of his damaged plane at Yorkshire England. So, it looks like Follett Bradley Jr. was our first loss in WWII. Incidentally, his father was a classmate of Peter Berry's father and also Miles Refo's father The picture of Bradley Follett in an Army uniform is probably also a first for our records.

Thank You! Your gifts to the Naval Academy Alumni Association have resulted in nearly $30 million in direct support of the Naval Academy since 1990!

Follett Bradley, Jr. And lastly, one of you sends me a clip of Lt. Gen. Graves interview with the press concerning the continuing role of the Service Academies—which stresses leadership development thoroughly in line with what our Academy Superintendent has told us— really a fine discussion. Drop us a card and we'll make you a copy of the interview—really good!! And in next Shipmate we'll give you a report of our Class sponsored Leadership Forum project held on 4-6 January 1996—good start for the year!!

FORUM: It is obvious that our Class has solid foundations and opinions as to what is going on in this world—one Classmate says simply that, "the greatest show on earth seems to have moved to Washington". Opinions vary from upbeat to very gloomy.

There are mostly repeaters expressing their opinions—so, I made 10 phone calls spread around the country to Classmates who have never written us.

Guess what??? These new opinions are almost exactly the same as the 76 I've already tabulated. In a nutshell, you don't think we should be in Bosnia; you do think that the national budget must be balanced within 7 years; you aren't particularly worried about health care etc.; you deplore the emergence of political correctness in our country's politics and are almost violent about its appearance in our military; you shy away from the abortion fight; you are not worried about inflation; you think USNA is on therighttrack; you have severe reservations about a coed military and wonder what the percentage "goal" might be...etc... Send in your thoughts and I'll keep score. Our most famous psychics say that "the earth will move before the year 2000"!!! Think so??? Let's hear!!

MEETINGS AND EVENTS: First, a look at the Homecoming Tailgate from last year! My camera failed me, but Beverly and Bud Wolfe were there with a camera—and they took some good pics!! Here are a few of them to give evidence of the enjoyment, fun and Class-spirit of a "Tailgate With ThirtyEight"!! Many thanks. Bud—we're really happy for the pics and that you were there to celebrate!! Remember—we even won the game!!!

Private support provides funding for 66 extra-curricular activities for today's midshipmen.

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has a well founded basis for the same. Our gang is still broadening their education with travel—Foster to Michigan in September and froze—but he liked it; Henry at Annapolis for BUCHANON reunion; Foley just returned from a twelve day hiking trip through the splendid Utah National Parks; Klippel sampled pizza in Italia for ten days before hitting the other hot spots in Europe; Jensen found a reunion at Jacksonville NAS that proved indeed that 50 years hath wrought many changes".

Well—that lets us hear from both coasts—how about hearing irom the "south, north, and middle"???

Drop us a line we'll all like to hear!!

LOSSES AND R E M E M B R A N C E : Captain Raymond W.Alexander, USN (Ret) left this world on 29 November 1995 after a long stmggle with the demon cancer I was privileged to be shipmates with Ray in NEW MEXICO ( B B - 4 0 ) right after graduation— then Ray went to submarines and moved on to command two submarines in WWII. Last Navy assignment was with CNO. After his Navy retirement in 1968 Ray managed a branch of the Maryland National Bank until retiring again in 1973. His funeral Mass was in the Memorial Chapel at Ft. Myer followed by graveside services at Arlington Cemetery.

Ray's survivors include Raymond W. Alexander, Jr of McLean VA, David K. Alexander of Fairfax, VA., a sister, Thelma Cogswell of Harrisonburg, VA. and six grandchildren. Following the family wishes, the Class has made a donation to the Hospice of Northem Virginia in Ray's name. Looking back to last Shipmate, we told you of the loss of Nels Nelson in October Betty Nelson writes us to say, "The Nelson family appreciates the Class of '38 generous gift to the Altzheimers Association—Nels would have liked that, for I think that Research is coming closer to finding a cure, or at least a way to halt that dreadful disease. Thank you so much, /s/ Betty Nelson." We will not forget to keep departed Classmates in our thoughts and prayers.

And Another of our '38 Tailgate with bla, and Beshany in front Social events continue of course—The "old reliables" are in evidence—The Washington Group met at Fort Myer "Campaign Room" for a lively discussion mostly about the coming 60th and to remind all hands about the Class Leadership Project time of January 4-6th. Nice way to start the new year A lot of us signed up to witness the event and we'll tell you about it next Shipmate. Then on the other coast, Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

Leo Jensen says this is "how she blows! He says, "Our November gathering was well attended with Buass, Foley, Foster, Harrington, Henry, Jensen, Klippel, Olsen, Ready, Rogers, Worthington and Zimanski estan presente. Worthington expects to see Nash Williams on Thanksgiving as he invited him to share a bird with him and Peri: Buaas spoke glowingly of the Naval Hospital treatment and he

CLASS CLIPS: Ever hear of the Mariner's Museum? It's on 100 Museum Drive in Newport News, Virginia and has the mission to "bring to our community and our nation, exhibitions, publications, events, lectures and learning unequaled at any other maritime museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum flyer also says that, "planning is underway to establish a permanent gallery devoted to the importance of the United States Navy and the maritime strength of our nation". Most of us like Museums for they do kind of emphasize what is important in our past—and maybe our future too. Dick Weber does a lot of volunteer work at the Museum and invites Classmates to come in and take a look— Dick says he will be happy to show us around. Pretty interesting!

LAST THOUGHTS: It has long been the custom for world leaders to precede tough operations with a prayer Such was the case in May 1942 just before the Coral Sea battle when a destroyer skipper at the preceding evening meal bowed his head and said, "Dear Lord, please don't let us screw up— Amen". As a very interested observer of national politics, Very Blonde thinks that same prayer might be appropriate for use by our Congressional Chaplains in opening each session. I'll bet 250 million Americans would be happy to join!! Keep writing, buy yourself that super dessert you usually forego, get enough rest and stay safe in this new year we've been given! RWC [ed. note: See photo on page 58 of 38....Nancy]

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

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Anniversary, Birthday, Graduation, or Memorial Gift.

Call Honor Chair Coordinator, Jennifer John, 410-263-4448, ext. 118 for details.

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Interim Pres., Capt. Paul Loustaunau USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 [ed. note: Captain George Duncan passed away after the deadine for this column. He was a great friend to the Alumni Association and will be missed greatly.Captain Ruhe will report more in March '96....Nancy] Tom Weschler writes that he and Trina returned to Newport to see "family and Newport friends" over Christmas and then headed back to Europe on 1 Feb to complete their "... year of touring Europe by midJune. The adventure stays exciting and enthusiasm mns high as aches and pains remain bearable and blessedly few. Feel most fortunate in seeing Europe in such depth. It brings this part of the world in better focus."

Paul Loustaunau sent a photographic record of the '39ers who attended the home football games at USNA. The first home game against Wake Forest showed Duncan, Eleanor and Paul Adams, the Loustaunaus, Glennons, Coulters, Ruhes and Henrietta Schratz. The rain-drenching Air Force game had only Gayle, the Coulters and Loustaunaus.

The Virginia Tech game had the Loustaunaus, Colemans, the H.P. Adams, Gordon Gayle with son and three grandchildren, and Paul Adams. The Tulane game showed the Colemans, Glennons, Henrietta Schratz, Coulters and Loustaunaus. And the Homecoming game against Villanova, a very satisfying win had, in addition to the regular season ticket holders, the John Muhlenbergs, the Ebbie Bells, Jim Elsoms, the Bing Gillettes, Bob Greens, Dave Bills, Bill Ruhes, Willy Stiles, the Stan Hindmans and the Ralph Benitezs.

At VA Tech Game

At Air Force Game

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At Wake Forest Game

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

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At Tulane Game As the "Head of a Herd", Stan Kerkering told of his 80th birthday celebration in Maine ...with all of my immediate family. We ate lots of lobsters, clams and many varieties of seafoodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was a great time. One big decision for us this year was to move to a Lifetime Care Retirement Community named Tide Pointe. It's under construction and is close to Sea Pines so we can keep our Club and golf memberships. Next June our address will be 501 Tide Pointe Way, Villa 209, Hilton Head

Island, SC 29928. The good doctors continue to patch us up from time to time. We both play some golf and lots of bridge. Time does seem to fly at this age, even though our pace is slowing.

Freddie Clarke writes from San Diego: Our Class luncheon was attended by: Sharpe, Ramage, Bemis, Dexter, Fargo, Fischer, Clarke, Walker, Barker, Mathews, Brent, Paine and Norton.

John Wallingford was absent because of the death of his wife Betty Jean. The sparkle in our Army/ Navy game gathering at Lake San Marcos was dimmed when we needlessly gave the game to Army by the stupid decision to attempt a touchdown rather than a field goal that would have put the game on ice. Sharing this disappointment was Danny Howland, the Fischers, the Bemis's, Mickey Higgs, the Clarkes, the Doc Nortons, Walkers, Dawsons, Barkers, Brents, and Jack Mathews and Jig Dog Ramage. Val Holzapfel attended the game in Philly to watch his grandson play, so Bob Brent took over the duties of honchoing the get-together.

Freddie Clarke called later to say that John Wallingford's wife, Betty Jean had died of cancer on 27 November at a hospice in Glendale and that there would be a funeral for her ashes in St. Andrews Chapel in the Naval Academy Chapel on 11 Dec. After the service her ashes were placed in the Naval Academy Cemetery's Columbarium.

John Ritch's son John III showed up in a news item in the Post. As front man for Hazel O'Leary at the Vienna energy conference, he was identified with the extravagant expenditure of tax payer funds by the Head of the Department of Energy.

Herb Kriloff writes from Melbourne.

A couple of nights ago, Australian TV had an hour's show "Fremantle's Secret Fleets (of subs)".

In the TV show, Mendy Mendenhall holds forth several times. In the beginning there's a shot of a Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

Homecoming couple of officers near the periscope and one looks like you. Bill Ruhe. Another item. I've about finished my book From Brooklyn to the Land of the DinkiDi, about the WM. B. PRESTON (a destroyer) from recommissioning in Brooklyn 1940 to my detachment in NW Australia in 1943.

Howie Thompson writes that his reported stroke that paralyzed his left hand, proved to be something else. After having a battery of specialists looking at Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, heart attack, bone cancer, spur on left elbow, etc, it was decided that ...when damaging my 'crazy bone' when entering a shower, 1 pinched a nerve (now exposed) and that was the cause of the trouble. No operation is required but must otherwise wear a protective arm device. Except for some lack of dexterity, I'm back on the course, 10 strokes worse than before the accident.

The long awaited annual picture of the inhabitants of Room 3204 USNA, was received. But this time there is a "Then" and "Now" pair of photos.

From left to right it's Jack Fidel, Bill Fargo, Bob Deibel, and Jim Smith. Note that they are always posed in the same order

pn Room 3204 Then Willy Stiles slipped me a note saying that he no longer has any Class funds for flowers, funerals, etc.

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since he's transferred all '39 funds to the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

They will administer all '39 funds in the future.

Your Class Treasurer is forevermore out of the act.

The Alumni Association has perpetual management control of our Class funds. Capt. Bob Hofford 61 at Alumni House will service all reimbursement claims. Write directly to him, with receipts to be reimbursed. He's 'Head of Class Giving'. His extension is XI05. But a letter is needed. Address?

USNA Alumni Association, Attn: Capt. Bob Hofford, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068.

Capt. J.B. Rutter of '40 wrote: "I read the obit for Gene Henry. Was surprised that there was no mention of Gene's being in the destroyer FANNING ( D D 385) from 1940 on for a few years."

From Jim Elsom: 1 have just finished reading War in the Boats.

Well Done! 1 came close to being a submariner.

Right after Pearl Harbor, the CALIFORNIA received a message to send two Ensigns to Sub School. We (Ensigns) were all ordered to take the required physical exam. I flunked the part that required me to hold my breath for 55 seconds. I suspect I was influenced by my bride of about two months who was at PH at the same time.

In Black Jack McBrayer's book. Escape, he mentions Joe MacDonald of our plebe year as being a POW with him for several years. Joe, a civilian worker on Wake Island when it was captured by the Japanese on 22 Dec ' 4 1 , was the son of a Reno, Nevada Editor of the leading newspaper He was supposed dead since nothing was ever heard of what happened to him. So a funeral service was conducted for him in Reno. But when my former roommate Dick Cushman heard this news he stoutly maintained that "No Jap could ever kill that tough sonof-a-bitch. He's still livingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;somewhere." And that was evidently true. I remember Joe for the bloody knock-down fist fight he had with another Classmate.

Can't remember who he fought. But I tmly admired the guy's toughness.

Art Fischer writes: When reading the latest Shipmate. I noticed that the Exec. Committee estimated that half of the graduating Class of '39 were deceased. Not quiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; by my calculations from the Naval Academy Register. The count stands at 306 alive and 275 deceased (of 581 who graduated). Also, on the 'Wall of Honor' of submariners lost during WWII, no mention was made of Nelson John Allen or Tom Sutherland. Everything is fine with 'yours truly'.

Betty is slowing a bit. needing a wheel chair now and then but we still plan to make the Canal trip.

Betty gave me a big 'bash' on my 80th birthday at the Submarine Base. 1 gave my 'state of mind' speech, that I had seen a lot of miracles but one I was still waiting for was 'balancing the budget'.

Art also sent in some excellent pictures of Classmates at "the Halloween cold luncheon of the '39 San Diego contingent.

The Clarkes and Bemis's Bill Fargo writes:

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The '39 craise from San Juan to San Diego thru the Panama Canal is going well with 82 planning to go. It has been a lot of work this year with all the extras, but should be more enjoyable for all the extra events.

John Crowe, now in a retirement home in Boca Raton, Florida, called for more info on the death of Saxe Gantze from cancer in August 1993. Saxe was John's roommate at the Academy. He mentioned that his days doing Coast Guard auxiliary surveillance patrols over the Florida Keys came to an abrupt end when his plane, at 2,000 feet, blew up. He was 20 miles southwest of Key West when it happened.

I'd ditched the plane in the ocean and disengaged from my life preserver and went out through the plane's door. I was 2 1/2 hours in the water while holding on to my partner who'd broken both of his arms. My yells for help stopped a Greek ship which rescued us and took us to port.

A Pac Net flyer says: At the festive dinner on October 3, the Pacific Forum gathered with more than 130 friends to celebrate the Forum's founding by RAdm. Joe Vasey.

Special guests included Ambassador David Abshire and General Brent Scowcroft. The Forum's President, James A. Kelly recalled the 1975 era when the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam and South Vietnam's subsequent collapse had created a general turning away from the region in U.S. policy.

'Admiral Vasey worked to fill this void by creating opportunities for dialogue at the unofficial level, a much less acceptable concept in those days. The evolution of dialogue and consultation among AsiaPacific countries, represents a millennium.' Bedecked in an array of leis, Joe Vasey accepted a commemorative gift of a native wood bowl to a standing ovation.

At the 150th Anniversary Birthday Ball, celebrating the founding of the Naval Academy and held by the Los Angeles chapter of the Alumni Association— in October—Hazel and Hal Felix and Betty and Val Valentine represented the senior class of the Naval Academy. "All hands had a superb evening."

At 150th Anniversary Jaime Trauger writes: In October I had dinner with Lillian and Joe Vasey. Joe works with the Pacific region 'thinktanks' and the University of Hawaii. They keep him very busy, in fact his voice was so spent he sounded worse than I do. I continue to enjoy Las Vegas and my daughter Gail and her family have also left Califomia to take up residence here. We have about a 40-man Alumni Chapter here which meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month for lunch. Bob Border and I are quite regular participants.

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Pres., Capt. William M. Carpenter USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia D r , Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y, Cdr Leigh Winters USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria, VA 22302 WASHINGTON REPORT Gene Hemley completed the task of assembling 3 VCR tapes, each two hours or less in length, for 60

the 'at cost' price of $10/tape, plus $4 for handling and shipping one OR two; or $5 for shipping all three.

Here is a brief recap: Tape 1—Personal, Lucky Bag and newsreel footage through 7 December 1941, including midshipman days. Tape 2—WWII and post war photos. Tape 3—Reunions, Ceremonies, VIPs, party pictures and NA Graduation scenes.

For orders, order blanks and/or more complete descriptions please write or phone Gene: 20 Cohawney Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Phone: 914723-5181. And, Congratulations for a job WELL DONE!—to Gene.

The October Shipmate listed Bill Braley and Roy Smallwood in the "Last Call" page. Here is a recap of our five most recent Classmates to leave our ranks: Bill Braley on 10 July in Media, PA; Roy Smallwood in Oklahoma City on 14 August; Ace Barton of "The Fairfax" in Fort Belvoir, VA on 31 October; Jack Wright in Silver Spring, MD on 13 November; Bill Dobie of Moraga, CA on 21 November 1995. Rest in peace.

Originally from Bloomfield, New Jersey, wellspoken Bill Braley was "Omar", after the poet, during his midshipman years. Always the gentleman, he served his Navy faithfully through twenty-six more years as a model officer-engineer After retirement from active duty he continued in his civilian life in engineering until ill health forced him to retire a second time. Barbara continues residence in their Media, PA home.

Roy "Bosque" Smallwood, hailing from Oklahoma, married Thelma Scott of Oklahoma City, and retumed with his family to that city for his final home residence. But this outstanding submarine officer's heart belonged at sea. Therein his ashes were deposited.

The heart of Ace Barton was as warm and large as his smile of true friendship. This outstanding officer and gentleman will be very much missed by his family, friends and PALS* of the DC area, and Classmates everywhere. His large family is bearing up well as a result of Ace's ever-guiding hand. But Kay, severely handicapped physically, could use our prayers and good wishes.

A deeply religious and true "family man", Jack Wright's rapidly expanding family after marriage to Kathleen reinforced his decision to leave the active Navy for work as a professional engineer in the Navy Department after WWII; and through three decades of service with the Navy altogether "His Family was his proudest legacy." After a second career of charitable and volunteer community work he died at his home in Silver Spring, MD one year to the day after the death of his beloved wife Kathleen, on 13 November Bill Dobie, Jr., whose distinguished Naval career spanned over a third of the 20th century was stricken by cardiac arrest at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on 21 November 1995. He had been on board a plane awaiting takeoff to Florida to spend Thanksgiving with daughter LCdr Donna Dobie, USN of Orange Park, FL. Classmates from the San Francisco Bay Area attended his Final Mass, followed by interment in his Presidio family plot on 2 December In addition to the families of these departed Classmates, your best wishes and prayers are also requested for those now on the Binnacle List: Kay Barton, Jonnie Berndtson and Goody Keating of "The Fairfax" in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Dee Sullivan in Norfolk, VA; Charlotte Bush in Green Valley, AZ; Ben Benbow in Virginia Beach, VA; Jay Whitacre in Williamsburg, VA and Bob White of Hopkinton, NH. Thank you.

On Tuesday, 24 October Marjorie Tackaberry of Cupertino, California, accompanied by son Douglas, sister-in-law Anna with husband Larry Roberts of Northbrook, Illinois, attended the inurnment of the

late Bob Tackaberry in the Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis. Others included D'Arcy and Ned Bent of Raleigh, North Carolina, and PALS* Frankenberger, Burke and Eckert.

Twenty-two PALS* were on hand to greet Illinois' Cros Croft in the Lamplighter Room of the Fort Myer's O'Club for lunch and story swapping on the 2nd Wednesday—(8th) of November Cros, ever the model of an active Chairman of the Board, explained how his various companies supplied the lighting required by many of the nation s biggest commercial enterprises, such as football stadiums, etc. Cros, as always—a living proof of the adage "Keeping busy keeps one fit!".

In between autumnal trips up and down the East Coast and a month long visit to Great Britain, Sis and John Lacouture found time early in September for John to induct D.W."Tommy" Tomlinson, IV. NA ' 18 and third oldest (98-l- years) living graduate, into the Test Pilots Hall of Honor and Carrier Pilots Hall of Fame on board YORKTOWN at Point Pleasant.

Tommy had been from Sid Sherwin's home town, Batavia, NY. He had been Sid's boyhood idol. So Jane and Sid were on board with the Lacoutures for the ceremony.

Point Pleasant—Sept. '95- -Sis and John Refo, Jan and Sid Sherwin

Cheering (?) through Army-Navy game—2 Dec. '95— Roseborough, Vickery, Lamb, Loretta Hechler, Mary Sledge Are you finding it difficult to reach Margaret and Herman Klare at their home in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia? No Problem. They are now in their winter quarters: 417 Tarrson Blvd., Lady Lake, FL 32159.

THE DISTAFF SIDE After John Mutters death in March '95 Clare wrote: A very much belated "Thank You!" to all the members of the Class of '40 who sent the very beautiful wreath to John at the time of his death. It meant a great deal to me and all my family. After his funeral I took off on the visiting circuit with all my children; to Washington, then to Westfield, MA, then to Seattle to stay with my youngest. From there I went to San Diego and, finally, to Monterey. I kept saying I had to go home, but all prevailed upon me to stay a little longer! I'm not strong enough to say no, so why not. It was a wonderful trip and very special to be with all of my loved ones! They were all so wonderful and supportive!.. .I'm deeply apologetic for not sooner acknowledging all of your kindnesses...! did get to the 50th Reunion Brunch and loved seeing so many friends. Thank you all so much for your kindness to me and my loved ones...Happy Holidays to ALL of the Class of '40!...A very special group!" /s/ Clare Mutty

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Seen at Loretta Hechler's home on Lookout Lane, Annapolis, or with the 'Tailgaters', or at the Homecoming Game (Villanova) on 21 October '95: Chris and Mike Hanley^ Mary and Ed Sledge, Julianne and Ted Hill. Mary and Bill Carpenter, Saralee and Ike Peters and Helen Longino and Bill Lamb. Miss anybody? Loretta says "A good time was had by all!"

Believe it!

And Loretta thanks the PALS* for the floral centerpiece.

Kay Hill, widowed by Bill Hill in July '85, has sold her wintertime pied-a-terre in Florida and moved to a condo: 2180 Highpoint Dr, Englewood, FL 34223; Phone: 941-473-0346. Her summer address is still in Dalton, MA. NEWS F R O M H E R E AND T H E R E There is good news and there is bad news from the far, far west. Coralie Vellis, in her "Happy Holidays" season letter writes: (this is the bad news...): ...My indestructible, dynamic Mother passed away peacefully, in July at the age of 95. All her grandchildren were here for the celebration of her life—(son) Jack and (daughter) Thalia each gave reflections of the specialness they found in her. I miss her very much...

Then, there is good news. Coralie adds: ...I am still at the U. (sec'y: Jim Vellis says "I married her too young..."). Carrying only 9 credits each semester takes forever, and I'm getting a bit weary of projects and exams. Jim is George— he does everything from driving me to school to retuming to the U. with the glasses I forgot on the kitchen table. He finds some time to.. .squeeze in a game of golf every week...(Son) Jack is a retired Navy captain. His family continues to live in the DC area...(Daughter) Thalia, too, is in DC but her husband's new duty will move their family to San Diego in the summer..."

Jim is less than happy with the newly announced NA "Pregnancy Policy (Oct. '95 Shipmate^ pg.27).

How do you all feel on the subject?

Our Coronado, Califomia Wonga Bird reports that, after 22 years of driving and dispatching (for the last 6 years) for the Coronado Freewheelers, H a r r y Fischer is ready to 'tuck it in'. He will continue to drive ambulatory cancer patients to and from appointments with doctors and hospitals, to radiation, chemotherapy, etc., etc. Harry feels it is now time for another younger and dedicated volunteer, perhaps a S E X a g e n e r i a n , t o take over the r e i n s . . . o o p s , "wheels", and follow in the footsteps...oops, "tire treadmarks", of this dedicated but now a mite "long in the tooth" Peeriess Leader Phone: 619-435-4797.

Any Dispatcher-strikers out there?

The L.A. Chapter of the Alumni Association celebrated the Academy's 150th year with an October Birthday Ball. Art Varnum reports: ... The attendance was over 300, decorations and arrangements were well done, the music was great...We had a wonderful time...The six of us from '40 shared a table with four from the Class of '39, and ours was the senior table. Here's a photo (of the six from '40) all decked out in black tie and evening gowns. Look at those gorgeous gals!...

Thank You! Your gifis to the Naval Academy Alumni Association have resulted in nearly $30 million in direct support of the Naval Academy since 1990!

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L.A. Chapter 150th Birthday Ball—Oct. '95—Garretts, Bundys, and Vamums Up the west coast, northwards towards S.F., Sunnyvale's Ozzie Osborne sends a mid-November report: ...Rosy Roseborough and Foggy Newcomb with their wives Florence and Betty, stopped by for a very pleasant visit a couple of weeks ago. I was very glad to see them since Rosy was my roommate and Foggy and I were in quite a few classes together. It was good to see that Rosy is recovering quite well from his stroke.. .Toshiko and I certainly enjoyed the visit and welcome others who may come into the area...

Sunnyvale—Nov. '95—Osbomes, Newcombs, Roseboroughs Thanks from Treasurer H a r r y Stirling and the Class of '40 to Marguerite and Lucian Hunt for representing the Class at the Final Service for their good friend Roy Smallwood last summer They drove from Ardmore to Oklahoma City and arranged for an NA '40 floral display. When asked for the florist's bill Lucian wrote: "There is no bill to pay." This grateful sec'y has long since ceased to be surprised by the close bonds between members of the Family Forty.

Dorrie and Tony Benjes had planned to attend the Homecoming Game (21 Oct.A'illanova) in '95 but: ...Unfortunately we canceled our airline and hotel reservation at the last moment for a combination of circumstances. I had driven down (previously) by myself, saw my children in Wash.(DC) and the Patuxent area, and had a short visit with Lu and Paul Desmond, so that it was not a total loss..."

About 20 miles SE of the Benjes, in Hopkinton, New Hampshire Claudia is keeping a daily watch on her ailing Bob White. Early in November she received the Reunion 55 videos from ace videoman.

Gene Hemley and replied: ...The wonderful videos of the Class of '40 arrived in great shape last week.. .1 have watched the entire series and am sick that Bob and I couldn't have enjoyed them together He is very, very ill and sleeping most of the time. The pictures of him that you high-lighted so well are among our favorites, and the one of him on the bridge of one of his destroyers hangs on the wall of his room at Pine Rock Manor, where everyone admires it...He gets wonderful care from the staff of Pine Rock, plus the Hospice Ladies who go in twice a day to feed him, bathe him, etc. He seems to recognize us when we go in and opens his eyes occasionally. We are just thankful that he is being kept so comfortable and well cared for...Our two children and two of the

three grandchildren live here in the area and are such a comfort...

When last you read the saga of the Hibernian, havenless but happy Hayes clan, they were hopping about Great Britain from London to Loch Ness. Then, Ed Hayes continues the travelogue: ...At long last, however, we came back to Boston, and (older brother) Jack and Mary headed south (to Lake Barcroft, Virginia), while we headed north, to Lake Sunapee, NH. Spent the latter part of August and into September there; finally coming back here to Portsmouth via Holyokes where on September 16 we attended Clare's 55th reunion other high school class!...Things seemed to be going fairly well, when without warning we got a phone call from St. Louis that (another brother) Tom had suffered a massive heart attack.. .Clare and I dashed south, picked up Jack and Mary, and we four drove to St. Louis, meeting our sister Moira (down from Chicago) and visiting Tom and family right there in hospital...We...had to leave after several days....Sadly, we were notified after return that Tom had passed away...

Summer of '95—Loch Ness Funsters—Clare and Ed Hayes with Mary and Jack Hayes Clare and Ed, the Family Forty extends deepest condolences.

Anne and F r a n k Graziano enjoyed the 55th Reunion, but were sorry that the time was so short for renewing old friendships. They, too, enjoy traveling but, says Frank from Short Hills, New Jersey: ...Home is here, where we keep relatively active. I have retired but business, college govemance, and the usual other activities manage to provide a full enough schedule.

Saralee and Pete Peters had to leave Annapolis before the apres-le-jeu at Loretta Hechler's, but— Pete writes: .. .Loretta did have lunch with us in our car (during miserable weather), so we did have a chance to talk with her—she's a great person. As it turned out. Bill Carpenter, Ted Hill and I were the only Classmates at the Tailgate Area...

Sorry, Pete, Dee and the sec'y were up in the Shenandoah Mts. T H E SECRETARY'S CORNER Here's a FLASH! Congratulations to RAdm. Chuck Beers, Jr. '67 on his new command as ComSubGrp-10; and to your proud parents in Virginia Beach VA!! * * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * * *

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Chmn and Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., #1409, Chevy Chase MD 20815 301-215-7532 Fifty-five years ago on 7 February 1941, we made it! This coming April in New Orleans (with much better weather) we shall commemorate that worthwhile achievement. If you have not made your reservations, get in touch with Ken Tebo pronto and he'll do his best to get you in the hotel. Ken's number is 703-241-8581. Hope to see as many as pos-

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sible there. It should be a great time.

Jack Rogers wrote me the following report on our 1995 H o m e c o m i n g Party (after we beat Villanova) in Annapolis: Our Class was treated royally by Fergie's in Annapolis—name in lights and a wonderful dinner with lots of good fellowship. Attendees were: Burleys, Fosters, Bob Hayler, Heaveys, Helen Hoker, Kinneys, Shirlee Marks, Dick Millers, Nicholsons, Alice and Fox Parry from Pennsylvania, Pierces, Rogers', Ruders from Maine with their son, Stephen, Rushs, Somers', Taussigs, Tebos and Joe Zirkle. The Fosters, Nicholsons and Rushs were getting things together in preparation for spending the winter in warmer climes. The Ruders were heading to Jacksonville to look at Fleet Landing and a visit with Ray Welch. Alice and Fox Parry were anxious to know of '41 activities and hope to be joining the Class for more of these activities.

After Homecoming plus 3 football games in a row and getting soaked at 2 of the games, Winnie and I decided we needed some R&R so we headed for the mountains of Virginia south of Charlottesville. It turned out we were near Chris Cagle's farm—Flat Farm in Roseland, Virginia. We gave him a call and had a great visit with him. He raises registered Hereford cattle. They are good looking animals and some of the biggest bulls I have ever seen—2400 lbs. In that region he is known as Malcolm Cagle and answers the phone that way.

Besides running the farm he stays active writing a book and is involved in the Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola and a Virginia meat processing plant. We thoroughly enjoyed his warm Virginia hospitality. He is looking forward to seeing some of the Class at the 55th Reunion in New Orleans and he is bringing his two daughters with him.

nis Center B Team and is winning over half her matches in the Orlando City League which, by the way, is not a seniors' league. Both Balls are looking forward to the 55th. Chuck Fears brings us up to date with the following note: Anne and I had our usual busy summer. Attended the West Coast Class reunion in July. A week after we got home we left for the northwest area. Spent four days hiking in Glacier National Park, explored Big Hom Mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming, then to Bridger Wilderness Area, Canyonlands Natural Bridges, Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon. All in all a wonderful six weeks. We'll stay home for a while now.

Rogers and Cagle Many thanks for the write-up Jack and we all appreciate the great job Winnie and Jack do at arranging such great events in Annapolis. We were happy to get recent news of Betty Kirk. She still lives in Austin, TX where she is doing some studying and also volunteer work. She occasionally visits her brother and sister near Annapolis so maybe one of these trips will let her join one of our area activities.

Betty's daughter, Betty, also lives in Austin so she in Austin and for mail she uses her legal name, Elizabeth, to avoid confusion. The Kirks and Delanos were stationed together at Los Alamos for a while.

John and I were a formidable doubles team at Los Alamoji—he did the tennis bit expertly and I picked up the balls! Last fall, Betty and Jerry Ball drove to Jackson, MS to visit cousins and while there had dinner plus visits with Jane Spencer in her gorgeous, columned mansion on 7 acres of lovely land. Ross's Navy memorabilia were prominently displayed in the beautifully furnished home. Betty and Jerry encouraged Jane to attend the 55th Reunion in New Orleans. We all hope she will. When the Balls are back in Orlando, Betty plays tennis for the Orlando Ten-

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

Taussigs, Jamisons, Fosters

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Califomia Reunion—Merdinger, Morrison, Lenz, Bill Jones, Bennett Thanks for the up-date, Chuck. It wore me out just reading about your hikes.

With regret, I have to report that we lost another Classmate, Russell Trudeau. Russ died in November of pneumonia after a long fight with throat cancer He was buried in Fort Worth. To Russ's children, Sharon, Steven, Noel and Timothy go our deepest condolences in the loss of their father After a long illness. Pop Dwire's wife, Phyllis, also died last November I know that we all join together in extending to Pop and his three daughters our most sincere sympathy and understanding in their loss.

You did such a great job ringing the bells for the December birthday boys that I could hear them from here! Now, use some of that pent up Christmas strength and hit it just as hard for the following January and February Classmates: January—Hopkins; Huey, Stu Jones, Lenz, Luehman, McDonald, McReynolds, Eddie Miller, Morrison, Palm, Parisian, Quigley, Rogers and Weyrauch; February— Armstrong, Burbage, Bymside, Pride Brown, Elliott, Muirhead, Parke, Ray, Rebard (wherever you are), Robertson, Moose Smith, Southard, Thro and Ray Welch.

In your Class Roster, under Betty Kirk's address, delete "Now married to Charles E. Katlic." Here are some other changes: Chuck Fears' correct street address is 1935 N. Arrowhead; Archie Kelley's correct phone and FAX number is 619-689-0493; Roland J. Spritzen's new area code is 360.

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Pres., Capt. Max C. Duncan USN (Ret.) Sec'y R.S. Day CLU 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 With the holidays behind us and a new year in front of us, the count-down for the 55th Reunion is well underway under the firm hand of our chairman, Bill Houser. Also in the planning stage, under the dedicated leadership of JT Hill, is the 14th Annual USNA '42 Golf Tournament—the Mary E. Hill Memorial— scheduled for Tuesday, 16 April 1996 at the Quantico Medal of Honor golf course. Early

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reports indicate a great turnout for both events.

Homecoming '95 found 56 of us gathering after the game in the Officers & Faculty Club. Joining in the conviviality were Trilby and Max Duncan, Ginny and Tom Smith, Betty Lou and Bill Houser.

Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Peggy and Jim Small, Ruth Opp, JT Hill, Barbara and Dale Reed, Jeannette and Roy Werthmuller, Hope and Bob Knight, Betty and Ace King, Joan and Dick Curtis, Betty and John Welsh, Russell and Jack Hinchey, Ruth and Jack Gommengenger. Hap Day, Tex Winslow, Ray Wilhite, Ann Beale, Shine Payne, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Irene and Mac MacKown, Jean and John Wallace, Peggy and Martha Sims, Betty and Hal Shear, Patricia and Art Rawson, Frank Andrews, Muff and Norm Nash accompanied by Jane and Enders Huey, Betty and Frank Carter, and Liz and Bob McWethy. The evening before, the Class was represented at the "world's largest cocktail party"

by Trilby and Max Duncan, Barbara and Dale Reed, Ginny and Tom Smith, Evelyn and Tom Williamson, and Tex Winslow.

Frank Andrews has offered to facilitate the entrance of the Class into the wide world of the Internet. By providing his address—fandrews @annap.infi.net—Frank is in a position to receive and find the answers for any Classmate looking for information on the Class or the Academy. He also will collate E-mail addresses sent to him and make them available to Bunky Herndon who maintains the Class data base.

When the new Class directory was compiled, it was possible to take a snapshot of the Class demographics. In December 1941, we graduated 563 strong. At the 50th Reunion, 383 were living and by October 1995, 344 (reduced to 343 when we were advised of the death of Silvio De Christofaro on 1 September 1995). We have valid addresses for 331 living Classmates, 41 non-grads, 88 widows, and an additional 9 widows who have remarried. As of midNovember, 321 Classmates, wives and widows intend to be on hand for the 55th Reunion, plus 15 guests.

One of the big questions to be decided when a new directory is contemplated is the "cut off date.

Once it goes to press, updating of the data is inevitable. So in an attempt to keep track of everyone, please make the following changes: Jeanne Wahlin's phone number in Carrboro, NC is 919-932-9765; Carmen Easton now lives at 2200 Parkside Ct., Virginia Beach 23454; Helen LeVeaux has sold the big house and moved into a new condo, 209 Aspen Loop, Butte, MT 59701, 406-494-1365; and, Thelma Knight still lives at 209 Wymberly Road, St. Simon's Island, Georgia, but the zip code is 31522 and her phone number is 912-638-3583.

Jim Small, Theodore Roosevelt, the original Navy Day, and I all share 27 October as our natal day. This year, Peggy and Jim honored my attainment of the 75th milestone with a bmnch at the Fort Belvoir Officers Club. Last year, Peggy had arranged a similar luncheon at Fort Myer on the occasion of Jim's 75th. To make sure that both Jim and I behaved this year, they included Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Patricia and Art Rawson, Martha Jane and Charlie Smith, Ree and Bob Childers, JT Hill and Ruth Opp, and Betty and John Welsh. Back at their home in the Mt. Vernon area of Fairfax County, Peggy challenged our knowledge of US geography by having us try to identify twenty state outlines. While most seemed familiar, only Bob Childers knew them all with the rest of us receiving less than passing grades.

A birthday cake and coffee intermingled with a coin game Jim had developed provided a climax to a memorable and happy day.

Charlie Bishop advises that the San Diego Monthly Class Luncheon finally has taken root at the Acapulco Restaurant on Miramar Road, across

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from the NAS. They meet at 1230 on the first Tuesday of the month, with about a dozen Classmates attending. In October, for instance. Bill Arthur John Davis, John Drew, Maino DesGranges, Gene Farrell, Eric Hopley, Tom Pearson, Bob Poage, Dick Sewall, Ivan Sturgis, and Willie Weber gathered with Charlie. Bill Morgan, who had organized the September luncheon was recovering from an automobile accident after being rammed by an errant motorist as he was preparing to exit a service road.

Maino had just returned from a trip back east which included a FuUerton High School (Califomia) Reunion cruise to Bermuda where he couldn't resist the chance to play the MidOcean Golf Club again...after 50 years! The Sewalls and Bishops were back for the Class gathering after an enjoyable stay in Istanbul followed by a cmise along the Turkish Aegean coast and the Greek Islands, winding up in Pireaus and Athens. Absolutely fascinating history, art and architecture. They have now seen all the ancient ruins possible for one human to comprehend, not that they do, but they were tested to their limits.

Found the Turkish people friendly and helpful with most of them speaking good English. Query? How come the rest the world learns to speak English, but so many of our USA residents do not?? In '52, Charlie visited the Acropolis when he was XO of SAMUEL D. ROBERTS. At that time, there was one old Greek artisan chipping away at a block of marble with a hammer and chisel! Now, there is a major reconstruction operation in progress, with cranes, scaffolds, marble yards, and many people. If anyone intends to visit, Charlie suggests you go early as they did for as they left a tidal wave of tour groups enveloped the hill.

While Jim Small and I were celebrating our birthdays. Bill Brewster was attending a change of command at the Kings Bay Submarine Base. Normally, that wouldn't be a particularly startling event. In this case, however, there is a story to be told. In midOctober, Bill was awaiting a vacant chair at the base barbershop when a handsome Navy captain with a familiar name on his chest walked by. Out of curiosity. Bill followed him to the NEX foyer, introduced himself as an Academy graduate, and noted that he had a Classmate with the same name. Hahnfeldt.

He found he was talking to Ed's second son, Capt.

Don Hahnfeldt, USN, who told Bill that his father had died of a sudden heart attack in 1977; that he had enlisted in the Navy after finishing college; and, was commissioned afterfinishingOCS. Don told him that he was being relieved of command of TENNESSEE (SSBN-734) (Blue) the following week and wished Bill to attend. He handed Bill his card which Bill did not look at until he returned home. For the first time he noticed that his full name was Don Vogts Hahnfeldt , Ed having named him after his roommate. Bill then called Don's home to verify this and talked with Ed's wife as Ed was involved with visiting dignitaries. She confirmed Bill's hunch and while she knew that Don did not graduate she had no idea what had become of him.

The copy of the change of command program outlined a truly distinguished service record. Don has reported to the Office of the CNO for his next duty assignment and Bill is convinced that he is destined for flag rank. While Ed and his wife would have been very proud of Don. if they were still living, Bill felt great pride in knowing that a Class sibling was so outstanding.

Anne and Jim Conger spent Thanksgiving in Northern Virginia visiting her children and grandchildren and Jim joined Tex Winslow and me for luncheon in Falls Church the following day. Jim is in great shape and thoroughly enjoys being a Floridian—except when dodging hurricanes of which they have had more than their share this past season. The three of us have been meeting for lunch yearly for

several years as Jim makes his periodic visits to see his daughter in Richmond and then visits this area to see Anne's growing family..

It is a bit difficult to write without reflecting on another disappointing ending to the Army/Navy game. Fortunately, the outcome was tempered by the presence of close friends and a delicious after-thegame dinner Ree and Bob Childers, Ginny and Tom Smith (for the first half). Jack Hinchey and Shine Payne (second half) and I made the best of a bad situation in Ann Beale's lovely Heritage Harbor home.

With a heavy heart, I close this column with the report of the passing of two of our lovely ladies. Mary Froude recently had been in declining health and her daughter, Patricia, arranged for her mother to leave the retirement home, which she had enjoyed, and return to live with her Mary slipped away on 2 November and was buried with Bob in Arlington Cemetery on the 9th . Betty Porter died peacefully on 13 November at the home she and Rufe had shared for many years. She had struggled with Parkinson's disease for several years and as her health gradually failed she was entirely dependent on Rufe for her every need. Following a memorial service in St. Andrews Chapel at the Naval Academy, her ashes were placed in the Academy columbarium with simple military honors. Having served as a Lieutenant JG in World War II, I believe Betty is the first in the Class to be accorded this tribute. Both services were well attended by Classmates and friends and we extend our love and sympathy to their families.

Mary's family met with her friends in the Arlington Cemetery administration building parlor following the service; while Shine Payne graciously opened her Annapolis home to those attending Betty's service.

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Pres., Capt. Edward E. Kerr USN (Ret) 340 Hampton Rd., Piedmont, Calif. 94611-3526 Sec'y, Capt. William B. Kirkland, Jr. USN (Ret.) 2805 Middle Woodland Close, Williamsburg, VA 23185(804)258-5410 This moming snow is falling in Williamsburg. It stays on the ground among the trees. The winter of our lives is upon us, friends. Notice of the death of three Classmates and a friend this past fortnight reminds one that the bell is tolling.

Lou T\ittle wrote to say Donald L. Lassell died in Maryland; he and Ruth lived in Olney. Don was a destroyerman who helped put the troops ashore at Normandy and Guadalcanal.

Lou also reported that Donald E. Weed had died 19 November while traveling in Puerto Rico. Don resigned in 1946; he and Lona spent many recent years in Palo Alto, California.

President Ed reported on the death on 10 December 1994 of Morris V. Shively, USMC (Ret). He retired in 1950 and lived with spouse Bernice in El Cerrito, California.

John Gano reported on the death of Jim Earle, Dee Wagoner's second husband. Our Classmate Dennis Wagner died in 1956 in a mountain fall in Germany.

Faithful correspondent Lou TXittle also reports on two Alumni meetings in DC, one in October where the Honorable John H. Dalton, '64, SECNAV was speaker The other in November where the Robert Timberg, '64. author of The Nightingale's Song, was speaker Eleven from '43 appeared in October, but only 8 in November Does this show more interest

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in affairs in the Navy than in the White House? That's a tough call.

Lou also enclosed a Washington Post story from Saturday 28 October about uniforms for women midshipmen,(which also applies across the board, I would assume). Seems that the fashion dictators Membership: 79% don't like the uniforms because they are out of style.

One prominent senator alleges that the present uni- Pres., Capt. Henry S. Barbour USN (Ret.) form is modeled after a 1940's airline stewardess Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. Whidden USN (Ret.) outfit! Another critic says the hemline stops at the 6156 Loch Raven Dr, McLean, VA 22101 unflattering spot just below the knee! The final straw Annapolis Rep., Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) is the "...white, cotton-polyester trousers display the Mail Bag panty line in all its glory..." God help the women in Walt Honour checked in during October from his the services if these dandelions get control of things. "Sky Anchorage" in Newland, NC to send us a photo Can you visualize needing new outfits every two of himself and Bill Wightman (not a classmate) who years because of fashion dictates? As for the "panty- went through flight training with a number of us back line" perhaps the undergarment is not correct. We in '45. Some of you aviators will probably rememwore boxers because jockeys showed the panty line ber him. He spends his summers in the mountains on men in whites. My Lord Almighty, what are we near Walt and winters in Miami Shores, FL. Walt coming to? sent me his address for those who may want it. Walt Doc Jones sent a nice short squib to say the Vir- and Elaine's son, Capt. Craig Honour ('68), after ginia Tech coach Frank Blomer, is Edie's nephew. three busy tours as "householder" for Gen. Gavin, On the day they played Navy, Doc was saved from a CINCEUR, then as CO SEATTLE, and OPS and CH fate worse than death by the need to drive back to of Staff to COM US 7TH FLT, is now in a wellArlington. He did lose his bet with Edie, however deserved job as Professor of Naval Science and CO Which reminds me, our effort to launch an Alumni NROTC Unit at the University of Virginia. Walt Chapter in Williamsburg is progressing, nicely. We noted that our Classmate, Duke Eldridge, held the whipped up a Navy-Army game bmnch here in Gov- same job about twenty-five years ago. Duke and ernors Land, expected 40 had 68 and a packed room Barbara still live in Chariottesville, VA. Marquita in the recreation center Senior was Mrs. Orem, hus- and Don Miller along with Kay and Cari Swenson band Class of '22—junior was Tom Schievelbein '74. ('42) visited again with the Honours at "Sky AnchorGood spread—good party—good fun until the last age" before Walt and Elaine headed back to their 0+1:30. place in Florida for the winter Pres Ed has appointed the election committees; Maury Hartle sent a photo of himself and Jack Nominating Committee is Jim Oliver chairman. Bob Barrett at a gorge near the Hartle cabin at Vallecito, Greenwood, Moose Grossetta, Chuck Pendleton, CO, about 8,000 feet up where it is cool and colorand Lee Scherer. The Election Committee is Dick ful. Maury also sent a snapshot of Suzanne and himLazenby chairman, Fred Fearnow, and Ruben self with Bee and Dick DePrez (Suzanne's brother Woodall. as well as our Classmate) when they were at the Jim Aller claims a prize for having the only sur- DePrez condo on Lake Tahoe before all four attended vivors of a four man room, being Aller, T\ittle, the Tailhook Association Symposium in Reno in Oliver, McConnell. Sounds impressive bijt recently September At the meeting in Reno they ran into '44 I heard about Smith, Harrell, Zoeller, and Van Tailhookers Tiny Graning and Bob (with Mary) Orden. Any others, Classmates?

Coogan. In October the Hartles headed for Hilo, HA The annual '43 gathering at Fort Monroe, Virginia to visit their daughter was Dec. 3rd. Present at muster were Maggie and Clyde Anderson, Dick Berquist, Dee and Harry Clark, Nancy Davis with grandson Cris and Malisa, Helen and Gal Galvani, Polly Gillock, Connie and Bill Golden, Joyce and Bill Grey, Mary and Bill Hardcastle, Peg and Bill Kirkland, Cathy Rapp and son Ken and Dedi Rapp, and Hazel Tolerton.

Miscellaneous trivia: Hardcastle recommends The Fleet the Gods Forgot, W.G. Winslow, U.S. Naval Institute. Kirkland recommends Stealth at Sea Dan Van Der Vat, Houghton Mifflin and War at Sea, Nathan Miller, Scribner Class President's Reminder: Preparations continue for our springtime election.

December's ROVER Class newsletter describes nomination procedures. If you would like to partici- Wightman and Honour pate in these procedures by making comments, recommendations or submissions, Dick Lazenby Private support provides funding (Election Committee chairman) or Jim Oliver (Nominating Committee chairman) should have them be- for 66 extra-curricular activities fore 15 March....EEK for today's midshipmen.

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Hartles and Deprezs John Hooper wrote that he and "Honey" hosted a get-together at their home in Wolfeboro, NH with Betty and Ralph Blaine in August. Ralph and John were both members of the Class of '42 at the University of New Hampshire where they spent two years and were fraternity-mates (Theta Chi) until both received 1940 appointments to the USNA Class of '44. Upon commissioning Ralph went to submarines and John to destroyer duty. Their paths never crossed again until 52 years later when the Blaines moved to a new home in Alton, NH—adjacent to Wolfeboro! John sent a photo of the happy foursome and advised that he and "Honey" would make their annual exodus from snowy New England for the winter and head for their place in Ormond Beach, FL where the weather is generally good and the golfing is great.

Blaines and Hoopers Bill Prigmore, after a record silence over the years, was finally stimulated sufficiently to write when he saw the photo of the '44 submariners in the November 1995 '44 News column of Shipmate. He recognized the unidentified gentleman fourth from the left as his old friend Tommy Sofos of the Tenth Company, who has lived in Honolulu since shortly after WWII. He last saw Tommy in Waikiki in early 1992 where they had a most pleasant visit together Bill, we appreciate your help and your letter Hank Barbour has confirmed your ID of Tommy Sofos and identified the next man as Bob Gibson. In closing his letter. Bill again thanked all who ran the

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50th—a beautifully organized and unforgettable experience.

Del Cummins also responded with regard to the excellent picture of the '44 submariners' party. He said that standing next to Jon Boyes is, he believes, Pete Cipriano and next to him. he's positive. Bob Gibson. In regard to the ladies, he is sure that third from left is Marge Wohler and fourth from the left is Sybil Gib.son. Del, we buy your ID on the ladies, but the weight of evidence seems to indicate that the fourth man from the left is not Cipriano, but Sofos.

Obviously, the ID on Bob Gibson is a shoo-in.

Thanks for you interest and help.

Tom Amburgey's widow, Mary Joe Cross, accompanied by Tom's brother along with Jane and Ed "Red" Kallenberg and their son. Tom. attended the impressive dedication of the WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial at Groton, CT in early September The memorial tablets enshrined there are inscribed with the names of all those personnel who lost their lives in submarines during WWII, including our Classmates whose names are listed on Page B-l of the '44 50th Anniversary directory.

Thanks to Red Kallenberg's communication with Vince Cassani we learned that on 7 November 1995 Joe Berry received the prestigious Notre Dame Alumni Dr Thomas A. Dooley Award for Humanitarian Services. The award was made at a special presentation at the Berry home in Greensboro, NC by the Reverend Edmond P. Joyce, C . S . C , Vice President Emeritus of Notre Dame, and was followed by a luncheon for family, friends, and Notre Dame alumni.

tucket, MA. As shipmates and roommates in AUGUSTA (CA-31) in WWII, they never had any serious disagreements. Bill remarked that it may have been because they dislike the same things! The two reported to AUGUSTA in October 1943 along with Classmates Duke Eldridge and Algy Kohn. Algy too has visited several times with Rusty and Molly when traveling with "Honey" in their motor home. Rusty sent us a print of a photo taken by the Santa Paula Times (CA) of Bill and Rusty. Bill went on to visit his son in Camarillo—about 15 miles from Santa Paula.

Keightley and King Tom Rhees reported from his place down in Vero Beach, FL that Mary L. Hecker and our Classmate Bob Brand were united in marriage on 30 September 1995 at the community Church in Vero Beach.

He sent along a photo of the happy couple cutting the wedding cake at their reception following the ceremony. Congratulations to Mary and Bob!

ing light jazz (thanks to his wife Joany's advice to the staff). Only when retumed to his ward from the recovery room did he start to pay the price of what the hospital staff called "douleur" (distress) as the anesthesia wore off. Since then he has had the "biggest damned chariey horses in the right thigh anyone can ever imagine, and everyone—except himself^wants to move the leg, to the point of pulling , pushing, twisting, tuming it, along with whatever forms of post-operative torture the Belgian orthopedic genius can invent. Dick, we send our sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Bill Burlin paid Florida another visit in the fall to check his properties in Tampa, make a side trip to Pensacola, and visit his sister-in-law at the Indian River Colony Club in Melbourne where he found Bill Hamaker and Nick Evans at a buffet in the club.

On his return trip he visited Oscar "Nick" Nicholson, his Plebe year roommate, in Lake City, FL and found that Nick had overcome a bout with liver cancer Bill found him fit and healthy and just returned from a round of golf. Unfortunately, Nick's wife is very ill with lung cancer "Jig-Jig" Bailey wrote to thank all those responsible for the 1995 Homecoming celebration and to send along a package of photos he made while in attendance. We are using two of them showing the Bennetts and the Adamsons this month and will print some more later Happy New Year to all hands!...WVW.

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Joe Berry Joe Berry's association with Notre Dame began when he attended for one year on a football scholarship prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1940 as a member of the Class of '44. Joe resigned from the Navy after WWII and went into business in Greensboro, NC. Over the years he served his community loyally and selflessly on many boards and humanitarian organizations, including the American Red Cross, the Good Government League of the Piedmont, Elon Homes for Children, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, and the Yokefellow Prison Ministry. His long time work in civil rights led him to head the local Human Relations Commission in the 1970s. Fittingly, Joe was awarded alumni status in the class of '48 of the University of Notre Dame.

We are proud and happy to publicize Joe's great contributions and his receipt of such a prestigious award.

He has honored the USNA Class of '44.

Rusty King reported that he and Molly were visited in October by Bill Keightley. who lives in Nan-

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Mary and Bob Brand E.E. "Blackie" Blackburn wrote that he and Lois have hopefully moved for the last time from a 4bedroom condo in Carlsbad, CA to a 2-bedroom home near Palm Springs. Bob Apple lives nearby and, in fact, sold the Blackburns their new little home in the West. The new address is: E.E. Blackburn, 73-270 Desert Greens Drive North, Palm Desert, CA 92260-1208; Tel: 619-346-1202.

Harry Benoit was honored in the fall by a presentation from the National Security Industrial Association for his service on the Procurement Planning Committee over more than 30 years. A plaque was presented to Harry by Gen. Thomas C. Richards USAF (Ret), President of NSIA. The citation read: Given in recognition of outstanding dedication and leadership in the field of acquisition. This certificate of merit expresses our highest esteem to you for unselfishly and untiringly giving of yourself to enhance acquisition programs on behalf of America's National Security.

Dick Seacord checked in from St. Pierre Hospital in Brussels, Belgium where he is recovering from surgery on his right femur following a disastrous fall on a wet sidewalk. His description of the operation was both colorful and hilarious for such a traumatic event. As it progressed on the other side of a translucent plastic curtain, he listened to a tape softly play-

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Unfortunately, I must announce the passing of Eugene Mahan (7th Co.) on 19 August , Gordon Griffin on 28 November and Tom Reiquam on 30 November Both Grif and Tom were of the Sixth Company. Formal obituaries will appear in "Last Call" at a later date. Jack Riley's foto was to have appeared with his obituary in the October issue but never made it, so it is in this issue.

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Pres., Capt. Dick Wilson USN (Ret.) Sec'y LtCol. R. J. Rowson USAF (Ret.) 7727 Viceroy Street, W. Springfield, VA 22151 -2730 (703)569-4481 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schulz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 (703)536-7156 Our 51st Homecoming at Annapolis 20-22 October 1995 coincided with the impressive celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Naval Academy. Friday started out with the usual reception and dinner in Dahlgren and King Halls. The Class of '45 turnout was only 15 at the dinner but after the meal we hastened over to Alumni Hall to witness the fabulous muUi-media presentation, "A Vision of the Future." By tailgate time on Saturday our numbers had picked up and we had over 40 present to taste all the delicacies including Hub Davidson's award-winning goose pates. Navy fans were treated to a victory over Villanova. Our Homecoming Dinner was again at the Providence Club in North Severn. But, let's read the Hot Wash-Up from our Vice President in Annapolis, Larry Shaffer: The fact that we won the game that day may have put the Classmates in a better mood, but everyone seemed to have a good time at dinner, even though there were less attendees than in previous years...

The Committee consisted of Bill Cosgrove, Bill Hoover, Joe Schroeder and myself ably assisted by our wives. Joy Colegrove also helped. Our initial planning was based on an attendance of 75 to 80 ...Four days before the dinner with a count of 62 to 64,1 revised the commitment to 70 because we expected some to arrive unannounced as was our experience... Our final count at the dinner was 59.

It was a marvelous weekend in which we were able to share in the many 150th Anniversary events.

A few fotos may give you a sense of our fun and comradeship.

Goose Pate with Bobbie and Hub Davidson

Tailgating before the game

Ted Doolin and Grandson '99 with Al Olsen

At the Game

Dinner at Providence House

Joe Bonds of Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach tickled my nostalgia in a recent letter: Seeing the item on John Mullen in the November Shipmate caused me to wonder how many of our Class were in ships that were in Tokyo Bay on the surrender day of 2 September 1945? Frank Ferris and I were on RAZORBACK anchored at some distance from MISSOURI. AS we were not invited to attend the ceremony, Frank and I put on the required side arms and proceeded ashore, landing at the Yokosuka Shipyard. There were no Japanese to be seen, and very few "invaders." We wandered through the various shops and offices keeping a close watch for anyone who might wish to take a shot at us. The emptiness and the silence was eerie. Out in town, it was the same, no cars or people.

Every now and then a curtain would be parted so we knew we were being watched. On our way back to the base we came across a large cave that had many aircraft engines and other spare parts and, much to our pleasure, hundreds of cases of bottled beer. Don't remember the brand, but it sure was good beer!... Marian and I celebrated our 50th with a four-day family reunion at Disney Worid. Daughter Chris and husband Ralph Lipfert came from Waveriy, Ohio; son. Bob, from Hong Kong, and son, Evan, and wife Dorothea from Chapel Hill.

Life Member of the Alumni Association and reader of this column, Donald Stewart Murray '47, wrote and asked to review a copy of Bill Chester's 54 page printed autobiography, "Journey into the Past with Anecdotes, Recollections and Reflection 1921 to 1994." (See also page 63 of September '95 Shipmate). Don wrote: I hope to do such a project and would like to see Bill's ... I did do one on my father 1895 to 1958 and as I got going, I really got involved. My kids think it's great and it brought things back from the "attic" of my mind that otherwise never would be revealed again.

He added: I've got great memories of '45 and thank you all for it, especially Stebner, Toxey Zeigler, Wild Bill Hayler, Charlie Mize, Joe Schroeder, Jack Kalina and many more.

Well, Don Murray reviewed Bill's Autobiography and returned it with these comments: 1 read it and agree it would be great if all of us did something like this...

Send Dutch three bucks for postage and I will mail you my copy on a temporary loan.

Address Book: Received the following note the other day: Robert G. "Barney" Bamhart advises that as of 3 August, he and Mary have moved into a new home in Sun City West, Arizona, which is in the vicinity of Phoenix. "After 43 years in the same home in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, we decided to leave the snow shovels and lawn mowers for the new owners as housewarming gifts ... Our new address is: 22906 N. Shorthorn Court, Sun City West, AZ 85375, fone 602-214-8639."

Notes from the Twenty-First Company: Phyllis McGalliard writes from Castleton, VT: 1 have received two copies of the September issue of Shipmate and will save them for my sons.

I'm doing OK and am grateful for family and friends who give positive encouragement to me.

And from Okeada, CA, Jan Bristow pens a note: I have just read the last issue of Shipmate and in the last paragraph you mention Honor Chairs in memory of a Classmate as a gift. Did you know that Bob Baldwin and Lou Chrysler of the Tenth Company gave a chair in memory of Bill who died in 1991? 1 loved the 50th Reunion in San Diego and look forward to the 55th wherever it might be.

Peg Murphree, now of Pinehurst, NC. sent me a Shipmate, January-February 1996

collection of "getfing olders'. She menfions: "We have returned to Pinehurst after our months in Key West, and a glorious jaunt to Portugal."

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The Travel Bureau: Pensacola hosteler, John Chappell. updates the Pensacola social scene: On Sunday. 5 November Andy Kerr stayed overnight with us. He was enroute St. Augustine by bicycle again, cross-country from Seattle. 1 told him once more that he is extremely likely to contract a terminal case of "bike butt" but to no avail. We gathered the available Classmates Sunday evening.

The two strange faces in the front row are our house guests, Ann and Mike Hobbs. He is a retired Wing Commander RAF with whom I served in NATO a long time ago. The ladies in the second row are Lil Johnson, Sally Axene and Earline Hifson. In the third row, Carole Clancey and Billie Chappell— I'm sure you know the guys.

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There were noticeable changes since our last visit 8 years ago. Health standards have improved, tasty food, lots of Western dress. The highlight of our trip was attending the communion worship service on Sunday. World Day of Prayer, in a beautiful old church in Beijing with hundreds of Chinese Christians.

The Barretts and Findlys delight in sending me fotos from the most remote ends of the earth. Jayne writes:

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Biker Andy Kerr in Pensacola Thad Taylor expressed "my concept" of traveling. He writes: Nancy took me to Opryland in Nashville. TN for the Annual Congress of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) 24-27 August 1995. We drove thru West Virginia, Kentucky bluegrass country and the Cumberland Gap of Daniel Boone fame. Had a delightful breakfast with 8th Companymate John Prewitt and his wife. Kate, and son, Clifton. They live in an historic home in Mt. Sterling, KY not far from Lexington's fabled horse farms. While in Nashville, I went to see Rosalind and Dan Clements. They have sold the farm and moved closer to children. They looked good to me. We had a hurried but happy reunion.

On graduation day 51 years ago, 1 watched Peter Marshall tie them in wedlock in Washington. Their fone number is 615-297-0602. On 8 October John Prewitt wrote that he had just returned from the reunion of destroyer BLUE at Albuquerque. John remarked: "It is hard to figure why some ships crews remain so close. I think it was the common experience of that typhoon off Leyte where the SPENCE. HULL and MONAGHAN went down."

Ernie and Bert at the "End of the Earth" So here you have Bert and Ernie before the lighthouse at Cape Finisterre. Spain, once thought to be the end of the earth. We had a great trip. When

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The Taylors and Prewitts in Nashville Wiley Conover files this after-action report from Irvine, CA: In the October Shipmate. Sal outlined our planned trip to France which was to begin in August. We had four very interesting and fun weeks with the good companions shown in the picture.

Le Bugue is a small city about 75 miles west of Bordeaux. We were based just outside Le Bugue for two weeks, visiting a new city, town or area almost every day and returning late aftemoon for bridge, cocktails, laundry, etc. Our second two weeks we headquartered in Auch. about a hundred

miles south of Bordeaux and 50 miles west of Toulouse. We also branched out by train and/or rental car to other distant and memorable places such as Biarritz, Pau, Lourdes, and Toulouse as well as several very interesting ancient caves, chateaux and castles. — And then, to add another highlight to our trip, Sal and 1 spent another week visiting our youngest son and family in Meknes, Morocco, where they have lived for about seven years.

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Wandering Notes from Cyberspace: Thanks to Les Buck who called from Texas to report the death of his high school Classmate, Eugene Mahan. I am also grateful to Jim Wheeler and Bill Doubt who called me from Florida and Washington to report the loss of Grif Griffin and Tom Reiquam ... We are all grateful that Secretary H u t Rowson is now at home after a variety of tours at Fairfax Hospital, the latest being a four-week bout with pneumonia... The November luncheon at Ft. Myer was attended by 40 Classmates who heard an interesting talk about the National Air and Space Museum by Curator, Tim Wooldridge '50. At the luncheon, Ed Rowan gave everyone a gift of a First Day Cancellation envelope of the new Naval Academy 150th Anniversary Commemorative stamp which first went on sale on 10 October 1995 ... Don's miss reading "President's Call" on page 4 of the October '95 issue to get a vision for the future of your Alumni Association ...

The Space Coast Chapter of the Alumni Association is finally listing F r a n k Clifford in '45 vice '48 in their monthly Chapter News reports ... What will the Class of 2000 be called? Double Zero or Double Zip? ... Have you read The Nightingale's Song by Robert Timberg '64? The book is focused on Academy grads Poindexter '58, McFadane '59, North '68, McCain '58 and Webb '68.. .Did you know that 78% of the Class of 1999 stood in the first fifth of their high school class? ... Jim Ravenel remains the only '45 Trustee of the Alumni Associafion ... Naval Academy Classes contemplating the publishing of a 40 or 50 Years After Book can write me for a copy of the Class of 1945 Fifty Years After book, 280 pages, 1613 fotos, weight 3 pounds. Include a check for $50 made out to the Association of the Class of 1945 ... Willy Ferguson briefly reports on a 29 September lunch with Betty and Bob Hayes in St. Petersburg, FL. Although still in a wheel chair. Bob is in good spirits. Betty is great and an expert in getting him out and around.

Bill Flynn offers something different to use as a Tag Line from a recent church Sunday bulletin: "The Service will close with 'Little Drops of Waters' and one of the ladies will quietly start and the Congregation will join in."

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Nancy and Vince Bacon (II); Chic Bowling (8); Herk Camp (7); Jean and Ben Chase (17); Rita and Fred Furland (5); Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Membership: 73% Bob Gorton (5); Dave Howard (4); Jim Hugus Pres., VAdm Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret) (15); Colette and Jim Irvine (13); Flossie and Luke Mayes (9); Lil and Al Thomas (4); Jan Thompson, Vice Pres., Capt Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401, widow of Robert D. Thompson (19); Harry Watson (7); Bob Wertheim (7); and, Whizzer 800-334-5701 White (5). After retiring from the Navy, Jack beTreas., Capt Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003,703-256- came a patent attorney. He is survived by his wife, Ann, who lives at 1508 Yost, Drive, San Diego, CA 5832 92109 and three children (Peter who lives in OxCorr. Sec'y, Capt Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) ford, OH; daughters, Suzanne P. Lindsay of San DiPO Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92129-1117 ego; and, Nina E. Jackson of Maryland) and two 619-755-5019 grandchildren. The family has suggested donations Received a clipping from the New York Post, cour- to the American Cancer Society. tesy of Marjory C. Kirk, widow of Gilbert J. Kirk The regular Washington, DC group Army/Navy '49, telling about the negotiations being done by businessman Ted Hartley (16) and his wife, Dina Game affair was held at the Skidmore's, in ArlingMerrill, chairman and vice chairman, respectively, ton, VA, as usual. But, unusually, Ed (13) wasn't of RKO Pictures to build a multimillion dollar res- there. He went to the hospital the day before with a taurant/mini theme park to be called the RKO Hol- blood clot in his leg and his doctor decided to keep lywood Palace. It's to be built on a parcel of land him there for awhile. Patsy, his wife. Sheila, his sandwiched between Madame Tussaud's and the 24- daughter, and Tamara, his granddaughter, no strangscreen American Multi Cinemas planned for the ers to this group, carried on in his absence and southside of W. 42nd Street, just around the comer handled all hosting chores superbly. The following from Times Square. "It would give people the sense attended: "BG" and Ash Ashley (13); Mary and of the excitement of Hollywood's golden age". Larry Baldwin (15); Barbara Clark, the widow of Hartley said. East-coastersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;looks like a possible Robert O. Clark (11); Bea and Carl Duberg(ll); Norma and John Dugger (13); Wils Engel (4); Jean future site for a mini reunion. and Hal Hamberg (7); Butch Hansmann (9) esJackie Kent, wife of John Kent (6), Carlsbad, CA, corting guest Elsie; Jenny and Ray Howe (13); Sally related that she gave her all at the 50th. While adand Leroy Jackson (14); Marguerite and J. B. Jones miring Tecumseh from the top step at Bancroft Hall, (6); Jerri and Lucky Jordan (16); Ann and Clete she fell and broke her elbow. She retumed to the hotel Kennelly (10); Carol and Andy Lemeshewsky (13); and soaked her elbow in the wash basin in ice all Ernie Lowen (2); Marge Lyon, the widow of Harvey night accompanied by occasional sips from a small E. Lyon (4); Dick Lyons (15); Sidney and Stu Savflask of rum which had been brought along for age (14); June and Bill Simpson (4); Perry Taylor medicinal purposes. In the morning it never hurt.

(19); and, Ann and Dick Wilson (2).

When she saw her physician in San Diego, he conThe San Diego group met at the Watsons' in firmed the break and marveled that he didn't have to treat it. No one was aware of this serious acci- Poway, a suburb of San Diego for the annual festivident; but, what is even more remarkable, neither she ties associated with "the Game". Because of the early start. West Coast time, the party started with a continor John suspected it was so serious.

In response to my plea for news. Bill Peck (16), nental breakfast. First on the formal agenda was the Oceanside, CA, reported that Peggy and he had just selection of boxes on the lottery score sheet for "the returned from a cmise through the Panama Canal. game" to see who would win those delectable bottles He also reported that Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2) of wine from the Gautier cellars. Then, there was recently attended the annual reunion of MAYRANT "the game" with lots of laughter and cheer because (DD-402) in Orlando, FL, and, while there, in con- we all knew this was our year It seemed to be going tinuous rain, visited EPCOT center Too bad he didn't that way up until Navy missed a pass into the end bring some of that rain back with him; we could use zone late in the 4th quarter (Too bad the strong choit. He also reported that Lilian and Stan Zipser (4), rus in Poway shouting: "Kick a field goal" wasn't also, recently returned from a cruise through the heard and heeded.) Then when Army scored, there was silence and a few remarks "Oh, no again!", or Canal.

LOST and FOUND: Cleo and John McKinney WORDS TO THAT EFFECT. I suspect they were (7) have moved to 2737 E. Arizona, Biltmore Circle echoed in the DC crowd. The game's end, merci#7, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Actually, they were found fully, coincided with lunch time and what a spread before they were missed; but, they fit here because I You can't top pot lucks for variety and goodies. We had a big crowd and a wonderful time because the got this address change second hand.)

I deeply regret to report the death of the follow- following attended: Nancy and Vince Bacon (II); Chic Bowling (8) Rachele Dakos, widow of Bill ing Classmates: Dakos (4), from Sun City, AZ who came with the Herbert E. Fridge (7) of Groton, CT. No other Zipsers; Jan and Ted Dibble (18) from Thousand information was received.

Oaks, CA; Ed Ellis (7); Alice and George Ferch Edward J. Kingsbury (15) of Coronado, CA died (15) from Santa Ana, CA; Fran and Bob Gautier of a stroke on 3 December 1995 in the hospital in (7); Bill Henningsen (16); Margery and Don Holben Coronado after an illness of several years. He had (7); Doris and Fred lacobelli (4) from Scottsdale, been a Naval Aviator, but, was grounded because of AZ; Colette and Jim Irvine (13) (Jim was recuperinjuries sustained in an aircraft accident. He then ating from rotator cuff surgery); Jackie and John went into aviation maintenance and, subsequently Kent (6); Bea and George Pavis (19); Peggy and retired from the Navy in that field. His wife, Patty, Bill Peck (16); Lil and Al Thomas (4); Barbara Ann resides at 924 E Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Serviand Harry Watson (7); Barbara and Bob Wertheim ces were restricted to the family only.

(7); and, Lilan and Stan Zipser (4). Oh, wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; John R. (Jack) Lindsay (7) of San Diego died in maybe next year BEAT ARMY!. a hospital from cancer on 8 November 1995. A sizeNEW ADDRESS: Ed Ellis, your scribe is movable contingent of Classmates and spouses in the San ing at the end of this month to his former San Diego Diego area gathered together with numerous members of the Submarine League on Tuesday 14 No- address: 3650 Caminito Cielo del Mar, San Diego, vember 1995 at All Soul's Episcopal Church to say: CA, 92130. Its a temporary move occasioned by the "Good Bye" to him. '46ers in attendance were: move of his younger son and wife, Larry and Linda.

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to San Jose. To help out, dad is going to occupy the townhouse and pay the mortgage until its sold. To eliminate multiple addresses in a relatively short time, Ed has obtained a PO Box which will be good for at least the next six months. The new mailing address and phone number are listed in the masti head to this column.

Heard a new idea on a place for our 52 and a half.

No, it's not another cruise. Anyone interested in going to Branson, MO? Wils reports that he still has T shirts and mgby shirts for sale. Only about 30 orders were received for new Class ties: so, this money is being retumed.

Initial reports on our fund raising campaign indicate it's going well. The Alumni Association has promised to give a full report to our Class treasurer in January. If available in time for the column, the results to date will be in the March column.

The photos with this column are for the Second Battalion (6th and 10th Companies) with a "ringer" or two..

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usual crowd of O'Shea progeny, Lil and Jake Finneran, Bets and Ralph Carnahan, Nancy and Chan von Schrader, and Virginia and Dan Bailey.

Others, of course, were undoubtedly in various parts of the stadium, but this tight little knot of '47 rooters sure did its best to root 'em home. Next year, for sure...

JINGLE, JINGLE The Santa-like photo of Chuck Shuey will serve as a logo for the coverage here of the Annual Class of '47 Capital Area Christmas Carolfest, Bmnch, Organ Recital and Kaffee Klatsch, held at the ArmyNavy Country Club on the 10th of December, one of the coldest, windiest days around here for a long while, but with bright sunshine to match the faces of these attendees: Anne and Jim Anderson, Bette and Ed Appert, Pat and Roy Atkinson, Al Barnes, Evelyn and Bill Blevins, Jean and George (Our team is re-e-e-ed hot) Brungot. Pat and Dixon Caine, Bets and Ralph Carnahan, Jarl Diffendorfer's widow Ardith, Jack Doheny's Carol, Jeannette and Jim Doyle, Rosemary and Bob Enright, with guest Irma Connor, Joan Marie and Stu Evans (Celebrating their third wedding anniversary!), Lillian and Jake Finneran, Sally and John Geary, Ellen and S.T. Hays, Marge and Bill Hill, Jo and Verne Jennings, Loyce and Walt Johnson, Amelia and Warren Johnson, Jean and Ely Kirk, Charlie Kiser, Aliki and George Maragos, Barbara and Bob Marmet, Helen and Wes McDonald, Sarah and Stu Murray, Priscilla and Ed Myerson, with daughter Sasha, Mary and J o h n Prehn, JoAnne and Lou Romatowski,

lOth Co.—Freemann Jones, Kathleen (Phil) Plummer, Nobby Nobmann (Phil's roommate) Its very difficult to write much of a Class Column without input. This column was based on one letter and a few phone calls. Please—I need input.

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Pres., Adm. William J. (Bill) Crowe. Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Ln., Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 647-5868; FAX (410) 544-1324 (mark for USNA '47); E-mail to Stadir@aol.com.

ONE MORE TIME It somehow feels like this is becoming an annual event—writing up the Jan-Feb column while still recovering from the trip to Philadelphia for the Army game. That part is reasonable enough, but the hard part is having to say, one more time, how tough it is to lose by whisker-thin margins in the last moments.

The day was sunny and bright, the crowd was fun, and the quality of the football was excellent, overall, but the end result is just as before, and that tastes truly bitter! Making the day itself a pleasure was the chance to see a number of faces we run into regularly, as well as a few of the less-frequently encountered. In the stands close around us were Rose Mary and Ed Kaska, Larry Hess. Bob O'Shea with the

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Yes. Virginia, there is...But this is Chuck Shuey at a recent Class luncheon Catherine and Len S c h e m p p , Pat and Chet Shaddeau, Louise and Chuck Slonim, Tom Brittain's widow, Suzanne Stroop, and her husband Gene Stroop, D.J. and Bob Thompson, Emmy and Tiff Tiffany, Olga and John Urban, Margaret and Bob von Gerichten, Nancy and Chan von Schrader. and Buck Williams.

The occasion also became the forum for an important announcement for those who live in and around Crabtown-by-the-Bay, and an interesting one for all the rest of the Class. John Prehn, our sage of King George Street, has been asked by the Mayor of Annapolis, with the approving vote of the City Council, to serve as the new City Administrator of the City of Annapolis, commencing I January, 1996. The job is similar to that of a City Manager, except that in accordance with the City's Charter, the Mayor is Chief Executive, and the position is appointive. We offer our congratulations.

The rest of the doings were colorfully festive, vocally choral, and enormously gastronomic, and great fun as usual. We saved a ho-ho-ho and a jingle for each of you. but we took the poinsettias home ourselves!

FINAL HONORS Charlie Kiser called to advise of the passing of his wife of 49 years. Barbara Jean, after a long battle

with cancer Our sympathy and friendship go out to him and their children .

From Denver, Barbara Nichalson writes: ....thanks for the beautiful '47 flowers for Nick...he never forgot his Navy years or the friendships. (Stan lUrner flew back from Norway to be with us)...son Stephen and daughter Bobbin grew up thinking that the last two words of the National Anthem were 'Beat Army!'

This is probably a good place to enter an item of interest to many of you regarding the Naval Academy Columbarium, where the remains of a number of our Classmates and their loved ones are inured.

You may have heard, and accurately, that there was some concern for the quality and consistency of maintenance, and of the accuracy and promptness of the niche markings. These concerns have been addressed by the Alumni Association, and a fund has been created to ensure prompt and adequate maintenance. A new and responsive contractor has been acquired for the niche engraving, which had fallen greatly behind schedule. Things are back in hand.

SUN BELT REPORT Frank Keith writes to provide a little more grist for the mill. He sent several pictures taken by Janet and John Callaway at ...a small gathering of '47ers we had at our place the evening of 10 November.

About your November Shipmate column—I goofed. There are actually seven of '47 in residence here at Indian River Colony Club in Melbourne, FL. I failed to mention Jeanne Muncie! Add to that the flak I got when Connie Donaldson showed up in the column as Marie. I claimed they were all printer's errors. (Secretary's Note: Personally, I always blame it on the computer. CHS) More when there is additional news of interest.

Regards, Frank.

A sidelight to Frank's note came in a subsequent phone conversation. You may recall that he had the misfortune to lose his Class ring some months ago.

You will be interested to know that Bailey, Banks and Biddle has quoted him $995 for a replacement.

And that doesn't even provide purple toothbrush handles for subsequent replacement stones!

Elbow-bending exercises at the Keiths'. I to r: Bill Donaldson, Vem Rose, Don Toohill, John Callaway, Bob Gower, and Frank Keith.

MUSINGS AT THE WINTER SOLSTICE Here we are at the end of the year (though you'll be reading it well after the new one has started), and since, as you can see by simple inspection, there were some good pix but little text to occupy the space, this may be the time to make a few observations— not new ones, but sort of everlasting truths. To wit: I don't write this column; you do. I have the fun job of looking at the pictures, correcting the spelling and deciphering the syntax, but it is a verity that almost nothing gets in here without one of you having experienced something, sent in something, or gotten your name in the paper again. When you don't write or send material, the whole thing suffers; we all enjoy reading about our old friends, but it isn't going to happen by itself. Believe it or not. 1 have occasionally had Classmates tell me. with a little catch in their voice and a tear in their eye, that they get tired of seeing the same names and faces in these

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lines, and that nobody ever talks about their neck of the woods. It usually develops that they have never sent in a photo or an item, and they are surprised when I assure them that we are not flacks or publicity mills for any person or group; we just hear from some folks one hell of a lot more regularly than we do from others! The answer lies at the masthead of the column; call, write, fax, or email, and help us make this truly a Class Act. REUNION NOTES I won't attempt, because of the lag time, to do much here about details of the upcoming Big One in June. You may well have a January letter in hand from Chairman Ken Sears as you read this, with much more up-to date skinny than I can provide now, but for the record: At the urging of Bob T\irnage, Bo Eagle, and many others, we have arranged that there will be a dedicated "Class of 1947" shuttle service available on Sunday, June 2, to bring you from BWI airport to your Annapolis hotel. Exact schedule and details later, but it will be gratis and will operate also on Wednesday for returns to BWI. No prior arrangement or signup is required.

The January mailing will contain details of the table assignment/formation system I mentioned once before.

Your committee has concluded that there will probably be four mailings between 1 January and the Reunion, so READ them, and you'll know everything there is to know.

The smart money is betting now on 800 attendees, at one affair or another, during the 2-5 June time frame.

QUICK TAKES

tore a big hole in his roof, and wrecked the greenhouse in his yard. Now back to battery, and assembling the new greenhouse, so hooray for insurance!

Which ends the column and the year Best wishes to you all. Let's be there in June! CHS

The new Gold Crew skipper of 'boomer' MICHIGAN, CDR Jon Sears, '78, and proud papa Ken Sears, '47.

Stu Kearney describes his most recent triple bogey at Congressional Country Club

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Sec'y, Cdr Sumner Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302 At the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Caracas, Venezuela, in November, 1995. (I to r ) Lou Scliris '45 and wife Electra, Nat Heller and wife Olga.

Just got an address update from Doug Alberts, who has relocated from Hilton Head, SC to Durham, NC. Says that he and all his USNA "wives" expect to attend the 50th...for those of you who don't know who Fridtjof Nansen was, be advised that I got a copy, from Tiger Hertzog, of the Nansen News, published by the Fridtjof Nansen Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Long Beach, CA,. It tells us that the Norwegian Navy now has a female submarine CO...a 1989 grad of their Naval Academy, with the rank of LCDR. I leave further comment to the submariners. Oh, yes; Nansen was the polar explorer, 1861-1930...Along with the photo, Nat Heller sent along some extracts from his '42 diary about his visit that year to Pago Pago...you'll hear more about it...Received a note from Ben Terrell suggesting that if I liked SelectPhone (the CD ROM telephone directory program I mentioned recently), I'd be crazy about PhoneDisc—and he's right. It's a lot quicker and simpler to use...Randy Bowling reports Hurricane Opal took out 25 big pines on his property, one of which

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This is a double issue, and there is much information to impart. I am still a bit numb after the Army game. I did not go, but did attend the pep rally Thursday night to launch the team towards Philly in buses.

Bonfire and the usual hi-jinx, although no one seems to sing the old Navy fight songs any more. Tim Bradley and I attended the semi-annual Alumni Association Trustees meeting, and the coach spoke to the alumni indicating he would accept and take whatever risks needed to WIN. Nancy and Tim Bradley went on to the game, and thence back home to Lake Forest, IL. I suspect the mids are still in a state of devastation.

Let's kick off with this letter from Paul Early, Manhasset, NY: Vi and I just arrived home from a three-week driving trip to New Orieans. We've been in touch with Carol and Frank Manganaro, who moved this spring from Convent Station, NJ to Florida. We saw them this past spring, and they are in good health and enjoying their new home and surroundings very much (2124 Platinum Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573). On our trip south along the Blue Ridge Parkway (highly recommended if not in a hurry), we stopped off in Asheville, NC, and touched base

with Rose and Will Shorr, whom we found in great shape. They continue to travel to Europe frequently, but from Atlanta, not New York. Just before I left I ran into Bert Rab on the golf driving range, of all places. Now fully retired, he beats the little white one often. Although we live not far from one another, our paths don't seem to cross. In New Orleans, we had a grand time with Ruth Summitt (exwife of C. Daniel Summitt) and met her two boys who are now fine young men. We hadn't seen her for some 19 years. She is well, and as beautiful and gracious as ever. She is an active artist and lives in the French Quarter Her two sons live nearby, see her frequendy, and are active in business—a very nice trio.

From Mill Creek, WA, we hear from Randy Patterson: As '95 comes to a close, I am sure that your Classmates, their wives and widows, would join me in thanking you for all the years of collecting, editing and publishing information of interest to our Class. You know that we lived in Annapolis for some years before discovering the great Northwest and moving out here. So, as do many others, we look forward to Class news. Let us know how many years have seen your good work! [Sec'y note: 1st column is dated 10 Feb. 1966] Speaking of '95, this has been an exciting year where Class pals are concerned. Following replacement of my left knee in January, we accepted the kind invitation of Marion and Don Buhrer to share their lovely home in the Bahamas and went out in March. Even as a gimp, I had a marvelous time. Then in May, Peg and I drove over to Butte, MT and met Emma and Jack Park for a slow trip along the Oregon Trail.

Jack had done the research and Emma did most of the planning. We showed them Mt. St. Helens on the way home and toured the greater Seattle area before they flew back to NJ. In August, Marion and Don, followed by Jean and Gene Kelly visited us enroute to an Alaska cruise. It rained both times, and Don is convinced that we really don't have mountains. All in all, a great year. We miss all our pals. As a lot of gym time gets the knee strong again, all the old outdoor joys seem possible and tennis is once again underway.

Larry Dorsey has been in touch with Paul Corrigan down in St. Martin, Dutch Antilles, and provides this note from Paul, who had heavy hurricane damage this summer: We are slowly recovering. The big steps were (1) got a generator. Then, we did not have to haul water; i.e. after we got the water system repaired, about three weeks. (2) Then we found the generator would support the washing machine on light loads. No more washing by hand. Meanwhile we can carry some frozen foods and use the cooler to keep ice. (3) Then Sarah sent two camping hot water shower systems. (4) Finally, after eight weeks we now have power. Oh yes, (2a) —we got a temporary fix on the roof at week 5—no more leaking, mopping, and bailing. It was the worst thing I have ever been through other than combat. In fact, the island looked like a combat zone. We, of course, have lost our business. I doubt that tourism will be strong this year and if the local government and the taxi drivers keep up their stupidity there surely won't be any at all. We have about $50K in damage to the house. The insurance covers $45 K, but it looks like it will be paid soon and we can start regular repairs.

Larry Dorsey goes on to say that his efforts to contact the Red Cross, Netherlands Embassy, and the State Department's hurricane inquiry office in Washington provided nothing for several days. Eventually, Paul's daughter in Virginia got word by phone that they were OK. Paul had installed steel stormwindow shutters just a few days before the hurricane, avoiding broken windows. Larry continues on his family doings this summer: Enclosed photo shows me and #2 grandson, Christophe, at a pleasant family picnic in June at Sonnenberg Gardens near Rochester. Nearby is one of the most successful wine companies in the US, the Canandaigua Wine Company. We are told that New York wines this year will be the best in over

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25 years due to a good spring and hot summer A dozen years ago after the 1980 founding of my export company. SYREX. 1 made a valiant, but unsuccessful, effort to export Canandaigua wine., .my export successes have developed in other areas.

Larry and family did a lot of camping in July and August in the upstate New York area north of Albany, where daughters Eileen and Brigid live with their families and work. They are very active tenters.

Larry Dorsey and Christophe George Ball reports on his and Carolyn's excursion this summer to June Week West.

As a part of the festivities, Mary and Ed Cummings hosted a '48 dinner party at their home in Piedmont, which was really great. I took the photo of this jolly bunch lined up as follows: wives.

Jamie McConeghy. Kay Doddy. Carolyn Ball, Marge Haskell, Mary Cummings, Mary Smith, and Peggy Rawlins. Classmates standing to the rear: Bill Doddy, Ed Cummings, George Ball, John McConeghy, Art Haskell, Scorchy Smith, and Bob Rawlins. Other activities, such as the welcome reception and dinner dance, were also a lot of fun.

June Week Westersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chez Cummings From both Bill Clark, Lenoir City, TN, and Daisy Willhoit, former Class scribe of '46, Townsend, TN, I received clippings from the Knoxville, TN, newspaper concerning the death at home from cancer on 14 November of Chili Dean. It seems to me that the best way to relate this sad news is by giving you the 15 November editorial from the News-Sentinel: Knoxville pauses today to salute one of its own, Charles H. "Chili" Dean Jr., who died Sunday night. The Knoxville Utilities Board has placed a large black wreath with white carnations on its main building. Dean, an employee of KUB from 1959 until 1981, served for 10 years as general manager.

At the Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters, flags have been lowered to half staff Dean served a nine-year term on the TVA board, seven of those years as chairman. He was the first person with a background in utility distribution to be named to the board and the only Knoxville-bom man to serve as director or chairman to date. While at KUB. Dean was known for his concern for customers and fellow workers. When inflation started driving up the cost of utilities. Dean began an assistance plan to help low-income customers find a way to handle their bills. At the same time, to cut costs he trimmed 400 workers from the KUB payroll through attriShipmate, January-February 1996

tion, with no layoffs. At TVA he wrestled with the agency's troubled nuclear program, managing to get the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant restarted before he left the chairmanship. He is credited with improving TVA's relationship with its public power distributors. Throughout his professional career, he remained heavily involved in community activities, from the Dogwood Arts Festival to the Civitan Club to the University of Tennessee's Chancellor Associates. "Chili" Dean is remembered today as a kind man. a capable leader, a creative professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bedrock of this community.

Excerpts from the other article in the paper are appropriate: Dean was recalled by friends as thoughtful and compassionate. He was an energetic person with a great sense of humor. He was a person who could quickly evaluate a situation in terms of looking at the facts and finding what needed to be done.

Dean's daughter, Helen Bruner, added, "He was the best dad in the whole wide world. He'll be missed by a lot of people.' He became the eighth TVA Chairman and the agency's 19th director when he was appointed by President Reagan in June 1988.

He had not sought the job and responded with disbelief when an aide of U.S. Senator Howard Baker called with the offer. He is survived by his wife, Lottie, and two daughters, a son, and 7 grandchildren.

I know that all of Chili's friends and Classmates join me in expressing to Lottie and the family our most sincere condolences.

You will recall that in the September column Bill Barnes indicated he wanted to buy a Class crest, and that he had a '48B Lucky Bag to give away. The results of his note are rather incredible, as his letter to me relates: To dispose of the Lucky Bag issue first, John Bilderback called earliest, and I shipped the Bag to him in Gulf Shores, AL. A later caller was John Gaskin, who left at the end of 2nd class year for medical reasons. John keeps up with '48 via Shipmate, and would like to keep up with Class doings.

For Hoss Graham and Dudley Holstein. John's address is 7839 Rockfalls Dr. Richmond, VA 23225. The Class crest response was humbling and overwhelming. Bob Kenyon called from Fairview, NC. mailing me a crest that he had given to his mother Then, Bill Doddy called from Napa, CA, with exactly the same offer and circumstances.

These 23rd company mates and former wives had each made these generous offers unknown to the other, and both refused to accept any payment. I knew Bob and Bill well at USNA, and their actions are entirely in character both great people.

Their kindness now made it possible for all three of my daughters and wife. Fay, to wear the Class crest. I gave Fay her crest in '48. My 92 year-old mother gave the crest I had given her in '48 to our youngest daughter In the week of 8 October, our eldest daughter came from Florida for our middle daughter's 40th birthday (we had no sons). The fact that multiple sclerosis is a factor in this story made the presentation of the crests to our oldest and middle daughters at the birthday party a great event.

That did not end the crest story. On 23 September a package arrived from Cupertino, CA, from Dean De Witt's widow, Mary, containing a sterling silver crest which Mary had received from an anonymous donor when she had lost the original crest that Dean had given fier Having found her original crest, Mary saw my Shipmate note and generously shipped the silver one to me. for which she would accept no payment. I called Mary and told her that since I had received two of the crests, I would return the silver crest, or at least buy it. She insisted that I keep it and give it to a granddaughter, explaining that all the women in her and Dean's family have Class crests. Dean Dewitt was a Classmate and 24th company mate of mine, and in my prayers 1 thank him for Mary's kindness. There's more. Betty Brendle called to offer her Class crest to one of our daughters. Betty and Fay were high school classmates, and of course. Betty is the widow of Bill Brendle. 1 told her I appreciated her gallant offer, but that 1 could not accept it in view of the generosity of Kenyon. Doddy, and Dewitt. Later,

Dick Bates told me the Class organization had several gold-plated crests left over from the picture frames used as 40th reunion mementos. Finally, the 23rd Company showed its heart once more, when Bobby Schwoeffermann's widow, Gloria, called to offer two Class crests. I could feel Bobby's great spirit in that offer. Obviously, I declined Gloria's gracious gesture. She told me the happy news of her recent marriage to Phil Knebel, and that they are living at 17264 Tam O'Shanter Drive, Poway, CA 92064. I can only reflect that the Class of '48 includes some very wonderfully generous people.

To those who were so kind to me, I can only say thank you for your gifts and offers. I never expected them, and I know my family will cherish them long after I am gone.

Bill concluded, noting that on 7 October, he saw the path of hurricane Opal was right through John Bilderback's community. He called John and found the brunt of the storm had missed John's place, and all was well. My own postscript is that, unless my memory fails me. Bill Barnes was a member of the Class Crest Committee that came up with that magnificent design.

Last month you should have seen a foto here of Amante and Roger Carlquist atop Notre Dame in Paris, and I finally got a note explaining the picture.

Their daughter, Monica, and husband live near Paris in Marly le Roi, and they were stateside visiting family, but returned, leaving children here. The thing to do was for Roger and Amante to take the kids back to Paris and spend some time looking about. So: After spending two weeks here, Monica and Ric retumed to France and left the children to spend August with Ric's parents and us. We took them back to Paris 4 September Roger stayed a week, and we were constantly on the go. I remained two weeks and can hardly wait to return. The picture, as you noted, was taken atop Notre Dame. Our timing was perfect. We reached the top totally out of breath but in time to view the bell and hear the story of its installation. Didn't find Quasimodo, though.

We stayed with Monica and Ric and made day trips to Giverny. Reims, Chateau Gaillard, Castle of the Count of Monte Cristo, and Dumas' home, etc.

Their enthusiasm is wonderful to see, and you (the Moores) know how wonderful it is to live there.

Scorchy Smith rings in again on the 48/48th-Reunion, Monterey. This month for lack of space, I won't list the total sign-ups, except to say that Bill Clark and Don Foulds are signed on making a total of 91 Classmates and widows. They have increased the number of rooms set aside at the Hyatt Regency, but there may be a limit on this soon, so get with it and make your own reservations. They are cancelable. Late February they will send a calendar of events and final sign up sheet. Golfers call Jim Johnson if you didn't indicate golf interest before, or wish to change your mind. 408-625-2669. Need an application packet, call Scorchy Smith 408-6554647.

Herewith I report on the 10 November luncheon in Annapolis at Carrols Creek Restaurant, Eastport, overlooking the USNA, across from where Thompson Stadium used to be. T'was a big success, noisy, loud, and fun. These were there with wives: Buhrer, Able, Rardin, Frothingham, Ahem, Sprince, Holland, Don Hall, Reams, Bass, Tony Duncan, Holstein, Carruth, Phil Rogers, Deeley, Ben Moore, Dyer, O'Keefe, Hogg, Ball, Cab Davis, Prichard, Held, Park, Stacy, O'Reilly, Bartow, McGihon, Ghormley, Goldman, RC Smith, Ortleib, Mencke, and Conable.

These were single: Graham, Grechanik, Gene Kelly, E v e r n g a m , Eddie Welch, Martenson, Tobin, Chapman, Villarreal. Carlquist, and Leola Hanby. So you can see why it was so noisy and fun. I missed it since Jane and I were not back from Newport for the winter, which we sure are now. Snapshots courtesy of Dave Carruth.

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Boughton's home on November 13th. Attendees: Ace Boughton, Gene Shine, Steve Krause, Chet Davis, Duke Francis, Bill Bennett, Warren Vosseler, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky and Pete Swanson. The major items discussed were: 49 House Project: As of November 2, 1995, we've received $73,269 in cash and have $90,935 in outstanding pledges, a total of $164,204 toward our promised amount of $300,000. If you have not sent in a tax deductible contribution or a pledge please do so. If you need information on this, contact me or Steve Krause, our Treasurer Checks can be sent to Steve at 508 Powell Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401, made out to "USNA Alumni Association", and marked for "49 House Project". Pledge cards can be obtained from the Alumni Association. The reputation of our Class is at stake here. We've agreed in writing, to obtain the 5300,000 needed to rehab/renovate the 49 House building. The Annapolis Planning Commission has unanimously approved the Alumni Association's plans for the 49 House conversion/ update. Final approval has been promised by Mayor Hopkins when the City Council meets on 8 Jan. 1996 [ed note: This is the new date...Nancy]. The exterior of the House, designated as an historic building, will remain about the same.

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Barnes. Grechanik and Welch While we are at it. Homecoming, our 47th, was again at the Boathouse for our dinner dance. Word has it that the mess hall dinner and KT preceding was not great this year. Pity. These folks were there with wives: Holstein, Barnes, Ben Moore, Bass, Ryder, Buhrer, Don Hall, Ahern, Park, Carlquist, Tony Duncan, Gene Kelly, Ball, Lochner, Rardin, Ortland, Graham, Chipman, RC Smith, Bacon. These came solo: Willie Lee, Walt Spangenberg, and with dates. Bill Ikard and Burt Kleinman.

A note from Kaye Kiddoo '47, tells of his visit recently with his old friend and our Classmate, Bob Berggren. Unfortunately, he reports that Bob had a serious stroke early this year which paralyzed his left arm and leg. On the good side, his speech and thinking are not affected. Kaye says that Bob and wife, Sandi, would love to hear from friends and Classmates: 3616 Avenue D, Scotts Bluff, NE 69361; 308-632-6610.

For your information, planning meetings are ongoing for the 50th Reunion in Annapolis, Thursday, 4 June through Monday 8 June 1998. Progress is being made. Stay tuned.

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Pres., Lt. Alfred C. Boughton III USNR (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Richard H. Francis USMC (Ret.) PO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 703-339-5275 The Sweethearts Dinner-Dance planned in Febmary in Annapolis has been canceled, but the usual Washington area luncheon with Sweethearts at the Orleans House is still on for the second Tuesday of February. Please come, but let me know so we can reserve sufficient seating.

For future planing on your social calendars, Marty and Ed Waller have graciously agreed to again host a "Spring Fling" at their lovely home Solitude in Saint Michaels, Maryland, in June or July 1996. More on this later as plans firm up.

The Class Executive Committee met at Ace

An annual audit of the Class Treasury was recently completed. The only major expenditure anticipated will be the publication of an updated Class Directory scheduled for the Spring 1996, the cost of which we plan to cover by donations. Please send me your address corrections, telephone number with new area code, if applicable, and any personal data. Don't complain after publication if we have it wrong!

50th Reunion (1999): Arrangements have just about been finalized for our Class to stay at Loew's Annapolis Hotel as we have done in past years. A 50th year memento book is still being discussed. Any ideas? Let's hear from you. With Ralph Ghormley's help, Gene Shine is working on an updated Class history/snapshot/abstract. The last one was published in the May 1985 Shipmate. Any background, history, events, sea stories, etc., you might have for this project, send them to me. Here are some teasers for you (answers in next Shipmate): (1) The names of our Classmates who were the first—and last—to serve in the Armed Forces and the year the first entered—and the last retired from— military service?

(2) How many of our Classmates had graduated from college and been commissioned officers prior to their admission to USNA as '49ers?

(3) How many of our Classmates are lawyers?

(4) How many of our Classmates were advanced totheClassof 1948-B? On Thursday, 16 November, members of our Executive Committee, Warren Vosseler and Gene Shine, visited the 29th Company to meet the new Company Officer, LT Angela Katson, and the senior Midshipman (Richard Stafford) who is in charge of the 29th Company Wardroom, which is being supported by the Class. The Wardroom is in pretty good shape but needs new carpeting, a new coffee machine, some shelves, and new window blinds. Our Class is currently funding the Wardroom at $300 a year, plus occasionally funding urgent necessities.

Each midshipman in the company also pays annual dues to support the Wardroom and other events such as tailgate get-togethers. The support of Company Wardrooms by graduated classes is really a great program, which is rewarding both to the mids and to the alumni. If you're ever in the Annapolis area and want to have a pay-as-you-go lunch in King Hall with our mids, call LT Katson or Midshipman Stafford (Midshipman Josh Riggs in 1996) a day ahead of time at 410-293-7529 or 8529. If you're interested in making a tax-deductible contribution directly to our mids, send your check to the "Class

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of 1949, USNA", marked for "29th Co. Wardroom."

Send it to our Treasurer, Steve Krause. at 508 Powell Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. They also need plaques, patches, pictures, aircraft/ship models, etc., for their Wardroom and Company spaces. Got any you're willing to give up?—Send them to Steve.

On 15 September 1995, Ely Memorial Park, apermanent aircraft display, was established at the Norfolk, Virginia, Naval Air Station. This was a joint project by the Naval Air Station and the Norfolk Naval Aviation Depot. The Park was named for Eugene Ely, who made the first aircraft flight from a ship in 1910. One of the aircraft on display in the Park is an A-6 Intruder bearing the name of our Classmate Leonard "Mike" Vogt. Mike was shot down on a combat flight over Vietnam in September 1965.

His body was never recovered. Mike was a star man each year at the Academy, a superb athlete, and captain of the Navy tennis team. His lifelong partner, Nancy, recently wrote from Austin, Texas, telling us that their son, Mike, Jr (USNA 1972) is a Naval Aviator Captain and previously an A-6 squadron skipper—now on duty in Pensacola.

We had a spirited Class luncheon at the Orleans House on last November 14th. The following attended with their personal notes as applicable: Ralph Ghormley (daughter Ruth married on 11 November 1995), Rick Claytor (added third grandchild on 8 November 1995), Bob Coontz, Barkley Wood (Son Brian, '80, put on Commander stripes last August.

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I heard from Ed Zimmerman. He and Mary Jean moved about the time of our 45th reunion, thus accounting for their absence, to 128 Sea Island Drive, Point Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082. One of their neighbors (West Point, '49) had them to dinner where Glen Davis was in attendance. There was rehashing of the famous 21-18 Army game.

Pete Swanson sent these photos of our Homecoming Tailgate last fall.

John Metcalf. Warren Vosseler. Luke Capone. Ace Boughton, Reynolds Beckwith, Jack Koach, and Pete Swanson Finally, the following according to the USNA Alumni Association is the correct procedure for reporting a deceased Classmate: The individual who has first knowledge of member's death should immediately call the Naval Academy Alumni Association—Records Department

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(410-263-4448 Extension 117 or 112) with the following pertinent information: • Date, place and cause of death • Date, place and time of funeral services • Surviving spouse's name and last known address • Immediate survivors names and last known addresses • Person and phone number to contact for added information The USNA Alumni Association is supposed to notify me, but you might call or write me anyhow. A copy of a news article or the obituary would be helpful.

That's all for now. Nothing can be finer than to be a '49er! Richard H. Francis

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Pres., RAdm. Milton J. Schultz USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, CA 92010 T.B. Clemens, Ph.D. didn't attend the Naval Academy, but that didn't stop him from following the careers of many of the Class of 1950 over the years.

Now he tracks those would have been Classmates through issues of Shipmate. T.B. lives in San Diego and gained his Navy connections in 1945 when he was detached from the COLUMBUS (CA-74) to attend NAPS at Bainbridge, MD. Personal family concerns kept him from going on to USNA but he writes with great affection about all that he remembers of Tome Hall, Port Deposit, Perryville, The Bainbridge Commodores and Coach Tom Hamilton coming over to screen applicants for possible football assignments.

Those people of the Class of '50 that he remembers most cleariy from NAPS in 1945 are: Cliff Skinner, Garrison Murphy, Fish Whaley, Jack Trevillyan and Bob Davis.

Claudio A. Pacheco USNA '64, President of the USNAAA Costa Rica Chapter did an outstanding job of tempting "old grads" down to San Jose, C.R. for the viewing of the '95 renewal of the Army-Navy Classic and we hope he might be encouraged to do a similar effort for the 1996 game. One last comment came from the sports page of the San Diego UnionTribune: We are indeed fortunate that we had Admiral Nimitz calling the shots for the Battle of Midway and not Coach Charlie Weatherbie.

The fact remains that Big Blue Team played their very best and we are all proud of them. In 1996 may they BEAT ARMY. Tom Ross writes on the Annapolis November 3rd luncheon meeting when 14 Classmates showed at the USNA O' Club: John Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman.

Ed Greenberg, Ed Grunwald, Rex Kilbourn, Byron Lee, Ed McLean, Tom Noble, Dick Powell, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Wayne Smith, Daryle Tripp and George Van. Dick Powell answered questions regarding support of the fund raising project for USNA on our 50th year (2000). There is still a lot of evaluation of projects needed and cost will be an important factor We are really getting organized and we'll all be hearing much more about giving in letters, phone calls and in Shipmate. Tom presented the results of the nominating committee for President and Secretary of the Executive Board of the Class to be elected at the Washington December 7th luncheon in Alexandria. VA. Milt Schultz and Harry Krantzman were nominated to serve additional 2 year terms. It is anticipated both will be reselected in December however nominations from thefloorwill be accepted.

Mid'n 1/c Deke K. Egger (Deke Forbes take note— his real name.) is Chairman of the Honor Committee at USNA for '95-96 academic year Ann and Tom Ross had the privilege of sitting at the table with Deke at the Annapolis Alumni Chapter luncheon on the 1st of November Deke was pleased to learn that he will be relieving the binoculars from '50 at graduation time and he is aware of our part in creating the Honor Concept that he is upholding. Egger is from Federal Way. Washington and is majoring in mechanical engineering.

In October in Washington at their meeting were; Willy Ayres, Pete Block, Lew Goldbeck, Larry Hawkins, Earl Halpern, John Henderson, Chariie Hirsch, Law Kivlen, Ward Lasley, Jim Lynn, Gayle May, J.J. McNally, George Nelson, Bob Oliver, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Milt Schultz, Bill Simons, Roy Snyder and Daryle Tripp. Then for November in Washington the subject was fund raising and establishing a goal and project for our 50th reunion gift. Attendees included Arnie Austin, John Cavanaugh, Bill Diehl, Howard Estes, John Henderson, Bill Kiehl, Law Kivlen, Harry Krantzman, Stan Krohn, Ward Lasley, Jim Lisanby (departing in two weeks for his annual winter-over in Mississippi), Jim Lynn, Bob Mandeville, Jim Marsh, Gayle May, J.J. McNally, George Nelson, Dick Powell (with guest Bob Hofford '61 Director USNA Fund Raising), Jack Ryan, Phil Ryan (guest Elmo Waring '39 and Phil's first squadron CO), Tom Ross, Bill Simons and Daryle Tripp. Bob Hofford made a presentation about comprehensive giving programs for USNA fund raising which covered annual giving, class giving and the use of major gifts and planned giving to energize projects. He covered the spectrum of giving, pointing out that the major objective of the program is to establish an alumnisupported fund raising similar to those of other major universities. It is goal oriented, pro-active fund raising building significant funds to support all nonappropriated funding activities at USNA. Comprehensive giving covers ten year cycles with gift giving goals at each tenth year reunion through the 50th reunion. The 60th year is optional. Annual giving is solicited each year with class giving solicited during the last 5 years of the cycle with the goal established by the Class. He pointed out that there are many benefits to be garnered from comprehensive giving among which are: annual giving touches everyone, graduating classes are automatically entered into the system, classes know the schedule ahead of time, it establishes the giving habit and we learn early on that there can be no free lunch. With respect of our Class the time line for the next five years combines our restricted project (when identified) and annual giving. It is important that the survey that Dick Powell distributed be completed and returned.

Eariy receipts tend to indicate a $350,000 goal with $500,000 possible In addition to direct contributions, endowment contributions such as life insurance proceeds could be a way for other participation. Bob Hofford at USNA or your tax advisor can supply more information. Much discussion took place about the subject of a THRESHER memorial and the Payne Library collection of submarine research papers The Academy wants the Payne papers and MIT has also shown an interest in them. There has been a coupling of the THRESHER memorial, the Payne papers and a possible inclusion of a SCORPION memorial, the only other nuclear submarine lost at sea. Twentyone of the twenty-eight officers and civilians lost on the two ships were Naval Academy graduates representing twelve classes. It's conceivable that donations needed to cover the papers and the memorial could be spread over the 12 classes. The Submarine League supports the concept but at present has no funds. It is considered that payback would come from the inspiration provided by the memorial and from

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the fact that the Payne papers would be available for Midshipman research. A final note of business for the Washington group was the announcement that the annual Valentine's Day luncheon would be held at the Army Navy Country Club, 2400 South 18th St., Arlington, VA on Thursday the 8th of February 1996.

Paisley Boney, III writes from Jacksonville, Florida that he looks forward to receiving Shipmate and keeping up with Classmates—especially his roommate, Milt Schultz. Pete reports that: It is with a great deal of sadness that I let you know that my wife, Sheldon, passed away on 9 September 1995. She had been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's in July of 1993 and in March of 1995 it was discovered that she had a tumor in the motor skill area of the brain. Surgery was performed in April and the tumor was malignant The children and I accepted the tumor as a blessing and an example of God's mercy in sparing her from the eventual devastation of Alzheimer's. She was never in any physical pain. Her memorial service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville was a glorious celebration of thanksgiving for her life.

Each hymn and scripture had a special significance in Sheldon's life especially the Navy Hymn seeing as how we met at USNA. In late November Benita and John Farrell got out of Hawaii and made a visit and house-hunting journey to Southern Califomia Their visit was a fruitful one since they have nearly decided on a new home in Carlsbad, CA. While Benita was not back to her best weight, she was enthusiastic about a California move. John attended the November meeting of the San Diego/Coronado Chapter of the NAAA and was pleasantly surprised to find about a hundred in attendance. The Fruddens and Jensens got together with the Farrells for dinner and we explored the pros and cons of Hawaii vs. Califomia life styles. Elaine and Cliff Skinner write from Hawaii and update on doings in the Islands with a "Life is good". Farrells and Barnettes had been over to the Skinner place for dinner The Classmate group is interesting with everyone doing his thing—Ron Hays working on getting MISSOURI to Hawaii, Ray Engle lawyering, Barney Barnette in real estate, Tom McLaughlin following his travel-writer wife around the world and George Darfus busy with his investment club. Hawaii '50 has met several times for beach picnics at sunset and also for Naval Academy and TROA functions. Elaine wants to make certain that all are aware of the fact that the new addition to the Armed Forces Hotel at Ft. Demssey (the Hale Koa) has officially opened bringing the number of rooms to over 800.

A new swimming pool for adults has been added plus snack bars, restaurants and a state of the arts exercise room. The grounds have been relandscaped thus upgrading the entire park. Less expensive hotels con be found in Waikiki, but they are not on the beach and don't have the advantages of a military hotel with such things as check cashing and a PX. Lew Kessler checks in from Venice, Florida with some random thoughts: <24> Roommate Doug Stone and I were all set for Coronado and our 45th when our backs started acting-up (read: afraid of getting beat at golf), add to current address list— George Castellanos at 11040 SW 36th St., Miami, FL 33165, add new area code for Lew 941-493-0428, a bit of sad news—Lovick P. Lingo, Jr. died of lung cancer on 10 April 1978. His wife and widow, Mary Ella, confinues to reside at 1205 Lakemont Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30720. Lew needs a 45th reunion Little Gold Book.

Kathryn Reichl sends her thanks to the Class for our donation to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Brunswick, ME branch in memory of C d r Charles J. Reichl USN (Ret). The contribution was greatly appreciated by the Reichl family.

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Station, San Diego at noon. The November and December meetings were once again attended by husbands and wives (each with their own meeting room so generously provided by the Mariner Club). Those present: June and Stan Neander, Dorothy and Wayne Jensen, Helen and Gene Wisenbaker, Mary Ellen and Dick Prescott, Judy and Mark Frudden, Mary Lou and Dick Thurston, Marcia and Charlie Clark, Marjorie and Frank Cassilly, Dottie and Dick Martin, Bill Grimm, Betty and Bob Muck, Alene Morgan and Dick Smith, Terry and John Malloy and Faye and Don Elliott. The St. Valentine's Day Class dinner party is a 'go' for the San Diego Yacht Club on Wednesday evening 14 February 1996. Contact Bob Muck for details at 619-456-1956. June and Stan Neander had the entire '50 group over to their home on Pt. Loma for the Army-Navy game on the 2nd of December where the food and drink were great and the festivities resounded with, "Just wait until '96."

Mark Frudden has finished a critical review of The Nightingales Song and he points out that in about 1984 James Webb observed that the lessons of Lebanon were: Never get involved in a five-sided argument that's been going on for two thousand years.

Mark wonders if that shouldn't be extended to: Never get involved in a three-sided argument that's been going on for fourteen hundred years.

The question was raised at the December San Diego luncheon meeting and a non-binding resolution was passed saying: Now that the National Command Authority has us involved there, we must now reluctantly support the troops that are being sent as a result of such decision.

Lee Minnis writing in the Naval Institute Proceedings, comments with great clarity on the Naval Academy's Character Development Program. While not wanting to quote Lee out of context, he points out that: The performance of senior leadership in handling recent media releases has demonstrated a considerable lack of character in many high places.— and—(We must) stand up to competition at all levels and prove that the Naval Academy's output exceeds all others. Failure to do this is in itself a sign of weakness in character whatever the position on the pyramid (of officer structure).

Lee's thoughts on the matter of developing leaders of character in the November issue of Proceedings should be required reading for an thoughtful persons.

Frank Sacone calls from Largo, FL and doesn't want the Class to forget him and he hastens to point out that he needs one of those Little Gold Books that everyone is talking about—the one with all the addresses. He missed the 45th but won't miss the 50th.

He will send on necessary Class dues to our Class Reasonable Treasurer, Jim Lynn at 2234 William and Mary Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308-1548.

The Fifth Annual Zeph Schultz Memorial Golf "Tourneyment" will be played at the Bonita Golf Club on Monday the 11 th of March 1996. Get in reservations to Bill Grimm. Prizes are provided by J. B. Farrell carrying out a promise that he made to Zeph shortly before his death.

As we pass on through the Dark Ages of 1996 there is one thing that we must never forget—and that is HOW to BEAT ARMY. Wayne.

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Pres., Capt. F. Trent Shaver USN (Ret.) Sec'y, William W. Boyes, Jr. 2214 McAuliffe D r . Rockville, MD 20851 I can see why my two predecessors in this Job as Class Secretary, i.e.. Jack Hamilton for nine years and Bruce Meader for twelve, suffered at the ends of their self-imposed tenure by what 1 call "secretary burnout." Yes, being called once a month out of the blue by a Classmate to say another one of us has gone to that big gray fleet up in the sky is not conducive to long-term happiness. These past two months it was John B. Moriarty, Jr. who died of lung cancer on 28 October 1995 and our unique and beloved anchor man, John G. Alvis , who succumbed with a massive aneurysm of the heart in his sleep on I December 1995.

John "Little Mo" Moriarty had only recently married Ann Perrin, the late Frank Perrin's widow, and having moved back to Annapolis was getting heavily into Class activities, contributing one of their four Lucky Bags to the 16th Co. Wardroom, for example. This second loss for Ann has to be particularly devastating and our hearts go out to her in her anguish. Ann and the late Rosemary Kinney-Thome share the particular distinction of having married two of our Classmates.

John Alvis's congeniality and happy-go-lucky attitude was in no small part due to the fact that unlike the rest of us who could say, "There but for the grace of God, go I," but because he had found the ultimate happiness with his family life with wife, Helen, and daughter, Jean. Unfortunately, Helen predeceased John within the past year and if there was ever a case could be made for dying of a broken heart, I think John would fit into that category. John and your old scribe roomed together (with the late Dick Anderton) during Air Cruise summer of 1949 and we maintained contact over the years. It is a terrible blow for Jean Alvis to suffer the loss of both her parents within a year Our condolences are swiftly sent to her Jim Winnefeld has a problem: Classmates and others keep sending him money for the Class of 1951 Gallery of Ships. Not that he's upset about it, but because he is really appreciative of the Class being so proud of what we have done. However, he asked me to shed some light on an easier way of doing this. Jim notes that there are increasing numbers of Classmates and their families arranging to have donations made to support the Class of 1951 (Second to None) Ship Gallery in lieu of flowers for funeral and memorial services. The Class Officers support such an expression of interest in the Ship Gallery as a fitting and enduring memorial.

To facilitate the forwarding on such donations and insuring that they are indeed used to support the gallery, Jim recommends proceeding as follows: Either by pre-arrangement of the Classmate with his family or by decision of surviving family members who wish to send a contribution to the Gallery (or any other Alumni Association good cause) they should be asked to make out a check payable to the Naval Academy Alumni Association with a notation on the memo line of the check: for the Class of 1951 Ship Gallery, (or other good cause). The check and a note identifying the donor, his/her address and the check amount should be sent to the following address: U.S. Naval Academy Association, Alumni Fund Office, P.O. Box 64978. Baltimore, MD, 21264-4978. If the donation is for the Ship Gallery, it would not hurt (but is not necessary) to put 'Class of '51 Ship Gallery' on the lower lefthand corner of the envelope. The Association will do two things in addition to depositing the check and crediting it to the appropriate Class account.

First, it will send a thank you note to the donor

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and, second, it will after an appropriate interval send a list of such donors to the Classmate's family (normally the widow) so that they can add their thanks to those of the Alumni Association. Since you may not keep copies of your old Shipmates, why not tear out this page and stick it in whatever folder you keep concerning any pre-arrangements you may desire?

However, Jim says.

That if all else fails, or your family forgets how to handle all this, they can send donations made out as above to him and he will see that the Alumni Association gets them and credits them to the right account.

And now on to more cheerful things. Dave Soracco dropped a friendly note saying he's still catching big king salmon, more commonly referred to as "tyee" when over 30 pounds. But. as is general world wide, fishing is on a rapid decline and oystering, crabbing, etc. Dave and Sara teamed up with Angela and Glen Driver, '52, for a trip visiting Greece, Turkey and the Aegean. Dave says the Mercer island mini '51 Alumni Group (Dick Crawford. Jim Hunt. Dave and Reece Phillips) can set up a meeting at the spur of the moment if a Classmate drops in on a rainy Seattle day.

Angela and Glen Driver. "52 and Sara and Dave Soracco Jack Hamilton, our ex-Prez and ex-Class Secretary, was kind enough to send me a few nuggets for the column. He says Pete O'Kane called to cancel Homecoming for him, but that he is moving back to northern Virginia to be nearer the kids, grandchildren and us in ' 5 1 . Welcome back, Pete! Jo Waterhouse is still digging out from Hurricane Erin and sent a newsy note on daughter, Cris, who graduated in May from Catholic University in biomedical engineering and is now at Walter Reed supporting the Space Program in biomedicine. The middle feed (actually tailgate) was an outstanding success and kudos and thanks go to the many wives who unstintingly gave of their time, food and services.

Sue and Bill Earl joumeyed up from Virginia Beach.

The '51 gals outdid themselves one more time at the tailgate for the Air Force game. Margee and Jim Hunt came in all the way from Seattle as well as Dave Soracco's daughter, Susan and her hubby. At the Wake Forest game, we also had Elesa and Grafton McFadden up from Orange Park, FL. Nice to see them again. Ted Rook calls Jack about once a week or so to stay in touch. He told Jack that Katherine was in Maine for a retreat leaving Ted to fend and cook for himself.

Frank Rentz says about 150 alumni of the Hampton Roads Chapter cheered for Navy at the Army game. Those in '51 attending were: the Gene Allenders, Sam Latimers, Frank Rentzes, Bill Earls and Roy Malone.

Paul Byrne, late of your old scribe's 23rd Co., sent in a change of address to: 4910 Via Arequipa, Carisbad, CA, 92008, phone 619-434-0295.

Read an interesting article in The Sporting News for 20 Nov. 1995. It quoted Navy Sports Information Director Tom Bates, after three mascot goats turned up missing as saying.

We knew Army cadets were involved because they cut through two fences to get to the goats, and 15 feet away there was an unlocked gate.

Some attendees who signed up at the Homecom-

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ing roster at Alumni House were: the Cordermans, Smalls, Richard Smiths, Winnefelds, Dashes, Eric Nelsons, Gambkes, Stomettas. Powells, Moriartys, Brays. Cochranes, Stockdales and Burkhalters.

Saw Navy's basketball schedule, which surprised your old scribe who consistently lettered in radiator squad. Navy plays 26 games this year, twelve of them with the same team. Yes. two Army-Navy games, two Navy-Air Force games and two with Bucknell, LaFayette, Colgate, and Lehigh. 1 would have thought we would have spread our largesse around to get more exposure.

Judy and Marv Duke are still spending their children's inheritance. This time it's a cruise up the West Coast of South America through the Panama Canal and over to Puerto Rico for a flight back to Utopiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hawaii.

Albert Corwen called and told me a most hilarious anecdote. One of Albert's golf partners journeyed up to North Carolina for a local toumament and stopped at the best restaurant in town. He asked the waitress if they had any Merlot wine, pronouncing it in the French manner, i.e., leaving off the last letter. She said. "No. we don't." Thinking that she might not be up on French, he asked if they had any Merlot, pronouncing it in the English style.

Without hesitation, she replied, "No, we don't have any Merlaht, but we got Bud laht, Coors laht and Miller laht." Albert swears this is a true story.

Kitty and Harold Graves hotfooted it down to sunny Florida recently to see Hal's old roomie.

Matt Breen and Eloyse. Matt, although a California beach boy by birthright, is thoroughly enjoying the laid back life of a retiree in the deep south.

Matt and Eloyse Breen and Kitty and Harold Graves Bob Reintgen sent me a picture of some plebes sailing in a yawl in the summer of 1947. I just love to run pictures like that when we were all young, skinny and had hair \mjf 1

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Sam Lafimer, unknown, Jim Winnefeld Wake Stornetta promised to send me a picture of the newly installed ice machine the Class donated to the 16th Co. Wardroom. The cost escalated somewhat from the $300 originally estimated, but we're used to that in the DC area. However, Shipmate only runs pictures in the Class columns that have a Classmate in it; none of scenery, or just wives, or ships or equipment. So, Wake, be sure to smile.

As I write this on Pearl Harbor day, I note The Washington Post again has nary a word to say about it. How soon we forget!

Bill Smith chimed in from surviving hurricane Allison, Erin and Opal. He says, "Enough, already."

He enclosed the latest picture of family, i.e., Terry, et al., at her son's, Kent A. Kummer, wedding. Bill states matter of factly that they'll be here for the 45th.

Bill Smith, Kent and Christine Kummer and Terry Smith Hopefully, many of the rest of you will be joining us. After all, how many more reunions are you going to be able to attend? Think about it while I remain your '51 correspondent—Walt.

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Pres., Capt. James P. Keane USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Leigh Ebbert USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308 Happy New Year Many wonderful things to look forward to. Trust you-all had a great holiday.

Homecoming at the Alumni House was a very enjoyable evening. An ample buffet supper, good conversation and good music. Our band knows us and caters to our requests, which was very pleasant.

We shared the House with the Class of '59 who were for the most part outside. Members of the 22nd Company were our guests: LT Joe Parks, the Company Officer, and his guest Julie; Senior Chief Mary Newman and her husband Rick; and Midshipmen Mike Keenan, Dave Richardson, and Pete Niec. Attending from the Class were: Nancy and Gene 76

Avallone, Rita and Garnett Bailey, Helen and Les Banghart, Sheila and Pete Barry, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Betty and Jim Fischer, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Peggy and Jim Keane, Dottie and Pete Maloney, Esther and Vince Manara, Helen and Lou McMillan, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Julie and Bill Ryan, Elaine and Bob Schulze, Jean and Jack Sheehan, Tom Thawley and Susan Kephart, Adele and Buzz Thomas, Jim Troutman, Mark Tuzo, Jane and Jack Young, Bill Deaton, and Jane and Bill Studabaker. Jim Keane welcomed the guests and Peggy Vahsen and Pete Barry announced the golf winner Ed Paluso takes the vaunted trophy to Pennsylvania. There were 14 players: Larry Skantze, Dick Fleeson, Jim Hagen, Charlie McDonald, Dick Denfeld, Pete Barry, Gus Eggert, Frank Hannegan, Ed Paluso, Leigh Ebbert, Jim Troutman, Lou McMillan, Duane Kechel and LCDR Jim Vahsen.

Jim, George's son, won the low net. When the handicaps were applied, there was a three-way tie for first place, and Ed Paluso won the tie. Take good care of the trophy, Ed. Pete commented regarding the pleasure of being in the company of the Class of '96, "Imagine how we might have felt in the fall of 1951 in a party with the Class of 1908." Hmmm!!! The day of Homecoming had turned nice, and the team won. I understand that Tom Thawley came to the game dressed in souwester just in case. The more important news, however, is that Tom has given Susan Kephart a miniature and they are setting a wedding date.

The cruise of the Rapkins, Manaras, and Seegers—Continued from the last column. Their first stop had been Norway and now, Jerry writes.

On to Stockholm where we toured this beautiful city by day and by night. Our visit included the Swedish countryside stopping at the small picturesque towns of Uppsala and Sigtuna. We took a steamer to Drottingham Palace and experienced first hand the unique sunbathing technique of the Swedes. We left Stockholm for our return to Helsinki by cruiseship. A lot of locals were aboard to stock up on tax-free goods such as beer, beer and more beer. We then flew to Saint Petersberg, Russia.

Having suffered sticker shock in Scandinavia, prices were much more reasonable in Russia. Although St. Petersburg suffered tremendously during the Seige of Stalingrad and bombed out buildings still exist, there is charm everywhere. Known as the Venice of the North, the canals and their bridges remain in our memories. The entire group rented a canal tour boat. Those of us topside had the opportunity to play chicken with those low, low bridges (some barely 6 inches above the very low superstructure). We had to duck fast. How many people do you know who can say they inspected the undersides of most of the bridges of St. Petersburg? Of course, we toured the Hermitage; it was, without doubt, a highlight of our visit. Our guide pinpointed those items of particular interest to us, which allowed us to make maximum use of our full afternoon visit. I was impressed by the many Russian tourists from all over Russia taking in the culture. Although very few people spoke English, they were pleasant, polite and friendly. We had great weather. Actually we used up four of the forty-four days of St. Pete's annual sunshine.

Our visit to Peter the Great's summer palace, Peterhoff, was memorable for more than the beauty of the grounds and the palace itself The many unique fountains, all gravity fed and some designed to entertain Peter's guests, were especially interesting. Peter would have his guests gather under an umbrella shaped fountain then turn on the water trapping them inside. Another fountain was designed with random sprays across the paths leading to it. As soon as you thought that you had the timing down and tried the path, bang, you got soaked. Vince was fairiy successful in keeping us out of trouble, however, in addition to Chuck's bout with the playful fountain, many people present thought that I was attacked by a female Russian brown bear. The truth of the matter is that after I

fed her some sugar, she fell in love with me and wanted to take me home with her—I was unharmed.

Glad you are safe, Jerry, and thanks again for the account.

A note from Debbie Donaldson, daughter of Al Kelln, Thought you'd enjoy hearing about one of your '52ers. The picture is of my Dad, Al Kelln, promoting my husband, Tom Donaldson '75, to CAPT at a ceremony in September at BuPers. What a proud day.

A few years back, the Kelln family had quite a record going: Dad was Deputy Director, his sonin-law (Tom '75) was on the MPA on a DDG, his other son-in-law (Chris Jensen '78) was a P-3 pilot, and my brother (David '82) was in the USMC. Today Dad is mainly with Marine Sonic, Tom is an 1800 Detailer, Chris is a lawyer and David is a student.

We get to see Dad quite a bit on his travels up this way for the Naval Submarine League, American Systems and APL, so we are thrilled! He is a wonderful grandfather!

Al Kelln does the honors Thank you, Debbie, for the insight.

Bill Sherar sends along news of his sailing activities and travel with a copy of a note to the Cmising Club of America (CCA), it begins.

While Louisiana is a long ways from the New York station, still much of my sailing has been in the Long Island Sound, Coastal to Maine, TransAtlantic Racing, and representing the New York Yacht Club in the Team Racing in the Solent against Royal Thames Yacht Club and in the Yacht Squadron's Round the Isle of Wight Race.

When the New York Yacht Club announced its joint cruise in the Chesapeake with the CCA and Naval Academy Sailing Squadron to help celebrate the U.S. Naval Academy's 150th Anniversary, as a member of all three yacht clubs, a former Chairman of the Superintendent's Seamanship Advisory Fales Committee of the USNA, as a veteran Offshore Coach at USNA, and finally as a graduate of USNA we (Judy and Bill Sherar) had to join the cruise in October 1995...

Bill included comments on APOLLO 13, "I am the USNA Classmate who found APOLLO 13 capsule at the Musee De Air at LeBourget. Paris, France. The Paris air show is there every two years, and in between there is the Museum. Fabulous! 30 pre-1914 full-size mockups of boats with wings, ornithoptors that did not fly, 30 full size pre WWI aircraft mockups, and there alongside a Vostock Capsule is the Apollo 13 Capsule with pictures of Fred Haise, Jack Swigart and Jim Lovell. I found it for Jim...By the way, Tom Stafford's Apollo 10 capsule is in the London Museum of Science." Thanks, Bill for the report.

Attending the Fischer's great second annual cookout after the Virginia Tech game in October: Sally and John Alexander, Joan Beecher, Francoise and Al Bress, Martha and Toxey Califf, Betty and Jim Fischer, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Peggy and Jim Keane, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Esther and Vince Manara, Agnes and Ron Mathis, Jim Quinn, Sally and Bill Rowden, Betty and Harry Spencer, Mark T\izo and Jenny Burke, Petey and Biscuit Wev.

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Pres: RAdm. S. David Frost USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: LCOL David B. Jones USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Dr Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach. FL 33483; 407-278-8325 It is the sixth of December, a cold and wintry day (we are still in Virginia) and while Christmas carols are playing on the CD the New Year approaches.

Evidence of this can be seen in the new name at the top of this column. Dave Frost is our new Class President. At the December Class luncheon yesterday Bill Ramsey gave me three letters. The first was the letter the Ballot Counting Committee of The Association of the USNA Class of 1953 sent him certifying that all proper ballots have been counted and that our newly elected President is RAdm. S. David Frost S.C. USN (Ret). The Ballot Counting Committee was composed of Capt. A.H. Gilmore USN (Ret.) Chairman, VAdm. B.M. Kauderer USN (Ret.), Capt. N.E. Griggs USN (Ret.), and Capt. A.E. Hubal USN (Ret.). There were 465 proper ballots.

The voting was extremely close and it was clear that all of the candidates were quite acceptable to the Class. The second letter was an open letter to the Class from Bill and I quote:

Our New Officers For the past three years I have had the privilege and honor of representing our Class as our Class President at many formal and informal activities.

It has been a most pleasant experience, as our Class enjoys a grand reputation for being involved in USNA alumni matters and dedicated to reinforcing the Naval profession. I am thankful for the opportunity.

Dave Frost assumes the conn on 1 January and I join with the rest of you in welcoming him on board as our president and wishing him the very besL Dave is currently Staff Director for the Federal Reserve Board so he brings a great deal of management expertise as well as Class spirit to the position. 1 look forward to working closely with Dave in the future.

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ors. I thank all of you for your interest and diligence—and for the associations that we have developed. 1 am most thankful for the spirited assistance provided by the local Washington Class chapter and our Class officers—Gus, Hart, Dave, Art, Earl, Bill, Irv. Darrell. Don and Bruce. Thanks to all of you and to those I may have overlooked.

I hope your holidays were joyful and that the New Year brings many blessings. GO NAVY! Yours Aye. Bill I think perhaps it should be us thanking you Bill.

You, and Scottie, have done a superb job leading and serving us as well as promoting our Class. While I know you want to sell your St. Michaels home, we hope you don't move to Pensacola too soon.

The third letter that Bill gave me was a letter from Ron Brandquist of the Alumni Association to Darrell Dempster thanking the Class for our second gift of $1000 that we sent for the Navy Baseball Clubhouse.

Ron confirms that we will be the sponsors of two lockers in the clubhouse with plaques honoring the following '53ers who were on the Baseball Team: Frank C. (Stubby) Chace, First Base, John V. (Vic) Cricci, Pitcher, Roderick J. (Rod) Hegarty, Second Base, A.E. (Gus) Hubal, Left Field, John G. (Gil) McCullen, Right Field, Donald H. (Don) McVay, Second Base, Donald B. (Don) Metz, Pitcher (and Captain), Florio J. (Joe) Moretti, Catcher, Arthur M. (Art) Potter, Pitcher, Edwin F.(Ed) Spar, Manager, and James E. (Jim) Van Scoyoc, Shortstop.

In addition to the Presidential election there was the annual election of Washington Area officers at the November Business luncheon. Gus Hubal will continue as the Executive Vice President, Don McVay is the new Administrative Vice President, Art Gilmore continues as the Secretary. Darrell Dempster remains Treasurer and Earl Griggs and Bill Trueblood continue as members of the Executive Committee.

By now you know about the Army game and how our season ended. Most of you probably don't know that the final two home games were great—the way Navy home games used to be. Delaware was 9-0 and thought they were going to beat us for a third straight time. They were darn lucky to get one TD near the end of the game as we totally dominated. At one point due to some questionable penalties Delaware got six plays from inside our three-yard line and failed to score. For all intents and purposes that ended the game. The Tulane game was every bit as good and even though it was very cold our Tailgate Party was great. In fact the food spread was so good and so extensive and our amenities, including an outdoor Chiminea fireplace, so all encompassing that we won the Most Creative Tailgate competition. Our Tailgating reached a new high at the Delaware game when Karen and Bill Trueblood brought a portable generator so we could run electric appliances at our 'Groaning Board'. I took a picture of Bill firing the generator up in case you didn't believe me. He later said that it worked so well that he is going to buy a bigger one and make it a permanent fixture at next year's games.

Eddy and Friend

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Hubal and Cake By the time our pre-Army-Navy game luncheon with our friends and Classmates from West Point arrived we were pretty certain that our team would do well. Of course the Army people felt the same way about their team. The luncheon went well. Joyce and Don McVay did their usual bang up job of arranging things with Max Noah and Sark Sarkisian of USMA '53. We had 50 Classmates and spouses plus guests from the Naval Academy including: Capt and Mrs. Randy Bogle, the USNA Commandant, Lt. Richard Alsop, the 23rd Co. Officer, Midn. Jaime Hemandez, the 23rd Co. Commander (1 st Set), Midn.

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Army had about 40 representaUves including Gen. Willard Scott '48, a former USMA Superintendent, who is obviously their good luck charm. I think Max Noah has won a B-Robe from us every time Gen. Scott has been their guest. At any rate there were about 100 of us at the Boiling AFB Officer's Club and we had a very nice time. Thanks, Joyce and Don. I'm sure most of you probably had the same feeling about the game that we in the Washington area had. Pride in both teams for a game that could hardly have been played better or been more exciting, except that the wrong script writer wrote the ending.

However, I'm not sure that those of you outside the DC area are fully aware of how quickly and completely Coach Weatherbie stepped in and took all the blame for the loss. It got a big play in the Washington and Annapolis papers, and, if it didn't totally stop all the hurt of the loss it certainly helped ease some of the pain. Among other things, he said he had no idea how intense the rivalry wasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even six years at Air Force playing two Academy teams a year had not come close to preparing him for this. In great part that intensity was probably what led him to disdain a field goal for a chance to really put it to Army.

He says "It was a very, very poor tactical error on my part." Jack Hoch went to the Annapolis Touchdown Club luncheon the following Monday and said Coach Weatherbie and the three players he brought got a prolonged standing ovation. Jack also says that Andy Persons, one of the team Captains did not accept the Coach taking the blame. He said in effect we win as a team and we lose as a team. Regardless, it has been a long long time since we have had a coach who (1) really could coach and prepare a team and (2) was big enough to admit that some fault could be his and not that of the players or of "bad luck".

For the first time in about 15 years I'm really looking forward to the next football season. Now if we can only find three or four defensive backs like Army's number 22, and find the store where they find so many of those hard running backs that seem to always pick up 4-5 yards a carry.

The month off between the December column and this column was very fruitful in terms of receiving letters and Class news. With the elections and football/tailgate news I don't have much room for letters this month, and will hold letters, many with pictures (thank you), from Ed Leavitt, Hal Styles, Dick Albright, Tony Dowd, Hal Walters, Al Somers, Jeff Wellings, Paul Dudley and George Fraser. I am going to run a Midshipman days picture that George sent in and am also going to discuss a subject that both George and Paul brought up.

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A card from Ruth and Jock Craig reports that "The Craigs have gone West." They have moved to the High Desert on the flanks of the Cascade Mountains where the days are warm, the nights are cool and every minute is way above average. Drop them a note at their new address 1716 N.W. Farewell Drive, Bend, OR 97701. If you want to chat, call them at 503-383-5955. They will be there watching the sun drop below the snow-capped peaks. Thanks for the updateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hope the recent rains in the North West didn't affect you.

John Smitherman wrote to send his new address for "Those of you who can't wait to correspond." It is 1442 N.W. 98 Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606.

John's phone number is 904-331 -1286. Thanks, John.

Hope you get lots of calls and letters.

Bill Kaufman, class of '79, sent me a letter asking for some help from us, particularly from those of us who were in the Third Batt or were Submariners. He has recently moved to Santa Monica, CA and had the good fortune of moving next door to a young woman named Andrea Harris.

She is the daughter of Cdr. Richard Harris, Class of 1953. Cdr. Hartis was a nuclear submariner who served on the TRITON and I believe was CO of a new construction sub in Groton when he pas,sed away in 1969.

Andrea was very young when her Dad died and never got to know him. Bill wonders whether any of us might have more information on her Dad from either his Academy or active duty days. He knows Andrea would really appreciate learning more about her father Andrea's address is Ms Andrea Harris, 830 Euclid St Apt B. Santa Monica, CA 90403.

Received a nice letter from Barbara Butler, CT. (Charlie) Butler's widow. She said that for sometime she has been wanting to honor C.T.'s memory by sharing with his Classmates the news that two of their sons are now Naval Officers. CT. died on 14 June, 1967, in Sanford, FL while flying a RA-5C, vigilante. The two sons who were seven and eight years old at the time of his death, have completed a cycle. LCdr Richard Butler (U of Kentucky, Class of 1982) is leaving VF-2 in Miramar, after flying Fl4Ds and is now at Top Gun as an instructor LCdr John C Butler (USNA, Class of 1983) is with VFA82, flying F-I8s, aboard the AMERICA. It is most interesting to Barbara that when the AMERICA was a brand new carrier CT. deployed on her first cruise to the Mediterranean. Now, very close to 30 years later, his son John, is aboard as she completes her final cruise. "Their Dad would be proud!" As are we Barbara, for you and for CT. Thank you. Barbara's address is 1074 Kensington Park Ct.-201, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

As previously mentioned both Paul Dudley and George Fraser wrote suggesting that we as a Class get on the internet or the information highway. Paul wonders whether we can set up an "E-mail roster of Classmates?" He is sure that there are quite a few Classmates with computers who use the various commercial bulletin boards. He says "I would be glad to take on the chore of assembling a file of addresses and distributing it back to those who wish to particiShipmate, January-February 1996

pate." George has been in touch with Paul via CompuServe and has offered to assist Paul. He suggests that through this column I encourage all of you to inform me as to what your on-line service and l.D. is. George also wants to know when I'm going on line or when 1 will get a Fax? Help!! 11 am barely word processor literate and hope to have a FAX machine operating in a month or so — but I'm not up to a full computer operation yet. In fact I'm pretty proud that I can "hunt and peck" at about 15 or 20 words a minute. It only takes about 5 hours to type the column now. However, I can pass info to Coronado and to Charlottesville and I can inform all of you George is on CompuServe, l.D.# 76411,1126 and Paul is also on CompuServe, I.D.# 72237,3510.

Paul's America On-Line screen name is PDUDLEY53 or he can be reached through the net using PDUDLEY53@AOL.COM. George also can be reached by FAX at 804-296-4815 but one must fust telephone on the same number so he can set up his computer to receive. Thanks, guys. I don't fully understand all of what you are asking but 1 will defend to the death your right to ask it. Let's hear from the rest of you on this subject.

Three paragraphs ago I got a call from the Alumni Association informing me that our Classmate, Thomas Leonard Shuck, Capt. USNR (Ret.) died on 1 December 1995 due to a massive stroke. He lived in Lancaster, Califomia with his wife Lorraine. She had informed the Alumni Association that they would bring his body back to Arlington for a Catholic Service followed by burial on 14 December 1995. Bill Ramsey is going to call Lorraine and express the Class' condolences and Pete Kucyk will fire up the call tree to notify the Washington group of the funeral arrangements. We send our deepest sympathy to Lorraine and the family.

Brad and grandson

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Pres., Col. Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs, MD 20748 301-449-1954; FAX 301-595-2586

Trost and Ramsey Pictures this month include George's old picture which shows Dave Young, George Eraser, John Florence and Bill Stride; three pavilion party pictures by Ed Chase include one of Don Holmes, one of Brad Mooney with one of his grandsons and a shot of two former Class presidents Carl Trost and Bill Ramsey; Judy Hubal gave me two panoramic tailgate pictures. The first shows Trueblood, Boeskool, Sebring, Mumford, Gilmore and Jones (Note the good looking FREE Navy jacket that you get when you are a new buyer of two season tickets), while the second of Judy's shots shows Hubal, Gilmore, Dave Johnson, Greeley and Ryan; Art Gilmore gave me a shot of five sub skippers at Earl Griggs' North Carolina beach house, they are Gilmore, Hubal, Griggs, Hukill and Kauderer; the tailgate pictures include two at the Air Force game, the first showing Denver Eddy with a WOOP, the second shows Gus Hubal who has found another cake—it was made by one of the West Point wives and says "Go Navy, Beat Air Force", the third shot shows Martha and Hart Sebring in the foreground with our W.P. friend Jim Pfautz in the center rear; the other three tailgate shots show Bill Trueblood firing up his generator at the Delaware game, Larry Watson, Norma Raffaele and Martha Sebring warming themselves around the chiminea, and a costumed Dave Johnson with Judy Hubal and Darrell Dempster at the Tulane game. The final shot is of our new slate of officers Gus Hubal, Art Gilmore, President Dave Frost, Don McVay and Darrell Dempster.

Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. The Annual Dark Ages Brunch will probably be at Fort Myers on the next to last or last Sunday of Febmary. You will get a flyer on that. Send your Christmas news letters as well as regular letters and pictures to me at the Florida address above.

We will be there until mid to late April. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and that we all stay healthy in the New Year Cheers to all of you— Dave.

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

Greetings and a Happy New Year to all of the Class of 1954. After a month off I am back in the saddle hopefully to keep this column interesting, informative and most importantly to enable each of you to correspond and stay in touch with the rest of your Classmates... and photos are always welcome. As we kick off the year 1996 let's keep in mind that we did not inherit the world from our parents, but we are merely borrowing it from our grandchildren.

The following notice was received from Don Meyer. Our Classmate, Harvey "Tim" Walsh Jr. died of lung cancer in Virginia Beach, VA November 16, 1995. Don and Bob Briner were most helpful to the family and did a superb job in quickly notifying Classmates through our new telephone tree.

Bob and Don will coordinate with Tim's family in submitting an official obituary directly to the "Last Call" editor of Shipmate. The Class extends its condolences to Tim's family and especially to his loving wife. Bunny in their time of deep sorrow.

Bob Briner also took the time to write concerning Tim's death: Tim Walsh was my roommate along with Joe Artman, Earl Whipple and Pete Vogelberger. Tim and I went back as far as Boy Scouts together He developed chest pains at our 40th reunion and was diagnosed with cancer possibly caused from asbestos dust while serving in the Engineering Department during his first three years in the Navy aboard WALKER. It took all these years to work through his system.

Tim put up an heroic battle throughout the past year. He had wonderful support from his church, friends, his two married children and his dear wife.

Bunny who was absolutely a tower of strength and an angel throughout the ordeal.

For those who did not know him, Tim was a great guy. At the Academy he was captain of the dinghy sailing team. He remained active in Hampton Roads sailing in the bay. God rest his soul... Bob. When Bill "Cutter" Robinson learned of the death of Classmate Bob Schanen in September 1992 he wrote a touching letter to his family. Bill received a response from Bob's eldest daughter and forwarded it to me to share with all of us. Excerpts of this letter written by Diane Schanen Race are herein reprinted for Bob's Classmates: My father had struggled with cancer for two years, and I saw him suffer mentally, emotionally and physically. Through it all he maintained a dignity and courage that touched everyone that knew him. Even in the last three weeks of his life he still exhibited moments of that sense of humor that you mentioned. Every once in a while he would get a twinkle in his eye.

My father left his body behind and went to be with the Lord. A disease may have won his body, but the Risen Lord won his soul. I witnessed my Dad slip peacefully into His arms.... You have encouraged us with your memories, Mr. Robinson and 1 thank you again... Diane Race.

William "Les" Huffman has written... twice (to enclose a picture of himself and Chuck Horowitz):

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Les Huffman and Chuck Horowitz On Election Day 1 had the pleasure of visiting Dale Smith and his gracious wife. Rose in their new home in Palm Coast, Florida. They have a wonderful location just across ALA from the ocean.

Rose found a very nice restaurant near St. Augustine where they serve the largest shrimp this side of New Orleans. (C/S note: Isn't that an oxymoron... large-shrimp?) I had just returned from our new home in Orlando where I attempted some Scuba diving and did some renovating. Happily, 1 was able to team up with Jack Dougherty who also lives in Orlando. Jack and I are the only members of our Class in the Oriando Chapter of the Alumni Association. It's time to call around and get others involved.

Last week, I had lunch with Chuck Horowitz who is still a program manager at Loral on Long Island, New York. Chuck and Lee have bought a home in Fountain Hills, AZ near Phoenix and should be retired by the time this is printed. Carol and 1 will be attending the West Coast reunion next year and I suspect that Chuck and Lee will be within driving distance... (Bob Schlenzig take note.) We are looking forward to seeing my plebe roommate, Poolie Watson and Kirby. An idea for Falvie Anderson to consider during the reunion... planning a dive! It may not be feasible. Will send my change of address to Jack Wildman.. .Les If you ever come across a small book called "God's Little Instruction Book" you might just want to buy it. With your permission I intend to include some of the very short one-liners as fill-ins. Hopefully they will meet with your approval... For example, here's one... People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do. The biblical reference is Matthew 12:33 ...for the tree is known and recognized by its fmit. I will leave it up to you to look up the reference as you so desire in the future.

Dick Raymond writes to respond to Jamie Deuel's suggestion that he be appointed Class Poet: In line with other matters pertaining to poetry and the Class, 1 enclose a copy of a poem 1 intend to enter in a national poetry contest. It expresses more fully than 1 have cared to make public how deeply I feel about being a part of the Class of 1954, and how neglectful I've been in showing my gratitude for all of your many kindnesses.

A story goes with it. You know that I was originally in the Class of 1953, bilged out Youngster year, took the re-entrance exam with the Naval Reserve, and was re-admitted with '55 and bumped back to '54... that's history. What nobody in '54 knows is the, by now comical (to me) memory of my Plebe year, and the likely subconscious source of my haggard dreams of inadequacy and failure.

I remember the precise date and time (1 April 1950. April Fool's Day). 1 and my four roommates lived on the first deck, fourth wing. It was the first day of the new Spring class schedule. 1 had copied the schedule and posted it on the door for our use, and unknowingly had made an error First period on Thursday was not a study period, but Skinny, in old Sampson Hall! When we straggled up from breakfast, leisurely cleaning up the room, the Plebe Mate of the Deck shoved the door open and asked wotinell were we doing here when all the others were in formation? We laughed at him, with merry japes of "April Fool", but quickly stopped our giggles when he pointed out the empty rooms across the hall... we had missed formation! We knew we were fried 10 and 2 and figured we would save 5

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and 1 E.D. by joining the formation before they reached the classroom. We grabbed our books, threw on our reefers, and took off a-running down Stribling Walk, laughing like maniacs, rushing through bunches of firsties and other formations.

Since that day I've had this recurring dream of being late for formation and out of uniform. Dr. Freud would probably trace this to a traumatic event, and I think I know which one... Dick Raymond.

Dick, that's quite a story, but let me share something with you... If you asked every one of our Classmates, I am positive that 99% of them would tell you that they have the same or similar dreams and have had them for forty years! As 1 read and typed your letter 1 am reminded that I share the same dreams... How about ... Running through the rotunda in your skivvies, lost, can't find your formation, can't find your room to get dressed? ... Having to take a final exam realizing that you haven't attended a class nor have any books on the subject? ...

How about being promoted to LCdr after ten years and being retumed to the Naval Academy as a plebe, going through the whole thing again as the old guy who hasn't cracked a book in years... How about going out to the ball field, competing against these young kids when you are supposed to be on the first team, being benched at the Army-Navy game because you are over-the-hill!... How about graduating, being commissioned as an Ensign about the time you should be qualified for retirement... and nobody believes that you went through the Naval Academy twice! These, and I am sure, there are a thousand other dreams are out there in the sub-conscious minds of all our Classmates... being relived and re-dreamed ... and will continue from now on, forever and ever as our brains play games with us and the son of Hypnos known as Morpheus... takes control!!!

Dick Boverie writes to remind us of a memorable event in our Plebe year At a Plebe pep rally one night at the Academy, Tony Correnti took charge and led approximately a thousand of us Plebes over the wall and into Annapolis. Tony marched us to the governor's mansion, where he knocked on the door and asked the governor to make sure that none of the Plebes would be punished. The governor said: "I'll take care of that." Then Tony led us back to the Academy. A few minutes after Tony, Dick Padberg and Dick Boverie were back in their room (all three were from St. Louis and roomed together for the entire four years at the Academy), upperclassman Ross Perot, The Midshipman Officer of the Day— MOOD—came into their room and asked "Who's Correnti?" According to Tony, Bov and Paddy pointed to Tony and said, "He is!" (Boverie says that he cannot imagine that he and Paddy would do such a thing, but Tony swears that it's true.) Ross Perot then looked at Tony and said: "Don't do that again."

Such is the making of legends.... Dick Boverie. And, may I add as your C/S such is the making of this column... the sharing of personal experiences with your Classmates... trivial?... perhaps... humorous, for sure... memories? ... boy, do we need them, especially for the continued survival and success of this, your Class column. There are thousands of great stories out there wasting away in the minds of great Classmates. Just scribble your anecdote on a piece of scrap paper and send it to me... become again a part of this Class... pretty please, with sugar on it?

By the way Boverie says he was in that plebe soccer picture. (Boverie, playing soccer??) He wrote to Fred Knops and claimed to be the guy behind #18 who he identified as Julio Andrade. Fred Knops, as you footballers will remember, was a magnificent player, being raised in Germany where baseball was not the national sport. Dick recalls that Fred played with exceptional determination and spirit and was a genuine leader on and off the field, teaching and sharing the finer points of the sport of soccer to his teammates.

Some people reach the top of the ladder of success only to find it is leaning against the wrong wall.

(Matt 6:33) John "Woody" Woodward sends a picture of Classmates Wilmer, Woodward and Daniels taken at Woody's beach house in Panama City Beach (Pensacola), Florida. A few weeks later Hurricane Opel paid a visit, did its thing, and the sea wall and patio depicted are no more. The house itself is still there with the front hanging out over open space....

Still, he says, it's the area where thousands live like millions wish they could!!

Wilmer, Woodward, and Daniels Jay R. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Marilyn continue their Airstream Way of Life, traveling the country in an adventurous manner Jay claims to be a member of MARBLES, the Military Active Retired Bums Living Everywhere Stateside. Their roots are in Bosque Farms, NM, but I receive correspondence from the Smiths from all over the United States, this time from Twin Lakes Vacation Resorts at Wapakoneta, Ohio, the home of Neil Armstrong.

They had planned to return to the Maryland Eastern Shore this Fall to watch their grandson, Chad Holzapfel play defense for Navy, but were sidetracked because of an illness iri the family. One bit of nostalgia arose when Jay attended two football games at his old high school which was about to experience its first undefeated season since 1948. Jay had mixed emotions when his team lost, since his record remains intact.... you see. Jay was the quarterback of that 1948 Wildcat team. Surprisingly, as Jay relates "the rest of the story" at the Academy, the highest athletic achievement was to make the Sixth Battalion ping-pong team. After the football season the wandering Smiths will hitch-up" again and head West... but next year look for them at the stadium at Annapolis. Every day is an adventure...

Jay R. Smith.

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vices, but were turned down. Something about it being too early for Halloween. Thursday was a glorious day weatherwise—warm and sunny—which made the boat excursion (and golf match) very enjoyable. And there were crab cakes and fudge to spare on the good ship Harbor Queen\ The Class Gift Presentation, "Winning The Cold War", conducted that evening at Alumni Hall, was truly a proud occasion that all of us who were able to attend will cherish for a long time. We wish all Classmates could have been there. The presentation was attended by Captain Ron Brandquist, USN (Ret), President and CEO of USNAAA and Admiral Charies R. Larson, USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, and other Academy dignitaries. Bill Smith, Ted Parker and Dennv Sullivan officiated.

Hargrave, Hope, Leif Hey, I'm out of here. Thanks to all of you who contributed to this month's column... A final thought: The first rule of HOLES ... When you're in one, stop digging! (Psalm 40:2-3) Have a great and positive year... Eddie.

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Pres., LCdr Dennis Sullivan USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Thomas G. Kiefaber USN (Ret.) 10522 Birnham Rd., Great Falls. VA 22066 The Fortieth Reunion was a smashing success, from all accounts. The turn-out was great—we had approximately 400 Classmates and wives for each major event and 530 for the banquet/dinner party at the Holiday Inn. The only major complaint was voiced by John Raster, " there were so many people that you didn't have enough time to visit with everyone." The weather was all one could ask for. except for a late night rain on Friday which turned the tailgate into a soggy affair But the football team came through and beat Villanova (after a few anxious moments provided by a Wildcat named Gattuso—no relation, Joe says), so except for a few damp feet and muddy shoes, a good time was had by all at the game. At halftime, when the game was really close, I'm told that John Weaver, Hugh Webster, Alex Aronis, Jack Garrow, Ken Holden, Joe Gattuso, John Raster. Ace Davis and Frank Bendrick went to the Navy locker room and offered their ser-

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Gift Presentation—Adm. Larson, Denny Sullivan, Ron Brandquist, Bill Smith, Chaplain Clifford The reception following was a fine cap to the evening. (More later about the mural). Friday was pretty much taken up with Homecoming events, including buying trips to the Midshipmen's Store and exploring the "new" Yard. That night, many of us attended the Alumni Reception in Dahlgren Hall and Dinner in the Mess Hall, followed by a 150th Year Gala, "A Vision for the Future", in Alumni Hall.

Elections Saturday morning were a raucous affair A tidal wave of sentiment to oust the incumbents was beaten back in the final voting, so we get to keep our jobs. Saturday night's banquet was a whiz-bang affair and scrumptious feast, thanks mainly to John Adams and Mai MacKinnon for their stewardship, Roz MacKinnon and Lucy Mustin for table decoration arrangements, and our Prez and Master of Ceremonies, Denny Sullivan. The dark suits out-nunibered the tuxedos 8 to 1. Did I see Carl Strang in a seersucker suit? Gary Snyder's photo display of previous Class gatherings was a big hit. Sunday's Chapel Memorial Service was a moving remembrance of our Classmates who have died but who will always remain alive in our memories. The service was conducted by Chaplain Alex B. Aronis, USN (Ret) and The Reverend Hal Guffey. The hospitality suite in the Holiday Inn saw a lot of action (particularly from Jim Jackson, Bob Hammond and Joe Dunn). Special thanks to Tom Mclsaac, Todd Meloy and Mary Gale (MG) Buchanan, for setting up and keeping the suite well stocked with refreshments and memorabilia. We ended up with 4 cases of beer left over (something else we can't do like we use to). Next time we plan to have a larger hospitality suite. And thanks to Fred Tolleson for making sure our Class banner in front of the hotel wasn't ripped off. A call to everyone who attended!... send in your remembrances, stories and pictures so they can be shared with other Classmates via Shipmate. 1 gave up trying to take notes!

Of interest regarding the 40th. 288 Classmates attended. Pennsylvania had the highest attendance percentage at 62%. Hawaii and Arizona had the highest attendance percentage, discounting the Eastern Seaboard. HI had 4 out of 9 for 57% and AZ had 9 out of 16 for 56%. The Wash DC area came in with 91 for 6 1 % (Shame on us!).

A few memorable reactions: "The reunion exceeded anything we could hope for or expect. My warmest thanks to all of you, my Classmates, for the kind way everyone welcomed us and made us feel comfortable and accepted."— Joseph T. Daniel (Hawkins). "Really the best one we've attended, and everyone seemed so relaxed."— Jim Conway. Letter to Denny, "Thank you for your kind note inviting me to the reunion and for remembering Bob at the Memorial Service...it is good to be remembered by you and Bob's Classmates."— Ellen Burton. "A beaunful reunion came from a Class with a lot of caring and a lot of heart."—Mary Gale Buchanan.

A 40th remembrance from Dick Ellis: While the events are still fresh in mind. I thought that I would drop you a note and express my appreciation to the troops that made all of the arrangements for our recent 40th reunion. They did a great job. We haven't been back to Annapolis since the spring of '60 when 1 was detached from the faculty and the 1/c "Bull" Committee. We were simply astounded by the changes that have taken place in both the Academy and the town. No longer is Annapolis a small "Crab Town" by the Bay and the changes in the Academy were most impressive.

I also noted a few additional changes that have taken place. In spite of Ray Medeiros's stellar achievement on the golf course, many of us have abandoned such activity and it would appear that several of us have taken up another athletic endeavor. It looks like some form of a game called "Smuggling Watermelons Under T-Shirts". in which apparently two teams take part. One team, known as the "Let out the belt and cinch it close", takes position opposite the other team, identified as "Sling the Melon" group, in which the belt is lowered and provides a hammock-like support.

Interspersed among the large group of players are the referees, identified by the reflections atop their heads, and the line judges, whose hair has been lowered to the bottom portion of their chin. It appears that we are still somewhat unsure as to how the score is to be kept, but it may well be influenced by the players standing around in groups while holding distilled or malted beverages in hand. I note that the game is played both indoors as well as under tents contiguous to football stadiums.

Periodically both teams take a time out to replenish their caloric intake at such places as the Holiday Inn's "All you can eat for $5.95" breakfast, at which time the players on both teams hit the buffet line like a suction dredge.

I feel certain as time passes that the rules of engagement will be more thoroughly established. The above convictions will probably be confirmed by the photographs that are bound to appear in this and subsequent issues of Shipmate.

Again. Bravo Zulu to the class committees that did the planning!"

From Kent Drummond: To all that worked before and during the 40th reunion and to those who came from near and far, Pat and I wish to say thanks for making our first reunion such a great event.

Homecoming gave us the opportunity to renew friendships and this made the trip very meaningful. All the activities were well-organized and very enjoyable. Sunday's Memorial Service had special meaning for us as Ed Peebles and his family lived near us in Reston. VA. and Don Rissi's widow, Joan, and five children lived across from us in Tucson, AZ for several years. We sent a copy of the memorial program to Joan in Florida.

If any Classmate gets near Houston, TX, we're the only Kent Drummond in the telephone directory Please call us and we'll head for the beach house on Galveston Island.

From Paul Grozen: Here's a couple of photos from the outstanding 40th reunion last month. We thought that Junior Seau wouldn't mind if I borrowed his number for the big event and Phyllis personalized it by changing the name on the reverse to SEA-U. After being told by Jerry Holland, for more than 40 years, that he. Frank Farino and 1. own the big-

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gest noses in the Class of '55, we wound up with the "big three" in the same place at the same time during the tailgate. Phyllis recognized the importance of this photo opportunity and captured it. 1 was concerned that the picture had Jerry's face in the shade, but Anne assured me that his physiognomy is such that it's usually in the shade anyway.

Let me add my well done to the committee for the first rate job they did on the reunion. It made for a great weekend.

'4-^ ^Anders' and Garners While I am writing, let me send in an overdue report on a delightful cruise Susie, Cindy and I took last April with Ann and Wave Graham. We boarded ROYAL ODYSSEY in Hong Kong and spent almost two weeks visiting Keelung, Taiwan; Shanghai, PRC; Nagasaki, Japan; Pusan, S. Korea, and Yantai, PRC. We left the ship in the bustling port city of Xingang and boarded busses for the two hour trip to Beijing. Three days and two nights in Beijing including a visit to the Great Wall before flying home. In Nagasaki, the Gardners were .selected to represent the passengers during a visit to the ship by the Major and the charming Miss Nagasaki.

They presented us with a small replica of the Bronze Bell of Nagasaki appropriately mounted on a black stand. The bell is a symbol of the prayers offered twice daily by the citizens of Nagasaki for peace in the world. During the cruise, I became friendly with the Captain, Vassilis Gazikas, and he invited me to the bridge for the sea details. Susie and Cindy participated as we left Yantai. Susie took the enclosed picture of Cindy, Capt. Gazikas, two PRC captains (pilots) and a USNR Capt., Class of '55.

Also enclosed is a picture of the Grahams and Gardners on the Great Wall.

Jerry Holland. Frank Farino and Paul Grozen From Ken Moses: "Wives" with wives. Three-year 1st Company roommates Chuck Henry. Steve Kaiser, and myself with spouses, Sandy, Rose Marie, and Jean rejoined forces at the 40th Reunion, We and the Kaisers came up from Florida, while the Henrys flew in from California, and all of us spent most of the week enjoying each other's company, re-visiting old "haunts", and swapping sea-stories with a bunch of others from the 1st Co. We had a GREAT time and send our heart-felt thanks to those Classmates who contributed so much toward making this reunion a really memorable occasion."

"Wives" with wives And from Geoff Gardner: As a postscript to our memorable 40th Reunion, I am sending a copy of the remarks in the Congressional Record of 19 October 1995, inserted by our honorary Classmate, Congressman Charlie Stenholm, that describes our "Winning The Cold War" mural. Am also enclosing pictures of Ted Parker. Valerie and Bill Anders, and Susie and me with the mural as a backdrop

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We have about 100 reunion scarves left over and would like to sell them to Classmates who could not attend, to use as gifts to wives and sweethearts. The scarves are pure silk and are an original design showing our Class crest, the Chapel dome and other Academy motifs. If you want one (or more) and can't wait until the next reunion, call Todd Meloy at 703938-5468. The price is $ 40.00 each, which includes packaging and shipping.

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great job during his five years in office—planning and participating in all Washington area and Classwide events, and always giving wise counsel. We all owe him many, many thanks for his work over the years. We plan to appoint a replacement VP from the Washington area until the next election at the 45th Reunion.

Class Potpourri. Helene and Harold Nelson sent in a picture of themselves with their triplet grandchildren, Heather, Charlene, and C.G. The children are 16 months old and live with their Army parents (our daughter and son-in-law) in Virginia. She sent a letter to the Navy football team prior to the ArmyNavy game about the ridicule and harassment they have to face from their daughter (USMA class of '82), their son-in-law (USMA class of' 81), and their son (USMA class of '84) over recent Navy losses.

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The 2 George Martins Planning has begun for the 45th Reunion in the year 2000. Based upon a quick survey conducted at the 40th, we decided to hold it on an off-Homecoming weekend when things are a little quieter (showing our age) and the Annapolis streets are not quite so congested. We chose the weekend of 21 October 2000. The football game is with Rutgers (so far) and Homecoming is the following weekend. Wes Saunders has reserved a block of rooms at the Marriot (Ex-Hilton), which is downtown and right on the water It's within easy walking distance of the Yard, so bussing will be minimal. So start talking up the 45th and send your ideas and suggestions to this column. For those of you who couldn't make the 40th (or did), and would rather not wait five years for the next one, a grandiose 41st can be arranged.

We'll be feeling this one out in the coming months using regional coordinators. In the meantime, we are planning a mini-reunion in San Diego in September 1997 (San Diego State game), and a cruise in 1996 (next item) and 1998. Stay tuned for details.

Alaskan Cruise Anyone? Several Classmates and friends will be going on a 10-day Alaska cruise starting 27 June 1996. The cruise will be aboard the CRYSTAL HARMONY, a five star plus cruise ship. Stops include the Alaskan ports of Anchorage, Homer, Seward, Valdez, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan, as well as Vancouver, British Columbia.

Sandy and Ted Hyman will be making all of the arrangements through their travel company, S&T Travel. They will also be going on the cruise, which tells you its got to be the best. Anyone interested contact Ted/Sandy at 800-823-1355.

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It is sad to report the death of five Classmates within the past few months. Some of the informafion is sketchy. David G. Hamilton (23rd Co.) passed away on 19 October from cancer Despite his illness, Dave was a major participant in planning for the 40th. He was in charge of the tailgate and never missed a meeting. He wanted to be there badly but didn't quite make it. For all of us who enjoyed the tailgate, he was there. John H. House (3rd Co.) died of a stroke on 8 November in Greenville, NC. Carl H. Taylor, Jr. (23rd Co.) passed away on 11 November from cancer in Crystal River, FL. Charles E. Kenny (20th Co.) died 28 November in San Diego, CA after a protracted battle with cancer And finally, David (Duke) A. Durgin (23rd Co.) died from heart failure on 6 December in Melbourne Beach, FL. Our deep condolences go out to Joan Hamilton, Sylvia House, Jackie Taylor, Pat Kenny and Joy Durgin and their families.

Anyone learning of the death of a Classmate, please notify the USNA Alumni Association 410263-4448 and/or me at 703-759-7743 or Denny at 703-683-0733, as soon as possible. The Class tries to provide flowers or some other tribute at the funerals of Classmates, no matter where they are, but cannot do so unless Class officers receive timely notification.

John Brainerd's daughter, Roberta Christman, attended Sunday's Memorial Service and has a request. It would mean a lot to her to know more about her father during his Academy days—activities, his character, friendships, etc. Anyone that can help, please write to her at: 7506 Hamlet St., Springfield, VA 22151. John (13th Co.) died in an aircraft accident off a carrier on September 10th, 1960, months after his brother Phil '56 was killed in an aircraft accident at USNAAS Kingsville, TX. Denny SulHvan is still working on the '96 schedule for the Washington, DC area and will publish it when firm. Luncheons will be (as usual) at Portofino's on Jan. 25, Mar 21, May 2 (wive's luncheon), June 20 and August 22. We're planning a get-together at the Navy basketball game with Colgate on January 20th—Anne and Ted Parker will host a party afterwards. We also plan to gather at the Lehigh game on February 24th. The Dark Ages Party will be on March 9th at the Army-Navy Country Club, Alexandria. If any out-of-towners want to attend the luncheons or other event, get in touch with me or Denny, or just come.

John Adams has stepped down as Vice President of the Class for personal reasons. John has done a

Nelson Clan Guess what! Our Dr Kean, tracer of lost persons, Joe Clarkson has a new address, which is: 6227 Vassar Ave., NE, Seattle, WA98115-7624, tel: 206526-7028. Before he left this area, Joe found "lost soul", John T. Hootman at: 213 Clubview, McMurray, PA 15317, tel: 412-942-0423. A final note: As great as the 40th was, it just didn't seem the same without Ingrid and Al (Big Daddy) Kozischek. Due to Ingrid's illness, they were forced to cancel out at the last minute. Many of us missed their good-natured exuberance and high jinx and look forward to seeing them at the next one. 41st anyone?

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Co-Chairmen Class Executive Committee Capt. Bill Henry USN (Ret.) Col. George Mushaiko USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue, Melbourne Beach FL 32951-2537 Some comments have been received concerning the 40th year book and the upcoming reunion. Looks like the results so far are favorable and everyone is looking forward to the event. Remember that this will not be held in conjunction with the regular homecoming at USNA but is scheduled for the weekend November 1996. As part of the celebration, Nancy Henry is leading a group in putting together a wives cookbook that will be available. Anyone having some great recipes to include should send them to Nancy at 1235 Timber Turn, Arnold, MD 21012.

Although it was an off year, our 39th was celebrated with a fine turnout both at the game and afterwards at Andrews AFB Golf Shack. Bill Flight gave a short talk on the happenings at USNA and Shipmate, January-February 1996

Law Groner and George Mushaiko gave a mndown on plans for the 40th. All of this preceded by an informal catered BBQ. Among those attending were Barb and Bud Alexander, Beth and Sam Armstrong, Margarita and John Bellinger, Kathy and Tom Bruyere, Charlene and Walt Carlson, Sandy and Pete Fitzwilliam, Anne and Bill Flight, Peggy and Dan Garges, Carol and Jerry Gibson and children Tammy and James, Barb and Ken Godstrey, Jerry Green, Law Groner, Fran and Frank Hadley, Nancy and Bill Henry, Landess and Frank Kelso, Anne and John Kirkpatrick, Jean and Ray Kostesky, Rosemary and John Lally, Shiriey and Dick Levendoski, Jan and Ted Lewin, Jean and Don Lindquist, Carolyn and Frank McMuUen, Kay and George Mercuro, Barbara and Charlie Mitri, Carol and Alex Morris, Barbara and George Mushaiko. Nick Nicholson, Ed Parker, Bunny and Bob Perry, Anne and Cliff Peterson, Peg and Pete Peterson, Elie and Pete Randrup, Marylee and Rich Seesholtz, Nancy and Jim Van Metre, Dott and Dick Varney, Joan and Dick Walsh and Budge and Russ Weidman.

The final group of missing Classniaici is lui-iuded here for your research and edification. Several addresses have been found and forwarded on to Doug Hayman. Keep up the good work, we ain't finished yet. Missing: George Reagen, Dick Romero. George Rosenhauer, Mario Sanchez-Carrion, Jack Schaefer, Walt Schneider, Tom Scott, Jim Shortridge, Dave Sibley, Bill Slaughter, Ben Steele, Clarence Taff, John Thurber, Ed Toohey, Jim Visage, Glenn Warner, Bob Watkins, Dave Weggeland, George Weigold, Ed Wharton, Jim White, John Wilde, Eric Wilson, Woody Woodbury, Herb Woods, Corbin Woodward.

Send known addresses to Pete at the address above and they will get to the right people.

Enjoy the winter and plan now to write during the coming year to let us know what you have been doing.

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Pres., Capt. Walter T. Meukow USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Peerenboom USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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Milligan and Betts According to a reliable source in the Washington Post, Charlie Wilson has announced that after twelve terms in the Congress he will not seek reelection. In Charlie's own words, "There are three ways to go, and three ways only. To get defeated, to get carried out feet first or to stay here until you are in your sixties and then start another life." Apparently Charlie is choosing the latter Good Luck, Charlie in your new life whatever it may be.

The TROA Florida Council of Chapters Board met recently in Tallahassee and Roger Betts had a chance to visit with Bob Milligan at the dinner following the meeting. Bob is doing well serving as Comptroller for the state of Florida and recently signed several checks for me as a rebate on automobile impact fees. (All legal, of course.)

Gene Williams sends a short note informing us that it was a proud day when he and Charlotte were on hand on 30 June when their ninth son Timothy became a Mid! Another trip up for Parent's Day showed that Tim was doing great and enjoying the life after being indoctrinated for years by two older marine brothers and a '56er Also Chariotte's Dad was USNA ' 3 1 . Gene is with Ingalls Shipbuilding in R and D since '76. He reports that except for the hurricanes and no-see-ums, they've enjoyed the Gulf Coast.

There is quite a bit of mail this month because Walt Meukow has chosen to share a good bit of his "Presidential Correspondence" with me for use in Shipmate. I'll get right on it before he changes his mind and invokes "Executive Privilege." First is a brief note from the other D.L. Mitchell (Don), in which he made a most generous pledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with match from his company, Tandy Corporation, for our Class gift to the Visitor's Center Anyway, this is the Don who lives in Torrance, CA, and I apologize for inadvertently misidentifying him in a recent issue. If you're confused, imagine how I feel! Actually, the picture in question was, as I recall, Dave Mitchell.

Anyway, Don, we're grateful for the contribution.

Next in Walt's mailbox were two letters from our Singapore Classmate, Bill Aldenderfer, detailing his recent trips to none other than Vietnam. Here's what Bill wrote in the first letter, dated 11 September: I am still working for Transmarine Navigation in the shipping business and doing a bit of consulting in oil storage. Yang is still with Chevron and doing well. Kris has been accepted into a very good school for Pri-1 next year. You wouldn't believe the politics that go into getting a six year old into school over here. We are really excited because we are about to go on holiday to Vietnam. Did I say, Vietnam? Roger Enrico, a former shipmate of mine both in Little Rock and Danang, and now President of Pepsicola Restaurants Woridwide, and his family and the Aldenderfers will travel by car from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, to Da Lat, to Quih Nhon to Danang to Hue. I have been playing a good bit of tennis, and although I have to give 20-30 years to most everyone I play, I still hold my own. Passing my 60th birthday last week was traumatic, but it does get me into a new age group, and I can kick butt on these old guys.

Bill faithfully followed up with a note dated 25 September, which reads: I have just completed my second "tour" in Vietnam, The nafives were friendlier than last time, but then I did not have a six year old in tow. so I'm not sure which was the more difficult. We went with Roger Enrico, his wife Rosemary and 23 year old son, Aaron. We spent about two days in Dalat. at the Dalat Sofitel, one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever seen. The next day we drove from Dalat to Quin Nhon, by way of Phan Rang, Cam Ranh

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Bay, lunch at Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa, and Dai Lanh Bay, stopping every so often to sightsee (and fix a flat). The hotel in Quin Nhon was definitely a step downâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more like a plungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but we made it through the night, and the next day set out for Danang, where Roger and 1 were stationed in 1967-68. On the way we passed by Sa Huynh, Due Pho and Chu Lai where the Navy and Marines had bases in the sixties. Before artiving in Danang, we visited Hoi An, which is a very pretty and quaint town, kind of an artists' community and much more prosperous than the other Vietnamese towns we saw. We also climbed Marble Mountain, just south of Danang.

In Danang, we were able to find our old office, in the Naval Support Activity Headquarters at "The White Elephant." The building is about to be torn down to make room for a hotel. We think we found the "stone Elephant" officers' club, but it has been rebuilt and is hardly recognizable. The Vietnamese were very warm and friendly, and loved Kris. They continually touched, and even kissed him. Even though it was usually nice looking girls doing the touching/kissing, Kris wasn't too keen on this attenfion. He'll learn! Finally we flew back from Danang to Singapore, while Roger and his family drove on to Hue, and then flew to Hanoi and finally home.

Sounds like a great trip. I must say, during my tours in/around Vietnam, I always said we should have turned the whole area over to Conrad Hilton; we could have spared everyone a good deal of grief.

And Bill, we are all grateful to you for reminding us of the joy of having a six year old! I hope the accompanying pictures Bill sent print out OK. They show him and Roger and Kris at some spots many of us will remember fondly. For those planning to visit Singapore, Bill can be found at 1 Singlap Road, #04-11 Mandarin Gardens, Singapore 448906.

L-R; Bill Aldenderfer and Roger Enrico at White Elephant in Danang

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twelve hour watches conducting experiments in fluid physics, protein crystal growth and other things none of us understand at all. Mimi and I, plus kids and grandkids were able to go down to Kennedy for the scheduled launch on 28 September. Even though we did not get to see a launch, we got to see Cady during her brief period out of quarantine and had a fantastic tour of the launch pad and shuttle. Talk about a VIP Tour! When you are with one of the Astronauts, nothing is off limits. JJ performed the role of proud papa to perfection. He is still living in Seattle, and commutes to San Francisco during the week, where he makes big bucks in the ship repair business. The '57 presence at the first launch attempt was augmented by a "lost soul," Dr. Alan Hopkins. Al was in the 14th company until he bilged out youngster year He then proceeded to get a PhD., worked many years at Wright Patterson, and is now a research metallurgist for the University of Dayton Research Institute. Al is the father in law of JJ's daughter Cari. How's that for a small world?

Sounds like a great visit and tour What an accomplishment for JJ's daughter And, I hope it doesn't turn out that Al bilged Youngster Steam, when, as I recall (painfully) we did some sort of "Strength of Materials" piece with hardness tests, etc.

Bill Aldenderfer at his old digs in Danang.

Next in Walt's mailbox, complete with check for the Class Contribution, was this letter from Larry Bustle, written from their home in Palmetto, Florida: Edie and I arrived back in the States in December 1994, after a very exciting two year job in Turkey. I was working for an American company, teaching the Turks at a Turkish Air Force Depot how to manufacture the external tanks for the F16. We visited most of Turkey, and thoroughly enjoyed the assignment, but were ready to come home.

We moved back to our home in Alexandria, and spent five months getting the house ready for market. It sold quickly, and caused us to speed up our preparations to leave. Unfortunately, I did not get to say goodbye to most of you in our '57 group.

The move has gone as planned, and we're hoping to break ground soon on our new home on the beautiful Manatee river in Palmetto, Florida. We're building the home ourselves, so we're having lots of fun with all the decisions on furnishings, etc.

It's so much easier when those decisions are made by the builder...

One of the exciting things here is watching the rain puddles dry up. We've had lots of them to watch. I had forgotten how much rain falls in Florida, and this year has been particularly wet due to all the hurricanes that dragged over the Tampa Bay area where we live. Edie and I wish all the '57 group all the best. We'll miss the monthly meeting's but see you at the reunions. And. when the house on the Manatee is finished, there will be a welcome mat out for anyone passing through.

Next, in the first ever e-mail to the column, addressed to me at 73534.l554@Compuserve.com, I received the following from Dave Cooper, entitled, "Daughter in Space" : Cady Coleman, PhD, Major, USAF, the daughter of JJ Coleman (13th Co.), is a Mission Specialist on the Columbia Space Shuttle Mission STS73. After setting a record for the number of launch delays, the shuttle finally lifted off on 20 October for a sixteen day flight which ended successfully on 4 November This was the second flight of the U.S. Micrographic Laboratory, where Cady stood

In what is rapidly becoming a tradition of this column, we next have the monthly "ecumenical piece" involving input from classes other than ours beloved. In the instant case, we have had the good fortune to hear from Charles A. Scherck '67, who is one of the Academy's "Blue and Gold" officers for southern Illinois. Chuck enclosed a great article from the August 1995 issue of Referee magazine, which featured a full color picture of none other than '57's own Bob McElwee, NFL Referee number 95. I've sent in the picture, but I can't say whether it can be reproduced, given that it's from another magazine.

(There may be technical or copyright issues). Anyway, the picture accompanies an excellent interview with Bob, in which it is reported that Bob has been President of McElwee-Scarborough Construction Corporation since 1974. The company builds industrial and municipal water filtration plants, as well as other water control projects. He and Bette, bride since 1957, live in Hadonfield New Jersey. I can't repeat the entire interview, but I will include the highlight quote: "...you can't get locked into the rules. You've got to let go of the rule book and officiate the game as you played it." Seems to me lots of us had that philosophy about the "Reg Book." Nice to know old habits die hard. Chuck Scherck's accompanying note had two important points; first, that Bob is slated to be leading referee at the Super Bowl (his third) and second, (and this is the other ecumenical part) Chuck wanted to say hello to his former company officer, none other than MGen Jarvis D. Lynch, USMC (Ret.) '56 (whom Chuck believes to be in '57). Now, you may recall that last month, I published a note from a young LTJG on sea duty who extolled the praises of one of '56's finest, (whom she thought to be in '57) and I duly attributed the error to ordinary misunderstanding. Now that we see a pattern developing, it is becoming evident that a whole bunch of '56 guys must have really wanted to be part of '57 (who wouldn't?) so, rather than turn back, they simply let a decent interval go by, and then "joined" us. I know I speak for all true '57 Classmates when I say that we understand that all would like to be part of our elite group. Great aspirations come naturally, and we are appreciative.

Lastly, we received a nice postcard, also serving as a picture, from/of Rockie and Bill Truxall, which reads, "Rockie and I have retired now for over three months and are BEAR-ing up under the pressure, as the picture shows. We have spent three months in Iowa at the farm, and are winding our way back to Virginia. We'll spend some time in the south during the winter and be back next spring."

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Pres., LCol. Gordon M. Gerson USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Col. Warren S. Walters USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151 703-321-9586

Bill and Rockie Truxall and friend In news other than mail, Betty and 1 have had the pleasure of attending two weddings of children of Classmates in the past two months. The first, that of Carolyn and Herb Hoppe's daughter Suzanne. It was truly a memorable event, beautifully orchestrated by the Hoppe's. Suzanne was a radiant bride, and her groom, Chris duly proud. Many Third Company Classmates were able to attend, including Monica and John Shewmaker; Bev and Bob Foss; Renee and Bill Mickle. A perfect evening reception was capped off by the thrill of driving home in an unseasonably early snowstorm. The warmth of the evening carried us through.

Fortunately for us, Army-Navy game day was made most pleasantly memorable by the wedding of Dottie and Ted Kramer's number one son, Ted III to his ravishing bride Doreen. Both Ted and Dottie looked superb; Ted suited up in his Mess Dress, the top of which still fits. Next fime you see him, he can explain why I made that distinction. Fortunately, the wedding began before the game ended, so we began in a festive mood, and since it was such a splendid affair, everyone there who was for Navy (and there were others...) was able to put the game's outcome out of mind. I promise pictures next column; they are not available as yet.

This issue of your Class column starts another calendar year for us, and by the time you read these words, you will already have blown by ten percent of 1996. Many readers are locked in snow and ice at this time of year, shivering and grumbling in envy of those who bask in warm winter climes, such as Leonard of Arabia, Sendek of St. Croix, Clement of Guadalajara, Hasegawa of Hawaii, or the Fiftytwo of Florida . A small ray of salvation may be gained by imagining someone living in a frostier location than our own, but that may be difficult. The Class of 1958 is apparently composed of mostly warm-blooded individuals, for the geographic distribution finds us living predominantly in temperate or southern climes, with only a few choosing to live in the Great White North of Maine or Minnesota.

None of us has settled in either Montana or North Dakota, and assuredly, we have no representative in Winterville, Maine. Hang in there though, the Dark Ages in Mother Bancroft always ended, and so shall these! Now for the news...

You all know the football score, so we pick up the chant of "Next year!", having seen a quantum improvement in the Navy team this year As a parting shot at the tailgate scene in Annapolis, here are some photos from last Fall. At the Tulane game, Pat Jenkins got some fine candid shots on that rainy day of the '58ers under the tailgate tent. In one photo, you see Diana Meisel and Holt Evans (22) beaming while Myron Kandra (22) attacks the table. Holt was visiting from the Norfolk for the game.

Bill Mickle; Bride's mother. Carolyn Hoppe; Renee Mickle

John and Monica Shewmaker. Bob Foss

Diana Meisel. Hold Evans, .md M\ion Kandra In another corner of the tent, Nancy and Tom Sinnott (21) are joined by M r and Mrs. Chuck Bohan. Chuck was a lost-sheep for many years, but has found his way back to the flock and joined in for two of the football games from their Delaware home.

At the side of the tent, Bill Peters (14) was watching Marj Bridgman holding the edge of the tent to keep water out of the "tailgate", while Kay Powell just beams due to the win over Tulane. After the game, celebrants at a local bistro included Alice Garvey, Mike Giglio (10), Pat Jenkins, Bill Garvey (10), Eileen Giglio, and George Jenkins (10). The Garveys were down from New Jersey for the game.

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Giglios. Garveys, and Jenkins Regarding the Villanova/Homecoming game tailgate, a letter was submitted for the column by Class President Gordon Gerson (11), with instructions to print it unedited and in its entirety, so here goes: The Class of 1958 honored Vibeke and Poj Walters (6) at Homecoming 1995 for their years of unselfish service to the Class. It was one of those rare occasions when the right thing happened to the right people at the right time. Instigated, orchestrated, and skillfully carried out by Barbara and John Swope (6), a collection was taken up and quickly fully subscribed. The seat that Poj occupies at every home game was dedicated to the Walters with a plaque indicating the Class' wish to honor them. Next, Vibeke and Poj were given sweatshirts, suitably imprinted with their legend as "#1 Tailgate artists". Vibeke and Poj's mother received special Navy corsages, and Poj was rewarded with a USNA Alumni Association Captain's chair (no Colonel's chairs were available).

A word of explanation for those of you who do not make it to Navy home games. Vibeke and Poj arrive eariy for all home games, help in the laying out of ropes to reserve the tailgate space, help get the tent up in inclement weather is a possibility, and arrange for and decorate the Class port-a-potty.

In addition. Poj mns the "Blaze Gonzales '58 No Charge Ticket Agency", which is how you get tickets in the Class section when you need them and get rid of them when you don't want them. Finally, the Walters' chili after every game has become one of the post-game highlights for us all. Many thanks, Vibeke and Poj. from all of us."

The grateful and chagrined Walters give their thanks to those who honored them in such a commendable fashion, but want to insure that the many

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others who help in making '58 tailgates a success are recognized. Joe Criner (3) has been the eariy bird at every game, putting up the huge "GO NAVY "58" banner and the assorted signal flags on the poles he instigated, then taking care of their recovery. Liles Creighton (14) was key in staking out the tailgate area and helping with the tent, as was Bill Meisel (12). Bob Caldwell (18) helped with early morning setups, and in partnership with his sons and Tom Sinnott, arranged for tent takedown on the Sundays following the games. Others helped in taking down at the end of the parties and moving our paraphernalia back to the shed, including Ed Kessler (15), Bill Peters , John Swope, Paul Polski (2), George Jenkins, and John Kennard (7). All the attendees of the games, and primarily the ladies, generously contributed to the bountiful food table, and everyone pitched in with the foolishness and fun associated with the tailgate competitions. It really is a group effort, and '58 is ju.st the group to do it! The picture shows the surprised and grateful Walters and the plaque on his stadium seat!

Walters and the Gift Plaque From outlying Army-Navy game reports, we find a Colorado contingent of '58ers met at the Denver Athletic Club with other USNA and USMA graduates to jointly watch the game. JD Peters (13) sent a picture and reported the following attendees from our Class: Linda and Ricky Davidson (4), Orville Kiehn (14), Bernice and Bruce McCandless (19), Joan and JD Peters, Nancy and Hal Reed (2), Doreen and Jim Ryan (16), and Glenn Smiley (5).

You can see the '58 flag dominating the large screen TV at that mountain gathering! JD reports that his solution to the winter weather blahhhs is to jump in the family motor home and head for Arizona to wait out the really cold months.

Fall was a time for some of our '58 travelers to hit the road. Barbara and Gary Minar (20) took a driving tour of Scotland and northern England, staying in "bed and breakfasts" along the way, including one in Banff, Scotland that had a house number of 58!

Gary reports driving about 2500 miles on the wrong side of the road, occasionally in terror, but always enjoying the magnificent scenery and culture. This was their second trip, and he has a wealth of information for those contemplating such a trip. You can get to Gary on Internet:Gary.H.Minar@den.mmc. com, or use the address in your Class directory. He also reports a surprise overnight visit from Nancy and Paul Herner (20), who are retired and frequently "on the road". The photo shows Gary checking out the heather on the hill...or the mist on the moors...or the quality of the numerous stone walls!

Gary Minar in Scotland Erna and Kent Lawrence (16) found October a great month as reported by this note: In October, to celebrate our each hitting the big SIX ZERO, we headed south to the Caribbean for two weeks of sailing. The first week was spent in the British Virgin Islands, where we bareboat chartered a 32 foot sloop from the Moorings in Tortola.

I was playing captain and navigator, and Erna did a superb job as everything else, including first mate, anchor detail, sail trimmer, chef extraordinaire, helmsman, etc. Two days of sailing were lost when hurricane Sebastian passed over the BVI, but otherwise it was great. For the second week, we flew down to Grenada and boarded another sailboat to cruise the Grenadines. We put in at Bequia, Palm Island, Union, and Carriacou, all interesting, laid back, and well off the usual tourist track. It's definitely worth tuming 60 for a vacation like that! We both continue to work for investment management firms in Boston, and Ema has an office in New York to which she flies twice a week. We are planning ahead for a June 1999 retirement to our home on the coast of Maine. Regards to all! Kent A late report on one of the Summer travelers. Bev and Nils Rueckert (6) spent three weeks in Germany for a reunion with a number of German Navy classmates from Nils duty tour at the German Armed Forces Staff College back in the early 70's. They got to Dresden, Berlin, Potsdam, and Rostock in the former East Germany with some of their German friends. The Rueckerts also attended an East Coast reunion of Nils' first ship, TURNER, D D - 8 3 4 , on which he served for four years. The Rueckerts continue to do their avoidance of cold weather in Camarillo, CA. A change of address update for Phil Taylor (1), who has now moved into their newly constructed home at 1240 Hayes Rd., Crossville, TN 38555.

Gloria Borden, the widow of our late Classmate Ed Borden, sent the following note: My family joins me in expressing our appreciation to all of you for your cards, notes, phone calls, and especially your presence at Ed's memorial service and reception. Ed loved the Academy and the Class, and you have honored him. I am grateful for your warm support and rest assured that I can count on you. Thank you.

Lastly, a quick report on the largest luncheon turnout ever at the Washington DC chapter! 71 members of the Class gathered to hear the guest speaker, RADM John Poindexter (18th Co) address any questions that Classmates had based upon his inclusion in the book The Nightingales's Song. In an offthe-record session, John freely dealt with many questions, holding the attention of everyone way beyond the normal time for a Class luncheon. He aptly demonstrated those abilities that are reflected in his successes at USNA and in his Naval career..all as a greater '58er! Those in attendance were: Adams, Allender, Ault, Barbero, Bridgman, Brooks, B. Caldwell, F. Caldwell, Cartwright, Conery, Corder, Coyne, L. Creighton, Criner, Dawson, Degnan, Doty, Fisher, Frustace, Gamboa, Gentile, Gerson, Gibbons, Giglio, Goodwin, Granum, Greer, Haney, Healey, Hekman, Hill, Hurst, Jenkins, Juliano, Kandra, Kessler, Kirkley, Klos, LeBer, Lindsey, Lorusso, Mansfield, Meador, Meinig, K. Mitchell, Moran, Nazak, Nulty, O'Donnell, Ojalehto, Poremba, Port, Porter, Powell, Reister, Rohrbough, Russell, Salmon, Schnepper, Seeberger, Shane, Shearer, Slaven, Smith, Taylor, Victor, Walter, Westphal, Wilcox, and R. Williams.

'58 Trivia: The 5 theaters in Annapolis during our days were the Capitol, the Circle, the Playhouse, the Star, and the Colonial Drive-ln. What was the name of the drugstore/soda fountain near the Circle theater? You know, where you took your drag and also got to see the clerk wearing the really horrible wig!

Hasta luego. WSW.

Colorado '58ers at Denver Army-Navy Game

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Pres., VAdm. Francis R. Donavan USN (Ret.) Chairman. Ex. Comm.. Capt. David W. Dyke USNR (Ret.) Secy. Capt. John A. Butterfield USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190. Singer Island, FL 33404 FAX 407-863-8984 HAPPY NEW YEAR 1996 TO ALL '59ERS and our extended family out there!! Hope this epistle finds you all well, and already having started the year off on the right foot.

First item to report is a great letter from Joe Keeley of 2130 Vista Entrada, Newport Beach. CA 92660, and 1 apologize it's late getting in print. I was on the road and the letter got misplaced, but hope Joe will understand, and agree that 'better late than never" I'm back at work in southern CA but I am sending you greetings from the Bar S Ranch located in Victor/Driggs, Idaho. Suzy and Peter Shields were the grand hosts as the 19th Company contingent got together for our 1995 event. The ranch is a rather incredible facility put together by Pete and Suzy to be the summer gathering place for the Shields Clan.

We were extraordinarily fortunate to have the opportunity to meet there. Gretchen and Dick Winter, Julie and Fred March, and the Keeleys (Jane and Joe) had an early rdvu at the Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge on the 16th of July. On the way to this meeting the Marchs and Winters did a stint at the Grand Canyon, while Jane and I visited friends in Las Vegas. We did an overnight in Pocatello. Idaho on the 17th, and arrived at the Shields' Ranch on the 18th. Mary Ann and John T^imer, Lou Ann and Chuck Miller, Reezie and Jim Kelly, and May and John Batchelor had already arrived, joining Suzy and Pete. The ever busy Ron Denney joined us on the 20th of July. We did some fishing, canoeing on the Teton River, hiking in the surrounding mts, bicycling, visited some of the nearby national parks, rafted on the Snake River, shopped in Jackson/Jackson Hole, Wyoming, dined and danced at some of Idaho's finest, including the Mangy Moose in Jackson. The golf match was won

by Pete Shields. Jim Kelly. Chuck Miller, and Paul (Pete's son-in-law). The team of Suzy, John TXimer, Ron Denney. and Joe Keeley could not match the chip-in skills of Chuck Miller and the left-handed wedge skills of Jim Kelly. I don't even want to talk about Ferd's tee shots (I think that's Pete's handle). Dick Winter and John Batchelor were the mnning guys, and there were a number of walking events and strolls where everyone had the chance to participate. The trout fishing was incredible in a stocked pond. Fred March was the fishing fiend, but we all took a turn at it. One of the highlights of the visit was attendance at an old-fashioned melodrama put on at the local playhouse in Victor It was easy to get into the action of booing and hissing the villain, sighing with the fair maiden, and cheering for the good guys. 1 think we need to practice more of that in real life! I have included a picture of Ron Denney who was almost put in an extremely embarrassing situation. Ron had to borrow a pair of jeans for a dinner event and the smallest size available was 32 inches. Ron's 28 waist just could not hold up the trousers, and they almost fell down during dinner (sec'y: can't you hear the boos/ hisses from the audience?). An alert waitress noticed the slippage (sec'y: are you sure this was not the maiden in disguise?) and she saved Ron from exposure (sec'y: sure a likely story! you have to watch these 19th Co. guysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they go crazy in the Wild West). On the personal side. I cannot match the touring and craising efforts of the Trossbachs.

But, I have acquired a 22' Santana Sailboat that I keep at the American Legion Yacht Club in Newport Harbor. The aftemoon winds in the harbor are great so Jane and I try to get out as often as we can.

Art Merz is still out there hitting the golf ball.

Unfortunately our last rdvu fell through. I need to spend more time golfing in San Diego. Art's number is 619-455-1465. and mine is still 714-6407259.

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Ron Denny Thanks, Joe! I have said it many times, and I will again, there is no more faithful reporter nor staunch supporter of the Class of 1959 than Joseph Keeley.

Well done, good friend!!

1 also received a nice note from Gretchen and Dick Winter about the 19th Company super 'summit meeting' in Idaho and Wyoming. Gretchen reported it was tmly a wonderful gathering. Sounds like it would be hard to top in 1996. but am sure that gang will think of something very special. Super spirit amongst the 19th! Well done! To reach the Winters, you could fax 910-545-0175, or phone using the last 4 numbers 1597. They are located at 11 Teal Court, Greensboro, NC 27455.

Great letter from Brenda and Don Smith, now at their historic farm/home (East Coast version of a ranch) at 1304 Hunsicker Rd., Lancaster PA 17601.

Don't go into complete heart arrest, and yes, we did not disappear off the face of the earth. And like on the "Talk back shows" I'll skip the excuses and go right into the meat of this message. I knew we were in trouble last Saturday evening when I received an admonishment from Frank Donovan for not attending Homecoming this year. This meeting was shear accident but worth repeating. Brenda and I were attending the annual "Airlift/Tanker" meeting at the Sheraton Hotel in Washington, DC. Our final event was a dinner dance in the Cotillion Room. After making fools of ourselves on the dance floor, trying to keep up with the young Captains and Majors, we decided to call it an evening and proceeded back to our room. Passing thra the meeting area of the hotel we came upon another military function. Brenda commented how good looking and beautiful the young officers and their ladies were in their formal attire. Before we knew it. we were in the lobby in a receiving line, trying to

get through, when Brenda exclaimed. 'There's Martha and Frank Donovan!" Sure enough, Frank was the "guest of honor" at the Birthday Ball of his son's organization. Young Frank and the daughter-in-law were to his right, and Brenda described them as absolutely gorgeous. After my admonishment and introductions, we had a few good laughs and agreed the Defense Acquisition Board decision to buy an additional 80 C-17s was good for all the defense establishment. I then remarked, "Frank, your uniform still fits too well, and Martha, you're too good looking lo have that many children. We could not have picked a better Class President and First Lady to represent us. (AMEN!!)

John, our last year since the 35th Reunion has been hectic, but in many ways, routine. My routine involves playing tennis 5-7 times a week, writing letters to the editors of our local papers, a small involvement in local politics, renovating my daughter's home and my cabin in the mountains, and pursuing our family genealogy on my computer In between we have been to Germany twice to see our newest granddaughter, Khirstie Anne. My son Tony was just selected for Major and Command and Staff School of the Air Force, so we can stop sweating that one. While in Germany, we managed to slip off for a week's skiing in Austria at Kitzbuhel and St. Johann. John, we have not lost it yet, and wish you and Priscilla could have been with us.

Speaking about my genealogy search; this will blow the minds of my old Plebe roomies, Dave Donovan and Frank Hurley. My roots go back to a Robert FitzPatrick and his wife, Nancy Curtis, whence my middle name Curtis. He came from Clones, Monahan County, Ireland, in 1792. My family also includes McGowans and Mclllhanys. Needless to say. Brenda and 1 are sort of looking forward to Navy-Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland, November 2.1996. Would be terrific to have a large 59er group there!! 1 would like to close with an open invitation to anyone in the Class passing thru the Pennsylvania Dutch country, to drop in and stay with us in our 1740 log home. Best free bed and breakfast in the Lancaster area!

THANKS to a dynamic duo for the report and the kind invitation. We hope to be there soon!

What follows is an excellent series of reports from John Paine. John includes minutes from some DC area luncheons, and a fantastic speaker lineup. John writes: As you will see, Dave Rogers has done a superb job of arranging for an eclectic group to speak. We may even be able to entice some out-of-towners to work on their schedules and visit. New subject: 1 am sure that you have managed to collect quite a telephone/address list for the Class as you get mail, and do your travels. 1 was wondering if there was a way you could share that info with me to help in the data base validation effort associated with the 40th Reunion planning? Let me know. My best work phone number is 703-415-4760.

I pass this to the entire Class; if you can help John with any data, let's all "turn to." Let '59 set the highest standard, the best example, for having the most up-to-date and complete listing of the entire Class.

It will take some digging on each of our parts, but make it a personal challenge to find and pinpoint those long-lost Company mates. THANKS!! John Paine's writings continue: Class Luncheon. Thursday, 12 October 1995 The monthly metropolitan Washington, DC Association of the Class of 1959 luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club on October 12, 1995. Classmates in attendance were Bob Bovey, Bill Clautice, Frank Donovan, Dave Dyke, Joe Ford, Bill Garrett, Gary Geist, Ing Kiland, Tom Lukish, Bruce Nordwall, and Dan Truax. The featured speaker was Capt. (Ret) Bob Hoffard (61), who is responsible far coordinating the "continuing Giving Program" for the Alumni Association. He presented an overview of the range and depth of programs for which the Alumni Association is soliciting help.

Additional dialogue on this subject of Class projects for our 40lh reunion will be presented by Bill Garrett at a future luncheon, who will talk about the "Superintendent's List" of programs.

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These run the gamut from Academic Leadership, the Physical Plant, and Upkeep of Memorials in the Yard, to General Support of Brigade Activities.

This project door once opened, seems to be an unlimited well of opportunities, which will not be easy to select from. We on the Executive Committee are seeking all of the help/guidance we can get on this issue and would be highly pleased to hear from any and all. You can drop a line to John Butterfield.

Dave Dyke or Frank Donovan with your thoughts or, for the tecno-nerds out there, you can drop an e-mail to me atjohn_paine@mail.crc.com.

In the following months, we will be bringing you information on this subject as it gets developed.

Class Luncheon, Thursday, 9 November 1995 The monthly metropolitan Washington, DC Association of the Class of 1959 luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club on November 9, 1995.

Classmates in attendance were Bill Clautice with his son LT Jim Clautice 89, Frank Donovan, Marty Finerty, Joe Flynn, Bill Gartett, Ing Kiland, Stan LeGrow, Joe Nolan, Bruce Nordwall, John Paine, Fred Touchstone, Dan Truax, and Doug Volgeneau.

Dave Rogers joined the group after lunch to listen to the featured speaker. Capt. (Ret) Glen Gottschalk (68) who is responsible for coordinating endowment programs for the Alumni Association, and to participate in the general discussion.

Additional dialogue on this subject of Class projects for our 40th reunion was presented by Bill Garrett and Ing Kiland who talked about the "Endowment" types of programs, which are all large dollar value endeavors in the million dollar plus range. To take on one of these programs will require a long term commitment on the part of the Class, and may well not result in sufficient dollars until our 50th reunion. The math is pretty simple and not really encouraging. If 400 Classmates contributed $200.00 a year until the 40th, we would have $320,000.00 to earmark, but if we aimed at the 50th with the same giving ratio we would have $1.12 million.

We on the Executive Committee are seeking all of the help/guidance we can get on this issue and would really like to hear from any and all. You can drop a line to Dave Dyke. Frank Donovan or John Butterfield. with your thoughts. For the tecnonerds out there you can drop an e-mail to me at john_paine@mail.crc.com or Dave Sullivan at dsulliva@roanoke.infl.net and on the WEB http:// pen.kl2.va.us/~dsulliva/usna59.html.

In the following months, we will be bringing you more information on this subject as it is developed.

USNA Class Of 59 1996 Luncheon Schedule. The listing is date, time, location and guest speaker: 11 Jan 1130-Army Navy Club-Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, USN, (Ret), Former CNO; 8 Feb 1730Navy Memorial-Dark Ages Social-Cocktails and Movie; 14 Mar 1130-Army Navy Club-LtGen Michael Nelson, USAF (Ret), President TROA; 11 Apr 1130-Army Navy Club-MGEN J. D. Smith USA, (Ret), SAIC — Crisis Management Director; 9 May 1130-Army Navy Club-General Alfred Grey, USMC, (Ret). Former Commandant; 13 Jun 1130-Army Navy Club-Mr. Rick Guildea, Hughes Aircraft — Navy Programs.

Thanksgiving card from Bill Corcoran and his company. Nuclear Safety Review Concepts, based at 21 Broadleaf Circle, Windsor, CT 06095-1634.

Bill emphasized why we should cherish and count amongst our many blessings, friendship, goodwill, and relationships. AMEN!! THANKS, BILL. Bill's work with some of the area nuclear power plants will have brought him to South Florida. Always good to see him!

A very sweet note from the Gene Fitzpatrick family was received, following the loss of Betsy, about 1 month before Homecoming 1995: Would you be so kind as to accept our sincere appreciation, on behalf of the USNA Class of 1959, and especially the 6th Company, for all the kind words, flowers, prayers, and other thoughtfulness extended to this family during a very sad and difficult time. The outpouring of support and kindness has been, and will continue to be, a source of great comfort to us as we learn to deal with the loss of Betsy. Please thank everyone and let them know 90

that the Class of 1959 is in our prayers!

To Gene and all the family, we shall surely keep you in our prayers. I spoke to Joe Flynn, 6th Co., and he told me that acute leukemia was the problem, and so an operation or cure was out of the question.

Before things had taken a turn for the worst. Gene had hoped to visit Annapolis in November for Homecoming. It was good of Shorty Wilson and Joe King to rush to Dublin, Ohio and be with their companymate, and there may have been other '59ers who got there as well. If you want to send a note, Fitzpatrick at 6360 Twonotch Court in Dublin, OH 43017.

Joe Flynn also reported that Ona Truax' Mom was not doing very well. But good news. Rich Milligan doing well and moving to South Carolina. Hope to get a report from him directly. His brother Bob Milligan, refired USMC General, is the Comptroller of the State of Florida now; he won in his first political race last year Tim Flynn doing super as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Bloomsburg State in PA, and that school has one of the premiere wrestling programs in the world. The Head Coach is a many-time Olympic medal winner and world Champion. Timmy should end up being a Head Coach himself at a good college/university in the near future.

Pat and Mike Flynn are doing A OK also, with Pat as Captain of the wrestling team at Maryland, and Mike concentrating on his studies at Towson if memory serves me correctly. Mom, Lois Flynn, is still as cheerful and outgoing as ever (and loving her grandmother duties), and probably is making some folks laugh and smile at this time of year as she performs her "schtick" as a clown—she got the training, and she is very good at it!

I'm sure there were other attendees at the 95 Homecoming (Flynn, Truax, Finerty, et al for sure), but the ones who signed in at the Alumni House included: Sally and Bill Garrett, Sally and George Simmons, Greg Nolan, Jim Holds, Mary and Bob Martin, Sally and Dick Russell, Cathy and Geoff Cant, Maureen and Clifford Estes, Betsy and Charlie Dobbs, Sue and Dean Simmons, Louise and Ray Connolly, Jim Cartwright, Jonny and Bud McFarlane, Lyn and Ted Wu. If you need addresses/ phone numbers, call me, John Paine, or the Alumni House.

with the photo of them warming up after a 'hard' day of skiing (difficult to imagine these 2 bashing the hills with a vengeance so make it an easy day), in which they are to be seen lounging (skinny dipping?) in a hot tub with mts in the background. Instead I opted for them in ski regalia, supposedly when they had actually done some skiing at Vail. Want them to organize a skiing summit for '59, and put them to the test? See you there! Bye, bye! Rise 'n Shine!!

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Pres. Dr Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 The Latest News: Sometime during Homecoming, this past October, Ron Hinkle passed the torch (pen) on to me. As best 1 know, I'll be handling the (Tlass secretarial duties for the next few years. 1 hope 1 can do as fine a job as Ron did. Most importantly, I hope that you can support me with cards, letters and information, as well as you did him. Data on the other Class officers should be available shortly.

First of all, I'm located a couple hours south of Annapolis just outside of Richmond. I' m a relatively newly married and Linda and I expect to do the "academy thing" as often as possible. John Paepke will be handhng the Class database and since he and I speak fairly often, we'll try to keep our records and information as curtent as the Class can help us make it. Linda and I live fairly close to Rt. 95 heading between the Northeast and Florida and if anybody needs some information or would like to stop in along the way, give us a call. The number is 804744-8808. Cathy and Rusty Chain are also in the area and we see a bit of one another from time to time.

Homecoming: There is almost too much to incorporate in one column so you may be getting bits and pieces over several months. Also, I'm expecting additional input from Classmates after they kick back from their 35th reunion with old friends.

Plebe summer roomies: One of the really nice things that happened to me, was touching base once again with John Chenard and Dave (Pancho) Lowry, my plebe summer roommates. I've seen John and Sheila at a number of tailgates over the past few years, but it had been awhile since I had seen Dave.

The years have been great to both.

There was also a fine contingent of 5th company Classmates here this year More and more heading into retirement, particularly in the southland. It was great to see Karen and Don Sanders, Marilyn and Fred Jerding, Sue and Paul Cooper, Pat and Warren Hahn, Brenda and Freeman Shaw, Mariene and Larry Sarno, Virginia and Carl Ripa, Joel Febel and his wife Marilyn McAfee, and Linda and 1.

Check in: The team which was organized to put on this weekend for the Class was outstanding. Get-

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Bob and Dan One final item, 1 have a photo of Bob Morgan and Dan Branch (part of our Navy contingent living and working in the Rocky Mountain area, Boulder to be exact) to share with you. I could have gone

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ting caught with some inclement weather did not stop Jim Duffy and gang from making the tailgate really work. A special word has to go out to Bev and Ken Batchellor and Sharon and Bill Dimsdale for the efforts they made up in the hospitality suite with last minute adjustments and the answers to many questions.

From Willie Taylor: Many of you may not know that there is such a thing as the Naval Academy Foundation which, among other things, provides scholarships to deserving young people, but there is! The scholarships are at seventeen selected schools which the Naval Academy Foundation deems good prep schools for USNA and are provided only to those prospects the Naval Academy particularly wants.

Our Class has only one of those scholarships. It is in the name of Tom Marino, who recently passed away in Pittsburgh. Not only is this scholarship a memorial for Tom, but it is an outstanding way to support the U.S. Naval Academy. For both of these reasons, I urge you to make a donation to this very worthwhile cause. Please mail your tax deductible donation this month to: G. Thomas Marino, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21402 Checks should be made out to the Naval Academy Foundation with a note to apply to Tom's scholarship. I sincerely believe it will make you feel better about your relationship with USNA in general and our Class in particular.

Congratulations: To David H. Hofmann, President and chief executive officer of Graphic Packaging Corporation. Dave was named the Converting Machinery/Materials, "Norm Abrams 1995 Converter of the Year", an industry award for being "widely recognized as an innovator who has striven to advance the converting industry in the tradition of Mr Norm Abrams."

Dave, a former U.S. Marine Captain, began his packaging career in 1967 in Container Corporation of America management before joining the Paper Manufacturers Company in Philadelphia in 1980 as its president. Since joining Graphic Packaging Company in 1989, GPC has achieved six consecutive years of record sales and operating income. During his tenure, the company has more than doubled its annual sales. In addition, he led the acquisition of Gravure Intemational Corp. of Canada in 1994, and under his guidance, GPC has become a recognized leader in the paperboard and flexible packaging marketplace.

From Tom Inderlied: Homecoming was super... it simply wasn't long enough to speak with everyone...never is. Everyone responsible for organizing did a great job. What a team. Here are some pictures Karen took., hope they are up to speed to meet Shipmate requirements.

I like them all, particularly the one of Ron Hinkle, Dick Pariseau and me.

Ron, Dick and Tom

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

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Karen and Tom Inderlied

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Call 410-263-4448 to give us your new address.

Dave Lowry and Bill Lewis Big Army/Navy game get together here in Phoenix (Point Resort at South Mountain) with both alumni groups and parent clubs. We have an active group here, with meetings, golf outings and good social activities. r m on the Board of Directors for the chapter here and it's fun. It was a grand move to depart Cleveland for the Valley of the Sun. I'm spending thanksgiving with Gail and Tom Doherty. They live in Albuquerque but are visiting their daughter here in Phoenix. (To Ron... Nice job as secretary., you set some standards)" DDG-60: Bill Spearman sent a note from the Commanding Officer of PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) expressing his appreciation for our Class participation in Commissioning ceremonies. The note includes: Your handsome memento of the commissioning will be a constant and reassuring reminder that, no matter where we are in the world, we can rely on our shipmates of the USNA Class of I960 to provide the support we need to keep America safe. The entire Wardroom and Crew join me in wishing you the very best in the months ahead and hope that

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you'll consider PAUL HAMILTON as your home away from home in our new homeport of Pearl Harbor...John J. Hammerer, Jr. Commanding Officer" By the way Bill, my dad lives around the corner from you in Ridgeville, hope to see you sometime when I'm down visiting.

As a final note. I will endeavor to make the deadlines with as much current news as possible, but will hold back some less timely info to "flesh" out columns when there is less input.

From Jim Duffy: Please allow me to express my personal thanks to you for assuming the position as Secretary of the Class of 1960. Having had the position for several years when Chico asked me to fill in for him while he was otherwise engaged, I know what a demand it can become on one's time.

On the 35th Reunion Tailgate, which turned out to be "Swampgate '95"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;as Rabble Burns (7th Co.?) said, " The best laid plans of mice and men, etc." For those who weren't there; the rain came down all night on Fri. and on Sat morning. The ground under our fancy windowed 60x90 foot tent turned into a morass, rendering about half of the area off limits to other than crawly/finny things. But we did hear comments from Marines Tom Solak and Gene Gardner that "they felt right at home". The caterer and his staff served wonderful food under the most adverse circumstances. My "special assistant", son Brian, came up with the idea of going to the lumber yard where he purchased a pickup truckload of cheap plywood which we used as flooring to get the guests feet out of the cold muck. We had made a major upgrade in providing a complete bathroom trailer instead of porta-potties as in the past.

Lots of attaboys came from that one ! The trailer (Joanne Gamba's idea) was heated, had hot water, sinks, mirrors, flowers etc. Some of the ladies did not want to come out of that snug haven ! It cost us $950 but was well worth it. In spite of the awful conditions at our Tailgate, almost everyone had a wonderful time in renewing our bonds of camaraderie and friendship. We had 490 paid attendees.

The Reunion Dinner Dance in Dahlgren Hall was wonderful. The O'Club catered it and did a superb job. The crabcakes were a big hit, some folks couldn't get enough of them ! The band, almost all current or retired members of the Naval Academy ("Chiefs") Band under the direction of Master Chief Musician "Mac" McClaeb USN (Ret.), did a great job. I hesitate to dwell on the beauty of all the arrangements; flowers, menus, band, etc. as it was my wife Carolyn who did most of that planning for us.

It is to her credit that she overcame some real obstacles and saved us a good deal of money in the process. We had 465 attendees for the event. The "BRAVO ZULUs" Carolyn has received are well deserved. She did much more work on that event than I did in planning the Tailgate.

Two sets of eyeglasses were picked up after the function: a set of faux tortoise rimmed /goldish halfglasses, Optivision 2.0 Chinese specials; and a set of big round ladies Zeiss bifocals in pinkish/tan frame. Give us a call if they are yours so we can return them (410-263-3989).

I have inherited the remaining afghans that were such a big hit as memorabilia. For those who haven't seen them, they are very handsome; with a large '60 Crest woven into the center which is surrounded by woven representations of the major Academy buildings, including Isherwood Hall- for our "snipes". The background is an offwhite oatmeal color while the detail is in navy blue, including the "1845-1995" logo. They are of substantial weight and measure 52"x 64" and are suitable for a wall display. Afghans can be obtained by sending a check made out to "USNA Class of I960" in the amount of $50.00 (afghan is $46.00, shipping is $4.00). Send it to me

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(James Duffy) at 3101 Drogue Court, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On the personal side, while visiting Chicago in Nov., I met with my deceased former roommate Jerry Montague's mother, Idell Cascia, and we placed a Christmas wreath on Jerry's grave. We had a very nice afternoon together talking about old times. Idell was a most generous and frequent hostess for Jerry, me, our third roommate, Tommy Taylor, and others, during our penurious life as mids.

The December meeting of the Alumni Association Board of Tmstees was well attended by '60. Ron Brandquist chaired the event, Tom Marti was there as the newly elected Trustee representing the Wash.

DC Chapter, Colin Sari represented the Seattle Chapter and I was there as the Class of '60 rep.

My nine year position with the Johns Hopkins APL went away last June. I have been very recently hired (Jan '96 start) as a full time career management and outplacement consultant for senior managers and executives. I am with Lee Hecht Harrison, a major player in helping organizations and people involved in mergers, downsizing, etc. I had several loyal Classmates beating the bushes for me and their efforts are deeply appreciated.

The December 7th monthly Class luncheon of the Annapolis/DC/ Northern VA group was held at the Tivoli Restaurant in Rosslyn VA with a great turnout of 33. Tom Marti gave a short presentation on the need to do a major overhaul on Ogle Hall (circa 1750 or so), the Alumni Association's headquarters.

Tom is a member of the Board of Trustees committee working that issue.

One final note before closing; our dog died years ago and, with daughter Ellen moved to Chicago, son Ens. Brendan '95 at Pensacola, and Crystal City employed Brian moved out to Alexandria, VA, the Duffy nest is empty. But eldest son Kevin and our granddaughter Meghan live nearby, so they, and the mid we sponsor and her pals will keep us from forgetting what it was like to have the young folk around.

Warm Regards to All during the Dark Ages

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Pres., M r Jack Stevens Sec'y, Capt. Roger Onorati USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 849-3812 (H); (301) 261-8862 (W) (H) (410) 849-3812, (W) (301) 261-8862, Fax (301) 261-8669 Happy 1996 Classmates! It's hard to believe that 35 years ago this month we had just returned to the Boat School from our last Christmas leave and were closing in on exams, the dark ages, Hundredth Night, spring leave, "120 days 'til graduation, SIR!!", final exams, No More Rivers, June Week, and FREEDOM!!

There's lots going on this year including our big 35th reunion during the weekend of 19-22 September, 35th anniversaries for some of us, and the everincreasing sound of the footsteps of middle edge creeping up. Let's hope it's a good year for the Worid's Greatest Naval Academy Class.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Jeanne and Jim George, pictured here in China "storming Route 61", sent the following note.

Jeanne and Jim George atop the Great Wall of China It might have kept out invading armies for five thousand years, but as shown in the attached picture, in 1995 the Navy Class of '61 conquered the Great Wall of China. We took a three week trip to China last fall visiting nine Chinese cities and Hong Kong. Besides visiting the Great Wall, another highlight was a four hour boat trip along the ancient Grand Canal from Suzhou to Wuxi, although Jim complained they would not let him steer the boat.

He tried to tell them he was qualified for command and almost had them convinced until he told them it was in beaching LSTs. Anyway, China is impressive and booming with new construction everywhere. Jim says he is not sure if there is a China mutual fund, but if there is, 'buy.' While in Beijing, we had a nice visit with the U.S. Naval Attache who made the comment that "every day seems to bring more change." It was a great trip and highly recommended.

I also received the following note via Bill Straight from Midshipman 1/C Keith Himmer of the 21st Company. This is an actual letter I swear to you that I did not make any of this up.

On behalf of the 21st Company and our company officer, LT Reppar, I would like to thank you and your Class for your generous gift to the wardroom. The money has already been put to good use.

There is a new carpet installed and a new microwave was purchased. We hope you will visit us soon to see the great results you have helped us bring to the wardroom. You have heightened the morale of the 21st company and given us a better place to relax and unwind. Once again the 21st company thanks you and is proud to be sponsored by the Class of'61 (WGNAC).

Speaking strictly from a personal viewpoint, I think it's extremely satisfying to know that the descendants of our very own color company are in

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the highest spirits as they relax and unwind, snuggling on their new carpet while gathered around their microwave [oven. I guess] warming their hands and feet, and no doubt watching Beavis and Butthead on their 32 inch wardroom entertainment center, telling sea stories about how hard it was when they were plebes. Glad we could be of help.

2 December found many of the local WGNACers gathered at the lovely new home of Gloria and Dave Stem for the Navy-Army football game. The Class Executive Committee arrived early for a short planning meeting, then we all optimistically staked out positions around the various TVs to watch the game and plan the victory party. Alas, it was not to be.

However, in my opinion, the new Navy team has tumed the comer and should continue to improve with our new coach Charlie Weatherbie. The team's attitude and on-the-field performance is head and shoulders above what we've become used to during the past ten years, even though we had the last quarter letdown against Army. After watching the game, I honestly believe Army was destined by a greater power to win that game. So many things had to happen exactly the way they did for us to lose, and they all happened. As they used to say in Brooklyn, "Wait 'til next year."

Thanx to Gloria and Dave for their great hospitality from all those who attended.. They were: Donna and Warren Hoppe. Lois and Jack Stevens.

Ceil and Bob Wasserman. Jeanne and Jim George, Ron Carlberg, Judy and Roger Onorati, Gloria and Mike McMillan, Pat and Jim Luper, Jane Westfall, Bill Straight, Judy and Bill Hartman, Carol and Cliff Dunning, Joan and Don Evans, Linda and Bob Denis, Jill and Jerry Smith, Maryanne and Jim Ibach, and John Bennett.

Jerry Smith finally found a job after he retired, and he didn't have to go very far to find it. He was recently confirmed to take a civilian Senior Executive Service job at the very place he worked up to the date of his retirement ...The Industrial College of the Armed Forces at National Defense University in Washington. Congratulations, Jerry. We wish you the best success in your new career as a civilian bureaucrat.

Bob Hulse's wife. Kathy, called me in November to report that Bob retired from activefiyingwith Continental Airlines on 6 November. Bob was not available as he was out celebrating on a one hundred foot yacht, no doubt trying to add to his rapidly diminishing image as our Class fishing aficionado. (Bill Newman take note) Jon Komarek took off from the Mississippi gulf coast and landed in Sandusky, Ohio where he and his wife, Cynthia, are running a Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sandusky's historic district. He said that after 13 years living on boats here and abroad, he's glad to be ashore, and promises special discounts to all WGNACers who make their way to or through Ohio. His new address is: The SimpsonFlint House [No relation to OJ] , 234 East Washington Street, Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone: (419) 621-8679.

I received a news clipping announcing the marriage of Annette Zina Talbert to Navy Lieutenant John Joseph Bellino [Does that name sound familiar?] They were married in Fredricksburg. VA on 26 August. John is a Naval intelligence officer and is now stationed in London, England.

MAIL CALL. From Saudi Arabia, came a letter that smelled suspiciously like an overripe camel.

I didn't even need to open it to know it was from Tex Painter who asked me to help him out an a few address changes with the Alumni Association because he hadn't been getting his Shipmate. Now that's a task I can really sink my teeth into. Tex also asked that I bring up a few suggestions to the Executive Committee, which of course I'll ignore, considering the source. He also added a bit of nooze.

So. greetings from the Class of '61 International "Ditto Head" Construction Hobo. Tex Painter (AKA The Sandman) siuing 7800 feet atop Jabal Al Laws, a mountain in northwest Saudi Arabia overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. about 200 km (as the crow files) northwest of Tabuk. [Whew! What a sentence! My International typing finger needs a rest.] I am on sub-contract to Hughes Aircraft Sys-

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tem International, working for Lockheed-Martin, managing the construction of radar installations for the Royal Saudi Air Force, with QA/QC furnished by the USAF. Talk about administrative nightmares!

This site is somewhat unique in that locals claim it is "the" Mount Sinai. I am trying to find a book titled. The Mountain of Moses, The Discovery of Mount Sinai, by Larry Williams, published by Wynwood. According to this book, we are building this facility atop Mount Sinai.

Is anyone going to the Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin this November?

One of my Club Eleven cohorts, Tim "Pygmy" deGavre. checked in from Antigua with a wonderfully humorous and poignant leHer, written with crayon, in response to a company newsgram 1 sent trying to drum up some interest in our upcoming 35th reunion. Unfortunately. I dare not print Tim's letter, or I risk losing my license as Class scribe since much of the content is XXX-rated. Let me just say that Tim is doing very well in Antigua, enjoying in inverse order of importance: an old wooden schooner he recently bought, the sun and sandy beaches, and a certified, nubile, five-star fox with whom he recently made an acquaintance. He will be heading stateside in September to attend the 35th sans fox, for he heard that Hank "Teddy Bear" Hahn will also be there, and doesn't wish to subject this Sierra Whiskey Tango (Sweet Young Thing) to Teddy Bear's ministrations so soon in their burgeoning relationship. Good Judgment, Tim. No sooner had I stopped laughing after reading Tim's letter, than what should appear rolling out of my Fax machine but a missive from the aforementioned Teddy Bear, which I dare not print in its entirety, as it is largely incoherent and indecipherable to all but those who have known Hank throughout the years. However, since it is the first correspondence received from said Classmate in nearly 35 years, it is my duty as your Class Scribe to divulge its contents to all.

Hank is alive and well in Las Vegas. He reported the whereabouts of a formerly "lost" Classmate, Bill Fitts, and I will update our Class roster accordingly. Some bad news for the Ninth Company Raiders, who have challenged Club Eleven to a contest in what may loosely be categorized as a soiree during our 35th reunion, is that Hank Hahn plans to attend the reunion. I know when this issue hits the street. I'll be getting a frantic call from the self-appointed, but professionally undeserving leader of the Raiders. Steve Mayian, calling off all bets. We'll have to see how much he thinks it's worth.

UPCOMING LOCAL CLASS EVENTS. Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 9 January. 12 March, and 14 May. That's all for this issue folks. Hope you all have a happy and very successful 1996.

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Pres.. RAdm. Stephen K. Chadwick USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Howard Pinskey RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403 GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOLIS! Those "dark ages" have descended around the area again. But not to worry—Ground-Hog Day is only a week away and we're hoping for a no shadow event.

Anyhow there's much Class news this month to warm your hearts.

AROUND THE FLEET Barney Walsh informs us that at a recent luncheon of the Pensacola Alumni Chapter, our Classmate, Assistant Secretary of Defense, D r "Ted" Warner oave a great update on military issues from the Washington brain tmst. He and his lovely wife Pam were fascinating to talk with and D r Warner focused his

discussion at just the right level. Questions from the floor were intelligent and well handled. Other Classmates in attendance were Judge Roger Vinson and P.J. Jones.

Vic Meyer visits all the exotic ports. He writes that he's finishing a six month assignment in Bahrain as the science advisor to COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT. VAdm. John Redd USN, class of 66, is in command and Vic has worked with him on several projects, most notably theater ballistic missile defense. They have a number of AEGIS cruisers and destroyers in-theater either as part of a carrier group or as part of the COMMIDEASTFOR ships that perform sanctions enforcement against Iran. The INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), the class ship, just exited the Arab Gulf after a very successful six-week operation directed at keeping Saddan "in the box". In September they had over 40 ships in the Gulf, including INDY, the ABRAHAM LINCOLN battle group, the NEW

ORLEANS amphibious ready group, and 13 Maritime Pre-positioning Force ships. Vic had the privilege to meet briefly with Adm. Leighton "Snuffy" Smith, C I N C S O U T H / C I N C U S N A V E U R , at the AMC ter-

minal in Naples. He was boarding his P-3 aircraft headed for Bosnia during the height of the fighting this summer He never looked better-spirited, incharge and confident. We are proud of him for the difficult job he has had to do and for the admirable (no-pun intended) way he has cartied it out. Vic told him we were all praying for him—that was before the bombing and the cease fire.

The Middle East is truly a land of contrasts—camels, goats and Mercedes all on the same block. The women cover themselves completely in black, including a gauze veil over their eyes, then they get in a car and drive down the highway at 80km/ h r The mosques wail out prayer time from the minarets five times a day beginning at 4am and finishing with an evening call at 8pm. And it's really hot, so hot and dry that the summer afternoon heat actually hurts your eyeballs. Vic says it will be good to get back to Sandy.

John Hinkle sent us the following article that appeared in the San Diego Tribune last November: SAIC, the San Diego defense contractor recently described as "the company with clout", has hired Navy Adm. William A. Owens, the retiring vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The nations second highest military officer will join Science Applications International Corp. as a full-time executive. SAIC spokesperson Sue Volek said yesterday. Owens, 55, will join the SAIC board of directors as vice-chairman, a newly created position.

As a director at SAIC, the admiral will join several infiuential government alumni, including former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird, former CIA Director Bobby Ray Inman and former Air Force Gen. J.A. Welch. The Washington Post reported Thursday that SAIC won a corporate bidding war for Owens, and trumped such high-tech firms as BDM Intemational Inc., of McLean, VA. Volek declined to disclose Owen's salary, but said it would be comparable to pay for other top SAIC executives, which ranges from more that $500,000 to almost $600,000 a year. The Post described Owens as one of the Pentagon's brainiest executives, and reported industry speculation that he is a front-runner to succeed SAIC Chairman John R. Beyster, 71. Owens has been instrumental in reshaping U.S. military needs and strategy since the end of the Cold War. Owens graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962 and received postgraduate degrees from the University of Oxford and George Washington University. He rose through the ranks of the Navy's submarine service and served as commanding officer on the nuclear missile submarine SAM HOUSTON and the CORPUS CHRISTI, a fast aUack submarine. Owens was commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet based in Gaeta. Italy, from 1990 to 1992 and was a deputy chief of Naval operations from 1992 to 1994. He has been vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs since then.

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A good friend of 1962 and the mother of Classmate Al Marshall and mother-in-law of Classmate Herb Sprague, recently passed away: Mary Emma Allen Marshall, who was known affectionately as "Mrs M" to thousands of Naval Academy midshipmen and served as the social director at the Academy for more than 21 years, died Nov. 30 at Meridian Nursing Center-Spa Creek. She had Parkinson's disease. Mrs. Marshall was appointed the first social director at the Academy in 1959 and retired in 1980. Constantly available as a trusted advisor and counselor, she became, in effect, the housemother for 4,500 midshipmen away from home and became known as the "Heart of the Brigade". She was involved in all of the many activities of the Naval Academy. She organized the "teafights"the required mixers which forced plebes into a social activity in which they didn't know their partner. She also supervised the Hop Committee and coordinated the activities for the Color Girl during June Week, (now Commissioning Week).

The midshipmen who had an invitation to the White House, a blind date with a senators daughter or a tragedy in his family would make Mrs. M's office his first stop. In a worid of uniforms and regulations, she provided an important link with home.

Her initiatives included developing a housing database in the Annapolis area to be used for midshipmen's dates and families, developing an etiquette training program and establishing similar programs at the other military academies in conjunction with their respective social directors. The recipient of many awards and recognition, she was proudest of her election as an honorary member of the Naval Academy Class of 1964. Upon her retirement, she was "piped over the side" by a boatswain, an honor usually reserved for retiring Naval Officers. Mrs. Marshall was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, beside her husband who was a graduate of the Class of 1932. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Convent, 1501 Hilton Avenue Extended, Catonsville, Maryland 21228; the Girl Scouts of America, or to the Officers Christian Fellowship Widows Fund, 21 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.

CLASS NEWS Our Class letters make for interesting reading this month. I'm sure you'll enjoy them.

LICENSE PLATES This month both Chuck Norton from Lancaster, PA and Jim Honeywell from McLean, VA sent us photos. Jim also writes:

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Jim Honeywell The plate is on my 1974 Jaguar V-12 E-TVpe roadster I've had the plate since Virginia issued the vanity plates. Also, the JHUSNA is my internet address. 1 also have a picture of me with my prize winning 1958 Corvette, which 1 personally restored.

More on that in a subsequent letter All Classmates are encouraged to send in their "Vanity Tag" photos of our Class, Academy, Navy and Marine Corps.

Nancy Hurst writes that she and Paul are living in Marietta, GA and Paul is president of the local USNA Alumni Association Chapter With the help of his board a great 150th celebration was held afloat on Stone Mountain Lake "closest thing to a nautical experience in Atlanta", Paul said. A side benefit for all was the presence of the Naval Academy's own SKIVS—a 50's style singing group from the Glee Club. All 6 midshipmen stayed in our home, what fun for us—even our dog got into the act as they rehearsed in the foyer They are a credit to the USNA. Jerry M. Blesch has been elected chief executive officer of Beta Theta Pi, one of the leading collegiate fraternities in North America. He was elevated to the post of General Secretary at the Fraternity's annual convention in Cincinnati. As General Secretary, Blesch is the Fraternity's top volunteer with 42 regionally located Assistant General Secretaries responsible to him. Beta Theta Pi was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1839, the first college fraternity established west of the Alleghenies.

Today, the fraternity has more than 115,000 living members, including some 6,500 undergraduates on 147 campuses in the U.S and Canada. Jerry retired from the Navy in 1990 after a distinguished 28-year career which included command of the battleship, WISCONSIN, in the Gulf War He and his family reside in Danville, Kentucky. From the day of his retirement, Blesch has served in volunteer roles with the Fraternity. Until his recent election, he was Assistant General Secretary for the chapters in Kentucky, located on the campuses of Centre College, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University and University of Louisville. All four chapters earned the Fraternity's highest chapter award this year— The Sisson Award—which was won by only 25% of the chapters. Blesch also served as Beta Theta Pi's Leadership Advisor, and he was keynote speaker at the Fraternity's 152nd General Convention. In Danville, Blesch is a member of the Presbyterian Church, is a former member of the Board of Directors of Centre College Alumni Association and is active in Habitat for Humanity. He is a frequent lecturer and motivational speaker During his Naval Career, Blesch commanded the R. L. PAGE (197780) and PUGET SOUND (1981-83). He was assistant

director, Tactical Training Group Atlantic (1980-81), was commanding officer. Destroyer Squadron 25, Pearl Harbor (1983-85) and executive assistant to commander Naval Sea Sytems Command (1985-87).

Among many honors and recognition, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal. Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and U.S. Navy John Paul Jones Leader-

ship Award Runner-up. Blesch and his wife Karen have three grown children: David, Patrick and Stephanie. He enjoys tennis, golf and gardening.

Bob Ditchey and family live in Santa Monica, California. He sent us the following letter: I am taking the opportunity to brag a little to you about my wife, Nathalie Hoffman. The October 13, 1995 issue of Cams magazine, which is one of the major Brazilian periodicals, in concept similar to the American People, is enclosed. My wife's photo is on the cover, with Daniela Mercury, who is one of Nathalie's clients. Daniela is the leading recording artist in Brazil (and elsewhere, such as Argentina). Inside the magazine, there are three pages devoted to Nathalie. There's a photo of our daughter Mallory, posing with Nathalie and Whoopie Goldberg. I've included a translation of the text, which of course is in Portuguese (Nathalie is fluent in Portuguese.) Translations are always a little tricky, and the original verbiage was written by a Brazilian. Kim Basinger, Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Charles drinking Antarctica beer! Divine Brown divining on the marvelous quality of Valisere lingerie! Anyone who watches television has already seen these intemational personalities talking with the greatest naturalness about Brazilian products. Produced by national advertising agencies, these scenes all have the finger of the lawyer, Nathalie Hoffman, in them. In the United States, the name for what Nathalie does is entertainment attorney; in Portuguese, the closest translation would be "entertainment procurer". That is: Nathalie goes after the stars desired by the advertising agencies, keeps after them to convince them to work for a Brazilian brand and then negotiates the contracts. The relationship between Nathalie and Brazil is intense and of long duration. Apart from everything else, it was in the Los Angeles International Airport, on the road to Rio de Janeiro, that she met her husband Bob Ditchey, a specialist in aviation and founder of American West Airlines.

The airport isn't the only thing that the couple have in common—he is a marathon runner and she runs at her own speed. The couple live in Santa Monica with their daughter Mallory, who early on learned to get along with the most brilliant Hollywood stars.

Nathalie's professional background is impressive.

Just to cite the most important part, she was a business affairs executive for 20th Century Fox, from which she derives her facility with contracts for movie stars. In 1988, she opened her own law office in Beverly Hills. Right away she got big Brazilian client Jose Mauricio. Well before closing million dollar contracts with Brazilians, Nathahe already was in love with Brazil. She lived here for one year in 1978, and returned to the United States marveling about the country. The desire to be in frequent contact with the country resulted in business. "I assure you that you all will see more and more intemational stars using Brazilian products on television. I became a specialist in business with Brazil because I am crazy about the country and its people. Beside that, the commercial possibilities between the two countries are extraordinary," she states in Portuguese, with a good "carioca" [Rio de Janerio] accent.

FUNDRAISING From 1 July 1994 through 30 November 1995, the Class has contributed $48,910, represented by 176 donors to the Alumni Association. The Association will be on a calendar year basis starting January 1996.

Your gift is tax deductible and may be designated "unrestricted" or "Class restricted". All donations will be gratefully accepted and put to good use.

That's our Class news and information for this January-February 1996 issue of Shipmate. As always, your cards, letters and photos are eagerly awaited reading for our Classmates. Please keep in touch.

Until next time...

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

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Pres., Robert L. Harper Sec'y, Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Rd., Burke, VA 22015 Internet mshe@loc.gov Our coverage of the FITZGERALD commissioning weekend concludes this month. Several more photos artived after our last column went to press. One came from John Newsom. who submitted a snapshot of members of the Second (ex-Twenty-Fourth) Company and their skull-and-vulture banner

is a picture of Lou and Mike Shelley with Sharie and Ron Saqui; Mike and Ron are companymates who hadn't seen each other since graduation. Here also are pictures of Dave Robinson with Jeff Niss and Dave with Jim Ring, Jack Reed, and George Emery. And here are two pictures taken at the CO's reception on Friday night: The first shows Betty Fitzgerald and her family; the second pictures the presentation of Jack Reed's "Go Fitz" banner to the CO, Gary Hoist '77. When one thinks about a symbol that captures the spirit of our Class, the ever-present sign on the laundry smokestack that exhorted one and all with "63 SEZ BEAT ARMY" comes as close as any. The Fitz banner captured this spirit perfectly. Finally, here is a picture of Bob Forster, Dave Puckett, and Bill Bradford just before the ceremony began.

Second Company Other photos came from Phil Marsden, accompanied by this note: When I think back to that weekend, memories, images, impressions come flooding back...a sparkling fall Newport day, a truly emotional commissioning ceremony, fine speeches, a magnificent ship, the overwhelming number of Classmates who tumed out, the spirit and special camaraderie of all those who participated. And at the center of all those events were the Fitzgeralds lending their unique sense of family to our Classmates and to the ship's crew. Believe me, photos cannot do justice to the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it will live on as one of those moments in the legacy of our Class that define who we are and what it means to be a member of the Class of 1963.

I'm submitting a number of pictures taken during the weekend. The first of these shows three Classmates who were instmmental in making the commissioning weekend such a big occasion for the Class of 1963: Jim Ring, Bernie Patterson, and Bob Harper standing next to Dick Whalen's painting of FITZGERALD at sea. Another photo pictures Ring and Harper presenting the painting to Betty Fitzgerald. The third snapshot was made at a Newport restaurant and shows Jim Ring, Bill Bradford, Jack Reed, Al Sherman, Erwin Storz.

John Peterson. Dick Anderson. Charlie Lynch, Phil Marsden, Dave Puckett. and Helen Anderson. Next

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On the pier Dave Robinson sent a brief note to report that the ship arrived in San Diego, her home port, on 20 November He and Mickey Mays, and perhaps other Classmates, were there to witness the event. The "GO FITZ" banner was prominently displayed as she came alongside the pier This Navy news release rather nicely illustrates the special connection our Classmates have with the ship: VADM David Robinson saluted a fallen friend and Classmate with a tugboat pirouette and an escort into San Diego Bay as the newest Navy destroyer arrived. Aboard one of three escorting tugs, the commander of the Pacific surface fleet said he was glad the Navy named the ship after his Naval Academy Classmate. "When ships are named after people you knew, it's much more special," said Robinson, who will retire next year As a personal tribute to Fitzgerald, Robinson helped welcome his friend's namesake into port. After a brief hands-on lesson, Robinson took over the helm of Tractor Tug No. 10 to escort the new destroyer to its berth at the 32nd Street Naval station.

Bernie Patterson, our on-scene coordinator in Newport, gave me a copy of his list of Classmates who signaled their intent to attend the commissioning ceremonies, almost all of whom were actually there. I'm including it here so you can see the impressive participation which not only honored Fitz

but also seemed to make a positive statement about ourselves and others who did their duty during such a difficult time for our nation. The names: Charles Adams, Luis Adriasola, Shelby Alcott, Bill Anderson, Dick Anderson, Dick Arvedlund, John Aucella, Dick Augur, Gary Baldwin, Harry Ball, Lionel Banda, Pete Barth, Tom Batzel, Russ Berry, Bob Black, Bill Bradford, Al Breen, Bill Brinkley, Vern Browne, Duane Buckingham, Steve Buescher, Mel Bunnell, Joe Bustamante, John Calande, Bob Campbell, Brian Campbell, Ken Carlson, Joe Carroll, Jim Carter, John Castro, Austin Chapman, Ben Cole, Joe Collins, Mike Colston, Jack Colyer, John Conroy, Mike Corgan, Bob Cronin, Jim Czerwonky, Hank Dalton, Alex Daunis, Frank Davey, Jim DeFrancia, Ted DelGaizo, Pete Deutermann, Don Duelfer, Mike Dunn, Jim Ebert, Bill Ellison, George Emery, Jim Farley, Mario Fiori, Bob Forster, Andrew George, Al Griggs, Fred Haeni, Bob Harper, Wilson Harris, Bob Harrison, Ray Heins, Dave Honhart, Ed Howard, Niles lannone, Mike Jacqmin, Spence Johnson, Karl Kaup, Ron Klemick, Mike Krause, Jerry Kreinik, Bob Lagassa, Joe Lederhaas, John Lesko, Sam LoPresti, Charlie Lynch, Chuck Maclin, Jay Madison, Phil Marsden, Larry Marsh, Mickey Mays, John M c C a b e , Alan McAnally, Jack McDonald, Dick McKenna, Jim Metcalfe, John Middleton, Clay Morse, Chris Munger, Charlie Musitano, Bill Naiva, John Newsom, Jeff Niss, Rich Nutt, Charles O'Leary, Bob Otis, Don Palen, Bernie Patterson, Jim Penrod, Mike Pero, John Peterson, Bob Prangley, Dave Puckett, Jack Reed, Jim Ring, Dave Robinson, Lars Runquist, Ron Saqui, Mike Schery, Jon Scott, Tom Selden, Dick Shanley, Bill Sheehan, Mike Shelley, Al Sherman, Tom Taylor Roger Tetrault, John Thorn, Craig Thrasher, Paul Tobin, Bill Umphrey, Rick Wakefield, Ned Walsh, Jon Warn, Ed Weathers, Bruce Webb, John Wilkinson, Scott Wilson.

1 was pleased to receive this from George Gottlieb recently: Upon reading the memorial address Mike Cronin gave at the Class of 1963 Vietnam memorial ceremony, I felt moved and wanted to respond immediately.

I was struck, first, by what the address was not.

It was not a denial, through omission, of the policies that put our Classmates in harm's way in the first place. Nor did it subsume their very real flesh and blood sacrifice under some intangible ideal. At the same time it did not flounder on bitter shoals.

The main point came through strongly. What was sacrificed was the possibility for them and all of us to experience the fullness of our humanness to which we are heir. I am deeply saddened by that loss. But I am heartened by the likes of Mike who can set the matter straight with clarity and perspective. Our Classmates and posterity deserve no less.

George is a professional in Somatic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Family & Human Relations in Los Gatos, California.

Another Classmate writing to share news with us this month is Jim Williamson.

I'm still cranking away as an engineer for Johnson Controls in Denver. I've started to at least

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think about retirement, but am not sure when that will be appropriate; most likely age 60 when my USNR retirement stipend starts; however, if I hit the lotto, perhaps sooner.

Audrey is still teaching elementary school. She finally reacquired a permanent contract after many year of substitute teaching while our boys were growing up. I keep trying to convince her that I should retire early and she can support me until we're 60, but she says no dice; when I go, she goes!

Our oldest son, Kent'92, is a Marine ILT stationed at Kanaohe Bay in Hawaii. He has spent some field time in Korea, but most of the time in Hawaii; real tough duty! He is engaged to marry Miss Tracie Lowry in Tulsa on December 30, two days after Audrey's and my 30th anniversary. They will return to Hawaii for the remainder of his tour and then leave the Corps to pursue careers in CIVCONUS. Our younger son, Kevin, is a Peace Corps Volunteer stationed in the extreme western end of Nepal. He says it's pretty much like being in our Colorado Rockies, just twice as high and not as much food! He has been over there almost a year now and will be home for about 5 weeks in December and January, so he can be Kent's best man.

He has instructed us to advise the Tulsa chefs that he will not be having the wild rice!

Needless to say, we are looking forward to the end of the year.

Thanks for checking in, Jim! John Detweiler send an Internet message to add this commentary to our ongoing discussion of ship names: I too noticed Bob Harper's saying that FITZGERALD was the only ship named for a Vietnam veteran. Brown Water, Black Berets—which I just recently read—lists the following: TRUETT (DE1095), ELLIOT (DD-967), PETERSON (DD-969) and

MEYERKORD( FF-1058). The first three were killed in SEA LORDS. Meyerkord was an advisor to the Vietnameseriverassault groups when he was killed.

I have heard of SEA LORDS for years but until I read Brown Water, Black Berets, I did not know what it was. Essentially it was an effort to close the enemy's logistics routes from Cambodia by setting up patrols/barriers in the rivers/canals close to the Cambodian border In the last part of 1968 it was being planned and organized.

Also sending traffic to my electronic in-box was Doug Davidson, who sent this message from the other side of the Washington metro area: I'm somewhat new to this Internet but trying to learn. As would be expected, if I had any of my four children at my side they would run circles around me about how to use this.

My brief input is that Holly and I are still living in Chevy Chase, just north of the circle. I'm in my 27th year with Dean Witter Reynolds, managing the Chevy Chase office and also chairman of our political action committee. Our four kids have moved out—quite a new experience. Son Doug graduated from James Madison University and is recently married and works for American Management Systems. Daughter Lacey graduated from the University of Delaware and is in Atlanta working for Coca-Cola as a temp. Son John is a sophomore at the University of Richmond, and daughter Elizabeth is a "first year" at the University of Virginia.

To my chagrin, no one's at the Academy.

We would love to hear from any Classmates or have them pay us a visit. I do stay in involved with the Academy by serving on the finance committee of the Alumni Association—20 years as of this year—and it is one of the things I enjoy the most.

Best regards to all and let's Beat Army.

Ray Kutch has checked in from Vancouver, Washington: This is just a quick note to let you know that all is well in the Great Northwest and that Judy and I became grandparents this summer. Our son Tony and his wife Peggy had a little giri on June 2. Her name is Ahlan Marie Kutch and, as you might guess, her grandparents think she is the most beautiful baby in the world.

The Dodge City Bar and Grill is doing well, and my partners and I have another operafion going in

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Portland. The location is at the Inn at the Coliseum and is called Fibber McGee's. We are leasing the entire food, beverage, and catering operation from the hotel. If any of you are iri the Portland area, please give me a call or stop by.

A few of us alumni are trying to start a chapter here in the Portland metropolitan area. The effort seems to be going well, thanks to the work of Jack Kohl and Bob Stevenson, both '65. Our next event will be an evening meeting the night of November 10th. Yes. I realize that is the Marine Corps Birthday, but we are going to have the party anyway!

I expect there will be a report elsewhere in this issue [ed. note: see "All Hands "...Nancy], but in case you don't see it, I'm sharing with you the sad news that Mary Emma Allen "Emmy" Marshall died in Annapolis on 30 November at the age of 83. As the Brigade's social director, she had a special place in our midshipman hearts. To this day, many of us remember "Mother B" and "Mrs. M" as inseparable elements of our Academy years.

Jack McDonald sent me a newspaper clipping with more information about the athletic children of our classmate Erwin Storz. The article featured Fred Storz, a senior tailback for the Morris Catholic High School in Rockaway, New Jersey. In a late October game, he scored three touchdowns and rushed for 302 yards, bringing his season total to over 1,000 yards and his career tally over 3,000 yards. Young Fred, the article said, "comes from a football family.

His father, Erwin, played for the Naval Academy, and his brother, Erik, is a sophomore linebacker at Boston College."

We come near the end of this month's report with a very fine letter written by John Anderson.

On a recent river outing, I came upon a poignant sight. As my boat rounded the bend just above where the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear rivers merge. I saw the weathered stems of two hazegray vessels poking out from the west bank, masking the view of two more like them tucked further into the slip. Just downstream at a downtown dock on the east bank, two more in the flotilla stood silently. And beyond that, four more were anchored just off the channel with their bows into the current.

As the largest port in North Carolina, Wilmington has hosted Naval vessels from time to time, but not since the end of World War II have so many appeared together. Perhaps a screen for the oncemighty battleship NORTH CAROLINA, permanently moored across the Cape Fear from downtown?

Their raised steel names painted over in dark gray were not readable from a distance, so I maneuvered closer: DAHLGREN, PREBLE, TATTNALL, BARNEY, LAWRENCE, COONTZ, RICKETTS, DEWEY, and DAVIS.

In fact, these old veterans of the seas were queued up awaiting the salvager's torch. 1 felt both curiosity and sadness as my boat drifted by the lifeless forms. Straining, hoping to hear even the faintest remnants of a bos'uns song or a stray clang from a ship's bell, I wondered how many of our Classmates had served in them.

Reflecting on the wrinkled, rusting hulls, I thought, too, that some of those ships were young when we were young. But my spirits were buoyed when I thought about FITZGERALD, now standing in their place ..honoring our Classmate.

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Another heartbreaking loss to Army this year Sigh...Lou and 1 were there, in the front row of the upper level directly above the Brigade of Midshipmen. I can assure you that the Mids were more spirited than at any time in my experience—including our four winning years so long ago. They were psyched, pumped, and LOUD! What a wonderful change from some years in the recent past. You may also be reassured to know that the Brigade stood throughout the game, as in Days of Old. It was very frustrating that Navy was behind at the end of the game, but we felt that in many of the ways that matter most, the Midshipmen—collectively and individually—won in a big way. Come to the game next year and see for yourself.

Our last picture of the month shows our Class of 1963 banner being held for a photo at half-time by Scott Wilson and me. The banner, donated to the class by Terry Abell, was hanging from the upper level rail over the Brigade and directly opposite the press box for most of the Army game.

At the Army game Wasn't this a great compilation of news from all over? If you enjoyed it, let me hear from you soon. I need your help to keep this news exchange in business.

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Pres., Capt. Jerry Anderson USNR (Ret.) S e c ' y , Capt. Grant F u l k e r s o n USN (Ret) 6000 Natick Ct., Burke, VA 22015 (703) 978-6885 gfulkers@csc.com It is with deep regret that 1 open this column with news of the loss of another Classmate. On 28 October, Ralph Martin died suddenly at his home in Knoxville, TN. Ralph is survived by his wife Karen, daughters and sons-in-law Candace and Daniel Shore, Leslie and Mark Wiens, and daughter Meredith as well as his parents Maurice and Helen Martin and granddaughter Sarah Shore. After leaving the Navy in 1969, Ralph worked in engineering related positions for several companies including Union Camp Corporation, AC Valves and Controls Co., the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for the past six years as a Staff Engineering Specialist for the Performance Development Corporation.

A native of Tennessee, Ralph, Karen and their daughters had returned to Knoxville in 1984 after living in Illinois from 1970 to 1983. Ralph was one of the founding members and had remained very active in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Alumni Chapter Ralph's funeral was held on 30 October in Knoxville and Bob Teal, Ralph's roommate at USNA for four years, and Tom Baer were able to attend. I received the following note from Karen. "Dear Academy Classmates of '64, How kind of you to respond to our loss. This has been a terrible shock to our family, and we miss Ralph tertibly. We are trying to adjust, but only time will bring relief from our sadness.

Thank you for caring. Sincerely. Karen Martin."

It is also my sad duty to report the loss of one of our honorary Class members and a lady who helped so many of us during our four years at the Academy.

On 30 November, Mrs. Mary Marshall, "Mrs. M", passed away at a nursing home in Annapolis. Mrs. Marshall was appointed as the Academy social director the year before we became midshipmen and served in that position until her retirement in 1980.

To the Martin and Marshall families, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loss is shared during this difficult time.

Bernie Maguire received a very nice thank you note on behalf of the Class from Philip Hausmann, the son of our deceased c l a s s m a t e , Gerald Hausmann. Philip was one of the recipients of a grant from the Class scholarship fund and as you can see, he was really able to make the most of his grant. "Dear M r Maguire, I am pleased to announce that 1 passed the July 1995 California Bar Examination. Please understand that without the financial assistance of the Memorial Scholarship Fund I would not have been able to achieve the success I have today. Therefore, it is with great emotion that I thank you and the Committee for all the support towards my education and career. Sincerely, Philip A. Hausmann." Philip is curtently living in Fresno, CA, so any of you in that area needing a lawyer can look him up.

Great news for those of you who have been following our efforts to locate Carey Shumway, AKA SeaShum, the son of our deceased Classmate Geoff Shumway. I received the following e-mail from Carey in early November Dear Mr. Fulkerson, I'm so sorty I haven't responded sooner! I hope someone filled you in. 1 was trekking in Thailand, India, and Nepal for 3 months and just retumed, and what a wonderful surprise I have come home to! I sent my initial message out on the Internet in early May and only received one response. I honestly didn't think it was going to go any further (I didn't even know about Shipmate!). But things have really snowballed and my whole family is so excited to read the stories you've compiled. My mom has even been getting phone calls from Navy buddies who she hasn't heard from in 20 years! I am so thankful that you and everyone who has contributed took the time to help me out. The responses so far have been spectacular. Please use my address any time and thank you again from me and my entire family. Kindest regards, Carey Shumway, 57 Sunnyside Avenue #4, Mill Valley, CA 94941.

Since receiving the e-mail message from Carey, 1 have forwarded letters from Butch Christie, Mike Pemberton, Mike McGrath, and John Nordin, as well as copies of e-mail messages from Charlie Plumb and John Howland.

Carey was not the only Shumway we heard from this month. I received a very nice note from Geoff's mother, Adele W. Shumway who lives in Skaneateles, NY. Mrs. Shumway had just talked to Sam Amano, '62, who told her of our attempts to contact Carey.

Mrs Shumway had actually been reading Shipmate when Sam called (Geoff's father was in the class of '39), but had not read the '64 column yet. She was also excited to find out about our attempts to locate Carey and especially pleased that so many Classmates had taken the time to remember Geoff and write to his son. Mrs. Shumway also mentioned that Geoff's other son Duncan, is currently living with his mother, Kathryn at 1590 Oriole Avenue. Sunnyvale, CA, 94087.

Just as 1 was getting this information on the Shumway family. Richard Wilson called from Atlanta. GE with Carey's address. Again thanks to all of you who made this story have such a happy ending.

Bill Ulrich sent in a $200 check for the Class fund from the proceeds of a West Coast Class dinner and mini-reunion held back in September Connie Lautenbacher. currently Commander Third Fleet.

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served as the official host. John Dalton was the guest speaker as well as the guest of honor The West Coast contingent tumed out in force for the function. Attendees included: Carroll and Bill Archibald; Paula and Jim Ayers; Brian Baumruk and his wife Terah Kathry; Susan and Rich Belser; Linda and Terran Boyd; Linda and Russ Buckley; Gloria and Maury Caskey; Carol and Jeff Clough; Allan Coulson and wife; Margaret and John Dalton; Debbie and John Sullivan; Dick Earnest; Susan and Bob Easton; Martha and Jay Eggers; Sue and Walt Ericson; Elaine and Lee Fernandez; Bob Glennon; Phil Crasser; Art Harrison; Irene and Burr Hartman; Lynne and Arthur Holz; Trudy and Jim Jennings; Joan and Steve Jones; Bob Jones and wife; Jo and Bob Joyce; Ronald Krell; Susan and Connie Lautenbacher; Paula and Bob Lawrence; Mary and George Leonard; David Lipscomb and wife; Andrea and Jim Maginn; Margie and Read McCleary; Francis MoUoy and wife; Win Peterson and wife; Julie and Charles Pinney; Cathy and Charlie Plumb; Nick Press; Eiko and Ted Sadamoto; Gail and Hank Salerno; Kathleen and John Schaefer; Dottie and Bob Schick; Marcia and Neil Schwertman; Karen and Bill Ulrich; David Wilshin and wife; and Georgine and Dave Wynne. My apologies to the wives whose names I did not receive. While most of the attendees were from Califomia, Classmates from Arizona, Nevada, and Washington were also able to attend.

Two other Classmates read my cries for more Class news and decided to collaborate on a first time letter Steve Schmidt and Al Weigel both have their own businesses serving the meat industry. Steve and Al met at a meat industry convention in Chicago 7 or 8 years ago and have kept in touch ever since.

The photo was taken at the American Meat Industry convention in Chicago back in September

Al Weigel, Steve Schmidt Since attending the 20th reunion in 1984, Steve got divorced, moved from San Franciso to Amarillo, TX, then to Omaha, NE, back to San Franciso, where he had to put his business into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Then in 1994 Steve moved to Reno, NV (sounds like a Navy career) and got his business (Lefiell Company) through and out of Chapter 11. Also Steve met a wonderful lady, Sally Denton, and they have recently become engaged. Sally is also a CPA and the Comptroller of Steve's business. In case you couldn't tell from the tone of Steve's letter, he reports he is very happy and all is going well!

Al's letter goes back a little further (31 years to be exact) and he told me to do a little editing if required. After graduation, Al spent 3 and 1/2 years on destroyers in the Atlantic before going to Vietnam and serving in the river patrol forces. Surviving TET '68 was one of the highlights of his Vietnam tour Al resigned in 1969 and went to work in the processed meat industry on the East Coast. After eight years, Al started his own processed meat operation and after building his business sold it in 1979. After a divorce in 1979, Al moved to Phoenix, AZ and did consulting work for Western Meat Packers on new meat processing techniques. Dur98

ing his two years in Phoenix, Al met and married Helen Guervino. Moving back east, Al started another business selling equipment to the meat industry and again sold his business to a national corporation. Over the next nine years Al worked for Smith Equipment as Sales Manager and advanced to Sales VP. During his time with Smith, Al traveled all over the world setting up and starting meat slaughtering and processing plants in Russia, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. After leaving Smith, Al started his curtent business, East Coast Industries Limited, Inc., a sausage casing manufacturing operation. Al and Helen currently live in northern NJ (Hasbrouck Heights) about 15 minutes from NYC. The Weigels have three children, Debi, Cathy, and Michael, and four grandchildren.

The Class executive committee at its December 7th meeting, voted to begin a new Class project that will hopefully keep us involved with the fleet for years to come. On 13 April 1996, CARNEY (DDG64) will be commissioned in Mayport, FL. We have been working with the ship for the past several months to identify some way the Class could become involved not only with the commissioning ceremony, but also during the life of the ship. The committee adopted a recommendation of the PCO to establish a Junior Officer of the Year Award that will be presented annually to one of the CARNEY'S JOS. We will present a large plaque (exact design to be determined) to the Wardroom that will be used to record each year's winner The winner will also be awarded a copy of the ethics book as well as a cash award. The committee voted to establish the award, fund it until the 35th reunion, and then have the Class vote at our business meeting to make it a permanently funded project. For all those who may be interested, leave 13 April 1996 open on your calendar to attend the commissioning ceremony in Mayport. You will be receiving an invitation about a month before the ceremony.

Hate to be writing about the 1996 Navy-Army game, when the tears aren't yet dry from this year's heartbreaking loss, but Ernie Blake has come up with an idea for betting B-Robes with our West Point '64 counterparts (you remember the guys who never won a B-Robe bet in four years). Ernie will be sending out a letter shortly with all the details. A summary of the information follows; The bet will be in the amount of $50 and must be received by February I. In the event Navy loses (can't possibly happen five years in a row, but I said that this year too) your $50 will go to pay for a Navy bathrobe, and after covering all costs any left over funds will go to the Class fund. When Navy wins, you get "another B-robe" and after deducting any admin costs the remainder of the $50 you wagered will be donated to the Class fund. If you have questions, call Ernie at 202-663-8084 or mail your check payable to USNA Class of '64, c/o Ernie Blake, Shaw Pittmann Potts & Trowbridge, 2300 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. I talked to Dan Evans (USMA '64), the Army POC and he tells me many of his classmates are somewhat reluctant based on their previous B-Robe betting success.

As you can see we have had lots of news this month, so much in fact that I couldn't get it all into the column. Those of you who don't see your information, stay tuned until next month when I can assure you it will be here. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and resolved to write at least one letter for Shipmate in the coming year

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Pres., Capt. Wyman Howard USN Sec'y, Cdr Dave Anderson USN (Ret.) 468T Mananai Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 808-484-2827(H), 808-477-4162 (W) Fax: 510-652-9130; E-Mail; Andersonhi@AOL.com '65 Home Page on the Web; http;//www.aloha.net/ -daveand For those of you now getting with it on-line, note above the URL of our USNA '65 home page on the Internet's World Wide Web. Get to it via your web browser and check it out. If you want to be able to email Classmates easily, that's the best place to go for email addresses and a quick and dirty emailing utility. Welcome your suggestions for improving it AND info from you guys to keep it curtent. Also great work and many thanks to Wayne "Bull" Durham (durham@apollo.aoe.vt.edu) who has taken the time to get the PC disk that he received from Jeff Lewis converted so that it is now accessible through our '65 homepage on the Web. For you WebHeads, it's available in the Directory section. If you wish to go directly there, can do—just go to http;/ /www.aoe.vt.edu/Dev/Dir_ToC.html. Note that on Wayne's host computer, upper/lower case is important, so enter it exactly as shown. That address gets you to the Directory table of contents, which links by name to the directory proper which is at URL; http://www.aoe.vt.edu/Dev/Directory.html . If you guys have Netscape or another browser, add both of these to your Bookmarks. Thanks a ton, Wayne.

The 30th was a smash! Hats off to Pete, the Meehans, Moyers, Orrs, et. al. for all their superb efforts on making it a memorable event. And Navy even won the football game. What more could we ask. I think a lot of us wish that the 35th was next year After such a great time, it's tough realizing we have to wait another five years to our next big one.

As expected have whole bunches of photos that I will beg the indulgence of the Shipmate editors to include as many as I can get away with. Look for 30th Reunion photos over the next several months and also look for some in the mail. Decided to send lots of these along to you all, now that Jeff Lewis has done another of his stellar jobs with the latest Directory, giving me and all of us curtent addresses on damn near all of us. I have a request for those of you who are taking advantage of Jeff's latest effort and starting to cortespond with Classmates. If you're passing on news and you don't mind other Classmates hearing about it, make a copy of your cortespondence and send it along to me for inclusion in Shipmate. Either email or snail mail. By the way Jeff sez he has extra copies of the Directory as well as the PC-formatted diskette with a Directory file therein. If you'd like either get in touch with him.

Also if you haven't sent Jeff (at least) $15 to help defray some of his costs for the Directory—shame on you. But no kidding, get your checks off soon— include some news because Jeff usually passes that stuff on to me to use for Shipmate. We still have some missing Classmates; Ernie Alcivar, Ernie Ambort, John Daly, Dick Emerson, Bill Fraher, Gary Granai, Marty Hamilton, Bob Hennessy, Bob Killion, Pat Moore, Bob Parker, Al Petinos, Bill Post, Eric Pilger, Bill Ramsey, Dick Selman, Tom Seigle, Bob Stevenson, John Strahm, John Stringer and Tom Weinel. Any help with locating these guys? Trust they are not all in the Federal Witness Protection Program.

Let's get on with some photos. Will start with a bunch shot by the venerable Steve McDonald, gratefully sent along with a letter Photo follows of Steve and some old (really old) roomies; Terry Herrick (lives in Ashville, NC), Bill Hancock and Tom Barry (lives in the upper crust area of Jacksonville FL).

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Airiine Pilots Next, Steve with other airline pilots, Larry Kocisco and Mike Riley. The next one is Bob "ManMountain" Green with Stevo. As Steve puts it, many of us looked to Bob during Plebe year as the inspiration to continue on. Who can forget Bob on a chair in the Mess Hall yelling at the top of his lungs; "I'm mean Bob Green, the lean, mean, green fighting machine."

Bob Green and Steve McDonald Finally, from Steve we see him plus Gayle and Bill Hancock. RADM Bill works for the Comptroller General of the U.S. Bill, write in and tell us what a Comptroller General is (or does).

Steve. Gayle and Bill Hancock Other news from McDonald; A couple of weeks ago, he stopped by Lynn and Charlie Stephan's home in Greenville, SC. Charlie's basement is the size of Mem Hall and it's no wonder he tums out such fine woodwork. Steve reminds us that our Reunion was also the 35th reunion for those of us who went to NAPS. Steve counted about 30 NAPS grads there in our group. While he was walking to the noon formation Friday to have lunch with a midshipman, Steve passed this old timer with a faded blue "Navy Sailing Team" shirt. About four steps past him, he heard this booming voice bellow, "Mr McDonald!."

He turned to see that this old guy was the only guy standing there so he walked up to him quizically and, after ascertaining that he had no freaking idea who the guy was, the old timer informed Steve that he was Prof. Heiman and that Steve had been in his physics class as a youngster Steve was dumbfounded and walked away stunned. Steve goes on to say thanks to the Reunion staff for a first class treatment at the 30th. After that weekend, one felt really low traveling home coach on the airlines! Too bad the rain prevented us marching on with the Brigade as the 37th Company. Steve sez they can't make us do pushups anymore. With fearless leader, John General as Company Commander, long hair and beard flowing in the breeze, we would have had a helluva reception by the crowd in the Stadium. Oh well, there's always next year Oh yeah, get this; Steve called me last week (about 29 November) looking for anyone who has a '65 Class miniature ring that they might want to part with. Seems as if the Stevo is getting martied in January—to a Ms. Joanne Robert—whom he met at an Eastern Pilots Assoc, meeting. We' 11 all believe it when we see it, Steve. Thanx for the photos and stuff.

Ralph Lobdell wrote to enclose the next photo, taken 34 years and 3 months later of four members of Alpha Squad, Second Company, Plebe Summer, 1961. Left to right, Dick Harris, Roger Sherman, Jack Devine and Ralph Lobdell. Jack was the one who could remember the squad and company designations and even remembered their squad leader, Gary Hosey "63. Ralph also gives special thanks to those Classmates in the DC area who worked so hard on the reunion. As usual, it was a great time! Ralph looks forward to seeing a few more new (old) faces at our 35th. Ralph hangs out in Jeff Lewis' neighborhood; his address is 17354 Bay Street, Jupiter, FL 33477, 407-743-1071.

Alpha Squad, Second Company, Plebe Summer More photos galore—most taken by me (and "assistant" Suzette), some by McDonald. McKechnie and others. If you've got 'em—send "em for immortalization in Shipmate. The next one is a cool one of the Rog with football still looking pretty damn natural in his right hand, standing in front of the new Roger Staubach Locker Room, dedicated during our Reunion in a moving ceremony in the new athletic building.

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Jerty Robinson sent the following photo of Sted Garber and him at the May '95 training camp for the Navy Masters Rowing Club at Hubbard Hall.

Just an update on Pete Robinson. Many of you participated in a campaign to send him cards and letters to provide him support in undergoing his second operation in five years for a brain tumor in early November He appears to be doing quite well. His doctor performed the second surgery on 7 November to reduce the bulk of his brain tumor He had a similar operation back in 1990 when the tumor was first diagnosed. Anyway, he sounds great, is in really good spirits and the docs are well pleased that Shipmate. January-Febmary 1996

they met all their objectives in the surgery. He even was released from the hospital a couple of days prior to when they first thought he'd be out. What remains to be done with the approx. 20% of the tumor still left is being reviewed based on tests of the tumor (the docs think it may be of a different type than he originally had) and to evaluate whether other forms of chemotherapy may be effective against what is still there. Pete was quite touched by the outpouring of cards and calls by Classmates and other friends and said he has been inundated by these. Over the next weeks he said he intends to send a card back to all who wrote or called him. In sum, he sounds like the same Big 01' Bear and seems to have back all hisfightingspirit to lick this sucker His family, Joan, Julie and Megan have been there for him throughout and he could not be in better hands. Thanks to all of you from Pete (as well as from Fred Berthong and me) for your part in that campaign to help Pete get this behind him.

Most of the rest of the news comes from that dandy medium, email. Keep 'em comin'.

From Clyde Bingham, 11-12-95: Glad to hear that Pete is recovering. Are you aware that we have another Classmate who is also struggling with serious health problems. Rene Gonzales has serious cancer and the outlook is not good. Pat Martin knows more than I do, and it sounds like we can use the net to get a strong support effort out for him also. Please give me your mailing address and phone number I'm trying to break away from the East Coast and head back to Califomia or Hawaii. Any suggestions to help my departure? Good hearing from you. .

From Don Bonsper, 11-07-95: Paul Bloch gave me a copy of your email regarding Pete's surgery today... I continue to work at the Defense Resources Management Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Expect to be here a long time..

Re Larry Brady, 09-28-95; Greetings from the Chicago USNAAA Chapter newsletter; January 31; Chicago Business Perspectives. A panel of top Chicago business executives (USNA grads) will meet and talk with us about what's happening in the world of business around these parts. On hand—Dan Ackerson '70, Chairman of General Instrument; Larry Brady '65, President of FMC; Dick Keyser '64, President/CEO of "WW Grainger and Dale Stahl '70, President/COO of Gaylord Container Corporation. It'll be a great networking opportunity. John Howland, USNA '64.

From Jette Browne, 11-07-95: George (Kent), sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner Steve Chubb said he had a great visit with you a month or so ago. I'd be delighted to talk with you about my "startup" with Molten Metal Technology—a very different world from the USN. ...

From Steve Chubb, 11-10-95: Ahoy there!! '65er Chubb, Steve, mustering in at XWJX80A@PRODIGY.COM. Sorry to have missed everyone at the 30th. Jette Browne and Hap Hadd tell me that it was just like old times. See you at the 35th!!! Steve.

From Laddie Coburn, 10-10-95; I'm a little new at international email, so hopefully you'll get this response. It's really great to hear from you after all these years, and I'll look forward to seeing you at USNA Annapolis for our 30th... Cheers and a toast to the 30th for the Class of '65, .

From Mike Coyle, 10-02-95; Dave: My phone number is 808-471-0401. Unfortunately I am unable to get back for the 30th. I've missed them all so far.

I usually do "breakfast" at 0500 in the CINCPACFLT gym. Tom Dames is now my next door neighbor Maybe we can stage our own version of the 30th Hawaiian style. .

From Larry Eggert, 09-17-95; Have been catching up on my back issues of Shipmate. Saw you are temporarily in Hawaii. It must be an ugly assign-

ment, but someone has to do it. Some E-mail addresses are; Larry Eggert—GLEggert@AOL.com, Clem Meehan—MeehanClem@AOL.com, Carl Spangler—crs65@AOL.com, Dave Vigrass— dvigrass@dacom.com. All of us cortespond periodically together, and all will be at the 30th. .

From Bill Erickson, 11-19-95; You mentioned starting a class of 65 Web page. Have you visited "It's Not Shipmate" put out by Ray Trygstad '77 (trygstad@mcs.net)? (Sec'y; Check this out! It's way cool. Dave) He is running an "unofficial" web site for USNA Alumni. Also, has set up pointers to class pages. Path is http://www.mcs.net/~trygstad/ USNA_Alumni.html. As he mentions, the Alumni Association has done away with their 800 number (ugh). Still have the local access numbers however From Harry Hoffman, 10-10-95 About...USNA for the 30th...Glad to hear you're going for sure. It will be good seeing you to check out that Kama'aina Tan. I'll be easy to recognize: Pale and Paunchy, (sigh). Ya know, I still maintain an active Hawaiian medical license and HMSA number I've thought about going back many times. Your reminder of the above just reinforces that. You know that Ted Harada is an Intemist in Honolulu, right? Thanks very much for the mail and your concern. See ya in a week. Take care and TTYL. Also from: "Harry Hoffman, MD" (hhoffman@ix.netcom.com) 11-30-95. Subject; Post-reunion check-in. Believe it or not, I just got home from the reunion! After Annapolis, I continued my East Coast drive to include Philadelphia, DC, Cape Hatteras, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, Pensacola, Phoenix, and Tahoe...six weeks and 11,000 miles! Just got home last night... I haven't had a chance to view the videos from the reunion on a full size TV, but if they came out reasonably well, I will let you know via email... BTW, the speed and scope of the communication regarding Pete Robinson should be Prima Facie evidence for the efficacy of email for any doubters.

From Fred Hufnagel (fredhufnag@aol.com), II01-95: Aloha to the "Old Surfer" from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Good to see all you guys again. Can't tell you how touched I was for the "come around" at the last event. It was good to be recognized by my Classmates for something other than a near miss thirty-one years ago. Looking forward to entertaining Admiral Jim "Rub" and Chris Taylor out here tomorrow for a trek up on Skyline Drive to see what is probably the peak of the fall leaf color Looks like it may be a little cloudy/sprinkly but hopefully not so bad that we can't have a good time. Had to embartass him into taking the afternoon off during the week. All work and no play makes the Admiral too military....

12-02-95:...I got a card from Sarge's wife and he is in Budapest on some kind of a consulting gig and she is going over to visit him. Good to see you at the big 30. Football won this past weekend. Good sign.

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BeatArmy....almost the impossible dream Haven't even thought about that in years. See you later From Alice and George Hurley, 11-06-95; Thanks for the information about Pete Robinson. George shared it with Craig Clark who is in the middle of a personal tragedy. His 23 year old stepson, a heart patient since birth, died suddenly last week—just a few days after Craig and Jan Clark returned from Annapolis. I knew you'd want to know. Alice Hurley—and George, too.

Re: Tim Kelley (from Thel Hooks), 11-10-95; Tim was appointed to the 9-member San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.

A whole compendium of emails from Claude Lumpkin who is a techie honcho at AT&T in North Carolina.

10-02-95: I attended the Navy-Duke football game... (30 Sept.), which was a fantastic Navy victory (30-9). Doug Evans was also there and we got a chance to talk after the game (turns out his wife is a Duke alumnus, but she was very gracious notwithstanding my exuberance about the win). Altho' I had spoken to Doug on the phone a few times, I had not seen him since we were residents of the Marble Monastery. Admiral Larson was at the game (along with a goodly number of Mids—including the D&B—and numerous old grads like myself. It was neat to see the interaction of the Supe with the Brigade and very reminiscent of our relationship with Uncle Charlie.

10-04-95; Congratulations on a super job on the '65 home page! ...When I got to your suggestion about book recommendations, I thought I'd pass along my impressions of an excerpt I recently read from Robert Timberg's ('64) book The Nightingale's Song,, which I downloaded from the C-Span book section (a link from "It's Not Shipmate" home page).

The section I read had to do with overall sentiments of the various alums profiled (Poindexter, North, McCain, et. al.) toward USNA. It certainly brought back afloodof memories (many favorable, some not so pleasant), which we probably all shared to some degree. Anyway, as a result of this, I intend to get and read the entire book. Based on favorable reviews I have read elsewhere, it sounds like it may be of more than general or passing interest.

10-10-95; Maybe I'm the only one with this (potential) problem, but with the forthcoming AT&T "trivestiture," my job situation seems pretty weak.

Classmates constitute a pretty great network and by most accounts, networking seems to be the best way to get a lead on jobs. Therefore, we might want to consider adding a "situations needed" section here (along with lists of skills and interests), so that those who are aware of openings could pass the word along to those in need. This may not be an idea with universal acceptance, so I'll defer to your judgment as to whether to put it on the homepage. (Sec'y: would be happy to publish on-line resumes of any Classmates in our homepage and help in any other way too).

10-27-95: It was good seeing you (and everyone else) again. ... The weekend was wonderful, but it went by far too fast. I'd like to take this opportunity

to thank you and everyone else who organized the events, got the word out (even to some of us 2%, who typically don't get the word) and made the occasion so memorable and enjoyable for all of us. This was the first time I went to a Reunion by myself, but as soon as I joined our crowd, I had a great time.

Now if I could just arrange to look as young as I felt for about 48 hours last weekend.

11-13-95: Before I moved to NC (about 12 years ago), I came across Dick Emerson (one of our missing guys) down in Daytona Beach, FL, where he was self-employed as a general contractor It may be that he's snll there. One thing we can do to look up the missing, if we have at least an educated guess as to their most probable geographic location, is to look them up in one of the new CD ROM disks, which contain all of the white page phone listings in the country. There are about 4 or 5 disks, because the volume of data is so great. Also, it won't work if the individual has an unlisted number Anyway (to cut to the chase), I've got access to these disks via my library here at AT&T and if we can get some approximate guesstimate as to where some of these guys may have wound up, I'll take the responsibility to do the leg work. As an afterthought (if we're REALLY serious about finding these dudes), there are several services who (for a fee, of course), will locate Classmates for reunions and other such events.

These folks use typical database info like SSNs, etc.

As I recall, it ain't cheap, so we may want to exhaust other methods before pursuing this route. Who knows, maybe some of them are in the witness protection program and don't want to be found!

11-14-95; Claude Lumpkin, AT&T Advanced Technology Systems, Voice; 910/279-3604, FAX: 910/279-5497, e-mail; clumpkin@atsmail.att.com.

From; So far, I don't anticipate any immediate personal problems with the AT&T reorg and hope the same holds with our Classmates Les Sadler and Pres Fitzgerald, both of whom also are employed by the late, great Ma Bell. I don't think anybody can predict what will happen after the first of the year, when more will be known about how the restructuring will displace those who do not take the voluntary termination offer Since I have only worked for AT&T for 12 years and don't have another civilian retirement, I will take my chances and see if I can survive. I was back in Arkansas this past week (had been down there over T'giving with my daughter Katie and granddaughter Emma). Last Tuesday (11/ 28) my Dad fell and broke his hip while going to the funeral of his cousin Maurice Britt. Anyway, I turned around and flew back last Thursday am and just returned to NC last night around 11 pm. My Dad seems to be okay and admits he's a tough old bird, having survived a lot of near misses. I watched the ArmyNavy game with him (he's a Woop from way back— Class of '42) in the hospital and I was disappointed as all of us Navy fans were at the outcome (seems like we keep reliving the same bad dream). Despite being upset about the game, 1 am optimistic about the Navy team and Coach Charlie Weatherbie. I KNOW we'll beat Army next year! Please convey my best regards to all. I wish you and your family a

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wonderful Christmas, even tho' I know it won't be a White Christmas in San Diego (honestly, how can you spend so much time in places like Hawaii and Southern California? Sounds like a real hardship tour). Best of luck and happy holidays to you. I sincerely appreciate your kind offer to flop in Hawaii.

I've got a son there at U of H who's working on his PhD. in Oceanography and I definitely want to visit him and his wife before he graduates. I hope to go sometime in the next 6 months, so I'll keep you posted. It would be great to see you again, as Homecoming simply didn't provide much contact time (understatement of the year). I don't know how this restructuring at AT&T is going to shake out for me, personally, but I'd love to take the money and run.

Maybe I can figure out a way. .

Also, a few of the emails from Lee Mager, another computer jock at Brevard College in North Carolina.

From Mager, 10-25-95: The Web page is great!

So was the reunion. My first in 20 years, I think. I left the Navy in the early 70's and went to work for the National Security Agency as an electronics engineer, after PG school in Monterey. Spent 5 years in England. Moved here to North Carolina in 1989 to take over as Chief Eng of a site here. It just closed, so I took early retirement rather than return to the MD/DC area. So I live in Pisgah Forest, outside of Brevard, in the Mountains of Western North Carolina. The "Sunny Shangrila of the South" as one of my ham radio friends loves to say. We are about 35 miles south of Asheville. This is a beautiful part of the country and Sandi and I welcome any Classmates passing through. I just discovered that Lynn and Charlie Stephan live down in Greenville, SC, which is no more than about 50 miles away. I teach here at Brevard College, and also at a local community college. Also doing a bit of consulting in the computer field, setting up networks, etc. I had a very unexpected heart attack in May, followed by double bypass. I thought I was pretty unique until I heard at the reunion about Tom Murphy and Ed Linz. Told Sandi (my wife) while I was in the recovery room that I wanted her to make sure she sent the check to Pete Gness to pay for the reunion, 'cause I was sure in hell going to be there. Anyway, I am now in better shape than I have been in years. Lost about 20 pounds, walk 4-5 miles per day, etc. etc. Doctors said I had to modify a type A personality if I wanted to live. Sort of goes against the grain, but has to be, I guess.... As I said, the reunion was great. Sure were a lot of old people there. When did we get that way?

I discovered that I am not the only one in the Class with a love of Irish Whiskey. Hope to go to Dublin next November Anybody else going?

10-27-95: You are probably going to be sorry you ever opened up this can of worms. But BZ for doing it. Since my last message (last night), I've spent a couple of hours scanning pictures from the Lucky Bag, and have done all the photos from the 25th Company, plus the three from your page (including you). I've spoken to the local sysadmin who suggests that I put them in my account, and you can access them with ftp. If this seems like something to do, let me know and I will do the rest of them. They came out much better than I thought. I have a 600 dpi flatbed scanner, and it takes a couple of minutes for each photo. If I do them all, it will probably be over the course of several months, interspaced with all the other stuff I am doing. Figuring about 110KB per photo, it is going to require about 90 MB for the entire Class. Heck, we could probably put the entire Lucky Bag in about 250 MB! Now there's a project for cold winter evenings. On-line Lucky Bag. Let me know if you are successful, have problems, want me to continue, or to drop the whole schmere.

10-31-95: I will speak with the sysadmin as soon as possible about "hosfing" our homepage Class Shipmate, January-February 1996

photos on my system here.. This school is a bit tight about some things and loose about others. Since 1 just teach here, but am not officially a member of the staff, 1 tend to keep a low profile. As for a good rendition of our Class crest, if 1 can find a good picture, I can scan it. I guess I could try the cover of the Lucky Bag, but don't know how scanning a 3-D picture will work out. I can't even scan my ring. Lost it about 1987 on a train between London and York, UK. Sombody must have a good picture. Widekind must have something from which to make all those embroidery patterns. Maybe you could ask somebody to mail me a good picture of the crest, preferably as large as possible (up to a single 8.5 X II sheet). Scanning is no problem at all. Regards, Lee Mager.

From Arnie Mckechnie. 10-30-95; Good to see you last weekend at the 30th. It was ourfirstreunion, and Carol and I really had a good time. Not only that, we won the football game. Thanks for the email re Pete Robinson. When he was in town for his reserve duty a while back, we had him out to the house for the day and night. I had heard about his cancer from you, I believe, but he gave us a lot more details. 1 thought he was on the road to recovery, and I used some of the info he gave me to a another shipmate, non-USNA, who had the same operation. This is really a bummer He seemed alright at the reunion, altho 1 didn't talk to him too extensively. Different subject. My new or revised email address is: mckechni@tcsnet.net. It had to change since my company is going to be an Internet provider 1 noticed that a few letters were garbled in Jeff Lewis' directory about this also, but one thing about Internet addresses is either it is right on or you don't get the message. I finally got into "It's Not Shipmate" and it is great. Why doesn't the Alumni Assn. buy the rights or whatever to get on line right away with this home page instead of trying to develop one themselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more time, money, delays, etc. We should start a program tomake this happen if the Assn. isn't already taking action on this. Or is a matter of "pride in authorship'" or "if it is invented here" syndrome??

"It's Not Shipmate" is really professionally done and really looks good. After hearing about Pete Robinson, I feel remiss about telling you that Tom Murphy had another scare with his heart a couple of months ago. After having breathing problems, he went to the hospital and had some serious work done.

He was SIQ for several weeks, and he still has to take it easy. Of course Tom spent most of his time at last month's luncheon talking to Ed Lenz (??) who's had a heart transplant. One's priorities change as problems surface. All for now. Other than the new email address, the above is just comm with you about various stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no Shipmate material here!! (Ha!). .

From Paul Mickelson, 10-06-95: Jerry Robinson just called to give me your Internet address and to let me know about the '65 Home Page. I'm not on the world wide web yet, but I do have Internet access via CC;MAIL. My business address is: mickelson_paul@techmatics.com. 1 check email frequently. Beat Army! .

From Ted Nanz, 10-30-95: Thanks for the communique on Pete Robinson. The monthly Class of '65 luncheon gatherings in Washington, where typically 20-30 show up, also provide for a good opportunity to "pull for Pete." .

From Mike Paul, 10-17-95; Hi Dave, how's Hawaii? What a stupid question coming from someone facing the beginning of the Northem Califomia rainy/ moldy season. Anyway, 1 read the '65 Column in Shipmate this month and realized 1 send email everyday of the week to people in business, so why not register my address with you to keep up with Classmates? My email address is meps@netapp.com, and my real addresses are as follows: Mike and Joan Paul, 522 Nevada Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, 415-

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348-7285. My work is at: Network Appliance Corporation, VP, International Sales, 319 N. Bemardo Ave., Mountain View, CA94043,415-428-5175. I'm with a start up High Technology company in Silicon Valley (as I have been in one form or another for the past 20 years). Curtently I'm building a European and Asian sales Force for the company, and I'm out of the country about 70% of the time. I would like to connect with Classmates living overseas, if for no other reason than to find people to hit on for a free meal on my weekends spent in Europe and Asia. So, register my name on the list, and I hope to see you at the 30th!

From Jay Sprague, 10-30-95: Hi Dave, It was good to see you in Crabtown for the thirtieth. I'll call you if I get to aloha land. If I can be of any help to you here in Guam, please don't hesitate to call.

My address and email address are as follows; Jay W. Sprague, jay@saba.kuentos.guam.net, 7 Flag Circle, Asan GU 96922-1525, 671- 563-1332. No, we're not part of the North American numbering system so it is expensive to call. Yes, Guam is in the USA and a 32 cent stamp will do it for snail mail!

From Phil Tower, 10-06-95; Bravo Zulu, Dave!

Very nicely done on the '65 home page, and most welcome. Sent off half a dozen mail notes in the first five minutes...Please add Phil Elder to the Email list, so I can stop typing in his address ever week.

He can be found at: MKST32A@mail.prodigy.com and answers fast even if he isn't up to opening most photo files. Have you thought about when can we start a picture page for personal and family photo files? What format? Why not take a poll? Good work, Shipmate. Still Phil - Fortran II. From Robert Vaughan (to George Kent), 11-0595: George; Thanks for the info on Pete Robinson. I will send a card and fast on the 7th. Glad to help in any way I can, if only in my prayers. Now you have my email address, be happy to hear how things progress. Robert C. Vaughan, Tabor Academy, Marion, MA02738, email; rvaughan@fournet, 508748-2000 x291. Thanks. Bob. From: Wayne "Bull" Durham (durham @apollo.aoe.vt.edu) Subject; Class of '65 home page Dave, Here is an interesting web site; http:// www.infi.net/capital/news/usna/usna_archive.html.

It has news articles from the Annapolis Capital; the directory indicated is all Naval Academy stuff. Some of it will make you nostalgic: "Head drill instmctor keeps plebes in step" and other articles will make you shake your head: "Bancroft rooms may get new locks in wake of thefts". It should make a nice link from the '65 page.

From: Gordon Clarke, 11-27-95: Dave, The Internet address list is great. Here is mine 10l331.1475@compuserve.com. I got on the Net a few weeks ago to increase the communication with our kids. Trisha is on her second WESTPAC cruise and on the Mil Net and Cory is wired in through the graduate architecture department at Columbia University. Haven't heard so much from the two of them for years. Just a quick update from us. Frankie and I moved over to the UK in April. I am the Sales and Marketing Director for a Torrington/NSK JV that was set up this year by merging two manufacturing plants that are making steering systems for the European Automotive Market. Looks like a three year assignment. We rented a small cottage in the village of Lapworth, two pubs, a store and a few dozen homes, just north of Stratford-on-Avon. Our office is close in Coventry. Home phone in UK 01564 784 531, Office 01203 674 241. Getting the JV up and running has been time-consuming and challenging but we are really enjoying our selves. With the kids in the States on their own and a rented small cottage requiring no up keep, Frankie has been able to join me on some business trips in Europe and we spend most of the week-ends seeing England. With this net

connection I should be able to keep in touch at a little better than the 5 to 10 year intervals I've been doing. Trisha and her husband Jim have purchased a condo in San Diego and we hope to get out to visit them when she returns next summer Maybe you will be back and we can tip a couple of cold one.

12-10-95. It was great to get a copy of your eariy moming Army-Navy report. You probably made me the happiest guy in the Class for three days. We don't have cable or a dish at the cottage we rent so we are at the mercy of British TV. That's not good, except for a short segment late Monday night on the NFL, no USA football on the regular net work. We get the Intemational Herald Tribune but that comes out of Paris and we get it delivered at least a day late. So I| didn't get the bad news until Tuesday moming. Spent all that time with your score of Navy 7 - 0. So was a big let down when I finally got the news. Looks like the team had one of the best years in a long time going into the game. I got connected to the Class of '65 page on the net and pulled off the "Rub's" (Jim Taylor's) net address and we made contact also.

Sounds like your having a ball in the Islands. We wish we had more warm weather to keep up the outdoor activities here. Still jogging about 4 miles a day and we have been enjoying biking over here also.

The English are big walkers and they have public foot paths that cut across private lands all over the country. Between the foot paths and the canal system we have also found a lot of neat short walks.

Sure you will enjoy the visit home to San Diego for the holidays. Our daughter, Cory, will come over here from 19 Dec. to 8 Jan. and we are looking forward to that. Happy Holidays. Gordon "Troll" Clarke.

From: Don "WaXer '65" Hallwachs (dahallwachs @ccgate.hac.com), 11-28-95. Dave, Unfortunately, my office computer is not on the WWW, however, I visited the computer Guru (he's a Zoomie) of the company and after some educated guessing, we found our way to the '65 page. Nice to see my work on the Web. I see what you mean about scanner quality. When do the royalty checks start rolling in?

Wayne Moni and I had the best of intentions to attend the monthly DC area '65 meeting (3rd Tuesday, Martiott next to Navy Annex) but at the last minute we got overwhelmed with meetings and customers. We'll try again in December By the way, I called the Naval Institute to see if there would be any interest in publishing something about a History of Cartooning at the Naval Academy. Nope. I would like to work out something for the 35th reunion, perhaps as part of the reunion package. I'll work that out with Pete Gness.

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Pres., RAdm. Albert H. Konetzni, Jr. USN East Coast Sec'y, Cdr Mike Baird USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 West Coast, Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite #124 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 714-495-1211; FAX 714-495-7736 Happy New Year everyone. I hope you've all recovered from the holiday festivities. The mailbag got pretty full in the interim since the last issue. I also have a few address changes that I will provide at the end of my portion of this article. Rob Crenshaw has been busy with Clay Spikes putting together the first announcement letter for the Thirtieth Reunion. Those with good addresses should have received it by now. Please respond as soon as you can. The Class Reunion Committee is working hard to make our 30th a memorable event for everyone.

There will be questions and special considerations that they haven't thought of addressing. To facilitate reunion coordination, a special telephone number has been set up. You will be answered by a recorder, but be assured that your message will be listened to the day it's made, and someone will respond to you. The Reunion information number is 703-648-9005. Also, Rob Crenshaw can be reached

by E-mail at CRENMAI@A0L.COM. Chuck Grutzius provided a letter that Dave Patch sent to him. Dave is living in Lakewood, CO. He retired from the Navy in 1986 and went to work for Rospatch Electronics Systems Division in Rochester, New York, as the Vice President for Marketing and Contracts. The company specialized in manufacturing radio receivers for the U.S. Navy. In 1990, he left them to become Vice President of Marketing and Business Development of a startup team of a new subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of Canada (Alcan). That subsidiary was sold in 1994, and Dave was transferred to another Alcan affiliate.

Unique Mobility Incorporated to establish a marketing department for them. Unique Mobility specializes in electric traction drive systems for electric vehicles. They compete world-wide with General Electric, KAMAN, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, FMC, and Advanced DC. Dave lives with wife Mary in a small apartment in the foothills of the Rockies, 15 miles west of Denver, CO, and one and a half hours from the best skiing in the U.S. Keryn, their youngest daughter, is a freshman at the University of Colorado, in Boulder Son David is in graduate school in Akron , OH. Their oldest daughter, Kristen, lives with her husband and two children in Tulsa, OK. With the recent government cutbacks in funding for environmentally friendly technology, Dave was retired from Unique Mobility, and is searching for a new career In the meantime, he and Mary have taken the opportunity to visit Pike's Peak, Aspen, and the Rocky Mountain National Park. They are also very active in the University of Colorado Parents Association Board of Directors, and they attend all the Colorado home football games. However, Dave is still trying to get tickets for the Nebraska game. He found out Mike Omohundro's son is also attending CU, and he's trying to contact him. Dave is working through the USMA Alumni Association to network for a job. He intends to also try tying the local USNA Alumni Association in, if they support such an activity in the Denver area.

Dave ran into Pierce Crabtree recently. Pierce is living in Golden, CO and enjoying the bachelor life.

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Rufe Taylor reports from the Las Vegas area that he and Joan made the trek to Philadelphia for the Army/Navy game. During the pre-game festivities, they had a chance to chat with Jan and Carl McCullough. Carl works for the FAA. They also saw Doug Law and fiancee, Pete Hesser, Pete Howton, Pierce Johnson, and Jim Galvin. Daughter Catherine is doing great in her final year at USMA. Her graduation is in May 1996. Son Charies is boning up for his engineering exam in the nuclear Navy and is a Lieutenant now. The Taylor family is preparing for their annual trek to Grand Targhee for skiing and winter fun. They send their best to everyone and invite anyone in the area to stop by.

Andre Simonpietri informed me in November that Chris Brix passed away on 19 October 1995 succumbing to a long battle with cancer Chris was martied to Andre's sister Grace Alma, and they had three children. Chris and Grace were divorced in 1981. Chris remarried, but that marriage also ended in divorce a few years later Thanks for providing the information Andre. A "Last Call" article is included in this issue.

As I promised, here are several address changes of Classmates that I've received since the last issue.

John Mason—790 Racquet Lane, Boulder, CO 80303-2939; Veronica and Andre Simonpietri— 18520 Misty Lake Drive, Jupiter, FL 33450; Louise and John Fredrickson, P.O. Box 1386, Mesa, AZ 85211-1386; Donald M. Leonard, 928 SE 22nd Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33062-7059; Dotty and Dennis Rigstad—1125 Cooperskill Road, Cherty Hill, NJ 08034-2836; Sylvia and John Jackson—14 Beaver Dam Drive, Milford, DE 19963; Don Jamison—13 Aspen Court, Easton, PA 180408157; Vonnie and Larry Froistad—3910 Parkview Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701-7700; Ruth and Henry Herrera—c/o NSB Bangor, Quarters 1 Thresher Avenue, Silverdale, WA 98315; Kathy and Bill Horn—RR 2 Box 149, Spring Grove, MN 559749433; Jim Koons—404 S Prairie, Muncie, IN 47304; Peggy and Mike Sweeney—1537 Beaver Creek Drive, Piano, TX 75093-4647; Michael Ryan—1134 Ascot Way, Bartlett, IL 60103-1804; Margaret and Keith Wagner—13915 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6218; Marina and Bob Branco—8527 Wagon Wheel Road, Alexandria, VA 22309-2164; Sue and Fred Gregg— 114 Varsity Circle, Altamonte Springs, FL 327142833; and Chris Glutting—Green Hill, 36 Summit Avenue, Hull, MA 02045-3319.

That's it for this month. Please remember to get your responses back on the Thirtieth Reunion. Until next month—All the best—Mike!!!

On the West Coast the 150th Anniversary of the Naval Academy was held at the Anaheim Marriott on October 15, 1995. In attendance from Class of '66 were Janice and Skip Stevenson. Their daughter Cartie just graduated last year from St. Margaret's High School in San Juan Capistrano, where Mark Campaigne is the Head Master Cartie is attending American University in Washington, DC. In fact.

Pierce Johnson is taking Carrie to the Army/Navy Game this year Skip's son Jack Stevenson, III, just turned 16 and is applying for his drivers license.

Skip says, "Oh happy days are here again!"

Also attending the Birthday Bash were George Gorman, Terry Terebessy, Paul Copenbarger, and Jim Kelly. I didn't get a chance to talk with George, but I did with the others. Terry and Carol have two children, Melissa and Michael. They live in Ramona, CA where Terry is a temperature control contractor and furnishes air condition systems for US Embassy "s

overseas. In a recent article, we chronicled his activities in restoring YP-656 which he has docked in Point Loma in San Diego. While Terty was in Lima, Peru this year he tells us that he almost lost the YP656 while it was taking on water during the berth period. However, he salvaged it and did some damage control on his return to San Diego and it should be very seaworthy shortly. It is appropriately named Luck Bag\ Paul is practicing law in Newport Beach and was attired in his Full Dress Naval Uniform. He recently retired as a Captain in the Naval Reserve.

Jim Kelly is the head of the Metro Water District for Southern California. He and his wife, Beverlee, have two sons, Tim (23) and Shawn (27). Jim is looking forward to attending the Navy/Notre Dame Game in Dublin, Ireland next year 1 had a very nice chat with Commandant of the Marine Corps, Charles Krulak ("64) who flew out from Washington, DC in the afternoon, landed at El Toro, drove to the function, gave a Keynote Address and was back on a plane that evening so he could attend a JCS meeting the following morning at 8:30.

This man is in perpetual motion and the Marine Corps is in great hands. Of course, we will all remember the seeds for that leadership were sown on Hospital Point in July 1962 when we used to run 5 miles of ED at 0530. What was that old jingle? "We are Krulak's very best...!"

That's about it for this time. Looking forward to seeing every one at the 30th next year Keep the cards and letters coming and don't forget to pay your dues and get the news.

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Pres., Cdr David E. Church USN (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Jim McNeece USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 Internet: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM And so another year starts. This will be my 9th in this job. Thanks for putting up with my ramblings.

'Nufofthat! Let's get to it. Unfortunately, I start with bad news. Emmy Marshall's obituary was published in the Washington Post on 4 December. She passed away on 30 November at age 83 at a nursing home in Annapolis. She had Parkinson's disease. A note from Jack Airlie sorta sums up my feelings, too; Sad day. Brought back memories of tea fights.

Learning to dance. Was actually asked the other day why 1 appear to feel at ease regardless of the social situation. I didn't have an answer. Dick's email, however, reminded me of a time when I didn't feel so comfortable. Idon'tthinkany of us appreciated the efforts she went to on our behalf Hell of a woman.

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still be there. 1 referted him to the Alumni Association, but he said they only found one guy left (Class of '78, maybe?). Looks like everyone has cleared out. Anyway, after he got back, Ritch sent a good trip report.

Just got back from Hong Kong before Thanksgiving. 'Twas a really good tripâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;had about 16 days over there (10 work days of about 3.5 hrs each) which left a lot of time for wandering around on foot in Kowloon. Mong Kok. etc. Found prices have increased over the years and to find really good deals was tough. Jewelry appears to be still a good deal and Gaye had a ball working with the jeweler picking out the stones she was having designed for her.. .Course then you have to have earrings to match. Sigh at least she had fun. We wandered through the many markets, went to Stanley and Aberdeen, took the harbor tour and another tour called "The Land Between"; 1 highly recommend them both for anyone going over there.

Jimmy's Kitchen is still operating and has good food (from what I can remember after 22 years).

I'm ready to go back that way any time. Maybe now that Singapore bought a bunch of 777's some of the other airlines in the area may buy some...Gee, having to go spend time in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New Zealand, etc. would really be tough, but then someone has to do it.

Another piece came my way from Pat Staeheli, Boeing Post Production Customer Engineering. Do you notice a trend here? Actually I worked a deal with Boeing's corporate leadership whereby part of their bonus recommendation depends on how frequently they send notes to the Class Secretary. I'm negotiating similar arrangements with other companies whose identities I'm not at liberty to divulge. I can't really say much more, but to be safe, you should write soon and I'll see that you get credit when the time comes. Back to Pat; Thanks for publishing my letter in Shipmate.

Inadvertently omitted from the list of USNA '67 Classmates who work at Boeing in Seattle were Skip Soper (737/747/757 Customer Engineer for Middle East accounts) and Ernest Moldenhauer (Electrical Engineer for Boeing Defense and Space Group). Skip Soper and I go back all the way to 3rd grade in Tacoma. Washington. We were Classmates through grade school, high school, the Boat School, and Pensacola. At different times we were both assigned to the same helicopter squadron (HAL-3), and now we both work for the same group within Boeing.

Any CEC types may be interested to know that Bob Groncznak is also in Seattle where he is charge of the Seattle City Water Department. He is responsible for bringing potable drinking water to about 800.000 residents. In a city where it rains some 300 days a year one might think that water supply is no problem, however, in recent years we have had extended summer droughts and mild winters thanks to "El Nino." Snow pack in the mountains isn't what it used to be. and over development has drastically reduced the watershed areas.

Bob is probably busy with a pipeline proposal to pipe in cheap water from Nevada. Arizona and Southern Califomia to the Puget Sound Basin.

The Mihoks And..."Here come de Judge"...got a good note from Loreen Mihok, Tom Mihok's wife.

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pings explain Tom's career change this fall. We've been in Orlando 20 years now and Tom has moved from his original position as Assistant U.S. Attorney to private law firm and finally his own practice until this September I've been teaching exceptional education for the past nine years, and our daughter is a junior at Columbia majoring in art history. We love Florida and will be staying in the South, so anyone visiting Disney, please call and we can try to get together. We've been able to keep in touch with Gary Tabbart. and he stopped by for dinner one evening.

The clippings go on to say that Tom was one of nine finalists for three new Orange-Osceola circuit judgeships. After his selection by Gov. Lawton Chiles, Tom began the job on I October Now comes the really good part.. .he gets to mn for election next year! However, I betcha that's not going to be a big hurdle! Congratulations, Judge!

Dave Church got a note from Jim Hensley. In part, Jim said he is now a RETIRED Navy Captain as of I September 1995. His new address is 1201 Foothill Road, Reno, Nevada 89511-5423; phone 702-853-6591, fax 702 853-9204. He said he is going to try to enter University of Nevada, Reno for a MBA. Another glutton for punishment, I'd say, but I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one left doing a late career MBA. 'Course, I wouldn't be doing it except Burlie Brunson convinced me it was the thing to do. I'd be real interested to hear what possessed Hensley. Good luck, Jim. All my protestations aside, it's good fun!

Mike Robertson sent greetings of a sort from the Southwest Outpost (San Diego). His job on TRW's Short Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle project took a fatal hit in the DoD budget, so if anybody knows where a good Logistics Engineer might ply his trade or something like it, give Mike a call. His work phone (good through mid January) is 619-592-4026, and home number is 619-222-1277. He said Sandy is firmly ensconced at Sharp Healthcare and will stay with the house and her mother if he has to travel.

Kelly is in college and doing her thing. These are indeed scary times! Another e-mail came in; this one from Dave Gentile: <24> 1 was reading your latest writings in Shipmate with your new e-mail address. I just joined the Internet myself, which just goes to show you can still teach old dogs like us new tricks. I retired back in October 1987 after serving in both submarines and surface ships, mostly in nuclear and non-nuclear engineering. Except for two tours as Nav/ops, 1 spent all my time in engineering areas. I did get to spend three years teaching SOSMRC to conventional PCOs. Interestingly, I had originally selected submarines because I wanted to serve with a "small, elite group with lots of action." My son, who wants to be so different from me, joined the Coast Guard. When I asked him why he wanted the Coast Guard, he explained he wanted to serve with a "small, elite group with lots of action" and is now in their mechanical engineering school. The acorn does not fall far from the tree.

Since retiring, I have been working out of my basement (low overhead). That fits as three of my grandparents were Bohemian. Have you heard the joke, "What is Bohemian suicide?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jumping out of basement windows." This is a joke that is funny for two reasons. The hidden reason is that when Bohemians came to America, they always wanted to own their home; so they bought bungalows in or near Chicago and turning them into two flats. Since the basement had the fumace, hot water heater, and tubs, it had less space and rented for less. So, the Bohemian owners lived in the basement and rented the upstairs. 1 am working for Technical Research and Development, a company near Philadelphia. When I was asked to work for them. I said OK but only if I did not have to move to New Jersey. I write technical manuals, boat information books, maintenance manuals, lesson plans and conduct training in engi-

neering areas. We are finishing up a project on Egyptian mine sweepers that involved teaching in Alexandria, Egypt (where my great-grandparents lived from 1883-88). I found some information on my great grandfather's early children in the Italian and Church records. We are now working on a project for the natural gas conversion of the Elizabeth River Passenger Ferty. As you can tell, my hobby is Genealogy. If anyone else is interested in Italian or Bohemian family history, send me a message at my e-mail address (either gentilomo@aol.com or gentile.ix@NETCOM.com).

Nita Party sent me some photos of the 50th birthday party she threw for Jack Parry on 14 October at one of the football games. She had a tent and the whole nine yards. You can sure pick out Jack, too.

He"s the distinguished gentleman with all the white hair, not all of it on his head.

Jack Parry's Birthday Bash Sid Mohsberg sent a long note about Bill Waters Change of Command and retirement; On 27 October 1995,1 had the distinct pleasure of attending Bill Waters' Change of Command and retirement ceremony in Lester, PA outside Philadelphia. Bill, a CEC Captain, tumed over the reins of the mighty Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command which provides facilities planning and real estate acquisition, design and construction of facilities, environmental engineering, family housing, and public works support to Navy and Marine Corps activities in a ten state area from Delaware north to Maine along the Atlantic Coast. The command also designs, procures and provides life cycle support for all the Navy's heavy weight handling equipment (e.g.. those huge cranes that dominate the skyline in Naval shipyards). It was a major responsibility, and Bill received his third Legion of Merit for leading the command in typically outstanding Waters fashion for the last three years. Bill, son of a ca-

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reer CEC officer, had a particularly impressive career. Prior to his most recent command tour. Bill commanded the Naval Support Facility, Thurmont, MD, more popularly known as Camp David. President Reagan was so impressed with Bill that he ordered him to the Oval Office for presentation of his first Legion of Merit. Bill later commanded a Seabee battalion, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five, and deployed with his battalion to complete key construction sites around the world. Bill began his Naval career as a surface warfare officer, and after his initial tour aboard MANLEY (DD-940), spent a year in combat with River Patrol Division 512. He found, fixed, and engaged the enemy far up the dangerous rivers of Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star with Combat "V," the Combat Action Ribbon, and several unit commendations. Afterwards, Bill eamed a Navy-sponsored master's degree in civil engineering from Purdue and transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps in 1972.

Throughout his career. Bill prided himself on being a field officer who never strayed from the roar of the guns, the wondrous sounds of construction work, and action in general. He loved troops and mud and successfully remained far outside the Washington, DC Beltway. He intends to continue that geographical success in his next career. Enclosed is a picture of three CEC Classmates taken outside Bill's circa 1890 quarters at Naval Station Philadelphia after his Change of Command. Ed Hamm, on the left, recently completed a very successful tour as Commanding Officer of Engineering Field Activity, Chesapeake and is now at the Headquarters of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Alexandria, VA. He swears he still fits into his plebe issue drill trousers and based on his waistline, I believe him. However. Bill, in the center, is for certain (I checked the nap...very heavy) wearing his plebe issue Service Dress Blue uniform: "I came in with it, and I'm going out with it." I retired last year and am the guy on the right.

Ed Hamm, Bill Waters, Sid Mohsberg And finally, 1 reported last month a terse e-mail from Chuck Beers that he was blowing this popstand. This month, I received a Change of Command invitation. On November 30th, Chuck took command of Submarine Group TEN on board MARYLAND (SSBN-738) at the Naval Submarine base, Kings Bay, GA. That's it...Goodnight!...Jim Dave Church has some late word from Susan Creed Percy. She has new information, from the joint U.S.-Vietnamese team searching for still missing and unaccounted for Americans, that a former North Vietnamese officer has been found who states he was present when her then husband Bart Creed, was shot down and captured. The officer has said that Bart was alive, but then killed by the capturing forces.

The team is now attempting to locate the burial site.

Susan will let us know when she knows more.

Thank You! Your gifis to the Naval Academy Alumni Association have resulted in nearly $30 million in direct support of the Naval Academy since 1990!

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Pres., William H. Newton HI Sec'y, Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday out there, the good news is we have some mail to share this month! In case you're wondering how to get something in this column, just write down a few lines and mail them to the above address, easy, simple, and very appreciated by your Classmates.

Homecoming brought a few folks out to enjoy a Navy WIN! Robyn and Tom Butler, Mary and Pat Stroop, Michele and Chuck McKeldin, Helen and George Kanupka, Betsy and Tom Schram, Cathy and John Clark, Joan and Harold Armet, Bonnie and Doug Ayers, Larry Brenner, J.C. Higgins III, Ann and Howard Kline, Cindy and Dan Johnson, and Mary and Guy Higgins. The weather cooperated, good cheer was shared and the victory on the field was so sweet!

Chaplain Norm Brown writes in from Beaufort, SC, where he and the family are enjoying life with the Corps. Working with the Marine aircraft Group 31, Norm, a frustrated aviator wannabe finally has become "back seat qualified" and had the chance to ride several times in the F/A-18D Hornet (obviously 2-seater model) making cross country runs with his boss, a two year junior Colonel. He enjoys the opportunity to experience what the flight crews go through. Looking ahead. Norm sees retirement looming in the near distance, unless his prayers are answered and he is able to land the senior Protestant Chaplain slot at USNA! Norm we're pulling for you to represent '69 from the pulpit and wake up the folks in Sleepy Hollow! Thanks for the note.

After 26 years of silence, Tom Sullivan, curtently residing in Annandale, VA, felt it was rime to contribute something newsworthy. Working in civil service doing computer system procurement for OSD, Tom gets to see some Classmates from time to time.

He writes he attended Bob Tolhurst's combination change of command/retirement at Dahlgren, VA on 20 October Bob was the first CO of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center there. Bob and Pixie enjoyed the beautiful quarters in Dahlgren, but are moving into a home near Ft. Belvoir, VA while Bob starts his new career in Crystal City. Also attending the ceremony were Andy Van Sant, a curtent civil servant at JWAC, and Woody Woodworth and his wife Judy. Thanks Tom, hope it won't take another 26 years to hear from you!

Ron Barrow writes in from Puget Sound (God's country) where he recently decommissioned ROANOKE ( A O R - 7 ) after serving as CO for 18 months.

He made a fun filled deployment with KITTY HAWK Battle Group and returned to Bremerton in Dec. 94 to take her into the shipyard for decom activities.

Ron's new assignment as Chief of Staff, Commander, Naval Surface Group Pacific Northwest, will find him working for a former 29th Company mate. Bill Center '68. The staff is relocating from the Naval Supply Center at Oakland to the new Naval Station in Everett, WA. Ron says he has run into George

Beida who is alive and well in Kitsap County doing drawings of ships. Many thanks for the update Ron! Finally, we received a pleasant note from Jim Slaight, who, along with his lovely bride Mary Jane, is residing in Sterling, VA. Jim is working with Systems Planning and Analysis along with Brian Engler. Jim's older son, Jim '93, is a newly (July) winged NFO, stationed with VF14 in Norfolk waiting for his RAG spot in April. Young Jim and his bride stayed with Judy and Lon ScoHeld upon arrival in Norfolk. The whole group, Slaights, Scofields, and Sandy and Jim Speer, along with sons and daughters, were able to gather in Annapolis for the Virginia Tech game. The rivalry was intense that day, since Matt Slaight is a Tech Junior, Jennifer Scofield is a Tech Senior, and Amy Speer is a Tech Alumnus. Great letter, Jim, thanks!

George Kuck of former USMC fame had a letter delivered by his wife, Fern, because he doesn't have mail service where he's working right now. You may recall, we last heard from the Kuck's as they were cruising the Bahamas in their sailboat. Well, George decided things were getting too soft, so he's shipped off to Giumri, Armenia (formerly Leninakan) until March. He's distriburing 8 million liters of kerosene as part of a US Government sponsored program, Winter-Warmth 95-96, to provide heating and cooking energy to Armenian Government designated beneficiaries over the winter months. Although the major earthquake that hit the region was in December 1988, there has been surprisingly little recovery— many damaged buildings still stand abandoned—due in some part to the break up of the former Soviet Union. Winter temperatures rival Montana and Nenia, Dakota. Before flying to Armenia to join George for a fast three weeks. Fern had labored more than a month winterizing their ketch. She's been staying in Annapolis caring for her mother while George is gone, but she says it's the last unaccompanied tour for them! George says he couldn't pass up the opportunity to be involved in the humanitarian assistance program. The benefits are two-fold, a chance to help a deserving population, and relatively good income for a short employment period. The dollar requirements to support their cruising life seem to increase with every new nautical product that comes on the market, so George figures he'll do this every few years. He asked to pass along good words to Steve Ward and the Ft. Meyer luncheon crowd. He'll be back in the Spring! Thanks, George, for sharing your bold adventure with us.

Speaking of the Ft Meyer crowd, Ken Estes, another former regular wrote, in from retirement out in Seattle. Since he left The Corps, Ken has determined to pursue three part-time jobs, more corresponding to his interests than a full-time 2nd career— he result of "coloring his parachute" as he puts it.

These are writing, teaching history at the university level, and defense consulting still splitting his time between Spain and the US teaching history in Madrid for two schools in the Spring term (he earned a Ph.D. in Modern European History in 1984). Otherwise, his writing is going well, with the new USMC guide

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editions out and articles in Intl. Defense Review (correspondent for Spain, plus assignments). Armed Forces Journal, and a German military mag called Barett. He terminated his relationship with the Navy League's Almanac of Sea Power because of editorial disputes...never enough of an in-house patriot for them.. He has yet to do anything with defense consulting, but is unwilling to live in DC, and the market is thin. Bill McBride '66 has him on a team competing for a New Zealand Army armor study that could begin in June. All in all, there's no doubt Ken will be busy in the days ahead doing what he enjoys.

Nice planning, glad you're doing well, and thanks for taking a minute to drop us a line.

Lastly, Paul Johnston noticed the '69 empty column and jotted of a few lines we could print. He and Annette made it to the Notre Dame game and ran into John Scully, formerly of 6th Company fame, who is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Chicago. Alas, no one has offered John $4.2 million for his book yet. and he wins his cases! John is, however, in the organized crime division and undoubtedly has vast experience in the "book making" industry. Tom Butler, one of Paul's former VP squadron buddy from Barber's Point and Moffett Field, was found roaming the sidelines with the Big Blue. The game was one of the more valiant efforts of a long season for the Navy 11. Paul and Annette had been with Mobil for 16 years and moved more times than they cared to count, so Paul accepted the VP of Operations position with Scholle Corporation about two years ago. and they have been enjoying Frankfurt, 11. just south of Chicago. Since Scholle's headquarters are in Chicago, they hope to stay put for a while, and welcome any Classmates in the area or passing through to give them a call and swap stories. This is Paul's second contribution to Shipmate in 25 years, so we may have an upward trend in progress!!

Thanks for all the letters, guys, its nice to have something to pass along to our Classmates. The rest of you out there might give it a try, it'll make you feel good. Stay in shape and take it easy with the snow shoveling this winter!

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Pres., Fred Hall Sec'y, Cdr Royal Connell USN (Ret.) 210 Claude St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Greetings all, 1 hope that all of you had as good a time at the reunion as did I. The feedback I got was overwhelmingly positive. Those who did comment seemed to appreciate having the reunion on a weekend other than Homecoming, and having the whole of Loews Annapolis was a definite plus as well. For the committee's part, dealing with the hotel management was a pleasure and I was gratified to hear that at least some of you felt the same. We are already looking into the 30th so if you have inputs, make them known.

I do have some sad news to temper the joy s of the reunion and the season, first of all Mrs. Emmy Marshall passed away in December Most of us remember her as the mom of Bancroft Hall, coordinator of drag houses and tea fights and purveyor of manners, dance instmction and a whole lot more. To her family, we extend our condolences. Condolences are not nearly enough for this next one. On Sunday morning of our reunion weekend Dan Baker's wife Sue passed away in their home in Columbia, South Carolina. Her loss was a stunning blow. I'm kind of steeled to having news of Classmates' passing given me, not their wives. I remember her and Dan at all

of the various D&B trips, what a perfect couple. Dan (and Tom Carpenter) we are so sorty. Finally, our prayers are also with JJ Sullivan, his dad passed away that same week. These sorts of events in our lives have a tendency to put perspective in how we use the lives we are given.

Terry Midkiff and George Galdorisi It was really great to see everyone at the reunion, and I apologize for not immediately knowing every person who was there. The recognition award for the weekend goes to Nancy, the wife of Ed Ligon, who recognized me as having been in her 4th and 5th grade class in Ariington, VAback in the mid 1950's.

I was completely overwhelmed, I mean after all, even if she was the prettiest girl in the 4th grade, you remember how much 10 year olds paid attention to members of the opposite sex.

The weekend really started on Wednesday for the committee. We gathered in the Class suite that evening to stuff the bags you all picked up when you checked in on Friday. Actually, my garage was packed floor to ceiling with boxes of hats, scarves, shirts and umbrellas, so Pete Roberts rented a truck and he and Lynn Wldener and Fred Hall and I moved it over to the hotel. By the time we got there, the rest of the packing and stuffing crew had artived, consisting of Doug Backes, John Fedor, Skid Heyworth, Dan Rugg, Doug LaMartin, Dave Wiedeman, assorted wives and offspring and about six other Classmates who I can't remember right now but will be highly offended enough to bring their presence to my attention upon reading this, I hope... In any case, the job was completed in record time and believe me it was easier, faster and much more efficient than doing it in my living room like we did last time. Friday started by opening up the Class suite and being amazed by the constant flow of Classmates throughout the day. All in all, I think the distribution of bags and memorabilia went well.

There were a few items which didn't come in but they were re-ordered and no one seemed to complain too much. Except for Clint Adams, but then only because he knows me so well. He deserves to dump on me for letting him fall short. The only other complaint was from someone who couldn't seem to find the room open to get his stuff. He allegedly tried four times and we were never there. I did ask when he came by since we were open from 0900-1800 on Friday and 0900-1300 and 1700-1930 on Saturday.

He told me he came by at 11 ;00 p.m. on Friday night and there wasn't anyone there. And no. I won't bilge a Classmate by telling you his name, but I have nominated him to take over the distribution of favors for the 30th.

Speaking of memorabilia, there are ball caps, hats, scarves and ties left. If any of you are looking for the perfect present for the child/parent/brother-inlaw who has everything, let me know how many you need and Melinda can get these things out of her sewing room. Anyone who orders gets a free key chain too.

Henry Wittich and the Balfour bunch seemed to do a land office business in ring re-sizing. I don't know if there were any other types of orders but from the disappointed tones of those who missed him, I think that feature was a hit.

Bill King had a great gathering for the Twenty Fourth Company over at his parent's home. Good food, and company and really the first time since graduarion that we have gotten together Bill expressed wonder to me that anyone would show since the planning for it all occurted in the last week prior to the reunion, but there were several there, including Mike Malone, Woody Sutton, Mike Aycock, Roger Jacobs, Carl Smith, Butch Kondrick, Tom Howard, Rod "Buzzy" Anderson, Roger Hill, Bill and I. The wives held their own despite the plethora of sea stories being told and Adm. and Mrs. King were, as always, super supportive of the Class.

Saturday morning dawned blustery and cold and found about 100 of us down in front of the new Visitor Center to dedicate the Class gift. Skid Heyworth did a great job of setting the stage for Alumni Association President Ron Brandquist's remarks. Our own Lynn Widener "capped off' the wind from out of the east to present Alumni Association's ex-head money raiser Mark Tuzo with a' 70 plaque, and Doug Backes was able to christen the USNA crest with water taken from the North Pole during the Bicentennial year 1976. Wonder of all wonders, Doug managed to hit the crest despite a head wind of about 15-20 knots. Only '70 could get away with spitring into the wind!

Fred puts on a spread for us The tailgate in the '53 pavilion was superb. Fred Hall contracted with the same group for eats and we certainly did eat! The wind didn't abate throughout the afternoon and despite that and the third quarter rain, the team did an awesome job of destroying the mighty Blue Hens and giving our guests their first defeat of the year. It gave us the first "Homecoming" win in more years than I can remember, and the Inter-Service Champion D&B acquitted themselves quite well considering they had to follow the Frisbee dog with the same 20 knot wind. I appreciate them and those of us who spent time in that organization can be proud of our legacy.

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We capped off the weekend in fine fashion. Not only did we have over 700 of our most intimate friends to a great dinner but, thanks to the efforts of Ann and Lynn Widener, the band turned out to be even more wonderful than we dared to hope. The dance floor was packed all night and Jackie and Bruce Henry's kids entertained by dancing on the balconies. One of the night's highlights was the Burt Freeman and Tony Watson led, line dance. Dinner went well, with the usual problem of how do we get to seat everyone with their friends. 25 years after leaving the mess hall, we still have to have roamers, and it still isn't desirable.

Seriously, if you have suggestions or desires for the next time, please let me know. I already have a few inputs, such as next time don't ask for a deposit and thenfinalpayment. Our Class can't do the higher math required to write two checks. So many of you called Melinda during the last four weeks, she wants to send out a reservation confirmation card. Along those same lines, I will try to remember that when you make your reservations it is usually in June or July or earlier, and by October you have forgotten where you put the schedule of events to know when and where you are to check in when you get here.

Andfinally,a couple of you have requested a license plate bracket for a bit of memorabilia. I admit to having rejected that this year but if you want it, let me know. If there is sufficient interest, we can certainly get one. I did look into it and our local supplier told me there would be a minimum number type of run.

Steve Bannat wrote to tell how he enjoyed the opportunity to see Classmates that have gone their separate ways and whom he only sees at reunions.

There were eight Classmates from his company who sat together at the dinner Three were from Ed's wedding and, he claims, it was almost like his June Week cottage. There were lots of memories and good times recalled.

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Michele and Steve Bannat I've gotten lots of E-mail with comments about the big bash. Pat Dawson is working for Ogden in the DC area. To Carol and Bill King, Andy Robertson, and John Biallas thanks for the kind words.

Bill Chambers handed me a manuscript at the reunion which I will pare down a bit, but not much.

It seems he is a Continental Airlines B727 flight instructor He and Rich Bulger '69 work together and once a month select a regular flight to retain their proficiency. They noted a strange flight plan which had an aircraft flying between BWI and Colorado Springs as a charter the weekend of the Air Force/ Navy game and wondered if there was a story involved. Like, the football team on their way out to the game. Immediately the two USNA stalwarts signed up for the flight, and rounded up their Navy hats and goat ties and Navy fight songs for background music to their welcome aboard messages.

They had Fly Navy stickers and a huge USNA banner in the cockpit while the Zoomies boarded. The generals apparently drew the line when they realized that there were Naval Academy Cocktail napkins on the drink service on the last leg of the flight.

Fortunately the landings were really nice. Talk about pressure. They complimented them on their "Air Force" landings, so they threatened to demonstrate carrier style on the return trip if USAFA won. Tom Butler '69 who is the Director of Admissions and the Football O'Rep, heard about the infiltration of the Air Force mission and provided Rich and Bill with tickets with the Supe's guest on the 50 yard line right next to Coach Weatherbie's wife. Despite the 30-20 loss, they were not shy with the Zoomies on the return. Humble in victory, proud in defeat, after all. Somehow the BWI folks forgot to service the heads on the aircraft, so first class and most of coach really smelled like ovemsed latrines when they boarded. It seems that with all the protein rich food the team is fed... It seems the three star was the first to use the head after boarding and not too long after that a bird colonel politely asked if something could be done about the powerful odors permeating the cabin. By the time they had the lavs serviced, the rumor was rampant that it was left on purpose as retaliation. Despite the Navy hats, ties, and other accouterments, our crew was polite and they even thanked the team for flying Navy when they debarked. USAFA had artanged their own catering and quickly ran out of alcohol on the first leg of the return flight. Bill arranged for a generous restocking with Continental food and booze in Kansas City, and pointed out that Naval Aviators would never have underestimated so wildly. And by the time they arrived back in C-Springs, all who were eligible were blissfully buzzed enough to say it was the best charter they had ever taken. Good story Bill, keep an eye out for the sequel flight, next time there'll be a different score to the ball game.

Jim Arnold missed the weekend, he had intended to come but a career opportunity came up that he couldn't refuse. He has been working with Aramco Services in Houston and was offered the position of Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

Admiralty and Maritime Counsel for Saudi Aramco based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Since they own one of the world's largest fleets of VLCC tankers, the chance to act as the in-house counsel for such an operation was something he couldn't pass up. He passes that he sincerely regrets not being able to see his 19th company-mates and that he looks forward to the 30th in 2000! He also mentions a request for a prayer that our "friend" doesn't get another wild hair up his nether regions.

Rob Meyer felt so guilty for having so much fun that he dug out his copy of the Dirty Thirty restriction muster He notes a few absentees, Wil HoUowell says that he was on a YP trip as commodore but claims that he put himself in hack when he wasn't actually on duty.

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Bits and Pieces; Jack Kauffman is now doing the NJROTC thing at LaPlata High School over in that suburb of DC. We will continue to run into him at our various area compefitions and meetings, I welcome him aboard. Tony Watson is now in charge of recmiting for the Navy, remember him when you spot a potential sailor Mike Novak claims that he was the oldest alumnus to finish this Fall's running of the Marine Corps Marathon. His time was 5:22 which he states is not exactly a land speed record but outstanding for a first marathon at his (and our) advanced age. I think it's great, more power to you.

Despite my threats, Theresa, I didn't quote you.

Yard Gouge: Did you know that next year the Brigade is going to be down-sized to just 30 companies? My source says that the company in each batt with the lowest color point totals will be redistributed amongst the rest of the battalion companies. And you thought that the pressure on the signals competition for June Week watches was rough!

Bob Tamburini said it best when he said the weekend was too short because by the time they got finished telling war stories, there wasn't any time to just talk. I find it strangely gratifying that our Class, which really only "hung together" for a couple of weekends during our Second Class year, can get together on such good terms over twenty five years later It's why 1 do this job. My payoff is in getting to know you all and representing you to each other My thanks to all of you who took the time to acknowledge the Class column. It is a labor of love.

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Pres., Capt. Perry Martini USN Sec'y, Cdr Brian Horais USNRR 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton VA 22124 The Class Officers had the unique opportunity to participate in the dedication of the new athletic facility in the former Ricketts Hall on the Academy grounds. Our Class sponsored the Joe Bellino ('60) auditorium and has dedicafion nameplates on the chairs in the first three rows of the auditorium with the names of all members of the Class of 1971 who donated $1000 or more to our recent fund drive.

Perry Martini hosted the dedication and had the honor of introducing Joe Bellino, Roger Staubach and Red Romo at the dedication ceremony.

(L to R) Dave Laws, Nick Pantelides, Joe Bellino, Brian Horais, and Perry Martini.

The company representatives have been doing their homework well. Dale Peterson sent in an updated list from 27th Company along with updates on his company mates. Kathy and John Brandes live Groton, CT, where John is CO of the Naval Submarine School. Marsha and Jim Brick live in Kings Bay, GA, where Jim is CO of PENNSYLVANIA.

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MaryJane and Jim Metzger live in Alexandria, VA, within commuting distance of Jim's job in the 5-sided wind tunnel (Pentagon, for those of you far removed from the DC area). Michelle and Dana Roberts live in Bangor, WA, where Dana is CO of GEORGIA. Debbie and Brent Green live in Arnold, MD, where Brent recently retired from OSD. Rex Settlemoir is Deputy Commander of the Naval Reserve Recmiting Command. Dan Brown is Director of the Defense Systems Management Course in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Dan's son Ryan is a Firstie at USNA, playing hockey for the Blue and Gold.

Chic Burlingame sent in an updated list for 1st Company, along with news on his recent move back to Northern Virginia. Chic is a Captain for American Airlines and will be moving into a new house on Navy Drive in Herndon, VA in '96. (Now that's school spirit...). Chic is also looking forward to a major lifestyle change. After 20 years of bachelorhood, he will be getting martied to Ms. Sheri Hartis of Nashville, TN, in the spring of '96. Gerry Byrnes sent in an updated list for the 7th Company, including Pat Sullivan's address in Georgetown, TX. Confirming my suspicion that there are dedicated Public Affairs Officers out there, I received a nice note from P. Berthelotte, USNA '92, informing me that Tom Radich recently assumed command of ESSEX ( L H D - 2 ) , which was undergoing its workup cycle in November '95. The Fleet Home Town News Center sent in a note on Glenn Montgomery's recent retirement after completion of his tour as the Director of Surface Warfare Training at CNET in Pensacola, FL. Ed Carlton sent in a long note from Las Vegas, NV. where he is now the USNA Chapter President. Ed is actively recruiting the younger USNA Alumni to join the Las Vegas chapter and is working actively with other alumni to promote Naval Academy sports and other activities in Salt Lake City for the Olympics in 2002. If you are interested, give Ed a call at 702-697-7115. One of the active

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David Robertson finally responded to all of the abuse from Jim Ward and sent in some photographs from the 6th Annual Philo McGiffin Memorial "Beat Army" golf outing in Coronado, CA. Pictured in the photograph (left to right) are Dave Bolduc with ATT Marketing in Lake Forest, David Robertson an MAI appraiser in Los Alamitos, Dennis Downs with Re/Max in San Diego, Jim Ward with E.B. Bradley Co. in San Diego, Chuck Bongard and attorney with Edward, White & Sooy in San Diego, Ken Hook with Westec Security Inc. in Seal Beach and an unidentified friend. David also sent in a great family picture of Elaine and Jim Ward with their sons Devon and Tortey. David says Jim is wearing the hat to prevent sunburn. Thanks for the photos David.

The Ward Family Tumout for the tailgate party at our 24th homecoming in October '95 was good and included a big win against Villanova. At the tent were Dolly and Nick Pantelides, Cathy and Bill Butler, Mr and Mrs. John Sagi, Marliese and Mike Scherr, Cathy and Brian Horais, Sandra and Mike Hallahan, Tanya and Mark Macklin, Karen and Cass Young, Patty and David Miller, Sallie and Bill Nold, Jean and Perry Martini, Joyce and David Laws, Chris Weaver, and John Sattler. The 25th Reunion committee had displays on planned activities for the '96 reunion. Look for mailouts in early'96. If you don't receive anything, let me know and I will be sure to update your address with the reunion committee.

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Pres., LCol. Bob Lee USMC Sec'y, Cdr Rich Robison USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba D r , Woodbridge, VA 22192 E-mail robison_rich@prc.com; FAX 703-685-9849 Happy New Year, boys and girls! Hope your Holiday season was a festive one and that the new year is filled with health, joy and happiness for you and your loved ones.

First Timer Dept. Hey, know what? Ed Wallace has never submitted an article to the Class column before. But that's all changed (or so he says)...

Ken and Ed Wallace I wanted to send a recent picture of me and my son. Ken, who's a Youngster (Class of '98) in 25th Company. He's currently on the Varsity Lightweight Crew team, having a blast and, incidentally, has a QPR that's significantly better than mine was at this time in my Youngster year! While he kept the fact that we were both here pretty low key last year, while he was a Plebe, it's amazing how often he and his closest friends have dropped in this year.

Seems like they all like Becki's home-cooked meals. Actually, it's great being at the Academy and taking part in all that goes on in the Yard. Our daughter, Jessica, is a freshman at the Severn School, here in the local area.

I'm Deputy for Operations here at USNA, having arrived in the summer of '94. My job involves

many of the departments that run a normal base, and a few facilities unique to the Naval Academy. I love the job, something new and exciting every day!

Scott Krajnik '73 works with me as Base Operations, and we're joined by Tom Sizemore (Head of the Medical Clinic), In the Academic Department are Denny Whftford (Head of the Oceanography Department) and Todd Bruner (Head, Engineering and Weapons), more '72ers!

At any rate, we have a great bunch of folks on the staff here. Admiral Larson has been super to work for, and things are going well in all respects.

As you may know, Todd has been actively compiling an Internet e-mail mailing list. All of us at the Academy are on line, so drop us a line if you get a chance. My address is: ewallace@mayport. nadn.navy.mil. Let us hear from you!

Yep, looks like we have quite a contingent back at Canoe U (though your old scribe doesn't know how you let old Krajnik slip in there). Ed's address: 41 Upshur Road, USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402. Thanks for the note!

Another first timer Andy Wehrle sends the following: I've finally gotten my life under control—four years on a local school board, some personal health problems, a wife, two kids, a job and a mortgage tend to limit one's options. I'm no longer on the school board, the health problems have been resolved, my wife, Eva, is as wonderful as ever, the kids are older, my job and the mortgage...well, some things never change.

I'm associated with the FAA now. Still working for TRW (past fourteen years) and now providing support to the FAA on how to rebuild the National Airspace System. I just left a contract where TRW provided the same kind of service to the Navy program office responsible for building the LHD class.

Got to ride the ships on various trials. Good ran for a contractor—no watches to stand! And the LHD class are world class. Great boats!

Just finished reading Bob Timberg's '64 The Nightingale's Song. Good book about 5 Academy guys (McCain, Poindexter, McFarlane, Webb and North) and how their Academy and Vietnam experiences influenced the events with which we are all so familiar. Helped Bruce Ogden '53 (3rd Batt Officer while we were there—it's a small world) write a review of the book for the Marine Corps Gazette (should be published in December). It was a privilege to work with Bruce and provide some support as he came to grips with some of the Vietnam "ghosts" he carries. He commanded an artillery battalion there. Found out I carried a few of my own—for not having gone. Ogden and I were also reading Achilles in Vietnam at the time. It was a powerful combination. I'd recommend both heartily for all.

Thanks for the note, Andy! His e-mail address: andy_wehrle_at_seta@mail.hq.faa.gov.

Deja Vu Dept. Oh, does this bring back memories! The following from my old roomie, John Sexton: As I sat on the stage of the American Psychological Association Convention [last August], waiting to receive the Presidential Citation for becoming the first independent practitioner Prescribing Psychologist, I had the opportunity to chat with the keynote speaker, who reminded me of a juicy slice of history (other than O. J., of course). I was sur-

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prised by her response to my statement that the last time I saw her in person, it was a quarter century ago and I wore a similar white uniform. Her jaw dropped and her eyes grew very large, as Ms. Gloria Steinem so uncharacteristically stammered. "The oranges...! thought you Mids brought them to throw at me."

Please pass to all my old friends that I'd enjoy visitors at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and that I promise immunity from psychiatric commitment (in most cases). Semper Fi. You know, to this day, it has amazed me that she really thought we were going to pelt her with those oranges from evening meal! Thanks for the letter, John, and congratulations on your achievement!

(John and Kitty's new address; 533 Belem Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320.)

Letters From Spouses Dept. (You know, we just don't get enough of these things!) Received a wonderful letter with the accompanying photo from John Blosser's better half. Cindy:

Sarah and John Blosser This has been a particularly banner year for Papa John. First bom Sarah graduated from his alma mater both valedictorian and a National Merit Scholar Although she didn't wish to follow in her father's footsteps, she is quite happy at Furman University in Greenville, SC. John went over 15 years with Union Electric in September, and is curtently manager Operations Support at the Callaway Nuclear Plant. He keeps up with the Navy by participating in the local Navy League, his sword having cut countless Navy Ball birthday cakes, and by chairing the JEFFERSON CITY Support Committee for our town.

Other family members include original wife, Cindy; children Joe and Becca; two cats and an old hound dog.

P. S. In your last article you talked about the cars you all had at school. I sdll remember John's very practical and very green Datsun 1200. It was the smallest car I have ever seen besides a VW Beetle!

He almost totaled it by hitring a truck tire on his way home to surprise me. I drove it back from the Academy once and got blown off the road as each truck passed me. (This was before the days of the 55 mph speed limit.) Those first cars were memorable. I am still waiting for that sports car with the convertible top, too.

You know, your scribe has yet to hear from anyone who still owns his Mid car Even stalwart, die hard, there-ain't-nothin'-like-it 'Vette owners like Lee Willis and John Sexton traded them in years ago for...starion wagons?!? Minivans? Or—Heaven help us—"Luxury sedans"? Anyway, thanks for the letter, Cindy! (The Blossers are at 1711 Engelwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.)

More Letters From Spouses: My thanks to Carole (the one with the "e") for sending the accompanying photo of she and husband John Schork, along with Carol and Jocko Worthington, taken at the 29th (and last) annual West Coast Intruder Ball at Whidbey Island last August. Jocko is CAG of CVW-9, while John is C O of NAS Whidbey Island. (The Schorks' address: 7 Coral Sea Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.)

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The Worthingtons and The Schorks I-Got-My-Name-In-Lights Dept. The following from Ken Smith: As we approach our 25th, I thought I'd write my third ever letter to Shipmate, especially since I have some news and pictures to share. Enclosed are some pics from the Navy-SMU game this fall. Beyond the 33-2 score, the highlight for me was having the woman in my life, Susan Swan, propose to me on the scoreboard. One of the shots I sent shows the first panel of, "Ken Smith USNA '72—So, Will You Manry Me? Your OAO, SPS." Since we had just come from the tailgate party attended by 700 Navy fans, all of whom were sitting around us, it made for some interesting catcalls and questions.

Needless to say, 1 said yes, and we plan to tie the knot in April. Susan is Director of the Annual Fund for SMU, and a Duke grad (Navy 30, Duke 9), so she is convinced Navy had it in for her this season.

The tailgate party organized by the North Texas Chapter was really phenomenal. The manager of the Hall of State said he's never seen such an enthusiastic out-of-town crowd before. Included in the attendees were the Supe, the Commandant, Ron Brandquist, Roger Staubach and about 300 mids.

Quick review of the homefront: I am Vice President of a small semiconductor test company in Richardson, Texas (suburb of Dallas) called EPI Technologies, Inc. On December 12 (the day after my birthday), my first patent rolled off the presses for a method of testing bare semiconductor die.

(Sounds sexy, huh?) My oldest, Melissa, 21, is a full-time nanny and a journalism major at a local junior college. Jennifer, 18, is about to start Texas Wesleyan in Drama. Jason, 10, just won his yellow belt in karate. And Su.san's Anna, 6, is in kindergarten.

I haven't really seen any Classmates lately except Dan Weaver, who sat next to us at the SMU game. And I frequently talk to Virg Bozeman in "Disgusta", Maine. He's carousing in the state capital, pretending to be some kind of legislative aide while he scopes the secretaries there.

Well, that's all for now, except that I wish more '72ers would get on Over The Wall. It's faster than Internet and has more lively discussion.

Susan Swan and Ken Smith

His Name in Lights at the Cotton Bowl Congratulations, Ken and thanks for the letter!

(His address: 1709 Lake Hill Lane, Piano, TX 75023.

214-867-0408 (home); 214-680-5638 (work).)

Is-This-A-Great-Country-Or-What Dept. Perry Dempsey sent me an e-mail (without the need for a 32 cent stamp or anything) indicating he and Wally Walters went to Bruce Scott's change of command as CO, Sub Base, San Diego a couple of months ago.

(Congrats, Bruce! And thanks for the e-mail, Dempsroc!) Good news for Chip Newhart: He's now an Internal Management Consultant with Client Support Services, Inc. (CSSI) at 10151 York Road, Suite 112, Cockeysville, MD 21030. (410-6282054). Rod Womer has recently moved (455 Appletree Court, Camarillo, CA 93012), is still working for Northrop Grumman, and does additional duries as Publicity Director and Board Member of (daughter) Amy's ballet school, religious education instructor, and assistant soccer and baseball coach with (son) Travis. Al Joseph refired last year and is now with SAIC in Oxnard, CA supporting PHD NSWC. Jim Hopper recently retired after 27 years on active duty, most recently serving with Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair in Pascagoula, MS. (Where'd you go?) Pete Nickodem also retired after 23 years following his tour as the Planning and Engineering Officer at Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair in Mayport, FL. He, Heather and son , Alexander, are living in Atlantic Beach, FL. Jerry Boyle was recently promoted to captain and is serving with the Marine Corps Administrative Detachment, MacDill AFB, FL. (Don't ask me to explain that one, please.) John Chalker has been appointed Managing Director of LM Capital Management, Inc. (5560 La Jolla Blvd, Suite E, La JoUa, CA 92037); 619-459-8965. Finally, John Sparaco '73 is trying to locate the husband of Ken Wessel's widow, Marianne, who was trying to repair a Zodiac watch for him; John can be reached at 607-432-6496.

Got to go. Hope you all have the best of New Years.

For those of you who are deployed.. .and especially for those who are in or around Bosnia.. .our thoughts and prayers are with you. You make your Classmates proud.

More to come. D. O. Tried and True with '72.

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Pres., Tom Storch Sec'y, Dirk P. D. Mosis III 1266 W. Paces Ferry Rd. #594, Atlanta, GA 30327 770-644-2214 Please note the above change of address for the scribe. Once I know exactly (it's all relative) what 1 am doing, I will fill y'all in.

Not a lot of news...

Bill Holmes phone is 703-644-6890. He needs your help for the fime capsule.

Tim Taylor and 1 spoke over the phone. Tim's with a group of AT&T specializing in investments, to include real estate. He was looking for Bill's number in order to send him an unscathed 1973 Trident calendar Neat!

Tim had spoken with Larry Puzo (uncle is the Mario Puzo who wrote The Godfather.). Larty was with us '69-'71, and now lives in northern Jersey.

Tim had also spoken with Dave Heffner, who left at the end of youngster year Dave and his wife are anesthetists in Las Vegas. Thanks for the news.

I spoke with Jeff Woll. He's leaving the family business in Ohio (Cincinnati?) and is searching. As they say, Jeff and I "networked" but did not "do lunch" (due to geographical distances.)

Dick Weller called. He has moved from Florida to Vienna/Tysons Corner, VA. He's investing other people's money at Merrill. 800-358-4389.

Carol Peal came through with some photos and names from Homecoming. Thanks, Carol.

Private support provides funding for 66 extra-curricular activities for today's midshipmen.

Kevin Callahan with '73 blimp/balloon That's it for now. Thanks to all for a great '95! All the best in'96! '73!

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This month's column is brought to you entirely through the e-mail capabilities of the Internet. The first net surfer to check is was John Brown (JBrown74@aol.com) who provided the following:: Status report: Brown, John R. 740973, USNA 74. First, Seftas stole the flag. He wants to ransom it until Quinn admits he is a wimp. Second, I have not seen many people from the Class. The few I can say I have seen are: Dan Driscoll: at Quantico as a member of Command and Staff College. Needs to gain weight! Ken Dunn: at some Top Level School in DC. Same as Driscol, looks like he went overboard on weight pills. Jerry Derrick: Gray hair; rides a train; needs a life. Scott Leitch: stuck at HQ, Marine Corps. Hates it, but realizes he passed the P Principle 21 years ago. Jeb Stewart: still Jeb; great guy. Me: retire on 1 July 96; want a life. After 20 years of computers in the Marine Corps, have decided to start my own company as I have a determined a problem with authority figures. Can do networks, can do programs, have no gun, willing to travel. Wire JBrown74@AOL.COM or call 703-89-3714, at work 703-614-1615. Cur-

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rently ranning a wide area network of 100 servers, 3500 users. Can take a kick in the face with the best! Would love to hear from the Turkey Point boys. Dilley. Bear. Chris P. Colli, Dirt Stuvek.

Liggio, Mac, Supko. Mick, or anyone else who is interested.

Remember that Seftas wants to be Quinn's campaign manger when he runs for President. When that happens, me and my wife and the baby (Jennifer 18 months now) will be moving to Katmandu.

Later...John Brown Thanks for the "interesting" input John, always glad to hear from one of our brothers in green. Next to check in with another e-mail update is Mike Carnes (mikec49659@aol.com); Got my Shipmate two days ago and was surprised to see I've already gotten some e-mail responses.

Despite hogging the bulk of this month's column, I forgot to mention that Gregg (with three "G's") Welstead has retired and retumed to Pensacola with Jacquie and boys in tow. I forget the particulars, but he is working for Escambia County. I also got an e-mail note from Rick Parkington. He too has recently retired and is working for Autometric, Inc. in Northem Virginia developing 3D modeling and simulation software applications. His e-mail address is rparking@ais.autometric.com. Greg Pearsall passes on that Terry Howell has departed the Naval Observatory moved to SPAWARS—particulars unknown. Gotta go now. Beat Army!

(Maybe next year Mike, maybe next year.)

The next intrepid net surfer to drop in this month is Gary Carter (cargergt@acq.osd.mil); Like so many of our Classmates. I have often intended to write but just didn't get it done.

21 years later, here I go. Currently. I am one of three military assistants in the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA). We're under ASD(Economic Security) Gotbaum in the OSD hierarchy. OEA provides technical and financial assistance to communities who have been impacted by base closures and/or defense industry downsizing or relocation's.

My path to this job: West coast S-3 Viking pilot with command of VS-29 (NAS North Island), then Navigator of NIMITZ out of Bremerton, Washington. Classmate J.J. Quinn became XO of NIMITZ prior to my detachment in July '94. Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) at Fort McNair here in Washington. DC was next, graduating in June '95, and then to OEA for my follow-on joint tour The other two military officers, also 0-6's, are from the Air Force and Army, and I guess that makes us all jointed! My wife Debbie and 1 have a 16 year old son and a 14 year old daughter, both students at W.T. Woodson in Fairfax, VA. where we live: 4202 Lenox Dr. Fairi'ax, VA 22032; 703-978-4340.

OEA: 703-604-5817; cartergt@acq.osd.mil.

Some Classmate updates: Hugh Storey, a renown Lamps MK III pilot, and I have crossed paths numerous times in the past few years, as he was Navigator in CARL VINSON when I was in NIMITZ

and we both attended ICAF together. He's also in the ASD(ES) worid, working dual-use technology issues while waiting to start the training pipeline enroute to a ship command tour. Another Classmate of ours. Mike Moe, was at ICAF last year and screened for major command—a CG, 1 think. I hear that Bert Calland is currently a student, and that Bill Walsh and Ken Dunn are across the street at the National War College. Back to ICAF, another Classmate, T. J. Anderson, was one of my instructors and is now the assistant dean of faculty. Many have probably seen and heard T.J.—yes, he had a speaking part!—on the big screen at the Navy Memorial here in DC as he gives some command to his OOD while on the bridge of his Amphib; quite impressive, T.J.!! T.J. has been selected for major command and is awaiting a ship assignment at this time. Another T.J.. this one T.J. Mearsheimer. a roommate of mine at USNA and the best man at my wedding 18 years ago, is a pilot for Continental Airlines. Dick Costello. another former roommate, is in Norfolk commanding some segment of the Supply Corps worid; Bill McBride is a professor of history at James Madison University. Saw Steve Burich at Homecoming last year but can't remember where he is stationed. These are 14"'

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company bubbas with whom I've had some contact.

Thanks for the input and Classmate updates Gary.

Watch out working there in the higher echelons of OSD. Make sure you don't step in some of that stuff they're always spreading around there.

Next up this month is Shawn Smith (smiths @jtasc.acom.mil); Just thought 1 would send you a note now that you are on the "net"—saw Brent James mail in your last issue—I was Snake's XO in VF-143 and served as that units CO 1992-1993.1 am currently on the Joint Staff at US Atlantic Command and standing up the Joint Training. Analysis and Simulation Center (JTASC) in Suffolk. Virginia. The IOC is scheduled for January, 1996 but we are already "operating" and executing the second in a series of Unified Endeavor (UE) joint exercise focused on training a CJTF and staff. I am presently serving as the chief of staff of the facility and learning a great deal on how contracts and contractors work. As the first non-flying billet I have had—it has been quite a culture shock for me. For those on the Internet— feel free to drop me a line! Shawn Smith.

Short but sweet Shawn, thanks. Finally, to close out this month's column (I'm wrifing this in the airport at Louisville, KY where I've just concluded a meeting with Humana Military Health Services) an update on a couple of Classmates, Rod Savage and Jeff Greene. Rod, as many of you may remember, was Brigade Commander and graduated (if memory recollects properly) first in the Class. Following medical school graduation, and a highly successful career as a Navy Cardiologist, with a couple of early promotions, I have been advised that Rod retired last year and is now pracUcing somewhere in the western part of Virginia. Rod, drop me a postcard or email and bring us up to date on what's happening.

Jeff, also following a highly successful career in the Supply Corps, has also retired to seek his fortune in the civilian sector, following an employment offer he just couldn't refuse. Congrats Jeff! Jeff can be contacted on the net atjgreene@vredenburg.com.

That will wrap up this months column. Thanks for the input from all of you net surfers out there.

Let's here from the rest of you who are Internet connected. Beat Army Sir!

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Pres., Steve Hubbard Sec'y, Capt. Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 504-626-4964; E-mail n4@cnmoc.navy.mil One more time from Southern Maryland! Hopefully, all of you had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year I received the a few Fleet Home Town News Center releases. Dave Gothard received the Meritorious Service Medal upon retiring from the Navy.

Brian Wegner received his third Meritorious Service Medal whole commanding the fast attack submarine PARGO, home ported at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Congrats to both.

Received the following letter from Ray Wassel: Before announcing our new Class officers, I want to thank a few people for their support and dedication over the past five years. I'm sure you would agree that Dave Gray has done a terrific jog in the most visible and thankless office. Secretary. When we took office. Dave promised me that he wouldn't miss an issue and he hasn't. Even when his mailbox was empty Dave managed to think of something interesting about which to write so that '75 was visible in Shipmate. Mike Engler has been

masterful at minding the Class coffers for the past five years as our Treasurer I have especially appreciated his help at tax time every year As our VP Steve Hubbard has been actively involved in everything we've done, and proved to he a great confidant and sounding board for me. I am very grateful for their support and friendship during the past five years. Their active involvement in both Class and Academy affairs has made my job as President very easy and we a|l owe them our thanks.

Although Roy Hawkens wasn't a Class officer, I called on him many times for advice and help, and I want to thank him for his very willing support over the years and for organizing and managing this year's elections.

I also want to thank everyone who worked on our 20th reunion. Once again it was a weekend to remember. The tailgate party and dinner dance were very well organized, the food was terrific, and the libations plentiful, all of which added to the pleasure of seeing old friends and making new ones. In particular, I want to thank Chris Cikanovich for getting things started, and, most importantly, Steve Hubbard for picking up the reins when Chris moved out of the country. Steve took over very late in the game and I know from experience that he had to make some very difficult decisions, call on friends and family for advice and help, and spend many hours worrying about the details all in the hope that everyone would have a good time and leave on Sunday with fond memories and the desire to do it again in five years. Thanks again to everyone involved. The weekend was a terrific success!

I am very happy to announce that Steve Hubbard is our new Class President. Working with Steve will be Mark Wydra as VP, Dave DufTie, Treasurer, and Larry Warrenfeltz, Secretary. I am very confident that they will represent us well and work hard on our behalf. Please join me in congratulating them.

With that, I would like to thank everyone for their support during the past five years. I'm thankful for your giving me the opportunity to represent the Class of '75, and I am very proud to be a Classmate and friend. See you again in five years.

Cheers!

Ray , thanks for the good words. 1 am happy to include my congratulations to all. Since this is my last column, I wanted to say thanks to all who wrote and made this column the '75 column. Without your letters this space in Shipmate would have been lonely.

I have enjoyed the last five years being the focal point for keeping my Classmates in touch with each other [ed. note: We are sorry to be losing Dave, but look forward to a very fruitful working relationship with Larry. Dave, thanks for your efforts and Larry, welcome aboard!!!...Nancy] I know that Larry Warrenfeltz will do a great job as Class Secretary, since he gave me great support with his many company updates. Give him the same great support you gave me. Without letters from you, this space in Shipmate means nothing. Thanks again for your support.

I am looking forward to reading your letters at the same time as everyone else. From now on send them to Larry Warrenfeltz, 12 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 Take Care...Dave.

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Pres., Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD (H) 410-263-3337 Internet: cgorum@annap.infi.net Sec'y, Cdr T. S. Traaen SC, USN, Supply Officer, BOXER (LHD-4), FPO AP 96661-1663 Welcome to the Dark Ages once more! I thought they were supposed to go away when we left the great gray halls of Mother B! Maybe it's just me, but coming out of a three month RAV and jumping into a two month PSA just makes me soooo happy! Remember those days...hoses and piping running the length and breadth of the ship, the overhead in Pways reduced to about three feet, the incessant pounding and grinding, no A/C, no heads, no water, yardbirds doing everything in their power to keep you from meeting deadlines? It's really a psychological ploy to make us enjoy going to sea—you know, like banging your head against the wall because it feels so good when you stop?

Well, just wanted to let you know that some things in life haven't changed much... availability and yard periods still #&**!

Did receive a few pieces of cortespondence which I'll pass on. William Brown (12th CO) writes: ...Left Monterey September 94 to attend Princeton for nine months... received another degree in Theology, specializing in pastoral counseling. Was able to go home to Texas once, go scuba diving in Aruba, and spend ten days in Moscow.

There were lots of short trips to Philly. Baltimore and Annapolis. Even saw an Army-Navy game with Nancy and Fred Home and am still wondering how we continue to pull defeat from the jaws of victory!.

Fred was a battalion officer, and the gouge I received from the midshipman who I asked about him (without telling him I was his roommate for many years) was that he was strict but very fair That seems like a great compliment. Nancy was a tour guide at the Academy, and the boys seem to be doing well and staying busy. Fred is now at the Pentagon.

I talked with Sandy Chapman once, but Steve was out to sea much of the time as CO of ANNAPOLIS. . .saw Patty and Joe Vargo on my drive across country in June...they are doing well and it was great to see them after such a long time. Hard to believe their kids were so old.. .meaning that we are even older! The kids were very impressive and well-mannered.

On my way up to some skiing at Lake Placid, I visited another roommate, Steve Albanese. He has a lovely wife and two delightful boys and a big house. He is a doctor in the Syracuse area.

I am now the Protestant chaplain at MCAS Yuma.

It is great to be back with the Marines again. Was 124 degrees when I moved into my house...kept reminding myself that I'd rather be hot than cold, but that was still a little too much heat! This is the first time I have bought a house. It is big, has a pool and a beautiful view of the mountains. I have plenty of room, so if you are ever in the area, you have a place to stay. I am not sure why anyone would ever come to Yuma unless the had to. Vic Thombs is my CO—quite a unique situation!

Recently retumed from a trip to Quantico to do a baptism. Stan O'Connor, Bill Davison, Doyle Kitchin, Mark Benson and I had dinner in the Pentagon dining room. Steve Daughety is also at the Pentagon, but was on TAD...ran into Buddy Hingle and got caught up on his time in the Corps.

Our careers never crossed after TBS. He is now at Quantico. Semper Fi, Duke.

Thanks for the update. Duke also submitted a mailing list of 12th Co Classmates, so if you want to know anyone's address, drop me a line. Maybe I'll get more mail!

Also received a note from a long lost soul, Jeff Grover, who submitted "the rest of the story":

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As I only lived on the shores of the Severn for two years, I don't receive Shipmate on a regular basis. However, 1 occasionally use the NPS library in Monterey for research and usually scan back issues of Shipmate for news of the Class of ...76. I noticed a letter from Steve Nimitz in the July-August issue, and was even more surprised to see my name. .. .Steve got several parts of the story wrong.. .To set the Mickey Mouse Club march story straight...

The guy who was "seemingly always on the excuse squad, never marched" was not me, but Bob Emmel...the stereo belonged to Ron Wetmore, who had the biggest stereo in the Brigade, with speakers the size of small refrigerators. This was during June Week and we were in the midst of packing up our rooms to move out. The speakers, which were normally out of sight, were on the desk. We had been following our ritual of playing the Mickey Mouse march as we prepped for the P-rade and someone had the bright idea of sharing it with the rest of the Brigade and the general Annapolis population, as our room faced directly out to T-Court.

Ron and I had to march, but we asked some of those who didn't to face the speakers to the court and play the music really loud once we were in formation. I think Nimitz was on watch (which is why he found himself "free of the requirement to march"), Emmel was on excuse squad as usual and, I think, Steve Evans and several others were in on it as well.

As Steve indicated, we were hauled in to see Capt. Klink after the P-rade. We explained that we had been playing the music prior to the P-rade. and just tumed off the stereo and left the record in place when we left. Someone else must have turned the speakers around and turned the song on. When he asked us who had done it, we honestly couldn't say, but it must have been one of the people who didn't march (even Capt Klink could figure that one out!).

We forgot to mention that we had asked several people to play the song, but he never asked us. To this day I have no idea who did it, but it must not have been Nimitz, or he would have gotten the story right. Perhaps he was a victim of our little joke— sorry Steve, at least you didn't get fried for it!

I was also interested to see what Jim Thompson was up to. When he was at USNA, he gave himself the nickname "Tomcat" because he was going to fly F-14s. Now that he flies helicopters, what does he call himself?

I'd conclude with a rousing BEAT ARMY, but 1 just heard the coach got greedy and lost the big one today. Wait till next year!

Thanks for setting the record straight, Jeff.. .Does ANYONE know "whodonit"? I'm sure that the statute of limitafions is past for this offense!

I must now sadly report the untimely passing of another Classmate, Dave McDaniel. He passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 1995 and his funeral was held at the Ashland United Methodist Church, Columbia, GA. Dave had recently retired as a Commander in the reserves. He was a member of the Columbia Forum, Navy Reserve Officer's and Naval Academy Alumni Assns. Memorial gifts may be made to the David McDaniel Scholarship Fund with the Partners for Excellence in Education Program through the Pickens County (GA) Board of Educafion so that a Pickens High School senior can receive a scholarship in his memory each year As a Classmate, shipmate and Supply Corps colleague, I knew Dave as a gentleman of the highest order and one who could be counted on without question. He was always willing to go out of his way to help someone and to give selflessly of himself. He expected nothing in return except the good feeling that comes when one does something for someone else. Dave, the world needs more people like you and we will miss you. Fair winds and following seas on your last deployment, shipmate.

And now from Chuck about Homecoming; Hi Folks, By the time you read this, 1 hope I've gotten a flyer to you with details about the Homecoming

Celebration planned for this year! In any case, let me summarize the weekend plans as they now stand.

Friday November 8, 1996 at 1900, the Class will kick off the weekend with a no host cocktail party and pep rally in Dahlgren Hall. Light hors d'oeuvres soft drinks, wine and beer (a cash bar will be available) provide the foundation for an evening of fun and catching up with old friends. Invitations to the Supe, 'Dant, Pep Band, maybe even Bill the Goat and the Cheerleaders should generate a little life for the party. I don't know, but if we old fogies can stay up late enough, there may even be a spontaneous pep rally in T-Court that we can attend (or maybe start one ourselves?!). We'll even try to round up a few of the more "famous" (or infamous!) characters from the academic and commandant's staff we came to know and love during our tenure here.

Early Saturday morning, the 9th, we'll conduct a Class meeting. (Time and location to be determined.)

There is some general business we need to discuss, elect new officers and generally see what the Class is interested in as a group. Please try to find time to attend and give your views. If you have issues you'd like presented, get them to me in advance.

Approximately 1100 on Saturday morning the Tailgater of all tailgaters will kick off. We'll have a bounty of delicious food and drink guaranteed to please even the most discriminating palate. Look for a huge tent in the NavyFest party area at the South (open end) end of the Stadium. We'll be near where the Brigade marches into the stadium.

Saturday evening, reminisce with the fun and frivolity of the Tea Fights of old. The Holiday Inn on Riva Road will host a dinner dance for our entertainment pleasure. We are artanging for the infamous curtain (from Dahlgren Hall) to make an appearance and some of our favorites from the Class of '73 might come to make the "pairings" as before!

We hope to "break the ice" and get things off to a fun start for the celebration. Bring your sense of humor, some fun stories and leave your problems at the door We deserve a celebration and this looks like just the time and the place for a great one!

Sunday morning the Class will be recognized at Chapel services. A brunch for the Class will be running most of the morning at the Alumni House just outside Gate 3. Please take a moment to worship or reflect on your blessings and then join us for light fare. It's your Alumni House, come see this beautiful, historic facility.

I've been assisted by a great group of volunteer planners for the weekend's events. Kevin Stone, John M y e r s , Tim Farrell and their wonderful spouses (and of course, Nancy) have all pitched in to make this thing work. What a great team! We will be recruiting more folks along the way but these are the key players to date.

The Class has a block of 150 rooms set aside at the Holiday Inn off Riva Road (near old Parole Plaza). You can call 410 224-3150 to make reservations. Mention the Class of '76 and you'll be set.

Rooms are $99.00 per night. If we mn out of rooms, the Holiday Inn will work with the other hotels in the area to find space for everyone. Just remember, "He who hesitates is lost!" Get on the phone early!

The planning committee has put together a topnotch celebration, first class for a great Class! The cost for the weekend's events will be $125 per person. This does not include your hotel accommodations or ticket to the game. (Game Tickets available at I 800 US4-NAVY) Some of the events will also have a cash bar. Although the hotel may have a couple of shuttles available, there is no plan for transportation to events.

We know that many people make separate plans for their Saturday evening celebrations. As a result, our pricing will include an option without the dinner dance that packages the rest of the weekend's

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events for $90 per person.

Class member's children may attend the tailgater for $10 per child. Children under 12 years of age are free.

Before 1 end, my apologies to our Marine brothers. 1 have been reminded that the Corp's birthday celebration is also this weekend and some of our Classmates may not be able to attend the reunion festivities due to these obligations. I hope you believe that this was unintentional. We never intended to preclude your attendance and hope you can still make special artangements to be with us.

Tim Farrell will be handling the administration and receipt of funds for the weekends events. The mailing address for remittances is; USNA Class of '76 20-Year Reunion. 5622-G Ox Road Suite 105.

Fairfax Station, VA 22039-1018 Hopefully you will have received all of this in a flyer as I mentioned at the start. It will include a reply form for inclusion with your money.

Please join us! I can't tell you how many folks have come back to Annapolis for a visit and left not only having had a great time but also took with them an even greater appreciation for the years spent here and the people they knew so well. Refresh those memories and those relationships with us on the twentieth anniversary of our graduation. Chuck Until next month, Mara and 1 wish you all the best.

May health and prosperity be with you in this new year.

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Pres., Cdr Owen G. Thorp HI USNR Sec'y, Cdr Bill Millward USN 1026 Magnolia Ave. Norfolk, VA 23508 Shipmates, welcome to the new year. We have a boat load of mail this month to pass along, so.. .hang on!

Late news is better than no news, so I must report Phil Wisecup and wife, Ann, produced the fifth in a series of five fine children. Announcing Paul Henry Forrest Wisecup (boy!), born to Ann on July 4, 1995 at a cherubic 8 pounds. Phil has subsequently gone back to sea as commanding officer in CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) and has written that he, Dick Corpus (CO, PORTSMOUTH), Mark Kenny (CO. BIRMINGHAM).

Ken Trass (CO, FORD) and he had all deployed together in the same NIMITZ battlegroup! That has to be one for our books!! The last time Phil sent in a picture with Classmates Jim Kear and Craig Langeman going on deployment together, they were going to war! Phil also mentioned that Craig Tlirley was enroute to San Diego after a successful Arabian Gulf deployment as CO in HARRY W . HILL, and that Dave Ziemba's REID wardroom scored big in the local Surface Navy Association golf tournament. Is that any surprise? Good luck on deployment Phil.

Bill Venor sent Jerry DeMelo's graduation announcement from Law School. Jerry's notable achievement was that he graduated first in his class from San Joaquin College in Fresno, CA. Bill went on to say that he is currently the Chief Staff Officer at Submarine Squadron 17 at Bangor. WA, and has the "best view in the Navy" as he looks out over the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Bill says he loves the area and intimated that summer is the best kept secret in the west! Other '77-mates in command in the Washington area include Walt Yourstone as the first Commander in command of a Trident submarine, OHIO ( S S B N - 7 2 6 ) ( G ) , Bruce Smith, PARCHE. who is soon to be relieved by Al Hochevar.

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Next to command. Rich Gooner has to have one of the best jobs going as VP. Marketing for BrownForman Beverages. He and his wife. Barb, moved from Glen Ellen, CA to Louisville, KY in May and there he has established himself as the top "hawker of spirit brands (Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Early Times, Pepe Lopez, etc) in Japan and Western Europe." Rich mentions that Barb is keeping a close eye on him to decide whether he is "daddy material" (his words, not mine!), but that might be a tough since Barb is keeping more than busy working at Bittner's, a home furnishings/interior design store in town. Rich asked that anyone in the Louisville area or just passing through look him up at 810 Towner Place (40223). Thanks for the outstanding update!

with no pay (smile). Again this year. I am the Chairman for the Toys for Tots program and am on the City of Scottsdale personnel review board. My affiliation with Big Brothers and Big Sisters has also lead me to the co-chairmanship of our superbowla-thon. If golfing won't bring you to AZ, come on down with the pros during the superbowl. Please give me a call if you are in town (602-314-3413).

Bill Hartman wrote his first Shipmate letter to tell us that Gary Hoist was the one who wore the fake nose in his SWOS-basic class picture! I can't think of a better start!!! Further. Bill mentioned that he attended Harry Rouse's July retirement from the JAG Corps (who is now attending Georgetown), ran into Tom Edwards teaching Wires at USNA, and Brad Barth who is teaching J r High School math in Columbia. MD. Bill writes;

Reliable Stanley Gray wrote a fine piece that I quote to you in its entirety.

It has been some time since 1 wrote you a line.

First off, 1 finally went to Vegas, and can not emphasize the "lost" part of it enough. While I was there I was able to see Jerry Hugh, who is still active in the Marine Corps Reserves and works in the financial area of the health care industry. When we spoke, he was doing the geographic bachelor thing while shoring up his status in his new company and while waiting for his daughter to finish school.

1 speak with Everett McNair and his wife, Pat, frequently. Both are doing well in NC窶馬ot Camp Lejuene. He is with a fiber optics company and has recently rotated to a marketing position. As we all know. Everett is a true gentleman and not prone to self-adoration, but the indications are that he will be a Senior VP in the near future (Stanley prediction). Any takers that he will be our first bearded Classmate to be a Senior VP of a major corporation? I have to keep up with him as he is the owner of one of my chocolate lab puppies. As he tells it.

Lady has a PhD in dog obedience.

Fred Kinkin and 1 talked a couple of weeks ago where he is in Atlanta as one of the distribution folks for a chemical manufacturer (AIRCO). His job in distribution came after the opening of a new factory which was the first to be ISO 2000 certified. The ISO 200 certification is an important international standard to have. Fred was always the smartest technical "bull" major that I knew during school, so his achievements in the technical world do not surprise me. He and his lovely wife. Mary, are doing well with their three southern reared children. My concern is that they will forget that I have dibs on being any of their children's agent; two of them are going to be BIG! Fred told me that Scott Thomas and Bill Garland have both taken command. He indicated that they were both doing well and quite happy with the Navy and its underway.

My fine childhood friend and Classmate Chris Dory and 1 finally hooked up a few weeks ago in Norfolk. Chris is a practicing pediatric radiologist, is recently married and has a child on the way. We had a lovely dinner and I hope to see him more often in my nearly monthly travels to Norfolk to .see my children. Chris brought me up to speed on a few of our Classmates. Charles Ivey is still with Mobil and just relocated to the Columbus. OH area.

Joe Harrington and Clinton Holman are also still with Mobil at the corporate headquarters in Fairfax.

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Ken Shearer is living in Evergreen. CO, running a trade-show display company. Joe Harrington is (in addition to Stanley's report) also working a side business selling long distance telephone service. Craig 1\irley (see Phil's input) has

Colin McKenzie and I talk several times a year.

We are planning mutual visits as 1 still like the shopping and restaurants in Chicago and he likes the golf in Arizona. Colin, and his new lady friend, went to the Air Force game and ran into Corky Gardner, who was the CO of the Reser\e Squadron performing in the yard.

As for me. 1 am still a bachelor (though I had a real prospect a liule while ago) and am fairiy active in the long distance rearing of my two children. Anthea (B) and Buddy (11). We had a great summer as they were both active with camps and my daughter's new love of horses. 1 was proud to see her handle those large beautiful beasts. My son also developed quite a set of moves on the court this summer. Both are doing well and attend Portsmouth Catholic. I keep out of trouble through work

now relieved as CO in HARRY W. HILL. I ran into

Craig in Newport last September. He and his wife recently had their first baby. Dave Armitage took command in August of the PAUL F. FOSTER while in the Long Beach shipyard. Tim Jenks lives in Germany now after recently being promoted to VP with Raytheon Corp. Ben Sitler is also with the Raytheon, but on the corporate staff in Menio Park, CA. 1 am still living in Plymouth, MN having just accepted a senior marketing position with ADC Telecommunications. I have another year inpay for the Reserve, and then who knows what will happen. My shiny SDBs may make it yet!

I am off to sea tomorrow, so I must close for now.

There are some terrific letters in the queue, so stay tuned for the next column. Thanks for writing everyone! Until next month...Bill.

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Pres., Mike Finley Sec'y, Ken Russell 210 South Main Street, PO Box 380, Ariington, SD 57212 (605)983-4777 75053.2444@compuserve.com.

This just in from the Dillingham Boulevard FHTNR folks, Lilly Tomlin's famous phone operator character has won the Wanen Christopher look alike and sleep alike contest. I know a disappointed Wiz Withers should remember that sucking a lemon to get his lips to pucker up and his eyes to squint like Warten's really is not in keeping with contest rules. More from Wiz and the Info R Us folks at FHTNR later Also, doctors in Washington are still perplexed with how they'll solve the Fourth Estate's persistent nose breaking and rebreaking syndrome everytime the curtent administration takes another unannounced sharp left turn. Some research physicians are theorizing that the press and this administration are actually Siamese twins joined at a very awkward and compromising location. Opponents feel that detachment would destroy their longstanding talent of "spinning." Go figure. All right, that's just about enough pathetic stabs at Draconian comedy for this month's intro!! (But really, where the heck else you gonna find someone similar to your Give King with this caliber of intro filler?) Let's all join hands, buy each other a Coke, sing Cumbayah and get right to the info, shall we?

First thing out o' the shoot is an old note I found under the Word Processor of Love from Greg Baka, who is currently the assistant Public Defender on SAIPAN. Greg's wife Cheryl keeps Greg in line and stays busy with their two man-cubs, Geza 2 1/2 and Bela Zoltan (BZ) 1. Greg extends an offer to all ambulance chase.. .1 mean, lawyers who are looking for a change of venue. Greg tried to entice me into a possible move by reporting the present cooler temperatures in the 70's and 80's. Nice try Greg but freight costs for clay would be just too dang high.

Mary and Mark Tempestilli sent another note and photo being as how I screwed up and misplaced their original shot. Along with a richly deserved butt chewing, I also got some more recent info and another photo. Mark graduated from the NWC last November and after a few months in the RAG in Jax, will step into the XO/CO slot for VP-26 in Bmnswick, ME this March. Mary's looking forward to getting back into their old and much bigger digs what with the two young'ns Emily 31/2 and Joey 1. Mary passed along that Peggy and Chuck Doty went to Guam last summer then went incognito. Read on Mary, you'll get Chuck and Peggy's address in a few paragraphs. Jill and Soviet Naval Officer Butler Newman along with their son Zach are expecting numero dos in December (remember the Home Office space/time continuum, by the time you read this, Jill and Butler will be doing that "Not Just a Job, It's a Doody" thing in addition to getting very little sleep.

Vince Bousa, Bill Enslen and Ed Francis, that means they should have already had the baby by now.). Mary thanks for the additional info.

The Tempestilli Family Gene and Don Quinn are stirting things up in the Pacific Northwest. Gene sent out her annual and much coveted Christmas form letter which once again was hysterical. The Quinlettes Matt 13, Kevin 11, Caitiin 9 and Brian 6 are intravenously connected to the bank account and local food and clothing stores in order to keep up with school and mega sports activities. Gene runs a limo service that makes no money but gets the kids to their soccer games, religious education, and school activities. DQ is the XO of VAQ 139 and will be taking the Skipper slot this June. Until then Don will continue to be responsible for keeping the heads clean, pushing paperwork and wearing the black hat in the squadron. He's also taking remedial NATOPS classes from M r Rogers who keeps asking him, "Neighbor, can you say PROWLER BALL? I like the way you said that Don." Gene, thanks again for another great update and tertific photo.

The Quinns The next batch of doin's is comin' atcha via the miracle of that thing the Vice President keeps trying to take all the credit for thinkin' up, the Information Super Highway. With a little help from the mouse, the first cut and paste extravaganza is from Tom Amirault; Hi, Ken, glad to hear the escape from the Defense Monster worked; Grace and I have formed a 2 man escape committee ourselves and have started nuking out a variety of plans, all of which, so far, involve selling the house and moving west; not west like Califomia West, but West like Idaho/Montana/ SD/OregonAVAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;God's Country West, and then opening up some kind of business. Shields are at full power; we are ready for battle. (Grace lived in Idaho for awhile while growing up and her mother and one of her sisters lives there nowjThe two biggies appear to be 1) finding the right business, and 2) grabbing up the guts to Do It; you know: sell the house, dump the nowhere but decent paying job, the medical plan, the 40IK, the pension, etc., the Security Blanket stuff and striking off on the independent route. Don't laugh; right now we

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are looking at gourmet/medicinal mushroom cultivation. We have a lot of homework to do. How to do a business plan, how to get money, how to market the stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you name it; how did you figure it all out? What is it about SD that makes it such a business friendly state? I guess I must have been asleep in all those business courses back at Boat School. I would like to hear your story if you don't mind telling it. Tell me about the jarhead stuff, too.

Deep background: I qualified SWO on a destroyer in SDGO and then did sub school and got my dolphins on a boomer out of Groton/Holy Loch. (I read about the Grenada thing on the news, weather, and sports section of the submarine broadcast on the mid; I reported my relief at 0600Z; Sir, I have been properly relieved as Officer of the Deck by LT Tedrow. I have completed a tour of the ship forward of the Reactor Compartment and found all conditions normal. During my watch we got one satellite pass, encountered no hostile shipping and the United States invaded the small Caribbean island nation of Grenada. The Officer of the Deck requests permission to blow sanitary 1; there are no close contacts. Groggy Skipper: Great. Where the hell is that? Blow sanitary l.)I got out in '84 and came to Glorious Peoples' Defense Collective Farm Raytheon as a Senior Project Engineer/Manager type (Hero of the Soviet Union Twenty-third Class). Things were pretty good for the first few years; lots of good raises, responsibility, etc., then the bottom dropped out of the market; I am sure you know the drill as well as I do; the facility dropped from 3500 people to around 1000 in a couple of years; grass growing in the almost empty parking lot, closed off, unlighted and unhealed buildings onsite, and plenty of morale (all of it lower than whale poop); I don't think I will ever feel secure working for anybody other than me for the rest of my life as a result of the "downsizing."

Of course, the real Navy deal is that Raytheon Co has never been stronger, the stock is at an all time high, great dividends, big bonuses for the Big Guys (Imperialist Stooges) but no raises for us glorious workers for a couple of years and increased contributions for health insurance, erosion of the bennies package, etc. For the guys pulling the oars, however, it's keep your head down, keep quiet, no raises, no promotions, and the floggings continue until morale improves. No sticking your head up out of the foxhole. Like I said, I am sure you know the story; sort of a The Grapes of Wrath for the 90s. It is not too fun and I occasionally look back and wonder where I would now be if I had stayed in (as I am sure we all do) but, hey, man, you play the hand you are dealt, etc. So.. .we are looking for The Way Out and we are happy as hell that you guys have made it; you are an inspiration to us that it can be done. We have 3 kids: Claire Jeannette and Mathieu Philip are 9 year old twins, and Mary Catherine is 6 yr. old. I teach 6th grade CCD. Grace is doing well and was really happy that we made contact, too. Her father and one of her sisters still live in that Garden Spot of California's Answer to The Fertile Crescent but we haven't been there since we moved to Groton from Sandy Ago. So...let's get some more details from you: how many troops? names? ages? Address? Phone number? My address: 26 Maple Street, Wan-en, RI 02885 (H) 401245-5681 (W) 842-5119 Ken, it is really good to hear from you; it seems like only a few months have gone by, but, hey, you look at the clock and it has been 16+ years; BUT, you are one of the few people I have been fortunate enough to know that the passage of time will make no difference; we are trae brothers, and I am sure that the next time we meet we will just pick up where we left off I will always treasure our friendship. (But, enough with the mushy stuff...) I still hear from John Albiso on a regular basis and send e-mail back and forth with Al Whiting on an almost daily basis; he is doing that stuffy British scholar thing; good for him; he is one smart dude. I did a Power Lunch with Scott Belanger a few weeks ago when he came to Raytheon to visit a few of the Serious Power Wielders. Scott had gouge on Ray Riley, Paul Kaus, and Dave Meeder. We also heard the Ken Van der Horst story and were glad it tumed out false. My love to Vicky. .Best regards in warrior-

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like comradeliness. Tom. Twom, that was stupendous and thanks a bunch.

And you can always flame meif'n I wasn't supposed to print the whole thing. Next off the net is a thread all the way across the pond from Al Whiting. Here goes: Subject: Jo Bessell Dear Kenny, Making use of the most recent Wonders of Modem Technology, herewith I send greetings, communications, and large numbers of useless words; such is the Information Revolution. ('When do we guillotine the shde mles, ma?') Although I haven't quite the skill at putting out garbage that some others do, at least not the quantity.

To review: I am still pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge ("What is that light in the tunnel, ma? Is it getting closer? Hush, it's only a supernova. Put on your lead shorts like I told you.")

It involves esoteric mathematics, in the form of a numerical solution of an integral equation, because the differential form of the equations of motion are mathematically unstable (but then, all mathematicians are unstable, so it follows); which means computer work; which doesn't, yet. The last estimate on finishing off the beast is next April. I still do drills with the Naval Reserve at CINCUSNAVEUR in London (which, if nothing else, is an excellent excuse for the 'caps lock' key on the keyboard).

Then I hope to get a job, and start money flowing the right way, if only a little. ('You want fries with that?') I will send a reprint of my one published paper to anyone who is interested, but the delineation of the covering groups for the relative instabilities of four galaxies in an expanding universe is—well—shall we say, no threat to the New York Times Bestseller list. (Rather to my surprise, two people have actually asked for reprints; which I presume means they read the paper; an astounding fact in itself.) And no, I have not yet solved the Ultimate Secret of the Universe. I want to get my degree and a job first. "Astronomy, the name generally applied to the laws by which the motions of the heavenly bodies, as well as of the earth, are regulated, is the most exalted and advanced pursuit of the human mind, and the noblest record of the perseverance of its intellectual powers."- Adm. William Smyth, A Cycle of Celestial Objects (1844) Cheers, Alan Thanks Doughball and good luck with that Ph.D. stuff. Kids, could you imagine if I were to try and go for an advanced degree in something hard? Shoot, I can't even have a good yin/yan experience. The other day when I was so knee deep in the national hoopla over wortying about my cat's urinary tract (the yin part), I suddenly said to myself, "Hey, we don't have a cat!" (The yan stuff). Yeah, I'd pretty much resemble that monkey/football combo. Back at the ranch.. .Jon Brazee finally got through to the WPOL with this: Thanks for keeping up the work. I really appreciate it and look at our Class report first thing. Since I last wrote, I have received my Ph.D. and started teaching as well as keeping up my company. Then I received an offer from one of my clients to start a golf club manufacturing company here in the U.S..

I tumed down a full professorship at Bangkok University to accept it. So I am now president of Scottish Glen Golf Company. We make the Thunderbolt line of golf clubs. You may or may not have seen us on our infomercial; if you have, that is me swinging the club when they say "Feel the power," and my hands are prominently displayed picking up the various clubs for the testing sequences. My hands are national stars! Anyway, my partner's family is not that happy that an American is the president (they are from Taiwan), so now that the company is going strong, I am in the process of being bought out. It is in the lawyers hands to determine just how this will be arranged. So I have resurrected my own business. Jonathan Brazee International, Inc. and am now focusing on Russia. I consult for the government of the Sverdlovsk Oblast in central Russia and am putting together several business ventures there now. Being the international kind of guy I am, trying to improve intemational relations, I have taken a young Russian redhead

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under my wing. She is living here with me as we contemplate further cementing of international relationships. I also have resumed teaching part time as that is my real love. I still play Marine in Hawaii twice a year out at Camp Smith. I was supposed to go next month, but the continuing resolution garbage is putting a damper on IRR types. I haven't ran into too many of our Classmates lately.

Alden Salcedo is still here in San Diego living in Rancho Penesquitos with his new wife. He is still supplying it out with the Navy as a commander. I ran into one of our Classmates as the pilot of my Delta flight while retuming back from Russia, but for the life of me, I can't remember who he was.

He was in 28th company. He offered me a first class seat—of course, this was ten minutes after 1 had upgraded myself. I'll keep in touch. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Jon. Chuck Doty updated himself with some e-mail; Subject: IS IT REALLY YOU? Hafa adai from Guam, where America's day begins! I'm reading the Jul-Aug issue of Shipmate, and lo, there in the .79 Article is this CompuServe address for someone...from the English, My guess is Ken Russell, so here goes: I'm probably the last person in the Class to make CDR, (not counting Reservists), but if you hang in there long enough, it happens! I left SUPSHIP Newport News and am now Production/Executive Officer at the world's finest repair activity: Ship Repair Facility, Guam. We fix commissioned ships, submarines, MSC ships, the local power plants, and even a statue that was damaged in a typhoon. The only drawback is that BRAC has decided to close us in 1997. Lovely spouse Peggy is not sure she likes our "load shedding" (it's what the power company calls the daily power outages), but three yr old Phoebe likes to run naked at the beach. Also on the island: John Greene, XO of HC5; Rusty Mirick, XO of Naval Activities; Pete Leon Guerrero, CO of NAV Reserve Unit and developer of an underwater observatory (my SRF is proud to have his company as a customer Good public relations) Home address; 34 Acho Circle, Piti, Guam 96925, 671-477-2073, work; U. S. Naval Ship Repair Facility, Guam, PSC 455 Box 191, FPO AP 96540-1400, 671-339-5258. I know we're kind of out of the way, but if you like scuba diving, Guam is the place to be. Ken, I forgot one more: Maj. Frank Leon Guerrero, USAFR (what a waste of letters that is) is also here. His real job is Assistant G.M. of the biggest liquor distributor on the island. Seriously.

Chuck Doty. P. S. The local alumni chapter met last nite. 4 of 8 attendees were 79. Rusty and I noted that 4 is probably 3 more than the total number of 79ers in the entire state of South Dakota. Hell, you could probably throw in North Dakota, and still not get to four Thanks for the invite Chuck but being in the business start-up phase, we'll qualify for the EIC this year if not also food stamps. Plane rides can only be had if they generate revenue. Tim Hewitt tried the electronic thang for the the first time and it worked!

Ken, this is the first time I am trying this, but I always contemplated sending a letter or phoning, but this E-mail seems like the way to go. First of all, 1 would like to congratulate you on the column you write every month. It is always enjoyable, despite your feeble attempts at comedy! I just wanted to give you an update on my family and me. My wife Barbara and I have been happily martied now for 16 years, and have survived more that our share of USMC deployments. We have five kids, Nathan, Holly, Michael, David, and Danny, a black lab, Bogey, and a rabbit. Licorice. I am currently the Air Officer for 22d MEU at bucolic Camp Lejeune, NC. I just returned from the Adriatic as you reported last month in Shipmate, and am curtently spooling up to deploy again with the MEU in January. I'm sure you still have fond memories of being at the tip of the

spear!, (even though sometimes it seams that the spear is pointed towards you!) Please do me a favor. and have all the 27th Co •79ers update me with their newest and latest phone numbers and addresses. I can be reached via the OTW E-mail. I set up a company database with all the addresses and phone numbers when Mike Bradley passed away, but it needs updating. The only guy I never could find was Mike Kennedy. If he's out there, maybe I could get him updated too. Thanks. I'll end this now, but I hope to "chat" again with you soon. This OTW is great.

Semper Fi, Omnes Viri, and all that. Tim Hewitt Thanks Tim, and let me remind you, those are pathetic, not feeble stabs at comedy. I do em with gusto despite the fact that most of it could never raise a chuckle. Hence, pathefic.

The Give King and Family—Ken, Vicky, Bryan, and Chris Well Niners, Yours Truly has pushed the size envelope this month with the Ronster and the gracious, forgiving, talented, gorgeous, lenient, and outstanding folks at Magazine Central there at the Home Office in Crabtown. Next month, I'll cut and paste more stuff from the Internet from Bob Larys, Marty Sullivan, and of course newly wed, national spelling bee winner and famous denture wearer, W"e"z Withers. Grant Thornton, resend your last message. A queertron messed it up. PLUS we'll do up the FHTNR's like I've been promising. As I close up this year o' fun, I thank God for the logistical grace He's given Vicky and I in what's been the best year of my life, for having the total blast of making pots and for the opportunity of being your Give King.

I certainly hope all of you will someday have as much fun as I've had this year. Until March, keep laughin'.

Ken. 79 Omnes Viri.

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Pres., Tim Kobosko Sec'y, Cdr Joseph A. Grace, Jr. USNR 15 Allard Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119 (504)539-9255 (w) (504)486-9040 (h) Fax; (504)539-9255; E-Mail notc@gnofn.org For many a plebe this will be another Dark Ages disaster following our recent demise at the hands of the Black Knights of the Hudson. It seems like forever since we have been able to hold our heads high and walk away with a victory in our pockets from Philadelphia. The chow calls may have to change to "...there are X number of days until Navy loses to Army by 1 to 3 points...AGAIN! None the less, it is another year and another chance to excel in the world of business, life, leisure and more. While many of the rest of you are freezing your tails off, we in New Orleans are.. .freezing right along with you. We have had a cold spell that has done us in. Not very pleasant when you came here to sweat!

On to the mail bag and a few notes. Don't forget me in your Christmas card list. Send me copy of that tacky insert (that we have all started enclosing in our cards) so that I can catch up with you all. It's an easy way to write a letter to Shipmate. Don't worry, I won't enclose a copy of the whole letter, but rather take out inserts for the Class.

Jennifer (Smith) Holzapfel sent me an E-mail message that asked for anyone wishing to be on the Class of ' 8 0 E-mail list should E-mail her at LtMomUSNA@AOL.com and she will put you on the list. She said that she has some good pictures of the new wing that we supported at the Academy and will be sending them in soon. Also an interesting note, she saw a few photographs on the wall of the center and noticed that one implied that the photo was of the First Class with women receiving their diplomas. She did a quick memory check and determined that it sure wasn't our Class pictured there!

We're working on that one. So for all of you E-mail types, send her your address and we'll start to correspond more quickly.

R a n d y Farley sent me a note on E-mail (rfarley@score.com) (see the top of the column for my address). He had some good notes on Classmates and information for all; Joe, Thanks for putting your e-mail address in Shipmate...Sure makes communicating an easy, and timely task. Kobo might have passed on the info I e-mailed to him prior to Homecoming but I'll let you know anyway...I am working as an ASW Operations Analyst for Dyncorp at the SCORE Range here in San Diego. I left active duty about five years ago after tours in VP-19 (I'm an NFO), CTF-67/COMFAIRMED in Naples, Italy and NSO on ABRAHAM LINCOLN. I am currently the

Selres Training Officer for VP-65 at Pt. Mugu. I got married right after I left active duty and ended up in San Diego because my wife, Tania, is on the staff at the San Diego State Univ. Interwork Institute. We have two active, growing boys...Kevin is 4 and Brian is 2...they are enough! I don't have a lot of 9th Company news...Bob Kastner is our designated communicator... He works for Northeast Utilities(?) in Connecticut. Kevin Scott is still flying (backseat) F-I8Ds here at Miramar. Steve Johnston is a civil servant working for The Surface Warfare folks in Damneck. He lives is Virginia Beach with his wife Ann and their three kids.

Reggie Trass is working for some major corporation somewhere in Ohio. Kevin Lynch is stashed at the Pentagon waiting for an XO tour in an east coast HS squadron. He and his wife Betty Jane have three kids...the oldest of which is graduating from high school this year! J.P. Hill left the active duty

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Corps hooked up with a Doctor and is living the good life in Minnesota. Mike Budney, Dan Davenport and Kenyon Reiser are all still in and waiting for command tours (Subs, and two Surface respectively). Randy Loyer is still in, having finished his VP department head tour. Earl Gay is still in and is looking forward to his XO tour in LAMPS. The last time I saw Mike Wetmore was in Naples in 88, he was working for NASA in Florida and was over drilling with Subgroup 8. Lee Smith is an airline pilot hut I forget with which one. That about completes my knowledge of what 9th company is doing now. It sure would be a great service if you. or Kobo, could solicit e-mail addresses from the Class and publish them somehow.. .A Shipmate Column would be perfect. I think we all would make the effort to stay in touch, especially after the great Homecoming Bash we had last month.

Let me know how I can help. That's about it for now. Take care and stay in touch!

I also received a note from Dan Nagao on E-mail (Dan_Nagao@interactive.sony.com) and he sent me some pictures from Homecoming. I'm going to try and get them in this issue, and if not, they will be in for the next. There will also be an update that didn't come through on the same message, so that too will have to follow. As you can see he is with Sony, and I'll fill you in more as it comes in.

Also, you have heard me talking about the web that we'll be putting up for the Class of '80. It is as follows; http://www.kingtech.com/USNA —So if you have any information copy that address as well as mine so that we can ensure that it gets in the column.

Mike Grieco was recently mentioned in an article in Shipmate (check out page 41 of the November issue). It says: "Today, the Naval Academy's tradition of technology enhanced learning is as vibrant as ever. The diverse academic departments are pushing forward with technological programs best suited to their disciplines. In the Division of Professional Development, Director Captain Bill Mason '74 relies on the Technical Programs Department, currently led

by Lieutenant Commander Michael Grieco ' 80, to introduce and manage technology in the professional academic environment. As a result , Luce Hall classrooms are equipped with advanced multimedia equipment that allows instructors to present computer generated graphics, natural images, and full motion video to convey complex concepts such as celestial navigation, ship handling military strategy tactics, and naval leadership."

There is more, but I thought that it brought the point home that technology is here to stay and is being used at USNA in every aspect of the education. Well done Mad Greek!

A few notes from Homecoming: Linda Bartlow Botek is living in Maryland where she is a Lawyer with USF &G. She went to law school at Maryland and graduated in 1990 and was practicing law in Baltimore prior to leaving private practice to take a tour in the corporate world. She is with USF&G and is doing a tour in strategic planning (the business side). She and her husband (Class of '79) have a fourteen year old and at least a seven year old (can't hear the tape because of the noise). Maybe more! Drop me a note Linda and correct my error!

Next at the table was Sue Keller. She is married to Marti and has two children, 5 and 2. They live in San Diego for now and they are going to Japan in March for two and half year. She is a stay at home Mom and is loving it.

Maria and Terry White also showed up for the bash. They are living in Arlington, Va. He is working with MCI in Corporate Development, she is in Law School, he got his MBA at the Warton School after eight years in the Navy where he had a great time but "spent too much time on too many ships."

Mark Guadagnini is in the F-14 rag having made the transition back from Hawaii to Jacksonville Florida. I ran into him downtown at Chick and Ruth's.

I ran into The Meadows alias the bird family. He now works for the Meiter Corporation in Virginia, they have four kids, 11,8,5,3, one boy and three girls Shawn, Kelly, Kenneth Jr and Sarah. They have gotten rid of their birds, and (catch this) Ken has become a hunter now that he has sold his Ensign mobile (were there any others still with that wonderful car from school?). Wonder if that is what happened to the birds. Laura and Mark Happel are also in Leesburg, Virginia, and Mark shares an office with Ken. His wife is the piano teacher for the Meadow family. Ken said that he would like to learn too, but he is too busy with dog training (those hunting dogs to catch those poor birds that he shoots that he used to have as pets!) Speaking of Mid Mobiles, I was fortunate enough to get a ride with Lisa and Mike Grieco to several of the functions during Homecoming. I was sure that he would pull up in the old white trans am or at least in a SAAB. I was sorely disappointed as he pulled up in a mini van. What has the world come to?

Next I ran into Valerie and Greg Pieper. They have a tenth grade daughter that is living four miles from the Naval Academy (warning Will Robinson!!!).

They also have two other children. Greg is working with AT&T for three more months and then he will be starting his own company which will be tracking vehicle activity. Actually counting cars. It was tough to talk to him as the cars left the parking lot—1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7 etc. Valerie proceeded to tell me Montel style what keeps her man happy and home (we won't go into that now (you owe me Valerie!)).

Vicky and Jim Wilson are living in Richmond where he is a lawyer and is flying E-A6's in the Reserves. He is in the corporate business of buying and selling businesses. Mike Brown and his wife Carol are living in Chicago and were visiting Susan and Jim Houck (Jim was the head council for the Admiral in Bahrain and the Persian Gulf stuff, and he is now back in the CNO's office) and Laura and Mike Frick. Mike went back for his MBA. Carol is a lawyer involved in Employment law. They said that June 7th there will be a big party as the MBA finishes.

Mike promised that after the 7th of June 1996 he will take over as the 15th company Rep. Bob Janisko was also there. He will be getting martied again and he and his fiance are expecting a child in May. He is with the First National Bank.

Sue and Mike Budney are in DC where Mike is working for the CNO. Sue is now being a full time Mom after directing a pre school for 7 years. They were in Newport News before that. Mike has already been an XO and is soon to be a PCO. JP Maynard is retiring at the end of the month and is starting at the University of Maryland Law school next August.

He is going to practice Health Care Law. He and Pauline have three children, Adam 13, Jill 11, and Daniel 6. They live in Severna Park, MD. They intend to be at all of the Navy games. On a final note, Mike Matson is living in Cape Canaveral launching Titan Rockets. He has been there for about five years.

There might be a few more additions on the tape, but they are tough to hear and understand so I'll have to rely on a few new Christmas notes. I hope that all had a great Christmas and I look forward to hearing from you in 1996. As always, BEAT ARMY—Joe.

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Pres., Robert D. Ravener, Jr. Sec'y, LCdr Peter Sciabarra USN 6200 Roudsby Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Greetings '81 How appropriate that this column arrives in your mailboxes during the Dark Ages. I'm typing this while still trying to recover from the disbelief that we lost to Army again. To make matters worse, Carol and I were in Philadelphia to witness the disaster in person. And if that wasn't bad enough, the NAAA was sold out of tickets by the time we decided we were definitely going to the game. So, we ordered our tickets through the West Point ticket office. So there we were enduring the annual humiliation surrounded by Woop alumni. What has happened to Navy football? I remember Holiday Bowls and winning records and top twenty rankings, and most important, the yearly slaughter of Army. How depressing! Well, so much for self-pity, but please Coach W.—Let's BEAT ARMY NEXT YEAR! PLEASE! I I

Well, as promised, I'm going to start this month running a few sample columns from guest columnists who covet my yeoman job. Remember next year is our 15th, and time once again for Class elections to be held in the Fall. I will be handing over the duties as Secretary after 15 years in accordance with our Class charter which limits Class officers to two 5 year terms (no, I did pass Plebe calculus, remember we didn't have a class charter fill after my initial 5 years as your Secretary). This month, I will reprint (with only minor editing) two samples from Jim Ahlgrimm and Dave Ciccarelli. I thank them for their efforts, and I request others vying for this job to submit me your samples with real Class news and an intro on yourself that I can print in future columns prior to our Fall elections. I'll start off the month with Jim's monthly DC update; Ron Trenti left active duty in August 1993 and now works for a marine engineering firm in Crystal City—John J. McMullen Associates. Ron is responsible for engineering the combat systems aboard Aegis class ships. Ron spends his free time coordinating the school and sports events of three children, Marie (11), Paul (8), and Beth (5). Ron's wife, Nancy, works full time as the Government affairs director for the National Association of Health Underwriters. Ron and Nancy live in Bethesda. MD. Dennis Soukup works for Science Applications Intemational Corporation. Dennis is involved in preparing Air Force facilities for the international inspections they receive under U.S. arms control treaties. Still in the "thinking about kids" stage, Dennis spends much of his free time working on his golf game. Dennis's wife Marsha, is a CPA who works as a controller in the Washington area nonprofit industry. Dennis, Marsha, and basset hound.

Corky, live in Vienna, VA. Nelson Moe is still on active duty working with NAVSEA submarine combat systems in Crystal City. Nelson tests and evaluates sonar systems and torpedoes. After hours. Nelson does some swimming, but spends most of his time working on an electrical engineering doctorate at George Washington University. Before moving to DC, Nelson met his wife, Marcianne, while .serving as a carrier group submarine liaison officer in San Diego. They have been married two years. Marcianne is an MRI radiology technician working at Alexandria Hospital.

After leaving USNA, Gary Georgeson attended UC Santa Barbara, and got his doctorate in materials engineering. He landed a job with Boeing (no pun intended) and now is involved in designing high strength, light weight composite materials for aircraft stractures. In what he considers his main job though. Gary serves as minister in the church he

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and wife, Lori, started. Due to limited resources, they pay rent to an existing church and meet on Saturday nights. Sundays are spent attending to the many needs of the community. Gary and Lori live in the Seattle area and have three children (two boys and one girl).

Finally, the next class of '81 lunch will be Tuesday, 13 February, at the Fort Myer Officers' Club.

Those Internet users who want to be informed of Class activities, should send me their address at Jim. Ahlgrimm5?>em(—em.doe.gov or phone me at 301-903-4492.

Thanks again for the usual great job, Jim. And now on to my former First Company bud and "instant father of the year", Dave Ciccarelli; With this issue of Shipmate we usher in our 15th year since leaving the confines of Mother "B" there by the verdant and land-filled shores of the Severn. Has it really been that long? Like Plebes at chow call, the gray hairs glinting in the bathroom mirror scream back at me a resounding "Affirmative"! So too, do they scream back at one Peter J. Sciabarra who, I might add, leads me in the quest to be the Grecian Formula poster child. This is understandable considering the marathon hours he invests sitting high above Columbia Pike, phone to ear, fingers to keyboard, repeating over and over things like "Adak's really not that bad in August" and "I wish we coulda' hooked up last Friday before that Pearl slot got away". I was in Fun One with Ski and I remember many times between '77 and '79 when he handed me the white CMOD belt on 3-0. "Fidelity" up and "Obedience" down, and with it, the dirty duty. Now I'm endeavoring to relieve him once more, this time as Class secretary.

Ski's slated to go back to Southern California next year to command a helo squadron. It'll be rough duty too. Since only the dets deploy while the Old Man works nine to five and gets his money's worth from his season tickets. It's this kind of constant grind that chiseled away at Ski over the years and led him to decide to give up the writing ghost and let the deadlines stress someone else for a while.

Which leads me to today's column. The election which 1 hope will propel me to this vaunted office will not take place till this summer. Prior to then.

Ski suggested that prospective secretaries do guest spots thereby affording the assembled eyes an opportunity to test drive different styles and wits or lacks thereof So here I am.. .the 1996 Model Chic.. .essentially the same as the '81 version. I haven't changed a micron (vertically anyway). I live in Leesburg. VA, county seat of Loudon, former home of Arthur Godfrey and current home of Lyndon Larouche and Jack Kent Cooke . I work in the City of Crystal for a little (but growing), Boat-School-alumni infested firm supporting NAVSEA among others. I'm married to the former Deborah Sue Queen, late of the English and History division. Together we manage four munchkins who range in age from five to nine and in velocity from "Ahead 2/3 " to "Flank". With me as Class Secretary, you will gain some things and lose others —sorry Chic but derogatory remarks about the San Diego Chargers are automatically edited out by my computer, and I still retain the authority to overtide incortect rudder orders until properly relieved—we now rejoin the substance of Chic's input...

Ski asked that I relate one event in particular, the DC area luncheon of 29 November 1995, so I'll hold the chatter for later and get to the task.

Jim Ahlgrimm does a masterful job of coordinating the six or so luncheons we Greater Washington/Baltimore Metroplexians attend each year.

Technologically, he's stays up to date with databases and e-mail and he employs a number of henchmen to aid in promulgating (there's a good Mil-Speak term) the word as each date approaches.

Last November's lunch took place in the Campaign Room at the Fort Myer O' Club, our usual milieu.

There were 32 '8 lers present, the other 31 of whom (besides me) I'll now mention. Serving as emcee was Jim Ahlgrimm. who's with the Department of Energy as is Joe Arango. Tom Boyce represented the Nuclear Regulatory Commission while Jennifer Clement represented her kids whom she's

raising in Springfield, VA. The OPNAV contingent included Neil Hogg, Nelson Moe, Pete Morgan, Dennis Murphy, Jaime Navarro, Tim Prince, Ron Sandoval, Jeff Trumbore, and Corky Vazquez. The Joint Staff showed up in force, too, with Ed Turner, John Welch and Willy Hilarides.

Dave Norris was there from OSD as was Lil Ramirez LovdabI from the Office of Legislative Affairs. John Christianson stopped by from HQMC while corporate America's presence included Dave Mutzabaugh—Secor, Jim Rodrock—Analysis and Technology, Dennis Sawyer—TRW, Ted Studwell—Sprint, John WallJohnston, Lemon and Co., and Nick Schacht—ESI. Vic Cole showed from SPA WAR and Senator Warner gave Mike Matthes time off to come too.

Bob Perry of DMA attended and Jamie Foggo represented academia (Georgetown U.). Bubba Turman and John Keenan rounded out the list.

A good time was had by all and many reminiscences and business cards were exchanged. Our next get together is on 13 February 1996 Back to you. Ski. Thanks for the effort Chic, and remember you can joke about my gray hair, job or family, but never my San Diego Chargers! To keep this from being a total East coast show this month, my good bud, (and fellow Charger fan) Mary Quattrini sent along this photo of Doug Heimbach, Vince Hartmann, her hubby, Frank Marco, and John Henry Burke. The gang was in San Dog attending the Dennis Haines '77 wedding. Frank Marco will be married next August to Eileen Dover, daughter of John Dibbs Dover '54. Thanks for the photo, Mary and Go Bolts!

Heimbach, Hartmann, Quattrini, Marco, Burke Well gang, that's it for the month. Hope you all had a great and healthy holiday season. For any other secretary wanna-be's get me your input for equal time under the Federal election rules.

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Pres., LCdr Thomas P. Garrison III USN Sec'y, LCdr Gus Anderson USN 5446 Broadmoor St., Alexandria, VA 22310 I don't have an abundance of letters this month as usual. First there are a few HTRs to get in...John Foley is now at the War College, Frank Gren is now at the Academy, Paul Monger just retumed from deployment with VF-213, and Mark Williams just returned from his deployment with VAW-117 in ABE LINCOLN.

Lewis Bailey Gilpin is pictured with his daddy.

Young Lewis just turned a year old in November Lewis Sn is doing a MRI radiology fellowship in Pittsburgh but will be moving to eastern NC to get into private practice in the spring. Julie was more than likely the photographer for this picture...

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The Gilpin Men Lisa and Ed Manzano are busily child-proofing their house with (nearly) one-year-old David moving about. Ed is OPS Officer for the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion at Pendleton.

The Kearley men There is very littie news here from the palace.

Ernie Petzrich just showed up at N6. He's doing well and settled in to Arlington. Mary, Murphy, and Matt Cissel are showing up this month when Matt will be starting at Mine Warfare in Crystal City. John Kelly and crew are settled down in Quantico.

That's about it. Have a Happy New Year!

Frank Koye with 6th Fleet Chief of Staff in Gaeta, Italy Frank Koye sent along a letter from the MED where he spent some time on active duty. He was recalled to spend six months with COMSIXTHFLT. He handled several jobs while with the staff; Reserve Coordinator, Plans Officer, Assistant and Acting Flag Sec, and HQ Commandant for the maritime JTF. It was an interesting time with Operation Deliberate Force. He just happened to be in the TFCC when the two French pilots were shot down and also when O'Grady went in. Frank got the hint and stayed out of TFCC for the remainder of his tour.. He has visited a bunch of places and ports in the MED including some in Albania and the Ukraine. He has also found some time to be a scoutmaster in Italy, Germany, Malta and Spain. The adventures of Frank continue with the preparation and execution of another active duty tour...this time COMSEVENTHFLT but only for a month. After that he's heading back to the MED for another six months in Albania in support of the NATO effort. Frank's address until May is MLT c/o DAO, American Embassy, Tirana Albania, PSC 59 Box 60A, APO AE 09624. Thanks, Frank and good luck.

Betsy and Bill Kearley dropped a note with a picture of Bill and their little boy. Kevin was born in May and fills up that Naval Academy sweatshirt pretty well already. Bill is working for WW Grainger in Chicago and working on an MBA.

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Walter Molano sent in an update. Walt finished up his doctorate at Duke last May and was duly rewarded by his firm by promoting him to Vice President. A Dr and a VP at the same time. 1 must be doing something wrong, I'm still trying to get past the "Ensign Parker" stage in my company. Congratulations Walt. Walt and Mary Beth are enjoying sailing on Long Island Sound when they are not teaching at Yale, finishing the manuscript for his book, and getting the house ready for their new baby. I guess once the baby comes they'll have a little more free time to relax.

The other letter this month featured Judy and Ken Enriquez. Kenny just got back from his deployment with VAQ-141 aboard ROOSEVELT. His squadron flew numerous missions in the Bosnia OP area, and made the homecoming that more thrilling and rewarding for everyone. Ken is on his second squadron tour at Whidbey Island. Ken previously completed a masters degree at the PG school followed by tours with VX-5 at China Lake and VAQ-137. Ken clued us in on the locations of Dave Fuhrmann being at Whidbey, Dave Bartholomew in Norfolk, and Leo McKay and Darwin Webster being in Maryland somewhere. Thanks for the letters and pix Walt and Ken.

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Pres., Lt. James H. Flatley, IV USN 5202 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Sec'y., Capt. Gary C. Schmidt, USMC LT John Hughes, USNR 182 Sherman Hill Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 203-263-2980 (H) Happy New Year! May your year be filled with the pleasure and passion we search for in our daily struggle to make a difference in this world. I just watched the movie It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart and it reminded me how important we are as individuals and what we do has significant impact. We are special people, we chose to attend to the Naval Academy, we survived, developed and experienced the 4 years at Annapolis, and we joined the Fleet to serve the ideals and values this nation stands for It makes me proud to think of my shipmates who have made, are making, and will make significant contributions to making the world a better place to live. Whether its at sea or ashore, in the military or in the private sector, we have chosen to be different, to take charge and make things happen.

OK. OK. 1 know I can get a little sappy sometimes, but I am proud to be a part of the military tradition and part of the "Long Blue Wave".

Well I'm sure we've got some shipmates that have deployed to remote areas of the globe in support of the peacekeeping operation in Bosnia. I hope all goes well for you folks. It's a difficult mission but one 1 think we must undertake. Let's not forget some of the other operations that don't get the same media attention as this Bosnian operation, we've had shipmates in the Adriatic for the last few years flying in harms way.

Well, let's get on with some more personal things, like where is John Scanlan, when is Mike Keating going to get a haircut, have Mary and Iric Bressler had another baby, and when is the next party at T\irk Powell's house. 1 don't have the answers, but I'm sure somebody out there knows what's going on. Dr

Enriquez Family I don't think I mentioned that Dwight DiOrio stopped by recently (summertime) on his way to some family outing. Dwight and Katie are living near Andover, MA for a few years. Dwight is regional manager with a well known (but my memory fails me) pharmaceutical company. I just got ( really, this isn't one of those pieces of mail I've had for a few months and forgot about and now I'm just getting to) a list of a the folks who made it to Homecoming this past season. But since the list is soooo long and you guys who were there know who you are, I'll just ask you to send in your own observations of the festivities. Speaking of football seasons, (I was going to try to forget about Dec. 2). I was sick for almost week ( OK, I couldn't drink for about 20 minutes but it felt like a week). It's a shame that the

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Class of '96 will have to graduate without a victory over Army, but it's even worse for me because my sister (USMA '96) will forever remind me that she never lost to Navy. It was just incredible, one minute we've got the game locked up and the next we're a sinking battleship. Well. 1 guess surviving adversity builds character But let's build a few wins here guys.

We haven't had a winning season since our senior year ( 1 am only repeating a statistic I heard on the radio, if somebody knows for sure please cortect me).

Now let's see what CHINFO sent in this month a whole new batch of Fleet Hometown New Releases.

LCDR Gerry "Harry" Harrington was awarded his fourth (yes fourth) Navy Achievement Award.

Gerry is the training officer at the Trident Sub Training Facility in Kings Bay ,GA. Whoa, 4 Navy Achievement Medals, I think he's doing a pretty good job or as CHINFO puts it "a proven track record for excellence". MAJ. Chris "The Pope" St. George recendy transferted to NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville FL. LCDR Brian "Not John" Hinkley just finished his deployment with VAQ-141. Also aboard ROOSEVELT for this past deployment were, LCDR Jamie "George" McGovern (HS-3), and LCDR Ron "Caruso" Robinson ( VS-24). Besides flying over Bosnia, and spending 79 out of the first 90 days at sea the boys got to visit Greece, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Looks like SPEC OPS is going to get a little meaner, both LCDRs John "Woody" Wood, and Paul "Scare 'em " Scares just reported for special assignment to Headquarters, Special Operations Command at MacDill AF Base.

(I hope you guys don't take these "nicknames" personally. I always thought it was fun when the guy from ESPN. Chris "Brnrr" Berman, used quirky "sobriquets" when quickly mentioning a person. I will only use them in the Fleet News section if they don't offend anybody.)

The Mark Dowd Family waiting for snow on Wakiki Beach Well, that's all I've got folks. As usual, the editor is holding the presses for me, but as soon as we land 1 will send this in. You know, sometimes this "job" makes me feel like one of those old news cortespondents you'd see in the movies typing up the next days story on a manual typewriter and sending it in by telegram. Only now it's done on my laptop and using a wireless modem I download my gibberish directly to our editor who then consolidates it with all the other columns and articles then creates the next issue of Shipmate right on her desktop computer I can't imagine how much more efficient we will be within the next few years. Speaking of technology, I can now be reached through this Internet thing. My address is "hughesnavy@aol.com". I don't have my own homepage (yet), but USNA does. Unfortunately,

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I don't remember how to get there (hey I'm at 35,000 ft in an airplane, I can't remember everything) and don't forget the Over the Wall BBS. It's fun to be "wired", although I do waste I lot of time "surfing the net" having no idea what I'm doing, but I'm leaming. GO NAVY, John.

The ordinary man thinks about how to spend his time, the extraordinary man thinks about how to USE his time.—Some guy 1 heard say something like that sometime in the past (1 certainly can't take credit for something so wise).

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Pres., Steven G. Young c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204 800- 368-2558 Sec'y, LCdr Toni Kasprzak, USN 4205 Dandridge Tertace. Alexandria, VA 22309 h(703)799-0832; w(703)602-4756xl67; DSN 3224756x167; Internet address: kasprzak_toni_lcdr @hq.navsea.navy.mil; CompuServe account number 73121,2252 Dear Classmates; First, it was a missed field goal, now it's a "missed" field goal. When are we going to win? I just hung up the phone following a rather one-sided conversation with my WOOP friend Suzanne, who is a member of the West Point Class of 1984. Suzanne called to mb my nose in our loss to Army yesterday. I told her that the poor NAVY guys graduating this year never BEAT ARMY during their four years. She replied, "Now they know how my four years at West Point felt!" The Class of 1984—the last Class to have a winning football record. I tmst as this column is published that the Navy Women's Swim Team will have wrapped up another win against ARMY! Now that the "Dark Ages" have finally settled in, I can get to my— SNAIL-MAILBOX: I got just one letter this month. It cjime from Kevin McCallum. Kevin was kind enough to respond to my pathetic psychobabble a few columns back and sent me a lovely picture of he and his wife Cathy.

Here's his update!

Kevin McCallum and Cathy Kevin got out in 1989 and went to graduate school at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where he received his MBA in 1991. He moved to Cincinnafi, Ohio and took a job in brand management with the Proctor and Gamble Company who make Tide. Crest, Comet, Aleve and about every other household product you might find under your sink, in your laundry room or in your bathroom cabinet. Kevin started as a brand assistant, and worked his way up the corporate ladder Currently, he is the Brand Manager (or Product

Manager) for Bounce Brand (dryer sheets). It is a big business and fun to manage. The majority of his time is spent flying around the country working with the sales force or shooting the commercials we see on television. He recently got back from a shoot in Scottsdale, Arizona (weadier in the 70's and 80's , blue sky, Tex-Mex, and Tequila...bummer!). Look for the thirty second spot with the two women in red dresses this winter Kevin's wife, Cathy, owns her own business appraising real estate for banks. The McCallums have two beautiful girls, Kaitlyn (9) and Kelsey (6) (note the leading consonant in all the names). They spend their weekends at soccer games and barbecuing on the back porch and live for two vacations a year (skiing out West in the winter and on the beach in the summer). Thanks, Kevin!

From the Information Superhighway: My first e-mail comes from Larry Naeyaert of the 9th Company. Larry wrote that every month when he would see my name and e-mail address in Shipmate he said that he needed to update me on his whereabouts. Well, he finally got to it!

Larry's in Little Rock, Arkansas doing Client / Server Software Development for a phone company called ALLTEL. (For those of you living south of Maryland, that's "Y'alltel".) He spends part of his time as a single parent of Lauren (5) and Andrew (4). Larry provided an update on Clay Richmond from Thirsty-Third company. Clay has just accepted employment with Texas Instruments in Dallas and should be speaking with a pronounced Texas drawl by now. Clay spent the last few months flying all over the country at the expense of the many employers eager to pursue his services. Clay is martied to Kathy and has two wonderful daughters, Christi and Briana.

Bob Broadston is happy to report that he screened for Department Head and will be reporting to the P3 Replacement Air Group in March 1996 and on to VP-46 at Whidbey Island sometime this summer Bob can be reached on the Internet via CompuServe at 71640.3413@compuserve.com.

From Toni's World Wide Web: Tom and I attended the Tulane and Villanova tailgaters, where I tried to get my own dirt so I can write the column. For those of you who haven't been to a home game recently, '84 owns a tent and has a tailgater at each game. We sponsor 13th Company and the mids kindly take care of the tent. I enjoyed talking to a lot of people, but can't seem to find all my napkins on which I wrote my notes! Here's what the mush I call a brain can recall; Gavin and Allison Webster Giddings' son Samuel made his debut at homecoming. Samuel was born in August. Chris Collins turned up with his newest addition (Bon) Chance Collins, pictured with proud Mom and Dad. I received a report that Tom and Virginia Horn are living on Long Island where Tom is a part owner of a company. After relinquishing MONSOON'S keys (as C O ) , A d a m Levitt (LEVITT@novell.nadn.navy.mil) now has the Superintendent's keys (as Flag Secretary). Bart Rowe lives in Annapolis and attended most of the games. He's still in the reserves. Pictured are Cameron (3), Bart, Brandon (7), Breanne (1), Colin (3), Colleen (the mom). Note that to be a Rowe your name must begin with a B or C. Hmmmmm! Another '84 family with that consonant thing going on.

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

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orities, involving the entire command! Congrats!

From the Shipmate Editor: I received the USNAAA registered list of who attended Homecoming '95. Please stand when your name is called and recite your Alpha Code! Warren Mazanec and Michelle, John Stewart and Sheri, Chris Flood and Tina Ingold Flood, J o h n Garbelotti and Stacey, Adam Levitt and Felecia, Richard Laufer, Rick Pagel and Denise, Joe Konicki and Judith, Tom Nolen, Ross Wilhelm and Liz, Alex Casimes and Susan, Robin Franke, Jim Waugh, Dave Schmode and Michelle, David Jung, John Schmitt and Susan, Cheri Kerr Coleman and Gerard, Mike Jones, Mark Boulden and Tara.

Now a word from the Public Affairs Officers from the Fleet. (Those gallant, heroic people that provide the frontline defense against the press!)

Paul Gawryszewshi returned to Alameda, Califomia after completing a six month overseas deployment (what no postcards!) with the commander of Carrier Group Three embarked aboard the aircraft cartier ABRAHAM LINCOLN, which included duty in the Persian Gulf near Iraq. Paul is on the Admiral's staff and spent 151 days at sea. He visited Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Pearl Harbor John "Stacey" Bates returned to San Diego after completing a six month overseas deployment with Fighter Squadron 213 embarked onboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN. He went to the same places as Paul, (only John had more sleep).

Lost Classmate of the Month; No new nominations With warmest regards, Toni (and staff)

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Emily Ann Mart assumed command of the Mart Family at 0022 22 November 1995. The previous commanders, Joshua (4) and David (2) who are now both big brothers, are extremely pleased. Together they will act as the new Commander's executive staff. They look forward to providing their experience in helping Emily command the family.

Mother Megan is still tired from the nine months and eight days of preparation for the ceremony, with the final hours being the most intense. She smiled and exclaimed she does not anticipate participation in any future events of this sort. Father Doug witnessed the ceremony and accomplished his goal of not passing out. (Can I assume that our big, bad Marine has a history of passing out?)

The vitals on the new Commander are as follows; Height: 21 inches Weight: 8 pounds, 14 ounces Eyes: two, curtently dark blue in color Hair: Less than Dad, currently brown in color Emily said that her main focus of attention for the first year will be on the "Three Bs" of Logistics ("Bottle, Blanket and Burping" instead of the usual Marine Corps "Beans, Bullets and Band-Aids"). She anticipates numerous short notice drills on these pri-

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tion results this issue, but since you probably received a ballot you also know the election was extended until the 1st of Jan. To be safe keep an eye out for them in April. I trust everyone had a good holiday season. I know mine will have been good if I can manage to spend it in Naples, better if it is in Zagreb, Croatia and definitely the pits if it is in Sarajevo. So stay tuned for delayed reporting from the capital of B-H. On a side note, I definitely had an interesting time at the Army-Navy game. At a party sponsored by the Officer's Spouses Club was Adm. Smith the commander of IFOR; his Chief of Staff, LTG Carter, USA; BG Hanlon, U S M C , Chief of Staff of Strikforsouth (NATO Commander of the America and Wasp); and BG Bums, USA, (wrote the Peacekeeping Plan for Bosnia). Here's to next year!

The first letter is from Bruce Hacker via my Email.

My next letter is from Darlene (Harter) Wilczynski. She is curtently on active duty with the reserves at COMPATWING 10 at Whidbey Island.

She ran into John Ireland on her first day there.

John is also on the staff and was sorry to miss the reunion. After retuming from the reunion Darlene and her husband found out that he had been selected for Dept Head and transition to EA-6B's from the A-6. They have been at Whidbey for 7 years and are now looking forward to a couple more.

12th Company Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Greer Olson, Emily Harman, Darlene (Harter) Wilcznski

Pres., Lt. Chuck Sharkey USNR 545 E. Braddock Rd #307, Alexandria VA 22314 Sec'y, Lt. Pat Mooney USN 1 Westover Dr, Gautier, Miss. 39553 Cort. Sec'y, LCdr Nancy Heckman USN PSC 813 BOX 134 FPO-AE 09620 nheckma@cpo-link.eucom.mil Thank you for all the e-mail lately. And please take note, because you are now using it, it has changed. The ending is now @naples.dla.mil I admit I had hoped to announce the Class elec-

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The third letter is from Mrs. Rutherford. She writes to say Eric Rutherford is in Bolivia, South America living with an Indian fisherman's family on an Amantani island in Lake Tidicaca, Peru. He has also worked in a tin mine and gone mountain climbing in Argentina as he is assimilating the South American cultures and customs and learning Spanish. Eric has gotten the opportunity to visit the Galapagos, Easter Island and returned in December from two months in Antarctica. Eric has financed his journeys by being one of ten top salesmen in a large Boulder, CO real estate company and is now semi-retired. Next year he will return to the states to get his Latin MBA, after Carnaval in Rio and visiting Venezuela.

Top of Amantani Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eric Rutherford From my e-mail files, Kathy McCartan is starting a 5th Co newsletter If you didn't receive a copy in D e c , drop her a note at 10600 Bloomfield Dr #214, Orlando, FL 32825 or mccartan@quijote. lang.usf.edu This last letter is courtesy of LT P.N. Berthelotte '92. He writes that Ray Alfaro is the Combat Systems Officer aboard ESSEX ( L H D - 2 ) and has made himself invaluable since he arrived recently. Ray has been busy with ammo uploading and since we didn't hear about Essex shooting the C-12 during CIWS practice, he must have things well under control.

Julia Spinelli is also aboard as the Meteorological Officer, A.K.A. weather guesser And finally from the Fleet Home Town News Center LCDR Gene Andersen is the Officer in Charge of a detachment from HSL-49 aboard CURTIS on its six month deployment as part of the Independence Battle Group. In order to meet the Curtis in Japan where she is home ported, the detachment departed San Diego aboard MERRILL. T h o m a s Williamson returned from deployment aboard HUE CITY to Jacksonville, FL. They saw the Persian Gulf and the Adriatic Sea and HUE CITY was the ship that rescued the pilot of a jet that crashed into the Adriatic.

For port visits, they managed France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta and the UAE spending 141 out of 182 days at sea. Steven Belair departed for his six month

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Pres., LT Paul S. Gibson, USN Sec'y, Jeff Hornberger 348 E. Arabian Drive Gilbert, AZ 85296 email; "p26825@email.mot.com phone: 602-441-1371 Are you out there, 86!!

Sorty, just a flash back to Plebe summer, bending, stretching and reaching for the Severn, following the man in the red Corvette. Now that everyone is completely confused after the last two columns, it is time to get back in sync. I'm writing this issue after watching the latest football fmstration in Philly (Can you say "alliteration"? Sure, I knew you could!)

What the heck, they gave it a great effort, and it looks like Navy will be even better next year On the subject of sports, though, the Women's Basketball team is looking really good. 1 had an opportunity to watch them practice a little bit in early November, and believe me. they are going to surprise lots of people.

At this writing they are 10-0, and have already had a conference Player of the Week (Becky Dowling) [ed. note: also won the Navy Classic Tournament the week before Christmas...Nancy]. You know the routine, if you can, get to the Alumni Hall and support the teams!!!

Now that everyone has had a chance to shift gears, and know how to reach me, I have tons of info, though alot of it is somewhat dated. This new-fangled e-mail thing is just great, so if you can get on-line, please fire me an update. Of course, snail-mail still works, especially if you want to include pictures. I haven't received many photos yet, but remember that if you send one, you have to be in it. also, try to write it to everyone in the Class, otherwise I have to invoke editorial privilege, and sometimes my paraphrasing just doesn't cut it. And now, the news...

First off, two Classmates report new additions to their families. Ed Dempsey and wife Kim welcomed a new baby girl, Jonnie Devon, on 22 August, and Pam and Anthony Farina announced the birth of their son Anthony John, J r way back on 22 April.

Congratulations from all of us, and good luck!!

From the Fleet Home Town News Center, For Immediate Release: 31 May 95: Joe Barron is back in San Diego, stationed on CONSTELLATION after a Persian Gulf deployment.

14 June 95: Rich Lorentzen is back INCONUS (San Diego) after spending 6 months in the Gulf.

Rich is with VF-2, homebased in Miramar, CA. 10 July 95: Gordon Oliver and Rob Proano have just changed jobs, and reported for duty at Naval Strike Warfare Center, Fallon, NV. 31 July 95: Chris Soler is sailing on the high seas, cruising the Adriatic aboard NASHVILLE. 02 Aug 95:Paul Demers (CAPT, USMC) recendy reported for duty with the Marine Aviation Detachment, NAS PAX River, MD. 02 Aug 95: Jay Jackson is on the briny, cruising the Med and the Adriatic as part of the CARGRU8 Staff.

15 Aug 95: Jack MacMillan (CAPT, USMC) has reported for duty with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC. 22 Aug 95; Adam Paterson just got back from a five month Antarctic deployment while serving with Antarctic Development Squadron Six. 25 Aug 95: Jim Reich reported to USNA (Jim, I KNOW you have e-mail now).

06 Sept 95: Mark Declue is back INCONUS (Pascagoula, MS) after a six month sabbatical aboard GALLERY, underway in the Persian Gulf.

19 Sept 95;Dan Pedro is halfway through a sixmonth deployment to the Persian Gulf aboard VELLA GULF.

20 Sept 95;Henry Silva was recenUy awarded the Air Medal while serving with carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 in the Adriatic. He received the medal for meritorious achievements as an E2-C Hawkeye pilot.

2 2 S e p t 9 5 : T i m Adams has just departed on a six month deployment aboard OKLAHOMA CITY. 25 Sept 95: Jim Donnelly is back INCONUS after a six month deployment on TEDDY ROOSEVELT,

which participated in "Operation Deliberate Force" supporting the UN operations in Bosnia.

Sorry about the terseness of the above notes, but there wasn't much amplifying information to accompany the data. However, I did receive the following letter from Doug Becker: Hi Folks!!

I was all psyched to write Guy, and you changed the mles. Anyway, I've got some news, old and new.

First off congratulations to all who found them.selves in line for the lobotomy. I will try to carry mine over to the reserve if I can.

As for the updates,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;old news first. Can you believe Mike Napolitano "Nappy" got married!?

cmise aboard WHIDBEY ISLAND and is part of WASP

Amphibious Ready Group. The ship is home ported in Norfolk, VA and with part of the 26th MEU aboard is the Corps Reserve Force for Peacekeeping operations in Bosnia. Paul Severs should have completed his six month deployment by now aboard PRINCETON. They were part of the operation supporting the no fly zone over Southern Iraq and visited Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE. Gregory Smith is serving with C O M D E S G R U SIX at Naval Station Pascagoula, MS. John Van Cleave departed for a six month cmise aboard MOUNT VERNON which is part of the New Orleans ARG. The ship is home ported in San Diego, CA.

Rodney Urbano. Paul Tuzzolo. Meat. John Maffei. Scott Ordich. Doug Becker. Kneeling L-R: Mike Napolitano. Mary Napolitano. Chet Makuch and Pete Dietrich.

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It took him a year to give me the picture, then I took my sweet time getting it in. The wedding went down with several of the typical Nap antics, including boxer surfing at the reception. Anyway, he couldn't have found a better match. He and his lovely bride Mary are out in San Diego where Nap is doing that dreaded disassociated sea tour Good Luck!!

Now for the more recent stuff Paul 'Rizzolo got out and has moved back to the DC area where he works for an engineering firm with Eric "Gomez" Bruner and Roger Andreas. He and Becky just had a baby boy named Joey. Neil Sawyer is out, working on his Masters at Emory in Atlanta. Scott Ordich is a TAR in Dallas flying C-9s, and it looks like he will stick with it for a while. Sean Cannon and Louis Dampier just left VP-30 for their boat tours. Jamie Ryan left VP-30 and I think he has his own business. Pete Dietrich is back in the sticks drinking NASCAR beer and working for a nuclear power outfit, Mark Crumblish is back in school at Northwestern. Jim Kern and Todd Ladouceur are in law school at Gainesville. Ernie Philips and Carl Hager are NFO instructors at VP-30. Jack Lirette is in Dothan, AL working for Michelin Tire.

Pete Owen is still painting his face green and liking it in Hawaii. I think JT Young and Chris Ainsworth are still in Jacksonville flying Hornets.

Andy Kruse had gone to Italy, but is supposed to be back in the training command at Meridian. Finally, Jeff Horneff remained in Oceana after an F14 transition from A-6s. That's it for the guys I've seen lately; I won't swear to all of that, but it's pretty close.

To wrap up, I dropped my letter in June. I've been out to Denver to interview with United. I've completed the physical, now I'm waiting for a class date. Mary and the kids are moving back to Illinois initially, where they will stay with her family until I finish training. I hope we will end up in Chicago.

For now, we can be reached at 900 N. Milton, Springfield, IL 62702 or phone: 217-528-2624.

Thanks for the update Doug, and good luck in the Windy City!! You see folks, there is life after the Navy, and here is another letter to help prove the point. This one comes from Patty (McCarthy) Marr: Happy Thanksgiving!!

This turns out to be a good time to send an update, while also supplying some info for the new Class secretary. Jeff, you'll have to let us know what you are doing in Arizona—I don't know of many Naval bases there, but I hear that's the place to go for job opportunities.

Chris Marr 88 and I have been married four years now (since my commitment to the Navy ended) and he just made the move from Navy submarines to making submarines at Electric Boat here in Groton, CT. He has a Naval Architecture degree, so he's happy to find a job in his field. We don't feel civilian yet—living in Groton, and his hair hasn't had a chance to grow yet!!

We have three little munchkins with a fourth due anytime now (20 Dec). Brian (3), Michelle (2) and Sharon (1). An ultrasound says #4 should be Kevin.

We are just making sure there are plenty of people to keep Social Security going when we retire!!

Compared to sea duty (with midwatches and a large division) these little munchkins are a joy (although they whine and complain about as much as a division some days!). So if you all think of us this winter, say a prayer, because we will have 2 in diapers and 2 in training pants!!

Enjoy the holidays!! It is starting to get more fun as our kids get older and more excited about things like snowmen and Santa Claus. (PS, our picture is over with the class of 88!)

Our new address is: Chris and Patty Marr, 20 Hickory Drive, Ledyard, CT 06339-1212; phone: 860-464-1003 Thanks Patty! I'm glad someone is picking up the slack to keep the government's coffers full for our "golden years".

Alright, we have now gone through the press releases and the US mail. The next batch of info comes from e-mail, and you will be astonished to find out

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who is out there in the ether world.

First off, got a letter in the mail from Todd (Daddy Wags) Wagner. He is putting together a Homecoming celebration bash for folks from 20th Company.

He also gave some brief info. He is currently in med school at Michigan State, martied to a charming and beautiful woman (Lisa) and has two dogs (lucky for us that Patty has a large family!). For info on the Homecoming gala, you can contact him at; 902 Eagles Nest Court, Mason, MI 48854; e-mail; wagnert2@pilot.msu.edu He has mentioned that Matt Muckelbauer, Matt Hellman, Brian (Bead) Allen, Don Ball and Ellen Roberts have all responded in the affirmative, and of course I wouldn't miss it. He goes on to say that Danny White also is arranging some stuff for that weekend, so it looks the wheels are in motion.

Next message came from Brian Beverly; Congratulations on picking up the baton. A new writer was the impetus that got me to send in an update. In Jan 87, I married the former Patrice Moran and started my destroyer career. I went back to CIVLANT in May '91 and now work for John J. McMullen '40 Associates in Crystal City, VA. My office-mate is Ted Smallow. Patrice and I have three kids: Grace (7), Jack (3) and Parker (1). We live south of Baltimore on the Patapsco and get down to Annapolis every month or so.

In the same vein, I got another message from a long lost Classmate (actually, it was his wife, but the update still counts, so thanks Beth!!)

Hi, my name is Beth Meenaghan, and I am Kevin Meenaghan's wife. For years I have thought about writing Shipmate to update you about Kevin, and finally I am inspired to do it. (Having an e-mail address makes it such an easy task.)

Kevin and I met in 1988 before he got his wings.

I was working for the Navy in P-cola as an aerospace engineer, and we met in McQuire's Irish Pub—I'm sorty, I meant church, we met at church.

Kevin received orders to the A-6 RAG at NAS Whidbey Island. We were already tired of our commuter relationship between P-cola and Kingsville, so I followed him, and we were married in Oak Harbor in November 1989. Between then and now, Kevin deployed with VA-52 aboard CARL VINSON and KITTY HAWK, then reported back to VA-128 as an instructor pilot. On March 9, 1994, our first son was born, Sean Patrick. He's the real reason I finally got motivated to write with news. I'll try to mail a photo of Kevin and Sean ASAP. This past June came The Great Move. We were at Whidbey for almost 7 years, so packing up and moving across the US was a major uprooting. NAS Whidbey is kind of its own little world. You don't realize how much that is true until you leave. Anyway, we're in Virginia Beach now. Kevin is CAG paddles aboard ENTERPRISE with CVW-17, stillflyingIntmders with VA-75, and picking up Hornet hours whenever he can.

Mario Pereira (sp?) was Kevin's best man in our wedding, but we've lost track of him lately.

We'd love to hear from him if anyone knows his whereabouts. It's possible we're actually very near many people we haven't heard from in awhile and don't even know it. There are many of Kevin's Academy friends I've never met and vice versa, but Kevin would love to hear from you, so please look us up in Virginia Beach.

Our address is 2429 Smokehouse Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone 804-427-2280, e-mail meeniel@exis.net. Kevin's work number is 4332319,1 don't know the DSN prefix.

Okay, I know, you are all getting a little tired of my harping on the e-mail bit, but it is SOOOOOOO easy. And just think, you will be in contact with people you thought dropped off the face of the earth a long time ago. (one drawback, you might be in contact with people you wish had dropped off the face of the earth, but that is the risk you run!!)

Another message, this one from Ted Smallow (see, the ether net is one giant, happy neighborhood!): My good friend and office mate Brian Beverly gave me your e-mail address, so I thought I would

give you a short blurb on me for Shipmate in case anyone is wondering what happened to me.

My wife Trish, son Joshua (3 years old) and I live in Bowie, MD. I work in Crystal City (Ariington), VA for John J. McMullen Associates (JJMA) along with Brian. I am a senior electrical engineer and work with shipboard engineering plant control and monitoring systems.

In our off time, my family and I enjoy being involved with our church, Grace Baptist, in Bowie.

My Internet address is "tsmallowCSjjma.Com".

If you come by crystal city, please look me up.

Thanks Ted. Next time DON'T YELL AT ME!!

Just kidding, it's great to know that the USNA family has remained so tight, especially in the private sector Next update comes from Scott Starsman and if you think I've become a computer geek, get a load of this!!

Welcome to the lowest-paying hi-vis job around!

I just got my shipmate and noticed that we've entered the '90s and have an e-mail address. I guess I should start by filling you in on my whereabouts since '86. After graduation I reported to CHANDLER (DDG-996) as CICO and then as MPA with fellow '86er Thane Rivers. While in San Diego, my wife Stacey and I had two boys Ray and Mike (now 7 and 6). In '891 got orders to NPS to work on my Masters in EE. While there I transferted to the ED community so I could do that 'geek stuff full time. Following graduation in '91 I became the Fleet Liaison Officer at NAVELEX Portsmouth (later BRACed into NISE EAST Norfolk). With our lives relatively stable, Stacey and I decided to go for a daughter His name is Brian and he's 18 months old! Earlier this year I transferred to DISA JIEO Norfolk as the Chief Systems Engineer for C4I systems and I'm getting to see what all those Joint guys have been complaining about! Any one who'd like to contact me can send me e-mail at scott@starsman.com or starsmas@ncrdisa.mil.

An '86er I have been in close contact with is Mike Dalgetty who gave up pilotdom to go to med school where he is now in his third year On a different note, I have been mnning a WWW server from my house and was wondering if you were interested in setting up an 86 web page. We could include such things as a copy of your column, recent photos, an online locator, etc. Let me know if you're interested. You can send me e-mail or call me at 804322-5154 (w) or 804-548-1234(h). You can check out my webserver at http;//www.starsman.com/sti/ index.htm.

Actually, I think it would be pretty cool to be browsing the Internet and be able to check out what's up with '86 whenever I felt like it. If any of you other COMNAVGEEKLANT or GEEKPAC folks want to do this get in touch with myself or Scott and we will bring the vision to reality (maybe virtual reality.

Sorry if I sound like a commercial, but I am Corporate now...).

Hold on folks, only two more, then my closing remarks. Bob Bazan, that sleek and nifty guy who always had the haircut that just barely made it through inspection (thinking about that, Ed Dempsey did, too. Were you guys roommates?) gave a brief shot; Congratulations on taking over our column in Shipmate'. Hope all is well. I was in 21st Company with Guy, and he told me you were going to start writing. I'm living in New York on Long Island, and working as a Product Manager for a company that manufactures printed circuit boards. Since I just got E-mail installed on my computer, I thought I'd give it a try. Take it easy, and have fun with the column.

Here's my story: My last duty station was teaching DCA school in Newport, RI. I got my MBA while I was up there (I also got divorced!) and left the NAV in the fall of '92.1 got a job at Photocircuits as a Technical Service (Product) Engineer, and have

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since been promoted to Account (Product) Manager I have been responsible for developing all Japanese transplant business here in the U.S., and am now additionally responsible for bringing on Intel as one of our primary accounts for PC motherboards. In the meantime. I got remarried earlier this year to my wife Theresa who I had met in Newport. She is a Recreational Therapist. Guy Maiden, Paul Obsitnik, Ed Dempsey, Tim Kramer and Kevin Milliken came up for the wedding. I'm still in the Reserve and just put on LCDR. I am the CO of a shipboard unit here on Long Island. I also recmit for Photocircuits, so if you run across anyone looking to go into manufacturing in New York (Long Island) or Atlanta (we have a second facility in Peachtree City), have them drop me a line. Shawn Murphy is a supervisor in our Atlanta facility, and Kevin Milliken used to work down there as a Production Manager. Let me know what you're doing, as I do get over to Arizona about twice a year. That's about it—take it easy and keep in touch! My work address is: Photocircuits Corporation, e-mail: rbazan@attmail.com, 31 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542; Phone 516-674-1133; Fax 516-759-3664 Thanks for the great info. We were regaled about the wedding in one of Guy's last columns, so I knew what was up to some degree. However, that's terrific news about your promotion. Looks like folks have a couple of places to tum if they are looking at making the leap from haze-gray and underway to the bottom line sector Last but not least, from my very good friend Fran Sullivan; Got my copy of Shipmate in the mail the other day. Congratulations! I was surprised to see your name there. I was obviously too lazy to check out any of Guy's clues, so I had no idea it would be you until that fateful day.

Brian Beverly told me you'd get mail at this address, so I thought I'd say hello. Sorry I dropped track some time ago while you were in Monterey.

Nothing worth publishing from this end. I'm working for Techmatics, a contractor, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (what most people still call NAVSSES), reading DDG-51 class CASREPs. Julianne (Gene Black's sister) and I are still living in Philadelphia. Gene is deployed with AMERICA Battle Group as the CSO on NORMANDY (CG-60), who, as you may remember, put about a dozen Tomahawks into Serbia in early September. Gene and his wife, Lori Blaisdell, had their third child, Nicholas Eugene, before Gene deployed in August.

They are living in Virginia Beach.

Looking forward to the Army game here in about two weeks. Hope all's well in "the new job". Best of luck—I know you'll do fine. Take care. Home: 3512 Ainslie Street, Philadelphia. PA 19129-1630; H: 215-897-7938—sulliv@mailgate.navsses. navy.mil; W: 609-234-0550; Sullivan_Fran@ techmatics.com Well that about does it. I hope the wait for this column was worth it. I promise, no more harping about the use of electronic mail, but I believe my point has been validated. The most important thing I can see on the horizon right now is Homecoming and our 10 year reunion. It looks like alot of folks are getting stuff together, but if you want some free advertisement, just get in touch with me and I'll get it out there. Speaking of which, I got a message from Doug Edwards (edwardsd@seapost. rfweston.com) asking about Homecoming. Bottom line is that I will stay in touch with the Alumni House and keep current with what the plans are. I understand that rooms are going quickly, so if you haven't put much thought into it, get in gear.

I have put everyone from 86 into a big address group on my system, so when there is general info, I will just send it to everyone. For those of you who have submitted to me, you can see that I edit for general edification, but I try to respond to each individual message I get (sometimes it takes a while...).

Late breaking news!!! Just received a letter from Scott and Sharon (Alman) Chapman in VA Beach. Sharon writes: I've never been much of a contributor before.

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but I couldn't resist when I saw an old companymate with the job! I've enclosed a photo of Scott with our son Josh (4). Scou took command of TYPHOON (PC-5) on 4 OCT 95—is it possible he is the first afloat CO of 86? We aren't sure, but he loves the job!

CO and Asst. CO of TYPHOON, Scott and Josh) I'm currently Asst. Supply Officer on SUPPLY (AOE-6)—I also am enjoying my job and trying to keep life normal for a four year old boy with 2 parents on sea duty! Here's some 86 info: Tom and Connie (Carlisle) Frizzell are at NPGS. Tom is out. was just ordained, and has a congregation in Monterey. Ellen Roberts is the Supply Officer on BARRY (DDG-52). Jamie Hamel is flying SH-60s and on instmctor duty in Mayport.

He also married a great gal from Scotland, Carol, just this past year Collin Green is working as Ops Officer for SEAL Team 2; I haven't seen him, but Scott has at meetings (as the PCs work closely with the SEALs) Bryan Parks is in Rochester, NY working for Eastman-Kodak. Jim Donnelly is doing his disassociated sea tour as a shooter on TEDDY ROOSEVELT. He and his wife, Cici, have twin four year olds and a 2 1/2 year old.

That's all I've got for now. I hope everyone's holiday was the best it could have possibly been, and if you need a break from the rugrats, take them to see Toy Story. It won't disappoint. Jeff

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Pres., Capt. Owen Duke USMC Sec'y, Lt. Tim Wolf USN RO. Box 87, Annapolis MD 21404 703-271-0907 Washington, DC Wow, it's 1996—already. It's going to be quite a year for a variety of reasons. First, the national elections in November will determine America's leaders for crossing into the next millennium. I hope you will all take the time to vote this year for whomever your candidates-of-choice may be. Second, our preparations for the 10-year reunion next fall will begin to take shape (with your assistance and suggestions needed.) Third, I hope at least a few of you will be able to attend the Navy/Notre Dame football game in Dublin on 2 November And I'm sure there are plenty more activities each of you that will make the year fly by.

Many of you watched or attended the Army-Navy football in December Can it get any closer? Once again, so close—one yard or field goal—and yet victory was snatched away. Four straight losses by a combined total of six points. Heartbreaking. Despite the mistakes made. Navy football seems to be on its way back and hopefully our tailgaters next fall will be part of the first winning season since 1982. which we fell just short of in 1995.

As with most of you. I've been "busy." My stint in law school is now past the halfway mark, and just

like nearing graduation at the Academy, I'm ready to get into an income-earning status once again. I'll be working here in Washington this summer, after more classes and an intemship at the White House during the spring semester So give me a call if you're visiting the area at 703-271-0907.

Now on to more important matters, the news and mail I've received from '87. Ty Keith passed along news that Ruben Soto and his family have moved from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Ruben will be working for General Motors in Oklahoma City on a plant conversion project. And with the good news came the bad news. Ty's grandmother, Eleanor Storts, passed away in November at her home in Coronado. Mrs. Storts was a tme and dear friend of midshipmen, the Naval Academy, and its graduates.

We could never thank her enough for her warm generosity of opening her home to so many of us over the years whether it be to live, visit, or just come over for dinner She will be greatly missed and we offer Ty's family our heartfelt condolences.

From Colorado, Dan Sammons is enjoying his change to the civilian world. Dan is married with two children, and has another on the way. He works for the Ball Aerospace company as a design engineer. Rob Goodbody also works for Ball in Broomfield.

From our favorite intra-Navy news source, the Fleet Home Town News Center releases, we have the following—Dana Ruge is back in the fleet, having completed SOAC last year. Dave Postoll eamed the Air Medal, while serving with VF-83 on SARATOGA. Dave flew direct combat support missions in support of UN forces in Bosnia. Ted Mills is serving onboard INDEPENDENCE, homeported in Japan.

Bart Harwood is stationed with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune.

From Michael Williams, life in North Carolina is keeping him active and he is looking to get in touch with other Classmates in the Winterville area. Wife Cindy and daughter Emily spend their days on the ground while Mike is flying Airbome Express freight for Pelican Air/RAMP 66. He flies routes out of Raleigh, Wilmington and Charlotte in other cities in Virginia and the Carolinas. Michael can be reached at 919-321-3939.

From Boston, it seems the anonymous voice heard resounding from Bancroft Hall during many exam periods has resurfaced at Harvard Business School, where a number of Classmates attend. Coincidence or not? Adrienne Marks is engaged to Michael Griffen and they are to be martied 27 July.

And down in the Big "D" where Dion, Emmitt and Troy rule, Ted Brown is making his bid to eventually take over the Cowboys from Jerty Jones. After leaving the Navy in January 1995, and completing the Executive MBA Program at UT-Austin last May, Ted took a job with Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group as a Senior Consultant in Dallas. Wife Jessica is moving up the seniority ladder as she continues working with United Airlines as a flight attendant.

Other news from Texas includes—Scott Seeberger should be on the move, transferting from his flight instructor duties with VT-31. Todd Bollinger is a B-727 flight engineer with United.

Mike Brandenburg, leaving VT-31 and the Navy as did Todd, is a B-737 First Officer flying out of Chicago. Ziggy Wulff is a flight instructor at VT-31 at NAS Corpus Christi. Dan Schindler is a new dad and had orders to a C-130 TAR squadron after a tour with VT-31. Bill Angeloni is working for an aerospace consulting firm based out of Park City, Utah.

Seems like Bill is giving his passport a workout in the new job. Rick MacMurchy flies for United out of Chicago as a B-727 Flight Engineer and commutes to Pittsburgh. Rick has three children.

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Chuck Kramer's brother Ted got married in Washington on 2 December to the former Doreen Lynn Mueller Kelly and Rudy Crespin are proud, new parents of a darling baby girl, Sabrina Rose, born 23 September They live in Springfield, Virginia.

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•••^ Rudy, Kelly, and Sabrina Crespin Speaking of parents, Andrea and John Woughter have a baby boy, Morgan, born 1 May of last year John is navigator on POGY. They note that Classmate Jon Jewell has left the Navy and is living in Ohio.

He and wife Carol have two sons.

Dick Hoffman with his three kids

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Pres., Lt. Kennon A. Artis USN 7110 Lakota Ridge, Dr, Hamilton, OH 45011 Sec'y, Lt. Kathleen Toomey Jabs USN 99-1440 Aliea Heights Dr, #33, Aiea, HI 96701 (808)474-2194 Okay, no more excuses. Kennon managed a column with a move and a transition to civilian life so I won't whine about completing my thesis and having a baby. Eric and I are now the proud parents of an adorable girl, Lydia Frances. She was born October 3 and weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces.

My first letter is in from Eric Veit who seems to think I owe him a beer—maybe at the ten year reunion if I'm back "on the mainland." Eric was married 11 June 1994 (no, I haven't been sitting on the letter that long) to the former Beverly Minter of Annapolis at the Academy Chapel. Eric and Bev live in Annapolis Where Bev works as a civilian in the Navy comptroller office. Eric is in the Marine Corps Law Education program and has just finished his first year at the University of Maryland where he says it's a tough readjustment being back in school. He spent his first six years in the Corps as a combat engineer stationed at Camp Lejeune and then HQMC in Washington, DC. Eric passed on the following info about Classmates: Jim Campbell passed through Annapolis enroute from Rota, Spain to Monterey to pick up Tom Trotter (at post-grad school with Elena) and head down to LA for Juan Segovia's wedding. Jim's loving life in Spain, but he's due for orders. Chances look good that he'll be teaching English at USNA. John (Chet) Lemon and wife Julie had a little boy. Chet will be graduating soon from Test Pilot School at Patuxent River Dave Wheeler's doing well in civilian life in South Carolina. He works for Nauco Chemical Co. and is quite the family man with two kids. Sean Griffin got married at the Academy in March. He and his wife Tanya are at Camp Lejeune but he threatened to kill me if I sent wedding photos. Tom Beck was at the wedding; he's doing well at Cherry Point. Mike Chesire is back at Pensacola transitioning from NFO to pilot. Ches is a Dad now too (frightening thought!). Bill Hiscock is flying out of Norfolk these days, and he too is now a father of a beautiful little giri. I heard George •Rirner got out of the Navy, but he's missing in action. If anyone sees him, turn him in.

Thanks Eric for all the info.

John Woughter with son MOILI.UI We're always looking for help in getting info about what those in the Class are doing or have achieved.

Thanks goes to Wesley Hamilton for his letter on some Classmates making it on the Navy Intelligence Community 0-4 promotion list. Wes named DeeDee Dorsett, who works at the U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha; Bill Hamblet, assigned to Seal Team 4 as their Intelligence Officer; and Joe Cheneler, a CNO briefer Any others on the list, please let me know.

Doug Wojcik in the recent alumni BB contest ^ A ^^^^Service Academy in America have learned the bitter lessons of \^M^\j\j Career Conference two"We world wars: that it is better to be here and ready

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to preserve and protect the peace, than to take blind shelter in our homes across the sea, rushing to respond only after freedom has been threatened. We have learned that isolationism never was and never will be an acceptable response..."—President Ronald Reagan at Pointe du Hoc on the 40th anniversary of D-Day. TTFN. TJW.

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A missing person report/request from Kevin Gonter, a 4th Company graduate. Kevin is trying to track down Jesse Smith, one of our Classmates who was released from his commitment just prior to graduation. The last Kevin heard. Jessie had gotten martied and was living in the LA area. Kevin's had no luck trying to locate a "J. Smith" in the LA area and is asking for assistance. If anyone knows of Jesse's location, you can call or write to Kevin at 3416 Londonleaf Lane; Laurel, MD, 20724; 301604-8536. Thanks a lot.

Jim Maguire is the newest '88er to join the ranks of CIVPACFLT and he writes; Boy, have the last several months brought changes. I recently traded in the "Firsty-mobile" Mustang for a Bronco, and no, it's not white. After a brief bout of "Career Madness" followed close upon with "Relationship Madness," I leamed to fly ultralight aircraft, settled down, and then tumed and burned in a completely new direction. I currently hold a multi-engine private pilot's license and am a few hours shy of my Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot's license. Who knows, at this rate. I may just be the first in the Class to make Captain, though it will be of a corporate jet rather than a destroyer. I won't complain. This tum of events has landed me in Oakland. I plan to use the Bay Area as a base of operations for the foreseeable future. Paul Savage, Evan Fiery, Bob Staten, and those others who may care to. may get in touch with me at 881 York Street #3; Oakland. CA 94610. May the wind be ever at your back. Jim. 1 received a newspaper clipping, no letter, from the San Diego Union Tribune which featured a picture of John Quimpo and his family. John's Dad, Nick, was honored as an excellent father in a very moving article. Best wishes to the whole Quimpo family.

A short note and some photos from Bob Staten.

Bob writes from Monterey. He was martied on 31 July 1993 to Grace Eichhorn in Orange Park, Florida.

In attendance as part of the wedding party were: John Freese, Eric Laing, Greg Pekari ('89) and Pat Owens ('89). Bob should now have his master's degree in Oceanography from PG School and should be at TAG School in Newport. He will report for duty to the CONSTELLATION.

Bob and Grace Staten We've got quite a lengthy letter from J u a n Segovia reporting on the same wedding Eric Veit mentioned earlierâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;too bad I can't use a scanner My typing skills are still not too sharp. I'll just go ahead and copy. Juan writes: Feeling the need to settle down and change the direction of my life I decided to get out of the Navy in September of '93. At the time I was stationed in Long Beach and living in Seal Beach. It was in Seal Beach that I met and started dating a Califomia beauty named Jamie. I got out of the Navy, moved South to Laguna Beach, and started a career working at a medical device manufacturing plant. I continued dating the Califomia native, and before long I realized that I could not imagine a future without her. Overa particulariy festive Fourth of July weekend in Mexico. I asked Jamie to marry me. She accepted.

That fall I started earning my MBA at USC in

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the evenings and continued working at the manufacturing plant. Jamie continued to work as well (she is a registered nurse) and the next spring she began attending school to earn a teaching degree.

As the wedding date drew closer we began searching for a home to start our life together. After endless searching we found a home we both liked and could afford (not an easy task in Southern California). A month before our wedding, escrow closed on our new home in Tustin Ranch, Califomia, and I moved in (without the wagon wheel coffee table).

Jamie and I exchanged vows over Memorial Day weekend. The service was an outdoor one at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. CA. Fortunately, we could not have asked for better weather and the wedding was beautiful. Canoe U grads in attendance were: Tommy Trotter (best man). Elena Abuyen Trotter. Brian Davis, Jim Campbell, Paul Dolan, Eric Myhre, Jim Snare ('89) and Evan Dash ('89). After the wedding. Jamie and I disappeared off to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We stayed at a Sandals Resort and took full advantage of the free alcohol and meals. Ten days and twenty pounds later we retumed. Since then everything's better, "trie, mon.

No problem."

Tommy and Elena are at PG school in Monterey.

Tommy is finishing up his EE degree and Elena is finishing up her degree in satellite hush hush stuff Tommy was accepted into the F/A-18 transition program and they may be heading that way after PG school. Brian Davis took the money and ran and is now working for Stryker (medical equipment) in Michigan. By now, he must be loving the winters there. He is married to a wonderful girl named Diane. Jim Campbell is still stationed in Espana flying P-3s and is thoroughly enjoying the Senoritas and local cuisine. His desire to return to the states is minimal, however, if and when he does, he may take a teaching position at the Boat School.

Paul Dolan and his wife. Janice, are living in Lemoore and should be ready to rotate soon. Paul is flying F/A-18s and his wife is flying Cessnas.

Eric Myhre still hasn't outgrown his swagger and is stationed at Point Mugu flying fixed-wing aircraft for a change. In his spare time he races street bikes competitively, occasionally breaking a few ribs. As for Jamie and I, we are enjoying the married life. We are both still finishing school. Between work and school we've managed a few hiking and road trips. The enclosed picture is of Jamie, Einstein (our first bom), and me.

Juan, Jamie and "first bora" Einstein Thanks Juan.

I guess I'll squeeze in one more letter and then I'll be caught up. Chris Snyder writes: So much has happened. I will attempt to do my best and not leave anyone out intentionally. Corey and Joe Fischer had their second boy. Joe is still at NAPS instmcting. or so he says. Dom Cipolla married John Keeling's sister. Kelly, in June. What a day that tumed out to be. Keels. Smitty. and myself were in attendance. The CipoUas are now living in Connecticut when Dom's job permits. Of

course. Dom is out of the Navy and recently graduated from Haaaarverd. Cindy and Tim Yanucil are doing wonderful in New Jersey. Yani loves the civilian life. They recently had their third, a girl. John Keeling punched out of the submarine Navy and is attending school full-time at Georgetown with hopes of becoming Dr Keeling in a few years back with the Navy. Keels is enjoying his wife working full-time finally after partying at Maryland for the past two. Tom Smith also gave up the submarine life. Smitty is attending night school at Georgetown with aspirations of being as good a lawyer as his wife Traci (Cookie). Still no kids.

After a close call, it APPEARS that Dean Valentine will FINALLY settle down with a Class of '89er and longtime love, Susan Oxendine. This story could well become a book some day. The big day is the same as the Army/Navy game this year.

Hopefully, all parties concemed will make it to the church on time.

Many of our Classmates are back at Amphibious Warfare School, Quantico, VA for nine months of school. I use that term rather loosely. Al Greenwood, Sparky Renforth, Steve Sklenka, Dave Dieugenio, T^ Yanvary and Tom Zohlen to name a few. Big Al is planning a bug Tailgater for Homecoming. Tom TXirner, Steve Avery and myself are attending the Command and Control Systems School which no one seems to know much about ... including ourselves. Alex Vohr is loving life as a project officer at MARCORSYSCOM. Tom Beuhner is stuck at MCCDC. Russ Feldkamp is preparing to join CIVLANT. Many of our Classmates are passing through Quantico lately for one reason or another. Apparently, Paul Tiede is the new 03 monitor and preparing to look up all his fellow grunts.

I am working on afireteam for the Marine Corps.

Beth is due 10 Nov. with another boy. This will make three. My eyes and body are suffering from sitting behind a computer for the last three years. I am looking forward to finishing this school and retuming to the fleet next summer Thanks for the update, Chris.

Well, that's all my mail to date. You can write to either Kennon or myself at either address to get in the column. Thanks for your continued support. KTJ I'm a daddy!! Yep, you read right; I'm someone's "ole man." At 11:23 pm on Saturday, 4 November, my lovely wife, Alissa, gave birth to a happy, healthy baby boy. Both mother and "Li'l Dude-man" are doing fine. Kennon II weighed in at 7 pounds, 9.8 ounces. He's GREAT and cute as a button (good thing he takes after mom), but he hasn't figured out the sleep-at-night thing yet. We'll keep working on himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or is it, he'll keep working on us? In any event, the question of the week: Is the planet ready for another Kennon? I think it's fair that I warn you in the event our paths cross, be prepared to look at a bunch of flicks of the little guy!

Alissa, "Ken-Ken" and mc Ok, there's some other stuff to write about. 1 received about four inputs from you guys. The first is from Dana Cook. He's in medical sales. After training for five weeks in Pittsburgh, his company has moved Dana to Cleveland. Dana's obviously doing

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well, since he ended first and second in company sales over the past two months. Congratulations are in order for Dana for something else as well. He became engaged to Traci Martino in April. Congrats guys! I knew it was a matter of time... Dana is looking for a couple of guys: Dennis Maloney and Jim Lanoue. By now, Dana, you should have heard from Dennis; I gave him your address. I'd like to hear from Jim. Give me aring,Jim. Thanks for the input, Dana.

And, don't forget to give Alissa a call, Traci. They're at the following address; 1389 E. Crossing Pi., Westlake, OH 44145.

VA Beach July '95 NNOA Conference: Myron Hall, Dawn Bennett, Roger Isom, Matice Wright and Rich Bryant Got a letter and flick from Dawn Bennett. She is Adjutant at Marine Aircraft Group 31 in Beaufort, SC. She's been at that duty station since August '93.

Dawn's anxious to leave with her two children, Marshall and Ayana. While at Beaufort, Dawn has seen a handful of Classmates who were stationed at the air station or at Parris Island. They include: Tom Cleary, Doc Church, Brian Bartholf, Dave Hitchcock, Rudy Janiczek, Gus Cata, Ken Cooper, Ty Yanvary, Mike Bramble, Scott Kisch, Tony Diaz, Jason Ross, Scott Evans and Steve FertO. As many of you know Steve Ferro is a coworker of mine at Procter and Gamble. Dawn says the MAG hasn't been the same since you left, Steve. Also, Dawn has seen Mike George, Dave Dieugeno and Bob Hooper during her travels about. Mike Dee phoned Dawn several months ago. It seems he's the OSO (?) at Philly. Oh, and here's the big news from CAPT Bennett; She's heard from "a reliable source" that Jessie Smith is now a minister Juan Segovia dropped me a line. He left the Navy in September '93, and shortly thereafter, he married Jamie. They became engaged on the Fourth of July ('94?) in Mexico followed by a Memorial Day wedding. Juan writes: "Canoe U grads in attendance were. Tommy Trotter ('88 best man), Elena Trotter, ('88 Abuyen), Brian Davis ('88), Jim Campbell ('88), Paul Dolan ('88), Eric Myhre ('88),..."

Apparently Tom and Elena are at Monterey. Tom's working on a EE degree, and Elena's working on "satellite hush hush stuff." Tom's been accepted into the F/A-18 transition program. Brian Davis is a civilian now working for Stryker medical equipment in Michigan. Jim Campbell is flying P-3's in Spain.

Paul Dolan is flying F/A-18's in Lemoore. Erice Myhre flys fixed wing aircraft for a living and races street bikes competitively for kicks. Thanks for the input, Juan.

Chris Payton also wrote his "virgin letter to Shipmate" in case anyone is looking for him. After six years of continuous duty at Mayport, FL, he left the Navy to work as an HR Supervisor at an aerospace manufacturing firm. His wife, Teresa, and he moved to Charlotte, NC to work in the Executive Compensation area at NationsBank. He writes: I was sorry to leave Jacksonville for a lot of reasons, but I'll really miss being able to see my old roommate. Don Packard. Don and his wife Kristen are living in Jax and Don isflyingES-3s. He just recently got back from cruise. We also got to see Dave Robillard, Carol and his girls as he headed

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for the University of Florida to pursue his Master's Degree (Life has always been tough for Dave).

Lastiy, Chris is looking for the following classmates; Dana Cook (he's in Cleveland, Chris—see above), Chris Trigg and Kevin Kitts. He wants you guys to write him at 1103 Hulston Ct., Chariotte, NC 28211. Chris promises to write in another 6 1/2 years. Thanks for the input.

That's it for inputs. Let me tell you about my visit back to USNA. I had the opportunity to look over the Class of 1988 Park. It's great! There are a couple of items which need to be cortected, but for the most part I was pleased. There is a granite Class crest at the site already, and we have the opportunity to do more. Specifically, I believe it would be appropriate to place a plaque at the site as well. As a Class, 1 want to decide the "theme" of the plaque. Do we want the Park to be a memorial of sorts, or an area which highlights the Class and its contribution to the Academy, or something else? The sky's the limit.

We need to decide quickly. Please send suggestions to me ASAP so that I may publish them in Shipmate and conduct a poll. It would be nice to complete everything—including placement of the plaque—by Spring 1996. Following is my address: 7110 Lakota Ridge Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011.

And lastly. We have not yet met ourfinancialcommitment to erect the '88 Park. We are very, very close—well within 10% of our pledge of $60,000.

Many of us have given, but many others have not. It takes only a small commitment from each of us to obtain our goal. We need the support from EVERY member of the Class. If you have not yet done so, why not call Jennifer John at the Alumni Association 410-263-4448 ext 118 to make a pledge to the Class Park?

Until next time...Kennon "88...the Class of USNA"

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Pres., and Cortes. Sec'y, Brian S. Sears 101 Hussey Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740 The winning entry from the Second Class of 89 Monthly Shipmate Contest, where I asked you to write about the TV episode you always wanted to see from either My Three Sons, Speed Racer, or The Beverly Hillbillies, goes to Chris Pickett. Chris writes about My Three Sons: "Upset that Ernie, after playing outside, muddied his kitchen floor. Uncle Charlie, in a fit of rage, locks Ernie in the cellar and screams obscenity laden remarks about Ernie being adopted and all and not really one of the My Three Sons. Chip, Rob, and Fred MacMurtay do not notice Ernie's disappearance because he wasn't family anyway and the show changes the following year to My Two Sons." Chris receives a commemorative Kent Tekulve toothpick collection for his dark, but award winning effort. Second prize goes to Chris Tranquil, who wants to see "Jethro Bodine fulfill one of his harebrained schemes by buying his way through medical school and actually performing brain surgery on Granny. This show, unlike all the others, would also have humor in it." Good one Chris! As all you might remember, Chris was coauthor with Danny Smalley (e) last month to win the coveted pair of Greg Luzinski pants.

Other news, Rob du Mont writes that he and his wife Leslie, two year old daughter Melanie, are now on a much sought after shore tour at NPGS Monterey.

Rob has kept in touch with Matt Piaciatelli, on shore in the state of Washington; Mark Warner, in Orlando with son Andrew; Carey Krause. wife Kelley,

and daughter Brittany are at Newport, RI for Department Head School; Dave Milot, T\ing Ho and Dana Dewey are also at NPGS; Chuck Messenger and his wife Mary, son Boo are out of the Navy and live nearby in San Jose; Norwin Fischer is married to Stephanie Rhoades and live in Norfolk; and Scott Mcfadden, his wife Joanne, daughters Sara and Morgan, are out of the Navy.

John Hoofnagle will be happy to see his letter in print. He and his wife Wendy and daughter Madeleine Adele live in Stafford, VA. John commutes an hour daily and works on the staff of the Director of Naval Intelligence at the Pentagon. John got accepted to the astronaut program but as of now it doesn't look like it will work out. John tells of Tony Horton. who works as a liaison at the House of Representatives and his major responsibility is to park the Newts Mustang on odd numbered days.

Gerry Schaefer is a mechanical engineer in Seattle; Ben Quinto just finished a Bio-Tech degree at UCSD and is planning to stay in southern California. John went to Glen Bleiler's wedding last month in Ithaca, NY. At the wedding were Chris Urinyi and Curt West. Note to John—Unfortunately, your picture was ruined by the mail system. If you would like to see your mug in this rag, please send another one and I will gladly have it published.

More tidbits: John Coney and wife Linda are expecting their second child in February. John's first child, Ryan, is growing fast and solving algebra problems. My wife Lori, successfully completed a long 11 month pregnancy (well, it seemed that long) and gave birth to Priscilla Rose 7 lbs 11 oz AND Jacob Elvis 7 lbs 7 oz on 13 November 1995 at 1300 and 1301, respectfully. Everybody is doing well.

News to everyone—Remember, if you want to see your letter 99% the same as you type it, send a disk along also. Otherwise, I will condense it.

HAREMO

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Pres., 1st Lt. Robert B. Sofge USMC Sec'y, Joe Herlihy 910 Constitution Dr, #509 Durham NC 27705 E-mail; jgh 1 @ mail.duke.edu 919-382-8338

Yes Navy is ahead—The new scoreboard at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Welcome to 1996! As usual, this column finds me typing furiously to get the column submitted before the deadline which is, of course, today! So, we'll get right to the many letters which everyone has sent me via e-mail and U.S. mail.

First, a couple of columns ago, I received disturbing news about an accident which Eric Feagler was in while mountain climbing with his brother Thankfully, Eric is doing okay and sent the following two Shipmate, January-February 1996

letters via e-mail.

His e-mail address is: efeagler@boulderearthnet.net Hey Classmates!

I'm sure by now many of you have heard that I was in an accident over the summer and suffered some fairly severe injuries. Here is the saga. 30 July my younger brother and 1 went rock climbing; what started out as a great day soon ended in pandemonium. We finished climbing, "cleaned up" our gear and were scrambling down the mountain, when we decided that it would be much quicker to climb back to the top and take the road back to my jeep. Unbeknownst to me at the time, it turaed out to be a huge mistake. As we were scrambling back up the mountain we came to a small technical section. I stopped to let my brother go ahead of me so I could help him if he got into trouble. Little did I know that soon it would be him coming to my rescue. After allowing him to proceed 1 continued my ascent. As I was reaching for my next hand hold, my left hand broke free from its hold and I came off the rocks like Greg Luganis. I had the misfortune of falling to the left and plummeted 100 feet before I landed on my chest shattering 2 vertebrae, breaking 6 ribs and instantly paralyzing myself from the waist down. I obviously cannot explain to you the extreme panic and yet calm that came over me at that instant. I knew instantly that I had broken my back and was paralyzed, but I also knew my 19 year old brother had not clue one of where we were. Chad tied off the rope and rappelled down to my position, I explained to him how to get off the mountain and who to call for help, etc. I laid there for what seemed an eternity, but in reality was only 45 minutes before Chad returned. It just so happened that he ran into some people with a cellular phone and they called Mountain Rescue.

Another 45 minutes later the S AR team showed up and put me on a back board and hauled me up the mountain to an area where a helo could get to me.

It was another half hour before the helo got to me.

The helo's first stop was Whidbey General Hospital and I'm .sure you can image my extreme panic when one of the doctors said "What is he doing here? We can't take care of him, he needs to go to Harborview in Seattle." To make a long story short I spent about an hour and half being poked, prodded and X-rayed when sure enough they decided I had a broken back and had to be airlifted to Harborview. By this time it had been well over four hours since I had fallen and was beginning to think that not losing consciousness and not going into shock was not such a good deal after all. They packed me up and sent me to Seattle, which was definitely no joy ride. Upon arrival I was again poked, prodded, X-rayed, Cat Scanned, and finally given my new best friend...Morphine! The doctor explained to me that 1 needed to undergo immediate surgery, but I needed two procedures to "fixme". He wanted to stabilize me, then wait several days to remove a bone chip that had impinged on the spinal cord. I finally went under the knife 10 hours after falling and emerged 6 hours later with two 12" titanium rods and a bone graft to hold my spine together. Four days later I underwent surgery to remove the bone chip and to add yet another bone graft and a titanium plate on the anterior side of the spine to completely fuse and stabilize the broken vertebrae. My parents showed up after the first surgery, I cannot explain the overwhelming feelings I had facing them. They were both completely distraught, but fought like hell to support me.

I spent the next two weeks in Seattle before being transferred to Craig Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Center in Denver. Co. I spent the next 2 1/2 months at Craig undergoing intense physical therapy 8 hours a day. I've since moved into an apartment in downtown Denver and have enrolled at UCD as a pre-med student.

Finally things are looking up! I want to give credit to and thank all the people who helped me through this period. I know the majority of you are thinking what a tragedy, but all I can tell you is that this has been one of the most incredible and educational experiences of my life. Don't get me wrong I'm not exactly ecstatic about it. but at the same time I'm not sorry either. Life goes on and Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

you have to make the best of every circumstance.

For those of you that I've lost touch with please don't hesitate to call, e-mail, or write. My #'s: 303831-9299, efeagler@boulderearthnet.net, 300 E 17th Ave #1113, Denver CO 80203.

In another letter to find out specifically how he is today, Eric sent me this note: As of right know I am no longer undergoing therapy at Craig Hospital and have picked up my own "program" at a local gym. I spend between 3 and 4 hours a day there "rehabilitating" myself with a combination of weight and pool exercises. Although there are definite medical limits to what I will get back, I don't plan on spending the rest of my life in a wheelchair. I'm not unhappy in my present position, but I've always believed in having high goals. I'm retuming to school in January to finish the courses I need to apply to Med school.

As I was an Aero Engineer at USNA, I lack the chemistry and biology necessary to take the MCAT etc. I plan on taking the MCAT in August and applying for entry in 1997.

As for having what it takes to get through a situation like this...it's definitely not as difficult as it seems. I've always believed that if you spend your life surtounded by great people their attributes will empower you and bring you to their level. No secret here, 1 have an incredible family and some excellent friends. Their unconditional support and understanding has gotten me through this situation.

A little determination doesn't hurt either. I'll write again and bring everyone up to date. And they always told me that 1 couldn't be a JO forever, well it looks like I proved them wrong. Soon I'll be LT E C Feagler (Ret) I guess I get the last laugh. So long and Happy Holidays. Eric Feagler The only thing one can really say in a situation like this is, "Thank God you survived the fall and that you are doing well." Eric, your story is at once very moving and inspirational. Thanks so much for writing and congratulations on your recovery and the new goals you've chosen. Please continue to stay in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Good luck on the med school exam and applications!

Next a letter from Joe Luchtenberg: (SHBC27A @prodigy.com) Hi Everyone, News? Let's see...my wife Kim (formerly Fowler '90—12th Co) got out of the Navy in June.

Our beautiful daughter Ashley Michele was born on 4 September at Portsmouth Naval Hospital— 7lbs 14ozs. Jim Vestevich was our doctor. Kim is staying home with Ashley for the next few months, and she'll start searching for a job after the holidays. I'm on the staff at COMSECONDFLT stationed on MT WHITNEY. I get my name as a POC on a lot of the JTFEX traffic, so I've heard from a lot of people who participated in the exercise, including Rich Hager, Kevin Monaghan and David Brent-Major (sorry if I forgot someone). I'll be getting out of the Navy at the end of this tour (next October), so if you here of any job leads (for Kim or me) in the Norfolk area, please let us know (only slightly joking). Actually, at Homecoming it seemed that those already out or getting out of the Navy outnumbered those staying in. A couple of weeks ago we were up in Annapolis for Ed Devinney's wedding. There we saw Joan and Warren Yu. Yu-Bear was fresh back from the Adriatic on HUE CITY. Ed will soon be going to a couple of schools on the east coast, including Dept Head school in Newport, RI, on his way to being WEPS on a newly-commissioned Aegis cruiser out of Hawaii. That's the news from Hampton, VA. GO NAVY!!!

Next, a letter from John Byington: (73201.636 ©CompuServe.com) Hey Y'all.

Cara and I became formally engaged on 4 Nov.. underneath a full moon on a clear, crisp night in St Augustine, FL where we had our first date 6+months ago. It came as a tactical surprise to Cara. and came off well. It is an interesting twist to a relationship that began in 1972 when she found/ rescued me in a tree (it's a long but good story) and resumed again in 1993. We are still trying to nail

down a wedding date, shoe homing it amidst my pending work-up schedule, but now it looks like Mar.-May 96. More later.

Oh yeah, I am now qualified in the SH-60F, so that's done also. New bird, new lifestyle, its been a busy couple of days.

Hope to hear from everyone when they have a chance to write! Talk to you later. Take care.

Thanks for writing. John, and congratulations to you and Cara on your engagement. Next, from Jonathan Salkoff (salkoff@msn.com): Quick update—I just landed a volunteer position with the Olympics. I will be working on the Beach Volleyball (my life's ambition) as a scoring and results coordinator. Basically, it should be like standing watch in combat on the Phil Sea. Headset, and a team of technophiles running a computer scoring system. And. NO—1 don't have any tickets. Yet. :) I'll keep you posted. And I am an assistant coach for a junior Olympic volleyball team here in Atlanta—that will be fun, I'm sure. All in all—I'm really enjoying Atlanta, and I recommend it HIGHLY on your list of places to visit/live.

Jonathan A letter and photo from Sheri and Ray Ott and their new son, Conner Ray is on-line at (sott@ bowdoin.polaredu)

Ray, Sheri, and Connor Ott Hello everyone! Sheri and 1 would like to introduce the newest little Otter, our son Connor Andrew ("Andrew" in honor of Andy Morrell).

Connor was born 17 September.

We still have a year to go in our three-year tour with VP-26 in Bmnswick, ME. Several Classmates are also with VP-26 including Curtis Phillips, Matt Ellis (who just moved to Memphis for recmiting duty). Rick Haberlin (who just moved to Monterey for PG School), Eric Wiese, Andy Cook, Brian Filler, and Rick Vanderostyne.

We often get together with Meredith and Doug Hewitt. And, we occasionally watch an Eagles game with Allison and Ed Simila and their two daughters. Take care, everyone and BEAT ARMY! Thanks for writing, Ray! That's about it from the letter category. Now, a quick update from Navy News. As I've mentioned before, these Home Town News Releases are pretty sketchy in regards to actual news about the individual, so I'm just detailing who and where they are curtently stationed, plus any unusual information.

Tim Millen and Joseph Bugluizza just completed a deployment with the aviation combat element of the 24"' Marine Expeditionary Unit. Joseph Gardiner just received the Air Medal for his work with Attack Squadrons 85 and 34 in the Persian Gulf and Adriatic Sea—Congratulations! Joe is flying the A-6E. Stephen Liszewski is probably heading back from his deployment to the Gulf with the 11"' Marine Expeditionary Unit on board NEW ORLEANS. Warren Yu (now there is someone who has mysteriously disappeared!) recently returned from the PGulf on HUE CITY. Rebecca Moore just got back to Earle, N. after a deployment with SEATTLE to the Adriatic and Persian Gulf. Stephen Stark just got the NAM for some good work on CINCINNATI—Congratulations! Donna Young just returned from six

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months going around South America on ASHLAND. Matt Klemish, Tim Spitser, Craig Foster, and Tim Gamache all returned safely from a deployment to the Gulf on LINCOLN. TO everyone just retuming, welcome back! We missed you all at Homecoming, but we were with you in spirit.

Final note here for the fund raising drive for our Class that has been ongoing for the past month or so. Enclosed are photos of the '90 sign that graces the new scoreboard at Memorial Stadium. The money that we raise as "rent" for this spot for five years actually goes toward a variety of different needs at the Academy which are not covered by the government. As many of you may remember, many of the things that we were involved with, including intramural sports, various Brigade functions, and speakers, are funded with the money raised by the Alumni Association. Thus far, the response from this drive has been fantastic. I had a hard time saying "no" when I realized that I usually spend that much money on beer and chips every week—please remember I'm still a single man and in school! The beer and chips may not apply. Thank you to everyone for helping the Class with this fund raising drive.

Like everyone, I just hate getting calls or letters asking for money for one thing or another In this case however, it is certainly a good cause to help keep the Naval Academy experience safe for future generations of leaders.

That's it for this first column of the New Year— 1996! Wow! No deep thoughts here, folks. But boy is time flying! My situation is going to be changing pretty quickly as a finish up at Duke in May and hopefully find a job in the next month or so! God only knows where I'll end up going. But, rest assured (or uneasy if you wish) that I'll be looking up whoever is in the area when I get to where ever I'm going.

Until next column, thank you all once again for sending in letters and pictures. As I've indicated in the past, it tmly makes my job very easy and a pleasure to do. Happy New Year—where ever you or your family happen to be! Be safe and stay in touch.

God Bless...Joe Herlihy

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Pres., LT Richard Brophy USN Sec'y, LT William G. Freehafer USN Patrol Squadron 45, Unit 60172 F P O A A 34099-5918 Asst Sec'y, ILT Dave Stohs, USMC Box 50064, Irvine CA 92619 Hello again from Jax. Got a lot of news so I will pass on all of the mail I have received. First, Erik Sucharski sends the following message: After graduation I served aboard UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) as Ordnance Officer and DCA from July '92 to June '95. Fortunately I punched all the SWO "tickets" (TAO, EOOW, etc.) and now serve as Flag Lieutenant for Commander Carrier Group SIX. Right now we, as you may have read or seen, are knee deep in NATO support ops in the Adriatic Sea with AMERICA Battlegroup.

I got married in June of '92 to Tmey and life remains great (when I'm around) for us and our two daughters, Tara Shae and Brianna (plus a Dalmatian named Zeus). We just bought a house in Jacksonville, however, I will most likely roll mid summer in '96 from this job. I'm hoping to pull a tour in DC after this (finally get some shore duty).

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Fisher, Matt Lattig, and OD in VA Beach in August. They're all still mutants, haven't changed a bit. Van and Fish are both planning on heading for Pearl, Bug Lauig is still doing the sub thing, and OD is out of the Nav playing rugby, growing a gotee and loving life. It was good to see those guys after three years have passed and amazing they're still the same (and alive). And if Tim Spoolen is out there, tell him to write in and tell some old friends what he's up to.

mer ran into Jay Kowalczyk on LPD-13 NASHVILLE. Matt was martied to Chistine Saseen in Westminster, MD in September of '94. The bridal party consisted of Flynn and Michele Kennedy who work at USSOCOM in Tampa, Keith Barber, and Stu Lockhart.

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"Sugarcyks" Dan Forry writes from Bremerton where he is on GATO ( S S N - 6 15) which is the last of the Permit class and the second oldest sub in the US Navy. GATO is to be decommissioned in May and Dan says she is ready to be put to bed. Dan finally paid me the dollar he owed me...thanks Dan! Evan Barnet writes from San Diego. He was finishing up his Division Officer tour on JOHN YOUNG and is now heading for shore duty.

Matt and JJ Cory Bouck's mother wanted to enclose a picture of Cory from his baby shower last year. Cory and Melanie have a beautiful daughter, Shelby, and live in Jacksonville. Cory is a TACCO in VP-45.

Evan Bamet and son with Bill Mike Hannan is at the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington DC. It's his first shore tour Following graduation, Mike went to P'cola for Air Intel Training. Got martied in Feb. '92 at the Academy Chapel to Lori (a Purdue grad and civilian).

Moved up to VA Beach and went to Intel school at Dam Neck. He started at TACRON-22(VTC-22) and deployed on INCHON with 24th MEU. He has worked Somalia, Bosnia and Haiti. He also got to go to Norway for NATO exercise STRONG RESOLVE onboard WASP. Cunently he and Neal Cuevas are Maritime Watch Officers in DC. They crack global arms transfers, nuclear proliferation, Iraqi sanctions violations and other interesting items. Mike also has a son, Mitchell Lawrence.

Rich Westoff, Byron Parker, Chris Vansickle, Cynthia Nobers, Andrea Lemon, Kim Church and Jennifer Lednicky all attended the wedding of Giselle (Jankus) and Mike Talley. They were married in October in Norfolk. Trey Clukey was last reported to be in the HORNET RAG. Zack Kitchen is in Washington state applying to medical school. Dave Dromsky is hitting the home stretch of med school, last reported to be doing rotations in New Orleans.

Bryan Didier finished a deployment retuming to San Diego. He got to spend some time in Bahrain and other exotic ports of call.

Matt Shipley sends news and photos from Norfolk. Matt is with SEAL Team Eight and last sum-

Cory says "He/she must be dressed!"

Ned Hazlett wrote a novel from the Adriatic: Right now I'm deployed with VF-102 onboard AMERICA. I have been with the Diamondbacks for a little over a year, filling the job of Legal Officer (ouch). I'm currently turning over with the TARPS training officer. Skip Amy '90. We have a bunch of Academy grads in the squadron but I am the only '91 grad. As for news from home, Norfolk was the same when I left. Quincy my better half, is now with VAW- 122, after completing the E-2 FRS in July. She is now in Puerto Rico for Anti-Dmg Ops. Other '91 grads I know of are Pat Neel who is on AMERICA with HS-11, Chris Tragna, who is with VFA-82 on AMERICA, and Chip Campbell, who just checked in to VMAQ-3, the Prowler squadron on AMERICA.

Other people I have run in to over the past year or so are as follows: Bridget! Gies is doing great.

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She is with VAW-125 on ENTERPRISE. Kim Livingston is at Portsmouth Naval Hospital doing her surgery intemship. Art Delacniz is with VF143, the "World Famous Dogs" (new PC squadron name) after cmising with VF-142 on GW. JJ Paterson is with VF-41 on TR. I just saw the ship as they left the Adriatic going back to Norfolk. Steve Horrell is the Intel Officer with VF-103. Todd Troha is flying H-46s in the TR Battle Group. He's also headed home. The last 1 heard, Evan Barnet was still in San Diego, making everyone else on his ship look up to him, as usual, i saw Larry Suter's picture in a Navy Education magazine. He was tutoring at an Oklahoma City elementary school. He is still flying E-6s out of Tinker (as far as I know). Michelle Reyes left Virginia and is now out at Monterey with the rest of the '91 brain trust.

Quincy and I have been in the Norfolk area for about 18 months. We bought a house in January and finally own a little piece of America, after paying rent for4 years. I'm scheduled to return in Febmary '96 and Quincy's squadron decommissions in March. We are both doing well in our squadrons and are glad to finally be in the fleet after 3 and 1/ 2 years in the training command. If anyone from 18th Co. is still out there, my address is LT Ned Hazlett, VF-102 Unit 60126, FPO AE 09504-6116.

So long from the Adriatic!

Dean Dorcas is a supply officer for the west coast S-3 wing. He is getting out of the Navy this spring and moving back up to Washington State to get back into business and real estate investing. Dean has volunteered to head up a "Class of '91 E-mail Directory". Anyone who is interested in attaining this, please send your e-mail address to Dean at deand@ix.netcom.com. With everyone getting on the Intemet these days we are jumping on the band wagon as a Class. What Rich Brophy recommend everyone do is send Dean your e-mail address with your name, and the company you were in. In the future we may be able to include command, family stats, phone number, mailing address, etc. but we'll start out simple for now. Rich also wanted to add that Jeff Chatfield is spearheading our 5 year reunion effort. We'll keep updating as things progress.

Will O'Connor took a knee and got engaged over Thanksgiving. His fiancee is Kelly Eubanks '93 and they met over in Japan. Will recently completed his tour on MOBILE BAY and is at NPS in Monterey. As for myself, 1 too am a fallen soldier I'm getting married in Febmary to Carol Ann McMonigle, a State Prosecutor here in Jacksonville. Bryan Wright's '90 wife introduced us about two years ago and we got engaged right before I went to Rio for UNITAS. Keep the mail coming. I am also now online—1 am afraid to say. My (geekin) e-mail address is "Wfreeload@aol.com". Keep it coming! See ya. Bill

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Pres., LTJG. Doug Barber USN USS PETERSON (DD-969) FPO AE 09582-1207 Happy New Year everyone!

Glen Viado writes from sunny Mayport, FL, where he and Scott Kuykendall are stationed on O'BANNON ( D D - 9 8 7 ) . Scott is the strike officer and Glen is the GUNNO. They just retumed from a gmeling six month deployment in the Arabian Gulf.

Scott will be leaving in January heading to Montery, CA for PG school. Glen is still negofiating orders and trying to get shore duty in Maryland.

Glen recently married the former Noemi Libao on December 30th, 1993, in Annapolis. They had a civil ceremony at the Annapolis courthouse and then had a church wedding in Charleston, SC on Sept. 3, 1994. Noemi delivered their first baby, Kathryn Amber, on May 21, 1995 while Glen was deployed.

He also states that Marcie is NOT pregnant! Jeff Corder departed in Sept. and went up to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Word on the street is that the Lovin' Life factor is through the roof!

Mark Canady is the DCA onboard JOHN YOUNG. Apparenfly his Lovin' Life factor is not quite so high.

Julie Wolfgram was recently in Jebel Ali. She's still on the mighty KISKA, but is now the Navigator, as well as the ever popular Legal Officer Paul has recently taken over as the Repair Division officer, but he also is cursed with the Engineering Department Training Officer collateral duty (that really is harsh). Come February, he will be liberated to the VALLEY FORGE ( C G - 5 0 ) as the Navigator [Thanks

Paul]

Peter Martenson, onboard VALLEY FORGE Glen and Noemi Viado and daughter Kathryn Amber A few weeks ago, there was a mini 32nd company reunion at Sam Meckey's apartment. Sam and his wife Amy are stationed at NAS Jacksonville, where he is with a P-3 squadron until March and will then transfer to Maine. Sam Cook is stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and has also been spending time overseas at Okinawa. Jerry Deren got what he wanted and is flying F/A-18's at Cecil Field in Jacksonville. Drew Kettering is stationed at Naval Station, Annapolis and transferring to the Civil Engineer Corps. IVIatt Berg, Bob Pothier, and Ron Cochran have transferred to CIVLANT. Also, Jerry Rushing and Jay Joyce have recently gotten married. Sean Murphy is snll at medical school in Pennsylvania. Glen's twin brother Harold is stationed on CARR. Hank also received his pin and serves as the First LT. His ship recently shifted home ports from Charleston to Norfolk.

Finally, congratulations to all of 92 for making LT! Also, to the Class of '90, our deepest sympathy for the recent passing of Ronald Solomon who many may remember was the Deputy Commander during our Youngster year. Glen's address is 8433 Southside Blvd. Apt 1909, Jacksonville, FL 32256. [Thanks Glen] Next, from Paul Berthelotte, onboard ESSEX: Mike Misiewcz has taken over as the CIC officer on ESSEX but is headed to PG school in June/July of '96. He will be studying Space Systems Engineering, and someday hopes to be the first SWO in space.

• ** Li* ^' Keith Kitagawa, nearby POGY

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From the Navy Public Affairs Center I have received two pictures and articles. Peter Martenson onboard VALLEY FORGE which recently participated in the second annual disaster relief exercise with the Russian Federation Navy called "Cooperafion From the Sea," in Hawaii. He got to tour a Russian Vessel and interact with Russians on a social and professional level. [Good job Pete!] Also Keith Kitagawa onboard POGY ( S S N - 6 4 7 ) currenfly serving as the MPA. The picture is a little old, I think it was taken when he got his dolphins. [Congratulations Keith!]

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Eubanks is the Boiler Division Officer aboard the BLUE RIDGE. Engagements: Mei Ling Marshall is getting martied in May. Maria Grauerholz is also getting married in May. Congratulations. Thanks Melanie.

Caro and Russ Marsh write from Annapolis. Russ martied the former Caro ShuU '95 on 10 June 1995 in Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. Russ is on the TENNESSEE (Blue Crew). Thanks Russ and Caro.

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Pres. LTJG Matt A m y USN Sec'y LTJG Vinny Smith USN 3 Abingdon Way Durham, NC 27713 Kevin Hanson writes from Virginia Beach, VA. Kevin is engaged to marry Jennifer Scott in October Congratulations. Kevin met up with Joe Wiendl in Anti-Surface Warfare (ASW) Evaluator School.

Joe is on the LEYTE GULF ( C G - 5 5 ) . Kevin is on the

CoNOLLY with Troy Miller. Joe and Kevin are both Combat Information Center (CIC) Officers and Troy is an Auxiliary Officer Gisela and Lou Yepez are both doing well in San Diego. Thanks Kevin.

Caro and Russ Marsh Mike Rubel writes from the Persian Gulf on board the GARY (FFG-51). Mike is the DCA and has his SWO pin. Thanks Mike.

Kristin Burbage writes from Kings Bay, GA. On 23 September 1995, Ellen and Tom Burbage '69 had an engagement party for their daughter Krisfin and Tim Bourdon at their home in Atlanta, GA. Brian Lantier and Dean Kinsman were in attendance.

BCristin is the Environmental Officer for Kings Bay Submarine Base. They plan to be martied on 25 May 1996 in Aflanta. Thanks Krisfin.

Kevin Hanson and Jennifer Scott Sarah Dachos writes from Corpus Christi, TX. Tim Bourdon, Phil Dobbs, Troy Solberg, Chuck Sites, Albon Head, and Sarah received their Wings in October Tim and Chuck are going to Jacksonville, Phil is going to Hawaii, Albon's going to Whidbey Island, and Troy and Sarah are going to Bmnswick, Maine. Kyle T\irco and Sammy Smith got winged in Kingsville, TX. Sammy will be flying Harriers in Cherty Point, NC. Kyle will be flying F/ A-18s in Lamoore, CA. Julie Stopha is now engaged. Chuck Sites also got engaged recently. Congratulations. Thanks Sarah.

Melanie (McGee) Butler writes from the Caribbean aboard the MOUNT BAKER. She is involved in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the rest of the GEORGE WASHINGTON Batfle Group. Also on the MOUNT BAKER are Anna Cruz and Jim Lenart. Anna is the Food Service Officer (FSO), Jim is the Second Division Officer and Melanie is the Damage Control Assistant (DCA).

Anna just received her SWSCO pin, and Jim and Melanie just qualified Officer of the Deck (OOD).

Melanie is rooming with Kelly Hoeft, who is the Communications Officer (Commo) on the SANTA BARBARA. Greg Cameron is also on the SANTA BAR-

BARA. Brad Donnelly is the DCA aboard the KIDD. Brad has his Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) letter, which is very unusual for a DCA. He is rooming with Dani Pico who is the Weapons Officer on the EISENHOWER. Andrea (Lindenburg) Dachos and Julia Lopez are doing well. Kelly

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Burbage-Bourdon Engagement Party: Top Row: Judd Osten '64, Kristin Burbage, Dean Kinsman; 2nd Row; Tim Bourdon, Heather Katcharian '92; 3rd Row: Brian Lantier, Chip Patrick '94; 4th Row: Tome Burbage '69, Ron Christenson '69 Class Reunion Notes: Mike Rubel has come up with a interesting idea which I would like to receive feedback on. Mike proposes to hold two reunionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; one located in Annapolis and one in San Diego. This will accommodate Classmates on both coasts, cut travel costs, and save leave time. Since we are still a junior class, a vast majority of us will not be able to fly far for a weekend (due to work constraints etc.).

Please let me know what you think and add any other suggestions.

That's all for this month. Catch you in March. Take care and God bless. Vin.

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Pres., 2/Lt. Scott Hornbuckle USMC Sec'y, Ens. James Keck USNR MC 9804 Bristol Square Ln. 201, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301)564-9893 Hello, '94! So good to be back with y'all! Well, it is another year, and I hope you all had a blast celebrating over the holidays, and you are now all safely back where you should be. As my fingers zoom across this keyboard, I can't help but think of my Pathology exam which is set to start in a mere 7 hours...thefirst of a 4 d a y string of end-of-semester exams before the Christmas break. Come Friday,

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December 15th, I am off to spend the holiday in Germany. But I know that you come first, which is why I am now wrifing to you once again. So, let's get on with the show...Kirk Clermont writes from Groton, Connecticut to tells us he's finished with that place, and is moving on to his submarine...finally!

Here's his new address: Kirk Clermont, 3991-117 Marina Lake Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Phone number: 804-463-9406. He also adds: <24>Alotof guys frequent the Fox woods casino. A few guys have been there enough times that I have nominated them for the Ed Stout Gambling Society. These notables include Bob Wirth, Chris Nash, and Mike Bellotti.

Honorable mention goes to Greg "I don't gamble" Cohen because after his first visit he can't get enough of the place. SOBC has been a vacation compared to Prototype and Nuke School, so most of us are enjoying this leisure fime. The party ends in December, when we all go on leave and then head on out (finally) to our boats. Enclosed is a boat list so our friends will know where we're headed to. Scott Hornbuckle, where are you? Tracy Clark, the Murray's think you're dead too!

Here's the boat list Kirk forwarded.: Arnold Alqueza SSN-668 SPADEFISH Norfolk, VA Brent Beach SSN-750 NEWPORT NEWS Norfolk, VA Michael Bellotti SSN-660 SAND LANCE Groton, CT Mark Bluestein SSN-668 SPADEFISH Norfolk, VA Kirk Clermont SSN-756 SCRANTON Norfolk, VA Darrell Gobble SSN-754 TOPEKA ****** In Ha SSN-718 HONOLULU Peari Harbor, HA Thomas Hayghe SSN-714 NORFOLK Norfolk, VA Robert Hughes SSBN 732B ALASKA Bangor, WA Adam Kinnear SSN-764 BOISE Norfolk, VA

Jim Keck with Kevin, Hannah, and Malinda Glathar at oh-dark-hundred at the Pentagon for the 1995 USMC Marine Corps Marathon

Tom Lenhardt and Brian Mecklenburg goofing around at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC

Robert Koh SSN-716 SALT LAKE CITY San Diego,

CA Robert Konold SSBN 730B HENRY M . JACKSON Bangor, WA Thomas Lazo SSN-703 BOSTON Groton. CT Christopher Nash SSBN 736G WEST VIRGINIA Kings Bay, GA Todd Owens SSN-647 POGY San Diego, CA Chester Parks SSN-713 HOUSTON San Diego, CA Jonathan Powell SSN-722 KEY WEST Norfolk, VA Jamie Rakow SSN-717 OLYMPIA Peari Harbor, HA Nathaniel Reed SSN-769 TOLEDO ***** Brent Sadler SSN-682 TUNNY Pearl Harbor, HA Clark Sarge SSN-706 ALBUQUERQUE Groton. CT Eric Schuette SSBN 727B MICHIGAN Bangor, WA Eric Severseike SSN-684 CAVALLA Pearl Harbor, HA Edward Stout SSN-649 SUNFISH Norfolk, VA Brian Weisker PCU 770 TUCSON Norfolk, VA Robert Wirth SSN-712 ATLANTA Norfolk, VA Gregory Zettler SSN-702 PHOENIX Norfolk, VA I apologize if anybody was left out. Kirk, you need to be a little more thorough and organized in how you mark the list you gave me!

Tom Lenhardt wrote to tell of his recent trip to Washington, DC where he met up with Brian Mecklenburg (36th Co), who is curtently attending Georgetown Medical School. Tom is at MALS26 at MCAS New River, but will be heading to HMT-204 in Febmary. (Does anybody out there know what all those acronyms mean?!) He ends his letter with plans to go the Army-Navy Football game, including a prediction of a win...

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USNA gang at Basic Communications Officers School: Mike Hede, Julian Wilson, Laura Kratz, Ahmed Williamson, and Amber Lehning.

Laura Kratz has our next Marine Corps update: 1 wanted to send you a quick note from the USNA gang at Basic Communications Officers School.

Mike Hede, Amber Lehning, Ahmed Williamson, Julian Wilson and myself will graduate November 17th. Hede and Williamson are off to Camp Pendleton, CA. Hede is going to 1st Marine Division and Williamson, with his wife Mattrice and baby Allah, will be going to 1st SRIG, 9th Communications Battalion. Wilson, Lehning, and I will be going to Camp Lejeune, NC. Wilson and Lehning will be going to 2nd SRIG, 8th Communications Battalion. Wilson, worried about his "cool" image, wanted me to explain that SRIG was Surveillance, RECONNAISSANCE, Intelligence Group. I'll be going to 2nd FSSG. H&S Battalion, Communications Company. Congrats to my old roomie Tom Lenhardt on his engagement. Good luck Tom; hope to see you in NC. As for 13th Company, please send me your addresses and I'll put together a company mailing address. Hede and I recently had an ungodly early visit from the Glathar's on their way to another Marine Corps Marathon. You owe us Jim - if they hadn't stopped

by Quantico, they'd have been on your doorstep at 0530 on a Saturday. That should answer anyone's questions as to whether Kevin was as crazy as ever.

Kevin is stillfinishingup flight school in Pensacola and the whole family is doing well. Kevin already has Hannah out running with him! I'll be doing the bum thing in NC. so if anyone is in the area, please stop by for a visit. My address is: 7504W Ocean Drive. Emerald Isle. NC 28594. Hope everyone is having fun out there.

The Finish...we made it!

Grant Goodrich (23rd Co) recently took time from his hoo-yah grunts in the Marine Corps to give us the latest from his neck of the woods in 29 Palms, California. He and Lewis Rhodes (23rd Co) just finished their month-long Combined Arms Exercise out in the desert. Lewis is getting his platoon ready for their deployment to Okinawa at the end of January.

Jim Brady and Andy Able are engineer platoon commanders at Pendletonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they were attached to 1/ 7 and 2/7 respectively for the C A X . Chris McCrainie is a platoon commander with Alpha Tanks, and Jason Walker is a platoon commander with LAR out there in 29 Palms.

Craig Beal wrote from Atlanta about some recent events: Drake Henderson graduated and went on to Pensacola in September '95. In August, Craig went to Frank Hutchison's wedding. Frank got martied to Amy Geist at the Academy Chapel. Also attending were Scott Josselyn, Dave 95 and Sandy Bassett and Kay Beal. On September 27th, the Beal's had their first baby. Sydney Blake Beal made her debut at almost 7 pounds, and is doing very well.

On September 30th, Ken Wilson got married to Sonya Gable. Attending the wedding were Craig, Dave Bassett, Patty Restrepo 96, Sean Banks '96, Marty Ohme and his wife Laura. The Wilson are taking a honeymoon over Christmas since they got married on a regular weekend off from Nuclear Power School. Thanks for the news, Craig.

Hutchison's Wedding: (L to R) Scott Josselyn, Craig Beal, Amy Hutchison, Frank Hutchison, Dave BassetL and Sandy Bassett.

Kelly Shekitka is finally making the big move down to Pensacola after playing secretary for a few

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months here at USUHS. In mid-December, Kelly's new address will be: 7426 Camale Dr, Pensacola, FL, 32504. 904-477-2064. We're gonna miss you here in Med School, Kelly. Be good, and we expect a fly-by at Graduation! Before he high-tailed it south, Kelly left me a few '94 news flashes. Dave Phillipi is now a married man! That's right; on December 9th, Dave took the plunge with the lovely Miss Katie Sayre (Sorry if I misspelled your last name, Katie.

Kelly's to blame if it is incortect!) in Mt. Vernon, Virginia. Some other 4th Company grads in attendance were Jason Mahrer and Brian Deneve.

Looking over this chicken scratch of a list Kelly gave me...let's see...Dave Dermody...born October 4th... boy... Austin James... Congratulations! Oh, and something about Jim Christie (4 Co) and Jennifer B u z z e l l . . . C o r p u s Christi, T X . . . 2 8 t h October...Got jets...heading to Kingsville, Texas.

Sorry if any of this is incortect. Once again, Kelly's your man!

Keith Deerkoski forwarded a ready-for-print mini-article for us to enjoy, so here y'all go: Decembers, 1995—...I am writing in 5/tipma/e in order to contact those "friends" whom are now on my personal blacklist for not staying in touch, (no specific order.. .except for the first guy) Those on my blacklist are Steve Olivera (the one who will not call, because he owes me $$ for not beating me in racketball), Mike Rosenbaum (Knicks over Bulls), Kevin Rowe (Rockets over Suns...again?), Jim Brady, Matt Watt (savage Califomia tan), Phil Dwyer (Welcome back to the U.S.A.), Brent Blackmer (Congrats—married man soon), Lori Rickert, and Jen Lane (married last names not included.) One should feel fortunate if they are not included in this list and should be. I would love to hear from you. Please write me at the following address: 2nd Lt K.R. Deerkoski, 2D BN/8th MAR, WPNS CO, SCOUT/SNIPER Platoon, PSC Box 20103, Camp Lejeune, NC 285420103; or call me at the following* 910-355-2916.

Ah, my second submariner of the month writes...school must be over!

Wedding of Matt Hawks to the former Miss Andra Garman, in Decatur, GA on October 14th, 1995.

Congratulations!

1 married the former Andra Garman of Stone Mountain, Georgia in Decatur, Georgia on October 14th. Chris Williams was one of my groomsmen. He is now stationed in Kings Bay with MARYLAND (crew?). Andra and I will soon be out in Pearl Harbor with LT Rick Needham ('92?) aboard CHARLOTTE (SSN-766). Andra hopes to attend graduate school in Music Performance at the University of Hawaii. Other submariner news: Paul Davis is in Kings Bay with TENNESSEE (crew?), Andy Gish '93 is in Norfolk with SUNFISH, Ted O'Harrah and Matt Reimann are also in Norfolk (I'm not sure which boats), Todd Hoot as well with JAMES K. POLK. Rich Johns is finishing up soon at Penn State, and will probably begin the nuke pipeline in January. Best of luck to you and the rest of '94!

One last letter that I want to answer personally...Mario Correa, I'm still trying to track down Kevin Quinn's address in Japan. Can anyone help? Here's Mario's address: 665 Palomar Dr #212, Pensacola, FL 32507. Thanks a bunch, '94.

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zero. Thanks for all of the input. YOU make this article great. Keep it up! But before I say good-bye, I just want to add one more thing. In last month's article, I included a reference from a letter concerning an incident at the silent bell ringing ceremony in Hiroshima which had offended at least one individual. To any and all who took offense, I offer my apology. It is not the intention of this article to stir up strife, but to link our shipmates scattered to the winds. Happy New Year too all, and God bless you and yours. C-ya...Jlm

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Pres., Ens. John Fleet, USN Sec'y, Ens. Don Jamiola, USN 2355 W. Michigan Ave., Apt. CV 5, Pensacola, FL. 32526(904)944-7716 Welcome to the New Year!!! Let's hope it brings good luck to all, and hopefully a football victory over Army this year What a game! I hope everyone had a chance to tune in worldwide, and wonder if everyone was as speechless as Nick and I were. On the good side, 95ers Damon Dixon and Mike Bonnett were able to be seen during the game on TV. Also, I hope everyone was able to spend part of the holiday season with friends and family, and had an enjoyable time.

Speaking of the holidays, I was unable to get back to the Windy City, but Paul Hockran and his girlfriend had quite a dinner laid out. I was joined in the feast with Steve Kelsey, Garth Smelser and brother, and Kevin Gordon. The dinner was topped off with pumpkin pie, Caddyshack, and the Grinch.

Steve Kelsey does have an apartment now in Pensacola, and his roommate is Scott Cargill. Steve and I should start school here in about a week, after over two months of sitting around. Scott and Steve are keeping busy by spending time at the climbing gym. Nick Mungas has started, and completed about four weeks, and is doing well.

In some older news, I received a list of Classmates who attended the Navy Homecoming game. This list includes Ron Finch (who also just arrived in Pcola), Mark Neff, Chris Hayle, Chris Rush, Kevin Gordon, Craig Turner, Harry Gardner, and Arthur Watson. Brax Sisco and Roy Smith spent the weekend at Corey T\irner's place.

Now for some Fleet Hometown news releases.

Andre Coleman recently graduated from the Basic Civil Engineer Corps Officer School in Port Hueneme, California. Troy Hamilton and Mika Carlon also graduated from the same school.

Eric Jakubowski sends us the low-down from Qtown, the home of big boys with bigger toys—(I'm paraphrasing here-Don.) Eric and company have by now drove the Centralian Revolutionary Force out of the country. Graduation was on December 5th for Delta Company, and Foxtrot is slated for graduation in April. Eric sent a list of MOS's for everyone, which follows.

Artillery (apparenfly nicknamed the King of Battle): Bob Appleton, Frankie Delgado, Donald Mockenhaupt, and Roy Pickett.

NFO: Steve Acosta, Matt Senn.

Pilot: Chuck Basham, Eric Brown, Ron Gaines, Eric Jakubowski, Jay Moorman, Randy Park, Aaron Adams, Carl Briley, Bruce Frame, Ed MuUin, Tom Page, James Righter, and Dave Weinstein.

Ground Supply: Craig Clemens, Kipp Wahlgren, Jay Astle.

Infantry: Brett Ehler, Andy Ledford, Fred Lippert, Ethan Smith, John Bobo, Brian Burgess, Bobby Hertera, Eric Kapitulik, and Doug Zembiec.

Communications: Tim Ogden, Matt Limbert.

Combat Engineers: Hank Presecan, Chris Hart.

Aviation Supply: Robert Sherwood, Chad Dean.

Lenny Bridgeforth is Air Support, Jamie Donley is Data Systems, and Jon Haynes is Adjutant. Eric notes a '93 grad in his class—Jason Maddocks. Jason got his Aerospace Engineering Masters at MIT. Jason is a pilot. Thanks for all the info Eric.

Jay Driskell, Gene Cran, and Kelley Cantley all seemed to enjoy our day-long ethics stand-down.

Some of the training included playing pool at the OClub with other alums including Sara Santoski. We all managed to keep the table away from all the Air Force fly-people. K.C. Williams and Greg Roberts have been placed in a TAD position with CNET here in Pensacola. Chris Ognek also has artived, and will be waiting awhile for his turn to start school.

K.C. wants to let everyone know that the P.E. Department flag football team was the first TAD team to ever beat the officers' and coaches' team in the "Super" Bowl. The team was led to victory by Jim Kubiak and others.

Jay DiSpaldo writes of his martiage to Marian, on July 29th at the USNA Chapel. The 34th Company sang "God Bless the USA" at the reception.

Jay and 34 note that, "We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time." Jay and Marian will report to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in January of 96 to the Frederick (EST-1184). Congratulations!

Jay and Marian DiSpaldo-wed in USNA Chapel We heard last time from John Duenas and Jason Haines. Jason adds that he has formed the first ever Seventh Fleet Silent Precision Drill Team, and these Sailors have been stunning crowds all over Southwest Asia. Jason also extends greetings to all former 28th Company men and women. Jason notes that a beer in Japan is over 8 dollars, but the COLA there helps. Also if anyone runs into Jose Dominquez 94—tell him to write Jason.

I heard that Spencer Abbot and Chad Sund are doing well at their grad schools. Jason White and Dave Boxmeyer and others graduated SWOS at the end of November Jay is in a DCA follow-on school, and Dave is in Engineering. Jay will be in Alabama for most of January, so all of us in Pensacola hope to see him then. Joey Delaski is currenfly at my sponsor's house in Annapolis, and his mother and sister were able to spend Thanksgiving with him there.

Again, hope everyone had some good leave time, and send some more information, maybe some ArmyNavy game trips or something. Till next time-Don. Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

Chapter News ALABAMA Huntsville Chapter LCDR Joel M. Anderson, USNRR '81 523 Brenda Drive Madison, AL 35758 H: 205-461-7757

ARIZONA CAPT Dennis N. McComb, USNRR (Ret.) '65 1146 E Village Circle DrN Phoenix, AZ 85022 H: 602-863-6313; W: 602-222-1000; F: 602-222-1001

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Steve Andres '67 2812 Vanderhoof Drive West Covina,CA 91791 H: 818-331-6811; W: 909-735-3300; F: 909-735-3065 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come to our events in LA in 1996!!! We have a great 1996 planned for you. Here are some of the highlights for your consideration. If you don't like what you see, tell us! We'll consider almost any idea.

Be a part of the liveliest, most fun-filled Chapter in the nation! Call Steve Andres 818-331-6811 and/or Danny Musselman 714-258-1173.

1996 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS You can take three cruises with LA Chapter in 1996!!!

CRUISE 1 Annual Meeting And Installation Dinner The annual membership meeting will be 10 February 1996. We have booked the Queen Mary in Long Beach for this event at which we swear-in (install) the new Board. This should be a super opportunity to enjoy this historic vessel and kick off the year of Chapter Events.

You have your choice: (1) Just come for the dinner and program, (2) Add an aftemoon ship tour with us, and then come to the dinner program, or (3) STAY ABOARD in an historic Queen Mary stateroom (!) and make it a weekend "cmise" on this fabulous ship.

Dinner & Program We will gather for no-host cocktails in the Capstan Club and on the adjoining Deck. Dinner is your choice of Sirioin Cabernet or Southwestern Sea Bass.

Our program will consist of: • Installation of new Chapter Directors and Officers •Brief Alumni Association Update by Ron Brandquist, our National President • Main Program Address by CAPT (and Mrs.) Wil Rogers, USN (Ret.), former Commanding Officer, USS ViNCENNES (CG-49) during the Persian Gulf deployment, in which his ship shot down an Iranian airliner and then suffered recriminations and tertorist attacks on his family right here in Southem Califomia. You may have read about this or Shipmate, January-February 1996

read his best selling book. Now come and hear the story first hand.

Our price of $29.75 each gets you dinner, gratuity, taxes and covers your parking.

Ship Tour The Queen Mary has artanged for us to be guided throughout this first class passenger liner We will be guided by one of the 'ship's officers' through the communications spaces, bridge, officers quarters, engine room and fabulous entertainment spaces, and will cover some of the historic events the Queen Mary took part in, including two World Wars. Our tour will end in the Capstan Club in time for cocktails before dinner This personal guided tour will cost only $7.50 per person. Take it from someone who's done it, this tour would be a bargain at twice the price. It will wonderfully complement your visit.

Book a Stateroom How many of us had the opportunity to book passage on a luxury ocean liner? Now you can spend the weekend aboard, enjoy the shopping, restaurants, aura and nautical setting in Long Beach harbor Cabins are available also at a group rates ($78, $88 or $98 plus tax); for room reservations call the hotel at 310-432- 6964, 800-437-2934 or fax 310-437-4531.

Call Steve Andres at 818-331-6811 or Danny Musselman at 714-258- 1173 for: (1) dinner reservations; (2) ship tour reservations. We will need your check by 20 January to meet the hotel requirements.

Please join us for a grand voyage during the weekend of 10-11 February.

CRUISE 2: USS BOXER CRUISE On 11 March 1996, USS BOXER (LHD-4) will transit from San Diego to Long Beach Naval Shipyard for overhaul. LA Chapter members are invited to ride along on this brand new amphibious carrier The ship will get underway from San Diego's 32nd Street Base at 0800 and steam to Long Beach, artiving at about 1630. This is a super opportunity to take the train down to San Diego and ride BOXER north. We can see how tomorrow's Navy will project force "...From The Sea" with this ship, which would be the command ship for the Amphibious Ready Group Commander If you want come aboard for this day cruise, call Danny Musselman '60 at 714-259-1173. Bring your employer or offspring and impress him or her with what you did in your youth!

CRUISE 3: REUNION WEST '96 Now this one is a REAL cruise! LA Chapter will host the Reunion West celebration for 1996. We have selected Carnival Cruise Lines' M/S Holiday as our cruise ship; our destination is Ensenada (yeah Husongs!). Cabin prices will be $423.50 to $513.50/ pp (including port tax)—double occupancy for our group. We will have dinner together as a group at a single seating for all Alumni. The dates are 2-5 Aug 96, so mark it on your calendar Contact Myra Bearman (widow '53) (1-800-995-0405) for further information.

NAVY-NOTRE DAME DUBLIN '96 Have you booked your trip to see Navy vs. the Fighting Irish in Dublin on 2 Nov 96? Is this a great reason for a party? The Alumni Association is planning travel packages for the event using ConlinDodds Group Tours (call the Navy-ND Special

Hotline at 1-800-553-5527). The NAAA has cooked up a wide variety of tour packages including one that is self-guided (just accommodations, airfare and rental car (Stay LEFT! no, LEFT!).

You can't buy tickets to this game from the NAAA. The only way to get your tickets is through ColinDodds. Word is, the ND subway alumni have blocked out rooms all over the Republic. Don't be forced to commute to the game from the Isle of Man! Get your reservations now!

BUSINESS LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS—JOIN THE NETWORK! Orange County The Business Luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of each month at El Toro MCAS Officers Club. Under the leadership of Mike Wray '85 and Steve Shatynski '83, these Luncheons bring out a good number of USNA alumni, friends and colleagues from USMA and USAFA. Call Mike Wray '85 (714-833-5868) for information and reservations.

All you need to do to get on his mailing list is attend one luncheon every six months.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS We lock horns with Army in golf twice a year. The Spring Toumy (18 April) is what we call our Goofy Golf Tournament. Anybody is welcome even if you're totally inept at golf. This one is held at the scenic MCAS El Toro course and is followed by a barbecue on the clubhouse patio.

The Fall Toumy (17 Oct) is semi-serious (Army is serious; Navy isn't) and involves a match play contest we always lose (in recent memory). But Army is vulnerable to our superior partying ability and have requested we include the apres-golf barbecue. This one is held at the Los Alamitos course.

If you have one of those PGA sanctioned handicaps, we want you to play in the Fall. If you are merely inept (handicapped only by ability), then we want you to play in the Spring. Be a player in '96.

EL TORO AIR SHOW Over the weekend of 27-29 April is the best deal in Los Angeles—a free airshow at MCAS El Toro.

On three consecutive days—Friday, Saturday and Sunday—the Marine Corps holds an orgy of aviation. Static displays range from ancient aircraft to the Stealth fighter The Marines also set up ground force equipment displays and paint camouflage on the kids faces. Continuous flying displays take place all day except when the Marines put on their vertical assault display. Booths offer aviation art, souvenirs, clothing books, videotapes and of course chow.

There are even some commercial simulator 'rides'.

But nothing can compare with the BLUE ANGELS who fly about 1500 each day. The LA Chapter and the Orange County Navy League host a reception that welcomes the Blues on Thursday evening. This is an opportunity to rub elbows with all the local brass, since almost everyone comes. The Blue Angels make a grand appearance and say a few words, then mingle with the crowd. It's a great party and we usually get 2-300 folks to attend. Last year we had an aviation art auction which benefited the Sea Cadets and was a lot of fun.

The Friday show is a dress rehearsal and a benefit for the local handicapped kids. All the booths and static displays are up, so it's just like the two shows open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, without the crowds. Many LA Chapter members prefer the 135

Friday show and we can get you in because we help with the show. This may be the last MCAS El Toro Air Show, so don't miss it.

SUMMER SOCIAL We gather in the dog days of summer for an evening barbecue in the hanger of the Command Air Museum at MCAS El Toro. It's a lovely setting amongst all the museum displays for a party. It was a big success in 1995 (thanks to Lee Cohen '82) and we are going to do it again on 20 July.

NAVY, MARINE CORPS AND USNA BIRTHDAYS We observe the birthdays of the Navy and Marine Corps each Fall, usually in conjunction with the October and November Business Luncheons. The November Luncheon has a special USMC format. This past year we were honored to have BGen Charlie Bolden, USMC '68, Assistant Commander of the 3rd MAW, former space shutfle astronaut and USNA Deputy Commandant.

Each year we mark the USNA Birthday with a special Dinner or Ball. The gala 150th Ball, attended by over 300 and with Gen Chuck Krulak, USMC "64, USMC Commandant as featured Guest of Honor, won't be replicated for the 151st Birthday, but we liked the job the Anaheim Martiott did for us so much that we want to go back there for this year's celebration on 12 October

The oldest and youngest graduates enjoy the first pieces of birthday cake.

L to R: John Valentine '39, 2ndLt Shawn Day, USMC '94 and Hal Felix '39

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USNA Alumni dance the night away.

Gen Charles Krulak '64, Marine Corps Commandant, presents birthday cake to the oldest Class present: Hal Felix '39 and John Valentine '39

L to R: Steve Andres '67, Ronald McDonald '84 and George Gorman '66 at VIP reception before 150th Ball

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L to R: Admiral Hank Mauz '59, Napolean McCallum '85 and Danny Musselman at VIP reception.

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TWO ARMY GAME PARTIES! LA Chapter had not one, but two fabulous ArmyNavy Game parties available for your viewing pleasure. Both were done jointly with USMA, which made it a heck of a lot more fun.

ORANGE COUNTY ARMY GAME PARTY—THE BARN This is the Chapter's most popular event; we have had almost 200 rabid Army and Navy fans there the past couple of years. The Barn's balcony bar was a perfect setting for the best Army Party on the Left Coast. Excellent viewing was available from virtually every vantage point, with brunch served at halftime. Danny Musselman '60 was our ringleader LA ARMY-NAVY PARTY—JONATHON CLUB We found a first-class site at the prestigious Jonathon Club's downtown location for a slightiy up-class Army Game party. Club member Brad Little '76 sponsored us. The West Point Society of Los Angeles loved the idea because they aren't typically allowed in such class establishments. We had use of the second floor Tap Room and Grill Room of the LA Downtown Jonathon Club (545 Figueroa) during the game. There were three TVs to provide excellent viewing throughout the area, as well as several pool (billiard?) tables nearby and we had use of the club's extensive athletic facilities available to us.

We had nearly a hundred better-behaved fans at the Jonathon Club party in '95, so look for a repeat in '96.

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP The 1996 Membership Drive is on right now. We need your 1996 dues to be able to stage all these events and print up Newsletters and bulletins to keep you informed. Do you live in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernadino Counties? Do you live in the Coachella Valley or the High Desert area? If the answer is yes, Los Angeles is your local Chapter Are you a member of LA Chapter? All it takes is $25 annual dues—What it gets you is: • Five newsletters (plus flyers and bulletins) to keep you updated on the Chapter events. You will get a LOT more information in the Newsletter than you read in this column.

• Help a Shipmate. Job Postings, more current news and late breaking updates on events. Trustee News, anecdotes, etc.

• A tremendous slate of social, professional and sporting activities throughout the year—in fact the best in the US outside USNA itself.

• A chance to have your voice heard at Alumni House through Trustee representation backed up by the collective voice of the entire LA Chapter membership (over 400 and growing).

• Your own personalized nametag.

• A "node" in our network and an extended network into our affiliated organizations including: the Annapolis Parents Club, three West Point Societies, the USAFA Association, numerous Navy League Councils, the Ivy League Association of Southern California (ILASC), two Blue & Gold Areas, the Recmiting District Assistance Council (RDAC), and more.

• A brand new Chapter Directory.

• Fellowship and camaraderie with a group of folks who share the same outstanding value system and view of the world.

• A continuing connection to your roots in USN/ USMC and USNA, and more...

Your Chapter Officers and Directors are always dreaming up new ways to try to capture your interest. GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHAPTER. BEAT ARMY!! That's all for now from Shakeytown. Out. Steve Andres '67 Shipmate, January-Febmary 1996

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 H: 408-375-8603

Sacramento Chapter CAPT John B. Haynes, USNR (Ret.) '55 132 Oak Canyon Way Folsom,CA 95630-1850 H: 916-989-2947; W; 916-988-2547 Sacramento Chapter members gathered at Sacramento's Palomino Club on the traditional first Thursday. Our speaker for the event was John Bohl, Blue and Gold Coordinator for the area and parent of MIDN Ted Bohl, USNA '97. Also present, Beth Callahan. Her daughter Shannan Callahan is a MIDN in the Class of '98.

Attending were: John Haynes '55; Larty Pierce '38; Barty Whittlesey '49; Jack Everett '64; Frank Blake '68; RitaMcHugh, wife '51 (Penn); Steve Berg '66; Tom Hartigan '47; Mel Warner '41; Terty Brown '67; Chuck Forsman '58; Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48; Cay Drachnic, wife '43; Bill Goode '43; Jean and Wayne Harbarger '47; and Dave McKie '66.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter LCDR Michael S. Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Kibbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 619-792-9196 Message Phone: 619-463-USNA MONTHLY LUNCHES The San Diego/Coronado Chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) at the Admiral Kidd Club (Bayside of NTC). For reservations please call our dedicated line 619-463-USNA. Our November speaker was Ron Brandquist '60, National Alumni Association President and CEO. Ron filled us in on "The State of the Brigade" and gave us a wonderful presentation on new developments in the Yard. Admiral Charles Larson '58, has embarked on a course for the Brigade to keep us proud of our tradition of excellence. A beautiful new Visitor's Center and additions to the Brigade Activities Center highlight recent changes to the Academy's physical plant.

Our December speaker will be CAPT Bill Hayes, USCG, Commandant of Coast Guard District, San Diego.

ben To receive a newsletter with membership information, please leave a message on our dedicated hotiine, 619-463-USNA. Robert L. Rubin

San Francisco Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 H: 510-866-8299; W: 510-887-7333 The first meeting in the Southbay was very successful. The organizer, Dave Williams, did a tremendous job of filling the Bold Knight Club in Sunnyvale, as well as contracting a very interesting and dynamic speaker in Peter Levine, a world class Mountaineer 1 hope that all the Alumni that have not been active in the Chapter this year, who attended Peter's presentation will now be able to find the time to participate more regularly.

Peter gave all in attendance an introducfion to mountaineering and ice climbing. He then went into some very entertaining and hair-raising experiences in humorous detail. Throughout Peter's talk he referred in excruciating detail to the three reasons why he plans to travel the globe to risk his life in this way for fun! It may not be a total surprise that Peter indeed loves the challenge, but that is only part of the reason to conquer mountain after mountain. He claims his passion allows him to put his life more in perspective. For instance, being as close to death as Peter has been, tends to allow one to focus on what is truly important.

Our Chapter membership is up to 145 paid and honorary members, keep up the good work.

Paul Feduchak '90

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret.) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-862-0703; W: 805-963-9151

COLORADO David M. Govan '53 1607 Lakeshore Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525-2420 H: 303-223-6104; W: 303-236-7185

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ARMY/NAVY GAME BRUNCH Over 200 people turned out for the brunch at Elarios, including 39 representing the West Point Society of San Diego. Things were pretty quiet in the Army secfion until after half time...Join us for a similar event next year when we Beat Army in both halves.

CDR Greg R. Gullette, USN '77 86 Pond View Circle Guilford, CT 06437-1245 H: 203-457-0220; W: 203-386-5710

NETWORKING MEETINGS Our networking meetings are scheduled for the second Friday of every month at 0730. You do not need to make reservations, but do check the 463USNA number for location/changes/updates. If you are interested in doing business with other grads, are looking to hire, or are looking for a job, these meetings provide an excellent opportunity. Contact Chuck Janes '71 at 619-277-0700 if you have any questions.

Claudio Pacheco '64 PO Box 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica W: 011-506-224-43-25; F: 011-506-224-20-17; E-mail: ctvsa@sol.racsa.co.cr

MEMBERSHIP Our Chapter continues to grow. Anyone living in the San Dieao area is encouraged to become a mem-

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Space Coast Chapter

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Jacksonville Chapter

Col Harvey Taffet, USAF (Ret.) '54 502 Eleuthra Lane Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937 H: 407-773-0863

Col Walter Havenstein, USMCR '71 10520 Vonn Road Largo, FL 34644 H: 813-593-2198

In November, the Space Coast Chapter met at the Phoenix restaurant in Indian Harbour Beach. President Harv Taffet announced the new slate of officers and called for a vote. Newly elected officers will be installed at the January luncheon meeting. Those who will takeover the reins at that time are: President, Jim Carrington '53; Vice President, Ted Clark '46; Secretary, Pete Peterson '56; Treasurer, Swede Hansen '56. Serving on the Board of Directors will be Stan Dodd '48, Red Orbeton '45 and John Callaway '47.

Enjoying the excellent cuisine were Charlie Allsop '42; Dorothy and Hank Arnold '36; Phyllis and Dick Banks '43; Jayne and Ernie Bartett '45; Eleanor and Mike Belensky '46; Winnie and Stu Bowcock '45; Howie Blum '45; Kate and Tom Blake '49; Janet and John Callaway '47; Laurie and Jim Cartington '53; Dori and Ted Clark '46; Lacy and Frank Clifford '45; Vera and John Crumpacker '31; Carolyn and Stan Dodd '48; Connie and Bill Donaldson '47; Ginny and Joe Elmer '47; Clare and Bob Gower '47; Doris and Bill Hamaker '44; Norma and Swede Hansen '56; Ray Harrell '27; Nancy Hart ('53); Cynthia Holley ('30); Jo Ann Jortberg ('45); Betty and Dick Jeffrey '39; Frank Keith '47; Sam Major '39 and guest Mims Sitko; Margaret and Stu Marcotte '57; Lou Marckesano '47; Jeanne Muncie ('47); Gene and Tom Murphy '39; Babs Myers 38; Peg and Pete Peterson '56; George Post '54 and guest; Kak and Vern Rose '47; Suzy and Jerty Rester '45 with guests Shirley Conrad and George Ellis '45; Marguerite and Ted Rogers '40; Pat and Paul Saari '57; Becky and Chuck Sueur '46; Donna and Ted Speaker '50; Marylyn and Bob Stricter '41; Terry and Joe Steckler '58; Betty Sullivan ('27); Joan and Harv Taffet '54; Jean and Warten Taylor '45; Norma and Joe Taylor '49; Birgit and Don Toohill '47; Fricky and Roger Vaughn '40; Iris and Sam Watson '43; Helen Ward ('42); Johanna Waterhouse ('51); Dorothy Wilson ('47); Ruth Wildman ('19); Peggy and Bill Welch '55 and guests; Bill Young '58 and guest Fran Hutchens.

Harv Taffet reminded everyone that Navy was the host for the Army-Navy game festivities at Indian River Colony Club and the Christmas Dinner dance at Eau Gallie Yacht Club. Prior to closing, John Crumpacker led the group in singing "Navy Blue and Gold." Our next regular meeting will be on 20 January at Turtle Creek Golf Club. In February we will meet at Rockledge Country Club.

P.C. Peterson '56

I guess that I ought to be philosophical. After all I didn't have a B-robe bet on it. Still, even though I admit that I still don't know anything about football, I have to wonder Why, with 8:25 left in the fourth quarter and the possibility of putting the game beyond an Army touchdown, did he go for it? The Army alumni at the next table were even more mystified than I. Well as they used to say in Flatbush, "Wait 'til next year!" If we couldn't win the game, we more than held our own at the party. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club put forth their usual first class effort and the combined Army and Navy alumni chapters watched the game with great camaraderie and some heckling. (With apologies to "Casablanca," I was shocked, simply shocked, to find heckling going on at an Army-Navy game!)

Attending for Navy were: Mike and Linda Albano '74; Bill and Caryn Bain '73; Fred and Gloria Beckham '63; Bill and Martha Berry; David and KathyBliesner '83; Michael Bolier '67; Buck and Margarita Collins '71; Tim and Allison Daseler ' 84; Jack and June Fidel '39; Mac Fossett '58; Jack Gantiey '69; Warten and Pat Hahn '60; Kim and Terty Harding '85; Walt and Judy Havenstein '71; Bob and Betty Hayes '45; Richard Hunt '82; Keith and Michelle Kans '88; Bob and Nickie Kasten '45; Monroe and Barbara King '58; Mark and Marcia Krivonak '71; Gaeton Long '60; Mike and Diane Lops '69; Ellen McCarthy '59; Don and Flo McLenahan '44; Harry and Claire Monroe; Dave and Teresa Olson '79; Rich Olson; Hugh Palmer '58; Jim Parks '71; Al and Nell Rasmussen '43; Byron and Barbara Ruble '50; Bud Sawyer '74; Terty and Sally Silva '73; Fred Spence; Sam and Audrey Swart '58; Steve Swift '87; and Larty and EUy Weaver '59.

Remember that the next luncheon will be at 1200 on 7 February in the MacDill Air Force Base Officers' Club. For a speaker we will have the CO of the NROTC unit at the University of Florida who will give us his perceptions on the NROTC and Academy programs. Reservations (and checks) as usual go to the Treasurer, Mark Krivonak.

Buck Collins '71

RADM Robert W. Graham, USNR (Ret.) '34 10113 Whippoorwill Lane # 1604 Jacksonville, FL 32256-7174 H: 904-642-1255 The Jacksonville Chapter met on December 11 to welcome Ron Brandquist '60, President USNA Alumni Association, to dinner at the NAS Jacksonville O'Club. With 126 attending, Ron sketched an up-to-date picture of Annapolis. A lively Q&A session ensued and revealed interesting developments in the service academy survivability issue.

Among those attending: Bob Autrey '44; Joe Bonds '45; Elliot Brown '31; Eari Bushnell '64; Charies Cartoll '69; Bill Carrier '45; Bill Cobb '43; George Cornelius '43; Paul Costello '86; Jim Dunford '39; Bill Emmerich '61; Doug Falconer '61; Mike Finley '86; Don Fisher '49; Bill Flannery '44; Tom Fortson '47; Pete Galantin '33; John Gillcrist '70; Bob Graham '34; Pat Gray '40; George Greer '58; Mark Hallenbeck '74; Kirk Hansen '70; John Hess '37; Si Highleyman '51; Jack Hinman '40; Bill Holt '39; Carl Jones '33; Tom LaTurno '74; Hugh Lewis '34; Mike McCreight '49; Dave McDonald '28; Grafton McFadden '51; Don Miller '44; Bob Mink '43; Marion Minnis '50; Gris Moeller '42; Jim Moore '61; John Palombi '64; Bill Payne '44; Jim Pearce ' 62; Chuck Pendleton '43; Dick Pratt '36; Ralph Rawson '39; Pat Sherwood '64; Mike Soha '72; Gray Stmm '41; Chariie Styer '41; Bruce Taylor '64; Joe Tibbets '34; Wally Utley '45; Vic Vissering '45; Dave Ward '45; Bub Ward '35; Jeff Wellings '53; Steve Jarecki '64; Ed Zimmerman '49; Bob Whitmire '74; Walt Honour '44; Cari Swenson '42; Joe Weed '47; Courtney Stanton '59; Dick Hoffman (West Point); Don Farshing '47; Scott Cantfil '72; Don Fishback '90; Bruce Stutsman '76; Peter Miller '76; Bill Dawson '82; John McCarthy '80; Bill Weidenhammer '84; Dale Carlson '79; Emmett Ferguson '44; and Richard Dollinger '50.

Our next meeting will be at the NAS O'Club on 8 March with Admiral Charles Larson '58 as our guest speaker Additionally, plans are underway for a submarine tour and dinner at the Kings Bay O'Club in May. John Gillcrist '70

Orlando Chapter LCDR Jeffrey D. Hall, USNR '83 PO Box 950909 Lake Mary, FL 32795-0909 H: 407-330-2693; W: 407-628-0009

Palm Beach Chapter LCDR Jeffrey B. Jerome, USNR '79 3912 S Ocean Blvd, Apt 111 Highland Beach, FL 33487-3312 H: 407-272-7205; W: 407-994-1191

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road GulfBreeze.FL 32561 H: 904-932-1147; W: 904-456-9237

Southeast Florida Chapter LtCol Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Avenue Davie, FL 33331 H: 305-434-6634; W: 305-558-5300

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Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) LCDR Susan S. Welch, USN '80 5310 Foxwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 H: 813-923-2771; W: 813-923-2771

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GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter CAPT Paul D. Hurst, USN (Ret.) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 H: 770-509-7300 The past few months have been particularly active here in Hotlanta as our activities continue to attract an increasing number of local alumni. On 4 November 4th USNA's 150th Birthday Party was celebrated aboard the Henry W. Grady, a local paddle wheeler (That was as nautical as we could get down here in the heartland of Georgia). A total of 93 people attended the event, which almost extended into a celebration of a Navy victory over Notre Dame (shoulda been). Special thanks to Mids Scott Snyder '96, Chris Martinez '96, Mark Dunbar '97, Tony Holds '97, Nate Schenk '97, and Jeff Widenhofer '97, members of the SKIVs, a 50's style singing group from the Academy Glee Club, which provided outstanding entertainment. The food was excellent, and in compliance with Naval tradition, an authentic looking (but thankfully, not tasting) Navy sheet

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cake was cut by Bill Carver "42 and Jeff Widenhofer "97, the most senior and junior in attendance.

A great time was had by all hands, which included: Bill Carver '42; Jim and Carol Sue Ravenel '45; Duane and Barbara Young '49; Gil and Barbara McCullen '53; Dale and Elaine Herndon '56; Don and Choyce Thompson '59; Carl and Marilyn McCallum '60; Art Butler "61; Paul and Nancy Hurst '62; Dick and Joyce Tash '62; Jay and Mary Ann Gowens '63; Mertick and Kathryn Bayer '65; Bob and Nancy Bush "65; Dave and Pam Hunter '65; Paul and BJ Kellogg '65; Steve McDonald '65 and guest; Bob and Paula Snelling '65; Will and Catherine Wood "66; Al and Cheryl Jones '67; Tom and Sara Parker "68; Mitch and Carole Rowland '71; Bill and Susan Donges "71; Bob and Karen Clydesdale '71; Steve and Karen Frederick '72; Jim and Valynda Murphy '73; Gehrig and Dorothy Wiles '74; Tom and Brenda Hamilton '78; Mark and Connee James '78; Skip and Tracy Krause '79; Paul and Jill Wright '79; Mac and Julia Williams "79; Bill and Virginia Druce '82; Kylor Whitaker '86; Brad Edenfield '87; John Huss '87; Paul and Kathy Qualey '88; and Dave and Margaret Alexander, NAIO. Also, several members of the local Naval Academy Parent's Club were in attendance, including: Dan and Darlene Cox; Denny and Linda Dicker; David and Shirley Dunbar; Glenn and Bonny Ernst; Gary and Jeanne Simpson; and Fred and Regina St. George. Additionally, Ken Zirkman attended as a guest of Mark James '78, and Cynthia Livingston, widow of Whit Livingston '68, attended as a special guest of the Chapter On November 17th the monthly luncheon was held at Paisano's with an exceptional turnout of 45. Attendees included: Jim Weldon '34; Paul Smith '42; Jack Cumberland "44; Jim Ravenel "45; Duane Young "49; Bill Wright "50; John Stark "51; Gil McCullen "53; Art Butler '61; Paul Hurts '62; Tony Womble '63; Judd Osten '64; Rich Hartis '64; Bob Bush '65; Jim Slemenda "66; Al Jones '67; Cheri Jones "67; Les Gable "70; Mike Stephens "71; Robert Schultz "71; Dennis Desmond '71; Steve Dmetmk '71; Jim Murphy "73; Dennis Stockwell "76; Kent White '77; Pies Bruce '77; Jeff Jones '77; Edgar Vaughn '78; Jim Fee '78; Mark James '78; Tom Hamilton "78; Skip Krause '79; Dave Lindsey '79; Terrell Henry "81; Brian Jackson '81; Melissa Matthews '81; Bill Druce '82; Kelly Mayer '85; Neil Sawyer '86; Devon Marsh '87; John Huss '87; Jonathan Salkoff '90; Dave Alexander (NAIO); and Angela Gittens, the Aviation General Manager at Hartsfield Atianta International Airport, who was our guest speaker The annual viewing of the Army-Navy game in the company of local WOOPS took placed at TJ's Sports Bar on Holcomb Bridge Road on December 2nd. The venue was tertific, the company outstanding, the game excifing, but once again, the outcome heart-breaking. In attendance were Duane Young '49; Glen Brewer '51; Gil Mccullen '53; Jim Carr '55; Dale Herndon '56; Mike Midas '60; Gene Chaney '60; Art Butler '61; Joe Allegretti '61; Luke Landin '61; Paul Hurst '62; Dick Tash '62; Ted Bolman '63; Bill Baker '64; Judd Osten '64; Bob Bush '65; Stewart Caldwell '65; Mike Donohoo "65; Paul Kellogg '65; C. M. Wood '65; Steve Mcdonald '65; Al Jones '67; Ted Webster "68; Tom Parker "68; Ed Sundberg '68; Les Gable '70; Marc Fartis '70; Mike Stephens '71; Bob Richardson '71; Steve Dmetruk '71; Denny Desmond "71; Bob Clydesdale '71; Steve Frederick '72: Steve Weise '72; Jim Murphy '73; Gehrig Wiles '74; Paul Knoetgen '77; Scott Rogers '78; Jim Fee '78; Tom Hamilton '78; Mark James '78; Mac Williams '79; Skip Krause '79: Terrell Henry "81; Kelly Mayer "85; Jim Coe "86; Brad Edenfield "87; and Dave Alexander, NAIO. There

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were also several wives and kids in attendance. My apologies for not including them, but through all the excitement, I was unable to keep up with all the comings and goings that day.

At our December luncheon, held at Paisano"s on the 15th, we enjoyed viewing the USNA Welcome Center video that was produced through the generosity of the Class of '65. The presentation was judged to be accurate and well done, and those present send their congratulations and thanks to the Class of '65 [President's note: They must have had a good plebe year!].

Critics in attendance were: Jack Cumberland '44; Jim Ravenel '45; Duane Young '49; John Stark '51; Gil Mccullen '53; Walt Coakley '54; Len Ebersberger '61; Paul Hurst '62; Rick Hartis '64; Bill Baker '64; Steve Mcdonald '65; Will Wood '66; Rich Rogers '67; Peter Dabbieri '67; Al Jones '67; Les Gable '70; Mitch Rowland '71; Dennis Desmond '71; Steve Frederick "72; Jim Murphy 73; Kent White '77; Pete Knoetgen '77; Tom Hamilton '78; Mark James "78; Skip Krause "79; Rich Donnelly '84; Steve Stark "90; Dave Alexander, NAIO; and Robert Ledee, guest.

Activities are already being planned for the big year of 1996. In addition to the monthly luncheons, held at 1200 on the third Friday of the month at Paisano's Restaurant (just north of 1-285 on Roswell Road in the K-Mart Shopping Center), there will be the annual Lobster Fest in the late spring, a day of activities in October when the surging Navy Football team calls on the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech, the annual viewing of the Army/Navy classic (surely a Navy win next year) and the Service Academy Christmas Ball in December Specific information about each of these events (except the monthly luncheons) will be forthcoming in future columns, but because of the lead time required for Shipmate article submission, information published in this column will be somewhat general in nature. For more specific information in a more timely fashion, call the Chapter President, Paul Hurst. All Alumni are invited to all Chapter events, and anyone interested in becoming a Chapter member, please give the President a call.

Steve Frederick '72, Secretary

GUAM LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Banigada, Guam 96921-6849 H: 011-671-477-4382; W: 011-671-647-9629; F: 011-671-649-8770

HAWAII CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret.) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261-9722; W: 808-423-1341 or Jim Anderson '85: 808-455-7722

Would you like to increase your income, avoid capital gain taxes, earn an income tax deduction, AND have an impact on the future of the Naval Academy? Call Dan Struble at (410) 263-4448 for more information.

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CAPT C. S. Bradley, USN (Ret.) '48 403 E Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 H: 708-295-5269; W: 708-405-7356 Coming up in January (the 30th to be specific): Chicago Business Perspectives. A panel of four top Chicago business executives (100% pure USNA grads) will meet and talk with us about what's happening in the world of business around these parts.

On hand: Dan Akerson '70, Chairman of General Instrument; Larry Brady '65, President of FMC; Dick Keyser '64, President & CEO of WW Grainger; and Dale Stahl '70, President & COO of Gaylord Container Corporation. It'll be a great networking opportunity; don't miss it! Check the Chapter newsletter for details.

Rick Bott '80 put together another winning NavyArmy game for us; at least in Chicago! BTW, per Coach Weatherbie, we now refer to the game as NA vs. A-N. On hand for good cheer, if not a win, were Mary Ann and Ed McLean '35; Roy Sandquist '44; Bob McCarthy '45; Rick Moore '46; Claire and Jim D'Orso '52; Mary and George Dempsey '57 Jack Brons '59; Tom Glew '60 and his guest; Kathy Mike Nadolski '63; Karen and John Howland '64: Sue and John Nuernberger '64; Dolores and Doug Peterson '64; Alan Bruggeman '66; Tim Murphy '66; Lou Balestra '67; Tom Daley '69; Paul Johnston '69; Bill Saltenberger '70; Greg Serwich '70; Gary Bakken '71; Vining Sherman '72; Gary Smith '72; Ruth and Dave Leather '73; Steve Cassin '75; Colin Mackenzie '77; Richard Kuehne '77; Dan Bearss '78; Rich Polek '78; Rick Salvadore '78; David Frey '79; Keith Strong '79; Rick Bott '80; Mike MacDonald ' 80; Tim Sullivan ' 80; Mark Carlson ' 83; Mike Isabelli '83; Craig Lucas '83; Joe Wright '85; Paul Burkett '87; Mike Musser '88; Diane Wiggins '88 and Nick Etten '89.

We're not quite certain, but we think we beat the WhooPoos for the Turnout Award. What the hey, we'll lay claim to it for the umpteenth year in a row.

As for the Class Tumout Award, the competition is getting tough these days. The Classes of '64, '78, '80 and '83 shared the honorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BZ! John G.B. Howland '64

INDIANA (see also Kentucky) Indianapolis Chapter LT Thomas M. Ryan, USNR (Ret.) '80 617 Ramblin Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-889-1103 (H) 317-230-2787 (W) The Chapter hosted the Army-Navy Game Party at the Heslar Naval Armory Mess. Approximately 40 people attended and enjoyed the buffett and cash bar The Navy fans were slightly outnumbered by West Point grads and parents, but we'll do better next year when the local Woop AOG hosts. Alumni cheering for Navy were Roy Graham '68; Elizabeth and John Snakenberg '69; John Frost '80; Tom Ryan '80; Don and Laurie Ross '81; Brad and Cindy Rowe '82; Chuck and Christine Rainey '84; and Dan and JoAnne Maclnnis '86.

The Chapter meets monthly for a luncheon meeting at Mariott's Durbin Restaurant. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1145 and invite all lo-

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MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE "The Porch", Indianapolis Mariott's Durbin Restaurant, 7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN: February 7,1996; March 6,1996; April 3,1996

Indiana Chapter (forming) CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 H: 219-273-2939

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Mr Richard E. Gordon '74 1222 Park Hills Drive Louisville, KY 40207 H: 502-893-7945

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter LCDR Anthony T. Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70131-8348 H: 504-392-5872; W: 504-392-5735

MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret.) '62 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401-1604 H: 410-268-9287

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 W: 410-821-7700

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter Peter W. Grieve '77 51 Asbury Street Topsfield, MA 01983 H: 508-887-2823; W: 800-252-1852

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MISSOURI St. Louis Chapter CDR Rodney D. Vaught, USNR '77 1611 Clark Avenue Granite City, IL 62040-3818 H: 618-877-3462 The St. Louis Alumni Chapter held its annual Founder's Day dinner at the University Club on the evening of October 21st. The featured guest speaker for the dinner was the Honorable Jim Talent, a member of the House of Representatives and a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Congressman Talent was most generous with his time and shared freely with the group some issues Congress is dealing with relating to state of our Nation's defense. With the recent announcement of the Budget proposal, he was able to respond to a number of questions on the particulars of the proposal and the impact, both short-term and long-term, on the Department of Defense.

Phil Saunders '63 organized the event, and in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Academy, put together a dinner menu centered around a Cheasapeake Bay theme, including the Club's best effort at Cannonballs (who could ever match the dough and the Hard Sauce?). Captain Bob Murch '42 generously donated a collection of Academy memorabilia, which was displayed along with contributions from various other attendees.

Those in attendance were Herb Bamett '65 and Fran; Bob Berger '70 and Gloria; John Boley '63 and Mararette; Mike Carnes '74 and Bonnie; Terry Councilor '70 and Maryalice; Chris Craig '72 and Mary; Mike Dunham '70 and Tina; Pat Henry '57 and Fran; Jim Joyner '61 and Sharon Gage; John Kane '44 and Dorothy; Ken Leach '81 and Diana; Larty Meyer '67; Dennis Nemura '65 and Margery; John Niesse '50; Ron Schowalter '63 and Sue; Potsy Scoville '64 and Dona; Raese Simpson '61 and Ann; and Rod Vaught '77 and Maggi.

Additionally, on a glorious Midwest fall day, a few alums were able to break free for a golf day. Dick Padberg '54 and Ken Leach '81 organized the day at the Player's Club. Those in attendance were Jim Checkett '64, Jim Joyner '61, Tom Abernathy '71 and Rod Vaught'77.

The annual Army-Navy party was held with our Woo-Poo counterparts at Two Nice Guys restaurant in Webster Groves. As usual, the turnout was good, the food was great and for the first couple of hours of the telecast, the game was enjoyable. Despite the differences in demographics among all attendees, there was a unanimous consensus that nobody could put sense to the fateful decision not to kick the field goal. That's okay, Coach Weatherbie, we don't mind having to suffer the humiliation of letting the Woops retaliate for all the abuse we had been able to dole out for 3-3/4 quarters. The Dark Ages party is the next scheduled event, in the last week of February.

Rod Vaught '77

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Kansas City Chapter

Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; W: 313-322-6452

LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404StonecreekDrSW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 H: 816-228-6766

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LCDR R. C. Sauer, USNR (Ret.) "58 112 North Heritage Circle Bumsville, MN 55337-2610 H: 612-890-6183

CAPT Richard E. Westcott. USN '70 911 Michael Drive Papillion, NE 68046 H: 402-593-1477; W: 402-294-2146

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The Omaha Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association hosted the 3rd annual ARMY-NAVY game celebration at Quarters 13 on board Offutt AFB (or Offutt Naval Air Station as we like to think of it). Despite the fact the game was a thriller up to the last 6 minutes, the over 100 faithful that attended had a great time.

In addition to the STRATCOM's CINC, Admiral Hank Chiles '60, we also saw Bob Bell, Ray Jones, Dave Goeble, and recent Commandant John Padgett. We were vindicated by a challenge from Col Terty Nelson, USA, who threw down the gauntlet to ADM Chiles for a flag football game prior to the "other game" to be played that day. Navy took no prisoners in a 15-0 blowout over the Whoops.

Unfortunately there were a few walking wounded hobbling around later We had excellent participation from the USNA Parents Club headed by Bob and Krista Berg of Omaha. Their group was as ardent and vocal as we were! We are glad to see the growing relationship with these great supporters. The old goats here look forward to next year's opportunity to start a new win streak! Our esteemed colleagues from the shores of the Hudson will host next year's party.

The Chapter is making plans for the next year's program and would appreciate the interest of grads out there that would like to see something special that I can work on getting. Luncheons will continue at the O-Club, 1130 on the first Tuesday of each month (except January).

With an updated list of grads in the area, we are trying to contact everyone to at least let them know we exist and invite their participation. For more details call CAPT Rick Westcott at 294-2146 or LCDR Rick Hartman at 294-1652 or if online: REWESTCOTT@aol.com OR westcotr@JO.stratcom.af.mil.

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Edwin Carlton III'71 8909 Montego Bay Dr Las Vegas, NV 89117 H: 702-363-9162 The Las Vegas Chapter held its November meeting at the outdoor pool patio of the Holiday Inn, Emerald Springs, on Tuesday the 21st. Alumni visitors to the Las Vegas area are invited to enjoy our hospitality and share our climate, near perfect all year round, third Tuesday of every month (mid-summer excepted) at 1130. Reservations are NOT required.

In attendance were shipmates ranging from 'ever young' Ross Hirshfeld '36 to our VEEP, Russ Daniel '82, and some 20 plus 'regulars'.

We were privileged to have as our guest and speaker Charlie Cavagnaro, the new Athletic Director at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His update regarding UNLV sports was most interesting and encouraging. UNLV is rebuilding its programs from recruiting to re-establishing higher academic standards. Football, a month ago, was nearly terminal.

Now the prognosis is steady recovery. Basketball has talent to spare and is developing quicklyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a team on the move. Looking a few years ahead, Charlie suggested that a UNLV vs. USNA encounter in football, basketball or other sports might be good for both.

Charlie comes to his task with a fine record in sports as a journalist and as an athletic program manager He recognizes his problems and is meeting them head-on. He begins with a new page and strong University and community support. The AD and all his

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coaches, in major and minor sports, have a bright future.

Your fearless prognosticator/Secretary, Old Pat Dowling '46

NEW JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret.) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 H: 908-671-9330; W: 908-842-8647

NEW MEXICO CDR James A. Dickey, USN (Ret.) '56 8523 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-1226 H: 505-897-9200; W: 505-843-6331; F: 505-843-8189

NEW YORK Buffalo Chapter (forming) Mr R. Thomas Bowman '71 484 Linden Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 W: 716-687-4640 DCMC A group of 43 Buffalo-types attended the NavyArmy Game Gathering (NAGG-1) on 2 December A good time was had by all. NAGG-1 included twelve graduates ('50 to '91), as well as parents of Midshipmen, friends and one Army fan. The curtent plan is to meet at Foits again for NAGG-2 on 17 Febmary. The Navy-Army basketball game starts at 4 PM on CBS-TV. Everyone is welcome to attend (weather permitting). Since I am from Orlando and new to the area, I need winterizing! See you at NAGG-2. BEAT ARMY! Tom Bowman '71

Central New York Chapter Edward A. Alberts '85 RR 3 Box 406A Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W: 315-448-3373

New York Chapter Robert A. Black '63 237 Park Avenue Suite 2100 New York, NY 10017 H: 212-551-1437 November 28th Luncheon Held For Naval War College President Rear Admiral James Stark '65 Chapter members from the Classes of '62 through '68 formed the core of a small luncheon for Jim Stark '65 kindly hosted by Austin Koenen '64 in the executive dining rooms of Morgan Stanley's new headquarters on Broadway between 47th and 48th Streets in Manhattan. Also attending were the Chairman of the Naval War College Foundation and one of its directors. The Admiral was in New York City for a special meeting of the Naval War College Foundation that was to occur later that day at the New York Yacht Club.

A very lively informal discussion went back and forth about matters of significance to the Naval Service, from the NWC curticulum to its importance in relationships between the United States and navies of other countries, whose top flag officers and often the CNO had attended NWC, to cmcial foreign policy

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issues such as implementing U.S. participation in the NATO peacekeeping role in the Balkans and the difference in force postures and rules of engagement from the time of the U.N. peacekeeping.

The ambience and most enjoyable session with RADM Stark provided the Chapter with an outstanding outcome for its rapid response in organizing this session on short notice. The Chapter expects to add such impromptu events to the calendar from time to time, involving a wider spread of the membership over time.

CHAPTER PRINCIPAL CO-HOST OF CAREER & JOB TRANSITION SEMINAR AT PAINE WEBBER The NY Chapter, along with the West Point Society of NY, the Marine Executive Association, the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, The Retired Officers Association, Paine Webber, and the Turner Corporation, sponsored a November 28th afternoon seminar on doing career transitions and job searches; the seminar was open to all curtent and former officers, regardless of sourcing.

Organized by NAANY President Robert Black '63, the seminar opened with a panel featuring principals from a recruiting firm and an executive search assistance firm, both of whom are West Point graduates; and the head of human resources, a retired Marine colonel, from a major constmction multinational. The panel's focus was on what hiring companies are expecting when they look at candidates.

NAANY associate member Nate Gallagher USMA'50 presented the executive search service viewpoint. The seminar's headliner. Col Buzz Buse, USMC (Ret.), Deputy Director of TOPS, TROA's Officer Placement Service, took participants through the whole nine yards of preparing for the transition; presenting oneself in job markets; the competition involved; perceptions out there; plans for transition and job search campaigns; resumes and how others see them; networking and penetrating the hidden job market; preparing for and doing successful interviews; negotiating salary and benefits; dealing with rejection, etc.

TROA does over 125 presentations like this around the country annually, most at posts and stations.

Buse's presentation filled many participant's gaps in knowledge and added special insights into what to do and not to do in getting the job you want and keeping the job you get. The TROA publication "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" was passed out to all participants. Copies are still available from the NY Chapter via the hotiine.

A civilian outplacement and career transition specialist capped the seminar with insights into the nature of work and what psychological preparation an individual should undertake in the transition and job search process. Dr Clinton Glenn's remarks opened new vistas into being far more successful in reaching out through networking and other means of getting into the hidden job market.

Remarks from the participants were primarily wonderment why such an outstanding, high quality event had not occurted before. Most of those present were were at middle and upper management levels. Only a very few were in the process of retiring or leaving active duty.

SERVICE ACADEMY ALUMNI NETWORKING SESSION HEARD REMARKS FROM BUZZ BUSE OF TROA The November 28th Service Academy Alumni Business Networking Session at Paine Webber (Wall Climbers session to those elsewhere) heard Buzz Buse of TROA do a Dave Letterman-type "Top Ten'" things to focus on in making job changes. Buse pointed out that ANY former officer or active duty

officer can be a member of TROA and take advantage of its services; one does not have to be "retired."

Following questions and answers from the 50 or so attending, the "sound off was held, in which each person gave a 20-30 second sound bite about himor herself and what that person is seeking.

Chaired by NAANY VP Bob Peyreigne "81 and moderated by NAANY President Rob Black '63, these sessions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday every other month, with open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres, have proven helpful to many in new business development and in job transitions. The next session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23rd in the New Year.

WEST POINT SOCIETY FAILS TO FIELD TEAM GAME ULTIMATELY DEFEATED BY 8" OF SNOW The third annual Army-Navy Touch Football Game between the West Point Society of New York (WPSNY) and the Naval Academy Association of New York (NAANY) was scheduled for Saturday, November 18th in Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands of New Jersey. At the last minute, the WPSNY team coordinator called NAANY's Bill Squires '75 to inform the NY Chapter that a WPSNY team could not be fielded because of a regular Army home game in Michie Stadium would occur that same afternoon; too many WPSNY players held season tickets and would not come out for the 11:00 a.m. touch football game kickoff. NAANY's coordinator reluctantly agreed to a postponement of the game until Saturday, December 9th in Michie Stadium, there being no other available dates in Giants Stadium. Squires was able to artange four practice dates in the halffield bubble adjacent Giants Stadium prior to the rescheduled game. The final practice was a hardscrabble scrimmage between the NAANY team and a volunteer fireman team from Hackensack, many of whom were Naval Reserve officers and men.

With afineedge and soaring spirits, the NY Chapter team was ready for the showdown on December 9th and had the WPSNY mule squarely in its sights.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided to drop the second major snow storm onto the region the night before. The buildup for the game was deflated when, with discretion the better part of valor, the game was called before widely flung players from the tri-state region began their trek to The Point. By kickoff time, some eight inches of snow and sleet covered Michie Stadium. NAANY's coordinator, however, got a commitment from the WPSNY officials that future Army-Navy Touch Football Games would precede The Army-Navy Game by two weeks in Giants Stadium, a more readily reached point for members of both Chapters. And, the NY Chapter maintains that it has garnered the game's perpetual Commanderin-Chief's Trophy by default this year!

CHRISTMAS / NEW 'i^AR'S PARTY HELD AT UNION LEAGUE CLUB The annual Christmas & New Year's Party was held this year at the Union League Club on Park Avenue at 37th Street. Members from the Classes of '39 through '89 attended. Seems the party was going well, as many from Morgan Stanley, which had its own party one floor up, kept arriving and joining in; one retired partner was sent back by his wife to find out just who those people were that were having such a good time. Santa eventually visited with some gifts and reminded all that only "good boys and girls" would get gifts on Christmas Eve. The camaraderie was most enjoyable and New Year's wishes were exchanged.

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NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter CAPT Wayne O. Henry, USNR '67 2404 Rock Creek Drive Charlotte, NC 28226-0713 H: 704-365-1879; W: 704-373-4484 The Charlotte Chapter held its annual Army-Navy Party at the Tower Club Athletic Center It was a great party! We welcomed several new members to our group.

Those attending Army-Navy were: Tom and Leg Hutchins '51; Bill Deaton '52; David Bertke '58; Bob and Kay Majeski '62; Ken and Connie Andrews '65; Bill and Nelda Hart '65; Wayne and Julia Henry '67; Paul and Barbara Galantine '68; Tom O'Brien and Daphne Dwyer '71; Russ and Cheria Shaw '71; David and Patty Smith '73; Bryan Dolan '76; Charlie and Blythe Watkins '77; Ken and Georgia Johnson '82; Compie Newman '82; Mike Rafter '83; Alan Silver, '83 Our next event is the January 6, 1996, Navy-Davidson basketball game with after party for team and coaches.

Note: new office phone # for W. O. Henry: 704382-4455 W. O. Henry '67

Triangle Chapter George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 H: 919-571-8930

Greensboro Chapter Maj Gary L. Beaver, USMCR '77 5005 Windermere Drive Greensboro, NC 27407-5845 H; 919-299-4736

OHIO Akron Chapter George B. Garton '59 1616 Pauh Street Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 H: 216-854-3501; W: 216-794-9770

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky CAPT D. R. Freese, USNRR "63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 H: 606-331-0449 The Cincinnati Chapter held its annual Army-Navy game extravaganza at the home of Sherry and Don Freese. As usual, the crowd had an excellent time, dining this year on Kentucky Bourbon ham and various pot luck items. Alumni attending were: Leighton Palmerton "50; Clyde Middleton "51; Bob Laufman "53; Jack Osborn '58; Don Freese '63; John Dettmer '64; Steve Etter '68; Bob Donlan ' 7 1 ; Fred Pottschmidt '72; Mike Simon '73; Bud Babcock '74; Bob Stevens '75; Dave Kroupa '81; and Curt Hartman '87. Future Chapter events are as follows: Friday 1/5/96 1145 Lunch at Dockside VI: Montgomery Road in Norwood, Ohio.

Saturday 1/20/96 2000 Dinner at Forest View Gardens: 4508 North Bend Road. This is a dinner theater featuring songs from Andrew Lloyd Weber musicals.

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Thursday 2/8/96 1730 Happy Hour at Teller's in Hyde Park Square.

Friday 3/8/96 1145 Lunch at Mike Fink's on the river If you are in the area, please join us for any of these events. For further information, call Don Freese at the above number or Mike Simon at (W) 513-6712800, or (H) 513-231-3174.

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A. O. Rule III, USNR (Ret.) '50 68 Water Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 H: 216-247-4379

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter CAPT Roy O. Girod, SC, USN (Ret.) '53 1505 Ramblewood Avenue Columbus, OH 43235-7326 H: 614-451-3696 The Chapter, along with the Mid-Ohio USNA Parents Club, with support from the Columbus Council of the Navy League, hosted the USNA Men's Glee Club at a reception held at the Crown Plaza Hotel ballroom on the 10th of November in downtown Columbus. The reception began with a social period, with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar At 8:30 p.m. the midshipmen, under the direction of Mr Barty Talley, Director of Musical Activities at the Naval Academy, provided attendees with a 30minute preview of what they will do the following day as part of Columbus' Veteran's Day observance.

The Club, with President MIDN 1/C Scott Snyder '96 from Cheyenne, Wyoming and Vice President MIDN 1/C Tony Magrogan '96 from Syracuse, New York, provided an outstanding sampler which consisted of: a Sea Chantey Medley, Shennandoah, Barber Shop Quartet, Country Western, another Sea Chantey (Noah-Grand Old Man), what is probably poorly described as an outstanding improvisation of soft rock and roll ala Blues Brothers, and America the Beautiful. Their finish was most stirting. Navy Blue And Gold never sounded so good!

Afterwards the Club presented Roy Girod, President of the Chapter, with a framed picture of the Club in the USNA Chapel, and thanked the Chapter for their support. Later the Mids mixed with their hosts (some Plebes staying with local Chapter members and other Mids with parents),then headed for Liberty, which for some meant a party hosted by Ohio State University students at the OSU Baker Hall dorm and for others. High Street in the Campus area, where all the coeducational R and R action is located.

The next day. Veteran's (Armistice) Day, the Club performed in the Columbus City Hall as part of Columbus' Veteran's Day observance. At exactly 11 a.m., the Glee Club sang the National Anthem. The ceremonies concluded with the singing of the Navy Hymn. The annual Veteran's Day Parade was canceled because of the harsh winds, rain, and snow flurries (but that did not stop OSU from defeating Illinois 41 to 3 in Big Ten football later on in the day).

At 2 p.m. the Club performed at the Governor's Reception in the Ohio State House Rotunda. Finally, at 8 p.m. a free concert was held in the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium for the general public. It was also attend by members of the USNA Alumni Association Columbus and Central Ohio Chapter, USNA Parents Clubs from the Mid-Ohio and North Central Ohio Chapters, Navy League of the US Columbus Council. NROTC Unit Ohio State University, and other significant supporters. The program, which lasted one and a half hours, was an expanded version of the sampling we had enjoyed the previous

evening. It was a grand hit with the audience. Besides the performances mentioned above, the Glee Club also performed at the St. Albert The Great Church, Kettering; University of Dayton; Fairmont High School, Dayton; Clear Fork High School, Bellville; Ontario High School, Mansfield; Wooster College, Wooster; and the Columbus Academy, Columbus as part of their Fall tour in Ohio.

The annual Army-Navy Game meeting with our counterparts from that place on the Hudson was held at the Hyatt on Capitol Square (next to the State Capitol building, of course) in downtown Columbus. The local West Point Graduates Association hosted the affair (we alternate). The game was a thriller, and there were many Navy fans who, with the benefit of hindsight, replayed key plays to our decided advantage. However, the loss made four in a row for us. The Plebes didn't get to carry-on until after the holidays, and the Class of '96 will graduate without ever seeing Navy beat Army in football while being a Mid. The locals in Columbus say: "Wait until next time!" Five wins this season sure beats the tally of the last few seasons. The last four Army-Navy games could have easily gone the other way! Did I hear right that those games have a total difference of only 6 points?

Those Navy rooters attending, besides the 35 or so West Pointers and parents of Mids/Cadets were: Ginny & Don Black '51 (from Akron - Cleveland Chapter); Pat & Roy Girod '53; Jerry O'Donnell '61; Jim Cowardin '66; Denise & Doug Ogden '67; Karen & Mick Taylor' 68; Jim Waddell '71; Dianne & Denny Archer '84; Mike Jones '84; Laura & Duane Schroeder '85; and Chris Rosen '90.

Your Secretary attended the game in Philly. It was warm enough on the sunny Navy side to doff jackets. The Mids are again required to "sit" together as a brigade during the game. Their cheering and support for the team was admirable and full of spirit. It looks like the Superintendent and the new Coach are doing a fine job. Keep up the good work! We'll get 'em next year!

Ed Tipshus '54

Kitty Hawk Chapter (inactive-POC only) James M. Gallagher '57 294 Cherty Drive Centfeville, OH 45459 H: 513-433-1977

Toledo Chapter Thomas R. Case '61 3918 Woodhurst Drive Toledo, OH 43614-3309 H: 419-382-0820

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley, USN (Ret.) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73I03-35I0 H: 405-235-0234

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Mr Jack E. Kohl, Jr.'65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 H: 503-655-4205

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1200-1800. The Naval Station will have an Air Show the same day. There are two large pools and a Coast Guard regulation wading pool. There are numerous picnic tables, lawn chairs, gas barbecue pits for your picnic lunch/dinner For those who do not care to bring a picnic, there is a snack bar available for burgers, dogs and snacks. Also, there is a sand-filled volleyball court. We will organize volleyball teams by class year to find out who is the best of the best.

If you would like to help out with this event contact Paul James '81 at 610-828-0545.

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Rob Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown. PA 19030 H: 215-836-7652 On December 1, 1995, the Philadelphia Chapter held the Army-Navy Dinner Dance at the new Philadelphia Convention Center This annual event, organized by Skip Dittmann '67, was a gigantic success. Over 500 people attended the festivity.

Benjamin Franklin kicked off the event with introductions of Admiral Charles Larson '58, USNA Superintendent; JackLengyl, USNA Athletic Director; Rob Bender '73, Philadelphia Chapter President; and the Honorable Ed Rendell, Mayor of Philadelphia. Other guests in attendance included Admiral Virgil Hill '61 and Admiral Tom Lynch '64, former USNA Superintendents; Admiral Steve Chadwick '62, former USNA Commandant; and Captain Ron Brandquist '60, USNA Alumni President.

PHILADELPHL\ CHAPTER LUNCHEONS: 1200

Army-Navy Dinner L to R: Rob Bender '73 and Ron Boskin '64 UPCOMING EVENTS P L A N N E D FOR THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER 5/??/96 6/05/96 6/16/95

Army-Navy Dinner '95 L to R: Skip Dittman '67 and Dennis Haley '67

TBD TBD 1200

37th Annual Parent's Night Chapter Elections Chapter Pool Party & Air Show

1/3/96 2/7/96 3/6/96 4/3/96 5/1/96

Red Lobster, Cherty Hill, NJ The Pub, Conshohocken, PA Chart House, Penns Landing, PA Red Lobster, Cherty Hill, NJ The Pub, Conshohocken, PA

Future Center City luncheons will be held at the Chart House in Penns Landing with the West Point Alumni. The Chart House luncheon will be $22 per person mailed in advance to Paul James ' 8 1 . The other luncheons will be individually billed and you only need to call the night before the luncheon to ensure we have a table reserved. If you plan to attend the monthly USNAAA Luncheon, contact Paul James' 81 at 610-828-0545 for table reservation planning. This is an informal lunch to renew friendships and tell sea stories.

The above events and others are in the planning stages and will be preceded by a notice if you are on the curtent USNAAA of Philadelphia mailing list.

Annual dues for the mailing list are $15. You also receive a 1996 Directory of the Philadelphia Chapter Mail your check for $15 payable to "USNAAA of Philadelphia" addressed to Mike DeLorey '70, 413 Linden Avenue, Riverton, NJ 08077.

PARENT'S NIGHT The next big event is the 37th Annual Parent's Night. This event will be held somtime in April or May. Flyers will proceed the actual date. Any Alumni interested in helping should contact Dick Chuday '54 at 609-829-0878.

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE The Chapter is organizing a Business Card Exchange program. Anyone with suggestions and/or interest in helping getting the program up and running can call Al Davey at 215-368-7700 or Rob Bender at 215-836-7652.

POOL PARTY & AIR SHOW We are planning a pool party at the Willow Grove NAS-JRB on Father's Day, June 16, 1996, from

PHILADELPHIA AREA PARENTS CLUB Many events are planned throughout the year Parents of alumni are welcomed to contact the Parent's

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER BOARD MEETINGS 1/17/96 TBA 4/17/96 TBA 6/05/96 Annual Election Meeting

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Club President, Peggy Thomas ('91 & '96) at 215836-7493.

Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be mailed to Paul H. James ' 8 1 , 206 E. 4th Avenue, Suite #4, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1983.

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto'71 4105 Tartan Court Murtysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 412-325-4281; W: 412-434-8682

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carlos Agustin PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 100, South Harbor Manila 1018, Philippines H: 632-801-9320; W: 632-530-0875; F: 632-530-1199 The usual President Ramos-sponsored Army-Navy Game Reunion was scheduled on Sunday, 3 December 1995, at the Malacanag Palace. Since the game was not aired on local channels, there was a need to have it taped elsewhere. Two approaches were taken: the USMA used the US Forces in Korea, with the help of the Defense Attache in Manila. The USNA used the Port Authority of Guam, which sent the tape via Continental Micronesia. Both tapes artived on time (although it was bad news for Navy).

Army-Navy Reunion, 3 December 1995 L to R (seated): Mrs. Salientes (USMA '38), President of the Philippines, Fidel J. Ramos (USMA '50, Host of 1995 Army-Navy Reunion), Bud McFarlane '59, and Chuck Agustin '60 L to R (standing): Charito Melchor, Joe Francisco '31 and Alex Melchor '52 In attendance at the Army-Navy Game Reunion were: Cong, and Mrs. Abaya '59; CDR Geronimo Aganon '81 and family; Commo Carlos Agustin '60 and family; Joey Antonio (son-in-law of Jose B. Dado '55); William Applegate '67 and family; Captain and Mrs. Hector Atienza '83; Binh and Thao Hardesty '83; Lieutenant Rolando Bolado '92; Captain Vicente Brillantes '56 and family; M r and Mrs. Julianito, Jn '85; Mr Peregrino and guests; Marcelo Castillo '38; Efren dela Cruz "93 and guests; Mrs. Elizabeth Cunanan (widow of Admiral Carlito Cunanan "58) and family; CDR Dacanay "76 and family; Lieutenant Anthony Diamos '86 and guest; John Dioquino (son of Manuel Dioquino '53); William Dubbs '67 and guest; Captain James Ellington (guest. Naval Attache); Jose Francisco '31 and guest; Cong. Roilo Golez '70; Major and Mrs. Archibald Heckler; Captain and Mrs. Mel Kaahanui '70; Captain Roberto Lim '42; Captain Ben Lomotan '60; Captain Victor Mamon '61 and family; Don Marshall; Robert McFariane '59; Lieutenant Jun Mejia '58 and family; Ambassador Melchor '52 and family; Mrs. Angelita Pargas (wife of Rafael Pargas '35) and guests; Mrs. Myrna Viray (wife of Wilfredo Viray "56) and two children; Colonel James Williams (Defense Attache US Embassy) and family; and Brian Buzzell ' 7 1 .

Army-Navy Reunion, Malacanang Palace, 3 December 1995 L to R: Chuck Agustin '60 (President, Philippine Chapter). Bud McFariane '59, Joe Francisco '31, Charito and Alex Melchor '52, and Jun Mejia '88

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RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret.) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 H: 401-847-5039 Our 28 November meeting at the NETC O'Club featured Dn Evelyn Cherpak. Curator of The Naval Historical Collection, Archives and Manuscripts Division of the Naval War College Library. Evelyn has degrees in History from Connecticut College (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MA), and the University of North Carolina (PhD); and has been at NWC for over twenty years. Two years ago, she undertook an oral history project interviewing women who had served in the Navy in WWII. She reviewed the early history of women in the Navy from 1908, through the Yeomenettes of WWI, who were exclusively USNR and discharged by 1920, to the burgeoning requirements of WWII to free up manpower to go to sea, with FDR's act; "Women Accepted for Volunteer Enlisted Service" (WAVES).

Qualifications were strict and of 80,000 women selected, none were assigned to ships. Of those selected, approximatrely 7,000 were selected for officer training at Smith College, and some 73,000 enlisted undertook their training at Hunter College in the Bronx. Follow-up specialized training was conducted at various other Naval facilities.

Evelyn's interviews included our own members.

Captains Dorothy Council and Winnie Love, but were mostiy with ex-enlisted WAVES. Reasons for joining all centered on patriotism and service, but lesser reasons were also interesting, one of which was that the WAVES uniform was more appealing than other services. They were all pioneers from homes with good discipline and moral standards, whose parents were encouraging and supportive. In reviewing their training and service, Evelyn found they liked the drilling and marching, were not homesick and had no problems adjusting. Infractions were non-existent to minor, although there was recollection of one pregnancy, resulting in discharge from the service. They were highly motivated and performed accordingly, and there was no recollection of discrimination or hartassment. There were appropriate awards for service and general sadness among them at their time for discharge.

They all look back on their service as a clear high point in their lives, resulting in increased professional and personal development, broadened personalities, greater independence and maturity; one of their better decisions in life. Evelyn is not finished with this project and would welcome more material from any of our readers. Write or phone: Dr Evelyn Cherpak, Naval Historical Division, Naval War College, Newport, RI 02841; (401) 841-2435.

Those attending included: Sid and Helene Merrill '34; Ken and Benny Lyons '46; Fred and Dorothy Stevenson '46; Brad Becken '47; Wirt Thayer '47; Earie Trickey '47; Frank and Maggie Snyder '48; Roger and Muriel Buck '50; Bob and Pud Connelly '52; Jim Conway '55; Howard and Jane Burdick '56; Jim and Anne Hogg '56; Dick and Pat Brinegar '58; Jim and Bobbi Wright "58; Rick and Mary Farrell '66 ; West-Pointer Tommy and Rachael Thompson '36; Asssociates Chris Chri,stensen with guest David Fink; and George Smith; Mary Staley Pete '33; Dorothy Council; Fred Lantz; and Herb and Mary Rommell.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday evening, 30 January 1996. when our guests will be Admiral and Mrs. James R. Hogg, USN (Ret.). Jim, Class of '56,

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is Director, Strategic Studies Group of the Navy and will be our speaker Howard Burdick '56

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT Richard A. Dalla Mura, USN (Ret.) '51 839 Bridgepoint Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-2849 H: 803-884-3896 We had two out of three winners as far as the "low country" was concemed. Unfortunately it was THE Army-Navy game that we lost-again. As an old Navy quarterback, I don't know why our coach didn't kick the field goal?!!! Neither do the other 40 people who were very much into the game at the wonderful party hosted by Cathy and Dick Dalla Mura.

The first of the two wins was the inaugural of the Greater Charleston Army-Navy Golf Tournament. It was a huge success with over 150 players. A huge trophy, with bragging rights for a year, was accepted

by Admiral Jim Flatley on behalf of the Navy players. The trophy will be displayed on the hangar deck of YORKTOWN (CV-IO), at Patriots Point, Charieston, SC, for the following year.

Our second huge success was the Christmas party hosted by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Lee Watkins '65, at Quarters "A", Charleston Naval Base. I feel sad for those of our Chapter who missed this one. It conceivably will be the last alumni party in this exquisite old home, which was beautifully decorated in the spirit of Christmas. The personal touch of the Watkins in the furnishings and decorations could be seen in every room. This party was the highlight of this season.

Mr Jack Sprott, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority involved with the closing of the Naval Base here in Charleston, was our guest speaker in November He gave us an update on who is leasing what and for what purposes, and some of the myriad of problems facing the RDA as the Navy closes the facility.

Attendees included: Donna Murphy '88; Jim Beltz '73; Jim Nold '71; Patrick Grafton '62; Ron Baker '57; Ed Newbegin '55; Lew Diley '54; Bill Holtz '54; The venerable '53ers, Bob Knight, Don Lovell, Al Baciocco, and Tom Mayberry; Dick Dalla Mura '51; Bill Wright '49; and Slip Haizlip '47. The wives are always welcome at our meetings and we are very pleased when they are in attendance.

Don't forget to attend our next luncheon. BEAT ARMY!!!!!

Ron Baker '57

Palmetto Chapter LT John W. Hesse, USNR '87 207 Elizabeth Drive Greenville, SC 29615 H: 803-268-0809; W: 800-298-0828

South Carolina/Low Country Chapter Col Thomas H. Galbraith, USMC (Ret.) '48 25 Rose Hill Drive Bluffton.SC 29910-9519 H: 803-757-3738

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret.) "58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 615-886-2823 This has been a busy two months for the "Scenic City" Chapter Our October 11th meeting at the Town and Country Restaurant was very enjoyable. Sayle and Sid Bowen '51 and Nancy and John Milner '68 attended their first functions and it was good to meet them. Sid was delighted to see classmate Mike Patten and catch up on recent events. John Milner's coming was fortuitous in that he made the suggestion for where to meet for Army-Navy 1995.

Pat and Dr Ross Campbell '59 hosted a tertific Fall Picnic at their home on the shore of Lake Chickamauga on Saturday, November 11th. Attending were Randi and Joe Cofer '47; Sid Bowen '51; Pemmy and Mike Patten '51; Judy and Charlie Cronan '66; Nancy and John Milner "68; Marcia and Jim Connors "74; and Melissa and Rick Powers '86. The Campbell's did a great job with their BBQ and the ladies outdid themselves with a delicious pot luck.

Navy beat Army every way except on the football field in Chattanooga on December 2nd. Our Chapter hosted a joint Army-Navy Game Party at "Promises Again" Lounge on Brainerd Road. Navy cheers from Pat and Ross Campbell '59; Chuck Higgins '64; Cheryl and Larry Bergen '66; Rick Rogers '66; Nancy and John Milner '68; Linda and Tom Howard "70; John Muncie "71; Marcia and Jim Connors "74; and Melissa and Rick Powers '86 drowned out not only the Army, but the large screen TV as well. USMA could muster only four voices with Mel Young '52, Tom McConnel '68, and Bill and Jeannie Robinson '68. Navy won the "March On" in Chattanooga by having a prominent Go NavyBeat Army on the street sign of the lounge. It looks as if the West Point Society in Chattanooga will be inviting us to their Founders Day event in March.

More to come on that. (continued on next page)

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activities in the Knoxville Chapter Our sympathy goes out to the Dean family.

Our Navy-Army gathering at the Cataldi's in Fartagut on December 2 was an enjoyable event in spite of the outcome of the game, and we appreciate Rich and Susie's hospitality. Those who attended were: Rod Radcliffe '50; Bill Rentz '55 and friend Paulette MacGeorge; Ed and Valerie Whiting '57; Ollie and Susan Oliver '61; Tom and Margeret Baer '64; Rich and Susie Cataldi '69; Perry Dempsey '72 and his Goat; Rudy Escher '78 and fiancee Kimbrough Anen; and Henry Guy '90 and friend Susan McKenzie. Our token Army supporter was Bill Winzurk, TROA (Artny, Ret.).

We did not muster enough Chapter members to hold election of Chapter officers, so we sent out ballots with the December Chapter newsletter, listing all candidates who have been nominated and who have agreed to serve if elected. Results will be tabulated and announced after verification by the Chapter Board of Directors.

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C. Nix, USN (Ret.) '54 3758 South Lakewood Dr Memphis, TN 38128-4311 H: 901-386-8258

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger, USN (Ret.) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37720 H: 615-370-1441; W: 615-371-8596

Army-Navy Game in Chattanooga, TN L to R: Nancy Milner, John Milner '68 and Chuck Higgins '64 After the holidays, monthly meetings resume on the second Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm at the Town and Country restaurant. Located across the river from downtown at the end of the Market Street Bridge, it is fairly convenient for most members. All are reminded that if you haven't paid your annual dues, please make out a $10 check payable to USNA Alumni Association and mail it to Rick Powers ' 86, 7550 E. Brainerd Rd, Suite 105, Chattanooga, TN 37421. To get on our mailing list and receive your Chapter newsletter, call Rick Rogers '66 (615-7512786).

Larry Bergen '66

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TEXAS North Texas Chapter LT Douglas A. Jones, USN '88 5534 Monticello Avenue Dallas, TX 75206-6602 H: 214-823-5953

Knoxville Chapter CAPT William O. Rentz, USN (Ret.) '55 270 Cedar Brook Lane Kingston, TN 37763-9317 H: 615-376-1468; W: 615-574-9864; F: 615-574-5086 The Knoxville area monthly lunch bunch of USNA Alumni met on the day before Pearl Harbor Day at Ezra's in the Garden Plaza in Oak Ridge on Wednesday, December 6, 1995. We plan to keep meeting there for the near future on the first Wednesday of every month. We seem to get a better turn out in Oak Ridge.

In attendance were: Dave Zachry '44; Bill Clark '48; Rod Radcliffe '50; Jack Richard '52; Bill Rentz '55; Jim Bibb '57; Ollie Oliver '61; Tom Baer '64; Mark Kohring '73; Paul Mueller '76; and Rudy Escher '78.

The group plans to continue the once a month evening socials on the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff, just off I40 (Exit 378), with spouses or significant others for cocktails and buffet. We'll keep it up every month as long as there is interest, or unless somebody has a better suggestion.

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North Texas USNA Alumni Chapter Flag Football Team

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Dennis Johnson '65; Paul Marshall '65; Walt Fritschner '66: Tom Knudson '67; Hal Dantone '68; Peter Van Deriofske '68; Rich Bulger '69; Ed Klein "72; Andy Howard '73; Russ Springer '73; and Olin Filyaw "87.

BUSINESS BREAKFASTS Several of our shipmates are members of The Academy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from Annapolis, West Point and the Air Force Academy). Our breakfast meetings are every Tuesday morning (7:15 a.m.) at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome!! If you" re interested, please call Ed Klein '72 (713-728-1203) or Bart Jealous '65 (713-6551440).

North Texas USNA Alumni Chapter Army-Navy Game Watching Party Left to Right: Mr and Mrs. John Gorman '64; Richard Dawson '64; unnamed relative

South Texas Chapter Roger E. Hopkins '62 PO Box 311007 New Braunfels, TX 78131-1473 H: 512-620-7748; W: 512-344-5581

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter CDR Peter Vanderlofske, USNR '68 1106 Glouchester Lane Houston, TX 77073 H: 713-443-1854; W: 713-690-9898 NOVEMBER LUNCHEON ATTENDEES The following shipmates attended our November 3rd meeting: Zeb Alford '48; Curt Gibby '61; Jeff Hogan '64; Rob Brown '65; Ed Hlopak "65; Bart Jealous '65; Paul Marshall '65; Lynn Wegner '65; Peter Van Deriofske '68; Rich Bulger '69; Tom Wojciechowski '69; Doug Bateman '70; Bill Chambers '70; Steve Colon '81; Olin Filyaw '87; Craig Colby '88; Vince Panella '90; and Mike Wimer '94.

DECEMBER LUNCHEON ATTENDEES The following shipmates attended our December 1st meeting: Zeb Alford '48; Bill Powers '51; Walt Lamb '55; Curt Gibby '61; Erik Woods "64; Paul Marshall '65; Jim Babb '69; Rich Bulger "69; Bill Chambers "70; Hugh Mauldin '70; Jeff Loustaunau '71; Ed Klein '72; Steve Plaisance '81; Olin Filyaw '87; and Carter Conlin.

CHAPTER ELECTIONS In accordance with our bylaws, we elected a new slate of Officers and Directors for the Chapter As outgoing President, Peter VanDerlofske '68 will assume the position of Chapter Trustee to the National Association. We all appreciate the good work done by Peter VanDerlofske as President, and Tom Wojciechowski '69 (outgoing National Trustee).

Also, Olin Filyaw '87 has done an outstanding job as Treasurer and was prepared to remain in that position.

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'87. The Directors are: Tom Wojciechowski '69; Neil Block '61; Ed Klein '72; Zeb Alford '48; Peter VanDerlofske '68; and Bill Chambers '70.

SEA STORIES After the election. Rich Bulger '69 and Bill Chambers '70 told the story of how a Continental Airline jet had been chartered to fly the Air Force Academy football team from Colorado Springs to BWI Airport for the Navy-Air Force football game. I guess seniority counts for something because two of Continentals' finest (Rich & Bill) were selected to fly that mission. Apparently, they took advantage of the opportunity to harass the Air Force passengers, e.g.

Navy banners. Navy ties, etc. They had a lot of fun, at Air Force's expense, on the flight to Annapolis.

Of course, since Air Force won the game, the flight back was a different story.

Hugh Mauldin told us about the activities of the Houston USNA Parents' Club. He also had some very interesting stories about recent happenings at USNA. Plus, since the Parent's Club offers support to its members, it was interesting to hear stories about how other parents regard the Academy "experience".

CHAPTER NEWS Bill Powers '51 "surfaced" just in time to attend our December luncheon and the next day"s NavyArmy party. He has relocated from Washington, DC to Houston. He is the owner and operator of Paul Davis Systems of Southwest Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an insurance restoration company. He works with insurance companies as they restore property that has been damaged by flood, fire, etc. We welcome him to the area.

NAVY-ARMY FOOTBALL GAME CELEBRATION As in past years, we gathered at the Sports Bar in the Marriott on the West Loop with our West Point friends. The party scene was great. The Navy grads really enjoyed the game (well, we enjoyed almost all of the game). Of course, after the game we were crest-fallen. It was noted that Peter VanDerlofske looked particularly distraught. The other grads at the party included: Zeb Alford '48; Bill Powers "51: Arnie Allen "61: Neil Block "61: Erik Woods '64;

CHAPTER MEETINGS Chapter meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m. refreshments and noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch). Brennan's (3300 Smith St.) offers a premiere luncheon (only $ 15) at a downtown location that is easily accessible to most Houstonians. Please join us!! Call Peter Van Deriofske '68 (713-690-9898) or Ed Klein '72 (713728-1203) for more information. For other Chapter information, call Peter or me, and we'll put you on our mail/fax list!!

Ed Klein'12

UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA Beehive Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter POC's: Mr. H. Keith Haines II & Mr Michael Nichols 1700 North Hickory Lane Provo, UT 84604 801-373-5856

VIRGINIA Hampton Roads Chapter David G. Paddock '77 3833 Prince Andrew Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452-3912 H: 804-340-4222 W: 804-468-7711 The Annual Election Dinner, held on 28 October 1995, was the highlight of the Chapter's activities since our last report. This grand dinner dance, attended by 80 members and guests, was held at Grand Affairs (no pun intended) in Virginia Beach.

Following dinner, our guest speaker Col Dave Vetter, USMC '67, Director of Character Development at USNA, presented us a thorough review of the new Honor Program that has been implemented at the Academy. His presentation was well received and generated some lively questions and concerns from our Chapter members. It passes without comment that we grads still are devoted to our school and its fortunes and future. Our Chapter thanks Dave Vetter for making himself available to address the concerns about our school and its future, which we all embrace.

Following Col Vetter's presentation, the election of the new Chapter Officers was made. Don Trueblood "49, relinquished "the gavel"' to Dave Paddock '77. Dave's new staff includes: Ted Holt "48, 1st Vice President; Dan Lear '68, 2nd Vice President; Jerry Rudd '74, Secretary; Ray Barber

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'50, Treasurer; and Tom Parsons '49, National Trustee.

Our Board of Directors is comprised of Beetle Forbes "45; Jack Roulstone '46; Don Trueblood '49; Ron Kelly '50; Jim Dinardo '50; Don Cannell '53; Herb Crane '54; Hoot Foote; '56; Jim Cannon '56; Jack Matheson '58; Henry Von Kolnitz '60; Tony Franzitta '66; and Bob Byles '69.

A special award was made to our out-going President, Captain Don Trueblood. During his tenure, Don infused much energy and spirit into the Chapter, the results of which saw our Chapter become the fifth largest in the country. We are all indebted to Don for his devotion to our Chapter and the Academy.

As in previous years, the Chapter mustered at the 67th Street Beach Club for the Army-Navy Game. A hearty buffet table. Navy bean soup, cash bar and "old tales be retold" were on the agenda (the loss wasn't). We had 152 grads and guests in attendance, from '44 to '93. We even had a Whoop from '46 steam into harm's way. Ken Berger '73, provided an eclectic mix of music for everyone's listening and dancing pleasure. Despite the game results, we won the party, as Navy traditionally does.

As an aside, the Class of '69 continues to muster the greatest number of classmates at such Chapter events. BZ to them, but a standing challenge to the rest of us. Of the 2690 grads in the Hampton Roads area, we have over 500 as active members in the local Chapter Our goal is to double our membership in 1996. Shortly, a permanent Membership Committee will be formed to aggressively increase our membership rolls. We challenge the active service officers on the waterfront to bring in more members.

Captain Don Loren '74, COMDESRON 28, has taken that challenge and we ask other active service grads to do the same.

Look for more news about a membership drive in the next report. A new system of collecting annual dues will be implemented on a full year/partial year basis. All active members are encouraged to pay for a three year period; you save $5 and we reduce our administrative costs. That is a "win-win" method. A number of initiatives are in the works for the Chapter including a local directory of grads, a local business directory to supplement the national Service Academy Business Resource Directory, routine Chapter newsletters and an expanded schedule of Chapter events. We will be calling upon grads from all classes to help us execute these plans. Stay tuned to this newsletter, which, by the way, will become a standard entry in Shipmate.

CHAPTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Febmary Business Breakfast (TBD) Superintendent Visit 21 February 1996 Business Breakfast 20 March 1996 Business Breakfast 23 March 1996 Spring Fling (Black tie dinner dance) (TBA) BUSINESS BREAKFAST The Hampton Roads Chapter monthly breakfast continues to be a resounding success, superintended

by Bob Byles '69, Dan Lear '68, Dave Paddock '77 and yours tmly. The meeting is convened at the Holiday Inn Executive Center on Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach at 0700 on the third Wednesday of every month. We routinely find 60-75 grads in company. All who attend these meetings, normally ranging in Classes from '49 to '92, are quite pleased with the program and the opportunities to meet and develop a network of business contacts and colleagues.

Our guest speaker program is diverse. Robert Timberg, author of "The Nightingale's Song", was the guest speaker on 15 November 1995. He gave a most interesting and insightful speech. If you have not read his book, do so; if you are unaware of his

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book, you are, perhaps, too far removed from literary society. Finally, for other Chapters who seek to organize such a program, see Bob Byles' article in the October 1995 issue of Shipmate for the gouge about how to organize and make successful a business breakfast. Our Chapter is on the go...sign on with us!

Jerry Rudd ' 74

Richmond Chapter Chuck Stevens '73 6113 Trey burn Way Glen Allen, VA 23060 H: 804-360-1804

Williamsburg Chapter (forming) William B. Kirkland, Jr. 43 2805 Middle Woodland Close Wlliamsburg, VA 23185-7524 H: 804-258-5410 Acting President, Perry Stone '54, reports that 70 alumni, widows, spouses, and friends gathered for the Army-Navy event at Park East, Governor's Land in Williamsburg, VA. The inaugmral meeting of the Williamsburg Chapter drew alumni, and/or spouses, of Classes from '22 through '75. Acting Vice President, Bill Kirkland '43, formed a nominating committee with a representative from each decade, from 1930 through 1970, to select permanent Chapter Officers from among the 84 alumni residing in the Williamsburg area. After good food and excellent fellowship, but a disappointing football game, all joined in singing "Navy Blue and Gold" followed by a resounding "BEAT ARMY!" Many thanks to Cam Bosworth of the Alumni Association for exemplary support in getting the Chapter off the ground. Interested alumni in the greater Williamsburg area, somehow not reached by the Alumni Association, may contact Acting Secretary/ Treasurer Al Whitaker '60 at (804) 258-4628 for further information.

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter C. LeeHarshfield'53 2301 Fairview Ave E #316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 H: 206-329-2423

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter LtCol Donald L. Evans, USMC (Ret.) '61 5612 Marble Arch Way Alexandria, VA 22310-4036 H: 703-922-6369 Since our last report in the October issue, the Greater Washington Chapter has enjoyed three excellent opportunities for fellowship and inspiration.

These sessions were particularly meaningful to those of us with a few gray hairs—not only for retelling the old tales, but for the opportunity of seeing how time marches on as the continuing parade of younger Naval Academy graduates moves so magnificently onto station.

First: At our October luncheon meeting we were privileged to welcome as our guest Bob Timberg '64, author of the best-selling The Nightingale's Song, the memorable-treatise on the lives of five of our better-know alumni: North, Webb, McFarlane,

Poindexter, and McCain. He went into great detail in explaining his motivation for writing the book, which resulted from his conviction that there was something very special about these five men, all of whom were confronted with staggering challenges in the political world, for which they had no preparation except the principles of steadfastness and loyalty emphasized during their earlier military careers.

Almost of equal interest was the telling of Bob's career as a budding journalist—from rookie writer to a staff position of importance at The Baltimore Sun. We enthusiastically recommend to our brother Chapters that you entice Bob to visit you and favor you with the same presentation he made for us.

Second in our Fall doings: Thanks to an idea conceived by Bill Heavey '41, the Greater Washington Chapter commandeered a portion of the Naval Academy Officers and Faculty Club on 15 October for a grand dinner celebrating our 150th. Afterwards we went across the street to Alumni Hall where a section of seating was reserved for us. Nothing more needs to be said in extolling the excellence of the Gala program presented by so many talented Midshipmen. It surpassed many a Broadway show in fresh originality and professional renditions of dancing, choral works, and tableaux!

•Third in our Fall doings: On 15 November, at our regular meeting, Secretary of the Navy Dalton '64, somehow tore himself out of the perils of the fivesided building long enough to spend some "quality time" with us. As tight as his schedule was, he touched all the important bases in discussing his observations of today's Navy—how the destiny of our country rests so heavily on sea power, and how our outstanding people are meeting the challenge in these times of declining resources and increasing commitments. Of the 60,000 or so USNA grads, Bob Dalton is the only one we know of (except Jimmy Carter) who made it all the way to the top. Many thanks for coming!

As a related subject: this Chapter, since 1981, has been incorporated in Virginia, and in 1983 we obtained tax exempt status from the IRS as a 501(c)(3) "educational" organization. Lately, two other Chapters, interested in following suit, have requested copies of our application paperwork, which we are always happy to provide. The process is surprisingly simple. Let us hear from you if we can help.

John Shepherd '43

WISCONSIN Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 H: 414-782-6645; W: 414-782-9410

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GAUL, RAYMOND ALLEN, JR. '46 CDR, USN (Ret.), 17 November 1995, Bath, ME HAMILTON, DAVID GRAY '55 CDR, USN (Ret.), 19 October 1995, Annandale, VA HEERDE, FREDERICK H. '34 CDR, USNR (Ret.), 14 May 1995, New Rochelle, NY HOLLADAY, DOUGLAS STOCKTON BEARCE, HERBERT POTTER '24 LT, '34 LCDR, USNR (Ret.), 22 December 1995, USNR (Ret.), 17 September 1995, Piano, TX Richmond, VA BECTON, FREDERICK JULIAN '31 HONSE, JOHN HOLMES, JR. '55, 8 RADM, USN (Ret.), 25 December 1995, November 1995, Slippery Rock, PA Wynnewood, PA JACK, RICHARD GORDON '35 CAPT, BERG, ROBERT LLOYD '54 CAPT, USN,USN (Ret.), 4 November 1995, Maidand, FL 16 November 1995, Iva Bonita, CA JONES DONALD EDWARD '57 Col, BURKE, ARLEIGH ALBERT '23 ADM, USAF (Ret.), 15 December 1995, Ft. USN (Ret.), 01 January 1996, Fairfax, VA Washington, MD CLIFTON, AUTRY WARD '46 CDR, USN JONES, SAMUEL GORDON '42 CAPT, (Ret.), 1 January 1996, Mobile, AL USN (Ret.), 3 January 1996, Cupertino, CA COLLINS, LOREE '49, 14 December KEIMIG ALLEN DUDLEY, JR. '53 CDR, 1995, Summit, NJ USN (Ret.), 27 December 1995, Lusby, MD CUMBERLEDGE, ARTHUR ALBERT KENNEY, CHARLES EDWARD '55 Col, '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 1 January 1996, USAF (Ret.), 28 November 1995, San Diego, CA Coronado, CA DEAN, CHARLES HENRY, JR. '48, 12KING, LANNY LEIGH '78 CDR, USN, 14 December 1995, Mayport, FL November 1995, Knoxville, TN DEDRICKSON, CHARLES RUSSELL KING, CHARLES EMMETT '33 CAPT, '55 LT, USN (Ret.), 19 November 1993, USN (Ret.), 21 October 1995, Bethesda, MD LASSELL, DONALD LEONARD '43 Birmingham, AL DETWILER, JOSEPH SNYDER '27, 1 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 25 November 1995, Olney, MD October 1995, Peckville, PA DOBIE, ERNEST WILLIAM, JR. '40 LOWE, HARRY CLIFTON '44 CDR, RADM, USN (Ret.), 21 November 1995, USN (Ret.), 11 November 1995, Stevensville, MD Moraga, CA DUBOIS, THOMAS HODGSKIN '34 LUCAS, WILLIAM ERNEST '31, 8 June RADM, USN (Ret.), 16 September 1995, 1995, Beaufort, SC MAHUMED, KARL ARTHUR '68 CDR, Coronado, CA DUNCAN, GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN USN (Ret.), 13 November 1995, Arlington, '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 15 December 1995, VA MALEC, JOSEPH, JR. '55, 15 November McLean, VA DUNKLE, BERNARD EDWARD '35 Col, 1995, Omaha, NE USMC (Ret.), 14 November 1995, Clemson, MCDANIEL, DAVID EARL '76 CDR, SC, USNR, 16 October 1995, Columbia, SC SC DURGIN, DAVID ANDREW '55 LCDR, MCDONALD, HAROLD WOOD '35 USN (Ret.), 6 December 1995, Melbourne CAPT, USN (Ret.), 24 November 1995, Annapolis, MD Beach, SC ENSMINGER, RAYMOND HYSON '28, MCLAUGHLIN, EARL WILSON '40 CDR, USN (Ret.), 22 December 1995, Silver 25 March 1995, York, PA FARRELL, RICHARD MARVIN '35 Spring, MD CAPT, USN (Ret.), 14 November 1995, Los PARKER, FRANK MAHLON '32 RADM, USN (Ret.), 6 November 1995, San Diego, Gatos, CA FISHER, ARTHUR WHITFIELD, JR. '37 CA PEPPARD, MARCUS RAMON, JR. '35 Col, USMC (Ret.), 24 June 1995, Lutz, FL FOLEY, JOSEPH FERRALL '31 RADM, LT, USN (Ret.), 28 October 1995, San Diego, USN (Ret.), 4 November 1995, Norfolk, VA CA FRIDGE, HERBERT ELDON '46 CDR, RAMSEY, MILTON STUART '34, 12 November 1995, Lexington, KY USN (Ret.), 9 October 1995, Groton, CT

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REIQUAM, ELDON THOMAS '45 LT, USNR (Ret.), 30 November 1995, Des Moines, WA RODES, CLIFTON W. '60, 25 July 1995, Houston, TX SECORSKY, THOMAS ALAN '71 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 1 August 1995, Corpus Christi, TX SEED, WILLIAM HAYDN '39, 19 April 1995, San Diego, CA SHILLING, SAMUEL GEORGE '36 CDR, USN (Ret.), 3 September 1995, Pensacola, FL SHUCK, THOMAS LEONARD '53 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 1 December 1995, Lancaster, PA SODERGREN, ALBIN RUFUS '23 RADM, USN (Ret.), 11 April 1995, Clinton, CT STILES, ARTHUR GWATKIN, JR. '29, 14 November 1995, Wheat Ridge, CO TAYLOR, CARL HERMAN, JR. '55, 11 November 1995, Crystal River, FL TRUDEAU, RUSSELL FRANCIS '41 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 26 November 1995, Fort Worth, TX WALSH, HARVEY THOMAS, JR. '54 CDR, USN (Ret.), 16 November 1995, Virginia Beach, VA

WEED, DONALD EVERETT '43, 19 November 1995, Los Altos, CA WHITE, DONALD MORISON '37 RADM, USN (Ret.), 11 September 1995, Pensacola, FL WILKINSON, ROBERT HOLDEN '29 RADM, USN (Ret.), 21 November 1995, Durham, NC WRIGHT, JOHN HERBERT '40, 13 November 1995, Silver Spring, MD

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THOMAS OLIVER CULLINS '21 CAPT Thomas Oliver Cullins, USN (Ret.) passed away in Coronado, California on 9 December 1995, at the age of 96. "T.O." was born in Memphis, Tennessee on 7 August 1899.

His family moved to Ada, Oklahoma in 1906, where he attended grammar school and highschool, and upon graduation attended one year at East Central State Normal. In 1917 he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1920 as a member of the Class o f ' 2 1 .

T.O. served in the battieships WEST VIRGINIA and

ARIZONA, then destroyers on the China station (primarily in TRACY) until 1927, when he became a Navigation instmctor at the Naval Academy. From 1929 to 1932, he served in destroyers in San Diego, then became an aide to Admiral Willard, the Naval District Commander in Norfolk, from 1932 to 1934. He served in the heavy cmiser CHESTER in Long Beach (1934-1937) and from there went to shore duty in the Long Beach Hydrographic Office.

From 1939 to 1941, he served as Gunnery Officer, then Navigator, in the battleship OKLAHOMA homeported in Hawaii. After the sinking of OKLAHOMA during the Pearl Harbor attack, T.O. became head of the Math Deptartment at the Naval Academy, until early 1943 when he took command of the Attack Transport PROCYON. On PROCYON he eamed a Legion of Merit with Combat V award for Mediterranean landings, including Southern France diuing World War II. From 1945 to 1948, T.O. served as Inspector of Naval Materiel in Houston, TX, and then became CO of the repair ship HECTOR in Long Beach.

Following that tour he was Inspector of Naval Materiel in Los Angeles, where he retired from the Navy, in 1953, to his long-time home in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. After retiring from active duty, he went to work with RCA in Los Angeles for five years, then retired completely, eventually moving to Valley Center, CA, then to Escondido, CA, and finally to Coronado, CA. He resided there until his death.

Captain Cullins was interted in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, alongside his wife Helen, who died in 1992. His survivors include: his daughter, Patricia Monahan of Aptos, Califomia; his son, Rear Admiral Peter K. Cullins, USN (Ret.) of Camp Springs, Maryland; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Peter K. Cullins '51

"Nothing in a battle [is] ever going to be right, but nobody ever realizes it until he gets into a battle. Sometimes it takes several battles berfore the final realization that you're never going to have everything perfect. You're never going to know exactly what the situation is. You're never going to be sure that you know what [to] do. Or what the enemy is doing. Or that you know where your forces are. You must take your reports and act quickly. Time is all important. " - Arleigh

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JOHN RAYMOND JOHANNESEN '23 RADM John R. Johannesen, USN (Ret.), 94, who commanded a task group of U.S. and British vessels during the Normandy invasion in 1944, died on 22 September at the Arieigh Burke Pavilion in McLean of sepsis and peripheral vascular disease. His 30-year Navy career included duty on battleships, cmisers, destroyers and amphibious warfare ships in Europe and Central America. He had been a resident of McLean since 1985 and had lived in Arhngton during the early 1940s.

In the weeks that followed D-day, Johannesen, in addition to commanding a flotilla of 36 tank landing ships (LSTs) worked closely with the British navy and port officials in Southampton to supervise the operations of all LSTs shuttling across the English Channel to the Normandy beaches and the French cities of Le Havre, Rouen and Cherbourg. The LSTs supplied vitally needed equipment and troops for the Allied breakout and brought back American and British wounded, as well as German prisoners of war.

His flotilla of LSTs also took detachments of British soldiers to Norway to accept the surtender of the German troops who had occupied the country for much of the war. That assignment was especially gratifying for then-Captain Johannesen, whose father, a composer, was bom in Christiana, now Oslo, Norway.

During World War II, allied bombing destroyed many of the European railways' locomotives and freight cars. Military planners counted on the railroads to supply the advancing Allied troops, so new locomotives and freight cars had to be shipped across the Channel, landed on the French shore and mshed into action. Johannesen played a key role in the operation, using 50 specially converted LSTs to ferry more than 19,000 freight cars and 1,200 locomotives across the English Channel in the 6 months following D-day.

His contributions to the liberation of France earned him that nation's Croix de Guerte.

His experience with operations at Normandy led to his return to the United States to prepare Navy amphibious units for combat in the Pacific. The assignment ended with the surtender of the Japanese in 1945.

With the beginning of the Cold War and the continuing need to maintain a world-wide Navy, Johannesen was appointed as the commanding officer of the Navy's "boot camp" at Great Lakes, Illinois.

During his two years as Commanding Officer he was responsible for tuming 40,000 civilian recruits into sailors every 8 weeks, ready to serve anywhere in the world.

From the Great Lakes, he returned to Norfolk, Virginia to take command of the amphibious command ship ADIRONDACK. His last duty was on the staff of the Commandant of the Fifth Naval District, also in Norfolk.

When he retired from active duty in 1953, his concern for the Navy's career enlisted men and women led him to become involved in building and managing new, modern housing for sailors and their families at the service facilities in Bainbridge, Maryland.

In the early years of World War II, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal commended Johannesen, who at the time was attached to the Navy's Bureau of Personnel, for developing the policies and procedures for enlisted promotions during the rapid wartime increase in the size of the Navy. During the same period he helped determine the qualifications for the Navy's many new non-traditional specialties that, by the end of the war, would range from bulldozer operators for the Seabees to technicians to operate the still-top-secret RADAR. Prior to World War II, he served on a number of ships based on both coasts and taught Navy schools in Norfolk. In the mid-1930s in an unusual assignment, he helped to develop automatic equipment to operate the Navy's remote-conU-olled battleship, UTAH,

which was used as a target vessel. During the 1920s, he served on board ROCHESTER, a cruiser based in the Canal Zone, and one of the ships diat backed up the U.S. presence in Nicaragua.

After the death of his wife, Eleanor, in 1985, Johannesen moved from his home in Towson, Maryland, where he had lived since 1953, to Carl Vinson Hall, the Navy retirement residence in McLean.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1901, Johannesen lived in the city until he entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1919, graduating in 1923. He served as an officer of the Class of 1923 Alumni Association until his death. He kept in touch with all the remaining classmates, phoning each on the respective member's birthday each year.

Until March of this year, Rear Admiral Johannesen wrote a monthly column for the Academy's magazine. Shipmate, that chronicled the activities of his fellow graduates of over 70 years ago. Unusual for someone of his generation, when he was 91 he bought and learned to use a personal computer to help him meet his monthly copy deadlines.

He is survived by his daughter Eleanor J. Lynn of Alexandria and her husband, and by his sister Clara Lancaster, of Erie, Pennsylvania and her family.

Jack Lynn (son-in-law)

THAYER TALBOTT TUCKER '23 CAPT Thayer T. Tucker, USN (Ret.) died 1 November 1995 at the Ginger Cove Health Care Center, Annapolis, MD, after a fall in which he broke his hip.

Services were held for him on 6 November at Saint Andrews Chapel and he was interted at the Naval Academy Cemetery with full military honors. Honorary pallbearers included his granddaughter, Ruth A.L. Lambert, ENC with her husband Paul Lambert, DPI and another granddaughter, LCDR Jane T. Lochner with her husband LCDR Michael Zabel.

Tucker was bom in Logansport, IN on 18 Febmary 1901. He graduated from Logansport High School in 1918 and attended Purdue University before entering the Naval Academy in June 1919.

He graduated from the Academy in June of 1923 and first duty was aboard the KANE until June 1925, when he went to flight training and photographic school at Pensacola, FL. In December 1926 he was with VJ-2 Squadron attached to the WRIGHT. The year 1929 saw him with the Aerial Survey Group surveying the Gulf Coast and Cuba. He retumed to Pensacola as flight instructor and in charge of the photographic school until 1932. Then he was with VJ-2 and WRIGHT before becoming Senior Aviator on the RALEIGH (19341935). His next duty was BuAer, Navy Department, Washington, DC from June 1935 to June 1938. He was the Commanding Officer of VCS Squad Six, MINNEAPOLIS from June 1938 to October 1940. Also, a plankowner of NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, he was the Commanding Officer of the outlying Rodd Field from November 1940 until November 1942. Under dispatch orders he was then sent to San Francisco to form and command ACORN FIVE, which included two shiploads of personnel and equipment to build an air field on Woodlark Island in the New Hebrides in the South Pacific. Later he served on the staff of COMAIRSOPAC and COMSOPAC on Guadalcanal.

In April 1944, he took command of the TRIPOLI ( C V E 64) on anti-submarine duty in the Atiantic and then six months duty in the Pacific. He was the Commanding Officer of NAS Corpus Christi, Texas when the war came to an end. Upon completing the course at the Naval War College in June of 1947, he was the Commanding Officer of the Photographic Center, Anacostia. His next assignment was as the Commanding Officer Naval Air Station and Naval Operating Base, Argentia, Newfoundland. He finished his career with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, retiring in June 1953.

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Tucker manied Ruth H. Ganison of Baltimore in 1925 and they were happily married for 69 years until her death in Febmary 1995. His daughter Nancy Cohen predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter Jean Lochner (wife of R.D. '48), of Annapolis, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

GEORGE HENRY WEIS '26 Captain George Henry Weis, USN (Ret.) died on 23 August 1995 at his home in Westfield, NJ. He was 91 years old.

Born in Highlandtown, Maryland on 11 October 1903, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from Maryland, graduating with the Class of 1926. On commissioning as an Ensign, USN, he served aboard TEXAS until 1928. At that time he resigned from the Navy to enter die metal industry, later joining the American Smelting and Refining Co. of New Jersey.

Returning to active Naval service in 1942 for Worid War II, he served until 1946. His assignments included duty as navigator of the CVE ALTAMAH, seeing action in the South Pacific.

After the war, he rejoined the American Smelting and Refining Co., rising to the position of Division Manager He retired in 1968, residing in Westfield, New Jersey Captain Weis was a former Vice President of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, a Commissioner of the Monmouth County Bayshore Outfall Authority, a member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education and served on the boards of several banks in Perth Amboy. He was a member of the Perth Amboy and Red Bank Rotary Clubs.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Lee McGill and Mrs. Carol Lee AUebough; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

ARTHUR GWATKIN STILES '29 Arthur Stiles was born in New York City on 4 May 1908. He began living with his father at the age of 5 until his father became ill. He lived with various aunts and uncles until his father's death. He then moved to Alabama where he lived with his mother He graduated from high school in Gadston Alabama. He was accepted into the Naval Academy and served there for a year until he contracted Tuberculosis. He was sent to Fitzsimmons Hospital for two years and resigned from the Navy at the beginning of the wan He was so committed to the war effort that he took a job during the war with Link Aviation in New York where he developed flight trainers .

The short time Art spent at the Naval Academy and in the Navy was instmmental in forming his understanding and view of life. Art was a man who gave a great deal of thought to life. He was an ardent reader who was always leaming.

He martied his wife Mildred on 19 June 1948.

Their partnership enabled them to raise a family with two children, Michael and Maxine, and to carty on a business together After the war Art moved to Denver where he began the Stiles Sales Company, which sold industrial equipment. He and Mildred worked in this family business from 1945 to 1977 when they retired.

Their son Michael worked with them for several years, as well.

Art was a member of the Elks lodge. He was active in the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He joined the Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church on 29 March 1959.

Art is survived by his wife Mildred, a son Michael and a daughter Maxine Foster He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Stiles, Stephanie Crowhurst, Holly Shartier, and Bill Foster Seven great-grandchildren will miss him, as well as many neighbors and friends.

European waters, performing escort of convoys and close and active support of the landings in Normandy in June 1944, and in southern France in August 1944.

In May 1944, in the waters off Mers-el-Kebir, Algeria, he participated actively in the destmction of a German submarine, U-616, and the capture of her commanding officer and a number of her crew.

At the end of World War II he was on the West Coast in command of a new destroyer which was being fitted out, JOHN W . THOMASON (DD-760).

The post-war years were spent as COMINDIV 2; obtaining a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Ohio State University; Director of Civilian Personnel on the staff of Commandant 14th Naval District at Pearl Harbor; Commanding Officer ALSHAIN (AKA-55); faculty member and Director of the Intelligence Division at the Armed Forces Staff College; and finally Planning Officer on the staff of Commandant Fifth Naval District at Norfolk, Virginia.

Decorations include the Silver Star medal, the Bronze Star medal with Combat "V", the Navy Commendation medal, and the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star After retirement in 1959, Joe and Frances decided to stay in Norfolk to be close to their two daughters, who were attending college in Virginia. During retirement he enjoyed his hobbies, which included, as he put it, "mainly an inquiring mind, but also the graphic arts and swimming." During the recent celebrations of the 50th anniversary of D-Day he was invited to speak to young people's groups on his experiences at Normandy. He was a member and former vestryman of St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

A highlight of his retirement years were the reunions of the officers and crew of the RODMAN and her flagship the ELLYSON. The reunions beginning in 1987 were attended by members of the crew of the German submarine U-616 who had been captured by the RODMAN and the ELLYSON in 1944, including her

BYRON CHARLES GWINN '27 LT Byron Charles Gwinn, SC, USN (Ret.) died in Oakland, Illinois on 3 September 1995. Funeral services were conducted at Taber Funeral Home in Oakland.

A native of Newman, IL, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from his home state to graduate with the Class of 1927.

On graduation he served successively in the batdeship IDAHO; the mission to Nicaragua; flight training at Pensacola; destroyers in the Scouting Force and Battle Force and destroyer tender BEAVER. In 19341935 he attended the Navy Finance School at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preparatory to entering the Supply Corps.

After retiring from the Navy in 1937, Gwinn was employed as an instmctor in Spanish and, in addition, used his considerable musical talent in giving piano recitals. Later he worked as an investment broker in Denver, Colorado, prior to returning to Illinois.

Gwinn married Virginia Boutelle of La Jolla, Califomia, and they were later divorced. His survivors include: a son, Byron C. Gwinn, MD of Cuero, Texas; four grandsons and one great-grandson.

Note: The above obituary is a reprint. We incortectly printed Gwinn's name in the December issue. Please accept our sincerest apologies for this erton

/ / / can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain If I can ease one Life the Aching Or cool one Pain Or help one fainting Robin Unto his nest again I shall not live in Vain.

- Emily Dickenson (Poem No. 919)

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JOSEPH FERRALL FOLEY '31 RADM Joseph Ferrall Foley, USN (Ret.), died at the age of 87 on 4 November 1995, and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Although born in Littleton, North Carolina, he spent most of his youth in Columbus, Georgia, and attended college his freshman year at the University of Georgia in Athens, studying journalism. In 1927 he was appointed to the Naval Academy, from Georgia.

Graduation in 1931 brought aviation school in Coronado, and then duty aboard the battleship PENNSYLVANIA for more than two years. He then went to the Submarine School at New London, Connecticut for six months training, graduating first in his class. While in New London, he married Miss Frances Dexter of Columbus, Georgia.

Four years duty aboard the submarine NAUTILUS (N2) was followed by study at the Post Graduate School in Annapolis. War clouds gathering soon cut short the schooling and led to Atlantic Fleet destroyer duty, first on the staff of COMDESRON 27 and later on the staff of COMDESRON II, and participation in the November 1942 landings in North Africa. During this time he served on DECATUR, GILMER, PLUNKETT, ROE, and SWANSON.

Assuming command of the destroyer RODMAN (DD-456) in December. 1942. he began a busy two years in the Atlantic and in northern and southern

commanding officer, Siegfried Koitschka, and her watch officer, Joachim Jaworski. Joe wrote an article on this reunion for Shipmate, "Enemies Can Become Friends," which appeared in the November 1988 issue.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances; two daughters, Kathleen Williamson of Norfolk, Virginia, and Suzanne Brown of Gloucester County, Virginia; two granddaughters, Josephine Kalkowski of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Cynthia Stockdon of Richmond, Virginia; and one great-granddaughter, Sarah Kalkowski of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

ALEXANDER ANDREW ZUNTAG '31 CDR Alexander A. Zuntag, USNR (Ret.), died on 8 July 1995 at St. Vincent's Medical Center of Richmond, Staten Island, New York of heart failure. A funeral mass for his remains was held on 11 July at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Staten Island. His ashes were scattered upon the Atlantic Ocean off Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

Al (also known as "Aleck") was bom and raised on Staten Island and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1926. As a midshipman he lettered in varsity soccer An eyesight disability denied Al a commission on graduation. His love for the sea motivated him to the

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position of Cadet Officer on die M.V. "City of New York" with plans of eaming a license as First Oft'icer However, his pragmatic nature and concern about the conditions in the Merchant Marine in those depression days caused him to change course and he commenced a career with the Frigidaire Division of General Motors in Manhattan, New York, at the beginning of 1932.

Upon the outbreak of WWII he was commissioned as a Lieutenant (jg), USNR, in June 1941, and ordered to the Academy for refresher training. That September, he was activated to regular duty and assigned by the Bureau of Ordnance to the General Electric Company's Fort Wayne, Indiana war plant as RNl. Al received orders for training to be a CO at the Submarine Chaser Training Center in Miami, Florida, in June 1942. A couple of months later this training was interrupted by the manpower needs for Operation 'Torch' the invasion of French North Africa, and Al was assigned to the troop transport TASKER H. BLISS (AP-42) as Gunnery Officer As part of the Center Attack Group, Western Naval Task Force, the ship was torpedoed and sunk by a U-boat on 12 November 1942. In the middle of the night, Al swam ashore to Fedala, French Morocco, and was eventually rescued.

After a brief stateside hospital stay for treatment of a leg injury received during the torpedo incident, Al was ordered to become CO of the minesweeper YMS-208 in December 1942. That following June, he was transferred to the Frontier Base, Tompkinsvillle, Staten Island, as Duty and Operations Officer In May 1944, Al was assigned to the Balboa Section of the Panama Sea Frontier in the Canal Zone as Group Commander of Patrol Ships and Minesweepers. Then, a year later, he was reassigned to the Naval Local Defense Forces, Balboa Group, and assumed the responsibility of Operations Officer From August 1945 to March 1946, Al was stationed at NOB Balboa where his main duties were as Operations Officer and, later, as Plans Officer A sports enthusiast his entire life and avid New York Yankees fan, Al had the unique experience of coaching the NOB, Balboa baseball team in an exhibition game against the Yankees, when they made a morale booster trip there during spring training in 1946. No, the base team didn't beat them, but Al coached the NOB Iguanas to their first Panama Canal Department Championship that yean Al was released from active duty in August 1946 with the rank of Commander He retumed to Frigidaire where he resumed his sales engineering position. Al stayed in the Reserves on inactive duty, being assigned to the Third Naval District in Manhattan.

Al retired from the Navy in September 1966 and from Frigidaire, as Customer Relations Manager, New York Region, in June 1969. He actively enjoyed his retirement years playing golf, bowling in a senior's league and going deep sea fishing. Also, he was a life member of the Elks and a member of the VFW. Al is survived by his wife, Edna Finnegan Zuntag; his son, Alexander E. Zuntag '59 of Monisville, Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren.

Is it so small a thing To have enjoyed the sun.

To have lived light in the spring.

To have loved, to have thought, to have done; To have advanced true friends, and beat down baffling foes?

- Matthew Arnold (Empedocles on Etna)

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FRANK MAHLON PARKER '32 RADM Frank Mahlon Parker, USN (Ret.) on 6 November 1995 died of a heart attack at the Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California. Military honors were rendered at the Greenwood Cemetery. He had been very active in the Masonic Circles and full Masonic Service was also conducted by the members of the San Diego Silver Gate Lodge.

Oscar was born on 3 October 1910 in Butler Indiana, from which state he was appointed to the Naval Academy. After graduation from the Naval Academy on 2 June 1932, he was ordered to the NEW YORK and he spent two years in the battleship Navy. Upon completion of that tour of duty, he attended submarine school and served in the S-20 at Pearl Harbor and New London. He then had a two year tour at the Post Graduate School that was reduced to about two months as World War II broke out in Europe. At that time he was ordered to the GAMBLE, which ship he put in commission from the reserve fleet. He served on her for about a year in the Neutrality patrol on the West Coast.

Shortly before Pearl Harbor, he was ordered back to submarines and served in ARGONAUT. There, as Executive Officer, he served when ARGONAUT took part in the first Makin Island raid, carrying a part of Carlson's Raider Battalion which annihilated the Japanese gartison. For his part Frank was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He also served as Commanding Officer of SWORDFISH and Executive Officer of the submarine tender HOLLAND. In the course of his World War II service Frank received the Silver Star Medal.

Following the war Oscar served a tour of duty as an instructor at the Naval Academy, Commanding Cfficer of HAMMER and on the staff of the Military Sea Transport Service, Pacific. While serving on the staff, he received a routine assignment to witness the trial run and tests on the hospital ship BENEVOLENCE, which was being reactivated for Korean duty. The assignment tumed out to be anything but routine as BENEVOLENCE was rammed by a merchant ship in a heavy fog outside the Golden Gate and sank in a few minutes. Frank floundered around without a life jacket for about three hours before he was picked up. He also served as Commanding Officer of two more ships, KANKAKEE, which cartied cargoes of aviation gasoline, and CAVALIER ( A P A - 3 7 ) .

Frank retired from the Navy on 1 November 1959 and entered into a very active civilian careen He worked for a short period with CONVAIR in San Diego but left to become a vice president of a construction company building in Califomia and Arizona. He left that company to remain in San Diego building, acquiring and managing his own properties. He kept busy right up to the end. Among other activities he became a partner in a mushroom farm, purchased a ranch and raised thorougbred horses and ran a few at various California race tracks.

Frank martied Katherine Marie Zuanich, or Kay as she is known, shortly after graduation. He is survived by his widow Kay, a daughter Cynthia who is martied to Captain Ed Killinger Class of 1960 and a son Frank Z. Parker

Our The The She Joy,

life is closed, our life begins. long, long anchorage we leave. ship is clear at last, she leaps! swiftly courses from the shore, shipmate, joy.

- Walt Whitman (Joy, Shipmate,

Joy!)

BENNETT MERRITT DODSON '33 Bennett Dodson died in April 1995 at a retirement home in Santa Cmz, Califomia, near die residence of his daughter Connie and son-in-law Ron (Class of '58). He moved to Califomia in 1990 after the death of his wife Margaret and the onset of short-term memory loss.

Bennett only attended the Naval Academy for plebe year, but spent more than 30 years in active duty service to the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Merchant Marine.

After his retirement from active duty, he became a Superintendent of the Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston, and in 1968, he moved to Honolulu to enjoy the beach with Margaret.

Bennett is survived by many friends, acquired over his years of service; his daughter, Connie Wright; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and his sister, Francis Dodson of Indiana.

His ashes were scattered by his daughter in the Pacific Ocean near the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu, HI, where he was a long-time member Connie Wright

CLAYTON LOUIS MILLER '33 A memorial mass for retired Navy Captain Clayton L. Miller, a long-time Coronado resident. Naval aviator and attorney was conducted 25 July 1995 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Captain Miller died 20 July 1995 at the Casa de las Campanas in Rancho Bemardo. He was 84.

A native of Tacoma, WA, Captain Miller became an Eagle Scout during high school. He was commissioned in 1933 after graduation from Annapolis, and received his Aviator Wings in 1937.

He was assigned to RANGER, the first naval vessel constmcted as an aircraft carrier, on its initial cmise to South America.

In January 1942, he formed the first scouting squadron in the Pacific. His group found World War 1 ace Eddie Rickenbacker who was adrift in the South Pacific after he ditched his B-l7 bomber A year later Captain Miller commanded a bomber squadron, flying missions during the Marshall Island campaign. He received the Silver Star, Air Medal with two gold stars and the Navy Commendation medal.

After World War II, Captain Miller was Executive Officer on an expedition to Antartica. He later received his Masters Degrees from Stanford University and George Washington University. Captain Miller served as Commander of the Naval Air Station in St. Louis.

He retired in 1960, after serving in the office of Inspector General at NAS Sand Point, in Seattle, WA. He enrolled at the University of San Diego law school, obtaining his degree in 1964.

He was an Assistant District Attorney for San Diego County for two years, then transferred to the Deptartment of Corporations Office for the State of California.

Captain Miller and his wife, Leona, had moved to Coronado in 1946. She died in 1974.

He was an early member of the Coronado Optimist Club and Sacred Heart Church as well as the Asian Arts Committee of the San Diego Art Museum and the San Diego Opera Guild.

Survivors include three daughters, Jean Gazzo of Coronado, M. Catherine Miller of Virginia, and Patricia "Lindy" Miller of Louisiana, and a son, James Miller of Folsom of Sacramento County. Also, Jean's children. Sam (23), Catherine (21), Christina (16); children of Patricia "Lindy" Miller, Robert (14), Michael (9); and children of James Miller Steven (7), and Megan (3).

Interment was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery with full military honors.

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MILTON STUART RAMSEY '34 Milton Stuart "Stu" Ramsey, age 84, died on 12 November 1995 in Lexington, KY, where he had been visiting his daughter Susan. Formal services and inurnment will be sometime this Spring.

Mr Ramsey resigned on graduation to marty his sweetheart and joined Jones and Loughlin Steel in Pittsburgh as a management trainee, only to find himself cut down to three working days per week after two months on the job. In August he moved to Hookless Fastener Co. in Meadville, a Pittsburgh suburb, working steadily at 45 cents per hour a great improvement. He had a reserve commission as ensign, but the nearest drilling unit was in Erie, so he went inactive. On recall in January 1941 he flunked the physical and was retired. Returning to his company, now known as Talon, Inc., the world's largest zipper maker, he switched to production and in 1945 became manager of the Meadville plant.

In September 1953 Stu was transferted to manage Talon's plant in Hamden, CT, employing nearly 500 people. In 1955 he became VP and GM of a Talon subsidiary in Detroit and a year later moved the whole operation to Kentucky. In 1963 he moved back to Talon headquarters as Manager of Manufacturing and in 1966 became Vice President of Talon.

In 1972 Mn Ramsey had some heart problems and moved to Hilton Head, SC, where he had built an ocean-front home in 1968. He continued working with Talon as VP for Consulting until 1975, when he retired and concentrated on golf In 1978 he left Hilton Head and moved to The Landings, a retirement community on Skidway Island just off Savannah. His return to Annapolis for the 45th and 50th class reunions were high points of his later years. His wife Hartiet died there in 1988.

Mn Ramsey is survived by a brother Donald of Dubois, PA; sons Larty and Paul of Hilton Head; daughter Susan of Lexington; and seven grandchildren.

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ing Center, Pearl Harbor After the end of WWII Ace had a taste of shore duty. First, in January 1946, to the P.G. School in Annapolis for Instmction in Meteorology; then to fleet Weather Central, San Diego; finally, a tour as instructor at the P.G. School, Monterey.

In January 1952 the Korean War brought a return to sea duty, first in the Los ANGELES ( C A - 1 3 5 ) , and dien as CO of JAMES E . DYES ( D D - 7 8 7 ) . In September

1955 orders to the Naval Station, Guantanamo for three years was followed by a tour of duty in BuPers, and a year at the Naval War College in Newport. Sea duty again in 1961 as COMDESDIV 202; CO, Fleet Sonar School, Key West in 1962; and a final tour of sea duty as COMDESRON 4, based at Charleston.

Retirement was requested in 1967 following a tour in the Pentagon with the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group. For his active duty service Ace was awarded the Bronze Star and Navy Commendation Medal.

Principal employment in civilian life was with Raytheon, providing ship design support to the Navy.

After a second retirement in 1982 Ace continued volunteer work with the Red Cross at DeWitt Army Hospital and with NEWSTART, an organization dedicated to upstaging the educational level of Lorton prison inmates.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Holmes Barton of the Fairfax in Fort Belvoir, VA; three sons, Peter A. of Houston, TX, Michael A. of Virginia Beach, VA, and Thomas N. of Clifton, VA; two daughters, Christine A. Owens of Kingsport, TN, and Janine M. Harter of Annandale, VA; a brother Richard B. Barton of Greenwood, IN; and 10 grandchildren.

WILLIAM WALKER BRALEY '40 CAPT William W. Braley, USN (Ret.) died at his home in Media, Pennsylvania on 10 July 1995 of renal failure following years of struggling with bronchitis and strokes.

Following a Final SerWILBUR GARDNER BARTON '40 vice, his ashes were C A P T W.G. " A c e " distributed at sea.

Barton, USN (Ret.) died Born in Bloomin the Potomac Hospital, field, New Jersey, he Woodbridge, VA of was appointed to the coronary arrest due to Naval Academy from renal stenosis on 31 Octhat State, and graduf '^*m^~-^M' tober 1995. His final service, attended by his ated with the Class of 1940. First duty assignment was in the Engineering Department of the battleship large family and many MARYLAND through the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 friends, classmates and December 1941. He was then transferted as an EngiVirginia neighbors, was neering Watch Officer to the battleship CALIFORNIA in held in The Memorial 1942, thence to the newly commissioned battleship Chapel of Fort Myen VA in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Febmary 1943. IOWA on 7 November 1995. first joined the fleet in the Atlantic through the trip to Inurnment followed in Oran with President Roosevelt, thence to combat opthe Columbarium of Arlington Cemetery, Virginia. erations in the Pacific via the Panama Canal on ChristBom on 28 Febmary 1917 in Schenectady, New mas Eve 1943. Shaft trouble sent IOWA to Bremerton York he was appointed to the Naval Academy from for repairs through March 1945. In August of that year that state, played basketball there for all four years she sailed with the Fleet into Sagami Wan. Later in with the Navy Team, commanded his senior year mid1945 Bill transferred to COLORADO as Chief Engineer shipman company, and graduated with the Class of For his wartime service he was awarded the Silver 1940.

Star and Bronze Star with combat "V".

First duty assignment was in the battleship WEST Shore billets after hostilities ended included PG VIRGINIA through her sinking in Pearl Harbor by the School at Annapolis, OPDEVFOR in 1948, Senior then enemy on 7 December 1941. Ace survived and Ship Superintendent at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard trained with the motor torpedo boat navy in in 1952, and BuShips in 1954 as Project Officer for MTBRON-I until ordered back to help refloat WEST the experimental DD TIMMERMAN. After duty at the VIRGINIA for return to the West Coast for repairs, reShip Repair Facility in Yokosuka. Japan, he returned fitting and modernization in 1953. In September 1943 to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1962 and rehe reported to Philadelphia as Gunnery Officer of the tired from active Naval Service 1 July 1966. newly commissioned BATAAN ( C V L - 2 9 ) . With BATAAN Ace participated in various actions in the Pacific from In civilian life Bill worked as an Engineer for the Marshall Islands to the Battle of the Philippine Westinghouse Electric Cars in Sunnyvale. CA, until Sea. In March 1945 he became CO of the A. A. Trainill health required a second retirement.

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Bill was divorced from Jean Duffield Braley of East Orange, NJ after eight years of martiage in 1954.

He is survived by Barbara Lamb Braley, his wife since 1958; by their daughter Janet and son LT Chris Braley, USN; and by daughter Robin, of the first marriage.

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ERNEST WILLIAM DOBIE, JR. '40 RADM Bill Dobie, Jr, USN (Ret.) was at DallasFort Worth Airport aboard a plane awaiting takeoff to Florida when he was stricken by cardiac arrest, and died there 22 November 1995. He had been en route to spend Thanksgiving with a daughter, LCDR Donna Dobie, USN, of Orange Park, FL. A funeral Mass was celebrated on 1 December at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Moraga, California, followed by burial at the Presidio in San Francisco.

Born 31 July 1916 in Piedmont, Califomia, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State and graduated with the Class of 1940.

First duty assignment was to the gunnery department of heavy cmiser MINNEAPOLIS with the Pacific Fleet. Operating at sea, a few miles off Pearl Harbor, MINNEAPOLIS escaped the 7 December 1941 attack on that base, but participated thereafter in thirteen battles of the Central and South Pacific. In the last night action off Guadalcanal heavy torpedo damage sent her to Mare Island for repair In 1944 Bill was ordered to PG School, Annapolis followed by Ordnance (Explosives) Engineering in Cornell to eam his Master's degree. In 1946 he joined battleship NEW JERSEY^ first as Main Battery Assistant and later as Gunnery Officer Shore duty for two Years at Sandia Base, Albuquerque was followed by assignment to CINCPAC's staff as Liaison Officer for the atomic tests at Eniwetok in 1951. Bill then served on COMDESDIV 52, COMDESRON 5 and COMCRUDESPAC staffs, and commanded destroyers DUNCAN and LOFBERG through the Korean War. Afterward the Navy sent him to Sunnyvale as Liaison Officer for the development of the Polaris missile.

After graduating from the Naval War College at Newport, he returned to sea as COMDESDIV 112, then commanded MT. BAKER. Orders to OPNAV in 1962 brought Bill into the ASW Program and promotion to Rear Admiral in 1965 found him directing the Program. During 1968-69 Admiral Dobie served as Commander of the Navy's Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, and in 1970 he became Inspector General of the Pacific Fleet, seeing service in the Vietnam War. Upon his retirement in 1971, he held the additional tide of Commander, Hawaiian Sea Frontier and the 14th Naval Naval District.

Among his many decorations Admiral Dobie was awarded the Legion of Merit three times, the Bronze Star Medal twice, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Naval Unit Commendation Ribbon.

After his retirement Bill served on the Board of Directors of the Treasure Island Museum, tutored Diablo Valley College students in science and chemistry, and was active with the Piedmont Baseball Foundation, all in the San Francisco Bay area. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by three daughters. Christine Dobie Steady of Piedmont. CA, Dn Sharon Ann Dobie of

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Seattle, WA, and LCDR Donna Dobie of Orange Park, FL; a son, Dn Robert A. Dobie of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Jane Doherty of Arlington, VA; and eight grandchildren.

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JOHN HERBERT WRIGHT '40 Jack Wright died suddenly at his retirement home, The Oaks in Silver Spring, MD, on 13 November 1995; one year to the day after the death of his beloved wife Kathleen.

He had survived two radical open-heart operations. His body had been willed to the Medical University of Maryland. The Final Mass was co-celebrated with classmate. Father R.M. "Dick" Heath, OP at St. Bemadette's Church in Silver Spring, MD, on 17 November 1995.

A. TENNEY FORD '43 CDR A. Tenney Ford, USN (Ret.), 74, of Grants Pass, Oregon, and formerly of St. Petersburg, son of Ruth G. Ford (St. Petersburg) and the late Halsey L.Ford, died 28 August 1995 at Regency Care Center, Grants Pass, from Parkinson's Disease.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he came to St. Petersburg in 1925, graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1937, and from the United States Naval Academy in 1943.

His tours of duty were Mine Force, Destroyers, Inshore-Undersea Warfare and duty on TOLEDO. After service in World War II, he retired and went on to receive his Master's Degree at Penn State University, and taught school in St. Petersburg for a number of years.

Upon retirement, he moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, with his wife of 48 years, Dorothy B. Ford. Other Born on 24 March 1913 in Washington, DC, he survivors include two daughters, Melanie F. Michaels of Denver, CO & Carol F Guthrie of Clayton, NC; a was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State son, Alan Tenney Ford of San Rafael, CA; a brother, of Indiana and graduated with the Class of 1940.

A. Halsey Ford of St. Petersburg; and two grandchilFirst duty assignment was to the engineering dedren. Following cremation a Memorial Service will partment of the Atlantic Fleet cruiser TUSCALOOSA, be held at a later date in St. Petersburg. His cremains from Murmansk convoy PQ-17 through the North will be interted in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. African Invasion at Casablanca. After PG School at Annapois in Machinery Design, from June 1943 to Petersburg. Interment was on 27 October December 1944, Jack served as Chief Engineer of the cmiser AMSTERDAM with Halsey's Third Fleet through the end of WWII. After war's end he was Chief EngiWARREN LEWIS SPRY '48 neer of the cmiser BREMERTON until her decomissioning CAPT Warten Lewis Spry USN (Ret.) died on 10 in April 1943.

October 1995 at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, Califomia after a valiant battle with cancer A MemoWith a growing family Jack resigned from active rial Service was held on 17 October 1995 and his reduty, but continued his civilian career within the Navy mains were cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. until final retirement in 1973. He first joined the Design Branch of BuShips in Washington. There he won He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on 29 Sepcommendation as Project Officer for the machinery tember 1925. He entered the Navy Appointment to artangement design of the first Post-war Destroyer the Naval Academy from Michigan in 1944. He graduEscort, and the design of the first modern Propulsion ated from Annapolis as part of the Class of 1948, and Control Center as prototyped in the initial was commissioned as an Ensign in 1947. In addition super-carrier, FORRESTAL. to his B.S. degree, Captain Spry received an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Power) In 1955 Jack transferted to the Fleet Maintenance from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Branch of BuShips, where he was charged with adCalifomia; a M.S. degree in Defense Systems Analyministering the Navy's then 100 million dollars per year ship Modernization Program. Moving on to the sis from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine UniverNavy Management Office, in the Executive Office of sity, Los Angeles, Califomia.

SecNav, Jack facilitated the adaption of computers to the solution of complex technical and management His first duty station was aboard BRISTOL ( D D problems; then completed his career as Policy Direc857) and he was then transferted to EPPERSON ( D D E tor for the acquisition of computers Navy-wide.

719), Key West, Florida. In 1950 he attended US Naval Submarine School, New London, Connecticut and Following retirement he volunteered as both a court intake worker and case-load assistant in the was awarded his Dolphins. He was assigned to CLAMAGORE ( S S - 3 4 3 ) ; BARB (SS-220), Key West, Montgomery County Department of Parole and ProFlorida; BATFISH ( S S - 3 1 0 ) , Key West, Florida and bation; as the Administrator for the Word of God InGuantanamo Bay, Cuba; and then became Executive stitute; and as aide to the Occupational Therapy DiOfficer of TiLEFiSH (SS-307), San Diego, California. rector of the University Nursing Home in Wheaton, MD. He served in the latter capacity for more than a In 1959 he was assigned to the US Naval Submadecade, being named the Health Facilities Associarine School, New London, Connecticut as Director of tion of Maryland's 1978 "Volunteerof the Year". For the Advanced Science Division Nuclear Power School a time he also worked as a columnist for the Montand served as an instructor in reactor engineering, gomery Journal. metallurgy, and reactor controls. He became Commanding Officer of CONGER ( S S - 4 7 7 ) , New London, He is survived by six daughters: Anne Mayer of Connecticut in 1961.

El Cajon, CA, Martha Toth of Belleville, MI, Major After his command he attended the Armed Forces Mary Blackwell of Ramsteln AFB, Germany, Katie Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia. In 1964, he became Pusliese of Greenbelt, MD, Monica Wright-McGinn Deputy Director, Mid Range Studies, Office of Naval of Portland, OR, and Maureen Perry of Rutherfordton, Warfare Analysis, Office of the Chief of Naval OpNC; three of his four sons: Dn George Wright of erations. He then served as the Executive Officer of Lutherville, MD, Charles Wright of Reston, VA and HOLLAND (AS-32), Rota, Spain and Charieston, South John Wright of Chesapeake Beach, MD; 22 grandCarolina. Captain Spry completed his Naval career as children; and his sister, Margaret Andrews.

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Director, Strategic Offensive Systems Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Upon his retirement from active service in 1970, he moved to Rancho Palos Verdes, Califomia where he became Senior Systems Analyst at Lulejian and Associates. He was Manager of Administrative Services at Optigon Research and Development Corporation and then Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services at the parent company, Vivitar Corporation. He later became the Municipal Services Director for Culver City, Califomia. Captain Spry was employed as the Director of Facilities at the University of Judaism at the time of his death.

Captain Spry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; three daughters, Diane Straker of Reston, Virginia; Suzan Selfridge of El Sobrante, California, and Victoria Vogtman of Tortance, Califomia; and six grandchildren. Memorials in his name may be made to: the San Pedro Peninsula Hospice, 1386-B West 7th Street, San Pedro, Califomia 90732 or to UCLA Cancer Research, UCLA Medical Center Development Office, 405 Hilgard Building, 2333 PVUB, Los Angeles, California 90095.

Diane Spry Straker

RALPH M STAIR, SR. '43 Ralph M. Stair, Sr died in Boca Raton, Florida on 22 July 1995 from congestive heart failure.

He was bom in Knoxville, Tennessee on 29 June 1920, a son of the late Fred Roger Stair and Christine Miller Stair Ralph attended Davidson College prior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939 and graduated with the Class of 1943 in June 1942.

During World War II he served on destroyers in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He resigned from the Navy in 1947 and moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he later became President of General Castings Corporation.

After retiring, Ralph moved to Florida where he owned and operated a Kwik Kopy in Pompano Beach.

His wife Lois preceded him in death in 1981. Surviving are two sons, Ralph M. Stair, Jn of Tallahassee, FL and Stuart R. Stair of Madison, WI; his brother, Fred Stair of Charlotte, NC; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Waukesha.

CAPT Richard D. Lazenby, USN (Ret.) '43

The The and The and

Lord bless thee, and keep thee: Lord make his face shine upon thee, be gracious unto thee: Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, give thee peace.

- The Fourth Book of looses, Called Numbers 6:24-26

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JOHN FRANCIS RILEY '45 C A P T John F. Riley, USN (Ret.) died on 29 July 1995 in the University of Washington Hospital, Seattie, ^mx'^^^mmam following a stroke sufBt: - ^ ^ r ' ^ ^ ^ B fered at his summer mtr -'Si fOdfe home on WTiidbey Island. A Celebration of Life was held on the beach at Mutiny Bay on 11 August 1995 and further services where held 25 August at the NAS North Island Chapel in Coronado, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Coronado Yacht Club with Taps played by his granddaughter on the bugle, Jack was bom on 5 June 1922 in Everett, WA. He received a Senatorial appointment to the Naval Academy and was graduated with the Class of 1945, a member of the Third Company, on 7 June 1945. At the Academy he participated in battalion football and track and was a member of the Newman Club.

Following graduation he served on the destroyers UHLMAN and BOLE in the Pacific at the conclusion of

WWII. In 1947 he graduated from Submarine School and was assigned to a variety of submarine billets on the submarines CHIVO and ANGLER and as Command-

ing Officer of the RATON from 1955 to 1957. His shore tours were with OP61 in the Office of the CNO in Washington and First Lieutenant of the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor in 1960. He commanded Submarine Division 12 in 1962 and served as Intelligence Officerof COMSEVENTHFLTStaff in 1963. His last active duty assignment was as Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Base in Coronado, from where he retired on 1 July 1974.

A longtime member of the Alumni Association, Jack was employed by the City of San Diego in the Transportation Systems. After his second retirement, the family spent the summers at Whidbey Island, WA with a fishing boat and the winters in Coronado with a 41 foot Dickerson ketch. Jack is survived by his Shipmate of 49 years, the former Joann O'Brien of Seattie; his children, Randelle Davis of Grant's Pass, OR, John Michael of St. John's, Virgin Islands, Renee Mauhar of Coronado and Brien Patrick of Santa Cmz, CA; and four grandchildren. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Hubert's Parish Outreach, 815 Saratoga Road, Langley, WA 98260.

CHARLES JOHN REICHL '50 CDR Charles "Chuck" J. Reichl, USN (Ret.), 70, of Nancy Drive, died 30 August 1995 at Winship Green, Bath, Maine.

He was born in Chicago, a son of Karl and Mary Dietz Reichl, attended schools there and graduated from Downer's Grove High School in 1942. On 25 March 1943, he enlisted in the Navy. In July 1946, he was selected to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree.

On 30 June 1951, he married Kathryn Forbes Coad of Pontiac, Michigan. In 1958, he received his master's degree in naval architecture from the Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY. Mn Reichl served on Navy ships that included RUBY, NORFOLK and KITTY HAWK. He was

assigned to the Navy's Administrative Office in Bath, ME, from August 1965 to August 1967. From August 1968 to January 1971, he served as Production Engineering Officer in Portsmouth, NH. Mn Reichl retired in 1974 with the rank of commander from Boston.

He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Society of Naval Engineers. Fleet Reserve Association, and Southern Maine Chapter of

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Retired Officers Association. He was also a member of the Bmnswick Golf Club and St. Charles Bortomeo Church.

Surviving besides his wife of Brunswick are two daughters, Mrs. David (Diary) Hill of South Holland, IL and Mrs. Dale (Elizabeth) Haverman of Ballwin, MO; a son, LCDR Charles J. Reichl of Kutztown, PA; a brother Joseph of Westmont, IL; two sisters, Mary Kay of Hot Springs, AK, and Agnes Miller of Plainfield, IL; and seven grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on 2 September 1995 at St. Charles Bortomeo Church, McKeen Sti-eet, with the Rev. Donald W. Jacques officiating. Burial with full military honors was held in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 52 Federal Street, Bmnswick, Maine, or to Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, Box Naval Air Station, Bmnswick, Maine 04011.

DAVID GRAY HAMILTON '55 CDR David G. Hamilton, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 19 October 1995 in Arlington, VA. Following cremation, his ashes were scattered at sea.

David was born 6 May 1930 in Warten, PA, and graduated from Warren High School in 1948. After spending a year at Severn School in Sevema Park, MD, and two years at Lehigh University, he entered the Naval Academy in 1951, graduating with the Class of 1955. During a 20-year career, David served in various naval combatants and auxiliary ships, as well as performing in significant assignments ashore. His sea duties included; the destroyer leader WILLIS A. LEE, the destroyer escort VAN VOORHEES, the cmiser ST. PAUL, the oiler MISSISSENEWA and the communications

ship ANNAPOLIS. He was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and instmcted foreign students in naval engineering. His next duty tour was as the first OINC of the naval base at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, which would later become one of the major US bases in that country.

Following his retirement from the Navy, David joined Wheeler Industries, Inc. (later renamed Thomas Enterprises, Inc.) in September 1976. At Wheeler, he developed an acknowledged expertise in management of the ship acquisition process with emphasis on configuration management and management of Government-furnished equipment. He provided program management and technical support in these disciplines to the Navy's largest surface ship programs the FFG-7 ship acquisition program, and AEGIS combat systems support for the CG-47 and DDG-51 programs. Prior to his retirement from Thomas Enterprises in July 1993, David had been promoted to the position of Program Director for Combat Systems Programs.

David's interest in the Civil war was rekindled after moving to Virginia where he enjoyed visiting the many battlefields in the PA. VA and MD area. He was a member of the Warten County Historical Society. He ttaced his family back to the artival of John H. Hamilton, who was born in 1713, was of Scottish descent, emigrating from County Down, Ireland to America in 1729, and settiing in New Castie, DE. His citations include the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze star, and Battle Efficiency Vietnam Service/Republic of Vietnam Service Medal (with device). David was also a qualified Russian translator Commander Hamilton is survived by his wife, Joan McCusker Hamilton of Annandale, VA; a sister, Antoinette Adams of Chapel Hill. NC; and a brother, CDR John W. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) of Springfield, VA.

JOHN HOLMES HONSE, JR. ' 5 5 John Holmes House, J r , 62, of Belhaven, NC, formeriy of Butler and Brady Township, PA, died on 8 November 1995 in Greenville, NC, after suffering a hemorthagic stroke.

John was bom in Ford City, PA on 25 July 1933.

A 1951 alumnus of Butler High School, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1955. John was a member of the illustrious '54 Navy football team that beat Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's day 1955.

Following graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in die U.S. Marine Corps.

John was a co-owner of House Fumiture in Butler He also owned the Town Crier, a card and gift store in Slippery Rock, that he operated until 1984.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was active in Slippery Rock community affairs. He served as coach of the Slippery Rock midget football team.

Surviving are his wife, Sylvia (Lasell) House; two sons, John III of Sudbury, Ontario, and Joseph of Aspinwall, PA; his mother of Butier, PA; two brothers, James of Swansboro, NC, and Joel of Fort Valley, VA; a granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

EDWARD LEE BORDEN '58 CDR Edward L. Borden. USN (Ret.) died at home on 22 October 1995 of a cardiac artest complicated by diabetes. A Memorial Service was held on 26 October at the national Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, and his ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego after a pier-side service.

A native of San Diego, Ed graduated from USNA with the Class of 1958 and was commissioned an Ensign, USN. According to a classmate, he was "A tme Navy man, ...eager to help, but quick to criticize and cortect anything that was not up to par with Navy standards and traditions." He began his service in destroyers, serving on the Lind and the Preble. After attendance at the Naval Postgraduate School where he got an MSEE, he went to Nuclear Propulsion School and began submarine service aboard the Permit. Subsequentiy, he was assigned at the Long Beach Naval shipyard as an EDO, then to Washington, DC for service with NAVSHIPS and NAVELEX, where he was Supervisor of the REWSON project. This led to a final assignment at the NAVELEX System Engineering Center in San Diego as the REWSON Project Liaison Officer and Electronic Support Measures Officer His decorations and medals include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Naval Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Medal with star.

In 1980, Ed retired under a medical disability as a result of bypass surgery and returned to the Washington, DC area where he worked for several companies.

At the time of his death, he was employed at S.T. Research as a program manager Active in his church and community, he was a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), taught Sunday school, served as a youth advisor and assisted with parish ministry.

He assumed leadership roles in scouting and coached youth soccer Ed's devotion to his family continues to live through his wife, Gloria, and his four children: Caroline, Beth, Cliff, and Cynthia; his in-laws: Mike, Dan and Lynda; and his eight granddaughters. His favorite activities included his Friday date night with Gloria, attending Navy football games and class luncheons, playing with his granddaughters, using his computer, decorating cakes, reading westems, watching old movies, and 0-aveling. A recent highlight of his life was a camping vacation in Yosemite last July with his entire family.

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his naval and civilian careers, and most importantly, the Lord Jesus Christ.

His wife, Gloria, will continue to reside at 8003 Log Cabin Court, Springfield, VA. Memorial donations for Ed may be made to the Class of 1958 Memorial Fund at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Gloria Borden ROBERT GORDON NICKERSON '63 I am saddened to report the death of another of our '63 classmates. The following obituary(excerpt) is from the Monterey Peninsula "Herald:" Robert Gordon Nickerson, age 54, of Pacific Grove, died Monday 3 December 1995 at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula as a result of injuries sustained in a November 25 bicycle accident. Bob had been a systems research analyst with the Computer Science Corporation for 10 years. He also was a member of St. Angela's Catholic Church in Pacific Grove.

Bob retired from the Navy in 1983 with the rank of lieutenant commander after 24 years of military service. He was a 1963 graduate of the Naval Academy and later obtained degrees from Stanford University. He was bom in Long Beach on 29 May 1941.

Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Sally and Jennifer, both of Pacific Grove; and two step-sons, Andrew Lucas of Boulder, Colorado, and David Lucas of Sacramento, Califomia. A me-

morial mass was celebrated on 3 December and his ashes were scattered at sea. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the Stanford University's Children's Hospital or to a charity of your choice.

Mike Shelley '63 CHRISTIAN WILLIAM BRIX '66 Christian William Brix passed away 19 October 1995, succumbing to a long battie with cancer He died at his mother's home in Mount Prospect, IL. He had been bedridden for several months. Two years ago, surgery removed a cancerous lung and portions of his intestines.

After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1966, Chris entered flight training, earning his wings and flying two combat deployments with VA 55 in A4 Skyhawks. He attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and received an Engineer's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Chris then embarked on ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Chris left the Navy in 1976, and moved to Iowa to work for Intemational Paper, but retumed to Califomia a few years later He taught college courses for a few years, but eventually sickness made working very difficult.

Chris was married to Grace Alma Simonpietri, sister of Classmate Andre Simonpietri '66. They had three children: Grace Marjorie (Jorie), Karen Nathalie, and Christian William, ni. Chris and his wife were

divorced in 1981. In addition to Grace and his children, Chris is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marge Brix, and a grandson, Zane Joseph Emery.

CHARLES RICHARD WALTS '66 Charles Richard (Rick) Walts died Thursday, 3 August 1995, at St. Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, OK, after a brief illness. He was 51 years old.

Rick grew up in Tulsa, and graduated from Edison High School in 1962. He received an appointment to he U.S. Naval Academy, and graduated with the Class of 1966. After serving on a destroyer during the Vietnam War, he retired from the Navy in 1977.

Rick was a member of several organizations in Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boston Avenue Methodist Church, Mended Hearts, the Cimarton Country Western Dance Club, the Country Motion Dance Team, 300 Friends, Tulsa Ballet, Philbrook Museum, Tulsa Philharmonic, The American Theatre Company, and Theatre Tulsa. He was the son of Martha and B.P. Walts, both deceased.

He is survived by his fiancee, Darlyn Williams, a cousin, Maxine Allen of Bartlesville, and an aunt, Adeline Baker of Independence, KS. A service was held for Rick on 7 August at the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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