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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

January-February 1997

Volume 60, No. 1

Features

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Officers and Trustees

President's Call

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Mail Boat

by Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.) '57

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Salute to Our Oldest Alumni 6 Honoring 30 Years of Service

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Robert Means Thompson Society

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Alumni Association Staff and Assistance

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"We're here to help!"

On the Horizon...

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Lucky Bag of Books

SAfr: Service Academy Career Conference April 24-26, 1997

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Old Soldiers Never Die

Career Conference

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Navy Football 1997 Schedule

by Yvonne M. Parker, Assistant Editor

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All Hands

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A Few Inches from the Yard

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Brigade Activities

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An Ocean Away

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Navy Athletics

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Our Navy Teams

Class News Chapter News

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"But still when two or three shall meet... "

yNa\aval Aviation COVER: Honoring Naval Aviation with some of America's modern aircraft.

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Last Call

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In Business...

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Services from our Alumni Family page 26

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President's Call Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, U.S. Navy (Ret.) '57

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s we begin our new year, let me thank all of you for helping us meet our Alunrni Association's 1996 goals, not the least of which was meeting our unrestricted contribution goal in support of our 1996 operating budget. Without your superb support we could not do our job!

The purpose of this President's Call is twofold: first, to inform our members how their generous 1996 contributions were used and, second, to share our 1997 Development Plan with you to allow you to make informed decisions on how you might wish to support the Naval Academy and Alumni Association during the coming year.

As described in the November 1996 issue of Shipmate, much like other institutions of higher learning, private giving in support of the Naval Academy and Naval Academy Alumni Association has made programs of real excellence possible for our Midshipmen and our Alumni.

Not surprisingly, the Superintendent and members of his faculty and staff have voiced their deep appreciation for what private giving has done to enhance the development of our future officer corps.

The best illustration of the enormous impact private giving has made on the Naval Academy and on academic, physical and leadership development programs for the Brigade is contained in the article "The Way It Was.. .The Way It Is..." which appeared in the April 1995 issue of Shipmate. The way private funds were used by the Superintendent and his staff during 1996 helps underscore the points made in the "Way It Was" article, specifically how private support has helped make the difference between an adequate program and one of excellence, designed to produce leaders of extraordinary value to our country in the years ahead.

The following list of how 1996 contributions were used is not all inclusive, but serves to illustrate how private funds are used to provide much needed value-added programs to USNA: • Midshipmen Professional Development Program • Leadership Forum • Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) • Naval Academy Leadership Library • Design and Construction of the Honor Display in Smoke Hall • Research and Service awards for USNA faculty • Support for the Service Academy Honor Symposium • Renovation of Mahan Hall • Design of a planned indoor tennis facility at USNA • Support for the monthly Integrity Development Seminars attended by the Brigade • Support for the 50"" Anniversary performance of the Messiah at USNA • Support for the Midshipmen Extracurricular Program • Support for various Midshipmen academic projects such as the Human Powered Submarine Competition • Support for the Creative Arts/Distinguished Artists Series programs at USNA • Repairs to USNA Columbarium In addition to executing our primary mission, to support the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association used private funds received in 1996 to support Alumni programs such as enhancement of Shipmate magazine, Homecoming, the newly established Alumni electronic communications vehicle (Listserve—alumusna@usnaa.org), the Career Transition Program, support/coordination of 70 Alumni Chapters and 80

Parents' Clubs worldwide, and support of Classes through mailings, reunions, etc.

The Alumni Association's annual budget is planned to provide support for the above mentioned programs. In 1997, gifts amounting to nearly $2,000,000 are required if such support is to continue. This is why it is imperative our Alumni understand this need and that sufficient government funds do not exist to support these kind of programs—to the extent needed to continue an academic and leadership program that is second to none. Equally important is the need for Naval Academy Alumni, much like alumni of other institutions of higher learning, to feel a close bond with the Naval Academy, to the degree that they are moved to support our very special institution.

In travels over the last three months, I was frequently asked to describe our fund-raising programs for calendar year 1997.

The following paragraph describes our game plan for seeking continued financial support of important Naval Academy and Alumni Association needs.

"...private support has helped make the difference between an adequate program and one of excellence... " The plan that our Development team will implement in 1997 has several major features: a restricted Class project segment for those Classes building to a major reunion milestone; anAnnual Fund Drive under the national chairmanship of RADM Steve Chadwick '62, who has agreed to serve as National Chairman for a second year; continued support of our committed and prestigious President's Circle members; support by the parents of our Midshipmen who are now pledging support at the $1,000,000 level (over a period of 4 years); and support at significant levels by those Alumni and friends capable of making gifts of substantial value. The 1997Annual Fund Drive will be conducted in four parts: a phonathon for specific restricted projects; a direct mail effort for the Annual Fund; a letter to our President's Circle members and other special donors; and a Fall letter to those who have not made a gift in support of the Naval AcademylUSNA Alumni Association in 1997. The latter will be combined with a thank-you mailing recognizing those who have supported us during the year.

I hope that this article has helped illustrate why we at Alumni House place heavy emphasis on Development activities. Without private gifts, the Association would not be able to execute its mission of support for the Academy and our Alumni. I ask that, when you are solicited to provide support to the Association in 1997, you seriously consider what you can do to help us execute our mission. As your Association's President and speaking as a former Superintendent of the Naval Academy, I believe that we have an obligation to support an institution that has served us and our nation well for over 150 years. With your help, I know we will continue to provide the proper level of support to keep the Naval Academy at the cutting edge of education, technology, and professional development.

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NAME AND ADDRESS

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

1918 Born 14 April 1896

CDR Leo S. Stafford, USNR (Ret.) 928 Oliver Avenue San Diego, CA 92109-5023

CLASS 1921 Born 30 October 1898

1921 CDR Charles A. Whiteford, USN (Ret.) 10009 Seward Plantation Brenham, TX 77833 Born 20 January 1898

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

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RADM George W. Bauernschmidt, SC, USN (Ret.) 1922 5308 River Crescent Drive Annapolis, MD 21401-7274 Born 26 March 1899

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

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

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CAPT William A. Rice, USNR (Ret.) 1428 South Marengo Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803-3001 BGen Ivan W. Miller, USMC (Ret.) 520 "J" Avenue Coronado, CA 92118-1631 RADM Kendall S. Reed, USN (Ret.) 501 Marbrisa Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Mr. Victor J. F. Ossola 278 Brantwood Road Snyder, NY 14226-4308 CDR Harold Markell, USNR (Ret.) 210 57th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 LT Edwin A. Poehlmann, USN (Ret.) 674 Douglas Avenue Oxnard, CA 93030-4614

CAPT Joseph U. Lademan, Jr., USN (Ret.) 1920 1020 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1274 Born 26 March 1899

Born 31 May 1898 1920 Born 12 July 1898 1921 Born 16 July 1898 1920 Born 9 August 1898 1922 Born 8 October 1898 1920 Bom 11 October 1898 1920 Born 14 October 1898

LCDR Gordon Buchanan, Jr. USNR (Ret.) 1922 1630 Sheridan Road Apartment 4-B Wilmette, IL 60091-1855 Born 29 April 1899 CAPT Llewellyn J. Johns, USN (Ret.) 1192 East 2700 South #B-13 Salt Lake City, UT 84106

1921 Born 3 July 1899

1922 RADM Robert N. Hunter, USN (Ret.) 461 "A" Avenue Coronado, CA 92118-1915 Born 9 September 1899 CAPT Guy Chadwick, USN (Ret.) PO Box 267 Old Lyme, CT 06371-0267 Mr. Stanley D. Kolb 1106 Camden Avenue Salisbury, MD 21801-6833 CAPT David H. Byerly, USNR (Ret.) 1900 Ben Franklin Drive, Villa 10 Sarasota, FL 34236-2300

1921 Born 20 April 1900 1924 Born 21 May 1900 1921 Born 7 June 1900

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he ALL NEW Register ofAlumni (a 2-book set), now in a more user friendly format, contains historical data, addresses of USNA Alumni and important resource information (the "Chronology of the Naval Academy," compiled by Rear Admiral Randy King '44, Naval Academy events schedules, information about Annapolis accomodations, and more).

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Three Decades of Service Yvonne M. Parker, Assistant Editor

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he Naval Academy Alumni Association recently honored employee Clarence Strong for his 3 decades of outstanding service.

Mr. Strong, our steadfast, no-nonsense House Manager, came to the Association in 1966, following a year with the State of Maryland and four years with the Air Force. Known to many just as "Strong" (a holdover, he says, from his Air Force days), his name suits his character.

Beneath a gruff exterior, he is a man of great depth and tremendous wit, a man who loves his dog and who is completely devoted to his wife, four children and thirteen grandchildren.

Throughout his employment, Mr. Strong has kept the Alumni Association well-oiled and running. An avid rose gardener in his free time, he has also applied his green thumb to the Association's grounds and to the 70-foot deodara cedar that stands in front of Alumni House. In icy weather he has been the first to arrive, to clear the walkways, and the last to leave. Repairman, technical consultant and problem-solver extraordinaire, he has overseen more renovations, technological changes and changing-of-the-guards than anyone can remember.

To date, Mr. Strong has worked under four Alumni Association Executive Directors/Presidents and CEOs, and during the reigns of twelve Naval Academy Superintendents, beginning with RADM Draper L. Kauffman, USN (Ret.) '33, and seven United States Presidents. He has been with the Association longer than any other employee.

In Mr. Strong's time, many historically significant events have transpired, both at the Academy and in the Nation. In 1966, the year Mr. Strong arrived, the Naval Academy appointed itsfirstAfrican American faculty member. Subsequent years brought the tragic deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy; the premier lunar landing; the end of the Beatles era; the appointment of the Naval Academy's first woman faculty member andfirstwoman officer instructor; the resignation of a President; the end of the war in Vietnam; the Nation's bicentennial anniversary; the last June Week; the first woman Naval Academy graduate; the first African American Brigade Commander; the 1984 Olympic Games in Lake Placid; the destruction of the Berlin Wall; the Gulf War; the Naval Academy's 150th anniversary; the first woman USNA graduate to make space flight; and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Through it all, Mr. Strong has graced us with his unfaltering common sense, diligence and humor. He has met adversity and change head-on and with wisdom. He is our corporate memory, a voice of reason and our friend. We are grateful to work with him and look forward to many more years in his presence.

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RADM R. F. Marryott '57, President and CEO Congratulates and Thanks Mr. Strong on his 30 Years of Service and Support

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The group was under the command of Rear Admiral Allen E. Smith. The destroyers were from Desron Four, commanded by Captain (later Admiral) H. Page Smith '24.

In the middle of the night FANNING made radar contact with an unidentified surface ship and forthwith was ordered to attack and destroy The sea was calm. It was the darkest of all nights. We did not know what kind of ship we were about to attack. I was concerned that it might be a combatant type. Previously ROE, commanded by James P. Craft '34, had pursued and sunk a Japanese destroyer in this vicinity. Therefore I decided to close in fast, hit hard, and try to achieve surprise.

This we did. The 5" battery pounded the other ship until the gun crews were exhausted, and we had expended a large part of our ammunition. Until then there had been no counterfire from the other ship.

At this point, the commodore asked what type of ship we were engaging. This was difficult to answer because of the stygian darkness.

So we moved in for a close look. When about 300 yards away, I could see the other ship, still moving through the water—in fact it seemed to be bent on ramming FANNING. I ordered left full rudder; all engines ahead flank emergency.

Next there came a hail of machine fire. Tracers were going everywhere. I envisioned a slaughter on many of the ship's company of FANNING. I entered the pilot house to see whether my orders were being carried out. In the darkness, I did not see the helmsman or anybody else. I started to take the wheel and almost fell over the helmsman. He was there all right—on his knees but still steering the ship.

So we moved out of machine gun range to consider the next move. The other ship probably was heavily damaged on the topside but still afloat. At a brief conference involving myself, Bob Hayler'41, Executive Officer, and Emmet Quady '43, Gunnery Officer, we de-

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Service Academy Career Conference April 24-26,1997

Navy Sports Trivia

On Saturday, 2 Nov 1996, the day we let ND beat us because the game was in Ireland, I had the pleasure of meeting a young man named Joshua Sturma. I had attended a National Association of Home Builders Conference and just finished a great day of golf with business leaders from Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser, Town & Country Homes and the Building Systems Council. We were in St. Louis celebrating at a restaurant called Lombardo's Trattoria cided to attack the underwater body with tor- in the Drury Inn at Union Station.

Although I was the only Academy graduate, pedoes. So we maneuvered into position and fired thefish.They did the job. The enemy ship everyone at the table had a very positive expesank almost immediately, and we so reported rience with an Alumni. The executive at Boise Cascade's boss is a graduate, the Building Site to Admiral Smith.

He acknowledged our message and directed Council person's best friend was a graduate and us to take prisoners. Therefore FANNING drifted one of the Weyerhaeuser guys has lived in Aninto the midst of a rather large group of survi- napolis for the past 15 years. We were in the vors floating in the oily water. We rigged cargo middle of one of the most intense Navy storynets at the side of the ship, had swimmers stand- telling sessions I had ever been in. The most ing by, and men with heaving lines to pull the amazing part was that no one else had gone to survivors to the cargo nets. the Academy.

We finally, after listing almost every great However our attempts at rescue failed. The men in the water threw the heaving lines back contributor and their accomplishment, got at us and swam away. Also they were yelling stumped on what may have been an easy one. in Japanese. None of us spoke the language, so For over a half hour, we were trying to rememwe did not understand. They did not sound ber the name of the graduate who recently friendly. caught a touchdown pass for the NY Giants in So, after futile attempts at rescue, we had to a Super Bowl. We were so into the conversaleave. By this time the other ships of our group tion, and so frustrated by the name on the tip were far to the North and disappearing from of everyone of our tongues, that we asked our the radar screen. We hastened to rejoin at high server to see if there were any sports fans workspeed. We caught up in time to take our place ing at the restaurant who may be able to help with the other ships and participate in the bom- us with our dilemma. bardment of Iwo Jima.

Karen told us that her son, Josh, would know Subsequently the task group went to Ulithi. in a second who we were trying to recall. And Upon arrival, FANNING was high out of the wa- by chance. Josh was also working at ter and low on fuel and ammunition.

Lombardo's that night. When he came to the Fifty-one years later, I am still pleased with table, I decided to give him a series of one fact the fine performance of the crew of FANNING clues instead of telling our story. I said, "Naand proud to have been the leader of such val Academy Grad, NY Giants, touchdown resturdy, dedicated and valiant men, who per- ception in the !!" Josh interrupted with Phil formed so well in the specialties for which they McConkey ('79). The six of us just about spit had been trained. our meals on each other, and I was ashamed Strangely no one was hit by these bullets nor that I could not think of Phil's name. was there any damage to the ship. Possibly the It was very refreshing to have leaders that I enemy gunners were novices—unaware that respect, with backgrounds different from ours, their shots were going above, not at. FANNING. reaffirm what we all know as fact. Navy is a Another possibility is that their ship was list- great place. It was also nice to see a young man ing so badly that they could bring their guns to like Josh, who has never been to the Academy, bear on our ship and, therefore, were only try- know more than just Phil's contribution. If ing to scare the hell out of us. If the latter was you're in St. Louis, try Lombardo's Trattoria, the case, speaking for myself, I say that they and see if you can stump Josh with any Navy were successful.

Sports trivia.

CAPT James C. Bentley, USN (Ret.) '34 Frank R. Blundetto, Jr. '83

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All Hands Shipmate Corrections Please note the following error: Mr. and Mrs. George Burns, who donated to the Alumni Association in 1995 and were omitted from our April Donor List, are the parents of MIDN 1/C Mark Christopher Bums '97 and not, as we had previously indicated. Class of 1983 parents. Please accept our humble apologies for our mistake.

Naval Academy Announces New Dean of Admissions The Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Admiral Charles R. Larson '58, announced that Marine Corps Colonel David Vetter '67 has been selected as the Academy's Dean of Admissions. Vetter, who currently serves as Director of the Academy's Character Development Division, will assume his new position next year when the incumbent, Captain Jack Renard, USN, (Ret.) '55, retires.

"Colonel Vetter is an outstanding individual, and I have the utmost confidence in his abilities to serve as the Dean of Admissions," said Admiral Larson. "I have truly enjoyed my association with him over the past one and a half years during his tenure as head of our Character Development Division, and I look forward to working with him in the future as our new Dean of Admissions, an extremely challenging and important position. He will continue to be an outstanding representative of this great institution," Admiral Larson added.

Prior to assuming his new position as Dean of Admissions, Vetter will retire from active duty.

Vetter received a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University in 1978. Prior to his current assignment, Vetter served on the faculty and taught economics at the Naval Academy from 1978-1981. He was the Academy's fifth recipient of the William P. Clements Award for excellence in education in 1981. The Clements Award is presented annually to the Academy's top military instructor.

"I hold the utmost respect and affection for this institution, and I am profoundly honored to have been given the opportunity to be of service to the Naval Academy in this capacity," said Vetter.

Vetter's experience as a Marine includes combat service in Vietnam and command at the artillery battery and battalion level.

Key shore assignments include serving as Military Assistant to Defense Secretaries Weinberger, Carlucci and Cheney. From 19891992 he was assigned as the Director of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College at Quantico, VA. He subsequently chaired two Marine Corps-wide study groups at Quantico dealing with Marine Corps officer recruiting

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and screening, minority issues and the Combat Development Process.

Prior to reporting to the Naval Academy as Director of the Character Development Division, Vetter served as the ninth Commanding Officer of the NROTC unit at the Virginia Military Institute.

Vetter was raised near Chicago and is married to the former Royce Marie Parks, who is a special education teacher. They have two children, Amanda and Aaron.

Vice Admiral Stroh '30 Honored

Fiashnet B^;ins In our ever increasing effort to get information to you as quickly as possible the Alumni Association has instituted an e-mail listserve at aluinusna@usnaa.org This is the beginning of "Fiashnet" that RADM Marryott has spoken to many of you about and is addressed in "President's Call" in the November Shipmate on page 4. To those of you who represent your Class, Chapter or Parents Club, please encourage your members to subscribe as well. This will help us to get the GOOD NEWS as well as any potential problems out to you ahead of the media. Our objective is to provide you the facts in a timely manner so that you do not have to rely on the media's interpretation of the situation.

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This will strictly be a source of outgoing information from the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. Replies to this address will not be accepted.

As a result of the limited access, your mailbox won't be saturated with a huge volume of messages between members of the list. If you wish to correspond with us on particular issues you may do so through any of the Association addresses listed on the Staff and Assistance page in this issue. For technical difficulties send mail to: alumusna@arctic.nadn.navy.mil We will be posting information as frequently and as close to real time as possible.

We are anticipating a Web Page in 1997, and we will provide you more information on that as it becomes available.

Dedication plaque in the Stroh Building, Naval Station Mayport, Florida

Mayport Naval Station recently dedicated the SH-60B Seahawk Operational Training Facility building in honor of VADM Robert J. Sroh, USN (Ret.) '30, the first Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier SARATOGA (CV-60), which was decommissioned in 1994. VADM Stroh took command of SARATOGA in April 1956, beginning her nearly four decades of homeporting in Jacksonville, Florida.

VADM Stroh, who is 87 and a venerable senior citizen of Jacksonville, retired in 1969 from duty as Commander, Fleet Air Jacksonville. At the time he was the Naval Service's "Gray Eagle," the oldest aviator on active duty.

During WWII he was involved in all aspects of aerial photography and reconnaissance, commanding PHOTRON III, which did all the initial reconnaissance of the Gilbert, Marshal and Marianas Islands at the onset of the Central Pacific Campaign under Admiral Nimitz. His career included command of VALCOUR and assignment as Commander, Carrier Division 14, a submarine hunter-killer group, in WASP and Commander, Carrier Division 6 in INDEPENDENCE, which participated in the Cuban Missile crisis.

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Robert Means Thompson is among the Naval Academy's greatest philanthropists. He loved and believed in the Naval Academy, the Naval Service, and the United States of America. He considered his experiences at the Academy foundational to the success he achieved later in life. And he recognized the importance of assuring that future generations would have leaders prepared by the finest Naval Academy in the world.

Colonel Thompson was instrumental in the institutional and architectural development of the Naval Academy. He personally engaged Ernest Flagg to design the layout of the Yard and its principal structures. He assured room for growth of the "Regiment" of Midshipmen by convincing Flagg to locate and design Bancroft Hall for expansion. He commissioned Evelyn Beatrice Longman to design the enormous bronze doors of the Chapel, paid her to travel to France for additional training, and then paid for the doors themselves.

Colonel Thompson was also intimately involved in the life of the Academy. He founded the Naval Academy Athletic Association, established the Thompson Trophy for athletic excellence, and attended June Week celebrations 55 times throughout his life.

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Navy head football coach Charlie Weatherbie has signed a long-term contract extension that runs through the year 2007, Naval Academy Director of Athletics Jack Lengyel announced.

"We are very pleased and excited to have signed Charlie to a longterm contract," said Lengyel. "We look forward to continued success and continuity with the Naval Academy football program."

Weatherbie led the Midshipmen to a 9-3 record and a victory over California in the Aloha Bowl in just his second year as head coach. It was Navy's first winning season since 1982 and the Academy's first bowl victory since 1978. The team broke 34 school records.

Weatherbie, who was the head coach at Utah State for three seasons before coming to Navy, has a career record of 29-28 in five seasons and a 14-9 mark in his two seasons at Navy, which is the best start for a Navy coach since Wayne Hardin started 15-7-1 in 1959-60.

"I am very excited about the extension to our contract and the commitment made by the Naval Academy and the Athletic Association to this staff," said Weatherbie. "I am really looking forward to a lot of great years here."

The Naval Academy football team, coming off a 9-3 season and a victory over California in the Aloha Bowl, will open up the 1997 football season on September 6 at San Diego State. The Mids will return home 13 September to play Rutgers in a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.

The 1997 schedule features six home games, including an October 11 battle against Air Force. The Mids will play two teams that finished this year ranked in the Top 25, Notre Dame on November 1 in South Bend, and Army on December 6 at the Meadowlands, Bast Rutherford, NJ. "I think we have a great home schedule, including a game that is the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy against Air Force on October 11," said Coach Weatherbie. "Last year, the fans at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium were instrumental in us going undefeated at home and 1 hope they will come out and support us again this year."

The Mids will be on national television at least twice, as NBC will carry the November 1 contest against Notre Dame and CBS will carry the December 6 tilt against Army.

"The schedule gives our fans a chance to see us six times at Navy Marine-Corps Memorial Stadium," said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Jack Lengyel. "With all of our success this year I hope we can fill the stadium every Saturday and break last year's attendance record of 29,256."

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Lucky Bag of Books Old Soldiers Never Die

by Geoffrey Ferret, New York, NY: Random House, 1996. 663 pp.

Ever since reading the Greek historian Thucydides many of us believe that some men have changed history. Douglas MacArthur was such a man. He was one of the most controversial and colorful Americans of this Century.

This biography is definitive. Mr. Ferret, an American historian, has given us a book which is lucid and thorough, written in such fashion as to hold the reader in suspense. MacArthur was a talented intellectual whose iron will drove him to excel as a soldier. His father, General Arthur MacArthur, had a distinguished career beginning as a seventeen year old Lieutenant in the Civil War and ending as a General in the War with Spain and with much service in the Philippines. Douglas determined to surpass his father.

A partial list of those achievements, all of which are recounted in the author's easy prose may be summarized: Number one in his class at West Point, First Captain of Cadets upon graduation, heroic exploits at Vera Cruz. Adjutant of the Rainbow Division in France, more medals for bravery than any officer in our Army, youngest Brigadier General in the Army at the end of the First World War, second youngest Superintendent at West Point, youngest Chief of Staff of the Army, Field Marshal of the armed forces of the Philippine Commonwealth, Commander of all forces in Australia, Allied Force Commander who received the Japanese surrender, finally Commander of Allied Forces occupying Japan.

He was not without faults: as Chief of Staff he was directed by President Hoover to disband the "Bonus Army". He did it with ruthless efficiency and a complete lack of compassion for his comrades in arms who had fought in France. As a consequence of this dire performance, Hoover's successor, FDR, gladly shunted MacArthur off to the Philippines. It was in the Philippines on 8 December 1941 that he allowed the Japanese to inflict a devastating blow that wiped out, with heavy loss of life, all the aircraft on the airfields. This occurred 8 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The reader is given a fair and just portrait of this complex character, a portrait that may dispel much of the criticism made by some Naval officers. The skillful and arrogant way that MacArthur manipulated political figures like Wilson's secretary of War, Baker, Franklin Roosevelt, President Quezon, and most of the Cabinet members sent to Japan by Harry Truman was clearly analyzed by the author.

It is true that MacArthur ruled Japan like a Viceroy, true that he behaved in an imperial fashion, but it is also true that he rehabilitated a devastated country and changed the Japanese Constitution. Credit is due him for the planning and execution of the Inchon Landing, one of the superlative operations in the annals of warfare—an operation which could not have been successful without the extraordinary skill and boldness of the U.S. Navy.

His political maneuvers when he sought the Presidency of the U.S. were maladroit. The author gives a clear account leaving one with the belief that this vain and egotistical man was growing old and that his political acumen was dulled. The military debacle on the Yalu River resulted in his being relieved and ordered home. He was an eloquent orator who could move crowds with his sonorous voice and his old fashioned "purple prose". His address to Congress moved many members to tears but was without any measurable effect on his political aspirafions.

Ferret says at the end of the book: "The vision never changed from childhood to old age. He had a destiny to fulfill. The thirst for medals, trophies, publicity, flattery and an adoring staff was vanity, but more than vanity. These were his compass bearings, the way that he confirmed that he was on the right track to his destination. But it was his implacable inexhaustible will that was the engine taking him toward his

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Service Academy Career Conference April 24-26, 1997

What is the SACC?

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 (Aimapolis) 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 four previous Conferences have been attended by over 120 companies and 3500 alimini.

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

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

These individuals have learned 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 alimmi. 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 SACC is as follows: Thursday, April 24,1997 (Noon until 5:00 p.ni.)— Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes Friday, April 25,1997— 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session n Saturday, April 26,1997— Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/lst 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 resiunes submitted and an electronic version of the resimies 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 April 24-26,1997. 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 Exp. Date MasterCardA^sa/Discover #_ Signature Recruiter(s) Attending Company Name Company Address Company Phone # Mail to: SACC • 247 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402-5068 Phone—USNA Alumni Association: 410-263-4448 ext. 130 FAX: 410-269-0151 20

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^ A y^y^ Service Academy ^/%\j\j Career Conference AprU 24-26,1997 What is the SACCl The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alimmi 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 four previous Conferences have been attended by over 120 companies and 3500 alumni.

Where will the SACC be held?

The 1997 SACC wiU be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. You may obtain a room at the Ritz for the SACC rate of $170 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 resiune (resumes strictly limited to one page/one side). This resiune 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 1995 and 1996 Conferences found the electronic database extremely helpful; it would be wise to use this resource.

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4. To participate in the April 1997 SACC, send to the SACC office no later than March 21,1997: 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: Thursday, April 24,1997: • Interview Prep Seminar at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 25,1997: • 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, April 26,1997: • Recruiters may schedule individual interviews Saturday.

We caimot guarantee resumes received after Mar. 21,1997 wiU be included in the Resume Book provided each recruiter.

To have your resume included in the electronic version of the data base, please return the resume and attribute disk to SACC office. Electronic versions received after March 21, 1997 will not be provided SACC recruiters at this conference; however, they wiU be added to the normal Service Academy Resume Database. This is a hard deadline, as the resumes have to be compiled and the disks copied. (Ifyou have returned an electronic version after November 1, 1996 for the Service Academy Database, it will be included in the SACC Electronic Resume Database).

If you have any questions on this service provided to members by the USNA Alumni Association, please call 410263-0096, leave a message, and your call wiU be returned.

SACC Candidate Registration Form N a m e (to be printed on your nametag, no ranks please)

Address Phone numbers: Home Class Reminder - Please enclose: Reg. Form

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Mail to: SACC • 247 King George Street • Annapolis, MD 21402-5068 Shipmate, January-February 1997

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A Few Inches from the Yard Midshipman Tony Holds, USN '97

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e're back, and even though the prospect of another trudge through the Dark Ages doesn't exactly make our hearts go pitty-pat, it is, for some of us, the last time. Never again will we take that utterly depressing car ride or plane flight back to Annapolis, knowing that nothing lies ahead for several months but studies, studies, an illness if one is lucky, and the verification that there are indeed seven to ten different shades of gray in the world. Five or six of them only exist at USNA in January and February. Cheery it's not. But as I said, there will be a special, previously unseen gleam in that gray for me and many of my friends. On 31 January we will finally learn, after four years of dreaming, striving, and surmising, what capacity we will serve our country in for the next portion of our life. The tension mounts every day, with those who are on the bubble sweating it especially hard.

My two roommates are crossing their fingers and praying for SEAL billets. A couple of other close friends are hoping that the Aviation Community calls their name. One, if he gets the billet, will be the first fourth generation Naval Aviator in history. No pressure there. Some of us, of course, already know we'll be haze gray and underway as junior officers, so that takes a little of the suspense out of the equation but none of the excitement. The only other people who are sure right now what they will be doing next year are the select group of Mids who will be joining the Medical Corps upon graduation.

In just two-and-a-half months we'll be done with our last class and out there, in the real world, with all of you. Will we be prepared? I imagine that is a question that most of you are interested in the answer to. I guess no one ever knows for sure, but I feel that we are. I realize that many alums are probably skeptical about the current training methods in place at the Naval Academy. There is no doubt about the fact that many of them focus on the cerebral rather than the physical as in the past. The era of "hanging around" on upperclass doors as a Plebe or propped up on your elbows "watching television" for a snickering

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segundo are goneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most likely forever. Does the new kind of training prepare us as well for the challenges of the future as the old school would have? Perhaps not, but today's Navy is a different one, and that is what we are training to be a part of. No matter what our opinions on the modem training practices in place at USNA, we must look to ourselves as the determiners of our success once we reach the Fleet. If one of us goes out and fails, it won't be because this institution failed us. It will be because we have not taken all that we could from this place and added it to an already strong will to succeed.

Once, as a child, I marveled to my father about the heroism of a famous historical figure I had read about in a book. I wondered aloud how I could ever measure up to a person so amazing. I'll never forget what he told me. He said, "Son, do you think that out there somewhere there aren't a lot of Neil Armstrongs? A lot of Dwight Eisenhowers? A lot of people that, if they were put in the proper time and place, would perform acts of extraordinary heroism? You can do those things someday, too. You just need to be ready when you are called." I took that to heart and try to always bear it in mind to this day. Conceptually, it extends even past the realm of acts of extraordinary heroism. Only a few of us will ever be called on to perform in situations that dire. But the way we prepare for that is the same way that we must prepare for roles more typical but no less important. The essential thing is that we ready ourselves, whether we be preparing to give our life for our men or just be a figure that works for a general improvement in the quality of life in our community. This preparation must be intrinsic, but there are a few institutions left in America that can give you some invaluable tools with which you can further sculpt yourself into that which you ultimately desire to be. The Naval Academy is one of them, because no matter what one's personal experience, good or bad, it is a place that you leave self-aware. You know dam well what your strengths and weaknesses are, and you know that you can put up with a great deal of hardship compared to the average joe you run into on the street that spent his four years at frat parties, having the time of his life. Anyway you slice it, if one is serious about making a difference, whether it be as a submariner, a pilot, a businessman or in any other career, this is still the best school in the United States to attend. There's no question in my mind.

I'll be back with more next month. Fair winds and following seas...

MIDSHIPMAN TONY HOLDS '97 Tony Holds is our columnist from Bancroft Hall. Raised in Indianapolis, IN, he's a second generation Mid (Jim Holds '59) now residing in Bradenton, FL. Part of the 3rd Company, Tony is a History Major and a well-known member of the Men's Glee Club. He sings with the Glee Club's '50s sextet, The Slavs, and has played leads in the last two spring musicals, South Pacific and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He plans on joining the Surface Warfare community upon graduation.

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Brigade Activities Midshipman Carrie Howe, USN '98

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t's a good thing the Army-Navy football games happen only once a year; I don't think my heart could take it more than once...

It was a great game, the fact that I am a Midshipman pleases me beyond proud. As I choked through Blue and Gold, I wished they had been tears of joy. Our team put in a tremendous amount hard work and dedicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they didn't lose any of it during the game. An article in the Philadelphia Enquirer on Sunday said the game should replace the Super Bowl because it means more to a greater number of people. It's all about something bigger and more important than just football. It's about sitting in Veteran's Stadium for four hours in the pouring rain. It's about 1/C Nate Johnston, who stuck his arm through a glassfiredoor his Youngster Year, severing his muscles in his wrist and hand. He wasn't ever supposed to use his hand again, let alone play footballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he had a fumble recovery during the second quarter of the game that led to another touchdown. It's about 2/C Chris McCoy, who broke the record for touchdowns scored by a quarterback in a season. He made his 16"' during the game. There's just that magic and pride involved with the game that makes it so incredible for those who are here and who have been here.. .it never ceases to amaze me.

Army Week, exciting and rambunctious as usual, inundated King Hall with wildmans and Beat Army's. One Firstie in my company (he'll go unnamed), wildmanned everyday during the week, went on a food-throwing frenzy on Friday. Besides the mess in King Hall, the Brigade participated in other spirited activities. Spirit uniforms filled the Yard; we

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had Navy-Marine Crops ball cap day on Monday, fleet working uniforms on Tuesday, wacky-tie day on Wednesday, and modified spirit gear (sweatshirts with SDB's) on Thursday and Friday. There were pep rallies in T-Court, including a car-bashing. However, the big bonfire on Thursday night didn't turn out exactly as planned...some sneaky watchstanders posing as Mids (yes, those crazy exchange woops were to blame) had their own little fire on Thursday morning...so much for security watch. But, because of the rain, the pep rally moved to Halsey.

The restrictees did a few skits, including the donkey dance. The Mids partook in hot cider, hot chocolate, and those infamous King Hall cookies. Once the rain died down and someone hauled in more wood, the Dant led everyone to Farragut to light the fire. A group of devious Mids (not impostors) reconned part of the goal post from the 1971 ArmyNavy game, a historic momento at Army since it reminded them of their victory, and the Dant used it as a match. The game was equally as exciting, and, for the third year in a row, we looked like we had much more fun than Army.

Over the course of the holiday season, the Yard has been extremely busy with various community service projects and the spreading of good cheer. On Saturday 16 November, the Fifth Battalion organized the 5K run for Leukemia. Not only did it provide Mids an opportunity to get up early and run (it was a beautiful morning), it also raised money to support the fight against leukemia. The USNA family raised more than $3400. Twenty-fourth Company led the Brigade with donations; they raised more than $580. The men's cross country team won the race with time of 14:51. They were led by: 4/C Hans Otton (22), 4/C Billy Edwards (19), 4/C Michael Lee (03), 3/C Francis Bisagni (23), and 2/C Tim Schubert (27). The top officers to finish were CDR Steve Kinney from the Weapons Department and ENS Terri FusnerfromAlumni Hall. Thank you to everyone that contributed, either through donations or running.

The Brigade, as well as other organizations and families on the Yard, also participated in the Giving from the Heart of the Brigade/Yard service for Thanksgiving. The service, held on Monday 25 November in the Main Chapel, generated more than 1000 boxes of food for the vari==\

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ous charities in the Annapolis area. In addition, the Gospel Choir performed at the service. Seventeenth Company donated 98 motivational boxes of food, the most in the Brigade. Christmas invaded the Rotunda with its decorations and the Giving Tree. Sponsored by Sixth Company, the Giving Tree gave Mids and other officers and families in the area the opportunity to make a child's Christmas a little happier. The tree had hundreds of little angels with names and wishes attached. Main Office overflowed with packages and bags and boxes...it was great to see so many presents from so many people.

The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs participated in the winter tour including the annual performance of the Messiah and their performance for the President, Christmas in Washington. All of the shows for the Messiah sold out and Christmas in Washington was shown on national television. The members socialized with the other actors and performers for the special. Everyone that 1 talked with said that Faith Hill was even more beautiful in person than on paper or television and Luther Vandross was a really big guy. Overall, the Glee Club members had a great time livening up the holiday around the Yard and around the country.

Barbara Babb, Flight Nurse, also returned to the Academy before Thanksgiving to speak with the Brigade. She delivered her drinking and driving presentation with graphic stories and pictures to scare the realities and dangers of driving under the influence into us. She told us about procedures to and experiences from the sight of a wreck. She explained what happens to a victim and their family. She said, "But the moms, they just know.. .they have that feeling. The dads, they instantly want proof, denying that it's their son or daughter..." Mrs. Babb put us into our parent's situations, and she definitely made us think twice about allowing someone to drink and drive, very appropriate in preparation for the holidays.

The Royal Military College of Canada also visited the Academy during the weekend of our final home game against Tulane. Complete with kilts, bagpipes, and Irish Step-Dancers, the performed after noon meal in T-Court as well as during the football game. They marched on with the Brigade and performed at half-time. Their freshmen even joined the Plebes for push-ups on the field. They even witnessed the destruction of the goal post, torn down by the Brigade to commemorate our undefeated season at home.

Once again, here is my monthly construction report.. .While progress continues on Stribling Walk and the terrace in front of Nimitz, they have also added more construction to MacDonough Hall. Although they promise the construction on the roof will not impede any of the activities in the building, traffic has been rerouted throughout the building.

Also, had new sod laid right before Army week. Though it may have been the best time seasonally to replant and aerate the soil, many rooms also had a new grass carpet...I suppose it beats the linoleum tile.

Although the Army-Navy game was a disappointment because of our loss, there was one very positive turn of events that came out of it allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Aloha Bowl. I don't think I need to say anything more...

Until next month...

MIDSHIPMAN CARRIE HOWE '98 Carrie Howe came to the Academy from Canton, MI. A member of the 19th Company, Carrie is an English major, a member of the Women's Crew Team, a volunteer with Mids and Kids, a tutoring program for Annapolis area youths, and a Catholic Confirmation Instructor with the Chapel CCD program. During 2/C Summer, Carrie served on Plebe Detail and aboard BOXER (LHD-4), and participated in the Britania Royal Naval College Exchange Program.

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An Ocean Away Captain George Galdorisi, USN '70

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ow that some months have passed since Operation Desert Strike against Iraq, it's a good opportunity to look at that operation from a distant vantage point and see what we really learned about how the Navy/MRINE Corps team operates at sea in a crisis.

By way of recap. Operation Desert Strike was directed by the National Command Authority in response to Saddam Hussein's repression of his own people. The September 4,1996 headline of the International Edition of USA Today captured the moment: "Cruise missiles pound Iraq: U.S. extends no-fly zone, warns retaliation may continue."

On September 3, 1996, CTF 50, supported by U.S. Air Force assets, launched the first strike. The AEGIS cruiser SHILOH and the AEGIS destroyer LABOON fired a total of 14 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM'S), and Air Force B-52's fired 13 CALCM missiles at targets in Iraq. The following day, the Spruance destroyer HEWITT, the AEGIS destroyers LABOON and RUSSELL and the submarine JEFFERSON CITY fired a total of 17 TLAM'S at additional targets in Iraq. The 31 TLAM and 13 CALCM fired over two days sent an unmistakable message to the Iraqi dictator.

The CARL VINSON Task Group was at the center of Operation Desert Strike. The action was fast paced, and the glue that held all of this together was the team and the teamwork that the CARL VINSON Task Group built through extensive workups and the first half of the deployment.

The task group began working together in June 1995, and that close relationship manifested itself in the results achieved during Desert Strike.

Everyone knew their roles. Everyone was aware of each others strengths and weaknesses. Everyone instinctively propped up other players when

they needed it and asked others to go the extra mile when they had to.

There would have been no time to develop a feel for this on the fly; the synergy brought to the table by this close working relationship made this successful operation possible.

Media reporting and accounting of the daily and even hourly events was accurate, thanks primarily to the Navy's ability to put key media people on scene. Vicki Maybery of CBS, Fred Francis of CBS, Jim Bitterman of CNN, Mark Yost of the Wall Street Journal, Barry Iverson of Time Magazine and others were on scene during the strikes or arrived very soon thereafter. CHINFO also did an exceptional job of giving units in the Gulf rapid feedback of where their stories were playing.

A few additional observations may help fill in between the lines.

Footage of Tomahawk missiles launching and Tomcats and Hornets taking off from CARL VINSON tell only part of the story. Often lost in those headline-grabbing vignettes is the incredibly hard workâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;under extraordinarily arduous conditionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of the 18 and 19 year old firemen, seamen, and airmen who worked the engineering plants, tended the decks, and populated the flight decks of our ships. The flight deck crew of CARL VINSON, for example, usually worked 'normal' 12-hour days.

When contingencies such as this occur, the days extend even longer.

Summer in the Arabian Gulf is particularly unforgiving, with dry bulb temperatures in excess of 110 degrees, radiant heat off the flight deck, and little wind combining to make the apparent temperature on the flight deck in excess of 130 degrees for most of the day. These young men and women never complain and continuously rise to meet the challenge.

The photo was taken on BOXER (LHD-4), during a steel beach picnic, front row: CDR Jay Bowling '78, LTJG Sokol '94, ENS Kathleen Dunne '95, LTJG Treanor '94, CAPT R. E. Annis '71 Commanding Officer, BOXER, CAPT J. Kevin Moran '74 PCD BOXER, CDR Tim Traaen '76, LCDR Bob Gilbeau '83, LTj.g. Bill Murray '93 back row: ENS Reginal Williams '95, LT Coyne '90, LT Jeff Jockel '90, ENS Butch Klemeyer '95, MAJ Jim Evans '83, LCDR Pete Nardi '84, MAJ John Forti '83, LT Dave Fluker '87, LT Tom Browne '87, CAPT John Landherr '92, LTJG J.D. Chacko '93, LTCOL Greg Reuss '77 Commanding Officer HMH-363, LTj.g. Charley Johnson '93, LTJG E.R. Patton '93, LT Jay Joyce '92.

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This type of operation is extremely complex, both on-station and behind the scenes. The 'Execute Order' sounds deceptively simple; "Execution of military strikes against selected targets in Iraq in response to recent Iraqi aggression.. .Further restrict Iraqi freedom of movement in the air by expanding the southern no-fly zone from 32 north to 33 north...To ensure the success of the expansion, destroy selected military targets in Iraq south of 33 north." There was much more to it. Just within the military, the plan had to flow through the National Security Council the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, and then FIFTH FLEET in Manama, Bahrain, and the Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTF-SWA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Planning was dynamic and fluid, testing the flexibility—and the good humor—of everyone involved. Outside the military chain of command, the political and diplomatic maneuverings regarding host-nation basing and operating, as well as overflight rights, were at least as complex and continuously affected the military options available.

Desert Strike confirmed what we in the Navy have believed for a long time; Naval Forces are indispensable in almost any conceivable crisis scenario, and a carrier task group is the best way to package these forces. For Desert Strike, CARL VINSON Task Group made it happen. The ships that shot Tomahawk cruise missiles did so under the protective umbrella of the carrier air wing. F-14D Tomcats off CARL VINSON escorted the B-52's that delivered CALCMS. Immediately after the cruise missile strikes, air wing Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets—controlled by E-2C Hawkeyes and supported by EA-6B Prowlers—set up a defensive

grid over Kuwait to intercept any Iraqi aircraft attempting to lash back at the task group or hit Air Force installations in Kuwait or Saudi Arabia.

In an era of joint operations, the U.S. Navy still remains the essential building block of any significant military undertaking.

Desert Strike reminded us of what kind of people we are. Fred Francis of NBC was aboard LABOON immediately after the strike and interviewed a number of the destroyer's crewmen. In a subsequent interview with CTF-50, Rear Admiral Ed Moore, the reporter was 'fishing' for a story. He recounted an interview he had with a LABOON crewmember who had told him that he was proud to be a part of the strike but that once the missiles were launched, he couldn't help but think that some Iraqi youngster might not have a dad after it was all over. Mr. Francis mentioned this to the Admiral in a tone that suggested that perhaps this wasn't a particularly good thing for military people to be thinking. The Admiral's response was straightforward: "Mr. Francis, how would you feel about living in a country where people didn't feel that way."

All in all. Desert Strike provided a good picture of what the military in general, and the Navy in particular, can accomplish. The National Command Authority directed a military response to a hostile act and mandated that it be conduced in a certain fashion, at a certain time, at a certain place, and with specific results. That happened because the forces provided were trained, because they worked together, because they practiced for just such contingencies, and perhaps most importantly, because the young men and women manning the ships and planes performed superbly once again.

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avy fans all over the world had to be proud Christmas Day watching the Midshipmen upend the California Golden Bears, 42-38, in the Aloha Bowl. It was a great way to cap an outstanding 9-3 season.

It was the first bowl win for Navy since 1978 and the nine wins tie for the second most wins in school history. Only the 1925 team, which went 10-1-1, won more games. Other Navy teams that won nine games were the 1907, 1908,1926,1957,1960,1963 and 1978 squads.

Hats off to the great First Class for their outstanding leadership throughout the year. It was fitting that Firstie co-captain Ben Fay came off the bench to lead two fourth quarter drives to lead his team to victory. Ben is a great example of what a team player is. Even though he wasn't a starter, he was one of the players everyone on the team looked up to and he was always ready when called upon. The Cal game was the third game this year that he came off the bench to lead Navy to a victory. He also did it against SMU and Air Force.

We are currently working on a long term contract for head coach Charlie Weatherbie that will keep him and hopefully his staff here for a long time to come. We all feel it is very important to keep Coach Weatherbie and his staff here at the Naval Academy because of their leadership both on and off the football field.

I am also pleased to announce that we will be playing six home games next year at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium. We open up at home on Sept. 13 against Rutgers in our annual night game which will kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

All the other home games. Air Force on October 11, VMI on October 18, Temple on November 8, Colgate on November 15 and Kent State on November 22, will kickoff at 1:00 p.m.

Last year we set an attendance record by averaging 29,256 fans per game and we are challenging all of the great Navy fans to break that mark again next year. Look for information on season tickets in next month's issue.

Congratulations to head women's basketball coach Joe Sanchez, who has his team off to an 11-1 start. Coach Sanchez looks to have his team in excellent form and look for this group to contend for the Patriot League championship.

Other teams off to good starts are the men swimming team (4-1) coached by Lee Lawrence, the women's swimming team (5-2) coached by Dick Purdy, the squash team (122) coached by Dave Brown, the wrestling team (2-0) coached by Reg Wicks, and the rifle team (4-0) coached by Ray Anti.

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Football 9-3, Aloha Bowl Champions

out and Second Classman Ross Scott scored from four yards out. Cal bounced right back to take a 28-21 lead on a touchdown pass from Pat Barnes and a 31-yard run by O'Neal.

McCoy answered with a two-yard touchdown run to fie the game at 28 with just 39 seconds remaining in the half. The 39 seconds, though, was still plenty of time for the Cal offense as they marched 61 yards in 29 seconds to take a 35-28 lead on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Barnes to Bobby Shaw. The two defenses controlled the third quarter as the only points came on a 41-yardfieldgoal by Cal's Ryan Longwell, giving the Bears a 38-28 lead. Fay entered the game with 10:38 remaining and promptly drove the Mids 80 yards in 10 plays as he scored from two-yards out to pull the Mids to within three.

The Navy defense got the ball back for Fay when Second Class tackle David Viger stripped Barnes of the ball, after Barnes had already gotten a first down at the Navy 16, and First Classman Jerome Dixon recovered it. Fay made the game-winning drive look easy, marching the Mids 84 yards on six plays, with the big play a 52-yard pass to First Class slot back Cory Schemm. Fay scored from 10-yards out to give the Mids a 42-38 lead. The Navy defense held one last time and Barnes was sacked by Second Class Denis Kane and Viger on the last play of the game. Navy had numerous players step up and have outstanding games. McCoy was named the MVP of the Aloha Bowl as he completed nine-of-13 passes for 277 yards and rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. First Classman Omar Nelson rushed for 119 yards, while Schemm caught five passes for 194 yards. Fay completed five-of-eight passes for 118 yards and ran for two touchdowns. Defensively, First Classman Clint Bruce was everywhere, coming up with 12 tackles, including four tackles for a loss. Second Class Gervy Alota came up with nine tackles and broke up three passes, while Second Class Kevin Lewis had eight tackles, including a sack.

Men's Basketball

Ben Fay

Quarterback Ben Fay came off the bench in the fourth quarter to lead touchdown drives of 80 and 84 yards as Navy rallied to knock off California, 42-38, to win the Aloha Bowl. The game was a wild offensive show in the first half as the two team's combined to score 63 points. California jumped on top on the opening kickoff as Deltha O'Neal returned it 100yards for a touchdown. Navy, though, answered quickly on a three play, 69-yard drive, capped off by a seven-yard touchdown run from Second Classman Tim Cannada. After Cal went back on top, 14-7, Navy answered with two quick touchdowns of their own as Second Classman Chris McCoy scored from one-yard

7-6 St. Bonaventure shot .579 from the floor in the second half and coasted to a 85-69 victory over Navy in front of 5,247 fans in Olean, NY. The Bonnies were led by Shandue McNeill, who scored 17 points. Navy was led by Second Class Matt Sladky, who scored 14 points, while Second Class Michael Heary scored 11 points and had three steals. Second Class Hassan Booker scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds for the Mids.

Navy battled #21 ranked Stanford to the bitter end before falling, 85-68, in front of 7,149 fans at Maples Pavilion. Navy, which took a one point lead on Stanford with seven minutes remaining on a three-pointer by Second Class Terrell Hickmon, could never overcome the frequent whistles from the referees as Stanford Shipmate, January-February 1997

shot 45 free throws compared to just seven by Navy. Navy outscored the highly touted Cardinal from the floor, 62-52, but Stanford outscored the Mids from the line, 33-6. The Mids got an outstanding game from Second Classman Michael Heary who scored 25 points, nailing 9-of-19 from the floor and four-of-eight from behind the three-point line. Hickmon poured in 13 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Second Class Hassan Booker scored 10 points and pulled down nine boards. First Class Brian Walker handed out seven assists and pulled down six rebounds. Stanford center Tim Young scored 25 points and pulled down 15 rebounds for the Cardinal.

Navy stumbled out of the gate, falling behind 18-2 in the first seven minutes of the game, in losing their fourth straight game, 69-52 at the hands of the Rice Owls. Navy, playing without leading scorer Michael Heary, who was out with food poisoning, got a heroic effort from Second Class Hassan Booker, who scored a career-high 26 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. First Class Brian Walker handed out six assists and had three steals.

Second Class Michael tied his career-high with 31 points as he helped lead Navy to a 6663 victory over Harvard in front of 1,059 fans at Alumni Hall. Third Class Seth Schuknecht added 10 points and eight rebounds, while Second Class Hassan Booker scored six points and grabbed six rebounds. First Class Brian Walker added three steals.

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ing Murray State to a 70-61 come-from-behind win over host Navy in the championship game of the Fifth Annual Navy Classic. The Lady Racers held Navy scoreless for almost 10 minutes during one stretch in the second half that helped them take the lead. Plebe Erica Hayes gave Navy a 55-48 lead with a jumper from the right baseline with 10:24 left to play, but those would be the last points Navy would score until First Class Adria Schneck knocked down three free throws with 27 seconds to play. Third Class Laurie Coffey led the Mids with 24 points

Rifle 4-0 Navy's rifle team improved to 4-0 after scoring a 6,096-5,554 road win over Virginia Military Institute. Navy won the smallbore competition 4,590-4,320 and won the air competition 1,506-1,252.

Men's Swimming

Adria Schneck

First Class Adria Schneck scored a gamehigh 20 points leading the Navy women's basketball team to a 70-50 win over Cornell. With 10 minutes left in the first half, Cornell trailed the Mids by only two points, 21-20, but Navy took an eight point lead into the half after Schneck and Becky Dowling combined for six points. The Mids pulled away in the second half as Cornell shot 3-of-26 from the floor. Youngster Laurie Coffey was Navy's next leading scorer with 16 points and she grabbed a gamehigh 15 rebounds.

Navy opened the new year with a 74-63 win over Coastal Carolina. The Mids led 40-28 at the half after a 14 point performance from Second Classman Becky Dowling. First Class Adria Schneck carried Navy in the second half finishing the game with 23 points and five rebounds. Dowling finished with 18 points and a game-high nine rebounds and Second Class Joanne Groth added 10 points and a eight rebounds.

Third Class Laurie Coffey scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help lead Navy to a 69-59 victory over the College of Charleston. Navy led by just two points at the half, but pulled away in the second half thanks to a 1518 performance from the free throw line. First Class Adria Schneck added 18 points and eight rebounds, while Second Class Becky Dowling scored 14 points and grabbed six boards. Second Class Joanne Groth added 12 points and eight rebounds, while Third Class Vanessa Melofchik handed out six assists.

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4-1 For the sixth straight year, the Navy men's swimming team defeated Army, winning the last six events of the meet for a 146-94 victory in West Point, NY. Army jumped out to an early lead after winning both the 400 medley relay and the 1000 freestyle and continued to gain a lead, scoring in the 200 and the 50 freestyle events and the 200 individual medley. Third Class Bay Dobbins gave Navy the lead with a first place in the one-meter diving, setting a new meet record and John Loftin's first place in the 100 freestyle put the Mids ahead for good. Leading Navy was Second Classman Britton Smith with firsts in the 200 and 500 freestyle races, Plebe Duane Whitmer winning the 200 individual medley, John Marinovich placing first in the 200 backstroke, Dobbins sweeping the diving events with a win in the three-meter and Brooks HoUan winning the 200 breaststroke. Navy's 400fireerelay also placed first.

Navy defeated Brown, 150-90, and Dartmouth, 175-67, in dual meets at Lejeune Hall. Second Classman Britton Smith led the way for the Mids, winning both the 200 and 400 freestyle and swimming on the 400 free relay that placed first. Navy won 11 of the 13 events against the Big Green and eight of the 13 events against the Bears. Other firsts for Navy came from Chris Kaplan in the 800 free.

Brad Geary in the 50 free, Duane Whitmer in the 200 individual medley, Mark Fowler in the one-meter diving, Brian Glaser in the 100 free, Judd Krier in the 200 backstroke. Bay Dobbins in the three-meter diving and Matt Dunker in the 200 breaststroke.

Women's Swimming 5-2 In a record-setting meet, the Navy women's swimming team defeated Army for the eighth straight time with a 171-129 victory in West Point. Third Class Julia Mason and Plebe Kelly Welsh were the stars of the day, with Mason winning two events and Welsh winning three.

Mason, from Linwood, NJ, won the 100 breaststroke with a meet-record time of 1:04.79. She

also set a new meet record and a pool re ~ " J i째 the 200 breaststroke with a time of --04.

Welsh, from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, not ->'y set meet records in the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley, but also set Navy records in both those events. She won the 100 fly with a time of 57.52, beating the record set in 1978 of 57.60. In the 200 IM, Welsh swam a 2:08.53 to erase the 2:08.61 mark set in 1992. She also took first in the 100 backstroke. Second Class Bridget Stamp was the other record-setter for the Mids, setting a meet-record in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:06.61. Other first places for Navy came from Lora Anderson in the 50 freestyle and the 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay took first with record-setting times.

First Class Darcy Stuart placed second in both the one and three-meter diving events.

Nicole NoUette led the Navy women's swim team over Rutgers, 168-123. Navy got a pair of individual wins from NoUette, who took first in both the 100 backstroke(l:09.79) and 200 backstroke (2:30.00). NoUette was also a member of the 200 freestyle relay team that took top honors (1:52.45) and swam on the 200 medley relay team that placed second. Other winners for the Midshipmen were Angle Maganza in the 200 butterfly (2:24.23), Darcy Stuart in the one-meter dive (251.0), Julia Mason, who took top honors in the 200 breaststroke (2:41.20), Kelly Welsh who took top honors in the 200 meter individual medley (2:32.06), Lauren Withers in the 400 freestyle (4:30.26) and Lora Anderson in the 100 freestyle (1:00.29).

Squash 12-2 The Navy squash team improved its record to 12-2 with wins over Bates, Bowdoin and Colby. Navy started the day with an 8-1 victory over Bates. Chance Mims, Foster Righter, Bret Lowry, Chris Dion, Pete Liebert, Adam Berk, Jake Spruance and Jason Brianas all won in that match. In the second contest. Navy played a tough Bowdoin team and won, 7-2.

Mims, Righter, Liebert, Berk, Spruance, Brianas and Blake Benke won in that game.

"Foster Righter played probably one of the best matches I've seen in a while to help us to the win over Bowdoin," said head coach Dave Brown. "He pulled off the win with scores of 17-6, 15-8, 13-15, 11-15 and 15-13." Finally, Navy defeated Colby, 7-2, with Mims, Lowrey, Liebert, Berk, Spruance, Benke, and Scott Coonan all taking home victories.

Princeton handed Navy its second loss of the season in men's squash action, blanking the Mids 9-0. The Tigers won the first four matches in straight sets before Peter Liebert took Jon Lim to a fifth set before eventually falling 3-2.

In the next match, Navy's Jake Spruance grabbed a quick 2-0 lead before Josh GreenhUl won the last three sets to win 3-2. Princeton then closed the match with wins by the eighth and ninth seeds.

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Men's TVack & Field 0-1 Powered by 12 IC4A qualifying runs, Princeton downed Navy 85-51 in the Midshipmen's season-opening indoor track meet. Navy had eight individuals meet IC4A qualifying times in six different events. Plebe Sam Adams won in the 1,000-meters with an IC4A qualifying time of 2:28.42. Mike Ryan and Mike Donnelly also qualified for the Midshipmen in the 1,000 as Ryan took third and Donnelly finished fourth. 1996 cross country AU-America Jon Clemens qualified in the mile run for Navy with a winning time of 4:15.75. and Frank Perry met the IC4A standard in the 500-meters. Navy's mile relay team also qualified. Colin Echols and Anthony Saxon met IC4A qualifying standards in the shot put and triple jump respectively.

Wrestling 2-0

The Navy Wrestling team improved to 2-0 in dual competition with a 29-13 win over Syracuse University. The night started out with a Syracuse win at 118 as Bob Patnesky pinned plebe Zane Stickel at 4:19. Navy then took control of the match, winning six consecutive matches and seven of the final nine for the victory going away. Navy got a technical fall from Plebe Don Waters (134), three major decisions from First Class Craig Scholttke (150), Third Class Greg Gingeleskie (167) and Second Class Coleman Ruiz (190) respectively as well as a pin from First Class Chris DoUard at 158.

Navy had three wrestlers win individual titles and another finish in second place as the Midshipmen finished third as a team in the finals of the Sunshine Open in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. First Class Alex Garcia won at 142, Third Class Greg Gingeleskie won at 167 and First Class Frank Workman won at 190 as the Midshipmen accumulated 129 points to finish behind Miami of Ohio and Augsberg College. Navy also had another team entry that finished sixth with 73 points. First Class Craig Schlottke finished second in the 150-pound division. Workman was awarded a trophy for recording the most pinfalls in the least amount of time. First Class Mike Stabile finished third at 150, while Tom Widener finished fourth at 190. Ben Robertson (142), Kristian Wahlgren (177) and Eric Beckmann (Hwt.) all recorded fifth place finishes in their respective weight classes.

The Navy's season opening dual meet against Wilkes, University, Head Coach Reg

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Wicks wanted to see the Mids get off to a good start and he wanted to see what some of the new wrestlers could do. What he got was his first career shutout, a 48-0 victory, and some inspired wrestling from some new faces. "It was great to see Plebe Phil MacNaughton get a win at 118, Youngster Brad Fessler get a win at 158 and Second Class Bill Westmorland get a win at 134," said Wicks. "All three were wrestling in their first dual varsity match and they came up big for us." Actually, everyone came up big for Navy. After MacNaughton won an overtime thriller, the Mids never looked back. At one point, four consecutive Mids recorded pins.

"We needed that win by MacNaughton," said Wicks. "He won by wrestling a smart mental match. His opponent was a bit more physical but he won mentaUy. If we don't get that one, there is no momentum and no shutout." The pins for Navy were recorded, in order, by Ben Robertson, Chris DoUard, Fessler, and Coleman Ruiz. Add wins by Colin Cricard and Donny WiUiams, forfeits at 167 and 177 and Navy has its first shutout since January 7, 1985. On that date, Navy beat George Mason 46-0. The win was Navy's biggest win since a 50-0 victory over The Citadel on December 8, 1984.

Last season. Navy placed third in its own tournament, this year they wanted to make sure that would not happen again. Two of Navy's most consistent wrestlers last year. First Class Frank Workman and Third Class Greg Gingeleskie walked away with individual titles, as did Donny Williams at 126 to lead the Mids.

Navy placed only three wrestlers in the finals but all three were victorious, sealing the win for the Mids. Boston University finished second, NC State third and West Virginia fourth.

At 126, WiUiams, the third seed, trailed top seed Doug Detrick of JMU, 3-2 with :45 seconds remaining when he managed a takedown and held on for dear life to ride Detrick out and claim Navy's first title. At 167, top seeded Gingeleskie cruised to a title without much resistance. In the finals, he took care of Rutgers' Paul Castellini 9-4 to earn himself the championship. At 190, it was much of the same for Workman, who exploded in the second period against Boston University's Jumeel Abdullah.

Leading only 2-1 entering the period. Workman fired out to increase the lead to 9-3 by the periods end. Workman, who was also the top seed,finishedthe match off at 14-4 for the title.

Navy Gymnasts Perform in Benefit Meet Navy's men's gymnastics team recently performed in front of more than 1,000 people at a benefit gymnastics meet in Hanover, PA, hometown of current Navy gymnast Rob Flannery.

The crowd, along with the competing gymnasts, was the largest number of people ever to attend the Tim Weaver Invitational, now in its sixth year. The benefit is named in honor of a New Holland, PA, native who was paralyzed in a gymnastics accident in 1990. This year's benefit raised more than $10,000 for Weaver.

Navy performed a variety of demonstrations throughout the two-day affair which was attended by gymnastics from all over Pennsylvania and its neighboring states. "Our gymnasts not only performed superbly, but they also explained about the Naval Academy and their future careers real well," said Navy head coach Sho Fukushima. "Many parents of these young gymnasts were impressed with these Midshipmen."

Zimmerman Named All-East First Class offensive tackle Scott Zimmerman was named All-East by the Eastem Collegiate Athletic Conference coaches.

Zimmerman, a native of Grand Rapids, MI, was part of an offensive line that paved the way for the fifth leading rushing offense in the country (283.6).

Navy Water Polo Players Earn Honors Four Navy water polo players were recognized by the Collegiate Water Polo Association for their play during the 1996 season that Navyfinished20-8. First Class goalie Joe Alton was named the Most Valuable Player of the Southern Division and also made first team.

Alton started every game for the Midshipmen and ended the season with 245 saves and a save percentage of .580. First Class Allen Johnson was named first team after scoring 41 points on the season. Marc WUliams and Kevin Popp round out the CWPA players, making the second team. Navy finished first in the East's Southern Division and finished fourth at the Eastern Championships. Pete Koprowski was Continued on page 33

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Clemens Earns All-America Status In Cross Country

Carpe diem has been Jon Clemens' motto aU season long. The Latin saying which means "seize the day" was never more appropriate for Four Navy Players Selected GTE Clemens than it was in his last collegiate cross country race. Clemens became Navy's second District II Academic All-America men's cross country All-America in 11 years Navy had four players selected to the GTE by finishing 33rd overall at the 1996 Men's District II Academic All-America team. First Cross Country Championships which were Class offensive lineman Scott Zimmerman, hosted by the University of Arizona. Clemens who carries a 3.20 GPA in Mathematics, and was the 16th American runner to cross the finFirst Class defensive tackle Tom Poulter, who ish line. Seventeen foreign runners finished has a 3.32 GPA in Systems Engineering, were ahead of him. The top-25 American finishers named to the first team, while Firstie defen- earn all-America status. "I've been waiting for sive back Matt Scanlan, who has a 3.20 GPA this opportunity for more than a year now," said in Systems Engineering and Second Class Clemens, who finished in 31:42. "I just missed punter Jason Covarrubias, who has a 3.32 GPA qualifying last year and vowed that I would do in Chemistry, were selected to the second team. everything within my power to make it this year. That was my goal at the end of last seaNavy's Aunapu Named to Midson. "This is just a great feeling." After not Atlantic Region Team qualifying for the NCAAs last season, Clemens Navy soccer player Nicole Aunapu was went to the national meet not as a competitor named to the All-Mid-Atlantic Region third but as a spectator. "Last year, he just missed team for the second straight year after leading qualifying," said Navy head coach Al Cantello.

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straight year. Clark ranked second in the league in receiving with 3.8 receptions per game. He averaged 20.7 yards per catch and had three touchdowns. Sobecki was the league's rushing leader, averaging 88.0 yards per game on the ground. Fries, the son of former Maryland and Pittsburgh Steeler punter Greg Fries, ranked third in the league in punting with a 30.1 average. Wide receiver Rocky Bums, place kicker Jose Perez, linebacker Jack Pritchett, and defensive back Matt Somerville were named to the second team. Pritchett was an honorable mention choice last year. Defensive lineman Aaron Aschenbrenner, linebacker Brannon Bickel, defensive end Matt Bonzella, offensive lineman Dereck Brown, defensive back Kevin Harbison and wide receiver Dave McKinney all made honorable mention. Pennsylvania wide receiver Clinton Schmidt was named the ELFL's Most Valuable Player. A total of 107 players were recognized for AU-ELFL honors by the league's five head coaches.

Shropa, St. Clair, Tillinghast Earn Patriot League Volleyball Honors

Navy First Class captain Nikki St. Clair was named to the first-team All-Patriot League women's volleyball team, while Plebe outside hitter Rachel Shropa was named the league's 1996 Rookie of the Year. First Class Laura Tillinghast was also named second team AllPatriot League. St. Clair, an Annapolis, MD native, finished the regular season ranked 11th in the Nation in digs, leading the Patriot Ixague in digs-per-game and total digs. St. Clair averaged 4.31 digs per game and had 414 total. She Navy Lightweights Earn All-League also ranked second in the league in assists from Honors her setter's position, averaging 9.84 assists per Eighteen players from Navy earned All-East- game. St. Clair also ranked ninth in the Patriot ern Lightweight Football League honors for League in ace average. In 96 games she re1996. Navy, whichfinishedthe season 5-1 over- corded 31 aces for a .32 aces-per-game averall and 3-1 in league play and captured a share age. She was also named Patriot League Deof the league title, had a league-best eight play- fensive Player of the Week twice during the ers named to the first team. Four players earned regular season. Shropa, a Plebe from Maple second-team honors and six made the honor- Grove, MN, recorded a .220 hitting percentable mention list. Offensive lineman Phil age in 99 games which ranked her ninth in the Simpson was named first-team all-league, conference. Shropa was twice named the Pamarking the fourth consecutive year he had triot League's Offensive Player of the Week, been honored. Simpson was an honorable men- in the regular season and finished the season tion selection in 1993, 1994 and 1995. Quar- ranked third in the conference in kills per game terback David Behnke, tight end Kevin Clark, with a 3.55 average. Tillinghast, a Tampa, FL wide receiver Brian Voss, running back Matt native, was solid for the Mids all season, rankSobecki, linebacker Matt Swanson, defensive ing in Navy's top three players in most offenback Scott Tasin and punter Ted Fries also sive and defensive categories. Tillinghast earned first-team honors. First Classman ranked second on the team in hitting percentBehnke, Voss and Swanson were honored for age (.192), dig average (2.56) and block averthe third straight year. Behnke, the Mids' co- age (.660). She also ranks third on the team in captain and a first team choice in 1994 and kill average (1.26), assist average (.106) and 1995, led the ELFL in passing yards with 681. ace average (.160).

Voss was also named to thefirstteam for a third straight year. He ranked first in the league in scoring, averaging 6.5 points per game and secService Academy ond in rushing with 83.3 yards per contest. He Career Conference was also effective catching the ball out of the April 24-26, 1997 backfield. Co-captain Swanson was named to the first team after being a second-teamer in Call 410-263-4448 x 130 1994 and 1995. He was a leader on a defense that allowed just 193.3 yards of total offense to register your company as a per game which was tops in the ELFL. Clark, Sobecki and Fries were honored for a secondrecruiter-see page 20!

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Brigadier General Donald Curtis, recently reached his centennial year. General Curtis, USMC, Ret., crossed the 100-year threshold in April, 1996.

He and his charming wife Eleanor celebrated in Coronado, CA, with close friends and relatives including LT Alec Mackenzie '91, a Platoon Commander at SEAL Team TWO in VA Beach.

General Curtis is currently the oldest living Marine Corps officer and the oldest living graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He fought in both of this century's Great Wars and commanded the 2nd Bn, 4th Marines in 1941 when it left Shanghai for the Philippines.

As a Colonel, he was captured on Corregiador and spent 39 months as a POW in Billibid, Karenko, Shirakawa, Cheng Chia Tun, and Mukden prisons until liberated by Russian troops on 20 August 1945.

At age fifty, he and his wife. Cess, who had joined the Marines as a BAM in order to find him, retired to Southern California.

Subsequently, he took another bride, Eleanor, whom he recently depicted in a birthday editorial as "devout, devoted, soft, and tough as his Bataan defenses." General Curtis and Eleanor reside in Coronado and helped celebrate the remarkable occasion at their favorite, the Hotel Del Coronado.

"But still when two or three shall meet, And old tales be retold .. "

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Thank You! Your support continues the tradition of the supporting ... those we leave behind...'

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Pres:ADM Elliott Strauss 2945 Garfield Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008 H: 202-322-5042 Send news directly to Shipmate.

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Pres: RADM William B. Bailey, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

Shipmate received the following from June Madsen Burd (Mrs. L. Paul Bufd): "Does anyone know the whereabouts of the Annapolis Class Ring of '24 originally belonging to Elwood Christian Madsen " Pinky"? After his death in 1971, his wife gave the ring to a Classmate of Pinky's that had lost his ring.

Pinky wore the ring throughout his career, including the time he was a Prisoner of War in Japan 19411945 and during the Korean War. 1 am anxious to locate his ring and have been searching for a long time. Please contact meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at 2225 East Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55405-2477; 612-377-6641."

Leo Stafford and the 1921 Gate at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Leo Stafford, as one of the 11th oldest living USNA Alumnus celebrated his 98th birthday with a visit to the Academy. His only comments were: "There have been many changes since my Midshipman days." Leo also expressed his deepest appreciate to Rear Admiral Ron Marryott and the Alumni Staff for making his visit so memorable. He further stated he has changed the above Navy-Notre Dame Dublin shirt, presented by the Alumni Association, to one of Beat Army! He assured the Alumni Association he "will return for his 100th Birthday."

Donald Curtis, USMC Retired, and his wife, Eleanor, at a recent 100th birthday celebration with his relative Alec R. Mackenzie '91

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Shipmate received the following from Robert Black '63: "At age 96 Archie Tolk gets around better than many half his age. Archie still lives independently in his apartment on Central Park West north of the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. He walked into the December luncheon of the Metro NY Chapter which featured Dick Couch '67, the senior Reserve SEAL and said he expected to make the Chapter's Christmas party in mid-December. Archie sends Seasons Greetings to all his friends!

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Pres: RADM Walter C. Ford, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

Dan Stubbs Shipmate received the following from Patricia and David Stubbs '58: "Greetings to '25 Classmates of Daniel Stubbs from Sunny Tucson. At 93, Dan is blessed with a sharp mind and memory, and excellent health with the exception of an occasionally painful knee. This renders him less agile than in 1925 when he won the Individual Intercollegiate Fencing Championship for USNA. Dan is a great letter writer, and 1 know he would love to hear from any of his friends. Write to him at Patricia J. Stubbs or David W. Stubbs '58, 2530 E. Calle Sin Controversia, Tucson, Arizona 85718"

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History overtook us in the forties; and while many of us operated extensively in Asiatic waters, it bore no resemblance to the Asiatic duty of "the good old Membership: 81 % days." We have all been regaled with stories that originated "up the Yangtze, the Wang Pu, Shanghai Pres: CAPT Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret) etc," so many times that those who have not been so Secy: CAPT Gordon Campbell, USN (Ret.) fortunate can recite the popular stories as well as the 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 In the last issue of Shipmate, you should have read bona fide veterans; e.g. our distinguished Classmate, of Walt Rodee's visit to the Naval Academy with Floyd C. (Walter) Camp lectured a new arrival (to fifteen family members in late August. Congratula- the Asiatic Fleet) regarding the wonders inherent in China service and did such a good job that the listions, Walt on the trek and on the great family. tener asked: "How long have you been here?" Walter Frank Busey's eldest daughter, Elizabeth Dudley replied: "about a week."

Hoolhurst, died in late October in Las Vegas. Dudley So—after a delay of some 61 years I've signed up was in Foreign Service and had been stationed in Formosa in the 1940s and Hong Kong in the 1960s. for a China cruise up and down the Yangtze in Seaboume SPIRIT. Together with No. 2 grandson, We are sorry, Frank, for your loss.

Olivia Williamson Tedder, widow of Fondeville John Masterson, we plan to visit Beijing/Yangtai, Lee Tedder, died on 10 November 1996 in Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi and Hong Kong—arrivMelbourne, FL. She is survived by her daughter. ing back in the U.S. in time for the 70th Reunion.

Laurel Tedder Carrington, wife of Commander We know most of the stories already and with the James H. Carrington, Jr. '53; two grandsons, James trip behind us, perhaps we can qualify as pretenders Tedder Carrington and Major Robert S. Carrington, to the title, "China Sailors."

A MEMORIAL SERVICE, Requiem Mass, was USMA '80; and three great-grandchildren. Bob Carrington wrote that she was "a lovely lady, an out- conducted for VADM Harold Thomas (Dutch) standing Navy spouse and a dear member of our fam- Deutermann, USN (Ret.) at the Naval Academy ily. She will be missed by many." The Class agrees Chapel on 25 Oct. 1996, followed by interment at with grandson Bob and sends condolences to the fam- the Naval Academy Cemetery with full military honors. The ceremony was well attended by his extended ily. family and friends from Washington and Annapolis, Dick WiUdnson, Josh Cooper and Ellen Eckberg represented the Class.

We are sorry to report the passing of "AB" Mayfield—see also December issue—who died of Membership: 74% respiratory heart failure in June 1996 in Palo Alto, Calif.

Pres: ADM U.S. Grant Sharp, USN (Ret.) "AB" will be remembered as a very quiet person Sec'y: RADM Joshua W. Cooper, USN (Ret.) who won his battle with the Academic Department 400 Madison Street, Apt. #808 by dogged perseverance and consistent hard work.

Alexandria, VA 22314 His Academy roommate, Tex Anders, described him (H) 703-549-8708 as: "a man who would not be mmed back by ordiThe San Diego Group met for luncheon at the San nary obstacles—a person of delightful stolidity and Diego Submarine Base on 30 October 1996. Present dependability who took things as they came and was were: Tex Anders, Bobby Coffin, Cliff Cooper, most consistent when needed."

Bud Hammond, Nina and Oley Sharp.

In 1931, he married Gwendolyn Wadsworth of Los THE 70TH REUNION—You should have re- Angeles while serving in an Hawaiian-based ship. ceived the 2nd All Hands letter regarding the 70th His full and highly creditable Naval career as well Reunion. This paragraph is inserted for good mea- as his scholastic one which followed are described sure. Dates were advanced to April 17-18-19-20, in the "Last Call" section.

1997 in order to review a parade (if it isn't raining) The Class has made a contribution to the USNA and in general to be there while the Midshipmen are Alumni Association in his memory. in evidence. To date, some 25 have signed up.

We are sorry to report the death of Alex (Pat) ANNUAL MEETING—USNA FOUNDATION Patterson who died on 22 October 1996 in Raleigh, The Academy has survived efforts of the press NC. Bom and bred in Raeford, NC, where he ob{Baltimore Sun) to highlight alleged scandals. First tained his early education, he attended Mt. Pleasant Class Midshipmen have been given greater respon- Institute and Davidson College located in the northsibility as the responsibility inherent in the chain of em part of the state. He was appointed to the Naval command is stressed, A master's degree in leader- Academy from the state of North Carolina to graduship is required of Company Officers prior to taking ate with the Class of 1927. the job with the Midshipmen. Chief Petty Officers His Academy roommate, Alston Ramsay, deplay a prominent role in the educational process. scribed him as "big in stature but bigger in good Alcohol causes 50% of our conduct cases—we nature who never refused to drag blind for a friend, have zero tolerance for DWI or drinking in Bancroft a good shipmate, social and sentimental who had reHall. ceived sufficient training to keep him out of trouble."

Brigade-wide morale is high.

He was a natural for membership in the Glee Club Andfinally,the need for unrestricted contributions and the Choir. remains with us—for the support of programs not His full and distinguished career and his second funded by the Congress. career after retirement are described in the "Last By the time you read this, the Army-Navy game Call" section. and the Commander-in-Chief's trophy will be hisThe Class has made a contribution to the USNA tory. Prospects for winning both are good as of this Alumni Association in his memory. writing.

We lost (Wash, Peacock) Willcox, one of nature's ASL\TIC TOUR DELAYED—During the mid- noblemen, after a lengthy illness in Mercy Hospital, thirties, I was advised that I could expect orders to San Diego, Calif, on 19 November 1996. A native the U.S. Asiatic Fleet in the near future. Acting on Annapolitan who knew practically everyone in town, another advisory from my wife, who had just pro- he was possessed with rare good looks, blond curly duced our first born, I asked whether such assign- hair and a fine physique and was one of the neatest ment could be delayed for a couple of years. Since persons in the world. If one touched the orderly stowthere were many volunteers for this duty, the Bu- age of his clothes locker, he would know it instincreau of Navigation interposed no objection. tively—and he could usually identify the culprit.

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The Academic Department was a continual source of trouble, and he skated so close to the 2.5 requirement that he was inevitably saddled with re-exams.

However, in each case he took them in stride and passed them all—usually with a grade of 3.4—^which unfortunately did not improve his Class standing since re-exams yielded a pass fail 2.5. None of the above marred his devotion to athletic achievement: he was a regular on the football B-squad and a regular on intramural lacrosse and water polo teams.

He married Jane Medlicott of San Diego in May 1933. She passed away in 1982.

His full and productive career is covered in the "Last Call" section.

The Qass has made a contribution to the USNA Alumni Association in his memory.

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Secy: CAPT Philip R. Osbom, USN (Ret) 8206 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 Cort. Secretary: Dot Flatley Sandpiper Village, Apt. PI, 1224 Village Creek Lane Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 We are sorry to report the death of our Classmate, Carl Arthur Peterson, Captain, USN (Ret.), on 26 October 1996 from complications of cancer at San Diego, CA. Services were held 6 November at Ft. Myer Chapel with burial at Arlington, with military honors. Our Class sent flowers and sends its condolences and sympathy to Meriam and family. Meriam has made artangements to move to \ ^ s o n Hall. Carl was an EDO and was Chief Engineer of CALIFORNIA when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Dot Flatley flMrs. James H.) has moved to Mt. Pleasant, SC. (Sandpiper Village, Apt. P-1, 1224 Village Creek Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464) and sends best wishes to '29ers.

Word has been received that George Wales has moved to Tucson, AZ. (8040 N. Cafa Cameo, Tucson, AZ 85742.)

Overshadowing the preparation of this colunm and any other concem was the untimely death of our daughter Caryl Osbora Harris, on 17 November 1996, due to the sudden emergence of a brain ttmior which failed to respond to the latest therapy. She has left her parents, her husband, two daughters and five grandchildren and a host of a large number of grieving relatives and faithful friends.

As Kemp Tolley said under his own similar circumstances, "this has been the most overwhelming event that has happened to me."

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) S e c y : CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92118 (H) 619-435-3732 Your Secretary broke both arms as a result of a fall. It's awkward and not to be recommended! However, by the time this is published all will be healed and recovered.

The San Diego Group held their annual Army Game Party at the Naval Amphibious Base on 7 December—which happens to be Pearl Harbor Day—though no one seems to remember! Among those present were: Harvey Burden and his guest Dale Johnson, Mary Chappie, Marcia and Jack Lee, Julie Luongo, Margaret and Rowland McKnight and their son John McKnight, Stuie and Jack Moreno, and Roscoe Newman.

The Army Game Party happened to be the last official action of our retiring San Diego Group Treasiu-er, Rowland McKnight After many years of fine service, Rowland said he had had enough and asked to be relieved. Jack Lee has kindly consented to take over the job and so we wish him well. It's not too demanding since we're only meeting once a quarter, but Jack's previous financial experience makes him well qualified for it.

We had a pleasant phone chat with Bill Lowery.

All goes well in Chandler, AZ. Bill Snead writes: On 15 November, the theater in Mahan Hall was reopened after an extensive renovation and refurbishment. This major project was made possible by a very generous donation by Sparky Woodruff.

In a ceremony preceding a Naval Academy Band concert in the theater, the essentially completed project was presented to the Naval Academy and dedicated.

Following brief remarks on behalf of Sparky, who was unable to attend, the presentation ribbon was cut by Sparky's sons, James Jr., and Tom. The Superintendent, Admiral Charles Larson, then accepted the beautiful new theater and, in accordance with Sparky's wishes, dedicated it to those members of the Class of 1930 who were killed in action in World War II. The Classmates being memorialized by this dedication include: John H. Armstrong, Harold W. Bauer, John K. Bisson, James W. Coe, John R. Craig, Samuel D. Dealey, Volker Petrius Douw, Robert W. Germany, Alford E. Grove, James E. Kyes, Thomas W. Marshall, Lance E. Massey, Raymond L. Mayo, Dudley W. Morton, Byron B. Newell, Joshua J. Nix, Charles H. Ostrom, Russell R. Ross, John J. Shaffer, Phillip T. Smith and Francis H.Williams.

The Class is very grateful to Sparky for this magnificent and enduring memorial to those heroic Classmates who gave their lives during World War II. A clipping forwarded by Bill Moffett: "Vice Admiral John T. Hey ward, a Naval War College Foundation Trustee was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame...during the installation ceremony 5 May in Providence, RI." Congratulations, Chick!

Also a nice note from Marian Blackburn, saying our Directory is a big help. Her address remains 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Vivian Moore Spangler, (Bill Moore's widow), died 19 October in Santa Barbara, CA, from cancer.

Over an illustrious career, she was a concert cellist, a fashion model, an editor of the West Coast edition oi Charm magazine, a longtime food writer and consultant but most importantly a wife and mother. She considered the wife and mother role as her first priority. After Bill's death in 1977, she martied Capt.

W. S. Spangler, CEC USN (Ret) in 1984. She is sur-

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vived by two sons, Robin Moore, MD, and Terry Moore, nine grandchildren, her brother. Dr. Gordon Douglas, and Capt. Spangler, 340 Old Mill Road, #247, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The Class sent a memorial donation to the Santa Barbara Hospice.

A thoughtful note from Bill Spangler '46: Thank you for your note and donation. I enjoyed the few times that Vivian (Moore) Spangler and 1 attended Class of 1930 functions in San Diego. 1 always felt very welcome even though I was the kid. Vivian and I were both graduated from Occidental and USNA. She often told me stories of being a young gal married to an older Navy Captain.

She never knew the thrill of being an Ensign's wife as my first bride did. Vivian and 1 had a great life together for 12 years, and I will miss her very much.

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Pres: RADM J.O. Miner, USN (Ret) Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 (H) 703-524-4599 Washington/Annapolis members please note: January and all later meetings will be on the second Tuesday of the month at the Chevy Chase Club (except July at Annapolis Yacht Club). To justify use of a private room, we shall be combining with the Class of '33. February will be our Valentine luncheon with our lovely ladies; other meetings with the ladies: July, September, December.

The 19 November Washington luncheon brought out seven stalwarts: Bill Fitzgerald, Skillet Gillette, Doc MacDonald, Abe Metsger, Easy Stewart and Johnny Webster.

From the San Diego Area, Bob Heilig told us of a luncheon 21 November. Attended by Betty and Noah Adair, Phyllis and Ed Bums, Tena and Bob Heilig, Ed Moring, Rivets Rivero, Ken Romberg and Joe Tenney. Bob says Betty Adair still plays tournament golf. (Congratulations, Betty, and a bit of envy.) We have been reporting J.B. Colwell's golfing in Naples Florida; wonder how many other golfing Classmates are still active.

A happy report: We were delighted to hear Dick Peterson's voice, vigorous as of old, on calling him on 16 November. Then on 1 December, he told us he no longer uses a walker! He had been in and out of the hospital, but with Ginny giving essential sup-

port he is greatly recovered...Dick and Ginny have had a note from Eleanor, widow of Ron Smith, who lives in Castro Valley. Max Firth is temporarily in a pleasant rest home. Dick has checked with the Al Wilson's; Al is recovering from his stroke (reported last issue). He and Irina both have limited vision.

NickTYipi is recovering from an operation...Dick agrees that although the Class news is not entirely upbeat, we can look back on lives full of adventure, accomplishment, romance; he says graduates of other schools are astonished that we maintain our friendly relationships all through life. Dick: "We were very lucky to go to that school."

Harry Gimber: We received a nice letter from son HMS Gimber '57, of Coronado.

Congratulations to the Class of '31 on their 65th reunion. I am sorry that my Dad and Sunny were not able to attend. Christian is almost two and is the only boy among four great-grandchildren. Dad is doing reasonably well...Sunny is doing a super job of taking care of him as well as the condo they live in. She gets around remarkably well. They are still living on Vision Drive and have no intention of moving. Best wishes to all in '31 and Smooth Sailing...

J.B. Colwell's golf club is to close the coming Summer for overhaul of greens and fairways; J.B. accordingly has been thinking this might be the time to move to the Washington area. J.B. had the pleasure of a large family group at Thanksgiving—a couple of dozen more or less. While they were there, he suffered a mini-stroke from which he is essentially fully recovered, which perhaps solidified his plan to come north. The Washington group is waiting to welcome him with open arms.

George Peckham writes from Pensacola: Marion and 1 attended the Seventh Annual Reunion of WALDRON (DD-699) on September 26-29, 1996. We stayed at the Maingate, Kissimmee, Florida. At the Reunion were, between shipmates and their wives, about 295 people who had attended the reunion. On Saturday, 28 Sept the group departed for Kennedy Space Center. Marion and 1 had previously toured the Space Center some years back so we slept in. At 1800-1930, Reunion Photography began. At 1930-2100, we had a Luau; the food was delicious, and we enjoyed the entertainment.

George enclosed excellent pictures.

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Daily Deck Scrubbing, 1928.

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

George Peckham and Marion Towne Sept '96.

On finding this picture in a box of Class memorabilia, we slipped into a reverie of Youngster Cruise, and seasoned friendships. We identify Bill Hughes, John Hollingsworth, ? ? Ray Hunter, Charlie Howe, Bob Gray, John Greathouse, Blackie Hawk, and Red Harper.

John Crumpacker tells us he is back on chemotherapy, treatments once a week; the problem appears to be responding...The Cmmpacker's took Marge Carr to the November Alumni meeting in their area...The Crumpackers will spend the holidays on a Caribbean cmise...Looking back we recall John headed the Easter Seals campaign for seven years; also as Administrative Director and then Executive Director; also he did vital work in creating Vinson Hall and getting it into operation.

Elynor Brown reports no change in P.K. Will who continues in good physical health. Elynor, Jean Ritchie and P.K. represent the Class at Fleet Landing.

Our very active All Gadrow Evans has not made her usual report this month due to a series of physical tests—^we hope they come out well and that she'll soon be back with her fine Class support.

Long John Kirkpatrick sent a nice contribution to secretarial expenses. His note: I simply wanted to tell you that I appreciate very much what you do toward getting our newsletter out. I know it takes a lot of time and effort, and I hope you realize how much it is appreciated. As time goes by our ranks get thinner and thinner, but the recollections, the friendships, and the impact of our being together at the Naval Academy seem to stay with us in spite of the years that have passed.

Please keep up the good work.

The Secretary is amply rewarded by letters like this—and besides he enjoys the work.

Jean Partington sending a welcome "donation to the 'Cause'" added "My Bionic knee is working fine and do daily water exercises. Find myself interested in politics." Thanks, Jean; we're grateful for the support and your news.

Alice Uehling wrote "...letter describing the 65th Reunion of Class of '31 was a big help in comforting me for being unable to manage to be with dear old friends at a time of special celebration. 1 certaiidy was with you in spirit!"

We sadly read in Shipmate that Jane O'Connor has lost her son Kip, USNA '62. Jane has been a steady at our July "Picnics" until this year.

Cortections to '96 Directory: Garton 100 Hickory St. Unit A, 316 Greenville, NC 27858-1633.

Hay c/o T. D. Johnson, 2604 Pine Lake Drive, West Columbia, SC 19169.

Mullins 818 Romaine Houston, TX 77090.

Thornton Area Code 941.

Widows of Forney and O'Toole—returned envelopes marked deceased.

Lalla, widow of C.C. Kirkpatrick died Dec '93.

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HERE AND THERE WITH '32 We received bad news, rather belatedly, of the death of our Classmate, Fred A. Pletta on 3 January 1996. Fred was a dedicated Navy person as his record showed. He was not able to be commissioned for physical reasons and had to resign on graduation.

Following his graduation, he earned a master's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute; and afterwards, he served in the merchant marine for two years. He received a commission in the Naval Reserve (line) in 1933 and served on training duty on various ships of the Fleet. During the period prior to World War II, he completed medical school.

In 1940, he resigned his Reserve commission (line) and became a doctor in the Medical Corps Reserve.

He served in the Medical Corps in World War II, which service included duty aboard INDIANA in the Pacific 1943-1944. After the War, he went into private practice in Salinas, California, as a board certified specialist in internal medicine. He retired in 1975 and took time to enjoy his hobbies and participate in civic affairs. We will miss Abe who had the distinction of being the only MD in our Class.

The Army Class of 1932 invited our Class to join them in their luncheon at Fort Myer on 13 November. Our West Point hosts were our old friend, Archie Lyons and his lovely wife. Smoky. The members of West Point '32 have dwindled in recent years, and only Danny Lundt was also present. There were, however, five Army widows. Our Class was represented by Muriel and Barry Atkins, Frances and Will I. Bull, Helen and Bob Maulsby, Nona Ward, Francis Foley, Jane Moncure and Bob Weeks whose health problems have kept him away from our luncheons for quite a while.

Bob reported on a recent interesting experience which he had or as he put it, a "Show and Tell" report. His grandson, LCDR Tim Atkinson, USN, arranged a trip on 21 September to RAMAGE ( D D G - 6 1 ) which was at anchor in Annapolis Roads. Bob described the vast differences that exist between destroyers as our Class knew them and the modem ships of today. Even the outward appearance is very different. They are painted a very dark color, no longer the familiar Navy gray, and they are designed with a minimum of square surfaces to reduce the radar target that they form. The ship is propelled by gas turbines which are controlled from the bridge, hence there are no firerooms. The Captain's station is in CIC not on the bridge. Bob passed around some pictures and brochures describing RAMAGE. I received a note from Jack Morse briefly reporting on his well-being in Menlo Park, CA. Jack said that his wife, Helen and he considered themselves fortunate to have three wonderful children and six grandchildren living near by. Both Jack and Helen are staying pretty close to home as they both have bad backs and have to use modem walkers which enable them to get around. However, they are still driving and are in reasonably good shape. He also said that he sees Brute Dale occasionally but that Bmte is not too well physically. It was good to get a report on Bmte as we have not heard of him in quite a while.

I received a nice note from Marge Coxe, Alex Coxe's widow, enclosing a picture of Marge and Alex and two of their grandchildren. The picture was taken at Wrightsville Beach about a year ago. It brings back fond memories of one of our very outgoing Classmates who was a regular attendee at our Class reunions. We will tmly miss Alex at the 65th Reunion.

The Coxe's with grandchildren Your scribe has decided that he should stick to reporting the Class news and stop trying to be a statistician. It seems that my "seaman's eye" method of researching information is not as good as the sharp eyes of our readers. In the November issue oi Shipmate, I did a little research to determine the oldest member of the Class at graduation. My statistics caused me to come to the conclusion that Will Thorn was the oldest, followed by Jack Binns. My good friend and Classmate, Dick Best, reminded me that I should check the records more carefully; and I thank Dick for putting me straight. Roland "Sti" Stieler was bom on 5 April 1907 which made him definitely older that Will "Thorn and on graduation, the oldest member of the Class.

1 thought that I had mn out of pictures, but I came across this one, taken during our First Class cmise when WYOMING was in Greenock, Scotland. It illustrates the ends to which ardent golfers and determined Midshipmen will go to get in a game of golf against all odds. First 1 will identify the foursome.

From left to right, they are: Cy Brewer, Bill Collins '34, and putting. Will I. Bull. The fourth member, on the right, I believe was Ernie Christensen '34.1 could be wrong on that.

First Class Golfers We managed to rent a car, risking the perils of the right-hand drive and the English, or should 1 say, Scottish, roads and set out for the famous golf course at Gleneagles, Scotland. Fortunately there were no traffic mishaps, and we somehow managed to borrow or rent four sets of clubs. Early in the round, we found out what the famous Scotch Heather was. In fact, 1 think the bushes in the background of the picture are Scotch Heather. To put it very mildly, it is very difficult to hit a golf ball out of it. 1 hope that the readers will note the very fashionable golf attire that we were wearing.

In the course of the round 1 remember, as we got ready to drive on a par three hole, one of the caddies telling us that one would receive a bottle of scotch for a hole-in-one. With that incentive, Cy Brewer hit a shot within inches of the hole. For a moment, the foursome thought we had it made.

1 know my readers are in suspense, did Will I make the putt or did he miss it. If you will note the position of the other three balls, the putt must have been cmcial.

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History will have to wait, I don't remember whether I sank the putt or not.

Just as my write-up of the Class notes for this issue of Shipmate was going to press, I received a telephone call from Jack Roudebush informing me of the death of his wife, Bdlie, on 27 November after a long illness. Billie and Jack had been married for 64 years, and our deepest sympathy goes out to Jack in his great loss. Billie was a most attractive, vivacious and friendly lady. Billie was well known to many of Jack's Classmates and their wives and widows, and I am certain that those of them who have been fortunate to have known Billie will miss her as greatly as I will.

By the time that you receive this issue of Shipmate, everyone should have received the first notice of our plans for the Class of '32's 65th Reunion in Aimapolis, 31 May through 3 June. Enclosed with the notice is a ballot for you to indicate your plans, not a firm commitment, regarding attending the Reunion. If you have not replied, please do so as we do need to have some indication of the number who will attend in order to firm up detailed plans for the Reunion.

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Pres: CAPT R. W. Thompson, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM Charies A. Blick, SC, USN (Ret) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 San Diego Conespondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9091 The Washington Group met for lunch on 12 Nov. at the Chevy Chase Club. Attending were Blick, Cobb, Coleman, Bowen, Campbell, Elliott, McKibbiu, Oren, and Strean. "Smoke" Strean will be returning to California but will return in the Spring. "Joe" Cobb, likewise, will head for Florida in early December but will also retum in the late Spring. "Eamie" Campbell, the Class "Project Officer" for the WWII Memorial proposed by Tom Long led a discussion of the project and, again, pointed out the difficulties in overcoming the USNA Superintendent's attitude against any more memorials being erected on the Academy grounds. The consensus of the group was that we would continue to support Tom Ix)ng's efforts even though time, patience and compromises would be required.

"Dottie" Norris has purchased an Honor Chair in memory of her late husband and our Classmate, T. E. Norris. A brass plaque on a chair at Alumni Hall will be inscribed with "T.E.'s" name and Class.

"1\iddie" and "Jim" Elliott recently retamed from a visit to Tucson, AZ, to see Jim's older son David and his family and to Planto, TX, to see "Tuddie's" grandson Philip and his family. The highlight of Jim's trip was a visit to the "minor laboratory" of the University of Arizona where they witnessed the preparation of mirrors 330 inches in diameter to be installed in a large binocular telescope on Mt. Graham.

The mirrors represent a joint U.S.-Italy (Fermi Lab.) effort and will be the world's largest.

E. J. (Harry) Harris advises that he has moved to 1321 Louisiana Ave., Libby, MT 59923 and hopes that this is his last move. Harry has three great-grandchildren there, and they keep him feeling young.

Libby is a small town, and the nearest city, Kalispell, is 90 miles away; however, Harry has always been a small town boy at heart.

The Alumni Association was recently notified that David R. Gumming, our Classmate, died on 14 July 1993 in Athens, GA, by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth

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H. Gumming of 302 S. Pope St., Athens, GA 30605.

Our condolences to the family.

The Washington Group met for lunch with their West Point counterparts on 27 Nov. at the Army and Navy Country Club. Attending were Moorer, Cobb, Coleman, Campbell, Elliott, McKibbin, and Oren.

The customary good fellowship was the order of the day which like good wine improves with age. A wager on the forthcoming football game might have taken place amidst the vapors of reminiscence.

Our President, "Ray" Thompson has recently been inducted into the Maryland "Swimming Hall of Fame." Congratulations, Ray! and well deserved.

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Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret) 6310 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith III, USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 (H) 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent: Captain Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego,CA 92107 The October 1996 WB&A luncheon was hosted

by Fid Murray at his Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria on the 24th, three days after the deadline for the December column. Attendees were Mary Alice and Russ Allen, Anne and Ed Batcheller, Dorothy Bunevich, Jane and John Condon, I.x)is Hoffman, Bill Keller, Janet and Racehorse MacLeod, Grayson Merrill, Mariquita and Hugh Mullan, Fid Murray, Dorothy Rider, Roy Smith and Rose Williams. The affair concluded with a complete rendition of all the verses of "Abdul Abulbul Amir" by Fid and Roy with occasional contributions by others along the way. There was no invitation for the act to be repeated at the Met. The officers earlier had discussed the Class's financial situation and decided that the remainder of the Treasurer's funds will eventually be donated to Vinson Hall when we no longer need it. Meanwhile, at John Condon's request, he has retired as Treasurer and been succeeded, in sequence order, by Fid, Ed Batcheller and, ultimately, the Director of the Vinson Hall Foundation. There are presentiy thirteen Classmates, wives and widows living there and others may come aboard in the next few years, so that seems a good disposition for the then remaining funds. When Fid took over as Treasurer (in addition to his presidency), he presented this review of the Class finances.

We have an income-producing investment fund with Merrill Lynch of about $10,000 and a smaller contingency fund that produced no income. There were also small non-interest checking accounts in Alexandria and Annapolis for administrative expenses in Washington and here. It was decided to combine the non-income into tho income-producing fund and rely on the Class' checking accounts for ordinary operating expenses, supplemented when necessary by transfers from Merrill Lynch.

When our $160,000 50th-year gift endowment would no longer cover a PG scholarship, it was shifted to the Alumni Association's composite unrestricted fund for support of the Naval Academy, less enough to cover the cost of the 1995-96 commitment. This year there was about $1,200 remaining in that fund, which has been transferred into the one held by the Alumni Association. In addition, there was a remainder of about $1,600 in an Alumni Association '34 BAC fund, left over from a campaign of several years ago to support Brigade activities and supplemented by other general fund contributions

earmarked for 1934 Class Fund. That fund will be retained to use for Association services to the Class, for individual memorials in lieu of flowers for deceased Classmates "who regularly participate in Class activities," and similar purposes.

Here is a photograph from an old memory book, of my 3"/50 gun crew firing at battle practice on Youngster Cmise in ARKANSAS. Ajax Thicker '32 was the gun captain and the ammo crew were all Smiths of '34; Roy was first loader about to drop in the shell, Victor and Jimmy were second and third loaders feeding the shells to me, and Acey was the hot shellman. The officer keeping time is LT Martin Dmry, AA officer of ARKANSAS, later a Navy Cross wiimer as First Lieutenant of MARBLEHEAD who saved her after a Japanese bombing attack in the early days of World War II. In that firing exercise, we would have been the first Midshipman gun crew to win an E except that we only had seven instead of eight hits in E time. LT Dmry, who had trained the loading crews all Summer, was vastly disappointed. We, too.

Youngster cruise 3"/50 gunnery shoot Joe Tibbets wrote from Fleet Landing that the hurricane season had been rather difficidt down there.

Although none of the big ones made direct hits, they all headed for the area before veering North, which had everybody standing by to evacuate and some actually did. During one of the "Stand easy" periods, Chris and Joe hosted a small dinner party for Betsy and Hugh Lewis, Aime Brown (Sam's widow) and Jake Bullen. Hugh was recuperatingfroma broken knee cap and not moving aroimd very much but had not lost his sense of humor. Joe set up this photo of the dinner group with a delayed timer so he could be in it. He added that "We have a very pleasant '34 group in the area. Beth and Bob Crowell are also here at Fleet Landing; Dorothy and Bushy Graham are in Jacksonville, where he has just finished his umpteenth year mnning the local Alumni chapter; Jake Bullen lives nearby at Ponte Vedra and Betty and Jigger Lowe are not far away at Sea Island, GA." Thank you, Joe, for the news.

Sad news for all golfers in the Class came in a call from Mary Agnes that Mike Sellars had passed away at the stroke of four bells in the evening watch on 4 November of cancer after a long illness that had taken him out of circulation some time before.

He had earned his rest but, to keep him occupied later, a golf club, ball and tee went into the casket with him. Those who remember him as captain of the first USNA golf team (then a club sport) will understand. For details of his distinguished Naval career, see the obituary in "Last Call." Unfortunately, nine days later Mary Agnes had to have surgery from which she was some time recovering, but daughter Marianne stayed over to care for her. On the phone yesterday, she said she was doing quite well on her own and getting used to a new way of life.

The November WB&A lunch was also hosted by Fid Murray at the Belle Haven Country Club on the 21st with the usual excellent luncheon and good fellowship enhanced by some great stories. Attendees were Mary Alice and Russ Allen along with

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The Tibbets host some Classy neighbors daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Ed Batcheller, Vema (Hyde) and John Craven, Mary Cmtcher, Kay and Dune Dixon up from North Carolina, Isabelle Fleck downfromPeimsylvania, Lois Hoffman, Betty and Bill Keller, Janet and Angus MacLeod, Fid Murray, Lady Ours, Roy Smith and Rose Williams.

Once again the ladies were three-to-one over the men, which is no longer the encouraging odds that were great fun when we were younger.

On 26 November, the Marine Corps Institute's building in the Washington Navy Yard handling all its correspondence courses was dedicated as the Harllee Building, named for BGen. William C. Harllee USMC, who organized and put into effect in 1919-21 a system of education through vocational correspondence courses that became the Marine Corps Institute. He was the father of our John Harllee, who cut the ribbon and spoke briefly after the dedication address by Gen. Richard Neal, Assistant Commandant USMC. A number of guests were present, including Classmates Hugh Mullan and Roy Smith. After the ceremony, John treated his friends there to a very pleasant lunch at Pier 7.

Eel Button has retumed from the Mid-West and is now living with his daughter Emily Stoffer at 1129 Quaker Hill Court, Alexandria, VA 22314. The phone is 793-212-8545. Unforhmately he is still not able to get out and about very much.

After the missed opportunities that led to another loss to Army, the "What i f thoughts brought up this dicho; Si deseos eran caballos, mendigos vayan montados (If wishes were horses, beggars would ride).

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Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas: CAPT L. M. Detweiler, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Drive, #433, McLean, VA 22101 Sec'y: CAPT W.H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 (H) 703-536-7120 [Ed. Note: Captain W.H. Packard married Ruth Wordell on 15 January 1997...CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU...Loolcs like 1997 is a great year so far...Fondly, Shipmatey Johnny Becker in Palm City, FL, reported "no news of importance from us," but he sent details on their son's change of command in Pensacola. He, John Becker Jr. (Jay), '68, had completed a two-year tour in London on the staff of ComEastLant and was assigned command of Naval Education & Training Security Assistance Field Activity. Johnny commented that this Change of Command was an impressive ceremony held at the National Museum of Naval Aviation "with four Blue Angel planes stmng overhead in formation" where the ceremony took place.

A report from RADM Doniphan B. Shelton '45 gave details on the Tailhook Association's Lifetime Achievement Award given to our CAPT Chick Harmer at Tailhook '96 in Reno, Nevada, 4-6 September. This award was in recognition of Chick's outstanding leadership in establishing carrier-based night fighters for World War II. Shelton, as a LTJG, was a protege of Harmer's in 1950-51, when Chick wasCOofVC-3.

Don't forget to update your address in order to continue receiving Shipmate.

Call 410-263-4448 x 112 to give us your new address.

Chick and Dollie Harmer screening Shelton.

A note from Amos Hathaway's widow. Gay Shipmate, January-February 1997

Kimmel Hathaway, in Charlottesville, Virginia, expressed her deep appreciation for the Class gift to the organization "Recording for the Blind and Dyslexia" (RFB&D). Gay advised that RFB&D was dear to Amos's heart, partly because one of his daughters had become blind, and he gave hundreds of hours recording instmction books for blind students and others.

A "late item" in the '35 column of the November Shipmate mentioned the passing of Bill Rossell, and his Last Call was in the December edition of Shipmate. Subsequent queries to his widow, Martha, have developed the following additional biographic information: Bill's first wife, Mildred Keating, died on 17 November 1944; second wife, Ruth Ertz, as mentioned in Bill's Last Call, died on 13 March 1984; three of Bill's four sons, William, Kenneth, and David, predeceased him; son Charles lives in Sorrento, Florida. Martha's help in providing this sad information, at a sad time for her, is very much appreciated. (Research is continuing.) While on the subject of letters from widows of Classmates, a couple of notes from Tony Parry's widow. Millie, in Hartisburg, PA, indicated she hoped to attend a 1997 Navy football home-game or two. She mentioned how much Tony enjoyed being with his Classmates at the Naval Academy football games, and so did she. Norm Meyer, in Carlsbad, NM, wrote an extensive letter on his and Barbara's 1996 travels to the East Coast last Summer, seeing the Cutters and Hutchinsons in Annapolis, the newborn rhino at the National Zoological Park in Washington, and enjoying an expensive week in New York City. They are planning a 10-day cmise to Italy in 1997 and questioned if anyone would like to join them.

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Pres: CAPT Randolph Meade, Jr., USN (Ret) Sec'y-Treas., CAPT O.M. Butler USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22043 Sec'y: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Goodwin House West #832,3440 S. Jefferson Street Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; 703-578-7546 A happy New Year to you all. We hope by now everyone has recovered from the fast pace and frills of a Christmas past and that all are now ready for the last of the '90s as we approach the beginning of a new century. Personally, we hate to see the '90s coming to an end. This has truly been a century of progress, and we are glad we have been a part of it.

Right now we are looking forward to next Saturday, the seventh of Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Beat Army Day!" The big Blue Team looked very good in the Tulane game and certainly was even better in its victory over Georgia Tech. So come Saturday, we are confident it will be a Navy day this year. Enough of this, and on with what little news we have on hand.

By now you all must have received our President's letter of 11 November which included a new '36 ROSTER and your ballots for the election of a new President to succeed John Oseth. The latter have been coming in fast as of this writing; but unfortunately Election Day is 15 December, one week after our January/Febmary Shipmate deadline. Thus, the results of the election will have to wait until the next issue in March for official announcement. For those who added wee bits of news to their ballots, we say, "Thank you." A bit of news is far better than no news.

If your area code or address is incorrect in the new ROSTER, please advise Mack Butler or your CS accordingly. Mack has the computer that contains all addresses and phone numbers up-to-date. Thus it is essential that you keep Mack promptly advised.

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Speaking of hearing from you, we were delighted to receive notes from Anne Bennett and Mary Ware last November. "Annie B" was being early with her Christmas greetings, and had this to say: I grab Shipmate when it comes to read all about '36â&#x20AC;&#x201D;good news along with the sad as I read of some of our buddies who have gone to be with the Lord this past year. I hope Ede and you are doing OK in your new home. I'm sorry I missed the 60th.

1 know it was great. May '97 be a good year for all, and BEAT ARMY! Mary's note expressing her appreciation to the Class of '36 for keeping her address list up-to-date via the ROSTER, a project she was sure was time consuming, said: I really use the ROSTER and am grateful for it.

Despite age creeping up on horse, dog, and self, we're still enjoying our country life (in Poolesville).

We think we are moving along at a good pace until youth passes us by without even trying...Oldest daughter Connie and her husband, Bob Webster, built at Tappahannock, VA, where Bob hopes to make a training race track for his Trotters and Pacers. At present, one trotter is on the circuit and rewards and disappoints in true harness racing style.

Both Connie's children got manied this year, and families involved traveled to VA for Michelle's wedding and to Iowa for Michael's. We had a great time. However, such occasions intensify one's feelings of loss (even after 27 years) in that Bruce was not with us...Hope you are happily settled in your new quarters. I'm sure it was tricky to thin out all your possessions. 1 keep putting off the inevitable move to less responsibilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fences, lawn, rain gutters, leaves, animals, lane maintenance, etc., etc., etc., and shooting at ground hogs. Love to all.

Thank you, Anne and Mary for your greetings and notes with news from Panama City and Poolesville.

Hope Christmas was good to you both, and that '97 will be too.

As previously mentioned in the December Shipmate, the second memorial service for Bev Reed was held on 8 November at Arlington National Cemetery where his ashes were inurned with full military honors at the Columbarium in the presence family, friends, and Classmates. Regretfully Jean could not be present, but in a later note said: I'm sending a Thanksgiving letter instead of our yearly Christmas Epistle to express my appreciation to all of you dear people who sent memorial gifts, flowers, and sympathy cards and who have been so caring in these past sad months. My Marco home has an open door. I welcome visits from y'all.

May your holidays be healthy and happy.

Our best wishes go to Jean from all.

As previously reported in earlier S/jipmaZes^ John Oseth suddenly became ill to the extent he had to move to the Jefferson Retirement Center in the Ballston area. In view of this, Jean and he sponsored the local '36 Christmas luncheon on 4 December 1996 in the beautifully decorated dining room of The Jefferson where at each place setting there was a wee jar of Jean's red and green colored pepper jelly.

Present to enjoy visiting with John, the holiday camaraderie, and a delicious meal were Blanche Baumeister, Fred Bennett, Paul Bjamason, Pat and Dick Bradley, Mack Butler, Ede and Bill Ellis, Margot Phillips, Jack Ryder, and our hosts. No Class business was transacted, but John welcomed all to The Jefferson and stated he would continue to act as President as long as he could as well as to assist in the transition when a new President is elected. He then called on Mack Butler who reported that following the motion passed at the 60th Reunion Business Meeting, Dave Richardson had been contacted and had agreed to be the Chairman of the three-man committee appointed to make a study that would result in recommending to the President a means by which finally to dispose of the Class Funds including possible use for a proposed Leadership Program at the Naval Academy. He next reported that of all the ROSTER letters sent to Classmates and widows.

two of the former and five of the latter had been returned without any information regarding the addressees. Also from Hank Arnold he had received Charlie Eisenbach's new address: 560 Southwest 6th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. There being no more news or new business, the luncheon adjourned cheering "BEAT ARMY!" and with best wishes to all for a happy New Year.

By way of enjoyable phone visits with son Mike Combs, a resident of Hawaii, on 7 October and with our "lost" Vince Combs himself on 25 November, we learned that Vince remarried in April 1995 and now lives during the Winter at 11392 Via Feliz, Yuma, AZ 85365; phone: 520-342-5760, and during hot Summers at 207 Summer Place, Enumclaw, WA 98022; phone: 360-825-6404. Both said everything was fine. It was good to chat with both Mike and Vince and to get the dope on Vince's whereabouts.

Anyone desiring to talk with Mike can get him on his office phone, 808-521-6093.

Joe Barker wrote (27 Nov) that he was sorry they had to miss the 60th Reunion, but Muriel had another stroke last March which left her with some problems. However she'd now recovered nicely but still was not up to a long flights and a lot of talking and walking. Joe said he could see Father Time creeping up on him and that the Barkers were pursuing admission to a life care retirement home in San Francisco Bay area near their son Joe 111 '67 who lives in Alameda. Said Joe: "Now I understand what you went through on your move (to Goodwin House)!

Problems, Decisions, Headaches! We've been in this house 30 years, and the accumulation of many things is unbelievable. Will keep you posted." Our thanks to Joe for the news on his ballot. Keep in touch!

The 1996 Award, an engraved gold watch presented each year at the USNA Preparatory School in Newport, was awarded to Midshipman Candidate Meghan Mathews at graduation ceremonies last Spring, and the CO expressed his appreciation to the Class for continued support to the school. Best wishes go to Meghan for much success in her years at the Academy.

Our thanks to Gordy Fowler for his prompt response to Jim Cmse's request for information regarding Rocky Dickson or his family. It was greatly appreciated.

In closing we regret to report that Stan Trott's daughter advised Mack Butler that her mother, Cecilia, had died in Canada on 24 November 1996.

We have no details, but our deepest sympathy is expressed to all the family.

We also regret to report that the Alumni Association on 2 December advised us that BGen. Elby D. Martin, USMC (Ret.) had died on 6 November 1996 in Dallas, TX. Elby retired in 1958 and subsequently was associated with Texas Industries GEO-TECH and Peter Wolfe Associates. We've no details about his death, but memorial services were held at the Church of Transfiguration in Spring Valley followed by interment in Restland Memorial Park. Besides his wife. Myrtle, Elby is survived by a daughter Susan, a son William, and 12 grandchildren to all of whom we express our deepest sympathy. Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to the family and Myrtle to the home address: 9815 Losa Drive, Dallas, TX 75218-3224.

That's all for now except that John Court and Mimi advised us that their preferred mailing address now is Atholl, Cumberstone Road, P.O. Box 2, Galesville, MD 20765. Using this address will get mail to them one or two days sooner.

See you again in April when Spring rolls around.

Meanwhile let us hear from you. Don't wait for someone to send in your obituary. We prefer to receive live news!

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Pres: CAPT John S. Sec'y-Treas: RADM Sec'y: CAPT Frank 7112 Lewison Drive,

Slaughter, USN (Ret.) D.G. Baer, USN (Ret) N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) San Diego, CA 92120-1248

To make sure that those without a Class Directory know Frances Sims' address, it is 3925 Marquette Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225-5432, Tel: 214-363-4172.

Nancy Dodson has sold their home and is displacing to the Tampa, FL, area. Her tetnporary address there is 516 Golf and Sea Boulevard, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, Tel: 813-641-2102.

Let's respond promptiy to Charlie Minter's all hands letter of 23 September, so he can generate his 60th Reunion mailing list. I emphasize that the 23 September letter is the last all hands letter.

As a test of your eye sight and memory, here's the group picture of the attendees at the 11 August gathering of the San Diego Lunch Bunch at the Submarine Base Ocean View Club. The only non-'37 people are Claude Bailey '34 (in the middle of the back row by the "post") and the tall grey-haired lady also in the back row and left of Claude as we view it.

'37 Lunch Bunch August, 1996

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The Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis Group met at the Army/ Navy Country Club on 10 October.

Present were Morgan Baldwin, Dave Bell, Jim Cruse, Bill Mack, Charlie Minter, Paul Hartmann, and Jack Slaughter. The group went over the plans to date for the 60th Reunion. Then, according to our reporter, the admirals present reviewed the career of Stansfleld 1\imer '47. 1 last saw him years ago when he and his wife attended the wedding of their daughter to the musical director of our church here in San Diego. The newlyweds left our church community shortly after the wedding.

The San Diego Lunch Bunch met on 22 October at Reuben's Restaurant on Harbor Island. Present were Ginny (Ball) and Claude Bailey '34, Peg and Bemie Bieri, Mel Cooper and guest Rene Walter, Lois and Bob Eriy, Jeanne and Skeeta Gardes, Bud Hall and guest, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Frank Shamer, Barbara and Bunny Shupper, Russ Wallace, Jack Whistler, and our hosts, Ellie and Vic Wildt. A fine time was had by all. Eloise and Gene will put on the next luncheon on 10 December.

Rene Walter and Mel Cooper

Hank Rowe reports in with: Claude and Ginny Bailey

Peg and Bernie Bieri and Barbara and Bunny Shupper

This Spring while visiting my wife's parents in a tiny town in West Texas, a friend called and said that he had a "broken" Naval sword that he'd like to show me. Since I'm a history buff, he brought me the "broken" sword. To my amazement, it was not broken, but a perfect, complete sword 16" long.

The sword had been given to him by a friend many years ago.

On the front of the sword was etched, George E. Burd '78. Obviously not 1978. On the back of the sword is U.S.N, and stamped near the handle AMES MANUFACTURING CO, Chicopee, Mass.

In the Naval Academy Register, 1 found George E. Burd appointed a Cadet Engineer in 1878, one of 14 in that Class.

Presumably this was the time we were converting from sail to steam, and half the Class were instructed to steam. According to the Register only 149 were appointed cadet engineers between 1873 and 1882.

But why the short blade? Maybe, they had to climb down the ladders to the steam boilers?

I tried to purchase the sword and donate it to the Naval Academy Museum, but my friend decided to save it for the first grandson who should decide to go to the Academy. If none do succeed, some day the Academy Museum will receive a short sword, which I do not believe they now possess.

Hope all is well. Since I am legally blind, Ava is typing this.

Wyman Howard sends a picture taken at the wedding of their grandson to Lisa Jo Moody. The wedding was in the garden of Paca House (the site of Carvel Hall) on 14 September. The bride is the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Hall of Harrisburg, PA. As her husband is a SEAL, I hope the pretty bride can swim well.

Hugh Wyman Howard '37, Hugh Wyman Howard '65, Lisa Moody Howard, and Hugh Wyman Howard '90

Bud Hall's guest and Bud

Share the Good News about the Naval Academy with your neighbors!

Skeeta and Jeanne Gardes

Shipmate, January-February 1997

Reunion West 1997, the gathering of USNA Alumni at San Diego 4-7 September 1997, wrapped around the Navy/ San Diego State football game on 6 September is a chance for our Class to contact each other out here, sort of a work up to the 60th. As the game is a regularly scheduled game, season tickets will be honored before visitor tickets, thus annulling any chance for large blocks reserved for USNA or USNA classes. From the fifteen yard line to the goal line would probably be the only area wherein block reservations could be made. A private company, Conlin-Dodds Athletic Tours has been hired to run our participation. Their address is 308 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Their telephone number is 800-553-5527. They will try to seat Class-

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mates near each other, but do not expect too much luck here. Brochures will be mailed to Alumni nationwide with emphasis on Western States and San Diego. See Shipmate for further details. Questions for us; do we want to have a Class party and/or a hospitality room at the official Alumni hotel, HOLIDAY INN ON THE BAY, San Diego? Think it over and let me know. There is a tentative schedule of events in the San Diego/Coronado Chapter of the Alumni report in the October 5/iipmare, page 114— right hand column. 1 just opened the November Shipmate and the same information is on page 106. Brochures will be mailed in December and in May.

KEEP REVVIN' WITH '37!

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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 (H) 703-780-8779 HEY CLASS! !-A BOOK TO BE READ! \—THE LINE OFFIREl! Tells "how it was" at top Navy levels in making those earth-shaking decisions of Navy policy at CINCPAC and CNO that impacted our Nation—yes, even about some of those "cmsty" decisions relating to the Gulf War which did cause us great wonderment!!! But—hold your hat!!! On its cover, the book refers to "The New military"!!!— which implies that the old standards are "out" and new standards "in;" and the way the book is written carries an implication that political cortectness and involvement may now be a part of a Naval Officer's experience, training and service expectation—well, sort of. There are lots of... starding statements—like on page 221 in dealing with "what happened" type of announcements with political impact, that "Honesty OFTEN IS the bestpolicy"V. And in his ten-page "epilogue," the writer explains his thinking that, he does not believe that "anyone who avoided the draft during the Vietnam War should be excluded from the political life of our country" and seems to agree with the idea that people in public life should be judged by only the "now" of character and performance rather than "whatever" of the "past". Even goes on to say that he wouldn't want people to judge him (the writer) on the basis of what he did as a young 23 year old. Of course, what the writer is doing is simply explaining to us why and how of his support for Mr. Clinton in his 1992 presidential campaign was because of Clinton's "breadth of vision, knowledge, caring for people...powerful and retentive mind...in no sense anti-military...etc, etc, etc." As you probably know, the writer of the book is Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. '47, former CNO and now our ambassador to Britain. This is a remarkably wellwritten book, very informative, and timely. Big question—what is the correct role of character, integrity, courage, honor, honesty, technical education, leadership traits, past example, diversity aspects, gender, physical qualifications, etc.. .and yes, of course, political cortectness.???? My hat's off to USNA in their search to solve the problem...and the Class Project LEADERS FORUM would seem to offer increasingly and highly appropriate opportunity for our leaders-to-be to think about what kind of leaders we need in our Military! Again—this book is worth reading—and what it says may clear up some of your thinking—well sort of!!

PRESIDENT'S CORNER:

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This is to record events with respect to the Leadership Department at USNA. As you know, the Class offered to make further funding available to USNA if a suitable project could be identified. The Leadership Department has told us of a computer teaching game-system which provides a leadership "maze" problem to be solved by "team-effort-strategies." A demonstration at West Point impressed the USNA team who brought the idea home with recommendation to bring the system to USNA. The Leadership Department says the cost for the systems would be about $13,000 for immediate delivery. Systems would be utilized by Second Classmen as their second semester curriculum. I liked the idea and presented it to the Class Officers for approval.

With concurrence, I advised USNA to proceed, funding as a Class of 1938 project! After we are invited to try out the "maze game," I'll give you a "hands-on-project" update. Incidentally, our Endowment Account stands at $289,000 after the withdrawal of $6000 as an advance for the 1997 Forum. We also have a gracious note from the Superintendent in appreciation of our Class funding the Forum for 1997. As to COMING EVENTS—The FORUM is on for January 2, 3 and 4; I'll also tell you about the USNA Trustees Meeting in the next issue—and on 7 January 1997,1, Mike Rindskopf, will be the owner of a new left hip which doctors say will put me back on the golf course by opening day! MHR MAILBAG: Got a nice call from Red Mason who had just braved a 5 hour drive through New York traffic to see Oliver Bagby—Oliver is looking good, has a high rise condo overlooking New York, is close to his family, and sends his best to all the Class.

Thanks Red, good news is sure welcome!

From Steve Johnson we get a handsome pic of Steve and grandson Cameron LaBrache on graduation USMA 1 June '96...Steve says "my 81st was 16 October and am looking forward to our 60th!"

Steve Johnson and grandson Cameron LaBrache Deke Ela sends us a pic of Deke and Frank Jones captioned, "Two sinners at Chiva's temple" which translated means that Deke, Margaret and Frank were in proper attire to absorb ceremonies of Bali's Hindu culture, gamelan music and traditional dances.

Get the News while it is

HOT! Send email to MAJORDOMO@USNAA.org with message reading subscribe alumusna See "All Hands" for more information.

Jones and Ela at Chiva's temple Deke also visited Classmates from Seattle to San Diego, made Bob Schelling's Class lunch, saw Larry Pierce, checked on John Hausman who is "sharp as ever despite severe health problems," visited Sonny Sonnenshein's beautiful Moraga home, Becky and Charlie Akers took Deke off the streets at Huntington Beach, and Swede Olsen "kept me at arm's length from his Ham Radio for 19 hours"!!!

WOW Deke!! Great trip indeed!! Just wish you had sent us more pictures!!

Frank Zimanski sends us a note with good advice from the immortal Benjamin Franklin who said, "Walking is the best exercise—eat in moderation."

Can't argue with that logic—Frank sends his regards to all hands. Bob Schelling sends us a right pert note.. .tells us that, "Our '38 Computer Users Group which includes Deke, Frank Jones, Conny Conrad, Charlie Akers and Paul Schultz, fiequently comment on USNA Leadership matters".. .and his letter included thoughts which agree pretty much with what the Class thinks. Bob had one thought which again most of us would agree—to ask Shipmate to "stop this new business of 'continued on page 47' stufT'!

Says it's getting as bad as the newspapers!!! What can you do Nancy??? Any relief possible ftom this "continued somewhere" stuff? Bob does have a point.

[Ed. Note: Sorry...unfortunately we need to do it to be able to utilize color in the magazine. Appreciate your comments however and will work to keep it to a minimum...Nancyf OKAY all.. .good to know what you are doing and the pics are always great!!

Thanks!!!

FORUM: Not much has come in since the elections—so maybe it would be useful to "start over" with what we might be thinking anew. Opinions are useful—in many ways they kind of indicate "things to come." One thing has been pretty clear—as a Class we would much rather see our senior officers "skip" the use of nicknames and the "Hollywood Super Smile" kind of official pictures. A southern Classmate opines that, "dignity and seniority should never be separated" and another local Classmate says, "if senior officers want to be taken seriously, they better look the part!" Another deplores the, "college climate at USNA," and doesn't think we need a "whole bunch of academic majors that are irrelevant to the art of Naval Warfare!!" I dunno Class—maybe the old sayings apply more than we know—that, "the more things change, the more they are the same!"

—Gogito Ergo Sum!!

GROUP MEETINGS: Out Seattle way. Bob Schelling got word that Deke Ela was on the way and promptly got on the hom and set up a '38 luncheon. Thus sayeth a note from George Bourland

tion, politics, and yes—in our personal life too! And the Clinton adminisfration may be doing something about it according to Washington Week news hour on Channel 26 MPT. One of their analysts suggests that the President might be setting up a new Cabinet level department as. The Department of PUBLIC Integrity! Well, well, and well!!! It will be rewarding indeed to see "Integrity" be noticed at the Washington level!...Stay Safe!! RWC

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Pres: CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN ( R e t ) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102

Seattle Group—Cranford, Schelling, Mansfield, Masterton, Ela, Johnson,Frankel and Bourland with a picture of those eight thirty-eighters! George said "all of us in this area got there except Gordy Williams. At the lunch were Cranford, Schelling, Mansfield, Masterton, Ela, Johnson, Frankel and Bourland who explained that it was especially great to see Irv because for the past few years the pain of shingles had kept Irv away—but now because of a newly developed "pain patch" to control the pain, Irv can make it. Mansfield says that Irv is the youngest member of the Class—bom in March of 1918! A real "first!" Thanks George—the pic is a good one— everyone looks great!!

MOVES AND RELOCATIONS: Nothing new in this department for the past two months—1 would call that "good news" worth knowing. But,...if and when you do move, don't forget to send us a card!

REMEMBRANCE: Walt Kreamer teUs us of the loss of his wife Mary Beth 15 September 1996 in the Health Care Center in their town of Black Mountain, N C . s h e had long suffered from Congestive Heart Failure. Interment was in the local Mountain \^ew Cemetery. We understand all too well the pain and sortow of losing a loved one. Then Betty Dybdal writes to the Class, I would like to express a heartfelt, large "Thank You" for the generous gift to the St. Francis Hospice Center here in Hawaii to the memory of your late Classmate, my husband RADM Victor A. Dybdal. We are very grateful to all for caring. With best wishes to all. Sincerely, Betty Dybdal and family.

We do say to Betty that, the Class does share the loss of Vic, and indeed we do remember in our thoughts and prayers. From Mrs. M.T. Hatcher, cousin of Brink Bass who was lost on 20 August 1944 flying from KASSAN BAY in French skies, we have a wonderful story of remembrance and memorial by French citizens—she says.

The people of St. Bonnet de Froid, France recently decided to pay homage to Brink and dedicate a monument to him in the town of Les Villettes which is near where he was shot down by the Germans. The Memorial was sponsored by Mercel Ertel, a French historian, and was held on 6 October 1966. I, with two of my daughters and eight other relatives, attended the emotional ceremony.

Several members of Brink's squadron VF74 of which he was Commanding Officer, the Catapult Officer, two daughters of the Executive Officer at that time and a deck hand from KASSAN BAY were in attendance. Four crew members of BRINIOEY BASS (DD-887) and their wives brought the United States and Canadian attendees to thirty-six. It is of interest that BRINKLEY BASS was sold to Brazil and is now MARIZ E. BARROWS. Mrs. Hatcher enclosed

two pictures of the monument and plaque that was dedicated to Brink. We are truly appreciative of this wonderful memorial—what a truly heartwarming event—the enduring gratitude of remembrance have our thanks and appreciation.

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Sheet Bemis provided a biography for his eventual appearance in Last Call, noting that he: Had to revise the last paragraph due to the arrival of three great-grandchildren in the past four years. 1 turn 80 next week and hope to keep my Bio in the inactive file for a while longer. Understand that the Keims arrive in Rancho Bernardo next week, for a permanent move. Bob Brent is on a 10-week safari around the world, starting in South Africa to visit family.

Doc Abbot wrote: This is just a little personal note to you and Ned Beach to let the two of you know that my Margaret underwent hip replacement surgery a week ago.

If the therapy goes weU, she might be home as early as Friday night. She has a long period of healing ahead of her; but the long range outlook is good, and she has every hope of striding around the deck of MAASDAM, for the Eastern Med Cruise in May '97.

(Ned and I have been helping Doc line up a piano player for that cmise—to sing mostly Navy songs.)

Murray Frazee wrote: Just came across this picture(shown here) and thought you might want to use it. As you can see, my bride (Betty) isn't exactly in love with sailing.

The picture was taken by Obie Hughlett (deceased Dec '58). All is well with us. I continue to be thankful of USNA and mighty proud to be an Alumnus.

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' LT CMOR BRINKLEY BASS OPERATION DRAGOONUS-NAVY, SQUADRON 74. ( V F - 7 4 ) USS-KASAAN-BAY ( C V E - 6 9 ) 0 4 - 0 7 - 1 9 1 6 - 2 0 - 0 8 - 1944

At Les Villettes, France—"For Brink" CLASS CLIPS: In polling the Class to see who plans to be present at our "60th" we get a few "iffy" answers—i.e., "If I am here!" Well—a West Coast Classmate offers optimistic views and encloses published statistical chart titled, "How Long Can You Expect to Live?" and shows expected years for each age number. For age 80, it says we can expect 9.5 years of life; for age 81 expect 8.9 years and for age 82 the number is 8.4 years. So.. .all things being equal you can plan to be at our 60th!!! Looking at the rest of the chart shows we have already done pretty well, for life expectancy at age 30 was some 52.2 years— and we've all done most of that in good shape. Long live our 60th!!!

LAST THOUGHTS: INTEGRITY!!! We are seeing a growing concem of our whole Nation in the critical importance of that word in our educa-

Sunday Sailing 1/C year: Polly Hughlett, Brownlie, Betty and Murray Frazee A note from Nita Ritch which enclosed an International Herald Tribune article of 7 November written by John Ritch's son, John B. Ritch, Jr. She says: "The enclosed will further enlighten the Class about my John's position." The article in a footnote states that "the writer is U.S. Ambassador to the Intemational Atomic Energy Agency and other UN agencies in Vienna. Ritch's article clarifies the status of nuclear weapons.

The paramount fact is that the nuclear arms race has ended—indeed has been reversed. Under Start 1, missiles and warheads are being destroyed, reducing U.S. and Russian nuclear forces by one third. Start 2, ratified by the Senate last January, would reduce the two arsenals by 70 per cent from the Cold War high.

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non-proliferation and disarmament regime to quell the nuclear threat as we cross into a new millennium."

A letter from Robert Schelling '38: As to your query in the October Shipmate, my records show that CDR F. M. Radel USN commanded the destroyer GURKE at Inchon 13-15 Sept 1950. GURKE was one of the six destroyers nicknamed 'the Sitting Ducks' for their part in the operation. She sustained two shell hits during her 13 September bombardment.

The Citation written for this action authorized all BURKE crewmen (including Malcolm) to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.

A letter from Gus Norwood which enclosed his biography: 1 like your 1939 Class Demography in Shipmate as to longevity of our Classmates. Recently 1 had occasion to use my mother's age in discussions with the surgeon who operated on my lung on 23 October. After he'd studied several dozen CAT scans of my lung tumor, he remarked that since I was 80 years old an operation would involve considerable risk. At this, I told him that I would tell my Mom on him—since she had her 100th birthday on 8 March of this year. Now he's glad he operated on me. My recovery appears to be normal, and I should be driving a car later this month. One result of this cancer scare is that Jean and 1 have started culling our hundred boxes of records and sending at least two boxes of paper to recycling per week!

Tom Weschler sent a note of concern about our Edward's brain cancer problem and added: "Just last week, Vicky and Bob Clark were here for a visit before they leave for Spain, and we were talking about your Edward, unaware that things weren't so good. We also expressed praise for your monthly column in Shipmate. Billy and Vic Boatwright and Bushy Henry joined us for lunch, a happy gathering."

Both Gus Wolfe and A. B. Register sent in changes of address to the same spot: Gus is now at 1501 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188 and Allen B. is at 5310 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

The '39 Washington luncheon for November had 25 in attendance, and the one on 4 December had 26, with Charlie Chandler showing up at both— brought by Bud Gore. Charlie, acting very subdued, seemed tmly glad to be back with his Classmates.

Rhythm Moore reported having spent a night with Johnny Parks at his home in St. Helena, Naps Valley and that "He was in great shape." Tom Bell told of his cruise down the Inland Waterway from Alexandria, VA, to Jacksonville, FL: "We went out into the ocean about twenty miles off Cape Hatteras, but otherwise stayed in Inland waters. There were about a hundred on the cmise and three tables of bridge most of the time, but 1 didn't play."

At Homecoming: Greens, Glennons, Bills, Muhlenbergs, Rober Shaws, Henrietta Schratz, Gayle, Ruhes, Benitez', Gillettes, Weitzenfelds, Coulters, Stiles, Loustaunaus, Colemans words. Then he read a eulogy for Frank Vannoy that he had written. Danny had taken good care of Frank on a daily basis for the past year and badly missed him. At the December luncheon, Danny read eulogies for Frank Blackwood and Jim Greene and mentioned that Murray Frazee was able to get to Jim Greene's Memorial Service in Selinsgrove, PA, on 29 November. Bing Gillette told of getting a very heartwarming call from Jim's Marion about her appreciation for the Blue and Gold flowers sent to Jim's funeral and about Jim's love of his Classmates and the Naval Academy. 1 had a chance then to tell about a similar experience with the widow of Dick Pratt, who we all remember as a unique fellow with his cartooning expertise plus his fine writings and his excellent tenor voice that was much used in Musical Club shows as well as his acting ability in the Masquerader productions. Then 1 related an anecdote of remembrance of Dick. 1 visited him at his fourth floor apartment in Naples in 1962. At cocktail hour, I asked if the Napolitans sang, on any occasion at the drop of a hat, as shown in Italian movies. Dick said: "Not that I've heard." So 1 suggested we go out on the balcony and put his neighbors to the test. We started with a loud duet of Santa Lucia. At this, people started emerging from apartments around and below us; and they helped with the singing in a spirited way. A few stopped in the streets below to join in the singing.

Emboldened by this response, 1 suggested we try Funiculi Funicula—and off we went with this crowd pleaser, us in English, the Italians in their language.

The place rocked with noise with close to a hundred voices singing lustily and enthusiastically with "the two crazy Americans." The whole business outdid any Hollywood musical extravaganza. It was a real happening! End of story.

Four Classmates passed away in a month. How many will be left for our sixtieth? Bud Gore would

like to know this figure to plan for his '39 Book for the Sixtieth Reunion. He's still sticking with 1,000 words per entry to include only an update on the Classmate's doings since his superb 50th Book. Jim Coleman also outiined the present state of plans for the Sixtieth: the Tailgate to be at the '53 Pavilion at the end of the football field with Flip Anderson tying down the same caterer for the food that we had at the 50th; the Holiday Inn, Annapolis, with 30 rooms reserved, for the banquet on Saturday night, 23 October 1999; a tour of Alumni Hall for the afternoon of the 22nd and a cmise on the evening of the 22nd to Spa Creek and then out into the Bay and return to the dock in Annapolis by 9 p.m. (to this Rhythm Moore volunteered having Jaime TVauger, Sy Sugg and he play music during the cmise); a Sunday brunch at Hubbard Hall if possible. (Rhythm wanted approval for his Big Band of the 50th to play for the Saturday night banquet, and got a "go ahead.")

As a matter of business, Stan Claypoole was unanimously voted to serve on the Executive Committee to fill Frank Vannoy's vacated spot. Going back to the 5 November luncheon, Danny mentioned that it was Guy Falkes' Day and in chortling fashion related how Falkes had tried to blow up Parliament while the King of England was visiting a session (This after Clinton was re-elected?) Danny also decided to not let us vote on whether there'd be a '39 luncheon on 1 January 1997 and imperiously announced "There won't be a luncheon in January!"

Paul Loustaunau reminded that with the Alumni Association holding a drive for contributions, that '39ers should put on their donation checks "for '39 Fund." Also, he's hopeful he'll get info on who will need a room for the 60th at Homecoming. (Less than three years to go, men!) Ernie Schwab commented on how disappointed he was with the photos he submits for Shipmate. [Ed. Note: We think we have

At Frank Vannoy's last luncheon: Loustaunau, Corle, Vannoy (Tom Bell was able to avoid playing bridge?). He explained this aberration of not playing bridge by telling of his being taken care of, well, by a young woman Yolanda—who he's corresponding with at this point. Danny Weitzenfeld as MC summarized the election the day before our November luncheon: "Nothing unexpected happened" were his laconic At Tulane Game: Colemans, Gillettes, Adams', Loustaunaus, Glennons, Colemans, Gayle and Friends

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the first report of the death by heart attack of Classmate Lonnie Roark. It was noted and forwarded by Betsy Williams of Norfolk and Sandy MacGregor of Virginia Beach. Sandy also phoned on Friday, reporting that Lon had died the previous Monday. We thank these two Family Forty folks for their alertness. It enabled us to contact Lon's son Douglas, an active duty CDR (SC), and leam that an inurnment was planned for the Columbarium in the Arlington National Cemetery on 11 December at 1300. Ruth M. Roark, his wife of fifty years, had pre-deceased him at home, of a stroke on 31 October 1996.

At Southern Methodist Game: Loustaunaus, Gayle, Adams', Bells, Colemans, Cassidys, P. Adams', Coulters solved the problem and apologize for the situation... Nancy] Micky and Bobby (C. Robert) Clark phoned during a visit to their daughter in Alexandria to say that both are healthy and that the glaucoma problem with Bobby's eyes was pretty well taken care of. He reported that his usual attendance at the International Submariners' Reunion, scheduled to be in Russia was canceled this year due to lack of funds to promote it.

And finally, another bromide with which to end this column: "Cann's Axiom—When all else fails, read the instructions." (particularly for Christmas gadgets).

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Pres: CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 [Ed. Note: We regret to inform you that Commander Leigh Winters, your very faithful Class Secretary passed away 12 January 1997. The Shipmate staff is truly grateful for all his efforts to keep us informed of the events within the only 4.0 Class at Navy... We will miss him greatly.]

WASHINGTON REPORT With this issue of Shipmate, we are well into 1997—so, here is the PALS* ("Potomac Area Lunch Survivors) calendar of events for the year: Wed 8 Jan 1130 Army/Navy CC-Ex. Committee Wed 12 Feb 1130 Ft Myer/Devers Rm-PreValentine Wed 12 Mar 1130 Army/Navy CC-CB&C/St Pat Wed 9 Apr 1130 Ft Myer/Chaffee Rm-Springtime Wed 14 May 1130 Army/Navy CC-Gals & Guys Wed 11 Jun 1130 Ft Myer/Chaffee Rm-Ex. Com. Sun 29 Jun-Sun 13 Ju-CASTINE CAPER XXVII(27) No July Lunch Sun 17 Aug 1400 Annual Picnic-TBA Wed 10 Sep 1130 Army/Navy CC-Reunion 2000 Wed 15 Oct 1130 Int. G&CC-Sun & Golf Wed 12 Nov 1130 Ft Myer/Chaffee-Thanksgiving TBA Bethesda O'Club - '39-'59 Dinner Dance Fri 19 Dec 1130 Army/Navy CC-Gals & Guys There is always room at these events for visiting Classmates and other members of the Family Forty.

Just notify one of the PALS* or let the sec'y know that you are coming.

Jack Bowell was host to the PALS* for steak and golf at the Intemational Golf and Country Club in Chantilly, VA, near Dulles Airport, the 2nd-Wednesday of October—a warm and sunny day. And, again, on the 2nd-Wednesday of November (the 13th) a score of PALS* shared Fort Myer's pot roast and 80th Birthday Greetings! with President Bill Carter.

A note from Betsy Williams of Norfolk, VA, summed up the prevailing sentiment for this once-in-a-lifetime Octogenarian Day; "Twice '40 is bound to be Double Perfect!"

Bill's family had already surprised him with an "80th Birthday Bash" at the Fairfax in Fort Belvoir, VA, that included family, friends and Classmates on

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Saturday, 9 November. With many other Classmates, he is now well-inducted into the 4-score-and-more club.

Karl Stefan, aviator and balloonist (also a recordmaking gymnast-rope-climber as a Midshipman) was in Washington, DC, on 22 October to be presented with "The National Aeronautic Association's Elder Statesman Award for 1996..." Congratulations, old friend! !(Kari hit 80 28 July.)

Betty and Harv Seim, taking advantage of the preHoliday Season, used the last two weeks of September to visit Navajo Country with Saga Tours. It included a journey of "...about 1500 miles on the Colorado Plateau around the four comer area of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, and covered a historical time frame from 30,000 years ago through the 1500s Spanish invasion to the present..."

Although now residing with Sis in Williamsburg, VA, John Lacouture still maintains close contact with the PALS*. He writes: ...Scott and Lisha Crandall, Sis's son and wife, joined us for two days (Thanksgiving in Williamsburg). Scott also installed our stereo, hung many big aviation pictures in my study room, and carted many heavy boxes back and forth into our attic storage. Youth for sure helps...Week of 8 November, we were at Annapolis for the Naval Academy Foundation Trustees' meeting and dinner party. (Sec'y: McMullen, Burke and Graziano are '40s other Trustees.) Stayed on for the Delaware Game! Navy looked good...Army-Navy should be a super game...provided the right team wins...The next week 17-19, we were in Alexandria for 3 days. Sis had doctors' appointments...! spent the time talking with senior aviators trying to devise counter attack to Air Force Chief of Staff General Fogleman, who wants to take over all Naval and Marine aviation and do away with the carriers...Home for two days; then my son and 1 zoomed up to Nantucket to attend to...closing our respective homes for the season...

John also enclosed a clip from The Hook Fall 1996 issue, reporting W. Lament Council of Cary, NC, as winner of this year's Admiral F. H. Michaelis Scholarship.

From Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Ike Peters forwarded a letter from a cousin of the late Ralph Karl John, Jr. requesting information concerning Ralph's NA and Navy life for the families of his four surviving cousins. Pete answered, giving info about Ralph's activity with the crew squad. Ralph's widow. Peg, lives in Seattle. Her address is in your '40 Roster.

Only one '40 shipmate survives from his first duty ship, cruiser LOUISVILLE; Ken "Speed" Simmons of Salado, TX. If any other members of the Family Forty have memories to share, please contact: Mr. George W. Searles, 5643 South Harper Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. The sec'y was with Peg and Ralph for flight training late in 1942 and recalls Peg's beauty and Ralph's contagious warmth and golden singing voice.

Those were the days to be in New Orleans...

THE DISTAFF SIDE An obituary on page B7 of the 28 November (Thanksgiving Day) issue of The Virginia Pilot was

Janet Schrager of Devon, England, widow of Vic Schrager, picked the tiny image of her late husband from a group photo of NA '40 Mids at the Palace of Sans Souci during Youngster Cmise '37. It was in the '40 column of Shipmate, June '96. After receiving an enlarged copy, she wrote to Bill Carpenter: .. .You cannot know of the joy you afforded me on receipt of the photograph. I have forwarded it— post haste—to Charles (Vic's son) as 1 want him to see it—a little of the past—now come to light...perhaps 1 will come...next year (for) a reunion at the Academy...

Latest word from Margaret Schneider of Elkridge, MD, is that the Ray Schneider 2nd and 3rd generation family total is now thirty-six grandchildren and twelve (4 more enroute) grea<-grandchildren!

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE Maine's Warren Schoen has resurrected another ancient photo of life on board NEW MEXICO—"crossing The Line"—July 1940. Five of the 13 Class of '40 assigned are shown. Here again, your best ID guesses are requested.

NEW MEXICO (BB-40), "Neptune Watch"—Crossing the Equator, l-r: Rosendahl, ENS Hoel, LTJG Peterson '37, ENS DeHaas, Schoen, Bowell, -?-, Refo, Trum, Skinner, LT Zimmer (seated), -?Another, much more recent, photo of the personal conveyances of one of our favorite "Mainiacs" has created a mystery for an NA '72 Marine. In his letter, LCOL Ray Decker, USMCR writes: I am enclosing a photograph I took while on vacation this past September. As...an oceanography major the sight of the mini-submersible and USNA license plate on a little traveled road near S. Thomaston, ME, one misty morning was quite a...discover!... 1 pulled my Sept. Shipmate for your address and read the...account of the Castine Caper '96. Would one of the attendees be the owner of the "Yellow submersible"? Incidentally, my girlfriend and I enjoyed a delightful afternoon... in the Castine Inn during our Maine coastal touring...! would welcome a call on the mystery. Ray Decker

Car and mini-sub belonging to George ICittredge at South Thomaston, ME.

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To Ray Decker '72: Your "mystery" man is Capt George Kittredge, USN (Ret.) of S. Thomaston, ME. He is a veteran submariner, seasoned wreck recoverer, builder of 40+ mini-subs, and the owner of both photographed conveyances plus a sturdy horse.

Sometimes he is mistaken for Captain Nemo.

The Hingham, MA, Wonga Bird tells us that Sam Forter has had a November/December (?) carotid artery surgical procedure—successfully completed.

Our prayers are with both Jeaime and Sam for a quick recovery and continued good health!

Bill Meyer reports that "All is well" in Richmond, VA. He and Nan are including the May '97 PALS* "Gals & Guys" limcheon in their spring fravel plans.

D'Arcy writes that her Ned Bent is "making excellent progress" and that he "... is truly amazing and receives all sorts of compliments about his recovery..." Work on their roof (damaged by two trees that were dropped during Hurricane Fran) had progressed far enough to allow a Bent family Thanksgiving Dinner in their Raleigh, NC, home.

Another Tarheel, Haywood "Moe" Smith writes: ...My days stay busy, with a townhouse in Raleigh and condo on the coast...also boat named Hopeful. Bachelor life has some advantages.. .have lunch with Carolyn and John Greenbacker about every month. Ned Bent is certainly bright and doing well after his slight stroke. Ed Malloy and 1 cruised Alaska in August last year; now we're heading to Costa Rica and Panama Canal in December...Would enjoy visit and golf with any '40s transiting Raleigh (with enough strokes)...

The State of Georgia's Cary Hall and Pat Champion shared a seagoin' cmise from Barcelona to Copenhagen in Oct. '96; then made plans for future excursions in '97. Cary writes (on a postcard yet!): ...Pat and 1 will attend a 1-week bridge session at the "Cloister" in January, and her 55th High School Reunion in Honolulu in May. I plan to attend Nick's (A. T. Nicholson's) inurnment service at the (Annapolis) Colimibarium in April or May; when Gil decides. 1 attended Pat's family Thanksgiving (22 people), and she attended my family gathering the next Sat. (21 people)...

Hedric Rhodes affirms that he still enjoys the winter seasons at his Nokomis, FL, home; but his Jan. through Sept. address is: P.O. Box 331, Douglas, MI 49406, 616-857-2654. He adds: "...Still in good health and able to play teimis and golf regularly. Hard to believe it's been 60 years since we entered the Navy in 1936. Will be joining the ever growing group of octogenarians in 2 more years..."

The West Coast is still aglow from the warmth of Betty and Bob "Foggy" Newcomb's 10-12 Nov '96 "Reimion '40 in Santa Barbara"! And "Phoggy," as he sometimes signs, relates: "Everyone claims to have had a good time—I sure did. The weather was phenomenal, which helped. It was disheartening tho' that so many had to cancel out, mainly from physical difficulties; which tells you something..."

In view of the fun generated by this '40 mini-reunion. Foggy now joins the bandwagon with John Lacouture and the Hawaii contingent in promoting another Big Reunion for the Family Forty in '97 or '98. Give this idea serious thought. Make your wishes known to John and Foggy and Prez Bill Carpenter. o r Father Time will get a lot more of us by the year 2000. Will you enjoy yourselves? Let the pictures from the Reunion in Coronado, Reunion 55, the Castine Capers and from Santa Barbara tell the story.. .Then—WRITE! Bert and Ned Garrett

Bert Garrett, Baldy Baldwin, Ned Garrett, Betty Newcomb and Lucy Baldwin

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Jacquie Parker, Cynthia Heyer (Parker sister). Gene Dueber, Florence Smith, Edna Baldwin, Carmela Alexander (daughter-in-law); Bill and Penny Bryan (in background by umbrella) After retuming from the Santa Barbara bash. Cliff Bundy wrote: ...Enclosed is a picture of Betty and Foggy Newcomb, who hosted the '40 Class Reunion in Santa Barbara recently. The picture was taken in their lively home atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Among the ... Classmates present were two Easterners—the Clagetts and Kalens...lt was a delightful and fun experience, thanks to the Newcombs...

There is more, much more from the West. You will have it in the March '97 Shipmate.

THE SECRETARY'S CORNER The "corner" is very dark this month. There are several deaths to report.

6 September '96—reported in the '39 column of the November '96 Shipmate. Henry Oheim, formerly '39, in Quincy, PA, of cancer.

19 November '96, Jim Coyle in Ocean City, NJ, of a stroke after 5 years of dialysis.

25 November '96, Lonnie Roark in Virginia Beach, VA, of a heart attack. Lonnie's wife, Ruth pre-deceased him with a stroke 31 Oct '96.

1 December '96, Robert "Pappy" Dupzyk in a hospital near Citms Heights, CA, of a stroke complicated by pneumonia.

6 December '96, Harlin "Bud" Keister in Alexandria, VA, of a stroke.

Your secretary apologizes for the brevity of these sad announcements. It will take time.

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Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4419 301-215-7532 E-mail: VDelano@aol.com In October, seventeen Classmates and eleven West Point '41ers got together for lunch at the Army-Navy Club in Washington and a good time was had by all.

Bill Heavey and Bob Hayler are anxious to turn this into an annual tradition in the spirit of what John Feinstein, in his recent best-selling book about ArmyNavy games calls "football's purest rivalry; young men in pursuit of honor, glory and victory." This is a most interesting book, and its name is A Civil War— Army vs. Navy. There was good humor throughout the lunch, and no penalty flags were thrown. The West Point '41 Class Chairman who attended was BGEN Michael J. L. Greene, USA (Ret.) who is also the president of the West Point Alumni Association.

One of your Classmates in the Washington area deserves some special mention. For what must seem like a long time to him, Jim Thomson has been our vice chairman and a damn good one! Among his tasks are putting out our annual Washington schedule of events, keeping the local calling and mailing list up-

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to-date, scheduling our luncheons at Blackie's (which have never been better) plus a host of other timeconsuming jobs. Those of us here in the Washington area appreciate what a fine job he has done, and he has our sincere thanks. Joe Zirkle was kind enough to send me a copy of a speech given by Mickey Weisner at his enshrinement into the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor at the National Museum of Naval Aviation last May. It was a most thoughtful speech, but its length precludes me from sharing it with you as I wish 1 could. One particularly interesting part relates to the Naval Academy and its Midshipmen.

He reminds us that the purpose of the Naval Academy is to "turn out Naval Officers, Naval leaders. It is not to meet the social or equal opportunity needs of the nation." He also calls for strengthening the screening procedures for Academy entrants. If his advice had been followed earlier, some of our recent problems might not have occurred. The speech was in the Fall '96 issue of Wings of Gold so, if you can find a copy, I urge you to read it. With respect to the Naval Academy, 1 am on Congresswoman Morella's Service Academy Review Board. Those of us who interviewed the prospective candidates last November were deeply impressed by the unusually high quality of the candidates for the Class of 2001. In comparison with previous years, these candidates seemed uniformly more interested in the Navy as a career; they had better scholastic records and, except for the few who were willing to go to any Service Academy, they were serious about the Naval Academy. It was most encouraging to see this caliber of candidate and it was quite difficult to trim the list down to the final ten names to be sent to Annapolis.

On Veterans Day last year, Vic Moiteret presided as the Master of Ceremonies for the services at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in New Mexico. As you know, Rowena and Vic have lived in Silver City, NM, for over 25 years where Vic has taught school for more years than I think the rest of us were in school and is a distinguished and highly respected member of the community. After a long, successful and happy career in radar, satellites, and support services, our Classmate, Al Franta, picked up his stakes in December and moved to Crete, NE, which 1 bet you did not know was named after Crete, IL! At its Ninth National Symposium last October, the Surface Navy Association awarded its Surface Warfare Historical Remembrance to our Classmate, Sheldon Kinney. The award is given to individuals whose contribution to an action or campaign, concluding not less than fifty years ago, typifies the finest traditions of the Surface Navy. As Commanding Officer of BRONSTEIN, Sheldon led his ship in an action in the North Atlantic in 1944 which was characterized by the CNO "as the most concentrated and successful ASW action by a U.S. Navy ship in World War II." Sheldon's ship avoided two torpedoes; saved two other DEs from torpedoing by hitting U-441 which was making a gunfire surface attack; sinking U-709; saving the CVE Block Island from torpedoing by catching, and later sinking, U-603 during the latter's submerged approach on Block Island. That was quite a night and two weeks later, Bronstein encountered and sank U-801 and brought the crew aboard.

Last month, 1 learned that our Classmate, William MacConnell died in October 1995 of unknown causes. Also, I learned quite belatedly that Jim Botten's widow, Peggy, died in 1996, presumably not long after Jim. January and Febmary have some pretty good birthdays and here they are: January—Hopkins, Huey, Stu Jones, Luehman, McDonald, McReynolds, Ed Miller, Mortison, Parisian, Quigley, Rogers and Weyrauch February—Armstrong, Pride Brown, Burbage,

Bymside, Elliott, Joe Lynn, Lenz, Muirhead, Palm, Parke, Rebard, Moose Smith, Southard, Thro and Ray Welch.

Isn't that a great bunch. Why not have a party?

Although I received some guesses as to the "youngest Classmate today," nobody was cortect. It's Harry "Zeke" Miller, and he looks young, too.

Class Roster changes: Al Franta: 780 Iris Avenue, Crete NE 68333; phone 402-826-3962 Hal Lockhart: (sfreet change only) 202 Westside Road

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Pres: CAPT Max Duncan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: R. S. Day, CLU 2426 Cheshiut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 There is no doubt that the 55th Reunion was a much bigger success than any of the planning committee had predicted. Letters and phone calls have attested to the euphoria created. Unfortunately, the Army/Navy game may dampen our feelings momentarily, but I am sure we will survive and continue to reflect on the love of friends, the memories recalled, and the miracle that brought so many of us together once again.

After the previous column was on its way. Max Duncan provided an update on the attendees which had been created from Bunky's data base and obviously garbled in translation. For the record, "Jim" Hill was actually Charlie Hill; and we all know Tex Landua is better known than Ted. While she preferred "Miney" for the reunion, most of us know her as Marion Livingston. Willie Weber's guest was Joy Hermanson and Duke Harwood squired Bobby Reed.

Don Holmes' wife. Bee, penned an article for the San Diego Herb Society November magazine which tells the story of why the reunion was so eventful.

This is the story about girls with grandmother faces. I've just retumed from a cross country drive; coast to coast, San Diego to Annapolis, MD, and back. Himself had a Class of '42 reunion at the Naval Academy and declared that he wanted to drive across the United States one more time. 1 groaned deeply and acquiesced. There are relatives to see on the way there...and...on the way back.

But the girls with the grandmother faces were the magnet for me. Each of them are dear to my heart. We met all along the way of our Navy life beginning with WWII when we shared lives and wondered if we'd be wives or widows. We laughed and cried together, shared letters and news and comforted each other. The ones who became widows never left the circle. We rejoiced if they remarried and encompassed the new husbands and the kids!

Pictures and stories flew back and forth by mail.

One thing was a constant. We never said 'good bye.'

We changed duty stations through the years and were sometimes lucky enough to pick up lives together at a new assignment. So it was always 'we'll be seeing you.'

I'm dead sure we all felt the same about meeting again at this reunion. We all looked our very best.

(Maybe we all went on Slimfast for a while ahead of time), but nobody looked for wrinkles or hearing aids or thin hair spots or noticed canes or ugly knobs from arthritis. It was the eyes we saw— gleaming with love and remembrance, shining with unshed tears of joy. We couldn't jump up and down ands squeal except in our hearts. Oh, but it was wonderful. Some of us are lucky enough to be greatgrands so we counted our begats. We talked about our gardens or hobbies and threw our heads back and laughed at our great memories. We went to a football game and yelled ourselves hoarse. But the last night was special. It was a ball. We were

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Cinderella's and very beautiful. There were strolling strings playing our songs. And we danced with our fellas and felt like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. All our seventy-something's were twenty again—with out handsome Midshipmen—at the U.S. Naval Academy. I'm sure God was smiling. I was. So were the girls with grandmother faces, bless 'em.

Hugo Schmidt remarked that for one who had been out of the Navy since 1949, it is amazing how instantly one renewed old friendships. In spite of the news media, he has a great deal of pride in the Naval Academy and found the parades, football game, etc. an emotional experience. Noting that we may all be in our 80s in another five years, he opined that we may have had oiu' last large reunion. However, he added that we are already a tribute to modem medicine, and spent a good part of the time involved in organ recitals i.e. discussing aliments.

Kitty and Alden Whitney departed after the Sunday brunch for a visit to Maine and the spot on Penobscot Bay where Alden spent every Summer until he graduated from the Naval Academy. The Fall leaves were at their peak which added immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. Once back at their home base in Culver, IN, Alden was off to Lopa Valley, CA, for a wardroom reunion of the Praups, the destroyer Alden commanded while they were in Hawaii—'57 to '59. With an 88% turnout, it reflected how close they have remained for 40 years. Daughter Pam flew up from Coronado to serve as Alden's hostess.

JT Hill, Hal and Marie Harwood, Chet Lee Alnora and Charlie Bishop

Ed Gallagher and Mo Murch

Duke Harwood, Rita Beaumont, JT Hill

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Paul Richmond missed the 50th because of a TIA, but he and Ginny were certain this more than made up for that. Having Ben Scott Custer '26 as the honored guest for the gala he felt as did many others, was a great touch. Paul has embarked on a quest to determine the funniest, most curious incident at the 55th. For a starter, he offers this account. On Thursday morning after that scmmptious crab feast the night before, he and Ginny were having coffee and juice in the hotel lobby when the irrepressible Jerry Miller strode out from the elevators clothed for the out-of-doors. Believing him bent on a stimiUating job, 1 inquired, "What are you?" Not missing a beat, he replied, "Believe it or not, I'm going out to get four cinder building blocks, pimch holes in them, and cart them up to the fourth deck." With that he exited and drove off.

Gitmy, being rather puzzled asked, "What was that all about?" I replied, "You know Jerty, he probably said the most ridiculous thing he could think of to keep you guessing—'snowed' you know." Imagine our surprise Sunday morning when we found those four cinder blocks which had anchored the four magnificent blue and gold steamers with the Class numerals unfurled in the atrium. Such are the workings of the irtepressible and always effective Jerry Miller.

The streamers had their origin at our Youngster Hop when Bill Fisher, Bill Beale, Chuck Fisher and John Rickabaugh dove out of the rafters at the natatorium pulling the four canvas strips bearing our Class numerals. But it took Jerty's fertile mind to recreate the event in 1996.

Bunky Herndon forwarded a newspaper clipping and an official Certificate of Recognition issued by the mayor and council of Rialto, CA, to Chuck McGowan as the (Police Department) Volunteer of the Year. Chuck gave hundreds of hours of his time to work with the department, including a night heli-

Max Duncan surrounded by the Peggys.

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copter patrol the last week in October as he embarked on a new year of volunteering. While commenting to Bunky that the ride was great, he cautioned that there are no doors so inadvertently hitting the seat buckle release is not recommended as it could guarantee a free fall of about 1,000 feet.

Charlie Allsopp forwarded a copy of the program for the memorial service held at the Patrick Air Force Base Chapel on 16 October for Perry Johnson. This provided an opportunity to serve as a one-man Chamber of Commerce for Garmisch, Germany. While he vehemently denied this role in the guise of alerting the Class to what apparently is a well kept secret in the travel world, you be the judge.

In 1995 we (Charlie and Betty) spent a week in Trier, Germany, and then two weeks in Garmisch.

While working for PanAm for 28 years, we traveled abroad every year but one, and never liked any place well enough to retum the following year until our visit to Garmisch. It is a small alpine village located near the confluence of the borders of Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. At 2,000 feet above sea level, Garmisch is surrounded by peaks going up to 10,000 feet. This year (1996), we spent three weeks there and plan to take yet another Garmisch visit next year to escape the heat of an August in Florida.

Why so attractive? At 2,000 feet we found the August temperatures ranged between 65 and 80 degrees. We stay at a military hotel where one can pay everything in dollars and pay the final bill with a credit card. There are several tours each day such as a visit to Neuschaunstein or Linderhof castles, three country shopping or longer tours to such places as Venice or Vienna. These may all be charged to your room which is $61 per day double.

The other activities are almost too numerous to mentionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;golf, hiking (which includes a ten-mile junket to Ludwig II's hunting lodge at 7,000 feet), wonderful music, and of course great food. Near the center of the city is the Kur Park with beautiful flower-bordered walking paths, trees, shrubs, perfect grass, and best of all, an ivy-covered band stand. Every day, a 20-40 piece orchestra plays from 0900-1030, 1600-1730, and 2000-2130. How relaxing it is to listen to the beautiful music while looking at the equally beautiful greenery and the alpine peaks beyond.

As we know his motive is pure. You are encouraged to contact Charlie and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have, provide guidance on making reservations, and handle any other items you feel would be helpful to know.

Jack Crawford has retired from his position as a member of the board of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and was accorded a full blown retirement ceremony at the Army-Navy Country Club on 22 November 1996. Surrounded by nearly 300 friends and associates, he was accorded an outpouring of praise, accolades and affection from senior personnel in the Department of Energy and the Defense Nuclear Facility. Hazel O'Leary was on travel but sent her regards. Among the attendees as Jack's guests were Betty Lou and Bill Houser, Trilby and Max Duncan, Barbara and Dale Reed, Shine Payne, Ann and Bill Richardson, Peggy and Jim Small, Patricia and Art Rawson, and Tex Winslow and Hap Day. Ed Kintner had shared the years with Jack working directly under ADM Rickover and had hoped to attend, but circumstances didn't permit.

Jack and Betty's son. Jack III, and daughter Carol both added the human, family touch to balance the tributes delivered by his colleagues along with a large collection of momentous. There is no doubt Jack will be missed as well as his voice of reason and sanity as he testified before Congress and worked within the Energy Department.

Belts Divine spotted an obituary in their local Bethany Beach newspaper conveying the news that John Hough's lovely wife, Sara, had died of cancer on 9 October at their Bethany home. Sara was a LTJG in the U.S. Navy during WWII. John and Sara were martied 51 years and had five sons and one daugh-

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ter. She was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery.

Marcia and Bill Spiegel went steamboating on the Mississippi Queen for a seven-day cmise from New Orleans to Vicksburg and retum to shake off the tremors from the November elections. The latter found them crisscrossing North Carolina in pursuit of the mighty voter. They have become believers in a steamboat cmise to provide a mix of relaxation and education to the tune of terrific entertainment featuring Broadway Hits and Stage Door Canteen melodies interspersed with blues, jazz and Dixieland and minus rock and roll and ear-blasting noise machines.

Sounds like the answer to a relaxed 60th Reunion.

The Mississippi Queen is one of the nation's only three authentic steam-powered paddlewheelers maintained by the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., and offering 2- to 14-night vacations.

Unknown to us at the time of the reunion, Doug Powell had passed away on 10 August and was inured in Arlington Cemetery on the 22nd. He had retired from the Navy in October 1962. In March of this year, he was hospitalized with pneumonia and then diagnosed with a blocked artery. Five surgeries in three weeks saw him back home six weeks later and planning to do some traveling. Unfortunately, in late June, he suffered congestive heart failure and was in and out of the hospital until his body finally gave way. His wife Edie, whom he married in May 1972, delighted in his wonderful sense of humor, loving nature and quiet intellect; and Doug was reassured that he was leaving her living in a very supportive church community of wonderful people and friends. Doug's son lives in North Carolina and was with his father just two weeks before he died. Edie is supported by her daughter and husband who live about 70 miles from Carlsbad. Our sympathy goes out to Edie and the family.

J.T. Hill and Ed Gallagher have provided a photographic account of the reunion. Ed had penned a verse or two to celebrate the 55th. The tune was from "Michael's Song" which is rendered as "Michael row the boat ashore." He had planned to have the gathering in the atrium belt it out, but the signals got crossed, so a smaller but equally enthusiastic group did gather around the piano later with Al Whitney at the keyboard and Bill Houser, Jack Crawford, Dick Riley, Doug Plate and Ed harmonizing on some old favorites and a few verses of Ed's creation. Even the Midshipman Barber Shop quartet who had entertained during dinner joined in from the balcony.

Ed hopes to get his act better organized for the next reunion and involve everyone in a sing-along. Ed spent much of his time with Mo Murch which involved numerous trips to the hotel bar where Mo regaled everyone, and in particular Bees Jones, with fascinating and humorous tales of his travels. Ed describes him as a zany Steve Martin look-alike. Mo promoted Ed to the piano bar where he joined a young zaftig pianist in an Enzio Pinza imitation of "Some Enchanted Evening." As a result. Mo is now Ed's agent and has offered to book him in St. Louis and points West. You may recall that Mo has a way with artangements having convinced Jack Kennedy at an earlier reunion to share the stage with him as a fully costumed George Washington to Mo's John Paul Jones and another junket with his son as an Arab sheik.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) 220 Lookout Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-757-5773 Sec'y: CAPT "Jack" Van Ness, Jr., USN (Ret.) 7108 Broxburn Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-4564 Always Needed And Always Most Welcome Many, many thanks to those of you who have taken the time to send in write-ups of your careers and activities. These inputs are essential, and 1 hope that you will keep them flowing in. And, if you can, send a pichire or two. Black and white or color; it makes no difference.

Right In The Spirit Of The Paragraph Above A "tip of the derby" to Gus Brady in Concord, MA for sending me a treasure trove of material that his mother had saved for him and which he has sent to me, and from which, from time to time, 1 will select material to use in our Class column.

It includes a complete set of The Log for the time we were at the Academy, newspaper clippings, and many other wonderful articles, including a complete roster of our Plebe Year Football Roster, and a big newspaper story about the PlebeA'arsity football game in 1939.

Additional Classmates, And A Lovely Lady, Depart 1. Word has been received from Rosemary Franz, relayed by Warren Grossetta, that our Classmate, Leonard A. Franz, passed away on 18 September 1996, from complications following a serious operation. No other details available at time of writing.

2. Our search for "missing" Classmate Craig Leedom ended in early November 1996 upon the receipt of information that Craig passed away on 21 November 1985. No other data is available.

3. Just a few weeks ago I was able to report that another "missing" Classmate, Stan Hutchin, had been located. Stan's career was reported in our December '96 column, under the heading of "The Man From Durango". But sad news has now artived from Arlene Hutchin that Stan departed our ranks on 30 October 1996, following a series of small strokes and respiratory failure.

Squidge and Dave Holmes, close to Stan for many years, say that he was a tme friend who definitely marched to his own dmm. Dave adds that those of our Class who entered flight training in 1944 will recall that the "wash out" rate was very, very high, and Stan, his carpool mate, being thin, gangly, and somewhat excitable, did not seem to be the perfect candidate to become a Naval Aviator. But Stan thrived on the competition, breezed through the course, and was the first of their group to get his Wings and cartier qualify.

4. Virginia Vltucci, beloved wife of Classmate Vito Vitucci, departed our ranks on 6 November 1996.

Hunter College graduate. Ensign in the WAVES, active in her church, information volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum, engineering assistant at Computer Sciences Corporation, mother of five childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she lived a full and rewarding life.

Ruth Ann and Hank Bress, close friends of Virginia and Vito for perhaps 50 years, recall that the two couples spent many, many very enjoyable hours together during the past 5 decades. They remember Virginia as warm, friendly, a dear friend about whom they cannot say enough good things; and a person whom they will miss more than they can say.

5. In our November column, the passing of Marguerite Umbarger, widow of Classmate Scotty Umbarger, was reported. From their daughter Kathryn, we have received the following: "We scat-

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tered Mom's ashes at sea per her request, in the same manner and at the same location as we did for Dad. It was a beautiful day, we were in a 40-foot sailboat, and two seagulls flew over her last resting place in a bed of rose petals and ocean spray, while Mozart's music filled the air."

If Your 'I\immy Hurts, Call Zeke From Zeke Zechella in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL...

Before I entered the Naval Academy, I had been interested in becoming a physician. As a matter of fact, I had one year of pre-med at the University of Kentucky, while on a football scholarship. So my interest in medicine goes way back. When 1 realized that I did not have the money to go to medical school, 1 decided to try for an Academy appointment.

Upon graduation, 1 was assigned to GREER (DD145), a four stacker. My first job was as Assistant Engineering Officer. In a few months the Engineering Officer was transferred to new constmction, and I became the Engineering Officer. We had been on North Atlantic convoy duty but were ordered to go to Casablanca to escort a fleet of empty LSTs back to Norfolk, following the North African invasions.

We were zig-zaging, making about 8 knots, and about at Latitude 10 degrees North. The convoy was about half way to Norfolk when one of my chief petty officers, whose last name was Moon, reported to Sick Bay with a pain in the right side of his abdomen.

Our doctor, Dr. Herrick, was a general practitioner with no surgery training except during his internship. He and 1 were cabin mates, and we had made a deal—I would teach him celestial navigation if he would discuss various medical procedures with me.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READERS: If you have a squeamish stomach, skip to the end of this story. If not, read on.

After Dr. Herrick's examination of Petty Officer Moon, he concluded that Moon had a case of acute appendicitis, and surgery was absolutely necessary.

Ordinarily we would have a pharmacist mate on board, but he had become ill in Casablanca, aiid thus the doctor had no one to help him.

At this point, Dr. Herrick came into the Wardroom and said: "Zeke, we are going to have to operate on Moon." 1 replied: "What do you mean, 'we'T' He said: "I need your help; I can't do it alone." So 1 said: "Okay, Doc. I'll try to help."

At this point Zeke points out that on four stackers there is little or no ventilation except for portholes.

At the time of the serious discussion above, it was 9:30 p.m., and all portholes were closed. The temperature in the Wardroom was about 95 degrees F. And one more fact that becomes so important later— four stackers are direct current ships.

We had sterile gowns and masks that Dr. Herrick had sterilized ashore and had wrapped in a sterile sheet. We also had a large steam sterilizer for the instruments. Our surgery team consisted of; Dr. Herrick; Zeke, #1 Assistant Surgeon; the Captain, LCDR Maurice Cooper, USNR, taking blood pressure; the Chief Radioman, counting sponges; and the Chief Steward, wiping sweat from our heads.

During our long talks about medical procedures.

Dr. Herrick had gone over the steps on an appendectomy with me; and, therefore, I had a rough idea of what was about to happen.

After Moon was given a morphine shot, he was put on the wardroom table. Dr. Herrick and I had scrubbed. The doctor took a spinal needle to administer the anesthesia. Although I had been an aspiring medical doctor, I had never been present at an operation. The spinal needle looked at least a foot long to me. And 1 was not sure that I would be standing after the doctor inserted it in Moon's back.

To make things worse. Dr. Herrick had several "dry taps"—the term used when applying a spinal tap which does not result in spinal fluid flowing into the syringe.

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Finally, he did get sufficient spinal fluid to proceed. He dissolved the anesthesia in the spinal fluid and injected it into Moon's spinal column. After a short time, he said to me: "Zeke, pinch Moon's toe to see if the anesthesia has taken effect." I did as he requested, and we determined that Moon had no feeling in his lower body. So the operation could now proceed.

Dr. Herrick told me that he would make an incision and that 1 should take a hemostat with a gauze sponge and line the incision with sponges to absorb the blood and to place the hemostats on the bleeders. We proceeded through the abdominal wall into the cavity. At this point, the doctor told me to get two retractors and hold the incision open so he couldfindthe appendix. This 1 did, and, after a long search, the doctor identified the appendix. He told me to get another hemostat and gently pick up the appendix so he could tie it off from the main intestine and cut it off. 1 did as I was told and when 1 got the appendix out of the cavity, the doctor said it was discolored, looked as though it was gangrenous, and would have raptured if we had not removed it.

The doctor proceeded to place a "purse string suture" in the appendix and another suture above the "purse string" and cut the appendix between the two sutures. I then placed the severed appendix on the table. The doctor then cauterized the tip that had been formed by the cut and placed it into the intestine. At this point he pulled the "purse string" suture tight and tied it off.

Dr. Herrick then asked the Captain to take Moon's blood pressure. Although the Captain had never taken a blood pressure before, he went through the procedure and gave the doctor the reading. The doctor said: "Take it again. Captain, because if you are correct, we may as well quit." The second reading was much better.

At this point the doctor said: "Zeke, let's sew him up." So we took a count of the sponges and made sure we had them all. The doctor then took the first stitch and with this Moon started to move.

The spinal was wearing off, and Moon was beginning to feel pain.

Up until this time, we had maintained a good sterile condition. At the second stitch. Moon suddenly got his left arm from under the sterile sheet and placed it on the incision. The doctor instracted me to take a pack of penicillin powder and sprinkle it into the incision, and then said: "Captain, I am going to have to give him ether to put him out."

At this point, being the Engineering Officer, 1 said: "We can't use ether, because we have a motor generator just outside the Wardroom door." (You will recall that a DC to AC motor generator sparks.)

So I added: "Captain, we will have to shut down the radar, or we could have an explosion."

So the Captain ordered the Officer of the Deck to shut down the radar.

Then we did the Classic motion picture act—we used a tea strainer, gauze, and ether. It did the trick.

Moon was unconscious. With that, the doctor completed the task of sewing Moon up.

We arrived in Norfolk ten days later. Moon went on seven days leave. The doctor was a nervous wreck because, in the days following the operation Moon did not have a bowel movement. The doctor suspected an intestinal infection, but there was none; Moon had just not eaten for several days before his operation. Moon survived, and so did the doctor.

Everyone okay? Take a few deep breaths.

(Just be thankful that we have no pictures.)

A Visit to the Wine Country of France, P|us More From Ed Robie in Annapolis...

On 30 August 1996, four couples: Ginny and Bill Busik, Eleanor and Dick Lazenby, Patty and Ed Robie, and Fran Hudson/Swede Hansen left Dulles for Paris. We commenced a week-long barge trip through the canals of the French Burgundy coun-

tryside. The trip was superb in all aspects—^weather, food, wine, cheese, pastoral scenery—you name it.

Upon completion of the barge trip, we journeyed to the Costa Del Sol in Spain for another week of blissful happiness. While in Spain, we visited such places as Marbella, Ronda, Jijas, Malaga, and Torremolinos. We even took a day to cross the Straits of Gibralter and visit Tangiers, Morocco.

Retumed home none the worse for wear in midSeptember.

Checking the Wine of France

Offlcial Business, And This Is Serious!

From Hal Kauffman in Annapolis...

For the following to make sense at all, you need to know that our Classmates in the Annapolis area meet at 1130 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month for lunch at The Little Campus. Your writer has tried hard to be present each month, but in early September sent a note to our Classmate Hal Kauffman saying "that 1 would be unable to be present for the September 1996 lunch, but please send me a little write-up of the lunch meeting."

In mid-September I received the following in the mail: The Board of Directors of the Annapolis '43 Group, composed of 10 members, less the Corresponding Secretary, met at The Little Campus at the well-known appointed time.

In accordance with your instractions, which were read by everyone, including our Honorable Mayor, Al Hopkins, all were carried out in our usual snappy manner. As was stated by our illustrious Joe Schmidt: "A great lesson in secret politics was accomplished by our usual private Board Meeting."

Earl Buckwalter, Jack Logan, Bernie Frese, Bemie Moulton, Al Hopkins, Wes Burnett, Jim Oliver, John Dudley, Joe Schmidt, and Hal Kauffman all raised their hands in support of the proposed motion.

As is customary, "He who wears a tie to this function, pays the bill." Our Mayor-Classmate was not only wearing a tie, he was wearing a '43 CLASS TIE! So the waitress presented him with the bill, for $72.82. Al said: "...normally the City of Annapolis could stand such a shock, but since our budget is really tight, the Corresponding Secretary, who was 'not able to attend' this meeting should most appropriately pay this bill...!" Thus, Al Hopkins made a motion to forward the bill to the Corresponding Secretary for payment. The Board approved the motion 100 percent!

How This All IXirned Out: Well, $72.82 is a tidy sum to pay for a lunch when you were not even present, but I looked around for some funds to send to Hal. After a search, I found a $100 bill in a box labeled "Monopoly." Sent it to Hal and will hear more about this, I am sure, at the next luncheon.

Thank You! Your support continues the tradition of the supporting "... those we leave behind...'

Board of Directors Meeting at Little Campus Into a Miles' hospital bed.

At noon next day with nary a grope The sac came out, by Laparoscope.

Four cuts were made with great precision Each one a skilled, minute incision.

Avoiding very bad sensations Caused by major excavations.

Aimapolis Mayor/'43 Honorary Classmate Al Hopkins (wearing his '43 tie) A Sick Sac Sagaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Paean To Dispellers Of Pain From 'AVs Poet Laureate, George Cornelius, of Jacksonville, while on a trip to Maine...

'Till he came upon John Dickens This sick chicken's poor slim pickin's In his quest for a physician Failed to change the rough position Of the ache within his person Which had only seemed to worsen As he brought this constant pain Up from Florida to Maine A Yarmouth doctor took a shot To diagnose the nasty spot He said "Of all the ills that bit us I'd guess Diverticulitis."

But he wasn't really sure Test results were fair to poor.

"Since you're bound for Damariscotta Miles Hospital has a lotta Doctors who can look at you.

One will know just what to do."

One sure did! From their E.R. My samples went out near and far From 6 to 9. When they came back The doctor said: "My screen is black But Ultrasound may be of use Our guy's a whiz, we'll turn him loose."

Next day a bearded chap took charge And scanned my central region large.

At this point Dr. Dickens came To enter in the sporty game.

Conferred with mister scanning whiz Who said: "We now know what it is."

This man's Gall Bladder's in a lump That looks just like a garbage dump!

The biggest gland I've ever seen!

The wonder is he's not turned green!"

John Dickens did not hesitate He knew a surgeon good and great A medical professional pillar The Miles' Chief Surgeon, Dr. Miller The wheels turned fast, and I was sped

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Wednesday was the surgeon's day Saturday, I'm on my way.

No more painful mysteries Just recovery's minor tease 1 shall always be beholden To the man with fingers golden Expert snipper, pain/fear killer God preserve you, Garth A. Miller!

Doctor Dickens shares my blessing; While I'm at it, I'm confessing There's no better staff on Earth Than the Miles Team, shout their worth!

When 1 leave you. State of Maine Free from care, devoid of pain When I climb up Jacob's Ladder You can keep my huge GALL BLADDER!!

Who in Our Class was First to be Made Exec of a Destroyer?

Zeke Zechella (who has eamed the title of "Dr. Zeke") reports that seventeen months after graduation he was made Executive Officer of GREER, perhaps the first person in our Class to be the Executive Officer of a destroyer. Can any Classmate beat that?

Life in the State Department From Bob Macquaid in El Salvador...

You will recall that Bob was one of our "missing" Classmates, but thanks to the State Department, and to Bob himself, he is back with us. Glad to have you back. Bob, and here is "his story"...

I left the Navy in September 1947. I had made LCDR in November 1945 as First Lieutenant on INDEPE^4DENCE (CVL-22). Since I was an "eye unsat" which apparently wasn't good enough for a line officer, they offered me the Supply Corps which I turned down. I answered an ALNAV on examinations for the U.S. Foreign Service, and took the exam at Bikini where INDEPENDENCE was one of the target ships. Passed the written exam, and later the oral exam, and was appointed a Foreign Service officer.

My first assignment was as Vice Consul at Victoria, B.C.; then on to Montreal. After Montreal, it was Amman, Jordan, followed by a year at Cornell for Southeast Asia specialization and Indonesian language training. I spent two years in Djakarta, two years in Singapore, and two years in Kuala Lumpur. Then back to Washington for my stateside assignment (shore duty).

1 was on loan to the Department of Commerce on the Japan/Korea desk for two years and then to State as Staff Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.

From there, it was five years in El Salvador, two in Trinidad and Tobago, and two in Caracas. In November 1971, I was 50 years old, and with 32 years of service (Academy time counted), I decided to "take the money and ran."

I moved to Oregon, bought a small salmon troller

and fished commercially for three years. Didn't make any money, but had lots of fun.

Then decided to retum to El Salvador where I purchased a small farm. I grow coffee, bananas, avocados, mangos, pineapples, potted plants, and orchids. Except for some potted plants, almost everything is for friends and home consumption. I have remarried (1 was a widower) and have three more childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my youngest will be 13 in January.

Except for the usual age problems, I'm in good shape. After my last check-up, the doctor told my wife she could take up my option for another year.

NOTE: Bob's address is: Robert J. Macquaid, Col., Cuscatlan, Conjtepeque z.p. 10-106 EL SALVADOR I'm sure he will be glad to hear from you.

The Predators From Will Shor in Mill Valley, California...

NOTE: You will remember that WUl and Joby travel all over the world flyfishing. But they have another equally interesting hobby. In his words. Will reports: Another hobby is hawk-trapping. I trap and band hawks in the Fall from fixed blinds just north of the Golden Gate Bridge as part of an organized National Park project that I set up in 1983. In the Winter, I trap hawks (mostly redtails and kestrels) along the raral roads north of San Francisco.

Last Winter I went out one day every weekend from New Year's Eve until the third week in March, taking one or two people with me, and caught something every time. When we spot a hawk on a fencepost or a power pole, we throw a small cage covered with monofilament nooses, and containing a mouse, out of the car window onto the shoulder, and continue on a few hundred yards. We then turn around, and wait for the hawk to come down and get his toes caught in the nooses, go back, throw a coat over him, untangle him from the nooses and band and release him.

Will Shor and magnificent redtail hawk Reporting in from the South From Clarence Cook in Pensacola...

After graduation, I served on destroyers for two years; then flight training at Ottumwa, Pensacola, and Corpus Christi. Then to a VBF Squadron and the carrier FDR. I resigned in late 1947, went to work for Alabama Gas, and stayed with them for 32 years.

I married in 1948 and have two children, a son and a daughter. My son is now in Montgomery, AL, working as a stock broker, and my daughter is an aspiring writer.

I remarried in 1980 to the former Betty J. Phillippi, a Navy junior. Betty also has ties to the Academy. Her brother was in the Class of 1960, and she has nephews in the Classes of 1983 and 1994.

We now live in Pensacola, where 1 was a former commander of the Pensacola Power Squadron. Several years ago we formed a luncheon group of

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'43ers here in Pensacola: Caroline and Jack Stowe, Mozzy Carmichael, Maggie and Gordon Snyder, Susan Metzger, Nancy and John Hanie, and Margaret Donaldson. We get together about once a month.

I still belong to the Pensacola Country Club and play a little golf from time to time. And... we plan to be at the Fifty-Fifth.

Betty and Clarence Cook On, Above, Below, and In, the Seas In an earlier column, you were told about the fishing exploits of Judy and Ken Ruiz, Henderson, NV, but there are many additional facets to the story, as the following will clearly show.

Ken's first orders upon graduation were to ViNCENNES, which was sunk at Guadalcanal during the Battle of Savo Island. As a result of this sinking.

Ken was in the water for nine hours before being rescued by a destroyer. Ken then applied for submarine duty and was ordered directly to submarines where he served most of World War II. He made eight war patrols in POLLACK, and then served as Executive Officer, and later Commanding Officer, of submarine S-14.

Toward the end of the War he was ordered to flight training and completed advanced flight training, flying F4U Corsairs. He then joined VF12 flying F8F Bearcats and participated in an around the world

Get the News while it is HOT! Send email to MAJORDOMO@USNAA.org with message reading subscribe alumusna See "All Hands" for more information. the Naval War College where he held the Admiral William Halsay Chair of Air Strike Warfare.

Put it all together, and what to you have? A most impressive career: combat service in three wars, three police actions, 33 years of active duty, and assignments on, under, over, and in, the seas! And that is not all.

After Navy retirement. Ken had a successful second career in the field of finance. He owned a seat on the Pacific Stock Exchange and traded as a specialist both there and on The Chicago Board of Options Exchange for over fifteen years.

Judy and Ken are now both busy with the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society, the Las Vegas Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, as well as the Retired Officers Association.

And, to preserve all of these activities. Ken is writing a book, at the request of his grandchildren, titled Three War Captain. He has not yet decided whether or not to publish his book but has a promise from Ned Beach to review the draft of the book.

Ken evaluates Classmate Jim Calvert's latest book as "one of the best WWII submarine books ever written."

Ken, what can we say other than—You've done it all!

cruise on TARAWA.

He then had a tour of duty at the BuAer Office at the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. In 1951, he was ordered as Ops Officer on CORREOIDOR, then, in 1952, as the Exec of VF102, flying Pantherjets in the Korean War. Following an assignment as Executive Assistant to the Chief of BuAer, Ken became CO of Attack Squadron 72, the first A4 Skyhawk squadron, and deployed on RANDOLPH to the Mediterranean.

Next was a tour on the staff of Commander, Second Fleet, followed by assignment as the first Executive Officer of CONSTELLATION. Choice assignments followed: Staff, SHAPE; CO, DIAMOND HEAD; Naval War College; Harvard Business School: and CO, BoN HOMME RICHARD. (Readers will recall the wonderful photo of warrior Classmates with Ken in his quarters on BON HOMME RICHARD.) During his tour as CO, his carrier made two deployments during which the ship and air wing set a record for the most major strikes against North Vietnam during that war, as well as destroying more MIG fighters than all the other carriers combined during this period.

Upon detachment from BON HOMME RICHARD, he served in a key Navy billet of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at SAC in Omaha. Ken's final assignment was as the senior military professor at

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Classmate Ken Ruiz

Judy and Ken in a Bunch of Trouble

Ken with Granddaughter Anna (USC graduate) and Ears, with whom you make no Sudden Moves.

From Here And There Have received a card from Kathie and Rick Putnam (Rick is the son of our deceased Classmate Dick Putnam) reporting that their son, Richard Grady Jamison Putnam, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

From Emmett Quady come comments on the great, great group photo sent in by Phil Hambsch of the '43 Blast at North Island in 1968. Emmett says he has spent a lot of time determining who lost their hair, who was smoking, but, no question, THE LADIES LOOKED SUPER! Emmett adds that daughter Sarah is working on the big telescope on the mountain top in Hawaii.

The Lost Platoon Since the last report to you, we have located the following Classmates: Frank Nelson, Craig Leedom (See item at top of column), Tom Clear, Bob Kerrigan, and Earl Alt. John Lobdell and Bob Greenwood have been very helpful in these searches.

Coming Up in Future Columns —Third Company Dining In; —^Joe Schmidt and "Let's Take The Train;" —Waco Walker and "All The Years;" —^Jim Gibson and "A Full Life," (sent to us with our great appreciation by Jim's widow, Wilma.); —Steve Anastasion and "Recent Travels;" —Fenton Smith and "Good Times in California;" —"Happy Times at the Holloways;" —Custer Woodside and "The Summer of '42."

President's Comer From our President, Ed Robie: A total of 178 Classmates, wives, and widows have now signed up for the 55th Reunion. Chairman Hal Kauffman, in planning session of the Reunion Committee held on 19 November 1996, is estimating a minimum attendance of 250 persons.

So those of you who have procrastinated in sending in your survey sheet and $25 seed money, please join up soonest.

The next flyer to all from Hal will be in the January/February time period.

Listening Out Best wishes to you for a healthy and happy 1997!

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Pres: CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) Annapolis Rep: CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Wynn V. Whidden, USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean, VA 22101-3132 MAIL BAG Bob Osth checked in again with an interesting and somewhat uncanny observation. He reported that for many months he was captivated by the picture of Tony Holds '97 which appears regularly beside his column, "A Few Inches From The Yard," in Shipmate. Bob was convinced that he had seen Holds or a look-alike somewhere before. Inasmuch as the Midshipman appears in uniform. Bob delved into our 1943 Lucky Bag for a look-alike. Lo and behold, on page 195, he found almost a dead-ringer for Tony Holds—our Classmate Richard Gaibler. Your secretary verified the amazing similarity between the two—enough to imply a family connection, which is, of course, very unlikely and highly speculative at best. It would be interesting to know Dick Gaibler's reaction to this example of "sheer coincidence."

Jim Van Pelt says he makes no claim to the athletic ability that so many others in our Class have, but he does claim a certain amount of perseverance.

To prove it, he sent a copy of a certificate from the Red Cross attesting that he has completed swimming 1000 miles. Van started in the Red Cross "Swim and Stay Fit" program five years ago; and not being much of a swimmer, it took him almost a year to complete the first 100 miles. He stuck at it and now swims five or six miles a week, a mile or so at a time, overhand and without rest. He allows that he is fortunate to have access to a pool in both Winter and Summer so that the hard part is just going to it when he would rather be sitting. He is now going for a second 1000 miles, and, in his words, "I'll make it by the time 1 am 80, God willing!" Go, Van, Go! Your example in personal fitness is well worth emulating by any of the cunent "Radiator Squad" that may be left in the Class of '44.

Randy King wrote that he and Margie attended an art showing of Annette "Peter" Cowdrey's (Roy's wife) work on 10 November 1996 at the Whitehall Gallery in Annapolis. Although Randy claims no expertise as an art critic, he assessed Peter's work as excellent—an opinion which was confirmed by many others present who appeared to be knowledgeable.

Her paintings are done in a realist-impressionist style, and she prefers watercolor as her medium for florals.

While wintering in Vero Beach, FL, Peter polished her skill at workshops in "The Center for the Arts."

She also took lessons at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. Our congratulations to the lovely and talented Peter on her successful showing.

Jim Allen sent a personal tribute to the memory of his close friend and our late Classmate, Gene Goudie. He recalls that he, Larry From, and Gene became fast friends as Midshipmen and remained so thereafter. Excerpts from his letter follow: Gene was quite an athlete...an "N" man in football and lacrosse... a Naval Aviator and test pilot as well as a carrier squadron commander. After producing three children with his first wife, Gene met, married and found happiness with LT Sue Tombes, USN in 1964 when both were on duty in the Pentagon. Upon retirement from the Navy, Gene followed my advice and went to work for JohnsManville, my company, and spent the next nineteen years in the International Division, living in Milan, Paris, and finally in Denver, CO...where he won the seniors championship in golf for several years at Columbine Country Club in Englewood.

My Bridget and I last visited Gene and Sue in Denver in September '95. They gave us a super tour, including Vail and a game between the Broncos and Redskins in "Mile-High" Stadium. Gene and I pant-

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ing and fuming our way to top seating in the stadium made the event all the more memorable. We later re-hashed this last joyful outing together just before Gene went off on his last mission; it was great being with an old friend.

A note arrived from Marquita Miller, Don's wife, enclosing more photos taken at the SubVets WWII convention in Milwaukee 29 Aug-3 Sep and informing us that they were off for a Thanksgiving celebration in California with their daughter and family.

IN MEMORY. Warren L. (Mike) Caldwell died in Hubert, NC, on 25 October 1996. Funeral services and burial took place on 28 October. Our condolences are extended to the family survivors. Many of us remember with great affection good-natured "Big Mike".

SECRETARY'S CORNER. The '44 Headquarters Chapter held a memorable luncheon in the O' Club at the Washington Navy Yard on 7 November.

There were 43 Classmate attendees and 3 guests, including the guest speaker. Bob Timberg '64, who spoke to us about his fine book. The Nightingale's Song, an epic of the Vietnam era generation featuring lives and accomplishments of John McCain, Robert McFarlane, James Webb, Oliver North, and John Poindexter—all USNA graduates. The first three photos this time were made at the Homecoming football game by Peg Turner Peery, George's wife. The rest are additional shots taken at the Sub Vets WWII Convention—thanks to Marquita Miller, C.C. Brock, and Peg Peery.

Jim Schmidt, Jim Clancy and Pete Hailey

Priscilla and Bob Hawkins with Phillis Gummerson, Melissa Whidden, and June Flanagan

Rojo Adamson and Stan Henderson

Jim Clancy and daughter Carol, Trudy Chadwick, Bobbie Gustafson, and WWII Shipmate of Bill Knull

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Lengyl...Afterwards, the shell was launched and made several passes by the float for all to admire...

Membership: 74%

Pres: Capt. Dick Wilson USN (Ret.) 220 Buxton Road, Falls Church, VA 22046-3616 703-536-8106 Con. Sec'y: CAPT Dutch Schuiz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 703-536-7156 Well, faithful readers of this column, we made it through another year! Thanks to your contributions, we made all ten deadlines in 1996. As 1 read every line of every issue of Shipmate, I find that other Cortesponding Secretaries are not so fortunate to have readers like you who actively contribute news on a regular basis. Writing this column does not require an author, heaven forbid! What is needed is a person who can type, has a word processor and an interest in the wonderful guys and gals who make up the surviving members of the Class of 1945. If the above sounds like a pitch for a relief, you are cortect! After 23 years, it is time for me to step down as Cortesponding Secretary in favor of a computer/ word processor-oriented person. [Ed. Note: Certainly hope you know that we are more than happy to continue to accept you column as you have faithfully submitted over the last 23 years. Please do not ask for relief on our account...Nancy] The actual tumover would be gradual, over the course of a year or so. Proximity to the DC area does not seem to be a major consideration. Why not give me a call, collect?

We have lost three more Classmates and Shipmates since my last report to you: Non-grad, Dick Huntoon, on 10/19/96, Alex Padis on 11/7/96 and former President of the Association of the Class of 1945, T^it Vale, on Thanksgiving Day. The heartfelt condolences of the Class go out to all the survivors.

Appropriate formal obituaries will appear in the "Last Call" section of subsequent issues of this magazine.

By my reckoning, we have lost 289 Classmates since graduation, 12 this year as of this writing in December 1996.

Classmate Bob May of Phoenix has been involved with electric automobiles for years. He enclosed a foto of his new car with this note: My new electric car is a relic of the new generation. It was designed and manufactured from the ground up as an electric car back in 1981...It has 17,000 miles on it, and 1 chopped oft the fiberglass top. It has a 1200 pound tray of batteries where drive shafts used to be. Pulling the batteries to add water is like loading torpedoes on a sub. It is only half as efficient as the current productions, 2 miles per KWH of a charge as opposed to 5 or 6 these days. So, 1 only get 45 miles out of a battery charge.

This is my third electric car. 1 am a plank owner in the Phoenix Chapter of the Electric Auto Association. Next March, we will hold our sixth annual electric car race. Did you know that the electric car speed record is 183 mph by the GM Impact, and the distance record is 450 miles on a single charge by a GEO Metro conversion with silver-zinc batteries?

Bob May and his electric car Hub Davidson provided an interesting item: The USNA dedicated a rowing shell to Alan Shepard on 24 October 1996. Al and 1 were members of the undefeated Varsity Crew in 1944 in seats #3 and #5 respectively.. .In the foto are Coach Rick Clothier, Al Shepard and Director of Athletics, Jack

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The new Alan Shepard rowing shell THE TRAVEL BUREAU: In the last issue, we left our consummate world travelers, Peg and Gene Masica, in the deep South Atlantic at the island of Tristan Da Cunha. Gene continues his fascinating narrative: It was then another three days at 20 knots to arrive at Rio De Janeiro. Passing Sugar Loaf and picking up the pilot reminded me of my first visit to Rio on FRANCIS MARION after the first Moon Shot when I had the alternate recovery assignment in the South Atlantic. Rio has changed significantly since that time in 1970 and not for the better. The crime situation is steadily worsening and the once beautiful city is now covered in spray can graffiti.

The harbor and scenery are still spectacular and the thong bikinis on the beaches of Capacabana and Ipanema are also spectacular...Leaving Rio, we had two more stops in Brazil, first about 750 miles north of Rio we first stopped at Salvador, a city of over three million with the spectacular Bay of All Saints, large enough to hold all the navies of the world.

Then on to Recife, another 200 miles north...Leaving Recife, another two days steaming along the coast of Brazil before arriving at Devil's Islands off French Guiana no longer a penal camp since the last prisoners left in 1958 or so...An interesting place with much of the cell blocks in ruins, but there was enough left to give us an insight into what must have been a rugged and arduous confinement for those who were sent there. Our final stop was at Barbados before arriving Ft. Lauderdale on 24 April...All considered, an enjoyable and interesting cruise, so we signed up for a 44-day segment of next year's World Cruise which will be the final one for our old favorite, ROTTERDAM before she is retired and replaced by ROTTERDAM VI now building in Italy.

Believe it or not, the Masicas were scheduled for an August 1996 cruise of the Baltic on board MAASDAM. Thanks, Gene, for the interesting travelogue. Please let us know when you become CEO of The Holland American Lines...An October postcard from the Notre Dame/Navy game attendees, Charlotte and Ben Leavitt reveals: Charlotte and I are into our second month of inspecting Irish seafood and various pub activities.

We go trout fishing today to try to catch the fish that broke my six pound leader and took my favorite fly—In Dublin, Cork, Kinsale, Dinkey, Tralee and most of the larger towns, the big spenders are mostly Germans, English or Americans whom we did not come to Ireland to see and have mostly avoided by playing in the Outback with Irish people who are difficult to understand but lovely to be around.

And in November, a card came from Jack Barron: "Ellie and I are doing well in Portugal and Spain from Lisbon to the Algarve for a week of touring and golf, then off to the Costa Del Sol for more touring and golf at Marbella/Malaga. We then head North to Madrid. Anxious to revisit Seville and Toledo.

Driving in Portugal is a real experience."

Bill and Jesse Petrat with Cliff on board HERITAGE Sarasota resident. Cliff Bermann, spent the month of August in France with an Elderhostel group. To his surprise, he discovered Classmate Arnie Sorenson from Phoenix in the Class. Foto shows the two of them on the Rhone River. The last 14 days of his trip he was on his own in Paris, which he enjoyed until a pickpocket stole his credit cards on the subway. And, in September, he spent a week on board the coasting schooner. HERITAGE, out of Rockland, ME, with Jesse and Bill Petrat. He notes, "The vessel was grand, the chow superior, the company great.

The weather was terrible, but we had a good time."...Dick Hardy writes of an interesting trip: Phyllis and I just returned from a trip across Canada by train with a week's stop at Canmore, Alberta—One day, looking around the city of Banff, we were in a small indoor mall—I noticed a large sign that said, "Look Alive." I thought there must be a mini-reunion going on but further investigation revealed that it was a part of a Nike ad campaign—It would appear to me that after 52 years we must have some ownership to our Class Logo— At the minimum, they should add a small credit line to USNA '45.

Dick concludes, "The rail trip across Canada was spectacular. We took the Rocky Mountaineer from Calgary to Vancouver and that was a ride we would recommend to anyone.".. .A word from the hurticane country. Key West, comes from Hugh Murphree: We drove out of Key West on Labor Day and drove to Raleigh where we stayed overnight...We intended to fly out of there thenextdayfor Montreal to catch a cruise ship. Well, overnight. Hurricane Fran hit the NC coast and made a beeline for Raleigh—The city was without power for several days and the airport was closed. We made the decision to drive to Atlanta and catch a plane there. We arrived in Montreal at a reasonable hour that night.

We joined a cruise which went down the St. Lawrence River and visited the Canadian Maritime provinces followed by the New England coast. It was all great fun except that when the ship left Halifax, it steamed right through the middle of Hurricane Hortense. The cruise ended in New York where we were met by Betty and George Steele, up from Baltimore. They entertained us royally, the highlight was dinner and dancing in the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center...

Cockrill's brunch fullest at Indian River Colony Club in Melboume— Roberta and Carl Gronemann from Minneapolis were in town a couple of weeks ago in September for a CUTLASS reunion held at the Cocoa Beach Hilton. They managed to slip away from the festivities one day long enough to join some of the '45 Classmates and spouses for lunch at our At Ease Club on 18 September—The rest of the '45ers seem to be holding their own around here—the Barretts are back from Annapolis; Howie Blum is off to Massachusetts with his daughter, Pricilla; the Bowcocks were in Key West for an anniversary celebration and Cliff and I plan a trip to the Canadian Rockies for Christmas and New Years with our older daughter and a visit to our other daughter in early November.

In a postscript. Lacy reports that they are planning a trip to New Zealand and Australia in late March '97.

Golfers at the Poe's Harking back to our Fall Golf Outing at the Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, VA, Bill Hoover sent a foto of the tennis stars: Carol Marshall, Bill Cosgrove, Peg Cosgrove pouring champagne. Bill and Carolyn Hoover. And Peg Cosgrove included some fotos of the golfers Cosgrove, Poe, Williams, O'Neil and Cockrill at the Poe's for after dinner drinks plus a group shot of the brunch held at the Cockrill's the next morning. What a pleasant event!

NOTES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST COMPANY: Lacy Clifford of 1647 Frontier Drive, Melboume, FL 32940, enclosed some fotos with a note:

Pauline Donaghy enclosed a foto of Chuck who had passed away on 27 August 1996. His obituary appeared in "Last C a l l " of the N o v e m b e r Shipmate...He\tn Norton of 131 Ridgely Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505, writes: "Please express my appreciation to the Class of '45 for remembering Tweet with the beautiful floral arrangement at his burial in Arlington. 1 am grateful to be able to keep in touch with so many of our friends through the gift of Shipmate Magazine."...Patricia Maxwell, Shipmate of Classmate Lester George Maxwell, Capt, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 11 November 1996 at her home in Coronado after a long bout with cancer. She had been active in the community life of Coronado during her 36 years of residence there. George may be reached

Charles Fitzgerald Donaghy at 601 Balboa Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118. And we appreciate Larry Wilder's effort to inform the C l a s s . . . S t i l l another IRCC resident, Winnie Bowcock, sent an intriguing foto. "Sorting through some papers the other day, 1 came across this picture and thought it might be a walk down memory lane for those of us who were in New London for the Christmas Party of 1955."

She proudly adds, "Our latest grandchild was bom on 10 July in Jacksonville. He is CSBIV." Also from Winnie: "Happiness is working out at the fitness center and the gal ahead of you on the machine is using lighter weights; and she's younger."

THE ADDRESS BOOK: John Price reports a new address: In April Joyce and I departed "Intruder" country and moved to Providence Point, a semi-retired community located in Issaquah, WA. Our new address is: 4351 Providence Point PI. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029. We hated to leave beautifiil Whidbey Island but wanted to be closer to the kids and settled down in a more leisurely lifestyle...

Susan and Andy Kerr announce:

Liz and Vince Anania at Melboume, FL Well, it's about time for you to hear from those of us who are lucky enough to be living life to the 1955 Christmas Party in New London

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1996, we've pulled up stakes again—Andiamo in has a new home port, and so do we. We have moved to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Our new digs overlook the harbor with its marina and ferries—Susan remains connected to her law clients through the wonders of modem, fax, fone and computer with occasional visits to Seattle. For those still interested in keeping track of us, our address is: PO Box 2988, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, 360378-7785.

You, faithful readers, have been most helpful in keeping up my supply of Tag Lines. The most recent came from Dick Fay at a reception for a departed Classmate: "You know you're getting old when the talk is about sins which you had never even heard of."

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Pres: VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres: CAPT Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret.) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 800-334-5701 Treas: CAPT Wils E Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-5832 Sec'y:Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford Place Bethesda, MD 20814-4625; Tel: (301) 654-7316 Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 7405 Charmant Drive, Apt. 2111 San Diego, CA 92122 (H) 619-550-9457 (Mail) PO Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92192 -1117 The heading to this column now includes our Class Secretary, Clete Kennelly. He's still gainfully employed but has things organized so that he can devote much more time to Class affairs. He's responsible for keeping track of all Class business and the 52 1/2 Reunion. Ed Ellis remains primarily responsible for producing the monthly Class Column for Shipmate, maintaining the Class Biographic Data Base and, as needed, helps with publicity on Class activities. Information on weddings, divorces, deaths and address changes can be provided to any Class Officer with confidence that the information will be forwarded to the appropriate people and the Alumni Association in a timely manner. Chuck, Jim, Wils and Ed communicate regularly by FAX. Hopefully, Clete will join them soon.

Jean and Dick Dunning (12), Nevada City, CA, were married 21 January 1989 and live in the mountains above Nevada City. With the combining of two families they have a total of 22 grandchildren. Their hobbies are skiing, horseback riding, hiking and golf.

Jean is heavily involved with music. They love to travel and have done Africa and Eastern Europe (Warsaw to Prague, and through the Czech and Slovac Republics to Budapest, Hungary). Their location in the mountains sounded so entrancing 1 asked how they handled reservations. Jean said: "Just call but do it ahead of time because we might be gone." That's a generous offer; but to prevent abuse, I'm withholding their phone number.

Chuck Griffiths (6), Fairfax, VA, sent in Photo Nr 1 showing the "Naval Academy Griffiths" at the Homecoming football game in October. Their plebe Brandon '00 is sandwiched between, on the left, his Dad, Capt Chip Griffiths '71 (serving in J5 JCS) with Grandpa on the right. Chuck also reported that Red Twible has relieved John Wash as the Sixth Company Rep and Coordinator.

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Naval Academy Griffiths John Kent (6), Carlsbad, CA, sent in the next photo. John had a heart by-pass operation in March '95, feels good and Jackie and he are doing lots of traveling.

Red Twible (6), Sarasota, FL; Gus Buck '48; and John at a luncheon in October in Sarasota.

1 deeply regret to report the death of William (Bill) Killefer (4), East Falmouth, MA, on 13 November 1996 of heart failure following an operation. He is survived by Connie, his wife of 50 years; four daughters and two grandchildren. Our sincerest condolences are extended to each of them.

Bill Spangler (9), Santa Barbara, CA, has advised that his wife, Vivian, died from cancer in October.

He plans to stay in Santa Barbara which he enjoys and where he has the company of one of his sons.

Bill said: "Someone said that life is what happens while you are making long term plans. So, I will continue to make plans and do what has to be done to handle life as it occurs." Our deepest sympathies are extended to Bill.

I received a very dismaying but upbeat call from John Wash (6) checking on an input for the column submitted by one of his company mates. John told me that he has gone blind from macular degeneration. According to my home medical encyclopedia, it's a progressive disorder that affects the central part of the retina causing gradual loss of vision. It is a painless condition that is common in the elderly (my reason for the details herein) and usually affects both eyes, either simultaneously or one after the other.

John suffered macular degeneration in his right eye about 20 months ago and was unable to read printed matter with that eye. Early in August, he suffered the same loss of sight in his other eye and is now legally blind. Apparently, he is more fortunate than most because he still retains much peripheral vision.

He can still watch the redwoods grow (he lives in North Coastal California) and does not need the services of a guide dog. However, he does need his wife to read the Sunday "funnies," to pick up the dropped kernels of Puffed Wheat and to show him where to sign forms and checks. He has been blessed by very helpful neighbors in the small community where he lives. He believes that real estate agents have it wrong and that they should say: "The most important feature when buying a home is Neighbors, Neighbors and Neighbors."

John, also, provided some important information for people who may be faced with the loss of sight.

The Library of Congress, through its affiliation with

state libraries maintains a Talking Book program which furnishes cassettes at no cost for rental, mailing and the playback unit. Also, it appears that the Library of Congress has a referral service which alerts other organizations connected with blind programs throughout the country. He has received calls from the local VA hospital giving him information about the program which guides veterans through the maze of forms and information sources about benefits for blind veterans which includes everything from referrals service to training courses and periodic sight and hearing tests.

Barbara and Bob Wertheim (7), San Diego were guests at the ceremonies commemorating the "end of Polaris" with the retirement of the last Polaris submarine at HMNB Faslane, Scotland, last August.

Bob was involved with Polaris from its start in 1962 and on his retirement as Director, SSPO, was responsible for managing it.

Joe Winslow (5), an active Company Coordinator, has provided some bits of news on Classmates and activities as follows: He attended an outstanding meeting of the Alumni Association on 19 September where he saw Homer Allen (2), Francis Callahan (12), Dave Rankin (18) and Hallie Rice (15). At that meeting, he found out that all Company Officers at the Academy must have master's degrees in Leadership and that our per graduate giving level is below both of our "sister academies." Avery and Ace Jones (5) and Maria and he attended a surprise birthday party for Ed Cooke (5) on August 23/24 in Oklahoma City. "Ed was at his best. He sang 'Danny Boy' for us." Earlier in August Lee and Russ Davis (5) stopped by to see Maria and Joe while the former were enroute to Myrtle Beach, SC. After some hesitation, Joe is generating more and more enthusiasm for the 52 1/2 cmise. Maria and he signed up for it and are taking their daughter Angela and her Kiwi husband, Russ.

(That's great. But, I'm still waiting for my copy of the flyer.)

Thanks, Joe. Hope this triggers other Company Coordinators to give me news for this column although 1 must admit that currently "my cup ranneth over."

It's amazing what news you can pick up at a Class function by listening, prodding and the use of 3x5 cards which I did at the Army/Navy party in San Diego. Here's some of it: Bert Decker (18) is appalled by and actively working pn matters involving the San Diego City Schools. He said: "They seem to have lost sight of the 4 Rs—reading, writing, 'rithmatic' and responsibility and are always trying new innovations that have already failed the first, second and third time." Doris and Fred lacobelli (4), Scottsdale, AZ, said their big excitement in '96 was the marriage of the son Bruce after 46 years of bachelorhood. They felt fortunate that Rachel Dakos, widow of Bill Dakos (4) could join them from Sun City, AZ. In October, Corliss Nugent (2) attended the US Merchant Marine Academy course for master mariners in communications, security and convoy operations, just for professional enrichment. Bill Peck (16) says they're trying to live a quiet retired life, but Peggy continues to volunteer so—it's GO— GO—GO. Stan Weissburg (10) reports he's watching the world go by enroute to the millennium while Gorbachev waits for his reentry cuefromCrissy Filed in San Francisco. Want to pursue this? His e-mail address is LEAGLE@SPEED.NET. I got more but have to save it for future columns.

In San Diego, we had a big turn-out and a lot of fun at the Harry Watson's (7) in Poway for the Army/Navy game. The final count was 47;fiveregistrants didn't make it. Our out-of-towners were: Doris and Fred lacobelli (4), Scottsdale, AZ; Jean and Dick Dunning (12), Nevada City, CA (obviously trying to avoid the snow); Jan and Ted Dibble (18),

Thousand Oaks, CA; Alice and George Ferch (15) and Jessie and Luke Maples (20), both couples from Santa Ana, CA; and, Glenna and Stan Weissburg (10) from San Clemente, CA. Locals, within San Diego County, were: Nancy and Vince Bacon (11); Chic Bowling (8); Herk Camp (7); Jean and Ben Chase (17) with their guest Nita Pearry, an Army nurse in WWII, but on the Navy side this time; Dona and Bert Decker (18); Ed Ellis (7); Rita Furiand, widow of Fred Furiand (5); Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Marigold and Bob Gorton (5); Chris and Jim Hugus (15); Colette and Jim Irvine (13); Jackie and John Kent (6); Ann Lindsay, widow of Jack Lindsay (7); Ted Mouton (14); Corliss Nugent (2); Bea and George Pavis (19); Peggy and Bill Peck (16); Connie and Harmon Penny (14); Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7); Barbara and Bob Wertheim (7); and Stan Zipser (4). Ed drove the two widows to and from Poway and in a partial re-enactment of "Driving Miss Daisy" the ladies insisted in sitting together in the back of the car. Al Kulik (4) was operated on 14 November for the removal of part of his aorta because of an aneurysm; Dan Walker (1) had a quintuple bypass about 10 days ago; and, John McKinney (7) had to cancel because of a bad cold (laryngitis).

The following pictures were taken at the Watsons'.

"Not Again!" (I to r) Fran Gautier only partially, Chris Hugus, John Kent, Jim Hugus, Bob Wertheim, Fred lacobelli with head down, Luke Maples and Harmon Penny

Chow Time! (1 to r) Corliss Nugent, Vince Bacon, Ted Dibble, Harry Watson getting his food, Jim Hugus, Bea and George Pavis

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"In Uniform" (I to r) Ed Ellis, standing Jackie and John Kent and sitting Bea and George Pavis.

I heard some people say, as they were leaving: "We should do this more often." I hope they weren't talking about that well played game and its outcome.

WAIT 'TIL '97!

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Pres: ADM William J. (Bill) Crowe Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Lane Severna Park, MD 21146-1512; (H) 410-647-5868 (Fax) 410-647-2453 E-mail:Stadir@erols.com OUT OF T H E W O O D W O R K DEPARTMENT! Slowly but surely, we're hacking away at the "ghost" list—Classmates for whom we do not have an address or a sure knowledge of their demise. A leading helper-outer in this quest has been Grant Apthorp, who seems to have a bulldog knack for this job. Sure enough, his efforts have just turned up another missing grad!

He first went back to that "little yellow book" we all got at graduation and which showed our photos and home towns. He then called the listed hometown of the subject—Idabel, OK—talked to its postmaster, and asked for leads. The postmaster couldn't do that but did send a phone book. No help on locating, but it did provide the name of the local newspaper.

Grant wrote the paper and asked the editor for help, but the editor knew nothing of our subject, and time went on. Then a few weeks later. Grant received a letter, literally four feet long, typed single-space on tractor paper, covering the life and times of Classmate Wilbum Dale Murphy, whose sister in Oklahoma had read the article about the search placed by the editor in Idabel in his "Letters to the Editor" column and promptly called her brother in Paris, TX. Voildl Another ghost is exorcised.

In a long conversation on the phone. Bill (his mother always called him Billy) confirmed his odyssey: resigned in 1949, recalled for Korea in 1951, but spent the time in Europe, and left the Navy again in 1952. Spent years with the U.S. Geodetic Survey, then went to USPS in 1964 until taking early retirement. He worked with the South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity from 1976 until 1983. He is presently farming, building a new home, and is pleased that we found him and brought him back to the fold—so much so that he was planning to join the Alumni Association and get Shipmate'.

Then, out of a clear blue sky, comes John Corse, who in conversation at a luncheon with a gentleman unknown to him, happened to mention that he had graduated from USNA. "That's interesting," said the man, "did you by any chance know Ed French?"

Well. Corse, of course, responded that they had been Fifth Battalion buddies; and the man turned out to be Ed's brother, so a reunion was set up and we now have Ed, a non-grad Classmate, back among us, living at White Stone in Virginia's Northern Neck. The photo shows the reunion.

Ed French and John Corse get together at Charlottesville after a fifty-year break FINAL HONORS We were advised of the sad loss of Larry Young, who died at home in Florida, in time to have flowers from the Class at his funeral. Many of you will remember meeting his wife, Doris, at the 50th. Larry was unable to attend, but she honored us by attending in his place. "Last Call" contains a fuller obituary.

The Class joins in mourning the loss of John Gantt, whose death in Charleston last July is reported in an obituary in "Last Call."

THE MAIL BUOY Rudy Schenk writes that he and Jean came down from way up North in Wisconsin to attend the ceremonies at Gulfport, MS, at which their son, CDR Robert E. Schenk, Jr., CEC, USN, became CO of the Naval Constmction Training Center there on 24 October. Patti and Dan Hollis came down from Hattiesburg, MS—also from the North, but not quite so far!

Many of you already know that your Secretary lived in China and the Philippines as a Navy junior in 1933-35. One of my fellow Cub Scouts and a schoolmate at the Fleet School in Chefoo was Classmate Duncan Packer, so 1 really took notice when 1 got the following postcard from him, postmarked from Hong Kong: Greetings from H.K...enjoying my mainland China retrospective as well as visiting my daughter. It took 61 years, but I was determined to return. I have not been disappointed...truly unique...high rises and narrow 2-lane roads up the mountainsides...My son-in-law and I visited Shanghai and Beijing. The trip brought back many memories of our life in China in the 30s. Perhaps Chefoo next time!

A brief note from Sam Pillar reminds us that next year's June Week West (now inappropriately and unilaterally renamed Reunion West by somebody) will again be at San Diego next September, with another football shot at San Diego State! He adds: You might want to know that Anne and I shared coffee/tea and cakes with Jimmy Carter in Austria last September. Well, sort of, and he wasn't aware of the fact. We had just completed the Three Great Rivers Tour and disembarked that morning.

Enroute to our hotel, we had a bus tour of Vienna, including the Schonbrunn Palace and a stop at the Demel Coffee House. On our way to the hotel after stopping at the cafe, our guide told us that we had just had coffee and cakes with Jimmy—but he was on the floor above us at the time...

Bill Simpich wiggled out from among the crab traps at Lusby, Maryland, long enough to send the following report: I know you can't run the column on an empty tank, so...High on Peggy's and my life list was a trip to Colorado, Utah, and Arizona to admire the stunning beauty of their valleys, towering arches, natural bridges, dunes, cliffs, spires, etc. Peggy died last year, so 1 recently made a solo visit there, thinking of her every five minutes, and then flew to Palm Springs to visit Ruth and John Baiye at their lovely home in Palm Desert. John was my "wife" our last year in the Second Company. They can take a halfstepfromtheir verandah to the golf course, but they use an air-cOnditioned golf cart! We phoned Bill 57

Lagen, another 2nd Co. Classmate, and heard all about his receht cruise from Bellevue, WA, to Alaska and back in his steel-hulled 50-f6ot diesel trawler. Lagen reports it took three months to cover 2885 NM, including side trips, through the Inside Passage to Ketchikan and Petersburg and then out to Sitka.—2000 miles of it alone!

And while we're on the "Iron Man" bit, we're informed by Ted Cohen that he and Jack Raftery went to Ireland for the Notre Dame game—as did many other Classmates—see the Miller photo—but the special story is that Raftery signed up for the premain-event Alumni touch football game, was on the field, and itlight have played, but pulled a hamstring in the warm-up, and was sidelined. Need I remind you all of our ages? He does us proud!

Speaking of doing us proudj the following letter from Will Small concentrates on another Classmate who fits that description: ...long overdue, our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the 50th the great event that it was.

You can be sure that Elaine and I will be on deck for the next one in 2001—God willing and the creeks don't rise!

We had planned originally to attend with Nina and Tom Dunstan. He and Pete Kochis, who did attend, were my "wives" First Class year. Tom retiredfromhis orthopedic practice in Ludington, Ml, in 1994. He wanted to remain active and having done three years missionary work in Nigeria early in his career, sought a retum to that field. In August of 1995, he accepted an offer to do similar work in the mountainous area of southern Ethiopia for a two-year period. Nina is with him; and of course, they could not make the reunion...1 think Tom is one of our unsung heroes.

Another interesting fact is that Tom is a secondgeneration graduate, his dad in the Class of '22, and Tom and Nina's youngest son Eoin is a graduate in the Class of 1994. I think this may qualify them as the oldest parents of a new grad and probably the last ones in '47, since Tom celebrated his 70th birthday in '94. That means Tom graduated 24 years after his dad, and Eoin 48 years after Tom! (Secretary's note: any other claimants?)

Bill (Ike) Metzger reports area code changes (How about the rest of you following suit!!!) and advises he and Doris recently visited their previous haunts in Minnesota (they now spend full time in sunny Florida) enjoying the beauty of the spectacular fall colors around the North Shore of Lake Superior. Says his hip replacement is working beautifully and is considering similar action on both knees.

Vem Rose writes: During September, Kak and I helped ourselves to a three-week visit to Europe as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Week #1 was boating on the Saone River in France with Classmate Bud Cames and his wife Lesley.

Week #2 was Switzerland (See photo) and week #3 was Germany with some Oktoberfest thrown in.

(And those who knew us best said 'this marriage will never last'.) We are now safely back in Florida amid Classmates and golf balls.

Kak and Vem Rose, on the trail from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, in the Swiss Alps. Mountain serving as backdrop is the Eiger (Remember—The Eiger Sanction?)

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PARTY TIME! Faithful Hampton Roads reporter Ted Davis reports with photos on a luncheon for the Tidewater group hosted by Ellie and Pete Pitz and Mickey and John Wells. Locals present, besides those mentioned above, were Tmdy and Scotty Schaefer, Virginia and Dan Bailey, Barbara and Lou Larcombe, Dar and Elmer Kiehl, Pat and O.D. King, Joe Adelman, Dolores and Hank Munnikhuysen, and Ethel and Fred Bouwman. Welcome guests were Connie and Les Pomeroy, visiting from Rhode Island.

plied impertinently. "It is a well-recognized (sic) principle of war to burn the enemy's crops."

Nobody we've talked to can remember seeing Bill smoke a cigar, but we agree it's a great Story!

CAPTAIN NEMO REVISITED Yes, we know we have already made mention oif the submarine tour made by John Prehn—in last month's column—but we received this picture, as well as a newspaper account by another of the "Submersible Guests" who made the VIP trip on board ANNAPOLIS, and a quote from the old salt himself.

Says John: "'Twas the thrill of my young life, as a career Pork-Chopjier, to act out the part of an attack submariner for three days."

At the Hampton Roads Luncheon, 1 to r: Ethel and Fred BouWman, Connie Pomeroy, and Dolores Munnikhuysen Meanwhile, from That Other Coast, Hank Ruppel writes that the Notoriously Loose-knit and Possibly Clandestine (and—he might have added—Reputedly Sesquipedalian and One time Sexagenarian!) Greater San Diego Chapter of the Class of '47 USNA Alumni gathered on 13 November at Point Loma, with a record attendance. Over 40 were present, including 26 Classmates to demonstrate that there are still enough sea stories to go around. For evidence, see the pictures.

tSStii^ Partying in San Diego, Georgie Van Sickle, Pete and Yola Kochis

Lou Guertin and Dusty Rodes sample the milk shakes and soda pop service at the San Diego get-together FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE Bill Adelman was the source for the following item, which he clipped from the 20 October issue of Britain's London Sunday Telegraph: Admiral William J. Crowe, the American Ambassador, who with his wife was host to the Queen and Prince Philip at his embassy, Winfield House, in Regent's Park last week, continues to defy the twin reproaches of trade with Cuba and political correctness. "That looks like a Cuban cigar you are smoking," he was chided recently. "Yes," he re-

John Prehn at the helm of ANNAPOLIS CYBERSTUFF Yes, this is another plea to those of you who are online with a computer. Send me an e-mail identifying yourself, and I will add you to our growing (albeit very slowly) list of Class internet and e-mail participants known as CYBERSEVERN47. Recent additions to our capabilities have included the word on Navy Sports and USNA news as it happens, from the Annapolis newspaper. The Capital Online; the word on how to join the Alumni Association's listserve, for instant wordpassing by Alumni House to those equipped for it; and access to Homeport, an unofficial but lively USNA Alumni Homepage based in Indiana. It's all growing; and if you are online, you may as well take advantage of it. E-mail me, like it says in the masthead, at <stadir@erols .com> QUICK TAKES Had a call from Bo Eagle, who answered my October issue query about the A r k a n s a s plates, USNA47—they are on his wife's car, he says—^photo later...Bobby Tom Jenkins reports more improvement—almost everything back to battery, and he's back to playing golf.. .A call from Jim Wilson, commenting on the recent photo of him and Dottie, revealed why some of us hadn't gotten the word on their recent relocation to Kennett Square in Pennsylvania. He says about 25% of his change-of-address cards were subjected to the Postal Service's new "postcard eater, which chews off the upper onefourth of the card, crumples the remainder, and

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throws it back in the bag." Sounds reasonable to me...Wayne Lippert, writing from Ferndale, WA, says my list of '47's occupations in the "Fifty Years Astern" piece could have included "CPA's, authors, and Los Angeles Reserve Deputy sheriffs," which I suspect provides us with a bit of autobiography! ...Bruce Hoefer, speaking in the firm new voice resulting from his recent throat surgery, advises that he is recovering nicely, and that he and Mathilde will be off cruising the Med next year...Bud Baldwin says our opposite numbers of the UNA 75th Class at Tokyo were looking forward there to the arrival of Betty and Bo Heininger, due to arrive from Hong Kong...Bob Hirsch wrote in to advise that he had just received his new Virginia vanity plate, with the Academy Crest and RGH47 on it. Also booked himself into our e-mail listing, which we are calling CYBERSEVERN47...Any of you who are online and haven't yet joined us, do it NOW, please. We have about 45 users. See the masthead of this column.. .That's what Joe Robertson did, then took the opportunity in his signing-on e-mail msg to let us know that he recently traded in the lenses in both eyes for new ones after cataract removal, and is amazed how bright the world is. Also had his shoulder joints overhauled, and they seem to be working fine. Now, he says, he wonders why with all this O&R there hasn't been any improvement in his golf scores!.. .We got a kick out of noting photos of Classmates Bruce Oliver and Mac McClellan in the '49 Column and of George Grove in the '45 column of the November Shipmate. Thanks, guys, for helping us out!...Groan department: As 1 write these final lines and turn in the monthly product to Shipmate, I am slowly drying out after a soaking, crushing afternoon at the Army game. You all know how it tumed out, so suffice it to say you would have been proud—as I was—of our kids. It was a tough one to lose, but—next year'.

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302-2903 (H) 703-549-8739 I write during Array Game weekend, having just spent most of Thursday and Friday at the Academy attending the semiannual Alumni Association Trustees meeting in the Boathouse, as Class Secretary General. Very interesting as usual and things are moving ahead very well under new CEO, Ron Marryott '57. Tim Bradley has been our Class rep on the Board as Vice Chairman, Central Region, performing most ably for the last three years, and will rotate off the Board later this year. Incidentally, it is very important that you VOTE for the new Board members on a ballot which will appear in Shipmate in the March issue. You need to know that the Board members work very hard, with lots of committee work and meetings, especially the Chairman, and the Vice Chairmen (Tim Bradley) of the three geographical regions. Again, read Shipmate for detailed reports by the Supe and Ron Marryott. Keep up to date. The Association has become a sizable business operation.

A lot of assorted news this month, not all happy, but let's start with Bill Chipman, who writes out of Virginia Beach. He starts, noting that Randy Patterson's son. Randy Junior passed away in October in Cobbs Creek, VA, of cancer. He was owner of Cobbs Creek Woodworks. Randy and Peggy are still in Seattle, and 1 know 1 speak for the Class in sending our condolences. Marie and Bill Chipman are dedicated home game footballers and think the team is the "cat's meow." Bill continues: "I enclose some photos of the last Class luncheon here in Tidewater at the Anchor Inn. We had 30 folks and a delicious luncheon."

Paul and Doris Miller, covered against the cold blast at Dublin, while watching the "match" against Notre Dame You will probably be receiving this issue about the time of the Capital Area group's St. Valentine's Day Sweetheart Luncheon—and we would LOVE to see you there with your best girl! CHS

Get the News while it is HOT! Send email to MAJORDOMO@USNAA.org with message reading subscribe alumusna See "All Hands" for more information.

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Alice Goodman, Thiele, Audrey Kuhfal I am most distressed to report the death of Bill Wagner, who died quietly on 14 November of leukemia at the home of his son, John, in Pacific Beach, CA. Tom Dawson provided a piece for "Last Call," and wrote to me: "Bill had been fighting leukemia for about three years. Although he and Sally had moved to Big Fork, MT, he continued to return to LA for treatment. He had received all of the latest state of the art treatments available, including, as late as last Summer, stem cell transplant. Unfortunately

it did not last. He spent his last days at his son's home with Sally here in Pacific Beach. I visited him twice in the two and a half weeks that he was here. His spirits and outlook remained good considering the circumstances. He will be missed by everyone that ever came in contact with him and his personality."

The Class is indebted to Bill for the great work he did on the 48 Gate project, including sculpting the bronze USNA emblems mounted on the gates. Those who had not known Bill before, but attended that great Gate Weekend, got to know a great person. 1 talked to Bill's younger brother, John, '54, who lives in Maine. He reminisced about Bill and how he had been an inspiration, best friend, and a man of courage and dignity who encouraged him to go to the Academy. The family requested contributions to the Leukemia Society of America, 600 3rd Ave, NY, NY 10016, in memory of William Francis Wagner.

Fred Jackson came in from Hamilton, MT, with a request for some addresses which 1 was able to provide for the most part, and commented on his Montana neighbor. Bill Wagner: "Three weeks ago when I talked to him, he said he had only 2 to 4 weeks to live. We will miss Bill. We live far enough apart here in Montana that we had not seen each other often, but occasionally we would plan something together." Fred comments further on Montana weather: Our Winter has not been too bad here in the banana belt. Haven't had much snow but there has been a lot of overcast. Seems like we have not seen the sun for ages. I'd rather have snow than overcast. Did have 10" of heavy snow ten days ago that played havoc with the electrical system. Some folks were without power for four days. Paper reported no snow like that in 104 years. Normally it is light and fluffy and easily moved. Fran has caught the quilting bug, and has taken several courses and loves the homework. That, her church work and the Eastern Star keep her busy, as they do me. I made the mistake of making myself the only one proficient in the computer accounting program they use, so may end up treasurer next year. Am also Worthy Patron of our Eastern Star Chapter doing more than 1 should, as the Worthy Matron is not well. Not sure what I'll be doing next year, as Fran is to be Worthy Matron.

1 make note of a Class mailing dated 28 October 1996 from Chuck Gorder out in San Diego, who is organizing some Class special events built around the San Diego State game in San Diego, 6 September next. He encloses a form with sundry choices to be retumed for advance planning. If you need one.

Write Chuck at Lorenz Alhadeff Cannon & Rose, 550 West C Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

Bill (w. w.) Lee has sent me an entry for "Last Call" for Wink Winkler, whose death was reported in last month's column, so watch "Last Call" either this issue or the next.

This from Paul Early in Manhasset, NY: In September, Vi and I had a great auto tour through the National Parks in Utah and getting as far south as the Vermilion Cliffs in Arizona. We then went back to Idaho Falls, ID, to see how it had changed in the 40 years since we were stationed there. A NAUTILUS Reunion was underway there.

Among many other Shipmates, Classmate Frank Fogarty and wife, Dotty, were there. They had helped organize it and it was a great affair. They both were thriving. Because I had served with several crew members on other ships, I was asked about other officers. That caused me to look through my 1946 Lucky Bag and the enclosed picture fell out.

I hope you can print it as a counterpoint to all the recently-taken pictures. Some of those guys look almost as old as 1 do. The picture is of me and my First Classman, (now) Rear Admiral Robert Wertheim, taken just before June Week, 1945. He began a principal architect of the Polaris PoseidonTrident missile system, serving in Admiral Rabom's Special Projects office from its inception; and becoming Admiral Levering Smith's deputy and successor. He contributed significantly to the Cold War victory. He's the one on the left.

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Bob Wertheim '46, Paul Early Charles (Alex) Alexander's death was reported in the last month's column, but roommate John Fry has provided this poignant addition: When Charles Alexander died suddenly and unexpectedly, the Class lost an esteemed member and I lost a lifelong friend. Because our paths crossed infrequently for so many years, only recently have I understood the extraordinary good Alex had done after his exemplary Naval service for his church and his community. When Toni and 1 last saw him, at his Cameron Mews home in Old Town, he spoke with real compassion for helping the parishioners of his beloved St. Paul's Episcopal Church and selflessly serving the underfed and homeless people of Alexandria. He really cared about them and tried in every way he could to make a positive difference in their lives. The many friends who gathered for the service at Alexandria's historic Christ Church (St. Paul's was undergoing renovation) were a diverse group, fellow parishioners, his Meals-on-Wheels companions, Cameron Mews neighbors, brothers Jack Alexander '52 and Bob Alexander, nieces and nephews, and of course.

Classmates. After the service, the cortege made its way along the funeral route to the Arlington Cemetery burial site, near the gravestones of his father (USNA '21) and his mother. The three sharp volleys of the riflemen, the playing of taps, and the ritual folding and presentation of the flag to his brother. Jack, gave the service great dignity. Later, at the reception at St. Paul's Parish House, 1 heard more praise for Alex's dedicated volunteer work and his service in the church library, where he was said to be the best librarian in nearly 200 years.

Alexandria will miss Alex.

Now it's time you heard about the 8 November luncheon at the Army Navy Country Club. Some 44 Classmates and wives assembled, lifted one or two, and dined well. Jim Beggs held forth on progress made in cementing contact with the 24th Company, whose wardroom we support. Jim has met with the Mids, the Company Officer, and the Company CPO, all of whom seem enthusiastic that we are there. We have made them a gift of an outdoor grill, which they brought to the last home football game to tailgate with '48. It is easy to contact the Company and visit.

There are phones that go right in to the Company Commander, and Company Officer. Charlie Held is our on-scene rep and can provide guidance if you're interested. Among those single luncheon attendees were, Graham, Ghormley, Grechanik, Osmer, RC Smith, Olin, Welch, Coriey, Villarteal, Beggs, and Chapman. With wives were Cab Davis, Shockey, Martenson, Ahern, Ball, O'Reilly, Stacy, Knock, Ortleib, Sprince, Bartow, Goldman, Cartuth, Tony Duncan, and Reed.

Sizer, Hoffman Bartow and Knock

Ball and Hoss Graham A Christmas Card has arrived from Australia from the hand of Bill Evans and his wife, Lisa. He reports that he is in his 38th year of teaching and is still writing books, articles, etc. He expresses somewhat unguarded doubt about certain aspects of Australia's cunent multicultural political conectness.

He also states that the Evans will make every effort to attend the 50th, and wonders where time has gone since 4 June 1948. Jim Welsh, who with his lovely French wife, Claude, lives in Crandelles, France, writes that changes in retirement plans now make it possible for them to make the 50th, and they are planning to make the trip.

For last month's column, I had submitted a bunch of photos, mostly of Monterey's 48th, but other jewels too, and the editors unaccountably omitted them.

They promised to include them in this column along with two or three new ones. 1 still have more good pics from the Coast for future columns.

Mary Smith, Chuck Gorder, Babs Rudeis, Schorchy Smith

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Bill Ayers, Jim Ward Oz and Quinn Osborn

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system, new just about everything except for original fireplaces, floors, doors, and woodwork, and some beautiful stained glass windows. The first floor is about a week behind the upper levels. The outside painters are at work priming and smoothing, getting ready to finish the outside. The optics are in, the mechanical is in and operating. "49 House" should go operational about the time that you are reading this.

Karl Schultz, the project superintendent for Coleman & Wood, and I went through the house.

It's a pleasure to see someone have such a strong personal interest in getting a job done properly.

We all owe John Dobson a big thank you for his keeping a watchful eye on this project for us.

Keep those pledges coming and "49 House" will be a reality—and all paid for!

Also, I received a phone call from Amanda Sleeves. She lived in 49 College Ave. from her birth, 1962 until 1983 when her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fluharty sold the house. Mr. Fluharty had been the head grounds keeper at the Academy.

Amanda married Sean Steeves '82. I have invited the Steeves to join us when we have the formal dedication of "49 House."

Mickey and I just retumed from a quick vacation to Charleston, SC with Betty and Skip Sweitzer. We did all the tourist things including a visit to Fort Sumter and the ships at Patriots Point. On YORKTOWN,

we found a perfectly restored AD dedicated to Ken Kenoizen. No matter what they do, an aircraft carrier has a unique odor about it. YORKTOWN, even af-

Nan Baughman, Warren, McCords, Fred Baughman

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Pres: Alfred C. Boughton III, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: LTCOL Richard H. Francis, USMC (Ret.) RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 (H) 703 339-5275 Let's begin with a report by Ace on "49 House" along with his recent activities: "49 House" is proceeding, very close to being on schedule. The house is in the last frantic stage where everything is coming together. The top two floors are almost complete. The painters go in 18 Nov. The upper floors are plastered, there is new wiring, new plumbing, a new fire and sprinkler

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ter all these years, still smells like a ship ready for sea.

While in Charleston, we met Charlie and Bob McElroy. We visited their magnificent house on Kiawah island. Bob looks trim and healthy the way you would expect of a Marine Colonel, and Charlie was more beautiful and even more charming than I remember the perfect hostess. We had dinner and laughed about Corpus Christi—could it really have been 45 years ago?

One of the nice things about this job is that I hear from and talk to Classmates from all over. John Lund called on his way to his new (old?) house in Tilden, NE. From Hawaii, George Sumner called to check on his "49 House" contribution. (He was most generous—Thank you George) 1 heard from two Skips—Minis! and Sweitzer, both sent checks and pledges for "49 House" (Thank you. Skips). Jim Watkins sent a nice note. Jim Patton called. Ed Waller and I discussed plans for the 50th. Tom Parsons called for information for his active group in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. We saw Kurt Dorenkamp and Al Frost. They had Leo Schoos in town from Albany, NY—Leo wanted to get out of the cold; and for one approaching 70, he looked very good. Ward Stuart also sent a nice check and a "49 House" pledge. Again, Thanks Ward.

We get to see many Classmates at the football games and at the lunches both in Annapolis—at Fergies—(4th Tuesdays) and Washington, DC (2nd Tuesdays)^at Orleans House—in Rosslyn. For the out-of-towners, give us a call or just drop in, we look forward to seeing you.

By the time you read this, the holidays will have come and gone. I hope the new year brings health and happiness to you all. June of 1997 marks the start of our 53rd year as a Class. We can look back over this last half century and be proud of the many contributions that '49 has made to the country as a whole.

Let me hear from you if you have any thoughts about our 50th. Future articles will keep the Class current on the planning for that grand event.

Next, I want to discuss photographs you send for inclusion with this column. It is Shipmate policy, not mine I might add, that any photo used must include at least one USNA Classmate. So photos exclusively of grandchildren alone, as an example, cannot be

published. Also, indistinct, distance shots where faces are barely discernible are really a waste of space.

Look through your copy of Shipmate, and you'll see what 1 mean. So, we want your photos, but please try to send quality, close-ups if at all possible.

We received this nice note with the adjacent photo from John Ostlund: In September Mary and I were in Norfolk for the commissioning of CHEYENNE (SSN 773). This fine attack submarine is the last of the Los ANGELES Class to be built.

The picture shows Commander Pete Ozimek '77, Commanding Officer of CHEYENNE along with Mary and me as we present the ship with an action-packed sculpture. This commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Anticipating receiving this bronze, the ship had a display case ready for it.

We enjoyed the time spent on the submarine, and also had the fun of touring DDG 85, one of the newest ARLEIGH BURKE Class of guided-missile de-

stroyers. It had been 46 years since I last set foot aboard a Naval vessel, and it felt good!

Although we had great fun, my guide dog, Russ, was disappointed. Since he was never trained to climb up and down ladders, Russ had to remain ashore.

We are happy to see the Forty-Nine contribution to the Alumni Association in the form of the FortyNine House becoming a reality. We hope the Class gifts are rolling in even better than anticipated.

Having sold our Remount Ranch last year, we now reside in Cheyenne. We look forward to being with all of you at the 1999 reunion!

Mary Ostlund, Commander Peter Ozimek, "The Sculpture," John Ostlund

John Draim sent this accounting of his trip with wife Pat last year to China: Pat and 1 enjoyed a two-week trip to China— combination business and pleasure. I attended the 47th International Astronautical Federation Conference in Beijing, where I presented a paper on satellite constellation optimization. (Secretary note: John has patented this concept of optimization.) The pleasure part was that we got to see our son, David, and his wife, Laura. They have been living in China for three years now, teaching English to Chinese— first at the Xi'an Foreign Languages University in Xi'an and now at the Beijing Polytechnic University.

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The Draims dining out at a local restaurant David recently left the teaching field for multimedia. He has a weekly show on Beijing TV with an audience estimated at 100 million throughout China. Besides seeing David ourselves on the TV in our hotel room the day after we arrived, we also went to his opening night at a Beijing night club (the Sunflower Club) a few days later. He is in a combo with an Italian and two Chinese. David and Laura showed us many of the Beijing sights, including the Forbidden City, Tienanmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven. Also, all four of us took a tour to the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, and a cloisonne factory. After Beijing, we left for Xi'an where we saw the terra-cotta soldiers, the Buddhist Pagoda, and the mountain retreat where Chiang Kai Shek was captured by the Communists. I also visited the Xi'an Satellite Control Center and Northwest Polytechnic University as part of our technical tour. In Shanghai, we did some more sightseeing, and some shopping. Also in Shanghai, we visited the Long March (Chinese missile launcher) factory, a satellite manufacturing site, and another technical university. From Shanghai, we flew back to the USA. Bob Ripley who splits his time between homes in Stevensville, MT, from May to October, and Stanford, NC, in the Winter, sent this letter on his recent travels: This letter reports on couple of small, but very pleasant. Class mini-reunions Martha and 1 attended.

The get-togethers were in Las Vegas in mid-October during the Retired Officers Association (TROA) Convention and at the Wake Forest-Navy game a week later. In Las Vegas, Tom Kilcline and Domell were honored after Tom's long service as TROA's President. Betty and Frank Sain headed up the local Las Vegas TROA Chapter that hosted an outstanding convention. Martha won fourth place in the Slot Machine Tournament while I worked very hard as a TROA Director. Frank and Betty hosted a '49er evening of great spirits and food and hiore talk, in which Maria and Ken Schiweck and Sylvie and Bob Titus joined, and brought us up to date on retirement, and the great living in Las Vegas, which is booming. Martha and I stayed two more days after the convention with the recently moved-in Schiweck's, who were great guides to better eating. We came home about even, due to Martha's wiimings, but she won't share.

Meanwhile, down in North Carolina in '49er retirement country. Classmate and fellow Montanan, Joe Josephson and wife Mary Ellen arranged a great weekend with the Ripley's, Mary Emma and Jim Wilson, and Washington guests Nancy and Al Frost, who provided a vocal contingent for the great Navy victory against Wake Forest. That game featured many other USNA Alumni, including our Wes Lindsay. We had a chance to Tailgate with all Classes and to visit with Superintendent Larson, before returning to the Pinehurst area for cocktails at the Wilson's. We darned near went to Ireland for the Notre Dame game, but Martha and I drove home to Carolina Trace instead. Needless to say, these two meetings were welcome reminders that you can hide in Montana for only so long (like the UNABOMBER), but Martha and 1 intend to spend half the year there and half in North Carolina, just to keep our accents straight. We missed the C. Ray Smiths due to his illness, but he and Ginger were with us in spirit.

Martha, after recuperating most of this year from illness after moving to Sanford, NC, is again able to travel, golf and carouse; and I'm still working to afford this new adventure in multi-state living.

Come see us. We have room for '49ers in both states, although you may find yourself in Glacier

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Park when its hot elsewhere! Beat Army! Warm regards to all.

Al Thomson adds his name to our select list of Naturalized Classmates: I'm no ain tae pick at nits, as the auld sayin' goes, but inasmuch as 1 was born on Christmas Day 1925 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and received my Certificate of Naturalization at the Norfolk Federal Courthouse one week before I applied for NAPS Detail in 1944,1 am proud to also claim membership in the select group of naturalized '49ers. Move over.

Ken and Paul!

Elinor and 1 are still enjoying the bucolic life in the Northem Neck of Virginia. We see Lou and Red Tolbert occasionally when they are in port from their various craises. We did some traveling ourselves this past October when we joined Ruth and Ted Lide on a three week trip to China, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Fantastic sights, beautiful scenery, and innumerable steps to climb up—and down.

Chinese food up the ying-yang. We thanked God for the daily American breakfast buffet that carried us through the day!

Gene Shine informs me that the item on flag officers in the November Shipmate left out three EDOs and one intelligence flag officer in the Class which completes the list and now adds up to 39. It's an imperfect world—math was never my strong suit!

Although belated, some startling news from Ken Bott. As an inveterate player of the NJ lottery, his number came up for $10.8 million last July. Ken and Jeanne are sharing their new wealth with their children. Congratulations, Ken and family on your good fortune.

Pete Swanson^ who is joining us as Class Assistant Secretary, has this report on the November Class luncheon: Tom Sarris' Restaurant in Rosslyn was the sight of a vibrant, fun Class luncheon. There was a splendid tumout of sixteen Classmates for the occasion.

Attending were: John Alvis, Bill Bryan, Luke Capone, Ken Carr, Bob Coontz, Bob Eustace, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, CMC Jones, Pete Klein, Jim Mcvoy, Mort Neely, Gene Reiher, Pete Swanson, and Barkley Wood. The conversations were lively and diverse, your correspondent could hardly keep up with them. We heard Class news, jokes, stock tips, travel adventure— all were intermingled. As we were enjoying the food, one story comes to mind: In a greasy spoon, a downhearted diner asked the waitress for meatloaf and some kind words. She brought the meatloaf but didn't say a word. "Hey" he said, "what about my kind words?" she replied, "Don't eat the meatloaf..." John Alvis, mentioned that he took his son and daughter-in-law to Texas to visit John's hometown of Rochester. Sort of a visit to John's roots. Later, he and Lois made a cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean including a visit to Istanbul, Turkey. Jim Mcvoy reported on the outcome of his many-year quest of creating a video celebrating Navy Football and its importance to the essence of the Naval Academy. It is similar to such a project West Point undertook years ago. The project is coming to fruition, and videos should be ready for purchase in September '97 when we'll look forward to seeing it. In January '97, Peggy and Barkley Wood will be heading for Southern California and then Oahu, HI. C.M.C Jones talked about the local Marine Corps Birthday party Fred Grabowsky hosted in November. (Due, 1 thought you'd write up Lake Lune and the Marine Corps get together with Classmates there.) Or do I have the wrong time frame?

Eleven '49er Stalewarts joined in Annapolis area monthly lunch: Ralph Murphy, Steve Krause, Voss Vosseler, Chet Davis, Mickey McDonald, Bob Brady, Al English (West Point '49), Keatinge Keays, Gene Shine, Ace Boughton and John Dobson. Discussions covered 49 House, 50th Reunion, football games, and physical ailments.

West Point grads have a group of about 200 in the Annapolis, Baltimore, Severna Park area. They want to challenge USNA '49ers in Golf and Tennis, 17-21 Sept. 1997. Mickey McDonald 410-571-

9569, agreed to be our coordinator. Interested? Call or write to Mickey. Let's not miss this opportunity!

(20 Sept. 1997: May at SMU).

Steve Krause reports the following: A number of '49ers made the trip to Ireland last November to see Navy walloped by Notre Dame.

In spite of the lousy game and weather to match, everyone seemed to have a wonderful time—at least the '49ers with whom we traveled. Our bus tour included Ella and Chet Davis and Jane and Bob Needham. While we were in Dublin, we also saw Jo-An and Chuck Howe, Gini and Phil Koehler and Tex Lawrence, with friend whose name unfortunately escapes me. Maureen and Bill Bennett were also there but on a drive-yourself tour so we didn't see them. The master tour roster also listed Dorothy and Ed O'Connell, but we somehow missed them among the 20,000 Americans who attended the game.

Chuck and Jo-An Howe, Bob and Jane Needham, Phil and Gini Koehler and Steve and Rita Krause at the Dublin Airport enroute home

Steve Krause, Chet Davis and Bob Needham with an unidentified Upper-Classman, at Kilkea Castle in County Kildare, celebrating/commiserating after the game

Chet and Ella Davis at Dublin Airport—they missed the group picture.

Bob Eustace reports sadly that J i m Webber passed away in Bremerton, WA, on 21 November of cancer. Our condolences to Athie and family. During his 38 year Naval career, Jim made major contributions in the field of Naval Engineering. He retired as a Vice Admiral in a specially-created billet as Chief Engineer of the Navy. Following retirement, he served as President of the Naval Undersea Museum at Key Port, WA. Memorial donations may be sent to the Navy Undersea Foundation at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374-5060.

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John "Dit" Lund informs us that Betty slipped her moorings quietly in Cary, NC, in October. Her family wishes to thank all her many friends who have conveyed their thoughts and prayers during this time.

(The directory says John D. Lund is martied to Mariene and lives in Apple Valley, CA. Who's Betty and why Cary, NC? You might call John.)

That's all for now. Keep the mail coming. Nothing can be finer than to be a '49er!

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Pres: RADM Milton J. Schultz, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 92010 Birch DeWitt and George Ruos were the bearer of sad news that our Classmate, Paul Soteropulos, died on 15 November after a long struggle with a failing heart. On the 19th of November Greek Orthodox services were held in Mandeville, LA with full military honors. Birch and George delivered eulogies. Herb Babington attended the service and is preparing the obituary. Recent visits by Frank Holcomb, "Bells" Woodman, Jim Kennedy, Tony Suraci, Birch and George served to be mutually uplifting to all and Paul was particularly pleased to see such visits summed-up in a recent Shipmate article.

Dick Doan checks in with a BZ for your CS. Kind words are always very much appreciated. A few years back we had commented on the fact that after heart by-pass surgery Dick's golf game improved significantly since he slowed down his back swing.

Marydell and Dick love the life in Palm Desert and admit that there the game of golf is addictive. Cecil Kempf subscribes to the Doan postulate—no Cecil didn't have heart surgery—but he did have a hip replaced and he is without pain for the first time in memory. The hospital also took the time to do some eye surgery and now Cecil sees where the ball goes.

It can be said that his game is on a steady up-slope.

Dick and Cecil will most likely take an active role in the 6th annual Zeph Schultz memorial golf tournament to be played at the beautiful Bonita Golf Course on Monday, 21 April 1997. Those desiring to participate should contact Bill Grimm for more details. J.B. Farrell saved golf balls will be used for prizes.

Jim Oberholtzer updates on his biking activities.

He reports that as to his Crossing of the US, he will leave with a group from San Diego on 25 March 1997 and arrive in St. Augustine, FL on 28 May 1997.

Gene Brady will provide Jim a chance to get cleaned up and get a night's sleep in a real bed when he gets to Florida. Jim says his trips to Italy and France were absolutely marvelous and he recommends this sort of trip. All level of bike riders were there, with a van available any time one feels you have had enough for the day. The food and lodgings were great and the bikes everyone rented were excellent. While Jim enjoys the bike riding he adds that bachelor life is for the birds.

John Kirk sends along multiple years of Class dues which have been forwarded to Jim Lynn. John's retirement from the Dean's job at St. Edward's University, TX came shortly after his return from the 45th Class Reunion. Ann retired from teaching at the same time. The highlight of their past year was a dream trip to the South Pacific. New Zealand lived up to expectations. On a pilgrimage to the "Old Bridge" north of Queenstown where bungee jumping became a sport John made a splash—literally— and it was great afterwards to know that he is still alive.

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John Kirk, Spring 1996—-Old Bridge north of Queenstown, New Zealand The Kirks also enjoyed the east coast of Australia and spent three days on the Great Barrier Reef snorkeling over the outer reef. The guide told them, "There are only two kinds of sharks: Reefies and Munchies. You will definitely see Reefies but they will not attack. Munchies stay off the reef—at least up to now." Last August John returned to teaching but the four day a week schedule is a lot easier than deaning. The Kirks are looking forward to the 50th, but believe it will be hard to beat the 45th.

Top Row: Dave Emerson, Joe Hui'ley, Don Fant, J.B. Davis, Joe Dailey '51; Bottom Row: Dave Space, Joe FitzPatrick '51—-Class of '50 grads taken 2 June 1950 Dave Emerson says all is well in Charleston, SC and that Joe Hurley was down from Breezy Point, NY to help Dave celebrate his 70th birthday (no matter that he was a month late). Joe provided a picture of earlier days taken right after our graduation and all will appreciate the fact that we haven't changed very much in appearance. Dave was able to identify all in the picture which thereby proves the absence of any trace of Alzheimer's.

Last Summer Betty and Gene Mosrin attended Elderhostel at Furman University. At a mixer Gene mentioned to a couple that he was retired from the Navy. The man, Andy, said, "Oh my dad was an admiral by the name of McFall." Gene replied that the only McFall he knew was Dodge. Andy said, "He was my brother." They talked of Dodge's daughter, Gardner, and of her book of poems on the Vietnam era. The Pilot's Daughter (We covered Gardner's book earlier in Shipmate) Gene wrote to Gardner and she replied with, "Those years when my dad was in the military marked me forever—in small and large ways.. .1 think finishing that book and seeing it pub-

lished has provided a certain closure to the events alluded to in it and memorialized my father in a way he hadn't been." Gene concludes that those who were with the cartiers in the Gulf of Tonkin should read this book.

Over in Annapolis at their 13th November gathering of the USNAAA local Chapter they introduced the new Brigade Honor Chairman, Mid'n 1/C Andrew Kleeman '97. He is a very bright (starman) and energetic young man from Springfield, MO. He plans to become a submariner upon graduation. Tom Ross explained the Honor Concept and told him about the binoculars our Class will present to him in May at the Prize and Awards Ceremony. Also attending the luncheon were the two 5 stripers who are the Regimental Commanders—both females. Ann and Tom Ross recently returned from a Globus Tour of four Hawaiian Islands. There was a Class of '50 luncheon at the Hale Koa on 26 October arranged by Rosemarie and Barney Bamette. Represented at the luncheon were Barnette, Darfus, Engle, Hays, Martin, McClaran and McGlaughlin with wives.

The Washington gathering on 7 November consisted of: Tom Rogers, Dick Powell, J.J. McNally, Harry Krantzman, Rill Rockey, Bob Bisselle, John Henderson (daughter married at the Washington Cathedral the day after dad was discharged from the hospital). Bill Smoot, John Cavanaugh, Ray Bowers, Jim Lynn, Law Kivlen, Howard Laniado (doing research on the Great White Fleet salute of the Molakai Leper Colony on the fleet's arrival in Hawaii in June 1908), Charlie Hirsch, Roy Snyder, Don Stull, Bill Diehl, Bill Ayres, Milt Schultz, Clifford Nelson (son of George Nelson who passed away on 30 October. Memorial services were held on 7 December at Friends Meeting Hall. The Columbarium at the Academy will be George's final resting place), Gayle May, Bill Simons, Earl Halpem and DarylllHpp. Items of discussion were: football successes, Supe's actions on past problems, views of the new CEO and President of the Alumni Association and the role of the Class of '50 as the "lead Class" in the renovation of Preble Hall. A nominating committee composed of Gayle May, Roy Snyder and Tom Rogers was formed to come up with a slate of names for Vice President of the Class organization. The attendees commended Dick Powell for the work he has done and will continue to do on the "Fifty Fuhd." All should have received Dick's letter, "How to contribute," which was dated 30 October. Let's all step up to the plate and increase our participation level and reach our $505,050 goal easily and soon.

The San Diego November '50 meeting on the 1st at the Naval Station Mariner Club had the following: Stan Neander (back from two weeks in Oregon and Washington visiting daughter and son and families in cold, snow and ice and pleased to see sunny SoCal once more. Son, David, and wife Julia are both LT's NOAA with orders to report to HQ in Silver Spring, MD come January for new careers in the political arena), John Malloy, Dick Smith, Dick Prescott, Mark Frudden, Dick Thurston, Bob Muck (the '50 Valentine Dinner annual will be at the San Diego Yacht Club on Saturday the 15th of February with civilities beginning at 1830. This is our annual salute to those wives who have supported us in unwavering fashion over the years). Dean French, Wayne Jensen, and Bill Grimm. The museum development project video was shown and enjoyed (and motivated) by all. All recognized Milt Schultz as the star of the show and expressed appreciation for his continued participation in events of worth to the Class and to the Academy. The wives had their concurtent meeting but it seems many were either away or already preparing for Christmas.

Those there: Judy Fmdden, Mary Ellen Prescott, June Neander, Alene Morgan, Mary Lou Thurston and

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Dorothy Jensen. It was noted from the San Diego newspaper that Minnie Lane had chaired the 35th anniversary auction and dinner of "Project Concern Intemational" at the Sheraton Harbor Island with a theme of "Hands Across the Border"—a benefit for children.

All should make note of the fact that elections of Tmstees-At-Large and Chairman of the Board of our National Alumni Association are scheduled within the next few months. Ballots will be in the March Shipmate and we are expected to review these nominations (candidates) and vote for the individuals we deem most worthy of our vote and confidence. Leading our Association is no small task and it is asked that all Alumni take the time to study the attributes of the candidates and VOTE. Remember to return ballots promptly.

Yours for good representative government at all levels... Wayne

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Pres: CAPT E Trent Shaver, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: William W. Boyes, Jr. 2214 McAuliffe Drive, Rockville, MD 20851-1548 Since the 45th Reunion we have lost five and possibly six Classmates. They were: Paul Leslie Maier from the effects of Alzheimer's Disease on 15 October 1996; John Edward Reeder had a fatal heart attack on 18 October 1996; Walter Millard Drake, Jr. died of an infected aortic graft on 23 November 1996; James David Hovater died of esophageal cancer on 24 November 1996 and Robert Lee Swart, Jr. died of cancer on 25 November 1996.

Paul TUzo received the second letter back from the Postal Service in Sacramento, CA saying Joe Ed Fuller is deceased. Joe's phone number is hooked up to a fax machine only and 1 called Scott Hightower to see if he or the head of the Sacramento Chapter of the USNA Alumni could get us any corroboration or details, if in fact, Joe is dead. So far, we have nothing but the two envelopes with "deceased" written on them. If anybody out there can help us on this, it certainly would be most appreciated.

We have had only one change of address of late: Barbara and Bill Hennessy have left the sunny clime of Orlando, FL, and are probably snowbound at: P.O. Box 2628, Kennebunk, ME, 04046-2628, phone 207967-4544.

Fred James's widow. Dot, had a narrow escape on Interstate 85 when her car was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler and totaled. Fortunately, Dot had only a few bmises and contusions and should be well on the road to recovery.

I'll be running a picture sent by Warren Rothmann to your old scribe which shows four of the seven guys in our Class attending the 45th Reunion who have the initials "W.W." in front of their surname. Those not pictured are: Parker, Patterson and von Christierson. Bill Patterson was there at the 45th, but we were unable to corral him for the group picture. Maybe at the 50th when we will all— repeat all—be in our seventies, if you can even visualize that!

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Walt Sheffield, Bill Smith, Jay Woodbury, Bill VonierSucking up brews at the 45th Reunion

Terry Smith, Carmen Seay, Lowell and Pat Stockdale, , Bill Smith—Happy Hour at the 45th Tony Bartuska sent me a snap of some of the '51ers at the Dublin, Ireland Navy-Notre Dame game. Pete Hilgartner promised to send me a few more for next month's Shipmate. I won't reveal the attendees until you see their pictures; but both Pete and Tony missed, or could not connect up with, Fred Gambke.

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Terry Smith, Tony Bartuska- -Doing the light fantastic at the 45th Reunion

Barbar Boyce, Presh Tillson, Tom Boyce, Rosalie Mow, Terry Smith—Tommy surrounded by the usual bevy of beauties

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Bill Smith, Tom Hiers, Wes Hammond, Sam Ginder— Wes sprained his wrist with the one-armed bandits in Reno

Lou Powell, Pete O'Kane, Tony Bartuska—Near a Dublin Pub at the Navy-Notre Dame game George Klett retrieved a January 17,1951 memo (I thought that even then the Navy put the day before the month) sent to all of us soon-to-be-graduating Midshipmen giving us financial advice. It is interesting and was set up for both married and single officers and went down to $5.00 a month for laundry and dry cleaning for bachelors and $15.00 for married officers. But, those seers of higher finance noted they made no provision for owning and operating a motor vehicle because, "In some cases, an automobile may be a necessity [but] that is not tme for a majority of young Naval Officers." Hey, we didn't spend all our time at sea, just most of it. By then I was already paying $15.00 a month to garage my new Pontiac straight eight out in town, so into the circular file went that memo.

Heard an interesting statement at the disastrous Army-Navy game tailgate held at Pat and Lowell Stockdale's on Pearl Harbor Day—a day that will go down in infamy and a day for the third time in three years The Washington Post has seen fit to say nary one word about it. Anyway, Joe Hillock said

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he got a "55 and 1 1 " for riding in the rumble seat of a buddy's car in Eastport on one of the few days they let us out into town during Plebe Summer. For some reason your old scribe has "40 and 10" indelibly impressed in his mine as a "Class A"—the maximum sentence we mid-coolies could receive short of a court-martial. For some reason "55 and 1 1 " sounds uneven. Realize, of course, that I have already admitted to suffering from "Oldtimer's Disease," but does anybody else recall something more than "40 and 10?" Drop me a line on a postcard if you do.

Buddy Brame, Jay Woodbury, Elsie Adler—Admiring the catered tailgate party Our Class President, TVent Shaver, received an interesting letter from the Vice Academic Dean who personally thanked us for the Faculty Senate at the 45th Reunion for the "Teaching Excellence" awards made available by the Class of 1951. He reiterated his thanks in behalf of the USNA Faculty and noted some interesting changes and one thing that didn't change since 1947: • 18 different majors are noted on today's graduation diplomas • 20 Mids are enrolled at nearby universities in master's degree programs • 15 graduating ensigns may enter medical school.

The payback after med. school is a total of 12 years' service • The Brigade is now 15% female. Last year, the l,000th woman officer was graduated • The Skinny Dept. is now called Wires • Now you have to be Flag Officer to be buried at USNA. If you're cremated, anyone can be inumed in the Columbarium • No more black covers on caps during winter time.

White is more visible to vehicular traffic • The black leather football helmets shown in our Lucky Bag have been replaced by space age plastic • Carvel Hall is gone and drag houses have disappeared • There are no movie theaters in town • Although there were no Zip codes in 1947-51, Bancroft Hall has its own—separate from the rest of the Naval Academy • Hemdon Monument is greased with 200 lbs. of lard on graduation day • Canasta as shown in our Lucky Bag is out. Few present day Middies have even heard of the word • BLOCK ISLAND is gone. It was reactivated for the

Korean Policy Action (love that phrase adopted by Harry Traman) and then scrapped • Chapel is no longer mandatory • The radio towers on Greenbury Point are now silenced and may soon be dismantled • Midshipmen can drink in town as long as they are not Plebes and are at least 21 years old. Ditto for the Officers' Club And, lastly, the thing that did not change is that the M-1 Garand rifle and associated chromed bayonet are still used in Parades.

Dean Bill Garrett, Captain, USN, Retired '59 also noted in his letter some statistics of Naval Academy graduates: • One President, James Earl Carter, Jr. '47 • One Nobel Prize winner, Albert Abraham Michelson, Class of 1873, awarded in 1907 in physics • 200 members of Congress [sounds too even for me—Walt]

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• 1,500 presidents and CEOs of "Fortune 500" companies [ditto] • 4 Secretaries of the Navy • 5 Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff • 24 CNOs • 7 Commandants of the Marine Corps • Over 4,000 admirals and generals • 42 astronauts. The Naval Academy has produced more than any other college in the Nation • 983 KlAs including 11 from the Class of 1951 John Tillson is roaring ahead at flank speed arranging for the '51 "Tweed Reunion" in San Diego between 5-7 September 1997. John has already reserved the gorgeous "Oceanview Club" at Point Loma for a '51 Saturday night dinner.

The Board of Directors are assiduously attacking the problems of fund raising culminating in our 50th Reunion in 2001 at Loew's Hotel in Annapolis. Our Class of 1951 Model Ship Gallery is still short of an endowment that will permit it to be self supporting for upkeep and maintenance. Details have to be worked out with Ralph Hooper in re his generous offer to match whatever the Class can come up with—up to $500,000.1 can't say enough about how lucky we are to have Ralph as a Classmate and without getting maudlin about it, Ralph remembers where he came from and what his roots are and he hasn't forgotten '51 is "Second to None." The Board of Directors would still like everyone to note in the lower left hand corner of their checks "Class of 1951 Restricted Fund." In that way, they can direct the moneys where they are most needed.

Cliff Rigsbee, Lee Doggett, Bob Allsman—At the Class of 1951 Gallery of Ships And lastly, even though most of us are retired now, many companies—Westinghouse for one—will match retiree's gifts to the Alumni Association. It's tax deductible for them and it will certainly be beneficial to the Class Fund.

With that, I'll sign off wishing you all a warm Winter as I try to defrost in Florida—Walt.

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in the Vietnam War? When I contemphuc on what to put in this book, many thoughts come rolling out.

One is how to choose among all the things/events which have occurred. Some 1 haven't thought about for quite awhile. Some I wish 1 hadn't remembered; however, they are all part of our individual stories, and I am thankful for the urging to think about my "story."

On the same topic, here is another perspective. I have gotten inquiries from Classmates and others wanting information about people in our Class. There have been a number of occasions when people are seeking Classmates for a high school or a ship reunion. I normally forward the request to the person being sought. Other Classes have put together a "book" that contains snapshots and short accounts written by individual Classmates about themselves.

Buz Thomas has suggested that we consider such a project. What are your reactions to putting together a '52 book? More to follow.

This year is also the year for a new Class President. The nominating committee consisting of Toxey Califf, Gamett Bailey, and Biscuit Wev, is at work.

Our constitution also provides for nominations by: "Written petition by fifteen (15) members of the Association." If you have any suggestions to make, contact the nominating committee. Ballots should be in the mail in January. According to the bylaws, 1 am required to notify you at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting scheduled for 25 April at the Fort Myer O'Club. This column constitutes that notification. I am reminded that soon elections of Tmstees-At-Large and Chairman of the Board of our Alumni Association will be held. Ballots will be in Shipmate, and all are urged to VOTE. Your vote counts'.!

The November luncheon for the Washington-Annapolis Chapter was held on Friday, 22 November.

We had Dan Struble from the Alumni Staff talk to us about considerations for giving programs available. Attending were: Vince Manara, Dick Smith, Harry Spencer, Ed Leonard, Bill Ott, Bob Reed, Jim Keane, Ralph Enos, Walt Locke, George Lester, Mel Meltzer, Dick Denfeld, Gordon Engquist, Garnett Bailey, Bill Roberts, Jerry Rapkin, Leigh Ebbert, Jerry Zacharias, Bob Denbigh, Jack O'Connell, Howard M c C o l l u m , Doug Payne and Bill Studabaker. Doug Payne said he had shown some of his work at a recent pottery show. Harry Spencer passed out copies of our graduation programs.

He had found these going through some of his mother's papers.

Pete Stark sent along pictures of the Vahsen Memorial outing. He writes, "can't say much for the caliber of golf, but not a bad looking group all things considered." Pete won the trophy and is shown receiving it from Pete Barry. Take good care of it, Pete.

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Pres: CAPT James P. Keane, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 HAPPY NEW YEAR. BEAT ARMY NEXT YEAR. WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF THE 45TH REUNION. Plans are progressing and you will be receiving additional information about opportunities.

In preparing for this event, some of us are thinking it may be rime to reflect and think about telling our stories. I received a book for grandparents from my daughter last year. It is a place to note information of interest and designed to assist in helping parents answer questions about their grandparents. What were/are favorite colors? What did Grandmother do

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The Vahsen Memorial Participants Jim Link writes: Yes, I am still out here in the hinterlands of retirement—in Northwest Florida, that is. We of the mighty '52 and the Pensacola Chapter of Alums were honored in September to host our Classmate and Chairman of the Board for USNA Alumni Association, Jack Sheehan. Since 1 am always jealous to see so many pics of '51 ahead of us and '53 behind us in Shipmate magazine every month, 1 have enclosed copies of each photo 1 took during Jack Sheehan's visit.

I think I speak for all the Classmates attending when 1 say Jack Sheehans's report on the Alumni Association and the Academy was most enlightening and informative. I felt I had been out of touch for the past five years, and finally Jack caught us up again with the all the current events and issues around the Academy which he was familiar with.

Thanks again so much, Jack, for the inspiring session. We hope you will come back sooner.

We from the Class of '52 were once again in the majority at this meeting. Those attending were: Bill Maxson, Harry Cawthon, Bill Campbell, Lou McMillan, Bill Hippie, Scott Gray, "Mark" Tuzo, Bob Fellingham and yours truly, Jim Link.

As a matter of fact we from '52 have outnumbered every other Class for attendance at the Pensacola Chapter monthly meetings for quite some time now. We are proud of that record. So much so that someone has suggested we form our own '52 chapter down here, but it lacks full endorsement from all the Classmates in the area, I think. Other '52ers known to be in our area and who attend occasionally are "Hi" Gumey, "Goose" Goslin, Dave Sperling and a recent addition, Jerry Thompson. There may be others I am not aware of and 1 apologize, but come down and see us sometime—anytime for that matter. Most of us play golf so there is never a problem getting into a '52er foursome or fivesome if you are ever down this way.

Lots of spare bedrooms among us too, so give us a call before you head this way and we'll be ready.

We're looking forward to attending the 45th Homecoming next year.

Bill, Lou, Bill and Scott And Jim signs off by saying, "Keep up the Good Work guys!!!" Thanks, Jim, for your input and for the pictures. It takes all of us, I don't make up the

copy—your inputs are always welcome. P.S. Understand that a Pensacola Chapter Charter may be forthcoming.

Classmates who gathered at the Layman's to witness the Army-Navy Game were brimming with expectation. Despite the weather for the game, I felt a spirit in the room that—this was the year. Well, it wasn't. A consolation for me was a picture on the screen showing Navy having two 5-year winning streaks in the past. It was an exciting game; and at one point, Vince Manara passed around a song sheet for us to rally around, and Alex (John R.) remarked several times that the fourth quarter had to be "our" quarter. Well it wasn't as you all know. Next Year!!!

Attending: Esther and Vince Manara, Howard McCullum, Ralph Enos, Lois and Dick Smith, Bobbie and Dick Denfeld, Sally and Bill Rowden, Peggy and Jim Keane, June and Jake Brown, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Rita and Jerry Zacharias, Leigh Ebbert, Wanda and Art Thompson, Jim Troutman, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Betty and Harry Spencer, Mary Ann and Bob Lancaster, Jane and Joe Wilkinson, Joan and Vince Argiro, Rita and Gamett Bailey, Jane and Jack O'Connell, Sally and John R. Alexander, Muffie and Jim Nunneley, Francoise and Al Bress, Jane and Bill Studabaker, and our hosts Carmen and Larry Layman. Thank you. Carmen and Larry, for making your most gracious home available. The chili contest was won again this year by Dick Smith. Vince Manara, Jake Brown and Harry Spencer were runners up. The Alexanders are on a sabbatical and are researching, traveling and writing.

Garnett Bailey recently put out a list of people that he hasn't located on the e-mail. Let us know if you have any leads. They are: Alfred P. Brooks, Robert S. Buckman, Jack W. Cook, Keith D. Cordes, Richard F. Daley, John S. Degnan, William C. Eddy, Michael J. Fogarty, George T. Hull, Arthur D. Jackson, Roy H. Jordan, John W. Kennon, William G. Lepthien, Mack Mauldin, Jr., John H. Mayer, Arthur H. Moore's widow, Richard T. Mulcahy, Howard J. Newton, Jr., Robert N. Phillips, William G. Phillips, Michael A. Quartararo, D. Niels Thomas, Michael A. Zibilich's widow.

1 am saddened to report the death of three Classmates. George W. M. Brown died on 8 November in Florida, and was buried in Arlington on 21 November. Brice L. Bradshaw died on 18 November in Fairfax Hospital and was buried in Arlington on 27 November. Edwin H. (Ned) King, Jr. died on 29 November in Arizona, and was interred at Arlington on 6 December.

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Pres: RADM S. David Frost, USN (Ret.) Secy: LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Dr.-Apt. 1701 Delray Beach, FL 33483 (H) 561-278-8325 Another column, another year! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that we all have a Happy and Healthy New Year. However, there is some bad news left over from 1996. On 22 October 1996, Fuzzy Knight called me from Charleston, SC, and reported that our Classmate Capt. Peter W. Lyon USN (Ret.) had been killed on 18 October 1996 in Charleston. Even more tragic was the news that the police had arrested Joan and Pete's son Christopher for the crime. A memorial service was held for Pete on the 22nd. Joan and Pete had recently moved to Kiawah Island after Pete had retired from the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. We send our most sincere condolences and prayers to Joan, to their children and grandchildren and to Pete's mother and his two sisters. At about the same time. Jack Davison informed Sally that he and Jane had lost their daughter last July. She was suffering from lymphoma and, according to Jack, she actually died from the radiation treatments she was receiving. We send Jane and Jack and their two grandchildren our love and condolences also. It is tough to lose a child, even when it is a grown child.

This will be a strange column. I sent the December column in on 4 October 1996 and had two months before the deadline for this column (9 December 1996). The December column was a litde short and, at the end, 1 sort of begged for news; but it hasn't been mailed out yet. However, somehow you got the message as I have received more mail, pictures and news in the last two months than I have ever received before in such a short period of time. Consequently, not all your news is going to make this column or maybe even the March column. Our charming and capable editor, Nancy Gomm lets me get away with 9 or 10 double spaced pages on occasion, but 25-30 pages would be way too much. Please bear with me.

I will work you all in, basically on a first received, first printed basis. I will also probably have to spread some letters over a couple of columns. It is a lovely dilemma, and I thank all of you so much. The dark ages are always sort of dead news times, but not this year. Please keep the good work up. Now to show that I'm not kidding I have in hand letters and/or pictures or news from: Don Hente, Jerry Weinstein, Ted Shadbura, Tyke Furey, Jeff Wellings, T.J. Smith, Joe Gildea, Dave Howell, George Barthelenghi, Don Metz, Bill Gourlay, Bob Gonano's widow and son, Roy Girod, John Sturges' son. Chuck Rruse's son.

Curt Anderson and wife Linda Webb, Catherine and Rick Collins, Elaine and Bob Donnelly, George Ruddick, Dick Raymond, Jim Baldinger, Jim Rodgers (from Coronado), Jack Greene, Dick Luthin, John Olson, the entire Jacksonville crowd who are having a big AN game party, Jim Harris with some good news about Jim Willenbrink, Mickey and Pat O'Connell, Liz and Cricket Johnson, Ed Chase, Nac Cramer, Jack Graff, Al Higgenbotham, Kim Bassett and Bob Lowell. In addition there are lots of pictures from the tailgates as well as our annual pre AN game luncheon with our Classmates from West Point. About the only news I don't have is whether we finally beat Army. [Ed. Note: unfortunately we all know by now that the anwers is no... but Cal was a nice consolation... and ALOHA!] But we all have high hopes on that point.

I'll start with a short blurb about the '53 A-N lunch yesterday at Ft. McNair. Joyce and Don McVay did their usual bang up job of organizing and mnning

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this fun affair. In addition, Barbara and George Graveson made a number of super A-N game related signs which they posted throughout the dining room, providing a nice NAVY touch. There were about 120 people in attendance, and we supplied 69 of them counting our USNA guests, the Deputy Commandant Capt. Jerry Farrell, Capt. Vince Vertin USMC, the 23rd Co. Officer, and Midshipmen First Class Corey Christensen, Aaron Price and Chris Cosby, the Midshipmen Officers of the 23rd Co. Our friends from the Hudson River School brought MGEN Mark Hamilton USMA '67 as their guest and speaker. GEN Hamilton was a fullback for Army for three years and is still close to the team, visiting, talking to them and obviously motivating them pretty well this year. He was an English Professor at West Point for three years and in his spare time during that tour wrote and had published a book of poetry.

He read us an A-N Game-related poem of his entitled "Taking The Field" and had the entire crowd spellbound. When he finished his talk, I think the Navy side applauded as loud as the West Pointers which may be afirst.Capt. Farrell did the Navy proud as well, and I think we all left full of anticipation for what should be a marvelous game between two very successful, very good football teams that as Capt.

Farrell stated will both be 9-2 when the game ends (We Hope)! A high light of the luncheon was seeing and meeting the Tiede Clan. Herb Tiede brought his daughter Maj. Jan Tiede Swicord USMA '83 and her husband Maj. Paul Swicord USA, daughter Lt. Susan Tiede USN, and son Capt. Paul Tiede '88 USMC. I took a picture which I hope turns out. If it does, you will see it in the March '97 column. Thanks to the McVays and the Gravesons for their work in making this a wonderful affair.

Sally and I are mystery fans and have read all of Tony Hillerman's mystery novels featuring Lt. Joe Ledthorn and Sgt. Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police. When we saw an organized tour of the Navajo Country and the Mysteries of Tony Hillerman, we called Don Hente and Jerry Weinstein in Albuquerque. They looked over the itinerary, checked it out with our internationally known Southwestern History expert and Classmate, Dr. Oakah Jones.

Oakah said it looked good to him. We signed up and started the tour in Albuquerque on 7 October 1996.

Talked to Don that afternoon, but he and Betty were both working for the Balloon Festival, so we made plans to get together when we got back to Albuquerque. We left Albuquerque early the next morning in time to see about 150 of the 850 or so balloons that were making a mass ascent that day. The tour was great. We saw the Pueblo Sky City of Acoma, Window Rock, the Navajo Capitol, Ship Rock, Canyon de Chelly (pronounced shay), Chaco Canyon, Monument Valley, Mexican Hat, the switchbacks of the San Juan River, Black Mesa, First and Second Mesa and Third Mesa from a distance. Tuba City, Walnut Canyon, the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest as well as the Hubbell Trading Post, the Two Gray Hills Trading Post, Teec Nos Pos Trading Post, the Tuba City Trading Post, and the best of all the Cameron Trading Post. Back in Albuquerque, we did the museums and Old Town; and the next day got in a day in Santa Fe. Throughout the tour, we had lectures and Q and A sessions with numerous Native American officials and teachers as well as three separate talks with Navajo policemen. We didn't bump into Leaphorn or Chee however. The tour group was an interesting bunch, all our age or older, all very well educated, five or six full professors, a judge, a number of librarians as well as a lot of teachers and a couple of MDs. When the tour ended, we spent a couple of extra days in Albuquerque and had dinner the first night with Betty and Don Hente and Alice and Jerry Weinstein. Two nights later, we had a big '53 dinner at Sadies which is one of the really good

Mexican restaurants in town. The food was great, and it was fun to see Leslie and Steve Schoderbeki Sue and Max Wakitsch, Birthe and Jerry Swan, it was the first time I had seen Jerry since we both had the same flight instructor at primary flight school in Maiden, MO and we had a great time retelling old tales, Corrine and Don Baker, Doris and John Conley, Marge and Oakah Jones and Phillis and Howard Morgan. While I hadn't seen Howard since we were roommates Plebe Summer, I felt like I knew him well as we had watched him doing the weather on Albuquerque's TV Channel Seven almost every night we were on the tour. Don't know if Howard arranged it, but the weather was perfect the whole two weeks; and we were beginning to believe all the hype that Don and Jerry were feeding us. But on Monday morning when we were going to leave, we woke up to a snow storm. Even the Land of Enchantment has a few flaws. Wonder what Howard said about the snow that night? Thanks again to the Hentes and the Weinsteins for being such gracious hosts.

Albuquerque is a very nice city and the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo Reservations are in some fascinating country, desolate and bare at one point and spectacularly beautiful at another. If you like the Hillerman books or have an interest in the Southwest, this Saga Road Scholar tour might be for you.

Max Wakitsch and Jerry Swan

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in June shows Gus in an entirely different costume and persona with Lynn Johnson, our own Lady Liberty Ruth Boeskool, Judy Hubal and Jean DiGiacomo. Ruth won the prize for best costume.

Weinstein, Baker, O. Jones, Hente, Schoderbek, Swan, Morgan, Wakitsch and D. Jones

Dave Jones, Howard Morgan and Don Hente After we got back from the tour, we were visited

by Bob Lowell and our friend Leo Stafford '21. Leo roomed with both Sally's Dad and Bob's Dad at the Academy. He hadn't seen the Academy since he left it 75 plus years ago. Bob told him he would take him back to the Academy from his San Diego home if he thought he could make it. Leo took about 10 seconds to say yes! The two of them flew back, and the Academy and the Alumni Association treated them royally. They made a trip over to Gainesville to spend a day with us, and I took a picture of Sally, Leo and Bob. Leo is 98 years old, and I think is now among the top ten oldest living Alumni; and he can work our exercise machine better than we can. I hope we all are as sharp as Leo when we are at our 75th Reunion. Thanks, Bob for bringing Leo back. 1 know he had a great time, and we certainly enjoyed seeing the two of you.

The Class of '21's '53 connection: Jones, Stafford and Ix)well Made a quick trip to Florida; and on the way North, we stopped for a night with Pauline and T^ke Furey.

Had dinner that night with the Fureys and with Joan and Jeff Wellings. The next day Tyke and I played golf at Sawgrass, a really nice golf course. Tyke pointed out several nice places that were up for sale.

Most of them were on the golf course or on one of the golf course lakes, and the prices pretty well ran the gamut from quite reasonable to out of sight. If you like golf, tennis, swimming, the beach, nearby

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military bases, a good climate, etc., etc., visit Ponte Vedra Beach and give Tyke a call. Sally and Pauline spent the morning walking the beach and finding beach glass. It was a good visit. The picture shows Pauline and Tyke at the door. Left Sawgrass and drove on to North Augusta, SC, where we spent the night with Don Metz. We had a good time reminiscing with Don. He has had a couple of bouts with pneumonia this year and has lost some weight. As he says, he doesn't have too much weight to lose; and when he gets too thin, he can't sit in his wheel chair too long or he starts developing bed (or chair) sores. Consequently, until he gains the weight back, he is out of the chair earlier than before. This change hasn't really slowed him down too much. He was eating well, and he is as sharp as ever. As always it was an inspiration to us just to be with him. We admire Don as much as anyone we know.

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Got back to Virginia just in time for the NavyDelaware football game and tailgate party. It has been a very good football season. For the first time in years we won all our home games! Thus, our tailgates which have been great for years, have been even greater this year because we are happy both before and after the games. The Delaware and Tulane games were both held on really cold days, but we had hot food, hot drinks, portable chiminea fireplaces and warm friends to celebrate with so we all survived.

The first tailgate picture shows Fuzzy Knight with his grandson, talking to Bill Ryan and Jack Hoch.

The grandson is a very good athlete, and Fuzzy was showing him the Academy. The second picture is of Major Lori Salgado with husband Paul Salgado and Paul's former USNA roommate Roy Girod and wife Pat. The next picture shows Barbara and Dave Howell with Lori who is undoubtedly the only '53er that is still on active duty and that flew (KC-135s) in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The next picture shows Pete Conrad, John Morrison and VP Gus Hubal donning his camo outfit and preparing to go into his "Stealth" routineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by looking at his face you can see that he wouldn't be visible at all in another second or two, a historic picture. An earlier shot taken

Conrad, Morrison and Gus, just before he disappeared.

Costume winners at the Pavilion A long letter from Ted Shadburn arrived just after 1 had sent the December column to Shipmate. In it, he discusses the latest reunion of the 38th Bomb

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Wing which was the first unit he was assigned to after getting his Wings. Bob Bicknell and Bob Aller joined the Wing shortly after Ted. They spent this first operational tour in Laon, France. Living conditions in France in the mid-fifties were very primitive. Tar papered huts and pot bellied stoves were the norm. Consequently, they all had to depend upon all the Wing members for support. As a result, they all became part of the "family" and now have a reunion every two years in a major US city (Bob Bicknell sent in a report about the reunion he hosted in Boston in 1992). This year's reunion was in Albuquerque in August. Barbara and Ted and Peggy and Bob Bicknell were able to attend which meant they also had the opportunity to see some of the Albuquerque '53ers. Since Ted and Steve Schoderbek were 8th Co. mates and Bob and Don Baker were 19th Co. mates—it worked out great. Leslie and Steve Schoderbek hosted a cocktail party for the Shadbums and the Bicknells and then they all went out to dinner to a Rib House. The first picture shows most of the cocktail party group: first row Peg Bicknell and Kay Fisher and in the back row we have Don Baker, Ted and Barbara Shadbum, Bob Bicknell, Don Fisher and Steve and Leslie Schoderbek. The second picture has Steve showing Barbara, Bob and Peg what a New Mexico Dinosaur Rib looks like.

More news and pictures from the Shadburns next month. Thanks, Ted, hope us out-of-towners aren't wearing out our welcome in Albuquerque.

Ribs, New Mexico style A letter from Jim Rodgers, 640 J Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118, phone 619-435-1021 (Home) and 619-435-1851 (Business), says it is time to plan seriously for a West Coast mid-year reunion of the Class. Planning is now underway for the "REUNION WEST '97" 4-7 Sept. 1997 in San Diego (used to be June Week West). Jim says let's tie in with this and have our 44th reunion in San Diego. He has volunteered to be a "point of contact" for the Class at this event. Any suggestions for how we can best have a "ton of fun in the sun" are open for discussion and comment. While the formal "REUNION WEST '97" info can be found in future issues of Shipmate, we can schedule our own separate functions between those of the main event. We should be booking rooms already. How about it ? Give Jim a call or write him, now. We did this for our 41st, and it was great fun.

Jim's address and phone numbers are at the top of this paragraph. Thanks, Jim and good luck!

A short note from Jack Greene also came in in early October. Jack says that while they have lived in Michigan for 23 years, they have become "snow-

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birds" and stay longer in Florida each year. They went to their mobile home at Page Mobil Village, 4944 Cleveland Ave. C-6, Ft. Myers, FL 33907 on 25 October and will stay there until April. Jack says they have a guest room if other Northerners get too cold.

He also said their 21st and 22nd grandkids are due to be born in January (That has to be the Class record). How about a picture of you and Gini with all your grandchildren? Thanks for the note and for the picture of the two of you at the St. Patrick's Day party.

Gini and Jack Greene Another early October letter, this from Mickey and Pat O'Connell reported on the marriage of their daughter Jean to Jessie Lloyd Allen on 22 September 1996. The picture shows Dixie Viers and Jean Pfeifle seated with Mickey O'Connell, Gus Viers, the Bride and Groom, Pat O'Connell and Dick Pfeifle standing. Thanks, Mickey—I'm going to save your picture of Stub and Joy Chace with Pat and your bit about the cmise until next month.

While in Albuquerque, Don Hente gave me a prized family photo showing three generations of the Hente family at the marriage of Betty and Don's granddaughter Dawn Walstrom. From right to left the players are: Stuart Hente, Don's youngest son, Patty Nourigat, Stuart's date, Don and Betty, Matthew Walstrom, a grandson, Suzanne Walstrom, daughter and mother of Dawn the bride, Brian Vaitkus, the groom, Tom Walstrom, son-in-law, Lyn Hente, daughter-in-law, Scott Hente, son, Adrienne Hente and Michael Hente grandchildren. Thanks, Don. I'll ask Shipmate to treat your picture gently and get it back to me quickly so I can send it back to you. That is a good looking family—^wonder if any one else has married grandchildren? I'll bet Gini and Jack Greene are close. Thanks again, Don, I'll work your other news in next month.

There is still lots more which will have to wait. At any rate don't forget the Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Ft. McNair Officer's Club at 1130. The Dark Ages Brunch will be at Ft. Myers, 1 believe, probably on 23 February 1997. Call Dave Frost at 703-620-6062 or Gus Hubal at 703-533-3041 for details. The Annual Business Meeting was held on 5 November 1996, and the existing slate of DC area Class officers was reelected for 1997. We head to Florida on 28 December and will be there until May. Write us at 1 Harbourside Drive, Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach, FL 33483 or call us at 561-278-8325. Stay well, stay happy and keep calling and writing. Hope we beat Army—Dave.

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Pres: COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs, MD 20748-3941 (H) 301-449-1954 (Fax) 301-595-2586 As Max Bishop used to say...It's a crazy Indian game when referring to Lacrosse. Well, I received a note from Jo Brendel last month actually admitting that he, a net-man extraordinaire, attended the Grand Opening Inaugural ceremonies at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Kentucky...That's Baseball!! Jo asked that I not tell any of his Lacrosse buddies, so of course, I will not.

From Colorado Springs, Jack Anderson chips in with a note and some photos: Let it be known, he writes, that our Class traveling ambassador, Mike Nassr visited in September with his lovely wife, Bobbie. The result of this visit initiated an evening of storytelling, mirth and merriment at the Air Force Academy Officer's Club. They were joined by Jack's wife, Rosemary; Jack Clune's wife, Pat, Woodie and Bill Matheny, and Dale and Tom Forster.

Bill Matheny, Tom Forster, Mike Nassr, Jack Anderson In December 1996 Katherine and Gene (Booge) Stevenson celebrated theirfirstwedding anniversary.

Booge sent me a photo of some of his Classmates who attended the gala event last year. The first picture was too small to get printed so I now have one that shows the bride and groom with eighteen of Gene's Classmates (there were others who didn't make the picture) including Sue Albee representing Tom, and Joan King representing Dick.

The other three photos were taken at the wedding of John King (son of Dick King, Gene's ex-roommate and dear friend), to Michele McHugh on 9 September 1995 in Wayne, PA at the Church of St. Katherine of Siena. The wedding was lovely, as was Joan King, John's mother. They received a Papal blessing arranged by a longtime family friend. Cardinal John O'Connor...the Mass was dedicated to our Classmate, Dick Ring.

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Booge Stevenson, John King, Ed Martin John's resemblance to Dick is strikingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only in appearance, but also in his personality and mannerisms. Dick would have been proud of his son, as we are.

On friendship...A true friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out...A friend is a gift you give yourself ..It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. ..The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away!!!

If, by chance, you were to venture over to the east coast of North Carolina and wanted to have a sail (32-foot Endeavour) or a canoe ride, hurricanes notwithstanding, 1 could manage that, writes Larry Colwell. From his observations in Shipmate, Larry notes that many of our Classmates don't seem to know the meaning of retirement, they still pursue business with a passion. The good life is out there just waiting to be enjoyed. After seeing that some of our Classmates are in the "heavyweight" category.

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He wore his Blues which seemed to fit despite being stored in moth balls for 16 years! Perhaps his aerobics and health club workouts have paid off. Chuck does admit, however, that he made a very short speech for fear that should he need to exhale, buttons would pop off his blouse and injure those in the front row. Chuck also notes that the only airplane in the Champlin Fighter Museum in Mesa, AZ he his flown is the SNJ/AT-6.

Rod Crawford, Gene Stevenson, Steve Eisenhauer,Guy Cane, Fred Franco, Tom Watson Larry recommends a rigorous training program. He enclosed a newspaper picture (newspaper photos do not reproduce in Shipmate) depicting a rower/sculler (himself) completing a serene, though energetic, workout on the Tar River shortly after hurticanes Bertha and Fran.

Just a reminder.. .if your have moved or are planning to relocate, please keep your Classmates up-todate by notifying Jack Wildman, who maintains the Class roster. Jack, who has relocated from the DC area, is doing a commendable job for our Class and can be reached at 144 Hearthside Lane, Williamsburg, VA 2 3 1 8 5 , 7 5 7 - 2 5 9 - 1 1 5 3 or jwildman@widomaker.com. If you need a new roster you may receive one from Jack...a nominal charge/donation to the Class of '54 will cover handling expenses.-.TYVM. ($5.00) Ed Stevens was looking for Larry Colwell. I called a few times to pass the info on, but Ed was probably rowing in his kayak, dug-out canoe or shell in the Puget Sound or nearby tributary on the Left Coast in the state of Washington. In case I do not get through to Ed, Larty resides at 105 Tern Bay, Washington, NC 27889, 919-975-2550. Attention all hands! Order your roster now!

Ed also sent a photo of his very self with Mike Nassr and includes some great input to the Class column:

Ed Stevens and Mike Nassr The seven remaining members of the 1952 Olympic Gold Medal Crew got together at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Included from '54 were Richard F. "Dick" Murphy from New York; Hank Proctor out of Dallas, OR; Wayne Frye hailing from Maysville, KY; Ed Stevens from Kennewick, WA; and Ritty Fields, widow of Bill Fields from Gainesville, GA. The other Olympic Champions attending were Jim Dunbar '55, Frank Shakespeare '53 and Bob Detweiler 'S3.

Kitty Fields hosted the once wild group during the rowing events. Her home is located right on the Lake Lanier race course, about 100 meters from

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the finish line. Exciting, what a great locafion! Out of the 14 medal events, the USA won three silver and one bronze; the men's eight-oared crew finished fifth, 1964 was the last year that the M8+ crew won a Gold Medal.

We all agreed that it was just as well that nobody asked us to get into a shell and show 'em how it was done in the good old days. Local residents hosted us and we attended a few receptions and parties.

Mike Nassr got together with Ed for dinner. A 45 minute video rowing documentary on The Great Eight was recently released for public purchase (Wisteria Pictures, Great Eight Video, 51 West Center St., Suite 314, Orem, UT 84057 for $35.00.

In the Summer of 1994 we all got together to provide history and on-screen interviews. The project brought out a surprising amount of pictures, clippings and movie footage, including a couple of minutes of our 1952 Olympic final race...It's well done. Ed Stevens.

On 3 November 1996 Dr. Lewis F. Chisholm was honored with a reception in Homerville, GA to recognize his thirty year contribution to the health of citizens in the community and to Clinch County.

Buck, assisted by his wife, Audrey, a registered nurse, set up a medical practice in Homerville in 1966 in the Robbins Clinic. They have operated as a team until Buck's recent retirement from his practice due to health reasons. Since 1976 Buck served as the County Health Department Clinician and as a member of the Board of Health.

In recognition of his twenty years in this capacity, the Clinch County Board of Health and County Commissioners have named a newly constructed health facility the "Chisholm Building." In addition to Buck's contributions in the health field he was also recognized as an active member of the local Methodist Church, Lions Club, Boy Scout Program and several medical associations. County officials presented Buck with an appreciation plaque and copy of the building plaque. The large crowd attending the dedication consisted of administrators, technicians, nurses, commissioners. Board of Health officials, former scouts, patients, the news media and Buck's Naval Academy roommate. The Class of '54 here in recognizes Buck's remarkable achievement in the field of medicine, his contribution to humanity and to his country.

When Leo Durocher was manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers he was booed for pulling a pitcher out in the eighth inning of a close game. A reporter later asked him how he felt about the crowd's reaction.

He replied, "Baseball is like church, many attend, few understand."

Chuck Horowitz was the main speaker at the Fountain Hills, Arizona Veterans Day celebration.

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Dwight and Maxine Agnew "On Tour" Over the past year Dwight Agnew and his wife Maxine have been touring the country in their motor home. They had a great day trolling for salmon in Sudington, Ml. Most of the thirteen king salmon they caught were put up in jars at the camp site. Dwight says he played golf with Bill Hoover and Dick Murphy who vacationed in South Carolina last February. 1 hope Dwight left his wallet at home with these "ringers." Snowbirds take no prisoners!

I am quite proud to be a Classmate and friend of MGEN Richard T. "Dick" Boverie, USAF (Ret).

You may or may not know that Dick is a tme patriot who is, admirably, outspoken and a prolific writer and advocate of restoring America's leadership in the world. Some of Dick's articles have appeared in the Washington Post's "Letters to the Editor." Should you be curious/interested in a very profound point of view by a Classmate with an astute, keen discernment regarding the present and future of the US Armed Forces check out, in your library, Washington Post letters "Not a Home for Those With AIDS," 9 Febmary 1996; "The Top Guns in Other Games," 1 March 1996; "Women in the Ranks," 27 October 1996.

At this time of our lives, many of you who have dedicated your lives and military careers to the preservation of peace in the world and to keeping America free for our grandchilren and theirs may wonder how can I continue to contribute? Perhaps you may wish to follow the lead of Dick Boverie who is an active participant in a group of military leaders dedicated to restoring an effective policy of peace through strength, always putting America's interest first, rebuilding our military, restoring America's world leadership and respecting every

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man and woman who wears the uniform we so proudly worn. This group is concerned about national security and the well being of our Armed Forces Now.. .if you are really enthusiastic and have a deep concem, want to be actively involved in preserving the traditions of this great country, to protect against those factions that want to destroy our way of life...write to me and request information (tapes) about "Wake Up America! We've Got Work TO Do!" I'm concemed about the deterioration in America's morality, the drug problems, the 'If it feels good, do it,' mentality...Perhaps you do too!

Stay happy and healthy.. .keep the letters and photos coming...Eddie.

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 10522 Birnham Road, Great Falls, VA 22066-3202 The December Washington area '55 Contingent (with wives/friends) Luncheon was held on the 5th and it featured a festive crowd, as usual. Enjoying the company and partaking of Portofino's fine fare, were: Betty and Tom Cann, Ginny and Don Connor, Otto Zipf and Peggy Yee, Betsy and John Thune, Jean and Darrel Westbrook, BJ Straub and Joan Hamilton, Tom Mclsaac, Bud Summers, Joan and Dick Morgan, Denny Sullivan, Tom Kiefaber, Marge and Don Alderson, Tony Hastoglis, Sabra and Bill Kennington, Geoff Gardner, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Don Loosley and Donna Rinehart, Roz and Mai MacKinnon, Martha and Tony Bracken, Diane and Dutch Schultz, Dick Peterson and Bobbie Darby, Sue and Fred Tolleson, Beryl and Dan Ebert, and Don Kellerman.

Get the News while it is HOT! Find out how in "All Hands" in this issue! prevent them from attending each home game, so this important function will be taken over by the Annapolis contingent, headed by Eddie "nirner.

Many, many thanks to Dan and Lynn for their dedication and perseverance over the years. The tailgate parties have become "funner" over the last few years.

We suspect that quite a few Classmates who could come are missing out. Fortunately, we have a raft of tailgate photos from the last home game (and a few earlier ones).

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Ace and Bumpsy Davis Denny Sullivan visited Bill Rentz in Atlanta recently and attended the Navy-Georgia Tech game.

Bill has a home in Kingston, TN (near Knoxville), and works most of the time in Pasco, WA (at the Hanford site). He has his own business and spends a good deal of time in Atlanta where he has personal Shipmate, January-Februarv 1997

interests. "The game was great (Navy-36; GT-26) and there were a few Classmates at the pre-game tailgate. Candler Crim, who has been lawyering in Atlanta for many, many years; Jim Carr, who divides his time between Melrose, FL and Atlanta where he still owns a home; and J.D. Everett who is retired in Florida also."

It is sad to report the death of John Richards' wife, Jeanette. She suffered an unexpected heart attack on 20 November 20. She and John moved to Lakemont, GA in 1993 to build a dome house, and to enjoy their relationships with many friends and to pursue their spiritual paths. Jeannette raised eight children, leaving behind a son and five daughters, a sister, John's three sons by a previous marriage, and eleven grandchildren. John remains in his Georgia mountain home at: PO Box 8, Lakemont, GA 305520008.

Heard it on the Grapevine ('55 Net).

Roger Coffey makes a sharp observation: Besides concems about Social Security, Medicare and other signs we are getting older, the latest edition of Shipmate has another. For years I've watched our Class column get nearer and nearer to the staple in the center of the magazine. They've changed the format now, the staple is no longer there. But Gentlemen, we've crossed the line. We're on page 74 of 148. Now all we have to look forward to is "Oldest Living Graduate." For another slant on our inexorable passage into antiquity, Carl Strang asks us to consider that we have long since passed the time when more people had graduated from USNA after us than had done so in the entire history of the institution prior to 3 June 1955. According to the Register of Alumni, our esteemed Class Goat Roy Freeman was Graduate No. 25,831. When Carolyn Sue Gauike received her diploma as a member of the Class of 1985 on 22 May 1985, she became the 51,652nd official graduate.

Heard from Tony Hastoglis: Sorry 1 didn't muster in earlier with this info but retired life is just too stressful if you wear a watch, look at a calendar, and worry about deadlines.

Wanted to report in on a get together of some Tidewater Area Classmates we had at our house in Sandbridge Beach (south of Dam Neck at Va. Beach). We invited 33 Classmates living in Tidewater area plus those as far away as Williamsburg and Outer Banks. Used the list provided by Pat Taylor who is doing a great job as volunteer Section Leader of the Tidewater/NC contingent. We were down there from our regular home in Chariotlesville, VA for a few weeks, which we do before and after the Summer season to do all the upkeep and refit chores to prep it for renters. Betty goes to the beach and I turn to at the house (I've seen enough ocean—sitting on the beach doesn't do much for me). Eleven of the thirty three made muster. We had a great time anyhow. Raised a few glasses, had a great pot luck dinner overlooking the Back Bay and gave some credence to that line "...and old tales be retold"—and retold—and retold. Even had a surprise guest who happened to be in town for a seminar. Those who made muster were Sibyl and Charlie Plumly (before his recent surprise pump repair), Gwen and Frank Farino, Sarah and Larry Frost (he retired for two weeks and is now working again—staying home with Sarah meant too much real work I guess), Pat and Jack Foran, Julia and Bill Stevens, Karen and Pat Taylor, Pat and Paul Sutherland (made the trek up from the Outer Banks leaving the duty officer in charge of thefirehousethere), Jeannette and John Richards (the above mentioned "mystery guest"), Carole and Carl Vogel and, of course Betty and I. Donald R. Miller enjoys the net: A sincere word of thanks. The usna@ithink.com offerings have been humorous, zany, newsy, brotherly, honest, open, caring and challenging. To me they represent the kind of fellowship and communication we've always needed and often enjoyed...the kind of fellowship and communication we experienced in our berthing spaces and at

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our private social gatherings and, yes, sometimes on watch. And 1 love it! That is, watching those who are bold enough to participate has brought me great joy. Better than that, it has made me proud to be a part of usna55. Even better than that, it has strengthened my perception that there is hope for America. And I've needed that. Again, thanks.

The USNAAA has instituted "Fiashnet" to get the word out (good news—bad news) as expeditiously as possible. It is the official USNA Alumni Association Listserve at: alumusna@usnaa.org. Information will be posted frequently and the subject line will be descriptive enough to allow the reader to pick and choose the subjects. To subscribe send mail to: MajordomoCgiusnaa.org—leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message send: subscribe alumusna@usnaa.org. This will be strictly a source of outgoing information from the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. Replies to this address will not be accepted.

Movers. The following Classmates (at least) have moved within the last year: Allen W. Brown, Jr, 3625 SE 17th PI, Cape Coral, FL 33904; Joseph E. Clarkson, 26233 187th PI SE, Kent, WA 98042; Dennis E. Curtis, 240 Mercer St, #1403, New York, NY 10012; James L. DeGroff, 174 Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 97260; Leonard G. Duffy, 4420 Whisper Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504; Wilfred S. Fisher, 2607 Michael Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72404; Joseph A. Gattuso, 10701 Gulf Shore Dr, #201, Naples, FL 33963; William L. Harrison, 505 Honeydale, Lot 63, Brownsville, TX 78520; Randall M. Luzader, 4303 N Denver, Kansas City, MO 64117; David H. Monnich, 9500 West Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78227; Marcey L. Newell, 7281 East Valley View, Scottsdale, AZ 85250; Leonard P. Rittenbei^, 19196 Cloister Lake Ln, Boca Raton, FL 33498; James P. Riviere, HC 73 Box 1170, Locust Grove, VA 22508; Joseph J. Kronzer, Jr, PO Box 155, Sykesville, MD 21784; Edward W. Lull, PO Box 11604, Burke, VA 22009; and Frank B. Warren, RR6 Box 1000, Olney, IL 62450.

Potpourri. Our mini-reunion in San Diego on 2 and 3 September, will coincide with Reunion West 1997 (formeriy named "June Week West"). Reunion West events will run from 4 through 7 September and are centered around the Navy-San Diego State football game. Ned Floyd is in charge, ably assisted

by Hugh Webster, Bolb Price, and Tom Boucher.

As previously reported, more information will be mailed to all Classmates early next year. In the USNA announcement of the selection of Dr. Nancy Sherman to fill the newly endowed ethics chair, the generosity of our Classmate, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, was cited as making this ethics chair possible. Washington area luncheons for next year (thm Aug) at Portofino: January 23, March 20, May 1, June 27 and August 28.

The Dark Ages Party is on March 8th at Belle Haven CC, Alexandria.

As the elections for Chairman and Trustees of our Alumni Association are fast approaching, it behooves us all to VOTE! Ballots will be in the March Shipmate.

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Buddie, #4 Rich Thomas and #5 is Andy Jemee.

He also included a copy of the cover picture with six other classmates on it.

In late November Peg and Pete Peterson cheered Navy on to a victory at Atlanta over the Yellow Jackets. Others seen at the stadium were Joyce and John Elliott, Ann and Cliff Peterson and Pat and Jack Clay.

A mini First Co/ First Batt/ Submariner gathering was held in Coronado in October. First Co. reps were Tena and Steve Sargent, Helen and Jim Edgerton Eleanor and Paul Foumier and Faye and Rich Thomas. The First Batt was represented by Emily and Joe Talbert and the submariners were represented

by Dale and Jay Ransome. In addition to camaraderie and sea stories, the group commissioned emissaries for the 40th in Annapolis. Rich reports that the Seventeen magazine article members are #2 Jim

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Class luncheons for the DC area for the first half of 1997 are as follows: 16 January, 13 March and 22 May. All are on Thursday so put it in the calendar.

After the celebrations in November, Bill Hull writes: Perhaps it was fortunate that our 40th anniversary reunion was only a weekend since this Shipmate had enough excitement to last a life time. The committee members and their wives are to be given a 'Well Done' seventy times seventy for the planning and execution of the many events in Annapolis. We who came to enjoy and reminisce were more than rewarded. Even though we may have taken the reunion for granted, please know that we were always appreciative of the many details worked out by you and your associates. With a great deal of thanks for the enjoyment of being together and with a great sense of renewal, we send every wish for smooth sailing with fair winds and clear skies.

From a west coast rep, Joe Talbert: For the entire Class, those who attended and those who for whatever reason could not be present, I want all hands to know what a wonderful weekend it was. Aside from the joy of seeing and catching up with Classmates whose paths have not crossed for many years, the overall format of events was carefully planned and paced just right to ensure the social interplay and maximum enjoyment for all present. Forgetting the Friday night rain, the reception was a great opportunity to seek out old friends—and if you stood near the bar line you might have seen everyone. Saturday was a perfect football day together with a super tail gate and then rounded out with the dinner dance in the evening.

The Sunday Memorial Service was indeed most inspiring and meaningful. It was the event of the weekend. Appropriately there was not a dry eye in the chapel. Aside from the thumbnail sketch, the real reason for this (probably my third letter in 40 years) is to openly thank Bill Henry, George Mushalko, Doug Hayman, Jim VanMetre and ALL those who worked so hard to make the event what it was. Great work Gals and Guys.

[Sec'y Note: Approximately 269 Classmates attended the affair This does not include wives, guests etc. so those who were not there can appreciate the logistics of the weekend. Many more people than mentioned above played a meaningful role in planning and executing the affair I hesitate to mention names in fear of omitting someone.]

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Pres: CAPT Walter T. Meukow, USN Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180-6473 It is my sad duty to report the news of the death of Classmate Wayne Hamilton Oldfield who passed away on 25 October at his home in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Wayne served in a variety of assignments with the Air Force, including the Strategic Air Command in the Minuteman missile program and computer communications. In the latter work, he is credited with creating a computer intervention which saved a US satellite. Wayne also served on loan to NASA, and in his final tour, came "back" to the Navy by serving as Air Force Liaison to the Navy's submarine missile tests mn at Kennedy Air Force Base, and Range Safety Officer at the Eastern Test Range.

Wayne is survived by his two sons, Scott of Tampa, and Thomas of Indian Harbour Beach, as well as a brother, Duane, of Covington, KY. Wayne will be missed by the Class, especially our ever growing contingent in the sunshine state. I'm sure I speak for the Class in offering our condolences and prayers to his family.

In belated mail, I had a great letter from George Lanman who sent along not only a great report, but a fine picture of the Lanmans and Alvarez's which graces this column. I'll let George's letter explain the context: This is some '57 activity which occurred while the rest of you were involved with homecoming activity. Grace and Frank Alvarez are shown with Anne and me on the MS VICTORIA cruising down the Yangtze river on a wonderful Alumni Association two and a half week cruise with USNA and USMA graduates and their spouses. We visited Beijing, Xi'an, and Chongqing where we embarked and saw the awesome three river gorges, which will be forever changed by the world's largest dam, now under construction. It will raise the water level some five hundred feet, and displace one and a half million people. We disembarked at Wuhan, and flew to Shanghai, then Hong Kong, and home to the wonderful USA. Grace Alvarez speaks Chinese, and was a great help in shopping for bargains. To crisscross a country that large and rugged, which feeds 1.3 billion inhabitants and where a 'small town' has 4 million, was mind boggling—to say nothing of the Great Wall and Forbidden City. The tour guide, Gordon Marsh, a former Hong Kong policeman, spoke 5 languages, including Mandarin, and made the tour a real human interest experience which included buying sorghum 'white lightning' at a farmhouse near Dazu. Frank lives in Santa Clara, and is hard at work making people become better managers at CSM (Center for Systems Management). I'm in the process of transitioning out of government here in McLean to contracthood, so we're both still in the working mode. Beat Army!

George and Anne Lanman; Frank and Grace Alvarez Great to hear from you, George, and it certainly sounds as if all of you had a great time. Regrettably, as we all saw this past weekend, your exhortation was not to be. Well, at least our guys got the better bowl offer. By the time this hits your mailboxes, all of this will be a receding painful memory, and we will have beaten Cal. Paul Behrends' better half. Gin, sent in a great report (which she credits Paul for typing) on the recent commissioning of Tony Cain, who had been assigned as the 27th Company Senior Eidisted Advisor. Gin writes: On 1 October, BMC Tony Cain was commissioned as a CW02 in Mem Hall. Our Class had first row reserved seats; I represented Paul, both as a member of the Class, and as sponsor of two 27th Company Mids. Other Class members attending included Dick Madouse, Sam Underhill, Walt Meukow, Jim Poole, Ken Malley, Wayne Fritz, Bob Lutz and Dick Emmett. Good crowd for a mid-week mid-day ceremony. Commandant CAPT Randy Bogle '68 presided, and after a musical serenade by the Naval Academy Band, and presentation of Colors, awarded Chief Cain a Navy Commendation Medal. Included in the citation was appropriate credit for the leadership displayed in moving 27th Company from 28th place to second in the Brigade competition. LCDR Doug Hahn, 27th Company Officer, gave the main speech, which he kept to the promised ten minutes. After that, he read the Warrant, administered the Oath of Office, and then called newly commissioned Warrant Officer Cain's mother and wife to step forward and pin on the boards. CW02 Cain had chosen a Marine sergeant friend to render hisfirstsalute, and this was rendered with sword, the smart "good morning SIR," properly emphasizing the last word, was accompanied by a white gloved hand reaching to receive the traditional silver dollar, much to the delight of the audience. After the ceremony, we went to a reception, at which Walt Meukow presented Tony with a sword on behalf of the Class.

Typically, Walt offered sage advice..."Don't use it to toast marshmallows." After the reception, we all went to review the noon meal formation, along with ADM Larson '58, and then, dispersed to our real worlds. Tony Cain will be joining the fleet in Norfolk, and will soon be cruising the Med. Thanks for covering that event for us. Gin, and on behalf of the Class, "fair winds and following seas" to C W 0 2 Cain. Finally, Bob Lutz sent along a roster of those who attended the annual USNA-USMA Class of '57 combined luncheon to prepare for the Army-Navy Game. Here's Bob's report: Here is a list of our attendees at the joint USNAUSMA Classes of '57 luncheon. We outnumbered the WooPoos and serenaded them with the old fight song, "Up With The Navy" led by our choirmaster, Fred Howe. The West Pointers were "astonished" by our harmonious blending of voices. Being most magnanimous, we allowed a Woop to win our raffle, since we had won their wine raffle. A good time was had by all 49 of us.

I'm going to exercise the prerogative of the pen and not reprint a list of 49 Classmates, all of whom are well known to us, and their efforts were in vain!

But, a good time was had by all, at least at the luncheon. Hope everyone had a great Christmas, and enjoys a Happy New Year.

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Pres: LCOL Gordon M. Gerson, USAF(Ret.) E-mail; gmgerson@cpcug.org Sec'y: COL Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 (H) 703 321-9586 E-mail: wwalters@mail.erols.com http://www.usnaClass.org/Class/58 Oh, these Dark Ages! You look outside and it's gray and cold and mostly wet, and the thought occurs that it would be nice to be a snowbird and head south. Anything to help in getting through the January-February months would be welcome, even if it involved listening to "It's A Small World After All" being repeated in your ear for hours! And speaking of a small world, we need to recount the adventures of the '58 group in that comer of the world called Ireland.

Some 20,000 Americans descended upon Dublin for the Navy-Notre Dame game last November 2nd, with Notre Dame fans outnumbering Navy fans by about 15-to-l. Among the stalwart Navy supporters who traveled across the Atlantic was a group of people from the Class of 1958, traveling on a packaged tour set up by Class travel agents Diane and Massie Hughes (3rd Co).

Other Classmates also made it to Ireland with various tours, but in one thunderous, two-bus group were the following '58ers, family, and friends: Ann and Jack Adams (4th), Barbara and Dick Alexander (10th), Mary and Al Barbero (15th), Becky and Bob Caldwell (18), Peggy and Frank Caldwell (6th), Jane and George Coyne (7th), Beckie and Liles Creighton (14th), Nancy and Gene Deegan (20th), (with daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tom Gibson), Pat and Ron Eytchison (1st), Bob Flynn (10th), (with Barbara McLay), Joan and Mike Frawley (17th), Jane and Gordon Gerson (11th), Elizabeth and Bill Hayes (22nd), Kay and Larry Higgins (15th), the Hughes, Pat and George Jenkins (10th), Mary and Tom Keifer (17th), Donna and John Kennard (7th), Roxanne and Ed Kessler (15th), JoEllen and Mike Neely (3rd), Barbara and Jack Nulty (9th), (with Barbara's brother and sister-in-law Ed and MaryLou Hodgins), Barbara and Tom O'Neill (22nd), Barbara and Paul Polski (2nd), Jude and John Potter (19th), Kay and Tom Powell (13th), Carol and Jack Rennie (22nd), Susie and Bill Rorer (11th), Patty and Wayne Scott (16th), Pat and JJ Seeberger (10th), Barbara and John Swope (6th), (with brothers Tim Swope and Tom Swope with wife Nancy, and nephew Michael Swope), Nancy and DickTennent (13th), Peggy and JC Tipton (10th), Vibeke and Poj Walters (6th) (with mother, Connie Walters (84th)), and Theresa and Bruce Wilcox (12th). Also with the group were Mary Gail Buchanan and Vesta Snider, ardent Navy fans.

This group from all over the country gathered in Newark, NJ on the evening of October 30th, with one large contingent artiving by chartered bus from Annapolis. It took a couple of airplanes to get us all across the ocean, but by 9 the next morning, we all got together in Heathrow airport and caught the same flight to Dublin. We were greeted by overcast skies and a light Irish drizzle as we bussed North from Dublin to Monaghan, our first destination. The drivers gave us Irish History I, as we went along seeing names and places that were familiar. Our first "pub hour" and group dinner was spent in getting reacquainted with friends we hadn't seen in years. Later, we watched the Irish youngsters celebrate Halloween with a huge bonfire and fireworks near our hotel. The 1st of November we boarded our 2 busses and traveled further north, going into Northem Ireland to the town of Armagh, the seat of both the

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Catholic Church and Anglican Church in Ireland.

There are two St. Patrick's Cathedrals, one for each Church, both visited by our ecumenical group. We also visited Navan Fort, the site of early Irish kings stronghold, where we studied Irish History 11, then went to various museums in Armagh and spent time looking at the shops on the main street. The night was spent back in Monaghan, with a pre-dinner Pub Pep Rally headed by cheerleader Pooch. We were also joined in Monaghan by Norine and Dave Ault (10th), who were on the self-drive tour. The next day it was to Dublin and the game, where we were vastly outnumbered and somewhat outplayed. The sympathies of the few real Irish who attended the game were mostly with the Notre Dame team, as were the products of the vendors, who sold lots of Fighting Irish souvenirs, but nothing about Navy.

Navy-Notre Dame in Dublin The bright spot of the game for us was the appearance of the only aerial fly-by banner not advertising something, an encouragement for the Navy team saying "Go Navy...'58 is O'Great." After the game, we checked in to our hotels, with one bus being in Dublin and the other being out on the outskirts of the city. During a short visit to the Notre Dame-Navy reception center, several of the Class encountered Cindy and Mike McClane (6th), traveling with a separate tour. Sunday in Dublin was going to church, sightseeing, shopping, and pretty much whatever one decided to do. Some went to the National Museums, some to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, and most all to one or more pubs. A group dinner was held at a pub called the Jolly Beggarman, whose denizens informed us they had been overwhelmed with Americans for two-weeks and would not be sad to see us depart. At that dinner, Nancy and Tom Sinnott (21st), joined us from the tour group they were traveling with.

Monday it was off to Killarney by way of Kilkenny Castle and Blamey Castle, and along the way, Irish History 111. Great shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills, and many Classmates took the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone. On the path to Blarney, another encounter with '58ers Sue Anne and Bob Doty (14th), also traveling on a self-drive tour. Through the mountains to Killarney in the dark, and into our hotel and warm pub. Tuesday it was the Ring of Kerry, mostly in the fog, with Irish History IV. A great sheep dog demonstration along the way, and haunting scenes of the misty sea, old stone ruins, and small villages. Wednesday we toured the Dingle Peninsula, with Irish History V, beautiful scenery, sunshine, and lunch at fishing village Dingle. That evening back at Killarney, a group pub visit to the Laurels, a singing pub, where we serenaded a large group of Notre Dame fans with theirfightsong. They couldn't quite respond, as they didn't have good Plebe Years and didn't know the Navy fight song, however, it made for a friendly evening for everybody and great entertainment, singers, step-dancers, and all that! Thursday it was off to the Cliffs of Moher, visit Limerick, check into our hotel, then off to the medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle. The chosen "Earl of Montford" and his lady, presiding over

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the Banquet, were Barbara and Paul Polski. Another grand entertainment, followed by a large '58 contingent going to the nearby Durty Nelly's pub and conducting a sing-along in an upstairs room.

Ault and John Barry, "Father of the Navy" in Wexford, Ireland Friday was load up, drive to Shannon Airport, last minute duty-free shopping, fly to Heathrow, change planes, fly to Newark, arriving about 8:30 pm, get on whatever transportation was arranged, get to a place for rest, and be at the Navy-Tulane game in Annapolis on Saturday! And the only one who got it slightly wrong was Gary Minar (20th), who toured Ireland for 10 days and returned to CONUS before the game...or did he get it right?

Synopsis: A great adventure, a wonderful visit to a beautiful country, another Classmate mini-reunion, and 3 credit hours in Irish History! Some did sneak in some golf...Barberos, Jenkins, Deegans, Swopes, and all of us contributed to extending the Irish tourist season by two weeks. The favorite place was probably ICillamey, a great center to tour out of. Would we do it again? If Navy gets an invite, we're going!

And back home? Navy had a fine football season, the Army-Navy game was a thriller, and '58ers continued to meet and greet around the country. One such meeting took place in New London last Summer, when 7th Company mates met in New London and sent in a photo. You see kneeling Pat Davis, then John Davis, Donna and John Kennard, and Pat and Dan Bellay. The hull number in back seems very familiar...looks like our Plebe year visitor. NAUTILUS!

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7th Company in New London Another nautical gathering of '58ers took place last Summer, this time on the canals of France. In the photo with our Class flag are a West Point '58 couple, Betty and Herb Puscheck, along with real sailors Marilyn and Jerry Larson (18th) and Joyce and Buff Walter (Uth), all Wisconsin natives. During June, they spent 15 days doing the French countryside, including Paris, central France and the barge trip through Burgundy to Bourgogne on the Seine River and its canals. The barge had four sleeping compartments, three heads, and ample cooling and dining facilities. They sent recon patrols out on bicycles looking for restaurants, wineries, sights, distilleries, grocery stores, wine merchants, shopping places and spirits vendors. Jerry reports that if you are interested in barging France, they have lots of good information to pass along. Contact him at 2315 Purple Martin Lane, Virginia Beach VA 23455.

Barging in France with Larson and Walter The last 1996 Golf event in the D.C. area was the 9th annual "Hit n' Giggle" Tournament hosted by Betsy Smith and the Tantallon Country Club. On a magnificent October afternoon, the intrepid twenty teed off: Jack Adams (4th) and daughter LCdr Cathy Davis USN, Walt Mitchell (12th) and daughter-inlaw Ellen Mitchell, Lois and Whitey Edwards (17th), Mary and Al Barbero (15th), Pat and George Jenkins(lOth), Jane and George Coyne (7th), Julia and Jim Corder (3rd), Kay and Tom Powell (13th), Wally Bridgman (12th), and Betsy Smith. Awards were presented on Betsy's deck off the first fairway, followed by a barbecue. The Adams/Mitchell foursome was low with a one under par. Longest drive (on the fairway) was won by Mary Barbero, and George Jenkins was closest-to-the-pin. And so to rest until next Spring. The picture shows Bridgman, Coyne and Edwards trying to figure out how a lady beat them on longest drive!

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Giggle Part of Hit n' Giggle Tournament '58ers are still on the move. Otto Helweg (6th) has jumped from Tennessee way up to the Snow Belt, where he is now Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at North Dakota State University.

He suggests visitors come during the Summer...all ten days of it! Net surfers can find Otto at http:// www.ndsu.nodak.edu/, complete with picture and bio! The new address is 3101 26th Ave. S.W., Fargo ND 58103.

Three of our Classmates who didn't get to graduation day have surfaced. Byron B. "Buddy" Nelson (19th) has been the Superintendent of Schools for the Decatur, AL area. He resides at 208 Devon Drive in Birmingham, AL 35209. Frank Hoback (8th) pilots the Govemor of New Mexico's plane and lives at 417 Camino de Las Animas, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Reggie Vachon (14th) spent 33 years commissioned in the US Army Corps of Engineers, retiring as a Colonel, and currently lives at 1414 Epping Forest Dr, Atlanta, GA 30319. Welcome back from the Lost Sheep List, and thanks to Walker Ulhorn (8th) and Bruce McCandless (19th) for the tips.

A big move by Dan Mayers (5th), who did the impossible dream and leaped from Califomia to paradise. He now resides at 111A Kekili St. #110, Kailua HI 96734. In the middle of the other ocean, Paul O'Connor (23rd) has changed his address to PO Box HM 723, Hamilton, HMCX, Bermuda. Send these sufferers pictures of your snow!

'58ers seen at the Navy-Georgia Tech game in Atlanta by intrepid traveler Pooch Caldwell(6th): Pat Beard (9th), Harvey Cameron (18th), Joel Gill (6th), and Ron Eytchison (1st), all of whom did great cheering as Navy brought home a win.

On the Binnacle List, Frank Conery (13th), he of the roaming motor home, had a triple bypass last November 25th in Pensacola, FL. If he would hold still long enough, you could send a get-well card, but by now he is probably driving on some desert road out in the Las Vegas area. Stay well, Frank, wherever you are!

Don't forget to vote in the Alumni Association elections for Chairman and Trustees. Your ballot will be in the March Shipmate. Vote and return the ballot!

'58 Trivia: The 1958 Captain of the Lacrosse team was Ed Britton (3rd), financial guru to the stars!

On Saturday, September 10th of our Youngster Year, a full pads scrimmage against a major independent was held on the varsity practice field. Navy made 14 touchdowns to the opponents l...who was the opponent? Hasia Luego'. WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Executive Committee; CAPT David W. Dyke, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190, Singer Island, FL 33404 (Fax) 407-863-8984 Hello '59ers! This epistle comes to you from Annapolis while I recover from a fantastic Thanksgiving feast(s). Priscilla and I drove up from Florida to enjoy some holiday time with friends and family. We had one sumptuous meal with oldest daughter Wendy and family (including three darling grandchildren) in Culpepper, VA, and were later wined 'n dined by Molly at Loew's Annapolis Hotel. Molly recently celebrated 10 years at the best hotel in town, and she was in charge Thanksgiving Day. We had a super time/super meal! I have seen Dave Osburn while in town and Norm Bednarek at the Navy-Pittsburgh basketball game in Alumni Hall, which Navy won.

It was a big victoryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;first win over a Big East team since the days of the "Admiral" Dave Robinson. I also spotted Betsy and Charlie Dobbs across the hall but did not get a chance to say hi. Priscilla got to talk to Linda and Dave Osburn near their lovely home in the Wardour section of West Annapolis, and later I rode my bicycle over there to deliver some '59er stuff to Dave and have a toddy for the body.

Linda 'n Dave are super folks, and again I hope the Class appreciates all that Dave has done for the Class!

And on that note, how about a few more of you out there taking action right now and paying your dues. Send a check for $59 to Dave ASAP so you can become a lifetime member of the Class. Those monies will be deposited in the Class Fund unless

you specify to Dave that the $59 should be put in the master Naval Academy Alumni Fund.

Personally, I would just send the check in (which is what I have already done) and entrust Dave to use the Funds as the Class of '59 Executive Committee decides. The big thing, is do not delay! The response to my last plea for the $59 was not up to the usual '59er spirit, so make a New Year's 1997 resolution, okay?

Thanks to many who responded to the call to give Husky Hudgins a shout! It is so good when '59ers answer the call. Remember how much it meant to the Tom Jarvis family! Thanks to great Classmates like Fred Yeatts and Jim Collins who reported as fast as was possible the untimely passing of our Classmate Dave Ekieberry. I shall try to get the word out as fast as 1 can via the column, but thanks to Dave Sullivan, Dave Osburn, et al, we are trying to use e-mail and the web site to keep the Class informed on a more real time basis. The "Dave Team" is coordinating on a master '59 data base and working already to have the most up-to-date information for the Class. We hope to be able to have accurate data on each member so we can maximize the turnout for our 50th Reunion.

Laura Hawley Jarvis has been active communicating with '59ers. In a letter to me, she mentioned she had sent notes to Bob Harmuth, and Peggy and Tom Habermass. Laura wrote: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is terrible, and I am glad that Tom no longer suffers. Toward the end, some of our boat friends said that Tom was still telling stories; but they were now hospital and medical stories not sea stories. He enjoyed life so much and was alert and responsive until the end. If it is ever convenient for you, I would love to have you and your wife visit me here in Ridge, 70 miles south of Annapolis. I have plenty of room and

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would love to have you folks stay. I also have a 32' sloop out back at the pier for which I need a captain. I am not about to begin single handling at 55+ years of age. If you know of anyone interested in sailing who does not have a boat, please let them know! It is a waste to have her sitting at the pier. I have a lead on the sailors at St. Mary's City who sail the DOVE. The problem is that I do not know their level of expertise. Our life was in such perfect order; our home and boat paid for, and we were ready to sail the Bay this Fall and go down the waterway in the future. Don't delay gratification!

The end can come quickly—in Tom's case a little over 8 months. Thanks again for your telephone call. It means a great deal to know that others care.

Thanks Laura for the lovely note, kind words, and advice that so many of us need to listen to.

Dave Dyke had been very kind to the Jarvis family and Laura sure appreciated all of his efforts. Dave sent a note to me, and 1 will provide an excerpt, that includes the report of Mimi King's funeral earlier this Fall.

Jack King was encouraged seeing the familiar faces of Frank Donovan, Bill Clautice, Marty Finerty, Ing Kiland, Bruce Nordwall, Dick Robinson, Gary Smith, Dan Truax, and many others. That brings me to a point I'd like to make.

We've reached that stage in life where we're faced with an ever increasing frequency in the loss of loved ones, friends, and Classmates. There is nothing anyone can do to change it. But, one of the many things we've got going for us, is that most of those bonds of friendship formed many years ago, continue to this day. Just attend any kind of Naval Academy, or Class of '59 function, and you'll be instantly reminded of that. And so, in this time of our lives when so many of our friends are faced with the loss of someone close, it must be a source of real comfort for them to know that somewhere in the crowd is the face of another '59er who is willing to offer whatever moral support he can, and that no one is alone in their grief. I sincerely hope that every Classmate will do his part in keeping alive and well those bonds offriendshipforged so many years ago.

Thanks Dave for those insights!

Dave Sullivan made these comments to me after discussion of the data base. Class list, and the search for the missing '59ers before the 40th Reunion: On October 4-6, there was a big reunion of VS28 and VS-31 at Newport, RI. The HQ was the Hotel Viking and the weekend included a Friday night dinner there, and a Saturday night affair at the Officers Club in Newport. On Saturday, the clan of about 150 gathered at the newly established Ouonset Air Museum. It is in the old Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF) painting hangar. There is a group working hard to make the museum a success. It currently features some 16 aircraft from the 40s, 50s, and 60s when Quonset was an active Naval Air Station. 1 had the opportunity during the reunion to visit with Anne and Ed Redden who live in Jamestown, and divide their time between Rhode Island and Florida. They both look terrific.

Also I visited with Harry Lewis; both he and his wife are in excellent health and spirits, as are the Reddens.

A week after the Quonset Reunion, 1 went to Gettysburg for the third time since June of this year.

I am getting to be quite a Civil War buff. But this time, I went with Dave Boyd. Joan and Dave Boyd were in Gettysburg for a wedding. Dave and I toured the battlefield all Friday afternoon, 11 Oct and the morning of 12 Oct. We walked Pickett's Charge (both ways), and 1 saw parts of the battlefield 1 would never have seen if 1 had been alone.

Great seeing the Boyds!—terrific company! Dave has fully retired from Electric Boat and is resisting the efforts of a group who run a submarine museum who are determined lo get Dave back into the work force to head the project.

Oh, regarding Husky Hudgins and Dave Ekieberry, I have put out the word thru my access to the Internet. We really do need a rapid action outlet to notify our Classmates of deaths and illnesses and great successes of our gang. With Internet access, e-mail, and the world-wide web, there

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should be no excuse any longer for not getting the word around overnight.

I look forward to a run with you. I still run 5 days a week, runs are never more than 5 miles, but that's OK. My knees are starting to give me fits at times, but running is the last thing I want to give up. It clears my mind and keeps me looking forward to working. I teach the teachers in Roanoke how to use computers and that job is one terrific adventure. It forces me to keep learning new things every day and to stay abreast of a technology that is changing, without exaggeration, hourly.

Thanks Dave, and know '59 is blessed with all you are doing for all of us!

From Bruce Nordwall at Aviation Week: Two bits of Class business. First, the Executive Board approved an increase from $30 to $50 for the Class of '59 expression of sympathy. Money will be used for flowers or a donation in one's memory to the charity the family specifies. Second, our Class President Vice Admiral Frank Donovan has agreed to run for the Chairman of the Board of the USNA Alumni Association. The first step is to get 50 signatures on petitions, to be completed by 15 Dec. (ed. note: that is to be done!—I checked with Dave Osburn 30 Nov.) But whatever Classmates of Frank and friends/admirers of VADM Donovan (and there are scads amongst the entire Alumni) are able to do, please get on with it! We are not forming a PAC (Political Action Committee), but you folks know what to do and how to vote when that time comes! And speaking of voting, the Class Executive Board also endorses/supports the following slate: VADM William Ramsey 'S3 for Vice Chair; Capt. James Kenney '58, RADM Brad Mooney 'S3 and Capt.

Stephen Jones '64 for Trustee-at-Large positions.

Good work, Bruce!

There were a number of groups and individuals who were able to make it to Ireland for the NavyNotre Dame Game. From Marty Finerty here is the list of a group he was with, and the 'notice' about a special event conducted in the course of the '59ers tour to the U.K. Eileen and Ray Art, Lisa and John Bray, Marilyn and Kent Bromwell, Joyce and Bill Clautice, Betsy and Charlie Dobbs, Jerry and Gary Findlay, Joan and Marty Finerty, Gene Fitzpatrick and friend, Lois and Joe Flynn, Grace Fritzinger and friend, Ed Gibbons, Ginny and Rick Johnson, Delores and Tom Lukish, Mary and Bob Martin, Diane and J o e M c G l i n c h e y , Sandy and Bob R e i f s n y d e r , the Roddys, Sally and G e o r g e Simmons, Ona and Dan IVuax.

Next see our new Honorary Member!!

The United States Naval Academy, Class Of 1959, acknowledges the unique achievements of former Midshipman William J. Crowe '47 who in only one lifetime has succeeded in being recognized as: Admiral, United States Navy; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Department of Defense; United States Ambassador to the Court of Saint James; and various other minor titles hereby bestows the extraordinary commendation of designation as Honorary Member, United States Naval Academy, Class Of 1959, in recognition of his unselfish efforts to elevate the last Class to have a Plebe Year to his standards of excellence. Authorized by unanimous decree of USNA Class of 1959 members, 2 November 1996.

From Don Smith: Just a short note to let you know that the Class of '59 was well represented in Dublin. 1 saw most '59ers but not all. A group of 25 stayed at the same hotel in Dublin and the rest of us were on the Academy-sponsored tours. There were 5 members and wives on tours, so by my count we had 30+ '59ers there, and we may have taken Class honors!! I ran into Bill Clautice, Wayne Hildebrand, and Noel Flynn at the Pep Rally the night before the game, and Bill directed us to a pub where we had a few libations with Finerty, Art, Lukish, Reifsnyder, Gibbons, Martin, and others I did not get a chance to talk with. Had short visit with Noel Flynn who had been cycling through England and Ireland for

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the last 30+ days staying at hostels. Sat next to Jacqueline and Dick Westfall at the game. We cheered hard, but it was not quite good enough.

Others there I did not see: Jim Featberstone, Jim Grise, and John Roddy. We were outnumbered about 20:1 by the Notre Dame "subway alumni" but a good time was had by all. Brenda and 1 discovered some of my roots in the medieval city of Kilkenny which at one time was possessed by a group of Fitzpatricks until the King of England gave it to the Butlers. We had a wonderful time with a great group of people on the tour, but we all ate too much. We also sampled all the different beers and whiskey and surprisingly all met 'our high standards.' We all think we would return if they held the game there again! We are going to ski Steamboat Springs in Jan or Feb; maybe you could join us!

Thanks good folks! Us warm-blooded Floridians must pass for now!

Navy's football team has had fantastic success this season, and Joe Gross of the Annapolis Capital calls them "The Team With Heart"; and I think everyone agrees. The results of THE big game will already be in, but let's hope it was a great Navy game, and even a bowl bid comes of it. And '59ers will be there for sure!!

1 took great satisfaction in the fact that the week prior to A-N football, a terrific young man Jon Clemens beat the best Army (and Air Force) had in the NCAA National Cross-Country Championships.

Jon was one of the top finishing Americans in this most prestigious running championship, and his Coach Al Canters was so proud of Jon and his new All-American status. Way to go Navy, and Jon C! The following note from Captain Carl D. Keske USNR (Ret.) at 6350 Woodhawk Dr., Mayfield Hts., Ohio 44124-4153.

Enclosed a photo of Joe Mitchell 1st Co and me 8th Co on the links at Ihilani Spa and Resort. We were in Hawaii to attend the Deactivation Ceremony of TAUTOG (SSN-639). Joe and 1 were plankowners aboard this famous WWII and 'Cold War' submarine. Joe "won" the match 92-96 but lost the money due to clever navigational procedures employed by Carl. The ceremony was wonderful, spectacular, beautiful; albeit bittersweet.

Joe Mitchell and Carl Keske I sent a note to Phil Powers in Hawaii. I expect there is a letter from him which I will save for next column, and it will include thoughts about their famous family member Brett Butler, a great baseball player, and fantastic human being! For now. Rise and Shine, and may 1997 be FINE!!

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Pres: Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 (H) 804-744-8808; (Fax) 804-675-5372 E-mail: bilewis@richmond.infi.net Deadlines: 7 Feb (Apr), 10 Mar (May '97), Apr 7(Jun '97), 2 Jun (Jul-Aug '97). 1 appreciate the input over Internet.

Well it's been a year now, and the columns seem to be making it to Shipmate in a timely manner. I appreciate all the input from Classmates because that's what it takes. 1 am not sufficiently verbose to do this thing by myself. Your experiences and comments are what it is all about. Even little notes keep Classmates up to date on happenings that we may not leam any other way. Once again—thanks and keep them coming.

John Rogers dropped me an e-mail the other day.

We used to communicate via the Veterans Administration route in days of yore.. .but we all move on.

This e-mail stuff is great! I use it all the time in my business. I was unable to make the reunion this year because of heavy involvement in the consulting business 1 started in 1994 after retiring from NAVFAC in 1992.1 thought I would be more "retired" and playing lots of golf, but it hasn't worked out that way.

My wife, Jean has been rector at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Nogalas, AZ, for over two years now; and she has done a great job in building up the congregation. It has been a wonderful experience for both of us. Quite a few retired military are in our membership, and we just received a husband and wife team who are perpetual deacons (nocost volunteers) to help with church activities. The husband. Skip Vellum is a retired Navy Captain, who commanded nuclear boats. Our senior warden spent four years in the Navy, So the Navy is playing an important part in out community spiritual affairs, and we have a great time telling sea stories and giving the Army and Air Force a hard time.

Al Holden wrote: With Homecoming '96 upon us, 1 assume that this will be the last letter expressing sincere appreciation to the Class workhorses for making the 35th reunion so spectacular. The last 12 months have flown by, but Laurie and 1 fondly recall the fine weekend when we reacquainted ourselves with friends of long ago and far away. By that I mean, we seem to attend only the large quinquennial anniversaries (1995 was our 7th), and at the conclusion of each we are already looking forward lo the next party...just 5 years away. Oh well, let's not rush the 40th when all Classmates will have passed 60.

We have not been dormant since Homecoming '95. We have undertaken periodic jaunts to national conferences in New Orleans (our favorite vacation city) and Louisville. Driving to Louisville enabled us to see the mountains of western MD and WV. We even stopped briefly, for a drink in the small town in western MD where we eloped—our first look since Midshipman days—and we have decided to try white-water rafting in WV in 1997. In May, we rented a canal boat at Stoke-on-Trent (England) with close friends, and the four of us spent days, navigating canals built to facilitate the Industrial Revolution. Some of my USNA training came in handy, especially when we had to turn or 60-foot boat around in a 61-foot waterway!

In addition to my presenting a paper at an annual New Orleans gathering of marketers, Laurie

and I jointly delivered a paper at the Valley Forge conference in November 1995 that officially ended the Nation's celebration of the 50th anniversary of Victory in 1945. We discussed our research about how magazines of 1942-45 helped mobilize housewives for manufacturing jobs. More recently, Laurie (an adjunct professor at NYU) turned in her dissertation proposal, and we would like to believe that she will receive her Ph.D. from NYU in 1997.

Meanwhile, this tenured marketing professor at Fordham University's graduate school of business has started Fall semester and continues to publish various bits and pieces of ongoing research projects; a recent article in the Columbia Journal of World Business about Washington's export-promotion efforts highlights a dimension of that activity.

Finally on a personal note, I studiously avoid the e-mail and Internet revolution, relying instead on the ancient combination of WP 5.1 and the U.S. mail to get this message to Shipmate. And, beyond my weekly racquetball fanaticism and Laurie's dissertation research, we continue to specialize in taking long weekends, smelling the flowers (including our large garden), and refereeing turf baUles between 2 middle-aged yorkies and a ferocious 2year old bouvier.

Overall, we wish the best of health and luck to all and look forward to those rare occasions when we encounter Classmates outside of the Annapolis reunions.

fishing in the gulf. Caught one small fish all day and blamed it on the recent outbreak of the red tide—a likely excuse. Hartie Williams had planned to attend, but the latest social activities in "Yellville" caused him to cancel.

I thoroughly enjoyed homecoming and watching Navy thrash Duke. During our Midshipman days, the best we could do is tie them. Many thanks to the Paepckes et al. for an outstanding tailgate and to Merf Moerschel for arranging a super '60 get together at the Eastport Yacht Club.

I'm still planning to move to Annapolis next Spring. Thanks to Carolyn Duffy and an extensive Realtor tour, I've got a good idea of what's available and how much. Quite a sticker shock compared to Pensacola prices. Hope to be up there and established by next Summer.

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Al and Laurie Holden Terry Lingle shot me an e-mail from way out west.

Currently, I am teaching economics and finance at a junior college after spending 13 years running Job Corps Centers for various companies following active duty. Working with disadvantaged youth was very demanding; and after that long, I decided to take a break. My wife, Margi manages our coinoperated laundromat which gives me some real world experience that allows me to inject reality into the Classroom. We hope to semi-retire in 2-3 years and move to the southwestern corner of Colorado where we have property near Pagosa Springs.

1 will continue to do some consulting on a parttime basis and travel the rest of the fime until the urge hits me to completely retire.

Pinkie Saunders wrote from Pensacola: In late October, there was am F-8 Crusader reunion in Pensacola. As a light attack type, I had to go undercover, in hopes of seeing some old fighter friends. Fortunately, they recognized me as a member of a better and more elite community and I survived unscathed. For an F-8 happy hour, it was very subdued, more like a church social compared to the good old days when "tailhookers" reigned supreme.

Of course age might have had something to do with it, plus the presence of wives (a big factor). Harry Henning was there, soon to retire from the airlines.

Also present was Tom Donahue, another with the airlines. Ray Fitzgerald showed up, fresh from

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Charles Fischer e-mailed me from St. Croix.

"Received the address from Hal Lansing. Marty Merrick is here also but not on-line. Just checking in!"

From Tom Doherty: I wish to bring you up to date on what is happening in my world these days. I retired from Citibank last January after 10 years with the company in order to spend more time with my wife, Gail and enjoy the good life. A great deal of that time seems to be spent on the 'honey do' list, painting landscaping, and general fixing up around the house.

Time is finally available to do volunteer work; and just last November, I helped serve a pre-Thanksgiving meal to approximately 350 homeless folks.

This past Summer was the first one that Gail and 1 were able to spend together. We survived! We took a short cruise down into Mexico, visited two of our four children (Suzanne in Atlanta and Jeannine in Phoenix) and just hung out. For the past few years, whenever we visited Phoenix, we got together with Karen and Tom Inderlied. We had a ball!

The photo of Gail, Hank Chiles and I was taken the evening of the dinner/dance celebrafing the 221st Birthday of Naval Services, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hank was the guest speaker and related the following incident during his talk. In January, 1996,1 received a call from Hank informing me that he was retiring as the head of the United

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States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. Apparently there is a tradition to place the blouse of the retiring individual in the SAC Museum, and Hank wanted to know if 1 remembered what I had done with my blue uniform when we graduated in June 1960. My military career of 24 years was spent in the Air Force! Hank reminded me that I had sold my blue uniform to him for $35.00. During the retelling of our phone conversation, the price of the uniform was raised to $45.00. The point of the call was to ask if I had any objections to him placing my blouse, with his Admiral rank, in the museum. What an honor!

The evening was a huge success and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Janice and Casey Jones were also in attendance. Everyone was warm and friendly to the folks from the Air Force. Hank and his wife Katy are doing well and have resettled in Alexandria, VA. Hank is currently doing consulting work in North Carolina.

The weather in New Mexico is wonderful! The agenda includes racquetball and some golf to keep off the pounds. The children have left the nest, so there is room at the inn. Please call if youfindyourself in the area.

Tom Doherty, Gail Doherty and Adm. Hank Chiles, USN (Ret.) Finally, Rusty Chain called me the other day.

We're both active in the Richmond Alumni Chapter and meet at least once a month. Kathy and he live just south of us between Richmond and Petersburg.

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Pres: RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 (H) 410-849-3812 (W) 301-261-8862 (Fax) 301-261-8669 E-mail: rtrogero@ea.net Hi guys! Welcome to 1997 and the new and improved version of the WGNAC Nooze. Hope you all had a great holiday season and that Santa filled your stockings with all kinds of useful goodies like Ben Gay, golf lessons. Beano, and pep pills so you'll be better prepared for the short journey to the millennium.

In case you're interested, the U.S. Naval Institute is now advertising a sale of prints of the portraits our Class donated to the Naval Academy at our 30th reunion. These portraits are prominentiy displayed on the wall facing the main entrance to Alumni Hall and are indeed impressive. Every time 1 go into that building, which is often, 1 always see people standing before the paintings and taking their content in.

Makes me kind of proud. The three 22" by 28" prints titled Dawn on Yankee Station, Rescue by USS Barb, and Valor at Hue are for sale at $16 each. Anyone interested can call 800-223-8764 for details.

There's lot's of stuff to report this month, so let's get to it.

MAIL CALL. First, a short note from Ned Kuhns along with a news article reporting a team of eleven men from Virginia Beach, including our Classmate, Jim Laster, won the U.S. Tennis Association's 4.0 senior national tennis championship held in Tucson, Arizona in early November.

Thought you might find some column material in the enclosed article regarding Jim Laster's tennis accomplishments. Jim and Judy are hosting a Navy-Army game party so I may hear more details of the tournament. Regret I didn't get the opportunity to chat with you at Ed Straw's retirement.

Wasn't that a great Class act?

Next, a letter from Walt Wylie.

The Alumni Survey prompted me to write; don't remember the last time I communicated with the C/S. We have been living in North Myrtle Beach since I finished Law School twelve years ago. I now have my own pracfice with one associate, primarily domestic and personal injury; and I am also a part-time Municipal Judge (which is kind of fun).

Lana is still working as Public Health Nurse, and we recently sold our house and moved to a condo in Little River, which has a 42-foot boat slip. I am tentatively looking for a weekend power boat and would appreciate any advice from any Classmate who has experience, positive or negative, along these lines.

Both kids are in the Marine Corps. Our daughter, Kim, is a JAG at Camp Pendelton; our son, Whit, is a Logistics Officer at Camp Lejuene. Life is good on the Grand Strand of South Carolina. We

look forward to welcoming any Classmates coming through the area.

The following messages came via my e-mail box, for which 1 am forever grateful. Getting messages over the Internet and/or by e-mail saves me from having to retype letters (I've been known to make a few mistakes.) and also saves a lot of time. I'm NOT trying to discourage letters, merely asking that if you have access to e-mail and want to save my mailman Ralph from getting a hernia, put that old quill pen in the museum and peck out the letter on a keyboard.

Thanx!

A note from Arnie Allen.

Roger, thanks to Chuck Davis giving me Mack Johnson's telephone number, 1 called him. Mack had a stroke in February, apparently pretty severe, but is on the road to recovery. Taking a lot of therapy. His address is: 6744 Stoll Lane Cincinnati, OH 45236; tel # 513-793-5612.

His wife has passed away, and he is living with his son Daryl. If there is anyone in the Cincinnati area that could keep tabs on him, it would be a great thing to do. I talked to him, his memory is a little hazy; but according to his son. it's slowly coming back.

Mike Moore sent the following: 1 want to thank you and the rest of our Classmates for putting on such a fine reunion. In particular you for the golf days. I was really only looking forward to the golf, but Pam and 1 were very pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the dinner dance. It was a very impressive evening highlighted by Ed Straw's remarks. His comments really hit home with me and make me reflect on how tough it must have been for you who stuck it out for a full Navy career in spite of an sadistically ungrateful congress, public and press. 1 want you to know 1 was, am and always will be grateful for the dedication and sacrifices of all of you and your families.

A quick golf story. I played with Tom Shields, Doug Falconer and Jim Hellauer at the reunion tourney. 1 was playing pretty well going into the 13th hole, having just birdied 11 and 12. On my third shot on 13,1 dead shanked two balls into the boondocks and then a third into a greenside bunker. Making my putt for a 10 on the hole did not make me the happiest camper in the world, but 1 was really touched to see how badly my three Classmates felt for me. They were really dying for me as they watched my wheels come off. 1 could not help but reflect that had that happened playing with Mike Moynahan, Bill Catlett and OIlie Oliver in the old days they would have been grinning from ear to ear. I guess we all are getting a little mellow.

Thanks again to you and all the guys. It was first class all the way!

(C/S note: Great golf story with a happy ending as Mike still managed to capture the prize for low gross score at the homecoming tournament.)

Jerry Smith sent the following: Roger, we had twenty eight Classmates and one guest (from USNA '56 celebrating his 40th reunion last week) who assembled for our every-othermonth luncheon at Port of Italy restaurant in November. Sorry you didn't make it. Everyone was still pleased with the success of our 35th reunion, and we took the opportunity to point out many of our Classmates (and their wives) whose hard work and preparation had directly contributed to making the experience such a pleasant one. Bob McLaughlin announced that there were still items of memorabilia from the 35th and the 30th reunions available. We agreed that it was time to crank up preparations for our 40th. The Army-Navy Game party was announced: to be held at the home of Linda and Bob Denis with Ceil Wasserman organizing the food. The President challenged those in attendance to start thinking about how we should respond to Superintendent Chuck Larson's invitation to provide him with the support he can use to get his program for the Naval Academy up to full speed. We should be setting some objectives for our chapter over the next few meetings.

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DeRose, Fred Farber, Charlie Farrell, Bob Fitch, Jim George, George Glavis, Bill Hartman, Warren Hoppe, Joe Kasales, Jim Luper, Bob McLaughlin, Mike McMillan, Dick Michaux, John Morris, Hal Morrison, Tom Murray, Art Rowe, Jerry Smith, Jack Stevens, Jesse Stewart, Scott Thorell, Frank Visted, Mark Waggoner, and Bob Wasserman.

Arlie Campbell, who has been our point man in researching the tartan to be worn by the newlyformed. Class of 1961 sponsored. Naval Academy Pipe and Drum Corps, sent the following report to answer some questions that arose. Arlie also sent a schedule for getting inputs to Shipmate from assigned Company Reps, and you all know who you are.

Here are some comments about the choice of the Polaris Tartan and a proposed schedule for Company Reps to correspond with their company mates via your column.

Why the Polaris Tartan? (1) Did not want to choose either a specific clan tartan (Campbell or MacMillan, for example) or one used by many and for which we might need undue authorization (Black Watch, for example); (2) Wanted one with true Navy connection, two available; Edsall and Polaris were choices; (3) Edsall still in use, does not represent much of Navy and is too much like the USAF tartan; (4) Polaris was designed and used in the Navy during our service, i.e. 1961 until 1992; (5) Very attractive and distinctive tartan, the one preferred by the people at USNA; (6) In use during the Cold War in which we served and represented one of the forces. Strategic Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, most responsible for that victory. We had a significant number of Classmates who served in FBMs. On the subject of getting regular inputs for Shipmate from our Company Reps, here is a proposed schedule. Also, start it when you can by putting it in the column, in other words, the first company you may actually get scheduled might be 8 or 12 vice 4. The schedule rolls along based upon 10 issues per year, should that change you can change the dates and keep the cycle. I will be happy to contact Company Reps several months in advance to help ensure some response.

Month due 1997 1998 1999 January 4 17 11 February 8 21 15 March 12 2 19 April 16 6 23 May 20 10 4 July 24 14 8 August 1 18 12 September 5 22 16 October 9 3 20 November 13 7 24 (C/S Note: The numbers in the columns above are USNA company numbers. For example, the 12th company rep should submit an article to me not later than the 1st of March 1997 for the June 1997 edition of Shipmate.)

What a great decision and weekend! The victory was double sweet since on departure Friday morning from Orange Park, I planted two large signs in my neighbor's (Tech alum) yard on how Bill the Goat was going to humble the bumblebee. In addition, my son being a Tech grad living in Atlanta had completely brainwashed the grandchildren on how Tech was going to beat Navy. I saw Melanie and Joe Allegretti, John Quarterman and son, Jim Traa, Dick Petrucci, June and Alan Miller, as well as former teammates Dick Fitzgerald and Dick Tass, both '62.

My sincere gratitude goes out to all who were involved in the celebration of our 35th! The McLaughlins, Hartmans, Westfalls, members of the Executive Committee, and all others involved in putting together all the events and coordinating the last minute details are most deserving of some special recognition from all of us who merely attended a fantastic celebration. The Tailgate Party, game victory, Ed Straw's inspirational speech, the golf, and the opportunity to renew acquaintances were absolutely superb.

There were two disappointments 1 experienced from the 35th. First was that I didn't beat Tom Shields on the links. Second was not being able to see all those able-bodied Classmates who chose not to attend. As I sit here looking at the feature article in the 6 December USA Today (Army vs. Navy), 1 reflect on the passing of a cherished Classmate and teammate, Frank Oattilo. We are at that age where our vulnerabilities are ever increasing and the likelihood that all of us will be on this earth to reunite five years down the road is very remote. So, I challenge all those who didn't make the 35th to make a special effort to attend the 40th.

Finally, a sad note from J.P. Decker.

I have some sad news about our Classmate, Eugene "Gene" Green. As you recall, he had a health problem during the 35th reunion relating to his heart. He was transferred from Annapolis Hospital

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While at the 35th, Pal and I, Scottie and R.T. Davis (Tampa), and Peggy and Barry Wimberley (Greer, SC) decided to meet in Atlanta to cheer on the Navy.

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to the Washington Heart Center in DC. After some tests, he was released and returned to his home in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

His wife, Gail, called us on 19 November saying that Gene had passed away on the morning of 14 November from an apparent heart attack. The funeral service was on 18 November.

On behalf of the Class, I send our deepest sympathies to Gail and Gene's familv.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Our Executive Committee member. Bill Straight, set up a message room on America On Line (AOL). It can be located by selecting in order: Clubs and Interests, Alumni Hall, Maryland, USNA, USNA Message Center, WGNAC Class of 1961. Larry Koch sent in the first message. His screen name is: Inkoch @aol.com Rill Kraus and Jim Richardson organized a Class Navy-Army game party for the San Diego contingent of the WGNAC. The party was held at the Harbor inn and sponsored by Jim. Attendees were Jack Allen, Tom Bailey, Gary Carlson, Jim Cavanaugh, Roger Goodall, Don Grinnell, Bob Kline, Bill Kraus, Jack Mattiace, Bruce Maxon, Ron McKeown, Phil Merrill, Mark Moore, Buzz Needham, Dick Rothwell, Boyd Steele, Chuck St. Laurent, and Leo Willets. Bill Kraus has taken on the duties as Class Regional Vice President for the Western Region and has been doing a terrific job in getting things organized. The great attendance at the party is testimony to his great efforts. Maybe next year, we'll have something more to cheer about. Bill Kraus called to give me a verbal report on the party and said the San Diego group is planning to start bimonthly luncheons which will be announced via the local phone tree.

Fred Triggs sent the enclosed photo of some young men from 19th Company gathered at our reunion tailgate party. They are Fred THggs, Marshall Burgess, Bob Denis, Bill Rakow, Tom Shields, Bob Vogel, and Paul Lange.

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Stan Roman's near hole-in-one I had the chance to play a few rounds of golf with Classmates during November. First, Stan Roman visited my home course with two guests from his club in Allentown, Though it got a little cool toward the end of the day, Stan was hot throughout the round, firing a gross 82. Thankfully he was my partner as we relieved the guests of a few dimes. The highlight of the round was Stan's near hole-in-one on the 175 yard par 3, 4th hole. The attached photo shows how close it was. Well done Stan.

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The Cat in the Hat returns Later in the month, Judy and 1 had the pleasure of spending a few days with Gina and Neil Block at their lake house near Columbus, Georgia, before motoring up to Atlanta to see Navy beat Georgia Tech. The day before the game while touring the Atlanta Underground, Neil and 1 purchased Blue and Gold hats, had them custom embroidered with "Navy" and in the true spirit of the WGNAC wore them to the game. As you can see in the attached photo, we weren't hard to spot at either the pre-game function or in the stands. There was a good Classmate tumout for the game. I spotted the following folks; Jim Ti-aa, John Quarterman, Tom Markley, Joe Allegretti, Bob Schin, Dorse DuBois, Phil Butler, and up from Florida, Mickey Smith. There were also others there (See Doug Falconer's letter above), but I didn't make contact with them. John Quarterman was there with his son, who took one look at Neil and me in our hats and said he didn't know guys like us went to USNA. He thought we belonged in a fraternity. We took it as a compliment.

On 7 December, Linda and Bob Denis hosted a Washington area Beat Army party at their home in Oakton, VA. Ceil Wasserman organized the food and refreshments. The attendees were: Linda and Bob Denis, Lois and Jack Stevens, Ceil and Bob Wasserman, Ron Campbell, Carol and Cliff Dunning, Jeanne and Jim George, Pat and Jim Luper, Ron Carlberg, Kathy and Bill Straight, Gloria, Robbie, and Mike McMillan, Bonnie and Arlie Campbell, Karen and Tom Murray, Judy and Mark Waggoner, Donna and Warren Hoppe, Mary-Earle and Charlie Farrell, Eileen and Bob Fitch, Joan and Don Evans, Maryanne and Jim Ibach, Jill and Jerry Smith, Barbara and Jay Bower, Gloria and Dave Stem.

Here are a few tidbits of info for all. George Dewhirst has left the Annapolis area to settle in Aiken, SC. John Bennett Walt Bardeschewski's wife, Barbara, has been a great help in finding some of our "lost" Classmates. Using her consummate skills, she managed to locate more than a dozen folks whose addresses we no longer had. Thanks Barb for all the help. On our very own, we also found Wes Andrew to be alive and well in San Diego.

UPCOMING CLASS EVENTS. Mary Earle and Charlie Farrell have graciously offered to host a Dark Ages party on 8 February at their home for the Annapolis/Baltimore/Washington contingent of the WGNAC. Stay tuned for details via the phone tree, but keep the date open.

Class Luncheons on 'I\iesday 14 January and 11 March.

PARTING SHOTS. I'd like to end this column with a report on the retirement of our last remaining active duty Classmate, Vice Admiral Ed Straw, Supply Corps, USN, on 31 October 1996. An era has passed; there are now none of us left.

At an impressive ceremony held at Fort Meyer, Virginia, on 25 October, Ed was relieved as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency; and he retired.

The setting was magnificent, the performance of all the participants was flawless, and Ed's words were typically poignant. He went out with the same class he showed throughout his 35 year career. He's a guy who represented the Navy and our Class with the highest degree of professionalism, honor, and dignity; and we all owe him a debt of thanks.

The turnout for the ceremony was as impressive as the ceremony itself. I'm not sure 1 spotted everyone who was there, even though 1 had deputized a number of cub reporters to be on the lookout for me, but here's my best list of attendees: Wally Guthrie, Jim George, Jimmy McCune, Jim Hellauer, Rod Bubeck, Ron Corlberg, Mike McMillan, Jim Luper, Neil Holben, Bob Fitch. Arlie Campbell, Jerry Smith, Warren Hoppe, Jack Pappas, Bob Hofford, Mark Waggoner, John Morris, Rich Lamporte, Herb Mensch, Ned Kuhns, Bob McLaughlin, Paddy Fitzpatrick, Cliff Dunning, Rich DeRose, Len Yurkovich, Fred Farber, Bill Hartman, Jesse Stewart, Bemie Humphrey, Bill Mackey, Tom Anderson, Ron Campbell, Sari Liebler, John Griffith, Rod MacDonald, and Len Ebersberger.

We all wish Ed, Chris and the girls the best success in the future. He was tmly a Class Act!

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Pres: RADM Stephen K. Chadwick, USN (Ret) Sec'y: Howard Pinskey RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 http://www.msv.org/62.html Greetings From Annapolis Dark ages 1997—so what—Spring and warmer weather are only seven weeks away. Preparations are well underway for our 35th Reunion and we have much Class news and photos in this winteT Shipmate.

Last Call Unfortunately, and with a great deal of sadness, I inform the Class of the passing of our Classmate Ron Yanski (Yandrofski) who died in Phoenix, AZ on 18 April 1996 of a heart attack. Ron had a master's degree from Michigan State in banking and finance.

He was employed with the Maricona County Health Department before his death. Ron's next of kin was his sister Mary Pizanis of Highland Park, NJ. The Class sends it's sincerest condolences to Ron's family.

35th Reunion Dick Bayes and the committee members are hard at work to insure a most memorable weekend reunion. Here's an interim report on our progress: At the Loews Hotel, we discussed the tentative schedule of events with the Director of Catering and Convention Services. The following are the key points associated with each event: Thursday—we are planning a no-host cocktail party in the evening, Loews is planning to provide complimentary cheese and crackers, fruit, etc.

Drink prices are standard at $4 for cocktails, $3 for wine/beer and $1.75 for soft drinks. We are encouraging Company dinner parties that night. Loews has separate small dining rooms to accommodate these type events and has experience catering them.

I will ask the DC phone tree reps to coordinate these events for their respective Companies. Addition-

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ally, we will have menus from many of the nice restaurants that are close to the Loews.

Friday—this will be the night for our big dinner dance. Loews can accommodate approximately 700 people comfortably. A podium will be set up in the main ballroom for the blessing, announcements, etc.

Cash bars will be set up in the main lobby area (since we have the whole hotel). The Hotel has experience with the Hubcaps-our band and entertainment, they have a total of about 20 people involved and take up a lot a space. The stage will be set up in the Atrium (adjacent to the ballroom) along with a dancefloor.After dinner is completed, people can move to the Atrium area for the "floor show" followed by dancing. This setup will allow seating of Classmates in one area while still allowing room for dancing, etc. Of course the tables will remain set up in the ballroom so that folks can return to their tables after dancing or whatever. We have asked for wine to be served with dinner (included in dinner cost) and poured by the waiters (bottles not carafes).

Saturday—will be a Class meeting in the morning at Loews. They will provide the room and we will probably arrange for coffee and donuts, etc.

Of course the game and tailgate party will also be on Saturday. Because Saturday will be a full day with the game and lots of food at the tailgate, Saturday night will probably be a casual event with nice munchies and a DJ for dancing. Walt Welham, our entertainment coordinator is in the process of contacting the DJ. Rooms—The sales manager (room coordinator) is Ms. Kathleen Nestor. There are approximately 217 rooms at the hotel. Roughly 140 have two double beds, 65 have either king or queen size beds and 12 suites. The rooms will cost $145 per night plus tax with a three night minimum (Air Force and Boat Show Weekend) and the suites will cost in the $200 to $250 range per night. There is a suite with extra storage space next to the hospitality room where folks will be checking in and receiving their mementos. The Hospitality Coordinator Tom Woodka—stays in the suite so he can store the mementos and take out what's needed when needed.

Parking is available at the hotel for $7 per night or valet parking for $10 per night. It is approximately one mile from the hotel to the stadium so we will arrange for shuttle buses the day of the tailgate/ game. Rooms are $139 per night at the Holiday Inn (our overflow sight) with a minimum of three nights. However, they will be offering a package deal for four nights at $99 per night. Bottom line, folks that want to come early to the reunion could stay at the Holiday Inn for four days for less than the three day cost. Based on the projected estimate of how many will attend the 35th Reunion, I expect anyone who wants to stay at Loews will be able to stay there. However, I have asked the Loews to block out and not accept any reservations until the spring flyer with the events sign-up sheet is mailed to all Classmates and I tell the hotel to start accepting reservations. That way everyone has an equal shot at obtaining accommodations at the Loews. A hotel reservation form with a 800 number for both the Loews and the Holiday Inn will be included with the spring mailing. 1 expect the mailing to go out around mid to late April.

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Tailgate Party—Bob McLean is our tailgate party coordinator. He is making preliminary arrangements with a catering company called O'Leary'sfrom Annapolis who have a lot of experience and a good reputation for putting on a great party. I expect our tailgate party to run in the $25$30 range because we're going with an "upgrade" package over previous reunions. We're looking at a fancier spread. More to follow on this one as we get closer to final negotiations.

Golf Tournament—we are planning a "shotgun start" golf tournament for Friday of our Homecoming weekend. Bob Diaiso and Em Reistetter are 'scouting out' the various golf courses in the Annapolis area and will set up the golf tournament for us.

Sunday—Bill Roll, our Annapolis area coordinator has locked in the Naval Academy O'Club for our traditional Sunday brunch.

Tickets—Howie Pinskey will be working with the NAAA to ensure we have '62 Class block seating for the game with Air Force. We will include the ticket business as part of the events sign-up sheet so that Classmates won't have to deal individually with the NAAA. Watch our column for monthly updates and expect the reservation and information package around the end of April.

Wedding Bells Greg Chauncey married Naomi Broering on 2 November 1996 at the Dahlgren Memorial Chapel at Georgetown University in Washington. Many Classmates attended the reception afterwards. As you can see Greg and Naomi make a lovely couple. Congratulations and much happiness to them.

Greg Chauncey and Naomi Broering Bill The Goat Bill Heine volunteered to chair this Class project.

Earlier this year our Class decided to donate a large mural of our mascot to the Naval Academy Athletic Association. Painted by Susan Cermack the huge mural is now mounted above the entrance to the varsity room at Rickets Hall. Rickets Hall also houses the Bellino and Staubach Rooms as well as the locker room for the football team. 1 volunteered to assist in raising the $10,000 which the mural cost. We've already gotten pledges for $1500 and with your generous support we'll raise the rest of the money we need in the next two months. Contributions should be made out to USNA Athletic Assn/62 Project and mailed to me at 8704 Bluecreek Cove, Austin, Texas 78735. Contributions are tax deductible. The goat has 3 'N' Stars on his blanket signifying the three wins over Army our Class experienced. In addition, an appropriate plaque will designate the Class of 1962 as the donor of this fine mural.

Bill and Yolanda also display their Texas USNA '62 license plate. They try to do things bigger and better in Texas!!

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Bill and Yolanda Letters Roger Kisiel, A-4 pilot extrodinaire shares with us his recent meeting with aviators of times past: A rare chance to bring rare individuals together occurred yesterday and Homer Devault took it. All three are or have been the top executive of substantial businesses. But that's not what makes them rare. They are linked by Pratt and their training in the risky business of aerial combat. Remarkably they are separated by three wars. "I just thought it was an opportunity to have three different war pilots in one place," Devault explained. Davault is a resident and one of the founders of Parkwood Village, an apartment complex for retirees where former Wichita mayor and World War I pilot F. Russell Jump also lives. Davaults longtime friend and employer, George Chandler is chairman of the First National Bank in Pratt and a World War 11 fighter ace. Davaults son-in-law is Roger Kisiel, a USNA graduate, the CEO of the nations third largest Hardees franchise and an Aviator who flew attack bombers from a carrier deck to missions over Vietnam. Kisiel came to Pratt to baptize his infant son, who was named Chandler in honor of his father-in-law's friend. "I consider my squadron mates my closest friends," Kisiel said. "Whatever you're doing in civilian life pales in comparison to the emotions you experience and share in combat. I think it helps you take risks in business or your personal life that other people might not take. The confidence you learn in surviving life and death situations helps you in every thing you do later."

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Call 410-263-4448 x 130 to register your company as a recruiter. tative plans for our 35th Reunion weekend, 9-12 October 1997, and while you're thinking '62—send in a note or a photo. Your Classmates appreciate hearing from you.

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Pres: Robert L. Harper Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Road, Burke, VA 22015-2935 E-mail: mshe@loc.gov

Roger Kisiel (left) George Chandler (center) and F. Russell Jump kid around with the stereotyped hand gestures of pilots trading stories about flying. All three men are military pilots.

Dick Hayes says this picture was taken aboard the 'cmise ship' DANDY out of Alexandria, VA. Stew Lingley set up a dinner cruise for the Washington area contingent and we had a great time.

Bob Ditchey writes from Santa Monica, CA: Enclosed are two photos that were taken recently, when 1 went up to Portland, OR to run another marathon. My old room mate, Ward Winter, and our Company-mate Charlie Amest, joined me for the day prior to the run, and also took me out to a local spaghetti house for a sail on the Columbia River, which was the highlight of the trip for me, especially being with such great friends. Ward continues to fly the Skycrane helicopter, and he was down here in LA just last week with his fire-fighting crew. Charlie continues doing something which he did for his Classmates (in my memory) back in Mother Bancroft...teaching college level mathematics. In the photos. Ward is the one standing up, I am the one in the black tee shirt, and Charlie is the one who looks exactly as he did in June 1962.

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Ward and Charlie That's our Class news and photos for this combined January-Febraary Shipmate. Make your ten-

Happy New Year! I've just returned from yesterday's Army game in Philadelphia. What a bummer, sitting in the pouring rain while experiencing emotional way-ups and way-downs and the ultimate fmstration which probably won't go away anytime soon. I've attended the past five Army games, all narrow losses. Maybe it's me. Maybe I'm the albatross. Just in case, 1 plan to stay away next year—an easy decision since I expect to move several hundred miles south by mid-year. (Plans can change, though. Don't be surprised to see me in Philly next December seeking revenge...)

Let's open this installment of our news exchange with Bob LaGassa's report on the 2iid Company reunion in beautiful Napa Valley, CA, the last weekend of October: We all had a great time at our reunion. Present were Diane and John McCabe, Julianne and Bob Cronin, Sheryl and Bill Howard, Sue and Jim Penrod, Judy and Bill Opitz, Marion and Micky Mays, Zoe and Bob LaGassa, and Linda and Jim Farley. The Penrods, members of the club, graciously arranged and hosted the get-together.

The guys played golf Friday and Saturday on the same course that had hosted the Transamerica Seniors Tournament a few weeks eariier. With the cool and breezy weather, the course was not in the best shape but that didn't constrain their game—they weren't in the best shape either. Mays and Penrod appeared lo play the best rounds but, somehow. Bill Opitz won the "closest ball" money holes—and the lunch bill honors in the club house. Perhaps it was

McCabe's Titanium driver that was collectively used by all (until the Marshal broke up our 6-some).

It may have been a setup, but Bill graciously paid up—perhaps as a debt for being missing in action all these years (Bill was our Best Man but we had not seen him since 1969).

The gals pillaged and plundered the valley in retribution for our inattention. We all got together for 5 O'clock cocktails (after eariier afternoon drinks and gossip) in the club's lounge, and then enjoyed dinner at the better places; Don Giovannis' on Friday and the four-star Auberge de Soleil on Saturday. (I had to take out a second mortgage to pay for the wine I ordered.) Suffering from tendinitis, 1 only chronicled part of the golfing wars and managed to spend a little time recuperating on "le vin" at the valley wineries (I calculated I'd had at least a dozen glasses of wine before we went to dinner on Friday)—then spent more time recuperating from the wine.

There's a lot more, but I'll let the others tell their tales. One note of business was the election of Bill Anderson to coordinate the next company reunion.

(Whenever?) Bill had correctly predicted in his letter to Penrod (copping out on this year's reunion) that he might be so nominated. He was—and unanimously elected. (I'll bet he was the duty "mess officer" too.) We all thought that late Summer in Maine might be lovely!

I want to thank all who attended. This all started with our get-togethers in '94 and '95 to honor Bill Fitzgerald's memory. Last year at the NavSta Newport O'Club we agreed to keep in touch through periodic reunions. With the kids fledged and no grandchildren yet, we look forward to these gatherings. Sort of "back to the future!" Zoe and 1 hope to relocate to New Hampshire soon and would love to host a fall foliage reunion on the next east-coast cycle (after W.G. Anderson's turn, that is).

Well, that sounds like a weekend to be remembered! And emulated. Are there any more Company reunions in the offing? Let me know, and I'll help spread the word. If you need help in finding your companymates, contact me; I have an up-to-date address file for about 85 percent of the Class.

Wilson Harris informed me in November of his impending retirement after 36 years of Federal Service. I asked him to share with us a brief recap of his civilian career, and this is what he submitted: I got my MS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland in 1976 and a few months later got a job in the Tactical Electronic Warfare Division at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington. 1 worked on Infrared Missile Simulations.

In April 1982,1 took my present job which is Facility Manager of the Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence at NRL. Among other things, 1 am the manager of the computer system and the network. The Al Center has been on the Internet since before it was the Internet. I'm still looking for an MIS manager position in private industry, preferably in northern Virginia.

Jack McDonald sent news of his recent relocation to "New Hampshire's Northern Kingdom."

Well, I think I'm here. The last three months have been as stressful as any I've experienced. If there's a lesson, it's that moving stinks. I took early retirement at the end of August. Anne and 1 had been preparing somewhat for this for several years, but were miserably unprepared as it tumed out. Thank God for grown children, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, and close friends—or else we would still be in New Jersey. Our house sold quickly—everything will sell if you price it low enough—and we were out by end of September. Before we left 1 had surgery on both feet, which allowed me to watch a lot of the packing and other move-related work. Anne swears I planned it that way. We spent three weeks unpacking, and then took a trip to Cashiers, NC, including a visit with Anne's father, who has a time share in Sapphire. On the way home we stopped in Annapolis for a great weekend with Carol and Bob Harper. The four of us went over to St. Michaels and visited with our Classmate Nick Sim. I'm now back online, al least for a while. How do you like my e-mail address: jackusna63@ aol.com? (Thought I'd be cute!) Our new address

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Class of 1963 pride is P.O. Box 668, North Woodstook, New Hampshire 03262; the phone is 603-745-9273. We invite all Classmates to visit and ski. I'll get back to you later about the changes that retirement has produced—as soon as Anne lets me up for air—still unpacking!

A sizable group of Washington-area Classmates assembled in the executive dining room at the Pentagon on 4 December for a luncheon hosted by RADM Denny Vaughn. The timing was excellent because that was Army-Navy spirit day in the puzzle palace. We were visited by the USNA cheerleaders, a pep band, and the goat mascot (the guy in the costume with the big goat head, not the actual, highly fragrant Bill himself). Terry Abell led the cheers, and we sang some fight songs to work up our apperite.

The attendees included Terry Abell, Pete Browne, Mel Bunnell, Dave Byrnes, Jim Czerwonky, Eli Dabich, Doug Davidson, Vic Dean, Bill Earner, Frank Edrington, Joel Gardner, Frank Gregory, Tom Hall, Bob Harper, Frank Hilton, Jim Lloyd, Larry Marsh, Roger Mehle, Jeff Miles, Charlie Minter, Brev Moore, Mac Myers, Tom O'Brien, Brian Perkinson, Pete Quinton, Jack Reed, Jim Ring, Norm Shackelton, Mike Shelley, Al Sherman, Forrest Siburt, Lou Simpleman, Roger Tetrault, Paul Tobin, Denny Vaughn, Bmce Webb, Rich Wilson, and Skip Wright. The assembled multitude agreed to a schedule of quarterly luncheons, the next one tentatively set for 19 March. Contact me for details.

The Army game didn't turn out as we wanted, but Navy football srill had a terrific 1996 season. We especially enjoyed winning all four home games.

Here's a photo from the last game showing eight of us with the Class Crest banner that Terry Abell commissioned for the Class a few years ago. Left to right are Bob LaGassa, Jeff Miles, Satch Baumgart, Jack Reed, Nick Nerangis, Bob Harper, Bruce Webb, and myself. Someone remarked at the time that the banner was useful in "covering up the bellies." By the way, that's the water tower behind Jack Reed, not a light bulb indicating that he'd just had a bright idea.

Speaking of Nick Nerangis, he's been appearing in McDonald's television commercials in the Washington-Baltimore area this Fall. (Nerangis Enterprises, you may remember, owns numerous McDonald's restaurants in Northwestern Virginia.)

Someone involved with production of the NBC series "Homicide: Life on the Street," which is filmed in Baltimore, saw Nick and invited him to appear in an episode. He accepted, they liked him, and he later acted in a second episode. Keep your eye out for him.

In a recent Shipmate, I shared Ken Sanger's report about our companymate Doug Tozour's visit with him in Colorado last August. Our thanks to Doug for submitting this photo taken during that excellent weekend.

Tozour and Sanger This year's Christmas letter from Kathie and Jim McClure reports that all is well with them and their children. Son John is with Intel; he and his wife Debora are living in Singapore. Daughter Janie is an attorney with a Ixis Angeles law firm. Jim and Kathie are still in Santa Barbara, and he continues his work as Deputy Controller for the county. They have had some enviable intemational travel over the past two years, including a trip to southern Africa. They spent 12 days in the bush in Botswana, then visited the Kalahari Desert and Victoria Falls. The McClure's letter includes a photo of the adventurous couple on safari, but I'm afraid it won't reproduce well. Instead, here's a picture taken at their son's wedding in December 1995. Left to right are Jim, Janie, Debora, John, and Kathie.

At the McClure wedding Also checking in before Christmas was Ben Cole, who sent a note and a photo.

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Pres: CAPT Jerry Anderson, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Grant Fulkerson, USN (Ret.) 6000 Natick Court, Burke, VA 22015 (H) (703) 978-6885; E-mail: gfulkers@csc.com Coles and Kiriakides I'm sending this note along with our annual Christmas card—the 34th family photo card since Sue and 1 married after graduation in 1963. Our two daughters, Lorrie and Debbie, are in it along with Debbie's husband Michael and ourfirstgrandchild, Anastasia Virginia Kiriakides. We are all fine here and enjoying the Charleston, SC, "low country" living. 1 am President and CEO of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, a regional industrial recruiting organization funded by a public-private partnership as a result of the Navy Base closure. We lost 23,000 jobs during the past year but are already on the positive side of new jobs created and have had over a billion dollars of new capital investment since we started in February 1995.

Sue is on the board of Habitat for Humanity and is an area commissioner for Trident Technical College here in Charleston as well as being involved in several other civic efforts. We have enjoyed the area and look forward to the 35th Reunion, which will be here before long. Beat Army!

Our last communication this month comes from Charlie "Skipp" Lynch.

Maria and Charlie Newkirk recently paid the Big Apple their second visit this year. In January, they brought the Blizzard of '96 with them; in October, they corrected that by bringing six of the most exquisite days of the fall season. They have been professors in the University of Maryland organization that operates the college system on the military bases in Germany. Charlie teaches poly-sci and Maria teaches English. They have a home in Gerbrunn near Wurzburg, which is southeast of Frankfurt. Surprisingly, Charlie is a native Manhattanite. With their teaching schedules, however, Charlie and Maria hadn't visited New York in many years. They managed to leave exhausted after both visits, what with the opera. Philharmonic, museums, restaurants, etc. keeping them busy, busy, busy. Here's a picture taken during their October visit.

The Newkirks visit Charlie Lynch The annual election of USNA Alumni Association Tmstees will occur soon, using ballots that will be enclosed in the March Shipmate. Our growing Association needs the best possible leadership, and active support from our members. Consider the qualifications of the candidates, and VOTE by returning your ballot promptly.

So much for this month. My mailbox and e-mail file are empty again. Replenishment is up to you.

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Am writing this column the day after losing my first B-robe in Army-Navy game bet. Except for the final score it was a terrific football game, even though a lot of us Sunday morning quarterbacks would have called the right play at the right time that would have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Congratulations to Coach Weatherbee, his staff, and the entire Navy football for the most exciting and successful season we have had in many years. Who knows maybe we can win our B-robes next year. 1 saw Dan Evans, the West Point coordinator for the B-robe bets, today and he is interested in setting up a get together at the February 1st Aimy-Navy basketball game for an official B-robe exchange. We'll try to coordinate that and get the word to as many people as possible as soon as plans can be firmed up.

Hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and that your New Year has started out on the right foot. Mail has picked up a little this month (both email and as my sons would say "snail mail"), but am hoping the annual Christmas card writers will provide me with plenty of mail for the next few columns.

Received an e-mail update from Dick Cecil, one of my old company mates in the 23rd Company.

It has been so long I don't recall the last time I sent a note to Shipmate, so I thought I would at least send a brief update. Currently 1 am living in Irving, TX and working for GTE Telephone Operations in its Video Services group, a new SBU. As Classmates in the telecommunication industry are aware, this is an area of business which all the local exchange telephone companies are beginning to pursue in some form. As the whole telecommunications industry restructures and is deregulated, some very dramatic and fundamental changes are occurring which keeps work interesting. I've been with GTE 25 years now, and more has happened in the last 3 years to change the business than in the last 22 combined.

My wife Gina is an attorney who has been practicing law for several years and currently has a thriving family law practice in Dallas. We have two children; Megan 15, and Tommy 13. They are into most of today's teenager pastimes—sports, music, the mall, computers, the opposite sex, etc. Nothing like a bunch of teens around the house to help keep you young. I know most Classmates have already gone through this phase, and I don't know whether to be envious or not.

We have an active Alumni Chapter in Dallas but it seems like I'm always traveling on meeting day.

1 do see John Gorman occasionally, and we usually get in an annual round of golf. I also occasionally see my old roommate Al Moored and Bob Bishop when visiting GTE's Washington office.

I'd be interested in hearing from any Classmates coming through the Dallas area. You can reach me at work 792-718-6592, al home 792-402-9571, or by e-mail at dick.cecil@telops.gle.com.

Dick's e-mail just missed last's column by a day so I'm sure he thinks I've completely forgotten his update. Dick and 1 have exchanged several e-mail messages over the past few months. Am finding it is a quick and easy way to keep in much. I've always been very bad about writing but e-mail makes it a lot easier.

I received my invitation to this year's Ethics Night for the Class of 1997 last week. We are hoping for a big turnout and maybe we can even get the weather to cooperate a little this year. Jim Carolan has already let me know he will be coming in from Utah for the event. Turns out he has a business trip to Washington over the period of Ethics Night. Also, he may be going to win the prize for the longest distance traveled to attend. Speaking of long distance traveling Jim and his wife Pam have just left for a Christmas visit to Australia.

We're heading to Oz to visit with our children and Pam's family over Christmas. Won't be back until 5 January. I've arranged a business trip to be in Washington, DC 7 and 8 January, so I'll be there for sure.

Saw Billy Ulrich, Alex Krekich and Jim Magin at the Swift boat reunion in San Diego, 15-17 November. Alex arranged a fantastic tour of the Special Boat Unit and we got out on the harbor—at far greater speeds than in the 60's!! Lot's of sea stories and a very touching memorial service. Have a very Merry Christmas and I'll see you on the 7th.

BEAT ARMY!!!!!

As we continue to expand our internet connectivity, wanted to pass along this message that was recently sent out by RADM Ron Marryott '57, the new President and CEO of the Alumni Associarion.

In our ever increasing effort to get information to you as quickly as possible I encourage you to subscribe to the Official USNA Alumni Association Listserve at "alumni@usnaa.org" This is the beginning of "Fiashnet" that 1 have spoken to many of you about and is addressed in my "President's Call" in the November issue of Shipmate on page 4. To those of you who represent your Class, Chapter or Parents Club, please encourage your members to subscribe as well. This will help us to get the Good News as well as any potential problems out to you ahead of the media. Our objective is to provide you the facts in a timely manner so that you do not have to rely on the media's interpretation of the situation. To subscribe send mail to "majordomo@usnaa.org". In the body of the message send the following: "subscribe alumusna @usnaa.org". You will receive a message back saying that your request has been sent to the list owner for approval within one business day (please note this does not include Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays). Our list owner will verify that you are an Alum of USNA and then you will receive verification that you have subscribed. This will be strictly a source of outgoing information from the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. Replies to this address will not be accepted. If you wish to communicate with us on particular issues you may do so through any of the Association addresses listed in Shipmate on the Staff and Assistance page. For technical difficulties send mail to alumusna@usnaa.org. To unsubscribe send mail to majordomo@usnaa.org.

We will be posting information as frequently and as close to real time as possible. The subject line will be descriptive allowing you to pick and choose the subjects you wish to read and delete those that are not of interest to you. We are anticipating a Web Page in 1997, and we will provide you more information on that as it becomes available. Sincerely R.F. Marryott, RADM, USN Retired Last month's list of e-mail addresses provoked a couple of notes from Classmates wanting to have their names added to the list or to update the address I had listed. First note was from Paul Dow 6th Company.

Just received the November issue of Shipmate and thought I should add my e-mail address to the growing list. It is probably the longest one to date: "dow_paul@C813.npt.nuwc.navy.mir' As is obvious from the address, 1 am still gainfully employed however 1 think that the end is in sight. In January we make our last college tuition payment after twelve straight years. Now all we have to do is pay off the house which we mortgaged to the hilt to pay tuition.

I am working for a Newport beltway bandit, McLaughlin Research Corp., and am head of the

32nd Homecoming 1996 Configuration Management Department. Our main business is supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) here in Newport. Number one son, Paul Jr. is living in the DC area, working for a major relocation and home inspection firm. He got married on 12 of October. Nita and Chuck Laskey were able to attend the wedding. Other than that, I haven't seen any of the old '64 crew. 1 really enjoy your columns in Shipmate and look forward to seeing Classmates at the Army-Navy Game this year (my first since graduation.)

John Howland sent in an update of his address "Money Minds@aol.com. Received a letter from James (Jim) Craven who practices law in Durham, NC and also serves as an Episcopal priest at two Federal Prisons near Durham.

I enjoyed seeing in Shipmate the roster Alex Krekich put together of general and flag officers in the Class. 1 also enjoyed reading about the Senior Officers Ball in San Diego and seeing Chuck Krulak on TV from time to time with the other Joint Chiefs. There are those of us though at the other end of the spectrum. For example I retired as a LCDR, USNR on 1 September 1996. Apparently they have a rule that one entire generation as a LCDR is enough. Does anyone have a later retirement date at the 0-4 level.

For more than 20 years now I have been a Blue and Gold Officer, and I enjoy it tremendously. I have sent a hundred young men and women to USNA including one six-striper. All but a handful, unlike me, graduated. It is very satisfying working for the Naval Academy, and I recommend the Blue and Gold program to other Classmates. John Kendall headed the program up here in North Carolina when 1 got into the program.

Sara and I have lived here in Durham since 1969.

We have three grown sons, including one in college and one in law school. I still practice law here and am also an Episcopal priest. My primary parishes are two nearby federal prisons.

Jim may have two records with the latest 0-4 retirement date and the most recruited Midshipmen.

Anyone who may be interested in the Blue and Gold program could contact Jim at 919-688-8295 and get

his perspective on the program.

Sarah and Mike Martin sent along an update after their recent move from New Jersey to Oklahoma.

Our 18th move found us packing up and leaving the Northeast (New Jersey) and one more time planting our roots in the southern part of the country, southwest specifically and more specifically Oklahoma. Can't say we minded leaving behind one of the worst Winters we have experienced with over 140 inches of snow. So we moved to Oklahoma and proceeded to experience the longest drought the state had experienced since dust bowl days, followed by the wettest Summer in the history of the state, followed by the hottest day in state history and we haven't even gotten to what is supposedly the interesting part of the year, at least weather wise.

We left New Jersey to come to Oklahoma City and establish a new Global Provisioning Center for Lucent Technologies (used to be the Bell Laboratories and the manufacturing and distribution arm of AT&T). You have probably seen our commercials, "We Make the Things that Make Communications Work." The job, not to mention the split off from AT&T has been hectic, but it sure has been a lot of fun. We found a home just north of Oklahoma City, in Edmund, in a golf course community (actually three courses) that is second to none.

Sarah and I haven't played so much golf since North Carolina. It will take a while, but 1 think we'll get our game back. Had an opportunity to play in a tremendous celebrity tournament in October, here at our home course, the Vince Gill Open, benefiting Special Care. I was also fortunate to have as my partner, Joe Bellino '61, as if anyone could ever forget. You'd think with Joe as my team mate and playing on my home course we would have cleaned some clocks, but such was not the case. The bad newsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we didn't finish in the money; the good newsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no one was seriously hurt and the tournament was a great success. Joe really whacks the ball (as if anyone would have thought otherwise).

Me, I'm not going to give up my day job just yet.

Add my e-mail address to your list; Martinm3 @aol.com

I mentioned a couple of months ago that RADM Jack Dantone had recently become the Director of the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA). Saw Jack at Homecoming 96 and he updated me with information on his new command, the National Imaging and Mapping Agency. The new organization combined DMA with the another organization and gave Jack an even larger organization with additional responsibilities. Congratulations and Good Luck with your new command. Also got Jack's e-mail address "dantonej@dma.gov." Hope that hasn't changed along with the reorganization.

Bemie Maguire sent along the attached photo from this year's Homecoming post game tailgate party. We couldn't get people to stand still long enough to get everyone included in the picture, but were able to get about half the folks who actually attended the game. Seems like we get a few more season ticket holders each year. After going four for four at home this Fall, maybe we can get a few more of you to buy season tickets in the Class section for next year. We really do have pretty good seats and a great time is had both before, during and after the games. Happy New Year to you and your family. I look forward to hearing from many more of you in 1997.

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Pres: Pete Gness 410-757-4796 Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-1851A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 (H) 808-456-5330; (W) 808-474-6953 (F) 808-474-8445 E-mail: daveand@aloha.net Homepage—http://www.aloha.net/~daveand This being the first issue of 1997 to come your way, we wish each and all a happy, prosperous and healthy year. We have quite a bit of material for this issue, from all over the place, but first, we must report the sad news we have just received. We regret to inform you that Jim Scales passed away in late November 1996 after losing a battle with prostate cancer. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara at 4221 Hill Street, San Diego, CA; 619-222-2766. Our condolences go out to his family.

On a similar sad note. Pepper Ingram has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is confined to a wheelchair at his home in Coral Springs, FL. I'm sure he and his wife Peggy would appreciate hearing from Classmates who know him. They can be reached at 8824 NW Third Place, Coral Springs, FL 33071; 305-752-6266.

We received some correspondence from Nick Paldino (napii@ix.netcom.com), who says: I left GEC-Marconi (after 8 years as their DC VP) in June, and started my own international defense consulting firm (like IM others here inside the beltway in DC!). I currently have two British firms and two U.S. as clients with two more in the works. I really enjoy doing "my own thing" and am building a place on the H^O in Florida, where I eventually plan to cash in. I'm still in Old Town Alexandria and can be reached at: (W) 703-5188991 and (H) 703-549-0969.1 have two spare bedrooms whenever you or any of the Class needs a place to crash. 1 intend to attend more of the DC monthly Class luncheons at the Sheraton, now that I control more of my own time. Skip Moore continues to do a "beyond the call of duty" job in running the meetings.

Next up we have an update on the Amtrak "Smarter Shuttle" from Skip MacMichael.

You might remember I work for Amtrak as manager of the Washington end of the Metroliner Service product line, our hourly 125 MPH "Smarter Shuttle" between Washington and New York. The product line was awarded a 1996 Productivity Award—one of three this year—from Progressive Railroading magazine and the Association of American Railroads for reliable, safe passenger service. For you taxpayers, we have also increased revenues and cut costs to a point where our Metroliner revenues exceed expenses, another first in Amtrak history. Hope all goes well in Pineapple fleet country; let me know if they ever want to connect the islands by rail and I'll apply for the job!!!

Doug Katz checked in with this info-gram over the Net: I didn't realize you were with SAIC, a super and...very large outfit...congratulafions :) Wish 1 had some interesting news. You'll be getting our Christmas letter at the end of the month, of course, but it's not very exciting this year. Both Sharon and 1 remain up to our ears. She's been working the surflant Scholarship fund and CO/XO seminars along with running back and forth to Annapolis.

Sharon did get a real steal on a 1986,23-foot Searay Weekender this past Summer...quite a boat, and we had fun on it when we could get up to enjoy it.

Speaking of Annapolis, we had an open house for '65 at our place after we beat Duke at Homecoming. I'm not sure how many came, it was almost everybody who showed up under the tent earlier in the day; probably 20 to 30 Classmates. It was a good time and great seeing everyone again.

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My biggest project at SURFLANT in recent times besides maintaining, equipping and training LANTFLT surface forces for deployment has been the Smartship project. It's our effort to take technology, put it on a combatant without going through the acquisition process (YORKTOWN), send it to sea and test it with the hope of being able to reduce significant manpower in the future. With any luck it will also provide the bridge to technological advances in LPD-17, the arsenal ship and SC-21.. .At any rate, we've been busy and now that the elections are over, it's going to be even more so as the Hill starts refocusing on defense.

Thanks, Doug for making the effort to keep us posted. Speaking of posted, we have a bit of input from Sam and Froggie Kristensen. Many of you know that Froggie (Ed) was honcho of the effort to recover the remains of TWA Flight 800. Here's what Sam sent us: Needless to say 1 get your message forwarded to me from Ed or his aide. So, I guess that means 1 answer. So, hello from this part of the Kristensen's.

As for news from us, our whole Summer since the 17th of July has been taken up with TWA. Frog has been the overall coordinator of all the diving and salvage operations in trying to recover TWA 800 and the people who were on board. He has been overseeing the ships, divers from the Navy, FBI, Suffolk County L.I., New York police etc., all in all 160, plus divers, three ships and lots of other people, such as the Coast Guard and NTSB. It has been an interesting Summer and Fall. They finally finished last Sunday and now are trawling the bottom with scallop trawlers to see if they can find any last parts of the plane. Working with all these groups and keeping everyone happy has been a real challenge, but they have had some light moments and all the locals and others have been really supportive. They recovered about 98 percent of the plane and 214 out of 230 people. Needless to say, our personal Summer was canceled. I have been keeping busy commuting between Norfolk and DC where I have a new and small import business. Erik, our '95 graduate kid, is on CHANDLER (DDG-996) out of Everett, WA and enjoying his house with a view of the Sound, his motorcycle, truck and surfboard. These new kids live right. It took me 26 years and a trip to Guam to get a view. Oh well!

Thanks Sam (and Frog) for that update on what, from all accounts, was a masterful job of coordination, PR, technical undersea salvage work, and patience under the constant scrutiny of the press. Well done to the Frog Man! Now a note from Mike Epprecht <106122.

1223@compuserve.com>: Pam and 1 are now living in Hong Kong. We have been here nearly 3 years and really enjoy it. The pace, both socially and business-wise is fast and invigorating. Currently we have three 65ers here, including Doug Powell and Pat Cooper. Doug is moving back to the US at the end of the year. There is a lot of traffic through Hong Kong and I have had a number of calls, drinks and dinners with fellow Classmates, the door is always open and the sun is usually over the yardarm, at least somewhere in the world.

Don Hallwachs <dahallwachs@CCGATE.HAC .COM> checks in with this report of his activities: Well, after what seems like years, the UH-IN Weapons System Trainer (WST) has finally been shipped to Camp Pendleton, California. Come to think of it, it has been years! I've been working on this program since about September of 1991! Our crack manufacturing and test engineering staff is in the process of reassembly as I write this. After reassembly and hardware checkout, we will begin contractor final inspection (CFl). Having been the Project Engineer all this time, my job now pretty much has boiled down to getting out the final documentation and wrapping up the tactical simulation.

And that's the rub! The Marines (thefinalend-user) and I have some very strong disagreement about what they want the tactics simulation to do and what the contract specification says it has to do. I have a feeling though, that in the end, Hughes will open its pocketbook and give the Marines what they

want, regardless of what the contract says. Good customer relations and all that.

We received a nice note from Chris Manger, MD, who runs the Saddleback Eye Center (ophthalmology) in Laguna Hills, CA. Chris reported that Wayne Hanson who is presently a United Airline pilot and an instructor on the 757 trainers in Denver has been in to see him. Cataract surgery had been recommended so he turned to his Classmate for the surgery. Chris fixed him up with the latest in clear cornea, sutureless cataract and lens implants. The day after the surgery, Wayne had 20/25 vision and later the same week was back doing his normal things.

Chris' Saddleback Eye Center was established in 1987 and has all the accreditations known to man.

So if your eyes seem a bit cloudy or if you come up blind in one eye and can't see out of the other, call Chris. (There was to be a photo enclosed but it did not make it - sorry Chris and Wayne.)

Speaking of health, several of you have asked about Pete Robinson and Rene Gonzalez. Well, we have no report on Rene but would like one. However, 1 keep in close contact with Pete and spoke to him just after the A-N game (I needed a bit of counseling). Pete is doing great and while his cancers remain active, he is looking forward to the next Army-Navy game. Let me tell each and every one of you that 1 don't think the wishes and prayers and love of Pete's friends and Classmates have helped him—1 KNOW IT! On behalf of Pete and Joan, thank you and if any of you have the inclination to give Pete a call or to drop him a line or two, just do it!

Both Pete and Joan (and their daughters Julie and Megan) are heroes in the way they have dealt with Pete's cancer. They have great faith that life goes on. Now, we, the Shipmate guys need to have a steady source of news about Rene. Someone out there please step forward.

Hey, remember back at the time of the 30th that Nancy and Skip Gunther were about to set sail on their boat Mustang Sally for an extended bit of cmising in the Caribbean and perhaps beyond? Well, we have received a lengthy and very informative report on their adventure. The report is six pages long, so there is no way to include the whole thing here, but we'll summarize. My apologies to Nancy and Skip if this summary is too brief to capture the essence of the great adventure. Anyway, here goes. The Gunthers left the Chesapeake in October 1995 and headed to British Virgin Islands. From there they cruised the West Indies and on to Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. They left the boat there to return to the US and one thing and another lead them to buy a new boat (just like that!). The Sea Gem is bigger and has more accommodations for extended sailing.

After checking out the new boat from keel to masthead, they sailed south and, as of the date of their report they were in Florida. The trip south was an adventure within an adventure. Far too detailed to relate here, but one can taste the salt air and the sense musky stillness of the Dismal Swamp from reading the complete report. We send good wishes to the Gunthers as they continue their journey.

Nancy, Annie and Skip Gunther

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Phil Ferrara sent in a report of his frip to Ireland for the Navy-Notre Dame game. It's not too long so we'll just reproduce the whole thing here: A hello to all! Linda and I have just retumed from 10 days in Ireland for the N-ND game and a week's tour of the Emerald Isle—it was beautiful and the game day activities were plenty of fun. We met and enjoyed many Navy grads and every dinner and bus ride was a continuous party, with joking and teasing between the ND and N grads in the tour group.

The trip was a surprise birthday gift for Linda. I kept it a secret right up to the AerLingus gate at JFK airport! Her actual birthday was November 2 , the day of the game! Needless to say, we enjoyed many "jars of Guiness" on the trip.

A copy of the SPOT Image Corp newsletter found its way to us. Ted Nanz is the Prez and honcho.

Seems as if things are still going well with Ted's exciting company that owns and operates several satellites the function of which is to take very high resolution photos of the globe (our globe).

Steve MacDonald served as the official correspondent and reporter on the 31st Annual Homecoming. Steve reported that the cocktail party and mess hall events were relatively sparsely attended. From '65 there were Tex Wittig, John Collins, Pat Fitch and Steve. However, the gameday tailgate and party afterwards at Sharon and Doug Katz's was better attended. The roster included: Denny Wedekind, Craig Etka, Clem Meehan, Tom Murphy, Chip Seymour, Skip Moore, Dave Vigrass, Prez Pete Gness, Pat Fitch, Skip Moyer, Joe Luckard, Bill Robertson, Ted Krauss, Cary Van Haaren, Hugh Thompson, Ed Geiger, Paul Reason, Jim Minderline, Dan Flanagan, Hap Hadd, Lloyd Abbott, Larry Eggert, Mike Lueke, John Burt, Dick Burdette, Arnie McKechnie, Jim Roorbach, Andy Hester, John Bishop, Doug Katz, Sonny Harrison, Frog Kristensen, Al Becker, Bob Andretta and Steve McDonald. Steve went on to say that he has seen Johnny Thompson at a Delta A/L deal.

John Thompson and Steve MacDonald Steve also reports that Bill Hancock has picked up a third star and is going to a new job. Congratulations to you. Bill! How about a report on the details?

It was also good to hear from Charlie Stephan who says: Thought I would update our activities since the last Class bash at the 30th reunion and pass on a good photo of yours truly and Lynn with Dianne and Paul Reason. Also pictured to my right is my father, an earlier Charlie Stephan '34. The occasion was the banquet for the 106th reunion of the Legion of Valor in Williamsburg, VA, at which Paul was the keynote speaker. The Legion of Valor is a national organization for recipients of the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross. My father (Navy Cross, WWII) was the outgoing National Commander for 1995-96 and as

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Call 410-263-4448 x 130 to register your company as a recruiter. such was in charge of organizing the annual reunion. When he said he was looking for a good Navy speaker for the banquet 1 was quick to recommend Paul and, believe me, none of the 165 present were disappointed. Paul gave a truly inspiring talk and captured the respect of the entire room full of heroes from WWII to the Gulf War. Also at the banquet, I was surprised to run into Frank Burns who was attending with, I believe, his uncle.

Frank currently lives in Norfolk. (He is behind the camera for the enclosed picture.)

Charlie Stephan '34, Charlie and Lynn Stephan, Dianne and Paul Reason My woodcrafting business has quickly developed a life of its own and has both Lynn and 1 busy making sawdust or on the road purveying our wares.

We're still having a ball and enjoy the opportunity to hit the road. This year we've made a Class luncheon in Washington on a trip north and while I enjoyed the fellowship with our Classmates, Lynn enjoyed being the only hen in a room full of roosters. We've also had occasion to be visited here in beautiful Greenville, SC by traveling Classmates such as Carrie and Pat Fitch and Steve MacDonald. We're kind of at a crossroads between Washington and Atlanta and would welcome a visit or call by anyone passing through—(864-2680521).

Thank you, Charlie, for that report. As a last bit of input we have been asked by the Alumni Association to remind all of you that elections for Trusteesat-Large and Chairman of the Board of our National Alumni Association are scheduled within the next few months. Ballots will be in the March Shipmate and we are expected to review these nominarions (candidates) and vote for the individuals we deem most worthy of our vote and confidence. Leading our Association is no small task and we ask that all Alumni take the time to study the candidates and actually vote!! Yes, vote! Return the ballots!

Now some of you will just say that voting in an Alunmi Associarion is no big deal. But—do yourselves and and your Classmates a favor, VOTE! If you don't know the candidates, pick up the phone and call your Class or Chapter President or local Trustee. Ask questions. Most of all, VOTE! Return the ballot prompdy!!

How about that for a bit of salesmanship!? That about does it for this issue. We have enjoyed an abundance of input this month. Thanks to all. I know that you are reading this in the middle of the Dark Ages.

No better time to sit down at the keyboard and whip off a note to Dave, the World-Class Secretary. It doesn't get any easier than it is. He receives the US Mail, faxes or just ordinary e-mail. We have to know the latest skinny on the happenings and doings of the Class of '65.

Dave Anderson, Ursula Dames, Renee Coyle, lorn Dames Thanks and Best Regards from yours truly and the Stero del Mundo.

Fred Berthrong (fthrong@cache.net)

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Pres: CAPT Fred P Moosally, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin Street, 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 every one. I hope you all had a great holiday season, and Santa was good to you and yours. 1 wish 1 knew where 1996 went. It seems like I was just writing this article for 1996. Oh well, time flies.. .It's hard to believe that, at this juncture, we're already starting our second month in 1997. To start the year off it might be nice to recapture some of the spirit of our 30th reunion, and thanks to many of you, I have several pictures that help do that. It was a fantastic event, and the members of the Executive Committee appreciate the many warm responses you've given them for their hard work in preparing for the 30th. So, without further ado...

Hank Herrera provided several shots from the dinner and dance. Missing are Bob Ellis and Carl Fulford, who had to leave before the pictures were taken. Ned Sarno also provided a picture of three Classmates, shown below. By the way, somehow Jorge got away without giving me his address. If anyone has it, please send it to me for my records, and so I can forward it to Hank. Hank has some pictures he'd like to send Jorge. My thanks to Hank and Ned for the great pictures.

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Tom is a twenty-six year resident of Coronado and a graduate of Coronado High School who has been on the City Council for the past four years. He ran a campaign that focused on issues concerning residents, taxes and fees, tourism, and commercial and residential overcrowding. I know you join me in congratulating Tom, and wishing him success in this most challenging job.

Nick Koby Ik wrote Ned Sarno a letter via Chuck Grutzius, who faxed it to me (now there's a daisy chain). Nick is in Kuwait working for the Commander of the Kuwaiti Air Force. He does all the Commander's English language correspondence.

Nick says the Commander is a pleasure to work for and with. The weather is different though. Right now it's around 77°F. It can get as hot as 123°F during the Summer. Chuck also reports that Rob Crenshaw is very busy managing a brew pub, for which we are trying to find the location. Chuck also asked me to tell anyone who might be expecting a gift bag from the reunion to be shipped to them because they registered, but failed to pick it up, and they haven't already heard from Chuck, that they should contact him at his address, and he will forward it to you. His address is 3221 Wildmere Place, Hemdon, VA 22071.

That's about it for this issue. The Dark Ages begin in Annapolis, 1 just hope I don't have to plow through 54 inches of snow again this year. I got my snow shoveling qual twice over last year. And a reminder to any of you who might be coming to the Washington, DC area around 12 February, the first Class luncheon of 1997 will be held that day at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. The two other luncheons, at the same location, will be on 14 May and 13 August. Hope you can make one or two.

You can always call me at work, 410-266-4749, or home, 4 1 0 - 2 6 3 - 6 9 8 5 . Until M a r c h — A l l the best!!!...Mike

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: L C O L Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003-4041 E-mail: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM

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tions in the Bureau of Employment Programs. Dan wants everyone to know that the West Virginia Chapter has two regularly scheduled luncheons each year; the first Friday in May, and the first Friday in November. This year that will be May 2 and November 7. The location is Cagney's in Charleston, WV. Thanks for the news Dan. John Bowen '69 writes that Tom Smisek was recently elected Mayor of Coronado, CA. Tom is pictured with wife Peggy at the election night party.

John helped work Tom's campaign.

New Coronado Mayor

I suppose I should let the Army-Navy Game pass without comment since 1 didn't get to watch it. All I have is second/third hand accounts, but if the writeup on the front page of the Washington Post is any indicator, it was one that will long be remembered.

It was very complimentary to both teams and both schools. Given all the negatives seen in the media, at least around here, the game was reported as a good example of the pride the country should feel for our Service Academies. "Classic Army-Navy," he called it. Just wish it could be remembered as a "V" in the Navy column.

Honestly, I shouldn't have started this column, the first you'll read in the new year, that way. What else do I have here? Here's a note the came in from Bob "Soup" Campbell: Here's a short note to update you on what I've been doing since retirement from the Navy in 1991.

First, we took about five months off and worked on the house and boat in San Diego. Then I took a job on Kodiak Island, AK, managing a Base Operation and Support Services (BOSS) contract at the Coast Guard Base. Needless to say, for a bunch of Californians, Robbie and I had some adapting to do. We bought a house on the local float plane lake and proceeded to make our home. Robbie started a long wanted business of running a bed and breakfast and was very successful, helping to offset a terrible cost of living at the end of the supply train. After our stay in Kodiak, I worked several months in the Anchorage area providing U.S. Army family housing maintenance at Fort

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Richardson, AK. This past October, we moved to the Seattle area (Anacortes, WA) and have been looking for a home and a new job. We'll let you know where we settle when we do, but in the meantime, our best point of contact is by phone: 360202-4926.

Hey, did everyone get their packet of information for the 30th Reunion. Mike Mazurczak got hold of me asking about it. Dave put them in the mail on November 22, so if you don't have one and think you should have, let Dave at Alumni House know about it. He needs a $25 advance registration fee to provide working cash for preparations. He advises we'd be well served to call eariy for reservations.. .all weekends in Annapolis for the football season are hectic. He's giving two main hotel choices and a list of backups, so everybody should be able to find something to their liking.. .if you don't wait until the last minute. Last minute information: The mailing address for the $25 pre-registration fee is US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Attn: '67 30th Reunion, PO Box 64975, Baltimore, MD 21264-4975.

George Volkman wrote that he has received his package and plans to be there. He's also talked to Bill Sorensen and he'll be there, too. The crowd is starting to gather! By the way. Homecoming dates are 12,13, and 14 September 1997. Along those same lines, the Company Rep network is being reactivated for the 30th. 1 know Steve Israel has volunteered to do 24th company, and I got my 5th company list the other day. If any of you have recently moved or are contemplating coming out of hiding for this auspicious occasion, make your presence known. And if you know of a Classmate who's sorta been out of circulation, get in touch with him and pass the word.

Got lots of other odds and ends off e-mail. Sometimes, this whole thing reminds me of my grandparents' house in Mississippi in the 50's. They had a telephone party line (two longs and a short was their ring...ain't it amazing what comes back?) and almost any time you picked up the receiver, you'd find yourself in the middle of a call between Cousin Corinne and Uncle Bubba. Yeah, I really do have an Uncle Bubba, but he never talked on the phone much, so it was probably somebody else.. .1 made that part up. OK? Anyway, where was 1? Frequently, 1 get bits and pieces of stuff and sometimes I get it put together in the right order, and sometimes not. It's the Puzzle Dimension of cyberspace, 1 guess. Fred Hebdon reported what he said was probably a record for long range e-mail. Tom Southworth works for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia. (Tom's e-mail address is maureentom_southworth@shara.com) I guess Tom comes in second so far. Ike Ambrose's address in Australia is going to be real hard to beat for geographic distance from where I'm sitting in northem Virginia. This from Gary Tabbert: Dick Cuciti and I have worked in some Navy Reserve programs together. (His e-mail is 74143.2247@compuserv.com) He lives in Laguna Beach and drills in Atlanta (COMSIXTHFLT Augment Unit). I am still in Phoenix and the CO of a CINCUSNAVEUR Augment Unit in Omaha. When you are an 0-6 looking for a pay billet, you do most anything—actually my limiting criterion was any CO billet located within one leg from Phoenix on Southwest Airlines! I imagine there are a number of guys in my shoes, come this June/July. Got a letter that said, "Thanks for your help, but you are going to retire 1 July 97." I requested an extension until Oct. 97 to complete my CO tour.. .just a measly three months. It went to BuPers and came back thumbs down—new ROPMA sez—thirty and out, unless flag. Gee, if I had known this wasn't going to be a full career, I might not have signed up in the first place! 1 find myself in a Mike Robertson situation looking for a new career at 50+...I don't know if Mike's ongoing saga in Shipmate helped or hindered his search—but my new motto is: "Have U-Haul—will move for work!" Hopefully I'll get back to DC before loo long and surprise the regulars at Slummers...See ya' and "check six!"

Shipmate, January-February 1997

Oddly enough, I got a call from Mike the other night. When last we saw our hero, he was working in Clemson, SC doing software testing and validation, and living in a metropolis called Six Mile. 1 guess the bright lights were too much, so he's moved on. He's now in Ft. Worth, TX working for Bell Helicopter. 1 was out of the house when he called, so I didn't get to talk to him, but he left the message that he seems to have found a pretty good fit in this job.

His phone numbers are 817-275-3783 at home and 280-843-8438 at work. Gary made the comment that he noticed Dave Church's e-mail address is in Pensacola and wondered if he'd missed news of a move. Well, not quite. Remember last time I said it was really interesting trying to sort out what all the things are in various e-mail addresses? Well, they can be misleading, too. Dave's is 'dechurch@ arctic.nadn.navy.mil.' That all means his account is on the server named 'pensacola' at the Naval Academy Data Network (nadn) in the Navy part if the Internet domain 'mil.' Dave Vetter, on the other hand, is on the 'mayport' server (davetter@mayport .nadn.navy.mil), and Mike Glynn is serverless (glynn@nadn.navy.mil). Now, be nice...Mike does the best he can with what he has. How do you like the way 1 turned Gary's simple little question into a whole tutorial? 1 don't feel too bad about that; somebody else was asking, too, so maybe two of you will find all this interesting.

Now that Gary has brought up the subject of retirement, and I've mentioned Dave and Dave and Mike, there's a move afoot to have a mass 30-year retirement ceremony for the Class of '67 in Memorial Hall. Dave Church has not set the date and details yet, but Mike Glynn and Dave Vetter are acting as point men, and Dick Meade is the Comm Officer. If you are interested, get hold of one of them.

Dave Church's mailing address is Alumni House, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 214025068; phone 410-263-4448 ext. 103. Let him know what you'd like to do if you have a certain date in mind. We could have the annual Class picnic in conjunction with it, as well. There are lots of possibilities, but let one of the Daves, Mike, or Dick know so they can make it happen.

Dave Church sends the following words concerning the Fall events, and the upcoming galas: The football tailgate season just past was the best in years. Not only did we win all the home games, we saw quite a few visitors from out of town to complement our regulars al the "67 tailgater." Our '67 Banner outside Gate B has become a landmark that other classes use as an easily spotted meeting point. Sixty-Seven made its mark in Ireland as the Haleys, Savages, Branums, Daveys, Quinlans (Mike variety). Churches, and Buddy Barnes traveled to "the old sod" for the Navy-Notre Dame game.

A good contingent of '67ers attended the Class Alumni House Army-Navy Game party. Although the score was "wrong," we again won the party.

The annual Army party continues to be a blast.

The Dark Ages Party is scheduled for 1 March 97, with a flyer to the local crowd the end of January. If you can plan a trip into ONC (our nation's capital) over that weekend please call me and make reservations to be there.

Start making those 30th Reunion plans!!

Liz Glynn, Pam and Sohn Scalzo at the Homecoming post game dinner

D.J. Harrington and his son plus two 3/c friends

Ron and Mary Jane Johnson in from Michigan for all home games!

Somebody forwarded a note from Jim Aldrich in mid November. He'd heard about the possibility of a retirement ceremony and expressed interest: 1 saw Marty Collins at a Chargers/Lions game last night where a lot of active duly folks were being hosted for the game since it was Veterans Day. When I mentioned recent e-mails on possibility of a group retirement ceremony, he said he was interested, and it seemed June was good for him, too. I thought I'd forward this info, since the first task is to make up a lis! of active duty folks interested. 1 don't think he has an e-mail address, but I can relay any further info to him via phone.

OK...somebody started it, I don't know who, but there was a flurry oigrandbaby notices flying across the wires to all and sundry a few days ago. Roy Murphy was right in the middle of it: If we are tabulating grandchildren, my first checked in in early August at 10 lbs (+), to my Army ILT son (must have been a flaw in his upbringing somewhere) and daughter-in-law, all at Fort Lewis, Washington.

That was followed by John Scalzo with the report that son John and his wife Robyn are the proud parents of baby Jackie, born October 2 1 ! Burlie Brunson made some claim to having five grandkids already, but Ritch Gouk brought it all to a stop with this: Shoot. You guys make me feel young. I'm still trying to get one of my originals out of elementary school!!

Denny Hackathorn sent me a good, long letter to get his comings and goings brought up to date.

He wrote: It's been a long time since I've written to the Class Scribe, so 1 must be long overdue. I've been going to write for some time—you've heard that line before?—then I ran into Garth Van Sickle (literally) at NAVAIR. He gave me a copy of the Class e-mail list and I resolved to get on it and send you a letter at the same time. I've been working for RBC, Inc. since 1 retired 2'/, years ago. lis a small company (100 employees) which provides engi-

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neering, program management and financial services to the US Navy, US Customs Service and several other customers. RBC seems to attract USNA grads since we currently have six with the company. For a few months we had three 67'ers— John Mutty, Bill McCracken, who joined the company in May '95, and myself—then John left to take a cushy job at Naval PG School. Bill is the General Manager of RBC and my boss. Noel Horn interviewed with us back in March and came very close to working for RBC. My family is doing fine.

My wife Stephanie is working on her second degree—she's a senior in Nursing School at George Mason and hopefully will soon join the ranks of the employed. Our daughter Jill is a senior at the University of Virginia majoring in Chemical Engineering, with a 3.6 GPA. She's been flying around the country interviewing with companies and is eager to join the work force—after, of course, a nice vacation after she graduates in May. My checkbook can use a break from college expenses, but alas, we have our youngest who is a high school senior, so I have a ways to go yet. If anyone has Bart Greenoe's address and/or phone number, please pass it to me.

The Class database has no address listed for Bart, either, so if anybody knows where he is, tell me, too. Here's a shot from Tom Kelly that's kind of interesting. Sort of a lesson on self control, or lack thereof: 1 got carried away at a recent auction and wound up purchasing a 1967 8th Company USNA mug. Even though 1 was 16th Co., for some reason 1 just couldn't resist bidding on the damn thing against two other bidders...after it was hammered down to me, I questioned the other two re; connections with USNA or Class of '67...turns out one was an antique dealer from Annapolis (if you didn't feel old before, maybe you shouldnow!!) and the other was a collector of modern US porcelain products. Anyhow, the mug is black with a tiger/8-ball logo on one side and the name "MIKE" in gold on the other. I'd be happy to let this go for my investment plus shipping if anyone is interested. 1 figure this would make a great holiday or 30th reunion gift for your roommate, etc. (assuming you were 8th Co. & his name is Mike!!!)

I took a quick trip into the Lucky Bag and the only Mikes in 8th Company were Mike Shields and Mike Svendsen. I'd love to hear the story of the circumstances when he (whichever) hocked his company mug. Wonder what he got for it? Oh, 1 need to stop this foolishness and go do some homework. As 1 told Bob O'Rourke the other day, it just takes longer for some of us to get an education than it does for others! (Did I mention Bob is now in Herndon, VA with Hughes? Well, he is! Got there back in the Summer and is Vice President for Business Development.)

That's it...Goodnight!...Jim

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Pres: RADM Kendell M. Pease, USN Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 As 1 write this I am still trying to get over the emotionally draining loss to Army. However, as tough as the loss was, time and reflection will not let it take away totally from a tremendous season for our football team. Here in Annapolis we get an opportunity to see a lot more press on the team than most of the rest of you do. Coach Weatherbie and this team brought a spirit of fun and excitement to the weekend football scene here this past Fall that was really special. We keep saying this, but I've gotta believe that next year will be our year over Army!

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received an email at work from John Burks, who recently moved back to the Annapolis area. John is working for the FAA in DC. I received a nice long letter from Steve Haines, bringing me (us) up-to-date on some of our Classmates in and around the Southern California area.

His updates are short and concise, so 1 will just past the info on to the rest of you: Bob Duggan is now teaching high school math locally, and is the administrator in charge of attendance. As the "Dean of Mean," he says attendance is up as he spreads word of his dreaded "title." In his spare time he's become an accomplished referee in both high school football and in college lacrosse (he recently did the college all-star game back on Long Island).

Fran Holian retired from the Navy in late August al a hot, yet wonderful retirement party attended by a number of '68ers. Anything involving Fran is going to be full of life just like he is. He retired quickly, as he got a job offer with a defense contractor in the Annapolis area. He and Carol and the family are now officially "in transition."

Kent McQuerter is a lawyer with a solid practice here for a number of years. His lovely wife Shirley not only helps out in the business, but is also a singer and actress at the Starlight Theater here in San Diego. The local '68ers have been the beneficiary of her wonderful singing voice and impromptu acting talents.

Pete Bishop is also retired and teaching school these days—whenever he is not out sailing in his large sailboat. Rumor has it he must be wealthy since he is a member of the San Diego Yacht Club; yup—that club of Dennis Connor and ex-America's Cup fame.

John Church's dear wife Kathy passed away this Summer after a chronic illness. As a group we raised over $1,000 to give to Kathy's favorite jump rope group that she loved so well. John himself has switched from kicking field goals (see the '68 football highlights/John Church video to see what I mean) to still playing in a basketball league. And it's not a seniors league! He said that age and trickery really does beat youth and athleticism every fime.

Jim TVeadwell's small defense contractor employer was bought out by the big San Diego firm, SAIC. It certainly was a culture change for him.

However, while his wonderful wife Carol runs a thriving uniform clothing business, Jim misses Fran (Holian) and their regular surfing date every Saturday AM, as weU as their longer surfing trips to Baja California.

Todd Hyde is now back on his feet after a tough divorce at the same time his job was abolished. He is now working for ERISS Corporation locally as a business development manager.

Brade Phillips retired from the Navy and is now living and working in Long Beach as the BRAC manager for the city. What a job that must be—it'll use all the natural people skills Brade has...and then some.

Jon Mills is the top sales executive for an electronic connectors firm and doing quite well living near Pasadena (in San Marino). His lovely wife, "Natalie from Nebraska," is a medical doctor, specializing in pathology.

Denny Rowley and I are partners in our consulting firm with three other partners as well as affiliates here, in Canada, Australia, and elsewhere.

My wife Jayne is our business manager and the "glue" of the Center (Centre for Strategic Management). Denny's wife Gail is returning to Continental Airlines as a travel agent executive-type.

Thanks Steve for all the news. Steve also writes that he is coordinating Class ticket purchases for the Navy-San Diego State football game to be held there September 6. Please contact Steve if you are planning to attend, so he can get a block of tickets and keep all the '68ers sitting together.

IVIel Walters dropped me a note to bring us upto-date on happenings in Flagstaff, AZ. Mel is currently working in the admissions department of Northern Arizona University (NAU). Mel and Marty live just outside of Flagstaff where they have there

own personnel "petting" zoo! They have a llama, an alpaca, two angora goats (Navy goat-type), two sheep, two Siberian Huskies, a cat, and a handful of guinea fowl. The Walters' children are all grown and making their way in the world: Jennifer is a teacher in Vancouver, WA (she and her husband have three children); Son MJ is in the Marine Corps and a member of the Marine Corps Band at Camp Pendleton; and son Jason is the food and beverage manager at the Holiday Inn Resort in Tempe, AZ. Mel reports that he and Marty saw Patty and Wynn Harding in October when they were in town visiting their son Terry, who is a junior at NAU. In Class Navy news (we do still have some of that).

Butch Meier joined the ranks of the retired following ceremonies at COMSUBLANT Headquarters in November. Don Weiss, now a two-star, became Commander, Carrier Group THREE during ceremonies also in November at NAS Alameda, California.

All the best to both of you guys in your new endeavors.

Talked to Mike Mullen briefly the other day at half time of a local high school basketball game where both of our boys are on the JV team together.

Mike was home in part to attend the Fall Alumni Association Board of Tmstees meeting. Mike is an at-large member and also sort of represented our Class. He promised to put together some of his thoughts on the meetings and get them to me to include in a future column.

A "Beat Army" luncheon was held in Crystal City the Thursday before the big game. Jim Cullen reported that twelve Classmates were able to make it to the gathering. In attendance were the following: Keith Haines (having flown in from Utah for the Board of Trustees meeting), Fred Cole, Bob Eberth, Steve Erb, Dick Evert, Russ Hermanson, John Kennedy, Ray Kidd, Frank Simmons, Jack Vellis, Greg Wood, and Jim. The next couple of luncheons at the Crystal Gateway Marriott will be 6 February and 3 April. Try to make it if you're in the area.

Lastly, to let you know that there has finally been a little planning and scheduling for our Thirtieth Reunion, Joe Conway sort of got the ball rolling by making some necessary phone calls to check dates, availability, etc. (Actually, I know for a fact that his sweet wife Terry has done a big part of the calling and checking!) Joe has talked with a few Classmates and wives as well as people of other Classes recently involved in holding a major reunion to get a reading on what would work best for our Class. The current plan is for our Thirtieth to be held on the weekend 18-20 September 1998. That weekend is not Homecoming (17 October that year) and includes the first home football game of the season, which will most likely be a Saturday night game according to the NAAA. Joe has been in touch with Annapolis hotels and blocked rooms at the major ones for us for that weekeiid. (That is the only weekend with adequate numbers of rooms still available that Fall.) The intent is for all to be able to stay in town within walking distance of the Academy. Tentative schedule for the weekend includes a "best ball" golf outing for interested Classmates on either Thursday or Friday morning, a Class dinner/dance on Friday evening, a big tailgate starring late Saturday afternoon, a brunch Sunday moming, and chapel services, also Sunday morning (and/or a memorial service early Sunday afternoon). The only event to be held out of the area would be the Friday evening dinner/dance, which will probably be at a hotel at BWl airport since no large banquet facility exists in the immediate Annapolis area. Buses would be provided between Annapolis hotels and the dinner/dance location. More details will of course be worked out in the near future. If you have any specific thoughts or suggestions, or want to volunteer to help, please contact Joe 410-224-3242 or me 410-266-6821.

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That does it for this first column of the new Hope you all had a good 1996 and wonderful day season. Make a personal note to drop friendly scribe a line in 1997! Take care 'til month... Leo

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Pres: William H. Newton III Sec'y: Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Greetings and LOTS of news for you all to read.

In case you are wondering, I have been receiving your notes and letters this Fall. Getting them into print requires some lead time however. But, enough about that, let's get on with the NEWS! Pat Stroop checked in with a big thank you for Steve Ward and the fine work he did getting the '69 Tent in place for its debut at Homecoming this year, not to mention his continued sponsorship of the Washington area bi-monthly luncheons, and leading the worid Class 20th and 25th Reunions. The tent was well attended by Classmates and Midshipmen from both the 8th and 9th Companies. Included amongst the throng were: Tom Butler, Tim Halliday, Tom Burbage, Mike Michaelis, Ingo Lanneman, Lanny Hunt, Dan Johnson, John Jacobs, Dave Rose, Al Cipreiani, Larry Falls, Joe Chopek, Dave Drew, Jack Steere, Steve Potts, Al Hager, Owen McLean, Addison Jones, Rollie Knapp, Ed Timperlake, Scott Wigget, Paul Ross, and Dave Montoya. My apologies to anyone who's name I left out.

There were a couple of sons and daughters of the Class of '69 at the tailgate also. The Class of 2000 reported on board this Summer with four sons of '69 Classmates: Batten, Grimm, Hartman, and Stroop.

These four bring the total of '69 offspring that have attended USNA to 35 spanning the Classes of '90 to '00. For those attending future football games, look for the tent clearly marked USNA 69. Thanks for the note, Pat, we appreciate the stats.

Next we hear from Doug Ayers who along with Jerry Gallagher attended the 1996 reunion of USN Test Pilot School graduates. Jerry, a civilian, is currently an instructor at the school. Doug is living in Burasville, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and works for Northwest Airlines as an engineering manager. Doug's wife, Bonnie is from Mayo, MD, and they get back to visit the area quite a few times during the year. Their son Brian is an E4 in HC-6 in Norfolk, the same squadron Doug started out with. Daughter Jill is a sophomore at U of MN and daughter Catherine is at home attending middle school. Thanks for the update, Doug.

Test Pilot Reunion—L to R: Jerry and Jan Gallagher; Doug Ayers Jim Kenney took some time out from sailing to share what's happening in his life. He and Mary took a trip to Villanova to drop off their daughter, Maureen, for the start of her collegiate studies.

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Jim and Mary Kenney Living in Newtown Square, just a few miles away from the Villanova campus, are Donna and George Gordon. George is Chairman and CEO of his very own company, Datamatix—something to do with online software services to help customers with govemment purchasing. Donna is Director of Investment Marketing at New England Securities, but swears she will not bail George out if he comes looking for someone to bankroll his next venture. George and Donna are balancing jobs and anywhere between 0 to 4 "kids"—depending on who decides to drop in for a stay—but still free to get away to ski and sail.

Jim and George had a great time reminiscing how they were both battling it out for the same appointment out of Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, but Admissions somehow had the wisdom to take them both. Jim and Mary enjoyed a great overnight stay with the Gordon's on their estate. If Steve Ward is having trouble finding a place for the 30th, we might consider tenting at the Gordon's?

George and Donna Gordon The Kenney's continued their journey a few more hours down 1-95 to Annapolis and visited with his old roommie, Wayne Carstens. It had been 15 years since Jim had visited Wayne in Sherwood Forest, where he found their home a far cry from the "cozy" cottages remembered from June Weeks of the past.

Wayne is continuing his very successful consulting business in financial and estate planning. He and Connie have two boys, one in college and one finishing up high school, both of whom can best their dad on the links. Wayne took the party on a guided tour down the Severn and for a walk around the Yard, including a look into the new Brigade Activities Center. The most revealing part of their visit, writes Jim, was seeing so many Plebes just strolling around out in town without a care in the world!! How times do change!

Jim mentions other Classmates with whom he has made contact. Mike Carmichael, who lives in New York and is still in the nuclear power industry. Mike just finished a 300 mile Boston-to-New York bikea-thon. Hank Kucinski works at Polaroid with Jim in Lakeville, MA, and lives in Cohasset, MA. Hank just retired from the Naval Reserve. Dave Heming lives in CT and is still in the Reserve. Jim finished up his reserve CO tour (SUBLANT battle group staff) in September '95, and retired, amid much ceremony, on board NAUTILUS in Groton, CT. He's into his 22nd year at Polaroid and is currently Manufacturing Program Manager for a new graphic arts film system.

Their son, Brian (Villanova '95) is a design engineer with Lockheed Martin in Burlington, VT. Mary and Jim are trying to stay in shape with tennis and biking, but mostly enjoy quiet weekends at home with occasional visits from the kids. Many thanks, Jim for the great update!

Finally, Jerry Creed provided a great piece of prose which I'll share in its entirety.

HELP! After (almost) 32 years, having once failed to get rid of me (31 days before graduation) simply because I was really certain that there was a one hour time zone difference between the Ft Meade O'Club Rathskeller and the walls of Mother Bancroft that Friday night (puking on the Supe's lawn probably didn't help, either), the U.S. Naval Service has finally had its way. Of course, they had to send me to Bosnia—for one year—with the Army (!)—to do it; but, I get the message.

Actually, I've been trying to retire for awhile now. The Corps offered to make me the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, but I remembered the only high-level social function (besides Happy Hours) I'd ever attended, I was caught looking down the front of an ambassador's daughter's dress (it was a really nice dress, by the way)—so, 1 declined. You know that new country song, "You're Not in Kansas Anymore"? Well, it's not true when you turn down orders in the Marine Corps to serve the Secretary.

So, banished to the land of Oz (they even made a billet for me—to administer Marine Corps Reservists; hell, I can't even spell "IRR"), I decided to make my break. Only then did 1 leam that this transition stuff is really strange.

I mean, people out "there" just don't do what you tell them to do. Like, "get a haircut' or "Fall in!" They even complained about my clothes! Now I ask you, what is wrong with green? Someone even suggested 1 wear a suit, so I did. You remember that blue blazer, gray slacks, yellow button-down shirt, maroon tie, and blood-red penny loafers we all used to own? They don't like that, either. Having no other clothes, I decided to be a teacher. Then I found out I had to go back to school to go to school to teach school. And then my 16-year old daughter brought her new boyfriend home—he had an earring on—in his nose. Learning that "all the kids in school wear them; and not wanting to bide my remaining years in Leavenworth on a manslaughter conviction, 1 decided to stay away from academia.

So, 1 decided to become a writer.

1 now have 483 rejection slips, all from New York (which I never liked anyway)—all for my first article. Actually, I've been thinking about trying book length non-fiction, something like "Long-Haired, Communist-Pinko, Rat-Dope-Slurping, New York Idiot Editors I have Known—all 483 of Them."

When one told me that my literary talents were most suitable for the "personals" column in Hustler magazine, I decided to be a rancher. So, I bought a ranch—in Kansas (seeing's how I was already there).

For Fathers Day, my kids bought me a cow—il, too, had a ring in its nose, but I decided to keep it anyway (at least I could sell it or shoot it if it ticked me off). Ifiguredall I needed was a rent-a-bul! and about 25 years of procreating in the pasture and I'd be set. Three weeks later, I was having a morning cup of coffee out on the back deck and smelling the fresh, damp air left in the wake of the previous night's thunderstorms. I saw something peculiar and

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fiizzy out by the barn so I went out and found my bifocals and checked again. Sure enough—those were four stiff legs sticking straight up into the air.

At first I thought she was just tired—you know, all that procreating stuff with the bull; or that there was indeed, more than one position for making calves. It wasn't that my prize heifer (okay, my only heifer) had been struck and killed by lightening, it was all those rotten things my daughter accused me of just because I didn't like nose rings (I never did tell her I bought four big brass rings for when the cow got knocked up and grew udders!).

In any event, I'm still in the Corps—at least until next March. I return home to my catfie(less) ranch in late December, after the Dayton Peace Accord expires, and straight onto terminal leave.

If there are any Classmates or Alumni out there in Kansas City who need a duty Jarhead, I push a mean swab and could use the income (have to buy another cow before my wife figures out what that big brown smelly thing is out by the barn).

Great letter, Jerry, hope to see you sometime when you get back stateside!

That's the bottom of the mailbag for now. More to come as soon as something shows up! Beat Army—Steve.

Jack Pohl, Bob Tamburini, Kent Hamlin, Frank Reifsnyder, and Neil Finn winning the party at the Notre Dame Game

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Pres: Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 E-mail: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all and welcome to 1997, and how about those football playing Mids, huh? 1 hope your holidays were great and the Dark Ages are short.

Speaking of short, my big letter this month is from "America's Finest City Half-Marathon"-Man, Neil Finn. He just returned from two weeks in Ireland, which of course included viewing the Notre Dame debacle in Dublin. He and Judy thoroughly enjoyed the trip capped off on the last night by seeing Van Morrison in concert at the Olympic Theatre in Dublin. At the game he ran into several other Classmates including: Kent Hamlin and Frank Reifsnyder, both of whom live in London; Bob Tamburini, over from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Jack Pohl from Waco, TX. Tambo had set up a tailgate in the street near Croake Field. This was necessitated by the fact that none of them were part of the "official tour" and therefore were denied admission to the pre-game official functions. The locals had never seen a tailgate party before, so they did what any good tourist would do, they stopped and took pictures. Of course they hadn't ever seen Tambo's favorite photo touching either, but fortunately, they took a back-up.

While much of American Football was totally foreign to the Irish, they did derive some cultural benefits from the event as reported in Monday's Irish Times newspaper: "By way of cross-cultural exchanges we Irish emerged with a profit...they introduced the vending of cold beer behind the stand, which we found to be a splendid innovation." The beer being served was Budweiser. However Tambo and Jack had sprung for the 160L sky box tickets and were served Guinness by Aer Lingus flight attendants during the game.

Speaking of games, Neil spent much of the early Summer at the Olympic track and field sessions in Atlanta, then three weeks later, ran the aforementioned A-F-C-H-M for the 19th time. Bob Coffin (Escondido, CA) and Dennis MacBain (San Jose, CA) both ran, but Neil wouldn't reveal their times.

He did say that they were a bit behind the winning Kenyans. At the October Alumni Luncheon in San

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Diego, he sat with Charlie Carey and John Robinson. Charlie spent several months working for the Republican National Committee organizing volunteers for the convention. He has since gone to work for Kapos Associates Inc.—one of those defence contractors. John is now the property manager of the Coronado Shores complex, which is an 11 tower highrise condo property next to the Hotel del Coronado. I recognize the Hotel Del; it's what we used to look for, hopefully on the right of the aircraft, as a key for short final at North Island when we were making a fog-bound approach.

Neil also sent along a couple of articles about Greg Murphy, one from the 4 November Business Week magazine and the other from Sportstyle magazine's November issue, listing him as one of the top 100 most influential people in the sports industry. The Business Week article was a box discussing his appointment as President and CEO of Major League Baseball Enterprises, the marketing arm of professional baseball. The article starts out: In a world of hot dogs and beer, he owns two patents for a fat free baking process. In a sport that likes to stock its management ranks with former stars of the diamond, he holds a trophy for being the best US lacrosse defenseman in 1970. And in a game more American than any other, his frequent use of the word 'bloody' exposes his upbringing in Hong Kong and Libya as the son of a diplomat.

It goes on to say that he is a marketing genius (we knew that) and a disciplined business planner and strategist (we knew that too). The more interesting statement was from the other article which ranked him number 43 and closed with the line: "With Murphy at the reins, baseball may not need to be put out to pasture after all."

The other missive is from the pen of Brock McMunn, who took time from his busy schedule soaking up Japanese culture for the third time to send a family photo.

Carol, Chris USCGA '97, Shauna and Brock McMunn at Parent's Weekend Brock is manager of Lockheed-Martin's Government Electronics Systems office in Tokyo. Their upstairs neighbors are Kate and Ed Mckenny. They put out a joint invitation to all in Tokyo to join them at the McMunn/McKenny B&B. Brock also notes the presence of Harold Mashbum in Yokoto AFB and Clay Grubb at Yokosuka.

"Bytes and Pieces" (Stuff from Cyber-mail) Gregg Patch is the CO of Ship Repair Facility Hafa Adai, Guam. Tom Mazour is working for the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria. Rob Meyer reports that Dan Bowler pinned on his first star courtesy of the folks from Dirty Thirty who chipped in and bought boards for Susan to pin on him. Tim Lafleur is in his first flag job as the director of Pol-Mil and Current Ops for the OpNav staff. Jim Suhr is retired and working at Ft. Monroe with the Joint Warfighdng Center, his e-mail address now includes "army." Marc Farris couldn't come to the December Luncheon because he was in Las Vegas judging a national Barbecue competition, (right!)

There was a recent e-mail from the Alumni Association with directions on how to sign up for a USNA e-mailing list to get news on happenings out quickly.

I would hope that Shipmate would include those same directions in this issue. If not let me know of your interest. [SeeDecember issue "AllHands"page 13.]

To paraphrase what many of my Israeli friends have said for years: "next year in Philadelphia." Beat Army! Ring-a-Ding-Ding!

[Ed. Note:—To sign up for the mailing list, send email to: m^ordomo@usnaa.org—Your message should read: subscribe alumnusna...YMP]

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais USNR (Ret.) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e-mail:bhorais@wjsa.com This month's column will be short so I can begin to feature the company photographs from the 25th Reunion. Photographs for the first six companies are featured this month and will be followed in the remaining months with the other companies and a group photograph of the Napsters and their wives/ guests. I am beginning to receive other photographs from the 25th and will feature them in next month's article. All of you who attended the 25th Reunion received a copy of a limited edition print of our Class ring with the words "USNA 25th Reunion" underneath the Class ring. There are still a limited number of these prints available if you were not able to attend the Reunion, or if you would like another copy.

You can order copies of the print by sending a check for $12.00 per print made out to "USNA Class of 1971," care of my address above. All proceeds will go into our Class fund.

As I'm sure all will agree who attended the 25th, the Reunion committee deserves a big BRAVO ZULU for an excellent job. If you have a chance to thank any of the committee members in person, please do. The 25th Reunion committee included Anne and Ron Spratt; Jim Hergenroeder; Maryanne and Tom Gross; Jane and Skip Wilhelm; Cathy and Bill Butler; Vicki and Bo Rose; Donna and Greg Engel; and Tessa and Al Ptak. I hope your holidays were joyous and that you are surviving the "dark ages" of Winter. Be sure to send in your photographs and news from the 25th Reunion, so that 1 can feature them in the coming months.

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Happy New Year to everyone. Hope your Holiday season was a good one, and that 1997 will be a joyful and prosperous year for you. (As for your old scribe, it's time to work off some of the post-Holiday season flab...)

First Timer Dept.

I'll be dad-gum if'n we ain't a'see-in a lot of names in print that we ain't-a-seen in many a year. And that's good news! The following received from Rick Rubel: After reading 20th Company-mate Mick Barr's letter in the [November] Shipmate, 1 figured I needed to get "on the air" and check in for the 20th Company—as their elected, but not so active representative. In that regard, would like to make a big push for 20th Company to get a big turnout at the 25th Reunion. After watching the same ol' guys who always help organize these homecomings (Todd Bruner, Tal Manval, Gary Hall and Rich Goldsby), 1 thought 1 should get off my little Plebe butt and help. Like the guy who doesn't show up for the election and gets to be "mess treasurer," 1 am proud to announce that 1 am in charge of transportation. (That's an area that can only go wrong...then get worse. So I'll be prepared to do 72 push-ups at anyone's request.)

For 20th Company mates, if anyone needs a pickup at the airport or a place to stay before or after homecoming, my address is 13200 Ashville Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033, and e-mail address is Rubel_William_R_Capt@hq.navsea.mil As you can see from my e-mail address, I am at NAVSEA as the Program Manager for Aegis Shipbuilding (PMS 400). Also at the esteemed Aegis staff table are Classmates Mark Falkey, Denny Morral and Dan Meyer. Your country's newest combatant ships are in good ('72) hands.

As the Aegis shipbuilder, we are knocking out those great ships about 3 a year, and coincidentally have reached MAHAN (DDG-72). Mike Maixner (the senior INSURV inspector for machinery) was on sea trials with me the other day, and as we steamed by the DDG-72 in construction, we thought we should propose the Class adopt this ship. Not sure what's involved with adopting a ship, other than an excuse to have a really big '72 party all weekend long at the commissioning. The commissioning will be in about 14 months at a location to be determined. I will keep the Class posted.

[Scribe's note: The subject of adopting a ship has been broached with the Class on at least one other occasion—for which we chose not to respond, largely because of the prospective financial outlay and a relatively short lead time afforded us to decide on the matter. The latter issue is not so much a factor here—we have time to solicit Class input and, if positive, to decide how much we would like to spend and on what. Accordingly, a space has been established on the Class Web Page (http:// www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm) to obtain your thoughts and suggestions. If you are unable to connect via the Web, please forward e-mail or hard copy correspondence to me, and I will have it posted on the Web.]

Make Plans now to come Home" for Our 25th Reunion! You will be missed if you are not here!

Rubel and Maixner A short report on a few Classmates: Bob Hahn is working for the company with velcro name tags—now Lockheed Martin, and traveling to places like Thailand doing great things. His wife, Charlie, is a consultant for hospital nursing programs. Their two children, Kevin and Carrie, are two of the greatest kids (young adults) 1 know. Tom Judd is the Director of Quality for a major health care provider in Atlanta. Tom and Ann hosted my son and I for a real short-notice Olympic weekend.

Jerry Boyle is living in Tampa, FL, as the Budget Office for SOUTHCOM, and gets to play racquetball with his son, Ben, every Tuesday at the University of South Florida. My two children: Michael is a freshman at James Madison University, and Katherine is a junior at Lenior Rhyne College.

Thanks for the note. Rick! Gary Hall (hallgary @erols.comj dropped me a note to say that he retired from the Navy last September. At his retirement ceremony at the Navy Yard were Lloyd Swift, Tom Connelly, Tom (T.L.) Jones, and Jake Wechselberger, all of whom were sideboys. RADM Cutler Dawson '70 was the guest speaker. Gary is now working for Defense Technology, Inc. (DTI) in Arlington where he supports both the Navy and Department of Labor. He has been designated a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), which complements his master's in financial management and his volunteer work on the Board of Directors at Navy Federal Credit Union. Gary went on to say that Lloyd is in a major command pipeline to be a destroyer squadron commander in Norfolk; T.L. is the CO of Naval Air Reserve at NAS Whidbey Island; and Jake lives in Westminster, MD and works for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In addition, Terry Schweiger works for Anteon Corp. in Arlington; Fred Dohse is at the National Security Council at the White House and is preparing to command a submarine squadron in Hawaii; Doc Blanchard is deployed on a CVN and lives in Alameda; Pete Drobnak isflyingfor Delta and lives in Summerhill, CA; Chuck Petrusch lives in Dove Canyon, CA and works at the Infiniti automobile home office (while keeping his golf game polished); Don Nestor is CO of the ROTC consortium at Northwestern and Illinois Institute of Technology (he and Becky are back in their hometown of Grand Rapids, MI); John Townes is just back from his major command tour and is now the Land Attack Warfare Director in OPNAV; and Mike Holland works for Epoch Engineering in Crystal City and lives in Mount Vernon.

Thanks for the update, Gary!

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Mike Joyner relates that he and Steve Ruschmeier attended Ted Morandi's decommissioning ceremony of NADEP Norfolk back in September. Ted is now over at COMNAVAIRLANT. Steve's wife, Betty, is a four-striper in the Navy Nurse Corps and is stationed at the USNA Hospital—they live adjacent to Worden Field and have front row seats at P-rades. He also noted that Jack Skolds has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of South Carolina Gas and Electric Company. Mike has moved his management consulting business to Georgia (about five miles from Navy Supply School in Athens). His new address: 1006 Mill Pointe, Bogart, GA 30622; 706-549-5320. Thanks for the note, Mike!

Shame-Them-Into-Writing-To-You Dept.

Well, boys and girls, we flushed Rick Porterfield out of the thicket!

Saw in a recent Shipmate that I was one of the "unlocated" Classmates. To bring you up to date, following are current address and phone numbers; QTRS 1 9 Hale Alii Road, Honolulu, HI 96818; phone 808-421-0361 (H), 808-474-9278 (W); email: USNA7288@aol.com To start, am now Commander of Joint Intelligence Center, Pacific in Pearl Harbor. JICPAC, as it's called, is about 800 people of all Services and about the best job I could get at this point. Made 0-6 in 1993. Am married to Jody (17 yrs this Dec. 29) and have one child, Hanna, age 12. Since I last saw Connie and Mick Barr in Hawaii, I've had tours in Japan, Newport, DC, Philippines, San Diego, Hawaii (now my 3rd tour here), and Saudi Arabia. A little bit of everything, and yes, I am an Intel officer (oxymoron...Naval Intel).

Just watched the Army game—bad news for 5th year—8 to 3 ain't bad, though.

Tom Schuler and family came to Hawaii for my change of command July 19 last year. He's doing great—management consultant—partner in his own company. Lives near Atlanta.

Thanks for the note. Rick. Received an e-mail from Perry Dempsey shortly after the Georgia Tech game in November. Dempsroc says he was with Will Rogers, Jimmy Ellis, Kip Osboume, Dave Rappe, and Jim Phillips, and all had a great time. USNAAA (Atlanta) hosted a great tailgater—all that much better following a Navy win. Appreciate the info!

As most of you know, elections for Trustees-atLarge and Chairman of the Board for the USNA Alumni Association are coming soon. Ensure that your Alumni Association continues to reflect the values and integrity you expect of it. Your vote counts.

That's about all for now. 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 Fen-y Road #594, Atlanta, GA 30327 (H) 404-231-4785; (W) 404-812-5314 Well, gentlemen and ladies, AOL is giving me a busy signal. But, stamps and FedEx are ready. You, no doubt, are aware of my new e-mail address. Now, I just need to use it; one step at a time.

I am writing this one day after Army-Navy, while 1 sip a Shiner Bock. I feel like crying in my beer. I get so nervous before that game. Man!? GRRR!! I am so frustrated, but not nearly as much as Coach Weatherbie and the team. What a super season; 1 am already spoiled! Next year! But no Red Romo next year. Did he ever wrap your ankles? I remember Red diagnosing my tendonitis over at the Boat House in 1971-72. An insriturion in and of himself.

The elections for Chairman and Trustees of our Alumni Association are fast approaching. It is very, very important to VOTE. Really. Please pay attention to who is on the slate; what has recently transpired in those leadership positions. You—whether you are still in, out after 5, retired, or somewhere in between—should think how you want to be represented. VOTE! Speaking of voting, I ran into our very own state representative from Bryan-College Station, TX, Steve Ogden (who is running for State Senator and running with the other Mr. Bush), at the Georgia Tech game, where Steve and Mrs. were watching their son play defensive end for Navy. Steve is.. .is.. .well.. .he never changed. Great to see him. VOTE! There were about ten '73ers at the Tech game. Ken Mayeaux came over from Houston and stayed with me. Bryant Orr—living in south Georgia and no gray hair; Jim McGarrah is a heavy at BellSouth; Rod Brotherton—selling stock in Tennessee; Jim Murphy was busy hosting 600 grads and guests at the tailgater; M. R. Behrent—flying for Delta (1 think); Tom White; George Watt—away from the golf course and Charlotte for the day; Dan Stover; Doc Gouge; and some others, I am sure, but am forgetting. We took some photo's during the big victory; next column.

Ken and I went over to Claude Lamar's after the game. Dr. Lamar had the duty and could not make the game. We visited with Debbie and saw two of three daughters.

Thinking of 15"" Company (Ken, Claude, Scribe of same), I spoke with Mike Curreri. He invited me to go skiing, but new job precludes me from doing so. Mike's and Gretchen's children are doing well. Paul is a junior at Rhode Island School of Design. Matt is a youngster at Notre Dame. Maria is a junior in high school and doing well with soccer.

The Lamar's and Curreri's stay in close touch; it was great to visit with each.

Ross Harding and I visited over the phone. Ross was unable to get to Atlanta for the Tech game. He works at Oak Ridge with Mark Kohring, Doc Gouge, Tom Gorman, Skip Weiss, and...? Thanks for the call. Coxswain!

Don Jefferson and I talked a couple of times last month. All's well out in the great Northwest. DJ and Bev went to Spain this Summer. Among activities, they saw cousin Bob Apple. Bob is CEO, Hughes Espaiiol and Vice President, Hughes Europe. Now, even if I messed up the titles, needless to say. Bob is a heavyweight in Spain for Hughes Aircraft. They manufacture electronics for satellite dishes and consumer products, etc. Don, the hunter, took Bob on a wild boar hunt, and it was a success. Bob and family live in Madrid. Thanks, Don. Ross Chaffin called. He is working hard on the Navy Wrestling Endowment Fund. He has done a great job, managing the NAAA and Alumni challenges while raising big bucks. Ross has run into Ken Berger, who is very active in wrestling as coach, official, referee, and tournament director. And Ken called race and results of the USMC Marathon!

Thanks, Ross.

Tom Storch dropped a line. We have Jere Carroll's wife Debbie setting up a Web page for '73 as a means of communication, initially to assist with the 25"" Reunion. We want to thank the Class of '51 for donating $1900.00 to '73. Thank you, '51!! Tom contacted '51 to ascertain the facts behind the gift.

They began donating a bond to each Class in the '60's as a way to support the Academy and Alumni Association. All that they ask "is that we think about how to lead and inspire the younger Classes to ever strengthen the timeless, eternal chain that binds us all together!" Tom has more of the intriguing details of this selfless act.

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Homecoming 1996 Tom also reports that '73 has approximately $24,000.00 in our Alumni fund as a result of generous giving at the time of the Command Bench dedication. Oh, Bill Holmes is still trying to finalize the time capsule...hint...hint.

Carol Peal, ever-faithful correspondent, sent the attached photo from Homecoming. It is certainly a great looking group! Yes!?! Thanks, Carol, as always.

We have more news to deliver, but it will wait until next column. (Thank you for your patience. Ken Landers, Tom Gallagher, Denis Eaton, Jim Chapman, Steve Weiss, Mark Kohring, and David Hoagland.)

I have joined Ferguson Partners out of Chicago. I will open an Atlanta office and cover Dallas back to the South and East, sort of...or where the business, contacts and needs take me. Bill Ferguson is my boss. His firm executes searches for financial services and real estate executives on a retained basis.

This is the industry and firm on which 1 have focused for the past year. Prayers, work and persistence pay off; thank goodness! This year has been a test of my faith, but He provides. For those of you who have been objects of my calls, thank you for your support. Now, on to the next chapter...'73!

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Pres: Steve Middleton Sec'y: CDR Bill Hall, SC, USN (Ret.) 1833 Meadowgrove Ln, Frederick, MD 21702-3015 (H) 301-694-5883; E-mail: Bhall74@aol.com This month 1 have had quite a few e-mail messages come in from around the country. Many of them appear to have been instigated by Navy's success on the grid iron. It seems like a successful football team gets those Alumni juices flowing. But before we start hearing from and about Classmates, let's get some administrative business and notices out of the way.

Most of you should have received a letter from the RADM Steve Chadwick '62, Chairman of the Annual Fund drive, and may have already received a call on the same subject. Please set aside a little time in your otherwise busy schedule to send a contribution to the Alumni Association. Additionally, we'll be having national Alumni elections this year, so when you receive your ballot, VOTE! In the December issue of Shipmate, the President of the Alumni Association announced the creation of "Fiashnet," an Internet based method of getting breaking news out to Alumni. I encourage everyone

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who has an e-mail address to subscribe to the Official USNA Alumni Association Listserve at alumusna@usnaa.orgâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I've found the information put out so far to be of interest and really appreciate the opportunity to keep up to date on what's happening at the Academy. To subscribe, send an e-mail to majordomo@usnaa.org and in the body of the message send the following: subscribe alumusna You will receive a message back saying your request has been sent to the list owner for approval within one business day. Once verified as an Alum, you will receive verification that you have been subscribed.

This is strictly a source of outgoing information from the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. Email to this address will not be accepted.

Tailhook was the subject of a Frontline show recently caXi&ANavy Blues. If you missed it, you missed a pretty good show that did an excellent job of describing the problems that Bob Stumpf has had to live with for the last few years. The Frontline web site has some very interesting links to Tailhook related information, including excerpts from the various reports that were prepared. If you're interested, visit their web site at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/ pages/frontline/shows/navy/reactions/.

If you watched the Army-Navy game this year, you may have noticed that one of the quarterbacks, Chris McCoy, was wearing a patch on his football jersey. (Actually, all of the players were wearing patches representing various Navy commands.) Well, Chris was wearing the patch for Shuttle Mission STS79, which was the recent mission commanded by Classmate Bill Readdy (WREADDY@CAl.jsc .nasa.gov). As a separate but related matter, you can see photos and videos, as well as hear voice communications, for Shuttle Mission STS-79 by visiting the NASA web site. 1 saw some interesting pictures of Bill from his pre-mission training through landing. 1 even downloaded the launch video, which I'm planning on incorporating into a screen saver.

Finally, does anyone know if we have a Class motto? I'm talking about a genuine, voted on overwhelmingly by the Class type of motto. If we did and you know what it is, send an e-mail to Larry Cope at Alumni Hall (cope@nadn.navy.mil) and tell him what it is. Please cc: me on your e-mail so I'll know as well.

Mike Little (MLittlel42@aoI.com) and family have moved from Mississippi to Cedar Rapids, lA, where Mike and Linda both work for Rockwell. Mike is a System Engineer on the Modular Electronics Program at Rockwell Collins and Linda is a software engineer doing ADA (whatever that is). They have three kids. Christen is in Grossmont College in San Diego and Joshua and Amanda reportedly enjoying their new schools. Mike says that if anyone is up in eastern Iowa, his door is always open. You

can contact Mike at 5214 Bent Tree Court NE, Cedar Rapids, lA 52411,319-294-0442 (H) or 319-2944272 (O).

Gary Carter (cartergt@acq.osd.rail) dropped me a cyberspace note recently. Gary is still assigned to the Office of Economic Adjustment working base closure issues with impacted communities. Gary reports: I recently renewed some old acquaintances with a couple of Classmates. First I saw Bob Hogan at an OSD/Navy Base Closure Conference held in San Diego. Bob is CO Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and is located in the Philadelphia area. We go back to the Summer of '69 when we both reported to Boot Camp prior to attending NAPS that year. The other Classmate was Doug Rau, who used to be assigned to PERA in the Bremerton area (and another command, I think).

We had occasion to cross paths up there when I was Navigator in NIMITZ. I saw Doug at the Pentagon Metro Station where he and some bubbas from Newport's Strategic Studies Group were gathering for briefings on portions of their efforts. Doug prefers the Northwest, but orders to the prestigious SSG was enough to lure him away. Good man for that assignment.

Jay Smith (emmerton@juno.com) recently sent me an e-mail on several Classmates he's recently run into or talked with. Jay writes: Here's an update on a few of the Classmates I talked with: Kate and Jim Leonard have a new baby girl in their family, Mary Ann (14 months).

Jim continues his consulting business while Kate manages the household in Woodstock, CT. I caught Vicki and Ken Juul gearing up for a pre-Army/ Navy game pep rally in their home in Williamsburg, VA. Close to 100 Williamsburg, VA area Alumni were expected to get together to watch the game and cheer on Big Blue. 1 told them 1 wished I could be there, but I made a major blunder of scheduling the church sanctuary decorating party for December 7th. Like many others in the Peninsula area.

Ken works in DC and makes the trip home on weekends.

Kyle Martin (TransPar@aol.com) reports: With Navy playing in Dublin I could no longer resist informing fellow Classmates that our son will be there. Doug received an appointment as part of the Class of '00 and reported in June. He is an offensive lineman with a talent for deep snapping.

Adell and I are very proud and somewhat surprised that he made the travel team his first year. Since this is my first communication in 22 years, a quick update may be in order. We left TOPGUN in '80 and moved to Kansas City. I became involved in the transportafion industry, eventually becoming President of Mayflower Contract Services. In 1995, at the request of the shareholders, we sold to our largest competitor. After six months with them I started my own company. Today marks our first anniversary. We still have two girls at home. Anyone near KC, look us up!

Our final cyberspace communications this month comes from Chris Nigon (CAPTCSN@aol.com), who writes: I went down to Homecoming and had a super time. What a game! I saw a few '74 Classmates, we were all seated in the same area (high and wide!)

I am a captain in the Reserve, Executive Officer of a SACLANT unit here in Buffalo. I recently did my AT at the National Defense University to complete the NATO Staff Orientation Course. It was a very good course. I plan on going to the Army-Navy game and will set up a tailgate there with a big '74 banner. I am a Blue and Gold Officer and have a few mids currently in Bancroft. We stay in touch by e-mail. 1 am President of a 300 person chemical company called Multisorb Technologies, Inc. We just built a new plant here in Buffalo. Our son is a Midshipman at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point and one daughter is a freshman at John Carroll University near Cleveland. Our youngest is a junior in high school, a very competitive and dedicated swimmer. My wife, Jeanne, is a preschool teacher. She has quite a following in the 4 year old set. Beat Army!

Once again I want to thank everyone who took the time to write and ask everyone else to take some time to write. Beat Army!

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warienfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 (H) 504-626-4964; E-mail: n4@cnmoc.navy.mil Dear 'mates, "Ask, and ye shall receive!" You responded to my plaintive cries for help and sent a small boatload of interesting info for this month's column. Well done, '75! Our past scribes told me this feast-and-famine pattern is common. But remember, my famine is your famine. After all, I still hold the threat over your heads.. .keep the gouge coming or be forced to read further editions of the Warrenfeltz family saga. We also want your pictures—^past or present.

While in DC a few months ago, I was able to get together with past scribe and current Class President Steve Hubbard and Treasurer Dave Duffie for an informal meeting of 75% of 75's Class officers. (We assumed VP Mark Wydra was hard at work in Pennsylvania.) We talked about a couple of subjects, including a Class project to coincide with the 25th reunion, the need to start planning our next big Homecoming, Class fund status, and maybe officially hooking up with HARRY S . TRUI^AN (CVN-75) in a "75 Partnership" of some kind. Steve and Dave took most of the actions, while I pledged to carry the word to the Class through this column. Cheerleading— that's my contribution.

Both Steve and Dave are doing well. Steve works for Litton in support of the new National Imagery and Mapping Agency. He gets to keep his hand in his three favorite areas—teaching, computers, and intelligence. Dave is slated to leave his Joint Staff job next Summer to take command of SIMON LAKE, the M e d i t e r r a n e a n - b a s e d s u b m a r i n e tender, homeported in La Madelena, Sardinia (Italy). From a 20-years ago deployment, I remember the pier as being on an island, off the coast of an island, off the coast of another island, off the coast of Italy. Dave said Bruce Miller, currently the Executive Assistant to N87 on the CNO staff, also screened for major command, and will take command of a Trident in the near future.

Congratulations to CAPT John Stufilebeem on becoming CAG of Carrier Airwing ONE last July.

Onward then, to the Classmate letters! The first comes from the left coast, where Rich Whiteside is doing his best to liven up the entertainment world: Greetings from Hollywierd (aka La La Land).

I've been in touch with Allan Sabenorio. He's doing quite well and residing in the San Francisco area. Musically, he's been quite prolific since graduation. He's self-produced some 125 songs and written Lord knows how many more, and he's played with some big names in the industry. It was great to catch up with him and painful to realize how my music abilities have atrophied while he continues to press the envelope. I also got a chance to catch up with Chris Cikanovich when he passed through L.A. He and Diane continue to have wild adventures in Taiwan.

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I've now been out here five incredibly fast years.

In '95,1 worked at Paramount Pictures in Network Televisions Business Affairs, observing the business from the inside. Enlightening, to say the least.

I handled both Star Trek series. The Marshal, JAG, and some fifty shows in various stages of development. In January I moved on to focus on my writing.

1996 has been exceptionally busy. I pitched and wrote a Navy SEAL story for JAG. It was taken over by the head of the writing staff, who re-worked the story and wrote the teleplay. They gave me a technical advisor credit. Later in the season, Lindsay Kough '88 and I were technical advisors on another SEAL script called "Black Ops." 1 landed a guest acting spot on the episode. And, over the past year, I've written a couple of feature scripts, graduated from the Advanced Program in Screenwriting at UCLA, produced a low budget martial arts feature, and sold a book to the Berkeley Publishing Group.

The book is based on the UCLA Writer's Block newsletter that I've published and edited for the past four years. My feature articles are extensive research pieces examining the realities of screenwriting in Hollywood. I take a subject, like writing for Star Trek, interview key people associated with the show, then write an interview-driven piece. The first draft of the book is due in January, and the release date is February '98, so don't hold your breath to get a look at it.

Thanks, Rich, and be sure to let us know as the book comes to life. We'll give you a good advertising plug for the cheap price of more behind-the-cameras info from Hollywood. Jim Crandall provided some Reservist news: I wanted to add a couple of Naval Reserve captains to the list of '75ers who have added the fourth stripe—Mike Darland, Ken Hart, Tony Muschara, and me. (OK, so the selection boards were kind. What can I say?) I'm sure there are others, but these are three that I know of who have been drilling in COMSUBLANT units. I relieved as Commanding Officer of NRCOMSCSWA 108 on 1 October for a two-year tour. (That's Commander, Military Sealift Command Southwest Asia Detachment 108.) It will be an exciting and actionpacked tour, and I will get an opportunity to visit parts of the world I've never been to before, I'm sure.

Congratulations, Jim, and to all our new Total Force 0-6s. The next e-mail is from Mike Fackrell: I guess this is a voice from the past—more like 21 years past! After June Week, I was punished with four months recruiting duty in Miami. Following flight school, I was stuck in San Diego until 1989, doing HS tours and a 'tour in the penalty box' as Mini-Boss aboard TRIPOLI. (Scribe's note: 13 years in San Diego? Yeah, I guess Mike was "stuck.")

Then the detailers woke up and I was awarded the Goldwater-Nichols scholarship to the Naval War College. Truly a best-kept-secret. I elected a joint tour vice the puzzle palace (with a shot at command and more back-to-back sea duty). Again 1 was forced to a bad duty station—Colorado Springs for three years. 1 ended my 20+ years as an 0-5 at Naval Space Command in Dahlgren, VA. Along the way, I got married to the former Jacqueline Speiser. We have two wonderful boys and a great black lab. After retirement, we left VA, came west, bought a house in Colorado Springs, went on vacation, and retumed to look for a job.

The four-leaf clover was hanging around and I landed a job with Autometric, Inc. as an Operations Analyst. I've been with them for over a year— another anomaly in the post-service job hunt. Life is good!

Thanks for taking the time to write, Mike. I'm sure there are lots of folks out there who would like to figure out how to get "stuck" in places like Miami, San Diego and Colorado Springs! But I'm betting Brian Curdy, of Uvrier, Switzerland, is not one of them. Brian has lived in Switzerland since receiving disability retirement. He wonders if he's the only "crazy ex-Boat School grunt" in that country.

A big hello to all you former '75 Grunts and

Swabs and your dear families. I am personally very proud and happy to be a life member of the Class of 1975 with all you guys. I would like to tip my (civilian) hat to everybody, especially the former and current members of the USMC. Yes, I am proud to be a retired Grunt. My five years were as tough as they were fun, happy years. The Secretary of the Navy is correct when he suggests that "Grunts and Gobs" make a good team. As for last year's problems at the Boat School—1 hope you will agree with me that we have weathered worse storms in the past, and that no man or institution may achieve honor without first bowing in humiliation.

You may have noticed my written English is on the downward slope, since it's been fifteen years that I've been speaking French, Italian, and German at home and at work here in Switzerland. Now I practice my English by speaking to my little white dog, Mozart.

We've got no problem with your English, Brian.

(Better than the scribe's.) Nice letter! Tina and Andy Howard have a new phone number in Houston (281859-1079). Tina completed her MS in nursing at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, with a graduation ceremony in May. She's now a nurse practitioner, specializing in adult and geriatric care. After typing many of her papers, Andy says it's awful to know what medical problems we can all look forward to.

Bob Young sent along an early Valentine to make sure I no longer felt like Charlie Brown, waiting to hear from the little red-haired girl. He and Rob Glendinning form the Bob and Rob show, selling boats for Clipper Bay Yachts. They recently listed Chris Cikanovich's sail boat. (Hey Chris, that's the second time in this column that someone else has talked about you. How 'bout a letter from the source?) Bob and Joy's son Ben is a freshman at Virginia Tech. He's doing OK, and will assuredly have a better first-semester GPA than his old man did. Andrew, 14, is growing about an inch a month, and making his dad feel the pain in their wrestling matches.

When 1 filled the October column with tales from a fastpitch Softball dad, I expected to generate traffic from you guys (to make sure I didn't do it again!)

What 1 didn't expect was a note from another softball dad, E.J. Wunderlich. That lead to a pleasant e-mail exchange as E.J. and I traded views on kids' sports and the potential for college scholarships. His daughter Katie is a high school senior this year and is considering all of her college options.

1 recently received my copy of the 1996 Register of Alumni. 1 promised the Alumni Office 1 would give them a plug if they got it to me in time for this month's column (even though they wouldn't give me a special Class Scribe discount). This is the best version of the Register ever produced. It's got a lot more information than previous editions. 1 really like the timeline of the Naval Academy, pinpointing lots of historical facts relating to USNA. Our Alumni Association is developing an e-mail "Fiashnet" to spread news about USNA to any and all Alumni. This list server will be used to broadcast good news and potential problems regarding the Academy. It will be good to get the real story at the same time the media get hold of it. Plus, you'll get lots of good stuff that doesn't make the local papers or the nightly news. To subscribe, send mail to: majordomo@usnaa.org and in the body of the message subscribe alumusna The Association also looks forward to a Web Page this year.

One more Alumni news item. Elections will be held soon (ballot in the March issue oi Shipmate)— VOTE! Enough for this month. Thank God the Dark Ages don't reach Louisiana. Bon Mardi Gras! Go Navy!— Larry

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Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (H) 410-263-3337; E-mail: cgorum@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horseman's Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 Home (919) 550-2627; Work (919) 460-0071 E-Mail: chuckles@ipass.net Well, it is after the new year and I hope everyone had a happy and joyous holiday. I have had a few messages in my e-mail, so I thought I would pass them along. Ros and Dick Gallagher now have quarters and invite all to write! Post your letters to CAPT and Mrs. Richard K. Gallagher, 9003 Breezy Point CRES, Norfolk, VA 23511-3901.

Julia and Gary Hentz are enjoying their new digs at 945 Glenangus Drive, Bel Air, MD 21015. Many of the Class are now on email and a comprehensive list of those addresses received to date was passed out at the reunion. 1 thought I'd pass along a few I've heard from recently.

Bill Kneller: kneller@wsii.com Sam Nichols: nichosa@mail.aubum.edu Mike West: allwest@iadfw.net Jim McKee: mckeej@smtp-gw.spawar.navy.mil Phil Poirier: Ppoirier@concentric.net Chuck White: n314@c7fnavy.mil Bates Estabrooks: besta@tis.eh.doe.gov Peter Varsanyi: varsanyi_peter@TECH MATICS.COM Bates Estabrooks also reports that he, Stephanie and their four boys are now living in New Mexico.

He's still working for Westinghouse at a US DOE facility where we'U be storing radioactive waste.

Stephanie stays busier than any of us want to be with homeschooling!

That's all for now, but please forward news to this lonely mailbox! This article is hard to write without inspiration!

Well, Chuck D. and I have succeeded in getting our article in after the deadline, again...Good thing I know the editor.. .1 think! Anyway, I just wanted to add a couple of notes before this goes to press.

It has been a great year for many of us. As a Class, we once again enjoyed each other's company and reminded ourselves of an oft forgotten blessing in our lives. Individually, we've all had struggles mixed with our good times, but I bet if we put them all in balance, we'd find that life's scales continue to tip in our favor. Many of our crew will be making the transition from the service to the private sector over the next few years. There are very few areas where we can help each other more than by providing job leads, transition advice, or just plain encouragement when things look down during this tough time. Those of us who are already "out" know that employment these days is at best "fluid." We should all keep an eye out for opportunities that one of our own might capitalize upon. If you need some advice or help, just ask; please don't let your pride get in the way of doing what may be good for you and your family.

The kind of loyalty we learned to have for each other is rare in my life and I expect in yours. I would be proud to think we take as good care of each other in our new endeavors as we would have in combat.

John Kruse sent in a Reunion photo:

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L to R: John and Denise Kruse, Tommy Gardner, Daniel and Teal Mitchell, and Wayne and Mary Walters Carol Petit sent in a photo of Johnny Rowland and his "crew"—^Johnny, why is your chest about to bust outta that blazer and why are these women smil-

L to R: Rachael Steel, friend of the Gorum's and Kevin McHale '96, the beautiful Nancy Goram, Johnny (Meatball) Rowland, Carol Rowland and Carol Petit, spouse of Bmce Petit.

Steve Clark wrote to relate a a busy year. Steve wasn't quite as up to par as he appeared at Reunion time. He has recovered from ambulatory surgery (or semi-ambulatory as Steve puts it!) he underwent the next day. We are happy to hear he is feeling much better and passing out blessings once again.

Well, that's about it! Be careful out there! Please write and let Chuck D. know what is going on in your life and that of the Class. Chuck '76

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Pres: John Rudder Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 I wish you barristers would quit using your firm's envelopes to mail me stuff! You guys don't know how very nervous one gets when one receives a letter with a retum address of a law firm. Weird ideas start popping through your head, like: "Is some Fatal-Instinct-old girlfriend coming after me?!"; "Did she really mean it when she said 'I've HAD IT' last night?!"; "Does this envelope have anything to do with that "unaccounted time" Plebe year from ArmyNavy?!". Charlie Pangbum set my lifespan back a couple of years with his letter! I didn't know if a subpoena was gonna fall out of the envelope or what!

Lucky for me a picture of Charlie and Ron Brwonley fell out instead—but then again, some might think that itself is just as frightening an image as a subpoena.

Anyway, Charlie reported that R o n ' s an Annapolitan. (seems we always return to the scenes of our "crimes"...Annapolis, Pensacola, Cubi Oclub...) The photo depicts these two at Ron's house just across the bay from Annapolis. (I guess that would make Ron a "near-Annapolitan" to be more precise.) [Ed. Note: Unfortunately we don't have the photo... sorry] Ron and Vicki are still happily married and have two daughters. Holly and Olivia. Ron's a captain with American Airlines and flies out of National Airport in DC. As for Charlie, he and Patty continue to match married anniversaries with those of our graduation (18 now going on 19 years). They live in Northem Kentucky with their two children, Kimberly (17) and Chas (10). Charlie's Marine Corps JAG training prepared him well for that new partnership with Taft, Stettinius & HoUister, a Cincinnati-based firm of about 160 lawyers. He's been with them since leaving active duty back in 1990. He stayed in the Reserve and is currently the G-1 (Admin for you nongreen types) for the 4th FSSG (Force Service Support Group). He hopes to get a battalion within a year or two.

A couple of other changes of command occurred again. Five days after the Marine Corps Birthday, Dick "Finner" Findlay assumed command of a Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron, VMFA(AW)-322, at MCAS Beaufort, SC. Also assimiing cottunand of a Harrier squadron out in MCAS Yuma, was Mark Bolin. I'm waiting for a specific report from Brad "you-can-call-me-Jack, or youcan-call-me-JB" Richardson along with some photos. In his brief PIREP (that stands for "pilot report" for you earth bounders) on the change of command Brad mentioned that also in attendance were Ray Baltera, Doug Meyers, Don Beverlin and Jim Lippard. There's a very humorous story to Bolin's assumption of command comments, but I'll reserve them until the next column, when I have a full acounting from JB. As for Brad and Julie, they and the kids are now living in Tallahassee, FL. Another new job, a promotion and wamer clime.

Mark Fox gave up his command on November 4th. In tme "warrior" fashion he did it while deployed aboard ENTERPRISE, somewhere out in the y^abian Sea. Some would attribute it to the ops tempo of Navy Air. I'm sure others, however, would characterize it as a pretty cheap way to get out of paying for a big reception and shelling out a lot a bucks for the brews for all those friends-of-Bill W-classmates. By now Mark is on his way to "Pilot Purgatory"—the fivesided Puzzle Palace known as the Pentagon. He's going to the Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs.

Instead of an F/A-18, he'll be SHARING an SSD (small steel desk) with five other 0-5s m Cubicleland.

I talked to Bill Yeager the other day. He's in Milton, FL and is the CO of my old training squadron, the "Do-er Birds" of VT-2.1 was calling to check on the status of my flight records and to see if he couldn't "improve" those grades of mine back in primary. I figure you never know when there might be an opening with the new Pan Am. As a matter of fact, Yeags said they were just discussing what to do with all those old records. Seems they are choking on old archives and getting ready to dump the batch.

If only they would've dumped them 17 years ago, before aircraft selection, I'd have had my choice of aircraft and coast! Anyway, I'm still asking Bill for my records. Though some of those instmctors were pretty bmtal to this nugget, they should be now be good for a laugh. That's only because time has healed all wounds—and because I had all that fleet time in

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which I think I proved myself a better "stick" than some—o.k., a lot—of instmctors felt I was. Besides, I also think I've finally gotten rid of that nervous tick I used to get when someone would sneak up behind me and ask me in quiet oranipotenly instmctor fashion, "What're you doing?" Eeeeeegh, 1 guess I'm not fully over it...Anyway, Bill gives up the squadron next year and will be heading to VX-1 at Pax River. That means he'll be back to micro-wave cooking on the cross-country P-3s. Guess I'll have to bmsh up on my "Space A+" pass so he can take me on those long cooking and wine excursions to sunny southern California.

I also got another invitation to a shuttle launch from Ken Bowersox. Sox will be the Mission Commander for STS-82 scheduled to launch on Febmary 13th. I was a little surprised insofar as Sox seems to think an invitation to me is like an invitation to a Jonah. Everytime I show up something gets delayed—a launch, a landing. 1 keep convincing him that it's because of those guys he invites from Brand X class, but that's starting to be a old dog that won't hunt. Let's hope invitation number four is a charm and I get to watch without a hitch. It looks like Ken and his crew will be doing another service call on the Hubble telescope. Jeez, talk about your house calls! The hourly rates for these guys is outta this world I'm sure (no pun intended.)! At least with those space suits on you won't be subjected to the "6 o'clock vertical smile" like your are with your plumber. I don't know how soon after the Shuttle lands you can expect to find them on the Tim Allen show. I'm sure you guys should keep alert to your TV Guide Seems Sox and his crews have been such regular visitors to Tim Taylor's Tool Time that NASA is now issuing them SAG (Screen ACTORS Guild) cards. So keep tuned in to your sets sports fans. By way Sox, this time why don't you take something out in space that shows off USNA 78? (like me).

Anyway, good luck with the mission. Ken, and be prepared for a lot of Honey-do's from Aimie when you get back from that "cross country".

1 close with on a couple of sad notes.

While deployed this past Fall, Skip Bayes' squadron, HS-15, lost a helicopter and, along with it, a few good sailors. It's a pretty heavy responsibility you all have being in those command billets—both Skip and Charlene have an especially hard task ahead of them in helping heal the wounds of families and fliers. We send our prayers and best wishes to the families of those men killed in the accident and particularly to Skip and Charlene, as well, as they work to mend up the squadron and get everyone back to the business of life.

In November I also received a letter from Rob Blanford's dad, Jim Blandford '55, advising me of the death of Kathleen M. Blandford, Academy wife, mother, mother-in-law (members of '79), godmother (to Mike McNish) and friend. Kathleen, Rob's mother, succumbed finally to cancer. She was intumed at the Naval Academy Columbarium after a service in St. Andrews Chapel. As with all "Academy women," her presence graced the lives of all those of who came in contact with her and her "family" spanned a myriad of Navy men—Classmates and shipmates to spouse and sons across the decades.

It's comforting to know that, resting along the Severn, she'll continue in some fashion to touch the lives of countless other Mids, as they parade opposite on Warden Field, meander in escort along the pathways of Hospital Point, jog, stmggle over obstacles or glide on College Creek in rowing shells.

Our prayers and condolences go out to Rob and his family.

Well that's the short of it all (Hey, stop with those sandblower thoughts you wise guys!). Next month will be filled with the results of the annual Christmas newsletters everyone mailed to me. With that.

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I'll end with a New Year's wish for new beginnings, second chances and faster typing. See you in two, 'til then—-launchin' Spot Four.

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 South Main Street PO. Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 (H) 605-983-4777 E-mail: gone2pot@juno.com So I've been getting calls from Classmates who are dads and invariably the conversation turns to how to make sure no more kids show up in the stork's beak. I've got some pretty good do's and don'ts, so I'll try to give some of you a few tips on what to do and what not to do while at the same time trying to stay within standards of decorum (Yeah, right, Kenny. You pretty much define decomm. If you're thinking about the big "V", take my advice and go with a general anesthesia. You don't want to get a local anesthesia, be looking down at a critical moment, suddenly go into shock, jump up off the table and start dancin' around the doc's waiting room in front of the other dads who are up next. They see that, the blood, the snippers and they're liable to go into sympathy shock themselves. Also, forget about trying to avoid the big "V" by getting the safe sex training films now available in all the high schools across the country. They don't work. Vicky and I got the one from the greater Chicago High School District just before she got pregnant with our youngest son, Chris. ...[Ed Note: as you can well imagine knowing Ken, there was more, but...what can we say...] Remember: go with the general anesthesia.

Also, make sure your wife gets a few ten pound bags of ice on the way home. Enough free medical advice, let's get on with the Classmate info, shall we?

Rich Hayes and Leigh Anne; Churck Wright and Toby Rich Hayes sent news of Chuck Wright and Chuck's change of command ceremony for VFA-147.

Chuck also had a long list of accomplishments not least of which was receiving the Stephen B. Luce award at the Naval War College back in '94. You know, 1 checked the old FHTNR's in the Database of Love and 1 never saw one for the Chuckmaster's kudos. Is there a nasty trend developing where no one fills out those FHTNR sheets there in admin? If there is. Chuck's not gonna be the only guy with a blistered damn fanny. Don't make me stop this car.

Chuck's wife Toby and their cutie pie girls, Sarah and Katlyn were there at the CoC with Rich and Leigh Anne. Last April Rich and his family moved to Thousand Oaks to get a better view of the Malibu fires when the Santa Ana's start blowing and to take over as GM of the local Kaiser Aluminum plant. Rich also flies to Saginaw, MI a few times a month to do his Reserve CO duty with NR LKA Support Unit A. Rich, not to make you feel bad but down the road at Mugu, guys like Doc Francis are getting around 60 AFTPs per year in addition to a month of AD and

lots of SPECAC. Don't worry, now that I'm taking things like the Naval Orientation course for points and no pay, I hate him too. Only 35 points worth of correspondence courses and 15 points for breathing and I'll have my twenty. Rich said that if you're in the area or just escaping from an earthquake in the San Fernando Valley, stop on by his digs. His number is 805-375-5047 and he also said to bring beer.

Rich, thanks for the info and great photo.

Another CoC that took place just this last October was Tim Giardina's. He's now the Skipper of KENTUCKY, one of those long black things that flies underwater and can constmct HUGE nation-sized parking lots at the touch of a button. When Tim's not mnning silent/mnning deep, he'll be on terra firma in King's Bay, GA with his doctor wife Missy. Missy works as a contract doc at the Navy clinic in Mayport.

Tim joins other Niner Skippers, Scott Gray (MARYLAND/Blue) and Doug Fremont (WEST VIRGINIA/ Gold) in King's Bay. Good on you Tim and thanks for all the info.

Rick Lopez sent an update from Hotlanta and Classmates in Delta Airiines. Heidi and Russ Nevitt live in San Diego with their kid units. Russ flies 767's. Keith Retterer, who I believe may be owed a few beers for finding someone's 200 dollar headset, flies MD-88's out of Atlanta. Bob Weisenburg is switching from MD-88's to 767's. Gramps and Tim Ebbinghouse got a chance to see the Navy/GA Tech game last November. Tim and Becky have a few curtain climbers in Peachtree City. Tim's also switching from MD-ll's to the 767. Is it me, or are some of you getting that "If it ain't Boeing, 1 won't be going" sorta feeling? Pat Temple lives in Dallas and flies 727's. The only United guy in the bunch is Simon Boocock who lives in Mesa, AZ. Twenty bucks says Simon flies a Boeing product. Rick, thanks for the update and especially for the care package. Now 1 owe someone LOTS of beers. Maybe when I'm at the Atlanta Gift Show in Febmary, we can hook up.

For a night pilot update, Roger Chapa sent news of his and other Niner doin's at FedEx. Roger and Sharel with their three young'ns, Monica, Karisa and Daniel, live there in Memphis, home of the world famous band. Dread Zeppelin (no thank you darlin', I'm on a diet). Roger and Brian Ward work together as "Flex" instructors (one of those Semper Gumby deals). Other guys at FedEx include Stu Cummings, Bart Sparks, Dave Dennis, Harvey T. Walsh, and Phil Pirrozi. Roger said there's more, but the cholesterol is kicking in now that he's 40 and that's dorkin' with his short term memory cells. Roger is also the Skipper of VAW-78 a Reserve electric two outfit. Dave Lindsey is the Skipper of the other Reserve E-2C squadron, VAW-77. Now two Niner's command all of the AEW assets in the Naval Reserve. Sorta makes you all tingly inside, huh? Roger recently crossed paths with Tom Forsythe in Nashville. Tom was driving cross country relocating due to a promotion. Roger sent an encrypted message for Class prez, Mike Finley: "Tsai Ping...Da big one!" Roger, thanks for the info and the photo of you and Dave.

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Ray Aguilar sent a quick info update and some news about a few other guys in the last all male Class.

From what I gather due to a conspicuous absence of any civilian job info, Ray is a serious BURP as VP65's Skipper at Mugu, which by the way, is only a few short minutes from Round Mountain and the Hotel Califomia. Ray lives in El Paso where his wife Anna has the real job as a school teacher, so I'm assuming Ray does the Mr. Mom thing with their two boys, Paul 12 and John 9, when Ray's not liplocked to Uncle Sugar's giant mammory gland.

Ray, if you got SPECAC and went to Hawaii last July for RIMPAC, I hate your guts. Next time bring me back some chocolate-macadamia nut Kona Coffee. A former squadron Bubbah who owes me a margarita could have sent me a bag of Kona coffee instead when he was there last July, but NOOO!!

Ray also has these updates: John Flynn is the OpsO on the CRPWP staff. Kevin Sinnett is on the other coast with the CRPWL staff. J a c k Wolfe is also liplocked to the sugar cow at VP-65. Gary Labuda flies for Delta. JefTLemmons was the CO of VP-68 at Andrews and would be now if the squadron hadn't been decommisioned. Dave Mooney is an AEDO in DC. Dave, drop Roger a line. Roger, thanks for the note.

Could someone please e-mail me Ray Pietrzak's home address? Poor Gary McLoskey has a letter and a photo that he's trying to send to Ray, but he doesn't have the address. Gary sent the letter to me thinking I could use my incredible powers as Sec o' '79 and get Ray's address on the envelope and throw it in a mail box. Gary, I still have your letter to Ray and as soon as 1 get a current address, I'll drop it in the mail for you. Keep in mind the letter is laying near the Word Processor of Love and should be safe.

(Right now Tom Gehrki's saying, "Gary, you idiot!!!

Don't EVER send Ken anything you want him to safeguard let alone be able to find someday.") Gary, calm down. I only misplaced Tom's newsletter for a mere 3 months. Ray ought to be enjoying your letter and photo no later than by the time we're half way across the bridge to the 21st century.

Now for some tonnage off the info superhighway.

Wiz Withers (that's W-E-I-Z, the E is silent) sent a couple of e-mail notes. Since a lot of it was private and based on the disaster following the last time I mindlessly cut and pasted some e-mail, I'll filter out the superfluous stuff. Here goes: Regardless of what the "sender" line says, this is Wiz Withers from scenic, windy, chilly Kenosha, WIZ-consin calling! My beloved wife Karen and 1, within 2 weeks of completing our first year of wedded bliss, send our best to you,Vicky and the kids. I'm proud to say I'm the new owner of a piece from the KR collection of the Annapolis, er, Arlington Pottery—a bread bowl. Brown, leaning wheat stalks. Wasn't sure it was a bread bowl, however—it didn't say "BREAD" on the side. But on closer examination, I noticed a recipe for "English Cottage Loaf stuck inside. Your recipe, or that of the Great Midwest Arts & Crafts Market? Anyhow, KZ really likes it, and—music to your ears—I believe she is considering additional purchases. Glad to see you still make a quality product. BTW, 1 like your Internet address. Do you get any hassles from the druggies or the narcs because of the name?

Things are fine here—more to come. Promise I! But us "Sugar Spouses" do have some work to do on occasion!

Take Care.. .Wiz.. .71224.3674@CompuServe.com RS. Do you have Vince Bousa's e-mail address? If you get a chance, could you flash it to me some time?

That's it—ain't askin' for anything else!! (today...)

Thanks Wiz. Next up is some mail from the Big E and Jim Gigliotti, somewhere around the Gulf of Suez: Greetings from the Suez Canal. Just read the last edition of Shipmate and thought I would pass an update. Currently aboard ENTERPRISE as CO of VA-75, the Navy's last A-6 squadron. Due to retum in late December and decommission the squad-

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ron at the end of March. The family is still residing in Virginia Beach (wife Lee, daughter Lauren and son Jimmy). '79 is well represented in the CVW-17.

Ted Algire is CO VS-30; K.C. Albright is CO of VFA-81, his XO is Jack Holt; Bob Garcia is CO of VAW-125. Ran into Ray Spicer as well. He is currently CO of MITSCHER, one of our escorts in the battlegroup. During our litUe jaunt (sprint) to the Arabian Gulf we had the opportunity to cross-deck to VINSON for a turnover before assuming the watch in the Gulf. While on board I ran into Barry Brocato (CO of VFA-25), Steve Squires (CO of VAW-113) and Don Quinn (CO of VAQ-139). The '79 guys have done well. Oh, as for the elder Gigliotti... Kenny is CO of the Naval Support Activity in Gaeta. Just wanted to pass on some timely Intel. Hope all is well with you and your family.

Thanks Jimbo. And by the way, would Doc ever write or call to tell me he said hello to Raybo for you? Heck no. Doc's thinkin', "Ken who?" Next up is one from Chuck Doty.

Tony: Hafa Adai from Guam, where America's day begins, and where I just received my October Shipmate yesterday. "M972886" must mean "Midshipman, alpha code 972886." It made me think hard: now what was my alpha code? After a few seconds, the old Plebe Year thinking kicked in, and it came to me: 791699.1 hadn't thought of it in years.

We're going to watch the Big Game at 0300 Sunday moming at the Seabee Battalion's O'Club. Go Navy!

Our ship repair facility's five member wardroom boasts 3 Alums: CO—CAPT Gregg Patch '70 (who is being shamed into Alumni Assn membership by yours truly, the VP. of the local Chapter), XO—CDR Chuck Doty, Staff Civil—LTJG Natasha Smith '93. 3 out of 5 ain't bad.

Keep up the good work. We look forward to reading your November column sometime next year!

Hooray for snail mail!

Thanks Chuck. Next up is some tonnage from Harvey Walsh: Well, it's been a long time since 1 talked to you out at Fallon during Desert Storm, and your long articles have made me feel guilty about not writing in, so here goes. At last report, 1 was flying A-6s out of Oceana in 1991. That ended later that year and I went to Key West and flew EA-6As in VAQ-33. ( I know, you never heard of an EA-6a.

Well, neither has anybody else, but we had them anyway.) Cathy and 1 had a good time there, but all good things come to an end, and the Navy decided to stand down the squadron in 1993. We came back to VA Beach where 1 served on a staff for a while then took the 15-year retirement in '94. 1 worked as an environmental engineer for about a year and a half before deciding that this 9-5 stuff wasn't for me and got hired by FedEx. Right now I am a flight engineer in the 727 and loving life. Cathy and I still live in VA Beach, and our two kids, Erin (13) and Sean (10) are growing up fast. Erin is following in my footsteps (but hopefully faster) and is running track at her middle school—I have to go out this afternoon to see her run the mile and half mile in the city meet. If her times hold up, she should do no worse than 3rd in both—we'll see.

Both she and Sean play soccer for local clubs.

That's about all the news 1 can think of right now.

Keep writing the articles in Shipmate, and I'll report again soon. Omnes Viri Harv.

Harvey, thanks a bunch. It was great hearing from you again. Next up is a quick one from Jim Stokes: Greetings from the Jersey Shore, where the people are registered Republicans, but where they vote for Billy Clinton and his lovely dragon, I mean wife. I've been working for a living with IBM for the last 11 years, most recently with its outsourcing subsidiary ISSC. Wrapped up a stint as branch manager, and am now peddling PC-outsourcing services to companies who can't stand the pain level anymore. Eileen and our four children (Pat 16, Mike 14, Meghan 11, and Jimmy 9) are all doing well.

Looking forward to Canoe-U kickin some Irish buttocks this weekend. Any other 5th company niners reading this, I only have one question...Where's Ziggy? jastokes@isscvm.vnet. ibm.com Go Navy!

Thanks Jim. Well thanks again for lettin' me abuse you for yet another year and be entmsted with the awesome power I have as your Give King. What with everybody agonizing and worrying about their cat's urinary tract, you can rest assured that Kenny with his Give, Give, Give, Never, Never Take outlook on life, will always have something to plop down for you every doggone month, calming your fears. Until next month, I'll be in the shop adding value to m u d — w h e r e clay comes in, round things go out... Ken

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd, New Orieans, LA 70119 (H) 504-486-9040; (W) 504-539-9255 Fax (504)539-9257 ; E-mail: notc@gnofn.org www.USNA1980.org [Ed. Note: Rumor has it there is a new little Grace in this world—CONGRATS Mom and Dad, Joe, and welcome to the new addition...Fondly, Shipmate.

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!!! I know that you will be receiving this long after the Christmas holidays are over, but it is now two weeks before the big day and I thought that the greeting was appropriate.

This weekend was one that should have been filled with happiness as we cmshed the Black Knights of the Hudson. However, in the greatest of Naval traditions, we squandered a big lead and ended up on the short end of the stick. That does not take away from one of our best seasons in many years, but it will (or should be) a long dark ages for some Plebes that we know. Fortunately we didn't have to deal with that too often when we were Plebes!

In the great spirit of Christmas, I wanted to continue the flow of information to Mrs. (Mike's Mom) Serafin. We secretaries see it as our duty to keep mothers informed as to what their sons are doing if they fail to do so on their own accoimt. It is rumored (and significantly substantiated) that Mike was seen with a wonderful woman (my neighbor) Christmas caroling. He has been doing many of these family type activities and seems none the worse for wear.

Mike has been borrowing lots of tools to do renovations on the house next door. They all seem to be some kind of "honey do" type hems. We shall see where we go with this one. Mike came by with this lovely lady and her 11 year old daughter for some desert and Christmas activities. More to follow.

Just a reminder, please put me on your Christmas card list. I know that most of us have resorted to an update letter that is put in the cards for family and friends. It only takes a moment to send me one, too, and I'll have a pretty good idea of what's going on with you and your family. I'll be looking for a large mail bag in December and January.

On to the mail bag! I did receive some more emails from Classmates. Here is a smattering of the news. The first one comes in from Lynn and Frank Stagliano: Thanks for doing such a fine job on the Shipmate column. Seems like '80 always has the most news. Since I've never written, there's lots to share.

After dating since Youngster Year, Lynn and I were married in September 1980. Our memories of the Nuc Pipeline...Fathom, CT...the Navy Annex in Orlando...Prototype in Ballston Spa...Subschool and parties in Groton...grow more special with time. We developed so many great friendships, which last to this day, mostly through Christmas letters.

I spent 3V2 years on OHIO, including her first patrol. After a year in the Pentagon as an admiral's

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aide, I joined Procter & Gamble in late '86.1 spent nearly 7 years at P&G in Brand Management ...learned a lot about the business world. Three years ago I joined A.C. Nielsen, a market research company where I am VP, Integrated Marketing, working out of our corporate HQ in Chicago.

Lynn and I love our neighborhood in the northera suburbs of Chicago. Lynn is a nurse for the local school district. Our twins, Michael and Stephen, are 3 months away from being official teenagers.

Besides being girl crazy (a whole new parenting experience many of us are facing for the first time), they are focused on wrestling, having both gone to the state tournament last year, and soccer. Jenna, our third grader and joy of our life, completes the Stag family. I regularly keep in touch with my best friend, and former 23rd Company roommate, George T. Miller. We have faithfiilly set up at least one bass fishing trip a year for as long as I remember, since he lives in the Orlando area near my parents. We are planning a two day excursion with his two sons and mine in March. It looks like we will be in the Chicago area for a while.

We welcome Classmates who are visiting Chicago for a warm meal or a place to stay. We are in the book in Vernon Hills, IL, or on e-mail at USNA80@aol.com The second note came from Nanner, aka Jeff Gemand: Just read the latest Shipmate and thought I'd drop you a line for the first time in 16 years. Life is great.

Got a wife (Beraadette) and two children (George, 7 and Anna, 4). Keeping amused with work and playing in a roller hockey league in Northern VA. I'm working at the Pentagon in the Navy Budget shop. I do the O&M funding for ship operations (fuel, OPTAR, repair parts, utilities, etc.). It's interesting work, but I'm looking forward to getting back to sea. I start the submarine PCO pipeline in either April or July, relieving in late '97 or early '98 (Steve Struble's list of submarine CO's from the November column was not quite complete.). Don't know where we'll end up yet.

Anyway, I see a lot of Charlie Meyers, who works in N86, Doug Biessel and my bald headed brother Jerry Chandler (both in N81). I bump into KOBO fairly regularly when he does the active Reserve thing. I talked to John Karonis last year as he was passing through town. It was an amazing coincidence that hooked us up, but he's doing great in England as a partner in his consulting firm, leading the charge into Europe. As usual, he was completely modest regarding success and life in general. I'm trying to track down George Petro, since I hear that he's in town at NR, and distract him from his smdies. Would love to hear from the troops from 35th Co. BRIGGSY, where are you? E-mail at jgeraand@erols.com What a great town you live in! Passed through when we made a port call in Pascaguola in '94.

Biloxi was fun, too. Take care, and stay somewhat sober! Nanner As a follow-on note, Nanner was able to track down George Petro and it turns out that the location was one of interest—the CO's stateroom on board L. MENDEL RIVERS (SSN-686). It seems that George has been in command about a month and couldn't be happier. I wasn't aware that he was on such an eariy pipeline. Congrats! Send us some of the details!

LitUe did I know that I had a Classmate drilling right here in New Orieans. I probably have more, but so far they haven't checked in. This note came in from Brannan Chisolm: Stephanie and I have moved the family to warmer climes from RI. We relocated to Birmingham, AL, where Steeps is a Ph.D. candidate at UAB & I am working with Smith Baraey. I am still in the Reserve and drill in the Big Easy. I took over as the CO of a fleet support unit until 1998. Perhaps we can get together when 1 am down. Always great to see my Classmates.

If you need to reach me, you can get me at work at 1-800-223-3758 or via the net. Regards & BEAT ARMY! Brannan stephanie@wwisp.com The next note came in from Vic See:

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I am up here in Oswego, New York (20 miles west of Binghamton). I took command of Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) Lockheed Martin Federal Systems Oswego in July '95. It used to be called a DPRO. 1 didn't realize how many Academy Alumni worked here for the company. I had coffee with A.J. Mullen last month after reading his input to you in Shipmate that he worked here. Last week 1 was in DC for a meeting and bumped into Don Ingram at an American Helicopter Society dinner. He is the V-22 Coordinator at Headquarters, Marine Corps having lots of fun working aviation weapons requirements for the Corps.

I recently spoke with Steve Benson who is in Norfolk on a deployable staff. He was getting underway just prior to George Petro's change of command October 18th, also in Norfolk. Jim Jamison is stationed in ATCOM at Scott AFB, IL. Vic See We have a lot of cases of lost Classmates being sought out by other Classmates. In this case, John Kirby sent in a note with some news: John Kirby (18) is looking for Mike Timmerman (18)^Mike/Timbo, if you are out there (or if anybody knows the whereabouts of Timbo), please e-mail me. (jkirby@intuitivesoftware.com) Also, Dwayne Dennis (18) is back in the area, living and working in the Pax River area for Lockheed Grumman—seems to be doing well. If anybody from 18th Company has any news or happenings to report I would love to hear from you and will pass all info along to Joe Grace.

In keeping with the holiday traditions of being away from home more than we would like, I received this note from Mike Spence of 17th Company: Greetings from the Arabian Gulf. I'm currently XO of VFA-22, the "the Fighting Redcocks" onboard KrrrY HAWK. We have a pretty good concentration of Class of '80 folks out here. In fact, VFA-22 has two of them. The Skipper of the world's best F/A-18 squadron is Gerry Gallop. We may be the only Class of '80 one-two punch out there.

Spud had his change of command in August and we left on deployment the first of October. We're having a great time. We just got to the Gulf and start enforcing the no-fly zone over southern Iraq in a couple of days. We have a great squadron with an awesome bunch of JOs. Life is good! In addition to the two of us, several other Classmates are out here. Matt Boyne is CO of VFA-94, the Mighty Shrikes, and Fred Cleveland is AIMD Officer. We practically own the joint. Gerry and I followed pretty different paths to get here. We both went through Kingsville and got our wings about the same time. He went oft to Japan to fly F-4s and I ended up in Jacksonville flying A-7s. 1 went out to Strike U in Fallon, then to Norfolk for a battle group staff tour, which included Desert Shield/Storm on SARATOGA, an F/A-18 department head tour, the Naval War College, and a joint staff job at SHAPE in Belgium. Gerry came out of Japan to VX-4 at Pt. Magu, went back to Japan in F-14s and was, most recently, XO of TOPGUN. He transitioned to his third pointy-nosed airplane and left the terrible climate of San Diego for the beautiful San Joaquin Valley and NAS Lemoore.

Speaking of Lemoore, it's full of Class of '80 folks. Steve Laukitas and John Hulls were both going through the RAG on their way to squadrons and Jerry Buck was about to become Chief of Staff to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, Pacific. It's a Class reunion every Wednesday afternoon at the O'Club.

Anyway, we're gonna make sure Saddam doesn't get out of line. As always on deployment, any mail is good mail. My email address is; VFA22XO@ cv63.navy.mil. Our mailing address is: VFA-22 Unit 25430 FPO AP 96601-6202.

This next letter is a little unusual as it pertains to the women Marines of our Class. This is put here as a service to both the Academy and the Corps. If any of you know the whereabouts of these Classmates, please write to Major Bachiller. If you are indeed one of these women, if you are comfortable with the issue please contact her directly. If not, please let

me know and I'll let her know that you do not wish to be contacted. Thanks.

Dear Commander Grace, I found your e-mail address in Shipmate and decided to write to you in the hopes that you can help me find the women from the Class of 1980 who were commissioned in the Marine Corps. My name is Major Lisa Cicchini Bachiller, USMC. 1 am an '81 USNA grad, still active duty, and to my knowledge, the senior ACDU woman Marine USNA grad.

I am trying to develop a roster of all women graduates who went into the Corps for purposes of historical and personal interest, mentoring possibilities for our younger officers, and possible recraiting assistance at the Naval Academy. I have already received all available information from the Alumni Association in Annapolis, and now I am hoping that your records may be able to elaborate or validate the info I have.

My address is as follows: 1410 S. 21st Street, Ariington, VA 22202; Home Phone: 703-920USMC; Work Phone at DoDlG: 703-604-9463; Fax: 703-604-9406; Email: lbachiller@DODIG .OSD.MIL The information 1 have now on your Classmates is as follows: (1) IstLT Elizabeth W. Hallinan, USMC— maiden name Durham; (2) Major Kathleen G. Henderson, USMCR; (3) IstLT Claire A. Jewell, USMC—maiden name Sebrechts; (4) Major Patricia R. Keller, USMCR—maiden name Taylor; (5) IstLT Sharon L. Raum, USMC—maiden name Sheffield; (6) Captain Nancy L. Sullenger, USMCR—maiden name Burke; (7) Captain Kathleen A. Walsh, USMCR. Sir, short of paying a private detective, I am exploring every means I can think of to find these ladies. Eventually, 1 will write to them at the above addresses, but before 1 waste stamps, I am hoping to validate, update, or even get phone numbers for them. I have written to the Marine Corps Reserve Center in Kansas City to see if they have status on those listed as being in the Reserve, but that may take some time to get a report back.

If you can assist me in this effort, 1 would sincerely appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your help. Semper Fidelis!

Always a faithful writer, I received these final notes from Alan "Dad" Wellesley. Here is his update: WellesleyAK@worldnet.att.net Dear Joe, Ran across an article in today's Oxnard Star newspaper that might prove interesting to the Class of '80. It is an Associated Press article from Albuquerque, NM, with the following headline: "Comet Rumors Growing Crazier." It has a photo of a man (who looked familiar to me) with a telescope and an accompanying caption, "Nutty Stuff: Amateur astronomer Alan Hale is amazed by the rumors surrounding a comet he co-discovered."

The article states that Alan Hale, of Cloudcroft, NM, and Thomas Bopp, of Stanfield, AZ, co-discovered the "Hale-Bopp" comet in July 1995. Since I remembered having a few USNA Classes with an Alan Hale, 1 decided to look him up in our Lucky Bag. Sure enough, Alan Hale of USNA Class of 1980 haled from New Mexico and he was an avid amateur astronomer. Looks like we have a match, or one heck of a coincidence!

1 don't know if the above information is "common knowledge" to the rest of the Class, but, if it isn't, 1 figure we owe Alan a big congratulations on his discovery!

Other news: On 7 November Robin and I were honored to have as our dinner guest my good friend and Classmate Lee Futch. "Luther P" was on an eight hour layover in Los Angeles on his return home from a one year stint in Okinawa. Luther looked great and he certainly was happy to be back in the good old USA. After leaving California, Luther spent a few days bird hunting in Texas with his dad, Mr. John Futch, brother-in-law and Classmate, Mike "Fergie" Ferguson, and other friends.

Luther returned to MCAS Beaufort, SC in midNovember to start his next assignment.

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together attending the Armed Forces Staff College (or something like that). They were pretty surprised that first moraing to see each other in the same Class. Geoff will be returaing to Seoul, South Korea upon course completion to rejoin wife Mary Ellen and kids and to finish his last year (or so) of this assignment. Brad, wife Susie, and daughters have been in Norfolk for a few years now. Brad's next assignment alludes merightnow. One of these days I am going to leara to start writing these types of things down!

1 also received a nice e-mail from George Miller a few days ago. George, wife Remy, and kids are living near Orlando and doing well. George is one of our long lost 23rd Company Wildmen and he gives a little info on a couple other long lost guys in his letter! Now it is time to go get that pot of chili on to cook and prepare to watch Navy beat the heck out of Army! GO NAVY!!

While I am here, 1 would like to apologize to Dave "Hooter" Quessenberry for inadvertently using his wife's maiden name (Wilding) in one of my recent letters to Shipmate. 1 don't know how 1 screwed that up, but I do know that, "I have no excuse, sir!" That is all for now. AW And now from George Miller (1421 Sixteenth St., Clermont, FL 34711; phone: 352-394-1529; email: gt.miller@intemetmci.com)...

This letter has been a long time coming so it'll be long. 1 figure I'll make it somewhere between War and Peace and The Stand. Got off active duty December 1989 and went into business with a fellow Marine building houses here west of Orlando.

We had a great first year, but then both got called to active duty for the exercise in Kuwait which killed our business. We worked for another year upon our return then my boss went back on active duty and quit the building business. Too bad because this place has exploded since then. Anyway with little money in the bank (what else is new) and 4 mouths to feed, I started a commercial fireproofing company with my older brother Tom and his wife. We've been doing well since 1991, but 1 travel almost as much as when I was in the Corps.

My wife Remy and the kids (Kris 12, Jacob 11, and Mary Leigh 9) are doing great. The kids have thus far avoided taking after me and have emulated my wife. I'm afraid that the boys are doomed however to be just as handsome as their Dad. Mary (Cricket to me) is being well prepared to beat up boys and still swears I'll always be her real boyfriend. She is however a heartbreak waiting to happen for me I'm sure. I'm in touch with Frank Stagliano on a regular basis. Frank and Lynn live in the Chicago area. Frank is well placed in the Neilsen group in Chicago and just accepted a promotion in their marketing department the details of which escape me at this time. Frank and his twin boys (Steven and Michael—12) have come fishing every Spring for the last four years. They'll make it again in 1997. His daughter Jenna (81 believe) is a princess and all the kids have plenty of Lynn in them.

Liz and Steve Masalin are located in Ledyard, CT, where Maz is the City Engineer. They just had their fourth child, Levi, this summer. They are all doing well and Liz stays busy home-schooling the kids. I know that our Class has plenty of kids in the zone for a Disney vacation so would appreciate letting Shipmate know that I'm nearby. I live about 25 minutes away and would love to see anyone making the pilgrimage to tourist Mecca. Remy has been in the Miller family long enough to expect no forewarning of visitors, so last minute calls are welcome. Go Navy!

I also received two books from oiu- Class author, Michael DiMercurio, which was certainly a treat.

One was a hardback. Barracuda Final Bearing (which comes out in paperback next Spring), and Phoenix Sub Zero. 1 highly recommend both books.

Not only because he is our Classmate, but really because they are good and full of exciting action. He also sent me a photo of himself and his fiancee, Patti Quigley. She is a corporate recmiter with Everett Kelly in Philadelphia. This was the firm that placed Mike in his first job out of the Navy. They met dur-

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Michael DiMercurio and Fiancee Patti Quigley Please note at the top of the page that the Home Page has changed. It will now be at the following address: www.USNA1980.org We'll be hosting it down here in New Orleans at Curiosity Commimications, a local company that will be doing us the service for free. A special thanks to them and Paul Herring, their President, for allowing us the space and the time.

That's about all for now. Since you'll be reading this after the fact, 1 hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season, that everyone had a very safe Christmas and that 1997 will be a great year for all.

Maybe we'll actually get that Commander in Chief's Trophy back for a while! As always. Beat Army— Joe

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener, Jr. 9867 S. Isabel Ct. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 E-mail: THERAV5@A0L.COM Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 608 Patrice Dr. SE Leesburg, VA 20175 (H) 703-779-7459; (W) 703-299-1681 E-mail: dciccarelli@dtihq.com 1 stand in front of the TV, hands on head and jaw agape as the long syllable I have just uttered fades into silence, "Nooooooooooo...!" There, on the screen, a young man in a white football uniform mns with the ball, throwm to him by the other team's quarterback. He doesn't get far, but it's far enough. Seconds later the clock reads zeros and blue-clad walking dead stand shocked, thinking about how they will think, for eternity, about what almost was. Navy has just lost to Army for the fifth straight year.

"Mom," asks my oldest daughter, "Is Daddy going to be sad now?"

"Only until next year, dear," answers Mom, "Only for a year."

That was yesterday and now it's Sunday, time to get on with one's life and stop being affected so much by what really is nothing m o r e . . . t h a n . . . a . . . silly...game. Oh, 1 can't bear it! Enough, (slap!) snap out of it. Thanks, I'm better now.

George Basil lives! I've spoken to him on the phone and he called me names that only he would know, so it must be him. He finally stopped moving around long enough for CIC to get a bearing and range and peg him in Chicago where he's a big, lo-

gistical weenie for Montgomery Ward, a far cry from kicking boxes at MAG-14, huh, Fred? "Hey, move along, now. There's no loitering allowed on Electric Avenue."

Here's the audit trail on George: USMC ground supply (Don't get dirty, go 30...in the rear, with the gear) until June '88; a defense contractor at KPMG Peat Marwick until April '90, then on to the Logistics Management Institute (LMl) until March '93.

From there, to the Garr Consulting Group (a division of Deloitte Touche) until January '96, then back to Peat, still in logistics consulting, until he was snagged by his former boss at Garr to come rock Montgomery Ward's world, which I'm sure he is doing as 1 write this...I know 'cause it's late and he's still at work. George did come up for air in April 1987 to marry the former Sheila Bailey from Beaufort, NC, and they now have two boys. Jack, almost six, and Stephen, almost three. 1 can bear witness that they're sharp looking littie guys, which could only mean that they got Sheila's looks, but, hey George, that's what you'd hoped for anyway, wasn't it? George and Sheila and Jack and Stephen can be reached at 207 Longleaf Drive Naperville, IL 60540; (H) 630-548-0045 and (W) 312-467-4935.

I'm in possession of a second hand email from Mary Brigden. Mary is in San Diego managing relational database development projects with Internet tie-ins. She's still in the Reserve. 1 must've mistyped your address, Mary, because my email got spit back at me. Contact info's at the top of the column. Send me more data and you'll be in print again and in more detail shortly.

Egads, a note from Pete Gumataotao, late of a local tank of thinkers and not-so-late of 30th Company. Pete writes: I've been out of touch with a majority of our Classmates since graduation WTE (that's "with the exception," for you off-line types) of those 1 came across out in the Fleet. I don't think I've ever put myself in the Shipmate locator so this will definitely be a first and, I'm sure, a surprising update for a lot of old friends.

Needless to say, the rumor isn't true that I went back to Guam to become Goveraor (actually, folks, it was Mayor of Agana). In fact, I've been primarily a "West Coast" sailor with only two East Coast tours (Naval War College and the tour I'm currenfly serving). I arrived in the DC area in June '96 and I'm currently an OPNAV Fellow at the Center for Naval Analysis (CNA). Incidentally, John Dickman, an old 30th Company mate, is also a Fellow here at CNA. My previous assignment was XO aboard CURTIS WILBUR. I've been married for 11 years to a beautiful lady named AnneMarie. We have two kids, a girl and boy (Kailani and PJ). We currently reside in Great Falls, VA—Address: 908 Holly Blossom Court, Great Falls, VA 22066. Home phone: 703-421-9359. Work phone: 703-824-2889.

Well, Pete, you're in the database now and you'll never get out, no matter how hard you try. Here's a thought, if Pete Gumataotao had married Uma Thurman, she'd have been Uma Gumataotao. My apologies to Pink Floyd.

I'm sitting in yet another in a seemingly endless series of meetings wherein the enlisted technicians who maintain the Navy's gun, missile and sensor systems bring to the attention of Naval Sea Systems Command officer and civil servant engineers, acquisition specialists, and logistics managers examples of just how effective (or ineffective) those systems, in fact, are. As one E-6 belabors a point about his aft PHALANX mount's cooling system humidifying its surrounding bulkhead such that it has practically rusted through, I suddenly realize that the LCDR behind the podium on the receiving end of the First Class blast is none other than our own Ken Spiro.

I've chatted with Ken several times since and find that he works with the AEGIS program right there in the scenic City of Crystal. Ken promised me he'd give me a 15-year data dump, but I'm still waking.

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He probably got tied up saving that FFG from corroding itself straight to the bottom of the Mayport channel. What's the old saying 'bout a bitchin' sailor.

Ken? Dateline...Washington, DC, November 19, 1996 Jim Ahlgrimm yet again compels several dozen Slers to cough up 12 clams for the ever-filling Fort Myer (no " s , " get it straight, will ya?) hot and cold buffet. Present were John Dickman, Orlin Nieman, Dean Fish, Bill Nesselt, Eric Lum, Cory Green, Chip Phillips, "Bobo" Turman, Bob Kennington, Mike Harber, Corky Vazquez, Mark Adamshick, Eric Lindenbaum, Don Logar, Neil Hogg, John Welch, John Keenan, Paul Ims, Dennis Murphy, Kirk Lippold, Chuck French, John Barnhill, Ernie Gonzales, Ken S p i r o , Charlie Church, Pete Gumataotao, and Jamie Foggo.

Jamie brought the guest speaker. Dr. Charlie Pirtle, who is his advisor during his quest for a Doctorate in Government at Georgetown. Dr. Pirtle described a book he is writing, which comments on "From the Sea" and the latter day general Uttoral frend in USN thinking. A short blurb in this column would not do the work justice. Suffice it to say that it should provoke a few fathoms of deep thought in gold-shouldered circles when it hits Borders.

Now, you may be asking yourself, "Like, how come I keep hearin' 'bout these same, you know, DC dudes every month or two? They're like, you know, the same people, I'm sure." The answer, mes amis, is that, in my function as Class conduit, through which all pertaining words pass, I am compelled to print what comes my way...and their names keep coming.

You, too, can compel me—nobody's stopping you.

Or, you can wait until you pass through the Beltway's insides, willingly, resignedly, or kicking and screamingly. When you do, Jim and others like him will cast their nets and harvest you and others, like you, long not heard from. They will brow beat you until you agree to come to lunch and, when you do, you and they will end up in print which, after all, is our lot in life, isn't it Mr. Warhol?

Afterward, you can jump back into the sea or flop around on deck for a while with the rest of us, waiting to see who's reeled in next, all the while seeing your name in bold print every few months. So don't be the one that got away, the subject of another Classmate's fish tale, as it were. Be the top of the catch, the prime filet. I know you're out there, swimming around safe and content in the dark depths of anonymity, contemplating with mild irritation how Sciabarra never droned on so, wishing I'd move on to some news or, God forbid, you'll have to actually read an article. Contemplate this, next month when your name's here, in this column, someone else will be thinking, "At last, I've found (him or her) and now I can finally deliver that case of Chivas I promised when (he or she) gave me das gouge for that accursed steam final." See, it pays to write.

I will close on a sad note, that of a Classmate's death. On a Friday in late October of last year, I took a quick drive out Route 50 to Crabtown there to purchase the new Register of Graduates, an essential resource in this line of work. While there I leamed Kay Hire had informed the Alumni Association that Mary Kaye Olsen passed away on 29 October 1996.

About Mary Kaye's parents, her friends Peggy (DeLuca) Klein and Joan (Skellenger) Zitterkopf wrote the following: Mary Kaye's dad sent weekly newsletters the entire four years we were at school. She'd usually share the news with the whole Company, which is how we got to know her parents so well. That's also how half the Company ended up staying at the Kopper's for the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. Mary Kaye's mom kept feeding us and we kept coming back. What self-respecting Midshipman ever turned down free meals or lodging??!!

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After commissioning, Mary Kaye served her first tour in Guam as an oceanograpber. She loved taking advantage of the snorkeling and scuba opportunities. Her dad's newsletters kept coming and there were former Mids (Lil Ramirez, for one) in Guam to enjoy them.

Mary Kaye's parents truly appreciated all our Classmates' presence and support before, during, and after the funeral. Thanks to everyone who made that happen. If you ever find yourself in Galway, NY, Mary Kaye's parents say the door is always open.

A formal obituary for Mary Kaye is included in "Last Call" of this issue.

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Pres: CDR Thomas R Garrison, HI USN Sec'y: LCDR Gus Anderson, USN 5446 Broadmoor Street, Alexandria, VA 22310 2266 Pocosin Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32246 15th Year Reunion Update Plans continue to develop as we enter the new year.. .the year of our 15th reunion! All the different facets of the reunion (gedunk, accommodations, tailgater, dinner, etc.) are coming together nicely. The plan is to distribute an all-inclusive package to each member by the end of Febmary, so that we can begin the task of determining the number of people planning to attend the 15 year reunion. In case you still have some confusion on the dates, it is October 17-19,1997. The committee has heard from a number of you offering your help, and you can bet we'll take you up on that offer as we get nearer to the main event. Keep those ideas and offers for help coming.. .stay tuned for more updates in the coming issues.

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Pres: LCDR James H. Flatley, IV, USN 5202 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle,NC 28594 Sec'y: LCDR John Hughes, USNR 182 Shennan Hillroad, Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 (H) 203-263-2980; (F) 203-263-2983 E-mail: hughesnavy@aol.com ...officers and sailors were there, showing once again why the [carrier battie] group is the most potent and formidable tactical assemblage in history. As always, the finest [combat pilots] in the world were there, prepared to do whatever it took to defend the security interests of the United States.

They have never failed our nation, but once. They are smart, they are tough, they are dedicated, they are loyal, they are truly the best we have.

—^James Webb '68, speech at the Naval Academy on 25 April 1996 They are us and we are NAVY. After that cold and wet weekend in December, I found it hard to be upbeat after another emotionally draining Navy-Army football game. But, as 1 read this speech by our shipmate, it gave me cause to reflect on what it really means to be NA'VY and be proud. On my ride home I was with my brother-in-law, who attended his first Navy game, and couldn't understand the depths of my emotions, especially after such an exciting game.

At first I felt depressed and sad, but as I thought about it, my feelings turned to pride and honor. 1 was proud to see young men play with determination, emotion and passion. I was proud to see the Brigade enthusiastically support the team. I was honored to be a part of Navy. Say what you want about the outcome of the game, and in Vince Lombard!'s world perhaps

that's all that matters, but Navy doesn't live in that world. We live in a world where honor, dedication to duty, integrity, and loyalty are tough to come by, and every single man on that football field showed us what it is to be all of those things and more. Yes, I cried tears, tears of defeat and sorrow, but also tears of pride and respect. I am proud to be Navy and I accept the responsibility to be what Navy means.

OK, now that I got that out of my system how are you guys doing? 1 know its tough, but we did have an very good team and we did go to a bowl game.

Let us all continue to support the team and the institution. Speaking of supporting, did you get that letter from Admiral Steve Chadwick '62? It's time for that Annual Fund Drive to support the Naval Academy. All I ask you to do is consider what your experience at Annapolis has been worth, and if there is any way you can help, particularly financially, it would certainly be the least you could do to continue your involvement in this great institution. I know we all didn't enjoy the place, but perhaps your input can help make it better for future Midshipmen.

I received a call the other day asking for "LCDR" Hughes and I got a little nervous, first because I never got promoted to Lieutenant Commander and second because I am out of the Naval Reserve. I briefly thought, "What did I do now, they're bringing me back in for..." but it was just some young kid working for "The Drive," and I was relieved (of a little more than a $100). Also interesting, while at "the" game, who do I mn into? None other than Admiral Steve Chadwick '62. I saw him at the tailgater 1 was at and he looked fairly distinguished. I knew he was some "big shot" and since I was still looking for tickets, I thought I might "schmooze" him for some extra tickets. We talked for a few minutes and when I asked him who he was, he told me he was the former Commandant of Midshipmen, I almost came to attention and saluted right there (old habits die hard).

But he is a really nice guy—he actually pointed me in the direction of some tickets and 1 ended up sitting next to President Clinton right on the 50 yard line. OK, it was a few rows in front of him and I still got very wet, but they were great tickets. So, if Steve (I can call him Steve, he spooned me) can get me tickets, the least I could do is donate some $$$ to the Fund Drive. Now, you never know what might come your way if you contribute, but it sure wouldn't hurt if you give a little.

The weather was so bad at the football game, I really didn't get the chance to roam around as much as I would have liked. But I did bump into Vince Mclnenney and is wife Christine. They live in Jersey near Philly and Vince is the distribution manager for some company. Sorry Vince, 1 know I should have written this down.

Lyim and Ted Frakes are happy to announce the birth of their third child and first daughter, Melissa.

Ted and Lynn have two boys Jordan (5) and Kyle (2). They live out in Thousand Oaks, CA at 2181 Coalfax CT; ph: 805-241-7998. Ted must be doing some undercover work since no type of employment was provided. But then again, the "undercover" work is obvious. I did some detective work on my own (read my e-mail) and found out that Ted is in medical sales with Curtin Matheson Scientific.

Bob Papadakis sent in a short note, giving us an update on his whereabouts. Currently aboard CARL VINSON and finishing up a WESTPAC deployment stopped in Tasmania for some R&R before getting back to the States. I never knew that there really was a Tasmania—1 just thought it was invented for the Bugs Bunny character, the Tasmanian Devil. I bet the next time Bob tells us that there really is such an animal. You learn something new everyday. [Ed. Note: Yep, there really is such an animal:) YMP] 1 guess the A-6 squadrons are going away. Bob says his unit VA-196 will be standing down later this

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L to R: Chris Thomas '91, Randy Rogers '90, Dee Mewbourne '82, Mark Gudmundson '91, and Bob Papadakis Todd Davis is going to Harvard these days, studying English grammar, because all he ever does is correct the spelling of the e-mails he receives. Dino Aviles is working inside the beltway as a Congressional Aide working on defense budgets. Bob wraps it up saying he is happily married to the beautiful Jeanette. They live in San Diego and already have son Lucas enrolled in NASA's flight training for kids.

Troy Brannon was recently recognized for his efforts as the Supply Services Officer aboard KITTY HAWK during last years RIMPAC '96.1 always said, "Why die? Go Supply," but considering the duties most Supply officers endure, they are on the front lines as much as my other staff corps in the Navy.

And when you think about it, the Supply Officer is probably the second most powerful man aboard Naval ships these days. Other than the Skipper, who else has the power to pay, feed and clothe the crew?

Who else keeps the engineers and ops folks working by making sure all the repair parts are in inventory and readily available when needed? Who else can divert the ship to a much needed port visit because he needs FFV and other critical supply items? The Supply Officer—he IS your buddy. Obviously, I'm a little biased, but hey...we win wars by cutting the enemy's supply line. The Corps, the Corps, the Corps.

Ready for Sea and Service to the Fleet.

work for Coming, Inc. He is currently the engineering manager at a fiber optic factory in Melboume, Australia. Warren Hicks (25th Company) works for Siecor, (a joint venture of Corning) in Hickory, NC. He has also finally tracked down Steve Wu (25th Company) who now works for Frito Lay in California. They'll be happy to show you the town. You can contact them at: 00401,2746® compuserve.com (phone: Oil 61 3 9790 6618).

Well my e-mail address is finally paying off. I have a tremendous amount of info to pass along (it also helps when 1 haven't sent in a article for a few months).

Here are a couple of quick updates from the wire services. First from Jim Nail: I've sent in a few tidbits over the years, but an update is long overdue. Sales didn't agree with me, so after three years with Westinghouse, I have relocated back home to Missouri and started a new job as a production foreman in a steel mill. Supervising a union work force has a lot of similarities to the officer/enlisted struggle. My wife Sandy and I have three kids, ages 5, 9 and 14. For those of you who haven't had the experience of a teenager in house yet, you are in store for a real "thrill." Even though I left active duty after ten years, 1 have stayed in the Reserve and have even managed to stay in submarine related billets. 1 am now the Training Officer for the SACLANT Reserve unit in Kansas City. The only drawback is that I'll be drilling during the Army/Navy game! Maybe 1 can slip it into the training schedule! I can't really complain about Reserve Duty. So far, my assignments have taken me to London twice and Pearl Harbor once. This year 1 am supposed to serve my two weeks in Lisbon, Portugal. The only Classmates I have stayed in contact with are Jeff Benson (currently stationed in DC and brand new father of Jeff Jr.) and John Croce (a brand new TAR headed for Augusta). I would like to hearfromany of the guys from 22nd Company. My address is 309 NE Country Lane, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. On e-mail you can reach me at jimnail@earthlink.net Next is Eric Moss from out west, way out west in Hawaii: While in Newport at PXO school this past Summer, I had a chance to run into several of our Classmates en route to CO and XO tours around the surface and submarine fleets. The list that follows reveals that we have quite an august bunch of old timers still plugging away at sea duty: Mike Salvato, XO, LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG-57); Tom

Snyder, XO, NICHOLAS (FFG-47); Brian Donegan, CO, MCM Rotational Crew Alpha; PeteWebb, CO, SAFEGUARD (ARS-50); Steve Marr, XO, PARCHE (SSN-683); Phil Sawyer, XO, SALT LAKE CITY

(SSN-716); and Bill Traub, XO, WYOMING (BLUE—SSBN-742).

Just before I left Norfolk, I also saw Jack Leary.

He was visiting from Little Rock, AR, where he and his wife Lesley have set up shop after their Navy career, and are doing great with Jack's new job and their two new additions, Jack Jr. and Kelsey Ann. As for myself, 1 just left MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40), homeported in Norfolk where I was Chief Engineer for about three years. It was a tough yet rewarding position, with a lot of time spent underway (highlighted by Operation Deliberate Force in Bosnia). I'm now the XO of INGERSOLL (DD-990),

Troy Brannon We now have an inside source for good hand crafted specialty brewed beer—Dave Saba and his Deep Creek Beer Works. The company is up and running and even though 1 probably drink more beer in a week than Dave makes, cases are available, but you have to call first. His e-mail is FZRL69C@ prodigy.com Reserve yours now before I drink it all.

Speaking of drinking, those Aussies sure know how to hoist a few. So if you are thinking about visiting the land down under, Kevin McCarthy and his wife Lisa can help you out. He provides a quick update and an open offer to any 83ers traveling in Australia to stop by. Kevin left the Navy in '90 and went to

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You can get Eric on line at EBMOSS@aol.com Jon Yuen checks in from DLA HQ where he is the executive assistant with some poop: Jim Hunter, helo pilot, is at BUPERS...in charge of promotion plans and the infamous frocking and SER policies. Mike Arnold is in grad school at the University of Washington getting his MBA...he finishes this Spring and will probably be going to the flagship in Gaeta for his next job.. .Ginger and his three kids, Johnny, Aubry and Jessie, are excited about going overseas. Dennis Yeatman is still in San Diego...Bonnie and his kids, still just five children, are doing well... Dennis is contemplating whether to go to sea or go to a staff job in town...He is working at the FISC and

is earaing a great reputation there. Craig Williams (14th Co) was "double deeped" for Commander...He is on the Hill working as a fellow on Senator John McCain's '58 staff. He is doing well and, after this tour, will probably be heading out for his XO tour. Talked with Tim Kraft (14th Co) the other day.. .he is doing well.. .buraing the candle from both ends and the middle. He's got many irons in the fire with work, an on-the-side filming business and two children. He is pretty involved with Alumni staff, so you may actually have more info on him than I. Dan Clague is "still" in the Pentagon...don't know if you knew that he was the Batchelder Award wiimer in '93.. .His nickname was "CODY" in the Pentagon—Chop of the Da Year.. .Dan leaves this coming Summer and is planning to go back to sea.

Ed Halpin touched base to say hello and to let you know all is well in south Texas. He and wife Melanie have three children, Ian (11), Katherine (6) and Luke (3), and are enjoying life as Texans in the beautiful town of Lake Jackson. Eddy got out in 1988 and has worked at the South Texas Project Nuclear Power Plant since then. He is currentiy the Mechanical Civil Design Engineering Manager and enjoys every moment of it.

Chris Baniewicz (8454 Flatcar Circle, Cicero, NY 13039; 315-699-6006) writes that he currently works at Lockheed Martin in Syracuse, NY as Integrated Power System (IPS) Integration and Test Manager: I was hired on in 1989 under contract to former GE Company as an instractor for sonar operations and maintenance. This was my first job after leaving the great Newport area from my shore tour as an instructor at Baby SWOS. Since working on IPS, I've had the great pleasure of working with Norbert Doerry and John Amy. 1 knew it would just be a matter of time before 1 was haunted. I have been married for eleven years, am in the Reserves, have two daughters (4 and 8), two dogs, two cats, and two cars, but only one wife. The last time I saw Craig Meuller is when he stayed at our place in Newport. I suspect he's a big-time lawyer now, in Las Vegas. What ever happened to Tony Vegel?

(Tony and Nancy are some where in Cleveland.)

And from Harry Frank, now a Major in the USMCR with the IMA, down at Quantico, VA: ...a civilian employee of the USMC at Quantico, which keeps me off the streets during the days. I was married, back in 1983, to the former Susan Kaiulani Kyser of Dumfries, VA and we are (wonderfully) still together, despite the presence of our son Alan, bora in 1985, and daughter Beth, bom in 1987. Did duty as an infantry officer with IstBn 3rdMar, and intelligence officer for HMM-165; 1st MEB, 2dBn 2dMar, 3dBn 2dMar (Desert Shield/ Storm); and the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity. Moved to the Reserve in 1994. Civilian life in the Fredericksburg, VA area isfilledwith Scouting (Alan's a 1st Class Boy Scout; Beth's a Junior Girl Scout; Dad and Mom are leaders in both movements...). Church (Acolyte Daddy), soccer, and The Dog. All kinds of connectivity if anyone wants to drop a line. Snail mail: 5923 Cascade Drive, Frederickburg, VA 22407-4361. E-mail: HarryFrank@aol.com Home phone: 540-891-2371.

Our special correspondent covering the 2nd Company, George Whitbeck sent in this field report: Here's an update on some 2nd Company guys...

Evan Edwards and I just graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School as certified computer geeks. Evan headed to an assignment in San Diego and I've been assigned to the Marine Corps Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. My family and 1 had the pleasure of staying overnight at the home of my roommate Mike Simmons. He is the new Commanding Officer of a Naval Reserve center in Decateur, IL. Since arriving in Quantico, I've run into Tim Hemdon, who's at the Command and Staff College, Drew Jensen, who's at the Marine Corps Systems Command, and former battery commanderfriendMike Melillo (19th Company). Signing off somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia, this is George "Scoop" Whitbeck for USNA '83 News.

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You know that isn't a bad idea—^we could create Judaism marks three major covenants between God a network of Company correspondents who would and people: the Sabbath, given as a sign of creation; try to keep the rest of us up to date on your former the rainbow, given to symbolize the renewal of mancompanymates and funnel your reports into yours kind after the Noah flood; and the circumcision brit, truly. We could really start to have an informative which was established as a sign signifying the beginning of the Hebrew nation. There were about one colimin every month (ok, almost every month). If you are interested in becoming a company correspon- hundred family and friends of the Levitts who atdent (or if you already coordinate your own com- tended (including both proud sets of grandparents!). pany newsletter), please let me know and we will try to communicate more effectively. Speaking of communicating, if you haven't checked out the USNA Alumni site, you should, and you can also register your e-mail address there. It's called "Homeport" and, although it is not the "official" USNA homepage, it is worthwhile.

[Ed. Note: The Alumni Association is developing an e-mail "Fiashnet" to spread news about USNA to any and all Alumni. This list server will be used to broadcast good news and potential problems regarding the Academy, hoping to tell the stories before the media report their versions. Plus, you'll get useful information that doesn't make the local papers or the nightly news. To subscribe, send mail to: majordomo@usnaa.org and in the body of the message: subscribe alumusna Also, the Alumni Association looks forward to a creating Web Page The Levitts with Baby Benjamin The photo of the Levitts was taken at a Naval fliisyear...'YMP] Academy function. I am happy to report that since About the only time I feel I'm doing any constmcthis photo was taken, Benjamin has increased his tive net surfing is when I'm looking for Navy info. endurance dramatically and has become quite the There sure is a lot of info out there. If anyone has social butterfly on the Naval Academy Social Cirany good gouge to pass along, please share it with cuit, proudly attending all home football games. us.

Rumor has it that Benjamin may have been grounded Well, the boss. Shipmate Editor, is getting a little and unable to road trip to this year's Army-Navy tight with me. I sense I have dragged on a little long game. I'll keep everyone posted! this month. Although, 1 am trying to keep things to a From the "Snail Mailbox" minimum, I want to make sure everyone gets a menFirst up is Blake Ratcliff who sent me a photo of tion. Did you know it costs almost $500/page to proScott Noreika and himself. Blake visited with Scott, duce Shipmatel All the more reason to make sure who lives in Connecticut. Blake notes that, aside you send in money to support USNA. Well, I hope from the feat of meshing both their busy schedules, your new year started on the right foot. I hope to see Scott's job title is Scientist! OK, Scott.. .tell us more! you aroimd the yard. Regards, John 1 am also waiting for the debrief on the Blake Ratcliff "Your vision becomes clear only when you look party from Veteran's Day Weekend. Unfortunately, into your heart. Who looks outside dreams; who looks I did not make it because I was keeping the world inside, awakens."—Carl Jung safe from the bad guys as the NAVSEA Duty Of'83 A CLASS ACT ficer.

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Blake and Scott in Connecticut Drew Karabin sent me a great letter and some photos from the Joe Ziemian wedding! I also had a chance to speak with the Z-man himself and he gave me the lowdown on the wedding weekend.

Wade Bowman, Dave Stevens, Bill Castenada, Drew Karabin and Joe Ziemian—11th Company Bubbas Joe also promises to send a photo that includes his lovely bride, Elizabeth. Joe said that the wedding was a festival that started on the Wednesday night before July 4th weekend in Norfolk with cocktails, Thursday night everyone watched the fireworks, and Friday and Saturday lead up to the wedding. Joe and Elizabeth left on Sunday morning for a honeymoon in Hawaii.

Joe filled in some blanks on some of the attendees: Lisa and Bill Castenada, Bill works at OPTEVFOR (Operation Test and Evaluation Force); Wade Bauman is working in Intemational Marketing; Suzanne and Dave Stevens, Dave is working for Sprint in Kansas City; Chris "Uncle Bunky" Karnbach, who lives in Los Angeles and flies for Delta; Nancy and Hal Gilreath.

Pres: LCDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204; 800-368-2558 Sec'y: LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 4205 Dandridge Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22309 (H) 703-799-0832; (W) 703-602-4756 xl67 DSN 332-4756 xl67 E-mail: kasprzak_toni_lcdr@hq.navsea.navy.mil CompuServe: 73121,2252 Dear Classmates: Enter the "Dark Ages!" Now let's flashback to last Fall and Summer!

Hooray! Navy now has another winning season!

The last winning season was while we were still Mids! We just completed an undefeated home game season! Yea! On to the column! Note the photos...every time someone tells me to get in the picture and I politely say no this is why...you get me in every photo!

Another "first" for a member of the Class of '84!

Adam Levitt and wife Felecia are the proud parents of Benjamin Jacob Levitt who was born 11 August 1996, weighing in at seven pounds 9.8 ounces! The "first" is that on 18 August 1996, Benjamin was the honoree of the first Brit Milah Ceremony ever held at the Naval Academy. For those of you not familiar with the term, in general, a brit refers to a covenant.

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Hal Gilbreath, Bob Byron '85, Drew Karabin, Andy Stephenson '83 Mike Rafter '83, Wade Bowman, Bill Castenada, Chris Karnbach, Joe Ziemian and Dave Stevens at the Z-man's wedding

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Drew also enclosed a "Father-Son" photo of Nicholas David who was bom on 17 October 1995.

Nick at four months and Drew at age 12!

Gee, somehow the math does not work. Drew!

From the Information Superhighway: Ginger (Bressler) Rice (grice@noclant.navy.mil) writes: Well it took Becky (Lewis) Vautier to come to Earle, New Jersey for me to finally write. Incidentally, Becky is standing next to me as 1 type. Here is what is happening in the Garden State from two USNA 11th Company roommates stationed at the same base. Not to fear, we have it all under control.

Ginger is masquerading as the Public Works Officer for Naval 'Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey (you know, fixing "roads and commodes")!

Ginger's husband Larry loves it here as well as children, Ryan and Rebecca. By the way, the Rice kids did not turn out to be geeks as some have predicted.

Jimmy Vautier is excelling as a computer god in the civilian world and is actually adapting to Navy housing for the first time! (Ginger, that's because they have an "in" with the PWO!) Becky is (hope you are sitting down) the XO of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity Earle!

Karen Malloy Halverson is spending her time as the all important "CO's wife" and speculates that she made LCDR in the Reserve simply by making great peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

My next email comes from Bosnia from none other than Cliff "The Tower" Maurer! His email address was only good until mid-December 1996. Cliff, update us on your retum. Cliff writes: 1 got my November Shipmate today—first time I've ever had a personal request for input, so here it is. I write you from a G.P. Medium in Camp CoU, Bosnia, Northern Sector, Posavina Corridor. The temperature is twenty-eight degrees, we've had snow three times already this month and the mud is shin deep (that's knee deep for everyone else).

I'm the S3 (Ops Officer) for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FORTY (Seabees). We were three and a half months into a seven month deployment to Rota, Spain when we got the call to redeploy to Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR to support the Army's First Armored Division's redeployment to Germany's Central Region.

Since then, the President's policy on Bosnia has been reracked, resulting in us doing a lot of constmction at enduring camps for the new covering force. First Infantry Division, while we simultaneously close the scheduled tear-down camps. With the exception of a few medical and Explosive Ordnance & Disposal types, we are the only Navy unit "in the box." With the Army vs. Navy game next Saturday, we are defending our perimeter on all sides. I think the ratio of Army to Navy around here is 8,000 to 320. Besides myself, we have four other grads in my battalion, three of whom are in Bos-

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nia: CO, CDR Rich Cellon '78, LTTroy McClelland '90, LT Paula Lair '92; back in Rota is ENS James Hasan '95. A win will be very sweet, a loss will be costiy, a lot of wagers to settle. We did recrait a recent convert. The chaplain of the 519th MP Battalion, which is also located at Camp Colt, just recently learaed his son was rejected for admission to West Point, he is now firmly behind a Navy victory.

We hope to return to California on our regularly scheduled deployment rotation date in mid-January. Back in Port Hueneme, Classmate and fellow CEC officer Mary Helinski is S3 of NMCB 4, preparing for an April deployment to Puerto Rico.

Mary is also our neighbor at the beach. In Gulfport, MS, Bret Muilenburg, is S3 of NMCB 133, preparing for a January deployment to Guam. I'll see him on our predeployment trip in June and next when we relieve his battalion in August. That's right, we're sitting here in Bosnia, working our tails off with a month and a half to go in this deployment and already planning for our next deployment, which is only nine months away. Just remember that SEABEES—CAN DO! Jon Harber (Harberj@aol.com) wrote to update us on his whereabouts.

I have taken a position as Director of Telecommunications for QualMed (they are a large national health insurance firm). I start 18 Nov. 96 and will be moving the family during the first week of December. The new company (QualMed) has no SMTP gateway, so we cannot access Interact (some computer geek language). I'll have to use this one for a while and would love to hear from any or all of you on what's up.

Jon's new office phone number is 719-585-8064 and his new home address is 659 South Seaside, Pueblo West, CO 81007.

Kris Holderied (kris@ccpo.odu.edu) also wrote to let us know where she is: Just a quick note to let you know that this is my last week at the Army Corps of Engineers. I'm going to do the full-time school thing—that poor, starving graduate student routine. My email address at school is: kris@ccpo.odu.edu At least it's not shorter than the one I had here: Mel Hamner wrote to let us know that his new "address" is: 105447.505@compuserve.com.

Now for the "Mystery Classmate" RHINO RIDER@aol.com Can you guess "Who's that Classmate?" (No cheating, you can't be efficient and look him up in the Lucky Bag): I am a Classmate, 23rd Co, Aero Eng. Went USMC, F Co at TBS. Got NFO wings in Aug '86.

Flew RF-4s originally, 1986-89, then was a forward air controller with infantry at Camp Pendleton 1989-90; instructor at VT-101990-92; transitioned to F18DS and flew in VMFA(A'W)-121 1992-96.

Currently at Marine Forces Pacific, Camp Smith, HI. Married Deborah Wallis in '92. One daughter, Melanie, born May '94. Another girl due on 4 December. Promoted to Major Aug '95. Sorry I have been out of touch for so long. I am new to the computer world and have picked it up quite quickly in my new job. Semper Fidelis, Sam. Ross Wilhelm writes: Okay, this is it. I'm not actually gone until 6 December, but since I'm spending next week moving, packing and cleaning, I doubt I will write again until I replace my own computer that blew up...maybe after income tax time. I should be checking in to VQ-1 in Whidbey Island around the first week in January. My snail mail address is: 86 NW Roeder Dr, Oak Harbor WA 98277. If you get out to the Seattie area, look me up!

Steve Wright updated his email address to be: srwright@erols.com. OK, Steve, how about a picture or bitmap!

T. D. Smyers (TDSmyers@aol.com) writes to announce his family's web page!: Well, we'vefinallyembarked on our voyage into cyberspace! <A HREF="http://www.pil.net/ smyers">The Smyers Family </A><A HREF="http://www.pil.net/smyers">HomePage</ A> (http;//www.pil.net/smyers) is a central site from which to connect with our individual sites

(currently, only Tracy and Jen have active sites, but we've almost got Deb talked into it). Although the practicality of this sort of thing is pretty much limited right now, I hope to keep this site updated with pertinent info (and, of course, cool graphics) on what's going on with us, as well as what's going on at work.

Since I'm really a novice at this sort of thing, I would appreciate any feedback on the quality of the sites; their graphics, sound, download time, information, functionality, etc. Please provide information on your computer, operating system, internet connection and browser when responding with feedback; and feel free to use the email function that is built into my site. Remember, just as some browsers/mail clients will display both the site name and URL listed above as hypertext, some will be able to pick up the graphics and sound on the site while others won't. I know that it could probably use a lot of fine-tuning, so your criticism will be graciously accepted.

Tim Wise (wiset.nimitz@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL) writes that he is currently at NAVAIR working on the F/A-18E/F program. He is the Survivability IPT lead for the Super Hornet amd will probably move to Pax in June. He is doing reserve duty with Deputy Chief of Naval Operations N4 (Logistics)..."The shaft behind the Spear" and living in Alexandria, VA with two yellow labs at home... Sherlock and Watson.

From Toni's Worid Wide Web: Fred Fagan gave me a phone call from out of the blue to update me on his whereabouts. Fred lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and teaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade.

Fred is now teaching math. He and wife Sherrl have two boys and one girl. Anyone passing through can give them a call at 513-861-8378.

Going back to the Class of '84 Park Dedication, lots of you stopped by the ceremony and the '84 tent that is graciously tended by Andy Laing and the Mids of the 13th Company (Thanks!) Here is who was there: Sharon Pheiffer got out of the Marine Corps and is living in Crofton, MD. She married John Kovacevich, an Edward Jones Investment Representative and lives in Crofton. Sharon showed up with a huge green parrot. Calypso, ON HER SHOULDER! Sharon is enjoying selling and caring for exotic birds.

Bucky D'Andrea is an environmental engineer.

Jerry Stefanko announced that he is marrying Heather, the historical park ranger, on 25 January 1997 at USNA. Following the wedding, a honeymoon in London is planned! Chuck Zublic is working in Dahlgren, VA as a Combat Systems Engineer for SYSCOM. He got out of the Navy in ' 9 1 . Chuck lives in La Plata, MD and has a younger brother in the Class of 1999, in the 4th Company. Dave Reudi got married. Gerald Vandenberg, Kent Koehler and Chuck Melcher also attended.

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Tim Wise, Chico Mendez, Jane Lochner Zabel, and Toni Kasprzak Chase At the last home football game several of you came to watch Navy beat Tulane. Mike Nichols swung by the '84 tent as did Nick Freeman and his kids Alex and Natalie. Nick is stationed at Quantico attending the School of Advanced Warfighters. And, yes, Nick is still a Surface Warfare Officer. Nick said that Mike Strano is going to get command of a minesweeper (that's all I know!). Mark Ehlers is a department head at VS-22 and getting ready to deploy with the

Marybeth Chipkevitch, Toni Kasprzak Chase, Kelly (King) Henry, Kris Holderied, and Jane Lochner Zabel THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group. Mark has a wife and three kids. Chris Melcher and wife Traci are both at the Pentagon. Chris is at N87, as a new attack submarine officer and Traci is at N511, Joint Plans and Policy. Traci, a helicopter pilot, is expecting. The LCDR Melchers met in Hawaii and got married about a year ago. They expect to move to Norfolk this Summer. Major Bud Sichler and wife Carolyn just moved from HMM-26 in Okinawa, Japan. Bud is now working at the Pentagon in Air Warfare as a Requirements Officer. They have two children, Justin and Carli.

Craig Selbrede and wife Cecilia just left FLORIDA in Washington state where Craig was the Weapons Officer. He is now in Crystal City at Special Programs. Cecilia sent me the picture of the 17th Company reps who attended the Tulane game: Jack Lerchbacker, Craig Selbrede and Buddy Sichler.

She promises more pictures after her other film develops. Thanks! :af."^"T^^J: ^ESBE;:Ssr^.5S3SWaWlM

The Mark Boulden Family! Mark and Tara adopted precious Stuart James Boulden who was bom on 15 April 1996. He is "quite the doll" and as the photo shows "full of life!" Mark and Tara live in Schenectady, NY and Mark is with GE gas hirbines.

Mark is with GE's quality program, so he is doing lots of "number cmnching" while Tara tends home.

The Bouldens brought Stuart home from the hospital on 17 April in snow flurries and hail! Tara reports that he is growing well! Congratulations!

With warmest regards, Toni

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Marco Paganelli is working for McDonnell Douglas and is an engineer on the Delta III Program.

Yes, he is a rocket scientist...most football players shy away from such career paths, but not our Marco!

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Sec'y: LT Tim Wolf, USNR RO. Box 87, Annapolis, MD 21404 (H) 703-271-0907 E-Mail: shipmate87@aoI.com Washington, DC Hellooooo! 1997—Where has the time gone?

Thanks to all who have gotten on-line to use our email in providing updates on the latest happenings in your life. Such as the following: From near Philly, Sandy MacMurtrie zapped in an update. After leaving active duty in the Marine Corps in the Summer of 1994, he spent six months doing projects with kids, and then returned to suburban Philadelphia. There, Sandy became area manager for Pizza Hut, managing five restaurants in the Philly market. He says that he is looking to expand his empire soon. Sandy also spends some of his

"free" time with an artillery battery in the USMC Reserve in Reading, PA. He and wife Denise have four children, one boy and three girls, ranging from six months in age to six years. Sandy added that roommate Bill Muscha is stationed in Corpus Christi, TX. Tami and Bill also have four kids. Yes, 1 believe these two have set a Bancroft Hall roommate fertility record.

Matt Sampson can be reached by email at sampsuns@worldnet.att.net—Matt, Vicky and the kids are now in Yuma, AZ, where Matt is assigned to MAWTS-1 ADT&E. Home of your Chicago Bulls—and Joe Buenavista! Joe called from Chicago to catch up on Class news last month. He's been married for almost two years and works for Duracell USA, which keeps him on the road.

From out on the big blue. Kirk Benson is enjoying life as Combat Systems Officer on CURTIS WILBUR. It seems the detailer was joking when Kirk originally thought he was headed to TICONDEROGA in Norfolk. You know those calls from the Bureau, where they explain how much the Navy really needs you to go to Yokosuka. Well, it sounds like the Benson family is enjoying their stint in Japan. Before beginning his SWO department head tour, Kitk had completed a dual master's in meteorology and physical oceanography from NPG School in Monterey.

In his "letter," Kirk added some Classmate updates. Paul Espinoza was in Misawa flying EP-3s and had orders to STRATCOM in Omaha, NE. John Hair made 0-4 in the Reserve and still does some flight instructing in Pensacola. Joe Lara was doing the CEC thing at Whidbey Island last Kirk had heard.

Mike Flood is stationed on INDEPENDENCE in Yokosuka. (You think they've played Independence Day, the movie, on the carrier once or twice?) Carlos Zengotita is doing his disassociated sea tour as Safety OfBcer on ESSEX. Paul Bevans is Operations Officer on KINKAID. John Oriiz apparently is leaving active duty following his tour as an instmctor at SWO Department Head School in Newport.

FYI—Sean Coughlin recently published a journal of his Gulf War experiences. Many Annapolis graduates make appearances in the book, but under pseudonyms. To order the book, which is titled Storming the Desert: A Marine Lieutenant's Day-byDay Account of the Persian Gulf War, write McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640 or call 800-253-2187.

Todd Steggerda is finishing his last year at the University of Iowa Law College of Law. Prior to attending law school Todd was a Hornet pilot and instmctor in Jax. He cunently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Corporation Law. After graduation, Todd will join the law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal and Lewis in Philadelphia in their Aviation Practice Group.

From out west, Ann Vertel wrote with good news about her and husband John Vertel. They were married on April 20,1996, at the Chapel and now reside in Coronado. Ann and John met while working at the Naval Academy in 1992 on the Superintendent's staff—John was RADM Tom Lynch '64's Aide and Ann was the Supe's Protocol Officer. After that tour, John went to Test Pilot School in Pax River, transitioning from SH-46s to SH-60s. He is now assigned to HS-6 and is with the KITTY HAWK battle group. Most noteworthy, the Vertel wedding was filmed by The Learning Channel and broadcast back on 4 December.

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An annual gathering at the stadium mate Tom Adams, which will be used to acquire an Honor Chair in his name. Please contribute if you can. I recentiy took a moment to view the Class of '87 Honor Chairs, and as corny as it may seem, it gives you a good feeling to see both the tribute and contribution in these gifts.

Courtesy of Dennis McGee, down south in peach tree land, we have news of two fellow Classmates taken off the shelf forever. First, on August 31,1996, Vonda and Dave White were married in St. Petersburg, FL. In attendance were Classmates 1^ Sawyer, Mike Radice, and Dennis, along with Annapolis locals Tad and Kathleen (McCarthy) Sheehy.

The Whites are living in St. Pete, where Dave owns and operates Frogmap, his mapping business. By the way, having seen Dave's maps, I want to give a plug for his business, if for no other reason than the fact he put "USNA '87" on his product. But more important for Dave, they're just darn good maps.

Shelley with Brian, Lauren and Shannon Shelley (Laurilla) O'Malley sent in an update back in November. She and husband Brian '86 celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Lauren Grace, on 23 September. From Shelley's letter, it sounds like she and Brian have two great kids in Shannon and Lauren. Brian is a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch in Norfolk and Shelley balances her time around parenting and serving as a E-2/C-2 simulator instructor. She also is in the Reserve with VR-56 flying C-9s. Shelley has done a bit of traveling for her unit, doing a Med detachment out of Sicily and a SECNAV trip to Australia that ended up taking her around the world.

News about other '87 passed along included that Mary (Balch) Dunn also has two children. Erica Sahler and Kathy Allen are still enjoying their CEC duties. Janet Walters is married and living in Colorado Springs. Michelle LaForge is working in San Jose, CA. Susan Williams is keeping very busy with her job at CNN in Atlanta.

Back in November, while finally surveying the new and improved Mid Store [AKA Naval Academy Store], 1 ran into Matt Ludwig, also checking out the goods. He completed the National Security Studies program at Georgetown University and is offering the Navy his policy expertise at the Pentagon.

Ann Padilla and John Fuller were also spotted doing some early Christmas shopping.

A note to all: Honor Chairs in Alumni Hall are available as a visible, tangible and permanent manner in which to honor Classmates, family and friends.

As with other Classes, we have a particular section with many seats available for donation. An Honor Chair was recently donated in memory of Owen Duke i n . An account is curtently open at the Alumni Association for monetary gifts in memory of Class-

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'Mr. Vain' meets his match

Good luck, and good riddance. Brad

A handsome display of masculinity, spoiled by neon pink ties cumberbund Second, and now you better sit down, Caroline and Brad Edenfield tied the knot in Macon, GA on September 7, 1996. Among the attendees were Jeff Lukish, Ron Prass, Mike Flood, Dave Attasani, Ed Stephens, Scott Miller, George Felt, and Dennis, as well as Jim Berg '89, Mike McGee '84, and Phil Lawver '84. The Edenfields live in Griffin, GA. Brad is a financial consultant with RobinsonHumphrey in Atlanta. Everyone at the wedding noted the absence of Greg Gephart, and wanted to pass along that he was missed, saying "we know you would have made it if you could have."

Now as for Dennis himself, he lives in Savannah and is a sales representative for E.K. Phelps and Company, a supplier of municipal utilities equipment and products. He also spends a great deal of the year recovering from the awesome St. Patrick's Day celebration held in Savannah every year.

And speaking of plugging businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dan Snyder, of 30th Co. fame, can be found mnning the show at the Acme Bar & Grill in Del Mar, CA. The place is easy to find and deserved of your support.

He also has an interest in the Acme found in La JoUa, so stop there also.

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Mike with his crew; Matthew, Ryan and Judith From the Tidewater area, Mike Quinn recently retumed from a Med deployment on NEWPORT NEWS. Along with his duties on the sub, he and wife Brenda stay in shape by keeping track of their three children—Matthew, Ryan and Judith. Currently, Mike has orders to USACOM in Norfolk; thank heaven for shore duty!

Chris Newcomb sent in an electronic update at the beginning of December with news from California. He is the civilian director of the Information Systems Division at Camp Pendleton. Penelope and Matt Miggins were married last September in St. Louis. Matt is out in the civilian workforce. Angela and Steve Sisney welcomed the birth of their new baby daughter Hannah Dustin Dahl back on 26 October. Chris requests that all 19th Company Classmates send him updated mailing address, phone number and email address. Chris can be reached at 4525 Cove Drive #12, Carlsbad, CA 92008 or at: newker@aol.com Also, 1 was glad to find a letter from Tom "PaclQ'" Murphy in the mail. Now living in the Catskill Mountain area of New York, Tom and Melanie had a new bom—^Thomas Shane—on 26 August. He encourages hikers and skiers in the Class to give a call at 518-634-2739, as their location in Greenville is ideal. Tom added in his letter that Robin and Paul Mack have a new baby, Paul Patrick, and are at Camp LeJuene. Also, Dawn (Alvarez) and Pat Stratton are moving back to Califomia from Texas and were expecting this past December. Additionally, Tom sends a special hello to Gary Kirkland and Pete Kowenhoven.

An all points bulletin—right around Thanksgiving, I received about 5 emails, which AOL deleted from the account before I got back to copy down the info. If you sent info around then, but don't see it reported here, please resend. 1 apologize for the inadvertent error.

To all, keep passing along your email addresses, as the list grows ever longer. Additionally, when sending in a note or update, if you mention a Classmate and you know their address/phone number, please include that information, so 1 can keep an accurate record. Thanks again to everyone.

TTFN. TJW

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Pres: and Corres. Sec'y, Brian S. Sears Goldman Sachs and Co. 333 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 (H) 310-545-1424 (W) 1-800-421-8747 (Fax) 213-617-5812 Corres. Sec'y: J.T. O'Farrell 1910 Sword Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 703-619-9335; E-mail: ofarrell@juno.com Hello Classmates! By the time you read this, the Army-Navy game will be a more distant memory, but right now it's the Monday morning after. What a game it was.. .1 traveled to Philadelphia with a motley crew comprised of John Guandolo, Jim Clautice, Christa McKinley '92 (John Guandolo's "official" girlfriend), and Joel Sucherman (Jim Clautice's roommate, not a Navy grad, but a HUGE Navy Fan). Our driver, Christa, a Marine Corps OCS Platoon Commander stationed at Quantico, displayed time and again her prowess at land navigation by repeatedly crossing multiple lanes of traffic to make exit ramps. Isn't it nice to know that as Firsties we had such a positive impact on "those we left behind"!?!

Arriving at the stadium, we donned our cold and foul weather gear (for several, that included homemade Navy Helmet hats courtesy of Jimmy Clautice's mom and the official Navy B-robe) and headed for a tailgater or two. Our first stop took us to the UPenn Wharton Business School tailgater. This gater was a combined Army-Navy affair. We ran into several Classmates, including: Eric Cheney and his wife. Eric said that he used toflyA-6s, but is changing his designator due to the demise of the Intruder.

I also spoke to Jay Crabtree who was psyched to be at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business for his MBA. More important than that was his story of having to write the USNA Athletic Director after being told he wouldn't be seeing the Army-Navy game from inside the stadium this year.

In response to Jay's letter the AD sent him a couple tickets, pronto. Way to go Jay, talk about the squeaky wheel...

Another Classmate at the gater was John Kainer with his girlfriend, Betsy. John tells us that he's currently raising money to compete in South Africa in the French (sponsored) Survival Race (similar to the Eco Challenge, but harder according to John and as seen in past years on ESPN). Good luck, John! Sorry I couldn't recall the proper French name for the race; my Naval Academy French Prof., LT Julie Kendall, would not be happy. 1 also spoke to Karin Close who lives in Alexandria, VA. She said she's working at the Naval Research Lab (NRL) in DC and flying around the world. She promised me an update on some of our more far flung Classmates that she bumps into on trips. 1 also spoke with Dave McCarthy (of Wharton's MBA program Class of '98, no less) and his wife.

Our next stop took us to the '89 Tailgater under the proud sponsorship of Chris Thomas and his girlfriend Sheila. We'll have pictures for the next Shipmate, but suffice to say a good time was had. Chris had strategically placed the '89 banner atop a light pole in the South end of the Spectmm parking lot and the fans flocked to it. Chris is considering opening a Tailgater's Basics Course (a different kind of TBS!) when he arrives in Pearl Harbor. He'll be aboard CHOSIN ( C G - 6 5 ) as the Weapons Officer.

Other '89ers in attendance included: Tim Hoffacre, who is out of the Navy and in sales with a computer firm on the West Coast, and who provided support in singing such favorites as The Goat is Old and Gnarly. After nearly being thrown

out of the parking lot for trying to park his Mustang convertible in an empty parking space, Rob Cassidy arrived at the tailgater feeling like an abused old goat.

OK, so aside from some other Navy helmet hat wearers previously mentioned, it wasn't the biggest '89 tailgater ever, but considering the weather, we were happy.

Inside the stadium we discovered to our pleasant surprise, that our seats were under cover from the cold rain that was falling. We also enjoyed some friendly back and forth with fellow Navy fans seated behind us, who couldn't understand why we didn't want to sit down. For those of you who haven't been back for an Army-Navy game since graduation (as I'm ashamed to admit, I hadn't) it's a little different sitting outside the Brigade section. But, oh well, by the end of the game we had encouraged all of the fans around us to stand. Especially impressed were two gentiemen from '71 who watched in awe as John Guandolo's girlfriend, Christa '92, dropped for 24 pushups in the aisle and added an extra to BEAT ARMY!!

This Army-Navy game will be remembered for a long time because, once again, the margin of victory was less than a touchdown. Although we didn't win the game, we won the party! A bunch of us met at the Irish Pub at 20th and Walnut in downtown Philly.

We had a great time dancing to retro tunes and enjoying the fellowship of Classmates. Most of the folks there have already been mentioned in this writeup, but I also bumped into Dawn Hillman. (Dawn, if you're reading this, drop me a note to let everyone know what you're up to these days.) Also saw Frank Lugo, who is still in the Marine Corps stationed at Quantico going through Amphibious Warfare School (AWS) and from all appearances, looks like a lifer.

The moming after found a group of us waiting outside a diner in downtown Philly looking for some eggs benedict or creamed chipped beef on toast.

While waiting to be seated behind a gaggle of UPenn kids (boy, do I feel old) we stumbled into John Wolfe and Ben Koenig. Turns out that Ben is attending Wharton and trying to adjust to the idea of working in an investment house making big money after graduation. John Wolfe, on the other hand, has one of the most interesting jobs of all the people I've talked to since I started this secretarial gig. John is the head of the Math Department at a high school on an island off the coast of Boston. (Yes, this is the same John Wolfe who sat next to me in Summer School for DiffyScrews after we both had eamed an "F" during the school year.) John says he loves the life and that he's only a twenty minute boat ride to Boston. Do they have golf on this island, John?

Retuming from the Army-Navy game 1 found a terrific email from Leslie du Mont (Rob's Wffe).

Leslie writes: Rob graduates in March with his MS in systems management. We are slated for the April Department Head Class in Newport and will be there for 6 months. (Dam, a Summer in Newport!! What a bummer.) As of press time, we have no idea where we are off to (post-DHS). This Summer we talked to Rob's long lost roomie, Todd King (21st), now married and switched to 1700. We hadn't heard a word about him since graduation. He seemed to be enjoying the good life with his then fianc6e/now wife. BTW, Todd, send us your new address.

Rob du Mont also said: The following USNA grads were at a great ArmyNavy party sponsored by several Alums at the La Mesa Community Center here at NFS, Monterey.

As always. Navy lost the game but won the party.

It was a big group of mostly '89 and '90 Classmates and their families. We got to catch up with everyone.

Here's the list of attendees: Rob du Mont; Patrick Herting; Paul Riegert; Scott Porter; Mike Breslauer; Eric Woelper + 2; Bert Race + 1; Warren Yu + 1; Karl Hines + 1; Tony Lesperance

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+ 2; Karl Jensen + 1; Pageen (O'Neil) Stougard; Jennifer Bolin -I- 3; Al Holtslander + 1; and Michael Jensen + 1 .

Moving on to other Classmate news...l spoke to MarkThomassy a little while back and he said he's living in Norfolk selling medical equipment in the Virginia area. Mark also gave me some other Classmate news: Bill Townsend is flying F-14s out of Oceana and just left on a six month deployment. Mark also tells me that Bill and his wife Amy are expecting. Matt Sturgess is living in Los Altos, CA with his wife Jill and daughter Allison and he's a RIO in F-14s.

The following info on some of our Marine Corps friends comes courtesy of John Guandolo. John tells me that Rich Hulit is out of the Marine Corps and he and his wife are splitting time between Arlington, VA and New Jersey. Rich is enjoying fatherhood having recently assisted in the birth of their daughter, Sarah. Chris Mokris, his wife Ann and daughter Alexandra are out of the Corps and living in Delaware. Steve Grass and his wife Teri have 2 daughters (Alisha and Bryima) and are in Coronado, CA. Steve is currently serving as an instmctor at the Scouts Swimmer Course. Also, doing some instructing is Julia Smith, who is living in Quantico and teaching at TBS. For those who missed it last month, don't forget to sign up to the official '89 email list. To do so, send email to: majordomo@usnaa.org Your message should read: subscribe usna89 This list will be used to disseminate information across the Class of '89. Once you've signed up, you can send and receive messages with fellow Classmates. Along those lines, another email list that has been started by the Alumni Association can be subscribed to by sending email to: majordomo@ usnaa.org Your message should read: subscribe alumnusna This email list is a great source of info from Alumni House on current happenings at the Academy.

All for now. Go Navy!!! Beat Calffornia!!!

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Pres: ILT Robert B. Sofge, USMC Sec'y: Joseph G. Herlihy 305 Commercial St. #308 Portland, ME 04101; Phone: 207-775-4154 E-mail: joe-herlihy@idexx.com http://localsonly.wilmington.net/~tbone64/ > As 1 write this, we are exactly one week away from Christmas and another New Year. Navy was not successful in this year's Big Game, but I have heard from some that with the bowl game in Hawaii, we're not sure if we didn't actually win the bigger contest, or that we won't have the better time. The Mids will be in Hawaii for a full week—enjoying a well deserved little vacation before returaing home to family and friends for a slightly delayed Christmas Holidays.

First, it is with great sorrow that I must inform the Class that Rob Wood died when his helicopter was lost at sea on 25 October 1996. A formal obituary is included in the "Last Call" section of this issue.

For this months letters and news, we have an email from Adrien Sanchez on ENTERPRISE: Hi everybody! I figured I'd write since 1) I've never done it 2) I always make fun of those who do and 3) I'm stuck on a boat with nothing better to do. I'm aboard ENTERPRISE as part of VA-75. I'm on the final A-6E deployment along with fellow "Sunday Punchers" Brian Garrison, Jeff Czerewko, and Mark Prybell. Life on the boat is, well, life on the boat. The flying's great, but we're all wondering what things will be like after the In-

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truder goes the way of the dinosaur. Those of you on the outside please keep us in mind for when you get fired or some other vacancy comes along. Also aboard ENTERPRISE are Dave Lowe, Hector Rodriquez, Aaron Peters, Debbie Courtney, and Vic Bindi. Mark Sortino and Nick Dienna made part of the cmise, but have since detached and are enjoying the "land of the big PX," I'm sure. On a sad note, Rob Wood was aboard but was lost in a tragic helicopter accident in late October. I'm rolling out of the Fleet in December and will be heading to Phoeniz, AZ to be an officer recruiter and work on my MBA. If anyone finds themselves in that area, look me up under Navy Officer Programs, I'm sure it's in the Book. Later days.

Frank Johnston wrote with this updated Class of '90 Homepage address: http://localsonly.Wilmington .net/~tbone64/ Make sure to log on and check it out!

Next letter is from Rob Gillette: It's been over six years since graduation and 1 guess it is time for my first input to Shipmate. I'll give a quick update on events in that time. After commissioning in the Marine Corps, I was designated as a Logistics Officer and assigned to the 1" Landing Support Battalion stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA in April '91. In September '94, 1 deployed on board DENVER with the IS"" MEU on WestPac as the Landing Support Det Commander.

It started out to be a nice liberty cruise until we diverted to Somalia. We spent from Oct '93 to Feb '94 off the coast of Somalia doing training and humanitarian operations and then headed home to CA for St. Patrick's Day. Luke Ritter and Mike Rutherford were on DENVER with me—Luke was heading to ACU-5 to drive LCACs and Mike was with a SEAL Team.

After deployment, 1 was transferred to Marforres in New Orleans, LA. I arrived there in August '94 and leamed to hate staff life, but love the Big Easy.

I resigned my commission in Sept '95 to take a job as a project engineer for Centex Rooney Constmction Company hoping to stay in the area. Centex Rooney is the largest commercial contractor in the southeast and I began working for them on a hospital in New Orleans. Unfortunately, 1 was transferred from New Orleans to Homestead, FL to rebuild the Air Force Base that was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. How about that for prompt government action? We began constmction on (10) new buildings in Jan '96 and will complete

by Feb '97. We have a very aggressive schedule and will be pushing to complete on time, but 1 really enjoy the work. I just can't believe I'm working for the Air Force; even when I resign from the military, I can't get away from it.

The real reason for this letter is that on July 20, 1996, I had the pleasure of being the best man at Mike McCartney's wedding. He married the very lovely Casey Bradley at the Chapel on Treasure Island in San Francisco. The wedding was in the morning with the reception at the O'Club all afternoon. When they made us leave the Club, we moved on to partying in San Fran. Mike is currently stationed on CARNEY—a new BURKE destroyer.

Haven't heard from John Prendergast in a while. His wife Christy tells me that they have orders to Corpus Christi where John will be a flight instmctor.

I am now living in the Florida Keys where 1 have a place on the water and a boat! Whenever the weather is decent (which is most of the time), I'm on the boat either fishing or diving. If anyone is heading in this direction and wants to see what it's like to live in paradise, call me at 305-453-0896.

Another blast from the past letter is from Tom Arbaugh: I did the "shoe" thing for four years on a frigate and an Aegis cmiser out of Long Beach and San Diego. Am currently stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida working (not really) with guys from the otherServices on improving combat identification.

I'm married and have three (that's correct!) children—Henry, Sophie and our newborn, Jack. My wife Dana and I met each other in San Diego just a few months after graduation and we have been history ever since. I'm getting out in a few months and we are heading up to Detroit and the auto industry.

I keep in touch with a few Classmates: Mark Bauermeister is still in the Navy until '98. He and his wife Brenda have a son. Grant, who was born last Spring. They are living in San Diego where Mark works at a Helo Det off of North Island. Joe "Magnum P.I." Nelson is out, trying to get a job with the DEA (long process) and is currentiy working for a private investigator doing stake-outs. Joe's wife, Lauri (Wood), is also out as is a GS-13 working with constmction contracts (the same thing she did in the Navy). They are enjoying a new house they bought in Coronado a few years ago.

Here's an "I ran into so and so story...": I ran into Joe Testa at the children's park near my house.

Living in an Air Force town, meeting Navy guys happens about as often as the Ohio State Buckeyes beating Michigan in football. His wife Elizabeth grew up in the area and he was at the park with their son Joey and his mother-in-law during Thanksgiving Day weekend. Joe isflyingP-3s out of Jacksonville and owes the Navy until August '99. It was one of those chance meetings where you see someone across the way and you say to yourself..."! know that guy!"

If any of you live in the Detroit area or are just passing through, give Dana and me a call! I hope to hear from some of the other 17* company guys like Bruce Oistad (Mr. Smooth), Mark Sortino (SmUin' Reilin'), Brian Wright ('keep quiet about my Corvette crash'), Mike Coonan (Coondog), Rob Bburassa (Mr. Goucher), Tim Henderson (Mr. Harvard MBA), and Steve Silva (Cool D&B dude). I hope all of you had a pleasant holiday season.

Thanks, Rob and Tom, for the great updates. Not that my hands are exhausted from retyping all of that—but what the heck!! Just kidding! Not really.

[Ed. note: Okay, your class is still young enough to be on the cutting edge of innovation and technology.

How about sending information to your Class Scribe on a 3.5" disic, or better yet, via e-mail?... YMP] To all of you deployed at sea or on land during this New Year, God Bless and God Speed. Joe

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Pres: LT Richard Brophy, USN Sec'y: LT John DeVine 350 Grow Ave., Unit A l l Bainbridge Island, WA 98310 (H) 206-780-6840; (E-mail) jcdevine99@aol.com Happy New Year! 1 hope the Winter finds you all well. The winds and rains are ripping here in Seattle, so with a fire buming and the laptop plugged in...here's the latest: I intercepted some mail from Matt Maloney's fiancee, Sarah Batchelder, who will be his wife by the time you read this. Sarah was nice enough to fill us in on some of the latest news. Matt and Sarah are living in New Jersey, with their wedding scheduled for November. The wedding party will include Dan Hodgson, Kevin Fisher, and Van States. Matt jomed the civilian ranks about three years ago, now, and is working for Merrill Lynch in New York City, at the World Financial Center.

As for the groomsmen, Dan Hodgson and his wife Jennifer have left Puerto Rico, and are currentiy in New London, CT. Dan will be headed for submarine duty in Norfolk when done with fraining. Van States, meanwhile, is living large, stationed most recentiy in Jamaica. Kevin Fisher and his fiancee. Brook, are reported to have been in Kauai, HI and are planning a May 1997 wedding.

Sarah also sends news that Matt Lattig and his fiancee. Heather, are also planning a 1997 wedding.

Matt is out of the uniform, and by this time should be working for the US Patent Office in Washington, DC. Thanks for news, Sarah...sounds like the wedding bug is going around!

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Also in my mailbox this month was a great note from Brett Bourne. Brett is unfortunate enough to be bearing tough duty as an exchange officer in the Swedish Marine Corps! Brett finished his first Fleet tour in Camp Lejeune, and writes that "after five painful months of language study, I now have the ability to order a hamburger in Swedish!" Brett is the only DOD representative in the country, and sounds a little lonely, so I'll include is address: c/o Anderkrans, Bergshamre Alle L43, S-170 74, Soina, Sweden. Be sure to drop him a line.

Brett does send news of Nick Berra. Nick and his wife Melanie have just had their first child, Hayden Cantor Berra, weighing in at 8 lbs 7 oz. Nick is scheduled to deploy with his E-2 Det, out of Norfolk, shortly. Thanks, Brett.

We received a pleasant note in the mail from a member of the Class of '31, USAF LCOL David Jones (Ret.), who in his travels in France with his wife, made an impromptu stop by the French Naval Academy in Lanveoc. After experiencing some of that fine French hospitality, they were pleasantly relieved and received by one of our own—Pat Sullivan, the US Liaison Officer. Pat was kind enough to give the couple an extensive Friday afternoon tour, eaming lots of gratitude. Pat had recentiy reported aboard, after an intensivefive-monthFrench course in Monterey and a wedding at the USNA Chapel two weeks before leaving CONUS. Attaboy, all around, Pat! Dave LaGassa, inspired by a great Homecoming, dropped a line from Virginia. Dave brings up a good point—a big Thank You to those on the Homecoming Committee who helped put the weekend together.

Everyone who made it had a great time, and we all appreciate your hard work in tackling a tough job.

It's hard to keep everybody happy, but those of you who contributed seem to have done just that.

After nuclear power training, Dave finished a "quickie" JO tour (merely 46 months long!). Dave made it 30 months on CX-PARGO (with Craig Benson), then joined the real submarine force, making two pafrols on WEST VIRGINIA to finish the affair.

In the meantime, Dave was married to his wife. Deb, with Doug Mewhirter filling the role as best man, and Steve Philpott, a groomsman. Dave has since left the Navy, and now works for Capital One Financial Corporation in Richmond, VA, where he heads up a credit card mail solicitation campaign (i.e. he makes junk mail).

Craig Benson went to PENNSYLVANIA in Kings Bay following his tour on PARGO. Craig also left the Navy, in May of this year, and now lives with his wife in Minnesota, working as a process engineer in a company that makes pacemakers.

Doug Mewhirter served on CARON in Norfolk, occasionally launching cmise missiles at Saddam Hussein, and was married last November to his wife Allyson. Allyson and Doug expect to be parents to a baby boy in December.

Steve Philpott works now as the Brigade Training OfBcer in probably the only non-obli-serve billet at the Naval Academy. Steve served aboard L. MENDii RrvERS. Also at the Naval Academy is Ttevor King, who's working at the Admissions Office, assembling the Class of 2001. Trevor is married to his wife Robyn, and the couple has two beautiful girls.

Trevor enjoyed being a SWO on VICKSBURG and is looking forward to Department Head School next year. Dave also passes on news that Pete Schommer is now a ROTC instructor in Norwich, VT, and will be getting married on December 14th to Ms. Lori Robinson. Pete is working on a master's degree in history, and also expects to leave the Navy next August. Some other tidbits from Dave's letter: Mark Lenart is married and serving as an ROTC instmctor at Texas A&M. Slate Johnson's stationed at NAX JAX as a P3 NFO. Dave's email address is davidia

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gassa@sprintmail.com. Thanks for the news, Dave.

I got e-mail from Dave Shewfelt, an old 6th Company-mate, who started at NPGS this past Fall. He'll be studying for two years in the information warfare field, and reports that Dale Hager and Rob Baker are among the host of '91ers in Monterey. Dave finished a four year tour at 2nd Radio Bn in Camp Lejeune, where he held a variety of different billets.

Dave is also happily married...he and wife Renee have two children, Adrianna and Alexander.

Also of Slack Six, Todd Wobig sent greetings from Hawaii. Todd deployed on a WESTPAC with PORT ROYAL this year and describes his many of adventiues from the Pacific and beyond. More recently, Todd has enjoyed the company of his wife, Ingeborg.

The two have had some wonderful time in Hawaii, amidst their workouts. Todd's newest orders will be taking him to Charleston, SC, to fill prototype duty.

Their newest excitement includes a house purchase in Goose Creek (it sounds like they need it just to accommodate all of their cats and dogs!). They wish a Happy New Year to all.

Enclosed is a picture of Tony Lesperance and Randy Wimmer and their beautiful wives, Michelle and Cindy. The four were among those who enjoyed the Navy Ball at the Postgraduate School this year.

Keep pictures like these coming and we'll print them.

Lesprance and Wimmer Parties at Navy Ball Lastly, I came across a note second-hand, mentioning that Christian Bonat was married to Sandra M. Howard (an MD) in Febmary of this past year in Washington, DC. In attendance were Joe Diguardo, Kevin Filan (my old roommate!) and Mark Pitcock.

Christian is a pilot with HSL-51 in Atsugi, Japan. If 1 haven't mentioned it by the way, Kevin Filan and his wife Katherine are in Jacksonville, FL, and are the proud parents of a beautiful new baby girl, Caroline Elizabeth, bom this past Summer. Congrats, Kevin and Katherine!

To wrap things up, please take the time to review the nominees in the March Shipmate for the upcoming USNA Alumni Association elections. There are important positions to be voted upon, and we count on all Alumni to take the time and submit a wellconsidered vote! You're time and thought are appreciated.

Take care, JD

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Pres: LT Doug Barber, USN 9290 Mason Creek Road, Side B, Norfolk, VA 23503 804-583-3641 1 hope everyone had a great Holiday season!

Based on the feedback from the reunion ideas that were proposed in the October '96 Column we have finalized the schedule. Mark your calendars—our five year reunion will be on Homecoming Weekend (October 17-19,1997). We will be sending out a mailing in Feb-Mar time frame with all the details (i.e. hotel info, tickets, times, etc.), but the general schedule is: Friday, October 17—meet in a Bar/Eat-

ery downtown for a get-together and distribution of "92 FIVE YEAR REUNION" emblematic items; Saturday the 18th—Football game vs. VMI and one of Dave Lillefloren's famous tailgaters; and Sunday the 19th catch as can branch. The main man behind the effort in Annapolis is David Brett-Major 410-268-5165 (email: brettmajor@aol.com). In addition to doing a lot of work himself he has also mobilized a lot of our Classmates stationed in the Annapolis area to help (Christie Niebuhr, Lyn and Adam Hammer, Meg and Rob Schult, Carl Nease, and Laura and Scott Hottenstein). Also, David Lillefloren will be stationed in Annapolis working with the 1501b football team by this Summer, so he will also be on scene for reunion planning etc. So, please tell everyone you know about the reunion and I'll see you there!

David Brett-Major had a great idea: if you have an e-mail address, send it to David (his e-mail address is listed above) and he will put you on the mailing list for any Reunion News, as well as any other Class News. David and I talk regularly and this is another way to get info out.

Rob Owen (912-966-1827; ROB.OWEN@ WORLDNET.ATT.NET) writes from Savannah, GA to announce that he just got married to the former Allison Elisabeth Herring of Fairmont, NC. She is a '93 graduate of the Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They met in October of '94 just after Rob returned from Haiti and Allison was teaching ninth grade English at Rob's old High School in Cary, NC. They were married on July 27th in Cunningham.

Todd Garcia, Kent Williamson, Bill Heaney, Gavin O'hare, and Dave Sauers were all present at the ceremony. Rob and Allison will live in Statesboro, GA and attend graduate school at Georgia Southem University. He is at a MHC-51 Class Fleet Introduction Team as OIC. He says there isn't much Navy down there but a lot of Axmy and Air Force. Before he got to Savanna he spent three years in Norfolk on NASHVILLE ( L P D - 1 3 ) as Machinery

Divo and Navigator. They visited all the garden spots during his tour: Somolia, Kuwait City, Haiti, and Bosnia. NASHVILLE was part of the KEARSARGE A R G

that retrieved Captain Scott O'Grady. He says it was nice to see something that they trained for in action.

Rob lived with Acie Slade for two years while he was on INCHON. Acie left for Pascagoula in '95.

Greg Vergamini is in the Supply Corps and is DISBO on CONOLLY. John Barry was also stationed on CONOLLY. Eighteenth Company is well represented in Norfolk. Rina Chelgren is there working at SACLANT, Todd Garcia finished a tour on mighty MONGO and is now helping out with tele-training at Damneck. Gavin O'hare spent two years in Norfolk on PONCE (LPD-14) as AUXO and has since moved on to CIVLANT. He will be living in New Jersey soon, selling boiler treatment chemicals near Newark. He and Willy Gavin stayed with Rob in Savannah during the Olympics sailing trials. Willy confiscated a boat and pretended to coach while Gavin and Rob sunned themselves and drank cold Pepsi.

Kent Williamson was married in December 1994 in Tulsa, OK, and now he and his wffe Tracie live in Rockville, MD. Kent is the main man on the Marine Corps Uniform Board in DC. Bill Heaney decommissioned BELKNAP in Norfolk and then headed to Pearl and INGERSOLL. He's spent most of his time as NAVO and is looking forward to heading back to the East Coast after fuzzy times in Australia.

Don Cunningham is flying CH-46's in Norfolk with Ben Reynolds. Don is preparing for his "First" deployment. He is married to Jen Jones '94 who is the COMMO on CURTIS WILBUR in Japan.

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Dan Sunvold is at PG school in Monterey with his wife Tracy, they have a beautiful baby girl named Savaimah.

Thanks Rob.

EOD Graduation—16 Febmary 1996—Jeff McCauley '90, Joe Polanin '90, Jeff Kitchen Remember, tell everyone you know about the reunion, j u s t in case they a r e n ' t getting Shipmate...Doug [Editor's Note...If you know of people not getting Shipmate, please ask them to update their addresses, so they will start receiving it again—YMP]

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Kirk Loftus welcomes Donielle Eric and Cheryl (McKinney) Dudley write from Annapolis. Cheryl and Eric were married on 1 June 95 in the Washington, DC, Latter Day Saints Temple.

On 25 May 96 Cheryl gave birth to a 101b 14oz baby girl, Emily Renee. Cheryl is currently working at the Office of Naval Intelligence. Thanks, Cheryl and Eric.

both on CORPUS CHRISTI; George Kollar is on PROVIDENCE ( S S N - 7 1 9 ) ; Jay Shakes is on TREPANG; LOU

Molina is on the oldest active duty submarine. GRAYLING; Reza Pouragabagher and Brian Sittlow are on ARCHERFISH; Ryan Kuchler is on HARTFORD ( S S N -

768); Chad Snyder is on board PrrrsBURGH (SSN720). Thanks, Tony.

Scott Kraft writes from Indian Head, MD. Scott finished EOD school in November and is now the Officer in Charge of an EOD detachment out of Mobile Unit 5 in Guam. Thanks, Scott.

Allen Hobbs writes from Coronado, CA. Allen and his wife Carie had their first son, Marshall Allen, on 3 October. Allen attended various schools between his sea tours. While in Virginia he visited with Scott Kraft. In San Diego he attended class with Andrea Lindenberg and visited with John Stevens. Allen also saw Kurt Muller at a conference at NAS North Island. Thanks, Allen.

Clay Berardi, Jay Erwin, and Brian O'Leary are flying F/A-18s with VMFAT-101 at MCAS El Toro, CA. In September they assisted the local Naval Academy Blue and Gold Information Officer by providing a static display lecture at the training squadron.

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Pres: LTJG Matt Amy, USN Sec'y: LTJG Vinny Smith, USN 208 Post Canyon Rd #204 VA Beach, VA 23451 Hello again '93. Today is 5 December and all is blessed here. Nothing much really to report. I'll be in Puerto Rico Febraary and March for counter-drag operations.

Mike Greene called from New York. Mike completed his MBA from Boston University last year and is now in Law School at Pace University. Mike and Joanna have two children, Michael and Morgan.

While at Camp Lejuene last year, Mike received an award from a Congressman for a program which he started called Project Learning Education Aiding Directing which worked with young people in the city school system. Thanks Mike.

Linda Gamer writes from Mechanicsburg, PA. Linda got engaged to Kevin Flynn in July. They plan to get married 23 August at the Academy Chapel.

Thanks Linda.

finishing up medical School there. Matt saw Jeff Scofield who was getting ready for deployment to WESTPAC. When not on deployment, Jeff is stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA. Matt also ran into Matt Zerphy. Matt is station in Bremerton, WA. Jim Mason is in Sasebo, Japan finishing up his tour on board GUARDIAN ( M C M - 5 ) . He and Jeff Whiteway are out there together, and both have picked up Spec Ops billets. Thanks, Matt.

Tony Prete writes from Aiea, HI. Tony is on CoLUMBL\ ( S S N - 7 1 ) . Paul Rasmus is on BATES in Pearl Harbor. Other submariners in Hawaii are: Brian Bender and Brien Dickson on KAMEHAMEHA; Ed Wills on board ASHVILLE; John Macharg; and Ben Ash. The following are in Groton, CT: Eric Brendan is the Chemical and Radiological Controls Officer on board ML^VMI (SSN-755); Scott Thomas is tiie Main Propulsion Assistant on board BATHSH ( S S N 681); Scott Overbeck and Steve Potochniak are

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Top L-R: James and Donielle Borghardt; Second Row: Tonya Robles; Third Row L-R: Kirk Loftus, Mike Robles, Brian Fetter, Joe Staud; Bottom Row L-R: Mary Loftus, Dala and Rick Crecelius, Michelle (Brian's girlfriend), Julie Staud Okay, let's see what the mailbag has for us...the first letter is from Will Gotten. Here's what he has to say: Greetings from the scenic metropolis of Kingsville, TX! We are all currently preparing hard for Winter to come, and fully expecting temperatures to dip below 85째 by the end of the year. After having spent 15 months here, I'm about ready to move on to Lemoore ("what do you mean it's HOTTER there?"), CA, and join the ranks of Hornet drivers with a 24 Feb. 1997 Class. I'll also be joining the scarier ranks of married people on 19 April 1996 at the USNA Chapel, where the beautiful and talented Jennifer Howard has promised that she will overlook all the stuff I do that drives her crazy and marry me.

And now for news from the front: Ian Thomas is settling in at (and preparing to take over) CVN-

san Lof still "love" Meridian and TA-4J, and hope to get wings around Feb. '97. Jason Peek is working hard aboard MITSCHER, and will return from his Middle East deployment around Christmas. Also, Mitch Conover has asked me to mention that he is and has been for a while, now) enjoying married life with his lovely wife Becky, here in Goshawk land.

And finally for the reason I wrote: 26 of us are now wearing our Wings of Gold after having completed the flight syllabus in the T-54A Goshawk (some went to Meridian first for T-2's, and others like myself started right after T-34C's).

Selections for USNA are: Kerry Kuykendall F14's (East), Will Gotten F/A-18's, Lemoore Patrick Mowles F-14's (East), Mitch Conover F/ A-18's El Toro, Scott Bracher ES-3's (West), Matt Bartell F/A-18's Cecil. Among Grads in our previous winging were Scott "Sideshow" Camevale '93, Courtney "Dutch" Van Schooneveld '93 (ES-3's), and Ryan Smith '94 (F/A-18's Lemoore).

Ben Cook, Tim Schulmeister, Patrick Greene, Scott Vogt, Kendra Williams, Nick Sherrod, Jim Christie, and Pete McArdle (sorry if 1 left out anyone) will be done here in the near future. Also, Dave Baker is on his way to recovery after an August accident; he would greatly appreciate everybody's support while he is in physical therapy at Lackland AFB, San Antonio. Keep the faith and your always cheerful disposition, Dave!

Thanks, Will, and Congratulations to everyone.

Get well, Dave. This article contains another first...someone sent me their Class News on a 3.5" floppy disk, and saved me some typing time! (Which is good, seeing that this article is already past deadline!) So, without further delay, let's hear from Scott Suozzi: Greetings from the Gulf and SADDAM EX '96!

We're past the half way point of our MED/MEF cruise with the ENTERPRISE Battle Group and finishing up keeping an eye on things over here, before heading home in time for some Christmas goose. I just received a Shipmate in the mail and figured it was time to write down my Classmate gouge.

Keckster, 1 took mercy upon your word processor and sent you the disk! Hope you can get this into the holiday issue. And yes, forgive me for my nickname addiction.

I'll be staying on GETTYSBURG another year, for a

Jay Erwin and Clay Berardi That's all for another month, '93. Catch you in March. God bless. Vin

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Pres: 2 L t Scott Hombuckle, USMC Sec'y: Ens. Jim Keck, M C , USNR 11305 Woodson Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 301- 933-7358 Hello, '94! As I sit down to write this, the holiday season is upon us, and I'm busy doing last minute Christmas gift shopping and trying to get those greeting cards in the mail. However, by the time you read this, the year 1997 will be brand new, and we'll all still be scratching out the year "96" when we write the date.

But '96 wasn't exactly a bad year, especially for Navy Football! Congratulations, Navy. You did a great job, and we're proud of you. By now, we all know how Navy faired in its first Bowl appearance since 1981. Let's hope 1997 has Navy seeing similar days.

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Bottom Row: RADM Hayden (CNATRA), holihan, Kuykendall, Carison, Glueck, CDR Gangwer (CO, VT-22). 2nd Row: Gotten, Bosley, Moffat, Mowles, McAlister, CAPT Nesby (COMTRAWING 2). 3rd Row: McGahee, Conover, Dejong, Mamajek, Bolton. 4th Row: Bracher, Hyland, Krasinski, Humphries. 5th Row: Barr, Ford, Gregg, Bartel, Marsack. 6th Row: Connor, Peirson, Krause

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3 year tour, turning over IstLT and taking over as Strike/Missiles Officer in eariy '97. We'll be back in Florida before holidays—so all you Mayport/Jax types standby for another Major-Rager come January/February in Ponte Vedra Beach! I'll be going to school in Dam Neck for 4 weeks in April—so Norfolk gang, heads up for some "Night Ops." I'll check into the net once my school date firms up.

Okay now for all the '94 news from the recent "Spanning the Globe" tour—Local news from Mayport; Garth Devries of JOHN HANCOCK and I had our big wetting down bash at my place in June, complete with tiki torches, Hooters waitresses, a Hawaiian dance troupe, and a fire & knife thrower!

Lots of the '94 crowd was haze grey and underway, but by 3 a.m. the kegs were dead and no casualties reported. Rob Dougherty, on JOHN RODGERS, and wife Paige are building a new house and leaving the neighborhood. Chad Sweazey and Jay Adler retumed from their cruise on UNDERWOOD to their lovely wives and babies. Goddard "Boogie" Hampton and wife Jen are with baby, but I didn't get to see them before cruise.

Lots of wedding bells to report: Ed "Big Kahuna" Kruk, on O'BANNON, tied the knot with Tanya, (the day after 1 deployed, I think they planned it that way—hee hee); Paul "Arleigh" Steier, of mighty VICKSBURG, got engaged to Beth; and now our latest victim, drum roll please...Paul "Lutzman" Lutz, who commissioned CARNEY in Mayport, is now is gettin' hitched at the USNA Chapel 12 July 1997!

Pete "The Greek" Contostavlos, long time "consigliere" to the Lutzman and I, flew in special for the commissioning and some Orlando/Jax partying. M O O S E B R U G G E R team, Paula Hildebrand, Brauna Rosenburg, Steph Kogler, and Julie Spencer missed the party, but are all off on UNITAS and headed in different directions as everyone's initial tours end. Armando Garza is IstLT on AUBREY FrrcH; Armando, Garth, and I bond at the weekly Harbor Ops meetings at NavSta Mayport—hope you guys are saving my seat!

And finally Greater Jacksonville '94 news, I went to the huge Airedale wetting down of Helen Bloom, Jill Brestvankempen, Pete Dalve, Brian "Hawkeye" Hawkins and wife Angle, and lots of other VPer's and guys headed all over the country.

Thanks for having a black shoe over some brews!

In April, Lutzman and I embarked on a special quick strike mission and flew to Los Angeles for the weekend wedding of Brenna Baker and Jay Embree. Lutz was the best man, and Brenna's folks had a stretch limo snag Paul and I from LAX. Brenna and Jay had an awesome ceremony and reception. In attendance were: Ernie Gamboa, Burt Steele, Adam Young, Debbie Miller, Laura Bell, and Jim "Wild Man" Martin, to name a few. I'm dying to see these disposable camera pictures I keep hearing about!

In June, I flew out to Hawaii on POM leave for a few days. While there 1 saw Greg Granieri '91, who was serving as OIC of the first West Coast MKV SOC Det. RIMPAC was going on and 1 was able to meet up with several guys who still have warrants out for them in Newport. George "Goball" Ball was going strong on JOHN S. MCCAIN in Pearl, along with Justin "Sparky" Reeves. Joe Carilli pulled in on CHOSIN, and we were all able to throw a few back at Duke's in Waikiki.

Talked with Dave Samtmann '92, and Chris Stone who were in on PRINCETON, but 1 missed Kevin Schaffer and the rest of the CG-59 contingent. But it was cool to see everyone out West was keeping the faith like us Lant Fleet guys.

33rd Company news; I literally passed Julie (Rosati) Antonacci and sent her a flashing light hello on BARRY when we inchopped to the Med in July. And as were tumed over with SAN JACINTO, I shot off a note to hubby Pete Antonacci and received a great letter from Brain Metcalf from SAN JAC. Hawkeye tied the knot and was doing well when 1 saw him in Jax—we were jumping all over each other in tme 33rd fashion and spilled beer all over each other—true Herd love. Scott "Tex" Myers and Kendra are still in Ingleside, no word on their next move yet. Ran into J.P. Dunn in Mayport where he's kicking butt as DCA and

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headed out on UNITAS, while Mindy holds down the fort at home. Ward Norwood Miller, my main man, is up in Bremerton, and awaiting orders to his next ship, and loving the Northwest. Darin "Frogman" Evenson is deep into his SEAL training with SDV Team One, loving every minute; most recently shuttling between his home base in Hawaii and Washington State. I got to see Rob Wittmaack and Andy Barry at the Greek's place in Norfolk when I passed through in June—Witt is sportin' a new BMW and Andy just got picked up for Navy pilot. As for the Greek, he's tearing up the track onboard CAPE ST. GEORGE, also doing a three year stint.

Random sightings: over here, I got "trapped" on board SUPPLY with Jack Downes and Kim Hurd on 4th of July, where they laid out the spread w/ steaks,fireworks,and two pallets of Odoul's! It was a rough holiday routine. I get to see Jack about every two weeks and talk to him on the sound powered phones, when we UNREP with SUPPLY, where Jack is First Division Officer. Nikki Tonnessen is Commo on ASHLAND, last I heard from her she was doingfineafter finishing up the last UNITAS. Andy Barry and Mike Yang pulled into Jebel Ali onboard STUMP the other week, and Andy and I were able to shoot the breeze in the desert sand. Well that's it! I can't wait to get back to the States. For the '94 gang, my address: Scott Suozzi, 19 Arbor Club Dr. #320, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; phone: 904-2851756. Happy Holidays '94! Luv, SUOZ. Hey, Scott, thanks for the long letter. Don't apologize for the nickname addiction.. .everyone calls me that. Close to home, I've seen quite a bit of Kelly Shekitka lately. He's moved to Corpus Christi, and seems to be doing nothing but flying up here (commercial, of course!) to visit Dave Gwinn's littie sister. Speaking of Dave, he and Amy are doing just fine. Dave is enjoying his month long Christmas break...watching football (and whatever sporting event happens to be one TV). 1 haven't seen Tony Thicker in a little while, and it has been even longer since I've heard from Andy Van Slyke. Chris Kuzniewski is rumored to be in the area every now and then, and Bill Mann is still putting in his time at Georgetown. Okay, '94, that's all for today.

I'll be in San Antonio, TX for 6 weeks starting January 6th, so hopefully I'll run into some of you.

Have a great and blessed New Year, and I look forward to hearing from ALL of you in 1997. Make it a point to send me at least a postcard, or an e-mail message. Take care, '94, and God bless. C-ya...Jim

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Pres: John Fleet Sec'y: ENS Don Jamiola, USN 6814 Sahara Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 512 992 6665 Well, I hope everyone had a chance to have some fun over the holidays. Also, I am writing just prior to the Army-Navy game, so I'll say Beat Army and hope 1 don't jinx anyone. Kevin Doney, Kelly Shekitka '94 (he gets to be in two columns) and I are having a get together at our pad for the game, so I'll have that info in a later issue. 1 also heard that there were more 95ers and 96ers at the Georgia Tech game than Mids, including D&B. Things here in Corpus are pretty good. I also have a new address, so please note it. We got down here in the beginning of November, but won't start until the middle of January, so we're standing watch and doing the morning muster thing. K.C. Williams is in his second week of ground school, and plans to attend the Army-Navy game with column regular Dusty Rhodes in Meridian.

Honestly, I have about a million letters all of a sudden, with pictures to go with them, so I'll try and

get them all taken care of—if your picture or letter is in a later issue, forgive me! Kurt Kyle writes from Hawaii. Kurt didn't plan on writing Shipmate till a shark ate his ring, but he's run into so many Classmates around the world, he thought he'd write. He and Kurt Mole are onboard LEFTWICH, a Spruance destroyer. Kurt Mole sends his greetings of Beat Army and Go SWO. Kurt Kyle's roommate in the J.O. Jungle is Malcolm Alexander, a U of Illinois grad who married Jane Reddick. Dave Boxmeyer has been seen floating around Hawaii, especially at mandatory luncheons (Hi Box Ed). Kurt's gungy old roommate Jesse Kemp is in Supply there as well.

Kurt lives with Bill Johnston (INGERSOLL), Christa Richardson (FLETCHER), and John Pienkowski (CHOSIN). John and Kurt are busy mountain biking and country dancing, where they were fortunate enough to meet some "Air Force Brats" over the Summer before they had to go back to school. Apparently John has been the golden boy onboard, and is on the fast track to admiral. Karen Flaherty stayed at Kurt's place while on house hunting. Kurt is the COMMO and has talked to many Classmates on the high seas, like Karen who tried to cut off his ship pulling into port, and Steve Shedd off O'BRIEN out of Japan who recognized Kurt's voice on FLTTAC during a Misslex. "Pineapple Fleet" had RIMPAC '96 with ships from all over the Pacific Rim come to the Hawaii OpArea to play war games. Steve Shedd and Joe Geary came by and Kurt showed them around. Joe and his SEAL buddies had a good time in downtown Waikiki. Kurt says SEALS really are crazy because one night they missed the ferry to Ford Island and swam it.

They also ran into Frank Pagura, and have seen Justin Orlich and wife Polly—(Juice is the COMMO on CHOSIN). Kurt was the Midshipman Training Officer for 15 Mids, and they all made it back to USNA. While in San Diego, Kurt ran into Kara Kouloheras, who is still running triathalons out there. Kurt's old, old roommate Brian Gilhooly is in Coronado with SEAL Team Three, after being twice selected to compete for a spot on the SEAL'S elite CISM team. Kurt, Dan Holman, Brian, Bart Randall, Jose Cobos, and Jon Sanchez had a good time in Coronado, surfing and PT'ing. Of course, Kurt had to mention his wrestling buddies. Dan Hicks was third at the Olympic trials and Mike Clayton was runner-up at the Armed Forces Tournament. Congrats from Kurt and all of us. Kipp Wahlgren got Ground in the Corps. Dan Holman and Kurt went to Germany and Italy after BUD/S and SWOS, respectively. There they drank "bier" and wine. Dan is out in Virginia with SEAL Team Two having a great time. Kurt saw Doug Zembiec at his New Mexico house, where they shot guns and went out on the town, where Doug met a '95 West Point female, and Kurt thinks he will probably have a death wish on him for turning in such a traitor. They ran into Jim Golladay, which was pretty weird in the middle of the desert. Kurt closes with "Hooyah Blackshoes (SWOS)" and a greeting to Jay White if he reads this. Thanks a lot, Kurt, glad to see you guys are doing good. Kurt Mole also closes with a word for the aviators of '95: "You can keep your 'brownshoes'—chum and burn Navy SWO!" Kurt's roommate, John Pienkowski, has some info on the reverse of K u r t ' s letter. Gungy Bubblehead Doug Ross is enjoying Sub school in Connecticut. Jesus Rodriguez was recently married and living out in Pensacola with wife Caroline. Apart from the fire alarm, the wedding was beautiful. Steve Mauro got hitched the week before and is working(?) as a CEC type in Patuxent, MD with his wife Nicki.

Darin Hunter and his wife Luwanda, and son Andre, are happily enjoying the Air Force life in God's country, Scott AFB, Illinois. Darin is slowly educating his airmen in the Traditions of the Sea. John ends

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Meridian, and are enjoying the T-2. I missed Nick Mungas, who was partying in New Orleans that weekend with Josh ZIoba. We did take a weekend trip to San Antonio and Austin, where we went out with Ray Santacruz (NFO- Randolph AFB) and Dave Faehnle (Jets in Kingsville). Debbie and Jay White are enjoying Washington, but will be unable to come snowmobiling with us over Christmas due to lack of leave. Well, that's about it for now. Again, hope all had a good holiday season, and please note my new address. Later, Don

fraining, and she stakes the "hangout" to be Seville Quarter where Luke Hofaker, Dave Kurtz, Nikki Battaglia, Ian Johnston, and Derek Kingsley are regulars.

Finally, triathlons seem to have become a favorite pastime. Michelle Baumbich, Andy Berner, Mike Bisbee, Mark Ehmann, and Debi all participated in the Santa Rosa Island Triathlon in Pensacola. John Lydon and TYavis Hayes joined them, and the group as a whole dominated the competition. Thanks for the info and congrats on your pins!

Joe, Steve, Kurt, Bill, and John in Hawaii. with "Go Navy Nuke SWO!" Thanks John!

We got a letter from Trish Buchinger. MILIUS (DDG-69) is pierside in Pascagoula, MS at Ingalls shipyard. Its commissioning date was on 23 November, after which it will be homeported out of Swo Diego. '95ers onboard include Emily Schuette (1st LT), Liz Moxon (MPO), Jane (Reddick) Alexander (COMMO), and Trish (AUXO). They are all surviving the rigors of precomm duty, and taking it well.

Off duty, Emily is courting a Royal Marine Captain, who is doing exchange duty with HMLA-267 out of Camp Pendleton. Liz and Brad Artery are still kicking after 2 plus years. Brad is in Charleston finishing Nuclear Prototype. Jane married Malcolm Alexander on 31 August in Maryland. Of course, we all know Malcolm is on Kurt Kyle's ship, and is the 1st LT Trish is dating Kurt Snyder, a '95 Merchant Marine grad! Trish says all is well, as they prepare to leave Mississippi for greener pastures in San Diego. Thanks, Trish.

Mighty 69—Jane, Emily, Tribh, and Liz before a night out in New Orleans.

Rob Wyssbrod writes from Corpus Christi. Rob is roommates with Joe Freeborn (INCHON at Ingleside) and Nick Garcia. Nick just completed primary and is going back to P-cola for helo training. Rob is still in primary and is engaged. Rob sends an invitation to all of 32nd Company to come to the wedding in Holland, Michigan on December 21st, 1996. Thanks and Congrats, Rob, but 1 got the letter too late to put in an earlier issue!

Tim Winter's parents write from Potomac, MD. Tim was awarded the Alden C. Marky Award for being the outstanding Navy graduate of the Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training (JUNT) at Randolph AFB in San Antonio. Tim was also selected for the Air Education and Training Command Commander's Cup, presented to the most outstanding graduate in each JUNT Class. Tim will soon be in NAS Jacksonville.

Well, with all this time on my hands, I have run into some '95ers myself. In transition to Texas, I stopped to see Joey Delaski in Mississippi and visit for a bit. Joey is busy winning golf tournaments in Jackson. Steve Kelsey, old P-cola roommate, also stopped by, and we were able to check out the country scene. Steve is now living with Gary Huss in

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Pres: ENS Bart Phillips 1847 Lindamoor Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 phillipb@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Sec'y: 2LT Tonya Barz, USMC 516-11-9838 1928 Lyndale Ln. Billings, MT 59102 Happy New Year, '96! Let me get you up to date on some of the latest and greatest of our Classmates.

First, we have word of two more summer weddings.

Cathleen and Bill Donnelly were married on 27 May and then proceeded to Quantico, where Bill is soon to graduate with Delta Company.

John '95 and Heather (Huerter) Ventura were married in the Chapel on 13 July. Swordbearers for the festivities included J o s h u a DeCaro '95 (bestman), Steve Johnson, Mike Cummins, J. Ian Norris, Matt Cook, and Ken Grant.

John and Heather (Huerter) Ventura Heather also writes about Chris Alfonso, Mike Clark, Joel Metzger, and James Palma, who are all attending USUHS. Jill Perehinec and Sean McGrath fill out the rest of the '96 clan who are down there surviving biochemistry, histology, and gross anatomy. (Is anyone else out there thinking to themselves, "Better you than me??") They are in lab groups integrated with grads from sister Academies and ROTC programs. Thanks for the update. Heather, and best of luck to all of you!

Next, comes word from the tropical climate of Panama City, FL—home of the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center. Debi Kauffman and John Lydon write to announce the newly pinned (21 October) Basic Diving Officers. Debbie, John, Josh Hall, and Glenn Lininger eamed their pins along with USNA representatives from '86, '87, '92, and '94. The four then attended the Salvage Officer Course until 19 December and headed for Newport. the following ship assignments: Josh, GRAPPLE ( A R S 53), Littie Creek; John, RAVEN (MHC-61), pre-comm; Debi, SUPPLY (AOE-6), Norfolk; and Glenn, BLUERIDGE ( L C C - 1 9 ) , Yokosuka. Debi and the clan tend to hang in Pensacola with the group in flight

L to R: Debi Kauffman, Mark Ehmann, Andy Bemer, Mike Bisbee, John Lydon, Michelle Baumbich.

SWOS news reaches us from both Steph Freccia and Matt Tarabour. Steph, a member of the first class, completed regular SWOS on 15 November and then remains for her follow-on school. Though some detach as early as December, Steph is in the group to detach in mid-January. Socially, the clan up there enjoyed some bonding when up in Boston for the B.C. game in the Fall. Word has it that Mike Baker is newly engaged, and that Tonya and James Harney were married over the Veteran's Day holiday. Dave Petko is also now a happily married man after his 16 November ceremony in PA. Finally, Steph said that Dan Branch threw a huge Halloween bash for the SWOS group—costumes and all. It is just a regular party up there isn't it, you Sworriers?! Thanks for the note, Steph, and best of luck to all surviving the Newport temps and heading out to the Fleet.

Matt, on the other hand, writes (in an attempt to combat the usual updates from "the few, the proud" here in Quantico) to give some limelight to the RI crew and some relief from the " m o t o moto...allusions." Making short work of Phase II (engineering) were Patrick Stark, Jay Clavert, Paul Kress, and A d a m Piepkorn. A n t h o n y O'Daniel re-selected a ship out of Sasebo, Japan and will head there in mid-December. Lance Burton, styling his new mustache, will also be heading to the Gator Navy in Japan. Anthony, who also just pinned on his gold jump wings, has been doing RI National Guard Huey jumps with Laurent Hay ward and Odin Klug. Mike Hebert and Matt Clement are also part of the first class and will soon graduate.

Matt Tarabour and his roommate Bill Gilroy live only 200 yards from what is described as the ACME of Newport and have not been far from their fellows from the 36th Company who picked up with the second class. These include: Jen Mills, Ann (Maginnis) McCann, and Kathy (Schultz) IVibble. Matt, himself, wUl not reach PATRIOT in Sasebo until probably late Spring of '97, after attending mine warfare school. Final info on the 36th clan includes: Kennie Velez starting TBS, Chris Banks finishing Primary in P-cola, Steve Piatt working diligently in USNA Character Development, and Nick Good keeping Santee Basin safe for democracy. Thanks for the note.

Matt—hope this gave ya some press relief!

Liam Hulin sends an announcement that BUD/S Class 209 finished second phase (dive phase) and will complete third phase (land warfare) by the end of February. They will then head to jump school and, ultimately, to their respective SEAL teams. Class 209 includes: Liam, Joe Crandall, Greg Sutton, Doug

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Mike Gibson, Steph Freccia, Eric Kellum, Beth Beede, Chris Hoffman, Mike Baker and fiance Julie, Jay Clavert, Ed Bart, Joanna Kroll, and Dan Homer Moman, Weeks; Combat Engineers—Haynes; Communications/Data Systems—Cordone, Monsour, Powell; Ground Supply—Gladden; Air Traffic Control—Despain; Aviation Intel—Farkasfalvy; Pilot— Bertas, Bernth, Butler, Fernebok, Funderburk, Collins, Mueller, Fisher, Farrell, Lucas, Leahy, Payton, Orr, Oki, Selby, Trout, Wolter; and NFO— Baggs, Donnelly, Gordon, Hanley, McFarland, Piasecki, Pratt, Santare, Shand, Stiffler. Congrats to all the D Co. devil dogs.' E Co. has completed Offense Week in the field and gets psyched for D Week and the war during January temps! F Co. is about two weeks behind E Co., and both are slated to graduate TBS in March. Thanks for all the updates, everybody! Look forward to hearing from you, and keep an eye on my everychanging address as 1 move around for the next few months before 1 ultimately head for Okinawa. Take care, '96...Tonya

Standing L to R: Julie Nichols, John Hartnett, Brenden CoUins, Seth Miller, Nate Kring, Wayne Andrews, Bill Donnelly, Joe Amaral, Chris Wright, Shane Jennings, Clay Robinson.

Morehead, and Bob Willingham. Class 210 finished Hell Week making the Academy grads' record a perfect 14 of 14. The remaining two Classmates wiU head to Coronado after grad school.

L to R: Steve Williams, Joe Crandall, Liam Hulin, Greg Sutton, Doug Moorehead, Bob Willingham Jim Lawson writes from Pensacola about the group from 25th Co. IVevor Sterry is done with API, has started Primary, and is rebuilding a vintage Ford in his spare time. Robert Gomez and most of the other NFO's are moving through as well. Mike Davidson, Chris Young, Brian Schrum, Grahame Dicks, and Chris Castleman will most likely begin in January (about three months behind).

Last—but not least—is word from TBS. With an overwhelming five companies on deck down in Quantico, D Company graduates on 10 January.

These Marines will be headed to their respective MOS schools and then out to the FMF. Our Classmates in D Co. received the following MOS assignments: Infantry—Abele, Amos, Costello, Chiamttini, Harrison, locano. Lynch, McNulty, Walsh, Zambelli; Artillery—Berger, Dimmig, Lovelace, Krause; Ground Intel—Kear, Santos; Logistics—Duggan, Roy, Kelley; Motor Transport—Barz, Fitzharris,

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Top L to R: John Phillips '92, Scott Armentrout '94, Erica Sahler '87, Jim Tatera '86, Debi Kaufmann. Bottom L to R: Glen Lininger, John Lydon, Wanen Fridley '92, Josh Hall.

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Chapter News ALABAMA Alabama Chapter T. Morris Hackney '53 40 Country Club Road Binningham, AL 35213-3625 H: 205-871-7940; W: 205-870-5563 Our Chapter hosted the Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable John H. Dalton '64, at our dinner meeting on 22 November. The dinner was held at The Club in Birmingham, AL and the Secretary spoke to our group after dinner concerning the status of the Navy in these changing times. The Secretary also fielded questions after the dinner from the group.

Chapter President, Morris Hackney, then presented the Secretary with a Naval Academy lamp as appreciation for his visiting our group.

Those in attendance included BGen Tom Adams, CAPT Jeff Badgett '52, CAPT Chuck Bailey '60, LT Ken Blalock '89, Col Don Boomershine, G.R. Bowling '47, Jim Byers '78, Jack Catiett '53, LCDR Chuck Chandonnet '81, Brannan Chisolm '80, CAPT Alan Clark '52, Robert Clark '85, Frank Cohee '74, RADM Bryan Compton '51, Bob Cooper '63, Billy Culp '46, John Davidson '73, Russ Dedrickson '78, Philip Griese '75, Morris Hackney '53, Joe Haynes '64, Greg Hess '85, Frank Hughes '66, Dr. Lawrence lannoti '52, Bob Jenkins '47, CAPT McVoy '49, Maj Allen Meighen, MGen Jim Mickle '48, Brad Moore '74, CAPT Tom Moriarty '62, RADM Jack Natter '67, Kevin Patton '85, CAPT Robert Quinn '52, Dennis Read '59, Gilbert Royal '66, CAPT Ernest Schoolfield '66, Dr. Roy Smith '73, Col David Stockman '51, CAPT Scott Veach '87, Scott Watson '83, CAPT John Williamson, Tom Wolsoncroft '66, and CAPT Ross Word.

Our Chapter also hosted the West Point Society of Birmingham at a joint Army-Navy Football Game Party at Vestavia Country Club on Saturday, 7 December. The intense football rivalry was shared together as the two clubs enjoyed each other's company while watching the football game. Even though Army eeked out another victory, the Middies claimed a moral victory by accepting a bowl bid to the Aloha Bowl. This event is expected to be an annual one.

Those in attendance included George Bockhold '66, G.R. Bowling '47, James Byers '78, Alan Clark '52, Robert Clark '85, Robert Cooper '63, Philip Griese '75, Tim Hancock '79, Frank Hughes '66, Larry lannotti '52, Richard Malczynski '86, Roy McLean '47, Jim Mickle '48, Richard Owens '58, Kevin Patton '85, Hamilton Perkins '49, David Prosser '69, Gilbert Royal '66, Ernest Schoolfield '66, George Sloan '58, and Joseph Walter '55.

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Huntsville Chapter Thomas Hartline '81 112 Crestview Circle Madison, AL 35758 H: 205-464-0410; W: 205-544-0052 e-mail: tom.hartiine@msfc.nasa.gov Nineteen members attended the November luncheon meeting on the second Thursday at the Fogcutter restaurant. Four new members joined at this meeting; Fritz Steiner '57, Charles Musitano '63, Jeff Kaylor '70, and David Lingo '73. Steiner reported being deeply retired and actively writes let-

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ters to the Huntsville Times (getting them published regularly). Musitano, Kaylor and Lingo have recently moved to Huntsville and work with SCI. Thanks to Tom Colman for the recmiting efforts. Other attendees were: Bob Brown '49, Tom Colman '56, Tom Hartline '81, Donald Horvath '56, Ed Jackson '58, Al Morris '50, John Robbins '68, John Snyder '47, Mike Stroop '54, Frank Tatom '56, Richard Taylor '68, Bill Watts '38, Hugh Hyde '61, Hector Negroni '61, USAF, and Larry Anderson, honorary member.

The Treasurer continued his recent practice of collecting the yearly dues. Mike Stroop invited the group to his house for the Army/Navy game. John Snyder cheerfully passed out tickets to the Georgia Tech game. Tom Hartline reaffirmed the Midshipmen lunch on 26 December at the Fogcutter. As previously reported, the plans for the December luncheon meeting were scrapped. Talk during the meal centered on getting to know our new members better, recent activities at the Academy and events around town and around the world.

Many of the Huntsville Chapter members gathered at Mike Stroop's home to watch the Army/Navy game.

Here is the "attendance list" forwarded by Mike: Frank Tatom '56, Dick Taylor '56, Nancy and Fritz Steiner '57, Sara and Tony Torruella '51, Pat and John Snyder '47, Annabel and Al Morris '50, Betty and Don Horvath '56, Hector Negroni USAFA '61, John Robbins '68, Tom Colman '56, Noreen Wickersham (house guest), and Anne and Mike Stroop '54.

We were prepared for a crowd and had three TV's going as well as the cybernet live broadcast, but everyone insisted on sitting in one room. One interesting observation—Fritz was in charge of the remote and he "muted" all of the commercials. Either all of us in our old ages can pick up on that signal or we are so use to being controlled that everyone shut up during the commercials.

1 hope no one tried to attend our annual meeting on 26 December as I advertised in a previous column. We found later that the restaurant was not open on that date and switched to 27 December for the meeting. We had a very good meeting and as always enjoyed hearing from the current Midshipmen about their activities and reliving some of our own past exploits.

Eleven members and two Midshipmen along with guests attended the Annual Midshipmen Luncheon at the Fogcutter restaurant. Attending were: John Snyder '47 with wife Pat, Bob Brown '49, Al Morris '50 with wife Annabel, Tom Colman '56 with wife Betsy, Donald Horvath '56 with wife Betty, Frank Tatom '56, Fritz Steiner '57 with wife Nancy, Ed Jackson '58, John Robbins '68, James Pointer '78, and Tom Hartline '81, Scott Braddock '97, attended with his mother, father and girlfriend and Constantine Panayiotou '00 attended with his father. Both are from nearby Decatur, AL. After introduction of the Midshipmen and their guests, each of the members introduced themselves and their guests with a brief background statement.

Tom Hartline then advised the group that he was planning a Dark Ages Dance which would be a combined affair with the local Chapters of USMA and USAFA alumni. Tom then passed out membership applications for the National Alumni organization to all who were not already members and everyone cheered as Frank Tatom took one. It's time to sign up Frank.

Meetings will continue to be on the second Thursday of each month at the Fogcutter restaurant at 11:30. Contact one of the members for additional information.

Ed Jackson '58 AHAAPREZ@aol.com

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter CAPT Dennis M. McComb, USNRR (Ret) '65 1146 E Village Circle Drive N Phoenix, AZ 85022 H: 602-863-6313; W: 602-947-2282; F: 602-863-7655; e-mail: mccomb@kellerwilliams.com

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Daniel Musselman, Jr. '60 1701 East HUltop Drive Orange, CA 92665 H: 714-637-8223; W: 714-283-3534 F: 714-283-5642 Army/Navy Game Functions Despite the outcome Chapter game functions at MCAS Tustin and at the Jonathan Club were great successes. Next Shipmate we'll publish the names of the attendees and highlights of each of the functions.

October '96 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon was held at the Officers Club at MCAS El Toro on 8 October 1996, with RADM Ron Marryott '57, the new President and CEO of the Alumni Association as our guest speaker. Ron gave us an update of recent happenings at the Alumni Association and the Academy followed by a question and answer session. This was the second of four Alumni groups Ron was to address that week on the West Coast. Those of us living a long distance from the Academy always enjoy hearing first hand about what is happening in Annapolis. Ron is certainly starting his tenure as President and CEO off on the right foot by getting out to visit the far reaching Alumni Chapters and did an excellent job of answering our questions.

Those in attendance included Steiny Steinmetz '35, Bill Valentine '39, Art Varnum '40 with his wife, Ted Johnson '47, Jim Kirkpatrick '47, John Snyder '50, Kim Bassett '53, Dave Grover '53, Bob Lowell '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, Don Martin '55, Harold Hussey '56, Tony Crowell '57, Dave Delo '57, Joe Koch '57, Ron Marryott '57, Don Mitchell '57, George Watts '58, Danny Musselman '60, Mike Whitmore '63, Dave Wilshin '64, Bob Johnson '66, Steve Andres '67, Eric Simmons '69, Bruce Stevens '70, Jerry Geil '71, Henry Gonzales '77, Steve Sprecher '77, Rene Pili '78, Jerry Dalo '80, Nick Madigan '81, Lee Cohen '82, Jim Loper '83, Steve Shatynski '83, Mike Wray '85, Joe Mandichek '89, Dick Bawister, Dick Miller, Kent Parsons—Area Blue and Gold Officer and Bob Frauenzimmer— Parents Club Representative.

November '96 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon was also held at the Officers Club at MCAS El Toro on 12 November 1996 with BGen Charlie Bolden

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USMC '68 as our guest speaker. In honor of the Marine Corps birthday, a Marine Corps color guard did the flag presentation ceremony and Charlie Bolden cut the birthday cake as the senior Marine present. Dave Wilshin '64 shared the first piece of cake as the oldest Marine present with one of the Marine Color Guard who was the youngest Marine present. The Commandant's Birthday message video was shown and Charlie gave an excellent presentation on the present status of the 3rd Marine Air Wing and West Coast Base changes. He also gave a very interesting slide presentation about future plans for the International Space Station. Those in attendance included Ken Klofkorn '43, Walter Stevens '43, Art Varnum '40, Stan Weissburg '46, Rich Crane '47, Ted Johnson '47, Tom Gillen ' 5 1 , Al Enderle '52, Joe Zebrowski '53, Joe Koch '57, John Cobb '58, George Watts '58, Joe Keeley '59, Danny Musselman '60, Dave Wilshin '64 with two guests, Charlie Bolden '68, Keith Haines '68 with guest, Bruce Stevens '70, Jen-y Geil '71, Rene Pili '78, Jerry Dalo '80, Steve Shatynski '83, Mike Wray '85, David Lopez '89, Jeff Nordstrom '92, Dan Baulig '93, Joe Daniels, George Groves, and Lefty Levarkas with guest.

1997 Chapter Calendar The following is the schedule of events for LA Chapter activities for 1997. Please mark your calendars early to attend as many of these great events as possible.

14 January 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 11 Febmary 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 11 March 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 15 March 1997 Spring Social - St. Patrick's Day Party 8 April 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 25-27 April 1997 Air Show '97, MCAS El Toro—Blue Angels 25 April 1997 Rehearsal (VIP) Air Show and Party 13 May 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon and Army—Navy "Not-So-Serious G o l f 10 June 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 28 June 1997 Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner 8 July 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 12 August 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 21 August 1997 Networking Cruise 4-7 Sept 1997 Reunion West—San Diego 6 September 1997 Navy/San Diego State Football Game, San Diego 9 September 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 11 October 1997 152nd USNA Birthday Party 14 October 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 16 October 1997 Army - Navy Serious Golf 11 November 1997 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 6 December 1997 Army/Navy Game Party 1997 Spring Social The Los Angeles Chapter has started planning a Spring Social to be held on Saturday, 15 March 1997 (St. Patrick's Day). The time and place for the event have not been finalized as this article is being written, but will be included in the next Shipmate article. However, we wanted to get an announcement in print so that Alumni in the Los Angeles area could save this date on their calendars. It definitely will be a fun event appropriate for the occasion.

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Membership Drive In another few weeks you will be receiving your invoice for the 1997 Membership year. Make sure you update any pertinent information on the backside of the form. More importantly, if you know someone in our Chapter area who is not a member pass along the membership info to them or tell them to contact Hank Salerno '64 to receive a membership packet. Hank can be reached at 714-953-8681 during the day and at 714-637-1567 in the evenings.

Danny Musselman, Jr. '60

San Fransisco Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 H: 510-866-8299; W: 510-887-7333

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 The group's monthly meeting was held at the Palomino Room on Thursday, 7 November 1996, with the following 26 attendees: Larry Pierce '38, Carolyn and M.O. Slater '42, John Daniel '43, Bill Goode '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Will Small '47, Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48, Barry Whittlesey '49, John Haynes '55, Roy Ostrander '57, Bruce Friederich '57, Bob Johnston '57, Mike Madalo '62, Jack Everett '64, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67, Frank Blake '68, DeVon Workman '73, Marion Logan, Rita McHugh, CDR Leon Lewis (Ret.) (Pensacola NavCad), John Buel (Blue & Gold), Wayne Samarzich (Blue & Gold) and Edgar Rodriguez '96.

Senior Ensign-of-the-Navy Tom Hartigan started the meeting by telling us about two cotton-boring beetles. One, it seems, was rather accomplished and did quite well; the other, unfortunately, was void of talent and personal virtues. "That," explained Tom, "made him the lesser of two weevils." Mike Madalo (one-time world's oldest Firstie) announced a candidate night to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, 26 November, at the McClellan AFB Officers' Club.

The USNA film/video To Lead and To Serve will be shown, and the local Blue & Gold contingent will review admission procedures, how to apply, what to expect, what the Academy is looking for; and offer opportunities for questions and answers. The formal portion of the program will extend for 45 minutes and will be followed by a social mixer for candidates themselves, parents, school counselors and Alums. Immediately following Mike's announcement. President John Haynes pointed out that, for other-than-Marine attendees, the meeting will be held at "nineteen hundred hours."

The December Chapter meeting (only) will be held on the first Wednesday (4 Dec) due to a conflict at the Palomino Room. John Haynes announced that regular attendees John Lally and Tom Langley both '56 are back in Annapolis enjoying the 40th reunion for their Class. It was announced that the Febmary meeting will again be a joint function with the San Francisco Chapter at Travis AFB—an event thoroughly enjoyed by all. In the recent matter of a 13th "at-large" Board Member for the USNAAA, our

Chapter finished second behind Detroit. Although he typically neglected to accept any commendation, it should be noted that President John Haynes spent a good deal of time and effort in preparing the submission, and is to be recognized for this further indication that he takes his position seriously. We are indeed fortunate and sail smoothly when John has the conn. We are looking forward to the March vish of the USNA Glee Club, which will perform at several schools during a three-day stay, and also offer a public concert. The indomitable Larry Pierce (whose wit sharpens with the passage of time) announced that he has been asked to speak at the local Am Vet Post I on 8 December and asked if anyone could help him out with a "canned speech," or at least some good suggestions. My suggestion, Larry: just wing it—you've got the gift!

Local Blue & Gold rep Wayne Samarzich introduced speaker Edgar Rodriguez '96, temporarily assigned to the Candidate Guidance Office while awaiting start of his Pensacola flight class. Ed graduated in 1991 from nearby Woodland High School, and his father's business name was fondly recognized by a number of Alums. He gave us a first-hand report of Academy life during the past few years, acknowledging some of the problems and optimistically opining that USNA is definitely back "on track." He offered high praise for Admiral Larson's leadership style and no-nonsense return to basic values and training methods. "He is really loved by the Brigade, and the fact that he is coming down hard, cleaning house and restating standards is tmly appreciated by the Mids, and the cause of no small amount of regained respect for our institution, values and mission." There seems to be more unity, a broader sense of brotherhood within the Brigade, and a return of the once-and-again-valued pride, according to Ensign Rodriguez. "There's a Plebe Summer again, no second chances oii honor violations and a return to discipline." Ed also suggested that Admiral Larson is a "rumor-control" expert, "jumping right on" every situation of import in which misunderstandings might arise, in order that facts replace fiction, and otherwise-volatile situations are defused.

In short. Chuck Larson '58 has performed another genuine service by virtue of his stint as Superintendent, USNA. Finally, in response to questions. Ensign Rodriguez detailed the Midshipman Action Group which has blossomed at the Academy, through which Midshipmen have become involved in City of Annapolis activities of various types. Ed, for example, drew upon his own background in choosing to tutor elementary school students, using his bilingual talents to help inject enthusiasm for learning and education. Our local Chapter members greatly appreciated Ed's presentation and agreed unanimously that our Alma Mater (still) turns out some impressive grads.

As the meeting closed, Ed Axtell—referring to some comments made by program speaker Ed Rodriguez—related a tale of misfortune and civvies during his Second Class Year. The plan had been to spend Christmas leave in Joplin, MO, with (soonto-be-fiancee) Mary Lee. At his request, Ed's mother mailed some civilian clothes to be used on leave; unfortunately, she sent them to him at Mother B. rather than to Joplin to await his arrival. Since Underclassmen were not allowed to have civvies (even though this was an honest misunderstanding), Ed prudently "stored" them under his roommate's raingear. You guessed it: at the most inopportune time, a broad-based inspection was held; and the civvies were discovered. It didn't take long for the facts to surface, and Ed was called into his Company Officer's place of business. As Ed explained: I tried to sea-lawyer my way out of it, and it just got worse. I was granted a Class A offense award and had to serve 10 days' detention. Fortunately, the last day was the day before Christmas leave

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commenced, and I was able to spend Christmas leave in Joplin, where (current lifelong partner) Mary Lee became my fiancee.

The Chapter met on Wednesday (a day early due to heavy holiday schedule), 4 December, at the Palomino Room, with 22 members and guests in attendance. Specifically, Mo Slater '42—the last of the good guys—was honored as our senior comrade. He was joined by Cay and Joe Drachnik '43, Bill Goode '43, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Tom Hartigan '47, and his guest Pat Geyer (Stanford '58), Barry Whittlesey '49, Al Williams '51, remarkably active and professional President John Haynes '55 and his wife Joyce, along with their guests son Paul Haynes '83 and his wife Annette, John Lally '56, Jim Murtland '56, Jack Everett '64, Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67, Frank Blake '68 and recently-retired Rick Nathanson '76.

Pat Geyer, incidentally will be host(ess)ing our annual Navy-Army football game get-together on Saturday for the umpteenth time. She is gracious and generous to a fault, and we cannot adequately express our appreciation for all she does. Her escort, Tom Hartigan, mentioned at the meeting that, should the need arise, he could qualify for care at the Gulfport, MS Navy home, since his early deparmre from active duty allowed him to boast more enlisted time than commissioned time. The whole world wants to know, Tom, where you get the time to think up these off-the-wall statistics?

It was armounced that Blue-and-Gold officer Mike Madalo was responsible for a successful Candidate Night held on Tuesday 26 November at McClellan AFB. John Haynes offered that the young men and women in attendance were certainly not "long-haired pencil-necked geeks," but instead intelligent, sincere individuals that would make selection difficult should they all apply seriously. Our recollection is that star-wearer (Dean's List) MIDN Shannon Callahan also assisted potential candidates in better understanding what a USNA education is all about.

All hands are looking forward to the Spring visit of the USNA Glee Club; more specific schedule to follow.

John Lally and Jim Murtland told us about their 40th reunion in glowing terms (with the exception of the bartender shortage...) Here's what we came away with: Ethics are back in, discipline is desired (the Mids don't want a "plain old civilian school"), Supt. Charles Larson '58 has been providing outstanding leadership and inspiration. Our alma mater is under extensive scmtiny by the news media, and any untoward behavior or happenstance quickly makes the wire services Retired Commander Rick Nathanson was observed to be in extremely good shape for a man his age (retiree); it was nice to see the former Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center CO back in town.

Paul Haynes '83 (and his wife Annette), visiting his (deservedly) proud parents between Washington, DC change of duty stations, gave us some insights based upon his service on the Joint Staff. (While extremely interesting, none of the gouge was classified.) His personal observation is that budgets will continue to be cut, resulting in spirited competition for the allotment dollar; there seems to be a trend toward emphasizing the surface ship over the carrier in order to meet today's brand of world crisis.

At present, the powers-that-be envision two MRC's (Major Regional Conflicts): Korea and the Gulf War area. Current ship levels about 300.

Paul's wife Annette also graciously spoke to us about her current active duty involvement, and opined that future communication of important information will be by television (possible patterned after the CNN format)—all at classification levels.

A current difficulty is that clearance requirements and security concerns must be addressed and satisfied. She has been working on the JBS (Joint BroadShipmate, January-February 1997

cast Satellite System) and will be assigned to BuPers for her next duty.

John Haynes couldn't help himself and had to express grandfatherly pride in John Paul Haynes and Brittany M. Haynes—possible Class of 2010-era members—prior to adjourning the meeting.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter LCDR Michael S. Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Kibbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 H: 619-792-9196; W: 619-463-USNA Navy-Army Football Party We had a record crowd in attendance to watch the big game at Trophy's Sports Bar in La Jolla. This was our biggest event yet with over 350 people present to enjoy a great breakfast buffet and super game day atmosphere. Of the 350, about 60 were West Point alumni who, despite their small presence, were able to keep up with the Navy cheers. Many thanks go out to Chris and Bob Rubin '82 and Jeff Clough '64, who were responsible for organizing this spectacular event. Because it was such a success, we will probably plan it at Trophy's again next year. Hopefully, the game results will be a little bit better! Good luck to Navy in the Aloha Bowl!!!

November Luncheon A near record crowd attended the 21 November luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club to hear VADM Al Krekich '64, COMNAVSURFPAC, brief us on PacFIt operations. He provided as well, the latest budgeting priorities and a number of technological advances that are rapidly becoming realities. After listening to Admiral Krekich, Ex Scientia Tridens not only continues to reflect history, it justifies future expenditures guaranteeing our Nation's freedom.

In addition to operations, deployments and budgets, he discussed the employment of missiles and unmanned aircraft, the Arsenal Ship concept/plans, the ARLEIGH BURKE class DDG, and concluded with the report of a computer driven AAW missile firing scenario that gave new meaning to the term parallax.

The following is a list of attendees: Dick Agnew '49, Danny Archer '80, Ray Arellano '77, Wilton Atkinson '45, Art Battson '44, Larry Becht '34, Ed Behm '45, Rich Belser '64, Wendell Bemis '39, Don Berkebile '66, Bob Bolger '64, Lee Bolt '51, Tom Boucher '55, Roland Bowling '46, Bill Broughton '49, Chariie Carey '70, Kendra Chappel '94, Cari Christoph '48, Fred Clarke '39, Pete Clarke '90, Jeff Clough '64, Stan Counts '49, Jack Coye '33, Lawrence Cummins '44, Ron Davies '51, Jack Davis '53, Tom Dawson '48, Jeanne (Mrs John F.) Danis '49, Dick DePrez '44, Bob Dexter '39, Dick Deitz '52, Paul Dudley '53, Dick Earnest '64, Jay Eggers '64, Ed Ellis '46, Bob Eriy '37, Randy Fariey '80, Gene Farrell '42, Art Fischer '39, Myron Fleming '62, Ned Floyd '55, Mark Frudden '50, Jerry Fulk '56, Bob Gautier '46, Bob Gorton '46, Ken Graber '77, Don Grinnell '61, Lou Guertin '47, Jim Hamburg '45, Jerry Harken '63, Will Hays '53, Dick Hoffman '48, Art Holz '64, Jerry Johnson '60, Lloyd Jones '48, Steve Jones '64, Al Krekich '64, Andy Kremm '51, Gary Laughlin '65, Bmce Linder '71, Bruce Liska '65, Bruce Maxon '61, Steve Mayian '61, Jim McNerney '51, Read Mecleary '64, Mike Midgley '85, Robair Mohrhardt '49, Rule Moore '53, Bob Morris '52, Bob Neely '48, Jim Pietrocini '80, Bob Price '55, David Ray '80, Bob Rubin '82, Jeff Sander '76, John Schmitt '60, Bob Stevenson '60, Steve Streightiff '80, Mike Szoka '72, Joe Talbert '56, John Thomas '51, John Tillson '51, Bill Ulrich '64, Jay Vermilya '48, Harry Watson '46, Hugh Webster '55, Chuck White '53, Herb Whyte '47, Andy Wilson '82, Jim Woolway '52, Herb Zoehrer '51.

Reunion West '97 The tentative schedule has been published in several places and specifically in the October and November editions of Shipmate. Here are the highlighted events along with the estimated costs. A detailed information and reservations schedule wiU be forwarded shortly: Thursday, 4 September 1997 1830 Reception, San Diego Aerospace Museum. Balboa Park, $30.00/person Friday, 5 September 1997 AM Golf and Tennis Tournaments (Friday and Saturday) 1200 Alumni Luncheon and Assembly, Holiday Inn on the Bay, $25.00/person 1700 USS MIDWAY Pep Rally followed by hanger deck reception, $25.00/person Saturday, 6 September 1997 1500 Game Day—Pre-game party and football ticket, $50.00/person Sunday, 7 September 1997 0930 Farewell Bmnch, Holiday Irm on the Bay, $15.00/person.

For further information, please contact Bob Stevenson '60, Chairman RW '97 at 619-475-1926 or Mike Midgley '85, President, SD/Coronado Chapter at 619-792-9196. Or you may call Conlin Dodds Athletic Tours at 800-553-5527.

Chapter Homepage (http://www.sandiego-online.com/alumni/) Hotiine (619-279-USNA) Please avail yourself to the information and the convenience of the Homepage and Hotiine. When in doubt, check it out!

New and Improved Business Networking Forum Our business networking forums are held on the second Friday of every month at the Marie Callender's Restaurant on Miramar Road (Miramar Road and 1-15). We have joined forces with the San Diego West Point Alumni who are eager to share ideas with us. There is no need to make reservations, but do check the hotline (619-279-USNA) number for any possible or unexpected changes. There is a charge of $5.50, which covers juice, coffee, muffins and fmit. Please bring exact change (cash-no checks).

Don Grinnell '61

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret.) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-963-1863; W: 805-963-9151

COLORADO Colorado Chapter David M. Govan '53 1607 Lakeshore Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525-2420 H: 970-223-6104; W: 970-226-1262

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter CDR Greg R. Gullette, USN '77 86 Pond View Circle Guilford, CT 06437-1245 H: 203-457-0220; W: 203-386-5710

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COSTARICA Costa Rica Chapter 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

FLORIDA Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Charies A. Pendleton, Jr., USNR (Ret.)'43 5212 Antares Court Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-4583 H: 904-249-6683; e-mail: LPGS@aol.com

Orlando Chapter CDR Donald E. Smith, USN (Ret.) '83 438 River Drive Debany,FL 32713 H: 407-668-2030

Palm Beach Chapter Lt Col Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Ave Davie, FL 33331 H: 305-434-6634; W: 305-558-5300

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 H: 904-932-1147; W: 904-479-1183 We were privileged to have newly re-elected Congressman Joe Scarborough as our guest 7 November, Scenic Hills Country Club. The senior member present was RADM Dutch Duerfeldt '26. Junior member present was Bart Roper '86 who is Congressman Scarborough's Chief of Staff. Congressman Scarborough assessed the election results and was somewhat perplexed that Bill Clinton was reelected despite polls showing that he is not tmsted.

He conceded that Bob Dole ran a less than inspired campaign and Clinton ran as far to the right as he could get away with. The 105th Congress, although a net lose in Republican seats, is historic in maintaining the majority. If President Clinton delivers as he campaigned, tme reform will occur. We should expect to see the Republicans acting in a different manner than the 104th. They are older and wiser.

was a crowd of over 130. Dutch Duerfeldt '26 was senior member for the second meeting in a row. Special honored guest was Mrs. Anna Switzer, widow of VADM Wendell Gray Switzer '21. Junior member was determined by Class rank. 1 think it was Ensign Rob Peterson '96. He didn't give us an address, but I do remember his Class rank being higher than mine. The most well attended Class, knocking '52 out of their perennial spot, was '95 whh 11 members present! Special thanks goes to John Krall '95 who rallied the young crowd. There had to be at least 25 Ensigns and JG's. All were very well behaved and showed great spirit. The wives/girlfriends/fiancees were most gracious and beautiful. Several of the old boys momentarily had that far away look in their eyes, but then, most quickly, they were ready for some football. Several spoke highly of our coach, Charlie Weatherbie. He has done much to turnaround the team and must feel the pressure to go on to another challenge. There is a consensus that we wish him to stay. He has a winning record and victory over Army to look forward to next year. Special thanks also goes to my Plebe, Ray Kutch '79 for passing the gouge to the young ones. Buried in the party announcement was free admission to the Classes 93-96. A good number accepted the invitation and signed up for Chapter membership. Many expressed to me personally their appreciation and desire to be included in future local events. The math is simple, anyone there from '96 that is most fortunate to repeat ADM Duerfeldt's attendance record will be watching the Army/Navy Game in the year 2066. The value of our association is spanning the generations. Future events are yet to be scheduled.

If you are reading this and would like to participate, call me, J.R. Knight '76,904-932-1147 at home and 904-479-1183 at work. Or, call Rufo Robinson '48 904-857-1665. We have our goal set on growth to become on of the top twelve Chapters in the Association. Wherever you live, I urge you to join your local Chapter. Bring an active duty Alum. And vote in the upcoming elections for Tmstees. Next year, we will BEAT ARMY!!! and AlooooHA! Cheers, JR J.R. Knight '76

Space Coast Chapter

CDR Howard E. Blum, USN (Ret.) '45 1310 Mayflower Avenue Melboume, FL 32940-6723 H: 502-895-9828 Since our last meeting, the Chapter has lost four members of the organization. These four include Wayne Oldfield '57, Dave Watkins '39, June Blum and Olivia Tedder. June was the wife of our past president Howie Blum '45, and Olivia was the mother-in-law of current president Jim Carrington '53. Olivia's husband, RADM FondvilleTedder '26 was one of the founders of the Space Coast Chapter.

These people will be sorely missed and our condolences go to their families.

The October meeting of the Space Coast Chapter was held at the Patrick AFB 'O' Club and in November we met at the Phoenix Restaurant in Indian Harbour Beach. As usual the turnout for that event welcomed back many of our "snow birds" and made the event a very happy one.

The annual Army-Navy tailgate was hosted by Army this year and didn't turn out exactly as planned even though the group cheered and groaned at the appropriate time.

JR Knight, Congressman Joe Scarborough and Bart In December we met at the Indian River Colony Roper at Scenic Hills Country Club on 7 November 1996 Club for the annual dinner-dance. This is an evening The Army/Navy Game Party was a great success affair, the only one of the year and always a time to despite the final score. 1 pity the Classes of '96 and be thankful for all our blessings. In Febmary we will '97. They have yet to see a Navy victory. We met at host the Alumni CEO, Ron Marryott '57 and look the Angus Steak House on Scenic Highway. There forward to the "State of USNAAA" address.

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Congratulations to our new officers who will take office in January; president Howie Blum '45 (second term), VP Stan Dodd '48, Secretary Tom Schwartz '56, and Sam Powel '50. Our Board of Directors will include John Callaway '47, Frank Keith '47, and Harv Taffet '54. We look forward to the new year and the new staff.

Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342} LCDR Susan R. Welch, USN '80 5310 Foxwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 H: 813-923-2771; W: 813-923-2771

Tampa Bay Chapter Col Walter Havenstein, USMCR '71 10520 Vonn Road Largo, FL 34644 H: 813-593-3227 The Chapter gathered with our Army brethren for this year's contest in the Mangy Moose Restaurant of the Turtie Club in Clearwater. All hands considered it a tremendous success except for the final score of the game. I don't suppose that the Brigade liked it much either, but hopefully the trip to Honolulu will take a little bit of the sting out. They also may need the trip to finally warm up after the so called "weather" that the game was played in.

Attending the gathering this year were: Claudia and Ed Adkins '49; Linda and Mike Albano '74; Bud Alexander '56; DickArdavany '61; Marti and Doug Berry '69; Kathy and Dave Bliesner '83; Joanne and Ken Castelano '65; Alan Christner '54; Maureen and Jack Clifford '72; Margarita and Buck Collins '71; Gwyn Crump '84; Sylvia and Pierce Ferriter '56; Bob Flynn '58; Rut Flynn '59; Mac Fossett '58; Pat and Warren Hahn '60; Sam Henderson '67; Robert Kowalski '89; Marcia and Mark Krivonak '71; Beth and Gaeton Long '60; Diane and Michael Lops '69; Peer Lovfald '54; Steve Martin '71; Flo and Don McLenahan '44; Tina and Mike McDermott '75; Bill McMenamin '70; Jody and Tom Mitchell '69; Hugh Palmer '58; Rob Peterman '76; Valerie and Gary Polansky '69; Babs and Wally Ponder '43; David Pryde '79; Nell and Ras Rasmussen '43; Barbara and Byron Ruble '50; Bud Sawyer '74; Fred Spence '72; Rick Strickland '67; Sharon and Jim Tidd '59; Elly and Larry Weaver '59; and Nancy Winkler.

Don't forget to come out for the February Fiesta.

Mac Clark promises another one of his original extravaganzas that he claims will best even his Oktoberfest showing! See you there.

Buck Collins '71

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter CAPT Paul D. Hurst, USN (Ret.) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 H: 770-509-7300 There has been a great deal of activity here at the crossroads of the South over the past few months.

Our October luncheon featured Alec Eraser '72 as the speaker, providing insight into life as CO of an Aegis configured ship. Attendance and camaraderie were high with appearances by: Jim Weldon '34, Charles Hill '42, Paul Smith '42, Jack Cumberiand '44, Jim Ravenel '45, Duff Young '49, Bill Wright '50, John Stark '51, Gil McCullen '53, Jim Traa '61, Bob Vogel '61, Alan Miller '61, Joe Allegretti '61,

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Tom Markley '61, Paul Hurst '62, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Tony Womble '63, Woodie Vaughan '64, Bill Williams '65, Bob Bush '65, Mike Donohue '65, Jon Barton '66, Will Wood '66, Jim Slemenda ' 66, Peter Dabbieri '67, John Hilburn '69, Marc Farris '70, Mike Wilson '71, Laura Wilson (Mike's wife), Robert Schultz '71, Don Gray '71, Mitch Rowland '71, Dennis Desmond '71,KarlSchwelm '71,AlecFraser '72, John Cory '72, Steve Frederick '72, Jim Murphy '73, Gehrig Wiles '73, Larry Turner '74, Pies Bmce '77, Jim Fee '78, Woody Wilson '84, Dale Newhart '85, Kelly Mayer '85, Mary McElroy '87, Bill Bollwerk '91, Dave Alexander (Assoc).

Our President, Paul Hurst '62, put together an unbelievable tailgater on the Georgia Tech campus (in the Student Center Ballroom no less) just prior to the Georgia Tech game in late November. We had hoped to get 250 pre-registered for the event. Instead, Bob Schultz '71, our Treasurer, recorded over 500 prepaid Alumni and friends, and we had over 100 pay at the door. The food was great, the libations flowed freely and the attendees were in great spirit thanks to a performance by real live Navy cheerleaders. And that was all before the game started.

The game itself was the perfect capstone to a great day of Navy football, with the Mighty Navy winning an exciting game to push their record to 8-2.

Several folks helped Paul with the planning and execution of the event. Jim Slemenda '66, arranged a great deal for our beer and wine and CM. Wood '66, transported it all in his pickup truck without losing a drop (as far as we know); our treasurer. Bob Schultz '71, handled the formidable tasks of accounting for all the reservations and setting up the checkin process, which was ably accomplished by several of our members and spouses; and Bill Bollwerk '91 assisted with the balloons and banners. Finally, special recognition goes to Kate Donohoo for her donation of time and expertise (she's a professional interior decorator) to create the beautiful table settings and manage our overall decorations. Husband Mike '65 did a commendable job of transporting 30 decorated pots of 'mums without a single mishap, not to mention his unselfish act of volunteering his wife for the decoration duty.

Since that great day we have had two other events involving lots of folks willing to give of their time, the most gratifying event being the Georgia Public TV telethon. On Tuesday, 3 December, 15 Alumni gathered in the GPTV studios, with a like number of West Point counterparts, to man (and woman) the phones to bring in pledges for the station. At the end of a spirited four and a half hours, the combined group had signed up pledges of over $13,000. And in this match-up. Navy BEAT Army!

On 7 December 1996, we gathered at TJ's Sports Bar to again witness the unthinkable. (The good news is that the odds are with us next year.) While Navy fielded our best team in years, the same could be said of the Woops, and for the fifth straight year they prevailed. Jim Murphy '73 served as point man in setting up the event and with the exception of the final score, everyone had a great time. As has been the case for the past five years, to a man and woman we can't WAIT 'TIL NEXT YEAR. BEAT ARMY! A reminder that anyone visiting or moving to the Atlanta area is invited to attend any of our monthly luncheons held on the third Friday of each month at Paisano's, 1/4 mile north of 1-285 on Roswell Road in the K-Mart shopping center. See you there.

Steve Frederick '72

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921-6849 H: 011-671-477-4382; W: 011-671-647-9629 F: 011-671-649-8770

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CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261-9722; W: 808-423-1341

CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 H: 219-273-2939

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CAPT CS. Bradley, USN (Ret.) '48 403 E Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 H: 708-295-5269; W: 708-405-7356 Our Chicago Chapter night at the U-505 submarine exhibit in the Museum of Science and Industry has been moved back to 7 March. That's a Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the event is designed for members to bring all of their family and friends. A buffet dinner will be included.

Chicago's internationally known Museum of Science and Industry will be restoring and significantly enhancing the U-505 exhibit in the next couple of years. This German submarine captured in 1945 was the first warship captured at sea by the US Navy since the War of 1812.

The U-505 is an official war memorial and is the only memorial anywhere in the country to the 55,000 Americans who lost their lives in the two great Battles of the Atlantic.

The 1997 breakfast season kicked off on 23 January. The next fourth Thursday of the month will be 27 February.

The October Chapter breakfast at the Midland was another good time. Seven Alumni made appearancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;John Sivright '50, John Howland '64, Mike Reed '77, Ray Trygstad '77, Fred Aalbue '79, Tom Smith '85 and Jim Wilson '86.

Get your new year off on the right foot and join your fellow Chicago Chapter members and other Alumni on 27 February at the Midland Hotel for just five minutes or the full hour and a half from 0700 to 0830. Swap scuttlebutt on anything or everything.

On Adams, just steps from LaSalle.

John G.B. Howland '64 MoneyMinds@aol.com W&F: 847-998-6688

LCDR Anthony Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70131-8348 H: 504-392-5872; W: 504-392-5735

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter LT Thomas M. Ryan, USNR (Ret.) '80 617 Ramblin Wood Greenwood, IN 46142 H: 317-889-1103; W: 317-230-2787

Help us spread the Good News about USNA. Are you involved in your community? Let them know you are an USNA Alum and proud of it!

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KENTUCKY (SEE ALSO OHIO) CDR WiUiam T. Toutant, USNR (Ret) '46 3513 Graham Road Louisville, KY 40207-4371 H: 502-895-9828

MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret.) '62 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 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

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, Ml 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; W: 313-322-6452

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter Darrel (Jonyea '61 605 West Travelers Trail Bumsville, MN 55337 H:612-882-1112 The Upper Midwest Chapter had a huge and successful muster for the Army/Navy game. All hands turned out at Benschwarmer Bob's with spouses, friends and offspring in tow. Those attending were: Bob Litke '48, Delbert Cory '56, Don Hugdahl '56, John Yarbrough '57. Bob Sauer '58, Ed Studer '58, 125

Al Fulkerson '60, Rip Rippelmeyer '60, Alan Frelich '61, Darrel Gonyea '61, George Yarbrough '61, Pat Hart '62, John Kallestad '63, Paul Jennings '64, Mike Schneider '64, Jim Conn '67, Gordy Heitzman '68, Jim Serley '68, Doug Ayers '69, Jerry Witowski '69, John DoUerschel '70, John Holewa '70, Steve Brown '71, Sal Mondelli '73, Mark Salmen '73, John Ginn '75, Alex Plechash '75, Mike Stephenson '75, Ron Uglow '76, Tom Brodmerkel '80, Jeff Bishop '81, Chris Boblit '81, Dan Quatfrini '81, Bob French '82, Greg Hansen '82, Mark Menzuber '82, and Frank Blundetto '83.

contact Old Pat Dowling at (H) 702-876-5594, (Fax) 702-876-2960 and e-mail olpatdow@accessnv.com It helps if you're Irish!

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

MISSOURI Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 H: 816-228-6766

St. Louis Chapter CDR Rodney D. Vaught, USNR '77 132 Forest Grove Drive Glen Carbon, IL 62034 H: 618-288-0987

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CAPT Richard E. Westcott, USN '70 911 Michael Drive Papillion, NE 68046 H: 402-593-1477; W: 402-294-2146

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter CAPT William C Lewis, USNR (Ret.) '45 7043 Big Springs Court U s Vegas, NV 89113 H: 702-368-7774 The Las Vegas Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association held its third meeting of the '96-'97 season on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 at the Holiday Inn, Flamingo Road. If you are traveling for recreation, business or professional reasons in Las Vegas, be sure to give us a call to confirm meeting time and place and please attend. You are more than welcome.

Meetings, except December and hot Summer months, are on third Tuesdays. The two main items on the agenda were: A resolution to Admiral Larson '58 in support of his programs; and our plans for the Army-Navy game party. In brief, the resolution supports fully the Admiral's efforts in all its aspects, particularly that of instilling honor and discipline at the Academy and his basic philosophy of "Excellence without Arrogance." We thank him for his leadership.

Our Army-Navy game plans are completed. Oddly enough, in the Las Vegas area there are roughly the same number of West Point and Annapolis graduates and over the past few years a most agreeable friendship has developed. This year it is our turn to host the festivities. We plan to take it easy on them when Navy wins the ball game. In attendance were: Bob Trauger '39, Larry Giuliani '43, Ken Ruiz '43, Al Neumann '44, Bill Lewis '44, Pat Dowling '46, Bob Titus '49, Gerald Hew '77, Richard Getty '85 (over from Barstow, CA), and a recent arrival in the Las Vegas area, Dutch Harmuth '37. For those who were there and those who missed it, see you at the next one. If you have any questions for the Chapter

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NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter 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 Tom Bowman '71 Stonegate #36, 270 Buffalo Road East Aurora, NY 14052 W: 716-687-4640 E: bba0979@dcrb.dla.mil

Central New York Chapter Edward A. Alberts'85 RR 3 Box 406A Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W: 315-448-3373

Metro New York Chapter RobertA. Black'63 NAANY PO Box 1812 New York City, NY 10185-1812 W: 212-551-1437; F: 212-697-8486 E: rblack@cnct.com Chapter Hotline: 1-800-234-USNA; Happy Hour With RADM Brown The Naval Academy Association of NY (NAANY) opened its program year this Fall with a happy hour at the Williams Club that featured RADM Dave Brown '62, NYNM, president of SUNY Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler in the Bronx. Dave told of his post-USN experiences and prior service at Great Lakes Maritime College. That and SUNY Maritime are two of seven maritime colleges in the nation. He also spoke of merchant marine trends and the challenges that lay ahead. Those attending the October meeting were treated to superb hors d'oeuvres in the Williams Room atop the restored and refurbished Williams Club, which is in a traditional town house on 39th Street just east of Madison Avenue.

November Luncheon With RADM Marryott The recently invested USNAAA President and CEO, Ron Marryott '57, addressed NAANY's November luncheon at the Williams Club. Those attending heard about the recent changeover and where the Association was headed. He reported on further developments at USNA and the excellent job being done by the Superintendent and the Commandant in turning matters around at the Naval Academy. The most important issue appeared to be Navy's varsity football record and what would happen at the game this year! (The team ended up going into the game

one win better than predicted.) Chapter members were very pleased in being able to meet with RADM Marryott and his wife, as well as impressed. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his participation in NAANY's Distinguished Speaker Series.

Dick Couch '67 Headlined December Meeting Tertorism, chemical weapons, and a thousand hostages headlined NAANY's December bill of fare.

Senior Reserve SEAL and renown author, CAPT Dick Couch '67, USNR, spoke about his writing and his new novel and techno-thriller published by the US Naval Institute, Rising Wind. Afinancialspecialist with Smith Barney, he mentioned the enjoyment he got from writing but that he also enjoyed the rewards from his investment house position. When queried about how he developed his characters, he discussed the ways in which he researched everything for this and prior novels. He stressed how careful he had to be in mentioning anything, as even if something were in the public domain, if it was also classified, he couldn't talk about it. Sometimes that could become a challenge. With Rising Wind, dealing with the totality of difference and approach in Japanese culture vis-a-vis American culture added some very exciting dimensions to the book. Following his remarks and a superb Williams Club luncheon, Dick autographed copies of Rising Wind for those there. The Naval Institute Press was very helpful in getting books there for sale at a discount to the members and guests. A great surprise for all was the attendance of Archie Tolk '22, 96 years old, who lives independently on Central Park West in Manhattan and gets around better than many half his age.

Also honored was Maisie Bridewell ('35), who still serves as the Chapter's special events chairman, though in her mid-80s. Maisie still lives independently in her Queens apartment and attends almost every Chapter function. But a bigger surprise for Chapter president Robert Black '63 was the attendance of Blackie's Plebe Summer "wife" Peter Optekar '63 and his wife Grace and sister Dolores.

Pete was on a week-long trip to visit family in New Jersey and attend the Army-Navy Game.

Chapter Directory Finally To Bed Between crashing databases and the loss by transfer of a key member who got the master pages printed from diskettes, the annual Chapter membership directory was unduly delayed. About a third of the listings had changed since the last directory was published, because of people leaving the area and others moving in. Also the Chapter suffered the loss by transfer of its treasurer and a temporary loss of the subsequent secretary/treasurer due to a change of jobs and residences locally. The events gave new meaning to Murphy's Law! In December the directory was finally put to bed and Chapter members who made an annual donation in support of the Chapter should have received them by the time they read this column.

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter CAPT Wayne O. Henry, USNR '67 2404 Rock Creek Drive Chariotte, NC 28226-0713 H: 704-365-1879; W: 704-373-4484

Hire one of your own.

Call 410-263-4448 xl30

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Piedmont Triad Chapter John Anthony '60 709 Longbow Road Wmston-Salem, NC 27104 H: 910-765-3804 On Army-Navy weekend, our Chapter will celebrate its first anniversary. Our first year has been a great success as we have grown to over 50 dues-paying members. (Dues are $10 per year to cover mailings). We have a great group of members who are rapidly developing friendships. The Chapter is enjoying terrific leadership from its Council consisting of Chapter officers and several other elected members. The key officers, who have been the driving forces behind some outstanding social events, are: President—John Anthony '60 Vice-President—Doug Law '66 Treasurer—Mai Murray '60 We are coming off the heels of a well attended catered tailgater on 26 October 1996, at the NavyWake Forest game in Winston-Salem, NC. We had over 150 in attendance including our special guests, the USNA Superintendent, Admiral Charles Larson '58, and some of his staff. After a great repast of chicken and BBQ washed down with Miller's finest we advanced on the stadium and enjoyed watching the Midshipmen laying a whipping on the Demon Deacons.

Our next event (which will have occurred by the time this is printed) is a pizza and beer party to watch the Army-Navy game. After that we will have a Dark Ages dinner dance on Saturday, 22 Febmary 1997, at Green's Supper Club on US Highway 29 on the outskirts of northeast Greensboro. Of course, if Navy gets a bowl bid, we may have some members planning a trip to the bowl site in between the December and Febmary events.

We continue to plan to have a major social event about once a quarter and are also discussing the possibility of monthly informal lunches (one in Greensboro, one in Winston-Salem—members would attend the closest). We welcome any Alumni and friends to join us. You do not have to be a member to attend our events, but you do have to be a member to be placed on the mailing list. If you are interested in becoming a member or in attending our Febmary diimer dance, contact Mai Murray, 3200 Buckingham Court, Jamestown, NC, 27282-9024, or call 910-4545780.

Gary L. Beaver '77

Pinehurst Area Chapter Norm Elliott '58 PO Box 3898 Pinehurst, NC 28374 H: 910-215-5808 Shar and Bill Glover '54 hosted a "Pig Picken" get together and dinner at their home in Southern Pines, NC, on Saturday, 21 September. This was our second event, and the number of attendees has grown.

It was a great evening with the opportunity to see, meet and talk with everyone. Attending were: Robert Cartels '33, Bill Glover '54, Bob Jacob '52, Tad Moyle '47, Bill Thunnan '54, David Young '52, Bill Demers '50, Harry Mason '38, Mac McCullough '57, Ken Morse '46, Frank Skiles '51, Jim Myrick '48, Jim Wilson '49, and myself Norm Elliott '58. All of the wives attended and made the get together the great success it was.

For now we are not a formally organized Chapter, and I have taken on the project to be the organizer and communicator until we advance to the formal organized phase.

Many of the local Alumni gathered at the Pinewild CC to watch the Army-Navy game along with a few Shipmate, January-February 1997

Pinehurst Chapter during the Army-Navy game at the Pinewild CC of our friends from West Point. It was a great game by we regret that we could not pull out the win. We cheered hard and are ready for next years game.

BEAT ARMY!!

Attending from USNA were: Robert Garrels '33, Bill Glover '54, Bob Jacob '52, Tad Moyle '47, Joe Josephson '49, Bill Thurman '54, David Young '52, Bill DeMers '50, Mac McCullough '57, Ken Morse '46, OB Adams '44, Ed Conklin '45, Tom Stroud '94, Bill Kanzer '48, and myself Norm Elliott '58.

Tom Harp a former Navy Assistant Athletic Director and assistant football coach who lives in the area also attended. Many of the wives participated and made the party a great success.

For now we are not a formally organized Chapter and I have taken on the project to be the organizer and communicator until we advance to the formal organized phase.

Norm Elliott '58

Triangle Chapter George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 H: 919-571-8930

OHIO Akron Chapter George B. Garton '59 1616 Pauli Street Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 H: 216-854-3501; W: 216-794-9770

Cincinnati/Northern KY Chapter CAPT D.R. Freese, USNRR '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 H: 606-331-0449

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule HI, 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

Kitty Hawk Chapter (inactive POC only) James M. Gallagher '57 294 Cheny Drive Centreville, OH 45459 H: 513-433-1977

Toledo Chapter Thomas R. Case '61 3918 Woodhurst Avenue Toledo, OH 43614-3309 H: 419-382-0820

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charies C Coley, USN (Ret) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 H: 405-235-0234

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OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Jack E. Kohl, Jr. '65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 H: 503-655-4205 A pretty quiet month for the Portland Chapter. We met with members of Oregon's Chapter of the USNA Parents Club and the local chapter of Army alumni lo watch the Army-Navy game. Needless to say the outcome wasn't what we desired, but talking with Navy parents and some of the WooPoos was fun.

Next year wUl be a lot more fun when Navy wins.

Jack Barrett '43 wasn't able to attend our viewing of the game because he was at a selection board to evaluate local candidates for the next round of nominations to the Military Academies. He gave us a mndown of the board's recommendations at our limcheon in December. It's encouraging to hear that there continues to be futiue Midshipmen with the integrity and attitude consistent with the high standards we cherish.

Bob Stevenson '65 brought tins of imported candy for everyone at our December luncheon. As vice president and president-elect of our Chapter, Bob's already assured of a place on our board, so his gift wasn't really needed to bribe us. It was appreciated Bob. Gavin Arnold '66

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Rob Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown, PA 19030 H: 215-836-7652 HTrP://USNAPHIL.COM.AWOLart.comLtd Web Page The Philadelphia Chapter now has a web site providing members with an up-to-date Calendar of Events, an On-Line Muster, Links to other World Wide Web sites. Mailing Lists, and much more. The internet address is HTTP://USNAPHlL.COM. AWOLart.comLtd, an internet presence provider, donated space. Art Vossberg '73, president of AWOLart, assisted in the development of the site.

For more information visit the site or e-mail to master@usnaPhil.com.

Ship Visit JOHN HANCOCK is planning a port visit to Philadelphia in March 1997. Check the WEB Page for upto-date information about tours.

Annual Election and Dinner Make plans to attend the Annual Election Dinner held at the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA on 11 April 1997. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:45. A guest speaker will follow the dinner. The Shipmate-of-the-Year award will be presented. Any Alumni interested in nominating someone or mnning for a position on the Chapter board, contact Philip Katauskas '68 at 610-565-9451.

Upcoming events planned for the Philadelphia Chapter 3/??/97 1800 Business Card Exchange 3/??/97 TBD JOHN HANCOCK port visit 4/11/97 1800 Annual Election Dinner 6/??/97 1800 38th Annual Parent's Night 6/22/97 1200 3rd Annual Pool Party and Air Show The above events and others are in the planning stages and will be proceeded by a notice if you are on the current USNAAA of Philadelphia mailing list.

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an event can contact Rob Bender '73 at 215-8367652. Annual dues are $20 and are due now to remain on the mailing list. The Chapter only received 20% of the anticipated dues. Mailings of events must be limited to dues paying members only. Don't wait another day, mail your check for $20 payable to "USNAAA of Philadelphia" addressed to Mike DeLorey '70, 505 S. Lenola Road, Suite 211, Moorestown, NJ 08057-9896.

38th Annual Parent's Night We have moved this annual event to after Graduation Week when the USNA staff are available to attend our event. Check the WEB page for up-todate information.

3rd Annual Pool Party and Air Show The Blue Angels are scheduled for our Pool Party and Air Show this year. The event will be held at the Officers pool at the Willow Grove Naval Air Base on Sunday, 22 April 1997, the week after Father's Day. Check the WEB page for up-to-date information.

Philadelphia Chapter Luncheons and Job Networking Philadelphia Chapter Luncheons and Job Networking: 1130-1300, Chart House, Penns Landing, PA on the first Wednesday of every month with the West Point Alumni. Guest speakers are planned every month. West Point would like USNA Alumni to network job opportunities with their group. They have had great success to date: 71 job placements in three years. The cost is $22 paid at the door for a complete lunch with salad, entree and desert. You must call Julian Toneatto to reserve a seat, 609-5739797 or Paul James at 610-828-0545 within 2 days of the event.

Southeastern PA Parent's Association All SPPA members are asked to please pay their '96-'97 Annual Dues as soon as possible. They are necessary expenses to running a successful club: Programs...Newsletter... Postage...Picnic... and much, much more. Without your monetary support, SPAA cannot exit. The Club would appreciate your check in the amount of $10.00 for the Class of 2000 and $15.00 for the remaining Classes. Make check payable to SPPA and mail to Elaine Walters, 1939 Armstrong Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446. Parents of Alumni with questions are welcomed to contact the '96-'97 Parent's Association. Presidents, Bob and Flo Williams at 215-884-0703 or Newsletter Editor, Joe Bartish '93 at 609-722-4182.

Blue and Gold Officers Anyone interested in becoming a Blue and Gold Officer can contact Don McRae in PA at 610-4499674 or Al Bun- in NJ at 609-387-9202. Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be mailed to Paul H. James '81, 206 E. 4th Avenue, Suite #4, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1983.

Trisha Cosgrove, ADM Charles Larson '58 and Paul James '81 at the '96 Army-Navy Gala Party

George, Judy and the "Macarena" at the '96 Army-Navy Gala Party in Philadelphia, PA

1946 Navy Football Squad at the '96 Army-Navy Gala Party Shipmate, January-February 1997

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret.) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 H: 401-847-5039

CAPT and Mrs. Perry Martini '71 at the '96 Army-Navy Gala

Jack Lengyel, Dave Lengyel '80, Dick Chuday '64, and Paul James '81

On the evening of 26 November, we gathered at The Casino for a presentation on and tour of The International Tennis Hall of Fame with Melissa Mulroney, the Director. This artful centerpiece of Newport was the 1879 circumstantial brainchild of publisher James Gordon Bennett, after he was expelled from the Reading Room further down Bellevue Avenue, for riding his horse into the club.

The Casino was architect Stanford White's first major commission, with rustic shingle styling and a captivating array of arches, towers and grounds (grass courts for tennis and croquet...). A recently completed renovation is most impressive, and a fitting memorial to some 164 tennis stars over the years (there's still room for Wirt Thayer and Jim Hogg...). After a cocktail hour of browsing, we all elevatored or trooped down to the Laforge Casino Restaurant porch, overlooking the horseshoe center court, for a leisurely dinner (and happy birthday to Dorothy Stevenson). Those enjoying the evening (before waking to snow the next morning) were Sid Merrill '34, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Dorothy and Fred Stevenson '46, Wirt Thayer '47, Earle Trickey '47, Ginny and Jim Mellencamp '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Donna and Jack Chrisman '58, Lynne and Dave Clark '62, Rhonda and Randy Hess '73; West Pointers Jack and Mary Bumey '46, Jackie and Chuck Canham '50; USCGA Jane and Adrian Lonsdale '50; Associate George Smith; Mena O'Connor (Des '33) and guest Meredith Reid, Ray Wadleigh (Jack '37), Dorothy Council, Fred and Carol-Ann Lantz, Fran Meroney; other guests Dick and Jane Tracy (Stevensons daughter).

Howard Burdick '56

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter Alison and Bob Thompson '67, Skip Dittmann '67, and Al Davey'67

Pittsbui^h Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Munysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 412-325-4281; W: 412-434-8682

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carios Agustm PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 100, South Harbor Manila 1018, Philippines N/A H: 632-801-9320; W: 632-530-0875 F: 632-530-1199

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CAPT Richard A. Dall Mura, USN (Ret) '51 839 Bridgepoint Road Mount Pleasant, SC 229464-2849 H: 803-884-3896

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 105 Shadow Pine Road Columbia, SC 29212 H: 803-781-5325 A new Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association was recently established in Columbia, SC, and we held the first meeting on 17 October 1996 at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC. An enthusiastic group of 40 Alumni and their spouses attended, enjoying a pleasant luncheon and making or reestablishing acquaintances. The Chapter, whose members' Classes span over 50 years of our nations history, plan to meet monthly for luncheons and, initially, will focus on member interaction, social gatherings, business relationships and trips to local Navy football games, including a rendezvous with the local West Point chapter for the Army-Navy game. Interim officers were elected and include George Hirsch '54 as President, Father Aris Metrakos '78 as Vice President, and George Procak '86 as Secretary/Treasurer. Several well known and

interesting speakers are scheduled for future meetings and will discuss such topics as the new River Alliance, career planning, and updates on national Alumni activities. Alumni and others interested in joining may contact Mr. Hirsch at 803-781-5325 or Fr. Metrakos at 803-252-6758.

/^ Mr. Edward R. Tilbume '34, the most senior member in attendance, Mr. George Hirsch '54, Chapter President, and Mr. Christopher B. Powell '92, the most junior member in attendance.

Palmetto Chapter LCDR Thomas E. Courtney, Jr. JAGC USN'Sl 306 Pelham Falls Drive Greer, SC 29654-7204 W: 864-240-5651

South Carolina/Low Country Chapter CDR Henry A. Morgan, Jr., USN (Ret) '59 36 Wexford Club Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 H: 803-686-2917

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret.) '58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 H: 615-886-2823

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

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C Nix, USN (Ret.) '54 3758 South Lakewood Drive Memphis, TN 38128-4311 H: 901-386-8258

Nashville Chapter CDR John E OhUnger, USN (Ret.) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37720 H: 615-370-1441; W: 615-371-8596

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TEXAS North Texas Chapter CDR Don Hackett '64 906 Wisteria Way Richardson, TX 75080 H: 972-699-8171; W:214-750-7277 F: 214-750-3991 http://Ourworld.Compuserve.Com/Homepages/ JonesDA/NAANTC.htm.

The North Texas USNA Alumni are having their annual Army-Navy football game party at the Las Colinas Country Club. The party will include the North Texas USMA Alumni, and it begins at 10:00 a.m. on 7 December 1996.

The annual Blue Chip Dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, 19 December. This event honors the local USNA Midshipman and their parents. The keynote speaker this year will be CAPT Jack Renard '55, Director of Admissions. Steve Shigley '74 is the event coordinator.

The North Texas Alumni had an opportunity to meet David Robinson '87. "The Admiral" was in Dallas when his San Antonio Spurs were playing the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, David was unable to play because of a back injury that he suffered during the Olympics. He met with a group of Alumni following the game and answered questions. "The Admiral" was able to hang around for autographs and talk to his young fans. The Alumni at the game were Steve Fox '68, Ray Garfield '66, Dave Cleary '88, Don Hackett '64, Mike Bickel '61, Tom Chapman '74, Steve Shigley '74, Mark Lambright '75, Jim Cheever '78, Marc Flagg '85, Rick Lottie '69, Bill Connell '67, Bill Costella '64 and John Gorman '64. The North Texas USNA Alumni really appreciated David Robinson taking a few minutes to meet with us.

The North Texas Alumni have a Web page on the Internet. The address is http://Ourworld.Compu serve.Com/Homepages/JonesDA/N AANTC.htm.

Dave Cleary '88 is trying to gather a list of e-mail addresses. If you have an e-mail address, please contact him at 102527.17@Compuserve.com.

Tim Bethmann's '77 breakfast meetings continue to happen on the second Tuesday of every month.

They start at 0700 at the University Club in the Galleria.

David Cleary '88

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 Rich Bulger '69 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive Humble, TX 77346 H: 713-852-5222; W: 713-230-6527 November's Luncheon The following shipmates attended our 1 November meeting: Zeb Alford '48, Lee Wood '54, Kent Dmmmond '55, Neil Block '61, Erik Woods '64, Rob Brown '65, Bart Jealous '65, Paul Marshall '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Walt Fritschner '66, Peter Van Derlofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69, Hugh Mauldin '70, Jeff Loustaunau '71, Ed Klein '72, and Stephen Plaisance '81.

November's Program We discussed our Chapter's "Southside outreach" program—hosting a social event in the Clear Lake (NASA) area around the Navy-Notre Dame football 130

game (November 2nd) ...Jeff Loustaunau '71 discussed upcoming local Blue & Gold activities in conjunction with the December 30th Navy-Rice basketball game.

December's Luncheon The following Shipmates attended our 6 Dec meeting: Zeb Alford '48, Kent Dmmmond '55, Walter Lamb '55, Dick Westfahl '59, Chariie Chavarria '56, Peter Carrothers '63, Rob Brown '65, Bart Jealous '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Walt Fritschner '66, V.M. Tony Morgan '66, Richard Johnston '67, Peter Van Derlofske '68, Bmce Potter '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69, Hugh Mauldin '70, Mark Johnson '74, Olin Filyaw '87, and Anthony Spinier '91.

December's Program After months of political campaigning, we elected a new slate of Chapter officers: President Rich Bulger '69, Vice President Hugh Mauldin '70, Secretary Rob Brown '65, and Treasurer Lynn Wegner '65. Rich Bulger '69 and Hugh Mauldin '70 were retumed to their respective offices for a second consecutive term. We appreciate their leadership! .. .We also welcomed two first-timers to the meeting: Peter Carruthers '63 and Richard Johnston '67.

Tony Morgan '66 re-joined us after a long AWOL period.

'96 Navy-Army Football Game As in past years, we joined the West Point alumni at the Houston West Loop Marriott sports bar to watch the game. The Navy faithful included: Ann and Curt Gibby '61, Gina Block (while Neil Block '61 and Marty Block '64 attended the game in Philadelphia), Rich Johnston '67, Hal Dantone '68 and Judy Jepsen, Peter Van Derlofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Gib Staudt '70 with his son (Brian), Felice and Ed Klein '72 with their daughters (Marlee and Janelle), John Hood '74, Andy Howard '75, and Guy Braden '87. Yes, we all know how the game ended. On a positive note. Army organized a betting pool—$50 winners in each quarter plus $300 to the winning side's Alumni Chapter. I am pleased to say that Navy personnel (Ed Klein '72, Peter Van Derlofske '68, and Hal Dantone '68) had winning numbers at the end of, respectively, each of the first three quarters. Then, an Army guy won thefinalquarter. Unfortunately, the betting pool proved to be an appropriate metaphor for the game! Certainly, each of us would have given up the $50 for a better ending to the game. Nevertheless, fifty bucks is fifty bucks!

By the Time You Read this Column...

Houston's eleventh annual Service Academies Ball will have been held (December 27th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel). The USNA's Parents' Club of the Gulf Coast (this year's host) expects over 800 Midshipmen, cadets, parents, friends and political dignitaries.. .RADM Ron Marryott '57, USN (Ret.), new President of the USNA Alumni Association will have come to Houston in conjunction with the 30 December Navy Rice basketball game. Local Alumni will have had the opportunity to meet RADM Marryott at a Blue & Gold reception...The Mike Smith '67 Memorial Sword will have been presented to a First Class Midshipman at our January 3rd luncheon. As you know, Mike Smith, died in the Challenger Spacecraft accident. The sword is presented to the First Class Midshipman from the Texas Gulf Coast area with the highest class ranking.

Chapter News Mike Wimer '94 will be moving to Dallas with Insituform Technologies. We wish him well. He can be reached at 1-800-273-3023...Skip Hogue '72 (honorary Chapter member) is doing management consulting in performance measurement systems related to government contracts and EVMS certification. Skip is getting a '72 group together for Homecoming '97 in Annapolis. He and Gail can be reached at 619-345-2099 or 76819 Lancelot Court, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

Business Breakfasts Several of our USNA shipmates are members of The Academy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduatesfromAnnapolis, 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 (713-750-8868) or Bart Jealous '65 (713-655-1440).

Chapter Meetings Chapter Meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 am refreshments, and noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch). Please join us!! Call Rich Bulger '69 (713-852-5222) or Peter Van Derlofske '68 (713-690-9898) or send me an e-mail at Kleinl985@AOL.com to get on our mailing list.

Ed Klein '72 Kleinl985@AOL.com

UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA/ WYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter James R. Clark '66 5860 Holliday Boulevard Salt Lake City, UT 84121-1512 H: 801-340-7183 This is our inaugeral issue of the Intermountain Chapter News, rushed to you on this, the infamous 7th of December.

Today we convened a general membership meeting at Dimitri's Sports Bar in Salt Lake City: adopting Chapter by-laws, and discussing future plans and activities. And, most importantly—rehearsing Navy Blue and Gold. About the time, we were joined by the local West Point crowd, straggling in just prior to the start of a thrilling football game.

No question, it's unanimus that we easily bested the competition with our chorale production. Next year, we'll win the game!

Richard A. Luker '62

VIRGINIA Hampton Roads Chapter Col Edward (Ted) Y. Holt, USMC (Ret.) '68 100 E. Ocean View Avenue, Ste 1103 Norfolk, VA 23503-1635 H: 804-531-0366

Richmond Chapter Chuck Stevens '73 6113 Treybum Way Glen Allen, VA 23060 H: 804-360-1804

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Shenandoah Valley Chapter Nick Nerangis '63 125 West Boscawen Street Winchester, VA 22602 W: 540-667-1322 Well, we did it. The Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association had its first meeting. 17 of our 30 Charter members attended an indoor tailgate party for the Navy-Notre Dame game at Nick Nerangis's home in Winchester, VA, on 2 November 1996. The menu for the day was large quantities of barbecue, beans and all of the other accouterments as well as Irish coffee and Bill the Goat cake. Although none of us were satisfied with the outcome of the game, all of us expressed pleasure that a new Chapter has formed. We all look forward to an active, growing organization.

The Chapter decided to hold quarterly meetings with spouses starting in Febmary of 1997. In tme Navy fashion, it was determined that we should "float" the location of the meetings throughout our large geographic area, which extends from the eastem panhandle of West Virginia to Harrisonburg, VA, a distance of about 90 miles.

As you can see from the photograph from below, our Chapter charter members come from nearly a 50-year span of graduating classes. Even though the ages, services, experience and career patterns varied widely, we all began that inevitable bonding process that takes place "when two or three shall meet and old tales be retold."

We intend to be an active Chapter supporting the Navy and the Academy in our area. It was decided

that we each will actively seek out Alums living in our area and encourage their involvement in our group. We stand at the beginning of a warm, productive relationship with newly found friends. We're happy to be joining the rest of the Naval Academy Alumni Chapters around the world.

Williamsbui^ Chapter CAPT Perry Stone '56 1937 Miln House Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 H: 804-258-5415

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter C Lee Harshfield '53 2301 Fairview Ave E #316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 H: 206-329-2423

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WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Chapter James Daniel McQueen '67 Suite 400, Geary Plaza 700 Washington Street, East Charieston, WV 25327-1831 H: 304-346-0384 Chapter functions of the West ^^^ginia Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni that are currently planned include the following: 2 May 1997 1200 Luncheon at Cagney's in Charleston 7 Nov 1997 1200 Luncheon at Cagney's in Charleston For luncheon reservations, please call Cagney's direcdy at 304-345-3463 or tollfreeat 800-755-3463.

All Naval Academy Alumni are welcome to attend West Virginia Chapter luncheons and should make reservations directly with Cagney's as above.

The Alumni Association has forwarded the deadline schedule for submitting Chapter news for inclusion in Shipmate with the understanding the lead time/lag time of roughly four to six weeks that is built into the system.

Dan McCague '66

Greater Washington Chapter CAPT Victor A. Meyer, USNRR '62 8 Lockhart Circle Fredericksburg, VA 22401-2234 H: 540-371-2419; W: 703-695-9595 E: nsapn83@nosc.mil

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd #2 Ehn Grove, WI 53122-2538 H: 414-782-6645; W: 414-782-9410

Charter members in attendance are shown in the enclosed photo taken at halftime when smiles were easier to produce. First Row L-R: L.J. Baird '35, Nick Nerangis '63, Bryan Hunter '78, Ron Kilmer '63 Second Row L-R: Steve Eisenhauer '54, Hanley (Bud) Heyden '59, John Head '51, Bill Albright '48, Andrew (Skip) Bennett '61, David (Dave) Langfitt '74 Third Row L-R: Mike Hulfless '72, Ed Goloway '46, Dick Dean '54, Grayson Redford '63, Roger Burkhart '73, Bill Alexander '57 Not pictured: David McLellan '73 Shipmate, January-February 1997

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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."

Lawrence Binyon, 1914

Anderson, Joseph Franklin '54 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 1 October 1996 Barr, Clark Heimark '31,16 December 1996 Bedford, Arthur Gordon '55 CDR, USN (Ret.), 23 May 1996 Blackwood, Frank Austin '39 CDR, USN (Ret.), 21 November 1996 Bradshaw, Brice Lorin '52 CDR, USN (Ret.), 18 November 1996 Braendle, John Edward '61 CDR, USN (Ret.), 12 October 1996 Branch, Linwood Oliver B. Jr. '46, 8 January 1996 Brown, George Wayne Miller '52 CDR, USN (Ret.), 8 November 1996 Chadwick, Daniel '47 CDR, USN (Ret.), 5 July 1996 Chapin, John A. '49, 29 December 1995 Cheatham, Benjamin Ballard '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 3 October 1996 Clarke, Horace Donald Jr '49 28 June 1996 Condon, John Pomeroy '34 MajGen, USMC (Ret.), 26 December 1996 Coyle, James Joseph '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 19 November 1996 Crommelln, John Geraerdt Jr. '23 RADM, USN (Ret.), 2 November 1996 Crumpacker, John Webber '31 RADM, USN (Ret.), 30 December 1996 Gumming, David Robert '33 LCDR, USNR (Ret.), 14 July 1993 Dattilo, Frank III '61 CDR, USN (Ret), 25 September 1996 Drake, Walter Millard Jr. '51, 23 November 1996 Dupzyk, Robert Richard '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 1 December 1996 Dusinberre, Henry Warner '23 CDR, USN (Ret.), 31 December 1996 Eddy, Frank Merrill '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 16 November 1996 Fawcett, Marion Arthur '32 LtCol, USMC (Ret.), 27 December 1996 Ferguson, James DuGue '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 29 November 1996 Freedman, Albert Sidney Jr. '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 19 August 1996 Frothingham, Edward Jr. '48 CDR, USN (Ret.), 23 December 1996 Gonzalez, Rene Eugenio Jr. '65 CDR, USN (Ret.), 18 September 1996 Harby, Jack Delamotte '39, 27 July 1996 Hemingway, George Danforth '40 CDR, USNR (Ret.), 20 December 1996 Hogan, Charles Bernard '48, 23 November 1996

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Hovater, James David '51 CDR, USN (Ret.), 24 November 1996 Huntoon, Richard John '45 LT, USNR, 19 October 1996 Jarrell, Henry Thompson '27 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 29 October 1995 June, Frank Matthew '27 Col, USMC (Ret), 7 August 1996 Keister, Harlin Maurice '40 CDR, USN (Ret.), 6 December 1996 Kent, John Thomas '28, 21 September 1996 Killefer, William Jr. '46 CDR, USN (Ret.), 14 November 1996 King, Edwin Harris Jr. '52 Col, USAF (Ret.), 28 November 1996 MacConnell, William Heid '41, 22 October 1995 Maguire, Edward Joseph Jr. '49,31 December 1996 Martin, Elby Dexter Jr. '36 BGen, USMC (Ret.), 6 November 1996 McKinley, Johnson Bennett '44,18 October 1996 Nager, Charles Joseph '23 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 19 September 1996 Nelson, Frederick Jens '23 RADM, USN (Ret.), 21 December 1996 Nelson, George Gordon '50 CDR, USN (Ret.), 30 October 1996 North, Henry Carlton Jr. '55 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 3 March 1996 Norton, Robert Patterson '44,11 December 1996 Oheim, Henry Vernon '40 LCDR, USNR (Ret.), 6 September 1996 Oldfield, Wayne Hamilton '57 Maj, USAF (Ret.), 25 October 1996 Olsen, Robert Anker '61 CDR, USN, 9 June 1996 Olsen, Mary Kaye '81 LT, USNR, 29 October 1996 Padis, Alexander Archie '45 CDR, USN (Ret.), 7 November 1996 Patterson, Alex Mcleod '27 RADM, USN (Ret.), 22 October 1996 Powell, Douglas Appleby Jr. '42 CDR, USN (Ret.), 10 August 1996

Reeder, John Edward '51 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 18 October 1996 Roark, Lonnie Holland '40 CDR, USN (Ret.), 25 November 1996 Rowson, Russell James '45 Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), 11 December 1996 Scales, James Roper Jr. '65,17 July 1996 Sellars, Robert Frederick '34 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 4 November 1996 Skinner, Charles Allen '40, 2 July 1996 Soteropulos, Paul Stephen '50, 16 November 1996 Stuart, Robert Bradley '55 Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), 9 July 1996 Swart, Robert Lee Jr. '51 CDR, USNR (Ret.), 25 November 1996 Talerico, Anthony Jr. '35 CDR, USN (Ret.), 17 April 1996 Thompson, Zane Jr '34 LtCol, USMC (Ret.), 2 October 1996 Vale, Sumner Allen '45 Col, USMC (Ret), 28 November 1996 Vannoy, Frank Wilson '39 VADM, USN (Ret.), 2 November 1996 Wagner, William Francis '48, 14 November 1996 Wallin, William Victor '86, LT, USN, 18 November 1996 Weed, Edwin Gardner '40, 8 August 1996 Wiley, Judson A '24, 10 November 1996 Willcox, George Washington '27 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 19 November 1996 Wood, Robert Scott Jr '90 LT, USN, 6 November 1996 Worthington, Robert Kemble R. '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 28 February 1996 Young, Laurence Raymond '47 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 13 November 1996 Zirkle, Earl Blair '26, 5 November 1996

Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.

-Abraham Lincobi

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JOHN G. CROMMELIN '23 Retired Navy Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin, an aviation hero of World War II, whose 31-year Naval career ended amid controversy in 1950, died 2 November 1996 at his Montgomery home. The Admiral was 94. His funeral service was held at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Montgomery and his burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.

Admiral Crommelin was the son of John G. Croimnelin, Sr., and Katharine V. Gunter Crommelin.

He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923. He was a career Naval officer and was highly honored as a carrier aviation pioneer. Admiral Crommelin retired in 1950 and was elected to the Carrier Hall ofFameinl987.

Affectionately nicknamed "Bomb-Run John" by his Navy peers for his daring exploits during the War, Admiral Crommelin was the oldest of five brothers from Wetumpka, AL, all of whom graduated from the Naval Academy. Two of his brothers. Commanders Charles and Richard Crommelin, were killed in the line of duty only four months apart near the end of World Warn.

All the Crommelin brothers saw combat with the Navy in the Pacific during World War II, and at least one of them participated in every major Naval engagement from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo.

Montgomery investment banker and retired Army two-star general Will Hill Tankersely, called the Admiral a true patriot. "Every man I ever met, that served under him on board ships, had nothing to say of him except high praise. He was an American patriot."

Although Admiral Crommelin spent most of his career in Naval Aviation, he also commanded SAIPAN and ENTEIU'RISE during some of the crucial battles in the Pacific.

Toward the end of his Navy career, it was his unwavering love of the service and his outspokenness against his bosses that forced him into retirement from the Navy in 1950 at age 48.

His only surviving brother, retired Navy CAPT Quentin C. Crommelin of Wetumpka, AL, said the Admiral was widely known for his superb skills as a Navy Aviator and military leadership. The retired captain went on to say, however, that despite all his brother's accomplishments, he is best remembered as the savior of Naval Aviation for his controversial, high-profile role in what became the "admiral's revolt."

The so-called revolt began in 1949, when Admiral Crommelinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then a captainâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;was a top Pentagon planner on the staff of the joint chiefs of staff.

Captain Commelin's remarks resulted in his removal from the Pentagon post and a transfer to a lesser job, an action that was approved by President Harry Truman. Several admirals, however, including fivestar ADM William F. Halsey, rallied to the side of Captain Crommelin.

But when Captain Crommelin continued to speak out publicly, he was suspended from duty in October 1949 and confined to his private quarters in Washington. He was later reprimanded. CAPT Crommelin responded that he had no regrets and "never would have any," according to newspaper stories at the time.

Later, when top Navy officials ordered a 20 percent reduction in Navy combat aircraft, the outraged CAPT Crommelin felt vindicated and demanded that the reprimand be cleared from his service record "completely and forever." He did not get his wish.

At his request. Captain Crommelin was retired form active duty in 1950, and he immediately embarked on a series of unsuccessful campaigns for the US Senate. Upon his retirement, he was advanced to the rank of rear admiral, because of his combat service as a captain.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillian. In addition to his brother, Charles, he is sur-

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vived by two daughters, Katharine V. Milton of Berkeley, CA, and Jill B. Crommelin of Atlanta; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Officer while working with fast Carrier Task Forces.

Then, Commander Patterson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for: "heroic achievement as damage control and as Executive Officer of OAKLAND."

ALBERT BUFORD MAYFIELD '27 Captain Albert Buford Mayfield, USN (Ret.), died of respiratory heart failure in 11 June 1996 at Palo Alto, CA. At his request, his ashes were scattered in adjacent Half Moon Bay, CA. Captain Mayfield was bom and reared in Summer Shade, KY and received his early education there prior to being appointed to the Naval Academy from the state of Kentucky to graduate with the Class of 1927.

On graduation, he served in MISSISSIPPI and thence to destroyer mine layers in Hawaiian waters. He attended the Navy PG School at Annapolis and on completion continued on as an instructor at the Naval Academy.

World War II service included: Command of WARWICK, Navigator and Executive Officer of CALIFORNIA. Later assignments were GUAM; staff of ComNavBase, Long Beach, CA; and staff of COM 12 at San Francisco.

He was entitled to the following medals: American Defense with Fleet Clasp; American Campaign; Asiatic-Pacific; World War II Victory and Philippine Liberation.

After retirement from the Navy in 1957, he enrolled at Stanford University and completed studies for a master's degree in education and then went on to teach mathematics at Menlo School and College for ten years.

Survivors include: his daughter, Mrs. Ann Mayfield Anderson of Rochester, NY andfivegrandchildren: Megan Anderson-Doody of Los Gatos, CA; Timothy Anderson of DeKalb, IL; Aaron, Marty and Samara at home in Rochester, NY. Joshua W. Cooper '27 ALEX MCLEOD PATTERSON '27 Rear Admiral Alex M. Patterson, USN (Ret.), died at Raleigh, NC on 22 October 1996. A military funeral was held on 25 October at Raleigh National Cemetery followed by a memorial service at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.

Rear Admiral Alex Patterson was born and reared in Raeford, NC where he received his early education. Later, he attended Mt. Pleasant Institute and Davidson College, located in the northem part of the state. He was appointed to the Naval Academy to graduate with the Class of 1927. His extra curricular activities at the Academy were as a member of the Glee Club and as a member of the Choir.

On graduation, he served in PENNSYLVANIA, OKLAHOMA and WASMUTH and in 1934-36 attended the

Naval Postgraduate School in Annapolis. He went on to serve in WRIGHT and COLORADO and from 1940

to 1943 he was designated as Officer in Charge of the Registered Publications Section under the Chief of Naval Operations. This included management of the chain of Registered Publications Issuing Office, world wide and included exchange of publications with the British Royal Navy.

In Febmary 1942 he was ordered to OAKLAND in which he served as 1st Lieutenant and Executive

In October 1945 he was assigned as Assistant Director of Naval Communications and later as CO of CABAMOLTNT, a unit of the Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Force. This was followed by duty as Assistant Director of Communications until 1952 at which time he was assigned to the Caribbean Sea Frontier and the Naval Communications Station at San Juan, Puerto Rico; thence to the Panama Canal Zone on the staff of CinC Carib as Assistant C/S for Communications until 1956. His final active duty was as Professor of Naval Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. On completion he retired with the rank of rear admiral.

In addition to the Bronze Star Medal with "V" cited above. Rear Admiral Patterson was entitled to the following area and campaign medals: American Defense, Fleet Clasp; American Campaign Asiatic Pacific with nine engagement stars; World War II Victory; National Defense Service and the Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars.

He is survived by his wife, the former Bethea Wells; a daughter, Peggy Sabiston and son, Michael Sabiston; Perry Munroe; three grandchildren; three step-children: J. McSherry Wells, DDS; Matilda Wells and Patricia Wells and three grandchildren. His first wife, the former Mary McBride, died in 1969.

Joshua W. Cooper '27

Life is an exciting business and most exciting when it is lived for others.

-Helen Keller GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLCOX '27 Captain George Washington Willcox, USN (Ret.), died on 19 November 1996 after an extended illness at Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA. A well attended funeral was conducted at All Souls Episcopal Church on 26 November, followed by interment at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Bom and reared in Annapolis, MD, he received his early education there and prepared for the Naval Academy at Severn School. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from Kentucky to graduate with the Class of 1927.

On graduation, he served successively in MARYLAND, HOPKINS and BRAZOS, then attended Navy Post-

graduate School in Annapolis during 1934-35. Subsequent assignments included being an instractor at USNA, WHIPPLE, Aide to Commendant 16th Naval District; and SARATOGA. World War 11 assignments were in ESSEX and Executive Officer of new ALASKA. In 1945-46 he was assigned to the staff of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet Group and in 1948 he commanded CHEMUNG operating with the SIXTH Fleet in the Meditertanean. This was followed by a tour in the Bureau of Personnel as detailer for officers of contemporary rank. His reward was command of JUNEAU. His final assignment was Command of the US Naval Station, San Diego, CA. He retired from active duty in July 1957 after 30 years active duty.

Captain Willcox was entitled to the following medals: Legion of Merit and Presidential Unit citation; American Defense with Fleet Clasp; American area; Asiatic-Pacific; China Service; Victory WW II; and Philippine Liberation.

In retirement, he taught for several years in the Unified School District of San Diego. His wife, the former Jane Mendicott died in June 1982. His next of kin are a niece, Mrs. Robin R. Dickey of Dickey, VA and nephew Captain Edward H. Doolin, Jr. Joshua W. Cooper '27

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CARL ARTHUR PETERSON '29 Captain Carl Arthur '^' ^ ^ Peterson, USN (Ret.), ^ Jrt â&#x20AC;˘illii - . died on 26 October 1996 in San Diego, CA, from cancer. He was buried with his son in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, Captain Peterson graduated in the Class of 1929 and served on

Post graduate training in medicine (1945-1948) followed his active duty in the Navy. He then entered private practice in medicine in Salinas, CA. He became board certified as a specialist in internal medicine. While practicing medicine he found time to serve several years on the board of tmstees of the local high school and junior college.

Dr. Pletta's first wife, Pauline Davis Pletta died in 1949 and he married a second time to Emily Gunton in 1951. Emily died in 1985. Abe is survived by his three children of his first marriage, Anna Yates, John Pletta and Stephen Pletta.

day Hospital Auxiliary with some 3,000 credit hours but concentrated most in improving his highly competitive golf game at Rio Pinar and Orange Tree Country Clubs until illness precluded further play.

He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, an active member of Submarine Veterans of World War II, USNA Alumni Association and various civic organizations.

Captain Sellars is survived by his wife Mary Agnes at 2509 Caribbean Court, Oriando, FL 32805; son Robert F. Jr. '61 of Cocoa, FL; daughter Marianne Healea of Pocatello, ID; six grandsons and five greatgrandchildren.

NEVADA. After an un-

successful effort at flight training in Pensacola, he went to destroyers and then to Submarine School in New London. From

ROBERT FREDERICK SELLARS '34 Captain Robert F. "Mike" Sellars, USN 1933 to 1936, he served in BARRACUDA (Bl). In 1939, (Ret.), died at Mariner he received his master's degree in mechanical engiHealth Care Nursing neering from the University of California at BerkeHome in Orlando, FL, ley. As senior engineering officer on board, he was on 4 November 1996 in charge of the engineering plant of CALIFORNIA durfrom cancer, culminating the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, and thereafing a long illness. Serter in command during the raising of the ship from vices were held on 9 the bottom, reverting to Chief Engineer for her overN o v e m b e r in t h e haul, modernization and trials. From 1944 to 1946, chapel of Carey Hand he served as Material and Logistics Officer on the Funeral Home in Orstaff of ComDesCouPac and was awarded the Bronze lando with the remains Star Medal by SecNav. cremated for later spreading at sea.

After designation as Engineering Duty Officer, After graduation. Captain Sellars served two years Captain Peterson was assigned as Planning and Esin SARATOGA, then on the staff of Admiral William timating Superintendent of Mare Island Naval ShipD. Leahy, ComBatFor, before being ordered to yard in 1946. From 1948 to 1950, he was in charge Pensacola for flight training in 1937. A year later, as of the ship repair activity at Subic Bay, in the Philippines. Ordered to the Bureau of Ships, he was first he said, "They gave me amateur's Wings and sent me back to the surface Navy." He then served six Head of Intemal Combustion Engines Branch and then Machinery and Electrical Assistant to the Di- months in Hamilton, coached Plebe football at the Academy in the Fall and was ordered to Sub School rector of the Shipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Technical Division. In 1952, he attended Harvard Graduate School of Business in the in the Winter of 1938-39. On its completion, Mike Advanced Management Program. From 1952 to began a three-year tour in S-34, based at Pearl Harbor with two last war patrols in the Aleutians. He 1954, Captain Peterson served as Assistant Director then made ten war patrols commanding S-31 from for Laboratories and, from 1954 to 1956, as Comthe Aleutians to the South Pacific and three more manding Officer and Director of the Engineering commanding BLACKFISH, one of 81 days being the Experiment Station at Annapolis. His final Navy duty second longest patrol of the War. On individual and was as Supervisor of Shipbuilding, New York. wolf pack command patrols, his units accumulated Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1959, he a total of some 70,000 tons of shipping, for which became Operations Manager of Sterling Forest Corhe was awarded the Silver Star and two Commendaporation. In 1961, he acquired the assets of Sterling tion Ribbons.

Forest Peat Company, which he operated until 1967 when he merged it with City Investing Co. Post-War Captain Sellars returned to the Academy He is survived by his wife, Miriam; daughters, as a "Juice" prof and again assisted with football Miriam Peterson and Carolyn Elliott; and a sister, coaching before taking command of HARWOOD. AfAnna Lomnitzer. ter a following assignment to the Armed Forces Guided Missile School, Mike became BuOrd liaison officer for guided missiles in Southern CaliforFRED ARTHUR PLETTA '32 nia. In 1952-53, as ComCortRon 16, he helped set Dr. Fred Arthur Pletta, MD, died on 3 January up the first offshore radar net for the Air Defense 1996. He was born on 25 August 1909 and was ap- Command; and in 1954, he became Exec, later CO, pointed to the Naval Academy from Oak Park, IL. of the Test Center at Inyokern before commanding He resigned on graduation because of a physical disNORTON SOUND, the missile experiment ship. Next ability. After graduation he earned a master of sci- came the Naval War College and a subsequent tour ence from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1933, as CO Naval Ordnance Test Unit and Director of following which he spent two years in the merchant Navy Tests at Cape Canaveral for VANGUARD and marine. He obtained a Naval Reserve commission POLARIS. In 1959, Mike returned to submarines as in 1933 as a line officer. During the period prior to ComSubRon 1, followed by a tour as Submarine World War II he served in various units of the fleet Advisor to the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff as part of his training duty until 1940 when his resof SAC at Omaha, receiving an Air Force Commenignation from the reserve (line) was accepted. dation Medal. He retired in 1964 after a final three years as CO, Naval Ordnance Laboratory Dahlgren, During the period from 1935 to 1941 he attended VA. the medical school of the University of California in San Francisco. In 1941 he reentered the Naval ReCaptain Sellars settled in Orlando and joined Marserve, this time as a commissioned officer in the tin-Marietta there as a missile systems engineer. He Medical Corps. As a doctor in World War II, he was was a member of IEEE, president of four sections of stationed at the Naval Hospital in Mare Island and the AIAA, was listed in Who's Who in the South and subsequently he served aboard INDIANA in the PaSoutheast for three years, wrote extensively for techcific area from 1943-1944. Before being released nical publications and Shipmate, and was active in from active duty in 1945 he served at the Naval HosAlumni and Class affairs. After his second retirepital in Shoemaker, CA. ment in 1974, Mike was an active member of Holi-

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FREDERIC ARCHIBALD CHENAULT '36 Captain Frederic A. Chenault, USN (Ret.), died in his sleep at his home in Oceanside, CA on 30 August 1996. Interment was held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

Upon graduation, Fred served at sea in CALIFORNIA followed by duty on the Yangtze River Patrol in the gunboat LUZON. During the early part of World War II, he served as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, US Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific in BOISE, MARBLEHEAD and HOUSTON. During the later half of the War, he was Gunnery Officer in GUAM serving again in the Pacific.

Post World War II sea duty included command of WILLIAM R . RUSH, Executive Officer of NEW JERSEY

during Korea, command of MATHEWS and command of LITTLE ROCK. He also served as Chief of Staff to Commander, SIXTH Fleet.

His shore duty assignments were involved primarily with ordnance including three tours in Washington, DC, and assignments as Executive Officer, Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, CA and as Commanding Officer, Naval Missile Facility, White Sands, NM. He retired from the Navy in 1965.

Upon retirement, Fred worked for Vitro Laboratories in Silver Springs, MD as an engineer. In the Summer of 1966, he accepted an appointment as civilian head of the Engineering Department at Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, CA. He later became head of the Missile Systems Department. He retired from China Lake in 1973 and moved to Oceanside, CA. In retirement Fred and his wife, Kate, of 58 years were both active volunteers for the American Cancer Society and the International Association of Laryngectomees.

Fred is survived by his wife, Kate, and sons David '64 and John and their families including four grandchildren.

FRANK MERRILL EDDY '37 Captain Frank M. Eddy, USN (Ret.), died of congestive heart failure on 16 November 1996 at his home in Kingston, WA. Born on 19 May 1913 in Prosser, WA, he lived in Washington and Oregon. He attended high school in Garibaldi, OR, where he met his future wife, Helen.

He attended Linville College in Oregon and was appointed to the Naval Academy from Washington state.

After graduation, he served aboard MARYLAND. He attended and graduated from Submarine School in 1941. He was assigned to R-1 (1941-42); ALBACORE (1942-43); then SEGUNDO, and DRUM (1943-45). He was awarded the Bronze Star medal and Presidential Unit Citation for service aboard ALBACORE, and wore the Submarine Combat pin with Stars awarded for participation in nine war patrols.

DRUM is now in "Battleship Park," in Mobile, AL and is berthed near ALABAMA. Frank was the last wartime CO of DRUM, and a subsequent skipper decommissioned her. Frank then commanded and

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quickly decommissioned two other fleet submarines, BuRRFisH, and TIRANTE.

He attended PG School in Annapolis, studying applied communications, followed by duty at the Communications station on Kodiak, AK. He became XO of PICKAWAY (APA-222) in 1949. His next duty station was in the Pentagon for a three year tour. He was a negotiator on the staff of the United Nations Command, Military Armistice Commission in Panmunjom, South Korea in 1954. He then became Commanding Officer, CACAPON (AO-52),where the ship may have set a record refueling rate of 30 large ships and ships boys in a single 30 hour period. Following the command, he reported for duty with Allied Forces Southem Europe, Naples, Italy. He retired in August 1958, following his return to the family home in Kingston.

Frank then attended the University of Washington (1958-62), sold life insurance briefly, worked for Lockheed Shipbuilding as a navigator. Pope and Talbot Lumber Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of the oldest sawmills on the West Coast, and owned a commercial salmon troller Tava. He spent a Summer fishing for salmon in Alaska, and other Summers fishing in Washington's coastal waters. When hefinallyretired, he and his wife, Helen, traveled extensively around the world.

At his request no service was held, and inurnment took place at the family plot in the Kingston Cemetery. His wife Helen May predeceased him in 1982.

Survivors include his son, Mike, daughter, Irene, four grandchildren, one great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

FRANK AUSTIN BLACKWOOD '39 Commander Frank A. Blackwood, USN (Ret.), died on 21 November 1996 of cardiopulmonary arrest at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. A memorial service was held in St. Andrews Chapel of the Academy Chapel after which his ashes were inumed in the Naval Academy Columbarium.

Bom 26 August 1915 in Wisconsin, he enlisted in the US Navy and was given a SecNav appointment to the Naval Academy and entered with the Class of 1939. At the end of his Youngster Year, he was discharged for faulty eyesight. He then went to the University of Califomia, Berkley and graduated from that school in 1940. He was called to active duty in May 1941. Successively, he had duty in the TENTH Fleet, PC boats, was an SCTC Instractor in Philadelphia, was on a DE Pre-commissioning Detail, had duty in MISSOURI as Assistant First Lieutenant and was the Chief Engineer of Los ANGELES. He was then assigned to the Bureau of Ships where he became an Engineering Duty Only (EDO) Officer following which he had shipyard duties at Mare Island, San Francisco, Charleston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

He retired on 20 August 1960. After getting a master's in business administration from George Washington University, he was employed in New York City as a financial manager for Scientific Design Corporation, American Can Inc. and Columbia University. He also was a professor of mechanical engineering at Cooper Union and consulted privately.

In 1968, he was a visiting professor at Cranfield College, England. From 1970 to 1972, he was a professor at Chesapeake College on Eastem Shore, MD. From 1972 to 1984, he was an Associate Professor at Anne Arundel College, Annapolis and worked as an antique dealer and trader of antiques during this period.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy Baker Blackwood of 871 Holly Drive, South Annapolis, MD 21401 and three daughters CDR Elizabeth Anne Blackwood, USN (Ret.), Mary Lee Blackwood and Kathryn B. Douglas.

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RICHARD THOMAS PRATT '39 Captain Richard Thomas Pratt, CEC USN (Ret.), died of Parkinson's disease on 9 October 1996 at a hospital in Mesa, AZ. Born on 1 June 1915 in Illinois, he was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1935 and graduated with the Class of 1939.

While at the Naval Academy, he was the Log's ace cartoonist and was President of the Art Club. A superb tenor in the Glee Club, he starred in Musical Club shows as well as on the stage in Masquerader productions. He also started and graduated high in his Class.

On graduation, he reported to OKLAHOMA and in June 1941 was given instraction in Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. After graduating, he joined the Civil Engineer Corps and was sent to the "Seabees," serving with the 16th Naval Constmction Regiment in Bougainville. Then, as Public Works Officer in the Treasury Group, he moved to Leyte in the Philippines as Executive Officer of the 104th Seabees. Then from late 1943 to 1946, he had tours at Mare Island, OpNav, Kodiak, NAD Hawthorne, BuDocks, the Allied Forces Southern Europe, BuDocks again, and finally CO Public Works Center Newport. He became Maintenance and Utilities Superintendent at Mare Island Shipyard shortly before retiring on 1 November 1946. For his wartime actions, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

After retirement from the Navy, he spent six years as Business Manager of the Taft School in Connecticut. After a short stint in Richmond, he went to Aspen in 1973 as Financial Director of the Institute for Humanistic Studies. In 1976, he joined the staff of a small college in Aubumdale, New Hampshire where he was active in the Sharon Arts Center. In 1990 and "perpetually retired," he moved to Leisure World in Mesa, AZ. He is survived by his widow Bette Peterhans Pratt of 354 Leisure Worid, Mesa, AZ 85206, three daughters Maribeth Sullivan, Maureen Smith and June Marie Clark, and a son J. Madigan Pratt plus 12 grandchildren. His first son Richard L. Pratt, along with a grandchild died in a plane accident in 1981.

His Memorial Service was at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mesa, AZ, on 12 October and his ashes were inurned in the Naval Academy Columbarium, Annapolis, MD. FRANK WILSON VANNOY '39 Vice Admiral Frank W. Vannoy, USN (Ret.), died of heart failure on 2 November 1996 at his home in McLean, VA. A memorial service on 19 November was held for his ashes at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, McLean, and his ashes were then inurned at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium.

Born on 26 November 1915 in Madisonville, KY, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1939. On graduation, he was assigned to MISSISSIPPI on which he was a J.O. in the "F" Division and Signal, Division and

Communications Officer until October 1942. Prior to the War, his ship operated near Iceland for a year.

On detachment, he served one year as Flag Lieutenant BatDiv FOUR. He then went to the staff of Amphibious Group TWO as assistant operations officer during battles for Tarawa, Eniwetok, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Before the end of the War, he served in similar positions with the Fifth Amphibious Force at Okinawa. Then he served in the occupation of Japan. He received the Legion of Merit for his combat operations. He was next assigned as Naval Operations Officer on the staff of Commander Amphibious Forces Pacific at San Diego. In January 1948, he went to duty at Sandia Base as XO of the first Naval Special Weapons Unit. After a year, he became Training Officer of the 8460th Special Weapons Group. In May 1951, he was detached to serve as Operations Officer on DES MOINES and then took command of WAFTS in Febraary 1953. In 1954, he attended the Naval War College at Newport as a student, then he remained as a staff member until the Summer of 1957 when he assumed the duty of Commander Mine Squadron EIGHT. In December 1958, he went to Op 60 in the Pentagon as Head Special Weapons Plans. Then in 1962, he took command of VERMILUON (AKA-107). Detached in January 1963, he took command of Amphibious Squadron 'TEN. In this capacity, he was OTC of the Caribbean ready group during the Haitian crisis ofApril 1963. In 1964, he was ordered back to Op 60 in OPNAV as Head, Joint and Intemational Plans Branch. In 1965, he was selected for flag rank and assigned as Commander Amphibious Training Command in Little Creek, VA. This was followed by duty as Commander Amphibious Group ONE and then THREE, finally becoming Commander Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet. In 1968, he became Strategic Deputy in the Plans and Policy Directorate Joint Staff. Then in 1970, he returned to OPNAV as Assistant DCNO (Plans and Policy). In the Fall of 1973, he went to Litfle Creek as Commander Amphibious Force and retired from that position in the Fall of 1974.

After retirement, he did ten years of consulting before fully retiring to devote much of his time to the operations of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in McLean, VA. He is survived by his two daughters, Carol Jean Burgess and Sandra Gail Vannoy, who is living at his home at 1330 Titania Lane, McLean, VA 22102, and two grandchildren.

HOWARD JAMES GREENE '39 Captain Howard J. "Jim" Greene, USN (Ret.), died from pneumonia on 24 November 1996 at his home in Selinsgrove, PA. A memorial service was held for his remains on 29 November and he was buried in Selinsgrove.

Born 26 March 1916 in Mississippi, he was appointed from that state to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939, on graduation he reported to MISSISSIPPI and was assigned to engineering duties. In September 1939 he was transferred to MCCALL with duty as Communications Officer. In January 1941 he reported to submarine school. New London and on completing the Officers' Course he reported in March 1941 to ARGONAUT where he served first as Communications Officer then as Engineering Officer. He did two War patrols on ARGONAUT one of which included the Makin Island raid. In November 1942 he was transfened to

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MINGO with duties as Gunnery Officer and First Lieutenant, for two War patrols. In December 1943 he reported to ANGLER and served as Executive Officer for three War patrols. In September 1946 he reported to DIABLO as her Executive Officer. For his War actions he was awarded two Letters of Commendation with V. In February 1947 he reported to Commander Eighth Fleet Staff as Assistant Operations Officer and in 1947 he was assigned to the Staff of CincLantFleet and served as Assistant Planning Officer and Fleet Personnel Officer. In April 1947 he was assigned to the University of Michigan's NROTC as Head of Navigation Department. In June 1948 he was assigned to FINBACK as her Commanding Officer. After twenty months he was transferred to the Staff of ComSubLant. In July 1950 he was transferred to the University of New Mexico's NROTC unit as its Executive Officer and in June 1953 he became the Operations Officer for SubRon TWELVE. In 1955 he took command of SubDiv 41 in Key West. In 1956 he rejoined ComSubLant's staff and then had a three-year tour as Assistant Naval Attache in Hamburg, West Germany. In June 1960

Chatham County and the Military Order of the World Wars, where he served as junior vice commander.

He was also a member of the Alumni Associations of the Naval Academy, Clemson University and Stanford University. He was president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, the Westside Urban Health Center board of directors, where he served as vice president, and the German Friendly Society.

He was a member of the board of trustees of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia and the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, where he served in various capacities, including president of the congregation.

Survivors are his wife, Janelle Davis Waters of Savannah; two daughters, Janelle and Kathy Waters, both of Savannah; a brother, Winfred G. Waters of Savannah; two sisters, Benetta W. Christianson of Mena, AR, and Dorothy W. Waite of Mobile, AL; two grandsons, Anthony and Michael Marianova, both of New York, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

he took command of FORT SNELLING and in 1961 he

WARREN L. CALDWELL, SR. '44 Lieutenant Commander Warren L. "Mike" Caldwell, at the age of 76, died on 25 October 1996 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern, NC. Mike was bom in Washington, DC and attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School prior to enlisting in the Navy on 17 August 1938. As a gunner's mate striker he served in NEW YORK (BB-34) until he enrolled in the Naval Academy Preparatory Class at Norfolk, VA in November 1939. He entered the Naval Academy on 3 July 1940 and graduated on 9 June 1943.

After aviation indoctrination, Mike served in WILSON (DD-408) for 28 months through the remainder of the War in the Pacific. WILSON was awarded 7 battle stars for her actions in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, the Carolines, Mariannas, Philippines and Okinawa. In February 1946, Mike reported to LAMSON (DD-367) and participated in the Bikini Abomb tests. Subsequently, he served in WINSLOW

attended the Naval War College, Newport. At the completion of his studies there, he retired from the Navy on 1 December 1962.

On retirement he worked from December 196 to December 1981 in three textile businesses.

He is survived by his widow Marion Gibson Greene of 94 Greenstar Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 and two daughters Barbara Best, Esq. and Margaret M. Ackerman plus two grandchildren.

GEORGE CALVIN WATERS, JR '41 Captain George Calvin "Cal" Waters, Jr., age 78, Supply Corps, USN (Ret.), died 3 Febraary 1996, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA. His funeral was on 6 Febraary 1996 at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel and burial was in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with full military honors.

He was born in Savannah and was a past resident of New York, coming back to Savannah in 1977. He was a 1935 graduate of Savannah High School, where he was class president. He attended Clemson College, the Naval Academy and the University of Georgia, where he received his bachelor's degree. While in the Navy, he attended Stanford University, where he received a master's of business administration degree.

He served in World War II and in Korea. He was in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the North African Campaign and the invasion of Sicily. His last tour was as officer in charge of Navy purchasing for the Northeastern part of the United States. He retired from the Navy in 1965.

After his retirement, he was appointed commissioner of purchase and, later, commissioner of administrative services for Nassau County, NY. He later returned to the Navy in a civilian position to establish the position of purchase director of the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, serving the Navy on a worldwide basis. While in New York, he also served as president of the New York Purchasing Management Association and later as director for national affairs of the National Association of Purchasing Management.

Locally, he appeared in several of Savannah Theater Company productions and served on the board of governors and as president. He served on the board of directors of City Lights Theatre Company and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He had roles in several movies filmed in Savannah. He was active in Georgia Week celebrations and often played the role of General James Oglethorpe and other historic characters.

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(EAG-127), VERMILION (AKA-107), PRICHETT (DD-

561), BOWERS (APD-40) as Commanding Officer, and in FORRESTAL (CVA-59). Other assignments included Postgraduate School, Annapolis; Naval Academy; OPNAV; US Naval Mission to Columbia in Cartagena; and Staff, Commander Naval Air Force, Atlanta. Mike retired from the Naval Service on 30 June 1963.

After retirement from the Navy, he worked for Westinghouse both in Pennsylvania and Charlotte, NC. After retirement from Westinghouse, he and Lib built their dream houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;designed by Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;near Hubert, NC adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway on property she inherited from her father. Lib Sanders Caldwell, his wife of 37 years, passed away in 1984.

He is survived by his to sons, CAPT Warren L. "Mike" Caldwell. Jr, USN (Ret.), of Middletown, RI and Kevin M. Caldwell of Dubuque, lA; his daughter, LtCol. Candace C. Abbott, USAF of Springfield, VA; his two sisters, Elizabeth Anne Caldwell of Mt. Airy, MD, and Katherine C. Youmans of Silver Spring, MD, and four grandchildren.

Mike was buried in the Sanders Family Cemetery in Bear Creek, NC on 28 October 1996.

JOSEPH FRANK HEALD '44 Captain Joseph F. Heald,attheageof74, died on 3 February 1996 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Born in Stockton, CA, Joe attended Phoenix High School and Phoenix Junior College prior to entering the Naval Academy on 16 June 1940. ,He graduated 9 June 1943.

After aviation indoctrination, he joined CLEVELAND ( C L - 5 5 ) in time for the Treasury Islands campaign supporting troops invading Bougainville.

During this campaign, CLEVELAND received the Navy Commendation for her participation in the battle of Empress Augusta Bay. Joe spent the remainder of the War in the Pacific in CLEVELAND participating in the liberation of Green and Emireua Islands and the Mariannas, Battle of the Philippine Sea, Palau, Borneo, liberation of the Philippines, Balikpapan, Okinawa and the occupation of Japan. His ship was awarded 13 battle stars for her Pacific operations.

One of his highlighted memories was the embarkation of General Douglas MacArthur and his staff as observers during the bombardment of Balikpapan.

Joe graduated from Submarine School in December 1947. He then served in CABEZON ( S S - 3 3 4 ) , DOGFISH(SS-350), as CO, QUILLBACK ( S S - 4 2 4 ) , as

CO, HUNLEY(AS-31), as Commander, SUBDIV 53 and as Commander, SUBRON 6. Other Submarine billets included the COMSUBPAC Staff, Sub School staff. Exchange Officer to the Royal Navy Third Submarine Squadron and on the SUBRON 3 Staff.

In due course he attended the Armed Forces Staff College and the National Defense College, Kingston, Ontario. Other duty assignments included OPNAV, and Commanding Officer, Service Schools Command, Great Lakes. His final active duty tour was with the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG), in Brassels. For this tour he was awarded the Legion of Merit in June 1973.

In retirement, Joe remained a busy man; first he qualified as a professional engineer in British Columbia and became an Inspector of Navigational Aids for the Military of Transport; next he got into real estate and did very well; next, he became project manager for CEPE (Controlled Ecological Pollution Experiments) which was financed by the US Government. After running a family nautical gift shop for a short time, Joe was recruited as manager at the Victoria S.P.C.A. He fully retired in the mid '80s in order to travel with Pat. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Patricia Pitts Heald in Victoria, BC, Canada; his eldest daughter, Robin in Australia; his second daughter. Rebel in Oakville, Ontario, Canada and his only son, Scott in southern California.

Joe's ashes were scattered on the surface of Saanich Inlet near Pat and Joe's retirement home in Sydney, BC, Canada.

W e won't always know w h o s e lives w e touched a n d m a d e better for our having cared, because actions can s o m e t i m e s have unforeseen ramifications. W h a t ' s important is that you do care and you act.

-Charlotte Lunsford

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JOHN DRAYTON GANTT '47 Lieutenant Commander John D. Gantt, USNR (Ret.), died of cancer 24 July 1996 at Charleston, SC. Known as "Bo" to many of his Classmates, John was born in Beaufort, SC, attended schools there and in Barnwell, SC, and enlisted in the Navy in November of 1940, well before the shooting started. He was an electrician's mate 2/C, serving in VULCAN (AR5) when appointed to the Academy. After the Naval Academy Prep School, he entered and subsequently graduated with the Class of 1947, 21st Company.

He resigned in 1949, was recalled to active duty for Korea, and transferred to the Reserve for Engineering Duty Only, from which he retired as Lieutenant Commander in 1968.

His civilian career was principally as an electrical engineer at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was an avid history buff, both at the national level as well as regarding his home state. He was a gifted poet and left a considerable body of poetic work.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean, a daughter, Edith Nettles, a son, Charles Gantt, and five grandchildren, as well as his sister, Laurie Yater, ofKnoxviUe, TN. Chester H. Shaddeau, JK '47

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal.

You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child or a parent.

-Barbeu-a Bush LAURENCE RAYMOND YOUNG '47 Lieutenant Commander Laurence R. Young, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Ormond Beach, FL on 13 November 1996.

Larry Young was bom in Cincinnati, OH in 1925, but his family moved to Florida in that same year, and he always considered it his home. He graduated from Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, and attended the University of Florida for one year before receiving a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from that state.

He graduated with the Class of 1947 in June of 1946, a member of the 17th Company.

Upon graduation, he served in WYOMING (BB-33) until being assigned to NAS Lakehurst for training in lighter-than-air craft. He served in airships until 1953, then underwent flight training at Pensacola and won his heavier-than-air Wings in 1954. He subsequently served in a variety of aviation squadron and staff billets, qualifying as Patrol Plane Commander, and flying patrol aircraft in ASW billets.

In October of 1963 he martied Doris Dewbury, and in 1966 retired from active duty. He went on to graduate from Northwestern University at Evanston, IL, with a degree in investment banking and immediately afterward established their home in Daytona

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Beach, where he embarked on a second career in investment banking.

He was active in the Lions Club, the Navy League, the Halifax River Yacht Club, and the Oceanside Country Club.

In 1990 he suffered a massive and incapacitating stroke, from the long-term effects of which he eventually succumbed.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, a son, Philip, a daughter, Christina, and by two brothers.

Chester H. Shaddeau, Jr '47

CHARLES BERNARD HOGAN '48 Charles B. Hogan, at the age of 71, died of cancer at his home on 23 November 1996. Chuck graduated from the Naval Academy in 1948 and served in the Civil Engineer Corps until leaving the Navy in 1956. He was employed by Packard Electric Division of General Motors until his retirement in 1986.

He is survived by his wife, Mickie, two sons, Timothy C. Of Clifton, VA, and Daniel J. Of Waukesha, WI, two daughters. Miss Kathryn M. Hogan of Leesburg, VA, and Maureen E. Henry of London, OH, and six grandchildren.

WILLL\M FRANCIS WAGNER '48 Bill lost his battle with leukemia on 14 November 1996 when he passed away in Pacific Beach, CA, at the home of one of his sons.

He was bom 28 March 1926 in Akron, OH, to Francis Anthony Wagner and Neva Elizabeth McMillen Wagner. He attended schools in Akron and in Falls Church, VA, before graduatingfromSt. Johns College High School in Washington, DC. A decorated veteran of Army, Navy and Marine Corps service in World War II and in Korea, he served for over eight years as a regular Marine Corps officer and was a Captain and Naval Aviator when he resigned his commission in 1955 for family reasons.

Bill retired in January 1994 after over thirty four years of service with Litton Data Systems in Agoura Hills, CA, where he was Vice President of Product Assurance and Support. He was responsible for the introduction of Total Quality Management philosophy to that organization.

He was a talented and successful sculptor. In addition to bronzes of Tecumseh, a grizzly and others, he led the design effort for the Class Memorial Project, a major renovation and redesign of the main visitors gate. He sculpted the bronze USNA emblems now at that gate.

He was the devoted and loving husband of Sara Ann (Sally) Peabody Wagner and the father of Mary Christine Wagner of Mendocino, CA, William Joseph Wagner and Susan Marie Wagner in the Washington, DC, area, Katherine Ann Carr, Thomas Vincent Wagner and Joseph Winthrop Wagner of Los Angeles, and John Michael Wagner of Pacific Beach, CA. He is also survived by two brothers. Commander John Edgar Wagner, USN (Ret.) and Lieutenant Colonel Richard D. Wagner, USMC (Ret.) and eight grandchildren.

A rosary service and a funeral mass were held at St. John Eudes Church in Chatsworth, CA. Bill was buried at St. Andrew's Abbey, Valyermo, CA. Sally plans to return to their home in Big Fork, Montana.

There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first...When you leam to live for others, they will live for you.

-Peu-amahamsa Yogananda

PAUL LESLIE MAIER '51 j^E- -Âť^H^ H^B _ Paul Leslie Maier ber 1996 in Bellevue, WA, from the effects of Alzheimer's. Paul had requested, before his affliction was too far advanced, that no memorial services were to be held. Instead, a Celebration of Life was held on 27 October, at Guiseppe's Restaurant attended by, among others, the entire Mercer Island contingent of the Class of 1951, i.e., Jim Hunt, Dave Soracco, Reese Phillips and Dick Crawford.

Paul was born in Butte, MT, on 41 March 1930 and was one of the youngest members of the Class of 1951, coming to the Academy right out of high school. Here he played intramural football, boxed and was a loyal member of the Chapel Choir.

Upon graduation, Paul opted for the Air Force's flying programs; basic training in Columbus, MS; advanced at Williams AFB in Arizona, and jet transition into F-86's at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. He was immediately ordered to Korea and in eleven months, he had 72 combat flight missions to his credit, damaged one MIG, earned the DEC and the Air Medal with two clusters as well as the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

Returning to the US, Paul was ordered to the Flight Test Group at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. There he flew and qualified in 43 different types of aircraft from the Q-14B to the C-124, the F-80, F-lOO and one Soviet Yak-18. Facing a three-year tour at a desk in 1957, he chose to resign and was quickly hired by Boeing in Seattle as an experimental test pilot. He started as a chase pilot, then a pace pilot, then became the new B-52 Project Officer and in 1960 began training flight crews of major airlines worldwide in the Boeing 707, 720, 727, 737 and 747 throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, the Near East, South America and the Caribbean area.

Paul was an avid golfer, a charter member of the Sahalee Country Club in Redmond and started the Martin Maier Associates partnership in property development.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Toni, of Bellevue, WA; one son, Paul, Jr, of Seattle, WA; two daughters: Linda and Carol, both of Redmond, WA; and a sister, Beatrice Warner of Hamstead, MD. The family requests that any memorial remembrances be made to the Alzheimer's Research Unit, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Walt Boyes '51 PAUL STEPHEN SOTEROPULOS '50 Captain Paul S. Soteropulos, USAF (Ret.), died in St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA on 16 November 1996 from coronary disease.

Greek Orthodox funeral services were held on 19 Nowmber 1996 followed by burial in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Covington.

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problems at the Academy, Paul passed his flight physial and then qualified as a muhi-engine pilot.

However in December 1953, after service which included deployments to Alaska and Greenland, he was forced into retirement on 100% disability because of his heart problems.

He returned to Ottumwa with his wife, Sally, whom he had married in 1952, and their son Stephen.

In 1955 their daughter Mary Jane was bom. Retarning to school in 1956, Paul received a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Iowa and accepted a job with Dupont in New Jersey.

This began a series of jobs in private industry which brought him to New Orleans in 1963. Working for Continental Can Company, he became the Assistant Plant Manager of the plant in Harvey, LA. However in 1970 he required open heart surgery, a procedure then in its infancy, and was forced to retire from full time work.

As time went on, Paul straggled with ever increasing physical problems, most of which were caused by his malfunctioning heart. Before the end came he had been in and out of hospital and had more operations than he could count. Both of his legs had been amputated because of poor circulation. More than once his doctors didn't think he'd make it.

No recitation of Paul's accomplishments nor of his long battle with physical ailments can possibly convey the warmth and courage of this remarkable man. To know him was to like him. He had a great sense of humor and an upbeat outlook on life which infected those around him. As a Classmate said of him not too long ago, "Paul, it is always a joy to be in your presence," However, it was in his long and painful battle with physical adversity that Paul demonsfrated a strength and nobleness of character possessed by very few. When asked how he managed, he simple said, "I refuse to get depressed." Helped by the love and support of Sally and of his two children and their families who lived close to him, he was able to forget himself and reach out with affection and concem to others. Friends visited him to raise his spirits; they departed with their own spirits raised. As Carl Sandburg said of Lincoln, Paul was tmly "a man of both steel and velvet," He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sally, his son Stephen, and daughter Mary Jane Engel, and three grandsons, Paul, Patrick, and Stephen Soteropulos all of Mandeville, LA. ROBERT LEE SWART, JR. '51 Robert L. Swart, Jr. died on 25 November 1996 at Williamsburg Community Hospital after a gallant two year stuggle with cancer.

Bob was buried on 10 December at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by Evelyn M, Swart, his wife of twenty-six years, and his sister, Mrs, Tom Blackburn, both of Williamsburg, Memorial contributions may be made to: The Williamsburg Area Unit, American Cancer Society, PO Box 323, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Bob was bom on 16 September 1928 in the Panama Canal Zone. His father was a distinguished Naval Officer and submariner from the Naval Academy Class of 1924. Bob entered the Naval Academy with a presidential appointment and graduated with the Class of 1951. After graduation, he reported aboard MoALE (DD-693) where he served until his selection for submarine school which he entered in Janu-

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ary 1953, Upon graduation from submarine school in June, Bob received orders to COBBLER (SS-344) operating with Submarine Squadron Six in Norfolk, VA, After qualifying for his dolphins he was transferred to SEA LION (APSS-315), also in Norfolk, In December 1956, he left SEA LION for duty on the Submarine Group Pacific staff in Yokosuka, Japan, Bob retumed to Washington DC in 1958, with orders to OPNAV, and was subsequentjy appointed to President Eisenhower's White House staff as Social Aide, In March 1960, Bob returned to submarines aboard SEA ROBIN (SS-417), and in August 1961, he joined

TENCH (SS-417), On 15 August 1962, Bob left active duty and received a commission in the Naval Reserve as a lieutenant commander. He remained active in the Naval Reserve until he retired as a commander, USNR in 1974, After leaving active duty. Bob entered the civil service and was given a financial management position in the Naval Sea Systems Command. He undertook graduate studies in engineering administration at George Washington University andfinancialmanagement at American University. Bob was assigned to the TRIDENT Submarine Program Office, where he served for twelve years. With the T R I D E N T Program, he became the senior civilian responsible for overall project planning, finances and contracting, and regularly appeared before, and worked closely with, congressional committees of both houses.

During his last two years in government service.

Bob was designated the Navy Chair Professor of Acquisition at the Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA, He played a major role in developing the policies and procedures for weapon system technology transfer to foreign governments, and was the principal author of a plan to assist European navies in obtaining advanced US weapon systems. In recognition of his sustained outstanding performance. Bob received the Superior Civil Service Award Medal in 1983.

Bob retired from government services in 1985 and founded AEGIR, International, AEGIR provides financial and contracting support services to US and foreign industries working in ship building and advanced shipboard electronics programs. Bob served as AEGIR's CEO and president until his death.

Bob was a charter member of the Federal Govemment Senior Executive Service, was a Life Member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and was a past member of the Board of Govemors of the Army and Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. He belonged to the American Society of Naval Engineers, the Army and Navy Club of Washington DC, the Military Order of the Carabao, the Naval Submarine League, the Naval Institute, and the Association of the Naval Academy Class of 1951, Incorporated, where he served in various Class officer positions. In addition to his processional affiliations he was a member of the Kipling Society, Bob had a distinguished career in service to his government. He enjoyed life to the fullest, was a good friend and messmate, and was devoted to his wife, family, and Classmates, We shall miss you mighty Old Sport, It will just never be the same, Sam Ginder '51

Pensacola. His less than perfect eyesight and an oversupply of candidates prevented him from becoming a fighter pilot.

However, he was given a variety of other assignments including service with Strategic Air Command to work with Missile Systems in Great Fall, MT; service in the Philippines, where he served as protocol officer, hosting visiting dignitaries and working with military families; and with the Strategic Air Command in the Minuteman Program in Cheyenne.

He was most proud of an intervention he made in a computer communication, which saved a satellite.

Major Oldfield served on loan to NASA in Texas, and his final assignment was at Kennedy Air Force Base, where he served as relations officer for submarine missiles and then as Range Safety Officer at the Eastern Test Range, Ground Control, during the Apollo program. He came to Brevard County in 1972 from San Jose, CA, Major Oldfield's fondest days were those of his duty as a Midshipman at Annapolis, traveling the world on a destroyer, being in the company of excellent minds, studying military history, playing intramural football and boxing.

His family also remembers his straggle to be a good single parent.

Survivors include his sons, Scott Oldfield of Tampa and Thomas Oldfield of Indian Harbour Beach; and brothers Duane Oldfield of Covington, KY, and Keith Oldfield of Bellview, KY; and a niece Pam Capi of Boca Raton.

MARY KAYE (KOPPER) OLSEN '81 Mary Kaye (Kopper) Olsen died of a pulmoriary embolism at the Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, CA, on 29 October 1996. She was traveling on business.

Mary Kaye was bom in Rochester, NY, and raised in Ballston Spa, NY, After graduating from the Academy in 1981, she served seven years in the Navy, her first tour in Guam as an oceanographer, and was assigned to the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) in San Diego, She earned her master's degree in computer and information science from the University of Southern California in 1988, then left active duty, moved to DC, and went to work for the DMA as a civilian. She and her husband Lou settled in Reston, VA, where she could retum to her hobbies (passions) of horseback riding and gardening.

When she had done all she could at DMA and was ready for something more exciting, NASA offered Mary Kaye a job she couldn't refuse, helping repair the Hubble Telescope, After NASA completed repairs on the Hubble, Mary Kaye moved to the Mars Global Surveyor project as program manager. After the nearly billion dollar 1993 Mars Observer Mission was lost, she helped pull together the Mars Global Surveyor at a fraction of the cost. She carried a picture of the rocket in her wallet.

Commentsfromco-workers at NASA consistently depicted a person devoted to her work and her workforce, a trae friend, and a font of positive energy and influence, Mary Kaye was "one of the bright lights" at NASA, a person of "boundless energy and keen intellect" who "touched everyone she came in contact with," During the Mars mission, the people at the Joint WAYNE HAMILTON OLDFIELD '57 Propulsion Laboratory will leave her chair in the Air Force Major Wayne Hamilton Oldfield died Mission Control Center console empty in her honor, Friday, 25 October 1996, at home. He was 62, SerMary Kaye was a dearfriendto many in 31st Comvices and burial were in Greensboro, NC, pany, She was a great dinghy sailor, the life of every Mr, Oldfield was born in Clifton, KY, the son of a party she attended, and most importandy, a great teacher and a decorated World War 1 veteran. He at- friend. She also could have claimed bragging rights tended Newport High School and Wilmington Col- for "liberating" the Army mule(s) if a Classmate's lege in Ohio. He was a 1957 graduate of Annapolis, wire cutters hadn't broken. where he began his military career, At a standing-room-only crowd inside the MemoMr, Oldfield then transferred to the Air Force to rial Chapel at Ft, Myer, Mary Kaye's mother spoke begin flight training at the Air Force Base in briefly about the matter-of-fact daughter she had

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raised, a person who faced the challenges of getting a paper route and an appointment to the Naval Academy with the same "won't be denied" resolve, Companymates echoed that description of Mary Kaye's personality. Once the service was over, a procession wound through the cemetery to the Columbarium where Mary Kaye's husband was presented with the flag while a lone bugler sounded Taps. Classmates present included Joan Zitterkopf, Jim Ahlgrimm, Brian Coval, Peggy Klein, Dennis Soukup, Steve Kobiela, and Lil (Ramirez) and Randy Lovdahl.

Survivors include her husband of seven years, Lou Olsen of Reston; parents, Mary Lynn and Herb Kopper of Galway, NY; and a brother. Herb Kopper III of Boston, In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to: Women in the Military Service for America Memorial Foundation (WIMSA), Department 560, Washington, DC 20042-0560.

A wise man once said that the measure of a person's life can be seen in the number of people who attend their funeral. That being the case, Mary Kaye had an impact on this Earth disproportionate to her years.

Goodnight, Mary Kaye, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Dave Ciccarelli, Kay Hire, Peggy (DeLuca) Klein, and Joan (Skellenger) Zitterkopf

1 expect to peiss through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness 1 can show, or any good thing 1 can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, eis 1 shall not pass this way again, -William Perm

WILLIAM VICTOR WALLIN '86 William Victor Wallin died on 18 November 1996 in New York City, He resigned and was discharged from the Navy in March 1996 was attending the Stem School of Business, New York University as a Stern School Scholar, enrolled in the master of business administration program, financial engineering track.

He hoped to use his education to assist small businesses in developing nations.

Bill's Navy service included NOEL and Special Boat Unit Twelve in Coronado, in which he served as a Special Boat Detachment Commander and finally Operations Department Head, planning and conducting numerous exercises in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, supporting Special Forces and joint training with foreign military forces. In 1992 he served successive six month tours with the UN peacekeeping force in Cambodia, working with Russians, the French Foreign Legion and numerous others of the multinational force. He was assigned as liaison between the UN and Khmer Rouge at several remote locations.

Bill's military decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and United Nations Medal, Bill is survived by his father Homer N. Wallin '55 and mother Katherine of San Francisco, his sister Cynthia Wallin of New York, and hisfiancee,Tamara Malloy of San Diego. Interment took place at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, attended by Classmates, former shipmates and family members.

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-George Bernard Shaw ROBERT SCOTT WOOD JR '90 LT Rob Wood '90 was the co-pilot of Red Lion 614, which was lost at sea on 25 October 1996.

"Woody" was a magnificent pilot, and a great officer, and his many Classmates and friends in '90 will miss him as much as his squadron mates.

Rob was a native of Newton, MA. He was Winged in January 1993, after temporary duty at Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Directorate NATC Patuxent River, MD. He reported to HS-15 at NAS Jacksonville, FL in February 1994, after completion of FRS training in the SH-60R At HS-15, he served as Schedules Officer, Aircraft Division Officer, and Quality Assurance Officer. He was about tofinishhis second Mediterranean deployment, one aboard SARATOGA (CV 60), and one aboard ENTERPRISE (CVN 65).

We will think of Rob Wood, who would gnaw pensively on a dill pickle while breaking down the principles of flight as easily as describing his sock drawer, which in itself was another phenomenon. We will remember Rob Wood, roommate, who's favorite thing was busting open and sharing his mom's chocolate chip cookies while talking about home, family and friends. We will never forget the story of when he went into the forest, found the stoutest elm, and fashioned a skateboard. We will never forget the stories of flying in Wyoming and fishing in Mexico, We will never forget the stories because he so relished sharing them.

Looking back at all the memories, we see a common thread: fellowship. When he wasn't testing the limits of laminar flow, all of his favorite things included fellowship. For Rob, the opportunity to commune with his fellow man was gold. People say that the thing that he loved most was flying. To us, the thing Rob loved most was us.

We salute Rob for the way he lived. He always strove not to be better than others, but to be the best that he could. What exactly happened to him out there, we don't know other than he was probably flying at about 200 feet when something went wrong.

The time to impact from that altitude is about the equivalent of time it takes a man on the street to recite his phone number. Yet, in that fragment of time, whoever was flying his helicopter realized, analyzed and reacted to a critical emergency well enough that nine passengers walked away from the crash. So, for every one of us who grieve, nine are grateful.

Rob is survived by his father, Robert S. Wood, Sr. of Jackson, WY; his mother, Julianne L. Schworm of Marion, MA; and Angelik Mclntire, of Jacksonville, FL, to whom he was engaged to be martied.

Rob's family has asked that donations be made to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL, Again, our thoughts and prayers are with Woody and his family. We know that the Entire Class of '90 joins us in this sentiment, LTPeteGwynne '91 and Capt Matt Stromberg '90

Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives 2uid remembering what one receives.

-Alexandre Dumas the Younger

BRIAN FRANCIS HUSSEY, JR. '91 Captain Brian F, Hussey, Jr., USMC, age 27, died in a training accident in Yuma, AZ, on 23 August 1996. A military memorial service was held at MCAS Cherry Point, NC on 28 August, and a funeral Mass was held in Westminster, MD on 2 September 1996. Another memorial was held for family in East Greenwich, RI on 12 September 1996, Brian was born on 29 June 1969 in Providence, RI. After living in several areas of the country while growing up, he finished high school in San Ramon, CA in 1987. He was in 2nd Company at the Naval Academy, where he consistently stood out in all areas. He truly embodied the mission of the Naval Academy, as he stood out "morally, mentally, and physically." Even as he found his passion in the History Department, he never let other areas of focus suffer. He regularly attended Mass (he always noted exactly how long it took), and was perpetually in peak physical shape, making the rest of us pale by comparison. As we approached our First Class Year, and as most of us just wanted to get to the big day, Brian took on two huge tasks. He was a Trident scholar and the Brigade Training Officer, Even though everyone gave him the required grief for being a "striper," deep down, everyone that knew Brian admired him and looked for him to take the lead.

After graduation, Brian met the love of his life, Susan, and they were married in June of 1993.

Brian took his commitment to excellence into the Marine Corps, He was near the top of his class at The Basic School, and displayed his unique, solid leadership style for all the other Marines to admire.

He excelled in NFO flight school and earned his Wings of gold on 18 Febraary 1994. He lead the pack again at the Electronic Warfare School at Corry Station, Pensacola by graduating at the top of his class.

After a year of training at the EA-6B FRS in Whidbey Island, WA, he checked into VMAQ-1, MCAS Cherty Point, NC, After three months to get settled, he was off on a six month deployment to Aviano, Italy to participate in Operation Deny Flight over Bosnia.

Brian's awards include the National Defense Medal, the NATO Medal, the Air Medal (3rd Award), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Service Medal.

Brian was not only an outstanding officer, but a trae friend. His presence is sorely missed and he will not be forgotten. He was very proud of being a member of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the United States Marine Corps.

Brian is survived by is wife Susan, of Newport, NC; his parents Brian and Kathy, of Saunderstown, RI; sister Erin Morgan, of Jamestown, RI, He was also very close to his in-laws, John and Chris Wisniewski; and sister-in-law Stephanie House, all of Westminster, MD. Any cortespondence for Susan Hussey can be sent to 17 Bell Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. A memorial fund has been established in Brian Francis Hussey, Jr.'s name at USNA and information can be obtained from the USNA Alumni Association, In addition, a contributions can be made in Brian's name at Johns Hopkins Hospital Children's Center Semper Fidelis, Brian!

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The Naval Academv Lamp Sirrica, LTD. is proud to announce the availability of the Official U.S. Naval Academy Lamp.

The distinctive Academy Coat-of-Arms is vividly re-created in gold on the black parchment shade.

This classic desk lamp is hand-polished and handassembled of the finest solid brass and features a solid black marble base and centerpiece. Indeed, the lamp makes an impressive statement of quality about the owner.

You can also have your lamp personalized with an engraved brass plate affixed to the marble base. The Naval Academy Lamp is a tremendous value as you are able to purchase direct from Sirrica, Ltd. Of couirse, you must be completely satisfied with the quality of your lamp or you may retum it within fifteen days for exchange or refund.

Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, thoughtful gift, the Naval Academy Lamp is certain to command attention.

For faster service, credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free

1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request to speak with Operator 772USN. NOTE: For Christmas delivery, all orders must be telephoned or postmarked by December 10.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence for the home or office.

Solid Marble; Ht. 22"; Wt. 8 Lbs.; Solid Brass

U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY LAMP

REPLY FORM Please accept m y order for the following U. S. Naval Academy Lamp(s) QUANTPrY

U. S. Naval Academy Lamp(s) @ $159.00 each.

(Include $8.00 for insured shipping & handling charges.)

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Few events can evoke the pride that you experienced on Graduation Day. Now, you can experience a credit card specifically designed to demonstrate your pride for the Academy and help foster the ongoing history, excellence, and traditions of the United States Naval Academy.

PRESENTING THE N O A N N U A L F E E U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VISA® CREDIT CARDS — The only credit card program that supports the Academy. Every time you use the USNAAA card to make a purchase, the issuing bank, MBNA America® Bank, will make a contribution to the Alumni Association — at no additional cost to you.

When you carry and use the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Visa, you'll not only help the Academy, you'll also benefit from a low introductory Annual Percentage Rate* on balance transfers and cash advance checks, personal 24-hour Customer Service, and other card benefits that you would expect from a premium Visa card.

CONTINUE TO BE A PART OF THE TRADITION AND JOIN THE OVER 5,000 ALUMNI WHO HAVE C H O S E N T H E ONLY CREDIT CARD WORTHY OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

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U. S, Naval Academy Grandfather Clock

W

e take great pride in offering the United States Naval Academy Grandfather Clock. This beautifully designed commemorative clock symbolizes the image of excellence, tradition, and history we have established at the United States Naval Academy.

Recognized the world over for expert craftsmanship, the master clockmakers of Ridgeway have created this extraordinary clock..

Special attention is given to the brass lyre pendulum which depicts the Academy Seal in deeply etched bas relief; a striking enhancement to an already magnificent clock. Indeed, the clock makes a classic statement of quality about the owner.

Each cabinet is handmade of the finest hardwoods and veneers in a process that requires over 700 separate steps and the towering clock measures an imposing 83"H x 23"W x 13"D. Finished in brilliant Windsor Cherry, the clock is also enriched with one of the most advanced West German timing mechanisms. Exceptionally accurate, such movements are found only in the world's finest clocks.

Enchanting Westminster chimes peal every quarter hour and gong on the hour.

If you prefer, the clock will operate in a silent mode with equal accuracy.

Beveled glass in the locking pendulum door and the glass dial door and sides add to the clock's timeless and handsome design.

You are invited to take advantage of a convenient monthly payment plan with no downpayment or finance charges.

Reservations may be placed by using the order form. Credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free 1-800-346-2884. The original issue price is $899.00. Include $82.00 for insured shipping and freight charges.

Satisfaction is guaranteed or you may return your clock within fifteen days for exchange or refund. Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, distinctive gift, the United States Naval Academy Grandfather Clock is certain to become an heirloom, cherished for generations.

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I wish to pay for my clock(s) as follows: By a single remittance of $ made payable to U.S. Naval Academy Grandfather Clock, which I enclose.

By charging the full amount of $

to my credit card indicated below.

By charging my credit card monthly @ $89.90 for a period of ten (10) months.

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Credit Card purchasers may call toll free 1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request Operator 771 USN. NOTE: All orders telephoned or postmarked prior to December 5 will be guaranteed

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence.