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1998 Election of Western Vice Chairman & Trustees-at-Large

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association

1998 Election of Western Vice Chairman & Trustees-at-Large U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Urgent: Respond by 15 April 1998 Ballot Inserted in this issue of Shipmate

Dear Alumni Association Members, In an effort to increase voting participation, this year's Nominating Committee recommended that we frank the ballots and place them in a postcard format to facilitate their processing. The strength of our Association lies in the involvement of its members. You are represented by a Board of Trustees and your vote is important!

Please take the time to read the biographies and cast your vote now. Remember that your ballot must be signed and received by 15 April 1998. Only original ballot postcards, i.e. no copies, faxes or e-mail, will be counted.

Please note that only those members in the Western area will be voting for their Vice Chairman and four (4) Trustees-at-Large. Eastern and Central area members will be voting for four (4) Trustees-at-Large only.

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Instructions: All ballots must be received by 15 April 1998. Vote for no more than four (4) Trustees-at-Large.

Unsigned ballots will not be counted. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;In accordance with the By-Laws, only Regular Members in good standing are eligible to vote in the Annual Election.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Only Western Area Members will vote for a Vice Chairman.

Eastern Area States: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, WV Central Area States: AL, AR, L\, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX,WI Western Area States: AK,AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY

For Western Area Vice Chairman (Western Area^AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) VADM Edward H. Martin, USN, Retired '54 The incumbent Vice I Chairman (Western Area), USNA AA, Vice Admiral Ed Martin has served the Alumni Association as a I Trustee-at-Large and Vice Chairman for a total of fifteen non-consecutive years. During this service, he has been devoted to and deeply involved with the Alumni Association in a number of increasingly important positions on the Board of Trustees. He serves on the Executive Committee, as Chairman of the Membership Committee, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and has served on the Strategy and Planning Committee. In addition, he has chaired several "emerging issues" ad hoc committees.

During his thirty-five years of active duty, he served, iteralia, as Commanding Officer, SARATOGA (CV-60), as commander of two Carrier battle groups,

Commander, US Sixth Fleet, US Commander, Eastern Atlantic and Deputy Commander-in-Chief, US Naval Forces Europe. Also, he was a POW, held in North Vietnam for nearly six years. His many awards and decorations include: Distinguished Service Medal (2), Silver Star, Defense Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star (2), Navy Commendation Medal (2), Purple Heart (2) and France's second highest peacetime award, Commandeur de L'Ordre National Du Merite.

Following retirement in 1989, he became Director European Business Development, Integrated Systems Operations for the Xerox Corporation, with headquarters in the UK. In 1991, he returned to his home in Coronado, CA where he is a private investor and President of Martin Associates International, a company that advises US corporations on the modalities of conducting business in Europe.

In addition to a BS in Engineering from USNA, he holds a MS in International Relations from George Washington University.

For Trustees-At-Large (Choose no more than four) Captain Daniel B. Branch, Jr., USN, Retired '59 Captain Branch graduated from the Naval Academy in 1959. Initial tours included Weapons Officer in BiGELOW (DD-942), and

Assistant Missile Officer in BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25).

Following Nuclear Power and Submarine Schools, submarine assignments included GATO ( S S N - 6 1 5 ) , Executive Officer JAMES K. POLK (SSBN-645B), and Commanding Officer, SCAMP (SSN-588). The Battle Efficiency "E" was won two consecutive years in command. Post command tours included Second Battalion Officer at the Naval Academy, Deputy Commander of Submarine Squadron Sixteen, Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic Representative in Europe Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Force, US Atlantic Fleet.

Captain Branch is a Distinguished Graduate of the Naval War College, has a Masters in International Affairs from The George Washington University, and was a member of the Naval Academy Admissions Board for two years. Major Command was ORION (AS-18) in La Maddalena, Italy. Awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.

Currently, Captain Branch is a Division Manager with Kaiser-Hill Company in Colorado and has restarted four major nuclear facilities. He is President of the Denver Council, Navy League of the United States, is President of The Colorado Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and is a member of the Submarine League. He and his wife, Sheila, live in Boulder, CO.

RADM Stephen K. Chadwick, USN, Retired '62 Steve Chadwick lives and works in Bucks County, PA. He is Chief Operating Officer of Prodesco, Inc., a textile company specializing in the development and custom manufacture of engineered fabrics for medical, filtration, automotive and aerospace end uses.

He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1962 and spent 28 years on active duty serving as a surface warfare officer.

He commanded ships, a destroyer squadron, a naval base and a surface group before transferring to the retired list in 1990. He served as the 71st Commandant of Midshipmen from 1985 to 1987.

Steve's service to the Academy continued after his retirement. He was president of the Class of 1962 for 5 years before being relieved in October 1997. He is currently serving in his third year as Chairman of the Naval Academy Alumni Association's Annual Fund Drive. He also is on the screening committee for applicants to the Naval Academy from the 8th District of Pennsylvania and was recently elected to be chairman of the board for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alumni Association.

He is a Life Member of both the Athletic and Alumni Associations and is a charter member of the Presidents Circle of the Alumni Association.

Steve and Maureen have three children and three granddaughters. Both their sons are naval officers. Robb '91 is a surface warfare officer and Jon '93 is a naval aviator.

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in Plans, Policy and Operations. Other duties included Special Assistant to the Director, Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Victor M. Gardner III, USMC, and Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy.

Captain Johnson is a graduate of the Fletcher is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Class of 1977. As a School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University and the National War College where he served as ChairNaval Aviator, he has flown man of the Department of Military Strategy and more than 5000 hours in Operations. seven different helicopters.

Primarily a CH-53 pilot, his Since retirement in 1993, Captain Johnson assignments have included has been employed by the Science Application worldwide service with all International Corporation as a Senior Defense Anafour Marine Aircraft Wings, as lyst. a Flight Instructor at Pensacola, as a Presidential A lifelong member of the Alumni AssociaCommand Pilot with HMX-1 at Quantico, and with tion, Captain Johnson has been active in class affairs the 9th Marine Regiment as the Deputy Commander and has served as Vice President and President of the of Camp Hansen, Okinawa. He was the HT-18 Greater Washington Area Chapter, the largest in the Instructor of the Year for 1985 and graduated with country. distinction from the US Naval War College in 1987.

Married to the former Andrea Magazzu, He is currently assigned as the 4th Battalion Officer Captain Johnson has three children, William Spencer at the US Naval Academy.

V '93, Melissa and Matthew.

Lieutenant Colonel Gardner and his wife, Renee, have three daughters, Kate, Claire and Lieutenant Lindsay T. Kough, USNR '88 Hannah.

LtCol Victor M. Gardner III, USMC '77

Captain Wm. Spencer Johnson, USN, Retired '63 A graduate in the Class of 1963, Captain Johnson began his naval service in destroyers, including combat operations off the coast of Viet Nam. He served as XO in one of six destroyer type ships homeported in Athens, Greece and later commanded BIGELOW (DD-942) deployed to the Persian Gulf during the IranIraq War. Captain Johnson commanded Destroyer Squadron Fifteen, homeported in Yokosuka, Japan from 1985 to 1987 as a permanent component of the Seventh Fleet.

Captain Johnson's shore assignments have included duty on the staff of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT) and three tours on the CNO's staff in Plans and Policy (OP-06) where he was one of two principal drafters of the Maritime Strategy in 1982 and later Executive Assistant to the

Lieutenant Kough graduated with the Class of 1988 and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. He served as an Assistant Platoon Commander and Platoon Commander of a Special Operations Platoon at SEAL Team THREE. He was subsequently selected as Team Commander of the Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, then studied Japanese at the Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey.

He is currently serving in the Naval Reserve as SEAL Liaison Officer for Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet. Lieutenant Kough's previous assignments have included Assistant Force Operations Officer for Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Coronado, CA; Maritime Plans Officer for Commander, Special Operations Command Central, MacDill AFB, FL; and Training Officer for Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group One, Coronado, CA.

As a Life Member of the Alumni Association, he continually serves as Vice President, Liaison for the Los Angeles Chapter; and serves as Board Member-at-Large for the Santa Barbara Chapter. Lieutenant Kough also serves on the Board of Directors of several charitable corporations to include the Knights of Malta Free Clinic, Louisville High School, and the Cabrini Mission Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. After leaving active duty, he opened his practice in feebased estate, business transfer, investment, and charitable giving planning. Also, he is the Planned Giving consultant to such organizations as the Santa Barbara Symphony and Mary Health of the Sick Nursing and Convalescent Hospital. Lieutenant Kough is happily married to his bride, Gina, and they reside in Malibu, CA.

Commander Edmund W. O'Callaghan, USN '80 A Life Member of the Alumni Association, Commander O'Callaghan graduated with the Class of 1980. Following graduation he entered flight I school and received his wings in September, 1981.

His operational assignments have been in the P-3 community, most recently as Operations Officer in VP-11. Ashore, he was assigned to the staff of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force as Flag Lieutenant and Aide to the Commander. Additionally, he served on the OPNAV Staff, first as a member of the Strategic Concepts Branch (N513) and later with the CNO's Executive Panel (NOOK). He is a graduate of Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where he earned a master's degree in public administration.

CDR O'Callaghan is currently serving as the XO of the 567th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, TX. Commander O'Callaghan has been a Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer since 1987. While stationed in Northern Virginia, he was also a volunteer on Congressman Tom Davis' (R-VA) Academy Nomination Board and for two years was asked to head the Congressman's USNA selection team.

He is married to the former Teresa Kelly of Ellicott City, MD. They have three children, Brendan, Kristen and Kevin.

Captain Roger P. Onorati, USN, Retired '61 During a 25 year Navy career. Captain Onorati served on four diesel submarines and three surface warships culminating with command. Shore assignments included Naval Postgraduate School, Air Command and Staff College, USNA, BUPERS, and a major shore command. Following retirement, he ultimately started his own business in 1990 providing executives in industry and government with services in the fields of strategic planning, leadership development, executive training, organizational development, and psychological testing.

He holds a MS in Oceanography, an MBA, and completed the Program for Senior Executives at MIT's Sloan School.

He is a Life Member of the Alumni Association and served as an elected member of the Board of Trustees from 1989 to 1992. Since 1994, he served on its Strategy and Planning Committee, the last two years as its chairman. He served as his Class President from 1980 to 1983, member of its Executive Committee since 1983, Reunion Coordinator for two major reunions, and Corresponding Secretary since 1989. He is a trustee of the USNA Foundation, and serves on its Strategic Planning Committee. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member of the University of Maryland University College and teaches in the Business Management and Organizational Development disciplines. He has been involved in community affairs as a director of a county Chamber of Commerce from 1984 to 1986, and as a member of the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce and the Anne Arundel County Trade Council.

He and his wife live in Annapolis.

Captain Kevin J. Reardon, USN, Retired '68

Antonio, TX, in October, 1975, where he retired on May 30, 1997. He was active on the Institutional Ethics Committee for many years, and served as cofacilitator on Cancer and Grief Support groups.

Captain Reardon graduated with Distinction as a Trident Scholar. He is the father of ENS Brian Reardon, USNA '96 and Major T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR '82 MIDN Meghan Reardon, Major Thomson entered the USNA '98. Following Naval Academy from the Naval assignments in BECUNA and Academy Preparatory School.

DOGFISH and Qualification in Graduating with the Class of Submarines, attended 1982 and commissioning to the Stanford University as a Air Force, he earned his pilot Burke Scholar. Ph.D. in Operations Research and wings in 1983. His follow-on M.S. in Statistics. Completed Nuclear Propulsion active duty tours were Pope Air Training and served in WILL ROGERS (Gold) and Force Base, NC and Clark Air GROTON. Staff, Submarine Development Squadron Base, Philippines where he flew Twelve, XO in BOSTON and SECNAV Staff. CommisC-130's with a primary emphasioning CO of OKLAHOMA CITY and then CO of sis on special operations. His responsibilities inALABAMA (Gold). Director of Nuclear Warfare and cluded instruction, standardization and evaluation of Arms Control (OP-65). SECNAV Staff and Harvard pilots as well as coordination of wing special operaExecutive Management Program. Director, CINC tions assets.

Liaison on the Joint Staff (J-8). Retired in March 1995. Currently an executive in a military C4I softIn 1989 Major Thomson affiliated with the Cware development firm. Member of Naval Academy 130 Air National Guard in Charlotte, NC. In 1995 he Foundation and Naval Academy Athletic Association. moved to his childhood home of Richmond, VA and President of USNA Parents Club of Virginia. Leader- is now the Eastern Virginia Admissions Liaison ship Club and 1997 National Spokesman for Alumni Officer Director for the Air Force Academy. Duties Association Parents Fund Drive. Life Member of the include oversight of active duty and reserve officers Association and resides in Vienna, VA. who actively recruit for USAFA and other officer accession programs.

Major Thomson served as 1982 Class President during Plebe and Youngster years. His ongoing LT William H. Simpson, CHC, USNR '56 commitments to the Naval Academy and its alumni include reelection to 1982 Class President in October William H. (Bill) Simpson, bom and raised in 1997, Life Member of the Alumni Association, regular Century Club contributor, and an active Laredo, TX, upon graduamember of the Richmond Alumni Chapter where he tion from USNA, June 1, served twice as vice president. He has attended 1956, served aboard two several Board of Trustee and committee meetings in naval vessels. Resigning recent years. from the Navy in 1960, and He currently flies B-757/767 aircraft for entering Southwestern United Airlines from Washington, DC. He is an Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas, from active church leader and recently co-directed a major capital campaign initiative. Major Thomson is marwhich he graduated with a ried to the former Audrey Komito, a 1981 graduate of Master of Divinity degree, he was pastor of three churches in Texas and Arkansas. Following a year of Mary Washington College. They have two children, Bailey and Nathan. clinical training. Chaplain Simpson became Staff Chaplain at the Northeast Baptist Hospital, San

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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

January-February 1998

Volume 61, No. 1

Features President's Call

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

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Is the Naval Academy FuUfilling its Mission?

Critis Aside, Studies Show Naval Academy Meets Mission Solidly

by Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN '58

5 What the Alumni Association Means to Me

by Naval Academy Alumni

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Internet Resources

2

Officers and Trustees

2

Mail Boat

21

Alumni Assn Life Membership

24

Statement of Ownership

25

All Hands

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On the Horizon

31

Advertisers' Index

31

A Few Inches from the Yard

32

Brigade Activities

34

An Ocean Away

36

Navy Academics

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Navy Athletics

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SACC

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Service Academy Career Conference

Salute to Oldest Alumni 13 Service for All

by Staff of Alumni Services

page

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Army/Navy

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Answers to 1997 Quiz

51

Alumni Association Staff and Assistance

55

"We're here to help!"

Class News Chapter News

CAPT Neil Block ' 6 1 , CEC, USNR (Ret.)

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Last Call

187

In Business...

198

Services from our Alumni Family

COVER: With our first cover for 1998 we want to remind all Alumni to send in their ballots for the election of Trustees.

Salt Water Summit

by Larry Warrenfeltz '75

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Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Financial Officer/Chief

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PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI ' 7 0

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Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Alumni

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President's Call I

know I do not have to use Shipmate to tell you of our great victory over Army on 6 December! I would, however, like to use it to describe events that took place just before that game, events that will have a greater and more direct impact on you and every Alumnus of the Naval Academy. Your Board of Trustees met on 4-5 December and approved two significant changes to the Alumni Association.

LONG RANGE PLAN As I mentioned in my September letter describing the results of the Alumni Survey, the Board's Long Range Planning Committee met several times this year to formulate a direction for the Association to follow over the next 4-10 years. At the Trustee's meeting the Board approved the Committee's recommendation to focus on delivering targeted services to the Alumni and exerting appropriate influence on behalf of the Naval Academy and its Alumni.

The first part of the recommendation stems from the insights gained as a result of the Alumni Survey. The Survey revealed that Alumni want more balance between their needs and those of the Naval Academy and that those needs vary considerably among different groups in the community. In response I plan to conduct another survey during the first half of 1998 and use the results to sharpen our understanding of what specific services are required by the various Alumni segments. This survey will help the next phase of the long range planning process.

The need for the Association to exert influence is driven by events in the world around us. The public's perception of the Naval Academy and its Alumni affects the trust and support granted to the institution. Public support, in turn, affects the Academy's funding level and its ability to attract the highest quality applicants. These factors combine to affect the quality of the officers it graduates. In this way perceptions become reality and the future of the institution is dramatically affected.

Influence does not mean lobbying. I can assure you that the Associadon will take no action that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status. So what does the Board mean by influence? It means taking steps to enhance the Academy's image in the eyes of secondary school students, and their parents, throughout the country. It means working with the media to encourage them to report the good as well as the bad surrounding the Naval Academy. It means reaching out to the Navy's establishment so the Alumni Association is viewed as a teammate to be relied upon for support and action in appropriate situations. And finally, it means convincing all Alumni that the Association is worthy of their trust and support, that it is the best vehicle to amplify their individual efforts and concerns for the Academy.

Much work remains. With the Board's approval, I am continuing the Long Range Planning process and plan to present a detailed study of options, costs and milestones for implementation of this new direction to the Board at the May meeting.

MERGER WITH NAVAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES The other major event at the Board meeting was the decision of the trustees to approve the merging of the professional staffs of the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Associates. As many of you know, the Associates is an independent organization formed to provide direct support to the Naval Academy. The Alumni Association and the Associates have cooperated closely since that organization's founding, and both Admiral "Snuffy" Smith '62, our Chairman, and I are on the Associates' Board of Directors.

Over the past year it has become clear that the best interests of both organizations would be served by merging the professional staffs. Consolidating the staffs will eliminate redundancy and improve coordination and the effectiveness of support to the Naval Academy. Accordingly, all Associates employees joined the Alumni Association staff as of 1 January, and I will serve as President and CEO of the combined organization. I am very excited about this change because it will help optimize the fund raising effort for the Naval Academy and enhance the financial strength of the Association.

The Associates, now renamed the Naval Academy Endowment Trust, will continue to exist as an independent entity with its own Board of Directors. The two Boards will collaborate, but remain separate, because they have distinct missions. The Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting both the Naval Academy and the Alumni, while the Endowment Trust's focus is solely direct financial support to the Naval Academy.

Your Board of Trustees and I are convinced these two events will strengthen both the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy, and we look forward to your confinued support in the future. That future is very promising in my opinion, and I am anxious to get started. With your help we can ensure the United States Naval Academy and its graduates will continue to play a significant role in the life of our country.

With warmest regards, Ronald F. Marryott

by Admiral Charles R. Larson '58, USN USNA's critics and supporters alike have asked this for over 150 years, often citing a highly-publicized event or the isolated actions of a few misguided Midshipmen and their commentaries.

But seldom is a negafive opinion based on a thorough evaluation of the Naval Academy or its programs.

Fiscal and social realities of recent years have stirred the winds of change. Force reductions, limited defense budgets and increased media scrutiny have all led to broadbased evaluations of the value of all of the Service Academies.

The most recent look at the Naval Academy began in 1994 with the reaccreditation of our academic programs by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The primary basis of this evaluation is a review of the institution's mission. The accreditation process takes two years and involves a self-evaluation followed by visits from representatives from peer institutions. It assesses the rigors of the academic program and how academics align with the Naval Academy's stated mission.

The conclusion of Middle States was outstanding. The report not only granted full academic reaccreditation of the Naval Academy, but concluded, via consensus, that the Naval Academy is "a national resource of distinctive character and remarkable excellence." The report further stated that: "Clearly the U. S. Naval Academy has an appropriate mission, has the necessary resources, both physical and human, for carrying out that mission with a high degree of excellence and can demonstrate through outcomes that the mission is currently being achieved at a very high level."

The second evaluation was a two-year effort by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based "think-tank" affiliated with Georgetown University. The focus of this study, chaired by former Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, was Professional Military Education (PME). It reviewed the foundations of PME introduced at the Service Academies and the various ROTC units and up through senior service colleges. The conclusion of this study as it relates to the Service Academies was: "The Service Academies offer intense, four-year programs to some of the most highly qualified high school graduates in the country. Time management becomes an intense challenge for cadets and Midshipmen who must divide their energies between demanding academic courses, military drill, physical education, and organized athletics, while preserving essential periods for reflective study and integration of learning. Summers are devoted to training camps or are spent in the field with active-duty units.

Each of the Service Academies thus represents a crucible in which many future officers are immersed fully for the first time in traditions, cultures, and demands of the U. S.

military " and that "each graduating Class of the Academies represents a cadre of extremely high-quality officers steeped in traditions and culture of their particular service and molded to a military ideal to an extent not possible in a part-time ROTC program."

The third review was conducted by the Center for Naval Analysis (CNA) and titled "A Bottom-Up Assessment of Navy Flagship Schools."

Completed in the spring of 1997, CNA's assessment focused on the Naval Academy, its mission, its students, its cost and its Graduates' achievements.

"The best evidence of quality at the Naval Academy can be found in the success rates of its Graduates. Using data from July 1996 Officer Master Files, we found that five of seven full admirals and 10 of 23 vice admirals are Academy Graduates, for a combined rate of 50 percent. Of 226 rear admirals and rear admiral selects in the data set, 46 percent attended the Academy."

The report further stated, based on data compiled by the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers, that Naval Academy graduates performed better on professional engineering examinations than people from any other school in the state of Maryland, including Johns Hopkins University, stating further that the Naval Academy success rate was 25% above the national norm.

The last and most recent example of the scrutiny of USNA was a sixmonth study conducted by a Special Review Group chartered by the Naval Academy Board of Visitors. The Review Group consisted of Board of Visitors members and other distinguished business, academic and military leaders who represented a broad range of experience in Fleet operations, political-military affairs and academic excellence. The group concluded their review in June 1997, forwarding their "bottom line" findings and recommendations to the Secretary of the Navy. Excerpts from their findings can be found in Chart I.

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In response to the question, "Was your decision to come to USNA correct for you?" a resounding majority (83%) answered in the affirmative. There has been an upward trend (21%) over the past three years in response to this question! 83% of Midshipmen also said they'd recommend the Naval Academy to a friend who had the interest and the ability. (Charts 3 and 4)

"Is the USNA fiilfilling its mission? Our answer is yes: the Naval Academy is developing midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to serve as officers of the Naval Service and leaders of the natioD." "Afier five months of investigation and analysis, this comniittee has concluded that the institution is fundamentally sound."

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They further stated that during the past three years we have taken "quick and dramatic action to improve the Academy...to include many changes which have recharged the atmosphere of the Academy, resulting in a greater respect for leadership and a renewed sense of vigor in the Yard."

They also found "no evidence that the publicized incidents were related or the result of systemic problems."

1997 They proposed 16 recommendations "to make a great institution even better."

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Chart I These endeavors offered in-depth analysis and insights into all aspects of the Naval Academy four-year experience, but the perceptions of those closest to the experience, the Midshipmen themselves, were missing. To gamer their views, the Naval Academy, through a generous donation from a distinguished Graduate, enlisted the expertise of a New York firm, Sirota Consulting, to develop, administer and evaluate a survey of the Brigade's upper three Classes. The survey covered myriad subjects relating to the experience and mission at USNA. Thefirstphase was administered in August 1996, with a follow-on survey a year later.

(A few of the questions had been asked in a 1995 survey conducted by the Naval Academy Office of Institutional Research; those results were included for comparison). Here's a summary: Midshipmen give the Naval Academy very high marks as an institution of higher learning both in academics (98% favorable) and in the professional development program (91%). (Chart 2)

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(Chart 6) While we are not running a popularity contest at USNA, the Midshipmen's perceptions of the leadership is important and is used by the administration in formulating direction and policy. The value of role models should never be taken lightly.

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(Charts 7 and 8) The importance of this positive response is illustrated by this factoid regarding Brigade diversity: the Class of 1970 inducted 98.7% white males, whereas the Class of 2000 had 69.5% white males.

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All this said and done, the question remains, "Is the Naval Academy fulfilUng its mission?" Based on the ample information brought to light by these in-depth reviews over the past three years, I believe the answer is the same as it has been for over 150 years of service to the Nation.

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What the Alumni Association Means to Me Long years as the Director and Editor of Publications, Class Secretary and a Representative at the Board of Trustees and other meetings have made the Alumni House and its employees a second home and family to me. However, there are three reasons why the Alumni Association is particularly meaningful to me.

First, the Association is dedicated to support of the Naval Academy, financially, editorially, and in all other needed areas. This provides a ready channel for general or specific contributions, to memorialize aClassmate or a friend, for gifts other than cash, and gives me a feeling of close personal involvement with support of the Academy.

Second, the Association provides a wide range of services to Class and Chapter organizations, and to individual Alumni. I know that these services are available to me as a Class Secretary or simply as a Graduate, ranging from assistance with Class Reunions to individual problems or questions that they will provide cheerfully and promptiy.

However, the greatest service of all is Shipmate, for the wealth of general information that it provides.

Third, the Association is dedicated to widening the bonds of friendship beyond Classmates and contemporaries throughout the Alumni body. Through Shipmate, Chapter and other Alumni meetings, golf and other sponsored outings, I have come to think of the Alumni Association as, to quote Nelson, "a band of brothers," with close friends ranging from the Class of 1930 through 1990.

On all accounts I'm grateful to the Alumni Association.

Roy Smith '34

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What the Alumni Association Means to Me Although the Classes in the '30's are no longer eligible for election to the Board of Trustees, they still represent a strong body of knowledge and can provide valuable input to the Academy and the Association.

However, the question posed by the title should be expanded by adding: "What Can I do for the Association?"

More junior Classes can expect personal gain from membership by such initiatives as the Job Seminars and Fairs and counseling on second careers, but our year groups are essentially past that period and see the Alumni Association in a different role.

Membership in the Association offers me (and my peers): - Assistance in the planning and execution of milestone reunions, including mailings of reunion material.

- Access to a continuing flow of information concerning the Association and the Academy on a wide variety of topics through Shipmate and periodic mailings.

- A port of call when visiting the Academy for games, reunions or other purposes.

- A periodic accounting of the contributions to the Association and the purpose for which they are disbursed.

"...the Association gives me a feeling of close personal involvement with support of the Academy."

- An opportunity for my Class to be represented at Board of Trustees meetings to gather first-hand the efficacy with which the Board carries out its business and accomplishes its mission.

- Continuing contact with my Classmates (and members of other Classes as well) through the Class Columns in Shipmate.

Membership in the Association affords me the opportunity to: - Express carefully considered responses to matters raised by the Association in Shipmate and elsewhere through articles or Letters to the Editor in Shipmate.

- Based upon the knowledge garnered from the Association, represent effectively to the civilian world Navy, Naval Academy, and Association positions on key issues.

- Assist in improving the quality of applicants to the Academy by timely dialogue with high school students, their parents and significantly, my peers, their grandparents.

- Make annual contributions to the Association or make estate planning decisions beneficial to both the Association and my income and tax interest.

- Assist my classmates, members and nonmembers, in a more meaningful manner because of data obtained from the Alumni Association.

Mike Rindskopf '38

"...our year groups ('30s) are essentially past that period and see the Alumni Association in a different role.

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What the Alumni Association Means to Me Members of the Class of 1939 were asked to submit an article for Shipmate that would answer two questions, namely. What can the Class of '39 do for the Alumni Association, and What can the Alumni Association do for the Class of'39?

In as much as the members of the Class of '39 are at this time between 78 and 82 years old there are limitations to the answers for both questions. However, we do have considerable experience to pass on to those who came after us.

We begin with "What the Alumni Association can do for us." The major benefit that we get from the Alumni Association is being part of a network that takes in every Naval Academy Graduate. Shipmate magazine is the adhesive that holds the network together The Class News section in Shipmate tells us where graduates are located and what they are doing. Photographs indicate their health and vitality. The sports section brings back memories of our joust for "Old Nivee." Articles about other Academy activities point out the improvements that have been made since our time.

The Alumni Association also gives us an opportunity to attend functions such as NAFAC (Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference) where Midshipmen and other students discuss world problems. These events are always interesting and usually have guest speakers who are prominent in the particular field under discussion.

Other benefits that we receive from the Alumni Association are: 1. Assistance on the planning and execution of milestone reunions, including mailings of reunion materials.

2. A periodic accounting of the contributions made to the Association and the purpose for which they are made.

3. An opportunity to be represented at Board meetings.

4. An opportunity to obtain information on issues being considered in Congress that will affect the welfare of retirees and those still on active duty.

Now, we will take up "What can we do for the Alumni Association."

Financial support is necessary for any organization to function effectively, hence we make our annual contributions.

Next to providing funds, a second important role is to assist in encouraging and

helping smart and ambitious youngsters to take up a career in the Navy or Marine Corps.

Spread the word to the civilian world the Navy's, the Naval Academy's, and the Association's position on various timely issues.

Paul Loustaunau '39

"...we do have considerable experience to pass on to thosie who came after us."

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Whca the Alumni Association Means to Me I became a life member years ago, approximately ten years after graduation. I came to the realization that the Naval Academy was a permanent part of my life no matter where my life was going and that life membership to the Alumni Association was the way for me to recognize that fact.

What has membership meant to me? There are some personal factors—my great-grandfather was Classof 1882, andmy father, John B. Rowland, was Class of 1939. There have been a number of professional considerations—the fact that initiating any business dealings with a fellow Alumnus begins with an immediate bond of trust is a significant plus. My fundamental motivation, however, is philosophical. I have a thing about maintaining the vigilance so necessary to preserving a free society. Participation in Alumni affairs gives me a variety of vehicles to make contributions along those lines. The Founders and Framers, of course, wrote the Navy into the Constitution, and the Naval Academy is the source of the core officer leadership for the U.S. Naval Sea Services.

Participation in the Alumni Association is one way to play a part in preserving the proper roles of both the Naval Academy and the Navy. Just one of many means would include ensuring that our Alumni Classmates lost in Vietnam are never, never forgotten, indeed, that their sacrifice for the rest of us, that is, all Americans, will always be remembered.

John Howland '64

What the Alumni Association Means to Me What does the Alumni Association mean to me? In short, a very great deal. Fourteen years commissioned, P.G. in law, eight years at sea in gunnery, deck and destroyer skipper, association with great Navy officers—all are experiences I often relive.

I resigned from the Navy in 1953 to help my family. For a living I joined the ranks of newspapermen, keeping in touch with the Navy through the Alumni Association.

Association financial programs. The President's Circle, Shipmate's Class notes and the travel program are all excellent products of the Alumni Association. For me, however, the most important service the Association provides is news of the Academy, its successes and its problems.

War is always in the future. America's future will depend upon its ability to wage war to win. That will be the true measure of whether or not the Academy is worth its cost. wm The only acceptable standard for the Naval "...the Naval Academy was a Academy is a reputation for the best war permanent part of my life no fighting training in the world. Everyone matter where my life was associated with the Academy today is going." dedicated to its good reputation; I have not the slightest doubt. But Alumni can and must, by active interest, be helpful with observations built on long experience in military and What the Alumni Association Means to Me civilian life.

When I first graduated I did not really W. John Valentine '39 understand the wealth of knowledge and the myriad of services that are available to Alumni members. However, since then, I have had the "...Everyone associated with opportunity to really the Academy today is dediappreciate the many cated to its good reputation." things that membership

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in the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association provides: First, the Alumni Association provides a central clearinghouse to the Naval Academy to have our opinions and views heard.

Secondly, the Alumni Association serves as an efficient networking tool incorporating a large number of people who shared the same experiences and, in general, possess attributes such as integrity and honesty.

Thirdly, the Alumni Associaton publishes Shipmate magazine, which provides the latest news on the many people I have encountered during my Navy Career and really minimizes the miles between us.

Finally, and most importantly, my membership card to the Alumni Association allows me to shop at the Midshipman store!

Toni Kasprzak '84

"...the Alumni Association provides a central clearinghouse to the Naval Academy to have our opinions and views heard.."

What the Alumni Association Means to Me The day before Graduation in 1985,1 was preparing to leave the Mid Store with fifteen or so family members who had decided to spend all sorts of money on Naval Academy trinkets and clothing. On my way out of the door, my dad yelled to me from the jewelry counter and said, "Hey Mike, come back in.

Don't you want a tie clip with your Class Crest on it? And check out these cufflinks.

How about this USNA watch?" He was excited...really excited. I remember distinctly not considering his suggestions for a second, but instead firing back abruptly, "No way dad, Ijust want to graduate tomorrow, get out to the Fleet and forget this place. I do not need any reminders! Thanks, but no thanks."

As I write twelve years later, I am staring at a plaque on my wall that was given to me a few months back for being the president of the 1,200 member San Diego/Coronado Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association from 1995 to 1997. What happened??!!

I guess this is why I decided to offer some thoughts on how I became 're-involved' with the Academy. I suspect that there are many

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Alumni out there who might have shared similar experiences, and it is my hope that I might be able to shed some light on why staying involved with our great school can be beneficial to the Academy and to Alumni.

The funny thing was that I had not had a horrible experience at the Academy. I was not a stellar student and had struggled to get through the Naval Architecture program, but somehow I managed to pass academically. I was not a varsity athlete but participated in normal intramural sports, and the highest rank I attained was a two Striper as a platoon commander My biggest military achievement was probably leading my platoon to a second place finish (out of 108) in the spring platoon drill competition, and I am sure there was a lot of luck involved as my platoon was out of step for half of the routine!

In any case, I left USNA with an average record, no conduct or honor problems but extremely ready to get to my ship and start my Naval Career. Did the Academy prepare me well? Yes, as best as the system could. In fact I credit a very large part of my leadership development to my Annapolis experience. But did this make me want to give something back right away? Did it make me want to become active in Alumni affairs? No, not really. Again I go back to the Mid Store scene. Ijust wanted to work, and that's what I did. I worked the endless 16 hour days, experienced two six month deployments, and the associated family separation, and never even had time to think about the Alumni Association or the Academy. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even follow Navy football that closely. Sound familiar, anyone?

I guess my first real thoughts back to the Academy happened when my wife and I met Captain and Mrs. Bruce Ross '35 while we were living in Coronado, CA in 1988. While the coincidence of graduating exactiy 50 years apart was a good conversation topic, the close relationship that developed was initially due to enjoying the shared stories of Academy and shipboard experiences (We were both ship-drivers.). As the Ross's had no children and our respective families were all out of town, we became extremely close.

We usually say we have 'adopted' each other, and we have spent every major holiday together for the last nine years. Unfortunately we lost Bruce in 1994, but my wife Joanne and I have remained especially close to Irene Ross and cherish the fact that an Academy bond brought us together.

Maybe it was this experience with Bruce and Irene that got me fired up to go back to my 5th reunion in October of 1990. At first I thought I would only get excited about seeing my Classmates, but when I got back, after not having visited since Graduation, I was very excited about seeing the old place. It was a

unique reunion, in that quite a few Company and Classmates were already in the Persian Gulf preparing for war, and many of those at the Reunion were getting ready to go. My roommate even called from Bahrain during a Class party to say hi. It made a lot of us think a little bit more about what the Academy had meant to us and what it had prepared us to do. I left Annapolis with a renewed feeling of pride and also short $350 from a spending spree in the Mid Store where I bought all sorts of USNA collectibles (shirts, coasters, TIE CLIPS!, etc.).

Even though after I got home I started to pay a littie bit more attention to Shipmate, I still hadn't been involved in the Alumni Association at that point. It was not until I left active duty in 1992 that I attended my first Alumni Chapter lunch in San Diego. It was great to be able to get updates about the Academy and the Alumni Association and to meet and interact with other Alumni. My involvement became more intense as I was very curious as to why there were not many 'younger' Alums at Chapter functions. Now aware of an opportunity to finally 'give something back' and with support from the Chapter, I started a campaign to involve inactive recent Alumni in the activities of our chapter. One thing led to another and three years later I took over as President of the San Diego/Coronado Chapter and am now the youngest National Trustee. I also became a Blue and Gold officer in 1994. Fortunately the number of Alums in the '70 and younger

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To say that I have simply shifted colors would be an understatement, as I have become more involved with the Alumni Association and the Academy than most Alumni will ever become. However, in these last few years I have developed a clearer understanding of what my involvement is all Shipmate, January-February 1998

about and what many other people value about their connection to the Academy and the Alumni Association. For me this involvement has meant a number of things.

Still of great importance is the social interaction with other Alumni, as I have truly enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship with Alumni I have met from many different Classes, but probably an even more important reason is the desire to truly help and support the mission of the Naval Academy.

I believe in my heart that the future continued success of our alma mater depends upon Alumni involvement. The misperceptions that have been created by certain elements of the media and our own government (and even some Alumni!) have only served to detract from the real mission of the Academy, which is to produce quality officers for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Furthermore these criticisms have denigrated the remarkable accomplishments that Alumni have made for this country. A large part of the problem in the last couple of years can obviously be attributed to the various scandals at USNA, which for a lot of Alumni, was a very frustrating period of time because we did not distinguish fact from fabrication and, therefore, could not effectively judge the true situation. Fortunately in today's world of e-mail, internet, faxes, etc., the ability to find out what is actually going on is easy. The Alumni Association has made reliable and expedient communication between the Alumni Association, the Academy and Alumni one of its foremost missions. I think the Association's efforts are effective and always improving. If you have even a remote interest in our school, I encourage you to get on the various lists that get the word out.

The trend toward participation with Alums of close year groups that I have noticed in the past few years seems encouraging. My own Classmate, Mike Wray, has just taken over the presidency of the Los Angeles Chapter and is spearheading a whole bunch of social and networking activities for Alums all over Southern California. Another Alumnus, Lindsey Kough '88, has also taken the lead in the LA and Santa Barbara areas and has shared with me that he too became involved for many of the same reasons that I have cited above. We all wanted to give something back.

Personally I am happy that I have become more involved, and I am able to give back to the Academy, which gave so much to me. I am aware that different Alumni have different feelings about their Academy experience and will realize the significance of this experience at different points in their lives. Don't take our common experience for granted. If you think that the Academy can do without your help, or if you truly believe that the Academy will always be the

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outstanding institution that it has been because the government will always provide the school with ample resources, I would encourage you to take another look.

Everyone's involvement is needed now. No, this is not a call for donations! Participation can be as simple as keeping yourself updated so that you, as an Alum, can speak in an informed manner about the Academy to educate the numerous misinformed. You might choose to participate through the Blue and Gold program or get involved in your local Chapter or Class group. Whatever you choose to do, I am confident that you will find your experience as rewarding as this initial skeptic has. My only regret is that I didn't get involved sooner. BEAT ARMY! Mike Midgley '85

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What the Alumni Association Means to Me At the tailgaters and parties where members of the Class of 1996 often gather, we take for granted our tremendous friendships and the bonds that developed during our Midshipmen years. It is common experience that brings us close once again and we continually find ourselves sharing the good times that we started as Midshipmen. We remember chopping by one another in "the hall" and laughing about who had the best prank on their Second Class during Army week. We still tell the stories.

Just the other day, in the midst of Navy touchdowns, tales of being a Midshipmen and how it was back when there was a "real" Plebe Year emerged. But these tales were special because it wasn't other '96ers telling their stories, it was salty old Alumni telling their tales of how it used to be. The Pensacola Chapter of the Alumni Association hosted this year's Army-Navy football game party at Seville Quarter and they opened the doors to the young folks, the new generation of Navy and Marine Corps Officers. Each Class from the Naval Academy is different in many ways, however every Alumnus experiences the tearing down of themselves as an individual and being built back as a team and as a Class. Now instead of memorizing the "Laws of the Navy" and the menu for noon meal we are studying ship

systems and aircraft emergency procedures.

Even though the details have changed over the years, the experience is still the same and we share that bond with every Alumnus from the Naval Academy.

Beyond the great gatherings, it is the people who make the Alumni Association what it is today. This is the true basis for what it means to be a member. The occasions create the oppormnities to share and reflect, but the people create the opportunities to build new relationships that span beyond our own experiences and time. The Alumni Association is the vital life line that connects these experiences and provides the vehicle to attach the next link in the chain as new members of the Alumni family graduate with each Class.

The Naval Academy Alumni Association brings together every member of the Naval Academy family so we can relive, grow, develop, provide, and start over again. We relive the unforgettable Midshipmen experiences at every Alumni gathering. Even further, we relive the moments we spent together as Alumni because the spirit of the Class and the Naval Academy continue well past graduation. Ask any Alumnus, they probably consider a reunion to be any time more than three Alums get together to explore new adventures or share old times.

We personally grow with every opportunity to build new friendships and strengthen old ones. We also grow as a Class and as a member of the Naval Academy family every time we are brought together. We develop ourselves as Officers by learning from Alumni who share their experiences. We can not determine the future of our Navy and Marine Corps, but we can prepare Midshipmen and Junior Officers for the future by sharing the gained knowledge of alumni.

We provide by giving back to our school that established our moral and professional foundations as to make the next link in the chain a strong one. We are given the opportunity to start over again when the time comes to start a life outside the Navy and Marine Corps. The web of professionals that know and understand what it means to be a Alum from the United States Naval Academy can assist in the outside world and they look for the opportunity to bring a member of the Naval Academy family to their team.

The Naval Academy Alumni Association and its membership means a great deal to me personally and as a young graduate it is a connection to the future as well as a link to the past.

Bart Phillips '96

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CAPT Llewellyn J. Johns. USN (Ret.) 1192 East 2700 South #B 13 Salt Lake City. UT 84106 ...^ Born 3 July 1899

1918

BGen Donald Curtis, USMC (Ret.) 1810 Avenida del Mundo Apartment 102 Coronado, CA 92118 Bom 14 April 1896

1920

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

CAPT DeWitt C. Redgrave, Jr., USN (Ret.) 5900 Midnight Pass Road, Apartment D-104 Sarasota. PL 34242 Born 13 August 1899

1922

Mr. Victor J. F, Ossola 278 Brantwood Road Snyder, NY 14226-4308 Bom 8 October 1898

RADM Robert N. Hunter, USN (Ret.) 461 "A"" Avenue Coronado. CA 92118-1915 Born 9 September 1899

1920

CDR Harold Mariiell, USNR (Ret.) 210 57th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Bom 11 October 1898

RADM Bradford E. Grow, USN (Ret.) 215 Weilesley Drive OTallon.IL 62269-2651 Born 6 January 1900 <

1921

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

CAPT Guv Chadwick. USN (Ret.) PO Box 267 Old Lyme. CT 06371-0267 Born 20 April 1900

1920

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

CAPT David H. Byerly. USNR (Ret.) 1900 Ben Franklin Drive. Villa 10 Sarasota. FL 34236-2300 Born 7 June 1900

1921

CAPT Leil L. Young, USNR (Ret.) 1515 Ralston Avenue Belmont,C A 94002-1907 Bom 30 December 1898

Mr. Urban T. Holmes 17644 Waxwing Dri\e South Bend. 1NM6635-1327 Bom 13 July 1900

1920

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

RADM George H. Bahni, USN (Ret.) 579 Buck Island Road West Yarmouth. MA 02673 Born 20 July 1900

1922

RADM Geoi^e W. Bauemschmidt, SC, USN (Ret.) 5308 River Crescent Drive Annapolis, MD 21401-7274 Bom 26 March 1899

XADM Ralph Earle, Jr.. USN (Ret.) c/o Jon Condoret 114 Jim .Mood\ Road SilerCitv.NC 27344-8366 22 December 1900

1921

CAPT James A. Roberts, USN (Ret) 589 11th Street, Apartment 15 Imperial Beach, CA 91932-1629 Bom 8 May 1899

CAPT Nicholas A. Draini. USN (Ret.) 234 Village Square Chambersburg. PA 17201-4000 18 Januarx 1901

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by the staff of USNA Alumni Association Department of Services

An integral part of the Naval Academy Alumni Association mission is to provide service to its members. The Alurrmi Services Division strives to meet this goal through organizational support, membership services, and career transition programs. The Alumni Services Division is divided into three departments: Records and Membership, Chapter and Class Support, and Career Transition.

Annual Members receive

Melissa Nelson (left). Assistant Membership and Alumni Records Coordinator, Amy Chambers (right). Membership and Alumni Records Coordinator, and research the most current address of a recent USNA graduate.

Records and Membership The basic responsibility of the Records and Membership Department is to maintain the Alumni Association's database. The association database is the personal record of every person who enrolled for the regular course of instmction and who spent at least one day at the Naval Academy, and records of other Association members, parents of Midshipmen and Alumni, and Naval Academy friends. The Naval Academy does not maintain records on graduates, save for academic records (transcripts) and some limited admissions, leadership and personal data. The Alumni Association database is the only source of each alumni's Midshipman and post graduation historical records.

Records The Records Department ensures the records, particularly addresses, are up to date and accurate. For example, more than 41,000 Shipmate magazines are mailed monthly to a highly mobile membership. Updating the Association's database is totally dependent upon individuals to submit their changes, so the task also is one of ensuring individuals inform the Association of changes as they occur.

-Annual Subscription to Shipmate -Access to the Career Transition Program (Graduates only) -Access to Register of Alumni and SABRD -Use of Alumni House for special events -Low cost group life insurance -Travel opportimities worldwide with other Alumni -10% discount at the Naval Academy Visitor Center -Access to restricted areas of the Association Website: www.usna.com

In addition to the Aimual benefits. Life Members receive: -a Lifelong subscription to Shipmate for member and spouse -unlimited Access to Naval Academy Store -10% discount on Alumni House usage fee -10% discount on Alumni Association merchandise -25% discount on classified advertisements in Shipmate

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At graduation the Association receives a complete USNA record for each member of the Class. Data includes name. Social Security Number, academic major, USNA company, legacy information. Class standing, service selection/ assignment, awards, athletic and ECA partici pation, and the date of departure from the Academy. The Association does not receive personal data relating to disciplinary or medical matters. Records grow over the years as important biographical information, career and business information, military service awards, designations and qualifications, etc., are added to the Midshipman information.

Additionally, the Association cooperates with the Special Collections Branch of the Naval Academy's Nimitz Library to provide a home for individual Alumni personal and professional papers. Future plans include converting the Association's in-house paper historical files to an electronic mass storage medium.

Membership The Membership Department administers the Association's five types of members: Alumni, Associate, Honorary, Provisional, and Subscriber.

Alumni—includes graduates and non-graduates, regardless of the amount of time spent at the Academy. Alumni members are entitled to vote in annual Association Tmstee elections and enjoy the full benefits of annual or life membership.

Honorary—the Board of Tmstees nominates and approves Honorary members. They enjoy all the benefits of Alumni membership for life, except for voting and holding office in the Association. The number of living Honorary Members may not exceed 25; currently there are 21 living honorary members.

Provisional—includes upper-class Naval Academy Midshipmen. Provisional members are not afforded voting rights, but are represented on the Board of Tmstees.

Associate—Alumni members in good standing may nominate a person for Associate membership who has demonstrated active support of the Naval Academy or the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Two additional Association members in good standing must second each nomination before submission to the Membership Committee for consideration. Nominees, after paying their dues, enjoy all benefits of annual or life mem-

bership, except for voting privileges, holding office in the Association, or inclusion in the Career Transition Program.

On December 1, 1997, there were 183 Associate members.

Alumni Association by-laws provide that Associate members not exceed 10% of the regular membership, or 3,713. As a result the Association is asking members to actively seek and nominate additional Associate members.

Subscribers: The Subscriber category includes all others who wish to receive Shipmate.

Recognizing that a strong membership body is essential in carrying out its dual mission of support to the Naval Academy and to Association members, the Association has embarked on an intensive life membership drive targeted at the Classes of 1946-1976. The Life Membership at Graduation Program, conceived and initiated by the Class of 1976's Joe Buranosky and Academy Professor Karel Montor, was launched in 1976 and was fully incorporated on Induction Day for the Class of 1980.

The current '46-'76 campaign includes a program to enhance membership benefits, particularly for life members. The Association, in cooperation with the Naval Academy, is working to provide meaningful additional services to our members.

Alumni Services also provides an Alumni locator and Alumni records research service. Current policies for both services are: • Addresses of Alumni are only available to other Alumni.

Under any other circumstances the Association will not release Alumni information. However, the Association will forward non-alumni correspondence.

• The Division does queries of the database for small groups of records such as: USNA Company members within a Class, members residing in a region, and other customized lists. Requests for more than three addresses at a time are returned via mail or fax. For larger listings, e.g., entire Class rosters, individuals are referred to the appropriate Chapter or Class organization for information.

Finally, the Records and Membership Department communicates with our Alumni through numerous walkin visitors, weekly telephone calls and e-mail messages, etc.

When the Association is unable to fulfill a request (e.g.. Blue & Gold information, academic transcript requests, Social Security information) referrals to the proper sources are provided.

Membership as oj[pee. 11,199^ .

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Chapter and Class Support The major responsibility of this Department is support of our 75 active Chapters and the 79 Class organizations with surviving members. Over 100 database print-outs, mailing label lists, rosters, searches, etc., are completed monthly. A Chapter and Class e-mail distribution list is maintained to provide support and dissemination of pertinent information from and to the Association. Currently 68 Chapters and 48 Classes are on-line.

Reunions In 1997 there were a total of 14 major Class reunions, with many mini-Class reunions too numerous to count, supported by the Association.

In September, the Class of 1922 held the first ever 75th USNA Class Reunion. The Class of 1927 celebrated their 70th in May with nine Classmates, three wives, nine widows and numerous loved ones for an amazing total of forty-five attendees.

The Association supports the annual Reunion West, hosted on a rotating basis by the large west coast chapters. The 1997 Reunion West events, held in San Diego, were attended by over 4,500 Alumni, families and friends.

Chapters Chapters provide camaraderie with and a formal joining of USNA Alumni in localized areas. Chapters, often working with local Blue and Gold Officers and Parents Clubs, serve their communities, support prospective Plebes from their area, and sponsor activities for visiting Naval Academy teams and groups.

The Chapter and Class Support Department provides administrative assistance in these endeavors.

Reunion Services for senior classes: —five free mailings to all Classes celebrating their 50th and beyond major reunions —planning assistance For all Class reunions we offer: —guidance —database updates —printouts —labels —at cost mailings —use of a Class account for the payment of expenses —Four pages of reunion information for each major reunion in the Class column section of Shipmate are available upon request.

In the future we intend to provide lockbo.x access to all Classes to enhance their cash management during the reunion process.

Mardy Laabs (left). Class and Chapter Coordinator, and Tracey Bouline (right), Assistant Class and Chapter Coordinator, discus the location of the newest USNA AA Chapter.

The start-up of new, and the reactivation of dormant Chapters, has been particularly exciting this year. There have been a total of 19 inquiries for new Chapters, with four from overseas locations. Three new Chapters were recognized in 1997: Low Country, SC; Shenandoah Valley, VA; and Rochester, NY. The Detroit Chapter was chosen as the 13th Chapter this past year and took its place on the Board of Trustees, representing the many smaller Chapters not represented by a trustee.

Alumni Career Transition Program The Alumni Services Division coordinates a multi-faceted and effective Career Transition Program for the Association's Alumni members. The program, begun as an ad hoc project over five years ago responded to the nationwide economic recession and the rapid reduction of U.S. Military Forces. Many Alumni found themselves in unplanned career transition, both from the military to the civilian sector and within the civilian world as the military, companies and businesses "downsized." The Association recognized the need for transition support and quickly instituted programs in an area the Association traditionally had never been involved. The Career Transition program today plays a significant role in the lives of many members.

The Career Transition Program integrates the Service Academy Career Conferences (SACC), the Service Academy Business Resource Directory (SABRD), the Resume Database program, the Association's Webpage "Job Opportunities" database, and the Business Breakfast program. Together they provide a comprehensive network for those in career transition.

Service Academy Career Conferences (SACC) SACC has evolved into the primary service provided to members in career transition. The conferences, expanded to two annual conferences in 1997, are held each spring in Alexandria, Virginia and each fall in San Diego, California. Patterned after other institution's successful career conferences, SACC brings together recruiters from leading local, regional, national and international corporations and Alumni from the four federal service academies. The first SACC, held in

April 1994 in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA, hosted forty-five companies. We anticipate 75 companies and 500 candidates will attend each SACC in 1998. Candidates can meet the recmiters and assess the companies, while the companies have access to a pool of highly skilled, experienced and much sought after Academy graduates. To date over 3,500 candidates have attended SACC. Resume Database Program The Resume database program provides a consolidated candidate electronic database, including resumes and the software search program, to companies seeking service academy graduates. The Resume Database Program is open to Alumni members for a nominal fee, which covers all administrative costs, and available to companies all year.

Alumni Association Webpage The Association webpage, www.usna.com, provides a secure electronic bulletin board for companies seeking Naval Academy graduates. Daily posting of position descriptions and advertisements convey the latest in job opportunities for members. The site is password protected so members should call the Association at 410-263-4448 xl30 for the current password.

The "Business Breakfast" The Business Breakfast program provides a regular forum for Service Academy Alumni in business to meet, establish, and further mutual relationships. Organized by geographical area, the groups are structured based on the local members' needs and desires. Career Transition assists the Business Breakfast groups to get established and then gives foUow-up assistance as required.

Feedback from Alumni indicates that the many programs provide substantial assistance in identifying job, business and career opportunities. Similarly, feedback from company and industry recruiters is very encouraging.

Although hiring information is proprietary, most companies indicate they make an average of four offers of employment to candidates in the weeks following a SACC. Indisputable proof of SACC's success is the high return rate of companies to each new Service Academy Career Conference.

Ron Marryott (left). President and CEO of the USNA Alumni Associa tion, and Dave Church (right). Director of Alumni Services, discuss plans for 1997 Homecoming activities.

Additional Services The Alumni Services Division manages or assists with many other annual and one-time programs and events.

Annual Programs include —First Class Welcome Aboard Receptions (January) —Army-Navy football game buses —Maryland's USNA logo automobile license plate program —Homecoming Weekend events at the Naval Academy, including: Alumni Golf Tournament Old Goats Run Dahlgren Hall/King Hall Alumni reception and dinner "Welcome Back Alumni Picnic" Association member hospitality tent at home football games Support for Chapter tents/tailgates at away football games

Service for All The Alumni Services Division provides members with a diverse and meaningful array of services. The Division's personnel, responsible for the majority of the Association's personal contact with individual alumni, strive to deliver quick, accurate and friendly assistance.

The Alumni Association realizes the need to meet the changing needs of our Alumni. Current programs will be enhanced and expanded as required, and new programs will be brought on line. To that end the Association will conduct a random survey of Alunnni in early spring that will focus on "services." The results will provide the information the Alumni Association needs to carry out the mission of providing outstanding support to our loyal Alumni, a mission contained in the Long Range Plan and approved by the Board of Trustees in December 1997.

Marc\ VW/.vo/j, Career Transition Program Coordinator, plans for upcoming SACC events.

The Association provided me with understanding, compassionate assistance in my job search. In this most stressful time, I really needed, and appreciated, the feeling that 'someone cares.'

—endorsement of a satisfied Career Transition Program participant

histees at Work CAPT NEIL BLOCK '61, CEC, USNR (RET.) Mr. and Mrs. McCoy accepting the congratulations cake from Neil Bloclc along with Cliris McCoy's '98 and high school coach Dan McFather

Life in Retirement

laptain Block, a Life Member of the Alumni AssociaItion, has been a very active and involved member of the iGulf Coast Chapter (TX) for more than 20 years and has [served it in many officer capacities during that time, including President. He also served the Chapter as its designated Trustee â&#x20AC;&#x17E; to the National Association on several occasions.

M In his capacity as Chapter Trustee for over six years, he has participated on several national standing committees, including Information & Recruidng and Strategy & Planning. He has been involved in many ad-hoc initiatives for and on behalf of the elected leadership.

Captain Block has additionally served the Naval Academy as Area Coordinator for the Blue and Gold Program for ten years, during which time the program he created saw the highest participation by Naval Academy graduates of any program in the country, with the attendant results of an area input into the Academy of 3 to 4% of the Plebe Class (30 to 40 appointees) for the last 12 years. He was recognized during that time as the Outstanding Area Coordinator in the country.

During ten years of active duty and 20 years of Reserve Service, Captain Block served in Public Works, Staff Civil Engineer, Officer in Charge of Construction billets, was the Civil Engineer Advisor to the Chilean Navy, and had commands as a Mobile Construction Battalion Commander and a Construction Regimental Commander.

Captain Block has been active in community affairs and has sei-ved on Congressman Tom Delay's Academy Nomination Board for over ten years. He is a retired Construction/Real Estate Industry executive who founded and presided over several local and regional construction and development companies over his career.

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Shipmate: Why did you choose to come to the Naval Academy?

Block: I came from a poor New York City family. My parents didn't even have high school diplomas. I had a need to better myself more than my circumstances and surroundings would afford me. There were not a great many options due to those circumstances. I was attracted to the Academy as early as 13, but I never thought it was attainable. I graduated from high school at 16 and spent a year in college in the late '50s. I was distressed at the lack of discipline I saw demonstrated. College meant a great deal to me. That is why I chose to come to the Naval Academy.

Shipmate: As a member of the Board of Trustees, how do you see your role?

Block: My role is to ensure the maintenance of the highest standards for the institution. I also need to be an educated voice to the public and defender of the institution to those who do not understand USNA's value.

Shipmate: The role of Alumni at Large?

Block: Likewise, all Alumni need to be spokesmen. We each need to engender the highest standard in our everyday lives so the public can appreciate the product of the institution, not only from within the military but the lives we serve after we leave the Naval Service.

Shipmate: How did your Academy experience influence your life?

Block: The experiences fine tuned my discipline; helped me work in a team directed environment; honed my inate leadership skills.

Shipmate: Were the leadership skills innate?

Block: Yes, I was streetsmart and a survivor The Academy transformed that survivability into leadership.

Shipmate: If you had the ability to add (or subtract) something from your experiences at the Naval Academy what would that be?

Block: I would have taken advantage of more volunteer opportunities. If I could subtract from my Naval experience, I would subtract my disappointment in the leadership I experienced apart from my time in

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the Civil Engineer Corps. I saw senior officers make decisions based on expediency and not what was right.

Shipmate: Could you share your most embarrassing or most memorable Academy experience?

Block: My most memorable was receiving my diploma from John Kennedy. I didn't understand, until later the significance of that.

Shipmate: Do you have any "words to live by"—in other words, your motto for life?

Block: "When principle is involved be deaf to expediency."

Shipmate: Are you really retired??

Block: I consider myself actively retired, but not unwilling to look at opportunities.

Shipmate: To what do you attribute your success as an Area Coordinator (highest participation by Naval Academy Graduates of any program in the country, with the attendent results of an area's input into USNA)?

Block: I brought a non-Navy perspective to a Navy problem. I took an entrepreneurial approach to the structure of the program and wouldn't accept the standard answer that it couldn't be done. I felt that the Area Coordinators needed to be more than volunteers.

Shipmate: What sports did you play if any at the Academy?

Block: Although I was a decent track and swimming participant in high school, I wasn't the quality caliber of jock that I found myself associated with at USNA. My attempts at making the swim team at Navy found me trying to compete with guys who could backstroke faster than I could run. So, I was relegated to intramural sports endeavors.

Shipmate: Any other family members go to the Academy? Did you influence them coming or did they influence you coming.

Block: My brother is a grad out of the Class of '64. Even though he is only a year younger than I, our local congressman would not nominate two members from the same family so my brother, who always did everything I did, enlisted on a Kiddy Cruise and spent three plus years as an enlisted man, entering USNA via NAPS. He was a Surface Warrier for six active years and retired as a Reserve Captain.

Shipmate: What are your personal concerns and perceptions regarding USNA? Block: I am concerned about the direction of USNA and the definition for the 21st Century—university or trade school. I feel we are getting away from being a military academy and have been moving in the direction of a civilian institution. I do have tremendous confidence in the institution, but we shouldn't get far from the basics. We have to resist being seduced by cultural expectations. We need to restore greater confidence in Navy Leadership. I don't feel as if we are taking care of our own as well as we should be.

Capstone—Everything that I am and wanted to be, I owe to USNA and the Naval Service. I appreciate and pay homage every day.

My mission in life is to repay the Navy and the Academy in any way I can for all they gave me.

Robert Means Thompson Society

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Have you made a planned gift in the form of a bequest, a trust, an insurance policy, a gift annuityT or s o m e o t h e r vehicle, to a n y of t h e following organizations: United States Naval Academy U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association United States Naval Academy Foundation Naval Academy Sailing Foundation Naval Academy Associates/Naval Academy Endowment Trust If so, you are eligible to become a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society. By joining the Society, you will be recognized in our list of donors and invited to attend our annual Society event.

There is no further obligation from you...it is our way of saying thank youl Society Members will be honored on April 3, 1998, at a luncheon followed by a formal dress parade.

If you are interested in joining the Robert Means Thompson Society or attending this year's event, please respond by returning the below form no later than March 13, 1998 to: Jennifer John Naval Academy Planned Giving Program 106 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21402 P h o n e 410-293-1939/Fax 410-293-1940 email j e n n i f e r . j o h n @ u s n a . c o m

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Mail Boat The Naval Academy's Honor Concept Shipmate: In the November Shipmate, Admiral Larson, the Naval Academy's Superintendent, glowingly and persuasively assures we "old grads" (of about 80 years of age) that the attitudes of today's Midshipmen toward the Honor Concept have improved significantly and that: "They fully endorse the current structure and substance of our Honor Concept."

We "old grads" are highly interested in seeing that Midshipmen graduate with the highest ethical standards. So we applaud Admiral Larson's programs to ensure such standards.

In the same issue of Shipmate, Professor Rau, a teacher at the Naval Academy, writes a historical summary of The Concept of Honor: 1921 to 1985. In the process, Rau tells of the progress made since 1921 in having the Brigade of Midshipmen formulate and accept an effective Honor Code.

But the optimism of both Larson and Rau as to the progress made with the Honor System, should be tempered by an article in the Washington Post of this past summer by a reporter. Amy Argetsinger. Her article says in effect, that the Midshipmen have an "Ambivalence over the Honor System." She further reports that a recent survey of Midshipmen (the survey having been designed by a civilian consultant), shows that "many Midshipmen are not rigorously upholding the school's vaunted Honor Concept." And that, although the vast majority of the Midshipmen polled, professed great faith in their honor system, "fewer than half of those who saw other students lie or cheat ever reported the violations." In fact, "about 41 percent said they had observed Midshipmen lying and fewer than half of them said they had reported the violation." And similarly, "23 percent were aware of students who had cheated in their classes, but only half had turned them in."

To these specifics, an Academy spokesman reportedly said, "School officials were disappointed but not surprised by the discrepancy...It shows that we've got work to do."

As do we "old grads."

We need to keep looking over the shoulders of those running the show at the Academy and keep the pressure on, to make Midshipmen the finest of the newly commissioned officers joining the Fleet. Otherwise, to save money, the Congress will eliminate this service school.

W. J. Ruhe '39

More on the Honor Concept Shipmate: I write you to express my appreciation of your article on the concept of honor at the Naval Academy.

Having attended the Academy from June 1938 to graduation in December 1941 (Class of 1942), I had no idea that the concept of honor had had such a turbulent history in earlier years.

Hazing in my experinece was rather mild. Beyond the ritual "questions and answers" at meals it could easily be avoided if one were determined not to be a "ratey" plebe or a "wise guy."

Then too, I may have been immunized somewhat by having attended the progenitor of all military colleges, Norwich University, in Vermont.

A degree of protection was also provided me by playing wingback as a Plebe on the Battalion football team. The captain, a First Classman, would not allow the Youngsters to bother me with questions or otherwise at meals.

The worst hazing to which I was subjected was "short range battie practice" for a minor infraction (not chopping in the corridor as I recall). Three of us were lined up as "terrets," arms extended with palms up, and torsos bent forward. Talcum powder was applied to plams, at the word, "fire" we blew the powder in a cloud from our hands and a mild swat was applied with broms to our butts. If anything, I thought it was a bit of fun and certainly imaginative. The swats were mild ones.

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At meals, the worst was being required by a literary type to memorize ten or so stanzas of the "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam." It didn't become our burdensome until I got beyond five before being allowed to eat. Pretty tame stuff and probably good for my memory. ("Wake, for the sun who scattered into flight the stars before him from the field of night" and so forth).

As First Class Year approached (early 1941) I have a distinct memory of the development of our honor code like West Point's being discussed informally with our Company. Having been aware of the legalistic character it had at "the Point," we rejected the idea. We thought of ourselves as being every bit as honorable as our brethren at West Point without all the legal mumbo jumbo of "all rights" and what not. I have no knowledge of how widely the idea was being studied (if at all) by the Executive Department. Perhaps it was an initiative by a Company or Battalion Officer.

My almost four years at the Academy were happy onesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;certainly among the happiest in a generally satisfying lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I regard the morale at the place as having been generally of a high order. Most of us post Depression lads were aware of our good fortune in just being there; most looked forward with enthusiasm to a full career in the Navy or Marine Corps.

From this perspective it is hard, for me at least, to know what happened that gave rise to the need to develop an honor code (beyond the one that was "just there" in myriad ways) in the forties and beyond.

Were things in as good shape as I thought them to be? Did the values that we brought from our home change? Just what gave rise to the frenetic search for an honor code that seems to have risen after the War (Worid War II)?

As you write futher on this subject perhaps the answer will become clean In any event, I thank you for your efforts to address a subject that is of large interest to those priviliged to have attended a great school.

John W. Crawford, Jr. '42

Iran vs. UN and US Shipmate: After the unsatisfactory ending of the Persian Gulf War the United Nations enforced severe economic sanctions against Iraq, to last until UN inspectors found that its nuclear, biological and chemical weapons were gone. Such weapons in the hands of a rogue government are an unacceptable threat to the peace of the worlds and cannot be tolerated. Those sanctions impose severe hardships on the Iraqi people but all that President Saddam Hussein has to do to end them is to give up those weapons. Instead, he has repeatedly blocked access for UN inspectors to suspected areas and in many ways openly defied the UN. Each time negotiations, including cessation of inspection flights over Iraq, were prolonged until illegal weapons and facilities had been moved, then Saddam backed down. In December 1997 he finally agreed to resume UN inspections but then refused to admit them to his "presidential palaces" or national security areas, in effect blocking off anything like full inspections.

It is quite clear that Saddam does not intend to give up his mass destruction weapons capability, which means that the only way for the United Nations to dispose of them is to dispose of Saddam. But no one wants to undertake the probable high losses of a military campaign across Iraq to do so.

The United Nations are far from united on ending Saddam's threat.

Russia and France, who have long arms and trade ties to Iraq and hope for their early renewal, oppose military action. Some undeveloped nations fear military action and prefer more negotiations in spite of past history, even to relaxing the sanctions in return for verbal assurance of no weapons. Most Arab countries are opposed to military action, seeing Iraq as their only counter to potential expansion by Iran on one hand 21

and Israel on the other And they have lost faith in the United States because of our basically pro-Israel policies. The United States itself is far from united on the use of military action.

We need to convince those opposed that there can be no Middle East peace as long as Saddam's missile threat exists, and that the only effective option left now is military action. Not an extensive land campaign, but air and long-range missiles targeted on command control communications, air defense facilities, weapons storage and production, and the fighting capability of the Republican Guard. A simultaneous subversive campaign in the name of other Arab countries, not the United States, should encourage and support internal rebellion against Saddam, who could not then hold out for long.

The United States must regain Arab support by using economic force to stop Israel's continuing expansion into Jerusalem and the West Bank, insisting upon Israel's adherence to previous agreements with the PLO, and giving priority to our national interest in balancing between Israel and the Arab world.

It won't be easy, but it must be done.

Roy C. Smith III '34

Center for Military Readiness and More Shipmate: my compliments for publishing a Classmate, Jack Barrett's letter in the October edition. Jack's letter, which makes a strong and supportive pitch for Elaine Donnelly and the Center for Military Readiness, may include political overtones which might not set too well with certain members of our Congress as well as the Naval Chain of Command. I commend you for your dedication to the truth epitomized by all the investigative reports which have been published by the Center.

The fact is six outstanding senior officers have expressed openly their approval of Mrs. Donnelly and her Center's efforts to bring integrity and honesty to a military system which has suffered from a number of serious "glitches." These glitches have been brought about by a variety of influences and pressures that affected, most grievously, the careers of distinguished officers. There's no doubt in my mind that Elaine Donnelly is a bulwark of moral and intellectual strength, providing a strong voice for the high ideals of the military profession.

New subject. I also salute you for including the letters of Bud Edney '57 and Dean Robert Shapiro. Both have topics of great moment and issue. I read and studied them both. Having done so, I would suggest that ADM Edney, in his second "letter to the faculty and staff," incorporate what Dr. Shapiro has to say about the "challenges of the classroom as significant contributors to the development of character." I'm sure no one would take issue with his observation that "excelling academically requires persistence, high personal standards, self-discipline, concentration, determined effort, and personal integrity." After all, it has been the classroom and teachers, along with the home, that have provided the greatest force in forming the individual's character.

The only fault which I find with the qualities listed by Bud Edney ("winner, integrity, teamwork, positive attitude, commitment, pride"), all of which are indeed vital to the development of leadership, is his omission of "knowledge." To Dr Southall Freeman, knowledge was one of three vital qualities which he translated into "knowing your stuff."

The other two were "take care of your men" and "be a man." For Freeman, I suppose, ADM Edney's qualities are subsumed in his assertion that the leader should "be a man."

Again, my compliments for a "mailboat" that delivered such thoughtprovoking and informative letters to its Alumni and its readership.

Lefteris Lavrakas '43

Qualities of an Officer Shipmate: I read with interest the letter from Bud Edney '57 that appeared in the Mail Boat section of the October 1997 issue oi Shipmate.

I would like to comment on the qualities that he looks for in a newly commissioned officer.

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While being a winner is important, it is neither appropriate nor reasonable to expect perfection. People who avoid risk because of fear of punishment for making mistakes are unlikely to ever fall into the winner category. In fact mistakes should be viewed as learning experiences and so rewarded.

One additional quality I would look for is Trust. It is critical that officers understand that real leaders do not need to micromanage everything done by subordinates. My experience has been, for the most part, the more I trusted subordinates to do what had to be done, the more successful they were and the more successful they made the team.

The truth is that in today's world, it is very difficult for anyone with these qualities to be successful. I don't mean to sound cynical, but I have seen so many instances where people are so afraid of making mistakes, or having anyone under their direction make mistakes, that little or no real work gets done.

Denis C. Meredith '63

More on the Battle of Arlington Ridge Shipmate: Please accept my thanks for publishing a letter by General Monroe W. Hatch, Jr. USAF (Ret.) '55 on the occasion of the Air Force Memorial's dedication at Arlington Ridge on September 18,1997. Those of us USNA alumni who "went Air Force" upon Class graduations appreciate your fairness. It was good of you to present a balanced view in the November issue of Shipmate.

Leonard W. Seagren '51

Bigger Problem Shipmate: I have recentiy noticed that my local trash/garbage collector wears a USNA ball cap. Since this is obviously an attempt to bring discredit upon my alma mater by a leftist anti-military conspiracy within the local government, I am seriously considering the following actions: 1. Writing an open letter of protest to the Director of Public Works with a copy to the local press. This will ensure that everyone in the area is aware of the situation. After all, some people may not even have noticed the cap or, perhaps, in their naivete, did not detect its true significance. I will make it clear that we need no assistance from his department in embarrassing the USNAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we can handle that fine all by ourselves, thank you! I may even ask the Director if he'd like to "do" lunch.

2. Refusing to allow the refuse collectors to take away my garbage and trash. (I'll show them!! If you don't like, don't buy it!)

On the other hand, maybe I'll ignore it, grow up and get a life...

PS. Does anyone know how I might get rid of a couple of hundred pounds of trash?? (Please spare me the obvious response!)

R. E. Johnson '57

Special Committee Recommendation and Sweatshirt Shipmate: Re: the November Shipmate, I was disturbed, but not at all surprised, to see one of the recommendations made by the Special Committee which evaluated how well the Naval Academy has been performing its mission: "Take active steps to recognize diversity as a strength."

This would be a disservice to the Academy and our armed forces, which require undiminished military effectiveness. I am hopeful that the day will come when our country jettisons damaging social-engineering aberrations and reinforces merit and equal opportunity as bedrock principles. There are some signs that this is beginning to happen, such as public-generated ballot initiatives and court decisions.

In this regard, it seems to me that misbegotten public promotion of "diversity" over the past decade may have contributed to the tone of the remarks in the November Shipmate by a USNA '91 Alumnus who criticized a letter sent to Newsweek by the USNA A A Chairman. The '91 Alumnus said that the letter, which addressed Newsweek's use of a photo of Andrew Cunanan in a Naval Academy sweatshirt, "reinforced the Shipmate, January-February 1998

American public's shaky image of the military as a group of closedminded, paranoid homophobes." That has certainly not been my take on the public's attitude about the military. Polls and studies repeatedly show high regard and genuine respect of the military by the public. This included, incidentally, strong support for the service's position on gays in the military.

Richard T. Boverie '54

Christmas Tree at Alumni House Shipmate: Every year, a minor miracle occurs on College Avenue. And every year for 26 years, I've made a fruitiess self-promise to thank those responsible. This year, I'm finally doing something about it.

The ritual goes like this: at dusk, I leave my office on the hill at St. John's College, sneak a furtive look to the left as I head toward my car, and check to see if the miracle has occurred during the day, without my knowing it. (Those mysterious elves working for the Naval Academy Alumni Association have a way of doing a full day's work, probably with cranes and cherry-pickers, without my ever seeing it.)

For several days, I'm disappointed. No miracle. But then it happens, just as it did on a recent night and has for the last 26 years.

The otherwise nondescript but graceful Cedar deodara is dancing with colored lights and the Christmas season has begun, at least for me.

These lights are not the dainty white star lights of neocolonial Annapolis. These lights are the huge, serious multicolored strands of the 1950s childhood—and they trigger a nostalgic response to a time when mittens were scratchy and Decembers were cold.

Years ago, when my children were younger, I would race home, hustle them into the car and drive back downtown to show them the tree—the only outdoor tree in Annapolis worth seeing. Now they're in college, so I make a mental note to send them e-mail and tell them the Naval Academy Alumni Christmas tree is resplendent once again.

For the next few evenings, I will walk down the darkened campus to get a better look at this marvel, stand in front of it, take a deep breath to diminish the rush-hour traffic for a few minutes, and remember Christmases past and delight in thoughts of Christmases to come. And that whispered "thank you" that no one hears will no longer be just a good intention.

Karen Holland St. John's College

Bob Perrich—Marine's Marine Shipmate: I found Bonzo's name in the "Last Call" section and feel I must comment to someone.

He was the Marine's Marine. Those who were privileged to serve with him, even as 3rd Company officer, had nothing but good to say about him. Ramrod straight, never waivered from his duty, but managed to do it with a grand sense of humor.

Coming down a Youngster ladder, whistling, I ran into him abruptly.

Needless to say, I got stopped. He asked me if I was a Bos'n or a bird, because they were the only two things that whistled. I expected the Form 2, but he walked away with a grin.

He was famous for walking into a room, finding a Mid with his skivvies torn, and asking, "What'll it be. Form 2 or a survey party?" I do not know of any that took the Form 2. For the "newbe's," Bonzo would tum to his Mate and say, "Mate!" The Plebe would reach out and rip the offending piece off the body, sometimes both. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE! As I remember the Brigade honored him at one of OUR pep rally's.

The acclimation from the Brigade said it all. I think I can say he was loved and respected for just being himself.

I ran into him years later at a weapons type meeting in Los Angeles.

He was an artillery type as I remember, same guy, same creases around his face, not a pound more on his bod and same professional officer.

We have lost an Icon.

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Continued from page 23 Steppe ChUdren Shipmate: I was charmed and delighted with STEPPE CHILDREN by Dave Ciccarelli in the November issue of Shipmate. He and his wife Deb are just the right combination of brave, confident, compassionate, and optimistic to successfully travel 6000 miles to find a family of abandoned and lead them into a new future. I assume that he learned (or honed) those characteristics during his four years on the Severn.

Will MacFarland '50 November 'Tew Inches..."

Shipmate: I just finished reading the "Few Inches from the Yard" for the November Shipmate. What a beautiful piece. Reminded me of my own days as a Mid. I could go anywhere and do anything! It's very humbling to stand in Mem Hall, to hear taps being played for a friend...Thank you, and keep up the good work.

Kendall Miller '82 November "Few Inches..."

Shipmate: I wanted to say Thank-You to Midshipman Carrie Howe '98 for a truly inspirational piece of writing in the November Shipmate.

In the 19 years I've have been in this great Navy of ours, I have enjoyed every single minute. Like Midshipman Howe, I have looked at my duty stations (the latest being the mighty carrier, JOHN C. STENNIS ( C V N - 7 4 ) , with deep fondness, admiration and gratitude for the privilege to have served so proudly for my country. I must say that it was refreshing to read her words, those that indeed have come from the heart. She has motivated me for another 19 years!!!!! Thank-you. I look forward to serving with Midshipman Howe in the Fleet.

Have a super Navy Day. With deep admiration.

Senior Chief Jacquelyn Bottos 9th Company Senior Chief

More Names for Chaplain Corps Shipmate: This is in response to your "Happy Birthday Chaplain Corps" list of Alumni who have served as chaplains. You asked to be notified if you omitted anyone.

I don't know for sure if you include those who were never on active duty but were serving with a Reserve unit, there are probably quite a few you missed. I know that ministry is a common second career for Academy Alumni. Last I heard there were over 120 known living Alumni who are ordained, 7 in my 1956 Class alone. At least 3 of those 7 served as military chaplains. I think I was the only one in my Class who was on active duty you missed me. Louis Cusachs, one of my roommates, became an Episcopal priest and is a chaplain (Captain) in the Texas State Guard. My other roommate, Jerry Gibson, is also ordained but was never a chaplain. I think three of us in one room being ordained must be some kind of record for the Academy. I knew Joseph D. Anthony from my Class and from my Company was ordained but I didn't know he had been commissioned a chaplain until I saw your list. Four of us from the same Class and company ordained with three of us chaplains, how about that?

Delbert J. Cory '56 King Hail's Darkest Moment Shipmate: Concerning the declaration of Midshipmen Lobner and Collins '99 that "Tuna Surprise...was perhaps King Hall's darkest moment in dining history," I can only reply that these gentlemen never had an opportunity to sample the enigma known as Neeb's Loaf.

Nick Campbell '87

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All Hands Thompson Award to HoUoway; Lawrence Wins '97 Burke Award The Navy League's 1997 Robert M. Thompson Award for Outstanding Civilian Leadership has been presented to former Chief of Naval Operations ADM James L. Holloway III '43, USN (Ret.), and the League's 1997 Admiral Arleigh Burke Leadership Award has been presented to VADM William R Lawrence '51, USN (Ret.), former chief of Naval personnel, former superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, and a much decorated Vietnam War hero.

The two award presentations were the highlights of Navy League's Winter Meeting in Arlington, VA, 13-16 November The Thompson Award was presented to Holloway during a Welcome Aboard reception on 14 November at the Navy Museum in the Old Naval Gun Factory at the Washington Navy Yard. "It is important to remember," said NLUS National President Jack M. Kennedy in making the presentation, "that the Thompson Award is for outstanding civilian service. Admiral Holloway was, of course, one of the truly great Naval Officers of the post-WWII era, capping a distinguishing 39-year career of active service as one of our most outstanding Chiefs of Naval operations. His service to the Navy, and to the Nation, did not end with his retirement from active duty, though. In his civilian career he has continued to serve as one of the most articulate and dedicated spokesmen for the cause of seapower. As president of the Council of American-flag Ship Operators, as chairman of the Association of Naval Aviation, as a member of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, as executive director of the Vice President's Task Force on Combating Terrorism, as a member of the President's Blue Ribbon Commission on Defense Management, and as chairman of the Special Operations Review Group that investigated the failed Iranian hostage attempt. Admiral Holloway has always been available to the Commander in Chief, and he has always answered his country's call. ...

"As a Naval leader and as a private citizen," Kennedy said, "Admiral James L. Holloway

III will be remembered by his countrymen as one of the greatest American patriots of the latter half of the 20th century."

'Courage and Determination' The presentation to Lawrence at the Burke Award dinner closed out the Winter meeting on a note that was both emotional and inspirational. ADM Lawrence, a former Naval test pilot who in 1958 became the first Naval Aviator to fly at twice the speed of sound in a Navy airplane,flewnumerous combat missions in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Shot down over the North Vietnam in June 1967, he was a prisoner of war for almost six yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;during which time he was physically and emotionally tortured, but never gave in to his North Vietnam captors. Following his release in March 1973 he received both the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Medal for his inspirational leadership and "his selfless courage and determination."

ADM Lawrence's "entire career," said NLUS President Kennedy, "was one marked by the same courage and determination that inspired his fellow POWs and gave them strength, and also won the hearts of his countrymen back home. The Navy League is honored to add the name of Vice Admiral Lawrence to the roster of our other distinguished Burke Award winners. He ranks high in the pantheon of our greatest Naval combat leaders, and will be an inspiration to other Navy men and women, and to all American, for generations to come."

VADM William Lawrence receives congratulations from National Vice Pres. Burton Lee Doggett and Pres. Jack M. Kennedy

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ADM James L. Holloway III receives congratulations from NLUS National President Jack M. Kennedy along with, left, Ralph Solberg and, right. Ambassador J. William Middendorf

Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award Presented to DC Trustee The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to: VICTOR A. MEYER for service as set forth in the following citation: For distinguished and noteworthy service to the Department of the Navy while serving as Science Advisor to CINC Liaison Division (N83) from December 1995 to September 1997.

Mr. Meyer's efforts on the Science and Technology Round Table I Fleet prioritization of Advanced Technology Demonstrations contributed to significant Navy wide improvements.

He expertly authored an OPNAV instruction standardizing Science and Technology inputs from the Fleet Commanders for the CINC's Integrated Priority List and Command Technology Issues. Mr. Meyer's technical leadership and expertise made significant technology input contributions to new construction programs to include LPD-17, SC-21 and CV-77.

He was the catalyst in transitioning the Advanced Enclosed Mast System from an Advanced Technology Demonstration status to inclusion in the LPD-17 design. In other areas, Mr. Meyer spearheaded the process of open systems architecture and networked micro processing in the DD-21 combat system design.

In the Patrol Coastal Self-Defense system, he skillfully defined technical requirements for the Mission Needs Statement with a cost-effective 76mm gun weapon system. Mr. Meyer provided exceptional oversight to the Naval Science Assistance Program around the world thus ensuring a coherent Science and Technology program for the Navy. Mr Meyer's outstanding contribution to the future of the Navy is most deserving of the credit bestowed by the award of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

John H. Dalton '64 Secretary of the Navy

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Midshipmen Receive Rhodes, Marshall, Fitzgerald and Pownall Scholarships A Naval Academy Midshipman has been named as the 33rd Rhodes Scholar from the school, and five other Midshipmen have received prestigious scholarships in record numbers that will send them to Universities in England next fall. In addition to the Midshipman who received the Rhodes Scholarship, two received Marshall Scholarships, two received Fitzgerald Scholarships and one received a Pownall Scholarship.

Midshipman First Class Andrew Castiglione of Warwick, RI, will attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and Midshipmen First Class Romy Christensen of Laguna Hills, CA, and Jason Berg of Omaha, NE, both received the Marshall Scholarship.

The Rhodes Scholarship was awarded to 32 students nationally out of a pool of more than 900 applicants. Established by Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes Scholar must possess literary and scholastic attainments; fondness for and success in sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty; sympathy for and protection of the weak; kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to lead; and take an interest in one's fellow beings.

Castiglione, son of Robert and Rosalind Castiglione, will graduate in May from with a degree in history and plans to study politics, philosophy and economics in England. He will also be the highest ranking Midshipman next semester, serving as Brigade Commander.

The Marshall Scholarships were established by the British government in 1953 in gratitude for United States aid through the Marshall Plan after World War II. Winners are chosen based upon their academic record, as well as their extracurricular activities. Berg and Christensen competed with 11 other Midshipmen and approximately 800 applicants nationwide for the coveted scholarships. Up to 40 American college students selected from across the Nation will win Marshall Scholarships for two years of study at a British university of their choice.

Berg, son of Thomas Berg and Mary Smith, will graduate in May with a degree in political science. He plans to study Eastem European studies at the London School of Economics.

Christensen, daughter of Dennis and Nancy Christensen, will graduate in May with a degree in mechanical engineering and plans to study engineering and materials at Imperial College, University of London.

The six Midshipmen who will study in England next year is a record number for the school. Currently, there are eight Midshipmen in England studying as Marshall, Fitzgerald and Pownall scholars. This is more than all the other Service Academies combined.

Interestingly, Castiglione was one of nine Midshipmen who were selected to be interviewed for the Rhodes Scholarship. Christensen and Berg were two of three Midshipmen selected to be interviewed for the Marshall Scholarships. To be selected for an interview alone is an honor in itself, and the fact that 13 Midshipmen were selected to represent is another record.

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Midshipmen First Class Simon Latcovich and Peter Halvorsen both received the FitzGerald Scholarship. Latcovich, son of John and Jean Latcovich of Richmond, VA, will graduate in May with a degree in economics.

Halvorsen, son of Fred and Mary Halvorsen of Findlay, OH, will graduate in May from the Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering.

The FitzGerald scholarship, endowed by Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald '31, is administered by the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Since 1988, the scholarship has led outstanding Midshipmen to pursue two years of post-graduate study at Oxford University.

Midshipman First Class Nicholas Pinson received the Pownall Scholarship. Pinson, son of Lyndon Pinson of Wharton, TX, and Donna Grahmann of East Bernard, TX, will graduate in May with a degree in aerospace engineering.

The Pownall Scholarship was endowed by the Martin Marietta Corporation (now Lockheed Martin Corporation) in the name of their retiring chief executive officer, Thomas G. Pownall '46. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 1989 to one First Class Midshipman who has achieved distinction in academics and leadership. Pownall scholars conduct two years of post-graduate study at Cambridge University.

New Faculty Program Announced The Bureau of Naval Personnel recently announced the Permanent Military Professor Program (PMP) to be initiated at the Naval Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School. This program enables experienced officers with doctoral degrees the opportunity to serve as instructors at either institution for an extended period of time. NAVADMIN 289/97 outlines the details of the program. | Eligible Naval officers interested in the PMP program are invited to apply to the first selection board which meets March 1998. The program is open to regular active duty, warfare qualified commander selects, commanders, and captains from any community.

Applicants must be willing to stay on active duty through statutory retirement and should hold a minimum of a master's degree in one of the required fields of study. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level is preferred. In addition, commander applicants interested in Navy-funded PhD studies must have sufficient service time remaining to fulfill the payback commitment.

Thirty-three officers will ultimately be selected as PMP. The initial cadre will be identified by the March board and will be assigned to either staff billets at the Naval Academy or student billets at the Naval Postgraduate School

by August 1998 or August 1999. Selection will be based on overall professional performance and academic qualifications. Once selected, PMP officers will continue their education through the doctoral level, unless they already possess a PhD.

These permanent military professors will teach until statutory retirement. They will retain their designators. Limited promotion opportunities to captain will be available as captain PMP vacancies occur.

For more information contact LCDR Harned at 703-695-5779/DSN 225-5779.

Curriculum 21 The Special Committee to USNA's Board of Visitors issued a report in June 1997 with recommendations to allow the Naval Academy to continue its current positive direction into the next century. One recommendation was to "monitor demands on Midshipmen to optimize the balance between academic and professional development," and determine the proper balance between Humanities/Social Sciences and Math, Science, and Engineering in the curriculum. The Secretary of the Navy has designated the Superintendent to chair this effort. To carry out this tasking, we are establishing a group comprised of representatives from a broad range of Navy and Marine Corps resources.

This project is named "Curriculum 21."

The Core Team of "Curriculum 21 "will be a small group of key stakeholders who collectively have complementary skills, knowledge of the current curriculum and the operations of an academic institution. This group will include representatives from the Naval Academy civilian and military faculty. Core members will be VADM Douglas J. Katz '65, USN, (Ret.)— Team Leader; CAPT (Select) Patrick Walsh '77, USN—Deputy; LCDR Frank W. Fenno , USN—Administrative Assistant. Core members from academic divisions will be Prof. Joseph D. Gillerlain, Mechanical Engineering; Major Robert Gregory, USMC, Electrical Engineering; Prof. Mark L. Elert, Chemistry; LCDR Charies A. Edmundson, USN, Physics; Prof. Fred M. Fetrow, English; Prof. Craig Symonds, History; CAPT William P Craft, USN, Professional Development.

An Extended Team will provide a wide range of input to the process which will be refined and focused by the Core Team. The contributions of the Extended Team will be the mechanism for Fleet input to the process and will consist of representatives from the following commands: OPNAV (Nl, N3/5, N6), Headquarters Marine Corps, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (M&RA), Naval Reactors, Chief of Naval Education and Training, Naval Postgraduate School, Office of Naval Research, CNO Strategic Studies Group, CINCPACFLT, CINCLANTFLT. Dean Frederic I. Davis, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Prof Richard L. Davis, Registrar; Prof Rea Jean Goodman, Director of Teaching and Learning; CAPT Glen Gottschalk '68, USN, (Ret.), Director, Institutional Research and CDR Louis J. Giannotti '69, USN, (Ret.), Deputy for Information Technology Services, will assist the core committee members as resource support members with their unique knowledge and expertise.

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Salt Water Summit Malta, 1989

by Larry Warrenfeltz '75 the rebuilt cruiser into aflagshipthe Navy had stretched BELKNAP'S space and service capacity as far as it could. White House stafi", White House communicafions folks, and Secret Service agents needed a significant amount of space on the already overcrowded ship. Nearly half of the staff was forced to stay home in Gaeta. The bare-bones weather office on BELKNAP was normally manned by AGC Bill Randall and a petty officer.

Neither the weather office personnel nor I made the first cut "short-list" of those privileged staff members to go. But subsequently the White House listed weather as a Navy task.

To avoid confusion (and know who to blame) it's important that a single forecast office have ultimate responsibility for any operational forecast. In the Navy, we try to move that role as far forward as we can (with the customer, if possible). That's how I became the Saltwater Summit weatherman. I was able to take my E-5 Aerographer's mate. Chief Randall had already planned a Stateside leave for the period. He volunteered to cancel, but I knew only one of us could go anyway.

Before Malta, I had never been able to spend as much time as 1 would have liked in the weather office. The rest of my staff duties forced my Oceanography-specialist interests to the back burner. 1 soon got the chance to put my meteorology education to work.

In 1989 the sea-going weather forecaster in the Med had several sources of data. Satellite pictures from METEOSAT (the European geostationary weather satellite) were very useful. Computer products from the Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center in Monterey were forwarded by HF facsimile broadcast from the Naval Oceanography Command Center in Rota, Spain. The HF broadcast also included Rota's locally prepared forecasts and some European computer forecasts.

Teletype broadcasts and the â&#x20AC;˘ , r^ The Sixth Fleet Surface Opera- The President of the United States demoted me Navy AUTODIN message system brought in observafour paygrades in one day. tions Officer was assigned the tions from local stations and Navy primary action officer. 1 other alphanumeric products. talked to him soon after he returned from the first planning meetAfter a quick refresher on tuning HF radios and the satellite ing. Hisfirstquestion was, "What's a gregale?" He followed with, "How often do they have them?" I looked up gregale among the receiver, I was ready to take my forecast show to sea. The multitude of local wind names in the Mediterranean Forecasters' morning we departed Italy, I told my wife the same thing I told Handbook and explained that it was a winter season easterly wind Chief Randall when he departed on leave, "As long as you that drove heavy seas onto the eastern shore of Malta across the don't hear about the weather on the news, I'll be happy."

The Joint Staff tasked me to make a daily forecast that would long fetch of the Ionian. My climatology pub agreed with the information he'd gotten from the Maltese. Typically, gale force be part of the PAO information associated with the summit. We (33-47 kts) gregales occur less than 5% of the time in December. called it the "Willard Scott forecast." To get it out by 0500 on the Storm winds are much less likely. I estimated that a storm-force East Coast, I started my daily routine during our stay in Malta at gregale would only occur about once every ten Decembers. I was 0300 local.

The Maltese decision to host the Summit broke a long stretch optimistic about our chances of favorable weather. Little did I in which no U. S. (or Soviet) Navy ships had called in Malta. know how misleading the "averages" were in this case!

Aware of their strategic location, the Maltese government had BELKNAP left our homeport of Gaeta, Italy just after Thanksbeen strictly neutral in the Cold War. They resisted any port call giving of 1989. The White House wanted us in Malta early. As overtures from either superpower.

Fleet flagships go, the "Fighfing Flagship" was tiny. By making The President of the United States personally demoted me four paygrades in one day.

President George Bush is visiting your ship. Not only that, Mikhail Gorbachev, the President of the Soviet Union, is meeting him on board as the Cold War draws to a close. The meeting will take place in a small harbor on the island of Malta, a Mediterranean island that no U. S. Navy ship has visited for years.

This is the stuff of which your grandchildren's sea stories are bom. In this case, the story includes storm force winds, high seas, dangerous boat rides, marginal anchorages, and canceled state dinners.

The Worid watched the 1989 Malta "SaU Water Summit" through the magic of CNN. On the Sixth Fleet flagship, BELKNAP (CG-26), we had a closer and more personal view. I was more up-close-and-personal than 1 hoped or desired. Navy Oceanography specialists are the service's weather forecasters, and traditionally get the "blame" for bad weather, especially at sea, where the single oceanography officer is well known to the stafi" and wardroom. As the SIXTHFLT Oceanographer, I was the on-scene weather forecaster for the Bush-Gorbachev meetings.

December weather in the Med is tough and tricky, and can sometimes be treacherous. When the rumors first reached us that Bush and Gorbachev were planning to meet aboard U. S. and Soviet warships in December, I couldn't believe it. Of course, there is a historical precedent of world leaders holding meetings at sea, but winter in the Mediterranean seemed to be taking more risk than necessary. As more details of the plans reached us, and we learned the ships were to be anchored in a protected harbor on Malta, I felt a lot better. Even though the island is the cross-roads of the Med, located as it is on the western edge of the Ionian (Central Mediterranean) basin, it normally avoids the worst of the winter weather. .

Marsaxlokk harbor is located on the east coast of the main island, a few kilometers south of the capital of Valeta. Its name translates as "Pretty Bay," and is quite appropriate. The press wanted to take advantage of the picturesque surroundings. Media interests and spin doctors took precedence over cautious seamanship in positioning BELKNAP and the Black Sea fleet cruiser SLAVA. We anchored in column facing the harbor entrance, BELKNAP astern of SLAVA. Kedge anchors astern were supposed to prevent swinging at the anchor and keep our heading and relative position constant. Marsaxlokk Harbor is small for two cruisers.

To give CNN and the rest of the world's media the best television pictures, we anchored very close together Our swing circle overlapped SLAVA's and was much too close to shoal water for comfort. Captain (now RADM) John Sigler '66, the flagship commanding officer, and his wardroom and crew had to call on their sharpest shiphandling and seamanship skills.

The Bush-Gorbachev meetings were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Early in the week, the weather was perfect as a strong high pressure center was established over Europe. Experienced Mediterranean weather forecasters are wary of high pressure, though. The strongest winds and highest seas in the Med do not come with the passing cyclones and cold fronts (although they can be ferocious for short periods). The real problems often come after the front passes, when the high builds in,tighteningthe pressure gradient over a long fetch. That's the cause of the Mistral in the West Med and the Bora in the Adriatic, as well as Malta's Gregale.

'VADM Williams asked the Soviet admiral (VADM SeUmanov) what his "weather-guesser" was predicting. The translator told me later he had a small problem getting them to understand "weather-guesser." They eventually settled on "synoptic magician." The Soviets didn't have an at-sea forecaster. They got their forecasts from Moscow and Sevastopol. At that point in the week, their information essentially agreed with mine.

The Bush party arrived on Friday. The president was accompanied by Secretary of State James Baker, White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, and Narional Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft. The entire BELKNAP crew and Sixth Fleet staff manned the rail under cloudy skies and 15 knot winds for the arrival. My forecast for the next day continued to be pessimistic. I looked for deteriorating weather and increasing winds into the early afternoon. Governor Sununu called a meeting for early Saturday.

CAPT Sigler asked me to be ready to update the forecast.

Because of the tenuous nature of the anchorage, CAPT Sigler augmented the anchor watch with conning-oificer quaUfied CPOs. Before I hit the rack on Friday, I briefed the bridge that I expected the winds to begin to increase during the night. I asked them to call me if they exceeded 25 knots.

SLAVA,

President George H. W. Bush visits with Navy personnel on the deck of the guided missile cruiser BELKNAP (CG-26) We were still in light winds when I stopped by the wardroom about 0300.1 took my coffee topside and climbed to the bridge.

As I walked up the port side I felt the wind begin to freshen. As I President George Bush stands on the edge of theflightdeck aboard the entered the bridge, the anchor watch OOD said, "It's been 17 guided missile cruiser BELKNAP. In the background is the Soviet guided knots or less all night." I responded, "Check it right now. Chief."

We watched the anemometer pass 20, 25, then 30 knots. I called missile cmiser SLAVA. CAPT Sigler while the chief got the Sea and Anchor detail set.

The December 1989 gregale was caused by the strong pressure Even before the captain arrived on the bridge, BELKNAP dragged gradient between a massive high pressure center over Czecho- the kedge anchor as we swung to port into the northeast winds. slovakia and lower pressure in the East Med and North Africa. SLAVA dragged anchor at the same time. CAPT Sigler and I began

By Wednesday, the forecast didn't look good for the Summit what would tum out to be a 36-hour watch. weekend. An upper level short wave was forecast to intensify Captain Sigler had his bridge, deck, and engineering watches and dive straight south late in the week. I knew it would intensify well-prepared for the winds. He immediately began steaming to the low developing in Tunisia and would further tighten the gra- the anchor to reduce the strain and prevent dragging the bow dient and increase the winds over Malta. I gave VADM WilUams anchor. I wore a path from the anemometer on the bridge to the '58 a heads up, but there was obviously nothing we could do at small weather office behind CIC. I copied the satellite picture that point. He joked that my forecast for 40 knots on Saturday every half hour The pictures, combined with the ship's pressure was "probably off by 15 knots, anyway." Little did we know that and wind, told me the Tunisian low was intensifying even faster he was right. Unfortunately, 1 was 15 knots too low! than I had expected. The winds continued to increase to the 35 During the days before the meetings between Bush and knot range. Fetch limits kept seas down to a confused 3-4 feet.

Gorbachev, the officers and men of the two flagships got to know At 0700, Governor Sununu held a meeting of key White House each other through a series of exchange visits. While touring the staff, along with CAPT Sigler and me. My forecast was for furContinued on page 54

i^ Alumni gm ^%^% mm AssociationW ^gl^gM Quiz 1. In 1997 construction was completed on the 49 House. In what year did the Alumni Association and the Class of '49 agree to fund joinfly the renovation and upkeep of the building at 49 College Ave? A. 1949 B. 1849 C. 1749 D. 1946 plus 49 years 2. In 1997 the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association launched its home page. Where on the Internet is it located?

A. http://www.usna.navy.mil B. http://homeport.usnaweb.org C. http://www.usna.com D. http://www.USNA1980.org 3. Who won the coveted oldest goat award in the 1997 "Running of the Goats" during this years Homecoming in Annapolis?

A. Ron Marryott '57 B.Jack Van Ness '43 C. Neil Block '61 D. Phil Osborne '29 4. In 1997 what sites on the Yard underwent drastic refurbishment?

A. King Hall B. Stribling Walk C. Alumni Hall D. Naval Academy Observatory 5. 1997 saw an unusual change in the Herdon tradition during Commission Week in May. What was that change?

A. Two Plebes removed the Dixie cup and replaced it with a cover B. Vaseline instead of lard was smeared on the monument to create the desired slick surface C. A goat removed the Dixie cup instead of a Plebe D. A Plebe perched himself on top of Herdon, sang "Hail Army," triumphantly removed the Dixie, cup and was later badly beaten by unknowns 6. Fourteen Classes celebrated major Reunions in 1997, how many of the 14 were held during Homecoming Weekend in Annapolis?

A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 14 E. none of the above 7. In 1997 approximately how many pounds of meat were used to serve a meal of roast beef to feed the entire Brigade of Midshipmen at one time?

A. 1000 lbs.

B. 1500 lbs.

C. 2000 lbs.

D. 2500 lbs.

8. How many employees worked for your Alumni Association in 1997?

A. 32 busy bees B. 45 busy bees C. 48 busy bees D. 56 busy bees 9. The Alumni Tent was new in 1997 at all Navy home games. What was raffled off at the Alumni Tent in 1997?

A. McCoy's helmet B. Admiral Marryott's shoulder boards C. The Alumni House D. The choice of a USNA Alumni Assoc, chair or Navy Football Season Tickets 30

10. What was the total number of rushing yards for Navy, when Navy sunk Army 39 to 7 at the Meadowlands during the 1997 ArmyNavy game?

A. 267 Mighty Mid yards B. 315 Mighty Mid yards C. 367 Mighty Mid yards D. 380 Mighty Mid yards 11. What was the total number of rushing yards for Army at the 1997 Army-Navy game?

A. 64 Army yards (steps) B. 75 Army yards (stumbling) C. 84 Army yards (trots) D. 12 Army yards (paces) 12. How many additional gray hairs grew on the heads of the Shipmate stuff in 1997?

A. 2 hairs (easily pluckable) B. 200 hairs (worthy of a couple bottles of hair coloring) C. 683 hairs (better buy a case of hair coloring) D. 648,639 hairs (buy stock in hair coloring) 13. What 1997 serial killer did not attend the U.S. Naval Academy?

A. Andrew Cunanan B. Bundy C. Charles Manson D. All of the above 14. What improvement was introduced in the Class Notes section of Shipmate starting in the November issue?

A. 3-D pictures B. Larger font size for Classes who graduated more than 50 years ago C. Perforated pages D. One column per Class 15. A small group of Midshipmen, led by a Company Officer and Senior Enlisted Advisor, successfully completed a Recon mission of which structure in 1997?

A. The White House B. The Alumni House C. The Mule Bam at USMA D. The Pentagon 16. How many years had it been since the Navy football team had a chance to ring the Enterprise Bell in T-court?

A. 5 years B. 6 years C. 7 years D. 150 years 17. The USNA Alunmi Association introduced a free electronic news service (Listserve) in 1997. There are three separate services, which address different USNA news. They are: A. Shipmate, Sitrep and SABRD B. AlumUSNA, USNALocal and USNASports C. USNANews, AlumniJobs and SACCNews D. AlumNet, AlumOutreach and Viewpoints 18. Who spoke at the Commencement of the 1997 Graduation at the United States Naval Academy?

A. Togo West B. Margaret Thatcher C. Luke Skywalker D. Vice President Al Gore Answers to the 1997 Alumni Association Quiz on page 51.

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The Robert Means Thompson Society will hold its annual event on 3 April. Society Members are invited to attend a luncheon and formal dress parade. Invitations will be sent to members in Febmary, details on page 19 of this issue.

1998 Navy Football Season Schedule (subject to change) Home games in bold Sept. 12 at Wake Forest Sept. 19 Kent State Sept. 26 at Tulane Oct. 3 West Virginia Oct. 10 at Air Force Oct. 17 Colgate (Homecoming) Oct. 24 at Boston College Nov. 7 Rutgers Nov. 14 Notre Dame@ Nov. 21 SMU Dec. 5 Army* @Jack Kent Cook Stadium in Washington, DC *Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia

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This project should be completed by the middle of April. Egress to the front entrance will remain and will be protected for pedestrian use. There will be some times, when the front entrance will need to be closed due to safety reasons.

After a very successful inaugural season at the USNA Alumni Association's tailgate tent, it was finally time to draw the winner for the Alumni Chair. The lucky winner is CAPT Thomas Cole USN, Class of 1974, from Virginia Beach, VA. We are delighted to present the chair and that our first season went so well. We will be back next year, in the same spot, and with new and exciting features. Hope to see you then.

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A Few Inches from the Yard Midshipman Carrie Howe, USN '98 A return to the Dark Ages...I guess that the fact that it is the final Dark Ages doesn't make it quite as gloomy. Although the weather is humid and pretty warm for January, the Yard still looks kind of bleak.

The rain and fog has failed to cease since we retumed. The trees are heavy with water and sag under their own weight. The lights down Stribling reflect a soft orange glow on the bricks. The Chapel, fortress lit in the dark, sits and watches, and its looming presence can't seem to escape my mind.

The Chapel seems omnipresent in my thoughts, not only due to my faith, but mainly because of something that I saw last year It made everything else make sense. I attended a mass in the Spring, possibly Easter or during Commissioning Week. It was really crowded, and I had to sit in the pews on the choir level. Nothing unusual occurred during the service until they played Eternal Father. An older alumnus sat on the other side of the Chapel facing me. When the song began, he gripped the railing, holding on so tightly that it looked like it would break. His ring gleamed in the sunlight pouring in through the windows. The tears rolled down his face as he choked through the words of the song. While I don't know the reasons behind his tears, I'm sure that I could fathom numerous guesses, and they would all hit on the answers in some way. Regardless, those tears touched something inside of me, and I found myself crying along with him.

With the upcoming Service Assignment, the First Class have numerous decisions to consider and make in the next month. My little light at the end of this sometiraies long tunnel isn't quite so dim. Things that didn't make any sense to me when I was an Underclass are beginning to sound reasonable. Maybe its more loyalty to the institution. Maybe I'm finally growing up.

During leave, I talked to a group of prospective candidates for the Class of '02 at the Detroit Area's Operation Information. Six years ago, I found myself in their seats. I was impressed by the Midshipmen. Their shoes were shiny and their uniforms were immaculate. When they spoke and answered questions, their speech was articulate and the audience craned their necks to get a better view. They loved the Academy, and I found myself falling in love, too.

So, I really started on my mission to get here. I decided that I needed to remind Admissions that they wanted me to be a Midshipman. I inundated their mailbox with letters, newspaper clippings, and commendation letters. I called every other week. They knew my name in the Admissions Office. On 14 April 1994, while at prep school, I received a phone call from my congressman's aide announcing my appointment.

The man on the other end of the line said, "Congratulations and good luck." I, very nonchalantiy, said, "Thank you very much, sir Have a great day." I hung up the phone and proceeded to jump around my room screaming, "WAHOO!" I must have hugged my roommate a dozen times and after 15 minutes of jubilation, she was ready to kill me.

After speaking and listening to the other Mids, I realized that we all struggled to get here in one form or another. They reminded me that the Academy is another part of their dream as well. Third Class Scott Montgomery probably said the most in the smallest statement, "The Academy is all about desire." When circumstances and events didn't coincide with our plans, we didn't give up. We had desire to get here, to stay, to be successful, to graduate and to move on.

It seems like most Mids have the will to persevere. The Academy continues to inadvertently pound that quality into our character over the course of four years through Plebe Summer, Plebe Year, Restriction, Summer Training, Detail, and the day-to-day course of events. Of course, the emphasis on honor and ethics also contribute to building our moral courage. Although I haven't made it to the battlefield yet, and maybe never will, I can guarantee that some of my most trying moments have come at the Academy. I know that my toughest experiences here will contribute to the decisions and actions I take in my career.

With the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive, we are reminded of the strength of those who went before us and that we, sooner than expected, will be filling their places. They had incredible moral courage and sense of direction. All of the men involved did their jobs successfully, even while their best friends died around them or in their arms. They refused to quit or give up, and they credit their perseverance on their experiences at the Academy. I hope that I am as prepared...

While I can't wait to graduate and start my career, I'll definitely be sad to leave. I remember one of my Firsties Plebe Year telling us that if he had to go back and do things differently, he wouldn't be at the Academy. I couldn't understand how he could dedicate four years of his life to a place and seem to resent it so much, right when things were staring to get better Right now, I can't wait for what lies ahead.. .and although I might change a few decisions and events if I had to do it again, I would definitely be here...

Until next month...

MIDSHIPMAN CARRIE HOWE '98 Carrie Howe came to the Academy from Canton, Michigan. A inember 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 Confirmation Instructor for the Catholic Chapel Community.

During 2/C Summer, Carrie served on Plebe Detail and aboard BOXER (LHD-4), and participated in the Britania Royal Naval College Exchange Program.

This is Carrie's second year with us.

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Brigade Activities Midshipmen Tim Lobner, USN '99 and John Collins, USN '99 Well, they have not kicked us off of the Shipmate writing staff yet.

We find this feat somewhat amazing since we are already two weeks overdue for this article, not to mention we have not really been on time for a deadline thus far. At least we have achieved consistency in our performance. We would like to give a special hello to all of the Alumni we were privileged to meet at the Alumni Mule Stew Reception at the Naval Academy Alumni House during Army week. We spent the majority of the evening enjoying the fine food and company. Of course, it took us a good portion of the reception to assure everyone that we were supposed to be there.

Since our last article, the Brigade has been alive. It has been a roller coaster of excitement for everyone in anticipation of Thanksgiving, the Army-Navy football game,finals,and ultimately winter leave. Of course, John experienced Thanksgiving in a new light this year. Standing restriction, John was able to spend quality time by himself in Mother B. More importantly, John also enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner: King Hall Style. Stand by later for the King Hall update.

Although Thanksgiving was a joyful time for many, the Class of '99 suffered a great loss with the passing of Jeff Landrum '99 in a tragic motorcycle accident. The Brigade grieved his loss and will remember him for his dedication to the Naval Academy and his wonderful sense of humor.

Army week had a special meaning for the Brigade this year. The game was dedicated to—the speedy recovery of Damon Myers '99 who is suffering from bone marrow cancer. Every member of the Brigade wore a blue sticker with the initials DM on their left lapel in honor of Damon

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during the game. Needless to say, his spirit helped to carry the team to a long awaited victory over the "woops."

Although Army week has been subdued in recent times by inter-academy conduct treaties and administrative fry threats, the Brigade managed to maintain a certain level of chaos. Despite tighter policies, the mainstays of the week included carrier landings, occasional "wildmans," and upperclass wrestling matches versus the Plebes. One of the positive effects of the new kinder, gentler Army week was that less patients were rushed to Hospital Point in the middle of the night. A new addition to the week was Navy Big Glove Boxing in Smoke Hall. We are not quite sure what it was either, but they sure made a big deal about it. Army week was highlighted by the Mule Stew pep rally and bonfire on Farragut Field. Unfortunately, the Brigade was unable to cap the week off with another car bashing in T-court due to last year'sfiasco.(A former "'99er" decided that bashing the car with a baseball bat did not show enough spirit. Instead, he blew up the car leaving only the charred remains.)

Also new to this year's week o' spirit was the First Annual Brigade Cannonball Eating Championship. Mark Lampman '01 of First Company successfully inhaled twelve cannonballs and sprinted to the Brigade Commander's room in fourteen minutes flat. We are still investigating if hard sauce was included in the feat, but a hearty Bravo Zulu to the 158 lb. Mark nonetheless.

The ladies of First and Second Regiments battled on the gridiron in the annual Army week Powder Keg football game. Second Regiment prevailed by the score of 14 to 7 with a QB sneak through the middle.

Excellent efforts were put forth by Tonya Gardener '00 and Katie Evens '98 for the First Regiment attack, but the game ball was given to Second Regiment's Cindy Kaeting '98. Cindy's interception late in the fourth quarter sealed the hard fought victory.

The Army week spirit was carried over to the Hell on the Hudson as well. Led by Jillene Bushnell '98, the Naval Academy Flying Club performed an aerial bombardment of West Point. The strike group consisted of Tim Heisey '00, Jason Mendenhall '99, LCDR Michael Ross, and Professor John Burks. On 02 December, the group left at 0900 from Lee airport en route to their primary objective. Two T-41s, each loaded with 500 blue nerf balls with embossed gold lettering which read, "Go Navy! Beat Army!" fought a strong head wind and turbulence to successfully bomb the campus of our friends in gray during noon meal formation.

A select group of Midshipmen led by one of our esteemed Company Officers and a Senior Enlisted Advisor participated in a covert operation on 03 December directed at the Pentagon. After finding their way into the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's office, the group hung a sheet poster which read, "US Navy Seals and the Midshipmen say: Sight on Army." The operation then infiltrated the hallway outside the office of the Secretary of the Army. Another sheet poster displaying, "BEAT ARMY, Love the Midshipmen," was hung prominently outside of the Honorable Togo D. West's office along with multiple Beat Army flyers.

This group then proceeded to the office of the Secretary of Defense.

Again multiple Beat Army flyers were left along with a stuffed Bill the Goat on his desk.

Although the past month was highlighted by the Army-Navy game antics of the Brigade, many more activities were taking place on the Yard. The Fifth Battalion raised over $5,225 for the fight against leukemia with their 5K Fun Run. For $10, any willing body was eligible to enter into the race and receive a free T-shirt. Gift certificates to the Midshipmen store were awarded as prizes for the top finishers in each division.

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Also raising money on the Yard this month was the Combined Federal Campaign. Under the direction of Ryan Shadle '98, the Brigade reached a level of 90.34% participation in the drive this year. The Midshipmen's efforts resulted in the raising of $81,500 to contribute to the USNA complex's grand total of $273,000. Special recognition was given to 19th Company for their contribution of $3,700.

And now for the real news.. .the long awaited King Hall Update: Well, despite a few food shortages at evening meal, the Midshipmen Food Services Division has been hard at work to better the lives of the Mids.

It's amazing how much they can stretch their allocated budget of $4.25 per day for each Midshipmen. Some of the salads have been questionable lately. The cucumbers and onions floating in a pool of vinegar salad probably will not be seen for awhile in King Hall. On a similar note, the investigation into the smell surrounding the potato salad has not yet produced any tangible results, but we will keep you posted. The special treat for the month was the first ever "Wings of Fire Night." Although the King ran out of wings half way through meal, plans for a repeat next year are already in the making.

The Mountaineering Club hosted the first annual USNA Climbing Competition recently at Earth Treks indoor climbing facility in Columbia, MD. Evan Colbert '99 out scored the competition to win the men's division, while Lynn Fodrea '98 took the prize in the women's. Other strong finishers included Dan Weigrefe '99 and Sonia Barrantes '99.

The USNA racquetball tournament was also held recently. ENS Bryan Jones '97 reigned victorious in the open division. The A division was won by Peter Braendeholm '99. Ben Martin '99 took first place in the B division, and Professor Shulden won the C bracket.

The winter intramural season is in full swing. With 7 wins and no losses, 3rd and 26th Companies are leading the Brigade in walleyball.

There is a four way tie between 4th, 7th, 17th, and 30th Companies for first in the 3 vs 3 basketball league. Other Companies are fearing the wrath of 12th, 18th, and 30th Companies in fieldball. The three Companies are tied with undefeated records. A new addition to the winter intramural this year is women's 3 vs 3 basketball with each Battalion having a team. Thus far 1st Batt has taken control of the league with its dynamic play.

Well, Tim needs to be heading back to his studies.. .so is the life of a mechanical engineering major. John needs to go tape off his uniform for restriction muster John will start working early on the next article as he finds creative ways to occupy himself while on loss of leave status this winter break. He will be around to accept cards, gifts, or money for your favorite columnists during the holiday season. Hope you had a great holiday season, and we look forward to keeping you up-to-date with happenings in '98. Signing off from Mother B. Tim and John

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By Captain George Galdorisi '70, USN

Alumni Association Membership—It's Not For Everybody Onboard

ABRAHAM

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0900 Pacific Standard Time—December 6, 1997: Southern California Operating Areas—COMPTUEX/ITA ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S

Commanding

Officer,

Captain Bob Willard, '73 had done his job; he had positioned the ship to receive the game. Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN's CAG, Captain Tom Kilcline '73, had backed off of flight operations for the morning. Although the ship, airwing, staff and battle group were in the middle of a COMPTUEX/ITA (Competitive Exercise/Integrated Training Assessment), it was time to stop—or at least slow down—the action, if only for a few hours, to watch—THE GAME! One by one they drifted into the Flag Mess—as well as into other locations all around this small city of a warship. They spanned almost three decades of Classes—a generation-gap of Alumni from the Vietnam generation to Gen-xer's. They all came to watch THE GAME. Many came who did not ordinarily watch football. Others came even though they knew that there was really some urgent business that they needed to attend to. But it all stopped because of THE GAME. This scene aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN was replicated in hundreds of locations across the Nation and around the world. What is it that draws these men and women together? What is it that makes them gather together to watch a football game that doesn't figure in the national rankings and that usually is played on a day when there are a number of better games on television? What is it that makes them sit there throughout the entire game, and yes, continue to sit even after the game is over as they wistfully watch each team sing its alma mater?

At one level, it's fairly easy to explain this phenomena. After all, these are all Alumni Naval Officers. Whether aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN, or at one of the many gatherings organized by local Alumni Chapters, the attendees are Alumni who have served—or who are serving—in the Navy or Marine Corps. It would seem natural for them to gather together, to watch a game that—for whatever quality it is that particular year— is always a spectacle. Thus, these gatherings are normal, expected, routine.

At another level, it's interesting to look at the individuals who come together to watch the Army-Navy game—or who come together in any of a number of other venues— Homecoming games, luncheons. Alumni gatherings. Commissioning Weeks. There's s o m e t h i n g deeper here, something that reaches across generations, deep ties that bind across professions, across lifestyles, even across the vastly different career paths of those who serve in different warfare communities. That common bond is the unique experience that comes from having the benefit of a Naval Academy education, and the 36

equally important association that comes from having similar, shared experiences with thousands upon thousands of fellow Alum's.

There is a spark, a natural affinity—a natural chemistry if you want to call it that— that creates the critical mass that tends to make Academy Alumni want to come together, to gather, to share experiences, to hear about each others lives and to reflect on their common heritage. That spark exists in many other venues also—home towns, high schools, professional societies, and others. In some cases it reaches spontaneous combustion, but in some cases it never does. What is the difference? What is it that makes that spark ignite?

To try to answer that tough question, let's look at it another way. Suppose there was an institution that had provided the Nation with leadership in war and in peace for over 150 years, that was singularly dedicated to providing the Naval Service with the best possible officers and leaders, that had stayed the course across generations, and that was a national resource. Suppose too, that once individuals graduated from this institution, they went their separate ways, only to interact again occasionally, if at all, and then on an ad-hoc basis. Suppose also, that there was no type of outreach to these Alums, no way to keep up with the activities of those who graduated with us or immediately before or after us, that there was no connection at all.

If this seems like an acceptable situation, then the Naval Academy Alumni Association is probably not for you. You have probably decided that your graduation from the Academy was just a singular event and not part of a continuum of excellence, that the shared experiences of your fellow Alumni are not an enriching adventure, that staying tapped in to what is currently going on at the Academy is not extraordinarily interesting, and that going it alone is really the best course. If this situation appeals to you, then the Alumni Association is probably not in your scan.

It was hard not to think about the Alumni Association while gathering with an over-25year-span of Alumni aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN in early December. The fact that Navy won the game convincingly was not the important point. What was important was realizing that the Naval Academy Alumni Associadon was the glue that held all of these Alums together. Many shared experiences of Alumni Association events that occurred in their h o m e p o r t s , w h e t h e r San D i e g o , Lemore, Whidby Island, Seattle/Everett or other locations. All, whether career officers, or those serving for something less than that, recognized that they were part of a continuum of leadership and service that was spawned by the unique experience of attending the Academy and of being an Alumnus.

To a person, all of them recognized and appreciated what Shipmate did for them. This

award-winning alumni magazine is consistently one of the Nation's best. Consider what it does—or consider that no other magazine even attempts to do what it does; provide regular updates about life at the Academy; provide a superb window on Navy sports; keep track of Alumni, by Class, and provide insights on what Classmates are doing; provide updates on Academy policy as well as Navy and Marine Corps policy; as well as provide well-written articles on a wide array of subjects. It's literally impossible to put Shipmate down and not feel more connected, more in touch, more part of something bigger than yourself, more part of a vibrant Alumni Association.

In sports—or in war—we call them the intangibles, things that you can't measure, things that you just know are important. We could have talked about the tangibles—about the Service Academy Career Conferences that the Alumni Association helps support, about the business connections that a long line of Alumni provide to those who are making the transition to a second (or third, or fourth) career, about the collective lobbying impact of tens of thousands of Alumni, all connected through an Alumni Association.

Those are tangibles and there are more success stories attached to them than we could ever talk about in this limited space. But the intangibles do it for me, and they are the things that make the Alumni Association an essential and indispensable part of who we are and what we do.

Something I heard a fairly recent Naval Academy Alumnus say not too long ago made a lot of sense and has stuck with me. He said: "You know, when I was at the Academy, I never thought much about being an Alumnus. I was just trying to graduate! But now that I'm on active duty, I really have a hard time keeping up with what's going on at the Academy—I used to know that place like a book! I can't believe how fast my Class has scattered to the four winds—some of them are on the verge of completing their obligated service and are getting out of the Navy and starting a second career. I really find myself reading Shipmate from cover to cover to keep up with what everyone's doing. I don't know how else I'd keep up."

Alumni Association Membership is not for everybody—but it is for all of us who value what the Academy does for the Nation, who appreciate what it did for us, who look forward to keeping abreast of what's going on at the Academy today, and, perhaps most importantly, who want to keep in touch with our fellow Alumni. If we didn't have an organization that did this already, we'd have to invent one. Chances are, it wouldn't be nearly as good as our Naval Academy Alumni Association.

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Navy Academics Academic Dean Bill Miller

Academy Alumnus Returns as Academic Dean

Michelson, and Chauvenet in sequence, one per year The plan is then to continue with renovation of Leahy Hall, the Admin building, and It is with great personal pleasure Plebe Hall in the latter half of the next decade. I am pleased to inform that I am able to greet you as the Nayou that nearly all the money for this work is in the Academy's budget val Academy's new Academic Dean over the current Six Year Defense Plan, and we will address the remainand Provost, having relieved Bob ing requirements during the current budget cycle.

Shapiro as the Academy's senior academic official following his retireThe curriculum also has undergone significant change since I last ment in September 1997. As many of served at the Academy. A new ethics course has been added; core curyou may have heard, I have been parriculum requirements have been revised; one major has been terminated ticularly close to the Academy over and another begun; and other, less obvious changes. As I set a course to my professional career, beginning update myself regarding the current curriculum, I decided to put my with my graduation as a member of initial focus on the Core Curriculum, that part of the academic offerings the USNA Class of '62 and continuwhich is required in one form or another for all our Graduates. My reaing as a mid-grade officer when I had soning was that the Core Curriculum is the basis for our claim that all of the opportunity to serve on the facour Graduates, regardless of major, are qualified to pursue any career ulty and in the office of the Superinoption open to their Class upon graduation—if they have done well in tendent here. As all Alumni can imag- their studies here at the Academy. It is, therefore, vital that we define ine, it is a great feeling to be back at and execute that part of the USNA curriculum especially well; and it is one's alma mater, looking forward to equally important that the Core Curriculum be more than a sequence on the opportunity to give back in some concourse, a "high hurdle race" in which the Midshipmen must just measure to the institution that has done so much for me. clear the next hurdle, forgetting about all the previous hurdles encountered. Continuity of certain themes developed across the Core is imporSince returning I have been busily engaged in upgrading myself retant, such as the matheniaticll^nd physical principles that underlie later garding the details of academic operations, because a significant time has elapsed since I was personally engaged in its administration. Of course, Core courses in eiimill^iln^tofl weapon systems. But so too is the esI have many recollections regarding how things operated when I last served tablishma^t o£'a%s(»dlomdation in the humanities, mathematics and the -9^enAs, tie llOTnents of a strong liberal education on which our here. But I decided before returning that I would take a conservative Gradmfes^^TWer build the specific expertise required by their choice approach regarding my memories: I would assume that memories were f serm^e^d warfare comrtmiftty. I will share some of my findings just that, and that everything had changed in the interim except the loca tion of the buildings. Upon juriving back on campusand seeing all th you in subseaucAt isatas ^Shipmate as I improve my own knowlconstruction underway and planned, / began to question my assumpiio] 'dge base regggdifflg tfcs ^pectT)f our curriculum. that at least the buildings were still in the same places! / L „ , The pertfien^ * tl^cmriculum to the needs of the Navy and MaIn fact, during the interview process leading^ t/^ylsel^ction to rine ^ j ^ s l m o M u ^ e evaluated periodically. A special committee of relieve Bob, I told Secretary of the Navy John Daltoft '64 that the one the U.SNA ^iara of Visitors concluded a general review of the Acadconstant of which I was certain was-that, if I was appointed Academic ;mic /wnyy last^March, and among their recommendations was one urging the Dean, I would wake up every morning excited to be working at "demy to "...evaluate the balance between professional training and Academy and able to interact with s ^ i aP talented group of men and 1 acad academic achievement...between science and mathematics and social women—on the faculty, the staff, and in the Brigadedl can assure each sciences and humanities..." within the curriculum. of you that feeling of excitement has not abated since my arrivaf With the concurrence of the Secretary and the CNO, Admiral Larson initiated a process called Curriculum 21 to address these questions.

I mentioned the ongoing construction activity. For ^o§e'of you who Curriculum 21 is calling upon representatives of the Fleet and the Fleet have not visited the Yard recently, you may be surprisra and pleased to Marine Force, as well as the research and development community and learn Bancroft Hall currently is undergoing a much needed renovation to bring it back up to the standards expected in such a fine institution; the structure of its four year undergraduate experience to prepare its graduates for service to the nation as Naval officers. We anticipate that and all of the academic buildings are scheduled from complete renovaCurriculum 21 will conclude its works in April 1998. tion, sequentially, over the next ten years. Many of those facilities that we Alumni remember as new and modem are now showing considerAs you may have concluded, serving the Academy as Academic Dean able wear and tear from more that two decades of heavy service. While and Provost, even as an Alumnus, brings with it a number of challenges. the electrical and mechanical systems in all the buildings require close But with those challenges also comes an overwhelming feeling of pride attention, from an academic program perspective I am most concerned in what we are doing here. Even with all the changes since you and I about the scientific and engineering laboratories. They demand signifiwere Midshipmen, we still form each Class from among the best and cant modernization if they are to support a curriculum reflecting the the brightest young people our country has to offer; from every state in needs of Twenty First Century Navy and Marine Corps Officers. the union, from inner cities and small rural towns. And the Academy is still doing an outstanding job of preparing them for a life of service to Much of the credit for pulling this facility renovation plan together their nation in peace and war But that having been said, we cannot belongs to Admiral Chuck Larson '58, with the strong support of the become complacent, for the challenges of serving in today's increasChief of Naval Operations Admiral Jay Johnson '68 and Secretary of ingly complex international political environment are ever increasing, the Navy Dalton. Bancroft Hall's overhaul is nearly complete; its schedand we can always do it better tomorrow than we did today. Quoting uled completion is this Spring. The academic buildings and Nimitz Lifrom the Board of Visitors Special Committee report, we must always brary will be undergoing renovation on a revolving schedule beginning with Sampson Hall in 1999, then Mahan, Maury, Luce, Nimitz, Rickover, be looking for opportunities "...to make a great institution even better."

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Navy Athletics Athletic Director's Notes As we enter the winter/spring semester, it gives us a chance to reflect upon our athletic successes in the fall. We had some tremendous individual and team performances in all sports.

Probably the most impressive accomplishment to date is our great win over Army in football, 39-7. It was a very impressive performance by our team and we want to thank all of the First Class players for their outstanding leadership and contribution in returning Navy Football to its winning.tradition.

Special congratulations to Chris McCoy as he set 16 Navy records in his career. Chris joined David Viger and Rashad Smith in the Blue-Gray game. Our record entering the new year against Army 8-2 record we posted against Army with victories coming from the football, lightweight football, men's soccer, men's cross country, women's volleyball, men's and women's swimming and diving, and men's golf programs. We have won the overall series with our foes from West Point 20 of the last 25 years!

Some of the fall highlights include: Charlie Weatherbie leading his football squad to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1981-82.

Head men's cross country coach Al Cantello and his squad advancing to the NCAA Championships for the 12th time in his 30 years at the helm of the program.

Lightweight football capturing the Eastem Lightweight Football League tide with an undefeated 7-0 season season and TWO wins over Army.

The fall sports have laid the groundwork for another record-setting athletic year at the Naval Academy, and I'm confident that the winter and spring athletic teams will follow suit.

As always, our support from our Alumni is invaluable. Many of you helped us set singlegame and season ticket attendance records in football this year. You were also instrumental in the success of two new programs at NavyMarine Corps Stadium this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Captain's B.B.Q. Hospitality Tent and the Former Athletes' Day. We had standing room only for each game at the Captain's B.B.Q. and more than 200 of you returned for the Kent game for the Former Athletes' Day. We plan to continue both programs next year and hope they will be even bigger and better!

It's never too early to set October 17 on your calendar for next fall. That's Homecoming!

Another big date to circle is November 14 when we play the first college football game in the new Jack Kent Cooke Stadium against Notre Dame. Make sure to call 1-800-US4-NAVY for more information on those events and all other athletic department activities.

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Mids Blast Army to End Five-Year Drought Navy took out five years of frustration on the Army Cadets with a 39-7 whipping in front of 77,716 fans at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Navy, who had lost the previous five games by a combined total of 10 points, dominated the game from start to finish. After Army drove 74 yards on two plays, the drive capped off by Cadet quarterback Johnny Goff's 38yard touchdown run, the Navy defense held Army to just 13 yards of total offense the rest of the day. Navy quarterback, Chris McCoy, continued his excellent play by rushing for 205 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries. Tim Cannada added a career-high 133 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries as the Midshipmen rushed for an Army-Navy game record 380 yards on 69 carries. McCoy completed six of 10 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.

The touchdown pass was an 11 yard fade pass to wide receiver. First Class LeBron Photo by Phil Hoffmann Butts, from San Diego who set an Army- ^ Navy career record with three touchdown ^ ^ school history. He averaged 6.8 yards catches. Butts also caught a touchdown of total offense per play this year, pass in the 1995 and 1996 games. Army was held to 84 yards rushing on 26 carries and just which is the best in school history, and averaged 5.9 yards of total offense per play in his three yards passing on four attempts. career, which is also a school-record. His 20 Travis Cooley had a big day for the Mid- touchdowns this year are the second most in shipmen, coming up with seven tackles, while school history in a single-season. His 205 yards David Viger and Jason Coffey had five tackles rushing against Army gives him 3,401 yards in apiece. Viger, Coffey and Russ each had a sack his career, which is the second most in school and Rashad had a fumble recovery. Navy's 32- history and the second most by a quartearback point victory margin was the biggest in the sein NCAA history. His 1,370 yards rushing this ries since 1973 when the Mids defeated Army, Continued on page 40 51-0. It was also the fifth biggest margin of victory in series history.

McCoy Ends a Spectacular Career with 205 Yards Rushing against Army Chris McCoy ended one of the best careers in the history of Naval Academy football with a 205-yard, three-touchdown performance against Army. He also threw a touchdown pass.

He ends his career by rushing for 200-yards in back-to-back games, becoming just the second player in Academy history to rush for over 200 yards in two straight games. Napoleon McCallum rushed for 200 yards against Air Force and Princeton in 1983. His three rushing touchdowns gives him a school-record 44 touchdowns and a school-record 43 rushing touchdowns. It also gave him 20 rushing touchdowns this year, which is a NCAA record for quarterbacks. He scored a school record 264 points in his career and he has been responsible for a school-record 390 points in his career (264 scored/136 passed). His 120 points this year is good for second place all-time. He is the first non-kicker to lead Navy in scoring in three consecutive seasons since Joe Bellino '61 (1958-60). His 5,887 yards of total offense in his career is a school record and his 2,573 yards of total offense this year is the most in

Thank you to the 1957 Cotton Bowl Team On Homecoming Weekend 1997, the '57 Cotton Bowl Team, represented by Captain Ned Oldham, presented Bob Reifsnyder '59 with a plaque, which had the following inscription: Robert Reifsnyderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tackle All American 1957 Maxwell Trophy Winner 1957 The National Football Hall of Fame 1997 FROM YOUR TEAMMATES ON THE 1957 TEAM To: Members of the 1957 Cotton Bowl Team I am deeply appreciative of the plaque that you presented to me at our 1997 Reunion. I assure you all that it is hanging in a prominent place in our home. I feel that the Honors listed on the plaque, are further recognition of the achievements of our team, and are shared by all. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness and friendship. Reif ^

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CALL TO COLORS, BOX 5403N TOWSON, MD 21285-5403 Navy's Last NCAA Champion Fencing Team Reunites Last Oclober members iifihc 1962 NCAA Champion Navy Fencing Team reassembled for the first time in thiity-li\e years. Appropriately enough, ihey were hosted by iheir former team captain. Ralph Beedle and his wife Nancy at their home in Annapolis .

Eight of the nine slarlers on the team were from the Class of 1962. They and their Midshipmen fencers delivered a 7-0 dual-meet season, a 3rd Place Eastern 3-Weapon finish, and an Eastern Sabre Team Championship before taking the national team title.

year is the third most by a quarterback in a single-season in NCAA history and the second most in school history by any player. His 682 career carries are the second most in school history.

Rashad Smith: Navy Defensive Playmaker When people see Rashad Smith on the field, they see someone who is around or involved with causing Navy's opponents to tum the ball over.

Head Coach Charlie Weatherbie describes him as "Navy's big-play man" on defense.

"I think some players have just got a sense about them; they have the knack for creating turnovers and there are other guys that have the knack for being in the area when other guys are creating the turnovers. I think Rashad has the knack for both of those things," said Weatherbie. "He does really good things on the defensive side of the ball. We don't really look for him to do those things, we just let him play and he does them. He keeps coming up with the ball."

Smith feels that is the way to play your position and to be successful playing at defensive back, but Smith also believes that is not his only role on the team. He also feels that he is responsible to get the players mentally ready to play.

"My role on the team is to get everyone pumped up for the game and have them mentally ready to play along with being emotional ready as well," stated Smith. "I try to do that i with a lot of players on the team, J not that the coaches don't do that

Slmw II ill phologiaph. lidni Icl'l lo right arc Rob lUack "63; Dr. Ciil .Schlick. llie Plohc CoacI 'fi2i.rs .Jim Drostc. Ed Bfallc, Buzz Hiiisl. Thaiif Hawkins. Mike .Smilli. and Ralph Beedle; Viidv Dehidrier.

The other members of that memoiable squad were Phil Adams '63, Bill Benson '64, Larry Bernard '63, Bill Cliff '62. Larry Cruni '64, Mike Daughtery '63, Don Ellis '64, Ray Frey '64. Dick Lee '62, Lee Livingston '63, J.J. McCarthy '62, Clyde VanArsdale '63, and Dale Windham '62.

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but it is different when you hear it from another player more so then from a coach. Some players in the past did the same thing for me and I feel that it is kind of my role on the team along with the coaches, to pass along the desire to win."

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What is the SAC(P.

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 (AnnapoUs) 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 six previous Conferences have been attended by over 170 companies and 3700 alumni.

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

Who will be the candidates at the SAC(P. 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 conunon traits among our alumni. Alumni of the Service Academies are a true representation of our multicultural society and span the experience levels from entry to senior executive.

Who is a typical candidate?

Alumni of the Service Academies have a strong background in technical course material, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 50% have post-graduate degrees.

What is the schedule for the SACCt The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows: Thursday, April 23,1998 (Noon until 5:00 p.m.)— Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes Friday, April 24,1998— 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session II Saturday, April 25,1998— Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/1st 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 r6sum6s submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software. PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel. You must make separate room reservations by calling 800-241-3333 or 703-415-5000 and asking for the SACC rate.

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What is the &4CC? The £4C(7 is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U. S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U. S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U. S. MiUtary Academy (West Point) and the U. S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The six previous Conferences have been attended by over 170 companies and 3700 alumni.

Where will the SACChe^ held?

The 1998 SACC will be held at the Ritz-Cariton Hotel, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. You may obtain a room at the Ritz for the SACC rate of $175 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 resum6 (r6sumes strictly limited to one page/one side). This resum6 should be the version that sells you the best, not necessarily the one generated using the Electronic R6sum6 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 1996 and 1997 Conferences found the electronic database extremely helpful; it would be wise to use this resource.

4. To participate in the April 1998 SACC, send to the SACC office no later than March 20,1998: a. Completed registration form below b. The $20 registration fee c. Two (2) hard copy resumes (1 page/1 side) d. The Electronic R6sum6 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 23,1998: • Interview Prep Seminar at 7:00 PM. Friday, April 24,1998: • 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 25,1998: • Recruiters may schedule individual interviews Samrday.

We cannot guarantee resum6s received after March 20, 1998 will be included in the R6sum6 Book provided each recruiter. To have your resum6 included in the electronic version of the data base, please return the resume and attribute disk to SACC office. Electronic versions received after March 20, 1998 will not be provided SACC recruiters at this conference; however, they will be added to the normal Service Academy Resumd Database. This is a hard deadline, as the resumes have to be compiled and the disks copied. (If you have retumed an electronic version after November 1, 1997 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 410263-4448, leave a message, and your call will be retumed.

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Continued from page 40 Smith also attributes his family with his success at the Academy both on and off the field.

"My mother and father have really influenced my life with some regular old family values, such as 'never quit,'" Smith states. "My father was a good football player in his day, so I felt I had to live up to his expectations, not that he forced that on my in any way, I just wanted to be as good as my father."

He attributes his style of play to his high school coaches, whom Smith feels had a strong impact on him as well.

"Growing up, I had a lot of high school coaches, not just football, but in basketball as well, and they taught me good values, to want to win," said Smith. "They taught me that it takes hard work to succeed and this has helped me a lot at the Academy."

Smith began his career at the Academy not seeing much playing time but he used this as a learning experience and was able to grow as a player as the season went on.

"These past two seasons were my first two years starting. As the seasons progressed, I gained more confidence and I realized that I can compete on this level," said Smith. "Winning the games and knowing we were going to win the games last year, it sort of grew on me, and I became more confident. I just felt that I was part of a winning team. That is why our expectations were so high this year, because we felt that we had a lot to do with the victories last year. We fell a little short this year, but I feel that we were in every game we played

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in. We played well and we were competitive in every one of them, we didn't get blown out."

A lot of memorable games stand out in Smith's mind, but two games in particular stand out the most. The Georgia Tech and Rutgers games in 1996. The Rutgers game was Smith's first start for the Naval Academy. He had a key interception late in the game that thwarted a Rutgers comeback. In the Georgia Tech game, which was a sort of a homecoming game for him as friends and family drove in from his native Georgia town of Conly, he had an interception returned for a touchdown that sealed the Mids win in Atlanta.

"There was a lot of pressure for me to do well in the Georgia Tech game because that was the only game that Navy has in that area and I had a lot of friends and family at the game. I just wanted to do well and not make any mistakes," Smith states. "When I got that pick, that stood for everything which made it my best game. The other game was the Rutgers game which was my first game. I was so eager to play and I went out and had a good game. The interception I had in the fourth quarter helped us win 10-6. Those two games stick out the most in my mind."

The Naval Academy wasn't the first choice for Smith. He wanted to go to school close to home and had his heart set on attending Georgia Tech. He eventually signed a letter of intent to attend Tennessee Tech but then a recruiter from the Navy paid a visit to the Smith home and that was all he needed to hear. He wound up attending the United States Naval Academy.

"Georgia Tech was kind of my first choice, being from Georgia and I didn't know much about the Naval Academy. A couple of years ago Georgia Tech won the National Championship and that was still lingering, they had a good program back then, stated Smith. "I didn't want to move to far from home and they were right in the city. They lost interest in me after awhile, so I signed a letter of intent with Tennessee Tech. A week after I signed a Navy recruiter came by and once I heard and understood what was going on at the Academy, I became more and more interested. I found myself attending and I made the right choice."

Besides football, Smith enjoys all sports, both playing them and watching them. He doesn't have hobbies like collecting things or playing a musical instrument, he claims he is just a big sports guy. His other passion besides football is basketball. Basketball, Smith says, is his true love. He played basketball in high school but he feels he just wasn't talented enough to be recruited in college.

"I played basketball in high school, but my talent was strictly for football," said Smith. "I could have played basketball in college and at least I would have been able to set the bench.

Eventually I would have been playing in games just by my determination and work ethic."

Upon graduation. Smith plans to go into Surface Warfare in the Navy. He would also, if the chance arose, like to help coach the lightweight football team here at the Academy.

"I am not sure about coaching the big boys (varsity). The guys on the lightweight team seem like they would be the ones to listen to me the most," states Smith. "It would work well, I think."

What Rashad Smith enjoys most is being looked up to as a role model. He feels that it is a responsibility to uphold and to give people the best chances available. Smith also feels that even though not all seniors are captains, they have an obligation to go with the younger players and try to do what he does the best, get people motivated. He feels that is his job and he is proud of it.

Though he felt that his career here was short, it was a lot of fun. He feels he got a lot of things accomplished and won some games. The main thing he wanted was to see the program turn around, which it has.

When asked what he would leave to the Underclassmen, Smith said, "My work ethic, wanting to work in the summertime, to win, lift weights and to learn the system whether you are on offense or defense. Also to simply give it all that you have got. A lot of us aren't the most talented players, but we got the job done. The younger players need to do this to be successful."

Nick Pinson: A Leader in Shooting and the Classroom From a walk-on, to being named captain of the 1997 Naval Academy rifle team, Firstie Nick Pinson has been able to accomplish just about anything he has set his mind to. This even includes efforts in the classroom, where Pinson currently carries a 3.96 grade-point-average while majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

Pinson had his mind set on how to succeed at the academy before he even stepped foot in Annapolis.

"I set some standards when I came in as to what I was going to accomplish and make sure I was going to get it done," said Pinson. "I don't really satisfy myself if I get a bad grade, I work harder to improve it."

Setting standards not only applies to the classroom^ but to the rifle range as well.

"The discipline in the classroom and in shooting go hand in hand. The discipline it takes to get good grades is almost identical to what it takes to be a good shooter," states Pinson. "If I am not satisfied with the shot I see in my sight, I am not going to pull the trigger. It is kind of the same in the classroom. If I am not satisfied with the grade, I am going to improve it."

Pinson did not come to the Academy right out of high school. He first attended a civilian college for two years but realized that it was not for him.

"I went to a civilian college for two years but I decided to come here because I wanted to get involved in the space program, perhaps be an astronaut. The Naval Academy has placed more people in the astronaut program than any other institution," Pinson states. "1 also wanted to serve in the military, to have that experience, and do my part. There is more gratification here then in a civilian college and I thought I could get more out of it."

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Upon enrolling at the Academy, Pinson became intrigued with the rifle program through a friend who was a member of the team.

"I had a friend in my company, Michael Helton, who was on the team who is now the only other Firstie on the team. He shot rifle and I was kind of intrigued by it," said Pinson. "He would bring his shot cards back and it was really interesting to me. Since I wasn't doing anything else, I figured I might as well give it a shot."

That is exactly what he did, as he went out for the team as a walk-on. Pinson did not have much experience with shooting a rifle in a compethive format. The only time he used a rifle was in the woods back in his native Texas town of East Bernard. But Pinson was determined to be part of the team and to excel.

"AVhen I was a walk-on, most of the guys had a lot of competitive experience. Experience is a real key to being a contender in this sport and a lot of them trained at the Olympic training center," Pinson states. "I was intimidated by that for a while, but I was really lucky that (1996 Smallbore National Champion) Joe Johnson, who was a ail-American national shooter, and Frank Okata, another ail-American on the team, really took me under their wing. They were both Second Class my Plebe Year, so I had good tutors to learn from. I think things really started to tum around for me after that."

Pinson remembers one incident that helped him to be the leader he is today on the team.

"On a road trip my sophomore year, I wasn't shooting well. Joe sat down with me and said that I have to stop making excuses for myself and to do the things that I know how to do.

That is when things really started to tum around for me," Pinson states.

Now, as a senior member on the team and this season's captain, Pinson has taken his determination and attitude and passed it on to some of the younger members of the team. He feels that is the responsibility of the upper class, to help out and mold some of the younger members of the team no matter what sport or activity they are involved with.

"I have a lot of Plebes and Youngsters come up to me for help with academics and things like that, which I am always willing to give. I think it is vital for the upper class to set the image to the younger classes," stated Pinson.

"The younger class looks at the upper class to see how they behave on road trips and how they conduct themselves in front of others. It is really important to keep this in mind. They (younger class) want to be successful and want to make their contribution, it is important that the upper class do what they can to give them the tools and the means to achieve that goal."

When they announcement came out that he was elected captain of the rifle team, Pinson was shocked.

"When the election for captain was held I was actually voting. I was not expecting to be captain," Pinson states. "Being elected captain was a real honor. The other shooters have the confidence in me to do the job I want to do anything I can to help them succeed."

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When asked what he would like to leave behind to his teammates, Pinson stated "I would like to leave all of the wishful things that they can do and the attitude that goals are attainable. They are not just things that you put down on paper and words that you say. Also a disciplined team that can succeed again, that will take the walk-ons and the inexperienced shooters and give them the skills to do well, to show them that success is right there in front them."

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All Hands Continued from page 27 The first meeting of the core members took place on 2 December, with the presentation to the Extended Team taking place on 9 December. The Core Team members and the Team Leader will be dedicated to this process on a near full time basis to complete their review by the end of April 1998.

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tirement in 1995. During that time he was the pilot on two of the most important Space Shuttle flights attempted in the Shuttle program.

The first of these missions took place in 1991 when ReighUer piloted Space Shuttle DISCOVERY to deploy an Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) designed to provide scientists with their first complete data on Stratospheric Ozone. This was the initial space shuttle flight in support of NASA's "Mission to Planet Earth" program. His second flight, in 1994 (also in DISCOVERY) was the first joint US/Russian Space Shuttle mission. After these historic flights Reightler was selected to be Chief of the Astronaut ofBce Space Station Branch, receiving the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, two Space Flight Medals and The Johnson Space Center Award. Captain Reightler is widely known for his unselfish devotion to the education and motivation of Virginia's youth. He has lectured throughout the Commonwealth, inspiring youngsters of all ages. He often volunteers without compensation to be featured at seminars, conventions, graduations and civic meetings. Ken Reightler is one of the two recipients to be given the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame Award on November 8,1997.

Soccer Coach Glenn Warner Dies Former Navy soccer coach Glenn Warner died December 21 1997 in Crofton, MD. He was 87. Coach Warner served as the head men's soccer coach at the Naval Academy from 1946 to 1975 and posted a record of 243-65-31, which included an NCAA title in 1964. He also was a physical education instructor, teaching soccer and swimming classes.

He began his coaching career at Kenwood High School in 1935 and later coached track, soccer, baseball, and basketball at Annapolis High in 1938 and 1939. Coach Warner, a graduate of Springfield College where he was a twotime All-American, coached the University of Maryland soccer team to an 8-0-2 record in 1941 and joined the Naval Academy as an assistant in 1942 and in 1946 became only the second head coach of that sport at the academy. He was inducted in to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame in 1992.

In 27 years at Navy, Coach Warner coached 35 All-Americans and sent his team to the NCAA Tournament on eight occasions.

He was in the forefront of efforts to improve soccer coaching in the United States and his work in estabUshing a National Soccer Coaches Association film library in 1950 was of particular significance. He often produced the films himself He was also an outstanding clinician and served as coach of the armed forces team that went to the U.S. Olympic tryouts in 1956. He served as a member of the Olympic Soccer Selection Committee and was chairman of the Awards Committee of the Intercollegiate Soccer Football Association of America.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Glen and David, daughter Jo Anne Antrim, and seven grandchildren.

Attention Fort Lauderdale Alumni Bill Aston, USNA 1951, is testing the waters to see if there are a sufficient number of people to support a new Alumni Chapter to be established within the Broward County area. The Alumni House computer lists over 125 grads of all ages and stages, many of whom may be active in the local job market. It is expected that the proposed Chapter would provide for both social and job oriented activities. In due course Bill will try to contact you individuallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the meantime call him if you are ready to be an active member of a new Chapter at 954-463-3047.

Alumni Trip to Europe The Alumni Association hosted another successful trip in October, this time to Cannes, stops along the Rhone and Saone River, ending with three days in Paris. Included in the two week trip were Mrs. Marie Andrews of Dublin Ohio; Captain Chris Brown '54 and his daughter Christy; CDR Wes Burnett '43 and his wife Geo, along with Geo's sister Elizabeth Corrin and her friend Lois Guilotte; COL Paul German '52 and his wife Lola; Layne and John Halliday '51 and their friends from Southern California, Bill and Lydia Marshall; Janet and Bob Loesch '51; Admiral Bob Long '54 and his wife Sarah; Mrs. Carlo Santucci '52 and her friend Mrs. Jean Kissane; Mrs. Francis Cooper '39 and her friend Mrs. Patricia Bums; Anne and Bill Webb '46; and Marijo and Skid Heyworth '70.

Astronaut Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr. Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr. '73 graduated with the highest Class standing, then acquired his master's degree in aeronautical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate school, followed by earning top honors at the Naval Aviator and Test Pilot Schools.

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1st Time Army-Navy Live at Sea For the first time in Navy history, a ship at sea watched the Army/Navy football game live December 6 via the Direct To Sailor Television System (DTS).

Sailors and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) from GUAM ( L P H - 9 ) witnessed Navy defeat Army, 39-7, in the first-ever live broadcast of a sporting event to a ship at sea.

"It was great!" said one sailor "It's really relaxing to be able to come off watch and see a live game. Previously, we watched taped games and already knew the outcome of the game which really takes something away from the game. But now the excitement is back!"

Messdecks, berthing spaces, the wardroom and staterooms were jammed packed as football crazed Sailors and Marines huddled together to cheer for the Midshipmen. The only sounds you could hear were the yells and screams of happy sea service members celebrating big play after big play.

The new DTS signal is a state of the art digital system that now provides live progranmiing, including sports, entertainment and news, to the crew of GUAM. The gear was installed just a week before GUAM departed their homeport of Norfolk for their current deployment. After onloading the Marines in Morehead City, NC, the ship successfully received the feed from the satellite servicing the East Coast of the U.S., but only out to 250 miles from land.

The ship was off the coast of Naples, Italy, when it first locked on to the signal on the evening of December 4.

"This is a technological breakthrough that creates high morale in the crew," said CAPT William J. Luti, commanding officer of GUAM. "Being able to have this system up just in time for the Army/Navy game added that extra special touch of satisfaction and excitement to the crew. It's a wonderful thing the Navy has done to bring this system to the Fleet. We on board GUAM sincerely thank the Navy and civilian technicians and engineers who have labored long and hard to bring this system to the Fleet."

The crew aboard GUAM will now be kept up to date on the happenings in the world of sports, as well as other world events by watching the 24-hour NEWSports Channel. The channel is one of two that the ship is receiving from the AFRTS Broadcast Center in Los Angeles. The other channel, the Atiantic Fleet of the Armed Forces Network, provides some sports and news programs, but features the same entertainment programming that Sailors and Marines are used to seeing back home. Instead of watching these sitcoms and drama shows weeks, sometimes months, after they air in the states, crew members can now watch shows just a few days after they air back home.

"If you can't be home, you might as well bring home to us," said one Marine, watching the game with more than 1,500 of his friends.

"It feels good because it gives you that home environment. You can watch sports at the same time as your family is watching it on television. Having this system on board will actually help me have a good time and enjoy the

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Navy Players Support Stricken Shipmate Second Class Damon Myers, a wide receiver for Navy, was recently diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Naval Medical Center, Bethesda. Unable to attend the Navy/Army game at Giants Stadium, Myers cheered from his hospital bed. His teammates dedicated the game to Myers and wore stickers on the back of their helmets with the initials "DM" as a tribute to the player from Delran, NJ.

The Service Boast Oh, you've heard of the Navy and the men who sail the seas, For the glory of our country's colors fair.

For the glory of the Blue and Gold our team is here today, And we'll cheer them as through Army's line they tear.

Oh there'll be high elation On the far China station From Crabtown to ships at Timbuctoo, And we'll drink a meny toast to our teani.

The Service boast

There's an Aggregation There's an aggregation known throughout the country, Always ready for a frolic or a fray, From their high and mighty station they are known throughout the nation, As the boysfromdown in Crabtown-on-the-bay.

Each year they sally forth to face the Army.

And tum the Army mule into a lamb, In the midst of scrap and scrimmage You will see the busy image.

Of the spoiled and pampered pets of Uncle Sam. So 'round the ends and through the line we run.

Show those Greylegs how the deed is done; Navy Blue, we'll see you through, Here's How! to the boys of the Navy Blue!

BEATARMY!

Taking the Boys Out into the Country Two WooPoos were invited to an exclusive club in the Adirondacks for a weekend of hunting deer and other game. They arrived complete with their official camos, etc. Their host was a Naval Academy graduateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a capable mariner, of course, but a great deal more! He was as well a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor. He was the soul of tact, patience, justice, firmness, and charity.

No meritorious act of a subordinate escapes his attention or is left to pass without its reward, even if the reward is only a word of approval.

They told their host that although they were unfamiliar with the area, they were certain that their superior skills learned at the West Point Institute for Muleskinners and Guardsmen

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would most assuredly help them to find their way back to camp.

"Just in case," their host said, "If you do lose your way, fire three shots in the air, remain where you are, and fire three more shots every thirty minutes until you are found."

Off the WooPoos went, and sure enough, they became lost. One of them said, "OK, I'll fire three as our host said to do." Thirty minute later they fired three more.

As the hour came up one said; "I'm going to do three more, but they better find us soon.

We're almost out of arrows!"

Fourth Class Lampman-Brigade Cannon Ball Eating Champion!

To those of you who are skeptical about whether or not a Cannon Ball Run is actually possible窶認ourth Class Lampman (1st Company), representing 1st Battalion in the contest, proved with flying colors that the Cannon Ball Run is more than a legend. He not only ate all 12 Cannon Balls, but ate them and sprinted to the Brigade Commander's room in 14 minutes flat (that's almost 1 Cannon Ball/ min). 4/C Lampman now holds the title as "Brigade Cannon Ball Eating Champion."

Third Class Pike (17th Company) also put on a stellar performance, pacing himself to finish 12 Cannon Balls in just under 25 minutes.

Good job again to all of those who competed.

Thank you to all those who came out to cheer on your shipmates in the 1st aimual Army-Navy Week Cannon Ball Eating Contest. Beat Army!

Bombs Away At 1145 on Tuesday, 2 December 1997 West Point was attacked by two aircrafts piloted by members of the Naval Academy Flying club.

Under the leadership of First Class Jillene Bushnell, the Naval Academy Flying Club President, a strike mission of the West Point campus was plaimed and executed. At 0700 the strike team consisting of First Class Bushnell, Second Class Timothy Heisey, Second Class Jason Mendenhall, LCDR Michael Ross and Visiting professor John Burks who met at the war room at Lee Airport to plan and execute the attack on West Point. Two T-41 aircraft were fueled, preflighted, and armed with 1000 blue nerf balls embossed with gold lettering "Go Navy, Beat Army." The strike team took off at 0900 flying low to evade enemy radar enroute to West Point. Although fighting a hellacious head wind and very turbulent air, strike team aircraft one piloted by First Class Bushnell arrived over the noon formation at West Point and dropped their payload of 500 nerf balls on Army. Strike team two, piloted by Second Class Jason Mendenhall, arrived about 15 minutes later and executed a second bombing run on the campus. The reportsfromthe ground related that the mission was a resounding success.

I would like extend a Bravo Zulu to the Naval Academy Flying club for planning and executing such a successful mission.

Many thanks to the Alumni Association who funded this entire mission.

"Go Navy, Beat Army" LCDR Michael Ross O-Rep, NAFC Shipmate, January-February 1998

Pentagon Recon On Wednesday, 3 December 1997, a small group of Midshipmen led by a Company Officer and Senior Enlisted Advisor successfully completed a Recon at the Pentagon. The purpose of the raid was to inform the senior military officials of who indeed, had the best football team, and who would emerge victorious after Saturday's game.

During the operation, sheet posters were hung in the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's office and outside the office of the Secretary of the Army. The poster in the Chairman's office, directed specifically at the former head of US Special Operations Command read, "US Navy Seals and the Midshipmen say: Sight on Army." The poster was complete with a large gold Trident, the Naval Special Warfare insignia, accross the top.

The second sheet poster, reading simply "Beat Army] Love, the Midshipmen," was placed directly outside the door of the Office of the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Togo D. West.

Hungfromthe ceiling to cover the stairwell, the boldly painted poster was complemented by the strategic placement of multiple Beat Army flyers throughout the hallway and stairwell.

After placing the posters, the Team continued to wreak havoc, leaving behind a swath of Beat Army flyers placed throughout passageways, offices, and conference rooms. The Mids even infiltrated as far as the Undersecretary and then the Secretary of Defense's offices. Beat Army flyers and a stuffed Bill the Goat were left prominantly displayed on their desks. The Mids were tempted to pick up Secretary Cohen's phone and push the button labeled "President" to give him a rousing "BeatArmy" but decided against it in lieu of the Commanderin-Chief's busy schedule and need for rest.

The mission complete, the Team executed a successful extraction and safely returned to Bancroft Hall, not only leaving behind irrefutable proof of their presence, but also taking with them an extensive photographic record of the night's evolutions.

Pride I just wanted to say how proud I was of the team, the Brigade, and even the Corps of Cadets. It was a great game (best since MY Plebe Year when we beat them 51-0!) and for me perhaps the best part was the great postgame coverage, especially being able to stand in my living room with my hand over my heart and singing Navy Blue and Gold along with the Brigade. My 11 year old thought I was a little nuts, but I just told him that if I'm doing my job as a Dad halfway right, he will understand someday.

Great day, great game.

Ray Trygstad '77 Calling to Say "Go Navy" Glad I'm not the only old fart to stand in front of the tube and sing Navy Blue and Gold.

My wife already knows I'm nuts...my kids are all grown civilians, but they all called to say "Go Navy!" Great Day! Walt Breede '63 Colonel USMC (Ret.)

Answers to the 1997 Trivia from page 30, 1. D. 1946 plus 49 years (In 1995 the Alumni Association and the Class of '49 agreed to fund jointly the renovation and upkeep of the bnilding at 49 College Ave to be known as "49 House." The Class of '49 had donated/pledged to the 49 House project as the Class of 1949's 50th Anniversary gift to the Naval Academy.

2. C. http.7/www.usna.com (The home page came on-line in April 1997) 3. B. Jack Van Ness '43 (and he continues on running and running and running) 4. B. Stribling Walk (renovation also continues on the Yard with Bancroft Hall being completed with renovations in 2003) 5. A. Two Plebes removed the Dixie cup and replaced it with a cover (generally it has just been one Plebe who has completed the job, but in 1997 the honored Admiral's boards went to two Plebes, one removed the Dixie cap and the other shortly after placed the cover on top) 6. B. 6 (six Classes held their Reunions during Homecoming, they were the Classes of 1957,1972, 1977,1982,1987 and 1992) 7. C. 2000 lbs (not to mention the amount of potatoes and salads and dessert to go with the roast t>eeQ 8. C. 48 busy bees (and we will keep on buzzin' in 窶｢98) 9. D. The choice of a USNA Alumni Assoc, chair or Navy Football Season Tickets (the winner was CAPT Thomas Cole '74andhewentwiththeUSNA Alimmi Assoc, chair) 10. D. 380 Mighty Mid yards (Rushes-yards was 69-380 to go along with 27 First Downs 74 totals yards in passes) 11. C. 84 Army yards (the Cadets came into the game averaging 299 yards, third-best in Division 1-A) 12. D. 648,639 hairs (every single one was worth it) 13. D. All of the above (and we repeat DID NOT attend the U.S. Naval Academy) 14. B. Larger font size for Classes who graduated more than 50 years ago (we also started to align left or "ragged right" all of the Class Notes, to make the Class Notes morereaderfriendly for Alumni on both sides of "the staples") 15. D. The Pentagon (for more details on this Recon check out the story on this page tiUed "Pentagon Recon" or Brigade Activities on page 34) 16. A. 5 years (Navy's 39-7 victory over Army on 6 December 1997 ended the 5 year streak for Army, and begins the stieak for the Midshipmen. GO NAVY BEAT ARMY) 17. B. AlumUSNA, USNALocal, and USNASports (each providing Alumni with the most up-to-date news possible) 18. D. Vice President Al Gore (illustrious author of Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit)

Scoring: 17-18 points: Apply for the job of Superintendent at the U.S. Naval Academy 14-16 points: Apply for the job of'Vice President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn 9-13 points: Apply for the job of Feature Editor for Shipmate Magazine 5-8 points: Apply for the job of Editorial Assistant for Shipmate Magazine 0-5 points: Read more ot Shipmate and better luck in 1998

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Sharing the Winning Feeling I had the honor and pleasure of viewing the game at the Breezy Point 0-Club, NAS NORVA, along with a couple hundred Alums ranging from the 40's to the 90's, and seated next to my friend, "wife" and best man at my wedding, Tom Fowler. We do this annually and the affair is honchoed by the Hampton Roads Chapter of USNAAA. What a great feeling to share a glorious victory across so many Classes; it is one of the many things which bind us together for our entire lives. And it was particularly heartwarming to see all Alums on their feet and silent in respect as Army sang its Alma Mater, and waiting patiently until it was Navy's turn. It was inspiring to see proud men in their 70's and 80's standing erect and singing out. We are truly a brotherhood of warriors and the world's largest fraternity. (If only more Americans could see that rather than "JAG.") As a footnote, we passed around a "Get Well" card for all to sign for Second Class Damon Myers. I can only imagine what encouragement he will feel as he reads the get well wishes from over 50 years of graduating Classes.

Dave Spriggs '69

A Day in a Life of a Navy Fan Driving northbound on the NJ Turnpike, saw flashing lights ahead, noticed what had been freely running traffic begin to clog. The lights were the stem escort for the Brigade's bus column! As luck would have it, we were near the point where the pike divides into auto only, and truck/bus lanes. The NJ Trooper escort was ahead and behind the bus column, and was not allowing any other traffic—the on ramps from service areas and exit/entrances were blocked.

Off they went to the truck/bus lanes. We passed them from 0707 to 0720. Tried to count the buses but could not. They were cruising nicely at 65, the sun was rising, and the day looked good so far. Would have been great fun to beep the horn and wave and all that, but virtually all the Mids looked sacked out.

Got to the parking lot ahead of time (0800) and found the lightpole at which we were to meet old friends from Michigan (GO BLUE!) who have a son in '00. Saw a U-HAUL stretch minivan pull in—one with no side windows.

There were a few ice patches in the parking lot. The U-HAUL driver parked right in the middle of the one of the larger ice patches.

When he got out we saw that it was a WooPoo, and there were 13 others of them in the van. It had no seats, so they were all sitting on the floor. Looked like one of those circus acts with all the clowns in a small car. When they exited the van every one of them slid and slipped.

Great comedy at 0815! The driver then moved the van to a dry spot 50' away.

Because our friends had never seen a marchon, off we went. I'll give them an "A" (I'm one of those who gave them a "D-" after the Air Force game—sloppy marching and the candy throwing). They came in from the east one Company at a time, marched along the north sideline and wheeled onto the field.

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pany, the number of which I will not disclose because of future embarassment to my Companymate Steamboat Fulton and me, that missed its tum and had to sort of "snake" its way into position.

The N-A-V-Y cheer is really deafening when it is in your face!

After the march-on the Brigade exited the field via the end zones and then went up the outside spiral ramps to their seating level. Because we were hurrying down one of the ramps to try to see our friends' son, we were against the flow of traffic. I had a grand old time with "high fives" to the Mids. Lots of yelling, etc.

You could tell that they were fired up.

Giants Stadium is a first rate football venue, period! We were in the second deck with our friends, and so could not see or hear the Brigade and our music. In plain view of the opponents, however.

Last year I complained rather vociferously about our "Pop Gun." I would like to think that I had something to do with the fact that we now have a great howitzer that matches anything Army puts up! I don't know, but if I got any talking started, so be it. Thanks to whoever caused the change! And thanks to the Marines for the howitzer!

The pre-game parachute demo is amazing.

This year two Seals did a thing that had one of them standing on the other's shoulders. There was a very strong wind out of the west, and those two sort of hovered above the stadium for a lengthy amount of time before landing. Others chuted in also, and, get this: one of the Army chutists missed the stadium off to the northeast!

All of you saw the game. A little scary at first, but their field goal on the first possession and the TD on the next got the heart back to a normal rate. A tmly fine effort by bioth sides—few penalties, and of course the better team won!

No further comment—BZ! After the game and the singing of our alma mater, Cbach Weatherbie huddled with the team at the center of the field and then ran to be in front of where the Brigade was. They love the man, it was obvious.

See you next year!

Chuck Norton '64 We Do What We Have to Do I was in a hotel and vowed I'd not embarrass myself. After only a few bars I got up and sang it anyway. I've given up trying to understand it.

Jim Droste '62

Congratulations Brigade!

It's been a while, but this year, we have started what promises to be a complete domination of Army for years to come! Not only were we victorious in the Meadowlands, we also stuck it to the Whoops in both Men's and Women's swimming!

In light of such a victorious weekend over a valiant opponent, the following policies have been implemented: 1. ALL Upperclass Midshipmen will receive "two additional long, unchargeable " weekends next semester with the following stipulations:

a. Academic UNSATs need to have their company officers sign a chit. b. Must NOT be in a restricted status.

2. All 4/C Midshipman will receive "one additional long, unchargeable" weekend next semester with the above stipulations.

3. Plebe Carry-On: a. Plebes Do Not have to CHOP in the Pways. b. They are Not restricted to the center of the P-Way. c. MUST greet A// Upperclass, Officers, and Enlisted. d. Rate the rack A^er morning quarters. e. No Chow Calls. i. No Daily Rates, g. No Lights Out. h. Table decomm is left to the discretion of the squad leader, i. No Plebes will be allowed in Wardrooms.

(This is for academic reasons) j . Plebes will remain in REG PE Gear. *Plebers, don't push your luck. Company Commanders have discretion if things "get out of hand."

Good luck on exams and have a wonderful HoUday Season!

Very respectfully, W. Eric Grant '98 Brigade Commander God Bless

Navy Spirit in Your Back Yard I had to work in the back yard and listened to most of it on WMAL radio—also a great job and very even-handed coverage by the Navy Football Network. When commenting how hopeless things had become for the Cadets, the announcer made the point that he didn't mean to imply any lack of effort on their part. "Neither of these schools will ever quit hoping and trying. Army just doesn't have anything left in their legs."

Yes, I sang along on B&G out in the woods.

My neighbor (USMA '73) came over express some surprise at the score ("I didn't think they'd do THAT bad!") and while he couldn't say he was happy, he couldn't complain much after 6j| years. "They deserved to win," he agreed.

My wife and daughter (6-1/2) got pretty fired' up the first quarter but were at a concert during the rest. The kidlet asked me that night how Army-Navy was different from other big games. I explained that among other things, nobody goes right to the pros from our schools; they all go into the Service first. "So they're not there just to play football," she figured out.

"They both really go there to LEARN." All in all, a pretty nice day.

Bill Montgomery '73

Sharing the Spirit of Navy My daughter and 1 attended the annual NavyArmy Game Party in Chicago again this year.

Soon after we arrived at the Alumni Club for the festivities, we noticed a lady wearing a tmly distinctive hat which had a Navy Goat with blue and gold horns on it. I asked her where she had gotten the hat since my daughter Emily (12) had admired it so. She said it came from the Ricketts Hall store at USNA. Some 15 minShipmate, January-February 1998

utes later, she came over to our table and presented the hat to Emily. Although I offered to pay for the hat, this classy lady would have none of it! She made some excuses, while refusing my attempts to pay for it, on the pretext that the hat didn't fit her anyway. This wonderful woman's name is Nancy Bradley (Tim '48). My daughter, Emily, has her sights set on attending USNA and is presently working on a presentation on our Alma Mater which she will make in Febmary. Nancy's gift to my daughter is emblematic of the ties that bind us over the years—the Annapolis experience!

John Howland '64, the President of the Chicago Alumni Chapter, made a rather prophetic statement early on. During his Welcoming Remarks to the assembled Good Guys/Gals and WooPoos shortly after Army's initial score, he announced that we had just seen the entire Army highlight film. This, of course, elicited a very vocal responsefromsupporters of the Black Knights! Little did we know (at that juncture) that the Brave Old Army Team would gain only another 13 yards for the remainder of the game.

It felt good to win again, eh gang!?!

Lanny Cox '62/64

A Bit Flabbergasted As was the case with other game parties around the Nation, we enjoyed ourselves here in Houston. Unfortunately, the "hordes" of USMA alums that have rubbed in the results the past five years at our joint USMA/USNA game watching party were inexplicably absent this year. But the USNA majority certainly had a good time, although we were a bit flabbergasted after the first two plays and waited until about the last minutes of the game before relaxing. Even had 3 Zoomies there to watch, in their words, the "mnnemp game to the CINC trophy."

Andy Howard '75 To the Brigade of Midshipmen Last year my grandfather, RADM John W. Crumpacker '31, passed away—fittingly enough, at sea. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetary on a cold spring aftemoon, next to my grandmother, while members of his Class and the curtent Chief of Supply stood by the family. It was perhaps the most poignant moment of my life, striking a long forgotten chord.

My grandfather's generation, and those that have preceded it, are links in a chain that ultimitely leads to you. And make no mistake, through whatever trials and travails assault your institution—you are the finest this Nation has to offer.

My grandfather was awrful fond of the ArmyNavy game. For that matter, so am I, since in my opinion it represents the only non semi-pro college game of the year! Although a sad lack of math skills forced an early disabusement of my notion of joining the Brigade, my spirit has always been with you. And of course, others of my family who did attend look to the coming event with a real fondness.

Especially now. My grandfather will miss his first Army-Navy game in quite awhile. Too bad.

Win or lose—and by the way, you have been robbed lately, I thought I would convey the best wishes of the Crumpackers. I hope you beat the tar out of the Cadets, and show them what the terms Senior Service and power projection REALLY mean. I remain Respectfully Yours, Harry L. Crumpacker III Ex-Boatswain's Mate DE-1081

iM JiCumni TraveC 1998 Travel Schedule...

SCANDINAVIA—the elegant Royal Princess visits England, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and the Netherlands. Hosted

by ADM Charles Larson '58, USN, Retired Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy and RADM Ronald F. Marryott '57, USN (Ret.), President of the USNA Alumni Association. 15 days from $4390. July 21-August 4, 1998 MT McKINLEV AND THE MIDNIGHT SUN/ALASKA—Our best itin erary yet! Fairbanks, Midnight Express train to Denali—stay in the new

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Mt. McKinley Lodge, Anchorage, 7 night Inside Passage cruise aboard Sun or Dawn Princess. Hosted by CDR Skid Heyworth '70, USN (Ret.), Director of Strategic Programs, USNA Alumni Association. 14 days from $3199. August 2-15, 1998.

COASTAL WATERWAYS OF THE PACinC NORTHWEST—Exploring Islands and Wildlife from Seattle to Vancouver—some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Small ship adventure combines comfort with the ability to visit in close. 7 days from $1990. Sept. 15-21, 1998

For more information or brochures, call Bobbi Collins at (410) 263-4448 ext. 139 Prices are tentative. Final brochure prices may vary.

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Continued from page 29 ther increasing winds and seas until mid-aftemoon. At this point, Governor Sununu addressed me as Lieutenant instead of Lieutenant Commander (a Freudian slip?). He caught the mistake right away, but joked that if the weather didn't improve he would ask the President to demote me. During the discussions of what we could or should do about the meetings, the governor showed the wisdom of Solomon. "Well, today's the Soviets' meeting day.

It's going to be a mess whatever we do. We'll let them decide."

Rather than rendezvous on SLAVA, the Saturday moming meeting was held on the cruise ship MAXIM GORKY which the Soviets had brought to Malta for administrative support. It was tied up pierside, so President Gorbachev never had to go to sea at all.

The small boat transfer of the Bush party was difficult, but good seamanship prevailed. Their return in the early aftemoon was truly perilous. After multiple passes, the Admiral's barge crew brought the boat alongside long enough to get the dignitaries back on BELKNAPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^wet but safe. CAPT Sigler later gave the boat crew medals recognizing their outstanding skill.

In the mean time, the winds had continued to strengthen and I had continued walking my laps between the bridge and the weather satellite receiver. It became obvious to me that a whole series of Tunisian low pressure centers were continuing to form and strengthen. I changed my forecast to reflect winds diminishing after 2000.

As the weather deteriorated, the aftemoon meeting and the evening State Dinner were canceled. Periodically, I was demoted for failure to improve the weather. I went from CDR (Sel.) to Midshipman by mid-aftemoon. This case is the clearest I've seen in my career of Murphy's Law of Meteorology. Simply stated, "A perfect forecast of bad weather is still wrong!"

Shortly after the President's party retumed to BELKNAP, we received a call on bridge-to-bridge from VADM Selimanov. Knowing that we had an on-scene meteorologist, he wanted my opinion of conditions for the rest of the weekend. Maltese, Soviet, and U. S. forecasters called for continuing storm winds (>48 kts) through Sunday morning. I was fairly certain we would see the worst by Saturday evening. I stuck by my forecast for winds diminishing after 2000. Through the rest of the day I added SLAVA to my periodic updates.

President Bush enjoyed himself. He spent several hours on the bridge with Governor Sununu, Secretary Baker, and General Scowcroft. My Classmate John Stufflebeam '75 was the President's Naval Aide. Back in 1976, when we were both Surface Warfare Officers, John and I had steamed at anchor during a storm in the Naples harbor. We shared our memories of that storm with President Bush. CAPT Sigler commented, "Mr. President, you know it's getting bad when the commanders start tellingyoM sea stories!"

CAPT Sigler decided that it would not be safe to keep the accommodation ladder rigged. He asked the President's permission to raise it, explaining that it would add about 30 minutes to preparations for boat operations after the seas finally permitted.

Now the White House folks were physically isolated from the outside world. One of the advisors joked that they should offer the media a 15 minute one-on-one if they could get there in an hour. The President got a good laugh out of that idea, but said, "No, they'd be out here parachuting with scuba gear. Somebody'd get hurt."

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Mr. Bush was wonderful to BELKNAP'S sailors throughout his visit. He moved around the ship freely. On a number of occasions he took cameras from crew members, handed them to one of the White House people, then posed with the sailor. He was cheerful and comfortable with the crew and enjoyed his time aboard despite the rough weather. Some of the other White House folks didn't fare so well. By early evening the winds were greater than 50 knots and the ship was taking rolls up to 15 degrees at anchor. Sick Bay went through a lot of motion sickness patches!

Near the peak of the storm, with 50-knot winds, the ship rolling, and a steady rain blowing horizontally down the deck, the anchor watch reported, "Anchor tends 11 o'clock, heavy strain, and the President's on the foc'sl." The JOOD incredulously asked him to "Say Again!" A well-trained seaman, he repeated wordfor-word, "Anchor tends 11 o'clock.. ." The JOOD cut him off, "Not that part!" Anchor watch: "Oh, the President's up here on the foc'sl."

As 2000 approached I anxiously awaited the first hint that the conditions were soon to improve. At exactly 1955 Secretary Baker was leaning on the forward bulkhead of the bridge when he said, "Hey, I see some stars!" Finally, I was able to use the weatherman's favorite phrase, "As forecast, sir." As the winds finally slackened to 35 knots, I got a presidential pardon and resumed my 0-4 rank.

Gales continued through Saturday night, but Sunday was much brighter. The seas were still rough as the 25-30 knot winds became more variable in direction. On BELKNAP, we hoped Gorbachev would come aboard for the scheduled Sunday meeting. It was not to be. The rough seas provided a good enough reason for the Soviets to stay ashore. After President Bush attended the chaplain's services on the Mess Decks he and his party retumed to MAXIM GORKY to conclude the Summit talks.

VADM Selimanov included a much appreciated thank you in his farewell message to VADM Williams. "Thank you for the accurate weather forecast messages and information received, which helped us maneuver and navigate our ship in a safe manner during very dangerous conditions."

Thunderstorms during the helo departure in the aftemoon provided a fitting ending to a meeting where the weather talk overshadowed the politics. I got to keep my LCDR rank, but President Bush got the last word. At the conclusion of the chapel services and just before he left BELKNAP for the last time, he thanked the staff and the crew. "Admiral Williams, everyone's been super. They all did a great jobâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;except for that Oceanographer!"

Biography of Author Captain Larry Warrenfeltz '75 is the Commanding Officer of the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, MS. After qualifying as a Surface Warfare Officer on TALBOT (FFG4), he transferred to the restricted line Oceanography community. In addition to deployments on TALBOT and his tour as the Sixth Fleet Oceanographer, he sailed the Med as the METOC Officer on board NIMITZ. As the class secretary, CAPT Warrenfeltz writes the (usually overlong) Class of '75 Class News column for Shipmate.

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Mildred Helmkamp Amick died suddenly of a stroke on December 5,1997 at the age of 95. She had just retumed from a sailing trip to United Arab Emirates and India.

She was a resident of 51 years of Denver, Colorado and a frequent visitor to the Washington, DC area. She graduated from Oakland High School and attended the University of Caltfomia, Berkeley.

She and Captain Elmer F. Helmkamp, USN (Ret.) were manied in Martinez, Califomia, July 24,1921. He died June 24, 1964.

She and Dr. Carl G. Amick, M.D. were manied in Honolulu, Hawaii, March 1,1966.

He died January 11, 1985.

She traveled the world over with both husbands and with her daughter Annabella Walling, widow of John Walling '35 and wife of Raymond F. DuBois '38. She was well known for reciting poetry. She was an accomplished kiutter, card player, a shell collector, a moderate sports woman and an avid reader.

She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, The Optimist Club and The Windsorettes â&#x20AC;&#x201D;all of Denver.

She did numerous charitable works whenever called upon and was a disciplined exercise participant.

Her survivors include her daughter, Annabella Walling DuBois; 3 grandchildren, D'anne DuBois, Margalee DuBois Becker; six great grandchildren, Adam DuBois Itzkowitz - 1 3 , Patrick Raymond Becker - 9, Tyler O'Rourke Becker - 5, Lionel Pierre DuBois II - 4, Rayanna Lee Becker - 3, and Mary Chester DuBois - 2.

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Capt C.B.Crockett,USN(Ret), Class of 1947 sends: I have been informed today by his grandson, Guy Chadwick, of the death of CAPT Guy Chadwick,USN (Ret.), USNA class of 1921, on 19 December 1997 in Connecticut. Further details should be obtainable from his widow at his address of record. I have no knowledge of the plans for services nor the cause of death.

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

Received from Peter L. Fitzgerald, son of the late RADM William Francis "Dolly" Fitzgerald.

Marjorie Lanston Fitzgerald, the widow of Rear Admiral William Francis "Dolly" Fitzgerald, Jr., USN (Ret.) '21 died on 14 September 1997 at her home in Annapolis.

Born 18 July 1910 in Washington, DC, Marjorie Lanston Fitzgerald was a third generation Washingtonian. She graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, in 1932 and married William Francis Fitzgerald, Jr., in San Juan Capistrano, CA in 1935. RADM Fitzgerald died in 1991. A lifelong and ardent student of many cultures, she was an avid collector of oriental and modern art, and traveled widely with her husband. Mrs. Fitzgerald returned to Annapolis in 1950 when Admiral Fitzgerald retired from active duty to become the Executive Director of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association. She is survived by three sons, CAPT Michael E. Fitzgerald '59, USN (Ret.) of Paso Robles, CA; CAPT J. Stephen Fitzgerald '67, USN of Edina, MN, and Peter L. Fitzgerald, of St. Petersburg, FL. She is survived by three grandsons, LT Christopher M. Fitzgerald, USN; David A. Fitzgerald and Kevin D. Fitzgerald..

A funeral mass was held at St. Andrews Chapel at the U.S. Naval Academy on 18 September 1997.

I suppose that it goes without saying that Mom was a stalwart supporter of the Naval Academy in all of its incarnations. She and Dad opened their home on Prince George Street to several generations of Midshipmen, Officers, Faculty, and Staff of the Academy.

Even after Dad retired as Executive Director of the Alumni Association they remained active in the everyday life of the Naval Academy and of the Alumni Association. Our entire family is grateful for the support and kind wishes that have been offered during the last several weeks by those who knew both Mom and Dad over the years.

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Pres: RADM Elliott Strauss 2945 Garfield Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008 h: 202-332-5042 Send news directly to Shipmate.

Dear Class of '23, It is with regret that I have to report the passing of my mother, Ossie Conroy, the wife of Vin Conroy.

Mother had been living in New York City for several years under the close attention of my younger sister, who lives in the city herself. She had been ill for some time over the past year. With Frannie in attendance, she died peacefully in her sleep during the aftemoon on 25 September.

A remembrance was held at the home of my sister, Helen, in Port Jefferson, Long Island on the following Sunday. This is very near where we lived when we moved from Boston in the early 60's. Friends we had not seen for 25 years or more stopped by to take part. The funeral service was held the next day in our old church, Caroline Church in Setauket, and I know that Mother would have been pleased with the ceremony. It was an occasion for family and friends to recall the good that she brought to the lives of many people and to join in wishing her peace.

When my brother sang "Going Home" as part of the service, it seemed to capture our feelings perfectly.

Mother's remains were cremated , and the um was placed in the Oak Hill Cemetery on a wooded hill in the town of Stony Brook, Long Island, not far from the beaches on the Sound where we used to go swimming. We have also disinterred Dad's remains from Monroe, GA where he had been visiting when he was stricken in 1969. They had been cremated and the um containing Dad's ashes have been placed with Mother's up on Long Island, where he and she spent their last years together.

One poignant note to add: Within a couple of days of Mother's passing, Frannie came across a movie reel that neither she nor any of us had ever seen. It was very brief, but it consisted entirely of scenes from Mom and Dad's wedding and from their home in Norfolk, VA. As you can understand, this discovery could not have been more timely and almost seemed providential. We were all greatly moved.

I hope that this letter has not been a burden in its length. Dad was very proud of being an Academy man, and while he was not very active in the Alumni Association, I know that he had more respect for graduates of the Boat

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School than for any other group of people he ever knew.

Yours tmly, Vince Conroy '71

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

Irma Watson, honorary state regent of Mexico, member of John Edwards Chapter in Mexico, D.F., an associate member of John PercifuU Chapter of Lake Hamilton and founder of Akansa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Hot Springs Village recently accompanied her good friend Deanie Kemper, president general of the National Society, on a commemorative trip to Scotland, London and Paris.

One of the highlights was the visit to the birthplace of John Paul Jones, famous in the United States as the "father of the American Navy." He was born July 6, 1747 and was the fourth son of John and Jeane Paul. His father was a talented gardener of the local estate of Arbigland near Kirkbean, ScoUand.

At age 12, John Paul apprenticed to a ship owner. After service on slave ships, he resigned in disgust and in 1768 retumed home as a passenger on JOHN OF KIRKCUDBRIGHT, a new ship. During the voyage, the captain and mate died of fever.

Paul took command as the only qualified officer and brought the ship safely back home. In recognition of this, the ship's owners appointed him captain for the ship's next voyage to America. He stayed in Virginia for a while to care for the estate of his brother William who had died.

Just before the American Revolution, John Paul (who had now added Jones to his name) was a strong supporter of the colonists.

When Congress formed a Continental Navy, John Paul offered his services, and he was commissioned a senior lieutenant on December 7,1775. His first ship was ALFRED. The American Navy at that time consisted of the ships ALFRED and COLUMBUS, brigantines ANDREW, DORIA and CABOT and sloop

PROVIDENCE. Thirteen frigates were ordered to be built. Later as captain of PROVIDENCE, Jones gained useful experience. His reputation rose and he advised Congress to draw up Navy regulations. In November 1777, he sailed for France capturing two brigantines on the way and met up in Paris with Benjamin Franklin. At Quiberon, he forced the French to salute the American flag, the first time it had been hoisted in a foreign harbor.

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On September 23,1779, he fought his most famous battle when he engaged HMS SERAPES and HMS CoimTESs OF SCARBOROUGH

off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire.

It was during this battle when things were going badly for him that he was asked if he wished to surrender. Jones gave the now famous reply, "I have not yet begun to fight."

In the end, he captured over 500 prisoners.

Later he received a gold sword and the Order of Military Merit from Louis XVI of France.

In 1781 he retumed to America and Congress gave him a vote of thanks and a gold medal. Jones spent the remaining years of the Revolutionary War helping establish the U.S. Navy and training naval officers.

When peace came, Jones went to Paris where he met Thomas Jefferson, the new American Ambassador, who recommended him for service with Russia.

In May 1790 he retumed to Paris as his health was failing. He died of nepheitis and jaundice on the 18 July 1792. His body lay in an unmarked grave for over a century until in 1905, encouraged by Teddy Roosevelt, an intensive search was made to find his body.

In 1913 his body was finally laid to rest in a magnificent marble sarcophagus in the Chapel crypt of Annapolis Naval Academy, a far cry from his humble beginning in Scotland.

Watson and Kemper were among 53 Daughters of the American Revolution Society from 23 States, Mexico and the United Kingdom who visited the birthplace of John Paul Jones.

Henry Ford's daughter, Barbara, writes: Dad has reached his ninety-fourth birthday this November. His day was celebrated, as has been custom since mom died, by sharing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren (he has seventeen!), a Thanksgiving dinner at Pusser's on the Annapolis waterfront.

"Pop" sold the house at "148" a couple years after mom died after spending too long being alone there without her. He moved to Nevada to be with David and me, but found living with a daughter and life in the Sierras too distant from his dependent Navy life and hometown. Six months later, he retumed back home and currently lives at Mamesaon-the-Sevem, which coincidentally provides a magnificent view of the Naval Academy, Pop's real home.

He attends Navy football games with his special nephew. Kirk, and invited guest who later dine with him at a restaurant of choice in Annapolis, basketball games with a loyal neighbor from Prince George Street. He has become a celebrity of sorts among the Midshipmen and officers to whom he in tum can relate his best memories.

He has traveled to Nevada twice and plans to come again next fall. He has gone to the mid-West to visit shipmates from the Perkins, New York to see Nanette, Richmond, VA and DC to see his family.

The emptiness of life without his Chan can only be imagined by him. Her grave is nearby on a hillside over-looking the Sevem.

She had a way with flowers. They grow on her grave.

Dad's guardian angels are Amanda and Bob who sustain and support him daily and who are dearly beloved friends.

To dad whose sharp mind, intelligence, courage, and humanness have blazed a trail into growing older and living a Life, thanks.

God Bless and love.

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Pres. and Sec'y: CAPT Gordon Campbell, USN (Ret.) 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 Vice Pres.: VADM Frank O'Beime The October issue had an error in the note regarding Oscar Stiegler. He goes to Bethesda Hospital regularly because he takes the dmg Coumadin, which requires monitoring. My handwriting apparently looked like comedian to the editor. I'm sure, however, that Oscar could very well do comedy sketches to entertain patients if he should volunteer for the USO! As a result of inquires to Classmates who didn't respond to the ballot, we've heard from six with the following news: Raymond C. Ericson died on 7 December 1986. His widow, Helen died on 2 December 1996.

Edwin F. Voit died suddenly on 17 Febmary 1995, apparently of a heart attack.

M a r k Clay phoned from Hutchinson, MN and seemed happy and well. His strong, clear voice would indicate a cheerful adjustment to being a nonagenarian.

Al Click's daughter, Marianne Glick Brown, wrote that at 94 years he's living at home with caring help and enjoying his family. Five years ago he had a stroke.

Though blind he's happy and has maintained his wonderful sense of humor. He sends his best to everyone.

Mert Sweetser sent a perfectly typed letter reporting that he is among the 25 to 30 still able to answer to muster. He seemed to be active and happy.

Ralph Monreau's daughter wrote that Ralph is in a nursing home in Asheville, NC. She read my letter to him and he seemed to understand and gave her a broad smile. He has adjusted nicely and physically is in excellent shape. (I would expect that as the last time I talked to Ralph he was in training for a senior marathon!). Edna Erie died in 1996. Ralph's daughter, Dorothy M. Kalet lives at 3112 Gladstone Street WinstonSalem, NC 27104-3917 and has his captain's chair with the Naval Academy seal. She'd be willuig to sell it to someone who'd like it.

Her phone number is 910-768-5924.

Does anyone have info on Crider, Klimas, Matthew's, Silard, John Barrett Taylor or Tompkins?

USNA '26 Junior Jayne Campbell Byal wrote of attending a Navy birthday party in Port Everglades, FL. There was a carrier task 57

group at the piers, a Marine parade, the crews were assembled on the docks, refreshments were served and the band played—^very impressive as the crews and ships looked superb. She had a chat with ENTERPRISE captain, Michael Malone '70 and she believed the Navy is in good hands!

Holly Hollingsworth's son, Al, sent a note to thank the Class for "the lovely flowers sent to my father's grave-side service at Arlington National Cemetery in October." He added: "the services were a fitting send off for a fine Naval officer and a wonderful father. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness."

Al lives at 1123 Isabella Avenue, Coronado, CA92118.

Ben Custer had a phone chat in November with Walt Whipple who was temporarily in the New York area. Walt had just completed a Greek Isles cmise in a 35 passenger sailing vessel. At 91 years! (He's the youngest member of the Class but he didn't have to prove his relative youthfulness!) What next Walt, Mt. Shasta? Walt lives in Murphy, CA, right close to San Andreas!

Robert "High" Brown wrote of the loss of his wffe, Flo, just a few months before they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She had a long illness during which time High's daughters, Flo and Barbara, helped wonderfully, taking turns staying 7 to 10 days each time. He lives in an apartment in Newport Place (a retirement home) at 4735 N.W 7th Ct. #319, Lantana, FL 33462.

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Pres: ADM U.S. Grant Sharp, USN (Ret.) Secy: RADM Joshua W. Cooper, USN (Ret.) 400 Madison Street, Apt. #808 Alexandria, VA 22314; h: 703-549-8708 The San Diego Group met for luncheon on 29 October at Submarine Base Officers' Club. Present were: Tex Anders, with guest Mahran Hanburg, Bobby Coppin, Bud Hammond, Lina and Oley Sharp, and Nadine Robinson. The next luncheon for the group is scheduled for 28 Febmary 1998.

Tradition still growing—The Brigade of Midshipmen Dress Parade was reviewed by Class Presidents or designated representatives (in this case RADM Josh Cooper represented the senior Class President). Later festivities included a traditional "Mule Stew." It worked out very well, since Navy won the long awaited football game on 6 December 1997.

Don't forget to vote for trustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue of Shipmate 58

29 Laura and Dick Wilkinson celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary Laura and Dick Wilkinson celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on 11 November 1997—On Armistice Day 1939, Laura and Dick Wilkinson were married. 61 years later, on November 11, they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary by joining five of Dick's 1941 shipmates who had been with him on the battieship WASHINGTON, and their wives for a champagne bmnch in Havre de Grace, MD. The Wilkinson's met three couples from the Philadelphia area and three others from near Washington at the lovely Tides Grille in Havre de Grace which made the round trip easy to do for everyone.

Patrick Maher, grandson of Joe Maher, reported the birth of a baby boy, Patrick John Maher.

We are sorry to report the death of Olive Dalton, Jack Dalton's widow, on 14 October 1997 in San Diego, CA. She was active in community matters and is survived by a son CAPT Richard V. Dalton '53 and six grandchildren.

We are also sorry to report the death of Elizabeth Conrad Robinson, Biscuit Wev's widow, at Defray Beach, FL in October 1997.

Survivors include; Bosquet Wev, Jr. '52, Constance Diane Wev Robertson, and nine grandchildren.

Nadine Robinson submits additional information not included in the Beacon.

Nadine and Robbie were married in San Diego in September 1970. Other survivors include a daughter, Edwina Gail Depue, a grand-daughter, Tracey C. Depue, and a stepson, Patrick J. Crowley of San Diego, eight grandchildren and 14 step-great- grandchildren.

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Ken Wilson '48 writes that he has been given a Class of 1928 Lucky Bag—in mint condition! If any Graduate of the Class of 1928 or his family would like to have this treasure, he would be glad to send it to them.

Write to: K.E. Wilson, 23 Ingleton Circle, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Mrs. David L. McDonald (Tommy) passed away on 8 November 1997.

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We are at a stage where it seems that adverse news is the order of the day.

Following both the death of my daughter and wife in the last issue. I am sorry to report that our Classmate RADM Albert White, USN (Ret.) died in Oakland, CA on June 18,1996.

Services were held in Walnut Creek attended by crew members of his wartime command.

Al was our anchorman. Our Classmate.

George Wales, RADM USN, (Ret.) died at Tucson, AZ, 5 November 1997. Services were held on 10 November at New London and later at Arlington. George was a prominent submarine commander in WWII. His wife Rosemary died in 1994. His last duty was as Commander 3rd Naval District, NY. I have just received word that our Classmate John Harper McElroy had died on 7 December 1997. He was buried on 9 December with services at Arlington. The Class sends condolences and sympathy to the families.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92118 h: 619-435-3732 There's such a delay between the occurrence of an event and its eventual publication in Shipmate] This column will tell of events dating back to mid-October which will only be in the hands of readers by early Febmary.

To me, the most personal event of midOctober was the death of my beloved Stuie.

She died at home in her sleep on 16 October from cardio pulmonary arrest, after having been in declining health for months.

Memorial Services were held at Coronado on October 29th. Among the Classmates and wives attending were Marcia and Jack Lee, Roscoe Newman, Ann and Eddie Wagner.

Interment was at Arlington November first, followed by a thoughtful luncheon given by Chief Masterson at the Army Navy Country Club. All the Navy Classmates and several wives and widows attended. Among those present were Bob Craighill, Cici and Jimmy Howard, Marion Lord, Chief Masterson, Lil Nelson, Madeleine and Artie Owen, Mary and Bill Post and Bill Snead.

In addition to myself, Stuie is survived by our daughter Mrs. Lyman (Janet) Mason, 11427 Waterfront Lane, Northport, AL 35475, and two grandsons.

Helene Seay, George Seay's widow, died on September 29th, with funeral services

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conducted by Bob Craighill at Arlington.

She is survived by her son, George C. Seay, Jr. o f C A .

Eleanor Andrews, H e r b Andrew's widow, died of pneumonia at Vinson Hall on 28 October. Her funeral services were held at Arlington on 4 November. She is survived by her daughters and son Nancy A. Frost of

McLean, VA, C. H. Andrews Jr. of Alexandria, Egypt, Donna M. Renard of Annapolis, and Sara Andrews-Collier of Beaverton, OR, a sister, 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Bill Moffett sent the full version of Chaplain S. K. Evans' (Holy Joe's) prayers (as excerpted from the Bible) just before the

'30's Bill Burgett on his 90th with grandchildren Bonnie (14), Claire (7), Charles (9), and Carter (11)

historic 21-21 Army Navy football game of 1926 at Chicago. It's a bit long to publish in toto in Shipmate but I'll be glad to send a copy of it to anyone so requesting. Thanks, Bill, for sending it!

Bill Burgett sent the attached photo of four of his grandchildren helping to celebrate his 90th birthday and wondering if they were not the youngest grandchildren in the Class (ages 14,11, 9 and 7). Belated congratulations, Bill, on your and their ages! Bill's address remains 424 Pocano Lane, TX 79912.

Speaking of birthdays. Bill Lowery celebrated his 91st on November 30th. His address is 2123 W. Shawnee Road, Chandler, AZ 85244; 602-786-9199.

Last but not least, the San Diego Group of the Class attempted to have an Army Game party as we have done for the past 30 years.

Had to cancel it, though, because there were not enough reservations to hire a hall! But the Navy won anyhow!

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Pres: RADM J.O. Miner, USN (Ret.) 9001 Stoneburgh Ct., Fairfax, VA 22031-3216 h: 703-280-1347 Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-524-4599; e:ABEM31(a)compuserve.com The snow the Washington group awakened to on the moming of the December Class Lunch Day was beautiful, but a threat. We have had to cancel luncheons in past years.

Fortunately this snow quickly disappeared, and we had our expected good attendance; fourteen from ' 3 1 , almost all on our list, made it to the Chevy Chase Club. With thirteen of '33 (listed in the '33 column). The party room was bustling with fun. Attendees of '31 were Ruth Day, Audrey Dempsey, lone and Skillet Gillette, Lynn and Abe Metsger, Jack Miner, Estelle Needham, Dick Steere (who came the longest distance, by cab) Easy Stewart, Virginia and Johnny Webster, Elsa and daughter Susan Woodaman (a missionary, Susan gave the invocation) and Jack Miner who closed the meeting with a Merry Christmas for all of us.

From Bob Heilig: '3rs Bowery party in the early 50's at the Hudsons' in Makalapa

We had a good turnout November 20 at MCRD. Present were Betty Adair, Mary Lou Cumberledge, Connie Abbott (widow of Hal Abbott who was lost in O-20 before WWII), Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Lew Lewellen (back from Encampment Wyoming), Ruth and Ed Moring, Stivets Rivero (back from a cruise to Puerto Rico, where he visited family he hadn't seen in twenty five years), Kenny Romberg, Joe Tenney, Phyllis and Ed Bums, and Tena and Bob Heilig. Everyone was in reasonably good shape. We decided to hold the next luncheon at noon, 20 January 1998, a Tuesday, so that a few others might be able to make it. ...there was a dinner party at San Diego Country Club on 29 October given by Ruth and Ed Moring

'31's Washington luncheon 9 Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Estelle Needham, Dick Steere, Audrey Dempsey, lone and Skillet Gillette

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at which Harvey Burden, '30 and his son Harvey jr., '55 and Tena and I were guests.

The Burden's are old friends of Ed. We enjoyed meeting and talking with them. ...Tena and I are both enjoying good health but my eyesight isn't too good. Macular degeneration. ...Everyone at the luncheon last Thursday sends their best to all of '31.

Dick Peterson, who has reported from the Bay Area for years, has had a series of small strokes. He has talked with Max Firth who is happy and finds a wheel chair helpful.

Elynor Brown sent a picture from the early 50's: a Bowery party in Bob Hudson's Makalapa quarters. With the help of JB Colwell we think we have identified all the happy roisterers: A. B. Jones, Gracie Colwell, Helen Wickens, Bob Hudson, Elynor Brown, JB Colwell; kneeling: Elliott Brown, Mary Jones, and Justin Wickens.

Ali Gadrow Evans had a good talk with Les Wood who is learning to walk again, sounds fine, sends regards to all the Class.

From Sunny Gimber: It's past time that I sent a donation for the [Class fund]. I think I like this note paper [Ice & snow] because of the chilling scene—our temperature is in the not dry nineties.

Anna and Red Child and Georgette Thomton are our remaining members in the Naples area. Red kindly offered to keep us informed of SW Florida events of interest to the Class.

Ed Winters wrote from Long Island that he is recuperating at home after some problems treated by the Westhampton Care Center. He says physical therapy had him as strong as in his twenties, and that he has been mnning with his son. Captain Wes Winters.

(Our 50 Year Book reports Wes holding a Merchant Marine Master's License.)

Alice Uehling writes: [Class news is] deeply appreciated and I enjoyed your card remembering our dinner together in Marly-le-Roi. Those were happy days! [Tom Moorer '33 was also a guest of the Uehling's at that dinner] I wish there were some '31ers at the Manor. A new resident, widow of VADM Walter E. Moore is a charming addition, and fun to have another Navy wife here. [Secretary's note: We had forwarded some material from Joe Taussig '41.]

The amusing stories by Joe Taussig came yesterday and they were delightful bedtime

reading last night. Joe surely has a way with words, and the fact that our fathers were Classmates at USNA in 1900 adds extra flavor to his accomplishments. He surely is a good model on turning a life that could be misery, into one of bringing cheer to others.

We agree—^we have enjoyed a number of Joe's sparkling yams in Shipmate and we appreciate Joe's years of work in support of our retired community. Alice sent me a picture of herself and three handsome Uehling sons.

We received a letter from H. B. Willey, who served as a Reserve Officer in WW-II with our Classmate Larry Cook: At some point each of us meets an individual who has immense influence on our life.

Because of the qualities possessed by this person, our life is enriched by the association. I met such a person April 10, 1941. A person who, to me, was the epitome of an officer and a gentleman, Lawrence B. Cook, Executive officer of HOWARD. Mr Cook possessed attributes admirable in any man, woman, or child and especially in a military officer. Captain Lawrence B. Cook, USN Retired is a man I respect and admire I, personally, benefited from his leadership, training and his demand for a high standard of performance.

We take satisfaction in the thought that there were very many young Americans who in formative years benefited largely from association with professional naval officers and life in the wartime Navy.

Bob Helig and Larry Cook, September 1997—Larry's 90th Birthday

We regret we must report the deaths of longtime Annapolis reporter Jack Crowley and of Red Dodson in November.

Update: Hay 325 Joseph Walker Drive, W Columbia SC 29169-6945.

Back row: Harvey Tschirgi*, Sam Moncure, Tom Hurley, Lou Kim. Front row: Lynn Elliot*, Lou Bryan, Udy Underwood, Tut Tuttle*, Redeye Thompson, Buck James, Larry Smith*. 'Still with us.

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Pres: CAPT Will I. Bull, USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5891 Sec'y: Bob Gamble 8311 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-266-8775 As we get ready for this issue (12/5/97), we expect to beat Army; our fine team is up to the task; we are fed up with bad breaks— this year the breaks are going to be like the score—in our favor! In memory of our Classmates who played Army in 1931 (Army 17 - Navy 7) the picture below shows eleven real men.

Charlotte Grider died last November in Memphis, TN. After he retired, John Grider moved back to Memphis, was widowed and then married Charlotte. They had 14 grandchildren, so they enjoyed great family happiness.

Bobby Fulton picked this up off the Intemet: Widow's Fund Enables Mids To Travel When In Need Or To Represent The Academy A Mid dressed up as Bill the Goat, the Naval Academy football team's mascot, got a chance to strut his stuff at the Aloha Bowl in Hawaii last year. Twelve shooters from the Pistol Club went to a national competition in Colorado Springs, CO, and eight came back as Ail-Americans. Midshipman 1st Class Aaron Shoemaker '98 was able to fly home to Broken Arrow, OK, at the spur of the moment to pay his last respects to his grandfather. All are thanks to the Dimi Dimitrijevic Fund, an $845,000 endowment given to the Naval Academy by Gwen, Dimi's widow.

"It really helps out," said Midshipman Shoemaker "There's a lot of us who just don't have that kind of money sitting around."

In the past year, interest-free loans—ranging from $150 to $600—have been given to 15 Midshipmen who had family emergencies.

In some cases, if there is a severe financial hardship, Mids do not have to repay the loan.

Last year the flag-bearing Mids went to Beantown for a match between Boston College and Navy, and the Dimitrijevic Fund picked up the tab. Midshipman 1st Class Nicole Stavros '98, captain of the pistol team, said she and the other shooters on the team could not have gone to the national competition if it hadn't been for the Dimitrijeciv Fund. "Eight of us came back All-American, so it was a pretty good investment.". Midshipman Stavros said.

All of us '32ers can be thrilled that Dimi's widow, Gwen, did such a generous thing for the Mids at the Academy.

Eddie was very considerate when I asked her for some info on Andy Nisewaner's war experiences. She sent me the The Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Back in 1944 the U.S. Navy was leading the attack on the Japanese in the Philippine Islands. It so happened that Andy Nisewaner was Captain of a destroyer involved in the action that came about when an enemy fleet attempted to stop our invasion. An excerpt from his report of that battle follows: Shipmate, January-February 1998

Shortly after 0530 on the morning of 24 October the ship ceased the fire assignments and commenced patrolling to the northward of the transport area. From 0530 until 1340 on the 24th there were intermittent Japanese air raids. Between Air Flash "Red" alerts, periodically being directed to make smoke, and opening fire on Japanese planes that came within range this was a very busy day. One curious incident of this day was that bombs dropped from a very high altitude landed approximately 300 yards off my port bow and the plane was never sighted either visually or by radar.

At 1542 on October 24th GRANT received a change of pace and was directed to proceed to assigned areas off the beach near the vicinity of Tolosa Hill and perform harassing fire, fire to be completed within one hour Then we proceeded to the vicinity of Point Nan. Rumors of bigger things ahead began to fly thick and fast. The Exec, LT Hunt Hamill, who was standing a good portion of the watches in CIC and listening carefully to all the voice traffic and having the operators write down everything coming in, reported to me that a Japanese force had been reported approaching the southern entrance to Leyte Gulf We realized that these were not rumors when GRANT was ordered to report to Commander Task Force 79. The ship immediately began proceeding to the vicinity of the LOUISVILLE where she reported to COMDESRON 56 for duty.

This was the beginning of the events that preceded the night action in Surigao Strait.

By 1930 the GRANT had taken up Screening Station on LOUISVILLE with RADM Oldendorf in command. For the next few hours we remained in this cruising disposition, with the destroyers on a screen around the column of cmisers and the entire Task Group steaming alternately on course 090 T and 270 T. At 2150 RADM Oldendorf ordered the Fleet to take station for battle. By this time many messages had been intercepted giving us a clear indication of the approach of the Japanese Fleet toward the southem entrance of Leyte Gulf. Needless to say everyone was tense but outside of checking all the little things for which you drill, we tried to remain relaxed, because we didn't know how many hours would drag by before things began to happen.

By 2215 GRANT was on station in battle disposition A-1. Destroyer Squadron 56 was located in three sections between the cruisers and battleships, the center section being NEWCOMB, LEARY, and GRANT; the port section ROBINSON, HALFORD and BRYANT; starboard section EDWARDS, BENNION and LEUTZE.

Once again the Fleet course was altemately East and West across the upper end of Surigao Straits at the slow speed of 5 knots. This slow speed was dictated by the lack of maneuvering room. At higher speeds the turn signals would have had to be much more frequent with consequent heavy use of the voice tactical circuit.

This battle formation placed the left wing cruisers and destroyers about 10 miles to the northward of Hibuson Island and the entire fleet was in a position to fight the Japanese Fleet steaming north.

Midnight found the Task Group still steaming in battle disposition with GRANT third ship

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in column in the center section. General location of DESRON 56 was midway between the cruisers and destroyers. At 0025 on October 25, a contact report was received from the PT 127 on station outside the southem entrance to Surigao Straitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"3 enemy destroyers and 2 large unidentified ships at 2310, 10 miles north of southeast comer of Bohol Island heading north." Shortly thereafter MCGOWAN reported several unidentified surface ships bearing 193 T distance 8 miles.

The Japanese Fleet was approaching through a relatively narrow channel. Ahead of them, fully aware of their position, speed, and general composition lay the SEVENTH Fleet of old battleships, cmisers, destroyers, and a liberal sprinkling of Motor Torpedo Boats. The Main Body of the SEVENTH Fleet was in that classic and desired Naval position of "capping the tee" with all guns able to bear on the approaching enemy.

At 0201 PT 134 reported a large unidentified ship proceeding up the Strait. Shortly thereafter came word that the PTs were attacking the enemy who, in the meantime, were attempting to drive them off with gunfire. Then at 0225 came word that two large ships were steaming up the Straits having passed the initial line of PTs. Almost immediately RADM Oldendorf ordered all ships to "General Quarters."

At 0330 RADM Oldendorf ordered the battleships to open fire on the Japanese ships now at a range of 26,000 yards. At the same time, he ordered COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON 56 to launch a night torpedo attack against the battleships, estimated enemy course 010, speed 12 knots.

Then Captain R.N. Smoot ordered all destroyers "full speed ahead" and ordered the sections to open out for separate attack. The GRANT remained in the center section astern of NEWCOMB and LEARY with Captain Smoot as the section commander As soon as possible, speed was increased to 27 knots.

The planned maneuver was for the three sections to proceed independently at maximum speed down Surigao Strait toward the approaching Japanese Fleet. The port and starboard sections would proceed relatively close to the shore line wherein their movements camouflaged slightly by the land background would not be observed. Captain Smoot elected to take the center section down the middle of Surigao Strait. On signal, the two outboard sections would turn in toward the center section which would then turn 90° to starboard. At this time all three sections would be crossing the tee on the Japanese Fleet and in perfect position to fire torpedoes.

With the torpedoes coming from nine different ships spread across the Straits there was little likelihood that any Japanese ships could dodge all of them. No matter which way they might tum, there would be a torpedo.

The three destroyers in Captain Smoot's section proceeded closely astern of each other at 27 knots following in the wake of the ship dead ahead. At 0358 we changed course to 270 T and the other sections maneuvered separately so that all nine of us would be in line across the Japanese Fleet.

Shortly before this time, I noticed that my young and inexperience officer of the deck had become worried about station keeping at 27 knots, when only 300 yards separated the ships in column; to ease his mind I called the Chief Engineer, LT B.B.V. Lyons up to the

bridge as OOD to give me more freedom to roam about the bridge, check the talkers, the torpedo director (on the bridge level), and analyze changing events. One of the leading Chief Petty Officers had recently been promoted to Chief Warrant Machinist and was fully qualified; hence was able to take over the Engine Room.

At 0402 a large explosion was heard in the vicinity of the Japanese Fleet and the Squadron was ordered to fire torpedoes. Shell fire began to land slightly astern of LEARY dead ahead of GRANT at this time and, believe me, it was terrifying. One could pick up a slight flash on the Japanese ships and then this pinpoint of light would get bigger and bigger untU suddenly, with a roar like a freight train, it would pass close ahead and splash on the opposite side of the ship. Some of these misses must have been 200 yards but one felt as if they could almost reach out and touch them. I remember only too well, my own mental gyrations of thinking: "This is like a tennis game wherein one keeps turning his head from side to side, following the ball."

LT (JG) CA. Mathieu, Medical Corps, had been on the bridge, observing and talking to me until this time but when he heard the first shell land, he just yelled out, "Boy, I'd better get down to that Main Battle Dressing Station." He was killed enroute by shell fire and his body was found the next morning, partially wrapped up in the bridge signal halyards and signal flags.

At almost the same instant, I dashed back to the port torpedo director to check the operation and see if they had all the data necessary from CIC. Everything was working smoothly with no one particularly excited, in fact there was an efficient calmness about the whole crew, and at 0403 a half salvo (five torpedoes) was reported away.

I ran immediately to the forward part of the bridge to see how we were in relation to the ship ahead; we were still following right in its wake, distance estimated at 300 yards, and then the shells drifted back and began to straddle GRANT.

One of the first shells hit the port torpedo director, the side nearest the Japs, and the one at which I had just been standing, and killed all hands. Thefirsthit aft landed among some empty powder cases stacked across the fantail and placed #5 5"/38 mount out of commission.

The situation did not look good at this stage and to avoid the possibility of shells hitting the remaining torpedoes and exploding the warheads, they were ordered fired. Thanks to an alert Chief Torpedoman, the remaining torpedoes were away in a matter of seconds.

At this time. GRANT began to turn away from the Japanese ships to 000 T. Steam began to pour out of #1 stack and it became obvious that the Forward Fireroom and Forward Engine Room were out of commission.

Additional shells began to riddle the entire ship.

One shell hit the forward 40MM Mount just below the starboard side of the bridge, crossed through and hit the trainer of the port 40MM Mount and then, without exploding, dropped down and spun around the inside of the metal ring at the base of the Mount like a giant pin wheel. Had this shell exploded, I wouldn't be writing this letter I was about 10 feet away with only a thin aluminum deck plating between it and me.

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The Chief Engineer was relieved to go below and make a check of the ship to restore power. Meanwhile, we steadied on course, heading away from the Japanese ships, smoking badly, steam pressure dropping rapidly, and the ship losing speed. By 0420 we were dead in the water with no power of lights except emergency lighting. Enemy ships were still occasionally sighted due south through occasional fires and explosions. By this time we were too busy solving our own problems to worry about them.

The worst part of our trouble was not knowing how much damage had been done, who was still alive, whether we could stay afloat, whether the Japanese had been stopped, and how we could communicate with other ships to indicate extent of trouble and ask for help.

We had no sooner stopped dead in the water when the Exec worked his way through the debris up to the Bridge and expressed utter amazement that I was alive. He had received a report that the Captain and most of the Bridge personnel had been killed.

With LT Hamill on the Bridge, I told him to take over, signal for help with the blinker gun, and I would take a look around the ship to determine the damage. There was little we could do with communications lost with all Damage Control Parties, all gun mounts and all engine spaces and indications that the entire Midship Repair Party had been killed.

It was a struggle working down from the Bridge level to the Main Deck because the entire after end of the Bridge had been blown off, both motor whale boats had been hit, the forward stack had been hit three times and one shell had hit the port motor whale boat stanchion and then gone on to explode against the mast. This shell was the one that had hit the Repair Party and most of the Radio Gang.

As I groped along the deck in the darkness, hesitant to use more than a feeble flashlight with one narrow slit, I was appalled at the carnage. The dead and wounded were all over However, the efficiency with which shipmates who had been drilled in First Aid Stations was remarkable and a tribute to the leadership and training by Doctor Mathieu. Unfortunately, Doctor Mathieu had been killed, the Chief Pharmacist Mate had been transferred just before we made the trip. The First Class was killed, the Second Class was killed but W. H. Swaim, Jr., Third Class, was OK. His decisive action, leadership and untiring labor during emergency and the days following are believed to have saved the lives of many shipmates.

For the action toward saving GRANT on the night of 24-25 October 1944 I was awarded the Navy Cross. However, no one man runs a ship or saves it. It was the valorous actions of people like the First Lieutenant W.J.E. Crissy, who marshaled his damage control crews and for endless hours battled leaks and fought fires with complete disregard for his persona] safety; the Executive Officer, LT Hunt Hamill, who was a tower of strength in organizing the crew after the action, who was everywhere calming people down, assisting in repairing damage, setting up First Aid Stations, handling communications, and backing me up in every way; or the Chief Engineer, LT B.B.V. Lyons, who organized the crew to reenter and light off the boilers in the after fireroom, (amid terrible heat) that got steam up for the power we needed to stay afloat; or LT (jg) Jerry Marsh, the Gunnery

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Officer, who was fantastic in exposing himself to danger, to repair damage, diving through water and oil-flooded compartments to locate leaks, etc.

We weren't heroesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we were just people mad at the Japanese, in love with our ship and shipmates, fighting and striving to save the ship and as many people in it as possible.

There was never a report of anyone shirking a job and even the wounded responded and drove themselves beyond their limitations.

We still had our troubles for hours after the Main Action. For almost a day we were in danger of sinking. Two nights later, we had to ride out a typhoon while hanging on to an emergency anchor with only a wire cable holding us. However, thanks to the assistance of the NEWCOMB and the CHICKSAW (ATF 83),

which latter ship immediately began pumping and repair actions, we were able to return to the states in one long, limping voyage. It then took three months in Mare Island Naval Shipyard to repair the damage, but before the war was over, GRANT was once more back in action in the Philippines.

SPECIAL ORDER - USNA - 23 Febmary, 1931 Subject: Midshipman's Practice Cmise Itinerary 1. The Midshipman's Practice Squadron will consist of the ARKANSAS (Flagship) and WYOMING.

2. Itinerary is as follows:

Clipper Bow Gorsline

* OOKiT <fBT is:i=____ PANICKY foiK&J't\

51 mWMm'FOR THE BIQ(fitVSK. ,PbLO

ARRIVAL PLACE DEPARTURE Annapolis, MD 5 June 23 June Copenhagen, Denmark 3 July 10 July Glasgow (Greenook) Scotland 13 July 18 July Cadiz, Spain 27 July 27 July Gilbralter 30 July 13 August Hampton Roads, VA 17 August 17 August Drill Grounds 25 August (off VA Capes - Target Practice) 26 August Annapolis, MD

3. Midshipman detailed for the summer cmise will be prepared to embark in the moming of 5 June 1931. SS Robinson Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy Superintendent.

A letter from John Johnson '65 tells us that his mother, Ethel, the widow of Johnny Johnson, has moved to a retirement home at 8542 Roswell Road in Atlanta, GA 30350 (Apt. 241), Phone 770-645-2676. "She would dearly love to hear from any of you."

Jim Flenniken was a fine Classmate who made RADM after duty on BBs, and DDS, Subs, Amphibs, Auxiliaries and Intelligence.

His wife, Jane, said, when she lost him in '75, "He's just away on another cmise." They had been sweethearts for 42 years. We will always remember Jim for his marvelous cartoons about Clipper Bow Gorseline.

Clipper became a "bird man" back in '36; in '37, while instmcting a friend in the art of flying, he turned over the pilot's job to his friend who soon ended Clipper's career when their plane hit the surf.

See "Last Call" for info on the death of Jack Bandy. He died last September in Easton, MD. Last October Will I. Bull received an invitation from ADM Chuck Larson '58 to come to the Academy for the Homecoming and attend the Dress Parade of the Brigade.

Will I. was busy so he asked Francis Foley to sub for him. Francis willingly complied, taking with him a Navy widow, one Marianne Heavey ("a lovely lady"). They had a pre-parade meeting at the Supe's quarters and then embarked in an Academy bus for the reviewing stand. The band, dmm and bugle corps and 4000 Mids marched on the field. Many yachts with balloon jibs were sailing around the Severn in the background.

Francis said the "whole parade went flawlesslyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;marching on of the Colors, Company Commanders assembling together and coming forward for inspection, manual of arms, a 17-gun salute and then all the Class Presidents (or their representatives) marching out on the field with ADM Larson, to stand in line as the Midshipmen passed in review."

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Francis shook hands with the Brigade Staff to top it all off; he found the event "very warm-hearted and friendly." It certainly is interesting for some of us ordinary types to leam how a Parade looks like when you are a "Reviewer." * ** Here is a new address for Marge Coxe: Mrs. Alexander B. Coxe, Jr., 22 Bayswater Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. * ** Baxter Billingsley died last September and Will I. phoned the info into Shipmate. It will be listed in "Last Call" of the December issue. Baxter lived in Tampa, FL.

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Regular Membership: 50% Life Membership: 31%

Pres: CAPT R. W. Thompson, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM Charles A. Blick, SC, USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h: 619-295-9091 The Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 11 November.

Attendees -from 1933, Blick, Campbell, Cobb, Coleman, Elliott, McKibbin, Moorer, Oren, Pratt, and Strean; From 1931, Miner, Gillette, Metzger, Stewart and Webster. The local group of 1933 USMA joined us as per custom just prior to the "big game"; From 1933, USMA, Lincoln, Hulburt, Quinn, Sparrow and Walpers. All enjoyed an outstanding lunch and entered into the spirit of the occasion. Tom Moorer stated that it is important to build our military strength in advance, otherwise the Nation will have another Korea and Vietnam at which times we were grossly unprepared.

Tom quoted General McArthur to the effect that "Victory is everything." Abe Lincoln echoed Tom's sentiments and said that it is in our history to be "unprepared." Abe feels that we are not as secure as we think and we are not too far from bad trouble.

The Class lost four Classmates during recent months. Larry Heileman died on 12 October 1997 at Lansdale, PA. WaUy Wendt died on 18 October 1997 in Virgmia Beach, VA. Bill Mott died on 1 November 1997 in Bethesda, MD. Bob McPherson died on 19 November 1997 in Coronado, CA. All are written up in "Last Call." Our condolences to their loved ones.

Karen and Tom Long recently retumed from Hawaii where two of Tom's sons reside.

They are preparing for nuptials in Knoxville, TN, four days before Christmas at which time Tom's grandson, Justin '97, a recent graduate of USNA (1997) will marry the sister of a Classmate. Tom strongly recommends that we read CMR NOTES, published by the Center for Military Readiness, P.O. Box 51600, Livonia, MI 48151. Tom feels that CMR NOTES treats controversial events in the military with an unbiased and candid approach which acts as a counter-balance to the proponents of feminizing and liberalizing the armed forces.

Ike Dew wrote in from Medford, OR, advising that he had tumed 87 years old and was no longer interested in saving for his old age. Ike served aboard the light cmiser RICHMOND as an Ensign. RICHMOND was the

first ship to reach the downed airship, MACON, on the night of 12 February 1935.

Ike took a motor whaleboat out and brought back a boatioad of survivors. Abe Metzger and Skillet Gillette, both 1931, were shipmates at the time. Ike was evoked into telling this sea story by our recent merger with the Class of 1931 for our monthly luncheons. Good going Ike. Lee Riddell, aided by Fran Reynolds Miller, hosted a Class Party on 9 November.

Attending were Jean Hampton, Gail Roullard, Dee Heinz, Virginia Leon, John Gamon, Jeb Stuart accompanied by daughter, Carol, Ruth (Beyer) Podlewski and Dorothy Kimball. Lee advised that Larry White's son had called to inform her that his mother, Helen had died on 18 October in Oceanside, CA. Our condolences to Larry and family.

1933 Class Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;San Diego Front row: John Gamon, Gail Roullard, Dorothy Kimball, Ruth Beyer, Virginia Leon, Lee Riddell; Back row: Dee Heinz, Jeb Stuart, Jean Hampton and Fran Miller

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Regular Membership: 50% Life Membership: 38%

Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret.) 6310 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith IH, USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent: CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107 It's about time we started blowing the '34 hom. Our entering Class numbered only 601 of whom 464 graduated and 357 were commissioned in the Navy or Marines.

(Remember, there were no physical waivers for anything and no obligated service.) When those 357 had finished service, we counted three admirals (Arnold, Clarey and Hyland), seven vice admirals (Baumberger, Gralla, Johnson, Martin, Semmes, J.V. Smith and Townsend), 25 rear admirals (with another 24 on the retired list), four lieutenant generals (Buse, Krulak, Rottet and Tharin), one major (another on the retired list) and one brigadier general (five more on the retired list). Few Classes of any size can match that number of stars, and none can match it on a per capita basis. Let's hear it for '34!

A warm note from Capt. Tom Felger '66 deserves quoting here. Tom wrote, and we thank him for doing so: Whenever I attend USNA Alumni Association activities, I realize how fortunate I am to be associated with such an outstanding group of people. For the past twenty-plus years, I have had the opportunity and pleasure of knowing Tom Peacock and his wife Margaret. I do not believe that you will find any better example of a gentleman and a lady than Tom and Margaret. They are also very dedicated supporters of the Navy and USNA. Tom and Margaret provide an outstanding example of how we should enjoy life. The Class of 1934 can be very proud of their contributions to the North Texas Chapter of the Alumni Association.

We leamed from the Washington Post of the death of Barney Smith in Fairfax Hospital, VA on 24 October. Services and interment were at Arlington on 3 November.

Bamey had a full career in the surface Navy with a goodly number of sea commands and some interesting shore assignments, plus the PG School at Annapolis and MIT, the National War and Inter-American Defense Colleges and another MS degree from George Washington University. He once wrote that his two most interesting experiences were swimming off the old LEXINGTON in the Coral Sea and commanding the destroyer that brought King Ibn Saud, his retinue and meals from Saudi Arabia up to Egypt to meet President Roosevelt. After retiring he spent some years with Naval Sea Systems Command as a senior sonar systems engineer. Wheii Barney's wife Maxine died in 1991 he moved into the retirement home at Fort Belvoir, VA. The only survivors are his sons, Dennis and James, with five grandchildren.

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Which brings up the annual question around homecoming and reunion times, how many of us are left. As of 17 November the records show 133 living Classmates with known addresses, but some who resigned on Graduation have never had much to do with Class affairs. Others are in ill health or just don't bother, so we are doing well if there are 100 who still take an interest. Similarly there are 173 widows, but many of them never knew Classmates or wives. Others have remarried and lost interest, and still others are in ill health. That leads to the conclusion that not enough people would come to Annapolis for a 65th reunion in 1999 to make the organization effort worthwhile. If you all think I'm wrong, let me know.

A check of addresses reveals that we now have ten Classmates of unknown whereabouts: Abrahamson, Atkinson, Bauer, Butterworth, Fischer, Fortune, Herbert, Hopkins, Rankin and W.R. Smith. Half of them have been unknown for many years but Ed Bauer, Fink Fischer, Bob Hopkins, Ron Rankin and Will Smith were all current through the Golden Lucky Bag, and some until only recently. Surely someone out there can provide an address or two from the last five noted.

A pleasant note from Jean Clarey (Chick) enclosed two photographs of long ago. One is of Chick, Don Irvine and two other Classmates, ashore somehwere on Youngster cmise. The other photograph is of a Class party from the early '60s, probably in Hawaii. Sadly neither is clear enough to survive reproduction and printing, but we very much appreciate Jean's thoughtfulness.

She added that she is coming to Baltimore for an elderhostel at the Peabody Music Institute, where her granddaughter "is playing squash along with her flute." We hope to see something of her while she's in these parts.

Several years ago DoD instituted a trial Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) in Annapolis, San Diego and one other southeastern area to test the feasibility of a program to provide health care to retired personnel and their families instead of through Medicare and military service facilities. Basically this provided free visits to the GP who handled most needs, specialists when needed and free prescriptions for the spouse. A dental program was included but with some copayment for services like Xrays. Spouses paid only $5 per visit and per prescription. Two years ago DoD attempted to impose much higher fees across the board but was shot down by public and congressional reaction. Since then a new TriCare system has been instituted, one section of which covers elderly retired people like us.

Now the original test Family Health Plans are going to be absorbed into TriCare on the coming 1 May. From what I have seen of TriCare's elderly section, it will be more expensive and perhaps less complete in coverage. I write all this here so that Classmates, particularly those in the USFHP,

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may be alerted to look sharply at the choices coming and the possible need for additional commercial insurance.

Walt Walters wrote of his departure from computer illiteracy. Over the years, he had peripheral experience with the Navy's main frame computer used for inventory control and accounting. When he retired and joined a small college faculty, he had access to a main frame about 20 miles away,via a teletypewriter connected to a telephone. You dialed a number, put the phone in a cradle and waited for a signal that you were on line. When he retired from the college he forgot about computers and spent his time developing a new hobby of painting. Recently he became interested in modem types and bought a PC with the capability to copy and enhance photographs. He broxe out a 2x3" picture from an old memory book, put it through the scanner, touched up light and shadow and enlarged it, and sent it along for Shipmate.

The photo is of Reuben Whitaker and Walters on First Class Cruise, Walt in the Navigation detail and Reuben apparently a BMl/c in the Deck detail (from the armbands).

He plans to send Reuben's widow another copy of the photo. She will be very happy to have it.

This month's dicho comes from Homer's Iliad: Solo una causa esjusta, combatirpor la patria (Only one cause is just, to fight for one's country).

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Regular Membership: 34% Life Membership: 46%

Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Jesse B. Gay, Jr., USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT W.H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-536-7120

Jim Baird died on 7 November 1997, as mentioned in "Last Call." His funeral was held on 11 November at a funeral home in Charleston, WV and was crowded beyond capacity by family members and friends from local church, veterans and Kiwanis groups.

Class of '35 attendees included Phyllis and Rod Badger, Gwen and Jesse Gay, and Bob Thomson. The service was short, as Jim had desired. The presiding pastor read comments in a letter from Jeff Parker to Jim's daughter, Terry Jones, stating what a wonderful friend and Classmates Jim had been. The Presbyterian Church, where Jim was a member, held a reception following the funeral service. Terry Jones' address is 412 Maryland Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

A nice note from Fritz Harlfinger's widow, Beverly, reported on the Retired Officers Club of Sarasota, FL which was founded on 2 June 1953. It meets on the third Friday of each month and has over 700 registered members. She and Dottie and Henry Eppes, pictured on the next page are at the meeting on 19 September, and also attend the same regularly at Michael's on East (MOE) Restaurant. Henry is still keeping very busy as Editor of the Naval Airship Association's newsletter The Noon Balloon.

Reuben Whitaker and Walters on First Class Cruise

Sitting: Gail Rupertus, LCDR Carlos Badger '22 Standing: Mrs. Lee Himes, Mrs. Hyman (Elenor) Rickover '22, CAPT Rodney Badger '35, Amy Rupertus Peacock, Mrs. Beverly (Jo) Carter '22, Mr. Edwin Peacock, Mrs. Rodney (Phyllis) Badger'35, Mr. Chris Carter

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Rod and Phyllis Badger, Ed Keats, Doris Tarantino, Audrey Cushman, and Ruth Packard

Reggie Power, Bliss Schumann, Jim Eppes, Jay Westin, Chet Briggs, Kathy Ostermann and Lib Eppes

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Beverly Harlfinger, Dorothee and Henry Eppes.

Bill Hazzard reported on the San Diego area Class family luncheon held on 24 October at the Naval Air Station, Coronado.

Those attending were: Warren Armstrong, Nona Atkins, Geoi^e Towne Baker, Lou Bauer, Katie and Ralph Baum, Nellie and Al Bowker, Margot Doukas, Flash Flachsenhar, Beryle Folta, Marion and Mason Freeman, Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Jerry McCormick, Margaret McKusick, Norie and Dave Nash, Irene Ross, Margaret Robertson, Teeny and Lew Schock, Helen and Skip Sellers, Fred Stiesberg, Don Van Ness, Frank Wheeler, Ginger and Bill Wideman and Irene and J.C. Wilson.

Steiny Steinmetz reported on the Sub Vets Convention in Las Vegas, NV in early October. The Skippers' Branch was billed to have 18 such present, and it was dominated

by Class of '35 members: Ruth and Slade Cutter, Morrow Decker, Bud Gruner, Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Dave McClintock, Steiny Steinmetz, and Lib and Bud Ward. All present looked hale and healthy but all forgot to bring cameras.

Steiny considered "the shindig to be great but the location much too crowded." He also noted that it was almost impossible to get through the lobby of the Riviera. The only vacant seats he spotted were in front of slot machines.

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Bill Germershausen reported the best attended San Fran area luncheon in many months. It was held at the Las Altos Golf and Country Club on 14 October, courtesy of Bill Samuels. Those attending were: George Towne Baker from Coronado, Virginia and Bill Germershausen, Betty Gimber from Nashua, NH, Jane and Hersh Goldberg, Bud Gruner, Helen and Ralph Metcalf, Pat and Bill Samuels, and Frank Wheeler. It was decided at this luncheon to make all their future luncheons co-ed.

Left (Paddy)Paddock, in response to a query, reported that his wife. Penny, won first prize for her success in cottage beautification at Falcons Landing in Sterling, VA, a retirees' community where Isabelle and Henry Tipton also live. Bringing her green thumb to bear, Penny's prize was for beautifying their cottage by making flower beds very attractive in very limited space.

The competition was with about sixty other occupied cottages of recent construction in their community. Winning first prize was a very happy event for Penny and Lefty "in their completely enjoyable lives at Falcons Landing." The Class column in the July/ August Shipmate mentioned an enjoyable Class gathering at Falcons Landing, sponsored by the Paddocks and Tiptons.

Patsy and George Hutchinson, on Friday 17 October, held their "Penultimate Homecoming Class Luncheon". As has been tme at the previous ten similar Hutchinson kick-off of '35 Class Homecoming sessions, it was a delightful event. Even that day's rain held off to permit the serving of the luncheons on the back lawn of the Hutchinson's beautiful and spacious home. Those of the '35 Class family attending included: Conrad Abhau's daughter Elliot Abhau, Phyllis and Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Poppy and Clag

Claggett, Audrey Cushman, Roberta and Morrow Decker, Ida Mary Detweiler, Lib and Jim Eppes, Ed Keats, Alice and Page Knight, Ruth and Wy Packard, Reggie Power and son John, Cagey Schacht's daughter Marcia Mclnemey, Bliss Schumann, Doris Tarantino, and Jay Westin.

(Jay didn't come by bicycle.)

Poppy and Clag Claggett gave a doubleheader party on 6 December at the Annapolis Room in Maplewood Park in Bethesda, MD, to celebrate their 60th Anniversary, and to watch the Army-Navy game on TV. All '35 Class family members in the WB&A area were invited and the following attended: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Ruth and Slade Cutter, Ida Mary Detweiler, Lib and Jim Eppes, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Fran Henry, Patsy and George Hutchinson, Doyen Klein escorting Frances Meloy, Herman Mecklenburg and son, Katherine Ostermann, Ruth and Wy Packard, Louisa and Jeff Parker, Ann and George Powell, Lola Powell, Bliss Schumann, Elise Seymour, Beatty Sharrocks, Doris Tarantino, and Marion and Bobo Thomson. Other attendees included Claggett relatives and neighbors in their Maplewood Park retirement area including members of other USNA classes and a few Army retirees.

The Class Secretary noticed in the 1997 Register ofAlumni that RADM Rhodam McElroy (Ret.) seems to have moved to 4832 South Lake Drive, Defray Dunes Boynton Beach, FL 33436-5911. Please note this change.

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Pres.: CAPT Randolph Meade Jr., (SC) USN (Ret) Sec'y-Treas: CAPT O. M. Butler, USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22043 Corr Sec'y.: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Goodwin House West #832,3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; h: 703-578-7546 Happy New Year to you all. We hope 98 brings you nothing but good cheer, good health, and prosperity. As has been the case in past months, we have very little news on hand. It is only 26 November, but since the deadline for January/Febmary is 15 December and we still will be entering the hospital for surgical repair of our previously reported abdominal aneurysm on 2 December, we decided we'd better get any news of interest in to Shipmate before our long period of hospitalization and recuperation. So here it is.

By now you should have received, and I hope replied to. Randy Meade's 29 October letter regarding the disposition of our Class Fund and the establishment of the Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz Leadership Endowment Program. If you haven't made a reply, we urge you to consider making a personal contribution to get this worthy program moving along towards meeting the needs of

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the Leadership Coordinator. If your decision is to support this program, please send your contributions to the Alumni Association marking the check in the remarks section as for the Leadership Program (Nimitz LEP). In this connection, Hugh Carver's letter asked the following question: "Would you consider an appeal for memorial gifts? My roommates, William, Entler, and Schlech are all deceased." Your suggestion is a good one Hugh. The answer is "YES." After the "(Nimitz LEP)" statement, add "in memory of USNA roommates, William, Entler, and Schlech," or "in honor o f followed by the name of the honoree or honorees.

Had a nice chat with Claudiana Rice by phone on 19 October when she called to thank us for Joe's obituary that we submitted to Shipmate. Said she had been in the hospital for knee surgery, but as of the call was doing fine. She also said her daughter and son-in-law had moved back to Anderson and she was glad to have her family near her again.

Beverly Price underwent cataract surgery on 17 November and as of the 18th reported that all had gone well and her bandages removed that day. We wish her well in her recovery.

Harry Stark's letter of 5 November reported the following: On Thursday the 10th of October the Class of '36 in the San Diego area held their regular periodic luncheon. The site of this occasion was in the Sky Room of the Island Club at the Naval Air Station, North Island. The hosts for this get-together were Marian (Blitch) McCarthy and her husband Jim. As their guest they bought their daughter Sue Watson. Attending were Ann and Otis Cole, Katie Chenault, Barbara Gray, Mary and Maynard Nohrden, Bill Parham, Jeanne and Dave Richardson, Harry Stark and guest Florence Somerville, Joan and Bill Thomas, Alice and Ray Thompson, Janet and Marshall Thompson, and Ginny O'Grady...There wasn't much business to interfere with the pleasure of seeing one another again. Dave Richardson reported briefly on the Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz Leadership Chair at the Naval Academy. All those present were in fine spirits and sent their best to all others in or with the Class. We plan our next meeting of the same nature in midFebruary of the new year

Thanks, Harry, for your report of the West Coast Clan. Am glad to see there is still one location where Class luncheons are still in order.

In closing, we regret to report that three more of our beloved Classmates have answered the "Last Call." On 10 November the Alumni Association advised our Secretary, Mack Butler, that Duane Paul, a nongraduate member of our Class who maintained over the years a close relationship with '36, had died on 25 December 1996 at his home in Berlin , MD. He served in the Navy during WWII, and ultimately retired as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. No further details on his death were provided.

He is survived by his wife Anne to whom we all expressed our deepest sympathy.

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On 20 November we were in receipt of a sad phone call from Rene Boyd advising that our Classmate Walter W. Boyd died on 15 November of cancer at his home in Pensacola, FL. A Navy Lighter-than-Air pilot, Walter took his flight training at Pensacola where he met and married his first wife, Barbara, in 1938. She predeceased him in 1990 after a long period of illness, and in 1992 he met and married Rene who had similar interest in travel and Bridge and was often his card-playing partner in local Pensacola tournaments. In addition to Rene, he is survived by children of his first marriage, daughter Judy W. Pellegrin; two sons, Mark W. and William K. Boyd; and three grandchildren to all of whom our deepest sympathy is expressed.

Also on 10 November, Bela Small called to advise us of the death of William A. Small, known to all primarily by his Naval Academy nickname of "Tiny," on 2 November of cancer at Teresa House in Geneseo, NY, after a long illness. Following Graduation, "Tiny" served six years on active duty in the Navy, retiring in September 1944 for physical disability reasons and beginning his teaching career in the field of Mathematics and earning his degree of A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. In 1962 he became the Chairman of the Department of Mathematics at State University of New York College in Geneseo where he served to 1978 except for a year and half when he went to Aleppo, Syria (1964-1965) on a State Department assignment as Fulbright-Hays Professor of Mathematics at Aleppo University. In 1985 "Tiny" was promoted to Distinguished Service Professor State University of New York and Professor Emeritus. Predeceased by a son, Ensign James A. Small, II '63 USN. "Tiny" is survived by his wife Bela whom he met and married in Villefranche, France, 1938; a daughter, Lois Gindling of Geneva, NY; a sister, Dorothea Taylor of Long Island, NY; two brothers, James D. of Alexandria, VA and Richard of Rochester, NY; two grandchildren. Elizabeth Dean of Geneva, NY, and James Amer Gindling of Rochester, NY; and six great grandchildren to all of whom we express deepest sympathy.

Memorial Services were held on 8 November at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Geneseo followed by inurnment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 18 November attended by classmates and friends and members of the family.

Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to Anne Paul to 2557 Ocean Pines, Beriin, MD 21811-9124; to Rene Boyd to 6251 Heart Pine Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504-7834; and to Bela Small to PO Box 367, Geneseo, NY 14454.

We share with you Bela Small's note of 21 November: "I want to thank you and tell you how grateful and touched I was by Classmates attending "Tiny's" funeral, especially since I am sure that it took extra physical effort by all of you [to cope with the slippery hilly terrain leading to the gravesite]...I

would much appreciate it if you can give me the names and addresses of Classmates in attendance so I can drop them a note, and please convey my thanks to the Class of '36 for the beautiful floral piece at the gravesite.

I thank you all again for everything." We are also in receipt of similar note of thanks from "Tiny's" brother, James D. Small '42 USN (Ret.).

That's it for now. We hope all goes well next week as we undergo surgery and that our period of recuperation is short so that we will be able to meet the March 1988 deadline for Shipmate. In the meantime, let us hear from you! We need news if we are to continue writing this column each month.

Vaya con Dios!

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Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec'y: CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1246

For those unable to attend, here is a Reunion summary. We owe Charlie Minter and his assistants much for taking on this task one more time and for producing such a smooth product. We assembled and feasted at just about every facility on campus for these activities, including Hubbard Hall, and were off campus at the Loew's Hotel and the Golf Course. The food was great, catered by wellorganized outfits. I didn't eat at King Hall this time (Mess Hall to us) so I can't report on that other than to write that those who did eat at King Hall had no complaints that I've heard. The Superintendent gave us an informative talk about USNA. ADM Larson '58 leaves for retirement next summer.

While we were there we heard that we lost John Shaffer on 1 October to a heart attack.

His remains were committed in the Naval Academy Columbarium without formal ceremony, according to his wishes. Bob Northwood has presented me with a copy of the "Last Call" entry for Jack.

Swampy Lajaunie and Frank Shamer

I spent the month of October traveling the East Coast. After the Reunion, I deposited Bud Hall at Washington National Airport for his flight to Las Vegas (Lost Wages?) to attend the Sub Vets of WWII convention.

I visited my sister, Ethel Lamkin, widow of Fletcher Lamkin '35, at the Fairfax, an assisted living facility on Fort Belvoir land at the comer of US 1 and Telegraph Road.

I then spent a week with our middle daughter, Clare Miller, in Chesapeake, VA.

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While there 1 canvassed all the available by telephone, seeking an Alternate Coordinator for Ralph Cousins in the Norfolk Area. 1 had one almost on the hook but our president preempted me by getting Betty Kelly, Curt Kelly's widow to take the position. So, were you to need the assistance of a coordinator and you cannot get Ralph, call Betty. Her telephone number is 757-623-5452. Her address is 1020 Westover Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507-1416.

My calling dug up the fact that Fred Wexel has moved to Florida. Write or call him care of LCDR Walt Wexel (DC) USNR, 2040 Thomas Bishop Lane, Vfrginia Beach, VA 23454; 757-481-3517. Fred's Alice passed away on 27 July 1997. Walt prefers that all communications for Fred pass through him.

I next joined my brother, CAPT P.N. Shamer '39 USN (Ret.), in Moorestown, NJ. In transit from Northem VA to Philadelphia, I was bumped off a United Atlantic Express turbo-prop at Washington/Dulles airport.

They fill these planes and then decide if they are overloaded. They had done this in Norfolk and bumped the last person to board.

Fair enough! In my case they bumped the first person to check in at the gate, after no one would "volunteer", even for $300 in credits. Is the landing gear marked to show overloading? After they designated me as the one to leave, I protested, citing early signing in, long reservation (paid for on 9/12/97), being in mid-joumey, and that my brother and sister-in-law were driving in from New Jersey to meet me at the gate at the scheduled arrival time of this aircraft, 1635; it being already one hour late they were probably there now. As it turned out I arrived in Philadelphia four hours later than predicted in a US Airlines flight they had found me space. My brother's parking charge was $16.00. If you are using this service, check in early and have your arguments organized and ready.

My patient brother and sister-in-law really pampered me despite this early gross inconvenience. After almost two weeks with them (guests, like fish, spoil in three days?) they delivered me to the Philadelphia airport to embark for Jacksonville, FL enroute to a WWII submarine reunion with my last submarine command, QUEEN-FISH. We gathered with a mini Sub Vets of WWII convention at King's Bay Georgia, the "Boomer" base and training facility for the Atiantic Fleet. They really tum out at that base for this event.

On 2 December I made the joumey back to San Diego; there to be greeted by a grandson and to home by way of a supper with him and our two remaining daughters, Kay Keith and Gayle Hornbeak. A pesky post-nasal drip came home with me and is still present.

Our gift to the Naval Academy eamed Bob Eriy a strong squeeze from the daughter of a USNA Graduate whose name appeared there on. Do good and be rewarded, even in this world.

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On 4 November the San Diego Lunch bunch gathered at the Brigantine in Coronado. Our hosts were Eloise and Gene Rankin. That place has good cooks.

Present were Ed Arentzen, Giimy and Claude Bailey, Bebo Carroll, Mel Cooper, Lois and Bob ErIy, Jeanne and Skeeta Gardes, Tex Lander, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Frank Shamer, Russ Wallace, Mary and Jack Whistler, and EUie and Vic Wildt. Our next gathering will be in January with Margie and Walt Phaler as hosts.

Much interest was shown for the state of Barbara and Bunny Shupper's health as they face a very difficult situation. Our prayers are with them.

Our Class President has been active. He helped organize and stage a successful reunion of veterans of the Combined Forces, United States Navy, Asiatic Fleet. As an Asiatic Submariner serving in SEAL I am eligible to be a member of that beleaguered group. We lost thirteen of our Class in that "Fire and Fall Back Theater", seven killed in action, one executed while a prisoner of war, and five lost later as resulted of allied sinking of ships carrying prisoners of war to Japan in 1944 and 1945. There were about five hundred in attendance, including ADM Hart's three daughters, in an audience that heard speeches from the Vice Chief of Naval Operations and from ADM Moore who had been in Patrol Wing Ten in the Philippiiies. A chief petty officer from that outfit fueled the submarines remaining in ManUa Bay on the night of ten-eleven December, right after the Japanese aircraft had destroyed Cavite Navy Yard. As the civilian personnel who normally operated the fueling capability had taken to the hills, we owe a lot to that chief. Jack reports that many newspapers picked up on this event.

Jack's last WWII destroyer entertained the rest of their WWII division veterans in the Chicago area in September. He and Bess went on to Oklahoma for their high school reunion a week after our 60th where Jack spoke on his favorite subject, our U.S. Navy, borrowing from ADM Larson's '58 talk to us at our reunion.

At USNA Homecoming Jack was among selected Class Presidents serving as reviewing officers at the parade. He approved of the performance of the Brigade.

Our John Faville passed away on 23 September. As our address for him didn't generate replies from him, it may not have been correct. I will publish the right one for his wife when we know it. Boyd Clapham has submitted a "Last Call" obituary for John.

Carolyn Mingay sent us a thank you note as follows: Thank you so very much for the beautiful floral arrangement sent in memory of Jack.

He would have been so touched.

Frank Taylor sent in a picture Beth Held took of the four Naval Academy Preparatory Class alumni present for our 60th. It is quite a reduction from the number present at our 50th.

Widmer Hansen, Frank Shamer, Mel Cooper, and Frank Taylor John Simpson writes: My email address isjws@hargray.com and my web site is httppZ/www.hargray.com/ -jws/ This site consists of over 100 pages concerned with nuclear energy. It has several sections: 1. What's New; 2. Letters to and from the Media and government officials; 3.

Documents that contain technical data and articles from the Media such as Time, New York Times, Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal; 4. An Energy Primer for nontechnical people; 5. Links to many other sites such as the National Laboratories, national magazines and newspapers; and 6. Colleagues (Those who are working with me). I am on a crusade to persuade the govemment that the radiation regulations are much too stringent, at least too low by a factor of a hundred and possibly a thousand. This is costing the US possibly as much as a trillion dollars.

Very soon there will be a Navy Information Section with key news items from The Naval Institute Proceedings, Sea Power, The USNAAA email news items that I receive daily and important news items from the media and any news of Classmates that I come across or is given to me.

Charlie Minter has agreed to identify everyone in the Class picture and I have agreed to distribute it to the Class. I have also promised Bob Erly to prepare a mail merge database of the Class for his use in preparing for the 65th reunion. The names can be coded in any way he wishes and will enable him to select living Qassmates, wives of deceased Classmates, area coordinators or whatever.

He can then write the letter and the computer will automatically print the appropriate letters and address labels.

That letter causes two thoughts. Good luck Charlie and WOW! John.

Ava and Hank Rowe have moved to: 4020 Lamoma Drive, Piano, TX 75093; (972)9649063. They thank the authors of the flood of get well cards they received from people at our reunion. They would love to hear from any Classmates. They state that things are improving slowly.

KEEP REVVIN WITH '37

Vote for trustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue o/Shipmate "fy67

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Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT J.M.McDowell, USN(Ret.) h: 703-751-6144 Sec'y: CAPT D.K. Ela, USN(Ret.) 3260 N. l^" St., #3329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h: 970-256-7174; e: dkela@gj.net NAVY BEATS ARMY, BIG! PRESIDENTS CORNER: In spite of my plea for support for the football team, I have to admit that our Homecoming tumout was the slimmest (14) in years. Only two of our gals, Ruth Blandin and Florrie Schroeder, checked into Alumni House and got name tags, and no one went to the Friday monster bash at Dahlgren Hall. The roster: Sylvia and Mike Rindscopf, Pat and Bob Mcnitt, Ro Brown, Jean Johnson, Annabella Dubois, Emilou Melvin, Carl Fleps, Hugh and KG Robinson, Bill Boykin. Perhaps the fact that the weekend weather for almost every game has been unpleasant or that the opposition was not imposing may be to blame. Next year we might get acknowledgment during the game for our 60th Reunion, so be there.

The Alumni Association has been surveying the membership on the topic of What can the Association do for youl Tlie Class of '39 was asked to represent the octogenarians, but I had an opportunity to give them my views (which may or may not be accepted). I turned the question around, and suggested that for the senior group the question should be What can we do for the Association? The results will appear in a later issue.

I take this means of sympathizing with Jim Coddington '36, one of our buddies from Plebe Year, for the tale of woe he wrote about his new wife and himself with new hips and cataracts. I sympathize because I could have written the same words for Sylvia and me.

CLASS CORNER, SAD: Betty Cohen passed away in Dade City, FL on 9 June, 1997. Dave Cohen reported his loss to Paul Schultz who relayed to us. (We note that our Shipmate deadlines are almost two months ahead of publication and so we regret being late.) Our grapevine which may have its own lags as well has signaled the loss of Annabella Dubois's mother, shortly after their trip to her dream, the Taj Mahal. At 95, she had become a Class Mom, and many Classmates attended her Memorial Service, December 12th.

Following up on prior notes of lost classmates and wives, Mike and Frank report that George Richardson was interred in the Arlington Columbarium to join his wife, Edith. Daughter, Carolyn Price gave an impressive tribute from among a large family group and Washington area Classmates. And feedback from Zimansky tells more of the full house for the Coronado services for Jane Rogers whose tireless service in civic, church, and charity causes were classic

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examples for us all. The Decamp family have expressed their gratitude for the Class support in the loss and services for Dottie.

Last month noted the loss of Joe Bettinger.

He died of cancer, 26 September, in Tuscon, AZ. Almena, his wife of 57 years, has expressed her appreciation for our memorial, a contribution to the Salvation Army. More sad news, Schelling reports on the passing of Lauren (Steve) Johnson, cancer, 25 October in Seattie. Eloise, three children and grandchildren, and our Seattle contingent attended his services, November 1st.

CLASS CORNER, GOOD: 60th Reunion news. We have received Guy and Rab's advance bulletin, agenda, hotel reservation card and return mailed our check to Rab for $50. It's a great program, can't wait for 1013 May. You can do it; why not?

San Diego's Swede Oslen reports their Class lunch, 6 Nov: Buaas, Foley, Olsen, Ready, Harrington, Foster, Ratliff, Henry and Ogle. State of the nation, state of the Class and the next lunch date were set.

Wanda Henry, Gayle Foster and Jan Olsen were present for the wives lunch, two others canceled, but the group is expanding and plans to continue. Swede has added a note on their semi-annual December 2nd party. Mary Fran Bennett and Peri Worthington ran an elegant filet mignon and wine lunch, 32 attending. Becky and Charlie Akers, and Alec Ball from Long Beach, and Paul Lovelace from Los Angeles came down.

Wanda Henry and Otis Weche made it in their wheel chairs, and Jake Ready sported a cane. Mary Alice Buaas promises pictures.

Pat Foley has a clipping, sealed in plastic, attesting to a 148 yard hole-in-one at Dodge City, KA, but grandson, age 16, has oneupped him with a 159 yarder. Gordy Williams is expected soon from Bremerton to sharpen the golf competition as he frequently shoots his age. El Nino and raincoats are no threat to Gordy's Bremerton training.

Mike reports as McDowell's designated hitter on the Washington Group November luncheon, A-N Country Club where the room, the cost, the service and the parking all are better than our old haunt at Ft. Myer, The regulars were on hand: Raymer (he's back!), Fleps, Hugh Robinson, Arthur, Jones, Conrad, Carter, and from Annapolis, Irvine, Gugliotta, Rindskopf; but no decision was reached. Beshany is recovering from hip surgery, McDowell in Portland, OR, and Bidwell was AWOL. Bob signs in with the following attending the Christmas party, December 10th: couples Arthur, Conrad, Dwyer, Fleps, Jones, Raymer, Boykin, Rindskopf, KG Robinson, and singles Gigi Beshany (Phil getting a hip). Bob Bidwell, Ro Brown, Bob Carter, Ann Church, Betty Luby, Emilou Melvin, Kay Owen, Fran (Hartigan) Pearson, Alison Fryer, Guy Gugliotta, Rab Irvine.

Down East at Penobscot Bay, Ed Conrad received a noteworthy comment in a personal note from VADM Doug Katz '65 who had

addressed graduation and ROTC ceremonies at the Main Maritime Academy. He stated: "As Naval Academy Graduates, we share the same belief that each generation of Naval Officers is responsible for training and development of the next. The Class of '38 is still doing that through your sponsorship of the Leadership Fomm every year at the Academy...a wonderful legacy. My charge to these (Maritime) graduates wasn't as profound, but it's tenants are the same."

Payne offers Piedmont Plateau perspectives on the evils of inflation. Jim reconstmcted from tax returns a table of his base pay over a career. We've found an actual base bay table or two to illustrate his concern. Put simply, in the following are monthly base pay numbers for young studs, old fuds, and LCDR's, and only for years 1938,1955, and 1996: ENS, $150, 250, 1743.90; LCDR, $262.50, 400.14, 2900.10; CAPT, $333.33, 592.80, 3881.10. Converting these increases to percentages is left as an exercise for the student. Foggies for fuds vary with grade and year: ENS got 5% (of the above base) then and now after 2 years. LCDR got 20% after 12 years, now 28%. CAPT got 35% after 21 years, 37% now. Subsistence in 1938 for all grades was $42.58 and rental with dependents, $60,105, and 120. Jim makes the point that inflation occurs when govemment spends and spends, prints and prints money to match its deficits. Wages lag inflation so who gets pinched before wages catch up? We also have for a later note on nostalgia our Midshipman pay scale and allowances. 'Tis the season we were allowed $.125 each for up to 8 Christmas cards.

The above is history; TVickey at Mechanicsburg feels for the future that he is up the Susquehanna without a paddle, i.e. predicting disaster in the year 2000 as a computer dependent nation falls into chaos and the lights go out. We sense his concern, but our own reading shows drastic increases in spending for software corrections in all industrial and financial applications, a few billion here and a few there, real money.

Banks started earliest, government, especially the DOD, the tardiest. (In the mills of the gods, it takes time for the bureaucracy to argue for special software budgets while the politicians counter for absorbing the costs.

Just in, problem solved. Congress will throw 5 billion at it). Are those pension checks due 1 Jan 2000 going to revert to 1900 base pay?

Rett's sources assume a chain reaction in networked systems if even one or a few computers implode. The assumption is not a "given", nor can it be, at this time, "proven" invalid; excitement for sure for anyone in bonds, mortgages, insurance, credit cards, et al when you might get billed for past due interest dr premiums since 1900. Our computer, run ahead to 2000, does not revert to 1900, handles the dating correctly and we presume Shipmate deadlines will be unremitting.

While dealing in disasters, Mandel recently loaned us Calhoun's, 1981,

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Typhoon: The Other Enemy which we couldn't put down. That Pacific storm system, December 1944, was one which no commander nor naval architect can ever be allowed to forget. It is a classic in Leadership as those destroyer skippers, '38 and '37, had to decide between security of ship and crew versus that of the task force in enemy submarine waters. These were decisions which could result in commendation, court martial, or capsize and did, no matter that there were, as ever, insufficient data for considered judgments. The real world is unforgiving. Both of Cal's books, the other is Tin Can Sailor, are in the Leadership Library, and NIP informs me that Typhoon is being restocked in paper back.

Belated from Bremerton, a '38er is remembered in his old home town of Massillon, OH. Gordy Williams was designated Distinguished Citizen by Washington High School in ceremonies. May 1994. Moreover, the list of those so honored since 1940 is short. Gordy was cited for his war record, philanthropy and his active retirement roles in civic offices. They failed to acknowledge that his wealth comes from the uninformed golfers who underestimate his putter.

Boykin of Baltimore reports on the prowess of our non-arthritic types: McNitt wins the golds in the 1500 and 5000! meter race walking events, at the mile high altitude no less of St. George, UT, at the Huntsman World Senior Games; Bill, in winning four swimming events in the Maryland Senior Olympics, only broke two records (both his own prior times!). Bob's walking is a fallback from sailing and skiing: after 60 years leaming + two weeks practice at Telluride, CO, he avoided wiping out giant slalom gates flat on his back to win two NASTAR bronze medals, and first in Maryland in the 80+ year old category! In his words, "a late bloomer or a blooming idiot", but he can't put the ski boots away. We reserve judgment, but do suggest a living will.

By contrast, we found it a thrilling experience this past summer in planning and executing the maneuver from an upper bunk for late night urgencies. The situation: a week in training for Blue and Gold endeavors, living in Bancroft Hall where all bunks are uppers, and dining in King Hall. More on B&G some other time. We really want to acknowledge a Classmate who refuses to quit the Navy experience: Wendy Suydam has operated in B&G counseling since 1975, has seen more than 75 appointments to the Academy, 16 currently in residence; Navy League local Chairman; and he has time to keep an up to date '38 San Diego register which he recently sent to us.

We have rich file of outrageous clips (who doesn't have an outrage file these days?).

However, first priority in our estimation is what is happening at the Academy to train our future officers to deal with outrage. To learn where they'll be coming from, we think

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the Superintendent's Call, November Shipmate is must reading. Equally important is the three part historical summary on the Concept of Honor at the USNA, October, November and December issues. If you've tossed your back copies, we will Xerox our file on request.

Pictures: (all left to right)

Capon Springs—Emilou Melvin, Jack Mansfield

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Pres: CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 Fred Corle sent the photo of the Cories with Martha and Jim Smith on the deck of their summer place at Silver Lake, NH. "It was taken on September 12th, our 55th wedding anniversary. We drove there with Julien LeBourgeois's '45, who lives in New London, NH. Our summer place is in Grantham, NH, just 15 minutes from the LeB's. We usually get together with Martha and Jim Smith at least once during the summer, but due to health reasons this was the first time in several years.

Capon Springs—Frank Jones and Hugh Robinson Fred and Margorie Corle, Martha and Jim Smith

Capon Springs—Deke Ela and Peggy Robinson

Homecoming—Mike Rindskopf, KG Robinson, Ro Brown

From Betty Rudden: "I'm still getting settled in my new apartment (in residence only five weeks)...Just home from 2 weeks in California. Wanted to give you my new address before the holidays set in. Address: 20550 Falcons Landing Circle, Apt. 5202, Steriing, VA 20165, Phone: 703-430-2868."

Bill Fargo writes: "Guess you knew I took over from Fred Clarke after his 12 years as honcho of the San Diego '39ers, for health reasons. Our 80-odd years are beginning to take their toll. At our September luncheon the topics of discussion included the usual sea stories, bad jokes and the Rousch article in Proceedings about Jim Webb '68 (with arguments on both sides, the loudest siding with Jim Webb)."

I missed Washington's '39 November luncheon but Paul Loustaunau reported that there were 24 '39ers there plus one guest.

She was Sandra Fink from East Germany and a friend of Ernie Schwab's grandson. She is an intem in a law office in Rockville. Ira Fairchild finally got to a luncheon but had trouble walking. The Christmas Dinner Dance for Alumni from '39 to '47 on 17 December, was plugged. (Dancing for '39ers? Well, I guess for a few.) Jack Michel passed out a flyer on his book Mr. Michel's War, which tells about his being a prisoner of war ("a guest of the Japanese Emperor") for the rest of the war—after he'd abandoned his sinking destroyer POPE in the 1942 Java Sea Battle.

Have you thought about life membership?

See the front of this issue of Shipmate for details.

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'3y jt.Vr 1-ori.i. game. Gayle s crowd, Coulters, Gillette, Ronnie Loustaunau, Cassidys, Gayle, Loustaunau Paine, Dolan, Clarke

At '39's Homecoming. L to R-Loustaunau, Hindma, Coleman, Nancy Benitez, Ronnie Loustaunau, Green, Marie Coulter, Bob Green, Toni Green, Coulter, Eleanor Adams, Gayle, Benitez, Abbot, Hetu'ietta Schratz and family. Late arrivals, Ruhe, Weitzenfeld

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At a Washington USNA Alumni Association luncheon, the President of Goucher College talked about her role and the findings of a Subcommittee of the Board of Visitors for the Academy that looked into Naval Academy problems. She mentioned some of the Subcommittees recommendations: Reinstate Youngster Cmise (where they "act like enlisted men"). Have a 3-star Admiral sell the Academy in the Pentagon (because the commissioning of Academy graduates as Naval Reserve Ensignsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in order to level the playing field with NROTC graduates, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; looks like a death knell for the Academy); Stiffen Plebe Summer to resemble the Marine's "crucible"; Reduce civilian profs to equal Naval Officer instructors; Reduce requirements to accommodate women; Change the curricula back to a more engineering oriented one; and have key performance measures. There was no comment on the passing grade being reduced to 2.0 (while still maintaining a 0 to 4.0 grading system). Is this a form of "grade creep?" And is the input to the Navy of graduates with less than 2.5 affecting the quality of officer input into the Fleet?

Val Holzapfel submitted the photo of three generations of Holzapfel USNA graduates.

(Note the increasing height of each generation). Val wrhes: "The picture of Val, son John '67 and grandson Chad '97 was taken at our farm in Davidsonville, MD. Chad reports to Pensacola in December. Ensign Jack McKechnie, son of my son-in-law Arnie McKechnie '65 and graduate of Cornell in '97 has already reported for flight

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training at Pensacola. Another grandson, Steve McKechnie is now in the Coast Guard OCS program and hopes to fly for the USCG. We are enjoying life and our delightful climate, here at Lake San Marcos, CA, albeit we have reduced our travel somewhat."

At San Diego '39 Luncheon. Val, Jon and Chad Holzapfel

After a visit by Trina and Tom Weschler, Tom wrote: If you've not been to the FDR Memorial, it is worth the trip. And the recently extensively renovated Library of Congress (original building) is like new constraction—impressive, exciting and up to European standards for classic buildings! Wonderful mosaics, marble and tile work. Also did the White House with our Congressman—a more relaxed tour without the long tourist-line wait—and earlier in the moming (0830).

Looking for possible prints for the Navy Room in the New York Yacht Club clubhouse in Newport (John Nicholas Brown's house), took me to the Navy Museum, the Navy Art Collection storage area and the USNA Museum. The Navy Museum is well laid out and was fun to go through—^better organized than USNA but not as much beautiful art. From the 3 days I spent searching around, I am impressed with American artists and their works, and the great historical art treasures the Navy owns and displays. Thank heavens for prints so that we may share these treasures more broadly.

Joe Vasey passed along a letter from the children of Al Toulon that asked for memorabilia to help celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Betsy and Al Toulon on 30 November. They had planned a big celebration, inviting all of their dear old friends. But Al's recent surgery at Scripps Clinic in San Diego had caused a temporary delay in festivities. "He is recovering well" Joe writes, "after having his kidney removed.

So they'll have a small family gathering to honor their special day." Then Joe added: "I talked with Al on the phone earlier this week and he sounded very upbeat and high spirited like his old self" The Washington '39 December luncheon had 26 in attendance. Danny Weitzenfeld's MC entertainment (?) started with a joke and then Danny listed things that needed changing and what might be done about them. The joke: "A woman calls 911 to report a fire in her home. The 911 person then asks "How do we get there?" The answer: "In a big red tmck!" Then he listed some of the things that bother him: the great variety of tabs on containers, (and asks why can't they be reduced to a very few simple types?); the r.p.m. instmment in a car (just get the auto

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makers to eliminate it); little old ladies making change at the head of a long line at the grocery store (just don't let them do it.

Have the cashier sort out the change the little old lady is holding in her hand); ramps that come into a thmway from the left. At this, Ned Beach said that he disliked calls from Police organizations that asked for donations to charities they sponsor. (Ned suggested: "Ask the caller if he's a policeman. If not, just hang up.")

Three deaths of little-heard-from Classmates occurred in this interim. John P. Zguris, "Joe Pete", was discharged on 1 June 1939 as a Midshipman. A Second Batt man he was active in Log and Lucky Bag work at the Academy. Beyond that, nothing. The second '39er, Alfred N. Gordon, was a Marine lieutenant who married Thurmalee Hendrick on 28 December, 1939. And then Al "died in the Korean War." Nothing more except that his widow died on 4 November 1997 and was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 12 December 1997. Much more is now known of the third '39er to die. P.H. Fitzgerald '25 wrote: John E. Dunn was my brother-in-law and a finer gentleman never trod this footstool. John was also rated as one of the finest and up-and-coming pilots. What happened on the fateful day of his forced landing in Norway, and being taken prisoner by the Germans, will no doubt remain a dark secret. His heroic actions while a prisoner of war were told to my wife Mildred by a British Air Force Officer, who had been a prisoner in the same camp (Stalag III). John played a leading role in the digging of the now famous escape tunnel. As the escapees were drawn by lottery, John's number was, fortunately or unfortunately, too large to be included. John risked his life many times for his role in getting information out of camp, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit by the USA and many Letters of Accommodations from our Allies. Then an obituary was included in Fritzgerald's letter.

Please see "Last Call".

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Pres: CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y: CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret.) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Edward C. Sledge, USN (Ret.) 932 Shetland Court, McLean, VA 22102

What better way to start off our first column in 1998 than to applaud our marvelously well trained and highly motivated football team that cmshed Army in December. After 5 heartbreaking thriller Army-Navy games with Navy each time on the losing side, it is good to have won the first in what we hope will be at least 5 successive victories for Navy. After all, back in 1939, it was '40s own Al Bergner led team that brought Navy the first of what became 5

Navy victories in a row before Army retumed to the win column. Go Navy! We are on a roll.

Representing '40 at the game were the Forters, Mac McMullen, and Lyle Ramsey.

Anyone missed?

How nice it is when a lost Classmate is found. Here is the story: Terry McGillicuddy discovered a lost USNA '40 Classmate when he visited the UDT-SEAL Museum on North Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, FL in September. In a discussion with the curator on entering the museum, the latter mentioned that he had gone to the Naval Academy. Terry asked when, and it tumed out he had entered with the Class of 1940, although he'd left after about a.year. He had been in the 11th Company of the 4th Battalion. After departing the Academy, he had graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle, was commissioned through its NROTC and served on Los ANGELES. His name is Claude Anton Clefton. Our 'AO Lucky Bag lists Among Some We Knew on Page 367, a Claude Anton Clifton—^which may explain why we lost him. His home address is 12699 S. Indian River Drive, Jenson Beach, FL 34957. Anyone vacationing on the East Coast of Florida may find it interesting to visit the SEAL Museum at 3300 N. State Road AlA on the south end of N. Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, FL. Phone: 561-595-5845 (Closed Mondays).

Hope any 11th Company, Los ANGELES shipmates, or others who remember Claude will welcome him back to '40 with a phone call or a nice note. It will, I am sure, give him great pleasure.

And to you, Claude, a warm welcome back to the '40 family.

To readers who hear from the young that spelling is not important, tell them this story of how a misspelled name cut a person off from his Classmates for 60 years.

This issue we have lots of fun travel to report.

Bert and Ned Garrett took an interesting trip to Alaska in late July. They flew to Anchorage, took a 'bubble-dome' train through beautiful Denali National Park en route to Fairbanks where they spent a day on a stem-wheeler on the Chena River, observed dog sled demonstrations, a bush pilot making take-offs and landings on the river's edge and natives cleaning and drying salmon. Another day they took a narrow gage railroad out of Fairbanks to where they panned gold (got $26 worth!) and saw plenty of wild sheep, goats and bears. They then flew back to Anchorage and on to Seward where they boarded the SUN PRINCESS for a cruise down in the inland waterway to Vancouver.

On the trip, glacier ice breaking off sounded like 5" gunfire. The weather was so good they highly recommended late July as the time to make this trip.

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Don't Bert and Ned look happy in their Fairbanks Igloo?

Alaska Bert and Ned Garrett Jean and John Hardy and Cissi and Cliff Bundy broke their Califomia routines by heading to Lanai, HI for a few days of interesting golf and Hawaii fun. As you can see from the pictures, both couples look content and happy.

first place in the women's tournament. Our final destination was Copenhagen and golf with the Danes. A most memorable trip, especially for the Norwegian in the family!

Jeanne and Sam Forter finally made their long planned, eagerly awaited dream come tme trip to Alaska this past summer. It was a wonderful trip, one that even exceeded their expectations. The magnificent scenery was so impressive that it was not possible to capture its full grandeur on film, though they tried. A special highlight of the trip was a chance to see two of the most beautiful sunsets one could ever imagine. Both Jeanne and Sam are very happy that they were able to enjoy seeing this special part of our nation.

Isn't it wonderful seeing so many '40 hard chargers busy and active?

In late October Betty and your Secretary traveled to Arizona for a reunion of friends who had lived in Umguay when we did during the early '50s. While in Arizona we went to Green Valley to see Penny and Bill Bryan in their lovely home overlooking the mountains south of Tucson. Penny, just home from the hospital, shows her indomitable spirit, as you can see by this picture. Since their only nearby '40 neighbors, the Bill Bushes are now both gone. Penny and Bill miss contact with long time friends. Do send them a cheery note, or call. Thefr phone number is 520-648-0568—new area code.

Also, Bill is on email as bilbbyan@flash.net (No, it is not a misprint). Bill would love email contact with old friends.

Wahington—Helen Longino, Ike and Saralee Peters The wide range and kind of activities that involve our Classmates never cease to amaze me. The latest is the newest adventure of George Kittredge.

Since he is not satisfied with having built 43 midget submarines, and has tired of recharging countless submarine batteries, he decided to build a pedal-powered version which he calls the "Ultimate Exercise Machine". Pedal yourself down to 250 feet, rest a while, then pedal yourself back up.

While this successful invention lived up to its name, with all that pedaling, George got too tired, so he put a mast and sail on it.

Here is one of two striking photos George sent of the newest product to come from his active, fertile mind. One photo shows the boat on the surface in dive condition but with its hatch cover open and the telescoping mast stored horizontally in its holders. The photo below shows the boat rigged for sail. George reports that he can go from dive to sailing configuration in about 5 minutes. Took longer than that just to get to GQ on the NEW MEXICO.

Lanai, Hawaii—Cissi and Cliff Bundy Then in August, Cissi and Cliff flew off on a golfing holiday to Northern Europe. This trip included a visit to Cissi's family roots in Norway. To tell the story, here is Cliff's report.

In August Cissi and I took a golf trip to Scandinavia. We started in Oslo, where our first "official" game was played with those fun-loving Norwegians. Interestingly, they paired our women with their men and vice versa. In all the other countries, the women were paired with women, men with men. We spent five days touring Norway's fjords and mountains including one day spent in the town of Lofthus, Cissi's maiden name. The cities of Norway are beautiful, with parks every third block downtown and fountains everywhere. Sailing down the fjords offered us spectacular scenery, as did our train rides.

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Arizona—Bill Bryan, Betty Heimark and Penny Bryan Also had a good phone visit with Virgil Hancock the day after he celebrated his 80th birthday. Virgil took the occasion to pass along to us all his warm regards and best wishes.

Bob Wooding was out of town when I called. Later he wrote to report that Bud Newhall and Orville Dickes are leading quiet lives in the Phoenix area, each coping with the day to day aches and pains that are part of being in the "80" zone.

In a nice letter from Dick Shafer, written on special stationery Jake Corbett had given Dick years ago, he reports that his back arthritis prevents his playing any more golf.

However, golf is in the family. Their son, Dick, Jr., had a full 5 year golf scholarship at the University of Oregon. His teammate there, Peter Jacobson, has been for years a successful fixture on the pro circuit.

Recently Saralee and Ike Peters passed through Washington where they enjoyed Helen Longino's warm hospitality. From this picture it is clear that "Sawgrass" Country is taking good care of the Peters.

The exercise machine, ready for sailing George, how about bringing your newest creation to Castine next summer so Classmates can have still another way to get good exercise there?

A further thought, especially for you former "pigboat" sailors, buying a Kittredge exercise machine will enable you to be the only active submariner on your block, while at the same time, keeping yourself in "Olympic" shape.

Jo and Ed Donley have just recently moved from Florida to 236 Inverness Drive,

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Huntsville, AL 35802, where their three children and families are living close by.

Regular Membership: 38% New or corrected email addresses: George Life Membership: 40% Kittredge—Kittredg(®midcoast.com—his web page is www.midgtsub.com—fax is 207- Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 574-0038; Art Vamum email is 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt # 1409 vamumal@ix.netcom.com (that is one, not Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4419 L, after letter a). h: 301-215-7532 e: Vdelano@aol.com FAREWELLS: Since my last report to Welcome to the New Year and I hope it you, we have lost six members of the '40 will be good one for all hands. family.

Last Fall, the 2nd Company, which we In mid-October, less than a month after sponsor, invited the Class to lunch in King losing his wife Kathleen, William Hall followed by a visit to the new 2nd Braybrook underwent angioplasty. During Company Wardroom in a recently refurthe procedure, he suffered a massive stroke bished wing of Bancroft Hall. Despite colds, that took his life. To his children, Nancy, flu and bad weather, eight Classmates made Bill, Jim, Martha, Isabel and Tom, and his it to the Yard and enjoyed the visit. They many grandchildren, our hearts reach out to attended the inside noon meal formation and you in your grief and sorrow. then went to the mess hall where they were At the end of October, Frank Graziano spread out, seated one to a table. Bob Hayler finally lost a hard fought battle with multiple enjoyed being at a table that included a myeloma. John McMullen reports that he female West Pointer who helped share the 2nd Company Payment—Nicholson, 2nd Company visited him regularly and that up to the very lunch of tuna sandwiches served family style. Commander 1/C.Andrews, Zirkle, McReynolds, 1st end, Frank's spirit was strong. From the day After lunch, all went to the 2nd Company Battalion Officer CDR Hering in 1936 when Frank joined '40 he was an area where they were met by the battalion Mary Backus follows the Class via outstanding success, as a Midshipman, as a officer, CDR Len Hering; the company Shipmate and read the discussion a while Naval Officer for 15 years, and finally, as a commander, Pete Andrews; the wardroom back about getting Glenn Miller for our Ring high achieving businessman. To his widow officer, Loren Reinke; and three others, Mike Dance. Mary says that Paul and Al Curran Anne, his five children, four grandchildren McPhail, Noel Rodriguez and the acting went to see him when they were searching Company Officer, Chief Golden and thence and his mother, Mrs. Catherine Graziano, the for the orchestra, and Glenn Miller agreed to to the wardroom. Bob reported that it was entire '40 family grieves with you. do it for a lower fee than he normally charges quite nice with a brand new TV up front and because he said he has always wanted to play With no details other than that his wife a microwave and frig in back in the pantry. at the Naval Academy. A great coup, indeed.

Betty predeceased him, it is reported that There were some '41 memorabilia in Many thanks for writing, Mary, and please LtCol Edward V.H. Mendenhall died at a evidence; but if anyone has some suitably stay in touch. Last year, Duke Windsor was Los Angeles nursing home. Hopefully framed pictures of ships or other Navy, honored at a small ceremony at Tucker and someone who knew him well will provide an Marine Corps subjects, they would be Willy Elliott's lovely home in Ponte Vedra, obituary for Shipmate. appreciated for the walls. Bill McReynolds FL. Duke was named a fellow in the Society Just two months after turning 80, on took the occasion to present our latest of Experimental Test Pilots, and the presentaNovember 20, Charles Obrist died at El contribution to the wardroom which was tion was made by Corwin "Corky" Ward, a Toro, CA, following heart by-pass surgery. accepted gratefully. From there, the group former senior vice president of Grumman To his widow Betty and daughters Barbara had a chance to visit a couple of the rooms in Aircraft and president of Gmmman American and Ruth Ann and their families, we, his the newly rehabbed wing where each Aircraft in St. Augustine, FL. Duke's son, the Classmates, extend our heartfelt condolences Midshipman has his own computer filled Rev. Robert G. Windsor of Newtonsville, in this, your time of deep sorrow. with up-to-the-minute software.

Others in the MA was also present. The society is a group On 12 October, Mary Elizabeth Newbould, visiting group were: Rusty Crenshaw, Bill of pioneer test pilots who are widely known wife of Jack Newbould died of a cerebral Heavey, George McRory, Dick Miller, Mac in the development of international aviation. hemorrhage. This lovely lady leaves behind Nicholson and Joe Zirkle. The 2nd ComDuke served two tours as a test pilot at the to moum her departure her husband Jack, pany has also invited us to their tailgate after Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River and two sons and two granddaughters. We of the home games; but so far, we have not been is a former winner of the coveted Thompson '40 family join in the grief and sorrow of able to make connections.

Trophy.

He eamed the trophy in 1956 when your family at this time.

Without details, word has just been received that Dee Sullivan, widow of John Sullivan, died on November 14. To their seven surviving children, the members of your father's Academy Class join in extending our deep condolences.

SECRETARY'S CORNER: My deep gratitude to Ed Sledge for all his valuable help in getting the stories told herein ready to go. Many thanks to you, Ed. President and CEO of the Alumni Association Ron Marryott '57 advises us that Shipmate has entered the electronic age. It boasts an active website, www.usna.com wherein Navy stories in the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Annapolis Capital and the Naval Academy Trident paper can be read as soon as they appear. Trident always gives the The Noon Meal Group—Nicholson, Zirkle, McReynolds, Hea icr Dick Miller, Crenshaw, McRory Navy side of any stories that attack us.

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he won the famous, closed-course race in a Navy Cmsader jet at more than 1,000 miles per hour. After his retirement from the Navy, Duke was employed by the LTV Corporation in Dallas and later formed a successful business partnership with Alan Shepard.

Congratulations, Duke.

Last year was a busy one for Evelyn and Bob Hailey. Here is Bob's account: An enjoyable Aegean cruise in Febmary took us to Athens, Ephesus, Cypms, Rhodes, Crete and Israel. Later, we had an Elderhostel at the Campbell Folk School in Murphy, NC and timeshare weeks in Maggie Valley, Sapphire Valley, and in Duck—all in North Carolina. In September, we attended a reunion of WALLER in New York City. We had a great time, enjoying the trip from Williamsburg by Amtrak and then getting to visit with former crew members, hearing their stories and revisiting New York.

Last week Evelyn, our daughter Anne, from Staunton, VA and I were in Germantown, TN for the dedication of a new 44 acre athletic complex named for our son, who was the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for five years before his death last April. It was an unexpected tribute to Bob since one park had already been named for him and a year and a half had passed since he died. We will always be grateful that Bob had the privilege of working with the gracious and caring people of Germantown.

Belatedly, I have leamed that Windy Welch died a year ago. Mary Anne has our sincere condolences for her loss. I also have to report to you that Tommy Cocke's wife, Ebbe, died last October from complications of lung cancer. I know that Tommy has our sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Now here are those splendid JanuaryFebmary birthday boys: January—Hopkins, Huey, Stu Jones, Luehman, Eddie Miller, Dick Miller, McDonald, McReynolds, Morrison, Parisian, Rogers and Weyrauch; Febmary—^Armstrong, Pride Brown, Bymside, Burbage, Elliott, Lenz, Jim Lynn, Muirhead, Palm, Parke, Ray, Rebard, Moose Smith, Southard, Thro, Trumbull and Ray Welch. Bob Hailey sent along a poem by an unknown author that might apply to this fine group of birthdays types—at least some of them: Today, dear Lord, I'm 80 and there's much I haven't done.

I hope, dear Lord, you'll let me live until I'm 81.

But then, if I haven't finished all I want to do.

Would you please let me stay awhile, until I'm 82?

So many places I want to go, so very much to see.

Do you think that you could manage to make it 83?

The world is changing very fast, there is so much in store, I'd like it very much to live until I'm 84.

And if by then I'm still alive, I'd like to stay 'til 85!

More planes will be up in the air, so I'd really like to stick And see what happens to the world when I turn 86.

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I know, dear Lord, it's much to ask (and it must be nice in Heaven), But I'd really like to stay until I'm 87.

I know by then I won't be fast and sometimes will be late But it would be so pleasant to be around at 88.

I will have seen so many things and had a wonderful time I'm sure that I'll be willing to leave at the age of 89.

One thing more I'd like to say, dear Lord, I thank you kindly But if it's OK with you, I'd love to live past 90.

Finally, here is a bundle of changes for your rosters: Mrs. Paul H. (Mary) Backus—street number is 32 Spring Hill Road; Jim Bartlett—email: wvjx36a@prodigy.com; Lovic Greer— email: pierce@hard.com; Archie Kelley's wife's name is Carol; Sandy Landreth— 2664 Narcissus Drive, San Diego CA 92100, phone 619-222-5545; Jack Reade—email: reade@susqu.edu; Charlie Rush—phone 561-337-7829.

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Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR R. S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 Breaking the jinx of not beating Army in five tries with the overwhelming victory in the Meadowlands overshadows everything else that might be said here and ensured Navy of a wonderful holiday season as the year came to an end. Next up is a rebuilding of the team for an equally happy 1998.

Homecoming '97 was a busy weekend for '42. Jerry Miller, Bob McWethy, Max Duncan and Art Rawson played in the Alumni Golf Tournament. Art played with the '71 group with his son. Bill Morrow usually fills out a foursome with the others, but this year a bad cold kept him at home. Of course. Bill missed presenting the Captain W.B. Morrow Trophy to the low gross winner of the tournament—Bill started the

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tournament many years ago to provide funds for the USNA Goff Team.

Friday night brought cocktails in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the Mess Hall (now King Hall). The Class was represented

by Joan and Dick Curtis, Trilby and Max Duncan, Ginnie and Tom Smith, Buck Catlin with daughter Captain JoDee Jacob and her husband Captain Glen Jacob, USN (Ret.) and JT Hill and Rita Beaumont. JoDee is Deputy for Operations USNA. During dinner, this hardy group upheld the honor of the Class by joining the younger Classes in lifting their table on high. Bobbie Catlin was prevented from flying east to join her family by an inner ear infection.

JT, Tribley, Max Duncan, Glenn Jacobs, Jo Dee Jacobs, and Buck

Rufe Porter, JT Hill, Max Duncan, Jo Dee Catlin Jacob and Buck Catlin

John Mitchell, Ginny Richmond, Norm Nash and Paul Richmond

Captain Jo Dee Caitlin and Buck Jacob at her quarters on 11 Porter Road, USNA

Buck Catlin and Bill the Goat

Saturday's early moming rain cleared in time for a pleasant tailgate in the usual area prior to the game. In spite of the crowded parking situation, a good crowd made their way to the site. While the game started slowly. Navy came away with a resounding 42-7 win over VMI. Buck Catlin even managed to lure the Navy mascot to bolster the Class spirit.

Bunky and Peggy Herndon, Earl Greer, and Jo Dee Catlin Jacob

Bill Richardson and Jeanette and Roy WerthmuUer

After the game, the Class had been invited for cocktails at JoDee and Glen's quarters on Porter Road. The quarters have been completely refurbished and now include central air and are beautifully furnished and decorated by the Jacobs with many of their things from the Far East.

Following the cocktails, the Class adjourned to the Sevem Room of the Officers and Faculty Club to enjoy lots of good food, conversation and good cheer. The attendees included Trilby and Max Duncan, Kieran and Jack Mitchell, Maggie and Bob McWethy, Peggy and Jim Small, Muff and Norm Nash, Anne and Bill Richardson, Rufe Porter, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Betty and Ace King, Ruth Opp, Peg and Jake Glick, Bill Houser, Shine Payne, Jack Hinchey, Ginny and Paul Richmond, Ruth and Jack Gommengenger, Rita Beaumont and JT Hill, Ginnie and Tom Smith, \^ra Schoenfeld and Bill's niece Romaine Wilkin, Belts and Bill Divine, Buck Catlin, Joan and Dick Curtis, Martha and Pappy Sims, Anne and Earl Greer, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Barbara and Dale Reed, Jeannette and Roy WerthmuUer, Pat and Art Rawson, JoDee and Glen Jacob, and Peggy and Bunky Herndon.

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Anne and Bill Richardson proudly announce the election of their daughter, Rev. Canon Chilton Knudsen, now on the staff of the Bishop of Chicago, to be Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Her installation is to be held in Maine on 23 March 1998.

This a great honor and is very unique in the Class history and we extend heartfelt congratulations.

In mid-October, Dodie and John Drew were on a cmise which visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Scroggie Wiley and Barbara Sands spend much of the year in Barbara's home. A luncheon of cold shrimp and avocado salad washed down with a chilled white wine, which John immediately entered in his list of Hall of Fame lunches, produced a photo of Dodie, Scroggie and Barbara. John wielded the camera which precluded testimony to the effect that he was in high spirits supported by Scroggie's infamous margaritas. The luncheon was a follow-up to the latter's visit with the Drews for June Week West.

Holmes, Gebert and Milhaupt

During June Week West, the four inhabitants of Room 3353 in Bancroft Hall (see page 184 of our '42 Lucky Bag) decided to hold their first reunion since graduation. Bee Holmes provided the catalyst and opened their home for the lads and their ladies.

Responding were Wes Gebert, Don Holmes and Tom Milhaupt.

of. The FCA Huddle at Navy provides a system of support and outreach for many of the Midshipmen.

As required by the Class bylaws. Max Duncan appointed Jack Crawford as Chairman of the Teller Committee to determine the results of the recent election of officers for the Association of the Class of 1942. Serving with Jack were Rufe Porter and Art Rawson. On 25 November 1997, the Committee reported that a majority of the 219 ballots cast were received by Jim Small as president, Frank O'Brien as vice president, Hap Day as secretary and Hal Wynne as treasurer. There were no write-ins and it was clear from the results that the nominating committee had done a splendid job. Several ballots alluded to the superb manner in which Class projects have been managed. The committee offered their congratulations to the officers elected and wished them every success during their tour.

They also expressed their appreciation on behalf of the Class to those whom they replace for a job "WELL DONE." A note from Walt Esworthy from their Laurel, FL home assures us that everything is going well there. Ann keeps busy with her guide-training program at Selby Gardens in Sarasota, while Walt extols the virtues of replacement knees and his work as a board member of one of the finest Hospice organizations in the country.

Bill Vose included a note to Max with his ballot echoing the problem everyone who works with computers experiences from time to time. He had made the chronic mistake of overlooking earlier admonitions to "Never Volunteer" by taking on two year-book projects only to have his computer act up and disrupt his endeavors for much of the summer. In any event those projects are in the past, the computer is now working reasonably well considering that it's intelligence is zero. In early October, Quentin Pierce and his wife Margaret arrived in Virginia Beach to enjoy their annual two week golf vacation. Quent was not feeling too well when they left Charlotte,

NC, and had not improved by the time they arrived. Four days later he was desperately sick and was admitted to a hospital close to the Vose home. He was finally diagnosed with Legionnaires Disease which progressed to pneumonia. Once the diagnosis was made and the specific treatment begun, his recovery was rapid and dramatic. He was released from the hospital with one day of their vacation remaining, but they managed to arrange to stay on at their time share of another week. That provided the four with an opportunity to enjoy dinner together. Bill emphasized that he was one sick cookie!

Bunky Herndon has been recognized as the Class dataguru and with the assistance of Max Duncan, Norm Nash, Jim Small, Frank O'Brien and Hap has generated a new Class directory to be published early in the new year. Where available, it will include second home addresses for those who now maintain alternate homes, fax numbers and email addresses. In advance of publication, we note that Nancy Allendorfer has relocated to 2904 N. Leisure Worid Blvd., Apt. 517, Silver Spring, MD 20906; and Betty and Bill Kurtz are now comfortably ensconced in the Valley of the Sun at 3385 North Snead Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338; 602-535-8072.

The Alumni Association has advised the Class of the death of Jim Leipper from a heart attack at their Vicksburg, MS home on 11 November. Muff Hester wrote to Irene and Mac MacKown advising them of Leon's death from cardiac arrest on 26 November 1997 at Emerson Hospital in their hometown of Lincoln Center, MA. He was buried in the Lincoln Cemetery on 2 December and is survived by his wife, his two sons and six grandchildren. We extend our sympathy to Lois and Muff and their families.

JT Hill writes that we may be "aging a little" when he found that the 6th ROC, a Marine Class that is made up of our contemporaries and had adopted our Marines, had to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday on Saturday noon, the 8th of November, as many of the group can no longer drive at night. On the official date, the 10th, JT

Dodie Drew, Scroggie Wiley, and Barbara Sands

Larry Murphy, who is single, had planned to attend but was called away unexpectedly for an important mission in a foreign land.

Undaunted, the foursome plan to get together in the near future. In the process, they fell to wondering how many four-man rooms have all incumbents alive and kicking. We'd like to hear from you! Wes included a copy of an article from the September issue of the Fellowship Christian Athlete magazine featuring Charlie Weatherbie. This is a side of the Navy coach perhaps too few are aware

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discovered that he was the oldest Marine at the local Marine Corps League celebration.

At the Christmas luncheon in Annapolis, JT distributed the flyers for the 16th Annual USNA '42 Mary E. Hill Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on Tuesday, 21 April 1998 at the Quantico Medal of Honor Goff Course. A rain date of Wednesday, 22 April, will be honored only in the event of tidal wave, disastrous flood, hurricane, or natural disaster. The deadline for entries is Friday, 10 April 1998. Contact Col John T. Hill, USMC (Ret.) at 18318 Woodland Drive, Triangle, VA 22172; 703-221-6702. Golfers, onlookers, and favors or promotional items for the contestants are earnestly solicited to make this one of the bigger tournaments. Fee for the entire day's outing, including the usual fabulous luncheon is $35.

Joining in our annual Christmas luncheon at Loews Annapolis Hotel on 10 December and celebrating Navy's crushing of Army were: Trilby and Max Duncan, Hap Day, Betty and Ace King, JT Hill and Rita Beaumont, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Joan and Dick Curtis, Muff and Norm Nash, Nancy and Bill Morrow, Rufe Porter, Ann Beale, Rene Griffith, Kay Cole, Ruth Opp, Pafricia and Art Rawson, Russ Flynn, Frank O'Brien, Tex Winslow, Yvonne Padget, Anne and Bill Richardson, Ray Wilhite, Peggy and Bunky Hemdon, Irene and Mac MacKown, Vira Schoenfeld, Kieran and Jack Mitchell, Ginnie and Tom Smith, Barbara and Dale Reed, Jack Hinchey, Bill Houser, Anne and Layton Allen, Belts and Bill Divine, Jane and Bob Stahl, Betty and Frank Carter, Ruth and Jack Gommengenger, Angelique and Ike Kidd, Betty and Jack Crawford, Martha and Pappy Sims, and Ruth and Jim Clements.

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Regular Membership: 38% Life Membership: 42%

Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie USN (Ret.) 220 Lookout Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 h:410-757-5773 Sec'y: CAPT "Jack" Van Ness, Jr., USN (Ret.) 7108 Broxburn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 h:301-320-4564; w:202-357-3762 class phone: 888-535-4564; 1:301-320-9123 JOSEPH JOHN DEVLIN: Our Classmate, Joe Devlin, passed away in California on October 15, 1997, after a long and heroic fight against a tenacious illness. He had been ill for some time, but never gave up.

Joe roomed during Plebe Summer with Joe Volonte, Jim Gibson, and Jack Barrett. As a Midshipman Joe was an outstanding hurdler, and during our First Class Year was the Second Set Second Battalion Commander, and on the Regimental Commander's staff for Third and Final Set. Joe Volunte remembers Joe Devlin as follows: "From the very beginning Joe was impressive. He was a role model for us Plebes nice sense of honor and duty, amenable to discipline, pleasant and cheerful personality, and a good athlete".

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Jack Barrett roomed with Joe Devlin all three years at the Academy. Jack says: "As my roommate for three years 1 admired and respected him for his never-failing good humor, his natural sense of comradeship, his sense of personal responsibility, and his high ideals."

After service in World War II, mostly in cmisers, Joe resigned in 1947, and entered the civilian world. He rose steadily in companies both small and large, and retired in 1983 as Director of Labor Relations of the Cubic Corporation.

Joe is survived by six children. His beloved wife, Mary Jo, died several years ago.

The friendship of Joe and Jack Barrett deepened as the years passed, and Jack, ever loyal and helpful as Joe's illness became progressively worse, characterizes Joe as "a lifetime shipmate of the highest personal integrity". Phil Hambsch was another close and very supportive friend.

Joe was buried in San Diego on October 18, 1997, alongside Mary Jo. Attending were: Peggy and Fenton Smitli, Sheryn and Lee Scherer, Marg and Geoi^e Meyer, John Nichols, Phil Hambsch, Bill Racette, R.M. "Swede" Hanson, Chuck Merz, Hal Woodson, Jack Barrett, and many other friends and family.

The Devlin family requests that memorials in Joe's name be sent to the Naval Academy Alumni Association (Class of 1943) Fund.

HELEN TUTTLE BOULTON FARGO: Helen "Tut" Boulton Fargo, widow of our Classmate Tom Boulton, died on October 14, 1997, after a long illness. Tom a carrier pilot, was killed in a night carrier landing accident in 1959.

At the outbreak of World War II, Tut, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, volunteered for active duty in the Navy, and served at hospitals on Guadalcanal during the fighting there, and later at Noumea. She and Tom had three children. After Tom's death, Tut married CAPT William B. Fargo '39.

Tut's long association with the Navy included the fact that her father was a Naval Aviator in World War I, one son, VADM Thomas B. Fargo '70 is Commander Fifth Fleet in the Persian Gulf, and CAPT Keith B. Fargo (SC), serves at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center in San Diego. Daughter Barbara B. Fargo is an attorney in San Jose.

Classmates John Nichols, Hal Woodson, and Fenton Smith attended the funeral services on October 21,1997, at North Island.

JOAN TAYLOR ALT: In a telephone call to our Classmate, Earl J. Alt, the sad news of his loss of his beloved wife, Joan, was confirmed. Joan and Earl had been very happily married for almost 54 years. Joan passed away rather suddenly on April 27, 1997, and was laid to rest in the military cemetery of Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will recall that the Class had lost touch with Earl and Joan for many years, and contact was reestablished in the fall of 1996.

Eari 's address is: 12507 King Walnut Street, San Antonio, TX 78230-3053.

SOLON GIBSON HALE: Our Classmate, "Sodie" Hale who had joined us at the Naval Academy from Murray, Kentucky, and who had returned to Murray after retirement, died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 9, 1997.

"Sodie" served the nation for over 23 years, including service in World War II and Korea. He leaves his beloved and devoted wife, Ruthie, and five children. He was buried in Murray Memorial Gardens, Murray, KY, with full military honors.

BILL BUSIK HONORED: On December 11,1997, Bill Busik traveled to Princeton, New Jersey to attend the Banquet of Champions of the All American Football Foundation and to receive one of their most prestigious awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Tom Hamilton Award. This Award is given to a distinguished football player of All American quality, recognized for his service to his country under fire.

This award to Bill was particularly poignant because he knew Tom Hamilton well, and many aspects of their careers were similar: football star, NAVAL leader, coach, athletic director, and prominence on the sports scene after retirement.

In addition, in 1996 Bill was awarded the Unsung Hero Award by the same All American Football Foundation. This Award is presented annually to "an outstanding football player who did not receive the national recognition that he deserved.

Bill, congratulations!! All of us are delighted to see you receive these two awards, honoring you for your many outstanding achievements on the football field, your exceptional contributions to the great game of football, and your distinguished service in the Navy to our nation.

DALTON/CALVERT and ATHENS/ SPARTA: On Wednesday, September 17, 1997, Secretary of the Navy The Honorable John Dalton '64 addressed the Naval Academy Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Washington. His talk was not only interesting and informative, but made especially so because he based his remarks on a thoughtful analogy put forth by a previous Superintendent of the Naval Academy in 1968.

Secretary Dalton was referring to our Classmate, Jim Calvert, who said, some thirty years ago, that the Naval Academy must remain a conservative institution, at its heart one that has to produce great leaders, rather than great scholars. The balance between Athens and Sparta must be maintained. That is, the balance between academics and professional training has to be carefully managed.

You can be sure that those of us from our Class, who were in attendance at the luncheon that day, really perked up our ears on hearing that the Secretary's Remarks were based on the thoughts and beliefs of our Classmate, Jim Calvert, expressed many years earlier.

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Secretary Dalton amplified his Remarks as follows: The Athenians were forward-thinking, cerebral and innovative. They were dedicated to maintaining a state-of-the-art navy that could dominate the city states of the Mediterranean. Athens was also proud of its dedication to a moral base which defined their every action as a civilization.

The Spartans were not given to fancy tactics or cerebral pursuits on the battlefield.

Their strength was their culture which inspired the warrior spirit.

They often dominated a campaign through sheer determination, blood, and sweat. And their adherence to a moral standard was held as a distant second to victory at all costs.

The answer, I believe, lies in the balance between Athens and Sparta. We must remain forward-thinking, innovative, efficient, and operate our forces within an ethical and moral framework that is true to the ideals we protect. But our forces must also maintain the warrior spirit, so that when our Sailors and Marines are asked to go in harm's way, they do so with unquestioned effectiveness and unflagging loyalty.

Your writer asked Jim for the basis of his talk which he made as incoming Superintendent in 1968. Jim replied: My thoughts expressed in 1968 sprung from three sources: a. A realization that the Academy had to change. Its more inclusive student body was making lock-step curriculum less and less maintainable. I had received complaints from faculty—both civilian and military—that they were having to downgrade the levels of difficulty in both math and engineering subjects to an unacceptable level. b. When I arrived as Superintendent in June of 1968, the Academy had come within 14 men of not having enough qualified candidates to fill the Class. It was clear that we had to broaden our appeal for young men of that time. c. A conviction that, whatever changes we might make on the academic side, it was imperative that we retain the toughness and close discipline that separates the Academy from ordinary colleges.

Reflecting on these necessary changes, I realized that the tug-of-war between the academic side and the military side has always existed at all three service academies. I used the Athens and Sparta comparison to express

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the need for a balance which would be consonant with our times.

Well said, Jim—tme then, tme now, and tme tomorrow.

VIRTUOSOS: Webster defines a Virtuoso as "a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field." Thus it is astonishing to learn that we have three Classmates—Tom Clear, Frank Reh, and Gardner Thomas—^whose life professions took them to sea for many years—^who are tme virtuosos of the violin and the violoncello, better known as the 'cello.

Let's begin this interesting story with Tom, who has had a lifelong interest in symphony music. After 30 years of building his record collection of the best 'cello and violin music ever written, played by the world's very best musicians, Tom selected the very best of the very best, and issued his own 3 disk set of records, together with a hand-typed brochure that lists not only the musical selections, but contains a paragraph about each musician who played the selection. The depth of detail about each musician is most impressive.

The brochure for the violin selections was sent to Professor John Barry Talley, Chairman of the Musical Activities Department of the Naval Academy, for review and comment.

Here is what Professor Talley wrote in reply: I read with interest Tom Clear's commentaries on violin recordings of historical significance. This is an insightful review made by a connoisseur whose knowledge and passion for his subject is evident in the depth of detail devoted to the individual artists. Although these recordings are no longer available and have not been reissued in contemporary formats, the collector of violin recordings will find his comments to be a significant contribution to the field, especially for those interested in the style and technique of violin playing in the middle years of the twentieth century.

The brochure on the cello was sent to Frank Reh, as we had learned, from '43's September '97 column in Shipmate, that Frank in retirement was playing the cello in the Portland, OR, symphony orchestra. Here is what Frank says about Tom Clear's work:

Although I am a student of the cello repertory and a practitioner of the art of playing the instrument, I have nothing approaching Tom's knowledge and scholarship. I was very impressed by the booklet and the Anthology which it describes.

It must have been a "labor of love" on Tom's part to research, assemble and edit such a marvelous Anthology of great cellists and their works, and then to produce a record portfolio of the most perfect selections of the masterworks of these great artists. Painstaking effort, careful research and musical scholarship are needed to produce a work of this high quality. The musical world is indebted to Tom for production of this portfolio.

But the story continues...Classmate Gardner Thomas also plays the cello!

Gardner studied cello from age 8 to 16 in a small town in Indiana, starting with a half size instmment, then a 3/4 size, and finally a full size instmment.

At the time Gardner was 12 years old and a member of the ensemble that played around town at various functions. At age 16 Gardner departed his home town for Sevem School, and essentially left the cello behind for 30 years.

In the late 60's the conductor of the San Femando Valley Solo Repertory Symphony encouraged Gardner to rehearse with his orchestra, which he did. On moving to Maui in the early 80's Gardner joined the Maui Symphony, and participated in rehearsals and concerts for the next ten years, enjoying the camaraderie.

But cataract problems finally caused Gardner to restrict his playing to duets at home with his talented wife, Maxine, at the piano, playing popular selections from operettas and cello solos leamed years ago.

Gardner's current cello was made in 1831 in Manchester, England.

What a story! Another example of the versatilities and abilities of members of our Class!

SUPER-GIGANTUS DOOR PRIZE! Many of us have won door prizes, but NONE, for sure, has ever won such a supergigantus door prize as our Classmate, Roger Spreen, won in 1972 at a gala reception, marking our 30th Reunion, at the Quarters of Mouza and CNO Bud Zumwalt on Massachusetts Avenue, Quarters that are now the official residence of our nation's Vice President. Remember?

And what do you recall the door prize was?

You could have 10,000 guesses and not name it, so—here it is!—the battleship NEW YORK! The tide to this famous ship, resting on the bottom of the Pacific following atomic bomb tests, was transferred to Roger that memorable evening by a most impressive document with these splendid words: Know ye and all those present at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the graduation and commissioning of the Class of 1943, U.S. Naval Academy, that in conformance with the singular opportunity afforded this illustrious group by having the last man in the graduating Class (alphabetically) become the Top Navy Sea Lord (i.e., the CNO) and is hereby authorized to validate thisfictitiousdocumen-

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tary transfer, there is hereby conferred upon ROGER E. SPREEN Refutable Title To The Retired Illustrious Battleship U.S.S. NEW YORK (BB-34) provided that the grantee agrees to leave the said warship at its present resting place, moorings on other location provided by the U.S. Navy in order that the general public, tax-payers and specifically other members of the Class of 1943 may, for evermore, enjoy the memory of this noted dreadnought and provided no expense is incurred by the U.S. Navy in this transition.

This title is not transferable to the heirs or other beneficiaries of the above grantee and, upon the demise of the grantee named above, this document becomes null and void and only memorabilia.

Done at the City of Washington this 19th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy two. /s/ E. R. "Bud" Zumwalt, Admiral, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, "Z" And Classmates...can't you just see Roger smiling down as he reads these words again...

THE WASHINGTON POST WAS THERE: The Reunion, held on Monday evening, June 19,1972, was duly reported in the Washington Post. Here are excerpts from the story written by Post writer, Dorothy McCardle, that appeared in the Post on Wednesday moming, June 21,1972: The occasion was a get-together of about 150 members of the U.S. Naval Academy graduating Class of 1943...Reporters had to pledge in advance not to interview the Zumwalts about 'Vietnam.. .Admiral Zumwalt set the style of informality in a brilliant plaid jacket... Mrs. Zumwalt, like most of the wives, was in a lawn-length gown...some of the guests tried to jazz things up sartorially...Three men had full faces of hair.. .Another came in a wig.. .And one wife anived in hot pants...But mostly it was a sedate and talkative group...For most of the men, it was farewell to each other and to the Navy. Every member of the Class still on active duty who has not yet attained the rank of admiral must retire on June 30...

THE JOE DRACHNIK STORY: Joe was bom in Ross, California; his father died when he was four. He began school in the proverbial one-room schoolhouse with a row of desks for each of seven grades, in a Vacaville suburb called "Starvation Flats". He graduated from high school in 1937 after serving as student body president, salutatorian of his Class, and setting a local record for the mile mn.

Intent on a college education, Joe enrolled in U.C. Berkeley, supporting himself with jobs at college dorms and eateries. By the following fall his economic outlook was grim; Hitler had invaded Poland. But someone suggested that Joe try for a military academy. He took a competitive exam and two months later leamed that he had won an appointment to the Naval Academy.

On graduation Joe went to ZANE (DD-337/ DMS-14), then in the Coral Sea. ZANE was part of the force that landed the Marines on Guadalcanal one morning and survived the First Battie of Savo Island that same night.

After a year of air attacks and a shooting match with Japanese destroyers, Joe was

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relieved by Herman Wouk, the now-famous author.

Joe then went to ALLEN M . SUMNER ( D D -

692) to operate with Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet in the Westem Pacffic and the landings at Leyte and Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines. The ship survived a kamikaze hit, was present at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, and took part in the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, by which time Joe had become the ship's Executive Officer.

Joe then went to his first command, QUAPAW (ATF-110), an ocean-going Fleet tug.

Subsequent tours of duty included instmctor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Flag Lieutenant to COMBATCRULANT in Norfolk (at the time

Cay and Joe Drachnik at TROA Ball, 1996

of the grounding of MISSOURI, Gunnery Officer of DES MOII>JES ( C A - 1 3 4 ) (flagship of

the Sixth Fleet), followed by command of LIDDLE (APD-60) and BRENNER ( D D R - 8 0 7 ) .

On selection to captain in 1961, Joe was ordered as Senior Advisor to the Vietnamese Navy and Marines. This tour of duty was two years in length, for which Joe was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V, and was relieved by Classmate Bill Hardcastle.

Then followed tours of duty in the Office of SecDef, followed by a year as student at The National War College, assignment as Commander, Amphibious Squadron Four, and deployment to the Mediterranean as Commander, Amphibious Task Force, Six Fleet.

Joe's final tours of duty were as Chief of Staff, COMPHIBLANT, where he relieved Classmate, Lou Tattle, and management of Joint Navy-Marine Corps Studies on the Future of Amphibious Warfare, where he relieved Classmate Bob Stecher. Joe retired as captain after 30 years of service in 1972, and began a very interesting civilian career.

Joe volunteered to assist in the 1972 Nixon re-election campaign. One thing led to another, and worked up to a year and a half of wild adventures as Chief of Staff to Califomia's Lieutenant Govemor. This was followed by appointment as Administrative Officer for Governor Ronald Reagan's Cabinet.

But with the election of Jerry Brown, Joe suddenly became unemployed. But hold on to your hats! Joe then to law school, graduated at age 62, passed the Califomia State Bar, and for eight years had new adventures dealing with shoplifting, dmg addiction, and other miscreant activities.

Joe's life partner is lovely and talented Cay, whom he met and married in California in 1946. In addition to the important shared duties of establishing a home and raising a family, Cay had pursued her interest in fine art, and for years has been a well-recognized painter and teacher of painting in oils and watercolors, winning inore than her share of awards. She also has been prominent in using art as therapy.

Joe and Cay live in Sacramento, pursuing a more leisurely life that includes following the growing careers of their two grown children, Denise and Kenneth.

"Lucky Joe" Drachnik with TVo Pretty Ladies: Cay Drachnik and Jacque White

THE THIRD COMPANY: Most all of you know that our Class sponsors the Third Company of the Naval Academy, (The Mighty Third), whose Company Officer is CAPT Chris Fiacco, USMC, and whose Company Commander during the First Set was Midshipman First Class Pete Lombard, USN. Pete was a finalist in this year's Rhodes' Scholarship Competition. Midshipman First Class John Marvell, USN, is the Second Set Company Commander. Members of our Class have been involved in several Third Company activities which are well worth reporting: (1) On Friday, October 3,1997, several members of our Class were invited to The Third Company Fall Dining-Out, a formal dinner with traditional procedures.

Classmates attending were: Patty and Ed Robie, Libby and Jack Logan, LaNelle and Det Detweiler, Jane and Les Heselton, and Sue and Jack Van Ness.

As is the tradition in formal Dining Ins and Dining Outs, there were a number of formal toasts, including: one toast to our Class; a toast given to the Third Company by our President, Ed Robie, and the always solemn toast to our fallen comrades.

There is a certain amount of risk for those attending. After the toasts and other formalities, there are occasional penalties assignedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as performing a little solo dance, being thrown up into the air like a cheerleader, and, in the case of Midshipman Pete Lombard, required to do a series of back-flips across the dance floor in his full dress uniform.

(2) Then, on Saturday moming, November 1, The Third Company invited members of our Class to an Open House of their recently refurbished rooms in Bancroft Hall (or "Mother B"). The Company Wardroom and all rooms were open for visitation.

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Accepting the invitation and making the visit were Classmates: Patty and Ed Robie, Mariella and Jim Oliver, Geo and Wes Burnett, Det Detweiler, Jack Logan, Bill Busik, Art Newlon, and Les Heselton.

Midshipman 1/C Malcolm Rumph reported the visit as follows: The Midshipmen said that they thoroughly enjoyed listening to the stories your Classmates had to share. Some of the stories were: How the Naval Academy was when I was a Midshipman; and great Ensign Stories that the First Class Midshipmen will be living in a few months.

Les Heselton reported that "It was a very nice visit with polite hosts explaining current living. The Wardroom was arranged for TV watching with five comfortable but wellworn sofas and two 'reefers' full of milk."

Jim Oliver reported that "The Thfrd Company Wardroom and the recently renovated rooms were clean and shipshape, and much more functional and easier to clean. I was impressed by the welcome of Midshipman Rumph and the other Midshipmen we met. The Third Company is still in good hands!"

Wes Burnett said: "It is always a pleasure to meet with these fine young Midshipmen and it was interesting to see their new rooms with the desks tucked under the bunks along the sides of each room. The arrangement left generous open space in the center of the room and provided new electrical outlets for the computers on the desks which the Midshipmen are required to use. All rooms will be air conditioned when all room refurbishment is complete. Many Midshipmen of The Third Company gathered around members of our Class and listened attentively to our sea stories".

(3) Our President, Ed Robie, presented The Third Company with a 1943 edition of The Lucky Bag, and a plaque telling the achievements of the Class of 1943 since graduation.

Our Class later approved the gift of a new "reefer" for the Third Company Wardroom to replace one that is in decrepit condition.

AND AS WE GO TO PRESS...

Midshipman Second Class Jefferey B. Landrum, a member of the Third Company, was accidentally and tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on November 28,1997.

Midshipman Landmm was from Lynchburg, Virginia.

SHORT STORIES —Handsome Classmate, Phil Hambsch, sent in a picture of himself and his strikingly beautiful friend, Doris D'Alessio, at the Rancho Bernardo Spring Dance in March 1997. Great looking couple!

— Fred Yates sent in a photo of himself and Archie Julian taken in September, 1997, looking down on the Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria.

Thanks for sharing!

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—Norma Pendleton, wife of Classmate Chuck Pendleton, reports that her picture appeared twice in the May/June 1997 issue of the alumni magazine of the United States Mi/jrary Academy! How could this happen, you might ask? Well, it was a photo taken at a joint Navy-Army game social for the 1996 Navy-Army game in Jacksonville. [Remember that game? Let's not even think about it.—BUT WE MORE THAN MADE UP FOR IT IN 1997!

Phil Hambsch and Doris D'Alessio, at Rancho Bernardo Spring Dance

Fred Yates and Archie Julian

—^There are always good articles in the front part of Shipmate. For example, take a look at the October '97 issue.

— On page 8 is a well-deserved story honoring Jim Holloway. Please read this write-up; you will be impressed!

— On page 18 there is a fascinating story by John Quirk on his fine work, so many years ago, in putting out a special issue of The Log, called The Washington Boast.

Because John was the Editor of that specific issue of The Log, he was requested to write the article for Shipmate, which he graciously and superbly did.

—- On page 26 there is an interesting Letter To The Editor from Jack Barrett on the subject of The Center for Military Readiness and its President, Mrs. Elaine Donnelly.

— Polly Gillock reports that, on July 10, 1997, she took a 13-day land and sea cmise of Athens, all of Greece, the Greek Isles, and, last of all, sailing aboard MARCO POLO into

Istanbul, Turkey, for 2 days.

Polly also reports this social item: Peg Kirkland, Polly Gillock, Kathy Rapp, Hazel Tollerton, Mary Davis, Joyce Gray, Sally Larson, Mary Hardcastle, Betsy Tazewell, Dee Clark, Helen Galvoni, Lillian Cox, and Betty Jackson met for Brunch on August 4, 1997, at the Chamberlain Hotel in Newport News.

— Bill Hardcastle calls the attention of Classmates considering a vacation in the Virginia Beach and surrounding areas to The Cape Henry Inn. This is an Army recreation facility in a great location at Fort Story, at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. You may stay there if you have a DOD ID card. Call 1-757422-8818 for further information.

—Lou T\ittle reports that Classmates who gathered on Wednesday, October 15,1997, at the USNA Alumni Association of Greater Washington to hear the Remarks of ADM Bud Edney '57, Distinguished Professor of Leadership, USNA, were: Frank Ault, Cliff Gates, Gerry Coleren, Dick Madson, Dick Shonerd, John Shepherd, Lou Tbttle, and Dick White.

Appearing with Norma is Harriet Eyster Linnell, widow of LCol George Eyster (USMA '45) and BGen Frank Linnell '41 (USMA). Norma's sailor hat was given to her

by RADM Dick Pratt '36). The headband reads: JACKSONVILLE-^ext Port of Call.

JUST IN CASE: Your writer was asked what numbers to call in case there was a need for information about being buried at: (1) Arlington National Cemetery, or (2) The Naval Academy.

Here are the telephone numbers for you to consider for initial contacts; both offices have written information they will send to you upon request.

(1) For Arlington, call 703-695-3250.

Caution: This is a very, very busy number.

Consider calling very early. This office opens at 0730.

(2) For USNA, call Ms. Pat Taylor at 410293-1101.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Our Class President, Ed Robie, has this message: As mentioned previously in our Class 5/iJpmate column, the Class has surpassed our obligated requirement of $100,000 for the Compass Rose Project. This was accomplished well before the committed date. As of the end of October, 1997, almost $30,000 existed in this restricted fund. Your Board voted to place these additional restricted funds in an endowment agreement with the Alumni Association for maintenance, upkeep, and minor improvements to the Compass Rose until such funds are depleted. This agreement has been signed.

It is now recommended that the Class continue to support the Alumni Association by sending in your Class of '43 contributions as UNRESTRICTED funds. I would like to thank each of those who contributed to this highly visible and worthy project."

COMING UP: The March '98 column will be devoted exclusively to a report on our 55th Reunion—a really SUPERB reunion.

And, it is with great pleasure and appreciation that I can report that the April '98 column will be written by guest columnist.

Bud Carter.

Finally, for May '98: —Class Notes—^Are '42 Harvard Grads Healthier than our Class?—Knobby Norton—His Story—'43 Sub Vet Reunion—Our Assignments Upon Graduation—The Marshall Gregory Story—'43 Luncheon at Fort Monroe—Dee and Harry Clark visit South Korea—Dick Walker Update—Bemie Bennett Update— Al Hall on a U.S. Postal Service Stamp— And other fascinating stories!

THAT'S '43 FOR TODAY!

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Regular Membership: 39% Life Membership: 39%

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 '44ER MEETS EX-ENEMY COUNTERPART: Back in 1945 Jake Heimark was serving in SCHROEDER in the far westem Pacific during the Okinawa campaign. In the same waters was CALLAGHAN. AS were all our ships in that campaign, the destroyers were under frequent enemy aircraft attackâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;many of which were suicidal kamikazes. During one of these attacks, CALLAGHAN shot down one of the Japanese attackers and recovered the surviving pilot from the sea. He was LTJG Koom Hasegawa, Imperial Japanese Navy, class of '44 Japanese Naval Academy Recently, LTJG Hasegawa and Dr. Jake Heimark met while attending a reunion of the CALLAGHAN Survivors Association. It was a rather bizarre reunion of two '44ers from the two Navies of once deadly enemy nations Marking this notable event, Heimark and Hasegawa were photographed together recalling and discussing the calamitous events off Okinawa in WW II 52 years ago.

Heimark USNA '44 and LTGJ Hasegawa UNA '44

A THANKS FROM '42: A note of appreciation came from Ernst Hoefer, Jr. '42, indicating that Shipmate at times serves unusual purposes. In this case, when Hoefer read in the July/August 1997 '44 news that Bob MacArthur's '44 farm is near Saugerties property, he gave Bob a call. The result was an invitation to attend the World Haflinger (horse breed) federation Convention meeting in Columbus, OH, where he and his wife, Rosanna, helped Virginia and Bob MacArthur with linguistic assistance in conversing with foreign delegates. The meeting included a beautiful succession of events for the delegates of many foreign countries, featuring that versatile horse, the haflinger of the Austrian Tyrol. It is nice to know that we aided in getting two fine Alumni from different Classes together.

MAILBAG: After they attended the Sub Vets Convention in Las Vegas, Marquita and Don Miller went on to San Diego in November where they stayed with Mary and Ralph Frame. On 18 November they, in company with the Frames and Betty and Bill Parks celebrated Betty's birthday.

Betty and Bill Parks, Mary and Ralph Frame, Marquita and Don Miller celebrating Marquita's birthday

Art Battson and C.C. Brock both reported on the Sub Vets WWII convention held in October in Las Vegas. Art credited C.C. and Bill Burlin with having arranged a great party for the '44ers mini-reunion at the convention. Attendees included Peg and Bill Burlin, Dawn and Tom Carlin, Tmdy and Walt Chadwick, Pete Hailey, Jean Nott and Hank Hanssen, Ginny and Bill Knull, Lindy Lendenmann, Marquita and Don Miller, Ellaine and Sid Rose, Evelyn and Guv Ward, Diana and Lloyd Yeich, Betty and C.C. Brock, and Roz and Art Battson.

Jim Clancy and Nancy and Zeke Zwilling were also present at the convention but missed the mini-reunion dinner party. Art praised the dinner arrangements and menu and credited the "designated drivers", Burlin and Brock, with gallant service in seeing to the safety of the crowd. He also sent us a nice group of photos taken at the dinner party.

C.C. said it was great to join hands with old comrades, however briefly. He also awarded Zeke Zwilling a Class A conduct report, 10 and 3, for inattention to duty for failure to attend the dinner party. Zeke subsequently answered the report by letter to your secretary as follows: "I plead guilty as charged to the Class A, 10 and 3, for inattention to duty. Warm regards to all, including C.C."

The Wards

After the convention, the Brocks and the Knulls toured to Zion Bryce, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Scottsdale, Tuscson, and Green Valley. They were enchanted by the picturesque town of Sedona where 43 movies have been shot in the past, and they marveled at the site of Frank Lloyd Wright's creations of Taliesin West and the Biltmore Hotel in Scottsdale. Dale Ness checked in as a delinquent, but as he says, "It has happened before." He has a new address since they now have a branch post office nearby. It is: 4 Tanglewood Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.

Tom Christman sent a long narrative, amounting to a mini-saga and relating a trip he and Catty took all their children on (except one) to a dude ranch in Colorado. It took them seven days of motoring, interspersed with sight-seeing, golfing, side trips off highway 170 to get gas, and culminating in a hair-raising ride on a mountainous dfrt road inside the Pike National Forest to reach the dude ranch. Ranch activities encompassed much all day horse riding (with breaks for lunch), trout fishing, picnics, square dancing, line dancing, and horse bam "theatre" in the evenings. Both Tom and Catty felt that they got their money's worth at the dude ranch and have filed away the trip as a valuable memory. I am sure they would happily give advice to Classmates wishing to do the "dude" bit.

Joe Heald 's widow, Pat, wrote that she was away for about four months after Joe's death and is now back home sorting out the many things that needed to be done. She is doing well considering her great loss and misses Joe so much in every way. For those who would like to contact her, the address is: 9260 Ardmore Drive, RR #2 Sidney, B.C., Canada V8L 564.

Shannon Cramer let us know that he and Marie have moved into a one level home which he counts as a God-send since he had knee surgery in August. Their address is now: 400 Downs Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631-2030.

IN MEMORY: John I. Bryan, Jr. died after a courageous battle against cancer in Miami, FL on 15 September 1997. Our condolences are extended to his wife of 40 years, Marilyn, and the family.

Haley with Roz Battson

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Pres: LtCol W. P. Cosgrove, USMC (Ret.) 6214 Nutwess Drive Tracey's Landing, MD 20779-2206 h: 410-867-7435 Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Dutch Schultz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-536-7156

'44 mini-reunion at the Sub Vets WWII convention held in October in Las Vegas

Joe Jennings and Charlie Miller

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Anthony C. Serkedakis, a non-grad Classmate, died in Kennesaw, Georgia on 22 August 1997. Our sympathy goes out to his widow, Faye, and the family.

Henry S Lawrence, Jr. died at Greenville Memorial Medical Center, South Carolina on 27 October 1997 from complications after heart surgery. Our sympathy is extended to his widow, Betty, and the family.

Alan R. Cameron died in San Diego, CA on 17 November 1997. Our condolences to His widow, Pat, and the family. His obituary is included in this issue of Shipmate. Please note that memorial contributions in Al's memory may be made to the Alumni Association. The proceeds will go toward a memorial chair in Alumni Hall.

Leonard G. Graning died from a heart attack while on a driving trip from Pensacola on 23 November 1997. He managed to pull off the road before succumbing Our sympathy goes to his surviving family.

Please refer to "Last Call" for obituaries on the above Classmates.

Elaine G. Honour, beloved wife of Walt Honour for 54 years, died on 12 October 1997. There were over 200 attendees at her Memorial Service in the Ortega Methodist Church, Jacksonville, FL. Her son, CAPT Craig Honour '68, presently Professor of Naval Science and Commanding Officer of the NROTC, University of Vfrginia, rendered a superb eulogy in honor of his mother.

Elaine will be greatly missed by her many friends. Our sympathy is sent to Walt and the family.

SECRETARY'S CORNER: The Christmas season '44 Sweetheart Luncheon held by the Headquarters Chapter on 12 December at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia was a lovely and happy event attended by 78 Classmates, spouses, widows, and guests. Credits go to Vince Cassani for setting up such a grand affair.

In this issue we include four more of Bob Rubel's excellent photos taken in October at the Washington Navy Yard luncheon.

Well, we have some good news and some bad news to share with you. The good news is that I think I have a relief as Corresponding Secretary for the Class of 1945. The bad news is that I'm not sure? Gus Swainson did such a splendid job in describing his Fire in the Cockpit story of driving to Homecoming (see Homecoming Highlights) that he has been nominated as my relief. He has a computer, knows just about everyone in the Class and can write with clarity and humor.

The turnover would take six months or so.

Joe Marzluff and his son, Pete, Dave Saunders and Ben Leavitt at Homecoming Tailgating

Tailgaters Bob Eidson, Fred Crow, Charlie Mize and Dick Montgomery

Tailgating with Frank Spereberg at Larry Shaffer's car

Al Slaff, Don Logie, Bill Hoover and Mary Lee Slaff at the Bay Ridge Inn

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HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS: Our 53rd Homecoming was a success from all aspects. Great tailgating, great game and a very fine dinner at the Bay Ridge Inn in Annapolis on Saturday the 18th of October for 67 Classmates and spouses which had been arranged by Larry Shaffer. I don't know how we had missed the Bay Ridge Inn on previous gatherings, but unfortunately it is now scheduled for closing in January 1998...I have tried to give you a sampling of the fotos of the events with descriptive captions. But, let's read Gus Swainson's hilarious tale of fire and smoke as he cmised South in his vintage "Gusmobile" to a Homecoming Weekend: The Gusmobile, sometimes known as the Beautiful Blue Princess and sometimes by some rather unflattering words, is a 1955 Chevrolet four door station wagon (with over 221,000 miles). Generally speaking, it provides good service, but once in a while it gives me fits. My trip to Homecoming this year was just such an experience. I had just crossed the bridge over the Delaware River and noticed that smoke started coming from under the dashboard. Having been a welltrained Midshipman, I went into Chinese Fire Drill and threw all my gear overboard, grabbed the fire extinguisher No fire! A detailed search showed nofire,no charred parts.

O well, back to the joumey...About two or three miles down the road, same drill. At this point, I decided to go on down to Aberdeen to look at the museum and visit the PX. Starting out from there for the next leg of the trip, smoke again! This time the car wouldn't start, called AAA, "be there in an hour or so."

Waiting in fmstration. Army Captain watching from his quarters realized that the "old goat" needed help, jumped a fence and came to assist. I said, "Look, it won't start." Naturally, it started, canceled AAA and drove down to Aimapolis... Safely in Annapolis put the car in a very good garage. Friday I picked up the car, problem was a very small short in the ignition switch. Formnately, I had a new spare ignition switch in the car...Lesson for Classic Car travelers: It's OK to travel in a Classic, but don't panic over problems and be sure to carry spare parts with you.

Bill Flynn sent me a foto of Gus and Bill in front of Alumni Hall taken on Thursday of Homecoming Week. He wrote, Charlotte and I made our annual rendezvous with Gus Swainson...We always try to meet for lunch at the Club."

Gus Swainson and Bill Flynn at Homecoming It is with great regret that I must announce the loss of three Classmates: Ed Christofferson of the 3rd Company on 1 November 1997, Doug Mclntyre (15th) on 26 October and Jack Peters (12th) on 25 October. Formal obituaries will appear in the "Last Call" section of Shipmate. Heartfelt

condolences from the Class go out to the surviving family members. A good appearance of Classmates at a cold and wet Arlington graveside for Ed Christofferson became misty-eyed when Al Olsen began to sing Navy Blue and Gold and the rest of us joined in.. .Frank Rawlings of Vfrginia Beach writes, Fran and I attended Doug Mclntyre's Memorial Service on 29 October which was well-attended by '45ers ..." Also, a floral arrangement was provided by the Class.

NOTES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST COMPANY: Mary Helen Neuendorffer Pfeiffer (Mrs. Sheldon Pfeiffer) now resides at Andrews 110, Waveriy Heights, 1400 Waveriy Road, Gladwyn, PA 19035, fone: 610-645-8944...Mrs. Jack V. Peters writes the Class: On behalf of the family and myself, we thank the Class of '45 for the beautiful flower arrangement for John V. Peters Memorial Service on 11 November 1997. John died suddenly on 25 October from cancer ...Lacy Clifford reports, "Cliff and I retumed on 5 October from a 6500 mile, 33 day trip to the Southwest. We went through Houston, then to El Paso, Tombstone, Tucson, Scottsdale, Monument Valley, Santa Fe, Taos, then to Colorado Springs where we enjoyed a Saturday parade and Sunday Chapel services. Then we headed home via Hot Springs Village, then through OK, MS and GA to visit friends. Great trip and Cliff and I are still speaking." Lacy adds, Now we 're in the process of planning a trip to Scotland, England, France and join an Intrav tour for Christmas in Baden-Baden, then Saltzburg and New Year's in Vienna. ...Gerry Patton thanks Classmates for their condolences at the 19 September 1997 Academy Chapel Services for EUie, especially Frank Spereberg, Poppy and Chuck Gardner, Bert Findly and Ed Rowan. He notes, "The beautiful service could not have been possible without the help of Capt. Bill Bennet '46 and his wife, Maureen. Mrs. Pat Taylor and all the other Academy people did an outstanding job."

THE TRAVEL BUREAU: Well, we finally got a letter from the wandering Fergusons. Will writes: Last Fall we visited Nashville for the PCE 873 Reunion, my first command, and had a great visit in a wonderful city...A year ago in November I had my right knee replaced and was back walking the golf course in four weeks...This summer we spent about two months in upstate New York on lake Champlain. Had lunch with Nancy and Mai Collin.

Foto shows Will and Yvette and Nancy and Mai Collin in Plattsburgh, NY...In September we drove to Myrtle Beach to see my #1 son, Mike, celebrate his 50th birthday...On the sadder side, my old XO in 1940 on O'BRIEN, RADM Havard '26, had passed away this year...

Reunion in Plattsburg Bill Carrier of Orange Park, FL tells of a special visit to the Academy: During a visit to USNA 12-14 September for the President's Circle Weekend, Jim Wheeler, Bill Flynn and myself as former roonunates got together and visited our old room in Bancroft Hall. Much to our delight, the present occupants were onboard and we had a great time visiting...

Old roommates get together The foto shows Jim Wheeler, Bill Flynn and Bill Carrier...And Bill Siegrist of Huntington Beach, CA had this to say: On 28 August Betty and Stu Berkshire treated a number of local '45ers to a sightseeing luncheon cruise of Newport Harbor in one of those comfortable quiet-running electric powered tour boats with a full canopy.

Newport sailors at the Back Bay Cafe The passengers were Betty and Stu, Sally and Wiley Conover, Joanne and Miles Larson, Tomiko and John Pearce and Ruth and Bill Siegrist. Bill continues, The cruise extended to upper Newport Bay with many new developments, one of which was the Back Bay Cafe where we had our next get together on 25 October The foto shows Ruth Siegrist, Stu Berkshire, Joanne Larson, John Pearce and Sally Conover.

Ann and Sam Gorsline in Kauai

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Ann and Sam Gorsline left California for a week at Kauai, HI in October. Sam notes "Stopped ovemight on Oahu and did the usual tourist things including a helo tour of the island and had our pictures taken."

NOTES FROM AN EL NINO WATCHER: Ruth and Bill Siegrist have a new address: 6401 Mukai Court, Huntington Beach, CA 92647... Dick Van Orden's article entitled. Reverse Engineer the Academy: Toward Service Integrity which he wrote with his grandson, Capt. S.S. Coerr, USMC, was published on page 56 of the Fall 1997 issue of the publication. Strategic Review.. .Joe Marzluff of 432 Rockfence Court, Lawrence, KS 66049-2023 will either email or snail mail a copy of the email Directory of the Class of '45 (57 addressees).

Joe has a new and shorter email address: marzluff@ukans.edu...Another new address: Donald P. Curtis at 2100 Twin Church Road, Florence, SC 29501...Ed Rowarn provided a First Day Cover to each of the 45 attendees at the 9 December Class luncheon at Ft. Myer...Janie and Dutch Schuiz found their foto on the front page of the local Annapolis daily newspaper on Saturday 18 October, Dutch with his Green Bowler and Janie by his side. It turned out that a photographer from the newspaper had wandered into the Alumni House picnic lunch at Homecoming on Friday and took our foto. I thought that he was a USNA Public Affairs fotog, but what a surprise on Saturday moming when we arrived at the tailgating...Mary and Dick Fay have 18 grandchildren. How about that, Gladys Cogswell, what is your count?...Roy Ryan, Class Secretary, has published a new November 1997 issue of the Association of the Class of 1945 Mid-Atiantic Area Directory. I can send you a copy for $1 to cover mailing costs and to provide some news for this column...i^orry Five Ways to Stay Alive with '45 is still available, same terms....Jim Ford '46 has invited the Class of '45 to attend a '46 luncheon and a talk on prostate problems by the renowned John's Hopkins expert. Dr. Werse, on Friday 16 January at 1130 at the Crystal City Marriott.

Call 703-360-5659...And finally, thanks to all of you readers for keeping me well supplied with news and fotos for the previous 10 issues of Shipmate in 1997. It has been a joy to work with you...Also, many thanks to Bob Atwell for a batch of Tag Lines and the same to Willy Ferguson for this Tag Line: "You know you're getting old when you clean out your desk and can only find three cent stamps."

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Pres: VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres and Annapolis Foctotum: CAPT Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret.) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 w: 800-334-5701 Treas: CAPT Wils E Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-256-5832 Sec'y: Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford Place, Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 h: 301-654-7315 Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 2943 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 P.O. Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92192-1117 (mail) h: 619-276-1857

M.A. Christensen (6), Annandale, VA, reported a great reunion with his former roommate Paul Schwemley, Virginia Beach, VA at Hilton Head, SC but had no pictures.

However, the enclosed pictures taken at Homecoming make up for that oversight.

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John Dugger (13) passed up his annual sail with the Midshipmen this year and states: "Watch and watch and days at sea totally free of booze, broads and well-prepared meals tend to dampen the enthusiasm." He has recovered from his skiing mishap of last year and is back on the tennis courts. One of his chief interests at the moment is chairing a group (the Capital Crescent Trail Coalition) which is establishing a hiker-biker trail on a disused rail right-of-way between Georgetown and Silver Spring, MD, which will cover eleven miles of "the most attractive scenery in the suburbs of Washington" Norma is busy as a travel professional so John has collateral duties as cook and food shopper.

Dick Hall (13) is well and happy. Here is an excerpt from his one page description of a happy man:

Patricia Moore (wife of Bob Moore (7)); Al Bowen (10); Jean Hamberg (wife of Hal Hamberg (7)); and Renee White (wife ofAl White (6)

Hal and Jean Hamberg, Renee and Al White

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Paul Pablo De La Llama, Caixa Postal 76, 13290 Louviere, Sao Paulo, Brazil (13th Co) has become a ham radio buff. Send Pablo your home phone number and he may try to call you via Ham Radio. Pablo reports all is well and that he has spoken a few times with C.C. Cordell in Oriando.

Phil Doherty (13) now lives in Buriington, VT. His office address is Doherty & Co, Inc., 545 South Prospect Street, Suite 22, Burlington, VT 05401. After retiring with 20 years in the Naval Reserve he became a consultant for the utility industries. He retired from full-time consulting duty last year but is still active on a pro bono basis for the Service Corps of Retired Executives. His wife, Ann, acts as administrative officer for his business and for a real estate partnership in which they are involved. They would welcome a call or visit.

Marilyn Althoff (wife of Bruce Althoff (1), Delly Bowen (wife of Al Bowen (10)); and, Pris and Jim Foust (7).

Vintage cars become of prime interest. I'm now spending an inordinate amount of time and money keeping four pre-World War II cars (2 Bentleys, a Packard and a French Delahaye) running and in the condition to which they have been accustomed. Within the last couple of years, I have toured Germany with my good friend Hildegard (bom in that country) and cmised the Caribbean with her in STATENDAM. I don't suppose its news to anyone, but traveling with a delightful compatible companion makes a world of difference vis-a-vis the same trips alone.

The items on/from 13th Company Classmates were provided by Stew Hancock, the 13th Company Coordinator. I've copied some and paraphrased others. As for Stew's own life, he's having fun at the law firm working with and for managing partners who are about the age of his oldest son. Also, he's become the Chief Judge of the Oneida Indian Nation Court. He promised more on the latter next time.

Don Hellwinkel (6) had a reunion with his former roommate, John Langford, who stopped by Minden, NV while on a westem vacation trip which also included San Francisco, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Don was a little concerned about John's ability to continue on home after he stopped at the tables in Harvey's Tahoe.

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L lo r Don and Marlena Hellwinkel and Nancy and John Langford

Jerry Henderson (13), who resides at 1532 W. Calle Del Ducado, Green Valley, AZ 85614-5049 and whose telephone number is 520-625-3635 gives the following succinct report: Spent the winters in sunny southern Arizona—decided to get away from the moisture and cold in coastal North Carolina— moved permanently to Green Valley (about 25 miles south of Tucson) December 1995— sold house in Carolina Beach before hurricanes hit in 1996. He and his wife are active in the Episcopal Church, singing groups, golf, walking and traveling.

Ray Howe (13) of 7832 Fulbright Court, Bethesda, MD 20817 reports that his next planned big trip is to Russia in July.

Bob Park (13) of 3752 Plumb Street, Houston, TX 77005; Tel 713-661-8265 reported that he had nothing "exotic to report" but then went on to say that he is teaching a group of Russian emigres the English language. They are retired engineers, doctors, a librarian from the Lenin Library in Moscow and a former naval officer from Vladivostock. He is also chairman of the local travel club where he puts on slide shows for the seniors, deals cards and checks the Intemet and email daily.

Minot Simons II (13), PO Box 222475, Cannel, CA 93922-2475 left the Navy in 1961 and took a position with a company doing research and development on a hydrofoil boat. Along the way he developed an interest in women's gymnastics, especially its intemational aspect. Miniot is good with languages and after the Munich Olympics in 1972, he studied Russian at UCLA. He then worked for various gymnastic magazines and most recently wrote an illustrated book entitled Women's Gymnastics, A History.

Volume I covers 1996 -1974 and he is now hard at work on Volume 11 which will cover women's gymnastics through 1980(sic). He has been to Russia several times in connection with intemational gymnastics. When he isn't working, he plays golf and fulfills his duties as Senior Warden of St John's Chapel (Episcopal Church in Monterey.)

I very deeply regret to report the death of William Ellis Slesnick (9), in Hanover, NH on November 26 from heart failure. Bill had been a professor of mathematics at Dartmouth for many years and retired a short time ago. He was one of two Rhodes Scholars in our Class. Bill deeded his body to the Dartmouth Medical School. A Memorial Service will have been held at the Dartmouth University Chapel on Saturday, 18 January 1998 at 1:30 pm. He is survived by a sister.

Memorials to Bill may be made to the Boy

Shipmate. January-February 1998

Scouts of America in which he was very active or to Dartmouth University.

At last. WE DID IT! Navy 39 - Army 14.

The greater San Diego group gathered at Lilian and Stan Zipser's (4) in Carlsbad watched every minute including the excruciating first three plays of the game when Army made the first touchdown. It must have been part of a plan to make Army over confident—they could never get moving again. The original reservation sheet listed 51 names but cancellations started to come in almost as soon as people could see the inclement weather. Actually it was worse than usual and that gives us pause in sunny southern California where it never, well, hardly ever, rains. Initially, it appeared that we'd end up with that special 46 number.

But, by game time, the number of attendees had dropped below 40. Late arrivals gave us a final attendance of 41 which included: Nancy and Vince Bacon (11); Herk Camp (7) and guest; Dona and Bert Decker (18); Ed Ellis (7); 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); Al Kulik (4) and guest; Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2); Bea and George Pavis (19); Peggy Peck (Wife of Bill Peck (16)); Lil and Al Thomas (4); Lily and Dan Walker (1); Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7); Barbara and Bob Wertheim (7); Shirley and Bob Williamson (2); and our hosts, Lilian and Stan Zipser (4), all from the greater San Diego area. The following came from out of town: Bill Henningsen (16); Murrieta, CA; Jan and Ted Dibble (18), Thousand Oaks, CA; and, Alice and Geoi^e Ferch (15), Santa Ana, CA. As has become routine at our San Diego events, our favorite vintner. Bob Gautier, gave lucky lottery winners the opportunity to take home a bottle of his product. The main dish was Honey Baked Ham from Ed Ellis backed up by our Hostess' Swedish Meat Balls and the pot-luck goodies brought by the attendees. Lilian and Stan were well fed by our previous A/N party hosts, Barbara Ann and Harry Watson, and produced a fabulous party. They did a good job with the game.

too. They leamed fast and put on a double winner: one at the banquet table and two on the TV screens. WELL DONE! Now the question remains—who will do it next year?

The next set of pictures, featuring Class Rugby shirts for those who got the word, were taken at the Zipser's.

John Kent (6) and his wife, Jackie, and Stan Zipser (4) and his wife, Lilian. The latter were our hosts

John Kent (6), Ed Ellis (7), and Vince Bacon (11)

front row—Barbara Wertheim and Ed Ellis (7) (two of Bob Wertheim's wives); back row—^John Kent (6), Harry Watson (7), Ted Dibble (18) and Colette Irvine, wife of Jim Irvine (13)

Lilian Zipser, Lil Thomas, wife of Al Thomas (4), George Pavis (19), (George Ferch (15) in back), Ted Dibble , Barbara Ann Watson, Jan Dibble and Colette Irvine.

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Shirley Williamson, wife of Bob Williamson (2), Bill Henningsen (16), John and Jackie Kent, and Marigold Gorton, wife of Bob Gorton (5), showing off her new knee Meanwhile on the East Coast, Jeanne and Hal Hamberg (7) stepped forward, seemingly, at the last minute, at least as seen from way out here in San Diego, to pick up the ball and run with it for another Greater Washington DC area, ARMY/NAVY GAME PARTY. Details will be in the next column.

The two month lead time for this column precludes timely aimouncements but I hope everyone responded in a positive manner to Chuck Griffiths December letter on our Class Endowment. In view of the enthusiastic response to this relatively short fuse project, I feel quite confident that I'll be able to report its completion in the next column.

CONGRATULATIONS! According to my calculations the average age of our Classmates reached 75 in February 1998. (Do we really want to celebrate this? But, it's better than the altemative.) Our oldest Classmate was bom in 1920 and the youngest in March 1925; so, the latter won't achieve this exalted age until the year 2000. The average age calculation has not been adjusted to reflect any changes caused by our deceased Classmates.

FUTURE EVENTS: The Monthly Greater Washington DC Class Luncheons on the third Friday of each month except July and August. Call Wils Engel for information and directions.

Greater San Diego Group Quarterly Luncheon at the Hotel Del Coronado in early March 1998. Flyers will be mailed late January. Jim Irvine will be the host. But, if you want information before receipt of the flyer call Ed Ellis.

Our FIFTY FIFTH at the Hotel Del Coronado June 1 - 4 , 2000. The initial invitation will be mailed NLT June 1998. If you want information before this call Ed Ellis.

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Pres: VADM John G. (Jake) Finneran, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Lane Severna Park, MD 21146-1512 h: 410-647-5868; f: 410-647-2453 e: stadir@erols.com TOGETHER AGAIN: The December 14th Capital Area Class Brunch at the Army Navy Country Club in Alexandria was, as always, fun and festive, but not very conducive to staying on the low-fat lowcholesterol trail. It was, however, notable for several items: First of all there were 98 of us. Classmates and drags, for a new recent-years record attendance.

It marked the long-awaited return to the local fold of Shirley and Bill Crowe, and Bill's remarks to the crowd, constituting his last official act before turning over the Presidential reins to Jake Finneran, were classic Crowe!

It was brightened by the presence of our honorary Classmate, Al Hopkins, the former Mayor of Annapolis, about whom there is a separate item in this column.

It was an opportunity for newlyweds Mary (formerly Erl)land) and Bob Wilson to greet the group in their newly blessed state.

And it marked the first public appearance of my Pat (Shaddeau) in her wheelchair, since amputation of her right leg below the knee. Her debut, if you will.

The singing was hearty and joyous, even when off-key, but it was great fun as always.

FINAL HONORS: Just as we were closing this column, we were advised of the death of Classmate Andy Dowd. We have no details nor date, but will attempt to provide a full obituary in the next issue.

Ray Chamberlain shows us how to annoy the local WooPoos when you live in Florida THE MAIL BUOY: First item out of the box takes us back to something we haven't had much of in recent months—license plates. Ray Chamberlain writes from Florida to send the photo of his Beat Army plates, which, considering last December's happy outcome, couldn't be more appropriate! He says the first day he went down to the Club in the car, he heard a couple of West Pointers gmmbling about the sentiment expressed! in two separate emails, which I have lumped together here, Don Murray reports on a visit in New Mexico with his Plebe Year

Wife, O.D. McDonald. They surveyed the state from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and both participated in their first-ever hot air balloon ride, while recalling Frank Thurtell, Buddy Becker, and others. They had last seen each other in Japan in 1951. He goes on: ...Reading what the other classes have to say in the November Shipmate about Bob Perrich and his great tour at USNA, '55-'57, adds much to the record of contributions made by our Class. Does anyone remember the record number of cannonballs he ate at the table where I was Plebe year—in the last two or three minutes of the meal? 1 think it was seven! More importantly, needless to say, ADM Chuck Larson '58 would have had many fewer problems to solve during his present tour had he had with him a dozen Boscos assigned to Bancroft Hall!

Also by email comes the word from Margaret Leddick that she is the emailer in the Mike Leddick family, and that Kak and Vem Rose are new neighbors in Sun City, AZ, while Norma and Chuck Buxton have already been there for some time. They had a recent lunch with the Roses and with Jan and Dick Gardiner (who appear in a photo in another context in this column). She says they are easy to find—the only Leddicks in any phone book!

The last one this month is a real "typed-byhand" letter from a regular correspondent— Bob Peniston: In the Washington Post of 12 November I saw the obituary of a math prof many of you will remember. Dr. Theodore J. Benac checked out of the system on 9 November.

He had taught math at USNA since 1941.1 remember him well. He was the first math prof most of us in the 4th Company had at the start of Ac Year in September 1943. I clearly recall his coming into the classroom and heading for the blackboard to write his name "Benac" on the board, and then getting down to business. He appeared to be a nononsense fellow. I never hit a bush or a tree under him.

A couple of years ago, I met the son of a retired Washington and Lee prof whose son teaches math at USNA. In our conversation, I told him I remembered Saslaw (aka Coleslaw) and Benac. I was startled to leam the latter was then still teaching at the Academy.

With Dr Benac's age at 85, he was just over ten years older than most of us. Funny, it never occurred to me then. [Sec'y note: Annapolis newspapers carried numerous tributes from former students and colleagues on the occasion of Dr. Benac's death. He was fondly remembered, very highly respected in his field, and a well-liked member of the community. CHS] SEA STORY CORNER: (HARDSHIP POSTS SECTION): "The bit in your Sea Story Corner (September) prompts me to comment on the Stu Evans-Pat March experience at Camp David in April 1957", writes Bob Peniston.

From April 1951 to December 1952 I was assigned as Navigator of the Presidential Yacht WILLIAMSBURG. Sometime during the tour I was assigned as OinC of Camp ShangriLa, later renamed Camp David. (In all candor, I liked the name Shangri-La better, even though the young man after whom the camp was renamed was an Ensign aboard ALB/UTV (CGIO) when I was its CO.) This was not a bad assignment. CAPT E.S. Miller '33, the CO, told me to visit the camp periodically and unannounced to test the abilShipmate, January-February 1998

We sailed from Miami on schedule, and not only did nothing bad happen, but everything was perfect. We had excellent meals, outstanding service, courteous and friendly personnel on the ship, and in no respect could it have been improved.

We visited Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman Island. As always, there were tours to points of interest, and these all went off with no problems whatsoever As is typical on cruise ships of this sort, there was a bingo game going from day to day, with a rolling jackpot. They pay out only part of the intake, and on the last day they play so that someone wins it all. In this case, a couple walked off with $9630! While no one can guarantee another pot of that size, it will probably be substantial.

To top it all off, we had excellent weather, which likewise can't be guaranteed, but is likely at that time of year At present, we have 106 people who have signed up and paid deposits. There is still room if you wish to join us. Simply contact Ms. Teresa Perez at AAA Travel, 5410 Airport-Pulling Road North, Naples, FL 34109; telephone 941-594-5006; fax 941-594-7181.

She is our expert, and has taken excellent care of us so far. And we ought to offer Chuck Slonim a vote of thanks for coming up with the idea in the first place! We hope to see all of you on board. Vem. QUICK TAKES: In response to my recent requests in this column, I have received updated bios from Len Schempp, Chuck Carlisle, and Roberto Leon. Many thanks to them, and now how about YOU?...Entirely aside from the joy of the afternoon's Armybashing proceedings at the Meadowlands last December 6th, it was also great fun to see Classmates Roy Atkinson, Joe Adelman, Al Maxfield, John Prehn, and Rufe Sadler.

I'm sure there were other '47's at the game, but we were all sitting close together, right next to the Brigade....Nice note at Christmas from Bob Derrick, (concemed, and rightly so, about disturbing news stories out of USNA)... a word from Lew Taylor, who says he still goes to the office a few hours each week. Long since off the city payroll, but bills them once in a while when he thinks he has done something useful...A wonderful card and note from Nancy and Jim Dickson, in which, after updating on Jim's health

(better, after several minor strokes and cataract surgery), Nancy tells a few stories that prove to my own personal relief that the age of curmudgeonly muttering is not past!

Us gmmblers have to stick together!...! live right here next to it, but was unaware, and I'm sure very few of you out there had been advised, but there is now a Pownall Scholarship program in place, similar in intent to the Rhodes and Marshall Scholar plans, recognizing academic achievement as well as leadership and character, and providing outstanding Midshipmen an opportunity to study at England's Cambridge University. It is, of course named for '47's Tom Pownall...A note from Will Small puts him among our email group (CYBERSEVERN 47) and advises us that Nina and Tom Dunstan have decided to remain in Ethiopia for a third year of medical help to that troubled nation...Received a note from Jim Forbes, enclosing a photo he clipped from the local paper showing Jimmy Carter, who was giving the Class free publicity by wearing his '47 Reunion tennis shirt, complete with Class crest, on the occasion of the opening of a Carter Campaign Museum in his hometown of Plains, GA. The photo, unfortunately, won't reproduce well, and it belongs to AP anyway! Jimmy also made quite a stir here in Maryland recently, when he signed copies of his book at a local mall in Glen Bumie (near Baltimore). Lots of coverage there, too. ...That closes the work for this year. May we all have a happy and prosperous new one, and if you didn't already do so on New Year's Day, you can still resolve to write and send photos to fill this space! We need you.

CHS

'47's honorary Classmate Al Hopkins is honored at Buchanan House upon the completion of his 32 years of public service, eight of them as Mayor of Annapolis. L to R, John and Mary Prehn; " the Supe" ADM Chuck Larson and Mrs. Larson' Mrs. Marion Hopkins and retiring Mayor Al Hopkins. The reception in the Superintendent's quarters took place after Mayor Hopkins took the Review and was honored at the Brigade Parade on Worden Field. Al was also honored by the naming of a decorative garden park at the foot of Main Street, near the City Dock, as a memorial to his service to the City.

L to R Jan and Dick Gardiner and Norma and Hank Ruppel allow their pleasure and surprise to show after winning low gross in a two-best-ball tournament at Palos Verdes Golf Club (CA). They thought they had done poorly, but clearly others were worse!

ity of the personnel there to attend to the needs of guests on very short notice. I was to take my wife, stay in the Presidential cabin, sleep in the President's bed, and order any meal that we desired. With great pleasure. The stewards were on the step every time we made a visit.

Mr Truman did not care for the place, but members of his staff did. I remember going to Shangri-La when the presidential physician. Brigadier General Wallace Graham, and party were making a weekend of it. CAPT Miller sent Fran and me up to make sure things went well. We had to stay in one of the outer cabins, but meals were served there in accordance with our wishes. Nothing like dining before an open fire with stewards at your beck and call. The only distraction was the sound of acorns or whatever falling on the roof, and the scampering about of some wild life.

To close out the story, one of my last tasks was to make arrangements with Bu Yards and Docks to get a short golf hole with tee and green started before Ike was inaugurated. The man sent was a fellow whose last name was Rabbit, and I had a bit of trouble convincing CAPT Miller that I was not playing a gag on him with the name. In December of 1952 I left for duty in new construction, aboard WILLIS A. LEE (DL4). I have never lived in such wondrous splendor since. It was great while it lasted. Bob CRUISE PREVIEW: Vem Dupy writes us regarding our upcoming Class cmise: On Sunday, October 26,1997, Donna and I embarked on the M V ENCHANTMENT OF THE

SEAS, with our son, daughter, their spouses, and three grandchildren. While we were to follow a Western Caribbean itinerary, the methodology of this trip and the scheduled 1998 Class voyage to the Eastem Caribbean on this same ship are very similar. We had some concerns in view of the fact that the ship is quite new, having only been completed in July of 1997. That means that the crew and everyone involved in the ship were new to some degree to each other and certainly to this particular vessel. That kind of situation might be expected to lead to difficulties, whether in the dining room or the eiigine spaces. Furthermore, the acid test became more acid in that the ship had 2,050 passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the absolute limit. There was not one more acconunodation to be had, regardless of how much money one had to offer.

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'47 is represented at the Suncoast Chapter Luncheon in Sarasota with top quality if not great quantity. L to R Pat Moss, Bo Heininger, Jim Moss, Nan German, Mark German, Ralph and Joy Tiicker This affair was reported in detail by Jim Moss in last month's column, but it's nice to have photographic proof!

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302-2903 h: 703-549-8739 Well, that great black cloud has been blown away and the Cadets have slouched back into their gray world on the Hudson. What a great game! I was at the Academy for the semiannual Alumni Association Trustees meeting Thursday and Friday before the game and the Mids were way UP for the game in a most positive way, and I give great credit to Charlie Weatherbie and Chuck Larson '58. Tecumseh was painted up but not nearly as cleverly and colorfully as when we were there. As this is written, Christmas is hard upon us with all the usual stress, albeit a friendly stress.

Newbold Smith reports: I don't know if 1 told you of my 2 week trip on the Russian icebreaker this summer. In August we made the "first-ever" circumnavigation of Baffin Land. All survived. One young lady was nearly killed by a rock fall at Akpatok Island. She was medivaced to Montreal for surgery with four fractures in her skull. Saw polar bears, musk oxen, walruses, and killer, bow head, and humpback whales. Two weeks of interesting exploration. The president of the Explorers Club, Fred McLaren, '55, was on this trip. My boat. Reindeer, is now at Little Harbor Marina, Portsmouth, RI. If she doesn't sell by next Spring, I'll give her to the Academy.

This year's Homecoming, our minor and first fiftieth, the weekend of 18 October was attended mostly by those within striking distance. Charlie Held reviewed the Friday Parade as Class rep of the 50-year class. We beat the sox off VMI. The Class dinner dance was at the Boat House with good chow and music to match. The rain threatened throughout, but was pretty ineffective.

On hand with spouses were, Holstein, S.K. Moore, Ben Moore, Bartow, Hanlon, Park, Bass, Sawyer, Carlquist, R.C. Smith, Abel, Barnes, Bryant, Clithero, Shockey, Reams, Don Hall, Ahern, Heid, Rardin, Graham, Sisson, Conable, Carruth, Ball, Chipman, Tony Duncan, Reed, Buhrer, Gene Kelly, Keenan, Harkins, and singles Willie Lee, Tobin, and Phil Rogers, and Roger Chapman with Ann Stevick, Villarreal with June McElroy, and Leola Hanby; Bill Sawyer up from Coral Gables, and Paul Bryant from Blue Bell, PA, were our travelers. Gene Spalding brought his son, Bruce '73.

The visit on September 30 of the Aherns and Ortlands of Northern Virginia to Eastern North Carolina was cause for the gathering of friends at Bev and John Jensen's in New Bern, followed by dinner at the Henderson House in New Bern. The accompanying photo left to right. Rose and Jim Ahem, Janet and Tom Murphree of Morehead City, Barbara Ortland, Jim Gildard of Oriental, Warren Ortland, Bev and John Jensen.

Earl Resch's death was reported in the last column. Jean Resch's note of early November, "My thanks to the Class for the lovely spray of flowers for Earl's burial at Arlington Cemetery on October 10th. He was proud to be a member of the Class of '48 and so enjoyed all the reunions we were able to attend. He is greatly missed."

Marilyn Nicholson writes from Virginia Beach: "I've moved to the ocean front. My new address is: 3800 Atlantic Avenue, #202, zip 23451. 757422-4771.1 love it, and the Welcome Mat is out for friends of '48."

The Alumni Association needs your email addresses and Fax Numbers. They are rapidly automating, and if you are so equipped, they will be making available soon lots of good stuff. Send 'em in.

The November column carried a monstrous list of missing classmates. Some thereon are not really missing, but addresses may have changed. For example. Jack Oberrieder, who is not a member of the Association, writes: "While recently talking to Art Markel, I leamed that Shipmate indicated I was lost. Please be assured that I am well and alive and look forward to attending the 50th. I have a metal forming company here in Chicago, JLO Metal Products Inc, that is presently being mn by our two sons. Our home address is 3 Gloucester Ct, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, 847478-0103. During the winter we spend several months in Sarasota, F l , at 7323 Oak Moss Dr, 34241, 941-377-1528.1 hope this info will get me off the missing persons list. Both Jean and I look forward to seeing you and our other Classmates at the 50th." Jack needs to join up and draw Shipmate regularly.

Bing Sisson sent an astonished note along with Gene Spalding's address. Gene is on the missing list all right, but he is also correctly in the USNA Register Dunno why.

Dave Hamlin is on that list, but is also correctly in the Register From Burt Edelson: "Semour (Sims) Ross's widow, Jeanne, is remarried to a dentist, is now Mrs. Irving Imburg, and living at 470 Foxhall Crescent, Washington, DC 20007. 202-965-5225.

Jack Devlin, 46, who lives in Huntingdon, PA, dropped a helpful though sad note.

I took a look at your column to see if Bob Lee was on that list, and noticed the name of Robert S. Lee. I regret that Bob passed away this past summer from complications arising from leukemia.

Bob's active duty was in the Civil Engineers. He resigned in the 50's and became a structural engineer, eventually founding his own successful structural engineering company. Bob was a good friend of mine and admired by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, a son and two daughters. Jeanne can be reached at 247 Hillgreen Place, Arcadia, CA 91006.

Angus McDonald of Bellevue, WA, comes in with this information: Shipmate listed Mrs. John H. Fisher as missing. Marleen was Jack's second wife whom he married after leaving active duty, and hence has limited bonding with Naval and USNA matters. She winters in Hawaii and summers in the Northwest.

Herewith some comic relief. Our annual Christmas card from Lisa and "Bashful Bill" Evans of Australia has arrived: Just think that 50 years ago we were the First Classmen at USNA. Time, like the wind, has swept past us. Those 4 years by the Sevem welded us together even though we now are scattered far and wide. (The card shows Sydney Harbor) Sydney Harbor is the world's largest and most beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; truly a sight to behold. I've been all over it. In spite of propaganda, Sydney cannot cope with the 2000 Olympics, so it will be a mess.

Scorchy Smith forwards two photos from the San Diego State game. Especially notable is the shot of our two Harold Smiths.

Smiths, Harold Scorchy and just Harold Peter Duncan called from San Diego the other day, indicating both John Bunganich and Dick Clas, while on the List, are both in the Register, and so they are. They may have moved recently, failing to notify Navy, who now can't reach them.

Meanwhile, Peter updates, saying that he now receives three federal govemment pensions. He left the Navy in '54, and worked for ONI, and then a government electronic lab for 20 years, retiring in 1982. His present useful work consists of tutoring in English and arithmetic where it will do the most good.

Walt Grechanik, always quick with a shutter, provides this: "Herb Green and his bride, Marge, came down to the Nation's Capital to, I think, insure that a functioning body was still associated with voice transmitted by telephone. The photo was taken at the new memorial honoring the former governor of our birth state."

Theink you for your support of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association!

Jensen's in New Bern

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W. Grechanik and H.T. Green Frank Fogarty fills us in on the missing Lois Abromitis: Lois splits her time between 19 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842, and 2800 Brockton Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. She also manages to visit in Florida a bit in the winter She accompanied us to a Class reunion and has been out to Idaho recently for a week's visit. We've visited her in Minnesota and saw her last February. Bill was my 1/C Year Wife.

With regard to the ever approaching 50th Reunion, '98 June, the Committee met for the 10th time the end of October. The attendance is currently 622. People are still coming to and climbing aboard. Admiral Chuck Larson '58, the Supe, will be completing his four year tour during the week, so there will be some activities over which we will have no control. His relief has not yet been announced, but it appears the change of command will be at Alumni Hall the day we arrive. You should receive about now a letter with the final bill and sign-in (base $250 per), due by 1 April.

Over three weeks in January and early February, the Alumni Association is scheduling six evening receptions for the First Class of the six Battalions at the Alumni House to welcome them to the Association. The Class of '48, 50 years their senior, will be the welcomers. A small group of Classmates and wives will attend each reception and a designated Classmate will say a few words along with RADM Ron Marryott '58, and we will present each '98er with a small memento of the occasion. This a new tradition which was inaugurated with 45/95. More on this later.

Your attention is invited to the report on the Association Trustees meeting, which Tim Bradley and I attended, which should be in this issue. You need to know what is going on in this organization.

Well, the mail just deposited a tome from Harvey Humphrey in San Diego. Lots of news, so hang on.

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Goodwin, Neely, Chipman and Zeleznock Chuck Gorder was married November 8 to Rhona May McNally in San Diego's First United Methodist Church. The aftemoon service was followed by a reception and dinner dance for some 250 guests at Loews Coronado Bay Resort. The wedding party included Chuck's children and their families along with Rhona's daughter and son, with Classmates George Goodwin, Bob Neely, IVoy Stone, and me as ushers. Also on hand. Bill Ayers, Karl Christoph, Dick Hoffman, Lloyd Jones, Ed Rogers, and Jay Vermilya. Rhona's son, Ashley, gave away his Mom, and Chuck's daughter, Janet, served as best manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;er, woman. The Gorders are in new quarters: 5526 Toyon Road, San Diego 92115. 619-287-3559.

The San Diego State game was well attended by the Class. There was a post game reception at the Admiral Kidd Club on the Bay, and a golf outing on the Admiral Baker Course. Seen about the events were Bill Ayers, Ball, Buhrer, Carlquist, Chipman, Christoph, Cummings, Dawson, P. Duncan, G. Goodwin, Gorder, Wade Harris, Dick Hoffman, Humphrey, Heid, Ikard, Jefferson, Henry Johnson, Lloyd Jones, Lang, McCabe, McConeghy, McCord, McMahon, Neely, Ozbom, Patterson, Ed Rogers, Rardin, Bob Smith, Scorchy Smith, Harold Smith, Spangenberg, Stone, Zeleznock. Also, Babs Rudzis and Vilma Loheed Mitchell.

Mary R. and Jack McCord met Jane and me in Palm Springs in November for a round of golf and a couple of nights in a time share. They tailgated us back to Escondido where they spent the weekend before driving to New Mexico for Thanksgiving with sqme of their children. It has been a busy year for me and Jane. Florida in February to visit Jane's mother, and Hilton Head to visit Jane's Mary Washington College roommate. June to Calgary, Banff and its nearby icefields, then Vancouver and the Whistler Ski Resort. Jane flew back to Florida for her mother's 97th birthday. She still lives without assisted living in the beautiful Freedom Village retirement facility in Sun City. In October I flew to San Francisco for the Stanford/Notre Dame game at "The Farm" in Palo Alto, and ran into my Plebe Year Wife, Tom Woods and his bride, Barb, who had driven over from Alameda. I'd seen Tom at the Monterey Reunion and off and on over the years. Tom attended Bullis School with me and shares the memories of my wedding in which he participated. Later in October, Jane and I flew to Boise, ID, to visit our #3 daughter and family. 1 was fortunate to watch my two grandsons play for their respective football teams. They played well and are outstanding multi-sport athletes. The younger has won two state wrestling championships and was the outstanding football player of his division.

And finally, there was a Washington area luncheon in November Four members of the 24th Company were invited, about whom Warren G r a h a m reports: We had a great meeting. The Mids who joined us were articulate and impressive. The old School is in good hands if this is a sample of who we have there. The Class of '98 is ready to relieve the Class of '48. Midn 1/c Brian Sawicki, the Company Wardroom President sent a proper thank you note stating, "We had a wonderful time and we really enjoyed your stories and company-an enjoyable afternoon." The other Mids were, Allen Sabol, Company Commander, Shane Kennedy, 2/C, and Urv Prescott, 4/C. Sixteen Classmates brought wives and a total of 31 Classmates attended.

Last month I reported on the death in October in New London of Clay McFarland after a brief illness. The "Last Call" section will have an extensive obit. A submariner, he served on a number of boats and commanded Entemador (SS324). His deep draft command was Caloosahatchee (AOJ-98). Other than PG school and the Naval War College, his shore duty was all submarine connected, including command in New London of what is now the Navy Undersea Warfare Center, moved to Newport. After he retired he served in several management positions including 8 years with Rockwell Intemational. In addition to his wife, Wanda, he is survived by three sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. Wanda can be reached at 52 Peari Street, Mystic, CT 06355.

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Pres: Alfred C. Boughton IH, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: LtCol Richard H. Francis, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 h: 703-339-5275 ASec'y: C A P T Pete Swanson, USN (Ret.) email: pswanson@capaccess.org A belated Happy New Year to all of you. Hello '98. We're one year away from our 50th and two years away from the year 2000 computer meltdown and the modern version of the Dark Ages. Your Class Executive Committee met in mid-December for what was agreed to be the final decisions on the reunion scheduled for October 2024, 1999. The events are pretty close to what were in last November's issue of Shipmate. Here's the general schedule: Wednesday, October 20: Registration at the Hospitality Suites at Loews Annapolis and the Holiday Inn. Thursday, October 21: Continue registration; Open House at '49 House; Golf outing; Cocktail party (cash bar) at Loews Hotel.

Friday, October 22: Class business meeting; Open House at '49 House; parade (special Class seating); Memorial Service at Chapel; Dahlgren Hall cocktail party followed by a special Class dining-in banquet in King Hall (old mess hall).

Saturday, October 23: Tailgate party; football game; Class dinner/dance at Loews Hotel.

Sunday, October 24: Brunch; departureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; farewell 'til we meet again.

Note this: A special reunion directory will be mailed in the Spring of 1999, so please make sure we have accurate data on your location, telephone number, and email address (in case there is a doubt) such that by December 1998 we can go to press. Also, upon registration at either Lowes or the Holiday Inn, a Reunion program and mementos will be provided. A decision has been made, for the sake of simplicity and planning needs, to have a FLAT FEE for Class sponsored Homecoming events. Non-49er events, such as the football game, should be paid separately to the USNA Athletic Association, as usual. Mailings covering all this will be forthcoming next year.

Again, to get your mailings we must have your correct address and communications data to pass to the Alumni Association since we will be using their mailing list.

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Last October's luncheon featured an array of Class stars. Seated in no particular order were: John Alvis, Reynolds Beckwith, Luke Capone, Bone Hamilton, Ralph Ghormley, Roy Goldman, Pete Klein, Mort Neely, and Slim Somerville. The conversation was good and the time delightful. We hope more '49er's will make an effort to attend on the second Tuesday of each month at the Orleans House in Rosslyn, VA, except when we have combined quarterly luncheons. These are luncheons held at the 0-Club at Andrews AFB which include husbands and wives. The next one is our Sweetheart's Luncheon on 13 February 1998 at 11:30. However, the one after that, originally planned for 8 May, will be superseded by a Potomac River Cruise featuring dinner and entertainment. This cruise is in the planning stage and more will be forthcoming about it. In any event, we hope to see many of the Washington, Annapolis, and Northern Neck crowd at these planned events.

Our November luncheon of the Washington area contingent highlighted the following classmates: John Alvis, Reynolds Beckwith, Ken Carr, John Draim, Bob Eustace, Roy Goldman, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, CMC Jones, Pete Klein, Bob Coontz, Graham Leonard, Mort Neely, Gene Reiher, Taylor Rigsbee, Slim Somerville, and Barkley Wood. You might not remember Graham Leonard. He departed USNA ten months into oiir Plebe Year, the first and only one to be expelled for demerits alone (327). At this luncheon, Fred Grabowsky reported mnning into Richard Plank from Lexington, MA, at the Navy-Temple game.

Homecoming '97. The heavy four day dousing of rain the Maryland area suffered parted briefly like the sea for Moses for our Homecoming football game on October 18th. The misty sky did not dampen the usual spirited pre-game tailgating in our usual Section lOA in the stadium parking area. Our stalwart team won an overmatched game against VMI which lifted the spirits of attending Alumni. For our Class' celebration, we joined with members of the Classes of '50 and '51 for our usual dinner/dance at the Bay Ridge Inn; something we've done for several years. A great time was had by all—good eats and convivial dancing music—but it was noted that there seems to be a direct correlation between our advancing age and an ever earlier departure for home. Soon I guess we'll be leaving before we get there! This gathering was more nostalgic since it is the last time we'll hold such a gathering there. The Bay Ridge Iim with its magnificent beach front property has been sold to a developer The Class plans to continue the dinner/dance tradition at a different location next Homecoming. Details about this will be announced in a future column.

Anyway, we had a great turnout. Here is who attended: Flo and John Barrow, Mary and Reynolds Beckwith, Rose Marie and Jack Benoit, Mickey and Ace Boughton, Betty and Bill Callaghan, Bette and Stan Counts, Ella and Chet Davis, Sally and Dick Francis, Nancy and Al Frost, Sally and Ralph Ghormley, Laila and Fred Grabowsky, Domell and Tom Kilcline, Bev and Jack Koach, Madelon and Mickey McDonald, Noel and Frank Messenger, Cal Roberts, Joan and Gene Shine, Cauda and Robert Smith, Helen and Slim Somerville, Lou and Red Tolbert, Ursula and Warren Vosseler, Helen and Richard Wolford, and Peg and Barkley Wood.

As we go to press, we mention that our December combined Washington/Annapolis luncheon was a great success. Approximately 52 people showed up and a good time was had by all.

Next issue should present pictures of some of these merrymakers.

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Now for class news: Ken Carr passed the following letter from Don CouUahan, '57, to Stan Mayfield's widow: I served as a junior officer aboard PATRICK HENRY under command of thefinestofficer that I have ever had the honor to serve with—CAPT Mayfield's encouragement, sense of humor, humility and pride in a job well done have been a goal I have worked towards always. As 1 now retire, more than 38 years after taking the oath as a young Naval Academy Midshipman, 1 want you to know that 1 dedicated my service to CAPT Stan Mayfield, a great person.

Paul Laric sends: There was high elation in the pastel-colored Berkshires on a sunny day in October, when roommates (Bob and Harvey) and shipmates (Bob and Paul) with their wives got together at the Laric's mountain cabin to celebrate nothing in particular, except good times and good company.

From 1. to r. are Bob Salomon, Isabel Conover, Dodo and Paul Laric, Betty Salomon and Harvey Conover And a note from Steve Krause: I enjoyed seeing you and Sally at the VMI game.

Sorry that our visit was so brief. The enclosed snapshot is of Bob A(joe, Steve Krause and Roger Boh out sailing in my boat. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is in the background. Bob and Roger and wives stopped by for a visit with Rita and me in Annapolis in September.

Bob Aljoe, Steve Krause, and Roger Boh Tom Parsons reports the following from Hampton Roads: 'If you can't come to the luncheon, the luncheon will come to you.' Well known '49er philosopher and scholar, Marvin Frazee, spoke these words and then applied them at our last get together at the Princess Anne Country Club. Long time '49er, Mary Carey Carver, has been unable to make one of our boy/girl functions for some time so Marvin took it upon himself to locate our last luncheon within a short distance of Mary Carey's home in Virginia Beach. Mary Carey is not as mobile as she once was, being dependent upon a ready oxygen supply, but she can still move fast enough to pursue her "executive sales" and keep up with the activities of her eight children. Also, I might add, she is always upbeat and ready to enjoy a good laugh.

Attendees included Cecile and Don IVueblood, Boo and Male Thiele, Alyce and Tom Parsons, Kay and Bill Dotson, Nancy and Jack Magee, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Wanda and Marvin Frazee, Sue and Jerry Jones, Carolyn and Ed Dennis, and Sue and Bob Kessler, VMI 50B. After a nice lunch and companionship to match, Marvin sent us on our way with another inspirational gem to 'keep it in the middle of the road.'

We were also delighted to pick up more email. Here is one from Otto Krueger, oka494@ gogebic.cc.mi.us Surprises just keep coming, don't they? Had carefully placed your address so 1 could send you an email as soon as 1 got wired up last spring, and

then couldn't find it again 'til now. So much for computers making our lives simpler! Now I only have to look 4 or 5 places instead of the one place that I used to hide everything! Of course that applies only to those "nerdly disadvantaged" among us, like me. But I keep trying and some day before I die, I may figure out how to work this li'l box!

This will be short. Trying to wrap up things so as to make our atmual northward migration to our little ski home in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for the winter. (Other folks go south to get sand in their shorts...we head north for a winter of skiing, snowsnakes and 300+ inches of the white stuff!) In any event, that's what's going on and when I uncovered your address, figured I'd better send this before I lost it again!

Been busy ...Got elected (I call it sandbagged) to be Prez of Sky hawk Association [SA] during our annual meeting in Reno in Sept. Busier than a rooster with a houseful of hens ever since! You might want to check out our website at Skyhawk.org—it's a good one. Even has a couple photos of your 'ol bud at a time when we both were somewhat more youthfully inclined! ...Got to be in DC on the 6th for a day to sign prints of a "Skyhawk" painting commissioned by a chap who likes A-4s—along with a bunch of other ex-Scooter drivers—like [ADM] Jim Holloway, McCain, etc. The list has gotten long and I don't know who all will be there. Should be interesting.

PS. Our email address will change when we move from north to south.

Then we received a follow-on email from Otto explaining more about the "Skyhawk" painting enterprise which may be of interest. To wit: [The chap who likes A-4s...] commissioned a well known aviation artist to paint a picture of a Skyhawk. He then got in touch with us to help him recruit some "famous" names - "heroes" - etc. to sign the lithographs so as to increase their sale value, with the proceeds over and above his costs going to a charitable organization(s) of our (SA) naming. I told him I wouldn't name any "heroes"...the roster is full of them... just run a finger down a page. But I would help get them on board the project once he picked out ones he wanted to invite. So we have been in that mode of operation for awhile now. The painting's finished, the prints made, and the first "signing" was on the 15th of November in San Diego. Next Saturday [6 December], there is to be another in DC at the Washington Navy Yard—courtesy of Jim Holloway— who is one of the signers along with a fairly notable group of ex-Scooter drivers, about 18 total., .everybody's got to sign 1,000 prints. Ouch!!

The others will do their thing as well on Saturday, starting at 8:00 and going 'till completion. ...as soon as I get back, Johanna and I will be heading back up north. Skiing is calling, and I've got commitments with the ski patrol I'm shorting a bit at the moment.

All we can say, Otto, is good luck signing 1,000 prints!! Good luck but look out carpal tunnel!!

[For information. Otto hais two active email addresses: the above address is one; his other is oka494@aol.com] Then we heard from Marjorie Kirk oaomck(ffigulftel.com Greetings from the "Redneck Riviera" where I now live! Gulf Shores was nicknamed such back in the Kenny Stabler days. He still lives here! I love it, it's beautiful, the weather is perfect. A big change for me after all those winters in New England. I don't miss it at all. I bought a condo, and moved down June 1st [1997]. Mailing address: P. O. Box 2988, Gulf Shores, AL 36547, tel. 334-968-3355.1 actually "retired" twice. Once back in 1993, and then I went back to New England Life in Boston as a part time pension consultant, and retired again in May. The kids are fine. I see more of David now as he lives in Houston. I miss Cynthia, though; she's in New York. Gilbert is in Virginia Beach, and Lewis in Chicago.I hope all is well—Happy Holidays NOW LISTEN UP! This is a repeat note. As it stands now, the first mailing on the Reunion will be sent to the Class by mid-1998. We are asking all

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Regular Membership: 49% Life Membership: 22%

Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 92010 It has been noted that Charlie Cooper has won the Heinl Award from the Marine Corps Historical Foundation for the best magazine article pertinent to Marine Corps history. General Cooper's article, "The Day It Became the Longest War", which was published in the May 1996 Proceedings, described a 1965 encounter between President Lyndon Johnson and the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Oval Office. It was previously noted in this column that article was to be the first chapter in Charlie's book and it is still awaited. It could very well become a best seller, but more importantly, it would shed some more light on doings of the Vietnam era.

Connie and Dave Emerson on a motor home trip from Charleston, SC to New England visited with George Halperin in White River Junction, VT. Dave reported that, "George remains a natural-bom bon vivant. He knows every good place to eat in Eastern Vermont and Western New Hampshire. The waiters and maitre d's at those places know him and praise him. He was getting ready to go to Spain when we saw him; he made the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. He likes to go on walking tours and may be the only member of '50 to have hiked Hadrian's Wall and he has done some other remarkable hikes. Dave reluctantly stated that he has developed a disc problem in his back and even though his golf swing is perfected he might extrude the discs more so he is avoiding the links for awhile.

'50 Class pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;September 1997, Sunapee, NH Classmates to please SEND A CONTRIBUTION OF $25 as seed money to help cover administrative costs.

Personal Planning. We have also mentioned this previously that all of us must plan for the inevitableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not an exciting subject. Thus, we are starting a confidential, electronic file in which we'll store proposed obituaries of any Classmate who wants to submit one. We ask that you include information in the obituary of who to contact before we publish it to verify the information and bring it up to date. Another idea also has been suggested: each Classmate consider selecting another Classmate or other person who would eulogize the one who passes on first. This would be strictly personal and private among members; our Class would have nothing to do or say about it.

But, a few notes or thoughts one would like to have said by a friend at one's service may be worth considering.

As a related subject, we have just received an overview of the availability of funeral services at the Naval Academy. Among other things, it covers the availability of space in the cemetery or Columbarium and the criteria for conducting honors. For more information, the present contact is Pat Taylor at USNA, 101 Cooper Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5027; ph. 410/293-1101; email: taylor@nadn.navy.mil.

With regret, we have learned that Don Henderson's wife, Billee, passed away on 12 October after a long battle with cancer To Don and his family, the Class sends it profound sympathy.

Also with sadness, we report the death of Classmate Jack Hoganson, on 9 October, from a heart attack. A recent photo a couple of Shipmate

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issues back showed John enjoying his tour of some capitols in Eastem Europe. On 3 November, on a bright sunny day. Jack was inumed in the Arlington Cemetery Columbarium. There were many Classmates in attendance. Dornell Kilcline, Tom Kilcline's wife, a Veteran Volunteer Counselor at the cemetery, assisted in the ceremony and graciously provided comfort to Elaine Hoganson, her children and grandchildren assembled. A former, outstanding Naval Academy Chaplain, LCDR Johnny Poole, conducted a memorable ceremony for John. Afterwards, all the guests proceeded to Pat and John Draim's home in Vienna for refreshments and a chance to reminisce and recall friendships and highlights of Jack's illustrious 31 year Navy career and his life in retirement. We subsequently recently received a note from Elaine who wrote: Dear USNA Class of 1949, The spray of flowers for Jack's service at the Arlington Cemetery was beautiful. Thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated.

To Elaine and her family, the Class sends its deepest condolences. [See "Last Call" for Jack's obituary.]

Then we were grieved to leam that Robert K. Ripley was stricken with a massive heart attack on 3 December and died while playing golf. He was buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. The family requests that any donations be made to the American Heart Association or TROA (The Retired Officers Association) Scholarship Fund. Bob, as many knew, was active for many years in TROA. The Class sends to Martha and Bob's family our sincere condolences.

So, that's it for now - stay healthy; and remember this forever truth.' Nothing Can Be Finer Than To Be A '49er\ RHF & PSS

Dave and George in Vermont We now have visual proof that there was a Northeast Mini-class reunion at Lake Sunapee, NH in late September which was reported on in December Shipmate.

Roger Buck and Jack Akin in Sunapee, NH

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Ken and Helen Bixby and Chuck and Sally Mull in NH

Host Jack Akin at Sunapee, NH Frank Beal was inspired by the news of the travel adventures of Classmates as covered in Shipmate so he sends along the news of his doings out of Pittsburgh, PA. He recently retumed from a five week solo trip through the Balkans and Greece. He started in Sarajevo and worked his way south through Bosnia-Herzogovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Kosovo in what remains of Yugoslavia, and through lovely Macedonia to Athens. Then he went north to Thessaloniki, Bulgaria and finally Romania for a few days in Dracula's Transylvania. He noted that the devastation in Bosnia was even worse than he'd expected. Frank traveled by whatever was available—train, bus and even by long range taxi.

The conclusion: It was a wonderful journey through a fascinating part of the world, but a bit demanding even for someone so robust as a member of the Class of '50.

George Irish checks in from a temporary address of P.O. Box 510066 Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 with a tribute to a Classmate which he calls, "The Sharpest Marine I Have Ever Met". Jim's widow Dottie, approves of the tribute as does your C.S. and all who knew Jim. The tribute: At the Naval Academy we respected Jim Marsh in many ways. Besides just being a good guy, he is remembered for his athletic ability on the track, his integrity, and basically everything for which we were proud to be his Classmates. After graduation in June 1950, as tradition goes we were all scattered far and wide, and it was not until 1958 when we met again—Jim a Marine Corps captain and 1 a Navy lieutenant. My Security Group Detachment in the Philippines was tasked to inspect his unit communications in Taiwan. That occasion presented the opportunity to observe the sharpest Marine 1 ever met. The demeanor and military bear-

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ing of Captain Marsh were impeccable. As we toured the Marine Corps base at Ping Tung together 1 could strongly sense his utmost pride in being a Marine. The constant flow of respect from juniors and seniors alike was most impressive. The inspection was a professionally rewarding experience. The Marine Corps is fortunate that such a dedicated officer has existed for the good of our country. Years later I read that Jim had retired as Colonel and was serving as an assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. How appropriate, 1 thought. They could not have found a better man. Then a few years later, in shock and disbelief, 1 noticed the asterisk by his name in the USNA Class of '50 Register, deceased. Even though 1 never served with Jim, few men have ever impressed me more as to those highest qualities of service and dedication. This observation still persists even though it was made almost forty years ago. Faith, courage, service true with honor and over all, only begins to tell the story.

We should all be proud for the privilege of being associated with Jim Marsh.

Ward Lasley alerts that his and Nancy's new address is 205 Yoakum Parkway, #1714 Alexandria, VA 22304. However that address will be shared with homes in Burlington, NC and in Durango, CO. The Alexandria address which is at Watergate at Landmark will be the best address for Classmates to write and for billings.

Lloyd Harrison writes from Fallbrook, CA to say that he is not pulling any chains, and not because he went Air Force, but he is concerned over the new Arms Race. He cites articles in the Wall Street Journal that outline the facts that the age of gunboat diplomacy may be ending with the proliferation of cheap but deadly guided missiles that threaten to render ineffective the aircraft carrier, the spine of America's Naval presence in the Pacific. Lloyd suggests that what China is doing is reducing the willingness of the US to deploy its carriers by increasing the probability of damage to them. Lloyd did acknowledge that he felt better, however, when the President sent an additional carrier into the Persian Gulf to counter moves of Saddam.

Lois and Pap Phelps were in Sao Paulo, Brazil visiting son, John, on the occasion of John's 40th birthday and were delighted to find that Classmate, Carlos Mendes, living just minutes away. Carlos is fine except for a recent eye problem which is a result of a tragic automobile accident in Rio in which his wife. Celeste, lost her life. This was a terrible blow which took all the wind out of Carlos' sails. He'd be glad to hear from Classmates. Carlos is in the process of re-habbing a home in downtown Sao Paulo and his new address is: Carlos Alberto Texeira Mendes, Rua Nicolau Barreto, 237, Brooklin, Sao Paulo, CEP 04583-000 Brazil; telephone: 55-11-240-4773.

Pap and Carlos

Royce Pettit writes from Tempe, AZ. Thought I would drop you a line to thank you for the column which I read in Shipmate and which keeps me in touch even in Arizona. At one time there was an attempt to organize a '50 group here, I responded but have heard nothing since. I read of the travels of Classmates in your articles and I find it good that '50ers are getting out and about and influencing people. Odile and I bought into a system which allows visits without the cost of lodgings. For a fee ($75 for a listing with Intervac) you are listed with an indication of where you would like to go, and what part of the year, and then when the listings come out you are free to contact those whose desires matches yours. Generally, you have to plan 6 to 9 months ahead. In September we exchanged residences with a retired French Army officer for six weeks. You see pictures of Paris looking down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triumph, well our apartment on Avenue Wagram was at right angles to the Champs and from the window we could look thru the Arc from the side. In early Fall we scouted the Pacific northwest and in November a French couple arrived at our place and we departed again for Paris. This gave Odile a chance to see the French department store windows decorated for Christmas. At the end of December we exchanged with a British couple and spent a week in Brittany.

A PAO at NAF Atsugi, Japan, Pamela Warnken, [Ed. Note: Pam is now the new Assistant PAO at USNA...Nancy] has picked up on the idea of the wide interest shown in personal interviews. She recently conducted an interview with our Classmate, Bob Foley, and received world-wide coverage in Service newspapers. Her interview of Bob contains such response gems as, "One thing you get at USNA starting in plebe year is disciplined effort, practical leadership, and the ability to react to circumstances. They overload you with things to the point that you have to sort them out and prioritize in order to get the job done.

As I interface with Japanese trading companies such as Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, I can do it because I bring with me stature—as a former flag officer in the US Navy." After Bob retired from the Navy he served as an Assistant Secretary of Energy in the Reagan years before going to private industry working for Raytheon USA and then in 1995 moving to take over that organization's Japan operations. Bob plans to retire again in the near future and move home to Scarborough, ME. He looks forward to the Class of 1950 reunion in Annapolis on the occasion of its 50th in the year 2000 so he can find out first hand just what the others in the Class did for the past 50 years.

In Annapolis the '50 group managed to gather in November for lunch at USNA: Ed Greenberg, Ed Gninwald, Rex Kilbourn, Ed McLean, Dick Powell, Phil Ryan, Dayrle IHpp, George Van and Jim Wilkins. Tom Ross and Tom Noble were off to Gunston School in Centreville, MD attending Grandparent's day. They talked of Navy athletics and praised coaches. Midshipmen and the administration.

In Washington and supplying news for the November and December meetings at lunch at Laportas were: Jim Lisanby, Larry Hawkins, Tom Rogers, John Henderson, Harry Krantzman, Bob Mandeville, Tom Bigley, J.J. McNally, Milt Schultz, Phil Ryan, Charlie Cooper, Fred Beck, Norbert Walecka, Ray Bowers, Law Kivlen, Bill Diehl, Tom Ross, Dick Powell, Bob Oliver, Daryle Tripp, Marsh Treado, Jim Lynn, Gayle May, Roy Snyder, Chariie Hirsch, Earl Halpern, Frank Sterner, Bill Kiehl, Willy Ayres, Jim Wilkins and Bill Simons. Milt Schultz opened business by presenting the new slate of officers: President-Roy Snyder; Secretary-Larry Hawkins; Treasurer-Jim Lynn; Corresponding Secretary-Wayne Jensen.

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elected by acclamation for terms beginning 1 January 1998. Milt then appointed an audit board of Tom Rogers and Willy Ayres and charged them to complete an audit of Class accounts and have it completed by 31 December 1997. Charlie Cooper reported on his efforts to solve the conflict which has arisen concerning a plan to locate a proposed Air Force Memorial in Iwo Jima Park between the Marine Corps War Memorial and the Netherlands' Carillon. It was pointed out that this is not a fight between two proud services but rather an attempt to better understand the rules governing the placement of monuments. The Class should be aware of the issues so that individuals can take actions they find appropriate. Dick Powell reported that participation in the Class Fund effort has risen to 46%, but we can do better The Class of '51, it should be noted, started their project to endow a model ship gallery a year later and is at a higher rate of participation than we are. Tme, we helped give them a good Plebe Year—^but, com'on.

During October Milt represented the Class at a USNA Museum reception and discussed the status of our project with responsible officials. He is satisfied with progress and space allocations. Phil Ryan passed out the referee association ailing address for use by those who wished to complain about the uneven quality of officiating during the Navy-Notre Dame football game. Milt Schultz met with 1/C Gregory Pawson of the 12th Company to discuss possible upgrades to the company wardroom. Possible dining-in invitations for the winter term were considered and the Company Officer has written a letter thanking the Class of '50 for past support of the 12th. John Henderson had just returned from a USNAAA sponsored trip up the Columbia and Snake Rivers—the trip was great and John felt just like a Lewis and Clark crewman. Tom Ross is once again a snowbird and was off to Naples, FL on the 1st of January. Jim Lisanby was up from Mississippi for three weeks but said he was getting back there before the snow flies.

From the sad news department we have leamed of the deaths of: Marge Stone, widow of Bruce Stone, of cancer on 4 November in Pensacola, FL; Colonel John M. Bolger of Marion, MA died on 30 August, survived by his wife, Mary and their seven children. Norris C. Blackburn of Morristown, TN died on 29 June survived by his wife, Joy. Dick Davison was reported by the LA Times to be missing at sea after his boat was found on the beach after he had sailed from Marina del Rey in Califomia. Dick leaves his surviving wife, Mary, and three children. William Myers "Bill" Birkel died on 6 November at his home in Saratoga, CA. Bill served on BLUE and JUNEAU during the Korean engagement. He is survived by his wife, Patricia and five children. William G. "Bill" Reitz passed away on 5 November in Montgomery, AL. In San Diego the '50 group cheered for the Big Blue team to run up the score against Army—we just didn't care how the Cadets might feel—we had endured enough over the last five years. All concluded it was a well coached, well played game even with the going in of the stands by a star player emulating a Green Bay Packer to share his joy with the Brigade. Well done. We were looking forward to optimistic reports out of Spring practice for the 1998 season. Beat ARMY. At their November and December luncheon meetings at the San Diego Naval Station Mariner Club we had: Gene Wisenbaker, Mark Frudden, Dick Martin, Don Elliott, Dick Prescott, Lloyd Harrison, Wayne Jensen, Dick Smith, Bob Muck, John Snyder, Dick Thursdton, Charlie Clark and Frank Cassilly. The wives of all were there in their own room and

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made Christmas plans while the men spoke of National Security concerns. Plans were in concrete for the Sweetheart Valentine's Dinner at the San Diego Yacht Club on the 14th of Febmary. Bob Muck (619)456-1956 has all details. Bill Grimm has arrangements for the seventh annual Zeph Schultz golf tournament to be held on the third Monday in April of 1998. Bill Grimm 619-4355477 has all details. J.B. Farrell's saved golf balls will be awarded to qualified golfers.

As we start the New Year, J.J.McNally points out that we have quite a remarkable group of men, loaded with talent, in our Class. Why are so few of us on Boards of Directors across this country? We surely could have done better for AT&T, and for a lot less money. As Milt Schultz leaves the office as our President for the past four years we owe him much: for the many hours spent on Class business, for the many gallons of gas burned on the trips to Annapolis and for the fine manner in which he has represented us when we thought our views needed to be aired. We will miss you as our President, but in the future your advice will still be sought. Wayne

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Regular Membership: 46% Life Membership: 30%

Pres: Lee Doggett 1600 Stonebridge Road Alexandia, VA 22304-1037 h: 703-751-5067; e: leedoggett@aol.com f: 703-461-3639 Vice Pres: John Redfield e: jmredf@aol.com; f: 703-426-9358 Sec'y: Jack Grace Corr Sec'y: Sam Ginder 4004 Rickover Road Silver Spring, MD 20902-2331 h: 301-942-4397; e: samginder@aol.com f: 301-949-0588 Strive to live each day as if it were your 40th birthday.

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND MUSINGS: Our column will be longer than usual. This Shipmate issue covers two months, January and February 1998, and the mailbag is full of interesting stuff from our Classmates who are forever busy doing things and living life with gusto.

It seems a bit strange to be writing a column that won't appear until we're in the foul clutches of winter when there are still 45 shopping days 'til Christmas. There is a nip in the air and leaves are on the ground, but the Dark Ages aren't even on the horizon. Contemplating them, though, does put me into a blue funk. This will definitely be a twomartini night.

Before getting to the mail, I want to give you a status report on our 50 Year Book. That I will do after Burton Lee gives us an update in his President's Corner on what's happening in Class business and things at USNA that affect us.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: At the risk of repeating myself, I again ask you to read other sections of Shipmate after you read the Class Column. In the November 1997 issue, ADM Chuck Larson '58 talks about the "societal deficiencies" present in the young people entering USNA today and what he and the Academy are doing to correct the problem. He also enumerated the recommendations of the Special Committee and his goals for his tenure as Superintendent. In the same issue. Professor Bob Rau completes his two-part series on The Concept of Honor at USNA. It includes the actions taken by the Class of 1951 in the 1950-1951 era. My point in commending these and like articles to your careful perusal is that many of your and my concerns about USNA, Midshipmen, and current Graduates are the concerns of those who have the responsibility for the Academy. They not only are concerned, they are doing something about it. Most of what is going on at the Academy is right, good and positive. The Alumni Association is working hard to define and upgrade their role with respect to us and to the Academy. Sure, there are problems at USNA but they aren't being ignored. They are being vigorously addressed by those responsible for the Naval Academy. I number the Class of 1951 among those with a responsibility for USNA and urge each of you to join the majority of our Class in a positive effort to improve our Alma Mater, it's students and Naval Academy graduates.

If everything is coordinated, there should be a picture in the All Hands section of this issue of Billy Lawrence being awarded the Navy League's Arleigh Burke Leadership Award. I was honored and proud to be part of the ceremony.

As a Class president, I was invited to attend the Fall Board of Trustees Meeting, December 4 and 5 1997. We were not successful in nominating a member at large to the Board of Trustees. I therefore ask you to vote for Guy Shaffer as a write in for this issue. Sorry we didn't do better.

Now that I know what the process is, we'll do better next time. I stated strongly from the floor that the Classes of the early '50s want to have representation on the Board. Toward that end, I will sponsor a meeting of the Presidents of the Classes of '50 through '54 to get the subject before the nominating committee and the Board of Tmstees. This issue is not over!

My very best wishes to you all for a Happy 1998, Lee THE 50 YEAR BOOK: Thanks Lee for the update. Now I want to give you a status report on our 50 Year Book. First, thanks to all of you who responded to our 50 Year Book questionnaire. After considerable deliberation, the Class Board of Directors elected to do the following: (1) publish an 8x10 inch, shelf size book for distribution at our 50th Homecoming, and (2) publish a coffee table size book (9x12) that will be distributed after our 50th Homecoming, in the year 2002 ... 51 years after our graduation. That responds to the expressed wishes of most questionnaire respondents, and will result in a quality product.

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The shelf size book for Homecoming distribution will be inexpensively produced and have its content limited to a short Class history, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, fax numbers, and a few black and white photos. We expect the Homecoming Book to be 50 to 75 pages. The exact content is still under consideration, but this gives you a flavor for what the Homecoming Book will contain.

The coffee table size book will be a first class publication. It will be approximately 300 pages with an expanded Class history, biographies, and a tribute to Classmates who have gone before us.

We'll have black and white and color photos that will cover events over the 50 years since June Week 1951 and will include our 50th Homecoming activities. There will also be interesting statistics that profile the Class of 1951 fifty years after our graduation. I will post the book outline on our Internet Homepage and give you an update on your 50 Year Book publishing team so you'll know who's involved and what they're doing.

We surveyed what a number of other Classes did for their major reunion books, and decided that we could do no less. These books, like the Lucky Bags, are donated to the USNA library and the Alumni Association to become a record of Class accomplishment. You would not be satisfied if we did something second rate.

THE MAILBAG: By Fuller had a great adventure that I want to share with you in some detail. First, because it's interesting. Second, because it's a dream at last come true, a dream that helped to keep By sane while he was Uncle Ho's guest in the Hanoi Hilton. Third, because it's an undertaking of challenge and scope that should inspire all us couch potatoes to get a life. Here 'tis By's Dream Fulfilled My wife, Mary Anne, and I departed the good old USA on 25 October 1997 for Madrid, Spain from Jax, FL. We had four great days in that cultural city before flying Iberia Airlines to Las Palmas, Gran Canary Islands. On 30 October, we arrived in the southem port of Porto Mogan. There we boarded the sailing yacht Atlanta as guests of the captain. I had worked with the captain when he was a young, enthusiastic sailor in 1983. Back then he worked on my West Sail 32 ft. America II. He had invited Mary Anne and me to be his guests for the crossing of Atlanta from the Med to her homeport in St. Thomas.

The Atlanta is a fine sailing vessel. She's a 121 ft. sloop rig with a 27 ft. beam. She was built in New Zealand and delivered to her owner in the spring of 1996. For the crossing, she had a crew of seven, all young, average age 32 years. We felt most privileged to be making the passage with them.

They were outstanding and a lot of fun.

We had planned to get underway at noon on Saturday, 1 November. The weather looked as though it could become rough; so, we decided to weigh anchor on Friday the 31st and get a few miles South.

Preparations proceeded swiftly and professionally.

We departed the anchorage in Port Mogan at 1600Z and headed South with moderate seas. (Mary Anne thought it was a storm, but it was only confused seas with 15-20 knot winds).

The crossing was uneventful other than damaging the main sail twice, causing us to store it for good. We did a lot of motor sailing using the jib, staysail, and used the storm tri-sail occasionally.

We traveled West primarily between 20N and 18N Latitude, and went six days without seeing another vessel or any aircraft.

The food was excellent. We caught two tuna (one 10 lbs., the other 20 lbs.) and had them for lunch and dinner the same day. The sushi from the 20 lb. tuna was still warm from the fight it put up. Later, we caught two wahoo and had them for another lunch.

Mary Anne and I were given daily duty options.

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pride. The only injury came when she slid across the galley deck when Ar/anfa changed course. Mary Anne bruised her rib cage, but it has now healed.

As for me, I stood two 3-hour deck watches per day. It was fun and brought back memories of deck watches on much larger vessels.

On 11 November we sighted land for the first time and Med moored at the beautiful Island of St. Bartalemy (St. Bart's). We arrived at 1800 local and sailed the following night at 2200. The small port was a beautiful village with good shopping and many fine French restaurants.

We made a night passage from St. Bart's to the British island of Youst Van Dyke, arriving at 1000 on 13 November. We launched the dinghy and went ashore for a must do thing ... lunch at Foxy's. It was great! After that, we sailed to St. John's and entered the US Custom system. Mary Anne and I stayed at St. Johns for several hours while Atlanta sailed to her permanent berth in Red Hook Bay. We caught the late aftemoon ferry to Red Hook and were picked up by the Atlanta's dinghy and retumed aboard. The last night was one of celebrating a super crossing and a great last meal aboard.

On Friday the 14th of November, Mary Anne and I got up at 0500 to say our good-byes to the young crew we had come to love and trust in only two short weeks. We boarded the Delta Flight for Atlanta and eventually back to Jacksonville Beach, FL where we tumed into pumpkins upon arrival.

This was a dream trip conceived in the Hanoi Hilton many years ago that came to pass some 24 years later. I highly recommend it to one and all.

Thanks By, for sharing that with us. First the dream, then the fulfillment. I should also point out that By took his laptop computer with him and gave me sitreps all the way across via satellite and landline to my computer as email. I lived vicariously and must admit my mouth watered over the tuna. Ah technology! Is this a great country or what?

In the way of a mea culpa, Steve Melesko called to tell me the picture of Jack Liston at the New England Class luncheon in the October issue of Shipmate was improperly labeled as being Will Little. I apologize to all, especially to Jack's family. He looked so strong and healthy. It's hard to believe he's gone. I'm sorry for the error Nancy and Al Raithel are on another around the world tour, this time via England, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Al is keeping me abreast of his whereabouts with postcards from exotic spots. Good food and scenery in Cornwall, golf in Bali, hill top dining in Hong Kong. Sounds great!

Sara and Dave Soracco also took a Far East tour. Dave reports they flew to Singapore via Taipei on 7 November. After 3 days in Singapore, they cmised to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Saigon, Brunei, Kota Kinabalu, Manila, Canton, and debarked at Hong Kong for a 3-day stay before returning Stateside. While they were in the Philippines, Dave visited Corregidor to see the famous tunnel and gun sites.

As you by now know, this year was our last Homecoming banquet at the Bay Ridge Inn. It was a bit sad closing out a quarter of a century of good times at Bay Ridge, but time, the tide, and waterfront property development wait for no man.

The Bay Ridge Inn is giving way to expensive waterfront condos with a view. Ruth and Bob Small did their usual 4.0 job of arranging the banquet festivities. Many thanks, Ruth and Bob! We all had a grand time, as you can see from the pictures of the revelry.

Dottie and Bill Johnson were caught holding hands in public. That was 15 and 3 if my memory serves me correctly. Gil Shaver is trying to ignore the shameless display.

Baz and Lew Powell enjoyed the festivities with Jean and Jack Tetrick. Also enjoying themselves, were three lovely ladies: C.J. Ginder, Lucy Redfield, and Ruth Small.

Jane Kalisch and Dick Inman Jane Kalisch is saying, "Leaping lizards Zero, this is a terrific party." Dick Inman replies, "Arf!" Joe Bray is enjoying some apple juice with Harriet and Lefty Nehez. Maybe it's not apple juice. They're having too good of a time.

Joe Bray, Harriet and Lefty Nehez On their way over to the Bay Ridge Inn, several Classmates stopped by CJ and Sam Cinder's Eastport condo to let their ladies freshen up after the Homecoming Game, which Navy won (Navy 42, VMI 9). Wes Hammond and Guy Shaffer had an adult beverage while Donna and Marie were changing. Jay Woodbury found the medicine chest and quickly adjusted his attitude while Gay and Sam Latimer posed in front of Bill the Goat.

Tom Boyce, Ward deGroot, Ron Davies, and IVent Shaver discussed our 50 Year Book and seemed to like what the Class of '56 did for their 45th Homecoming. It was a first rate job and the consensus is we should do at least as good

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Tom Boyce, Ward deGroot. Ron Davies, and Trent Shaver

Louise Kreh, Ron Davies, Tony Thome Tony Thome accompanied by his lovely lady, Louise Kreh, posed for posterity with his old USNA roommate, Ron Davies. I overheard Louise say to Ron, "Testosterone Twins, huh? Now that's really funny!" She catches on fast.

Sheila and Bill St. Lawrence at the Cape of Good Hope Moose St. Lawrence writes that he and Sheila just got back from six weeks in South Africa, five months in Australia, one month in New Zealand, and visits to Singapore and Taiwan...an around the world tour that took the better part of a year. The picture of Bill and Sheila was taken at the Cape of Good Hope, waving to all of us stay-at-homes.

Bill and Sheila were married in 1990, after he retired from a successful career in commercial real estate. When they aren't travelling. Bill is a Small Business Administration counselor helping start-up business venmres. Sheila is a Guardian ad Litum representing children before the Circuit court of Monroe County. They have a condo in Key West, where they spend the winter and a flat in South London for the summer. Their flat is only 5 miles from Wimbledon; so, they get to watch lots of good tennis. Their Key West address is 1901 South Roosevelt Blvd., Apt. #406 East, Key West, FL 33040; phone 305-296-7942. The London address is 85 Hightrees House, Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8AH, United Kingdom; phone: 01144-181672-2514. Brit addresses have a certain grace and charm, don't they? 85 Hightrees House, Nightingale Lane sounds like a posh place where you want to live. Rickover Road sounds like something you want to picket.

Howie Ruggles wrote a nice letter with his pledge for a contribution to our Class 50 Year Project. Howie is busy with his third career (the first in the Navy, the second with Hughes Aircraft).

He's now with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Howie, San Diego will have a tough time competing with our fair city of Washington, D.C. As mayor, Marion Barry, recently boasted, "Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country." That was shortly after he introduced the world-renowned cellist, Yo Yo Ma as Yo Ma Ma. Almost right Mr. Mayor Howie enclosed a clipping from the San Diego Union Tribune about Dr Dick Seymour. Dick is the Director of UCSD's Scripps' Ocean Engineering Research Group. He's developed a computer simulation of the highly dangerous waves associated with an El Nino. Dick hopes to forecast episodes of damaging waves spawned this winter

by El Nino to give several days warning of conditions that could destroy coastal property.

Those of you with access to the Intemet can get a forecast from Dick's group on http:\\www.cdip.ucsd.edu. Good for you, Dick.

That's impressive stuff!

Don't forget to vote for ttustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue of Shipmate Jay Woodbury Shipmate, January-February 1998

Bob Adler shooting a sunline Bob Adler sent a photo of the Ancient Mariner shooting a sunline while on a cmise this summer aboard FITZGERALD. Bob's son is FITZGERALD'S XO,

and let the "Old Man" try his hand at a day's navigation. I hope he had a backup navigator. It looks like Bob is sighting out of the wrong end of the sextant and taking a sunline up his nose. (I know, I know. I'll hear about that.)

Dick O'Kane: seventy and holding Pete O'Kane sent the photo Annie took of him on his 70th birthday. He was hoping for a trip to Paris for his birthday, but got the Old Navy sweatshirt instead. Sounds reasonable to me. No sympathy partner, you know the only regard your Classmates have for old age is when it's in a bottle. Pete, how many Irishmen does it take to change a lightbulb? Five: One to change the bulb and four to sing about how good it was in the old days.

Pete Cullins Diving With Sharks off Tahiti Pete Cullins never was one for normal entertainment. In August, Pete went scuba diving in the Society Islands. He went to get a shark diving qualification (why? why?) and sent back some tmly outstanding underwater color photos of himself and a shark he was trying not to irritate.

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I'm going to put these on the Class Homepage so you can see the amazing quality of these underwater shots. Check 'em out. For those not on the Intemet, here's Pete in black and white pointing to one of his chums. Pete, with all the lawyers we have in Washington DC, why did you have to go all the way to Tahiti to get shark qualified ... hmmm?

Fred Trost reports that he retired from the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works at the end of April.

Fred and Gail moved into temporary quarters in Prescott, AZ while their retirement palace is being built. Their current address is 3204 East Silvercliff Circle, Prescott, AZ, 86303-5708; phone 520-5417792. By the time you read this, they hopefully should be in their new home. We'll report the address when Fred sends it in.

Jackie and Lee Bolt toured Turkey for a month.

Their port of entry was Istanbul (not Constantinople), then on to Ankara, Cappadoccia, Konya, Antalya, the mins at Ephesus, Greek Samos and Patmos, then into the Sea of Marmara and back to Istanbul. They visited the archeological dig at the city of Catalhoyuk that thrived circa 6000 BC. Lee says Turkey is a grand place to visit.

With over 7,000 years of human habitation, the number of interesting places to see is overwhelming, and the people are wonderful. Jackie and Lee, great trip!

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Tom Boyce and Ward deGroot at Cappadoccia, Turkey Barbara and Tom Boyce and Claire and Ward deGroot also made the scene at Cappadoccia, just missing Jackie and Lee. That must have been the place to be this past summer The photo shows Tom and Ward in front of a 13th century caravanseri near Cappadoccia. They may have been checking it out for our Homecoming Banquet next year The good news is, there's plenty of parking space. The bad news is, it's a fair ways from the stadium...and all those camels. Watch where yo' steppin' amigo, that's not second base.

Tom Hutchins writes that Billy Smedberg is indeed lying in wait in Ponte Vedra to take your money if you're crazy enough to play with him on his own golf course. Tom says Smeddy is little better than a rogue, a rascal, and a cutpurse taking advantage of unsuspecting Classmates. Smedberg on the East Coast and Livingston on the West Coast are our Scylla and Charibdis waiting to send unwary travelers to the poor house. Tom had to take a second mortgage on his house to recover from Smeddy's hospitality.

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Symphony, the Charlotte Mint and Art Museum, and the local USNA Alumni chapter that serves about 100 alumni in the Charlotte area. Keep busy Tom. An idle mind is the devil's workshop, and Southern literature is filled with stories of old men gone astray.

Charley "Bear" Cauffman writes that he is a mountain man enjoying the peace and quiet of his solitude. He hitches up his mules and makes monthly trips into town to get supplies, pick up his mail, and maybe pay a visit to Miss Kitty at the Long Branch Saloon. He admits to a hankering for word of his old running mates, Marv Duke, Curly Matson, and Paul Goslow. Bear, so far as I know, they are all well and out on parole. Why don't you guys drop Bear a note and give him some first hand input? Bear's address is P.O. Box 1552, Paso Robles, CA 95447.

In September, Ashby Reardon gave his daughter Cary in marriage to Mr Douglas Nunnally in services held in Kilmarnock, VA. The â&#x20AC;˘ photo shows proud papa and the lovely bride.

Classmates who made the journey to the Northern Neck for the nuptials included Lee and Tec Sease and CJ and Sam Ginder.

Jack Hamilton gave me some great photos of tailgating at Navy football games this year I'm going to save them for the next column since there are so many. They're all good and I don't want to fail to use any of them. I will publish them all on our Class Homepage, which I promise to update ASAP. LAST CALL: This is the unavoidable, hard part, but sooner or later, we all have an appointment in Samarra.

I'm saddened to report that Bob Brodie died suddenly of heart arrhythmia on Saturday, 22 November 1997. Molly and Bob had retired and were living the good life in Wilmington, NC. They had just returned from a walk. Bob went to sit in his chair to watch a little football on TV. Later, when Molly looked in on him, she thought he was asleep. She tried to rouse him, but of course couldn't. It was a peaceful and good way to go, but far too early. We all still have a lot of living to do!

Molly, our heartfeh sympathies go to you and your family.

Well gents, that's it for January and February.

Your duty author for the March column is Guy Shaffer Keep us informed of your activities.

I'm always impressed with what a vibrant, energetic bunch we are. We do indeed live with gusto. Keep it up, stay healthy, and always remember what they taught us in after dinner speaking at USNA: never drink out of your finger bowl...it only contains water Cheers and God Bless, Sam

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Pres: CAPT Vincent J. Manara, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 Wasn't that a nice scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;39 to 7. Hope you had a happy and productive holiday season, that your New Year will bring you joy. Lots of news including some reunion pictures. I will be sharing these with you during the next several columns. Inputs gratefully accepted. Tell us what you did.

The 45th Reunion is history. We had 385 present at the tailgate on Saturday. I'm looking forward to receiving your reflections and pictures about the weekend. They will be especially nice for those who weren't there or who weren't at all the events.

Buz Thomas did a superb job, and was presented a Naval Academy Lamp on the evening of the Banquet. Thank you. Buz, for a grand reunion and all the work you and Adele did to bring it off. A note from Buz: I salute the Class of 1952 USNA. Your indomitable spirit allowed enjoyment of a 45th plagued by bad weather. I thank you all for the many kind . remarks extended to me, Adele, and Leslie. We all praise those who pitched in, without being asked, to help make this reunion a success: Anne and Chuck Pollack, Dick Smith, Wayne Hughes, Hi Gumey, Lou McMillan, Walt Gragg, Biscuit Wev and many others. See you at the 50th.

Garnett Bailey called us to order on Friday evening the 7th, and Bill Deaton asked the blessing. The program included: Bo Bartley describing placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers for all of our classmates who had died in combat; Penny Vahsen, sharing with us just how much the Class had meant to her, and her conviction that George was watching; awarding the winner of the George Vahsen Memorial Golf Tournament to Corky Lenox, who takes the trophy to California (see pictures of the players); acknowledging the three Chapter presidents, Lou McMillan, Jim Niederkrome, and Bob Michaels; having those who had been at the Naval Academy Prep School and therefore had 50 years of total service to stand and be recognized. Vince Manara announced that preparations for the 50th were underway. Chairmen for the overall reunion, a history project, and possibly a collaborative project with '51 and '50 are being considered.

After dinner, there was dancing, and Biscuit singing "Pennies from Heaven". It doesn't get much better.

Lots and lots of sea stories, and memories were evoked during the week. My reflections started the week before. Jean and I had joined Classmates at Annapolis for Nancy Hannegan's funeral. I picked Jean up at the Ramada where the Class had the 30th, and on entering the lobby, I saw a large sign, "Memories." This focused for me, what I had been thinking about since hearing of Nancy's death on 28 October To all who knew Nancy her life was best summed up by a friend who said, "She never met a stranger." Despite the inevitable and debilitating progression of emphysema, Nancy embraced a positive philosophy for living expressed in a card distributed at the service, "Use your health, even to the point of wearing it out.

That is what it is for: Spend all you have before you die; and do not outlive yourself" ( Author unknown.) I was glad to see Frank at the game on 8 November His best friend was sorely missed.

Snippets heard in and around the hotel and tailgate area: References to Jim Lovell and Tom Stafford spilling the trash they had collected as part of a clean-up detail during the 40th; Tom

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Cotton and Ron Mathis exchanging 150-lb football tales of feeding Wendy Rivers grapenuts prior to weighing in for their games; Walt Gragg describing how he tumed from an acting career to become a lawyer in California; Harry Bixby sharing his experiences in Santa Fe; Jerry Rapkin describing a recent official trip to visit nations that are striving to join the NATO Alliance; Joan Beecher and Rosemary Blades comparing notes on whom they had seen; and the Pollacks describing where they were going next—most probably to the South Pacific; Joan and Vince Argiro managed to get some HATUEY beer from Bacardi-Martini, and it was much enjoyed, as you can see in the picture; Bill Maxson said, "A great reunion...I've heard very positive comments from everyone.

Wish we could have had more rime with everyone..." From the Seegers, "What a super reunion! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

Seeing so many friends and acquaintances was an emotional high and lift. We are still recovering...Beat Army (We Did!!) and on to the SOth." From Bob Compton, "Buz Thomas and our Classmates who helped plan and carry off our 45th Reunion deserve my own thank you. Sadly, I had to miss it having planned to escort Joe Rafalowski's widow, Marie...Jane and Bill Carl (my Plebe Sunmier wife) told me all about what I missed, 'superb' food and Class Togetherness! But they didn't forget me and sent the Reunion 'mementos,' the jigger and Class hat. These are great..."

A 45th Reunion Video may be ordered from Vince Argiro. Price is $25.00. Make a check out to USNA Class of 1952 and send it to Vmce at: Port Royal Condominium, 801 North Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The current 45th tape is identical to the one sold at the 40th, except that the section listing the deceased members of the Class has been updated through 1 October 1997.

Other News: Esther and Vince Manara were guests of ADM and Mrs. Chuck Larson '58 at the Homecoming P-rade on 17 October, Vince writes, "I, along with 15 other Five Year Reunion Class Presidents, reviewed the P-rade. A major thrill that every old grad should experience."

Our thanks for the news of Gerry Thompson's recovery from surgery. In a note to Vince, he writes, "Local Classmates have been extremely supportive throughout, particularly Cawthon, Maxson, and McMillan. They are probably hoping to speed my recovery so that they can again take my money on the excellent golf courses that we enjoy on the Redneck Riviera." He also passed along an ad for a poster tided: "Telescopes" from the Nov-Dec issue of Coastal Living which features a 1915 photo of Ensign Ellis M. Zacharias standing watch on deck with his long glass.

Ken Weir sent a picture of himself returning to the chocks after flying an AD-4N in the last NAS Miramar Air show. On 1 October 1997, Miramar once again became a Marine Corps Air Station.

Semper Fi to you too. Debbie Donaldson sends along a picttire and news of Al Kelln's front row seat at his son-in-law's 12 September Change of Command. Captain Tom Donaldson '75, assumed command of the Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanographic Center at the Norfolk Naval Air Station. She writes, "After all these years of watching Dad's command ceremonies, I have to admit it is even more thrilling when it is finally Tom's him! We are now only 1 hour away from him, and see him often. He is a wonderful grandfather..." A picture and note from Dick Kersteen, "I had a very pleasant surprise experience last July resulting in the photo of

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Glenn Driver and myself My wife Janet and I were visiting a nephew on Bainbridge Island, WA. We visited the Snoqualamie Winery and ran into Glenn who was serving wine in the Tasting Room.

We didn't recognize each other immediately, but there was no mistaking the Class Rings on each of our hands. See you at the SOth." The November Washington DC luncheon was very well attended. Jim Sagerholm spoke to us about Alzheimer's disease, including its effect of family members, especially the caregiver Spouses were invited. Attending: Bobbie and Jim IVoutman plus Maya Foster, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Francoise and Al Bress, Bettie and Ray Amor, Jim Keane, June and Jake Brown, Esther and Vince Manara, Garnett Bailey, Howard McCuUum, Betty and Harry Spencer, Joann and Bill Ott, Jane and Joe Wilkinson, Lois and Dick Smith, Jim Stone, Jim Fischer, Martha and Toxey Califf, Pat Lockwood, Mary-lin and Demp Jackson, Claudyne and Bruce Brown, Gerry and Ed Sebes, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Muffie and Jim Nunneley, Dick and Bobbie Denfeld, Virginia Lester, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Bill Roberts, Dick Fleeson, Phil Case, Leigh Ebbert, Eloise and Doug Payne, Vince Argiro, Joan and Bob Denbigh, Jim Sagerholm, Jack O'Connell, EUie and Bud Fakoury, Jim Brickel, Frank Haggard, Art Gustavson, Pat and Ed Sabec, Bill Laux, and Frank Hannegan.

More on the story of Bob Bell. Ernie Shultz, who was Bob's roommate during Plebe Surmner along with John Haaren and John Inman, writes.

When Bobflewwith the USAF Thunderbirds, they would put on airshows 3 times a year at Maxwell Air Force Base for each graduating class. He would invite me to the pre and post briefings. That assignment gave him his choice of any assignment.

He choose Navy Postgraduate School and an exchange Naval operational tour.

In May 1965, I lived across the street from an AF officer who was assigned to Bien Hoa. He wrote his wife that he had picked Bob up in the AF pickup on theflightline. Bob was called back to the aircraft to show the maintenance crew how to set up the armament switches. That's when the B-57s erapted and Bob was killed. He came so close to escaping...

Emie tells about going to Bob's funeral in Cisco, TX: "The Thunderbirds flew over the burial site. I'll never forget the scene." Thanks, Emie. I'll forward this to Bob Cressman.

Other news to come: More about the gathering at the Wev's for the Washington group's ArmyNavy game viewing. At the USNA Christmas Ball at Bethesda, Classes up through 1952 gathered for a wonderful evening. Also, some information about the dedication on 17 October 1997 of a building at Luke Air Force Base to honor Ned King.

With sadness, I pass along news of the death of George Saulnier on 7 December

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Regular Membership: 45% Life Membership: 24% Pres: RADM S. David Frost, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Drive Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach, FL, 33483 h: 561-278-8325; e: djlocker@flips.net http://www.electriciti.com/pauld53/USNA1953 Well didn't the 1997 football season end with a flourish? I'm still not sure if one cmshing victory makes up for five agonizingly close losses, but it sure as hell is a good start, and several more wins like it might bring us real satisfaction. Well Done Navy! Sally and I saw the game with the '53 crowd in Jacksonville. Molly and Randy Randall, Joan and Jeff Wellings, and Caroline and Al Hinman really ran a great party. In fact it was such a good party that most of us came back that evening after the game and went out to dinner at a Japanese Steak House near the Randall's. Pictures and names of the attendees will run in next month's column along with news of other Class AN parties.

Near the end of the game when the camera showed some of the Army players crying, I almost felt sorry for them—almost, but then I remem-

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bered those five losses and started laughing. I am still amazed by what to me was the most telling statistic of the day. Army gained 74 yards on the first two plays of the game and then gained only 13 more yards during the rest of the game. I gleefully wonder how our friends from Woo Poo are going to explain, justify, rationalize and live with that? Especially that loud mouthed former Superintendent Maj. Gen. Willard Scott that rides the mules and comes to our A-N Luncheons. What a nice day and what a way for Chris McCoy and all the Firsties to go out!

The bad news continues. When we retumed from our Texas trip there were several phone messages plus a long email message advising me that our Classmate CAPT Francisco Antonio Velazquez-Suarez USN (Ret.) passed away on October 1, 1997 u The email message was from Tony's widow, Alice. She said that Tony had been having cardiac problems for several years and had a quintuple bypass in January, 1996. After the bypass he developed other problems and was in and out of the hospital for most of the year. However, last February he started taking a tum for the better He visited the doctor the day before he died and all seemed well. In fact they planned a fishing trip for the next day and were in the process of setting out on the trip when he was stricken. His last thoughts were of not being able to go fishing. He loved fishing with a passion as well as reading and eating. He leaves five children, Tony, Rich, Dina, Michelle and Carlos, as well as 14 grandchildren with one more on the way. There will be several ceremonies as Tony wanted his ashes scattered on both coasts and in Puerto Rico. Alice thinks he figured that would be close to the Seven Seas and thinks he might have been on most of them. She continues "Tony loved the Navy as well as being a Naval Academy Graduate. He had a fabulous career and never regretted a minute." They would have celebrated 43 years of a never boring marriage on October 24, 1997. She notes, "His passing is going to leave an awfully large and quiet hole in our lives." Alice will continue to live in the Tampa area where she is a full time potter and has a studio. She says it would be a pleasure to have anyone traveling through give her a call, or come by for a visit. Her address is 1706 Durant Rd., Valrico, FL, 33594. Thanks, Alice for taking the time to send us what really is a pretty wonderful obituary for Tony. I know it must have been tough for you. Please know that we have you, your family and Tony in our thoughts and prayers.

that Ed says, "I'm fine now, planning on trying to lose 75 pounds. Starting a cardiac rehab exercise program in a couple of weeks." We saw Dolores and Ed at the next tailgate party and he did look well and had a very good attimde. Ed has a great email address USNA53@aol.com. Do what the Docs say Ed. I was invited to a Class Executive Committee meeting in November where, among other things, the Committee asked me to inform you that we will have a Memorial Service at our 45th Reunion.

It will be in the Chapel at 2pm on Sunday, November 8,1998. This is an impressive and memorable service, and is a function you should try to attend. Check your travel schedules now

Army) game of the 1900s which ought to be reason enough to want to go. More on this later.

Kim Bassett at a recent tailgate gave me a great picture postcard taken in Paris at Versailles on our First Class Cmise in 1952. The picture shows a bunch of Mids, '53ers as well as some ROTC types. I can find Kim in the picture as well as the guide (the old guy in civvies) and I think I can spot several other Classmates. Can you spot any? If so write me and let us know who they are.

We took our trip to San Antonio in October and early November On the way out we stopped and spent an enjoyable evening with Don Metz in North Augusta, SC. Don is busy with lots of volunteer activities and with his three young grandchildren. His son Randy and Randy's wife Kim live nearby which is a joy to Don. Besides the grandfather chores, Don and Randy have a new business selling an eyeglass attachment that makes putting a golf ball much easier for the visually challenged bifocal or tri-focal equipped golfer. If you want information, or want to order one of these clip on, flip down wonders that are called Parfocals, call 888 parfocal, that is 888-727-3622, or write Pro Specs Augusta, Inc., 4428 Deer Run, Augusta, GA, 30809.

After we left Don's we drove to Pensacola to visit Scottie and Bill Ramsey. We knew they had bought a waterfront condo on Pensacola Bay that had been heavily damaged in the 1995 hurricanes, and that they had to do a lot of work to make it livable. What we didn't know was how magnificent an apartment it was and how beautifully they had restored it. Folks, it is worth a trip to Pensacola to see what a spectacular penthouse looks like. They are on the 13th floor and have a view that stretches from beyond the Naval Air Station on the West through the Gulf of Mexico to the South and probably to Eglin AFB to the East.

The view to the North is of the Pensacola Country Club. Bill is a woodworker and he has made and installed magnificent crown moldings and chair rails throughout. Scottie has decorated it beautifully. It is truly the kind of home one sees on shows such as Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

The best part of all this is Scottie and Bill are wonderful hosts and we had a great time. Bill gave us the full tour of the Naval Aviation Museum. If you are an airplane buff you will love that museum. I think, from an airplane standpoint, it is as good as The Air and Space Museum. Needless to say we hated to leave. The Ramsey's address is 825 Bayshore Ave., Pent House East, Pensacola, FL, 32507-3470. Thanks, Scottie and Bill.

From Pensacola we drove to Houston where we spent a night with Laura Feaga. Had a nice visit recalling happier times when Roy was alive. She is well and is staying very busy with three of her children and a bunch of grandchildren who live near her.

From Laura's we went on to visit some Air Force friends in Killeen and to tour Waco where we were stationed 44 years ago. We saw all three homes we lived in as well as the hospital our daughter Lorrie was bora in. Also toured what used to be James Connally AFB. Our old homes and the Base are somewhat the worse for wear, but the Hospital has been greatly expanded. We also found the site where the Branch Davidian Complex once stood. It now is an open field with a few old buraed out vehicles and a pile of old concrete slabs. At one end of the field there is a small trailer, a small grove of young trees and a littie sign saying in effect that their fund raising attempts and the grove are not meant to honor

I gleefully wonder how our friends from Woo Poo are going to explain, justify, rationalize and live with that?"

Also got the news from Frank Brady that Anne McWilliams Schmidt, the wife of our Classmate Chauncey E. Schmidt, died on September 23, 1997, in Palo Alto, CA of complications following open heart surgery. Anne was from Annapolis and she and Chauncey began dating there. After they married she became a homemaker and raised three children. Carta, Julia and Chauncey (Rett) Jr, and helped Chauncey rise to the top levels of the banking world. Besides Chauncey and the children she is survived by two grandchildren and her father. Judge W.J. McWilliams, who retired from the Maryland Court of Appeals. This is another bit of bad news that hits close to home. Chauncey is a 10th Company mate and he and Anne were involved in a lot of our Company functions. She was a lovely lady and we will all miss her We send Chauncey and the family our love and most sincere condolences.

Another email message informed me that Ed Dixon had a heart attack on October 17, 1997.

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CeOCDavidn. pm. USiA7(Ket.) '53 while they can still be changed to make sure you can make it. Another item concerns our Class luncheons. In recent months we have had some most welcome visits from Classmates that we haven't seen much of in the past. To make it easier for these Classmates to determine who is who it would be a good idea if we all tried to bring, and wear our name tags.

On the subject of the 45th, Martha and Hart Sebring and Sally and I spent much of a day at the Loews Annapolis planning our formal dinner which will be on Friday, November 6,1998, and starting the planning for our Hospitality Room (Room 462). We will have the Hospitality Room open for significant parts of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For those of you who don't know what a Hospitality Room is, or never found the time to stop in, it simply is a room where one can relax, mingle and chat with Classmates as well as partake of food and drink. The food is of the snack variety, but some may be snacks by Lynn Johnson, which means they will be good. The drinks will include sodas, coffee, beer and wine, and a limited selection of hard liquors (Bourbon, Vodka, Gin and Scotch probably). In prior years Irv Boeskool pretty well funded and ran the entire Hospitality Room operation. I don't think we can ever thank Ruth and Irv enough for all that they did for a number of our major reunions. This year the Class (read all of us) will fund the room and the Sebrings and Jones's will do much of the work with help from the Bill Halls, the Johnsons as well as several other couples (some of whom don't even know that they are going to volunteer).

Besides refreshments, we hope to have a bulletin board or two with updates and news flashes, a series of Class scrapbooks with lots of old pictures and Shipmate columns. Hopefully, we will also have updated Class rosters for you to take home. If you have any questions, or have any suggestions, or even want to volunteer, let us know. And at the Reunion make sure you stop by and sample '53's legendary hospitality!

Another bit of future event news: On Nov. 20, 1999, the Navy football team will play the University of Hawaii in Oahu. While the Alumni Association does not as yet have a Hawaii Trip/ Tour/Cruise etc., set up (we checked) it is probably not too early to start thinking about such a trip and to start saving up for it. Several of our tailgate regulars have indicated an interest in visiting Hawaii. It will be the last regular (other than

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David Koresh, but are in memory of the other Branch Davidians who died there. In Killeen, where a massacre also took place, the Luby's Cafeteria has been rebuilt and modernized and from the outside one would never know anything happened.

We then went on to San Antonio where we met Patti and George Knighton, Pat and George Hall plus the Killeen couple and another Air Force couple from San Antonio. We spent four more days in San Antone and had a great time seeing the Alamo, Riverwalk, Randolph AFB, LBJ's Ranch, Luckenbach, and the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, TX. The Riverwalk is as attractive as the pictures make it appear We returned home via Hattiesburg, MS, where we spent two days with Pat and George Hall.

Played golf with them at a lovely new course that ate Sally and I alive. George had a few problems also, but he recovers beautifully and was putting for par on almost every hole. After we left the Hall's we traveled north through Birmingham, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Roanoke and the Shenandoah Valley to Gainesville. We thought it was probably too late for the fall color, but we were wrong. It was a gorgeous trip. I don't think any place in New England could have had better

color this year and I'm sure it was easier getting a motel room on our southern route.

An email from Max Matteson reports that he and Ruth attended a reunion of the crew of AMMEN (DD-527) in Myrtle Beach in October and had a wonderful time. They enjoyed meeting and talking with CAPT Claude Tetrick '52, USN (Ret,) 8th Company and his wife Jean, and Roy Lankeneau '51, and his wife Susan. They both served on and left AMMEN before Max reported aboard. Over 70 of the crew who served from the recommissioning in 1951 through a seven month deployment to WESTPAC ending in the summer of 1954 were there. Max says they were a real bunch of solid citizens and he is proud to know them. He and Ruth met at the end of that time period when AMMEN was in the Philadelphia Navy Yard for a three month over-haul.

Sam Massie has joined the email set. His email address is smassie@surfrcom. He is in the process of retiring from his family practice in Stuart, VA, and has moved back to his home place in Amherst County, VA. He still commutes back once weekly to care for patients in a nursing home but will turn that over to his replacement by the New Year He doesn't know if he will know how to act in retirement but wants to learn. On the grandchildren

The 23rd Company at the 40th Reunion

front, they have seven. Thanks, Sam. I hope you get active in Class functions now that you won't have to make rounds.

Folsom Jenkins is re-entering the quest for the "grandchild anchor" by expanding the parameters to "Last to have three (3) grandchildren in a single year." With the arrival of Connor Dewey and Julia Elsa, born October 11, 1997, to his middle son and his daughter-in-law, Jenks restates his claim! As the twins are healthy but a bit premature we will have to wait for pictures. I guess you are hoping Betty and Sandy Levey's kids won't upstage your claim again.

Speaking of the Leveys, Sandy gave me a picture taken of him and his three month old grandson Sean. It is a super picture and Sean is one good looking anchor grandchild.

Other pictures this month include some shots that Pat Wilson forwarded through Sandy Levey.

These pictures were taken at the 40th. One shows Henry Fowler, Charlie Reed and Joe Smith; another is of a bunch from the 23rd Company, see how many you can recognize; Pat's third shot is of Betty and Sandy Levey with Alta and Denver Eddy. Received another great shot that shows Mike Greeley "King of the Ship" in full regalia while on a recent Hawaiian Cruise. Some Jacksonville pictures show Caroline and Al Hinman; Randy Randall with Sue and Jim Rodgers; Joan and Cub Snively; Tom Taylor, Randy Randall and Ev Truax on the porch of Tom's North Carolina summer home; and a shot of Pauline and lyke Furey before they left Jax. A Tailgate shot shows Frank Adomey still has it.

Another Tailgate picture shows much of the Adomey clan. At a different Tailgate we see our '53 flag flying over Dave Wagner, Jack Hoch, Dave Johnson and Hart Sebring. A vacation picture shows George Knighton with Keith Nelson taken when the Knightons visited the Nelsons in Maine. A great picture of Sue and Dick Albright is in simply because it is a great shot.

The final picture shows Al Higginbotham with an old bag. Lucky Bag that is-circa 1877.

Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. Remember to wear your name tag at the luncheon. The Annual Dark Ages Brunch will be on a Sunday in late February. Call Gus Hubal at 703-533-3041 for details if you didn't get a flyer Our big 45th will be at the Loews Annapolis Hotel from Nov. 4-8, 1998. If you don't have reservations yet call the Loews at 800-526-2593 (they were almost out of rooms in early November), or call Annapolis Accommodations at 800-715-1000. We will be in Florida until early May. Our mailing address is 1 Harbourside Drive, Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Phone 561-278-8325. Our Florida email address is djlocker@flips.net. Write, call or email your news.

Hope you all had a great Christmas and that we all have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Cheers to all, Dave.

PALAIS DE VERSAILLES Kim Bassett and Friends in Paris, 1952

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Grandfather Sandy Levey with Sean

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Fowler, Reed and Smith

Joan and Cub Snively

The Leveys and the Eddys

Taylor, Randall and Traax

Mike "King of the Ship" Greeley

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Cruise...Well, Ollie topped the top-gun aviators with his ball cap...Bottom-Gun it stated boldly...You know now that Ollie was a submariner\\\ When I buy a car I expect it to last forever. I had an '86 Olds that got crunched totally by a U-Haul tmck so I traded for a 1990 Olds Cutlass with license plates Maryland USNA-54. It was a great car, but it now has 186,000 miles on it. So I looked around for something that I can rely upon to get me through the winter I found a wonderful replacement...a 1998 Buick Regal...I love it, but it comes with some really needed accessories. Can anyone explain why I need a "tachometer"?? It will indicate when I am doing up to 8,000 rpm.

When driving at 65 mph it hasn't gone above 1800 rpm. Redundant? How can I do without the special "seat warmers" included...Remember the old days when you got a 1954 Plymouth Fury fully equippedwith radio and heater for $1,600.

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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; f: 703-354-6522 It is my sad duty to advise the Class of the passing of our dear Classmate Richard J. Chuday. Dick suffered a heart attack suddenly on Saturday, the 18th of October 1997 just hours after attending the inaugural event of the Cinnaminson, New Jersey High School Athletic Hall of Fame which he was instramental in establishing. We remember Dick as a star soccer and baseball player at Navy as well as an Alumni Associate and leader as Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Dick was an IBM executive for more than thirty years in Center City, Philadelphia before retiring in 1993 when he began working as a teacher in the township school district. As Dick joins his Heavenly Father, the Class will miss his subtle sense of humor and contributions to his community...Dick Chuday: bats left, throws left, slugger. Navy's rightfielder... We shall remember Oliver "O.V." Shearer showed up at the Homecoming Football game with his normal entourage, including tailgate goodies. We all remember the movie Top Gun with Tom

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Ed Dawson and Gene Stevensonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Alumni Baseball Well, I've got to tell you a story...Early in October Booge Stevenson calls me and asks about the annual Alumni-Varsity Baseball game. I told him that I keep getting invited, but the last time I decided to participate was about fifteen years ago.

I brought my spikes and glove and fortunately we were rained out. Booge tells me he wants to play. I wish him good luck and to check with the Athletic Association. The game was scheduled at 3:00 PM on Friday before the Homecoming Game. Around noon, EUie and I decided to go to "watch," I did take my glove...Naval Academy issue...circa 1952, just to have a catch. We got there and noticed that the old left field hUl was replaced with a retaining wall that would prevent Dick Bordone from performing his "up the hill" catches. There is now a locker room and broadcasting booth behind home plate and the field is named after Max Bishop. Booge was there, so we had a catch. So was retired Coach Joe Duff and present Coach Bob McDonald. As I stood there someone said half of you get out there on the field and the rest of you will be at bat. Fortunately there were only oldtimers there, no varsity players. I didn't move until my wife, Ellie told me there's nobody on second base...get out there! Well, as the pictures show, Booge played first and I played second for a five inning game...no balls, no strikes six outs per inning...just a fun time hoping your legs would work, like in your dreams...NOT! They made fun of my glove, would you believe? I had a real mitt, not a basket and I did manage to make a few good(?) plays by throwing out a very s-l-o-w ranner at first on one bounce. Booge and I had a great time fantasizing and realizing our talents and limitations. Hey, we both hit the ball and managed to hobble our way to first base...a fantastic experience, but...I'm retired! We were the oldest players to compete.

The most efficient government is a good King; the best is a benevolent Dictator. After receiving the October Shipmate Jay R. Smith was inspired to write again to make a distinction between motor homes and travel trailers. Jay tows his Airstream with his Chevy Suburban while those who drive motorhomes normally tow a small car to get around in after the motorhome is parked.

Classmates who may be interested in the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) should contact Jay for further information about his exciting travels and experiences on the road! Jay writes about 27 unit caravans to all points in the United States, including Alaska. Keep your vehicle tuned up, advises Jay, because even in the best of situations mishaps do occur...Having to be towed up a 7 degree incline, then replacing numerous engine parts to complete the journey...keep your CB on Channel 9!! Jay signs off...It's time to hitch up and head on down the road again.

At this prime of our lives many of us may feel we are living in the fast lane; while, perhaps we are being towed...oh!, no, let it not be so.

"Always late with the news," writes Pete Easton: Kathy and Iflewup from St. Croix to Virginia in late Febmary for the disestablishment of the last A-6 Intrader Squadron. Since I was a member of the very first squadron, the one being disestablished, felt it only befitting to be there for thefinale.A large crowd did gather, about 1,700, it was great to see so many old friends. In attendance were Donna and Ned Sbuman, Marybelle and Dick Bordone and Pat and Herb Hope. "Deek", as you can see in the photo looks great and even though it looks like my mouth is open, he is doing the talking. The only other two A-6 CO's not there were Charlie Hunter and Jim MacKenzie, but they could have been at a similar ceremony held at Whidbey Island.

Just found out that Ned Hogan is living in Sun Valley. Dick Hartley and I would have looked him up last year while we were there if we would have known. I would like to publicly thank Ned Hogan for all he has done to express the views of many of us concerning women in combat and their role in the military. [C/S note: Those of you who wish to express your views on this subject, or become actively involved may want to contact Dick Boverie or write to Robert Wilson, a patriot and cmsader dedicated to America's survival... call 1-800-USAFIGHT or 703-914-9000, WAKE UP AMERICA! WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO! RO. Box 1415, Annandale, VA 22003 for audio cassettes.]

While in Naples in June for the commissioning of our new grandson, I happened to look in the paper and noted an ad for a lost 1954 USNA Class ring. I had to call, and enjoyed a long talk with Steve Wallace who had apparently misplaced his ring.

We will be wintering in St. Croix again. Classmates are welcome.

If you are an environmentalist you may be interested to know that Indians on the West Coast hunted whales for years in the 19th century. They ceased this operation in the early 20th century. In the 1960's they started hunting whales again. After several years they gave it up again...It seems that they became discouraged when too many of their horses were drowning.

Remember when I mentioned having recurring dreams about our past USNA experiences (Oct '97)? I knew there were others out there who had 'em. Sure enough, I received a phone message from George Ertlmeier, long distance from Big "D", TX: I got the October Shipmate today. I'm glad to see that others have had the same nightmares I've had...mnning aroundthe rotunda, trying to find out which room I'm supposed to go to...having the wrong uniform on...looking out the window seeing everyone lined up in formation.. .why my white works were so filthy.

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I thought I was the only loony that USNA had destroyed mentally. I am glad that there are a few others. Thanks for that article which may keep me going a little longer....

Pearl: Find something good in someone you don't like.

Ever so often I give tips on how to improve your golf game. Since I'm not the expert I usually confer with Dick M u r p h y to get some sound advice to lower my score. The last time I asked him how to lower my score by 8 to 10 strokes he told me to quit after the 17th hole.

Whenever I see this lovely lady I think of the song..."When I go to sleep, I never count sheep, I count all the charms about Linda"...That is Jauncey's sweetheart, Linda Sweet. The Class thanks her for submitting the photo.

The next time you feel like complaining, remember that your garbage disposal probably eats better than 30 percent of the people in this world...Heb 13:5 Herb TV^nham and his wife Peggy have moved to the lakes and hills of Arkansas in 1995.

Although they still maintain their homestead in the Dallas area they are spending more and more of their time in Hot Springs Village, a planned community in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

During a trip to Charleston, SC in June for a reunion of destroyer ORLECK, Herb and Peggy spent two great days with Jerre and Ike Heyward.

What gracious folks. Ike gave us the grand tour of Charleston as only he can do.

Herb continues...

Recently we were visited by Joan and Jake Jacobson '56. Jake has just retired as President of Draper Laboratory in Boston. Joan and Jake literally took us in last year when Peggy was in Boston for surgery. It will take a lot of visits here to ever repay them for their kindness and generosity.

Herb invites you to call upon him and visit for golf, fishing or just plain loafing...

The loveliest feature in human life is amiability; the most potent, wealth; the sublimest, mercy; the most luxurious, charity; the most stimulating, love; and the most desirable, self respect.

1997 has been a year of travel for Sue and Charlie McLean. Charlie says they cruised through the Panama Canal in February, traveling with his fishing buddy, Al Kutcher and wife, Nancy. Starting in Acapulco where deep sea fishing netted them five beautiful sailfish, 8 feet by 120 pounds. This was the beginning of their eleven day CTuise on the Holland American Line.

In March-April the McLeans toured Australia for three weeks, also doing New Zealand with a stop-over in Figi. Their camel ride (ouch!) took place down under in the Outback where they climbed to the top of the world's largest rock, Ayers Rock—1.6 km, also known as "Uluru" in an area called Aboriginal Land. They snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef; walked the Rain Forest; petted kangaroos and koalas and rode the open train through Kuranda. Charlie includes some nice photos.

Acapulco, Mexico 1997—Chariie McLean and Al Kutcher's Sailfish catch

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Alice Springs, Australia—Sue and Charlie McLean's camel ride In New Zealand they began in Christchurch ...the gardens of Mona Vale; glacial lakes; gondola and luge rides; jet boat rides; Maori arts and culture; and a sheep shearing show.

Charlie was a member of Max Bishop's baseball team. He recalls, after reading Don Metz's letter, a few other Maxisms. Whenever Max hit a fungo high and far he would say "It's a dilly!"...Then when the outfielder dropped it of the end of his glove he'd say "D'ya need a helmet out there"?

Why not change your prayers sometimes—wake up in the morning and say, "God, what can I do for you today?"

Yes, Eddie, I do have the same dreams of being back at the Academy for a second time. They are very similar to yours. I hear "two minutes to evening meal formation" and I can't find my uniform. I am late for class, can't find my section and don't recognize a soul! Both of my roommates are GIRLS! (This is my personal favorite.) Now, before you take this as a sign that you are normal, I would like to caution you that it is more likely that we have a big problem. Maybe it would be best if we just kept this as our little secret.. .Mike Stroop, '57, '87, '93 and '01. (C/S: Great sign off, Mike.)

Ed Tipshus chips in via Jim Bell's email: Wayne Frye and I had a mini reunion in Wilmington, OH last July. It was a Class reunion, but also a reunion of two Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS) roommates who were also enlisted Marines. I passed on to Wayne T. (that's what I always called him) a copy of a newspaper photo of him and me smging in a group at the local YMCA in lovely downtown Newport, RI. We also waxed about the girls at Salve Regina that we dated, and our other Marine roommates, Hal Shore and Carl Cantrell. I forgave Wayne T.'s aberrant behavior at going into the Air Force instead of back into the Corps like all good "Gyrenes" should, because he did good as a hot shot pilot. Wayne T. lives near the Ohio River near a place called Maysville, Kentucky. During the Daniel Boone days it was called Limestone. I gave him a book on old Daniel so he would be up to snuff on him with the locals. Next

reunion, look for him with his coonskin cap!

Toujours Fidele, Semper Fidelis...Ed Tipshus.

Ollie O.V. Shearer is sad to report that his oldest son CDR Oliver V. Shearer III, USNR (Ret), age 42 of Vienna, VA died on 13 November 1997 of complications from a massive stroke on 10 November.

This grief has been made easier for Mary Dee and myself because of the outpourings of sympathy and encouragement from our church, neighbors, community. Classmates and friends.

The Class wishes to extend its condolences and prayers to the entire Shearer family in their time of sorrow.

Autumn has not been kind to the Class. Lee Curry requests that the following notice be included in our Shipmate column: It is with regret that I inform my Classmates that Colleen Frances Curry Dawson, eldest daughter of Yvonne and Lee Curry, died on October 7th after a seven-year battle with cancer. She resided in Connecticut with her husband. Bill Dawson. She also leaves two sisters, three brothers and two nieces, one of whom bears her name. Colleen, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was a Marketing Director for CUC Intemational in Stamford, CT. She lived a full and productive life while conducting her valiant battle with both bravery and dignity.

May God's grace and blessings comfort the families as they mourn their great loss. Probably the most difficult thing to accept and understand is the loss of a child, your child before his or her time. Perhaps the only way to cope with this devastating experience is to realize that God has a plan for all of us from beginning to end...Every loss leaves a space that can be filled by God's presence.

Ed Tipshus did me and our Class a favor...he brought his camera to the Homecoming dinner.

Included are some of his photos.

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By the way, looking back at what I said about my car??? The seat warmers are great! Like having a built in heating pad that can really ease your aching back.

Chuck Horowitz says he was volunteered to be speaker for the combined VFW/American Legion Veteran's Day ceremony at the Fountain Hills town hall in Phoenix sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Chuck spoke about the quality of life as a survivor of prostate cancer His main theme, however, was that "veterans have defeated our foreign enemies, but our domestic enemies are now trying to take away the privileges and benefits that we paid for in blood. We, as veterans, have to fight just as hard to retain our benefits as we did to defeat our enemies in war..."

Maria and Bill Johnson have indeed relocated from Australia to France. Maria is a Foreign Service officer in the American consulate. Bill adises that their new address is 19/Bis Rue du Bazinghiem, Apt. 17 Residence D'Isly; 59000 Lille, France. Bill called me last week to tell me that Lille is not in the boonies...Tel: 011-33-32009-2925/Fax: 011-33-3-2022-1068.

There must be monthly/quarterly Class luncheons scheduled across the country. For example, there's a monthly at the A-N Country Club in Arlington, VA at 11:30 second Wednesday while the Annapolis group meets every other month, first TUesday at Busch's Chesapeake Inn at 11:45 March 3rd, May 5th, etc. You are always welcome to join in! Please let me know what else is going on.

John Lyding sent some photos of the Annapolis group...I am holding them for next issue since I do have an abundance of pictures for this month. John and his wife, Evelyn returned for Thanksgiving after cruising the Eastern Caribbean, St. Thomas; USVI; Martinique, Barbados, Antigua and St. Martin.

Let's all thank Jim Bell for his assistance in forwarding his email data to me for your information. Bob McCaffrey reports that his first wife, Joan, died in March 1996 after nearly 40 years of marriage. She had non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Bob has married Carole Filtz (January 1998) and now resides at 649 Strafford Circles, Strafford, PA 19087. Together tiiey have eight children and eight grand-children...Lffe goes on.

Ed Tipshus informs us that his search for the missing Bob Moon has been completed. Sadly, Bob died in Nashville, TN of a heart attack on 31 January 1988. Ed has contacted Bob's widow, Christel who wishes to be included in the Class roster. 990 Todd Pries Drive, Nashville, TN 372212407. (615)646-1480.

George Henson wrote to acknowledge receipt of a Navy Music tape I sent him. He reports that his pilgrimage, with his wife, Mary Jane, to the Meadowlands was rewarding since Navy did it this year. Among others who attended, George mentioned Ruth and Jim Hay; Ursula and Sam Connor; Dave Hinkle; Ray Pavia; Sylvia and Jim Healy.

Received a Poolie-grara from the Watsons in Coronado, CA. It's a long one so I will hold it for next month's issue. Poolie's wife, Kirby is a frequent contributor to our column. She has a twin sister, Edith who is amazingly just as pretty as Kirby.

Prayer is not a way of getting what we want, but the way to become what God wants us to be...it is not a device for getting our wills done through heaven, but a desire that God's will may be done on earth through us...and ironically, people who do not believe in prayer will make an exception when tragedy strikes.

Bill Gray sends us a photo of Mike McCaffree, Jane Haines, Lynn McCaffree, Bob Haines, Mary Shipmate, January-February 1998

One photo shows Vera and his neighbor.

National Police Col. Jorge Solano, on Solano's farm in Costa Rica. They have long shared a mutual interest in producing organically grown coffee by eliminating the use of chemicals in the agricultural process.

'54 Top: Alicia Foster, Poolie Watson, Falvie Anderson; Bottom; Edith Strommer, Kirby Baker, Linda Sweet, Terry Anderson, Sherry Martin—October 1997, Coronado, CA

Gray, Sue and Bob Sheehan who gathered together in November to renew old war stories.

Sheehan has been doing work on his geneology.

Haines is not interested in retiring, but wants a larger boat if he can off-load his present one. Gene Martinez reports that he is recovering from an illness, and is doing well, hoping to hear from any of his Classmates.

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth...Put out my hand and touched the face of God..." High Flight.. .John Magee Shipmates stand together... "Wherever two or three shall meet..." Eddie

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Regular Membership: 37% Life Membership: 26%

Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e: KlEF55@aol.com http://members.aoI.com/us55na/index.htmI A spectacular '55 "With Wives" luncheon was held at Portofino's in Crystal City on 4 December Holiday cheer prevailed and a lot of fun was had by all, as attested to by the accompanying pictures.

Wives Luncheon Attending were: Ginny and Don Conner, Jean and Norm Harper, Marlene and Al Dawson, Nancy and Don Kellerman, Nancy and Bob Hinton, Martha and Tony Bracken, Peggy and Otto Zipf, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Suzie and Geoff Gardner, Dee and Chuck Senn, Joan and Dick Morgan, Diane and Dutch Schultz, Roz and Mai MacKinnon, Beryl and Dan Ebert, Bill Smith, Dick Peterson, Bud Summers, Jerry Holland, Denny Sullivan, Tom Kiefaber, Tom Mclsaac, Chic Ciccolani, B.J. Straub (Ed's spouse), and Joan Hamilton (Dave's spouse). While two luncheons a year are set aside for wives and significant others too, they are always welcome.

Vem Carlson (8) spends his time between La Jolla, CA and his coffee plantation in Costa Rica.

He had a "swimmingly good time" at the '55 West Coast Reunion and herewith provides some great grist for the column.

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After a year of All American performance at an eastera university (name withheld for security reasons), Koz was spotted by Navy recraiters and sent to a seminary in Wyoming. Initially thinking he had been selected for priesthood, he soon learaed that he would be groomed for a different vocation. Thus chosen, Koz was immersed in courses in Western Civ., the manipulation of equations in calculus and in the use of the subjunctive in English Composition. He acquired, concomitantly, a nodding acquaintance with Plato and the principal parts of Latin verbs. Further, the mysterious "seminary" also forced him to confront the difficult language of Dickens and to master the precise terms of trigonometry. Thus armed, he arrived on the steps of Mother Bancroft on 2 July 1951 carrying only a gym bag and a Collins Pocket Latin Dictionary. From that point on, there was no stopping him. He went on to star in football and, also (nearly) basketball (another story, very complex and highly classified as the long arm of the NCAA has no limits). Most importantly, Koz acquired along the way a very clear idea of what constitutes a well-rounded education. He is now fluent in four languages (his German is impeccable) and is touring the cathedrals of Europe at this time. He plans to visit Vera in Costa Rica in the spring.

HONORARY CLASSIVIATES. We have now four honorary Classmates: Charles W. Stenholm, Congressman from Texas, who has been associated with the Class for a long time; M.G. Buchanan, who has been actively involved with '55 since our Plebe Year; Sergio and Pilar Micheli, who have been our hosts for Washington area luncheons at their Portofino restaurant for about 15 years; and Ingram Leedy, who has been our major domo and host for the '55 Listserv. All have certificates proclaiming their status as honorary '55ers and were honored at a brief ceremony attended by Classmates. For the future, plans are to formalize the procedure for making a deserving person an honorary Classmate. A candidate will have a sponsor from the Class, who will write a brief statement to our President, laying out the reasons he or she should become an honorary Classmate.

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Classmates (via email and telephone, as practical) to allow for comment and/or objections. Following this vetting process, the final decision will be made by the Class Officers. This procedure will be the subject of discussion at our 45th Reunion.

Ed Newbegin (12) sent in just a few words from the chilly southland. The '55 Charieston contingent is surviving nicely. The big news is Jim Blandford (4) getting manied again on 3 January — we wish Jim and Noel all the best!

Jim Blandford Jim is retired and living in Folly Beach. He had been the man in charge of the Patriot's Point Museum for many years. Pete (Wilbur) Peterson (5), Don Lovelace (4) and Ed play golf at least once a year Bemie White (5) aviates in from Florida for the annual event in the spring.

Enclosed is a picture of Jack (J.T.) Pierce (21), first class piper and drummer, beating it out for the Charleston Police Pipe and just prior to the Charleston Scottish Games last year, for which Ed was Field Director (Newbegin doesn't sound Scottish?).

Jack Pierce Don Loosley (7) dropped a line and a couple of pictures following his trip out west: The one is of Carl Peterson (13) and Kent Dnimmond (11) taken during the harbor cruise portion of the '55 Reunion West.

Cmise mates Carl and Kent both live in Houston and carpooled during the Reunion. The other shot is of me and John Linebarger (19) taken in Albuquerque during a recent visit to that city with Donna Reinhart to visit her relatives and also to attend the hot air balloon festival.

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Linebarger and Loosley Quite spectacular — 850 balloons! John and 1 were roommates in USAFflyingschool for F-86Ds for five months in late 1956, along with John Sullivan (3), another Classmate. This was the first time Linebarger and 1 had visited together in 40 years so we had a lot of catching up to do. John has been with Sandia Labs for the past 14 years, and he and his family live in a nice home in the Manzano foothills with a great view of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley.

Ted Parker (19) reported about Homecoming that after some years of not attending the Friday evening cocktail party and dinner in King Hall, he and Ann gave it a try again. With a new President at the Alumni Association and a new Commandant running Bancroft Hall, it seemed reasonable to see whether improvements had occurred. A total of five '55 couples attended, so it was plain to see that most Classmates had given up on the event!

All at one table^ were Tom Davis (19), Rosie and Dave Koonce (14), Herb Malick (1) escorting Lynda Bruner, Margo and Gary Snyder (1), and Joan and Paul Steffenhagen (23). They had a great time catching up on what has been going on in their respective lives, and found that they have turned the corner on the event's quality — not to be characterized as superb, but certainly a step up from the last one attended by the Parkers.

Dahlgren Hall noise level and bar accessibility both improved, but part of the credit for this must be given to a smaller crowd as people have stopped attending. The Ring Hall portion also has been revised so as not to be so deafening, the food was better, and the service much better The postdinner portion had been moved from Dahlgren Hall to Smoke Hall, a good combo was playing, and the evening's close was achieved much more nicely than in a mostly empty Dahlgren Hall as was previously the case. A '55 Homecoming Dinner, well organized by Ginny and Don Conner (8), was held at Busch's following the game for a crowd of 34.

On a cold and overcast day in November, the Class of '55 mustered a meager group for golf at Ft. Belvoir, VA. When it was learned that a contingent of 23 golfers from the Class of '57 were nearby and wanted to do battle, the match was on. In spite of the odds (best golfers not available), '55 prevailed, though this was not a glorious victory. It seems, to augment our slim numbers, two honorary members were taken aboard. They won the match for us! Hey! A win is a win! '55 participants were: Diane and Dutch Schultz (24), Joe Chmelik (22) and son Tom, Dick Morgan (3), and Ray Hine (20) with Virginia Wyman. A special thanks goes to Jim Poole '57 who did a great job in being flexible and accommodating last minute player changes and honorary member participation. The Class of '57 represented were truly gentlemen in every sense and we look forward to future challenges where we can muster up our very own.

Carl Strang (8) heard from Al MacDiarmid (13) via email recently. Al lives aboard his Freedom 28 cat ketch, Broad Reacher, a good part

of the year. He was berthed at Owl Harbor in Isleton, CA. It is on 7 Mile Slough, just off the San Joaquin river between Rio Vista and Lodi. He had the boat at the 25th Reunion. He sails "in season", which depends on the weather and where he's at.

In Mexico, winter is the season, in Washington, summer is. He was about to head out with his 5th wheel trailer next for San Jose, then San Diego, then Ocotillo Wells in the desert and then "in search of warm wet weather instead of cold wet weather, at least this year" When out of touch of a phone, he uses a ham packet but doesn't have HF so doesn't have an email gateway. His basic rale is "up and North are cool and down and South are warm."

Some of you have memories of your Youngster Cruise on NEW JERSEY, "Big J" (BB-62) while others may have been associated with this fine ship in other ways during her long history of service from 1943 to 1991...in between her decommissioning. After her last decommissioning, she was finally stricken from the Reserve Fleet. What some may not know is that there is an ongoing campaign to return her to New Jersey so that she can become an educational museum as a tribute to veterans of all of the armed forces. The NEW JERSEY Battleship Commission is soliciting support from all veterans organizations as well as active duty, former and retired naval personnel. For more details refer to website: wrww.battleshipnj.org. Ed Ogden (23), (formerly Ed Otrupchak), would be happy to respond to any inquiries from those who do not have internet service access and are interested in supporting this effort. He is involved in the planning of the tow of the "Big J" from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard to Bayonne, NJ where she will be temporarily moored. The tow will take place after the final US Navy approvals have been obtained and the necessary funds are in hand. This tow will take about two months and my specific part of the planning is the provision of electrical power during the tow...and the "dead plant" transit of the Panama Canal...which is a bit of a technical challenge since none of the ship's machinery plant, other than the electrical switchboards, can be activated for the tow.

More welcomes to the '55 Listserv: John Linebarger in Albuquerque, NM (johnmarg@flash.net); Jim McPherson (13) in Corvallis, OR (MCPH@prodigy.net); Al Brown (13) in Cape Coral, FL ABrown5217@aol.com); Dan Ebert (14) in Springfield, VA combytel@beryls.com); Al MacDiarmid afloat (al.macdiarmid@one800.net); Dave Monnich (7) in San Antonio, TX (dave@mail.intx.net), and Walt Schulze (2) in Glenview, IL (schulze@interaccess.com).

POTPOURRI. Glenn Arthur (19) and Barbara Griffith became Mr and Mrs. Arthur on Saturday, 1 November in Fairfax, VA. Classmates Bob Fountain (6), Mac Hughes (11), Mai MacKinnon (14), Ted Parker, Dick Peterson (23), Bill Smith (4), Dickinson Smith (3) and their ladies cheered them on. They will reside at Glenn's home in Gales Ferry, CT. Al Brown is a semi-retired Episcopal priest. His last post was at church headquarters in New York as assistant to the Presiding Bishop. His wife Mary contracted encephalitis last April and has had a long and difficult recovery. Al says he plans to visit his company mate Jim McPherson soon. Phil Monahan (5) is the Director of Football Operations at Boston College effective last June. Phil had held a similar position on the University of

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Virginia football staff for the past four years, after retiring as a major general in the U.S. Marine Corps. [Ed. Note: See the December issue of Shipmate for a nice story on Phil...Nancy] Dottie and Bernie White took a two month, 11,000 mile driving tour of the West this past summer They were hosted by Elaine and John Kelly (5) at their weekend get-away in Shell Beach, on the Central coast of Califoraia, and visited Valerie and Bill Anders (22) at the Reno Air Races.

Whites visiting Kellys

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And finally, have included some pics of seldom featured Classmates, taken at the SD Reunion.

At the races "His race performance was pretty good for an ex-Air Force Jock." Joe Chmelik hosted a '55 Maryland Golf Classic on 16 October at West Winds CC near Frederick. Attending were Ray Hine, Dutch Schultz, and Geoff Gardner (13).

Ray won for a change. Hopes for snagging in more '55 folks were dashed by the fact that the Naval Academy Homecoming Golf Outing was on that day. George W. Martin (14) spoke to both the Naval Submarine League Capitol Chapter and the Naval Academy Dolphin Club this fall.

The O'Lears and the Olsens

Demo Kolaras and George Martin George discussed early deep submergence operations, covering the search for THRESHER and SCORPION, and recovery of the Air Force H-bomb in the Mediterranean. Classmates attending were: Geoff Gardner, who had towed TRIESTE to sea for dives when he was CO of a fleet tug; Jack McNish (14), who had served on THRESHER; and Todd Meloy (14), a former nuclear submarine CO. Shipmate, January-February 1998

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LAST MUSTER —Allan L. Andrade (4) in Kailua, Hawaii, on November 22, 1997 William F. Henry (10) in Annapolis, MD, on December 1, 1997, Harmon E. Kemes (20) in Toledo, OH, on November 12,1994, Eric J. Wilson (24). Details to follow.

BINNACLE LIST — Well as a Class family, we've had a pack full of medical and surgical adventures lately. Carol Blanchard is home and settling in with Doc (2) as she continues her fight against cancer. Notes and cards are especially appreciated. If phoning, do so with Rog Lyle (4) at 803-689-9923.

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Elizabeth Ingram successfully underwent a liver transplant and is now at home and doing very well. Frank (23) passes on his appreciation for the support of Classmates, especially those who donated blood.

Barb Godstrey has sent the past couple of months getting the 'high grade' checkout that comes with the unknown. It appears that the stress test has being reason to believe that she and Ken (11) will follow the 'take your medicine and smile' routine for ticker well-being.

Back on their feet are Audie Audilet (6), John Bellinger (11), Dan Garges (24), Pete Peterson (20), Reb Wootten (19).

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS — February Audi Audilet; Cool Sam Morris; Al Newberry; George Simpson; Bob Jones; George Cox; Jim Visage; Jim Copeland; Bob Watkins; Wayne Wills; Paul ' P D ' Graf; Paul Cusick; Pat Ford; Bob Brown; John Collins; Bob Ryan; Ron Beagle; Duane Beving; Howie Burdick; Ken Costilow; Phil Leahy; John Smallman; Dick Allen; Don Flood; Dave Sibley; Dick Warren; Dick Bryant; Don Hugdahl; Jarv Lynch; Tom Benson; Jack Egan; Willie Auer; Chuck Curtis; Phil Isaac; Mike Massey; Jim Newcomb; Dan Sullivan; Ben Thompson; Bill Doerner; Tom Edgar; Jim Wolverton; Ed Covey; Hal Ellis; John Hicks; Jim Kamp; Ben Jack Kinney; Gene Moore; Karl Peterson; Charlie DiBonna; Bob Harmon; Don Alser; Ed Wright; Tom Colman; Tom Lynch; Mario Sanchez-Carrion.

March—Don Douglas; Leo Stockham; John Donahue; Ted Herz; Andy Jeree; Joe Taff; Ken Dickerson; Sam Hanna; Jim Milne; Robbie Robertson; Jim Whelan; Bud Delgado; Frank Ingram; Jules Gervais; Dick Carrigan; Con Stevenson; Tom Scott; Sam Armstrong; Ed Bennett; Ken Fetch; Rudy Daus; Fred Erast; Bob Fesler; Bob Jaeger; Pete Spink; Ray Fleming; Ted Fischer; Bob Park; John McLaughlin; Dick Levendoski; Brian Woods; Slug Butts; Bill La Barge; Dick Shewchuk; Jim Cooper; Dave Swanson; Ed Toohey; Jim White; Ron Amon; Jack Clay; Vince Dioguardi; John Macan; Rich Seesholtz; Jerry O'Connell; DIRECTORY CHANGES — Always in demand. Do pass them on. Invitations to housewarming parties always of interest! Lynn & Gene Ward (3) made the positive move into the countryside of South Central Pennsylvania because they wanted the 'real' country way of life.

Surprise!

We have 99% moved to Pennsylvania...just a few boxes and plants left at the old place [Early December report]. Already there has been a change in address as our Rural Delivery zone has been shifted to house numbers...this may not be all good as it's a sign of encroaching civilization, something we moved here to avoid (that and Maryland taxes!).

Anyway here is the latest: 8849 Reynolds Mill Road, Seven Valleys PA 17360. Email catches me during the week. But for pleasant chats, try 717741-4643. Ciao!—Gene

Say Gene, did you catch that Perry Westmoreland (3) asked for a rain check on the house warming party. Next time he's east would be

great!

As Law chuckles. Jack (ever the Snake) steals a kiss from Jean!

Dick Walsh (5) came up with a change of address for Joe Anthony. The address is : 3091 J3, Colonial Way, Chamblee, GA 30341.

The address change was attached to two humorous emails: First, the reported buy-out of the Federal govemment by Bill Gates' Microsoft.

Second, the WooPoo version of the USNA Entrance exam. Good stuff!

Buzz Weltman and Pete outside Sissions on Cross St., Baltimore. Stranger took the photo.

That's when Perry and I grab hold of Buzz Weltman (3), and relive the glorious days First Class year in Room 3049! Buzz and I would enjoy you, Hank Maines (3), Don Coyne (3), Bob Shumaker (3) and Barry Tibbits (3) to hold down Perry when he gets too worked up! So Perry, when do you spin east again. I think we got something going here.

Investigative field operatives from San Antonio established that a move had been made from Mesa, CO, but there was no forward address for Betty & Al Barlow (12). Further reconnoitering came up with this yet to be confirmed location for the missing Tar and his ex-Bethesda partner: Drakestown, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Apparently without email service yet, this traveled couple may be reached on the phone at 850-1908.

wjkm^.r' Stop moving so much, and your game might improve too!

Vince, Club House man. Jack, Sam, Law, Bud, and Ted

Jerry Green and Ted Lewin gearing up for the game with VMI. NEED EMAIL ADDRESS CORRECTIONS—The '56 Email List has some bad addresses! Please pass on the new '56er addresses.

Here is the present group of people with outstanding changes in their now pseudo-email addresses: Al Barlow (12); Hal Dolenga; Jim Flatley (5); Ray Frankenberg (6); Dave Sibley (12); Dick Smith (6); Larry Smith (14); and Frank Zechlin (4).

Also, need word from Buck Buchanan (8) and Jerry Gibson (5) if their extended travels are over and they are back in the email business.

PERSONAL SIGHTINGS — Traveling down to see my Aunt, I stopped off at Cool Sam Morris's (4) place at St. Petersburg Beach for coffee with Cool and Bud Alexander (1). We had a wonderful afternoon of telling true stories and an occasional better forgotten memories! One memory was that Bud became the Class Hollywood contact man as he insured that the actions of some Naval Academy flicks were in keeping with the way it is really done there on the Severa...later identified as the 'stern behavior modification approach'! Hard duty, but right up Bud's alley.

Cool has a beautiful Hunter 40 and decided to capitalize on it and his mariner abilities. Going through the Coastie application to be a charter boat skipper, he submitted the required forms which really reminded me of something else. Several of the Class vouched for Cool as being "...a capable mariner He is that, but also a great deal more. He is a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor" And yes, it went on in that same light! "Thanks to Plebe year and JPJ!"

After the Homecoming Game, at Andrews AFB Rod reaches out to grab the check before the Godstreys, McMullens, or Bellinger can react!

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Cool is still swimming and sets up his position for side-bets by saying the Peirce Ferriter (16) really is the marathon man of the aquatic world, doing his thing hour after hour with a steady 'slap, slap, slap' as he effortlessly glides by the Morris house time and again during the day.

Bud seems to have recently found himself in the midst of local politics and as the defender of the good cause. The local business community got the idea to bring a Russian JUILETT sub to be on a permanent display in the harbor "But, the water is not deep enough! Have you thought of that?

Furthermore, considering that we held off the Evil Empire for several decades, and fought battles with their brethren, how do you think the families affected by that history will feel when this vessel sits below the 4th of July fire-works? Wham! The display lightens the skies and there this Soviet sub tied up to a municipal pier?" Both Cool and Sam were in good form and living the good life. Daisey Morris was a most gracious hostess and was frequentiy seen shaking her head at the three of us and chuckling about 'those guys'!

Continuing south, I came to a most pleasant home, charming hosts, and great dogs at Sylvia and Mike Massey's (3) place in Cape Coral, FL. Mike selected the Corps and still knows his efforts while in there doing good works. He designed and developed the Corps's helo dunker so that the troops and crew can practice evacuating the aircraft after it goes into the water and turns topsyturvey. Great idea, and it is still working! He left the Corps and jumped in with Du Pont, did well there, but had a big move when he went to Saudia Arabia as an engineer, learaed to speak the language fluently, and began managing things left and right. And became a very good poker player!

And in the process met Sylvia, a home economics teacher who landed in the Middle East only to meet the charming Massey fellow from the 3rd Company! Love my visit. As this issue comes out, this bald headed 'Snowbird' may be in the neighborhood again...hope so!

Neptune gathered to insure the Tars of Navy knew that '56 was ready to stamp out memories of recent games. Needless to say, the Army Relief failed to meet its quota on Dec. 5th.

The Navy attack began when the Mids' flying club flew a pair of T-41 planes loaded with a thousand Navy Blue nerf balls that were embossed with gold lettering "Go Navy, Beat Army" strack the Plains on the Hudson at Noon Meal formation with a perfect drop! For the Mule, it went downhill from then on for the Cadets.

Nancy and Pete Bennett oversee PJ Wilson grab for ice.

He certainly cooled Army for the last 59 minutes!

WASHINGTON — Gathering at the home of Nancy & Pete Bennett (13) in Vienna, VA was a most enthusiastic band of Blue: 1st Batt - Carol & Alex Morris (2) and Betty & Gerry Green (2); Lorraine & Bob Shumaker (3) and Elie & Pete Randmp (3). 2d Batt - Isabel & George Heidrich (8), June & Jim Johnson (8), Nona & Fred Lippert (8). 3d Batt - Bobbie & Bob Schatz (9) and Judi & Doug Hayman (11).

4th Batt - Sandy & Pete Fitzwilliam (13) and Jean & Ed Parker (13); Nancy & Hal Dolenga (14); 5th Batt - Eileen & Bill Doerner (20); Ludelle & Leo Koerkenmeier (18); and Roma & PJ. Wilson (19); and 6th Batt - Tony & Chan Medwedeff (21); 7th Batt - Seems Francine Gordon and Con Stevenson (13) were last seen leaving the Carvel Hall tea fight, doing the 'moke step' over to the old REINA pier so they could commandeer the APL as their yacht for a trip up the Potomac and then swing onto the Westwood Country Club ponds in Vienna. They must have missed a turn... they were missed!

SAN DIEGO — Patsy & Don Scovel (11) took time off from their Bonita-based newsletter business to host the '97 Army bash for the Class.

Based on the game results, reporter Jay Ransom (21) said, "we've decided to meet at Don and Patsy's place every year! You'll recognize names of the following Class luminaries, most with current roommates, who attended the early moming party: Bill Auer (24), Jim Egerton (1), Reds Foumier (1), Jerry Fulk (9), Bill Green (9), John Hopkins (16), Frank Ingram (23), Mai Malloy (10), Mike McBride (6), Cave Minton (18), Jim Murtland (10), Cari Nelson (10), Joe Renn (11), Dick Shigley (11), JoeTalbert (2), Dave Teachout (3), Jim Thomas (9), Perry Westmoreland (3), the host and me." Also present and contributing to the bell ringing was Scovel's neighbor Stan Waid '53. As proof of our forgiving nature (remember Plebe year) and out of charity, we gave him carry on...for the second half!

Ed Parker with Lorraine and Bob Shumaker who signed his Form 2 for missing the formation (15 and 3 — Bob got fried? Never...)

Also present and representing the Second Regiment's Class of 1956:

It's Homecoming; Tom, Claudette, and Andrea Brandt share the moments with Beth Armstrong Tom Northam (15) is still quite the athlete. His next undertaking is the GTE-sponsored 'Big Ride' cycle marathon. It travels from the Pacific Northwest and finishes on the East Coast. The details aren't in but it is known that any financial support for the trek would be welcomed. Perhaps he could sport a '56 Navy shirt patch or lettering on his bike as a fellow Classmate sort of thing.

"AH! THE FINAL 59 MINUTES" PARTY REPORTS —Throughout the world, the sons of

Chan and Doug hear it's 15 and 3 to Doug for missing Nancy's group photo formation. And a swell group picture it is!

DC area '56ers having good cheer for the Army game. Somehow missing were Bob Shumaker, Doug Hayman, and Chan Medwedeff

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Frank and Rog Belts are figuring up a new trick play for the Navy Tars SEATTLE — Jim Bruso (20) reports: "Binnie and I hosted the annual Puget Sound '56 ArmyNavy party in beautiful suburban Puyallup, WA on a gorgeous autumn day. The event was attended by Shirley & Karl Peterson (7), Weece & Jerry Masterson (20), Fay & Don Hanson (7), and Lyell Harris (5) though Pat was 'oof. "Also attending was Dr Bob Mazur MD, USMA '81 and his wife Kathleen; they are our next door neighbors. He was a gracious loser, providing champagne for the winners. Of course, he absorbed quite a bit of friendly abuse by the USNA contingent, including having to read RealFacts of Mule Life from start to finish — he even took a copy home! Bob is an ex-WooPoo lacrosse player from Long Island, who wanted to go to USNA, but was not recruited by our side. He recalled breaking his hand playing against Navy his 1/c year, and hitting his opponents with a well padded casted arm. We did no physical damage to him in retaliation.

There's hope for them yet, Kathleen's brother is an '80 USNA graduate!

"I'm sure our get-together was replicated many, many times across the globe. The kick-off was 0900 PST, so it is much more of a Bloody Mary,

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branch affair, rather than the East Coasters beer and pizza parties. I don't think those folks in Southem Califoraia get up that early, so there was probably a Brie and Chardonney get-together to watch the taped replay around 1300 PST...

"Meg Lewis, Hal's (13) widow, had intended to be here, but a last minute schedule conflict prevented her from making the 60 mile trek.

Likewise, Pat & Matt Ryan (17) and fleet-footed DickTarbuck (18) found himself out of town.

"We look forward to next year with good food, good cheer, and hope for similar results on the gridiron. What a great game! BEAT ARMY ...Again in '98.

Fitzwilliams overseeing a soft shoe routine by Ted Lewin DENVER—Vem Dander (5) reported that the Mile High Army-Navy activities had about 120 people supporting WooPoo and the 'paradise on the Severa' attending. He saw Pat and Ken Fetch (9) there, in from their Lakewood, CO home southwest of Denver. They both looked well and seem to be doing fine. "Didn't hear much from Kay dels after the first 41 seconds of the game."

And we know that Vera just loved that!

NEWS IN BY EMAIL — Marie & Joe Doebler (17) do an end-of-the-year communication: Our family hopes that this has been a good year for you and yours. We have been here on Martha's Vineyard for a year and a half now, and continue to marvel at all the Island has to offer. There's a growing community of retired people here. Although there are 6 quite different towns, there is a definite feeling by all that the Island is a very special place to preserve the 18th century!

Once in awhile, we retum to New London for doctor and dental appointments, but the bulk of our time is actually spent here. The New London condo was rented for a time last summer, and we have renters anxious to rent it this spring for an extended time. Eventually we'll sell it. As we become more and more involved here, it is harder to find time to be in Connecticut!

As for the off-spring, 2 children live in the Boston area and 1 in Boise, Idaho. Our 2 grandsons are age 2 and 5 now. Marie has enjoyed many stints of babysitting during the year, both here and in Weilesley. Ben and Jake were just here, and helped to decorate our house and tree for Christmas.

We joined the little (seats 100) Congregational Church here a year ago, and are becoming a part of that community. The Church looks like a Christmas card! Marie sings in the choir and has just joined the bell choir. Joe is the new Assistant Treasurer.

The Island population continues to grow at an alarming rate, and there is much concern about this.

The conservation groups have been very actively buying up open land for public use as fast as they

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are able. In the meantime, the merchants continue to push for more boats and more tourists.

Within the Island community, Marie is a member of a wonderful 100-plus voice chorus. They have given several performances throughout the year before large enthusiastic audiences. This Island is an amazing place for the arts of all kinds.

Joe is the President of the Farm Association. This is the Community where our home is located. It is a very diverse group of 26 families, and Joe has likened it to being a small town mayor. He has had to deal with nude bathing, barking dogs, and a clam bake on the beach which was attended by the President and First Lady.

Christmas is at Sarah's place in Weilesley. Ben is very concemed that Santa knows where we are, so Santa can bring our presents to the correct house!

Following that is a short cruise in the Virgin Islands over New Years. This was something we committed to 6 months ago.

All the best for the New Year — Marie and Joe Conceraing the golfing scene pictured earlier in this column, here's Sam Armstrong's (6) version of the happening: "The Golf Club Pro Shop had set up a card table staffed by two young employees at the tee box for the 7th hole. The deal was that each golfer could put up a couple of bills and try to hit the green 170 yards away over the pond. If the ball landed on the green, he won a gift certificate for double the amount he put up. If it missed (everyone before had), he still got a certificate for the amount put upSeemed like a square deal so I forked over $20 and luckily put the ball on the green. My playing partners and the three-some behind us were witnesses so they all got into the picture of the young man presenting me the gift certificate for $40. With that, 1 added $45 more from my billfold and purchased a yellow USNA pullover which probably cost the pro shop $40. What a deal!

Bill Simpson (12) reported in from the Alamo: Today, I received a letter from the Alumni Association President, Ron Marryott '57, telling me that my name shall be on the forthcoming Alumni Association ballot as a candidate for the Trusteeat-Large position. Over the next several weeks I'll try to present myself to USNAAA members and we'll see how it goes.

Support from the Class would be appreciated.

There's work to be done, and if elected I'll be active in my duties representing the individual members. I have a concern that the graduates from other than the largest chapters also have a representative ready to hear what is on their mind, what they want the Association to be involved with.

Norm Cobn (9) sends congratulations to the 1997 Navy Football team! "From the first minute Touchdown of Army, we knew the result would be what it was (Army-Navy Games being what they are). And now for next season — BEAT ARMY! And, presuming, hey, Plebes, Enjoy the rest of December."

John Buckley (20) chips in with a sobering thought: All the ships I served on are now out of commission: ST. PAUL (CA 73); HAIWA (DE 449);

and BIDDLE (DLG 34). Not too bad for a Supply

type, many of whom only get to serve in one ship.

And, my time was long before they started handing out these frateraity pins — Pork Chop Dolphins were the first, followed by Pork Chop Wings, and then the Surface Warfare Pork Chops.

Do you think that perhaps my work getting the commercial pilot-instrument rating could have gone easier if I had gotten the Aviation Pork Chop Wings!

We had a "BEAT ARMY" function here at our club just before the Game. Got a few '44 grads to attend, most notable being VADM Ted Snyder, '44 submariner and neat guy! The Buck stops here!"

MAIL BUOY 56 — We're on a roll!' Jim Johnson (8) stepped right up to the plate and took his first swing at posting a '56 Column entry:

June and I traveled west for a vacation over Thanksgiving. My accounting business continues to keep me busy, especially during the tax season.

In Albuquerque we had dinner with Ann and John Conway (8) and Leo Stockham (8) and his steady date Betty Love. John is a Federal judge and briefed us on one of his projects which then was a major local news story: 'Jail being closed... old and unsafe.' Leo retired as a USAFA professor and rocket scientist; his main project is working in three days of tennis each week!

All of them seem fit, well, and appeared to enjoy what they do and where they live. With the years passing by and the recent Class losses, we all appreciate good health much more than we used to do. [Every age has its own beatitudes; those of youth can never be repeated although they are never forgotten.]

8th Co.—John Conway, Leo Stockham, and Jim Johnson tackling Albuquerque steaks on a night out!

Ed Parker (13) from Arnold, MD reports that while visiting his sawbones recently it dawned upon him that the doctors, dentists, and lawyers seemingly have discovered a fountain of youth since they are so young looking these days! In any case, his doctor asked when I had graduated from the Boat School.

Hearing that I was 'tough as bricks, from '56' he asked if I knew Ron Beagle (16). Told him that we were 4th Batt-mates and may have been on the Plebe track team together. As I was talking, the feeling crossed my mind that this rubber-gloved cowboy really didn't believe that I knew Ron, that 1 was only being polite. The medico said that he had grown up in Bethesda, MD, that he had rooted for Navy football, and the our Ron was his 'hero'!

To set the record straight, I wrote Ron [Secretary's note: Ed hasn't gotten the modem yet for email service, but he is constantly being reminded of that] out in Sacramento, CA and asked him to write that doctor. Tell him to pay good attention to what Ed has to say, to take good care of his Classmate. And let me tell you that shortly thereafter, there was one very surprised MD. Thanks for the support Ron. By the way, Ron said that he's semi-retired as a result of a downsizing that took place. But tme to the magic age we're living in, he was hired back as an independent consultant contractor for training. Ron includes in his near future "to retire at 65 in February 1999, and start figuring what to do to keep busy in addition to visiting the Southern California grand-kids more often. One of my daughters is married to a Marine Major who will be in zone during '98.

Geno Wrobel (23) checked in with the good news of a new toy landing in his Pensacola villa — the WEB-TV. He loves it and hopes to contact lots of Classmates via its email function soon! He did want to salute the team under Jim Van Metre (4) for the fantastic job they did with the 40th Reunion Book.

Thanksgiving in Florida with Joe Doebler and Henner Lenhardt. Face in background is Henner's son.

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There's Ron Cohn (8) up front with a camera case in his hand. And being an usher at his and Merie's wedding, I spot Tom Schwartz (4) on the left side in the 3rd row. And Don Sacarob (24) in the last row with the wide grin standing on the left side.

And there's the big man in the center, Mel Kline (17). They marched into Town that day without any upperclassmen for some now unknown reason and have assembled on the steps of the Temple.

Slipping away from his Island paradise, Joe Doebler (17) and Henner Lenhardts (16) had a '56 reunion in Maitland, FL. Joe & Marie made the Thanksgiving jaunt on a quick turn-around trip.

In the background of the photo you can catch Henner's son who is a teaching tennis pro in Orlando. Joe says, "I am been getting more sea time since moving to Martha's Vineyard but only aboard the ferry between the Island and the Continent. We are looking forward to visiting Classmates. By the way, this is a great time to come and visit the Island — it's not over crowded off-season!"

Audi Audilet remarked something to Devan about the VMI game conceraing where the ball 'should have been' spotted EMAIL DIGEST — Fred Lind (3) said that Mary and he are well and will probably move back East (perhaps the Carolinas) sometime next fall. In December they shall travel and check out ("Fore!") the features of the areas. "Mary wants a house with an ocean view (Would a water hazard count for this?). I don't want any more ugly winter weather, and for exercise aspect nearby golf is important." Since they once lived in Coral Gables, FL, they seem to be heading for 'a hint of seasonal changes.' "We will also visit my second oldest daughter, the good Navy wife — Chris Collins '84, an SH-60 helo pilot currently deployed to the Persian/Arabian Gulf — living in Pontre Vedre Beach (near JAX). It gives us a chance to spoil the four grand-kids at Christmas. It's a shame that Chris is off during the visit for we have an ongoing discussion concerning whether real pilots have tailhooks or not!"

Also, Fred passed on a report that his old roomie Dick South (3) gave him a phone call recently and reports that all is well in Spokane, WA. The talk was intense and so long the Maw Bell's stock shot up 2 points! Needless to say, they spoke admirably of their stouthearted wife now based in the 'land of pleasant living' and many of the guys from the sister company, the 4th. A proposal was made that there be a state gathering in Grangeville, ID with that state's two '56ers, Jim Lakey (3) who is located in Boise, and Chuck Missler (10) out of Coeur d'Alene. Poor Chuck, a pro speech guy, won't have a chance to get a word in edgewise with this group!

Larry Marr getting his sea legs again in San Diego at the '56 West gathering at the Marine Corps Recrait Depot 0Club CRUISE SHIPS' NAMES AND PORTS WANTED — Perhaps Shorty's slightly more direct request of the present gentlemen would turn up some answers. "Foist, ya gota' get their outa , gentlemen, then ask 'em again." So here we go with it: Could you pass on the names of your ships for our Youngster and Firstie summer practice craises? Do you recall the liberty ports? Any snap-shots for use in Shipmate!

Any assistance would be appreciated.

CAN YOU IDENTIFY OUR PLEBE CLASSMATES IN THE PHOTO — Norm Cohn (8,9) kindly lent me the below picture so that we may zero in on who is in the Jewish Church Party that day back during our Plebe Year.

FURTHER ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TOPICS — You would think that I could remember the boats at the Academy better than what reported last issue. The note said that a certain Viking had his head poked out of the forepeak hatch, "...on the HIGHLAND LIGHT (one of the USNA Luder yawls)." Right name, bad details.

Of course the LIGHT was the 68 ft. cutter.

And Norm Cohn (8,9) wrote a follow-up on the death of the beautiful wishbone rigged VAMARIE: The VAM did indeed drag her mooring towards the Sea Wall. The Navy did order out a small tug to assist, and the boat did foul its screw with the tow line. But here's an eye-witness report on the rest.

The tug had tried several times to "throw" a line to the VAM but couldn't get it to her as they were trying to throw into the wind. Then they tried to float the line to the VAM and tried to "walk" it to her. The tug), then BACKED onto her own line, fouling the screw. Dead in the water, the tug drifted and was driven into the VAM. Thusly the VAM hit the sea wall. And that Sea Wall had steel rails reinforcing the pilings. It was that which tore the VAM'S side and bottom out and she settled into the water there at the Sea Wall. The tug rode onto her main deck and tore up the VAM very badly. Her mast was cut off, then the cabin was cut up. This was major damage to the point that the VAMARIE ended her life there. Several Midshipmen had descended onto the seawall to fend the VAM off. But it was beyond their ability to help. When she broke up, some of the Midshipmen took souvenirs — pieces of her deck, her wheel, and so forth. All I got, from my post in Mother Bancroft, standing my Watch (at the window), was a real loss. Flea Frith (3) is right

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Checks in hand. Jay Ransom does his imitation of the Superman take off! Will he roll or jump? Ride a cat?

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Plebe Year for the '56 Jewish Church Party. Smile, the upperclassmen aren't in sight!

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that the Vam went down because of the incompeDale Hollabaugh, who organized a small '57 tence of Navy Small Boat Facility. Had she only dinner party in conjunction with Reunion West lived, I so wanted to get my ticket for her '97, and sent in this report, along with a great set Regular Membership: 44% You may recall that a prior issue of the Class of pictures: Life Membership: 24% Column passed on a report from Danny Michaels (10) and Carl Nelson (10) on efforts being made Pres: CAPT Walter T. Meukow, USN (Ret.) by their Company to plan the funding of stadium Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) memorial chairs for their deceased Classmates.

1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180-6473 Well Vera Bush (9) said that the Tidewater '56 e: whpeerenboom@compuserve.com group met on Friday, December 5th for some preor 102424.577@compuserve.com Game razzmatazz at Oceana NAS. After a bit, the There is a bundle of mail this month, largely discussion went to the Tidewater group doing this because there was a hiatus in issues (no deadline in as well, in the manner of the 10th Company, but November), and we had that wonderfiil 40th for those in the Tidewater. Another good idea.

Reunion which elicited batches of kudos and thank Peirce Ferriter (16) jumps in with this: yous along with a fair number of pictures. I am Hey Cool Sam Morris (4), I'd like to know what sending in the lot, and whatever the editor can fit was in that coffee that Pete's moming email says in will grace these pages. I must note at the outset, you boys were drinking over your place recently — 'splash, splash'??? Get a grip!! A man can die though, there are some with large numbers of in that stuff, if I'm near water you'll find a nice people and some which did not include captions, stout hull wrapped clear around my anatomy. No, so be ready to play "name those people." We'll try your daily swim is longer than 1 would even conand give hints if possible. Also, I did receive a sider mnning, no matter what got into my coffee. couple of pictures which were very long...and the Good to hear you got your CG ticket. Based on editor may or may not be able to fit them onto the the amount of charter activity I've seen up here page layout. Just for the record, in case it isn't [New Port Richey, FL] you should have plenty to keep busy. I think the guys sail chartering here have possible, we got two terrific shots of the Third the local hotels directing any guests who inquire Company reunitees, both of which were extra long about it to the charter skippers. (because there were so many photogenic thirsty What surprises me is how easy it is to show sailThirds there) If they don't fit, just imagine that the ing novices a good time on the water. Here they page is graced with our handsome faces! Going to motor 2 miles out the channel, roll about on St. the early fall, we had a good gathering of troops at Joseph Sound couple hours, motor back and the San Diego Reunion West which took place at everybody's happy! Do you think the skippers are Reunion West Dinner: Jim and Pat Paulk, Mary Jane the first football game against San Diego State. spiking their coffee?

Koch, Ron Marryott, Monica Shewmaker, John Fortunately, the event was expertly covered by Shewmaker Bette Filley passed on that she is hard at work going through the picture files to send us some photos of Larry (10), our outdoorsman, going about his labors of love. "I'll try to get a picture of Pop 'in uniform.' He's teaching skiing and snowboarding every weekend now, and in the summer, it's windsurfing. I've concluded he likes wind in his hair and bugs in his teeth!"

WASHINGTON '56 LUNCHEONS — These are to be held at the Army's Fort Myer Officers Club at Arlington, VA, starting at 11:30 AM. The next two dates are March 12 and May 21. Hope you can make it! Try to let Rudy Daus (16) know that you are coming by email or at (202) 434-8965, but rest assured that if you walk in there will be room.

CALL FOR NEWS AND PHOTOS FOR THIS COLUMN — Remember the difficulties reported when your scribe takes pictures for Shipmate! Well that track record is still in there.

Thanksgiving and he managed to lose the camera.

Next moraing it was found, full of water and after a car had driven over it. So, here are some people who will not be seeing the pictures: Sylvia and Mike Massey (3) with their two fine dogs and a grand boat; Daisey and Cool Sam Morris (4) and his Hunter 40, Bud Alexander (1), Norm Cohn (8,9), and some guys at the Washington '56 Reunion West Tailgate: (kneeling) Dale Hollabaugh and John Holt; (standing) Jim Gallagher, Ron Marryott, Tommy luncheon. "What the heck — I really wanted to do Sawyer, Milt Banks, Bear LaSalle, John Shewmaker, Bart Campbell it in digital format anyhow! Please send in the good stuff." — Pete

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So you guys play golf...fine with me! Pete with his birds of prey keeper from Fort Worth!

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Reunion West Tailgate: Joe Koch, Mary Jan Koch, Dale Hollabaugh, Nada Hollabaugh, Betty Wilson (wife of Garry)

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As you may know, due to Fox News Network planning months ago on a great series between the Padres and Braves on the same weekend that the Navy-SDSU game was scheduled to start at 1135 on Friday, 5 September. That pushed the tailgate party up to 0900; but what the heck, it's been a long time since we had scrambled eggs on a weekday. It was a beautiful day, except that the Annapolis crowd brought the hot sticky Maryland weather with them; and it tumed out to be a scorcher—86° and 70% humidity—and not a cloud in the sky. By game time, we were all in a sweat, but we got a Bear LaSalle and Ron Marryott

small break—the Class of '57 seats were barely in the shade, and it was only into the fourth quarter that our Class had to start moving. Don't get me wrong, it was still HOT; and water was still the big seller at two dollars a pint. ..Won't say much about the game, but suffice to say, Az (Hakim) and Taj (Johnson) had a great day—scoring four times between them. I had selected a nice restaurant, passed out maps at the game, and got eleven takers—including our President and CEO of the Alumni Association. A good time was had by all, as the pictures will aUest. I know this list is not complete— especially for the game, as protection from the sun; i.e. hats, sunglasses, and changing seats caused me to miss some, but here goes: Tailgate: Linda, Rowdy and Milt Banks, Dottie and Bart Campbell, Tim and Jim Gallagher, Lois and Mike Gubitosi, John Holt, Nada and Dale Hollabaugh, Mary Jane and John Koch, Bear LaSalle, Ron Marryott, Mary Le and Tom Sawyer, Monica and John Shewmaker (who came all the way from Maryland), Betty and Garry Wilson. For the game, add Jim Beatty, Harry Gimber, Pat and Jim Paulk, Pat and Bill Tirschfield. At dinner, we had Campbells, HoUaboughs, Kochs, Paulks, Shewmakers and Ron Marryott, who spoke for two and a half hours! (just kidding...only thirty minutes) . A good time was had by all, especially since we had all lost a lot of weight; but due to the time shuffle, it may not befinanciallyattractive for Navy to retum...only 21,176 showed for the game.

Also prior to the reunion, the Washington area '57 golfers met for the last of their now monthly (fair weather) golf outings. J i m Poole sent in this report of that great event:

Reunion West Dinner: Ron Marryott, Nada Hollabaugh, Jim Paulk, Pat Paulk, Dale Hollabaugh, Dottie Campbell

Dale Hollabaugh, John and Monica Shewmaker, Jim and Pat Paulk, Ron Marryott, Mary Jane and Joe Koch, Dottie and Bart Campbell, Nada Hollabaugh

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Ray Hine '55, Ruth Poole and Virginia Wyman—'57 fall golf outing 21 representatives of the Class of '57 (19 Classmates, one wife and one daughter) met at the Fort Belvoir North 35 golf facility on Thursday, November 6, to do battle with nine challengers representing the Class of '55 (4 Classmates, 2 wives, 1 son, and 2 honorary Classmates). Tying the team of '55 honorary Classmates (read "ringers") Paul Anderson and Roger Christiansen for the winning low gross score (70) was a team of Classmate Bob Crouch and his wife Nancy. They were ably supported by the teams of Dave Mclntyre/Jack O'Donnell; Fred Federich/Bill Palmer; Bill Hamel/ Wayne Fritz; Jerry Smith/Cleve Loman; Norm Prosser/Dick Madouse; Dick Scales/Mike McHugh; Fritz Warren/Bob Lutz, Buzz Beans/Pete Junghans and Jim Poole paired with daughter Ruth Poole. Supporting the Anderson/Christiansen team were '55ers Joe Chmelik/son Tom; Tom Schultz and wife Diane; Ray Hine/companion Virginia Wyman, and Dick Morgan who teamed with our Classmate John Nolan, in a grand example of USNA sportsmanship and inter-class ecumenicism.

On a raw scale, '55 won one more match than '57; but our Class took honors for having the greatest tumout and the "anchor" team with a gross score of 95. The recipients of the later (dubious) honor will remain anonymous, at my daughter's request.

A good time was had by all. Post play socializing in the clubhouse lounge, bolstered by ingestion of assorted liquid refreshments, warmed bodies chilled by the cold November day. We jointly agreed to declare the 1997 match a tie and join in battle again next year, in October. I am enclosing a photo, if it can be used. From left to right are Ray Hine 'SS, my daughter Ruth Poole, and Ray's companion of many years, Virginia Wyman (who is a deadly

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putter!) For planning purposes, our local chapter's golf season goes into hibemation until March '98.

A Myrtle Beach excursion has been planned for 1619 March and is being coordinated through Cleve Loman. We will then commence our monthly outings in April (second Tuesday of the month). There are currently 36 Classmates on the roster If anyone would like to be added, give me a call at 703799-7391, or email me at jimpoole@ix.netcom. com. P.S. Mega-kudos to Dicli Madouse, et al, for one terrific 40th reunion.

A good crew of Classmates has been in attendance at the local games, and the '57 tent has been in use with the 22nd Company. One of the pictures accompanying the article is of Bob Lutz and John Nolan putting up the banner before the Air Force game, (which was bad...the game, that is, not the banner). Now the reunion mail, starting with a note from Paul Roush:

John Nolan, Bob Lutz before the Air Force Game Just a short note to advise Classmates what is possible at Class reunions. I escorted Darlene Layer for Alumni weekend as the grand and glorious Class of '57 celebrated its 40th reunion. Darlene is the

widow of my Academy roommate, retired Marine LtCol Bob Layer, who passed away in April 1994.

I had originally planned not to atteiid, since my wife, Annette, passed away last summer; but a number of seemingly unrelated events led us to take part in the reunion together. By the end of the weekend, we had more than Class activities in mind. The following weeks involved daily phone calls of one to four hours duration. The things one can learn about another person via the telephone stagger the imagination. After two weeks of this intense longdistance interaction, 1 drove to Williamsburg, VA, partly to keep the phone bill from exceeding the national debt (and partly to engage in some in-person communication) but primarily to seek the hand of Darlene in marriage. Her 80 plus-year old father, having been carefully briefed in advance said OK, and so did she, so all is now official. While things took place pretty fast, they took place against a background in which the two of us and our families have known each other for more than three decades, so we had substantial advance knowledge about the character and qualities of the other person. The big date will be sometime in June 1998.1 plan to keep teaching ethics at USNA (why have tenure if you fail to use it until you can barely crawl into the classroom?), which means we will be looking to settle in the Annapolis area after we find a home capable of containing the possessions of two households accumulated over two-score years. So now I will have a new partner for those season tickets at the Navy football games, and Darlene will get to see how weird some of the great grown members of the Class of 1957 act at such occasions. Is life great or what?

They make a very handsome couple. Congratulations and best wishes to you both, from all the Class! Joe Koch wrote a note and enclosed a great picture of himself and John Shewmaker taken here in DC the day after Here is Joe's note The enclosed picture was taken the day after the 40th Reunion concluded and should be captioned,

16th Company Classmates at the 40th: (standing) Tom Browne, Geo. O'Brien, Bert Melnick, Joe Boyajian, Heyward Boyce, Bruce Friederich; (seated) Dean Newman, Buck Ashford, Bob Nelson

"All two Classmates could afford the day after the Reunion—^Joe Koch and John Shewmaker in the bread line at the new FDR Memorial in Washington." [Ed. Note: Shipmate did not receive photo.]

Mary Jane and 1 had lunch with Monica and John Shewmaker and did a little touring on October 20th. I want to commend the 40th Reunion Committee for an outstanding job performed during the entire weekend. As I sat in the Chapel during the Memorial service, I kept thinking why does the Reunion have to end so soon? It is always great to spend four days with old friends you just do not see often enough. Mary Jane and I are already looking forward to the 45th Reunion. However, before that, we hope to see quite a few Classmates in addition to the Marryotts on board the Royal Princess in the Baltic next Summer We have been on an Alumni Association cruise on the Royal Princess before (Panama Canal in 1996) and know how much fun they are. This should be even better, with Ron Marryott as our "host."

Finally, both Third company Classmates Andy Massimino and Al Koster sent in notes with "expanded" wide angle shots of all the Third crowd. Andy's note reads as follows: We are back in Dallas; and as we reflect on the super time we had at the Reunion, 1 can only say thank you and all the best to the VA/DC/MD contingent that faithfully take on the burden to communicate with us, organize and execute reunions, etc, etc, etc. And your jobs go on and on...The photo may be interesting at the next DC chapter meeting so all can compare amount of hair, color of hair (if present) and the like. Looks like Ted Vaughn wins the hair event, with Bob Warters and Bill Mickle close behind. Best regards to all. You guys are in my thoughts.

Thanks, Andy. Hope the picture (or Al's which is the same crowd) can be inserted into the column. Al writes: "You Washington guys throw a hell of a bash! It was a super reunion...albeit too short to spend enough time to get caught up." You got that right, Al. The greatest disadvantage of our superb turnout was that there was simply not enough time to visit with everyone one had not seen in too long a time. Perhaps we should take Joe Koch's suggestion and plan the 45th to take place on a craise ship for at least a week! Feel like volunteering, Joe? I'm sure Ron could get us a deal! Finally, I have persuaded Bob Lutz to share the facts and figures of the Reunion with us, so we can see the numbers, stats and so forth. They follow; but before they appear, I would like to say on behalf of the entire Class, that Dick Madouse and his crew did the best job on record in making a successful reunion and give them our heartiest Bravo Zulu and Thanks! Here are the facts and figures: Now, the statistics: Attendance at events: Thursday night—315; Friday night (Dahlgren/ King Halls)—554; Saturday Tailgate—583; Saturday night banquet—685; Sunday Branch— 400. Classmate who traveled furthest: Bill Aldenderfer (23) from Singapore; largest family

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group attending—^John Ogas (9) five adults 1 grandchild; largest company attendance Third (the Color Company)—24 Classmates; Companies with over 20 Classmates registered—9,11,12,14, 22, 23.

40th Reunion Banquet These were provided by Bob Lutz, who advises that the committee is sending out favors to those who registered but were unable to come and refunds to those unable to attend because of illness. Anyone with problems with their clocks, please contact Bob. While I was in the process of producing this marathon column, more mail came in—a letter and pictures from Heyward Boyce: I've enclosed some pictures of the 16th Company Classmates at the reunion dinner at Loews.

Nine of us, with 4 drags, occupied a happy comer that evening—please don't count the wine bottles!

Ann and I enjoyed the game, the tailgate at the '53 pavilion, the favors, the events at the Academy, but most of all the camaraderie and the spirit of the Class. We have son Tom in the Class of '81, and enjoyed his company during the weekend festivities. Many thanks to the great efforts of the organizers. Ann and I continue to work in Southwest Florida, but manage to work in a few weeks of travel

each year I'm the physical plant director for a Hyatt retirement community—86 acres, 28 buildings—a busy place and lots of fun. Marco Island has been a nice place to live for the past eighteen years, and we have all the toys for the grandchildren (4) to enjoy, the pool, river and gulf beaches. Come see us! P.S. Please change my area code to 941, and zip code to 34145 and add my fax 941-394-3301.

Also received a very brief note from Jack Homnick who wrote, "Had a great time at our 40th. Congrats all around. I want to make sure our mailing address is current. It is John A. Homnick, 241 Saint James Way, Naples, FL 34104."

Tom Jensen, son of Ron Jensen, sent in this letter regarding the reunion: I would like to take this moment to thank the Class of '57 for making their 40th Reunion a special day for my family. Our father Ron Jensen of the 23rd company recently passed away and was considerably recognized with a seat dedication to him at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium by your Class. Reunion day was special to us because it enabled our family to gather together for the weekend and meet with his fellow Classmates to fill our past, and show what possibilities exist at reunions.

A special thanks to Dick Toner, George Kachigan and Bob Fox who went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. Thank you all sincerely from the family of Ron Jensen: Janice Thomas, Ron Jensen II, Shannon Jensen, Thomas Jensen, and John Jensen.

This is being completed on Pearl Harbor Day, just a day after that stunning drabbing of the Woops at the Meadowlands. Betty and I went to the game (first one since '69) and had an absolute ball. A good friend got us tickets on the 45 yard line on the Army side, and—except for the first minute of the game—it was very quiet around us.

Most pleasant! Our son John joined us at half-time to add an extra dash of color to that very gray side!

I had forgotten how good it feels to—not only win—but trounce the greylegs!

Rockie and Bill Truxall have changed venue yet again, and Bill has given us the details.

Walt Meukow, Carter and Gayle Glass, John Si..^..

Rockie and I have finally moved—not to Florida as we expected, but to the Northern Neck in \^rginia—-Reedville—on the Cheaspeake Bay between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. We became interested in the area when several Classmates touted it as, "almost heaven"—Fritz Warren, Walt Meukow and Mickey Finn. Doc Dugan also lives in our "neighborhood" although a little closer to civilization.

We do not believe in numerology, but the coincidence of 57 associated with our new residence made it seem providential for us. Our P.O. address remains Box 357, now in Reedville, VA 22539; our "911" street address is 157 Pine Drive, off state route 657 (Fleeton Road) and our phone number is 804-453-5700. Although wemoved before the 40th Reunion, our new address and phone number did not get in the directory issued at the time.

Finally, I am sorry to end on a sad note; but I must report the passing away of Classmate Jim Caciola 23rd Co. Jim was inurned at Arlington on November 4th, at a ceremony attended by a number of Classmates. Unfortunately, I have no other details at this time. In any event, I am sure I speak for the Class when I extend condolences and prayers to Jim's family. We will miss him.

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Regular Membership: 41 % Life Membership: 20%

Pres: LCOL Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e: gmgerson@erols.com Sec'y: COL Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703-321-9586; e: wwalters@mail.erols.com http://www.usnaclass.org/class/58 Did you feel that whoosh as it went by? Or feel the rastle of the hair on the back of your neck? Did the house creak just a little at that instant? Did you tura your head, listening and looking for something that wasn't quite there? How could it have crept up and surprised all of us, when we knew it was coming? And how did it move in so fast? Yet, it got here, and has us all in its clutches, and it only took a second to do it. Midnight, December 31". We entered the 40th year since our graduation from USNA. That thought never even crossed our minds in 1958, yet here it is, a major event year, and here we are, getting ready to celebrate that event.

By now you should have sent in your reservations for REUNION 40, as they were due by January 15'^. Even if you're ranning a bit late, send them in now, for this will be a very special gathering of our Class this April. You've all received the letter from our Class President, Gordon Gerson, so are aware of our bequest to USNA, and the Class Convocation that will occur in Alumni Hall. And wouldn't you be sorry if you missed an old friend because you didn't go to the 40", and he fell out of the race before we got to the next big Class event after the millennium? As of 10" Co. Rafting In Maine

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15 December, early returns are in for 155 Classmates who have registered! Get yours in!

This year starts out with a great offer from our Classmate in Mexico, Jim Clement (23'"), who writes: I am entering my 8"" semester as a professor of international business at the University, TEC de Monterey, here in the campus of Guadalajara. I have a half-day schedule and lots of time for my ranch and animals. My wife, Maria Elena, just retired from the US Dept. of Commerce and is now free to join me traveling. I am interested in exchanging houses with Classmates during the summer. I have June and July off. We are offering our 3 bedroom/ 3 bath home with swimming pool, maid/gardener, plus use of a Bronco II vehicle. My brother-in-law, who speaks perfect English, is my next door neighbor and can assist you. I suggest I be here in the beginning for a short transition period to show you the sights of Guadalajara. There are bullfights weekly, Mariachi music every night, and reasonable restaurants. The weather is 80째 every day year around for lunch. In the summer, the nights are 74째.

Abundant sunshine, excellent beaches, and spectacular shopping for hand made items!

I would be content with a city apartment, a second home in the woods, or a suburban location anywhere in the USA. My goal is to show my Mexican wife the wonders of the various parts of the US over the next few years. She lived ten years in Tucson, and we have a house in Bisbee, AZ. I welcome all visitors and hope that you have time to travel and will consider Mexico. My USA mail drop is Suite 5-181, 9051C Siempre Viva Rd., San Ysidro, CA 92173-3604. Telephone/fax is Oil (523)796-0342.

This an exceptional offer, so block your summer travels early.

Based upon the flag photos being submitted, we always have travelers chasing around the globe.

Some members of the 10" Company have been up to several trips. Last July, Peggy and JC Tipton, Eileen and Mike Giglio, Pat and JJ Seeberger, and Bob Flynn visited with Norine and Dave Ault in Wayne, ME. They went camping in Baxter State Park, hiked the trails of Mt. Katahdin, and moose watched there. The highlight was a three-day fishing camp trip, with white-water rafting on the Rapid River, which has the steepest drop of any river east of the Mississippi. In the photo of armored rafters, you see Bob Flynn, Eileen Giglio, Peggy and JC Tipton, Pat and JJ Seeberger, Norine and Dave Ault, and Mike Giglio kneeling.

When Navy played (and beat) SMU last ' September, it was the Tiptons turn to host the Aults, Bob Flynn and friend Barbara McLay down in Dallas. Tiptons have opened their home for the past two Navy-SMU games to 10"' Company

fanatic Navy fans. As that will be a Navy home game next year, they hope to get a crowd of 10"" Company fans to New Orleans for the NavyTulane game.

November found the 10"" Travelers in the Virgin Islands for two week cruising on a 48 foot yacht.

Ship's captain was Ivan Nance, the engineer was Dave Ault, the Navigator was JJ Seeberger, and the Master-at-Arms was JC Tipton. The ladies were the ship's force. They hit 14 anchorages in various islands, and had to improvise a '58 flag out of a Martha Stewart sheet. The great fantail photo shows the Seebergers, Peggy Tipton and Bette Nance on the first-Class deck, and the Aults, JC Tipton and Ivan Nance in steerage.

10" Co. Cruising the Virgin Isles Our cruising Classmates, Joan and Rupe MacLean (21st), have made it all the way down the inland waterway and over to the West Coast of Florida since their September departure from Annapolis. By mid-December, they were in Ft. Myer, FL, having had numerous adventures along the way. Sort of a cruise-a-bit, have an adventure, fix-boat, craise-a-bit, with great Sail-grams keeping those living vicariously posted on their travels. They watched the Navy-Notre Dame game in the marina at Branswick, GA, and sent a photo of them at that landing. All the flags represent the area being governed by France, Spain, Britain, the Confederacy, the US, and for a few seconds, USNA '58!

Traveling through Germany, Austria, and Hungary in September were Julia and Jim Corder (3"'), who provided several shots of the '58 flag visiting famous locations, but the one of interest to most of us would be the shot outside the 400-year old Domhof Brewery in Speyer, Germany. You're not seeing Mozart's home, Heidelberg Castle, Zell am See, Kapmm Castle, the Danube, or the wine festival in Bad Durkheim, but they did.

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Corders in Germany Scouting warmer climes for a future retirement location, Roxanne and Ed Kessler (15"") got to Hampstead NC, where they visited with residents Judy and John Vick (5"*) and Mary and Hap Hansen (15""). Ed also got the Class flag out into "those old cotton fields back home". The nylon flag was not impressed!

Ed Kessler in Tall Cotton Madelyn and Joe Fenick (7"') have done some traveling from their San Diego home. In late September, they visited friends and relatives and school reunions on the East Coast and up in Joe's home state of Connecticut. They then flew to London where their oldest son, Bill, works as a computer consultant, traveling for a week in the English country side. From there it was over to Ireland to sight-see and search for Madelyn's relatives. The photo shows them atop Blarney Castle on a cloudy October day, looking at the erosion caused by '58ers one year eariier during the Navy-Notre Dame visit. They then returned to England for more touring in the Cotswolds before returning to San Diego and sunshine.

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Fenicks at Blarney Castle While we are still traveling, one more great photo to discuss. Diane and Massie Hughes (3rd) put together a trip to Alaska for '58ers, and were joined by JoElIen and Mike Neely (S'"), Tinker and Mel Runzo (10*), Barbara and Dick Alexander (10"), and Joyce and Pete Corr (14'"). One of the adventures was a white-water rafting trip down the Nenena River through Denali National Park, and those intrepid souls that went followed the old rale "One hand for the Class flag, one hand for your self preservation" as they came down the chute.

Apparently Massie forgot the rale at one point and nearly left the raft when hit by a wall of water, but those hours of "man overboard" drills in the Mess Hall have insured his attendance at REUNION 40.

'58 Rafts the Nenena River in Alaska Now for some life-events of '58ers! There is a prestigious medal awarded by the engineering societies of our nation known as the Hoover Medal. It recognizes great, unselfish, non-technical services by engineers to humanity, and has been awarded for 57 years to honorees such as Presidents Hoover and Eisenhower, General Lucius Clay, Vannevar Bush, Alfred Sloan, Charles Kettering, David Packard, Stephen Bechtel and a host of other distinguished engineering names.

This year, the first Naval Academy graduate to achieve this distinction is our Classmate, Otto Helweg (6"). The details of the award will be presented in the next issue of Shipmate, in which you can read of the significant contributions Otto has made in his life. The photo shows Otto receiving the solid gold Hoover Medal from Patricia Galloway, the Board representative and Luther Graef, President of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Otto is currently the Dean at North Dakota State University, and in addition to his social contributions, has written over 100 refereed papers and three books. Congratulations to a Greater '58er on this significant recognition!

Otto Helweg Receiving the Hoover Medal A marriage of a Classmate has occurred. Last September 6'", Don Jones (19"') and Jody Armstrong Strader were married in Winchester VA. Attending the ceremony were Linda and Frank Gamboa (IT*'). Don is now traly retired, and the newlyweds will be spending the year summering in Winchester and wintering in Arizona. Congratulations can go to P.O. Box 824, Carefree AZ 85377, and you will get the chance to see them at REUNION 40. Until then, the attached photo shows the happy couple.

Newlyweds Don and Jodi Armstrong-Jones Our Grandpa photo this issue comes from John "Hap" Halliday (6"") out in San Francisco, and we see him beaming over Tavish and Riley Traut, USNA Classes of 2012 and 2014, respectively.

John "Hap" Halliday and Grandchildren We have also lost some Classmates during the past few months according to information provided the Alumni Association. On 11 July, George Carlyle Mann (20"") of Morro Bay, CA passed away, no details are known. Mail returns indicate that Joseph James Hennesey, who lived in New York City has expired, again no details.

And it is with sadness that we have leamed of the death of Betty Ann Lancaster Taylor, wife of Brent Taylor (23"*). She passed quietly in her sleep on October 9"" at the family home. She had returned the preceding day from visiting her first grandchild in Chapel Hill, NC. A Memorial Service was held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Burke, VA with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Jeffrey and Gregory, and grandson Ethan.

Some quick notes: Long-lost Hernan Ricaurtes (24th) has checked in via email. He is now a retired captain in the Ecuadorian Navy, and can be reached at heraanri@uio.satnet.net. Pete Hekman (2"'') has relocated to 115 Lincolnshire Lane, Springboro, OH 45066, tel: 513-748-8252, where he is now associated with Babcock & Wilcox of Ohio. Paul Stiller (20'") was married in 1995 to Joan Lipsitz, and they are living in Kingston RI, where she is on the faculty of URI and Paul is on the staff of the Roger Williams Park Zoo, coordinating the design and building of $1M exhibit on habitat for the National Science Foundation.

'58 Trivia: The cost of the 4-day tour to Madrid on our Plebe craise was: from Barcelona, $35.60; from Valencia, $33.65; and from Malaga, $38.00.

According to the new Alumni Register, we were the first Class to undergo what has become a graduation week tradition. What did '58 do first?

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin VP: Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osbum Sec'y: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190, Singer Island, FL 33404 w:561-840-1104; h: 561-881-7512 f: 561-863-8984; e:jbsgma@aol.com www.roanoke.kl2.va.us/Dave'sWorld/usna59.html GO NAVY! And yeah '59! What a fantastic Army-Navy game this year, and that was followed up by Reif's formal induction ceremony into the College Football Hall of Fame. At a gala banquet held in New York City, there were a few '59ers and football teammates to cheer Big Bob on. More on that later. On with earlier news. This just missed my last deadline; input comes from good friend Bruce Nordwall who functions as the Secretary for the Executive Committee. He wanted to thank Ing Kiland for the chance to drive the General Motors EV 1, and to acknowledge it was a 'draw'. The car (and, meaning no offense or disrespect), not Ing I daresay, caused the '59 luncheon turnout at that Fall meeting to be the largest in some time. A refresher from Brace as to why the Executive Committee/that corporation??

Our Class Officers (Frank Donovan, Bill Garrett, George Brainerd, and Michael Sturges) were elected for life in May 1958. The corporation of the Class is for charitable and educational purposes. The Executive Committee is responsible for handling the money, receiving gifts, and arranging for commitments to the Naval Academy and memorials to honor deceased Classmates.

Doug Voigenau proposed it, and it was unanimously agreed, that the Class officially accept the donation of over $4000 given to honor LTJG Guy Parsons (lost on THRESHER) and LCDR Daniel Stephen (lost on SCORPION). A S reported previously, the THRESHER/ SCORPION Memorial is in

Nimitz Library. Any funds in excess of the $4000 will be used by the Class for follow-on projects for the Naval Academy and its Alumni on behalf of those two Classmates and their families.

Preparations are marching along for the great 40th.

Start making plans to be there, Friday, 18/19, September 1999. The Class chose to celebrate on a non-homecoming weekend—less crowds, better facilities, etc. As a result, we are able to book 125 rooms at the Waterfront Marriott. Cost quoted now at $189 per room/per night...but hey!...it's our 40th! The big party will be Friday night, catered tailgate Saturday, followed by the game with Boston College. Class gifts for the 40th are nearly complete. $43K for renovation of the altar and chancel at the Chapel (this has been very well received, and the Chaplains report it is a fantastic improvement). Directly for the Midshipmen, we paid to refurbish the 19th Co. Wardroom. Up to $40K has been committed for chairs in Alumni Hall to honor Classmates who died on active duty.

If you think any '59er has been omitted from the list, please contact Norm Bednarek in Annapolis ASAP. Already we are looking ahead to our 50th-— traditionally the time for Classes to make a really BIG gift to USNA. We need suggestions for the appropriate gift, something really special. We should be thinking in the $1M+ range; it's not too early to start building a fund. To ensure that your annual donation to the Alumni Association gets put

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into that, be sure to note/ear mark it for the '59 fund.

You should know that the Washington-area Classmates have established a local fund that is used for local activities that do not benefit the Class as a whole. Of course oft times out-of-town visitors get to enjoy the tailgates, picnics, dark ages parties, etc. which often get some support from the 'local primary capital fund' which is managed separately by Treasurer Dave Osbum.

The Executive Committee is asking area Classmates for a $20 contribution, which may be a one time fee, and at the October luncheon attendees jump-started the kitty with a quick $240.

Kiland quipped, "Look at those moths fly out!"

Thanks, Brace, for your commentary and keeping us posted on the DC-area activities. I was able to get to some of Homecoming and another home football game. The gang that puts up the tent and organizes the tailgates are to be commended! They include Marty Finerty, Hayden Leon, Dan TVuax and Joe Flynn. Some tidbits I picked up: Brace continues to keep busy writing for Aviation Week, ranning and in-line skating. Betsy and Charlie Dobbs have moved to Egypt; Charlie has a contract for about three years there. Some of the Homecoming golfers included Joe Flynn, Dan IVnax, Norm Bednarek, Jim Hardin, Rich Milligan and Marty Finerty. Truax's may hold the lead for the Class—nine grandchildren. Any contestants? The Flynns are a proud bunch, and not just because they have a bunch of grandchildren as well. But son Patrick is an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Navy (congrats!) And son Tim has moved up to become the interim Head Wrestling Coach at Edinboro, which was ranked #5 in the Nation in '96-'97. Th>ssbachs report daughter Linda has a wedding date coming up soon, and other daughter, Susan, is expecting twins. Dog Crystal is happy to have her 'parents' Kathy and Ron back ashore in Annapolis to look after her Ron is busy with Safety at Sea seminars.

I saw Barbie and Dave Rogers. Their son Glen is in the USMC while son-in-law is a Navy guy, and both are flying F/A 18 Horaets. Saw young Bob Reifsnyder '82, celebrating his 15th Reunion, and very proud of Dad's honors! Sally and George Simmons are a terrific twosome! George happy to tell me he keeps up his ranning and fitness program. Yeah! Fun time Homecoming Saturday night in the pub downstairs in the Alumni House.

The Ted Santos' are a delightful couple and so supportive of Class activities. Eileen and Ray Art as well. The Hayden Leons, Clautice', Dick Robinson, the Dave Osbum's, and the list goes on. We do have a great Class! To wit. Brig. Gen. Don Smith was elected Town Commissioner for his township just outside the center of Lancaster, PA. Skip Gordon came all the way up from North Carolina for Homecoming. I thanked Bob Michaels for giving us info on Dick Farrington, as we continue to research the deceased-on-activeduty '59ers.

Bill Clantice '59, Grandson Tommy '15, and Bob Reifschneider '59 spot the Goodyear blimp at Homecoming

Priscilla Butterfield was the only '59er out for the Alumni Run Saturday morning. And although at least one younger female ranner finished ahead of her, Priscilla took comfort in being "1st Nanny Goat" which is a nicer way to say she finished 1st in the female old goat category. Not there, Judy and John Collins, but they had probably been invited to the Ironman Triathlon ("their baby" so to speak...John really founded that event) which was the same weekend. I had nice chats with Tim Tinsley, Cathy and Geoff Cant, Fred Olds (happy to report his '85 son had gotten married), Sally and Bill Garrett (who had to scurry off to babysit so their kin could enjoy Class of '87 10th Reunion), Pete Van Nort, Jonda and Bud McFarlane, Lloyd Adams, et al. I was able to watch some of the Navy-VMI football game thanks to good friend/ great guy Gary Geist, and I sat near Anne and Ing Kiland. Priscilla and I also got around to spend some time with Class of '82 ('our' Class cuz we sponsored and knew so many of them when we first went to USNA for duty in summer of '78).

Hey folks, 'our' time ain't over! We still do have an active USNA connection. Captain and Mrs. John Hoey USN (Ret.) sent me this: Just a short note to let you know that our son James was sworn in on 1 July 1997, with the Class of '01. He is in the 12th Co. and a breastroker on the varsity swim team. He is a great guy and we are very proud of him. Shirley and I have an empty nest after 31 years. Our two grown daughters are married, one living in Denver, and the other in Alexandria, VA. Our son-in-law is a Navy medical student (4th year) at Georgetown. I retired in '94 and am very content here in Northem California.

We have been doing some traveling—nice trip to Florida after James' 1-Day and a great visit with Alice and Jim Holds in Bradenton. If any '59ers are ever visiting the wine country, please give us a call at 707-579-9131, 3555 Foxwood Place, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Hope to see you at our 40th.

Thanks and Congrats! Your offspring may be the first (and the last) connection '59 has with a graduate from USNA in the next millennium!!

James H. Hoey '01 and Jack Hoey '59 A few lines and photo from Dan Branch 303499-0337: All's well in the Rocky Mountains. Doug Voigenau recently visited while he was consulting for one of the companies at Rocky Flats. Pictured after dinner are Roger Bacon, Joan Bacon, Betty and Terry Camilleri, Sheila and Dan Branch, and Doug Voigenau. The Bacons arrived in Colorado last year; the Camilleris this spring. Lucy and Bob Morgan retired to Sonoma, CA last summer.

And another note, this from Vem Young 3782 NE Trout Brook Ln Bremerton WA 98311:

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Roger and Joan Bacon, Terry and Betty Camilleri, Dan and Sheila Branch, and Doug Voigenau

Vem Young, Joe Casasanto, and Dick Noreika 3 of us '59ers took the Alaska inside passage cruise in June. Pictured are Vem Young, Joe Casasanto, and Dick N. Sue C. And Sandy Y. were with us as well. Joe is living in Sun Lakes, AZ, and doing occasional consulting. Vem in Bremerton, WA and submerged in real estate/having fun. See ad in Shipmate. Dick N. totally retired, living in Poulsbo WA part of the time; Scottsdale AZ rest of the time. Hard to beat this great NW and all the outdoor stuff.

Some sad news to report: Tim Tinsley heard that Al Krischker died of prostate cancer November 3. His wife Nancy's address 57 Lueilla Dr, Sayville, Long Island NY 11782. Al was from Belmar, NY and attended ADM Farragut Academy prior to USNA. He was an active BAC (Brigade Activities Committee) guy at Canoe U. Also just in, Classmate Ronald Richard Curtis died September 6, 1997 in Mill Valley, CA (where he last lived). His request to be buried at sea had been approved by the Navy. If you need details, call Ron's sister Karen Mclsaac at 908-561-4165.

David N. Rogers (Vice President, Defense Systems Division, of System Resources Corporation (SRC) of Washington DC) writes: It was great to see you at Homecoming. I see some of our gang regularly. Barbie and I flew up to Judy and Skip Yerkes' home in Doylestown, PA, for the engagement party of their daughter Cindy.

Ron Denny was there also, so it was a real '59 event. Judy and Skip had a wonderful lawn party in the evening on their beautiful and spacious grounds. I am a partner with Dick Baldwin in his Piper Cherokee, and we see him and Sally regulariy. Both are great! I saw Jacques Naveaux in Los Angeles at Hughes Aircraft Co where he is doing great. He gets away for sailplane adventures occasionally. Enclosed is a press release (if you need some filler) on a surprise promotion for me.

Now I am going to have to really do some work.

Thanks and Congrats, Dave. I shall use the bio and photo at a later date and it won't be just filler!

What fascinating careers you have had, and still enjoy!

Notes from email I have received: Jerry P. McDaniel (jpmcdani@slip.net) 2683 I5th Ave, San Francisco CA 94127-1313. I'm working for Bechtel and doing a lot of sailing on San Francisco Bay in our Catalina 34. Occasionally we win a race. Carroll is recovering from surgery (Sec'y: we wish her well!). We are expecting our 1st grandchild in Feb. 1 hope Thumper likes the Teddy Bear. We see the Sigmund's and the gang down in Monterey whenever we can.

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And from SALTY MATE (his email monicker/ address) Robert K. Harmuth of 2000 Ivanhoe St Oxnard CA 93030, home 805-985-8718/work 4883677, fax-2620. Bob was trying to help us find a missing Classmate. We found him, George Hunt.

Oh, Bob recommended a book for any who were involved in SE Asia, Kmer Warrior.

We learned of the death of another Classmate, Richard Allen Nelson, 4th Co, who died of a cerebral aneurysm on 31 Oct 97, in St Charles, IL. Dale Minard was one who answered up right away; he and Dick Nelson had been in the same company. Seems Dick lived with Eric Kincannon his last two years at USNA. Dale thought Eric had passed away a few years ago (and that Eric had not graduated; academic problems his final year). Dick made it to graduation, but no commission. Dale reminisced about hitchhiking to their homes in Minnesota with Dick Nelson, starting out from Ocean City, MD. "Ocean City and the hitchhike were memorable experiences I can assure you" said Dale. Oh, if you want to be on the email circuit with other '59ers and keep up with our web page, contact Dale Minard. He is the '59 point man on all of this. He can be reached at dminard@smith-dale.com or call 913-491-4991; fax -4998. Snail Mail address: Smith Dale Inc, 6800 W. 115th St, Overland Park KS 66211.

Priscilla and I had a terrific evening in mid November with Dave Sullivan. We rendezvoused in Martinsville, VA because it was about half way from Greensboro NC (where I was involved with a Conference) and Dave's home in Roanoke VA. Dave as you know is keeping the 1959 Class Data Base, and he coordinates with Dale Minard and Dick Robinson (our DC area man who tries to keep that important listing current and up to date) to help improve the flow of communications for the Class. We had a million laughs at dinner! Dave has stories to tell plus he is a wealth of knowledge about the Civil War He and another 2nd Companymate of ours Dave Boyd were to meet two days later and spend time touring the battlefields in the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania VA area.

Sam Valenza came on line again: Our new grandbaby is doing great. We've got one that's 13 months old that has legs like a football player...he's in the 97th percentile in height and weight; name is Maximillian, but we call him Maxasaums. Grandkids are a lot of fun, and I'm glad that 1 did not 'kill' my kids when they were teenagers. I look hard at every Shipmate to see if there is any news about Dick Baldwin. Also can someone fill me in on Bill Evans, and a Navy guy Hoot Foote?

More mail! This from James B. Lackey lackey@erols.com. Hope all is well with you. I wanted to let you know that I have retired from the State Dept and Sally and I have moved back to Annapolis. 1921 CanoUton Rd, Pendennis Mt, Annapolis MD 21401-6244, call 410-757-1481.

Sally and I have been going to Marco Island every

year for past six+ years. When we are there we normally see Ellen and Al Ruth. Al is in charge of the Dept of Public Works in Naples, FL. Let's have a '59er gathering in South Florida.

A real treat to get email from Rich Roddey (richroddey@email.msn. com) who was helping get more background on Dick Nelson.

I retired this spring from Nations Bank, and moved (partially) back to the US from London. My principal residence is at Kiawah Island, SC but we are keeping a place in London because I am now a consultant with business on both sides of the Atlantic. I am determined not to let business interfere with the important things in life, like hunting, fishing, golf, and just playing. I'm also retired from the Air Force so 1 am a double pensioner All those years. Active and Reserve, were worth it. I have a boat and am haggling over an airplane. My wife Gail wants something comfortable that can take her to see grandchildren. 1 want a bi-wing, open cockpit 'toy'—guess who probably will win! I see several of our Classmates occasionally—Skip Gantt and John Bray regularly—and a number of the guys have stopped in London; I communicate with a number via email. I also see my old firstie Roger Lyle who lives at nearby Hilton Head. Classmates who visit Charleston SC area should give us a ring 803-768-6911. PS. I never could get you guys to call me by my right name. You used to read "John" on my shirt and 1 finally gave up. I've always been Rich. And Rich it shall be.

Many thanks ex-John, now Rich for your report, and I'll see you in Carolina.

Hey folks, there is more to report but I shall hold it for later But stand by for some good info from Phil Powers regarding our Hawaii '59ers, interesting stuff from Jim TYitz (living in WA/one of our 'Army' Classmates), and additional scoop from Jim Lackey. Be sure to check the '59 email list when you go to our web page. You will find tidbits about Classmates there. Rise and Shine!!

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Pres: Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; f: 804-675-5372 e: bilewis@richmond.infi.net Special request! We are in need of a 'home page' to help expedite and retain info for the Class.

I have discussed this with members of other classes and even looked at one ran by USMA '60.

The Woops were set up by one of their class who is a computer gura at some college. If anyone in our Class is similarly talented, please contact me at the address above; and we'll get things rolling.

I appreciate the input over Interact. I received a list from the Alumni Association which I'm attempting to incorporate in the Class list and update as well. So far I've been able to add the following: Dave Banner, Don Broadfield, Ben Hallowell, Tony Dunne, Cari Ripa, Bob Traister, Hal Sullivan, Lee Seligman, Frank Duffy, Rick Johnson, Mike Shanok, Bill Medaris, Pete Dolan, John Leahy, Sal Zaccagnino, Jim O'Farrell, Dick Stoakley, Charles Peterson, Ed Mangan, Bud Powers, Stew Seaman, Dennis Vied, Robert Payne, Gary Lew, Paul Cooper, Dick Davis, Dave Kalb, Tom Moylan, Gary Cogdell, Rusty Chain, Ray Burkley, Hank Phillips, Bob Stevenson, Tom McCarthy, Jim McKinney, and Don Delude.

Hot from Jim McKinney via email: A short note about Bob Gamba. Bob suffered a heart attack back in October and gave us all a scare.

He was mshed to the local hospital in Annapolis and administered state-of-the-art treatment, which pulled him through the initial trauma. Later, he

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underwent quadruple by-pass surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. As of this writing. Bob is back on his feet, in good spirits, and well on his way to full recovery with daily two-mile power walks with Joanne.

The august group of 11th Company "RinkyDinks" gathered together this year at Liz and Karl Ripplemeyer's lakeside home in Chisago, MN. The setting was on the beautiful Green Lake, 22-24 August, when the weather is marvelous. The group included Ed Walker, Jim McKinney, Bob Gamba, and Rip Ripplemeyer with wives. The festivities, in addition to regularly scheduled Happy Hours, included a group outing to Mall of America, a trek to the near-by Mille Loc Indian Casino for gambling and dinner, and lake excursions aboard Rip's pontoon party boat which had a unique overboard head facility on the stem. The three-day gathering was capped off in the wee hours with a "firewater" dance by Rip which brought applause and laughter from all except Liz. Needless to say, a great time was had by all. Rinky-Dinks not present were Dave Parkinson and Glenn Coleman, who had to back out this year because of business commitments.

From Jim Knorr via email: We did have a small but competitive contingent of '60 golfers assemble on Fri., 10 Oct for the "Invitational." (showed much more offense than the Navy footballers against the zoomies!). Anyway, we had 14 total folks, 8 being of '60 vintage. Work kept Jim Hancock and John Leahy away, and Bob Osmon to minor surgery.

The following results are worthy of mention: low gross—Jim Knorr, low net—Chris Thomas, long drive #15—Bob Meek, closest to pin #4—^Jack Lynch, #7—Skip Weeks, #17—Mike McCullough Ron Brandquist and Jim O'Farrell were in the hunt too. We will continue to try to gather every once in awhile; in fact, if anyone is in Annapolis on Tuesday or Thursday during golfing time, there is a regular group of us who tee it up. Call me 410757-4549 or Jim O'Farrell 410-757-4534.

The Power Boat Show going on in Annapolis concurrent with the Homecoming events backed up traffic for miles both then and the Air Force debacle/Sailboat Show mess. Many people straggled in at half time or later (if they didn't get so mad that they tumed around and went home). The Class' parking area at the stadium is still a convenient easy-to-get-to area. Our tent will be at our normal spot on Farragut Road behind the scoreboard. Linda Paepcke and Carolyn Duffy bought some of those four or six feet long sub sandwiches and others brought the usual nice variety of chow. I mixed up batches of the Jim Knorr 'special' mimosa that went over (or down) very well. There was plenty of chow/beverages for all.

Linda Council, John and Linda Paepcke, Carolyn Duffy, Pinkie Saunders, and Jim Duffy Homecoming '97 gathering at Eastport Yacht Club was a very pleasant affair. Being a smaller scheduled gathering, the club's surroundings were perfect. The attendees included: June and Gene Gasser, Carol and Tom Marti, Merf Moerschel, Beth and Jim Knorr, Susan and Ed Mangan,

Sandy and John Leahy, Joey and Jill Rogers, friends of the Leahys, Bob Lowe and Pat Quintus, Pinky Saunders and Linda Council, Sally and Bill Zierden, Linda and Bill Lewis, Bob Osmon, Nancy and John Michalski, Carol and Jim Duffy, Linda and John Paepcke, Teenie and John Anthony, Ginny and Don Delude, Dick Pariseau and Libby Bratton, Joan and Jim Lippold, Marion and Hank Phillips, Capt. Kelly Strong, USAF, and her daughter, little Sarah Elizabeth Strong.

Merf did an excellent job putting together this off-year event. It gave me a new perspective on the "Yard" having always been across that part of the river from it.

From Jim Michalski via email: A mini reunion of Fighting 6th Company Classmates took place in Durham for the Navy/Duke football game. Fred Phillippi, Charlie Jenkins, Bill Medaris, John Michalski, Skip Sweetser, and Jack Suddath used everything from loud cheers.

The Rinky Dinks—Ed Walker, Bob Gamba, Karl Ripplemeyer, Joanne Gamba, Jean Walker, Betty and Jim McKinney and Liz Rippelmeyer

Gene and June Gasser, and "Merf' Moerschel

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Bf^ #' IK- f Jill Rogers, John and Sandy Leahy and Joey Rogers 6th Company at Navy/Duke football game—Charlie Jenkins, John Michalski, Fred Phillippi, Bill Medaris, Jack Suddath and Skip Sweetser

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a mighty Navy battle flag, and advice on play calling to gain a victory. It was all to no avail; and in addition to the loss, we had to suffer the scorn of Walt Land who advised by email that he might have to join us for the next event to see that the job got done right.

We had dinner at Skip's daughter's home. An exmarine like her Dad, the stories flowed and many lies were told about those not present (a word of advice to those who are invited to the next mini— you better come to preserve your good name). Carl McCallum was the only member not attending who had a somewhat valid excuse. He called from his hospital bed the day we met, to tell of his quadmple bypass and pacemaker implant and asked for an excused absence. Carl said he was doing well and would be at the next gathering.

From Sal Zaccagnino: A quick update on my roommates has Dave Schnegelberger living in Vail, CO; Buz Ausley living in Orlando, FL; I'm in Caldwell, TX; and Pete Bevans is deceased."

From Lee Seligman: Long time...How goes all with you? Me...well, I'm still breathing...sort of...but hanging in there.

I still manage an occasional round of golf; but if 1 walk it, I make my sons carry the bags! Tough part is getting them out on the course; they get tired of getting beat by the old man. I may be physically challenged, but not stupid! More later, it's time for my nap. Tough life, but somebody's got to do it!

From Pete Dolan: Your email came through to my office 'loud and clear.' I am not yet a 'surfer of the Internet', and I seldom send email outside of my law firm (Morgan, LEWIS and Bockius LLP)...any relation?

However, I will try to use this method of communication more in the future (when I leam how to type...).

Bob Eraser took early retirement from our firm last year, but he still has a PhoneMail line here. I will check to see if he also has a email address with us, and let you know. He and Claire are living in Steamboat Springs, CO and enjoying the 'great outdoors.' Charlie Peterson is a nuclear power regulatory lawyer in our Washington office. He Uves in Bethesda, MD. My home address is: 951 Laguna Road, Pasadena, CA 91105-2249, my home phone is: 213-6823285, and my home fax is: 626-799-7208. Jacquie has an AOL email address at home, but I don't use it or remember what it is. I willfindout, and "email" it to you (now that 1 know how).

Nancy and Joe Matais are living in (or near) Providence, RI and we went sailing with them in July, while we were at our Cape Cod house. I will get his address and phone number, and send it to you as well.

Jan and Jack Shaw are living on "A" Avenue in Coronado, CA, and we spent the 4th of July with them. Jack looks great, and I tmst his cancer surgery last year will prove to be a total success. He has FINALLY quit smoking! We also saw Jimmy Worthington and Murray Nixon on the 4th.

Jimmy is living and working in (would you believe) Worthington, OH, and Murray is living in the Bay Area in Northem Califomia and starting a new medical device company.

From Mike Shanok: I haven't sent any Class news to you as yet because I haven't had any to send. However, I will be in San Diego in eariy November and plan to get together with Bill Evans while there. Will fill you in on the details when and if. BTW, do any of the email addresses on your log belong to Classmates in the San Diego area? If so, I will contact them; and maybe we'll make a party out of it.

From Ben Hallowell: Look forward to your column particulariy the golf toumament results next month. Read the moming line, probably too late to warn Jim Maxfield never to bet against Ron Brandquist in golf. Ron left here undefeated (in many more ways than as a golfer). We miss Ron and Janet but see Jan and Jack Shaw here in Coronado and enjoyed catching up with Stevensons, Lloyds, Jack Lusignan, Danny Musselman, and Mike McCullough (whoflewout

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from Virginia) among others at the West Coast homecoming. Another Classmate who lived across from me Second Class Summer kept insisting he didn't know me, so I better not mention his name.

Maybe it's because we were trying to wash away the unforgettable chow provided by the caterer at the reception—I was amazed to later receive an unsolicited partial refund check from USNAA due to poor quality/quantity of food at the event—ever since, I've been wondering how to submit a claim for an entire Plebe Year On a personal note, I married Avery in 1968; and almost 30 years later, we're still here in Coronado. Recently moved to the center of town, I now live on a comer surrounded by the Catholic Church, the library, the senior center, the park, and the Police Station. Through the years, having done my share of time in each of them, don't know if I really wanted to be this close to any.

From Carl Ripa: Bill...Thanks for catching up with me. I have been involved with the sale of the company (Bellcore) to SAIC and, as a result, missed Homecoming this year. I'll be leaving BellCore during November and plan to enjoy a few quiet moments with Virginia before we get involved with another business. At a more quiet moment, I'll update you from a new email address.

From Bud Powers: Address for checking in is okay. I don't have any Class news to pass on as I'm too busy planning for my 2 daughters weddings next year. Glad to get news, etc. by email. Have a nice day.

From Dennis Vied: CompuServe now allows us to use names in our email addresses, so please show mine as 'dvied@compuserve.com.' No Class news to speak of. Our small group gets together infrequently in the Bay Area. I occasionally see Ray Burkley and Dan Affourtit. Went to Dan Roth's daughter's wedding a couple of weeks ago. I was one of two TWA pilots there. His daughter, Val, is a TWA flight attendant. We will have Thanksgiving dinner at the Burkleys, and they in turn will have Christmas dinner with us. That's our extended family. We correspond frequently via email with Pat Burkley. She sends the best jokes. Once in awhile we get to see the Shawkey, and Dick regales us with stories more gross than Pat Burkley's.

Personal update. I finally made captain at TWA, in March, after 27 years waiting for the opportunity. I will be forced to retire at age 60 next Febmary. I plan to continue in corporate aviation, since I am too young to retire, anyway. I am currently flying the 727 out of St. Louis. Thanks for the note.

Hope it won't be the last.

From Gary Lew: I'm semi-retired in North Carolina. Got bored with full retirement and went back to work as an Environmental Engineer in the Public Water Supply area for the state of NC. Something completely new and different for me after retiring from Carolina Power and Light Co. with 15 years there. My best wishes to all Classmates.

From Dave Kalb: Bill, I thought it was about time to get on the email circuit and update the records. After retirement in '84,1 worked for Todd Ship in San Pedro, CA. Next was a two year stint in Taiwan with the ROC Navy starting an FFG shipbuilding program.

Upon return, we bought a small Electronic installation business installing sound, intercom, paging, access control and CCTV systems. Seven years of that has about been enough, but we must hang in there for a few years more. Had a nice time with Ted Parsons and golfer Joe Cole at the San Diego massacre. Haven't seen much of our Classmates lately. All goes well here in Anaheim. Until later.

From Dick Davis: We have finally gotten up on email through the University of New Hampshire where my wife is a health educator-counselor. That's the reason for the unfamiliar address; as you know, there were no Bischoffs in our Class. You're doing a great job on Shipmate. We don't see much in your column from the 20th Company, other than Jim Knorr's golf tourney info and a long, newsy email from Bob Walters. Perhaps we're doing better.

I would appreciate receiving a list of email addresses for the Class. Maybe we can begin to communicate a little more regularly through email.

Al Holden mailed me an update: Events during the past 12 months have mshed by. I suspect it is tme for everyone in '60, since one year now represents a mere 1.7% of our lives.

Meanwhile, Laurie and I just (eariy October) presented a paper about Naval stereo cards in the Spanish-American War era at the 13" Naval History Symposium in Annapolis; and the following week, I delivered a paper in Nashville about marketing in the European Union. Our first visit to that city, including the Grand Ole Opry, was certainly different for one of the few New York City professors who regularly wears boots and likes country music (as well as Mozart). Over the last year we have also done the regular marketing conference in New Orleans, traveled to London to research the European Union and visit friends, and prepared several articles for academic journals. Laurie edges her way to her Ph.D. at NYU while adjuncting in the graduate school of communication (at NYU).

While in the UK in May, we opted (with a close friend) to take advantage of my direct 1996 Naval experience (piloting a canal boat in middle England) by seeking to master the great Llangollen Canal in Wales and especially the historic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct far above the valley below; it is a highly recommended four days, but no one with vertigo should captain the craft over the aqueduct. The only ones who disliked our visit to the UK were our two yorkies and our bouvier, Teddy, who also delivered her first litter at the breeder as we retumed. We exchanged a pup of Teddy's for another young bouvier, a.k.a. Jackie, who has now settled into the household routine.

Finally, just when I swore that this marketing professor would take it easy and merely conduct research around the globe, write articles, and enjoy long weekends of gardening, mnning after four dogs, and seeing the countryside in our MG, I got talked into being acting department chairman at Fordham's graduate business school during a colleague's medical recovery in mid-1997. Even worse, Fordham has now cajoled me to become permanent chairman in January, 1998. Oh well, there is nothing like new chores. After all, I have promised to write the book by 2000 on how husbands can survive when retired working wives start hanging around the house. Anyone coming to Manhattan, who is ready to provide some research inputs on that topic will find me ready with a drink at the local; give me a call at Fordham at 212-6366115, although Laurie might want to join us! Enjoy it and best regards.

Tom Doherty, Harry Henning, and Tom Inderlied From Tom Inderlied: Three Pilots and a Boat—Tom Inderlied, Tom Doherty, and Harry Henning along with respective spouses, Karen, Gail, and Annelise, braved the mighty waters between the Colorado/New Mexico border in a 40-foot houseboat in June for a week of relaxation. Hennings came from Tennessee, Inderlieds from Arizona, and Dohertys played host in Albuquerque. It was an outstanding success as

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no one drowned, and all are still fast friends. Moments of hilarity were assured when a retired jetjock, a retired Air Force pogue, and a retired airline hot shot decided that they were now in command of the good ship Lollipop. Fortunately, Harry really did know what he was doing, and Annelise piloted the ship most of the fime anyway. Harry, the fisherman, taught lessons so well that Tom D. caught a huge carp. Knowing the reaction to such a statement by those who know these guys well, picnires were taken to assure authenticity as to actual size of catch. The weather was perfect, and 40 feet of houseboat proved a good size as long as Inderlieds slept on the roof. Due to Doherty's superior organizational skills and the rest of the party's superior attitude, we ate and drank with style. Great grits! It was good to see Tom and Harry together again.

Albuquerque has some gorgeous scenery and the Dohertys have a beautiful home. They are great hosts. Hennings are in Lebanon, TN, and Inderlieds are in Scottsdale, AZ. If you have the time to visit, please do. Arizona rewards it's hardy summer souls with winters that can make it all worthwhile.

Tom D. and Harry H. are fully retired and enjoying every second, as they are particularly fond of telling Tom I. However, Tom I. is thoroughly enjoying the work he's doing now. Tom I. is also teaching master's level management classes at the University of Phoenix. All is well.

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Regular Membership: 42% Life Membership: 26%

Pres: RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@ea.net http://www.jorge.coni/USNA61 Happy New Year! Lots of stuff this month, so I won't get too wordy; but I can't help gloating over our great football season, culminating with the blowout over Army. It may or may not be significant that the contingent representing the WGNAC at the semi-annual Alumni Association Board of Trastees meeting the day before the game...Neil Block, Walt Draper, Bob Hofford, and me...publicly predicted Navy would win BIG (48-7). O K we missed by a few points because the coach had the class to keep the score down at the end, but it was a great way to end the season, break the jinx, and lead us into the holiday season.

Neil Block and Gina personally treked into the wilderaess of Western Georgia to personally deliver a victory cake to the parents of Navy's record-setting quarterback, Chris McCoy. Quite an adventure.

Those of you that saw the game may also have seen the interviews with Joe Bellino. Chris broke most of the records Joe still held (and many, many more), and Joe handled the questions like we all would have expected; he cried on national TV. No, seriously, Joe showed he still has a lot of class and humility by acknowledging McCoy's great efforts and congratulating him on his great career at Navy.

We couldn't have better role models than guys like Joe Bellino, Roger Staubach, David Robinson and Chris McCoy representing our alma mater Makes me very proud.

MAIL CALL. Our lead-off letter comes from the 5th Company rep, Mike Welch, who has produced a tour de force.

Roger, as the designated "stuckee" AKA the company coordinator for the Famous Fighting Fifth, I have been able to track down a number of often remembered but seldom heard from Classmates.

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Jim Hellauer checks in from Wayne, PA: I recently became affiliated with Colmer Capital Advisors Inc., an investment banking firm in Philadelphia which specializes in mergers and acquisitions, tumarounds, strategic planning and refinancing activities. 1 have spent the Spring, Summer and Fall in trying to build my end of the business with some degree of success. In the course of it, I have had a reason to talk to Ben Sottile who is looking for something to keep him out of the bars, Jerry Kennedy who has been working as an independent management consultant, and Paddy Fitzpatrick who is CFO of DynCorp. The whole thing has been a blast, and someday I'll make some money from it. Carolyn and I have been most fortunate to have spent the last few winters at our condo at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. With the current business activity, that might be a little tough this winter. We have also been fortunate to have been able to participate in many social activities at the Valley Forge Military Academy as guests of Kim and Virgil Hill. They are doing a wonderful job for the school. Our son is in the Navy Medical Supply Corps in Newport, RI with his lovely wife and four of our grandsons. My daughter is married to a Navy doctor currently stationed at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and they and our other three grandsons live in the Bethesda area. The youngest son and his wife recently bought a home near us, so we get to see them a little more often.

John Butler sends the following update from Brandon, FL: I was in the Corps from graduation until September '66 when I resigned my regular commission. 1 married Kathi Hooks from Ft. Meyers in Athens, Greece in 1963 during my Med cmise. We have two grown daughters, 2 grown sons, and a total of 5 grandchildren. As a Marine, I was an Infantry Officer deployed during the Cuban crisis, made a Med cmise, and a Far East tour including some time in Vietnam in 1964.1 attended the Army Intelligence School at Fort Hollabird and commanded the 7th CI Team in Japan. I enjoyed being a Marine, and I second guessed my decision to leave for a long time. I attended the University of Texas as a graduate student for a year, but the need to better support my family led me to accept an opportunity with Sea Land Service. I started as Marine Manager in Houston and shortly thereafter went to Puerto Rico where I was Vessel Operations Manager for Sea Land's operation in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. While in Puerto Rico, I was mduced to leave Sea Land for Caribbean Sea Roads; a small company pioneering ro-ro service to the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and Antigua. This maritime misadventure was interesting but financially unsound, and the owners shut it down in late '73.1 was relocated to Florida where, fortunately, I hooked up with West India Line, a tmly unique company that specialized in moving heavy equipment with specialized landing ships designed to deliver cargo to underdeveloped areas.

I was with this company which operated 17 vessels quite successfully until 1984, when the founder died and the majority owners decided to get out of the shipping business and sell the vessels. It was a good life in West Palm Beach where my old roommate Tommy Ticker also lived. Tommy was a project officer and deputy director of Autec, which conducted the various tests for U.S. and allied subs in Tongue of the Ocean near Andros. Tommy and I ran together and watched our kids grow up together.

Tommy retired, moved to Gainsville, FL and is now working part time for one of his sons, who owns a computer service company. Following the closing of West India Line, I accepted a position as General Manager of Indian River Terminal, a port side refrigerated facility specializing in exporting grapefruit, primarily to Japan. In 1989/90 we loaded nearly 3,000,000 cartons of grapefruit, were supported by three major fmit carriers, and had a second to none operation for loading grapefmit. 1990 saw a devastating freeze; and in 1991, the Intemational Longshoremen requested a boycott by Japanese labor against ships loaded in Fort Pierce.

Though the boycott wasfinallylifted in 1992, there was a considerable loss of business; and the position of general manager was eliminated. I managed to survive as a marifime consultant and had con-

tract work with various firms. In July 1995, I did accept a position as Port Manager for Riomar, a major gulf steamship agency, that was opening a Tampa office. This looked lilce a good opportunity to top off my maritime industry career; but last December following a period of feeling sick during my daily mns, I had an MRI which showed the existence of a vary large tumor sitting on my brain stem. I had surgery on December 11th. It is likely I will have further surgery to remove an additional tumor. There is a small contingent of '61'rs in Tampa including Mel Long, Harry Barrett, Al Goins, and Dick Royston who appeared in a Radio Shack managed by DickArdavany. We all got together recently for lunch, and it was a hell of a good diversion from my tumor problems. Kathi joined me in Tampa last year when she took a position as Librarian at a local high school. She is also a special education teacher. Over the many years and places we have lived, she has been first and foremost a wonderful mother to our children but also managed an assortment of jobs including travel agent, teacher, and part-time single side-band radio operator for West India Line. We have not yet sold our home in Vero and are renting an apartment for the time being. We do have a computer now and my email address is: butler39@juno.com I would enjoy hearing from anyone in our Class, and I wish you and all the others my very best.

Ken (Tex) Van Sickle checks in with the following: After graduation, I spent six years in the amphibious and mine forces as Operations Officer on an LST and Executive Officer on an LST and MSO. Then it was off to post graduate school in Monterey, CA for studies in Meteorology. I took a fancy to "weather" and changed my designator to restricted line and served the rest of my enjoyable 26 years in the Navy in various assignments, especially in research and development billets in the Navy Weather (and Oceanography) Service. Tours in Vietnam, Fleet staffs Weather Central Norfolk, AMERICA (CVA-66), the Pentagon, NAVAIR and SPAWAR were all rewarding experiences. The career highlight was Command of the Weather Research Lab in Monterey, CA. I married my sweetheart Carol, and we have two wonderful daughters (and sons-in-law), and now four grandchildren. The most important event in our lives occurred in Monterey during graduate school when Carol and I discovered the saving grace and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and God's ultimate direction for our lives. That gave meaning and purpose to the rest of my Navy career and present experiences. After retirement in 1987,1 taught middle school math and science in a Christian school for three years, employed by GE Aerospace for a year and now have spent the last six years at the National Science Foundation in the atmospheric sciences managing research aircraft, radars, etc. We have a wonderfiil home at Bryce Mountain Resort in Westem Virginia where Carol and I look forward to fiiU retirement (1999?) and plenty of golf, skiing and the hot tub! Y'all come visit us in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Bob Sellars sends the following from Cocoa, FL: Since leaving Canoe U in 1959, I have followed the careers of many of you through Shipmate articles. My travels have been less varied than most of yours, but I have mn across Classmates and loads of Alumni during my travels. Simply having USNA listed on my resume has resulted in meeting graduates, and other non-graduates from all the Academies, in the commercial worid. I started work with Pan American World Airways on the Eastem Missile Range, as it was then called during the early years of missile development. In those days, a flight was considered a success if the vehicle actually cleared the pad! Working for Pan Am was fun as well as interesting, and the flying privileges were an added bonus. However, traveling standby has its risks, as everyone knows. I got caught in an airline strike while traveling in Europe and was unable to get back to my duty station in the Bahamas.

Making the best of the situation, I took some language classes, attended the University of Munich for a couple of semesters, worked for the city Water and Bridge Works for a year, and ended up mnning thefirstcommercial bowling alley in Germany.

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It took some time to convert the local 9-pin bowlers to the game; but before I left Deutschland, these lanes had the first recorded 300 tournament game, and the company had numerous bowling centers in Germany and Italy. While employed with this company (Overseas Development, S.A.), I headed up the project to build a small ski-lift in Berlin, which later was sold to that city and spent some time in Spain building holiday cottages. I returned to CONUS in 1966 with two dependents, one being three weeks of age, checked in at Orlando, FL, where my dad (Class of '34) had retired and was working on the Perishing Missile for Martin Marietta. Three weeks later, I was living near Fort Myers, had just ridden out my first major hurricane, and was working on a project to convert 26K acres of real estate into orange groves for a major baby food company.

The next year, I was in back in Orlando working for Interstate Securities Company. After three years of making loans, floor planning automobile dealerships and furniture companies, etc. my hopes to get my own area to develop were stymied by a merger, so it was back to Pan Am for a slot on one of the tracking ships, again supporting missile tests, but this time for submarine launches. Since no one ever talks much about what one is doing in the "silent service," some of you submariners may have been within the sound of my voice and never knew it. While on board USNS REDSTONE (T-AGM-20), I worked a launch for STONY JACKSON (SSBN-634), never realizing my brother-in-law was at the other end of the comm net. Fifteen years later, we discovered this casual bit of information. Because contracts expire and re-bids are not always successful, in late 1972, 1 started working on Skylab for Martin (Denver Division) at Kennedy Space Center. A layoff after launch resulted in a year on the Satum Vehicle with Boeing Aerospace, then another bounce back to Pan Am, this time in the Indian Ocean to Mahe', Seychelles. I have to say, this was absolutely the best duty station I ever experienced.

In late 1980,1 returned to the Eastem Test Range, as it was then called, discovering Grand Turk island, in the British West Indies. Talk about a change of scenery; this was extreme! Going from a granite rock island with mountains into the clouds to a flat tree-less ex-salt reclamation island only six miles long takes a little bit of adjustment. Scuba diving at both islands was fantastic, however, and the water sports were a constant diversion. After assignments at Antigua (where Tim DeGarve is presently base manager for Computer Science Raytheon) and Grand Bahama Island, 1 was reassigned stateside to Cape Canaveral Air Station. 1 have been here now, for almost ten years, working for Johnson Controls in Quality Assurance. I am married to Ann Farrell, of Blackpool, England, with four sons (all married to better than they deserve),fivegrandkids, and one on the way. It's tough having both a "Gator" and a "Note" in the same family. Fortunately, only the grandkids come for extended visits, and they are to young to be concemed about football, but even they know about the BIG game with that ROTC School from up North.

Bill Emmerich sends the following from Jacksonville, FL: Currently Director of Support Services at Florida Community College at Jacksonville.

Retired in 1982 after a career in Surface Line that included three XO tours, command of an LST, NROTC instmctor duty, aide/Plat Lt. to the Navy Representatives, U. S. Delegation to the United Nations and Director for Program Development at NAVMAT. In civilian life has held city manager/ town administrator jobs in Hemdon, VA; Enfield, NC; Fort Meade, FL and Green Cove Springs, FL. Bill has kept his heart in the right place as he has served as a Blue and Gold Officer since 1992.

Art Desrosiers has moved recently to Hartford, CT and checks in with the following: I retired on the last Friday of 1995. Rented a U-Haul, left Cary, NC and arrived in Hartford on January 1, 1996. As I finished unloading at a local storage facility, the first flakes of the new year floated to earth; and by reveille on January 3rd, there were over 12 inches of the white stuff on the ground.

Three months earlier, 1 had purchased an abandoned two family house in my old neighborhood.

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pleted—new sheathing, the works! Necessary demolition work has also been completed and debris removed. By June 1st, I had completed the work on the first floor flat (a cold waterflat)and two elderly women moved in—one 78 and the other 103.1 declared the rehab project complete, and the HUD inspector gave it his chop. I moved in and the remodeling of my second floor flat (including a grand old attic) began. And continues. I've recently retumed from a seven week vacation to Denver, Salt Lake City area, Reno/Sparks, San Francisco, Portland OR, Ventura, Mission Viejo, Riverside, and Indio CA then on to Houston, Broussard LA, Columbus and Atlanta GA, Greensboro NC, and then back to Hartford. I enjoyed visiting many long lost cousins while concurrently putting their names in my genealogy database. Returning home to spend my first Social Security check was nice. I hit the big six-two on July 29, just behind Fran Furtaw and Don Myers. With retirement checks from the Navy and North Carolina State Government coming in monthly, I can afford to enjoy life.

With so many news articles being written about screwed up people, I cannot help wondering how much is an alarmist exaggeration. During all of my travels this summer I found not a single such person! That includes my kids. Can I brag a bit? My daughter Mary, bom in '63 in Long Beach while I was in BERKELEY (DDG-15) is a former IC Electri-

cian (CAPE COD), married, a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the mother of my most recent granddaughter born July 18th. The baby's name is Zainab—the name given by the angel Gabriel to Mohammed for his granddaughter. Hmmm. Robert was born in '66 while I was stationed at COMONE in Boston. He served in HADDO as a QM3, graduated from Kings Point, recently completed his master's graduate work at the University of Rhode Island and is currently tea£:hing at the Korean Merchant Marine Academy in Pusan, Korea. His wife was his high school Korean pen pal. Her proudest moment was being swom in as a U.S. citizen, and she was less than excited about returning to Korea; but my son wants to make sure that his son and daughter do not lose their cultural heritage. Todd arrived in December '67, about a month and a half before Tet '68. You guessed it, I was enjoying the sunny climes of SEA—Danang to be more precise. Following a severe injury in SEAL school, he was assigned to VULCAN where he made MR2 prior to completing his enlistment. Upon discharge, he picked up his merchant marine "Z" card which he used for occasional employment while in college. He picked up his BS in industrial engineering from NC State University, and he is now employed by Rohr Industries in "Chula Juana" and expects to stop by for a visit during the Christmas holidays. David made his debut in July '77 while I was living in Greensboro. He completed his undergraduate work last Christmas at Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. He is now working on his master's at the University of San Francisco. His two semesters in Japan living with the family of a Zen Buddhist priest has been an asset, and he will have completed his foreign language requirement by Christmas. He's in a hurry. Wants to do his doctoral work in Tokyo.

For years, he has wanted to be a college professor; but I would not be surprised if his market value in the business community exceeded the remuneration offered in academia.

Tony Dighton, another recent retiree, sends the following update: After 8-1/2 years active duty in Polaris subs, I left to join Exxon and the Reserve.

Was lucky enough to make captain in the Reserve and retired in '88 after 27 years in total. Worked for Exxon in NJ, Texas and Hong Kong and retired in January 1997 to spend more time in leisure activities. Children include a son John with his own consulting business in Orlando, a daughter Heather who is general manager of the Maison Dupuy Hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans and a son Andrew who is working installing video conference facilities. I have been married to my second wife Gloria for three years and have three great step-kids and a grandson, Nick. Also we are expecting another grandson in December when Heather is due. Retirement is great, and I am hav-

ing a ball doing little except gardening and taking care of the two horses I have in a small bam in the back yard here in Long Valley, NJ. Would love to see any Classmates who come to the NYC area.

Send me a note at: ADighton@aol.com when in the area.

Chris Seelbach another New Jersey resident, passes on the following: The Seelbach's have been in Short Hills, NJ about 20 years now. My oldest son is a junior at Amherst College, plays on the #3 nationally ranked squash team and is in the jazz band (also majoring in Poly Sci and French). My youngest son is a high school senior and a captain of his soccer team; he is applying to Northwestern University to study film and psychology. My wife Linda is head of the Recreation Commissioners in our town and involved in some local politics. I have been involved in the venture capital industry for over 20 years. Initially with a number of companies in the venture capital business of Exxon Corporation in solar energy and telecommunications.

I bought a company from Exxon in the voice processing industry in the mid 1980s and was involved in that industry until the early 1990s. I helped start a new intemational telephone company in 1992, which went public in 1996, and then helped COMSAT'S venture business in a VSAT investment they had in Russia. My trips to Moscow and working with 100 very smart Russian engineers in a time of great change in Russia was very interesting. 1 am now working with another telecom venture, but this one closer to my Navy home. Skysat is developing a patented Airship platform to sit at a 13 mile altitude to deliver regional wireless telecom services to areas in developing countries, mountain and island regions and selected PCS markets at very low cost (under $200 per subscriber which is 1/3 of the best other systems). We expect to ramp up development of the first full-sized Airship early in 1998 and demo it out of Moffett Field by late 1998.

It has been interesting leaming all about the early days in Airships, particularly the Navy part, as we insure that we understand the problems of the past so as not to repeat them.

Frank Brown checks in with the following from the frozen hills of Maine: Upon commissioning and until December 1962, my first duty was aboard GRAHAM COUNTY (LST-1176) as Assistant First Lieutenant. From January 1963 until January 1964, I was First Lieutenant and Gunnery officer aboard TRAVERSE COUNTY (LST-H60). In Febmary 1964,1 assumed duty as Executive Officer of FAIRVIEW (EPCE(R)-850), until April 1966 when I was transferred to Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), GLYNCO (Georgia), for duty as an Instmctor in the CIC Officers' course. In November 1967, I received training as a Naval Advisor and departed in March 1968 for duty in Viet Nam as Advisor to PGM-603. Upon my return in March 1969,1 attended Naval Destroyer School and Terrier Guided Missile School, then reported aboard MACDONOUGH (DLG-8) as Weapons Officer in April 1970 until October 1971, midway through a UNITAS Cmise around South America. After PXO school in Newport, I assumed duty as Executive Officer, JOHN R. CRAIG (DD-885), in January 1972.

From July 1974 to July 1976, I was Director of Maintenance and Security at Naval Training Center, San Diego. In August 1976, 1 went to Hawaii to become Chief Staff Officer, COMDESRON 25.

From there to CINCPACFLT in June 1978 to be an Operations Duty Officer in the Command Center.

In March 1978, we left Hawaii for Washington, DC, where I became a Recorder and a Presiding Officer of the Navy and Marine Corps Discharge Review Board. I retired 1 September 1986 and retumed to my home town of Yarmouth, ME. Although I have worked seasonally at several jobs, including customer service at L.L. Bean, I have dedicated my retirement to being a full-time volunteer. I did use my G.I. Bill benefit and received a Paralegal certificate from Casco Bay College in May 1990, but never worked in the field. I have been involved in Boy Scouting both at the local and district level; I have been a scoutmaster and am currently serving as assistant scoutmaster. I work with the town and school system substance abuse counselor and am a member of the town substance abuse advisory coim-

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cil, as well as the community health and resource team. I have also worked with veteran's groups. 1 have been very active in church affairs and am currently building a new and expanded kitchen in my church, acting both as coordinator and builder. My wife of 36 years, Linda Mary, continues to work for the Navy, as a mechanical engineer at SUBMEPP (a submarine maintenance planning activity) in Portsmouth, NH. My daughter, Teresa, is living in Orlando and working for the Aimed Forces Recreation Hotel, Shades of Green, at Disney World. My son, Dan, continues to live at home.

Duane Duff writes from the opposite side of the country in Bremerton, WA: Joined COONTZ (DLG9) in September 1961 as electrical officer and later as damage control assistant. We left San Diego one week later for a eight month WestPac tour. It was culminated with a four port-of-call visit to Australia. Married Judy Grooms of Bethesda, MD in April 1962. We are still going together. In September 1963 after finishing CruDesPac Engineering School, we moved to Long Beach as Engineer of HENDERSON (DD-785). Our daughter, Deborah, was

bom during that tour. In June 1965,1 entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a three year post graduate course. Came away with a master's in mechanical engineering and a post master's degree of Naval engineer. Became an Engineering Duty Officer after graduation. Also had completed the salvage officer course during the second Summer, and our son, Rob, was bom while there. Next tour was at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Had a wonderful tour as ship superintendent on new constmction. After three years, we went to ship repair facility, Subic Bay, for three years. Another excellent career tour during the height of the Vietnam conflict. Back in CONUS, we had two years at Mare Island on the service group one staff. This was followed by seven years in Washington, DC. A tour in NAVSEA as supervisor of diving where I worked closely with Black Bart (Chuck Bartholomew) at experimental diving unit. Then two years plus with Admiral Bulkeley on INSURV Board. Back to NAVSEA as damage control officer. The final tour was back to Bremerton as Officer-in-Charge, Hydrofoil Special Trials Unit. I retired in March 1986 and immediately went to work for CDI Marine Company. Still with them as we like it here, and I like the 15 minute drive to work. Have filled several positions with the firm, all very interesting and challenging. Both Deborah and Rob live in the area. In fact. Deb lives with us at the moment. I studied for three hours a day for six months four years ago to get my professional engineer's license. Now that was tough after not hitting the books for umpteen years. We

are not into much except some model railroading, computers, gardening, American Society of Naval Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers. Judy takes good care of me, so I'm not too out of shape. We are at 4800 NW Francis Drive in Silverdale. Home phone is 360-692-7235. We would love to see or hear from 5th company Classmates.

John Lecornu, from beautiful downtown Crabtown, submits the following notes, written like a lawyer would (which he is!!): Married current wife Linda, following graduation from TBS, Quantico, March 1962. Four daughters, Laura 33, Ph.D. candidate Oxford U., England; Diane 31, interior design consultant. Wash., DC; Jenny 25, working/attending college part-time, Annapolis; Jody (Jenny's twin); deceased March 1996. Variety of infantry assignments first ten years. M.S. George Washington University, 1968; J.D. Vanderbilt Law School, 1971; Numerous USMC JAG assignments thereafter. Proving that "truth is stranger thanfiction",served at USNA as Company Officer in late 1960s and Battalion Officer in early 1980s; both tours in 3rd wing of Bancroft where we once struggled so valiantly to match the lofty expectations of the "Great White Whale". Retired from USMC as Colonel in December 1987. Two months later, embarked on 2nd and current career as prosecutor with State's Attorney Office, Annapolis.

Chuck Morris. Most importantly, in July 1962, I married my Ring Dance drag, the former Marilee Ann "BUNNY" Hippie of Dayton, OH and raised three great children Bob (1964), David (1967), and Michelle (1970). So far, we are blessed with two wonderful grandchildren, Alexandria and Charles (named after you know who). Following tours in DESLANT, MINELANT, and a MAG team training the Turkish Navy, I resigned from the Naval Service in August 1966 and moved to Dayton, OH where I began a career in the machine tool industry. This provided me an opportunity to polish up all those great Plebe skills—mechanical drawing, metallurgy, machine shop operafion, casting metals, and of course the ever popular flanged watertight bulkhead fittings. No kidding, the AP education at USNA carried me very well in this basic metal working industry where I became a sort of industrial doctor solving manufacturing problems.

Aside from dealing in commercial real estate and earning a MBA, for the next twenty years my work focused on building very highly technical custom manufacturing systems for the major OEMs. Although mainly focused on the automotive, defense, and food processing industries (two piece cans), the end product applications varied broadly. This was really fun stuff with global competitive pres-

sures demanding creativity be married to whatever developing technology of the day would produce my customer a better product at lower cost and higher quality. Somewhere along the timeline, I started to branch independently by consulting and putting viable product with finance and management packages to acquire or start up manufacturing operations. This was a lot of fun too; but in 1989, Bunny and I sort of retired to Sarasota, FL. Here I have subsequently started a manufacturing company that makes precision liquid silicone seals and a finance firm that buys and services distressed consumer credit card debits. Some guys just never leam to relax. Out of curiosity, did any of you fellows have to give up Jacob Reed for the neighborhood "Big and Tall" shop too? Old friends are always welcome—^well at least once anyway. Call 941-379-1977 (Sapphire, NC Jun-Oct 704-8833960), or email CHOMORRlS@AOL.COM. Mike Welch Well, I kind of lied, there is one more, me: Flight training, two F-8 squadrons, 203 combat missions in Southeast Asia, Bupers detailer, XO/CO of VF-33, an F-4 squadron, XO of AMERICA (CV-66), tour in OPNAV, CO of VX-4 (Flight Test and Evaluation Squadron), CO of NAS Pax River and a final tour in OPNAV. There, a 29+ year career in 50 words or less. Retirement in 1990 was followed by a 10-month cmise on our 38' sailboat.

Marguerite and I went from Annapolis to Bermuda to the Virgin Islands to the Leeward and Windward lo Venezuela. We then came back again to Annapolis to seek a job and start paying the bills. I went to work for ARINC (Aeronautical Radio, Inc.) in Annapolis; and now, six years later, they are threatening to make me a vice-president. Who says you can't fool all the people all the time? But the best part of this story is my number one pal, partner and best friend. Marguerite. Going steady for 32 years and looking forward to 32 more. Our two sons are our proudest accomplishment, both with the looks, intelligence, success and personality that would make any parent beam. Fortunately, both are in the area. Number one son, Pete, was married three years ago; and last year he and his wife provided our latest excitement when they had their first child, a girl. She is now about one and a half, and we're spoiling her royally.

Roger, in closing I want to let all the Class know how much enjoyment I have received in putting this update of the Fighting Fifth together. Yes, of course it is a pain in the neck; but to open the mail and read of the exploits, triumphs and defeats of these very special friends, some of whom you have not seen for 36 years, well it's hard to describe the feeling; but it is a good one. I'm looking forward to the next one—unless we go sailing again. Mike Welch My sometimes golf instractor, Larry Lubbs, sends the following from the 9th tee on the White course of the Ford's Colony links where he and Jeanne can usually be found.

I wanted to send these pictures in a timely fashion so that you could put them into Shipmate soon.

Jeanne and Larry Lubbs report their good fortune in having 17th Company friends visit them in Williamsburg in the last two months. In August, Phil Butler stopped by and spent the day. He and Barbara live in Monterey where he has taken up the game of golf. As shown by the picture, he has good form even without the club.

In early October, Carol and Tom Case, Lee and Ted Fenno, and Ginny and Waily Guthrie spent a weekend with us; and the group had a great time socializing, dining, golfing, shopping, yakking, and partaking infrequent"attitude adjustment" periods.

Ted, the infrequent golfer, took the money on the golf course. Wally announced that he will retire from the govemment the end of this year. Tom was recently selected as "salesman of the year" of his company, Dodge-Rockwell Automation. As shown by the pictures, the group gathered under the USNA AA flag for the serious shot and followed that by a "Four Hackers" exclusive. Based on the results of this gathering, the group is already planning next year's event.

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ing for a go-ahead score. The Army quarterback threw a pass toward the end zone; and Joe Bellino leapt up, intercepted it, mnning it back to mid-field.

Navy ran out the clock to win 17-14.

Another aside: At the end of the game, the first person to step across the line and shake Luper's hand was the guy who played tackle right next to him at Iowa City High School, Al Scott USMA '63.

Al had two older brothers, Jim Scott USMA '61 and Vince Scott USAFA '61, so the old high school buddies were represented in the Class of 1961 in each of the Academies.

CYBERSPACE NOOZE. Glenn O'Steen: Saw Bill Fitts and Hank Hahn a couple of months ago. Yes, they are alive and doing well. Fitts has settled down in Tucson, and Hahn. is spending his time beating the odds in Las Vegas. Hank sent me one of his poems (yes, Hahn is a published poet), and I will forward it on to you in today's mail.

P.S. I'm back In Jacksonville.

Jim George: Well, it's finally official—the Cold War is oven The Class of 1961 Navy-Marine Corps team of Jeanne and Jim George and Joan and Don Evans took Russia this past Summer. After storming Moscow and Red Square, as shown in the attached picture, they celebrated their conquest with the famous '61 victory sign where the Revolution started in 1917 on board the old cmiser AURORA anchored at St. Petersburg. And like any good military operation, they had a reserve force. It tumed out that Barbara and Bob Seyfarth had also signed up for the same tour Also attached is a picture of Bob, Don and Jim celebrating their victory over the Russian bear. Finally, since this is the 1990s, the operation had to be joint. Dell and Chuck Senn '55 (who had gone into the Air Force) were also on the tour

Guthrie, Fenno, Case and Lubbs make a good case for long pants SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Before the Navy-Army game, I received a call from NAAA asking if I, or anyone I knew, had any interesting stories about the Game from our era they could use to compile a book of memorabilia. I naturally put the touch on my Club 11 mate, Jim Luper, who not only played in the game our senior year, but also scored a touchdown. Jim was gracious enough to send the following story that brings back a few memories.

The following are my recollections of ArmyNavy Football Game—1960. The first half went well for Navy, with our All-American and Heismann Trophy winner, Joe Bellino scoring the first touchdown. Greg Mather '62 added a field goal and then, just before half time, Hal Spooner threw a touchdown pass to Jim Luper. (Luper was supposed to be blocking on the play, not out on a hook pattera right in front of the intended receiver, the late Frank Dattilo). Navy had all the momentum going in at half time, leading 17-0. Everyone still had memories of the 43-12 Navy win in 1959.

No one on the Navy team could figure out what caused the tide to tura in the second half, but it was probably that Army was tired of getting pushed around and decided to do something about it—and Ihey did. Army had a great running back named Al Rushatz, (who was also an outstanding heavyweight wrestler); and the Army line opened huge holes for Rushatz to mn through the entire second half, rocking Navy on its heels. Rushatz scored two touchdowns. Late in the fourth quarter. Army was driv-

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Jim George, Don Evans and Bob Seyfarth posing in front of Bob Sheriden

All was not fun and games. Jim George (steering) and Don Evans (as look-out) standing the mid-watch.

All four couples were on a two week cmise which started in Moscow and wound its way down the Volga River to St. Petersburg. The trip started with a tour of Red Square and Lenin's tomb. While Lenin was still there, preliminary plans were made to replace him with one of our own past Class '61 Presidents. Actually, Lenin is getting a little yellow around the gills and already looks remarkably like one of our past Presidents and current corresponding secretary for life, Roger Onorati. (CISNOTE: Not true) For those past presidents who do not make the tomb, we picked out spots in the Kremlin's wall.

The Kremlin has seven magnificent churches, and the Armory museum is full of majestic paintings, silverware, jewels, and carriages that make some of the other European palaces look like log cabins.

While traly breathtaking, it makes you wonder why there was not a revolution earlier. Also interesting was a visit to the Army Museum with the grounds full of tanks, missiles and airplanes including some of their latest modes. (Don Evans is looking into a Class tour in the year 2000 to include several miUtary stops.)

After three days in Moscow, the tour boat (appropriately called Lenin ) sailed for about ten days stopping at several smaller towns and villages finally ending up in St. Petersburg. The captain was a little leery about letting a former LST Gator sailor and Marine stand watch; but after he explained the Siberian gulags were still not all closed, Jim and Don decided not to relive any of their old beaching experiences. St. Petersburg is more cosmopolitan and stunning than Moscow with the Hermitage and Winter Palace again full of paintings and other magnificent artifacts. It has been estimated that it would take at least three full years to see everything at the Hermitage. We were able to see their Naval Academy from the street. All in all, a good trip and well recommended. The people were friendly; and although there were stories of crime, there were no problems.

Bob Seyfarth: Greetings once again from Finland. The last time I wrote Shipmate was during the winter of 1996 while I was at the Ylivieska Institute of Technology. It was such an enjoyable experience that I retumed to teach again at the same school. Ylivieska is a city of 13,500 about 550 km north of Helsinki.

At 64 degrees north, the winters are long and the summers all too short. The cold winds and rains of autumn started the first week of September, and the snows started in mid-October. Bicycles are a primary mode of transportation to get around town.

Gasoline costs the equivalent of $1.15 per liter so pedal power is preferable. We use the intercity tt-ains to travel around Finland and the ferry to get to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Teaching intemationally is a great experience, which I try to do often.

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term in class, I have a Chinese woman now studying in Finland who was my student seven years ago at the Beijing Institute of Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;small world.

It was another small world encounter this past August when I recognized Jim George at the Helsinki Airport. He called over to Don Evans and both their wives. It tumed out that we were booked on the same flight to Moscow to board the same boat for a two week craise along the rivers from Moscow to St. Petersburg. That was a great trip and highly recommended to all. Some appropriate '61 photos were taken which they have probably forwarded to you. We'll be returaing to the U. S. in December.

Barbara will return before me so she can help our daughter and son-in-law who live in Annapolis with their first child and ourfirstgrandchild. I'll be back shortly before Christmas for just enough time to get my swimsuit before we board another plane and head to our timeshare in Saint Maarten to thaw out for the next four weeks. We'll be back at our homebase. Lock Haven University, just in time for the spring semester.

BiU Straight: We all had a fantastic time at Linda and Bob Dennis' home for annual WGNAC '61 Navy-Army party. In case you did not hear. Navy won handily.

We attribute this to our cheering and the fact that Jim George played the "Duty Woop in the Barrel." Every time Navy did something great, Jim got up and shook his "Beat Navy" sign with a "Beat Navy" button on it in front of the large screen TV. He brought us much luck. The attendees were: Linda and Bob Dennis host and hostess, Jill and Jerry (El Presidente) Smith Gloria and Dave (Raingear) Stem, Gloria, Robbie and Mike McMillan, Jeanne and Jim George, Carol and Cliff Dunning, Pat and Jim Luper, Ceil and Bob Wasserman, Bonnie and Arlie Campbell, Barbara and Jay Bower, Donna and Warren Hoppe, Kathy and Bill Straight, Joan and Don (push-up champ) Evans, Karen and Tom Murray, Marianne and Jim Ibach, Sue and Jesse Stewart, and Ron (sometimes known as Don) Campbell.

The game was great, the lovely home was fantastic as usual, and the chili, other food and drinks were also terrific. All in all, it was a great party.

Don Evans (Marine Extraordinaire) did all the push-ups after every score plus one each time for the Corps. We were all impressed. Cliff Dunning went most of the way. Ron Campbell joined the rest of the Blue suiters in virtual push-ups. We were so tired we had to have extra libations. Ceil Wasserman and Linda Dennis took pictures of the ladies and the gents for posterity. We had a great time. As the Class Treasurer, I was happy since someone decided to charge double what we had charged in past years. Guess what! We made twice as much money. Sure glad we had that spherical trig class as Plebes so I could figure it out. I obviously won the bet I had with the math teacher at my school who played center on the USMA team.

He had to wear a USNA sweatshirt all last week.

Several teachers, who did not realize he was a Woop, complemented him on the Navy football team's play in the game. He had to grit his teeth a lot. He would not agree to a financial or a shaving of heads bet. He was chicken as he is a newly wed.

Don Grinnell: The erstwhile, self-appointed leader of the 9th Company Raiders, Steve Mayian, asked me to forward along a few lines about our October luncheon here for the Jan-Feb issue of Shipmate. As you are aware, we are getting together bimonthly and on alteraate months from you folks in the Washington and Annapolis area. On the 14th, we assembled at the Casa de Bandini in the Old Town, El Prado park.

Most of us had never been to the Casa before. The food and drinks, as well as the atmosphere were great. I personally don't know who selected the Casa, but is was a great choice. With Bill Kraus at the helm, we navigated into a private room without spilling our drinks, a fete in itself because some of us had arrived more than one margarita early.

Bill filled out the Form "W" and conducted a little business, i.e., planning future parties, and passing along mfo from back East, before we started swapping sea stories, jokes and email addresses. The following were present. Jack Allen, Gary Carlson,

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Don Grinnell, Ted Guraee, Mike Hoememann, Bill Kraus, Mugs McKeown, Steve Mayian, Chuck St. Laurent, Frank Snay and Jim Richardson. Steve Mayian entertained all with some little known stories about his extracurricular activities during youngster cmise.

Don Grinnell/Buzz Needham: With Buzzy as host, Karia as hostess and son Mark as just about everything else, it was really a great Navy-Army game party. For starters, Karla out-did Martha Stewart and with a handicap at that.

Karla was recovering from foot/ankle surgery and with a cast and cmtch still beat out Martha. Their home is well set up for parties with an enormous living room and TV screen to match. The bar along with a continental breakfast was going strong from about 8:30 West Coast time. As a result of the weather, folks kept arriving for almost the entire first half. (We had the first day of the winter's first El Nino storm to contend with, but the weather did break for some group pictures out in the back yard beside the pool.) The bar got awfully busy when Army scored first and when it looked like another loss. It seemed like all of a sudden Navy and the party came alive when Navy started to score. It stayed that way. Several couples had driven down from Orange County and so there were lots of reintroductions all around to make the Navy drives and scores even more positive. Of note, Ed Oleata was reported to be sick in bed and unable to make it. A few guys went over to his house to drive him to the party. He looked pretty good for a sick guy.

At half time and throughout the second half, a buffet was served. Along with the expected buffet menu, Karla had chosen a quiche with chunks of sausage in it. With sausage, real men can eat quiche with seconds too. And real men can have blurry eyes when singing Navy Blue and Gold too, especially after five long years. Following the game.

Hank Hahn called; and he must have one monstrous phone bill this month. More than half a dozen Classmates talked and talked. It was clear that the celebration on the East Coast was equally as happy as ours. I have it on record that the Needhams will host another party next year if they are still in their home. The attendees were: Judy and John Allen, Betty and Tom Bailey, Mary and Joe Berkley, Corky and Gary Carlson, Lee and Jim Cavanaugh, Larry Dishon, Clora and Don Farley, Terri and Roger Goodall, Sherry and Bob Kline, Gus Keolanui, Janet and Arnie Kleban, Patsy and Bill Kraus, Melanie and Bruce Maxon, Sue and Joe Maiden, Carol and Steve Mayian, Janet and Phil Merrill, Hanna and Jim Richardson, Aim and Dick Rothwell, Sherry and Frank Snay, Kathy and Leo Willetts, Don Grinnell and Karla and Buzz Needham.

UPCOMING L O C A L CLASS EVENTS. Class luncheons: Tuesday, 10 March and 12 May in the Washington, DC area.

Our annual Dark Ages party will once again be held at the home of Mary-Earle and Charlie Farrell. The date is Sahirday, 7 Febraary 1998.

The address is 11003 Birdfoot Court, Reston, VA 22091; Phone: 703-648-0065. Chariie guarantees no snow storm this year.

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Pres: C A P T Richard J . Hayes, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Howard Pinskey P.O. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 http: http://www2.eos.net/rrva/nampow/62.html G R E E T I N G S F R O M ANNAPOLIS The traditional "dark ages" have descended on the city and the Yard, but the change of seasons brings interesting times. Here's the Class news for this month.

LETTERS Vic Reiling writes from Connecticut that he took this photo at Homecoming of Bill Heine, former operations officer of McB62, who helped build the Dong Ha bridge and John Ripley, who a few years later blew it up!! What are Classmates for?? Vic also speculates that at our 40th Reunion, many Classmates ages will match the Class number and, in some cases, waist lines and IQs.

Bill Heine and John Ripley It's never to late to write. Don GrifBn says that: After only 35 years, I am finally putting pen (actually computer and printer) to paper The cause of this momentous event, our recent attendance at the wedding reception for Chad Dennis and his new wife Irena. The enclosed pictures are of Chad and Irena cutting the cake and another of the Classmates in attendance. We had a great time, and the newlyweds made a great pairâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very happy. We, the '62 group in San Diego, all wished them fair seas and a following wind for all our Class here and everywhere.

GET IT DONE WITH '61

Standing from the left: Rick and Lois Nichols, Spider Havey, Buzz and Susan Hurst, Anne Havey (hiding behind Susan Hurst) John and Judy Kelly, Roger Ramsey and Cheryl Gonzales, Missy Donnelly and Pat ('65 of football fame), Melissa and Don Griffin. Seated from the left: Irena and Chad Dennis, Suzy and Nate Jolley.

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Vic and Sandy Myer Chad Dennis and his new wife Irena From Stew Lingley's change-of-Iocation department, the latest include: Karen and Warren Abel have retumed from assignment in Australia and plan to settle in Pinehurst, NC. Connie and Dave Gugger have been found in Daytona Beach, FL. Howard Hall checked in from Kamuela, HI. Paul Jeffers moved to Gig Harbor, WA. Joe Rossi moved to Pensacola, FL and has a new wife, Adeline. John Hewitt also has a new wife, Trena. Ward Winter has settled, for the moment, in the KOA campground in Aubura, CA. BB-62 Chuck Norton sent a note on a project he saw in the December issue of USNI Proceedings.

There is a full page ad requesting financial support for the purpose of bringing the battleship NEW JERSEY from lay up in Bremerton, WA to a display site in New Jersey, probably Liberty State Park (near the Statue, but not Liberty Island). The group involved is the "USS New Jersey Battleship Commission". They have a good web site at (battleshipnj.org). At the Army game, they had a trailer with a 12' (approx.) model of the ship.

Chuck chatted with one of them and is convinced that they are a "going" group dedicated to the ship and it's future home. Their phone is 732-671-6488.

Fax is 732-957-0092. Email is (bb62fdn@aol.com).

BILL THE GOAT MURAL Thanks to Bill Heine and our Classmates, we raised over $11,000 for this mural project, appropriate plaque and flags that will be given to the Athletic Department next month. Any excess will go into our Class treasury. The presentation article and photos will be in a future Shipmate.

HOMECOMING PHOTOS Barbara Heiskill Mills, who attended the REUNION from Memphis, sent us some great photos. They include:

Barbara, Ray and Renie Madonna

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Joe O'brien and Dick Fitzgerald That's our Class news for this January-Febraary winter issue of Shipmate. During the Valentine's Day holiday, be nice to your Classmates and send them some news and photos. We like them. Until next time...

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Pres: Robert L. Harper Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 65 Resada Drive, Brevard, NC 28712-9400 h: 704-862-4245; e: nstar@citcom.net

Tom Uber, Howard Pinskey, ScoUy "Hog" McCasland, Jack Meckler Lex Fleming also was a shutterbug. Among his many photos is the picture above:

I am very sorry to report the loss of Ben Ross, who died from heart failure on 1 November The Class extends its sympathies to his widow, Jenny, and their family. Jenny's address is 444 Birch Bark Lane, Memphis, TN 38120.

You watched every minute of the Army game, didn't you? Perhaps you made a videotape and have watched it more than once already. I know of several USNA Alumni who stood and sang Navy Blue and Gold in their living rooms after the game.

(Thanks, CBS, for your full post-game coverage!)

The drought is over Sweet, sweet, sweet. The Class of 1963 had another good series of tailgate parties before and after the home football games in Annapolis this Fall. Although Lou and I kept our season tickets and drove up from North Carolina for most of the games, business kept me away from the Homecoming weekend for the first time in many years. Here's a hearty "Thank You" to Jim Metcalfe, who phoned me with the essential details. Among those Classmates in town for Homecoming, most with their ladies, were Don Freese, Tom Reemelin, Bob Harper, Charlie Minter, Bob Lagassa, Jim Ring, Mike Schery, Brace Webb, Norm Shackelton, Pete Quinton, Nick Sim, Jeff Miles, and Jim Metcalfe. The

A Classmate congo line at the Saturday night buffet

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annual Class dinner was held at the Providence Community's clubhouse, thanks to the good offices and hard work of Carol Harper, with some assistance from her hubby. Jim said that spirits were quite high (Navy did win the Homecoming football game) and folks were already talking enthusiastically about next year's 35th Reunion weekend.

Two (Three?) generations of USNA Alumni I haven't received any photos from Homecoming, so here are a couple from games earlier in the season. One shows the distinguished group of Doug Tozour, Roger Tetrault, and Bob Forster (with Mike Krause in the background). The second is a picture of proud grandparents Judy and Norm Shackelton with their daughter HoUy, her husband John Leskovich '93, and their son, John Patrick. Three-striper Cory Shackelton '98 was involved in pre-game business when the photo was taken.

Sorry to report that I missed getting a photo of Ed Kolbe with his "USNA 63" Pennsylvania license plates. Ed came to Annapolis for the Air Force game.

During one of our tailgate parties Joel Gardner revealed that he had been expelled from high school a week before his graduation for perpetrating a clever but serious prank. He did not attend graduation ceremonies and never received a diploma. To this day, he's not sure whether or not he is officially a high school graduate. The point is moot now because the Academy was never notified about his expulsion and he received his bachelor's degree with the rest of us.

Always a man of his word, my Fourth Companymate Ken Sanger has supplied some details of his recent nuptials.

As promised, here is an update on my wedding.

Doris Fuller and I married in July in Vermont, and Gail and Doug Tozour attended. He and my best man (another former Marine, a mutual friend) decided Doris and I needed an arch of swords, so Doug raided the kitchen of the restaurant where we had the reception and returned with two giant knives. The two of them then proceeded to try to remember the proper procedure for drawing swords and, in the process, terrified all civilians and exmilitary nearby, nearly slicing one another. But, in the end, they formed an arch, of sorts (not swords).

Gail was aghast! Here are two pictures taken that day. One shows Doris and me recessing to "Anchors Aweigh," a surprise that caught the Marines

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in attendance totally off guard! The other is of us and the Tozours.

Doug, Doris, Ken, and Gail after the wedding.

Doris is a writer and former star reporter for the LA Times. We are settled in her home in Greenwood Village, just south of Denver, and also have my house in Frisco, CO. We both love the mountains and plan to move back to them when the children leave home. Doris graduated from Vermont College with a master's degree in writing the day before our wedding. We then left for three weeks in Paris, having traded homes with a Parisian family. Trading homes is a great way to travel, by the way.

The mading that went to all members of the Class of 1963 in November included a report from Jim Ring conceraing the travels of Luck Patterson to the former Soviet Union in search of information about his brother and our Classmate, Jim Patterson. A plea for financial support transmitted through our column and other chaimels resulted in substantial contributions from our Classmates and others. This outpouring was testimony to the strength of our feelings about the MIA issue and proof of our resolve to keep pressing for full disclosure by the goveraments of ^^etnam and the former Soviet Union. There are far too many unanswered questions about the fate of Jim Patterson and other Americans who have not come home. The Vietnam War is over for some; but for many, many others, it will never end.

Jim Ring passed along this letter he received from Wayne Butler, one of the many supporters of Luck Patterson's quest.

I have been following the Patterson enigma for quite a while. Having spent close to 36 months in Southeast Asia and South Vietnam as a helo driver, this issue is of poignant interest to me. I praise your efforts in assistmg our Classmate's brother's efforts.

Half of the enclosed check represents money owed to former SH-60 pilot Paul Sozanslg', so that is his contribution. We had been bird hunting up in Walnut, KS, (We live in Bentonville, AR, home of Sam Walton—of whom we are very proud—and also home state of Bill Clinton—of whom we are not proud at all.) He footed the bill for the day

thinking we would hunt a second day. We didn't get the extra day, so I owed him the money. Upon reading your letter in Shipmate he said, "Send the money you owe me to that guy!"

There aren't many of us ring knockers around here, but there is a small group of West Pointers; and I associate with them occasionally. I am fully retired from the Navy and am enjoying life in the Ozarks with my bride of 34-plus years, Maggie, who is a retired nurse. No kids, just three fine dogs.

You can set your own pace out here. What with Wal-Mart's home office (8,000 employees) and an unemployment rate of 2.3 percent, you can do fast lane or, if you like, just enjoy the recreation. We have opted for the latter, what with the great outdoors of the Ozarks. It's a wonderful place to live.

We live onfiveacres and are three milesfromtown.

You get up in the moraing and let the dogs out— no, you don't have to walk them. Everybody has dogs, cats, horses, and cows and none of them get in each other's way.

Wayne, it sounds like you have found the perfect place.

In a brief email message the day before Thanksgiving, Mac Myers said that he has: .. .gone back to a real job at Newport News ShipbuUding: designing the CVN-77 and CVX. I've escaped from nuclear to main propulsion, nonnuclear. Got a nice raise and promotion too. And I work with a really good group. The boss is a fastrising star, beside which he is really great to work for. On Thanksgiving, I'll have five of my six children home and my only son-in-law. At Christmas I'll have all six plus my brother from Califoraia and his son.

It appears that the Class of 1963 has an increasing presence in the entertainment industry.

Previously, I have reported on the stage, movie, and television work of Chariie Lynch and the appearances of Nick Nerangis in television commercials and dramas. Now we can follow the biugeoning career of Alex Daunis, who seems to be having a lot of fun. He sent this account from Providence on a snowy night in late November.

I spent the past three days in Boston, working in a scene at Fenway Park for the movie i4 Civil Action, starring John Travolta. It was cold outside in the grandstand, pretending that it was May! As a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1994,1 have worked as a union extra in a number of scenes in over twenty movies shot in the Northeast, including: True Lies, First Wives Club, Ransom, The Crucible, One Fine Day, Jungle-2^ungle, and City Hall. Not yet released are; Spanish Prisoner (with Steve Martin), Amistad (Anthony Hopkins and Morgan Freeman), In Dreams (Annette Benning), Goodwill Hunting (Robin Williams) and Meet Joe Black (Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt).

Movie work is interesting and fun. However, I have some observations based on my short experience as a union extra: (1) You are a lowly private in a very large army, (2) When you go to see yourself in a movie. Don't Blink! and (3) Most importantly: Don't give up your day job!

Among the many pleasant surprises coming my way since our last Shipmate issue was this report from the ever-energetic Art Roper: I've got two email addresses—caroper@aol.com and aroper@expandable.com. I'm working for Expandable Software; and if anyone is interested in a PC-based manufacturing and financial software system, they can check out our web site at www.expandable.com. Ttoiing 55 was great for my tennis career! After my first year in the 55s I was ranked third in the Pacific Northwest. This year, I won four tournaments and just got back from Arizona representing the PNW in the USTA National Intersectional Team Championships.

I probably won't make it to the 35th, but expect to get a first-hand report from some of the other '63'ers in the Portland area. We have a local Alumni group and see each other every once in a while for lunch—I'm amazed that there are so many of us here. Among those around here are Don Grant, Mike Harman, Ray Kutch and Pete Rollosson.

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ton, but I haven't seen them at any of the lunches.

Email that I have sent recentiy to five guys has been returaed as undeliverable. Please contact me ASAP if you have a current email address for Dave Anderson, Jack Hood, Paul O'Connor, Jim Oakes, or Vince Gilroy. Having passed major transition points in their lives, many members of our Quality Class are busy in their second (or third) careers. One guy whose horizons keep expanding is Joe Strasser, now a prominent member of the educational establishment in the land of the Nittany Lions. Here is the report which he sent via emaU just before Thanksgiving: I thought I'd send you the latest update on what's happenmg with me. I retired from active duty on 30 June 1995 while serving as President of the Naval War College. I served in that position for a total of five years, longer than any of my predecessors. Prior to that tour, I was Commander, Craiser Destroyer Group 3 and Commander of ENTERPRISE Battle Group. During my time as President of the War College, the College received its initial accreditation to award a master's degree in national security and strategic studies. It was the first War College to be so accredited and, as of my retirement, the only one, although I believe that others are now accredited.

Barbara and I moved to DuBois, PA where I served until last week as the Campus Executive Officer (CEO) for Penn State's campus in DuBois.

Effective as of 17 November, I became Dean of the Commonwealth College, Penn State's newest and largest college. The college has an enrollment of about 14,(X)0 students. We are pleased with this new challenge; however, it will mean another move, this time to University Park. I can recall First Qass year traveling in buses to University Park for a football game. Little did I realize that I would be back some day as a member of the university administration. Heck, at that time, my only academic goal was to graduate.

Barbara and I have an empty nest, with our four on their own. Patty is married to a LCDR stationed in the Norfolk area, Joe is a graphic artist in Los Angeles, Andy is in Fairfax, VA, working for a software company, and Mary is a physical therapist on Long Island, NY. Our welcome mat will be out in University Park.

I've started encouraging my Companymates to attend our 35th Reunion next October. You should of course do the same with your own companymates—please! If you need to know someone's mailing address, contact me and I'll share what I have. I have good mailing addresses for all but about 95 of us (See the listing of "lost" Classmates in the December Shipmate), and email addresses for more than 200 members of our Class. If you haven't yet given me your email address, please contact me at nstar(®citcom.net now, before it slips your mind.

Thanks go to John Newton for supplying an emaU address for Craig Barton, who responded immediately when I contacted him: I have been meaning to update you on what's been happening out here m San Francisco. First of all, Gail and I are planning on making it to the 35th next Fall; we're really sorry we missed the 30th.

After 20 years as an executive search consultant, I figured it was time for a change. For the past three years, I've been teaching math at a private high school in San Rafael (the same school where my daughter Amy attended and where I had been a Trastee). I LOVE IT! I'm teaching geometry and precalculus, am the freshman soccer coach, and have about 20 other collateral jobs. So Pete Featherstone, now a fifth grade teacher, is not the only '63er to go into education! One of the reasons I am able to switch to such a "lucrative" occupation is the fact that our daughter graduated last year from Pepperdine and is semi-off the dole. Plus, Gail's still active in residential real estate here in Marin County. Besides John Newton, I occasionally see Jack Carroll (who is recovering from a stroke) and Ross Anderson, who's ranning a company down in Orange County.

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A couple of years ago, I reported that Envin Storz's son Eric was having some big games as a member of the Boston College football team's defensive unit. Well, a story in the 11 November Boston Globe noted that Eric has become a standout who has a big game every week. Here are some excerpts from that story, which was headlined, "Storz an action film hero."

When coaches watch Eagles LB, they take note of his starring role. What they said about Eric Storz in the aftermath of BC's 20-13 loss at Syracuse spoke volumes about the relentless drive and indefatigable style the senior outside linebacker showed in the Carrier Dome. "He's very tough," marveled Syracuse coach Paul Pasqualon. "Physically he's a very, very tough kid. He plays every snap very hard, and you have to admire that about him." Storz, a 6'2'' 230-pounder from Rockaway, NJ, has played at only one speed in every game: all out. Storz has come to personify BC's defense; he is its ringleader and the nation's leader in sacks. "As I've said before, he's a guy who never knows how to quit." said BC coach Tom O'Brien. "Ijust think he's been a great leader," O'Brien said, "and a great example for our defense."

We know that Erwin and the entire family are very proud of Eric, as Erwin's parents were proud of his own superlative contributions as a lineman on the great Navy teams of our Midshipman days.

SECOND COMPANY REUNION IN MAINE

A brief communication from Lee Livingston brought this news: All is well at the Livingston household. I am retired-retired after a military career that ended in 1982 and an industry job at Cape C^anaveral launching satellites for another 11 years. Our three kids are all Gators, two alumni and one to be next year.

Our oldest, Tom, is an Air Force navigator, and Maria is teaching 5th grade. Our third, James J., will become a physician assistant late next year.

My wife of 34 years, Marti, is the night shift supervisor at Cape Canaveral Hospital. She plans to retire three and a half years from now.

In our December column, I noted that Bob LaGassa had promised to send an account of the Second Company's recent reunion. Bob kept his promise in fine style, providing a lively and detailed narrative of the activities and the contributions made by everyone—most especially Elana Anderson and the other ladies. I regret that limited space has forced me to edit Bob's account rather heavily. Hoping to preserve the flavor of what he said, I offer the following. (If you want a copy of the entire account, contact me and I'll be glad to send it to you.)

Continuing a tradition that started with the launching ceremony for WILLIAM C. FrrzGERALo (DDG-62) at Bath, ME, in January 1994, various members of the Second Company, spouses, and family gathered at the Elana and Bill Anderson homestead in Deer Isle, ME, over the October 3-6 weekend. This was the fourth year of (Company reunions; a wonderful tradition that brought us together for FrrzGERALo's commissioning at Newport, RI, in October 1995 and at the Silverado Country Club in Napa, CA last October This year's attendees, in addition to our hosts, were Bonnie Claire and Shelby Alcott from Greenfield, WI, Mary Ann and Dick Nutt and their children Georgianna and Andrea from Ambler, PA Kathy and Mike Krause from Westport, CT, Kathy and Jay Madison from Naples, FL, Marion and Mickey Mays from San Diego, CA, and yours traly with spouse Zoe from Crabtown-on-the-Bay. While each of us had attended various Class and Company reunions in the past, this was the first time that Bill Anderson had seen his USNA roommate, Shelby Alcott, smce Graduation day so long ago.

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Second Company Reunion in Maine Deer Isle is the childhood home of Elana (nee Brown), and every other family there is related to her, so it seemed. That connection resulted in complimentary accommodations, for those who wanted them, at several cottages on the beach at a community known as Sunset. Bill had met her there during his 15th Summer at a birthday party for the mother of Buckminster Fuller (the great architect/ naturalist) and romance seemed inevitable, if only separated by earlier marriages. They now have an 18 year old son, Spencer, who was minding their home in Darien, CT. Dick Nutt and I took turns through the cold night feeding the wood stove of our uninsulated cottage. We were inspired by the fact that our particular quarters was a favorite haunt of the actress Meryl Streep, who could retreat there without the paparazzi. On Saturday morning, we all gathered for breakfast at a local diner for cholesterol and caffeine before the days' challenge. The guys played golf (what else?) and the gals plundered the local economy. The Andersons are now well regarded in Deer Isle. Saturday evening was an old fashioned lobster roast ("boil?") on the beach at our cottage at Sunset. Glorious! After several hours of eating and drinking, we were singing all the Navy fight songs and telling all the lying seastories we could remember. On Sunday moming, we all gathered at the Sunset Congregational Church. Our presence there boosted attendance by about 50 percent. We were all moved by the beauty of that simple service. Bill Anderson delivered this address (Note: much-edited by your scribe) explaining our presence that day and the special bonds among companymates. "Thirty-five of us from Second Company graduated in 1963. One was Don MacLaughlin, an All American lacrosse player. On January 2,1966, he crashed while flying a mission over North Vietnam. He left a wife and daughter.

Every year he is remembered by an NCAA trophy bearing his name that is awarded to the year's best midfielder. One of his teammates and Classmates is Dud Hendrick who mns the Pilgrim Inn in Deer Isle. This winter. Dud will go back to Vietnam to assist with sports competitions between disabled American and Vietnamese veterans. While he is there, he will also try to locate Don's remains.

His roommate was Bill Fitzgerald who, like his father, had enlisted in the Navy. He was assigned as an advisor to coastal and river patrol forces in Vietnam. On August 7,1967, his base was overran in a night attack by two battalions of Viet Cong.

Fitz ordered everyone else to escape to the boats in the river while he provided covering fire. He ordered an artillery barrage onto his own position.

As he tried to make his own escape, he was shot and killed. He left a wife and three children.

We have gathered here this weekend to renew our bonds to each other—the memories of four years together at the Naval Academy and the many years since then with shared missions and shared ideals, but particularly to honor two shipmates who lost their lives trying to protect the lives of others.

We are proud to have known them. We are proud of the way they lived; and their example is a daily reminder to us to serve not just ourselves, but others; to search for and use the best that is in us. Thank you. Sunset Congregational Church, for allowing us this opportunity to salute publicly two fine young men whose lives will always be part of ours.

We then sang Eternal Father. It was difficult to keep our composure during that emotional moment, and some of us could not. Bill's words said better how we feel about each other and the Naval Academy than I have ever imagined.

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Following the service and a wonderful buffet breakfast at an idyllic inn on a remote cove, some of us bid adieu. The rest of us spent a few hours touring the islands around Deer Isle on the local mailboat. We reassembled a little later at the Pilgrim Inn for cocktails where Jean and Dud Hendrick are the owners/innkeepers. Don't miss it if you want a great getaway weekend. Those of you who were there will remember that Dud delivered Don MacLaughlin's eulogy at the June 1995 ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial. Another memorable emotional experience. It was clear to me that Dud and Bill must have studied with the same master The reunion survivors; the Madisons, Alcotts, Zoe and 1finishedthe weekend at the Sunset cottage with a cozy fire, the remaining food and beverages and warm camaraderie. We all agreed that while annual reunions could be tiresome if overdone, this had been a great success because it was kept simple, allowing most time for just visiting and relaxing. We sincerely thank the Andersons for a lasting memory!

Next year its the 35th Class Reunion in Annapolis. The LaGassas will host 2nd Company activities—if we still haven't sold our waterfront condo and moved to New Hampshire. Mickey and Marion Mays have drawn the short straw for the 1999 Company reunion in San Diego. See you then!

Bob, I'm exhausted simply from reading about that weekend. We thank you for your account, and we thank the 2nd Company for setting an example for the folks in the other 23 Companies.

Mike Bonsignore, President and CEO of Honeywell, has recently been featured in two major business magazines. The "FYI asks America's CEO's" feature in the Winter issue of Forbes FYI posed the question, "What book has most changed your outlook on business, life, or both?" Mike cited Jacob Bronowski's "The Ascent of Man," saying that it shaped his thinking of "what we are capable of when we are determined, inspired, and lucky." Roger Tetrault called my attention to an article on leisure time in the 24 November issue of Fortune. The article included a full-page color picture of Mike in scuba gear, with his camera, several fathoms underwater. The caption noted that Mike has been "a deep-sea photographer since his Navy days." In the photo, Mike is wearing another vital piece of equipment: his Class ring, sparkling gold in the deep blue sea.

Our last item in this month's news exchange comes from Dave Moore in warm Hawaii. (Yes, I know that's redundant, but it's cold here today, and it feels good just to think about warm and Hawaii.)

I retired in '89 as a CDR, then worked for 3.5 years in condo management, after which my wife, Lana, and 1 started a real estate company—RE/ MAX Honolulu. There are nine owners, and we are now the third largest in sales on Oahu. So now we are thinking about retiring again and going to California.

Petersons and Moores in Pebble Beach Lana and I went back to Monterey in October for the wedding of our only off-spring, Chad, 27, who was born at Fort Ord while we were at IMPS. Jeannie and John Peterson were on the way to one of their regular sojourns to Europe to see their oldest daughter, Elizabeth, in France. They loaned us their marvelous home in Pebble Beach to use as a

base of operations during the wedding preps and festivities. After the wedding, we traveled to the Napa area and had dinner with Bunny and Sandy Stoddard. Sandy is busy with Red Cross operations for Sonoma County, and Bunny inspects hotels and restaurants for the Mobil Travel Guide.

They know all the best restaurants.

Thanks, Dave. It was good to hear from you.

You're not going to believe this: The Plebe Class of 2001 has its own Web site! Take a look at it—www.usna2001.com. To access the restricted area, use the acronym "MISLO" where it says, "Do not reply to the " We'll end this month's report with another verse of the Navy Hymn, this one written by R. J. Dietrich in 1960: Lord, stand beside the men who build.

And give them courage, strength, and skill.

O grant them peace of heart and mind, And comfort loved ones left behind.

Lord, hear our prayers for all Seabees, Where'er they be on land or sea.

Let me hear from YOU for a change. You're overdue, it's your turn, and I have an amnesty policy in effect. There's never been a better time?

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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: gfulkers@csc.com http://www. mindspring.com/~gunsmoke26o/USNA64/ Would like to begin this article with a very special thank you to Scott Bushnell for all of the work he has done to make our Class Web Home Page a reality. Scott has done an absolutely superb job in constructing a Class Web site of which we can all feel proud. Scott is maintaining the site, providing us with timely information and an up-todate email directory. An example of its usefulness was notification of the last minute time change for the Kent State football game due to its being televised. The home page address is: http://www. mindspring.com/~gunsmoke26o/USNA64/Again Scott, many thanks on behalf of the entire Class.

Received the following very moving letter from Charles A. Amendola who is Bruce Welch's stepson.

1 have an incredible story for you to read. The man 1 came to know as my Dad, who in fact was my stepfather, was Capt. Bruce Edward Welch, USMC (Ret). When he married my Mom (Catherine) in December 1969, it was not fashionable for a Career Officer to take on a wife with 7 children.

Yet, he did and began a life with us that lasted 21 years until his untimely passing in January 1991 of brain cancer.

The purpose of this communication is that I wish to memorialize in words for other Midshipmen the thoughts of a son who was afforded a life by one of their own.

Brace was passionate about education and prospered after his medical retirement in 1974 as a logistical engineer. He was passionate about us as his family, even though we were no oft his blood.

Since I was 13 when he married my Mom, he extolled honor, hard work, family and how cool life was.

He survived over 400 combat missions in southeast Asia spanning from 1965 to 1973. Bmce was the first USMC F-4 RIO to be awarded the DFC. All this occurred amongst student riots and a truly crappy time for the Military. Yet, there was Brace working in his study, or puttering around our home or out laughing with our neighbors. None of whom

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were military. He got along with everyone, never made more out of the WAR then was necessary and loved me and my 6 brothers and sisters till the day he left us.

The U.S. Naval Academy, it's traditions, values, direction and dedication developed a man whom I have had the pleasure of calling Father. Today, all my 5 sisters are happily married and are good mothers, my younger brother went on to become an officer in Special Forces and fought in Saudi. He now is a married family man. 1 am now 41 and the CEO/ President of a scientific corporation here in Califoraia. Mom has remarried, yet the love for Bmce is so deep that his picture still hangs on the wall in their home with her husband's blessing.

1 have reread this letter and find that there is so much I want everyone to know; but out of concern for your eyesight (smile), I will end this by saying thank you to your Class, it's teachers and leaders.

For a time, I was blessed with the presence of a man who walked your walk and talked your talk.

Here is to Bruce (KG) Welch a Middle, a Man, a Dad, a Fighter-jock and a friend to many. There were over 300 people at his funeral. I saw Sergeant Majors, Colonels and all different ranks crying like kids for him.

When a Middle starts to feel that things don't make sense there, when he or she thinks that what they are leaming cannot be useful in the real world, let them know that I saw the finished product; and what I saw was USNA all the way. A person I idolized and for whom I attempt to emulate everyday.

If there is anyone connected to you who can fill me in on their memories of Bruce, please have them contact me via this email or by calling 714-4765052. Respectfully Submitted, Charles A. Amendola, Chief Executive Officer, Synergistic Evaluation & Rehabilitation, Inc., 2211 Martin Street, Suite #108, Irvine, CA 92612.

First, I would like to thanks Charles for writing and sharing his loving memories of his father with all of us, and second would certainly encourage those who may have known Brace and might have a story to pass along to please send it to Charles.

Received another email update from Shel Zane who is our resident host out in Hawaii.

SZane64@aol.com: By all means, please include my fimail address in the update. 1 find it very useful to use email with some of our Classmates. Especially when we coordinated the 24th Company Hawaii get-together last year. I believe Navy plays U of HI next year We will be glad to do the planning for the tailgating for anyone who plans to attend. Don Seyk was here over the summer and is bragging about a 150 lb marlin he caught in Kona which was probably a pound over the one John Gorman caught last year.

Best regards, Shel Zane Erek Jenstad (erek.jenstad@MCIONE.com) not only added his email address to the list but sent along a note as well. I encourage all of you to follow his example.

By all means, please add my email address to the Class list. I'm living in Reno these days. 1 just completed a 7 year stint with Philips Electronics. 1 commuted nearly every week to LA, the Bay Area, Salt Lake City, New York, or Europe. Feels good to sit in one place for a change. I've spent most of my time, since leaving the Navy in 1969, in and around Silicon Valley, primarily in the professional video and semiconductor industries. Right now I'm dabbling in real estate and trying to keep in sync with the stock market, while I figure out what to do next. I got remarried in 1994. My wife, Nancy, just retired from a 27 year career with TWA. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 35th reunion.

Received another update via email from Robert J. Fegan. Work email:Robert.J.Fegan@lmco.com.

Nothing of importance to convey. As we get closer and closer to winter. Central NY slows down but for the downhill and cross-country skiing, and indoor events at the Carrier Dome and other inside venues. We have lived in the Syracuse area for over twelve years and enjoy being here more each passing season. We would enjoy hearing from and getting together with Classmates and family coming

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to or passing through the area. I am a principal logistician for Lockheed Martin and am heavily involved in our expanding Marine Traffic Management business with systems in or soon to be in Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, Morocco, South America, and North America. My telephone number at work is: 315-456-3434. Best to you and yours for the holidays.

Regrettably, Ann and I visited the Syracuse area for several years while our son attended Syracuse University without ever knowing Robert and his family were in the area. The next email note will certainly bring a tear to the eye of every golfer in the Class. Jerry Evans Mevansnps@aol.com writes to let us know he is leaving the Monterey Peninsula and moving to New York City in late November I'm in the throes of packing up all our possessions getting ready for another PCS move. Marty is in Hawaii naturally. I've always been amazed how TAD trips seem to materialize whenever we have to move...Yes, we are making the ultimate PCS move...to civilian life. As much as we both love Monterey and the Naval Postgraduate School, Marty was offered a job she just could not refuse.

In early January, she will become the National Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Now you know how much I love golf and outdoor activities which abound on the Monterey peninsula.

Well, our new location is Fifth Avenue, New York City. Try as I might, I could not find the local golf course anywhere on the island. It was only a few months ago that 1 lamented to a friend that being the only male as honorary president of spouse clubs the last ten years has been an interesting experience, but 1 was looking forward to the day Marty retired and I could associate more with male friends.

I guess it's not to be because I will soon be the senior spouse of an organization of 3 1/2 million girls. Yes, I am a lifetime member of the GSUSA and do get to wear a nifty green blazer (which I hope can get me entree to Augusta as soon as I get the patch removed). Just as an aside, we attended the flag officer transition course last month and were pleased to find that four of the twelve attendees were Class of '64. By the way, I don't know if anyone has kept track but by my count our Class has produced 23 flag officers (21 Navy, two Marine). Of those, two have four stars and five have three stars. When you include the Secretary of the Navy and at least a half a star for David T^ma and me for enabling our wives to attain flag rank, I would be willing to bet a nickel our Class comes out close to the top as far as producing flag matter.

And we never lost to Army! By the way, the November issue of Shipmate prompted me to write this note because you noted mail was slow. Have you ever counted how many times Tom Stick has been featured with Classmates at his Kodiak fishing and hunting camp? Tom, get some girls up there...I'm getting tired of seeing 300 pound halibuts and smelly unshaven men!!! Just kidding.

I had a great time up there last year with Bob D'Ambrosio and recommend it highly. Beat Army!

Received a note from Bemie Maguire along with a picture.

This past summer, one of our Memorial Scholarship Fund Students, Christine Rodrick, served an intemship in Washington, DC. The enclosed photo of Joyce and 1 with Christine was taken during a day off, a rare occurrence in this intemship. Christine, the daughter of Barbara and Pete Roderick, is in her third year at the University of Michigan.

Am pleased that each month we seem to hear from a few more first time correspondents.

Received this message from Joe (James J.) McConnell joemcc@sprynet.com just in time for today's deadline.

This is my first communication ever with '64 Class leadership. I've watched with interest as your email list has grown, but usually have not been online myself. I went surface warfare out of school, so had touch with many of those folks for a while.

After nine years, I went merchant marine and sailed for about fifteen years. Kept a Reserve commission and served many TEMACs between voyages.

Retired as CAPT USNR a few years ago. Worked at DMA (now NIMA) in Bethesda for several years, saw Jack Dantone come as CO, and my old roommate Art Drennan came to work there also. About a year ago, I brought my family to California to be near my folks, both 89 and well. Thank God. Now I'm embarking on yet another career. I'm up on email now because I've just turaed into a computer nerd. Just Friday I qualified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)! Tough course.

Should lead to a good position. AndfiguredI should get on-line in keeping with that image. Thanks for your diligence in tending to the Class functions.

Merry Christmas, and may God bless you and yours on through this next year. 39 to 7! How about that!

Seems that many Classmates are making career moves lately. Paul Dow dow.maci@edgenet.net updated his email address, and let us know that while he is staying in the Newport, RI area he is changing jobs. "Just changed jobs. (I know, I am kind of old to be doing that at age 56 but what the h-11.) Still working for a defense contractor, now MACI an 8A firm out of DC. I am the Newport Program Manager."

Each year the Washington area USNA and USMA Alumni Association Chapters have a combined luncheon to prepare for the Army Navy Game. This year's luncheon was held at Boiling AFB (a neutral site, I guess) and Bob Sutton was one of the guest speakers. While I wasn't able to attend the luncheon, I heard that Bob did an excellent job and was able to get in a few well directed jabs at some of the more senior USMA grads in attendance. Obviously from the final outcome. Bob must have had some advance notice that things were going to go as well as they did.

Start planning now for getting those season tickets for 1998. Seems like the number of Classmates attending grows by a few each year and our tailgate parties just get better and better Really appreciate all of the notes I received this month. Getting them over the Internet makes putting the column together easier Scott Bushnell and I will continue to maintain the Class email directory. If you have not sent in your address or have a change of address, please send the information to me at fulkie@erols.com; and I will forward the addresses to Scott to have them added to the Home Page.

Am writing this column on 14 December for the Febraary issue of Shipmate. I continue to receive questions about how long it takes to get the information into Shipmate from the time you send it in. Most of the notes above were received in November 97, so you can see the turaaround time is 2-3 months at best.

Hope each of you and your families have a very Happy and Joyous 1998!

Joyce Maguire, Christine Rodrick, Bemie Maguire

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Pres: Pete Guess 410-757-4796 Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-1851A Kaahumanu St., Aiea HI 96701 w: 808-834-8268; f: 808-834-0658 e: daveand@aloha.net; http://www.aloha.net/ -daveand Pretty skimpy on the snail mail over the last six weeks. Did attend the retirement and change of command ceremony for Tom Dames who celebrated his retirement as a Navy Two-Star and Commander of the Navy Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific out on the soon-to-be-opened causeway to Ford Island, HI on 7 November Great ceremony. Admiral Archie Clemins (CINCPACFLT) was guest speaker, and Tom had asked six of his Classmates to stand in for the sideboys when he was piped over the side for his last time. Jim Taylor, Ted Harada, Tim Kelly, Dave Schlesinger, Mike McGaraghan and yours traly were so honored to perform that small task for Tom. He and Ursula finished up a quite successful tour here and are returning to the Northera Virginia area—at least for awhile. Ursula and Tom's sons, Tom (a Captain, USMC jet pilot), John (a constraction engineer in Houston) and their families were also there to see dad into retirement.

Tom Dames For your info Bill Hancock and Denny Jones are now Vice Admirals (3-stars) and Don Piling is now an Admiral (4-stars).

Rumor has it that the next Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) (and a promotion to three stars) will be selected from among four of our Classmates: Jim Taylor, Jim Amerault, Mike Coyle and Paul Robison. Should know outcome by next article.

Whole bunches of email follow: From: Bob Groce rgroce@mindspring.com, 22 Oct 1997 Just came in from a four day trip and a little tired (tough job, but someone has to do it). Picked up the October Shipmate and decided to check the homepage and noticed that my address is hgroce® atl.mindspring.com and should be rgroce@atl.mind spring.com. As so many of the guys are doing ,1 feel guilty for not corresponding earlier. Mike Riley called me a few nights ago and mentioned that Jeff needed an update on me, and 1 should have known then that something was amiss. I am presently a 757/767 captain with Delta and see quite a few of

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our other Classmates weekly or at least monthly.

Terry Anderson and I are line check airmen on the 757/767, Bill Williams is the head line check airman for the md-88 program, so I see them quite often. Bob Snelling is now on the L-lOIl as well as one of our Georgia legislators. Ran into Steve White a few weeks ago in operations, but do not know what equipment he is flying at this time. I do not have any earth-shaking news, but we are listed in the Atlanta metro phone book if any one is passing through the area (actually a Marietta address).

From: Jack Urban newmailuser@delmarva. com, 20 Oct 97: I wanted to drop you a note to give you fair warning that Julie-Ann and I will definitely be taking a trip in 1998 to HI. Our oldest, son Christopher is finishing up at Sub School in Groton and will be reporting after Christmas to TUCSON (SSN-770).

Julie has already begun planning for an extended West Coast and beyond excursion. He is anxious to start looking for an appropriate "snake ranch" and has asked if I might be able to dig up any info on what's available. Any help along these lines definitely be appreciated. He has been unsuccessful finding any rentals over the Intemet.

From: John Padgett frjohn@legend.sat. txdirect.net, 20 Oct 1997: I remain as rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in San Antonio, and Lee and I hope to remain here.

From: Roger Smith Annamelia@aol.com, 5 Oct 1997 My wife, Annamelia and I are coming to Hawaii on October 11, 1997. Our son was bora there 31 year ago, so we are taking a trip down memory lane and playing a little golf.

From: Al KasperAlKasper@compuserve.com, 18 Oct 1997 Well another fool goes on line, or something like that. As for news from here, unless your a Nebraska football fan, this is a very dull season locally. Fox Sports broadcast last week's give away to the Zoomies which was very unpleasant to watch.

Maybe next year we will be able to recrait some better players and start a real winning tradition like the one we knew as Mids. Here the number of us in the area is small; only Denny Jones and myself to my knowledge. He has the second in command hat at Offut, but that doesn't help when I complain about the Air National Guard trainingflightsin their 747 conversions buzzing my house at 2300 hours.

My company rebuilt the runway at Offut my first year here, and the training flights were all using the field in Lincoln. Perhaps all of the recent aircraft accidents will convince them to go back there to avoid populated areas. Work here keeps me traveling plenty. Most of the trips are to the Western U.S. and Westem Canadian provinces, but I drew the collateral duty of covering several European manufacturing companies as well, so there have been trips to Milan, London, Manchester, Paris, Zurich, Swindon, Coventry, and Erlangen as well.

Bruni makes some of the trips with me which helps us both see some places together. She is a great explorer on her own, and always comes back with a new place we have to see together later. We are wondering about permanent retirement, but only occasionally. I still have some fun doing what I do; and we are winning some orders finally, as the power plant marketplace finally is turning around.

Next time perhaps a travel log if it has any real interest. Thanks for all the news about Ed Linz and the others with close calls recently; it sure makes you appreciate getting up on the right side of the earth each day a bit more.

From: Tom Murphy tpmcam@erols.com, 20 Oct 1997: Shipmates, a note from Jack Natter, Chairman of the Editorial Review Board of USNI. The article re; TWA 800 will be an interesting one— Froggie (Ed Kristensen) will be featured in the article.

From: Dennis Lough loughd@bah.com, 11 Nov 1997: Mike Travis must have been a LT(jg) when killed, though it is only conjecture. The incident

may have been classified as an aircraft accident, but the accident was caused by a wing fire which in tura was caused by hostile gunfire from a Cambodian gunboat. Probably wasn't in the "combat zone," and we weren't at war with the Cambodians, so obviously it was an unfortunate "accident.

If we hadn't been up to our collective asses in alligators at the time, everyone including the free press would have called it an act of war. For Bob Stoddert's email, try Stoddert_Robert@bah.com.

I work for Bob in Booz-Allen, and email address "properties" crossing between PC LAN (me) and MACLAN (Bob) is sometimes difficult to interpret, but I think that should hit him ok.

From: Fred Marlin fmarlin@mindspring.com, 28 Oct 1997 (To Jeff Lewis): I got your letter concerning contacting Jerry Plum and John Ariko. They are both still located at the same address and tele, number. John has two new fax numbers; 407-425-7415 (office) and 407855-9805 (home). By the way, found out John has recently gotten married to Ellie (thats all I have for a name) and had a baby girl on 9/7/97. Jerry Plum's fax number is 407-699-5610. Didn't have much time to talk to him, but John, Jerry and I are going to try to get together. Saw several of our Classmates in San Diego when Sue and I went out for a mini-reunion of the '63 football team and the San Diego State game in the beginning of September. Spent some time with Andy Kish, Mike Reilly, Jim Freeman and Froggie Christianson. Of course, we were all accompanied by our beautiful wives. Wayne Hanson was planning on being there but had to cancel when his mother-in-law had to have emergency bypass operation. We had a great time except for the ill-fated game on Friday. Actually, the team looked great in all phases of the game except defending against the pass (too slow in the backfield).

From: Claude Lumpkin lumpkin@lucent.com 4 Nov 1997: I have located a job with Lucent Network Systems here in Greensboro, NC. I won't have to move and am grateful for that. I hope to be more active now that things are somewhat more stable.

From: Paul F. Rogers pfrogers@erols.com, 20 Oct 1997: Hugh Doherty has a new email address. It is: hugh.m.doherty@worldnet.att.net. His home address is the same. He is presently between jobs but starting to look. Will provide update when known.

From: Ed Moninger moninger@bellatlantic.net, 19 Oct 1997: "FYI, I live at 304 Royal Grant Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 757-220-8995.

From: Steve Mcdonald STEVEMAC65@aol.com, 12 Nov 1997 (to Jeff Lewis): My new permanent address is 4900 Southwind Drive, Mulberry, FL 33860. As yet, I have no permanent phone number, but will let you know in next two weeks.

From: Mike ScottYaluRedl@aol.com, 12 Nov 1997: My email address is OK for now, but here are two alternates: scottm@cnrf.nola.navy.mil (Navy laptop) and YaluRedI@aol.com (personal, at home). New snailmail address is 204 Ridgewood Ct, Vienna, VA 22180—phone stays the same. Civilian job is United Air Lines B777 pilot. Navy job is OPNAV N88R at the P'gon. Collateral duty as RedCom 13 Commander, NTC Great Lakes, IL. Everyone in the family is healthy and busy. Oldest son Zack (24) is working for Disney in Orlando.

Have 3 still at home. Randy (15), Maggie (13), and John (9). Bride Libby works local political campaigns and Fairfax county educational issues. Appreciated the Classmate Memorial section. Have "graduated" some great Americans, Classmates, and friends—there are a million stories in the naked city.

From: Jeff Lewis jefflewis65@flinet.com, 21 Oct 1997: In support of what you're doing with the Class website, I too want to improve our Classmate communications. At present, we can communicate with only 62% of our Class. This 62% capability includes

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Alumni members (Shipmate Column), email addresses and fax numbers. If you haven't done so already, please send me your fax numbers and email addresses. Thanks! Jeff Lewis, 6320 Fox Run Circle, Jupiter FL 33458, email: jefflewis65@flinet, fax: 561-744-6615, home: 561-746-6644.

From: Ray Clary rhclaryjr@peaririver.net, 15 Nov 1997 (to Jeff Lewis): Update for directory. Amanda no longer a part of the Clary household. Son Austin, dob 3/5/90, still an integral and important member.

From: Dennis Lough, LOUGHD@bah.com, 17 Nov 1997: My wife Patsy and I have transitioned back to the states after eleven years in Europe, four and a half years on active duty in London and six and a half with Booz-Allen and Hamilton, working on a Navy contract in Naples, Italy. I am still with BoozAllen, now working in Ballston (Arlington), and we are still adjusting to our new house near Tyson's Comer. Good to be back, especially now that I'm a grandfather, with a grandson bom to daughter Debbie and her husband in September 1996 and a granddaughter born to son Jim and bis wife on the same date this year. New mailing address: 8213 Madrillon Estates Drive, Vienna, VA 22182, office phone 703-908-4391, home phone 703-917-9553 From: Bob Andretta Robert_A._Andretta@ hud.govO 19 Nov 1997: Betty and I have bought a flat in London which we hope to use more and more as time goes on. For now, we need to rent it for most of the time. Any one going to London who'd prefer a well-located flat to a nasty old hotel should let me know—discount for Classmates. Classmate Bob Green will be the guest performer at a Violins of Lafayette concert at the Corcoran Gallery in DC on 14 December From: Wayne Warnken waraken@HUGHES HUBBARD.COM 19 Nov 1997: Although I saw lots of people at the 30th reunion, I have not seen too many Classmates since then.

Pat and I did have a great time in Dallas in October attending the wedding of Jeanette and Jim Huff's younger daughter, Sara. Jim was the best man in our wedding in 1967. We continue to live in Scarsdale, NY where Pat is a very active real estate broker. I continue to specialize in estate planning and estate administration at the law firm of Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP Although the firm has offices in Miami, WashDC, Los Angeles and Paris, the main office is in New York City where I spend the bulk of my time. Our older son, Wayne, is a second year medical student at the University of Colorado in Denver. Our younger son, Mark is a senior at Yale. After many years of planning tennis on the national junior circuit, he will finish his college tennis career this year as Captain of the team.

We have attended virtually all of the matches over his four years at Yale, and we plan to be in Annapolis this spring when Yale plays Navy.

From: Don "WaXer" Hallwachs dahallwachs® CCGATE.HAC.COM, 24 Nov: Tme story: When I was Humor Editor of the Log, part of my job, naturally, was to obtain jokes for filling the odd spaces. I plagiarized one I thought was great. It went like this: "Did you hear about the Mid who resigned from the Naval Academy and went to West Point and thereby raised the average IQ of both places." Believe it or not, that joke was censored by the Log officer rep! The Log was not allowed to use it! They also would have had a problem with the following joke you sent me: A Naval officer and an Army officer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Hawaii to Chicago. The Army officer leans over to the Naval officer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.

The Naval officer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.

The Army officer persists and explains that the game is real easy and a lot of fun. He explains "I ask you a question; and if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5. Then you ask me a question; and if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $5."

Again, the Naval officer politely declines and tries to get to sleep. The Army officer, now some-

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what agitated, says, "OK, if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5; and if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $50!"

This catches the Naval officer's attention; and smce he sees no end to this torment unless he plays, he agrees to the game. The Army officer asks the first question. "What's the distance from Earth to Neptune?" The Naval officer doesn't say a word, but reaches into his wallet, pulls out a five dollar bill and hands it to the Army officer. Now, it's the Naval officer's tura. He asks the Army officer "What goes up a hill with three legs, and comes down on four?"

The Army officer looks up at him with a puzzled look. He takes out his laptop computer and searches all of his references. He taps into the Airphone with his modem and searches the net and the Library of Congress. Frustrated, he sends email to his one friend in life—all to no avail. After about an hour, he wakes the Naval officer and hands him $50. The Naval officer politely takes the $50 and tums away to try to get back to sleep. The Army officer, more than a little miffed, shakes the Naval officer and asks "Well, so what's the answer?"

Without a word, the Naval officer reaches into his wallet, hands the Army officer $5, and turns away to get back to sleep.

From: Wayne "Bull" Durham durham@aoe.vt. edu, 28 Nov 1997 (to Tom Murphy): Subject: the problems with the F/A-18s. Murph, Thanks for the blurb on the F&A18ER We do a good bit of research for NAVAIR, and recently received a briefing on the problem addressed in the Virginian-Pilot. I forwarded your email to the flight dynamics guys—I'm sure they will not appreciate the publicity. It brings to mind the problems with the T-45 which did, in fact, require a major fix. If you ever get really homy for the A-6, come on down to Virginia Tech. 1 have what is probably the last fully operational motion-based A-6E simulator in our flight simulation lab. It's the old 2F122A from Oceana, originally the Night Carrier Landing Trainer, upgraded in '89 to OFT. Still has Nimitz in the data base and will assuredly give you sweaty palms. If you want to show off your prowess to someone without fear of embarrassment, we can couple up for a Mode I. We've made a few mods (e.g., the stick has the feel of that of an F&A18E).

The right seat will soon become an engineering work station, but the pilot's side will probably remain intact for some time. I've seen a few of our Classmates' sons pass through—Mike Kleeman, and more recently Chris Paldino (now in graduate studies). Several too from our Plebes, Kosich and Steidle come to mind. If there are any others, their fathers have warned them to avoid me.

From: Herb Bamett HERBERT_BARNETT@ msn.com, 6 Dec 97: Fran and I moved from St. Louis to Memphis, TN in August, 1997. Our address is 9730 Woodland Run Lane, Cordova, TN 38018, phone 901624-2956; business phone 901-942-7115 ext 605.

I was with Anheuser-Busch for the past 10 years, first in its bakers yeast division, and then later as purchasing manager at its St. Louis brewery (by the way, 1 was very much spoiled because I got two free cases of beer per month). 1 am now working once again with Fleischmann's Yeast, having worked for them from 1974 to 1986 at plants in Chicago, Peekskill, NY, and Dallas, plus plant start ups in Greece and Leipzig, GDR (yes, German Democratic Republic, before the Wall came down).

1 am now working as plant manager at the Fleischmann's plant in Memphis. One thing that I have picked up is that once you have worked in the yeast business, it is like tertiary syphilis—it stays in your blood!! I certainly would like to hear from you all!

From: Skip Gunther On Board Sea Gem in the West Indies wcw8764.user@Pinoak.com 10 Dec 97: My email address works over my single side band radio anywhere we are. We've become very dependent on it. I have a pretty funny story to tell, at least funny in hindsight; and I am hoping that you can pass it on to Paul Reason. In early November, we left Norfolk for the Virgin Islands on our sailboat Sea Gem. As we were making our approach to

the BVIs, we ran into a Navy BG, with 'Navy Warship 74' as the central unit. At one point, Navy Warship 74 called us on channel 16 to inform us that they intended to change course to 250 at 25 knots after completing some flight ops. With some quick mental maneuvering board math, I responded that "it appears you will be heading directly for me," and their response: "That is affirmative. We want you to know our intentions." I became somewhat concerned and said "We will do everything possible to stay out of your way, but be advised that our top speed is 9 knots." And, I added "Please send my regards to my good Classmate, ADM Paul Reason." In about 10 minutes. Navy Warship 74 called back with "our intentions have changed, and we now do not anticipate heading your way." Just imagine the discussions that took place up there on that bridge! I don't often drop names, but this time it seems to have had the desired effect. Thank you Paul for getting your four stars! And congratulations!!

From: Phil Ferrara pferrara65@aol.com, 5 Dec 1997: Linda and I moved to the Annapolis area in August, due to her obtaining a position to become a principal in the Anne Arundel School Dist. I'm enjoying retirement and on the lookout for interesting part time employment locally. We live at 902 Ravelston Terrace in Amold, MD 21012. We have been to all the football games and seen and spent time with local Classmates including Dave Neal, Bill Robertson, Chip Seymour, Skip Moyer, Tom Murphy, Mitch Henderson, and many others...They are all looking and doing fine.

From Mike Luecke lueckejm@clf.navy.mil, 10 Dec: Great home page and info! Maggie and I moved down to Norfolk in September. I actually started working here in June as Paul Reason's Deputy at LantFlt. Sure good to be back in the "Fleet!"

Maggie and 1 moved into Michigan House on Dillingham (Doug Katz's old house) in September; of course '65ers are always welcome. Address/ etc.: RADM John M. Luecke, USN, Deputy and Chief of Staff, CINCLANTFLT, 1531 Dillingham Blvd, NAVSTA Norfolk, VA 23511-3005, work ph: 757-836-3636 (effective Jan), DSN: 836-3636, home ph: 757-423-4597.

From Gordon Clarke 101331.1475@compu serve.com, 13 Dec 1997: Am heading back to USA on 17th for the holidays and will return in January. Looking forward to seeing both our children at the same time.

Haven't been able to do that over Christmas holiday for about four years. Starting to wrap it up over here. Should be returning by April. Not sure where or what to but looks like Torrington, CT and the home office. We had a great time in UK but ready for change.

From Jeff Lewis jefflewis65@flinet.net, 28 Nov 1997 Missing Classmates have grown to 41. If anybody knows the whereabouts of the following guys, let me and Dave Anderson know: Emie Alcivar, Emie Ambort, Jon Bromberg, Doug Chisholm, Marlin Clausner, Dave Coniff, John Daly, Dick Emerson, Steve Fischer, Dan Flanagan, Reau Folk, Bill Fraher, Joe Garuba, Marty Hamilton, Neil Henderson, Bob Henessy, Joe Kane, Doug Katz, Bob Killion, Larry Mack, Jim McPike, Pat Moore, Al Oddera, Bob Parker, Al Petinos, Jim Petrovic, Eric Pilger, Bill Post, Bill Ramsey, Gary Robinson, Dan Rumbley, Tom Seigle, Dick Selman, John Stringer, Tom Weinel, Ray Wilkinson, Wally Witherspoon, Larry Swenson, Gordon Chubbuck Jeff Lewis has also requested Classmates living in large metropolitan areas to call 4 to 6 other Classmates and send their results to me. For the rest of our 211 Classmates, I have sent each a double postcard. I mailed those post cards last Wednesday, and they have started to come in.

From responses to Jeff Lewis' requests for help in updating Classmate info: Jack Musitano is a Senior Engineering Specialist, Boeing North American, Work: 818-586-9724. Bart Jealous is a VP with American Appraisal. Paul Marshall is a

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Consultant, Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. Lee Watkins has moved to 123 Westview Lane, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, Home: 423-220-8583. Andy Fahy is a Senior Systems Engineer, Digital Systems Research in San Diego, 619-556-0487.

Pete Scardigno is a Project Manager, Dresden Power Station Work, 815-942-2920. Bill Fitzpatrick is a Team Leader, Inpo, Atlanta. Dave Auld is a Deacon, Santa Maria Del Popolo, 847949-8300. Sted Garber is President and CEO, Santa Fe Intemational, 972-701-7310. Denny McComb is Principal, Keller Williams Realty in Phoenix, 602-787-2000. Larry Reece is an Auto Development Engineer for Ford, 313-337-3484.

Stan Zimny is a Manufacturing Specialist, Manufacturing Development, EDS, 248-696-9136.

Bob Brown is a Partner, Henry's Sportsman's Inn Cottages, South Alburg, VT, 802-796-3616. Bill Purdy is a Senior Engineer, BWX Technologies.

Tom Johnson is a Senior VP, Framatome Technologies, 804-832-2997. Bob Starkey is a Principal Engineer, Framatome Technologies and has worked in France for an extended time. Joe Kelly is a Manager of Owners Group Services at Framatome Technologies. Skip Lane is Director, New Jersey Ops, Crown Communications. Les Heselton is Avionics Manager, Boeing Helos. Ted Czech is VP at Systems Resource Management.

Ted Gale is National Sales Manager, Powergy Inc. Bob Stevenson is Owner, Asphalt Experts, Tigard, OR, 860-610-8078. Gordon Nichols is Division Director, DOE, 803-952-2021. Gene TVimpert has just finished building retirement homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;looking for an adventure/employment. John O'Dwyer is Software Engineer, Littonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PRC, 228-377-3086.

Bill Zuna is Program Administrator, Florida Department of Revenue, 904-414-6159. John Foard is County Commissioner, Boise Coimty, Garden Valley, ID. Don Railsback manages Snyder Hill Homestead Bed and Breakfast in Ithaca, NY. John Allen is a Retired Nuclear Engineer, Port Orchard, WA. Ed McCann is Managing Director Investment Banking, Advest Inc, Weston, MA, 617-348-2331. Lee Rathbun is Co-owner, Petersen Industries, Citras Trash Haulers. John Burt is Technical Director, Naval Systems & Technology Division, The Mitre Corporation, 703-883-5475. Ed Enterline is GM, Arrowhead Space & Telecom, Leesburg, VA, 703876-4005. Mike Hester is Director, Systems Analysis Division Global Associates, 703-7141814. Ed Mayer is Director, Naval Warfare Division, Presearch, 703-846-6466. John Mickelson works at Lewis and Clark Community College, Alton, IL, 618-467-2320. Jack Rutkowski is a Senior Interaal Consultant, American Electric Power, Westerville, OH, 614223-2439. Daws Richardson works at Merrill Lynch, Arlington VA, 703-748-6387. Dick Sirota is Director Fiscal Operations, Jewish Vocational Service, San Diego, CA. Frank Bums is on the Afloat Training Team, MSCLANT. Joe Hansen is a Sailing Beach Bum, Merrit Island FL. Ed Hlopak is Director, Development Engineering, Enron Engineering & Constraction. Bill Kemple is an Associate Professor, USN PG School. Denny Nemura is President/CEO, SECO Products, Chesterfield, MO. Ed O'Connor is a PCs/LAN Administration Consultant, Wharton, NJ. Elden Ploof is Associate Sales Manager, Time Share, Branson, MO. George Roletter works for Lockheed Martin, Fairfax, VA. Dick Sirota is Director Fiscal Operations Jewish Vocational Service. George Sudikatus is a Consulting Engineer, Fluor Daniel. Kim Vamagaris is an Assistant Manager, Monarch Paint, Houston, TX. Dave Gillespie is President, Premium Abrasives.

Wayne Warnken now works for Hughes, Hubbard & Reed.

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Changes to the Class Memorial Website: Dan Rumbley is alive. Robert Michael Garrette from Mississippi died October 2,1982.

That's it for this month. Let your Classmates know what's goin' on with YOU. Email some news to Dave today at daveand@aIoha.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 e: mbaird@arinc.com West Coast: Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite # 124 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 w: 714-495-1211; f: 714-495-7736 http:// www.usna66.org Happy New Year everyone. I hope Santa was good to you. This time of year is especially enjoyable to me because I'm still basking in the memories of the Holiday Season. It's a sweet and sour feeling; sweet from the memories, sour from the retura to reality. But that sour is overcome by the challenges each new year brings. It's always a fresh beginning. Since December, the email and regular mail have been pretty good. So, without further ado, here we go.

Jim Beesley writes that he and wife Jana, plus Dottie and Denny Connor, Jan and Skip Stephenson, and Ruth and Tom Felger attended the pre-game Navy vs. SMU pep rally with the Secretary of the Navy John Dalton '64 and Roger Staubach '65. As you can see by the picture of (left-to-right) Jim, Skip, Denny, and Tom, they enjoyed cheering Navy to a great victory. Jan and Skip are planning to host a '66 Beat Army party, and Jim says that Skip's parties are well worth the drive from Austin. Thanks for the story and picture Jim.

Marine Corps Birthday Celebration Ned Sarno was at Homecoming 1997 and provided some photos of the happenings. It was a great Homecoming, except for the weather, which was for the most part cold, windy, and rainy. But Navy won, the food was fantastic, and the fellowship was warm and friendly. Ned says that he. Tommy Payne, and Emie Schoolfieid were the only known '66ers to attend the Dahlgren Hall cocktail party and King Hall dinner They stood under the '66 sign and held down the fort. From the picture, it looks like they did a good job. Also pictured during a brief showing of the sun are Wil Trafton and Phil Bozzelli, who, along with Ned enjoyed the game and the day. Once again, thanks, Ned!

Navy-SMU Pep Rally

Pete Hesser provided a picture of himself, Tom Eubanks, and 'Ted Smyth. The occasion was the celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 222nd Birthday. Tom, as the Navy representative, read the Secretary of the Navy's message to the Marines; Ted was the senior Marine; and Pete was the oldest Marine. The event was held at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, where they all work. Tom is a program manager for Worldwide Air Defense, and Ted manages the Land Warfare programs for the seven continents. Pete says his job is not as auspicious. A belated Happy Birthday to our Marine Corps Classmates, and thanks Pete!

Don't forget to vote for trustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue o/Shipmate

Phil, Wil, and Ned enjoy Homecoming festivities Rufe Taylor checked in by email and an annual Christmas letter to report on his family's happenings. Son Charles Taylor '92 was married on July 12, 1997 in Ann Arbor, MI to Sondra Lynn McReynolds. Sondra is a music teacher and, according to Rufe, quite talented on the bass and other string instruments. She is a graduate of Indiana University with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music performance. She and Charles reside in Orlando, where he is on his first shore duty tour as an instructor at the Nuclear Power School. Daughter, Cathy (USMA '96) was to return from Korea in mid-December She will be assigned to the 67th Combat Signal Battalion, part of the 11th Signal Brigade, at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA. Wife, Joan, is the Department Chair for math and science at Green Valley High School, was a Presidential Award Finalist for excellence in math and science teaching, and an honorable mention for the Tandy Scholars Program. Rufe

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continues with SAIC to work with the Department of Energy on the Yucca Mountain Project. He reports that a major milestone was reached in April 1997, when excavation of the five-mile underground loop was completed. Yucca Mountain, NV is the candidate site for a deep geologic repository for the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel from all the country's civilian nuclear power plants plus the spent fuel from the Navy's nuclear-powered ships.

Rufe traveled to North Carolina over Thanksgiving to visit his mother Charles and Sondra came up from Orlando, and Rufus' aunt from Switzerland also joined them. As usual, everyone was expected musterd at Grand Targhee for the annual Christmas Holiday skiing trip. Thanks for the update Rufe, and best wishes to Charles and Sondra. By the way, Rufe's email address is rafus_taylor@notes. ymp.gov.

address is 129 Laurel Oak Drive, Aiken, SC 29803. Chris and Mike l^acey have moved to 29 Gale Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Peggy and Ed Engle have moved to 1000 Washington Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2425. Rob Crenshaw now lives at 20147 Bar Harbor Terrace, Ashbura, VA 20147.

For those wha still would like to order items remaining from the 30th Reunion, here are the items and prices.

Item Price Golf Shirts, size XL $25.00 Golf Shirts $25.00 Ball Caps $10.00 Tote Bags $15.00 Wine Glasses (Set of 4) $30.00 Red Wine (per bottle) $15.00 White Wine (per bottle) $10.00 Depending on weight and quantity, shipping can range from $6 per order to $20. You can order from the Class Web Page at usna66.org, or email Chuck Grutzius at elexsys.cg@worldnet.att.net.

You can also call Chuck at 703-648-3810.

Thanks to all your many wonderful contributions, the Foundation received $48,710.66 in donations this year. As you've read in the annual report, we provided 11 grants totaling $25,500 dollars. And there is still more to do, so I hope you will continue your support.

That's it for this month. I hope 1998 has started right for you and continues that way. So, until March, all the best!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike!

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Sondra and Charles Taylor '92 George Conn checked in via email to report that he and wife Jacki live in Ridgecrest (China Lake), CA where he is working as an aircraft survivability analyst for the last seven years. He is currently working on vulnerability studies for the CH-60 and SH-60R helicopters. On weekends, he and Jacki work as ski hosts or are otherwise disposed at Mammouth Mountain. George recently saw Jim Lewis, who is working as a contractor at China Lake, and Brace Dyer, who was on travel to China Lake from the Washington, DC area.

George's email address is gconn@ridgecrest.ca.us.

Thanks for the update George.

I've received a few address changes. Hank Herrera retired from his job as the President, Board of Inspection and Survey on December 5, 1997, at the Naval Air Station Norfolk, VA. Ruth and Hank will settle in South Carolina. Their

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr, Annandale, VA 22003-4041 e: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM And...I must start with bad news. We received word that Julio Gianotti (17th Company) was fatally injured in an automobile accident on the evening of December 11th north of Los Angeles. I called Jeff Root for information. He said Julio was on his way home to Ojai, CA from Universal Studios in Los Angeles where he had a business relationship. He apparently fell asleep while driving. The Califoraia Highway Patrol found Julio's car the moraing of the 12th where it had gone over an embankment. Services were held Thursday, December 18th, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ojai. Julio is survived by his wife Janet, son J.J., and daughter Cecelia. Their address is 1014 E Creekside Way, Ojai, CA 93023. Jeff said anybody could call him if more information is needed 510-527-0722. The family suggests that memorials in Julio's name can be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Not as close to home for most of us, but the Alumni Association was notified of the death of Richard Douglas Tollman, a non-grad from the Class of 1967. He died September 20, 1996, but his son just informed the Association November 3, 1997. Unfortunately, I did not know him and have no further information.

I always find it hard to restart a column after having to report the loss of Classmates. But restart I must, and the victory cheers after the Army game still ringing in my ears help. There was a good gathering (about 70 total) at Alumni House, and it was great! Hate to say it, but now I think I have an appreciation for what Army must have felt our Youngster Year when they finally beat us after our "Drive for Five" season. Anyway, the victory was grand.

Tom Griggs sent a short note saying he's changed jobs as of October 31. He's working for PCCI in Old Town Alexandria, VA. PCCI is a marine engineering/environmental engineering company which has two other USNA grads. Tom thinks they're from '65 and '59. He will be involved in oil spill contingency planning, training, cleanup; Navy base CERCLA work, etc.; says he "can't seem to escape gray hulls and hydrocarbons."

John Sheldon is doing engineering, too, working for a Baltimore engineering firm (RMF Engineering, Inc.). He says his window overlooks the constraction of the new football stadium. John said he likes the company very much but would like to get back into the management of O&M. And now a word from our sponsor! Anybody wanting season football tickets next fall pay attention; the rest of you hit the "MUTE" button for a few sees here. Dave Church sez: Any '67er wanting season tickets next year has to commit not later than 30 April because the ticket drive/sales start early. He really doesn't want to have any season tickets unaccounted for this year In the past, the Class has bought a few season tickets and held the seats open for folks who can't attend every game. However, the last games of the season go begging, and the treasury has to eat the tickets.

Dave's trying to cut that loss. The problem is that once we give up a season ticket, it goes to somebody else around us; and our Class section shrinks. Once the opportunity to buy these great '67 seats goes away, Dave says he'll not be able to resurrect the chance to rebuild the Class section.

So if you want a seat in the Class section, you have to commit early. Izzat clear? Bottom line: you snooze, '67 loses!

This email from Willie Williamson: This emailfindsme two days out from Bermuda on JFK en route to pick up our Tigers after logging another six month deployment. But this one was absolutely AWESOME!! Marseilles, Palma, Benidorm, Cannes, Haifa, Corfu, Rhodes, Bahrain, Tarragona...tough summer, but somebody had to do it! The really good news is that despite the unusually harsh weather in the Atlantic this time of year, we will all be home on time. I was well prepared for this assignment in every respect but one: coming home for the last time!! It's time for some shore duty as well. I hearramorsthat I might be staying in the Norfolk area, so here is a good address for at least another few months: 1525 Dillingham Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23511; 757-4893130. The following office phone number will be effective after our retum to Norfolk on 27 Oct.: 757-444-2777. Also my new email address will be WILLIARC@norfolk.navy.mil. Am looking forward to hearing some news of the HOMECOMING I just missed!!

I heard from Priscilla and John Milieu in Honolulu. John said that since they were unable to attend the gala '67 Reunion, it was great fun to read the report and the rest of our Class column.

Aw, shucks! Anyway, after he quit trying to flatter me, he went on: My thanks to Dave, Dick, and all the others who do so much for us.

Ron Stoll and I got a little time together last month when he spent a weekend here on business.

To come to Hawaii for such a short time is sacrilegious, and I hope a reunion on Maui in 2000 (or whenever) does happen. Let me know if 1 can help.

Priscilla teaches botany at Leeward Community College, and I am Rector of the Church of the Holy Nativity (Episcopal) in East Honolulu. Our three older children are grown and gone, and two are married. Only Kate is home, and she will be fourteen tomorrow. I plan to serve as Chaplain-in-Resi dence at Seabury-Westera Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL for their spring term (late March to early June) while on sabbatical. Beat Army!

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I offered to buy John a cup of coffee if he's still in Evanston when I go there for my daughter's graduation in June, but I think we'll miss each other. Since John brought up the subject of the 30th, I guess this is where I transition to talking about it again. Wasn't it great?...except for Ike Ambrose and his retura home to Australia. Here's his plaintive cry: Dave, can you advise if Jostens is still the supplier for replacement Classrings?I am trying to get a quote for a replacement as well as possibly a record of the original sale. (Got back here after the 30th and found the house had been burgledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;got away with my ring that was in the Plebe Summer lockbox!)

Now, see! Dick Meade and I were Ike's Company-mates, and we tried to help out by staging that contest for you guys to bring things you got Plebe Year and still used; but Ike only brought shoetrees, and those inadvertentiy! He could have avoided this whole thing by bringing both the lockbox and the ring. Hey, wait a minute!

WE didn't have anything to do with that burglary, did we, Dick?

I did get one piece of meaningful feedback from the column. Dave Church says he thinks it was Jim Edwards who ate the 12-13 cannonballs Plebe Year and didn't barf. Nobody else stepped up professing any knowledge, so that's the only guess I've heard. Anybody able to confirm or deny?

It's picture time. I asked for reunion pictures from anybody who had them...and got a bunch. So many in fact, that I need to split them between two issues of Shipmate. To avoid hurt feelings, I'm doing a theme thing. You may not discern much of a "theme," but that's my story; and I'll stick to it.

The first is picture of some of the Class of '22 guests. If you recall, we played host to some of their 75th reunion activities and had one picture in last issue. This one shows some of the '22 contingent and their guests: (sitting) Gail Rupertus, LCDR Carlos Badger '22; (standing) Mrs. Lee Himes, Mrs. Hyman (Eleanor) Rickover '22, CAPT Rodney Badger '35, Amy Rupertus Peacock, Mrs. Beverly (Jo) Carter '22, Mr. Edwin Peacock, Mrs. Rodney (Phyllis) Badger '35, and Mr. Chris Carter They were a good bunch!

The 28th Company showed up with 14 Classmates and assorted spouses, kids, kids' spouses, kids' girl or boyfriends, and grandkids and had a great get-together at Mike's Crabhouse.

Chuck Scherck did a fantastic job of reporting it.

He said they spent 2-3 hours at Mike's before they came to the Class Tailgate. Now we know who the real long ball hitters are! Here's what he had on his muster board: 28th attendees: Chuck Carver and Paula (got married since the 25th, still flying); Tim Cohane (head basketball coach at U of Buffalo); Sam Davis and Susan (still kicking in Richmond); Don Hefkin (retired from USN and working in Bay Area); Ron Holcombe and Terry (living part-time on a 36 footer in San Diego); Rick Hudson and Jessie (lawyering just north of San Diego); T.R. Jones (on Senior European PGA tour); Larry Julihn (retired from USN and working on N. VA area); Bob Nosco and Linda ( retired from USN; Aardvark lives!); Barry Pollara and Peggy (just moved from KC back to VA Bch via NJ); Tom Scheber and Belinda ( got married since 25th, in NM); Chuck Scherck (still in IL and Blue and Gold); Bob Thompson and Alison (moved to NJ,

chasing 5 yr. old twins); Craig White (living in VA farm town, teaching HS).

28th absentees: Luc Beerlandt and Gisele (on NATO staff in Norfolk); Linda Pinegar Dark and Sam (opened B&B in Beaufort, SC; stop by!); Reif Garrison and Betty (still in Phoenix area); John Gehring (still in Ohio); Robin Larson and B.J. (where is Robin living now?); Pat Martin and Ann (emerged from the shadows, law prof at LSU); Al (Moon) Rivers and Sue ( nuclear consultant in KY); Kathy Scherck (Army Reserve duty weekend: but Chuck's son and his girlfriend, plus Chuck's nephew picked up the slack); Merrill Schlegel and Barbara (living just outside Philly); Joe Schwanebeck (ranning restaurants in CO ski country); Ralph Sheldrick (in VA, was visiting first grandchild); Margi White (sent son Josh in her stead).

Chuck said the Classmates, families and friends assembled made sure they remembered three of theirs they'd lost: Al Ketner, Frank Pinegar, and Tom Weiss. He also wrote that the night before the 30th he picked up the phone and called their old company officer Major (now Maj. Gen. (Ret.)) Jarvis D. Lynch. That was a nice touch. Chuck.

The 13th Company went to Mike Singleton's for a gathering. I don't have a story on that one; but I did get a picture, as I did of the 9th Company at the Tailgate. Cliff Bream sent that one. The 31st for Brunch Bunch met Saturday moraing for an event catered by Nancy Hickok and Kathie Belden. Bill Belden sent the picture and said they had a fantastic time trading war stories an showing kids and grandkids picmres. "The most amazing thing was how young we all looked!" said he!

Sure, Bill. Keep sayin' it!

The 20th Company sent a picture taken at the Armel-Leftwich Visitors Center after (before?) our lobby dedication. Got a shot of the plaque, too, as well as some other shots around the Center.

Included among those are picture that show plaques honoring two of our Classmates (John Morton and Dave Fox) and their families who made special gifts toward the cost of the Visitors Center.

28th Co.: (kneeling) Don Hefkin, Larry Julihn, Ron Holcombe, Sam Davis; (standing) Tom Scheber, T.R. Jones, Chuck Scherck, Chuck Carver, Tim Cohane, Bob Thompson, Craig White, Bob Nosco, Barry Pollara, Rick Hudson

'67 Recognition Plaque at Visitors Center

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9th Co.; (L-R sort of) John and Ginny Clevenger, Cliff and Peggy Bream, Tim Hoffman, Bob and Elain Pothier, Steve and C.C. Long, John and Jane Richman

Willie Idsinga, Joe Gatlin, Bill Sorensen, Bill (Chariie) Brewer Jon Holzapfel sent a couple of good ones and a note: Just a note with a few pictures from graduation and the big 30th reunion. The graduation pictiu-e depicts three generations of Naval Academy graduates: my father, CAPT Val Holzapfel '39 and my son, ENS Chad Holzapfel '97. Chad is currently assisting the football team at USNA and heads for flight training in Pensacola in December It has been an incredible four years with the last three attending just about every game including the Notre Dame game in Ireland and the Aloha Bowl in Honolulu.

We are all going through football withdrawal now that Chad has hung up the spikes. Fortunately, Jon Jr. plays football for NMMI in Roswell, NM and hopes to play some Division 1 ball somewhere before he graduates.

The other photo is from the Homecoming aboard Sandy and Ted Verdery's beautiful boat. John Crouse and Sally (front row left) who came all the way from Hong Kong and Jennie and I (front row right) all joined Sandy and Ted (back row) for a tour of the boat school from the Severa River.

One other note, and this has to be one of the best lines of the entire Homecoming. 1 was talking to the ever faithful Don Hefkin at the party when Don Wigington came up and exclaimed "Hey, I know you...I went to school with your father!" We may have gotten a bit older, but the sense of humor was ever present as we all enjoyed the fraits of the hard work of Dave Church and company throughout the entire homecoming.

31st Co.: (front) Ed Kerins, Bill Belden; (center) John Hickok, Dave Spisso, Mike Bolier, Tim Sullivan; (back) T.J. Anderson, Pete Long, Jack Feehan, Ken Belisle, Norb Ryan, Bob Cutter

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Wall Leonard and guest, Carol and Wayne Wilson, and Al Davey Mark Keating, Pat Beamer, and Sandy Verdery

The Mills, Christians, and Penques at "John Morton '67 Family" recognition garden

Dave and Sandy Tate, Angela Garrett And finally, I got several reports of Chuck Beers' Change of Command/Retirement Ceremony at Kings Bay, GA on November 21.

Burlie Branson gave me a verbal report and a program, Larry Johnson sent photos, and Don Fraser sent a clipping. There was quite a contingent there...in the photo you should pick out Bud Barnes, Pat Beamer, Burlie, Rich Mies, Chuck, Joe Krol, Don, Steve Andres, Pledger Robertson, Jerry Beavers, and Larry. There's also a second picture of Jerry, Steve, Pledger, and Larry flanking the head of some sort of beast that rides on one of Chuck's (former) submarines.

From what I hear, Chuck had a hard time letting go and felt moved to give one last command at the end of the ceremony. On order, his family and friends down in the front row rose, turaed, and lifted placards spelling out "Beat Army!" And the rest, as they say, is history!

Bob Hawthorne, Ken and Joanne Ptack, Pat McNeece, Breretons at "David deG. Fox '67 Family" recognition garden

The boys and the beast Oh, by the way...I have a minor correction to make. Two columns back, I garbled some wording in one paragraph just a tad bit. The way I wrote it seems to say that Larry Julihn is a law professor in Louisiana and has seven kids...actually, I guess it really does say that, but it's not trae. OOPS! Apologies, Classmate! That's it...Goodnight! Jim Chuck Beers and guests

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Pres: RADM Kendell M. Pease, USN Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 http://www.usna68.com The Class mail seems to come in spurts. For a while I wasn't getting any news, then all of sudden gang busters and, of course, just when I really got busy at work. Wonderful! So here we are into a new year, and I better get on with it.

Steve Haines continues to do a super job keeping tabs with '68 activities in the Southern Calfforaia area. In conjunction with the Navy-San Diego State football game back in September, a '68 party was held at the Haines' house. Linda and Bob Duggan co-hosted with the Haines. Each person at the party was asked to put some notes together for the column. Following are some excerpts from Classmates attending the party: Laurie and Todd Hyde: Doing business development at a local software company. "You should see me now that I've been happily married for three months!"

Jim lYeadwell: A program manager at a local ' hi-tech services company supporting SpaWars.

Jon Mills: A marketing manager for AMP, Inc. Karen and Roy Brennon: Retired from the USN as an 0-6 last September. Plan to stay in the San Diego area to work, fish and camp. Their daughter Janet is a junior at UC Berkeley.

Evalyn and Pete Bishop: Teaching math to eighth graders in El Cajon and math and science at National University in the evenings. Sailing and brewing San Diego's finest ale are his chief hobbies.

Keith Haines: Still ranning campaigns in Utah.

Comments that when Navy and BYU lost in the same weekend he goes into denial!

Ed Mulhern: Still employed with SAIC and have just started a "second career" as an instructor at Southwestern College.

Mary and Bob Griffin: Moved to Coronado this year Owns a company that manages shopping centers in Southern Califoraia. Their house is on the corner opposite the bandshell/park in Coronado and so are summer regulars at the Sunday night concerts.

Ginny and Connie O'Leary: Claims to be a bartender at the Irish American. He is waiting for Kendell Pease to join him in retirement!

Joan and Jim Kosmicky: Living in Pasadena.

Division dean of math and computer science at Pasadena City College.

John Church: In seventh year teaching middle school math. Lost his wife last year but enjoys raising Katrina (14) and Megan (12) with hopes that they may follow his footsteps at USNA. Mary and Steve Genstil: Live in Thousand Oaks. Working for Boeing in Canoga Park on interaational space station program. Son Darren is in the Class of'97. ' Sharyn and Ken Pyrz: Settling in at HewlettPackard after one year Sharyn has been teaching first grade for 28 years. Have two boys 13 and 11 excelling in school and baseball.

Denny Irelan: Recently retired and working for Boeing in San Diego.

Linda and Bob Duggan: Commented that daughter Terri is getting a Masters from the JFK School of Goverament at Harvard and son Mike recentiy became a super salesman after college.

Jayne and Steve Haines: Business continues to go well. Have twelve partners/affiliates in North America. Also expanding internationally. Recently

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returned from training/business trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

Also in attendance at the party or with the '68ers at the game were Linda and Pat Marvil, Gail and Denny Rowley, Charlie Bolden, Mary and Dick Evert, Pat Ellis, Doug Freeland, Susan and Brade Phillips, and Janet and John Doyle (in from Columbia, MD). Steve noted that the Holians and McQuerters were dearly missed, but a great time was had by all in spite of the final score of the game.

John "Olie" Olsen dropped me a note from residence in Germantown, TN. Following Graduation Olie went aviation, flying F-4s and also instructing back in Pensacola. His final active duty assignment was flying F-5s as an adversary pilot against F-14s and F-15s at Nellis AFB. He left active duty in 1978 for commercial flying, starting with Continental out of Houston and then moving to Federal Express in Memphis in 1984.

He is now a 727 Captain. Olie notes that fellow '68ers Hap Carpenter, Kurt Schantz, and Mike Prince are also FedEx pilots. Olie made 0-6 as a Naval Reservist before retiring in 1989. Olie and wife Sheila have been married since 1970, and they have three children: Cindy, a Delta flight attendant; Chrissy, a junior at the University of Tennessee; and James, an eighth grade quarterback and future USNA '06.

Thanks for taking the time to write, Olie.

Jim Kiffer sent in a letter reporting on several Classmates. Jim saw Linda and Chip Dudderar at a wedding of a mutual friend back in September Chip is still in the Patuxent River area, retired from active duty, and working for a government support contractor Jim spoke with Ruthy and John Kane at one of the Navy games. John has changed jobs and is working government relations in the nuclear facility field. Jim also notes that he and Janan are doing well living on the beach near Cocoa Beach, FL. Jim is a B-737 Captain out of Orlando for Delta. Son Jimmy (19) is a sophomore at University of South Florida, and daughter Jessica (15) is a student athlete at Satellite (FL) High School. Jim included a picture of he and Janan taken with Jackie and Al Cantello (Navy track/cross country coach) when Jim and Janan were in town to pick up their daughter from a Navy soccer camp. [Ed. note: Shipmate did not receive above mentioned photo.}

Jim Hurston wrote in with a tough letter Jim lost his wife Myra back in September. Myra had been in constant pain for almost 20 years, although she actually seemed to function much better the last six months despite the ever-present pain. In August, she accompanied Jim to his 35th high school reunion in Columbia, GA. They also visited with family and other friends including '68er Sam Wilson at this farm in Camp Hill, AL. Jim reports that they had a wonderful summer together, but it made her sudden death a bit more of a shock.

Former USNA roommate, Dave Hodgson, has been of help to Jim since Dave lost his wife, Pat, to cancer several years ago.

Jim writes that his sadness is tempered by the firm conviction that Myra is now in the Lord's presenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;painfree to enjoy evermore. (God bless you and sustain you, Jim.)

Dave Owens and Jim Hurston Jim also reports that Jeanette and Dave Owens are home on a year's furlough from their "friendship evangelism and church planting" mission in Japan. They have three sons and a daughter-in-law. They have served in Japan for ten years and will be returning after their furlough.

Received a short note from Ed Sundberg down Atlanta way. Ed reports that he and wife Leslie had the wonderful experience seeing their son graduate with the Class of 1997 last May. Ed included a picture of three Sundberg USNA graduates, brother Andy '62, son Ed '97, and Dad Ed '68. He noted that Mark Richardson, son of our own Lee Richardson, roomed with his son during their last year At the graduation party, Ed and Lee were also joined by '68ers Bob Ameson, Bill Boykin, and Joe Anderson.

Jay Cohen Promotion Ceremony Gathering Shipmate, January-February 1998

Sundbergs at USNA: Andy '62, Ed '97, and Ed '68 Also heard from Todd Hyde reporting that several Classmates attended his wedding back in June. These included Denny Rowley, Jim Iteadwell, Kent McQuerter, Tom Teach (Todd's best man), Steve Haines, Bob Duggan, Brade Phillips, and Bob Griffin. A belated congratulations to you and Laurie, Todd.

Kendell Pease sent me a picture of '68ers in attendance when CNO (Jay Johnson) promoted Jay Cohen to RADM in early November Jay's wife Nancy pinned on the new shoulder boards.

Jay was selected for Flag rank while serving as the Navy's Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs. His first Flag assignment will be on JCS staff.

Congrats, Jay. Classmates at the ceremony included Kevin Reardon, Fran Holian, Roy Carter, Kendell Pease, Paul Gaffney, John Sinclair, David Lee, Frank Simmons, and of course the Jays, Johnson and Cohen.

A BEAT ARMY luncheon was held in Crystal City in early December with a nice attendance including Karl Krumbholz, Frank Simmons, Greg Wood, Mike McHugh, Dick Naughton, Rob Taylor, Jack Klimp, and John Mayer.

Luncheons are still going down the first Thursday in even months (Febraary, April, June). Please join in if you can. Location again is the Crystal Gateway Marriott.

That about does it for this column. Thanks again to all of you who sent in Class news. I hope this will be a great year for every '68er wherever you might be. Take care and God Bless...Leo

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Pres: William H. Newton III Sec'y: Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 e: shudock@erols.com Greetings '69er'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;What a football season! Lots of ups and downs, but plenty of good times in the '69 Tent! We have received a few notes which I'll pass on in the following paragraphs.

Maurice Mike McNeil wrote in just before we went press with an email picture of a special event.

He commissioned his daughter into the Army Nurse Corps at West Point. Annie and Mike had a great time at the Navy-SDSU game, the team played a great game; and overall, everyone came away impressed. They ran into Bill Breckenridge and his son (class of '96). Bill Jr is in flight training, Bill ST. is still working with SDG&E. Mike also ran into Hal Williams, current CO of NRaD (now SPAWAR Systems Center) before the game. That was about it for the Class of '69. After the game, they joined the class of '68 in a tailgate party. '68 in trying to keep up with '69 has developed a new motto "Blow me and I'll owe you

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one!" Ted Krai, Mike's boss, is now a Vice President of BBN Technologies and continuing to grow the San Diego office. BBN Technologies is now part of GTE; and so far, it has been a good transition. Maury is currently working on DARPA's JFACC program, which mostly brings him into contact with Air Farce types. Hope that doesn't make his Blue fade any. Thanks for the note, Mike!

Addison Jones checked in telling us he was on his last reserve active duty working in the carrier helicopters requirements office (N880E3/4). He retired from the Reserve on September 13 at NAF Washington located on Andrews AFB here in the DC Metro area. He has been ranning the "Supply Room Companies" for sometime now and has done very well. He's looking forward to having more time for his work and his family. They enjoyed the VMI victory and looked forward to seeing more of '69 in the months ahead.

Jim Barnett wrote in and he is STILL in the Navy but about to sound a few blasts on the old whistle and change status. He is currentiy serving as the Deputy for an Army COL (YUKHf) on an RAF base in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors at an interesting place called Menwith Hill.

He is certain that not many of us have ever heard of this place, but the 2000 people who work here all take great pride in the contribution they make to global security. No, they are no where near Holy Loch or Edzell, those sites are history; and Menwith Hill is the future. Jim is about to retire.

The Navy offered him an opportunity to return to the Pentagon this summer to finish out the 30 he had promised them; but having already done 12 in that finest of all work spaces (yep, 12 years in the Pentagon...that's about enougli for anybody), he has elected to take what's behind door number two. He will have his retirement ceremony on the 13th of January (the real retirement date is April Fool's Day...that works for Jim), and he will depart the Moors and England the 15th. He reports for work in the Senate with the incoming Congress on the 20th as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence staff working STUFF for Senator Shelby from the fine state of Alabama.

Jim wouldn't go into how he got there from the UK, but he is very much looking forward to again being able to make a contribution to the security of this country from the Senior chamber in the Congress...what fun. Everyone is invited to his retirement...just take a left at London and go about 200 miles north, and you just can't miss the site...25 big white radoms mark the position on the globe. If you need more info, just email Jim at JHBarnett@compuserv.com. Thanks for the note, Jim, and congratulations! We look forward to your joining our luncheon crowd here in the DC metro area.

That's about all I have for this edition. Please write or email, we'll do our best to get it in the column.

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Pres: Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings to all of you and how 'bout that Army Game? Most of my writings are of the tidbits variety this time, it's too eariy to get any of your Christmas letters and most of my inputs are from email anyway.

I do have some of the Class who can still write in cursive, including Mike Gottlieb. He has three pieces of news. First the Navy Old Goats Lacrosse team continues to do well. Now in their 7th year playing in the super masters division of the Vail Shoot-out, they regained the championship. They won in '95, were unseated in '96 and came back in fine form this year They had Alumni from '46 through '83. '70's contingent included John Kiersted, who had a slight disagreement with the Academic Dean; Gary Knight, despite the one good leg still hobbled out the goalie's position; and P. J. Fallen, who played very well at defense.

Mike is staying out of trouble by staying on the sidelines with a clipboard trying to coach the uncoachable. He's still recruiting any '70 laxer who isn't yet using his stick as a crutch to hobble down the field. It seems Tommy Herbert made it out in '96 and started to look real good in the first game. He dodged a littie too quickly and blew out a hamstring. Poor Tommy, he hurt so bad, he went home the next day. You could see the spark in his eye and with a little conditioning, say 6 months, he would have been fine. The second bit of news was a mini-regatta with Mike Rothstein and Erik Thuesen who "cruised" the South Fork of the Flathead River on rabber boats for eight days. It's a 30 mile hike or horseback ride to the put-in, during which time they caught up on Rothstein's exploits as a taxi driver in San Francisco, shared incredible natural beauty and four of them encountered a cute grizzly bear cub. The magic of that rare spotting gave way to the thought of an ugly encounter with the sow, so they formed a recon squad and with pepper spray and .45 pistol at the ready, they made strategic withdrawal.

"Yukon" Thuesen is a much respected trial lawyer in Helena, and Mike is still in communications, organizational development, marketing communications and design and illustrations of lacrosse. His third bit of news he held for a year before making it public..He got married! For the first time!! Janet came to the 25th, but she married him anyway!!! They had a lot of fun at the wedding, held on an empty 1000 acre ranch along the Rocky Mountain Front Range near Dupuyer, MT. He and his best man came riding over the hills to the blaring sounds of "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" and other western movie themes. Mike says that he was the "good", his best man was the "bad" and their riding was the "ugly." It was decidedly western, with a few horses for the guests to ride and a real barn dance. Rob Steinhorst and family traveled from nearby Idaho to attend.

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other way he could possibly remembered the things which went on during Plebe Year.

Mike Lowe sends along a photo of his family and an old friend taken at one of this year's contests. He is currently the Executive Director of the Arlington Institute.

Janet and Mike Gottlieb, 24 August 1996 The first of the electronic missives comes from Ed Fahy. Fast Eddie has given up command of his, and my, favorite ship, JOHN F. KENNEDY, and he

is now enroute to be in charge of that morass of personnel assignments, Pers 43 or the aviation detailing shop. He is by now deeply ensconced behind that LMD we all had to find out about Plebe Year when the Class of '67 was being so playful with us. He maintains it's too cold to move his sailboat/home up to the DC area. He'll have to just wait until Spring to make that jouraey.

George Galdorisi also checked in with what he referred to as "drive-by gatherings of Classmates," where he saw Pat Slattery (DesRon 21), Bill Doud (ComNavSurfPac Chief of Stuff), and Tom Flaherty (ComNavSurfPac N6 (whatever that is)) at a recent briefing at SurfPac HQ. Not long after that he saw Carl Weiscopf (ComPhibRon Seven), Bill again and RADM Tim Lafleur (ComCruDesGra One) at Third Fleet. He notes there's still a few of us kicking around. On a different note, he says it paid off staying awake in Bull Class, since he is now a published author His co-authored book entitied Beyond the Law of the Sea: New Directions for United States Ocean Policy was published by Praeger Press in November Look for advertising in Naval Institute Proceedings soon.

RADM Bill Schachte, key member of the U.S. Law of the Sea negotiations and former Judge Advocate General of the Navy wrote the forward and includes this two thumbs up: "...a critical link in the continuum of the scholarship on the law of the sea. No other work combines the depth of research, focused analysis, and clarity of presentation that this book does. Policy makers, policy analysts, and mariners will find this book equally valuable."

Speaking of book reviews, since this column is turaing into a bit of a literary review, I just finished reading The Return ofPhilo T. McGiffin

by Dave Poyer '71. If you haven't read it, it's out in book stores; and you need to get it and read it.

Everything (well almost everything) happened to us, and any one of our Class could have written that book. With only one exception...this guy must have taken notes while it was going on. There's no

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Mike Lowe, Jonathan, Bill, Joan and Christopher I sat next to Sue Bowler last Saturday at the annual Messiah Concert. We had a long talk about kids and circumstances and mostly about embarrassing moments in Dan Bowler's life. But since he did me a big favor, I'll not divulge them except at a different time and place. The favor?

Well I thought the Class would like to know how our Active Duty component is actually fairing, so I prevailed upon him to find out who still is really there. He sent me a list of 65 Classmates but, with typical modesty, didn't include himself. So we have around 66 Classmates still on Active Duty in the Navy including 14 Flags. I'm not sure that's the final count, because the last time I went through this drill someone found Chaplain John Milewski hiding out with the Marines. Speaking of Marines, is there anyone out there who could get me a list of Active Duty Green? Our senior Classmate is VADM Tom Fargo.

Wants and Warrants: I have an email from an Army LTC Eric Timmens in North Carolina who is trying to contact one of his former grade school teachers. He-says the former Karen Younkins married a Classmate of ours after appearing in the play Finian's Rainbow our 1/C year Anyone with info, please contact him: MajorJoy@aol.com Bits and Pieces: FHTNRC locates Carl Weiscopf as Commander Amphibious Group Seven embarked in BOXER and Mel Kaahanui as having retired after 26 years of dedicated service.

His last assignment was as special projects officer with ComTraPac in San Diego. His career included command of GOLDSBOROUGH and LASALLE. Kevin

Sharer is now the president of the world's largest biotechnology company, Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA. He was also elected to the Board of Directors of the California Healthcare Institute, the industry's leading trade association.

Have you thought considered life membership?

See the front of this issue of Shipmate for details.

Kevin Sharer, President of Amgen That's all I can make up this time; and besides it's way past my bedtime, thank goodness for the easy to correct computers. Ring-A-Ding-Ding.

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais USNR (Ret.) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e: bhorais@wjsa.com; http://www.erols.com/ horais.USNA1971.htm The holidays will have come and gone by the time you read this column. I hope you all had a memorable holiday season, and I wish you the best of luck in the New Year And let's BEAT ARMY again in '98 as soundly as we did in '97!.

The Class tent committee did an excellent job hosting DC area Classmates and guests at the Air Force and VMI games. Turnout was strong at both events, with over 70 attendees at the VMI/ homecoming tent. Let's see if we can keep this tradition going next year. The Tent Committee members posed in front of the tent at the Air Force Game. Shown left to right are Ron Spratt, Jim Hergenroeder, Jim's date, Maryanne and Tom Gross, and Cathy and Bill Butler.

I have received a number of inputs via email this past month. It is a quick and easy way to write, and I promise a quick acknowledgment^so keep the letters and email coming. John Ball dropped a note via email to tell me about a recent demonstration ride he gave another Classmate, Sim Austin, in the Bell XV-15 tiltrotor aircraft. John is a test pilot for Bell Helicopter in Texas, and Sim was visiting as a representative for the Office of Naval Research where he is stationed on Active Duty as the Director of Low Observable Technologies (does that mean that you keep a low profile Sim?).

Both John and Sim really enjoyed the test ride and the chance to compare notes and reminisce about how things have progressed since the days they studied Aero together back at USNA. John Ball wins the most prolific contributor award this month because he also sent a letter in addition to his email. John was in Japan in August flying a test project with the Japanese Army on one of their Huey helicopters. The highlight of his trip was a climb to the top of Mt. Fuji, all 12,385 feet of it. A million people climb Fuji each year in

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Cindy live in Fairfax, VA where he is still on active duty assigned to JDC/J-5 in the worid of interaational negotiations and arms control. Their number one son Brandon Griffith, Class of 2000 at USNA, rows heavyweight crew and has set a goal of competing in the Olympics in Sydney after Graduation.

That's it for this month. Send in the news and photographs, use email if you can, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Chip, Bob Wagoner, Mike Feeley, Harry Sheffield, Craig Welling, and Jack Jarabak the two months it is climbable—July and August.

John and five other Bell employees did the climb, with an ovemight stop at 9,000 feet in a hut where they were served a meal of rice, soup and noodles and slept on mats on the floor They arose to see sunrise above the clouds, but were back in the clouds by the time they reached the top The picture shows John with his Fuji climbing stick on the side of the mountain. John probably doesn't realize it, but he followed in the footsteps of five other members of the Class of 1971 who made the same climb in July, 1970 when they were on First Class Cmise on SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), and the ship pulled in to Yokusuka after a month on Yankee Station.

Brian Horais, Brent Greene, Mike Greene, Mike Jastrab, are four of the five (my memory fails me on the fifth...). I still have my Fuji stick, and I bet the others do too. Thanks for the note John, and hold on to that Fuji stick.

John Ball on the slopes of Mt. Fuji Shipmate, January-February 1998

George Skirm sent me an email from Memphis, TN, where he is Managing Director of Safety for Federal Express. George retired in August '95 with his last assignment as COMSC WESTERN PACIFIC in Guam. Classmate Brace McLure was also stationed there as CSO for COMNAVMARL^NAS. After two years in CIVLANT, George says he is getting pretty comfortable at picking out different ties each moraing and never wears plain black! The transition was eminentiy successful, and he was selected for FedEx's top leadership award, the Five Star Award after only 15 months. Lori, his wife is substitute teaching in Memphis where they have both acclimated well and adjusted to not having an ocean within a short drive. George's oldest daughter married a marine in Hawaii this past summer, and George's first grandchild should arrive in late May '98.

Doug Murphy sent an email before the Army— Navy game inviting all San Diego area '71ers to an Army/Navy party at his micro-brewery in San Diego. I had to decline the offer because I saw the game at the Meadowlands, but wanted to make sure all of you West Coasters took him up on his offer after the fact. Doug mentioned something about all the free, fresh micro-brewed beer that you can drink. He also said to pass his invite on!!! ( so I did...). You will have to negotiate the terms of the offer yourselves, though. Doug's email address is Murph Brew@aol.com.

Chip Griffiths sent in a letter and photograph documenting a recent gathering of submarine Classmates from the DC area for poker in his basement. Shown left to right are Chip, Bob Wagoner (OSD), Mike Feeley (J-5), Harry Sheffield (SSP), Craig Welling (NDU), and Jack Jarabak (NAVSEA). Notice that Jack is brandishing the Ace of Spades, celebrating his good health and winning ways. Chip and his wife

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Pres: CDR Dave Hogen, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 f: 703-413-5376; e: robison_rich@prc.com http://www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm Happy New Year, Ladies and Gents! Hope that your Holiday season was a festive one and that the 1998 will be a great year for you and your families.

This is the first article to press since the 25th Reunion last October and—may I say—it was a good one. From the arrangements at the BWI Marriott to the tailgater; from the memorabilia to the dinner dance; from the entertainment to the transportation; from the signs to the business management; from Big Blue's domination of VMI to the way the rain held off on Saturday (OK, OK.. .so there may be a couple of things we can't give the Reunion Committee credit for)...this was a first-class show in every respect. On behalf of the Class, our thanks and appreciation go to Gary Hall and his entire cast. These included: Tal Manvel, Betty and Steve Ruschmeier, Barbara and Dave Hogen, Todd Braner, Katie and John Dentler, Rich Goldsby, Becky and Ed Wallace, Chip Newhart, Nick Pantelides, Rick Rubel, Jim Klima, Denny Whitford, Mary Pat and Jim Grover, Amy and Skip Kohler, Andy Wehrle, Ray Glennon, Don Carbon, J. R. Goddard, and Roger Doyel. Every single one of these folks were volunteers who contributed considerable time, effort and sweat to putting together a 25th Reunion that was a memorable one in every respect. (My apologies to anyone I may have inadvertently omitted.)

Last-But-Not-Least Dept. Well, the 36th Company guidon flag may no longer be a regular at Worden Field these days, but 36th Company is very much alive and well. The following from Bob Monahan:

Back at the Secretariat: Monahan, Neihart, Heimbach and Wilhelmy The enclosed photo shows Dan Heimbach, flankedbymeand two other of our company-mates in 36th, Chuck Neihart and Mark Wilhelmy.

Dan's the polished looking fellow in civvies. At therime,Dan was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He had served at the White House after receiving a doctorate in Law and Morals, I believe, at Drew University. Dan was good enough to treat his shipmates to lunch in the SECNAV Dining

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Room, and the photo is record of his courtesy, four years ago. That's the Bush Administration, people.

Dan left at the change of administrations and is now a dean at a college in North Carolina. I wonder what law and morals he teaches on the basis of his Ering experiences. A belated BZ to Dan! Charlie and Mark, as I, have retired Dan retired from EOD, and I from the JAG Corps. Charlie retired this past summer after a tour as Commander, MSCLant. Before that, he was IG at MSCCOM. Both had varied and interesting careers. At the moment, Charlie is going to school at night in Virginia Beach to eam his teaching credentials. His will be lucky students.

One bit of JAG news.. .It is especially worth telling because so few may be aware. Tom Connelly of 19th Company has finished a long tour as the CNO's lawyer and moves on to the job of Assistant Judge Advocate General for Civil Law. This is an 0-7 position from which Tom may retire with flag grade. It's quite a prestigious board selection, but don't wait to be told by Tom. He was two years junior to the recent selection for Deputy JAG, so who knows what might have been if the rotations had been timedjust a little differently. Congratulations to Tom. It's been nice to have him in CONUS for a change, as I'm sure Darlene and daughters Julie and Marie would also attest.

It's also been great lately to have Tom, Scottie Haney '73, Steve Gilmore '74, Hank McLaughlin, and Nick Lakis (with help from Knode and Gaffer, '68ers) (all back teammates) making appearances at the home XC and track meets. Hank, by the way, is EA to CHNAVRES and looks as if he could beat us all in the one-mile mn What's wrong with that picture?

Enough. Thanks for lending the ear My best to the old fellows of '72.

Thanks for the note, Bob! (His address: 6 Owens Ct., Steriing, VA 20165.)

Wanna buy a ticket? Thome, Hopper, Mendillo and Schork Letters from the Spouses Dept. The accompanying 23rd Company photo is from Carole Schork and was taken back in September during Navy's painful loss to San Diego State. Lloyd Thome retired from the Corps and is with USPA in Oceanside, CA. Bill Hopper is a prospective PhibRon commander in San Diego. Mark Mendillo is USNR (Ret.), sells real estate and coaches high school football in Chula Vista. And, oh yes, John Schork is Chief of Staff for ComCraDesGra FIVE. Thanks for the note, Carole! Their email addresses: jfschork@aol.com and cronhaar@aoI.com.

That's about it for this month. Your scribe is looking for any ready-for-prime-time photos from the reunion (suitable for publishing) via mail or email. More to come. D. O. T r i e d a n d True w i t h ' 7 2

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y: Dirk P.D. Mosis III 1266 W. Paces Ferry Road #594, Atianta, GA 30327 h: 770-933-9864; w: 404-812-5314 e: dmosis3@aol.com; http://www.usna73.com I am savoring our win over Army, and I am getting a few Christmas cards out. I hope the new year is off to a good start for you and yours!

800-HOLIDAY will get you a room for a 3-night minimum in Annapolis for the 25th as the Loew's, '73's HQ, is sold out. Based on early response, it is going to be great!

Bill Reynolds of 27 wrote a note, having retired five years ago as CO of VF-211 at Miramar, F-14s.

He is Director of R&D for Callaway Golf in Carlsbad, CA. (Is he for real?! Someone, please verify. Maybe he's an independent contractor, as some of you are, on the links with your Callaway clubs!?!?) He has seen Cheryl and Tim Scheib; Jan and Rich Koch; Marilyn and Tom St. Denis; Denise and John Midgett; and Chris Dryer.

Jim Moseman checked in From San Diego, where he is CO, PRINCETON (CG-59). Living on Coronado must be nice...!

Rod Brotherton, Dan McHale (groom), Nancy (bride), and Steve Dean Connie and Rod Brotherton sent news on Dan McHale's wedding in New Jersey on 26 July.

Nancy brought her own four daughters into the marriage, a duplicate of Rod's numerical family situation; Dan is one lucky guy! And, his son is going to University of Kentucky, right near Rod. Dan is Vice President of British bank. Standard Charter, and works in the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Steve Dean, also of 7th Company, attended, as well. He is President of engineering and consulting group. Dean & Associates, with a staff of 50 or so. Rod , and all of us, congratulate Dean on starting up his group upon departing Westinghouse, and succeeding as he has.

And, many congratulations to Dan and Nancy.

Greg Pallas dropped us a note. After 18 years with Senator Jim Exon of Nebraska, he retired when the Senator retired. Greg subsequently joined ITT Defense & Electronics as Director, Congressional Liaison and Business Development.

Steve Wilkes sent us the accompanying photo of Lorna and Dan Musmanno. They were married on 3 July, with Dan's oldest son, Neal, a student at The University of New Orleans, was best man.

Dan's younger son, Brian, joined in the festivities from New Jersey, as well. Dan and Lorna's home is on the Mississippi River Lorna is a school teacher, with two lovely daughters, Lindsey and Holly, who are in elementary school. Dan works for SHERIKON, as does Steve. SHERIKON is an engineering and information technology consulting firm. Dan, while noted before, we celebrate y'all's blessings again!

Lorna and Dan Musmanno After seven plus years in the Supply Corps, Steve joined the Reserve, retiring in 1994. Steve, thanks for the news on Dan and on yourself!

I spoke to Bruce Spalding a couple of weeks ago. He is enjoying life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I enjoyed serving with Brace when he was Class President a number of years ago. We have similar leanings on email, faxes, FEDEX, beepers, cell phones, etc. However, he has taken action to control rate of flow of relevant information into his life...I just keep getting more data! See you at the 25th, Brace!

Email use just amazes me with the number of messages being sent to so many people. Thank you for news, via Intemet, Pony Express and phone, much less face-to-face. Most news these days surrounds the 25th. Go to www.usna73.com for info.

Larry Myers sent the attached photo of Tom Gallagher, Joe Klingseis, Larry and Bill Kordis at Joe's Change of Command as Joe assumed command of ANZIO(CG-68). Larry is now President of System Planning Corporation, their Australian subsidiary.

Tom Gallagher, Joe Klingseis, Larry and Bill Kordis at Joe's Change of Command as Joe assumed command of ANZIO(CG-68)

We had a nice representation at the Atlanta Chapter's luncheon in October as Jim Murphy, Mike Mitchell (in town on business from Quantico), and John Cory, along with Scribe, were in attendance.

I spoke to Mike Kalas, Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in Rockville. He retired as a Supply Corps Captain two years ago. He is loving his new job.

Vaughn Bennett called from Dearborn, MI where he is consulting to Ford. He is doing well.

Kevin Callahan called to politely request a list of Company Reps. I say 'politely' because he had

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Tom Broderick CO CINCLANTFLT, Dean Brown, Ray Miller XO Navy Command Center 106, Doug Henry NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA-272, John Cotton, former CO NCC 106, John Edvardson, new CO NCC 106 John Bedker, XO NAS Keflavik 1066 and Dan Clarkson COMSTRKFITWINGPAC previously sent the same message via email, which I had not checked for two weeks or so. Kevin is doing a great job, both at tailgaters and the 25th.

He reports that Dan McHale and Pat Denny were recently married...separate ceremonies! Dan to Nancy, and Pat to Jean. Congrats!

Kevin reports the following sightings at Homecoming: Dan McHale, Chuck McKeone, Denny Dwyer, Gary Chetelat, Scott Krajnik, Leif Hendrickson, Tim McClay, Steve Hansen, Bob Hanson, Bob Adams, Bob Klaus, Steve Kunkle, Joe Doswell, Larry Myers, Rex Bridges, Kyle Smith, Steve Ogden, Pat Denny, Dave Guiner, Bill Kordis, Dick Welter, Ed Donofrio, Frank Coleman, Tom Storch, Ray Fulton, Tom White, Jere Carroll, John Mcintosh, Pete Flynn, John Edvardsen, Nick Smilari, Don Patton, and Chuck Stevens. Thanks, Kevin! Oh, you are wondering where the photo is...Carol Peal was not there, and she always takes the photo.

Royce Engler sent along some 7th Co. news.

John Japuntich sent a very funny note. He retired from the Reserve, as the Naval Air Station

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where he trained, was shut down. And while his wife thinks he is still training, she is beginning to question why he needs all those golf balls?! Pat, wife, and John have two children, Tracy (14) and Chris (22), a senior at Illinois State who is going to USMC OCS upon graduation.. .much to his father's amazement. Dan Simpson is in Nashville with Northwest Airlines. Melinda is working at an architect's office. Travis is at the University of Tennessee. Dana is a senior, weighing basketball scholarship offers. And Jim Russell is in New Mexico.

He and Pauline retired in 1994, and they have three sons.

George Watt dropped an email and sent a program from Ken Reightler's induction into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. George recentiy saw Gary Roughead, Chuck Stevens, Dave Stacey, and Don Patton, all 28th Company.

George is helping the Charlotte Chapter grow; if there, give George a call. George also sent a photo of '73 at Rutgers-Navy, as well as a photo of George and Peggy at a Parade this fall. Thank you, Watts!

George and Peggy at a Parade this fall John Cotton sent the accompanying photo in the N3/N5 Conference Room. John's new job is at NAS Norfolk, as Deputy Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Congratulations, John!

Don White dropped me a note.. .He and Susan were at Georgia Tech-Navy in '96, not Tom White. No Excuse, Sir Thanks for the correction.

(Tom, I never heard from you...!)

Dave O'Connor recently left Sun Microsystems after seven years and has joined a small software company. He said that the "demo looked good."

Dave sees Rob Davis regularly for lunch. Rob is with a division of Sumitomo, delivering raw silicon wafers to make semiconductor chips. And he recently moved to a new home on the golf course in San Jose.

Eric Olsen dropped a note referring to Bill Maruchi, who has been in the Geneva area of Switzerland since 1980. Thanks, Thor Leif Hendrickson is going to command MAG36 in Okinawa in fall 1998. Congrats, Marine.

Tom Gallagher dropped a nice note. His life is settling down just a bit. He has seen the following: John Daly (Air Officer on SURFLANT Staff); Jim Chapman (TRAGULANT Staff, but going to sea soon); Bob Hartling (CO, MONTEREY); Joe Klingseis (CO, ANZIO); Raoul Reese, who relieved Joe Benkert (to DC) (Commodore, DESRON 32); Tim Schieb (CO, Norfolk Naval Shipyard); Jim Haggart (CO, Mine Warfare Training, Ingleside, TX); Bill Kordis (CO NROTC, DC); Craig Wilson (CO, BATAAN); Roger Lanning (CO, EOD Group, Little Creek); John Kelly (CO, GETTYSBURG in Mayport); Mark Kohring; and Larry Myers. Great bit of news.I guess that's about it. Have a Great '98! '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; w: 703-394-7654 e: Bhall74@aol.com It's 1998 already, where does the time go?

Marty Jarosz (Mjarosz@aol.com) has been the only Classmate to check in recently.

Just to drop you a line to update my "Life" status. Ann and I sent our last child off to college this fall, so we are traly empty nesters. Becky is a freshman at Catholic University in DC. She has fit right in to the college scene and will be starting basketball in a few weeks. Our son Mike is a junior at Rutgers majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a varsity diver, professional juggler and a Mountain Bike Racer. Needless to say, although he is only 40 minutes away, we never see him. Our oldest, Amanda, is working in Charleston, SC as a Concierge and hopes to retura to school, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

I retired in '93, and have been teaching High School in NYC. I ran an NJROTC Program at Curtis High on Staten Island. We are a national award winning program, and I thoroughly enjoy working with kids. They are great. Any Classmates ever in the NYC Area that would like to share their Navy experiences with 120 eager cadets, give me a call at 718-273-7380 Ext 183.

My Ann rans a shelter for unwed single pregnant women. It is a labor of love and is a direct reflection of her dedication to service. She is the strongest person I have ever met, and I know I am tmly blessed.

Thanks for keeping us informed Marty. One quick comment for those of you who want to communicate with me via email. I seem to be having a problem getting my email on a regular and consistent basis. (The email that I would like to receive, not the "junk" that seems to clutter my mailbox.) As such, if you email me and do not receive an acknowledgment within a week that I received your email, please retransmit it to me.

I was recently in Jacksonville, FL and had the opportunity to talk to company Classmate Bob Whitmire. (Sorry I missed the party Bob.) Bob is the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville where he has done a bang up job. Bob told me that he's enjoyed his tour as CO but, since he's in a flying billet and has his multi-engine rating, he plans to retire in April and fly for the airlines. Bob was able to give me a little update on another company Classmate, JJ. Quinn. J.J. has, or is, finishing up a successful tour as Commanding Officer, JUNEAU and will be the next CO of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the Navy's newest (I believe) aircraft carrier. Way to go Bob and J.J. Since the mail bag has been so light, and we've got a reunion coming up, I thought that it might be fun to play the 20 Questions Game. The rales are simple. Respond to as many of the following questions as you can, in the manner requested, and I'll announce the winners (and losers!) in future columns. All entries will become the property of the Class Secretary (that's me) unless they are accompanied with a self addressed stamped envelope so I can retura them. All decisions of the Judge (that's me again) are final and cannot be appealed, contested, or otherwise abused. All photographic proof must include the responding Classmate in order to be valid. Ready to start?

2. Who still has a working electric toothbrush from their Plebe issue? Tell us why.

3. Who still has, and can wear, their White Works Alpha? Send photo as proof. (Classmates with children attending USNA are ineligible to compete.)

4. Who still has, and can wear, their Tropical Khaki Long? Send photo as proof.

5. Who has an original Form 2, filled out in their name? (Class A Form 2 will receive extra credit.)

Send proof.

6. Who still has their Midshipmen car? Send photo, description, mileage and proof 7. Who has USNA vanity plates on their current car(s)? Send photo.

8. Who has the largest family? Send photo and copies of birth certfficates as proof?

9. Who has the oldest child? Send photo and copy of birth certificate as proof 10. Who has the youngest (to date) child? Send photo and copy of birth certificate as proof 11. Who has been married the longest? Send photo and copy of marriage certificate as proof.

12. Who has been married the most? Send copy of marriage certificates or divorce decrees as proof, photos not required.

13. Who has never been married? Tell us why?

14. Since Graduation, who has changed residences (moved) the most? (Minimum of 10 moves required to participate.)

15. Who has the most amusing USNA story to tell about a Classmate?

16. Who has the most amusing USNA story to tell about themselves?

17. Who has the most amusing USNA story to tell about a former faculty member or company officer?

18. Who still has their Chukka boots? Send photo for proof.

19. Who still has a copy of their EN300 Engineering computer project? Send proof and an explanation why you still have it? (Paul Normand is ineligible to compete because I know that he's still collecting "the gouge.")

20. Who still has a Midshipmen Military ID card? Send photo as proof?

And the Bonus Question is: Who were the "twins" and whatever happened to them?

Submit your entries to me via email or snail mail. Suggested questions for future 20 Question Games will be gratefully accepted.

Finally, it did my heart good to see Navy triumph over Army, ahhough I must admit a littie concern going into the game that '74's record win over Army (51-0) was potentially at risk.

Beat Army!

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 504-626-4964; e: highvolt_sid@hotmail.com THIRTY-NINE to SEVEN. Yes!! Bravo Zulu, Coach Weatherbie and team Was it only a year ago I was begging for any kind of gouge at all to fill out the column? Doesn't seem to be a problem as we head into 1998! I have a boatload of letters, emails, and a couple of photos to share. So let's not waste any columninches on Scribe drivel. Right to the meat course!

Our Class has a large hand in defining the Navy of the next century. CAPT Rodger Krall and CAPT Marc Purcell are plank-owners at the Command Leadership School in Newport. Rodger represents the Dolphin community, while Marc is the designated Aviator Together they form half the staff of instructors who are doing a great job inspiring our current generation of ship, squadron, and shore commanding officers. My two weeks in their course were as good as any "not-incommand" weeks I've had in the Navy. When we discussed the young officers and sailors entering the Navy of the 90s, Marc used our example of "the flower children of the Brigade" to impress on the Class that every new generation presents challenges and worries to the establishment of the day.

Stu Richards sent the picture he promised a few months ago. Speaking of a "boat load," the Richards and Gregory offspring can pretty much fill a sofa, don't you think? Mary and Tom Gregory and family got together with the Richards last Summer Tom is on the Joint Staff and has screened for major command.

Chuck Louie is batting lead-off this month from his San Diego base of operations: After being a pump-kicker for almost twentyone years, I switched over to the 'Irons side of the Engineering Duty Officer Community. And after only twenty-two years, 1 am now stationed in San Diego for the first time in my Naval career. Thanks to BRAC, my command has a new name. It is no longer the Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center RDT&E Division. It is now simply the SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego.

As the head of the Fleet Engineering Department, I couldn't have asked for a better job, nor a job with more fun. When it comes to doing C4I installations and in-service engineering for the deploying battle groups, 1 do the bulk of it on the West Coast.

1. Who still has any item of their original Plebe issue sea bag in it's original, unused condition?

Describe what it is and why it's still in that condition.

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My wife Angela and I moved into a brand new house in a small, quiet town just north of San Diego. We are beginning to like the area. The weather is good, although we do miss the four seasons that we were so used to in Connecticut and Virginia.

Boy, the sun is so hot, but we will have to get used to that, too.

Jay Donnelly and I attended Rick Schwarting's Change of Command. On 17 September 1997, Rick became the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Technical Support Center, Pacific. The reception afterwards was great, with a lot of good food. Rick, thanks. And that's all for now from San Diego. Go Navy! (I just don't want Larry to be the only one saying that in every issue)!

Scott Bauer, in the Phoenix desert, is up next.

In 1993, due to the closure of the Trojan Nuclear Plant near Portland, OR, my wife Jody and I and our three kids, Andy, Katie and Jamie, moved to Phoenix, AZ. I am working as the Section Leader for Licensing and as such make quite a few trips to Washington to meet with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I run into Ken Hart and Jesse Arildsen from time to time. We are enjoying life in the desert, especially this time of year, when it is 75째 each day. Andy just got his driving permit so our USAA rates are about to go up. Katie is an avid soccer player and also plays the piano very well.

Jamie is just starting in soccer. I think she is already ahead of Katie in career goals. By the way, Dave Duffie, do you still listen to "Return to Sender" every day?

We welcome Tom Kelley as a first-timer, checking in with all his mates after a short 22-year absence: I retired from the Navy about three years ago. I was an S-3A NFO, primarily stationed on the West Coast. I had one tour in Annapolis as the First Lieutenant of Bancroft Hall and the Midshipmen Activities Officer. I have plenty of stories to tell about working with the custodians and MAAs in Bancroft Hall and organizing Pep Rallies in T-Court! I was also the Officer Rep for the Plebe cross country team. The highlight of my Annapolis tour, however, was meeting and marrying my wife, Carole.

We now have two girls, Megan (12) and Molly (8).

Les Edgar (my roommate during a ship's company tour on CARL VINSON) is retired as an AEDO and is working, I believe, for Hughes in Crystal City. I ran into Mike Groothousen in 1993 when he was the CO of the F/A-18 RAG in Lemoore, CA. A J . Ronacher was a neighbor of ours in Newport and San Diego. He is a retired SH-3 pilot, living in Califomia. Jaymie Duman (also a NFO) was a squadron-mate in the late 70s. (Scribe's note: Jaymie forwarded an email about his plans for Army-Navy in the Meadowlands. I know they enjoyed that game!) 1 see Denis Powers off-and-on.

He was an F-14 pilot until he got out in the early 80s and now works for Northmp Gramman. Denis and Karen live in Annapolis. I have also seen Ray Martin several times in the past few years. Ray was a submariner and, like Denis, got out in the early 80s. He works for a nuclear utility company in Connecticut. He has three boys, Ray (20), Matthew (16), and Bryan (13). Finally, when we were in port together, I ran with Wally Joller numerous times. Wally is an 0-6 on the COMNAVAIRPAC staff. Speaking of ranning, I was on three All-Navy Cross Country and Track teams and three All-Military Cross Country teams in the 80s. Not only was that a lot of fun, but we competed in such lovely places as Algiers, Algeria and Khartoum, Sudan.

Dale Batemen (a cryptologist at the time) was a teammate.

We live in Manassas, VA. I used my Navy TQL training to get a job as a Management Consultant.

I spent 17 of the first 24 months traveling to client sites including three months in Battle Creek, MI, four and a half months in Kenosha, WT and five months in Erwin, TN. Since late 1996,1 have been working with the Small Business Administration in DC. It's nice to be home! For those about to retire, I strongly recommend networking using the Service Academy Business Resource Directory.

That is how I got myfirstjob, which made it easier to move on to a second company.

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Tom would like to hear from members of 25th Company and start a quarteriy newsletter You can email him at Tocamemo@aol.com. Thanks for lots of good stuff, Tom. How about some stories from your second trip through Bancroft Hall?

Next letter is from Chris Cikanovich, back from the Orient and living in the even more exotic NJ corafields. Chris suggests the Class undertake a "Class of '75 Leadership Award" for ships that have hull number 75. COOK (DDG-75) will be commissioned in September of this year, and CVN-75 (HARRY S TRUMAN) will come on line in the near fumre. I think it's a great idea, and I'll pursue with Steve Hubbard and Dave Duffie'.

Chris also had some Classmate news and a comment on the Bill Driscoll story in the October column.

I am back and sorry that I haven't written sooner.

Needless to say, my attempts to disprove the Peter Principle have been all in vane. But I will continue to try. The new job is very interesting, and I am seeing many Classmates in my travels. CAPT Dave Hammer just left Moorestown as CinC Techrep Aegis. Phil Corbett '76, a 14th companymate, relieved him. Saw Joe Russell while visiting Crystal City. AJ Cetel and I had a nice reunion in the passageway of NC-1 or 2. (I never seem to know until I surface which Crystal City building I'm in.)

By the way. Bill Driscoll and I were Plebe Year roommates and Napster buddies. He was in my wedding, and I have thousands of Driscoll stories from our years together. Many are not fit for print in any magazine that doesn't come in a plastic and brown paper wrapper. But as 1 recall, he did not think the particular episode described by Gary Lundeen was all that funny. He thought it was funnier when he was the guy to loosen the pipe on the head. His exact words the first time were "Embert, I am going to kill your ass". (Which I think was different than killing the entire body.) On one occasion. Bill prepared for a big inspection by gluing a Playboy foldout to the Venetian blinds and then using a razor to slice along all the blinds. When the blinds were open it could not be seen, but when they were closed, it fit perfectly with our Mother B decor. The OOD was very impressed with his resourcefulness. I think my exact words were "Driscoll, I am going to kill your ass." (I might add that I was the only person under 5'10" allowed to say that.)

This month's coveted Scribe's Award goes to Rose and Bill Dixon, despite the fact that 3rd Company collectively wrote most of the column.

In Bill's case, it's sort of a lifetime achievement award, since he checks in with news from Chad regularly. (Bill, as I'm sure you remember, the prize is all the Abita Turbodogs you care to drink when you visit us in Louisiana. Airfare not included.) This month he sent not one, but two emails. I'll combine and edit a bit.

We have just about finished with the Egyptian plagues for another year. Old Testament. We've had the swarms of locusts with the rainy season, and now we have hundreds of toads all over the place.

The rainy season is almost over, and we wait with anticipation for the dust storms of the Harmattan.

Sometimes makes you wonder why the good Lord put so much oil in such unpleasant places! We really enjoyed Brian Curdy's letter in the October issue. It would sure be nice if we could discover oil in some place like Switzerland. It seems like oil and Marine Corps bases have one thing in common. They're both located in places where the real estate prices are depressed. By the way, not only do we not have McDonald's in Chad, the only "fast food" we have here is fast-moving goats. I do have to admit, the camel steaks are great!

Social life for Americans in Chad continues to revolve around the Marine House. At their Halloween party, Rose was a colonel in the Chadian Army, and Bill was Moustapha the Arab. Just be glad they weren't arrested in route! Rose and Bill hosted Thanksgiving dinner for 18 Americans, Germans, and French who enjoyed a traditional American holiday meal. On 6 December, they all watched the

Big Game on the big screen TV at Marine House.

The Dixons were the guests of honor at the 222nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Rose made Bill write and deliver the speech, which was the only drawback (for the 150 guests, that is).

The Ambassador was out of country on business, and the Embassy voted to have Rose and me as this year's Guests of Honor. It was a nice gestiire, since Rose had organized the Ball, made all the programs, tickets, table accessories, seating charts and then helped decorate. She was exhausted by the time the Ball began, but we had a great time and the Ball was the best in years. We marched in with the Gunnery Sergeant and the female Deputy Chief of Mission. We had to convince the Gunny that military facing movements for the two ladies could prove dangerous in high heels. Besides, with their long gowns no one could see their feet! During the cake cutting ceremony. Rose received the first piece of cake as the Guest of Honor, and I received the second as the Oldest Marine present. All in all, the night was a great success. The food was excellent, and dancing continued until 2 AM. Afterwards, as we do each year, we had a champagne breakfast until dawn. There must have been 25 people who showed up to eat breakfast tortillas, steaks, ham, eggs, bacon, biscuits, etc. We actually' had some folks last until 6 AM. You can guess what we did Sunday. Sleep!

We'll be in the States in December (the first Christmas in three years) and hope to link up with Bill Squires (20th Company) and his lovely bride.

It will be great to see him after 22+ years. I'm sure neither of us has changed a bit. Might be a good idea to wear nametags or a weird hat for identification. How about a sign like at the airport! Oh, well, we'll figure it out. We are excited about experiencing the holiday season in the States. Christmas lights. Shopping. The Christmas spirit that is hard to capture in Chad with the heat and dust of that period of the year. We won't actually be in the U.S. for Christmas day. We are going to Grenada to lay on the beach at a nice quiet place for an entire week.

No phones, no radios, just peace and quiet! Semper Fi! Attending Jim Ducharme's wedding motivated Steve Udick to gather up some good notes from Third Company.

This summer, JE was really in the mushy prewedding state. It was on the bench by Tecumseh that he gave Kathleen a pair of diamond earrings.

Jim got married on 18 October Bob Clark, Bob Brody and I attended. The sea stories have grown amazingly over the years. I was surprised to find out that Dewey is "little Dewey" in his hometown.

Big Dewey is his brother, who was the best man.

Table 8 was the rowdy table. At one point someone yelled out, "Does anyone have any rolls for Mr. Ducharme?" (Words that I have not heard for awhile). Before anyone could get Mr. Ducharme a roll, Dewey whipped his wife's roll from the head table towards table 8. Bob Brody's quick reactions prevented someone from getting beaned. (Thanks Bob.) Third Company '75ers have been defying death!

Dan Wick is working for a startup in the Silicon Valley. They make high tech distributed learaing systems. Dan is a private pilot and recently had an engine out emergency. They missed the fence by the landing field by several feet, but landed safely.

Well...any landing that you can walk away from!

When you drive past tanks on the way into work, you should know something is up. Gary Lundeen was in Russia during the bombing of the Russian White House. Beth indicated that the Russian Mafia is alive and well. She saw a rare limo pull up and a member of the Russian Mafia get out. They opened the trank, and there were machine guns in there. (Not unlike the limos here in LA.) Do you know those neighborhoods where the neighbors keep wrecked cars in the front yards? I think that Bob Clark keeps the wrecked Porsche to remind himself how lucky he is to be alive. A lady on a car phone ran a stop sign and caught him broadside. The passenger door was moved over to the center of the car; but Clark being Clark, opened the driver's door and got out without a scratch. Bob is looking at a second command tour in Rota, Spain.

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Sheila continues as a TWA Flight Attendant, making the glamorous run to Paris. Bobby Jr will be flying solo almost before he can drive. Daughter Brook is getting to the age where Bob is looking to buy a shotgun.

With Tom Donaldson in command of our Norfolk center. Bob taking over in Rota, and me ranning the Naval Oceanographic Office, '75 has taken the reins of the Navy's meteorology and oceanography program. Upon Bob's Change of Command, we will have 60% of the Echelon III commands in the Naval METOC Command.

Everyone can sleep easy! Now let's continue with Steve Udick's letter: I work at Digital, the "Rodney Dangerfield of computer companies." Fastest computers, best network gear, best Operating System support, but don't tell anyone. I head up a team that helps customers deploy Interacts and Intranets. I really enjoy working in such a dynamic industry. When people ask me what I've been up to, I try to describe my beach life style. I live two blocks from the beach. I bike and try and get out a couple times a week to play 2man beach volleyball (you have to love a sport where women skate/ran/bike by in bathing suits). I am dating a woman who is getting her Ph.D. in organizational behavior. Who knows where this will lead? I also participate in Toastmasters and have finally recognized that vacations are good. The last one was down to Club Med in Senora Bay. As the owner of Zeiders Enterprises, Mike Zeiders has seen his company make the INC. 500 several times. I mentioned to him that I am working on a book. He had been teaching an Entrepreneurship course at local schools. Not finding a good textbook, he wrote his own. Mike spent a week out in San Diego during the Republican Convention, mapping out the congressional platform. Zeiders in 2012! You heard it here first. Mike is lucky in that with three boys he just needs to worry about other fathers carrying shotguns.

Bob Brody is working in operations for a stock brokerage. He lives in Boston where he manages fund transfers. Bob, do you have a couple of billion that you could forward to Steve.udick@ digital.com? Bob is worried that his daughters are going to attract guys that are too much like him.

Allen Sabenorio is working in the Bay Area as a high tech recraiter. He is still working on his music. He was down to LA, where he was taking meetings. One of the meetings that he took was with Rich Whitesides. Rich is working in the film industry. If you watch carefully, you can see him in A Few Good Men. There is something to be said for being able to look good in a uniform. He was the one that got Tom Cmise's gig line straight.

Greg Martin was recently out to California where he visited with Dan Wick. He was staying at the Fairmont where Bill Clinton was also staying. Greg is the president of a very successful tracking company based in the Mid-West. (Look for a letter from Greg in the March issue.)

Does anyone have Bill Chimiack's phone number? Contact me at:steve.udick@digital.com or 437 31st St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254,310-376-2282.

Our penultimate letter for this issue comes from Orlando, where Jim Crandall organized a '75 luncheon in September at a local TGI Friday's. I did an amateur cut-and-paste job to put Bill Squires and Charles Hargrove in the same picture.

Squires is the General Manager for Walt Disney World Sports. Navy—Notre Dame is supposed to be here in 2000. It's not too early to start planning!

Charles is a partner in a law firm in the Orlando area. Erwin Wunderlich recently joined our team at the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) (Trainers & Simulators R Us). He is a Training Analyst in the Submarine Warfare Branch. Three Wunderlich offspring currently attend Service Academies (EJ, a 2/C at USNA; Ben, a Plebe at West Point; and Katie, a 4/ C at the Coast Guard Academy) That has got to be some kind of record! 1 am also a Submarine Training Analyst at NAWCTSD. Rick Lecky is an engineer and Project Manager for the Surface Warfare community. (Yes, he was an S-3 pilot. Go figure...)

Last, but certainly not least, CAPT Bill Hicks recently relieved as Commanding Officer of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command here in Orlando! It was really great to get everybody together!

We had a blast and promised to do this on some kind of regular basis. We would have had seven present, but TVent Powers was unable to join us.

Other Classmates in the Orlando area can give Jim a shout, and he'll include you in the next gettogether. His email is Jim_Crandall@ntsc. navy.mU. EJ Wunderlich's Coastie daughter is playing fastpitch Softball for the Academy. Katie's first college appearance was as the starting pitcher in the second game of a double-header against Navy. Talk about your coincidences! She had an auspicious start to what we hope will be a superb college Softball career She threw a no-hitter against her father's alma mater as the Lady Bears won 8-0! (Hint for the Athletic Director. If only USNA would make women's Softball a varsity sport, Katie would probably be destined for the USN instead of being a future Coast Guard officer) Finally, (I hear the editors breathing huge sighs of relief), an email from Jon Greenert, one of '75's leading lights and the Chief of Staff at Seventh Fleet: Larry, it was great talking to you the other day. I agree with your conclusion of who is having more fun. (I made the casual observation that I'd rather have command than be the Chief of Staff...even for a numbered fleet.) Our tour in San Diego was a dream come trae—a squadron of eight SSNs, a tender and drydock under my command. Plus, I was the direct representative for COMSUBPAC on the West Coast (south of the Oregon border). We lived in Coronado and saw many '75ers. It seemed like a great reward for the "Pentagon purgatory" from 1994-96. BUT, then the detailer called last Febmary and said (even though I had gotten him Charger tickets to Monday night football against the Raiders!!) we were among those considered to come

work for VADM Natter as Chief of Staff. After a whirlwind plane ride to Hong Kong for a 40-minute interview (jet lag never had time to catch up) we were informed to head this way in July 1997. So our "Camelot" in San Diego was exchanged for the "tip of the spear"...as they call it out here. Working for VADM Natter '67 is great. Duty in Japan is a terrific professional and cultural opportunity.

Saw Terry Blake upon reporting here. He was the acting N3...1eft in July for National War College. One of those people you "hate:" full head of hair, still fits into original WUBA and looks 22 years old (well, maybe 32). Terry and Nan spent two tours here—command and then C7F staff. Of course you know Mark Milliken is CO of INDY. During Exercise Ulchi Focus Lens (CPX on defense of Korea) this past August, I ran into Craig Galloway who served with the Reserve Unit here for the exercise. He, too, looked well. He has a terrific family; busy with two teen girls and a successful business. Craig is loving life in New Hampshire. Got a note from Theresa and Rich Luke who were headed for Portsmouth, NH where Rich is to be COMSUBLANT's representative at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Recently announced, P.S. (Steve) Stanley is slated to relieve Ben Wachendorf '74 in San Diego as COMSUBDEVRON 5 next Summer. Also headed for Major Command is Mike Matthews (CO Trident Training Facility) and Dave (SEAWOLF) McCall (COMSUBRON 1). Other Classmates in submarine Major Command include: Dave Gove (COMSUBDEVRON 12...the major command we all wanted). Dave relieved Kirk Donald. Kirk is Chairman of an Executive Steering Group, leading a "bottom up" study of future submarine roles and missions and force stracture.

(Talk about face time with the 4-stars...WOW!!); Mike Tracey (COMSUBRON 8); Dave Duffie' (SIMON LAKE (AS-39)...in La Maddelena, Italy); Bill Hicks (Nuclear Power Training Complex, Orlando) Bill does the move to Charleston in 1998,1 think; Randy Zeller (Trident Refit Facility) and Bruce Miller (a TRIDENT SSBN in Bangor, WA).

Steve Stanley increases the '75 presence in San Diego a bit. Already there are: Jay Donnelly (CO McKEE (AS-41)), Rick Schwarting, Dan Vilotti (Chief of Staff for Manpower at COMSURFPAC), and Dick Amold (OPS at C3F... recentiy screened for CRUDES Major Command). I know Dick knows of others in S.D., but my memory can't recall (brain cell loss at Old Town Tavera in the '74'75 timeframe.)

I often get email from Dr. Mark (call me Jack Ryan) Harper, at USNA. Mark teaches Mechanical Engineering (not History as Clancy's hero did).

He remains one of our best recraiters with his ability to look and act young and relate to the Mids.

Mark and Laurie are expecting their fourth child (due in January). Mark recently requested to start a defensive driving course for the Mids, similar to that taught professional embassy drivers. Unfortunately, upon review of his Midshipman record, the Dean denied his request...no reason given ...hmmmm.

That's all off the top of my head. Apologize for any inaccuracies, but it would take two weeks of editing to be 100% correct. We're here in Japan until July 1999 or whatever. Classmates are obviously always welcome. I can ALWAYS be reached on BLUE RIDGE.

And since I have about two hours to get this in the mail, I won't bother to do any fact-checking either! Thanks for staying with me so long. Please change your email to reflect the new address I put at the top of the column. Then test it out with some good gouge!

Go Navy!! Larry

Squires, Hargrove, Wunderlich, Crandall, Lecky, and Hicks. Together again.

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See the front of this issue of Shipmate for details.

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Pres: Chuck Goram 146 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-263-3337; e: cgoram@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horseman's Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 h: 919-550-2627; w: 919-460-0071 e: chuckles@ipass.net Well here I sit writing another article for Shipmate, and this task is much more fun for a change. The reason, have just finished watching a thorough thrashing of Army at the hands of the Midshipmen!!! It brought back memories of another lopsided victory (51-0).

I had one letter in the snail mail bag from one of our Classmates wives; but, just as I was preparing this article, I received a letter from the Classmate asking not to use what his wife had written, so no info from these folks. Oh well, the email bag was relatively full this time. I wanted to remind any of you that are using the time payment plan for your Life Membership that the Alumni Association will be sending you a reminder card on a recurring basis until your Membership is paid off. That being said, here we go!!!

Mark Mula mark.mula@il.us.swissbank.com writes, he has been reading Shipmate and all the memories for years and finally decided to get in on the fun! It's really exciting to see all the excellent developments at USNA, and he realizes over the years how important and special those memories are. The Mula's [Mark, Maura, Monica (5) and Matthew (2)] are living in Westport, CT. Mark is working at SBC Warburg Dillon Read on Leadership & Management Development for the Bank's officers. Family and job keep him pretty occupied, but he is always reminded of his 'roots.'

Ran into Mike Golden a while back at a pizza place in Stamford (and again on the street some time later). He was at Marsh McLennan then.

When Mark joined the bank (years later) and met the team, he discovered that one of the staff here used to work for Mike at M&M (scarred, but sure to recover). This summer when a pizza delivery at home was made by a Plebe (trying to make a few bucks) on summer vacation...Mark decided that it might be time to say hello again. He hasn't been to Annapolis in a spell, (though jealous of all the fun you've been having at reunions and tailgaters) but now that my good buddy. Bob Sanderson '77 and his wife Michelle, have bought a home there...a visit is surely in the cards. Mark sends his best to all...especially Pete Varsanyi (my old roomie) who seems to keep popping up around town.

Kevin P Mcnamara (mcnamara@AFSCMAIL. AFSC.EDU) sends warm greetings from Norfolk.

He wished he had made it to Homecoming and the football game. It sure sounded like a good one. He had an update on some of you from 31st Company.

To begin with Kevin is presently assigned to the AFSC as an instractor as part of his joint payback for having attended ICAF last year He pinned on 0-6 last August so life is very good right now. He will be there for two years and then report to NAF Atsugi as the CO in July '99. Family is fine with his wife Kathy working with United Airlines at the local airport. Kevin's oldest starting her freshman year at JMU, and his other two daughters are keeping them busy with middle and high school as well as weekend soccer Stan O'Conner came in behind him at ICAF and is a student there now.

Kevin heard from Ron Schuler who works at the Air Land Sea Coordination Center at Langley AFB, but they have yet to get together His old

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and Tim talked a little during the game, but mostiy roommate, Roy Balaconis is there in Norfolk on about the dialog in the email about the Reunion the CCG 8 staff as the Surface Ops officer and is Dinner-Dance. Jim had sent him an email, so he staying busy doing great things. Email addresses knew he'd see him; Jim's getting ready to retire are as follows; Home: KPM2590@aol.com, Work: from the Navy. It was a great day before and after mcnamara@afscmail.afsc.edu. the game. The Tailgate Party co-sponsored by the Freudian Fernandez Ffernande@aol.com who New York Chapter of the West Point Association is working on a web page for us reports the Class of Graduates and the Naval Academy Association website is up but, very limited in nature. The guest of New York (NAANY) was first class all tiie way. book is limited to 5 sign-ups and can't even put Reunion planners and hopefully the Philadelphia our own graphics. He is checking on a new server Chapters could leara some valuable lessons here to host the Class homepage with no limits as to for planning future events. His group capped off what we can put in the page. He asks we please the day by watching the lights come on in bear with our temporary setup. Please send your Manhattan as the sun set from across the Hudson name and company to fferaande@aol.com so that River at the Chart House in Weehawken, NJ. when individual company pages are created, your name could be linked to your email address.

I also got a quick note from Brace R. Franklin Thanks from all of us!! semlOO.bfranklin@worldnet.att.net. Brace shared the pleasure of the victory over Army. You know.

Chuck Gorum cgoram@fticorp.com, our Class Brace, you could tell us a little more about what's President, ever working to make our reunions going on though... better, is starting planning on the 2001 reunion.

Dave Desilva Ddesilval@aoI.com hasn't Here is what we have so far.

Okay guys, for you REAL early planners, we written in a while but took this opportunity to. have set a date for our 25th Reunion in the great Thanks! He just got back from the Meadowlands. year of 2001. As in the past, NAAA didn't pick a First time at an Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Navy Game in 20 years!

Homecoming date until a couple of months ago and He's sorry he has missed so many. He took my other Classes had "guessed" and tied up accomfamily, and we had a great time. Dave didn't ran modation on the weekend ultimately picked. That into many people he knew, only "Pasta Bar" Pete isn't to mention that the Boat show is in town that Varsanyi of Holiday Innâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Class Reunion Fame. week too and the hotels are VERY picky/expenHa! (I think there is a story there that bears sive during those periods. SO, the date chosen is telling...) Dave is living in Heradon, VA and September 22,2001, Navy vs. Boston College. We should have much better odds on good weather and working for TRW supporting the FAA in a good game to boot. We will be hosted by the downtown DC. He married Kathleen Duval from Holiday Inn off Riva Road again.

Brooklyn, NY, but they met in Rosie O'Grady's in More details will follow, but he wanted to start Pensacola 15 years ago while he was an instractor "spreading the word"! I know I am starting to at HT-18. Dave seems to think he's the only one make my plans now!! Thanks, Chuck. who has ever done THAT before! (Ha!) They have Ken Crain kcrain@austin360.com, wants to three kids, Michael 13, Robbie 9, and Katherine know if there's anyone out there interested in Ann 6. They all looked great in their Go Navy, holding a reunion in Las Vegas sometime? There Beat Army clothing!!! Working on that brainwashare several times a year when business is ing now! He is still in the Reserve, just recently somewhat slow in Las Vegas when we could get moved our NAVAIR drill site from Crystal City to rooms in a real nice hotel at less than $40 a night.

Pax River, along with Bill McMinn and Rock Weekends might be a little bit higher. Meeting Daze. (Looks like the old 1st Batt Staff all over rooms and nice catered meals would be no again!) Well, that's about I have for this month. problem. Even when business is slow in Las Keep those cards and letters coming. Remember, Vegas, there is still plenty to do there. Granted, it 2001 isn't all that far off. would not be Annapolis; but it would be a great More from Annapolis! Thanks Chuck D. for the opportunity to visit with Classmates and also to opening remarks concerning our 25th Reunion! enjoy some of the amenities that Las Vegas offers.

We are just barely getting started, and I have If anyone wants to discuss it, feel free to call him received a few emails conceraing the Saturday at 512-930-3722 or email. Thanks, Ken for the night event. These folks were not particularly offer That might be a great chance for those of pleased with the Holiday Inn event and seem to you on the West Coast to get together! want to go to a "higher level" commensurate with Tim Farrell, Tfarrell76@aol.com, who has the importance of our 25th anniversary. WE NEED seemed to have a lot to report of late has some YOUR INPUT NOW, pro or con on whether more. Thanks, Tim, it is always welcome! During things at the 20th were about right with minor a visit to San Diego, October 24-26, he saw Joanne tweaks or if there is traly interest in a much more and Dan Galik and their sons Christopher and formal (also read potentially more expensive) John Paul. They are living in Coronado while on affair in DC or Baltimore. There really aren't the waiting list for housing at NAS North Island. many good alteraatives for a big shindig here in The day after Thanksgiving, Tim had lunch with Annapolis. Please hit the email with your feelings my Academy roommate, Scott Jenkins, in because right now all we are hearing is that we Conshahocken, PA, where his asset management want bigger and fancier! business, S.M. Jenkins & Co. is located. He lives Also, I personally have been fortunate to change in Rosemont with his wife, Yardly, who is active in jobs recently! I am now working for Forensic the local community. His daughters Katie and Sara Technologies International Corporation here in attend Agnes Irwin School. They got letters from Annapolis, having been offered an outstanding Mike Hughes who has retired from the Marine opportunity by a fellow Classmate, Pat Brady, Corps, now lives in the Atlanta area, and is a pilot who is the company's COO. The company for Delta Airiines. They have "lost" their 27th specializes in litigation support and is doing Companymate, Mark McKinley. Mac, if you're extraordinarily well. I am very pleased to be out there let us know where. Or, they'd appreciate aboard and look forward to a great future. hearing from anybody who knows his whereTake care folks! Boy did that Army victory feel abouts. Shortly after the game, Tim had a follow good! Chuck G. up. The only Classmates he saw at the Army-Navy Game at Giants' Stadium Saturday were Steve Clark, Pat Jacobs, and Jim Taplett. He saw Steve at the Joint Army-Navy Alumni Tailgate.

Steve is a Catholic Priest in upstate New York. Pat '

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Pres: CDR Owen G. Thorp HI, USNR Sec'y: CDR Bill Miilward, USN 5013 Stone Haven Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-250-3578 e: bmillwar@ix.netcom.com Acting Sec'y: CDR Mark Sobczak 1522 South Sea Breeze Trail Virginia Beach, VA 23452, 486-8056 e: pnhOmls@pnhlO.med.navy.mil I was concerned that with the 20th Reunion just completed that the old mail bag would dry-up.

Luckily, this is far from the situation as you'll see below. Before getting into the heart of this month's column, I want to mention something that was discussed with me by several Classmates at the dinner dance and tailgater. There seems to be broad-based interest in establishing a Class email directory. As the secretary, this would be a gold mine of information for me to use to gather material for the columns; and I would gladly administer such a listing. I would also refer Classmates seeking Classmates (doesn't that sound like a kinky personals column?) emails to check out the Alumni Association homepage and search the listing of registered graduates. If you are interested in participating, just send me a note with the preferred email address; and I'll add you to the list. Similarly, if you'd prefer NOT to have your address included, please mention this fact in any electronic correspondence.

In my last several columns, I covered the 0-6 promotion lists and may have caused some undue worry to at least one Classmate, Jeff Gorman, who writes, I was getting really paranoid after your email, so I called BUPERS. They echoed the sentiments of all I had talked to and confirmed my selection.

As to why the homepage does not have my name, all they could say is that it was not an official document and that quite possible something happened in the download process to the website. Sorry that I ever doubted you Doctor Mark. If you need or any Classmate wants to contact me, use JAGGCMI@juno.com. It is better to use than MSN. Just don't tell Bill Gates.

That just goes to show you that you can't trast everything you read on the Interaet, even if it's on an "Officially unofficial site" such as the BUPERS homepage.

With the reunion behind us, I thought that "Soup" Campbell might take some time off for himself...no way dude. Here is a sampling of the messages he's sent recently, I am putting the word out that I took and passed the Virginia State Real Estate Sales Associates Exam. I have affiliated with Long and Foster in their Springfield office. If you know of anyone moving into or out of the Northem Virginia area that may need an agent, have them give me a call at 703-866-3971. My plan is to work part time (40 hours a week vice 80) for the next 18 months. After that, I plan to make the transition from goverament contracting to working in real estate full time.

Thank you in advance for any referrals.

Speaking of reunions; Soup also sent the following.

By now we have all recovered from our 20 Year Reunion, so it must be time to start planning for the 25th. I am having a kickoff meeting on Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 2:00PM (that's 1400 for those of you on active duty). I have received several feedback forms, and they contain some very creative ideas and suggestions. At this point I would like to answer a question that many of you have asked, "Why didn't we use the same caterer for the tailgate party that we used for the 15th?" The answer is we DID use the same caterer. Now on to the 25th.

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On the 15th of March, we will need to develop and finalize plans/ideas in the following areas: Date of the event, bus transportation, catering for tailgate party, memorabilia, dance music, dinner dance site/ format, and hotels. If you want to help make the 25th Reunion great, come to the kickoff meeting on March 15th. Call me at 703-866-5077 and let me know if you are coming. Colin Mackenzie has informally volunteered to gather information and be the Class liaison with Balfour (Class ring company). Several Classes have had Class ring reps set up a table at the tailgate party.

Soup can also be reached via email at Campbell_Tom_L_TRW@hq.navsea.navy.mil.

Colin had sent me a note recently with information regarding Class of '77 rings and crests. If you need any assistance in these matters, contact the Balfour representative, Henry Wittich III, 7307 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21204 or 410321-4433 (voice) or 410-823-5944 (fax). By the way, Colin Mackenzie is a Senior Vice President and Marketing Director for Cole Taylor Deferred Exchange Corp. in Chicago.

I received the following email from John A. Taylor, Great seeing all (most) of you at the reunion. I've tried to find Jeff Berg through the Interaet and all listed "Jeffs" were not Bergie. There are five of them in the U.S. according to the listing. I'm not sure how he eluded the census people. Anyway, I was more successful with Tony's (Bilotti) mother (secy, note: As you may recall, Tony was lost in an aircraft accident some years back). I found her address on a phone listing for 80 million. I called her, and the conversation was more than a little emotional on both sides. I sent a card and attempted to articulate the impact that a friend such as Tony had on all of us and that he was much on our minds for the 20th reunion. She was very, very, very thankful to know that anybody cared and still thought of him.

She said that she constantly thought of him. Her husband passed away a couple of years ago. I don't know what her personal situation is, but I know she would love to hear from any of you. I have included her address for those who read the Alumni • column: Mrs. Irene Bilotti, 14010 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 94606, 510-835-3536.

As I mentioned in the last column, a list of those Classmates that have gone before us was read at the dedication of the Class sponsored weight training facility as part of the homecoming weekend. Tony Bilotti was among those honored.

I wish Mrs. Bilotti could have been a part of that most moving tribute.

On a lighter note, Sue Manaskie, George Manaskie's wife sent me the following email: George is in the Persian Gulf as part of CCDG2 on GEORGE WASHINGTON. I will try to have him write a letter for Shipmate, but his deployment has been busy and filled with the unpredictable twists and turns. I was fortunate enough to have met him in Haifa, Israel—just before the ship was diverted to the Gulf. George's email address is fn6@washington.navy.mil. He will be deployed until April, so there is plenty of time to get this to print!! Happy Holidays to you and yours, and regards to all our '77 friends. So sorry to have missed the big homecoming, I hear it was a great time. We hope to catch up with everyone someday, when he's no longer at sea!!!!!

I've also received some brief notes via snailmail from various Classmates. Dave "Gator" Gates writes, I spent 5 days aboard Rob Thompson's 40 foot yacht, Desperado, cruising the sights of St. Lucia from 15-20 September. Rob retired on I July and has been trolling the knot log through the islands of the Caribbean. I think he's only sailed it this far South to take advantage of some 'cheap labor' to get some work done on the boat. All he needs to get underway is some crew, so I'm planning to head down in late November to join him in Antigua.

From there, we'll plan to head back to Roosey Roads. Anyone wanting to sign on as crew should call and leave a message with his brother Rick at

973-764-3528. As for retiring Classmates wanting to enter the commercial airline community. Northwest is hiring hot and heavy. The next window of opportunity will be in Febraary '98. Those who still want to 'play Navy' for another couple years should put in an application at this time as the company is willing to wait for you. Anyone wanting the 'Gouge' can call me at 703-922-2409. Sorry, no email, I'm roadkill on the information highway. A happy holiday season and bountiful new year to all.

Between the offer of a Caribbean sailing vacation and employment with a major airline I don't know which of the telephone numbers that Gator included will get the most calls; but with this article appearing in the Jan/Feb timeframe, it may be close.

I also heard from Andy Andersen a littie bit ago. He's working as the military assistant to the Executive Secretary for the Secretary of Defense.

He'll have a son entering Plebe Year at Annapolis with the Class of 2001 and say's that he still loves the Navy. Andy's email is andersen@osdpo.secdef.osd.mil. I also got a note from Greg Cornish that reads, After completing a successful tour as CO of TAYLOR (FFG-50) in Mayport, FL. I transferred to the Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, RI and should be there for two years. I'm still enjoying life with my Annapolis sweetheart, Jane, and we've been married for over 19 years. We have two great kids, Patricia (17) and Christopher (14). Any Classmates coming through the area should look us up.

Greg lists his email as gameheng@aol.com.

Bill Miilward, Owen Thorp, and I got together at the Homecoming and discussed the duties of Class Secretary. Bill said that after a decade and a half that he needed a break, and I'm willing to carry the load for awhile. I promise to try and take a lighthearted look at the Class each month, but I need to hear from all of you out there. I'm sure that there are still some of you that have read Shipmate faithfully for the past two decades and have never taken the time to check-in. If this is the case, put down the remote control and send an email or drop a line; you won't miss anything of substance on ESPN2 or the Home Shopping Network for the few minutes it takes to keep in touch. Until next month...be well.

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Pres: John Rudder Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Littie Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: CanoeU78@aol.com Okay, okay, let's again sound the alarm. THIS is the year! You see, 98 minus 78 is 20.1 learaed that in my Math for Marines correspondence course— with some help from my eleven year old. That means this is the year of our 20th Reunion year Now remember waaayyy back when that I also told you our reunion is NOT on Homecoming Weekend. You see. Homecoming Weekend will also be Annapolis Boat Show Weekend. If you think Annapolis during Homecoming weekend is normally bad°, picture Crabtown with all the Rigging Rats and Boat Brokers included! So, we've chosen an "off' weekend for the festivities.

Less traffic, less crowds, more rooms, more parking, more beer The entire Reunion will ran from the 1st to the 4th of October '98. Hotel reservations have been locked in at the Holiday Inn of Annapolis. We're close to tying them up at a pretty good rate ($139 per night) with no minimum stay requirement. Call the hotel now to reserve your room at 410-224-3150. Our evening function

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Four Trastees-at-Large. Just to jog your memories the incumbents are: President-John Rudder (the other guy named in the banner to this column); Vice President: John O'Neil; the Secretary is ummm, uh, oh yeah that's me; Treasurer: Kevin Liddy. The Trastees at Large are: Matt Elias, Mark Hubal, Jack Christenson, Steve Sutton and Kevin Lynch. Anyone interested in ranning for any of these offices must send me a petition of their candidacy endorsed by 25 Classmates. Even incumbents have to send in the petition, our candidacy is not automatic. In simple terms, the "petition" is just a note saying what office you're going after and endorsed by signamre of 25 Classmates. In these days of email, a copy of the email endorsement or list will suffice as well.

After all, hey you're on your honor. Petitions should be mailed to me no later than the end of April '98. Ballots will be made and provided to everyone to allow election prior to our reunion, and election results will be announced at the Friday night party. That's enough of the Class news stuff. I'll be printing more later.

A cold day in Yuma—Bolin's change of command

Marty Drake's change of command

Joe Peterson's change of command is on Friday night, Oct. 2nd, at the hotel. The tailgater will be on Saturday, before, during, and well after the football game. We'll also have some side events throughout the weekend which are still in the planning phase. We made it an off-weekend for a variety of reasons, not the least of which was the fact that Homecoming Weekend is also Annapolis Boat Show Weekend. Recently an attempt was made by the NAAA to move the game (vs. West Virginia) to the new Baltimore Ravens Stadium. Fortunately for our sake, the deal couldn't be made in time—so we're staying in Annapolis. To keep up on the events and other Class stuff, check out '78's website: http:// cs.nps.navy.mil/people/faculty/mjholden/ 78grads.html. In the next couple of months, look

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for more information about sign-up sheets and reservation forms to appear in your mail, on the website, and in this column (or some combination like that). We're trying to get a lock on the attendance numbers as soon as possible so as to prevent the 20-25% walk-ons (over 100 people) that '77 experienced. We usually plan for some percentage of late arrivals, but our event planning can be much more solid if we can lock in on numbers. It'll also minimize on amount of potentially disgrantled Classmates we might have.

But I know you can't please all of the people all of the time.

With our 20th also comes Class elections.

According to our Class charter, we'll be electing a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and

That "out of the mainstream", "checkerboard uniform" wearing service—the Marine Corps— issued a list of "extremists" selected to LtCoI in the Reserve. Yours traly was one of them. In fact I pinned it on back in October. My date of rank was June—go figure. Heck, some claim that it was the second mistake that the Marine Corps made—^the first one was in commissioning me in the first place. Well in all humility, the rank is about five pay grades less than what I ever dreamed of but four more than I probably deserve. Along with me were also, Gerry Guerrero, Earl Mosely, Larry Semanyk, and Lee Yarberry. As for the "extremist" moniker, I took that description of the Corps from that great American, the FORMER (I love that word!) Under Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs—Mizzzzz Lister It seems she suffered from foot in mouth disease and besmirched the honor of the Corps with those off the wall comments during some Think Tank workshop. She wound up with one of her liberal soled Berkenstocks as an appetizer and a new job description—unemployed. Ahhh, it was just another reason to savor the route of Army this year!!

Out of the blue came a congratulatory email from fellow coxs'n, Mike Spencer. He, Carol and the kids are doing fine (I presume). We'll have a more in-depth correspondence at a later date.

Those from 19th who'd like to reach Mike can catch at Spencermt@aol.com. Another of my Hubbard Hall Galley Gang jotted a note, Lee Yarberry. Lee, Lita and their kids arefine.He's doing very well with the Buschman Company— the guys who make all those conveyors, rollers and stuff found in all manufacturing plants. Lee can be found at yarberri@buschmanco.com.

Paul Russo is stationed at New London. He's XO of the Submarine Development Squadron 12.

You can catch him at prasso@devronl2.com. Jeff Cover was a first time writer, albeit a brief one.

He, Jean and their two boys, John (9) and Jared (7) live in CoUierville, TN. He's an MD-11 pilot for FedEx. He'd like to know who else in '78 flies for FedEx. Other than Steve Podawitz, I drew a blank. Drop him an email if you know anybody else who belongs to the "absolutely positively" gang. You can find Jeff at freefly@mci2000.com.

One grad who does fly for F^ Ex is J Craig ('72).

Pam and Terray Wood are living in Doylestown, PA, at woodfam(avoicenet.com. Troll was attending PXO school in DC for a while. Now he is the official Base XO of the Joint Reserve Base at Willow Grove, PA (just as I was checking out.). It's been quite a change going from

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these occasions, it was not without friends—the Academy and especially, '78 kind.

There to munch on Joe's after ceremony hors d'ouvres were Frank Cassiano '80, Doug Grau, Steve Hincks, Roosevelt Bynum, Jim Miller '77, Joe's brother-in-law, Ernie Halton '76, and Randy Kahn. His family of course was also there; his wife, Ynez, daughter Jayne, son, Joe Joe, and his mother-in-law, Dora Halton. That's one of the bennnies of a CONUS Change of Command.

Enroute to that command pennant, Joe had gone through the PCO pipeline with Classmates, Paul Susalla (HAYLER) and Wayne Young (STARK). YOU can reach Joe via email at JoePete2@aol.com. One photo I have finally developed is from Tom Crowley's commissioning of his ship. HOPPER (DDG-70) last September Tom's folks, family and friends from '78 joined the city of San Francisco in the celebration. I was joined by Ray Luevano, Bart Buechner, and Ferris Farwell. Ray is the Regional Director, Strategic Sales for Sun Microsystems; Bart works as the mouthpiece for the State of California Veterans Affairs; and Ferris Gretchen and Tom Crowley—backed up by '78 Hawaiian shirts and shorts to sweatshirt in October, but Terray, Pam and the kids are trying.

Heck, after almost 23 three years—I'm stUl trying to adjust to some of this wacky weather (snow in the middle of November!). I actually came across Pam and Terray during our group CO's Christmas Party. It was good to see someone with whom I have seen "eye to eye" on everything for almost the past 24 years! Kevin Liddy (kgliddy@us.ibm.com) wasn't able to make our reunion planning meeting in October because he was ranning for local election. With 61% of the vote, he was re-elected to a four year term on the Planning and Zoning Board of his town, Milford, CT. So if you live in Milford, ya gotta get Kevin's okay for that dog house, out house or nuclear plant you're thinking of adding to your abode. Jon Kutler (JBK QTRDK@aol.com) dropped me a quick note. He said that if anyone gets Defense News you'll notice full page adds for Steven Meyers & Associates, one of the small pictures of their senior management is none other than our own Chris Hassler. SM&A is a consulting firm that helps defense contractors improve their "hit rate" in winning new contracts. When Jon saw Chris, it sounded as if Chris was pretty much living out of his suitcase as he chased down requests for quotes. Chris barely passes through his Seattle home long enough to change the underwear (for which his office is especially grateful!). Despite the road work, Chris seemed to be enjoying the job and is doing quite well. Jon also talked with Herb Jensen (lfbert@aol.com).

Herb, Paula and their two children, Bryan (5) and Kristen (2), still live outside Chicago. As for Jon, his Quarterdeck Investment Farmers, Inc. is still a going and prosperous concera. Email seems to be way of life with him. His wife, Sara, even has her own address so she can keep in touch with him when he makes his travels. Hopefully, he and I can link up when we commonly hit one of his frequent hang outs—LA or DC. Fred Hilder (fhilder@noclant.navy.mil) is one of '78's active duty chaplains. Fred's been at the Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA for a year.

For the three years prior, he was on SHENDANDOAH (AD44). He offers a cup of coffee for anyone visiting his side of the ordnance pier in Yorktown.

Just give him a call at 757-887-4711 or email him.

When you visit, keep in mind that the smoking lamp is NOT lit. Fred mentioned that our other Sky Pilot (aviator talk for chaplain, for those of you who forgot your Plebe rates), Al Baker,

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is the CO of REUBEN JAMES, a "Fig" out of Pearl.

recentiy distinguished himself as being one of the first chaplain's in anyone's memory to have been deep selected for CDR. Considering the Chaplain Corps promotion rate, that means Al's a rising star, or halo—or something like that. Al is currently serving with the Coast Guard on Staten Island. Of course with BRAC, that may have changed or may be on the process of changing. Thanks for the note, Fred. Keep in touch. JB—you can call me JB, Jack, Brad—Richardson is down in Tallahassee, FL. Whatever you want to call him, do it via email at JackRIC@aol.com. Being a southern gal, his wife, Julie, loves the Winters—no snow. As for the kids, Ashley is a high schooler, Anna is in kindergarten and George and Will start next year Awhile back, Julie sent some photos of the infamous Mark Bolin—Change of Command.

Attending were Amy and Jim Lippard, Kathy and Don Beverlin, Doug Meyer, and Bray Baltera.

Dave Dwyer sent a note mentioning Marty Drake's Change of Command last February ('97).

Besides Dave, other 11th Company mates who made it were, Scott Laser, Gary Lovgren, and John Byzewski '79. All is well in the Dwyer household. Dave still works as a Senior Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding—still doing that submarine engineering stuff. It's been fifteen years of wedded bliss (or tolerance depending on your perspective of married life) for the Dwyers. With their two boys, life has been pretty constant at their Virginia Beach home.

The Peterson Family As for changes of command, Joe Peterson sent me a note on some pretty neat SWOS stationery letterhead (Amazing what these "chip tubes" can do!). Joe relieved a '77 grad, Jim Miller, as CO of CARON (DD-970) back in August. As with a lot of

Julie Hammond dropped me quick note to show that she is fine and that PAX RIVER has honored Al Hammond by naming a street on base after him. Al's memory and that of 33 other deceased aircrew and test personnel are commemorated in their street names. Their streets are located near where they worked on base. Julie is living in Burke, VA. She's doing well. If anyone wants to get a hold of her, drop me a line; and I'll pass on her phone number and address.

A Street Named—Hammond

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John Sturges' brother. Matt, sent a photo of Bill "IF' Fell and John taken during a Dependence Day cruise aboard RENTZ ( F F G - 4 6 ) . John is the CO of RENTZ. That centrifuge desensitization training didn't help " I f at flight school, and it didn't provide any residual "immunization" from ships either No sooner had RENTZ passed under the Coronado Bridge, when " I f headed south for the CO's stateroom to gather his sea legs.

Sturges and "Sea Legs" fell!

(That horizontal position you see him in is the proper alignment for that effort.). Bill did surface a few hours later—at pierside. Hey, like any good Grant he knows to stay below until you're either ready to assault a beach with gun or liberty card.

Thanks for the note and photo. Matt. Now if you can only get your brother to write.

By the way, I got an email offer from Charlie Dawson for a little "career counseling" and assistance for anyone interested in joining the airlines. Charlie says that Northwest, United and Delta were hiring at the end of last year (could still be now), and American may begin this year Northwest has a 1 Feb-31 March application window. As some of you with wings of gold look for life after twenty, you may consider giving Charlie an emailing at charles.dawson@juno.com.

Other late emails I've gotten: John Hawk is also among the '78 faculty types at USNA. You can reach him at JRHAwk3@aol.com. John Young JFYOUNG@southernco.com is still climbing rapidly up the corporate ladder with Southern Companies. He's in "Hot-lanta," GA. Laura and Dan Cox are living in St. Louis but missing Maryland. Hey, Roy Bookmiller, Rand Lebouvier and Bill Hession, if you haven't linked up with Dan by now, drop him a line after reading this. His email is USNA78Grad@aol.com.

Speaking of St. Louis, Andy Karakos will be heading there this June. He'll give up command of GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) and move the family back from Sasebo, Japan. He'll be reporting to a joint tour with the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) at Scott Air Force Base, just outside of St. lx)uis. Until then, you can reach him at lsd42co@nosc.mil.

As I wrap this up, anybody in the Annapolis area who wants to volunteer to help out for the Reunion, give Mark Hubal a call. There are plenty of committees to join and much "grunt" work that'll need to be done as the day draws nearer You can reach Mark at home at 703-6894915, or work at 703-602-6625/6631 or 591-5559, Ext. 314.

Well that's it for now. I'm just at the end of my 5 page limit. Check the website and tune in to this column for up-to-date news on our reunion. Less than nine months and a wake up 'til the '78 Celebration! Until next month—Launchin, Spot Four!

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 South Main Street RO. Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 w: 605-983-3312; e: gone2pot@iw.net Once again, it's '79's favorite extremist and social outcast comin' right atcha this month with just a whole tuna boat full o' info. "But Kenny," you say, "you're no extremist or social outcast.

That's a label reserved only for Marines by members of Presidential appointees." Ah, but Grasshopper, you forget that I too am a former Marine. I also was an SR-71 pilot who flew George Bush to France, got shot down by a Russian U-Boat and suffered a severe head injury while serving in the Merchant Marines back in 1950. So what if I wasn't born yet, it reads well on a resume, makes me appear real important with high self esteem and isn't that what really matters?

I've grown beyond the Academy's Honor Concept.

"Miscommunicating" in order to get what you want as long as it does mankind some good is really something we should all leara to do. That's the Great Leadership Example demonstrated to us daily from inside the Beltway, and we all must take this progressive value with us when we crossover the Bridge to the Twenty First Century.

By the way, Erich Segal actually used Vicky and I as subjects for his book. Love Story. We didn't even hardly know each other then and don't know Erich from Adam's off ox, but Erich's got a real keen insight on things. And yes, if you hadn't already guessed, I'll be ranning for President in 2000.

By the vray, ramor has it that there's some right wing extremists, environment destroyers and child starvers from Draconia trying to end the UnHomecoming extravaganza here in the Arlington Metroplex. I'm for standing firm against those who want to have Homecoming in Annapolis and who would kick the elderly into the streets.

These people, who drive SUVs are backed by Joe Camel and Big Tobacco. Besides all that, I'll be stuck with a whole bunch of buffalo nickel key chains if it's not here.

Have I abused my huge power and influence enough this month by using the article as a foram for my own personal opinions? If you think so, switch to decaf...for The Children, The Village and also to stop Global Warming. Is it me or does Toy Matinee's Last Plane Out sorta sum up the current administration? (...with cake and vulgar surplus, we can have it and eat it too.)

Speaking of Global Warming, we have a HUGE bunch of info this month; so let's all take a cleansing breath or two, get ourselves in a not-todeconflict-with-bad-karma state of mind and get on with the info ploppage, shall we?

Ray Kutch became the new Skipper of Reserve Detachment 282 at NAS Whiting. Kutchmo makes the civilian big bucks as a first officer in 737-300s for United Airlines. Good on you Ray; but I sorta thought after your divergent oscillation ride a few years ago, you'd shy away from Boeing products.

MarkTempestilli is the CO of VP-26 as of last March. Mary sent a great shot of Mark, Butler Newman and Bob Dolan '81 (brother-in-law).

Mark will take the squadron to Italy from February until April under Aetna's shadow there on Sicily.

After that, Mark and Mary drive the Beemer convertible back to Maryland for a fun tour at Crystal City or the Five Sided Puzzle Palace.

Thanks Mary for the note and photo.

CDR Mark Tempestilli'79, Butler Newman '79 and CDR Robert Dolan '81 Down there in Bentonville, AR, Dave Otterson is spracing up VIP jets and sucking up to Walton family members. Dave's company, Ozark Aircraft Systems is bankrolled by one of the sons who owns WAL-MART; so Dave has had to dispense with wearing shoes and started sporting a corn cob pipe just to fit in. For culture, Dave, wife Pat, kids Tatum 17, Patrick 11, and John 10 pile into the Family Trackster and head on up to Branson, MO a mere one hour away, where they go into Silver Dollar City's pottery shop and buy some of my mini-hurricane lamps. Pat is the VP of Sales for Arbonne Intemational and works out of the house.

All the kids are heavily involved in every sport in the universe. Dave, thanks for the great letter. If the Arlington Pottery ever fails, I'm keeping your phone number for myself.

Al Whiting sent his Christmas info letter to all his pals. D L Doughball is teaching physics to youngsters, still looking for answers to questions about the universe and liking his paycheck as a Commander there at the Home For Wayward Gender Neutrals. Doughball, if you can get your hands on an old Calculus and Physics textbook, let me know 'cause I want to buy them from you. By the way, thanks for the update and say hi to Plebe Michael Neilson for me and his folks.

Now kids, we move onto Glo-Bull Al's very own invention. The Info Superhighway for your info ploppage reading pleasure. First up. Bob Clyman. Here goes: Greetings—I was wondering if you have any info on Fourth Company slugs—don't see much in Shipmate. Any email addresses would be a great start.

I'm trying to resurrect some life going into the 20th!

I am guilty as well. Would you put out an all call for 4th Company in the next issue? Include my email address as a place to start. As for us, we've been living in sunny Jupiter, FL for the past 2.5 years. 1 am flying international with American out of Miami on the A300. Julie is training for the Disney Marathon in January, the kids Lauren and Austin are busy in school and with soccer. Email is Maxkick@aol.com, phone # 561-747-4762. Lets hear it, Fourth!

Thanks Bob; and you Fourth Company guys, send Bob a tron or two. Let's see, here's one from Vince Bousa conceraing Dom Gorie. I won't cut and paste the whole message but sort of condense it here. Dom is going up on STS-91 in May '98 to pilot the Space Shuttle. It's Dom's first time in space. Dom, take some Glade or a few of those fragrant evergreen cardboard deals up there to those guys in the MIR. Just in case Elvis drops by.

Congrats to you Dom! Next up, a note from John Byzewski right there at the home of the famous Jo-Jo potatoes and Chicken City with a stinkin' ton of Niner updates.

Take it away John: Ken, I'm sure the nicest part of your job as Class of '79 Sec'y is hearing from Classmates that you haven't seen or heard from in years. So, don't be too shocked as you read this because I definitely fit into that category. First of all, let me say that you have done a fantastic job as Sec'y. I really do look forward to reading the '79 news every month in Shipmate. Thanks and keep up the great work.

Now for the latest and greatest from Newport, RI.

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It is neat to be back; NAPS looks the same, but things are much different today than they were years ago, but that is another story. I am currentiy attending the Naval War College. Jerry DeConto and Phil Renaud are the other '79'ers in the Class.

Dave Shikada also arrived in Newport this Fall but is permanent personnel at SWOS. I received a letter from Ed Patterson yesterday, and he sent word conceraing other 11th Company Classmates.

Ed is still living in Doylestown, PA and still flys for American. Bart Sparks lives in Memphis and works as a co-pilot for FEDEX. Mark Ensor is in Jacksonville, FL. Dave Inman is still in Miramar, CA and is a co-pilot for UPS. Thats all the info I have. You take care. Good Luck, God Bless Thanks John for the updates. It was great to hear from you. One of my duties as your Give King is to pass on info from non-Niner's who have the skinny on Seventy-Nine guys. In keeping with that requirement, the PAO of VFA-147 sent an email about Chuck Wright's Change of Command Ceremony on board NIMITZ. Chuck finished up his Skippership of VFA-147 on the 4th of December.

Dan, thanks for passing that on to us. Up next is an email that I completely dorked up because I have no idea who it's from other than the first name of Cliff. I deleted the original message, which of course had the first AND last name. Oh yeah, another demonstration of me always being on that keen razor's edge. Here goes: Ken, as I said, there are quite a few folks from out of history who have resurfaced (no pun intended) at Surface warfare school. Phil Cullom 33, is going to MiTSCHER (DDG-57), Rich Fitzpatrick 36, is going to DAVID R RAY (DD-971), Doug Keller 35 is going to WADSWORTH (FFG-9), Steve Grant 5, is going to DEWERT (FFG-45), Joe Hariss 13, is

going to GARY (FFG-51), Nevin Carr 36, is going to ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), Jim Wise 29 is going to JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), Greg Parker 7,

is going to WEST VIRGINIA (Gold SSBN 736), Dave Prothero 16, is going to ESTOCIN (FFG-15), Bill Rucker 25, is the CO of Naval Reserve Center Phoenix, AZ, I am currently slated to go to RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) but that could change since I have so much time before I actually get there. I know that there are a few Classmates at the War College, and I didn't get a hold of them. This is a busy place, lots of old faces, good stories, and most everyone is working on kids, raising kids, and looking very serious about what lies ahead. I haven't figured out how to be too serious yet but that is another story. I'll write again as we approach graduation and heading our separate directions. Cheers, GO Navy, Beat Army (are we still supposed to say that?) Cliff Cliff, thanks for the great pile of update info, and I'm sure someone up there in Newport has a spare Kenny Russell voodoo doll you can stick a few pins into. Yeah, about the Army-Navy Game cheer; I think Sara E. Lister's new job is to lobby Tom Daschle and his pals to change the Go Navy Beat Army cheer to "Navy's Okay-Army's Okay, We All Win On a Level Playing Field." Eventually the football game will be changed to a Richness In Diversity Encounter where no one loses, but selfesteem is celebrated. All righty, I think we have a pretty huge tron-o-gram from Class veep, Sean Cate. Now if you look REAL hard, you'll catch some IMPORTANT NEWS about the Twentieth.

One quick November Sierra: You know a guy actually came into the shop about a year ago to tell me that it was foolish to think Navy could come out here to Arlington in 1999. He said that besides being too expensive. Mount Marty College didn't even have a football team. Yep, he was serious, was also trying to become a local politician and was one taco short of a combo platter Go figure.

Hit it Sean: Ken, Greetings. I guess the fall snow has already made it your way. We were supposed to get some here in the DC area today, but the storm fizzled

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out. May get a flurry or two is all. Isn't this Global Warming thing great? I wonder what the folks thought about Global Warming during the Ice Ages?

Anyway, I wanted to pass along a little news for your next Shipmate article—what are you working on now, next June? I know you have to get these things in early.. .1 received a Change-of-Command announcement yesterday. John Counts will relieve as CO of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron EIGHT FIVE on December 13th. HC 85 is a Reserve Squadron out of NAS North Island, San Diego. John's "real" job is with Sea-Land Shipping.

As far as reunion planning goes, we have tentatively booked the Wyndham Hotel in Annapolis as our reunion headquarters for our 20 Year Reunion scheduled during Homecoming weekend, 22-24 October, 1999.1 have been approached by several Classmates in the area who have offered to assist me in pulling off the best reunion yet. We are looking at a lot of options right now, since we are still two years out, and will put a plan out as the date approaches. However, please do not expect a formal plan before this time next year. Everything is under control, and no decisions need to be made this early in the process. Right now, I would ask all of our Classmates to start saving their nickles and dimes, put away a few vacation days, line up those babysitters if needed, and circle their long-range calendars right now to reserve those dates. We only get together like this once every five years, and you now have a two year heads-up. There will be plenty to do that weekepd, starting FRIDAY, so plan to come early—we can get you in Thursday night if you want—and be prepared for a tremendous threeday party. As always, anyone who wants to provide input or assist should contact me. My email address is vzae54b@prodigy.com; home address is 4488 Southwood Place, Montclair, VA 22026. Ken, soon I hope to start sending you a list of missing Classmates to include in your monthly article. It would be nice to track down as many as possible. I have located all but one of my 17th Company Classmates recently. I also would like you to list Company Reps, perhaps 6 Companies at a time each month. Do you have a list? I don't—but then why should I? I'm only the Class VP and Reunion Coordinator...Please solicit for those companies that do not have a Rep. Kirk Michealson has done a tremendous job getting all of us DC Area '79ers together, so any company without a Rep probably has a member in our organization that I can strongarm!

Thanks Sean, and you're right. Kirk really is doing a fantastic job with his newsletter there in the DC area. You should have my list of company reps from a while back. One last Classmate update; Domestic goddess, Wiz Withers is now up in Wisconsin without adult supervision being as how Karen is deployed to Okinawa for several months. Wiz will have a great time, learning more Martha Stewart home craft tips and delicious recipes while he golfs...er, home decorates until Karen gets back. Karen, if you're within the sound of my voice, we hope your deployment gets over quickly and you're in our prayers.

From the beautiful Northern Plains, home of the Word Processor of Love and the JUng of Give (Bill Enslen, Doc Francis, that would be me), we're at the end of the trail for this month. It's December, and I'm waxin' nostalgic about another wonderful year Vicky and I have been blessed beyond our imaginations, and I'm the most fortunate Classmate of us all because I get to hear from so many of you every month. That is such a thrill, more than you could ever know; and I do want to say thanks a while bunch for all the letters throughout these past several years. I wish you all could see the way I get to see, just how fantastic our Class really is. Without sounding much more sappy than I already sound, this secretary gig is quite a privilege and honor to get to do. I get tingly all over with pride for '79 every month. Until March, God Bless. Ken. '79, Omnes Viri.

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; w: 504-539-9255 f: 504-539-9257; e: jgrace@USNA1980.org http:// www.USNA1980.org Merry Christmas to All! It must be a good year, as we have just beaten Army for the first time in at least five years! I can't imagine having to go through all four years at the boat school without getting to enjoy that wonderful feeling. Fortunately we didn't have that problem when we were there, and our Classmates made sure that we were able to put those Woops in their place.

By the time you read this, it will be the heart of the Dark Ages and we'll all be looking toward Spring. However, right now, Santa has been seen on the local radar screens; and he is on his way to our location down here in New Orleans. Unfortunately, he has to trade in his reindeer for a few alligators to make it through the swamps. It changes the names too...to Gaston, Tibeau, Pierre, Alcee, Ninette, and Gibon n' Renee...Oh well, on to the mail bag...and a Merry Christmas to all!

I've been enjoying having Classmates pass through New Orleans on a regular basis. It's fun to be in a City that has so many conventions and is a place to come and party. Now we have great business to go along with that. Jim Pietrocini is working for TriTeal Corporation out of San Diego, and he has been coming through on a regular basis.

They provide the DII COE desktop technology and provide NT/Unix technology as well as Java Desktop technology.

Greg Mislick also stopped in on his way to another duty station out West. He looks great and is ranning more now with the Marines than he did as a Mid on the cross-country team. He has been selected to the All USMC team and is wining races left and right.. .and your left, your left...He is one of those who doesn't look like he has been out of school for almost twenty years! Probably still fits his Plebe issue uniforms! I can honestly say that those were designated to the costume box for Halloween long ago!

Jeff Munson checked in from DC with the following update: Hey, Joe, Well, I sent you a long note but got your email noting that information Warfare had strack the Big Easy, (Secretary's note: We had an information casualty in our office which wiped all of our hard drives slick so all historical and Shipmate data was lost, except for all that which I, like all ofyou, back up so diligently, NOT) so I thought I'd drop off the Shipmate portion of the note again.

Personally, just wanted to check that all was well with you and yours, and tell you that we are fine too. Anyway, news from Easy 25 after mnning into Derek Hesse on the Memorial Bridge off and on over the last 6 years, I managed to slow him down long enough for an update. When I first saw him, I was at BUPERS, and he was languishing on the Joint Staff. After our XO tours, we both ended back up at the Pentagon. Derek is happy to be finishing a tour on the OPNAV staff in the Program Assessments Division and will be departing in December to start the pipeline to become CO of FLORIDA (SSBN-728) (Gold). He is excited (duh) and looking forward to moving out to Bangor for this tour.

Derek told me he had run into Kathy Garcia (Shanebrook), newly arrived from somewhere in the Pacific. Quite the fount of info, but we'll try and get more for you. Any 25* Company-mates out there: drop me a line at 1903 Sawyer. Place, McLean, VA 22101 (at least for the next few months), or email me at jjmunson@aol.com. Let

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me know if you get this one. I don't envy your file recovery project.

Walt Porr checked in with a news flash, reporting that Luke Bauer Porr was bora on Monday, 17 November 1997 at 7:14 p.m. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Mother and baby are doing great, and he is enjoying 45 days of family medical leave. They now have 3 girls and 3 boys in alteraating sequence.

Brad Smith sent the following note in to Tim Kobosko, which he was good enough to forward tome: Well as my wife Sharon has expressed, it's about time I wrote Shipmate'. Hope some of this makes it into the next issue. I'll try to keep it short; however, given this is my first communication with Shipmate, there is a lot of catching up to do. Since getting married at USNA on 7 June 1980, Sharon and I have gone from flight school/NFOTRNG Cmd in P-Cola in '80 to the S-3 Viking Rag at San Diego in '81, to the present, in Jacksonville, FL, where we now officially call home. We have been here, off and on, since 1982 when I joined my first Fleet squadron Vs-30 in 1982. Since then, we've experienced a half a dozen 6 month CV/Airwing Deployments, JPME Phase I at the RAF Staff College in England and a joint tour in Hawaii, Presently, I'm commanding the VS-31 Topcats, homeported at NAS Jacksonville, FL. Change of Command took place in Jul '97. I am fortunate to have a great XO, Ralph Alderson '82—old squad mates in my first squad-Vs-30. Sharon and I are readying the family for the squad's next deployment aboard JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74). It's scheduled to be an around the world craise in Feb '98.

Since Graduation, we've been blessed with 3 great kids, a daughter now 15, (going on 16, but thinks she is going on 21), and twin boys 12. I have had the good fortune to ran into a few Classmates since the days of Bancroft—John McCarthy at my Change of Command Party, Bubba Nixon on the 14" green at Navy Marine Golf Course in Honolulu 2 years ago, Cheryl and Bob Anderson a few years back at their lovely home in Annapolis and quite a few Classmates at a Homecoming game.

Sharon and I hope to make the 20"' Reunion. Look forward to trading old boat school memories and new family photos with everyone.

I was surprised to see an email from one of the Moms of our Classmates, who is now a technical wizard and on the net! Mama Grieco, of the Mike "the mad greek" Grieco clan, wrote in to say that Michael and Lisa are doing fine, and the children are making grandma pretty happy. Mike recently left the Navy after a great tour at USNA and traded in his dress blues for a suit and tie. He is working at Fort Meade. He and Lisa are enjoying their newest member of the family.

Stephanie and Rick Edmonson checked in from Sandy, UT. It seems that Rick has recentiy been promoted to Captain on the 737. Now, in the great Navy tradition, that seems to carry on to the civilian world, which also meant that he had to fly out of Cincinnati instead of Salt Lake. They aren't intending to move as they have recently purchased some land to build a house. What a commute!

Rick, his wife, and their children, Marcus and Lauren, gave us an update on a few Classmates from the 32°'' Company.

Jon Buttram is living in Virginia and working for a phased array company. Rick isn't sure of the name, which he claims has changed a few times recently. Jon and Sharon have two boys, Samuel, 4, and Elijah, 18 months.

Mike Shane (the once lost Mike Shane) is also living in Virginia working at the "Pentagon" of the company that makes Tomahawk Missiles. Mike retired from the Navy at the 15-year point and is married to Nikki. They have one son, Peter who is about 15 months old.

Ron Colvin is in Glen Buraie, MD. He is working in procurement systems for the U.S.

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Customs office. He and Sharon have two kids.

Rick says that he sees all sorts of Classmates in his travels with the airline. He also reports that he saw Stanley "Coop" Cooper in Chicago, where he is living with his wife, working for a pharmaceutical company, and doing lots of traveling.

I've included some photos in this column. They are from the Navy vs. San Diego game, Ed Dempsey and the boys, Mike Serafin's block party wedding, and Francis Daniels wedding and reception. Keep them coming!

Mike Serafin and his new bride at their block party wedding

Ed Dempsey, Hal Stoddard and Lee Bamhart

Ken Bergman, Dr. Franz Lohrke, and Mike Ales I received an update from the Sea Dogs, and Dave Foy who has done a fantastic job as a company rep. Speaking of Company reps, how about all of ya'll giving me a call so that we can catch up on what is happening with the rest of the Class! Here is the bulk of his newsletter to his Companymates, complete with headlines: Wanted; Little Lost Seadog!

Have you seen this man? He's lost and doesn't even know it. We know Dave is out there, and we'd like to find him. Then we'd beat him senseless for being so hard to locate. Won't you help us?

Another update on the SEADOGS of Seventh' Company.

Ron Friddle is the proud new father of his 5", that's right number five, baby boy. He and Christina have filled the minivan and produced the en-

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Mike Ales '80, Mari and Francis Daniel '80, and Ken Bergman '80 tire starting lineup for a basketball team. Latest addition is Patrick Joseph, bom on 23 Oct. What a coincidence: my last six pack of Bud Lite had the same bom-on date! Also, Ron was selected and now flies with the U.S. Air Force! Ron's with a C-130 outfit of Philadelphia.

John Wells is now safely tucked away and going to school in Japan. He's taking a one year language school there. He spent his last seven years in Hawaii, took the early TERA retirement and is now living the good life. Several of us chatted with him (by phone) when he was at his mom's house, just before he left. Lee Hall actually ran into him in Yokosuka on the base where John was getting some dental work done.

Lee Hall is at SUBGroup? in Japan. Hard to call him, but he does have SIPRNET email for those with access to Navy secure email; otherwise, forward him notes through his Stayton, OR, address.

Rich Lepper is back from Japan and living in his old house in San Diego. (Symmetry of nature: one Seadog out to Japan, another back in!) He's working in the Afloat Training Group, Pacific.

Mike Fitzgerald is still alive and well in Hawaii! I called him at home at 0700 recently just to get an "attitude check" from Mike. Actually, I thought I was calling his work number to leave a message. I just wanted to pass him Bob Powers' home number so Mike could check up on him for me since BOB NEVER CALLS ME! (Were we married in another life?) Mike has mn some of those Hawaiian Ironman triathlons you read about. Also, I clicked on a CINCPAC homepage the other day, and there was Mike's picture and bio. Same ole' Mike, but from the picture I couldn't tell if he still shaves his legs.

Sam Cox is still hanging out in Virginia Beach.

He's doing such a great job as an aide, CINCLANTFLT extended him until Jul '98! Lesson to be learned here: No good deed goes unpunished! He told me he and Mara have l i pet rabbits now. I don't think we should let him chaperone a high school dance.

Dave Vaughan. Don't ask...sore subject with me. 1 can only report he is definitely not one of the 237 Vaughans I found in the Midwest. Last lead on DV was he worked at D-pro in Burbank, CA. A.B. Cruz is reliving his youth on the company Softball team! A lawyer specializing in communications law in downtown DC, A.B. is easy to find: at work, doing Reserve duty, at work, or playing Softball (at work). AB has taken over as a regional coordinator for the Blue and Gold program in Maryland and recently finished a CO tour with his MIUW reserve unit.

Will Clement is concemed that Ron may eclipse him as "king babymaker." Will has 2 girls and 3 boys of his own. Will is president of his own company, Clement Engineering, and doing work for NASA. If you really want to be impressed, check

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out his company's homepage: www.agrelo.com/ clement.html. I especially liked the disclaimer, "We take Visa and American Express." I still have my Midshipman charge card; how about that?

Pat Castleman, alias Patneck as he calls himself on AOL, is stable in Frederick, MD. Frederick should ring a Seadog bell-that's where HOOD college is located. In fact, his boys take swimming lessons there.

Rick Peterson just moved down from Maine to Laurel, MD, with his job at Lockheed-Martin. Another Crystal City commuter. Rick should be popping up this year at home games and Annapolis events.

Wayne Borchers just moved back to Norfolk and took the P-3 wing Maintenance Officer job.

That makes him an honorary aircrewman in the world's greatest flying gedunk machine, the P-3.

Of course, I am slightiy biased!

Kurt Bayden finished his master's degree in information management and is back at Quantico in MARCORPSYSCOM. Urr-rah. I talked to Moppy and Kurt just as they moved into town. He starts work this week.

Mike Borowski left SAIC for Mitre, doing R & D and modeling and simulation. He claims "2.0" kids and is doing fine.

Fernando Giatan is out of country living in Bogata. He works for Honeywell.

Ron Thompson will be retiring in Uie spring.

He spent his last two years "geo-baching" out of Portsmouth shipyard. Susie and family will be happy to get him back. I tracked him down last week, again. He had changed positions and phone numbers a couple of times, but the new one listed works fine. Call him with job leads...he doesn't know it yet, but "Surprise Ron, you're going to have to get a real job now!"

Patti Kish still in Oxford, CT. Patti and family have a different house address but plan to stay in the area. I "heard" the Borchers plan to green-light ( read: free-load) Patti at Thanksgiving.

Colleen and Robin Morishita are enjoying their first baby Settied in Chula Vista, CA, Robin flieS to Hawaii on his Reserve drill weekends to "train!"

He was an XO of a SPEC-OP unit and now he has a CINCPACFLT gig. Wow, what a great way to drill!

Gregg Morissette, (still single girls), is in San Diego, still. He drills as a reservist with HCS-5.

Tony Jiles still serving what must seem like a life sentence at Scott Air Force base in Illinois. He thinks he might get orders out in the spring. He'll know in January. TJ will be in DC in December (he can't tell us he's on a board) and hopefully some of us can see him.

Bob Powers is a man to be envied right now.

The "wheel" is hanging out in Hawaii living the good life after taking the early TERA retirement plan last year.

Marty Hahn is still in Omaha, although for a while he was talking about coming back East. He's easy enough to reach via the email. Give him an electronic ring.

Chris Conroy isflyingfor Delta and is still dug into the hills of Hampton, NH. He's flying Interaational (i.e. East-West vice North-South) and has made senior co-pilot with "the company." In his reserve world, "the snake" is flying in a C-130 squadron.

Carl Sutter moved his family into bigger house out in Reston, VA. Working with Naval Research Lab, he sneaks into the Pentagon occasionally.

Scott Barbour is staying busy with the LPD-17 program at NAVSEA here in DC. Another "geobachelor," Scott stays on the road doing ship stuff but gets down to Norfolk and family as often as he can. Ask him about his big 40"' birthday party!

As for me (Dave Foy), I finished an Oinc tour with VP-68 at Andrews AFB, and I am now a beancounter at the Pentagon. (I now know why the windows are bolted shut.) I work for A.B. part time as a Blue and Golder and live on the 15"' hole of Walden golf course J. I ran into Earl Gay last week and he told me he had seen Eric Brooks. He promised to pass me his address...still waiting.

I talked to Tim Kobosko for an update on 80's 20* reunion status. That's good news for me; I'm almost out of hats and cups from our tenth! Kobo has reserved the entire Loew's Hotel on West Street for the Class of '80. Homecoming weekend date keeps changing in conflict with the boat show, the full moon and Annapolis events. I'll keep you updated as I bear about changes.

Finally, with your permission, I'd like to send this issue to Joe Grace. He's always whining for Company news. If you want ANYTHING added, deleted or changed, just call or email me with your desires. No problem! I'll wait a week or so before I mail Joe a copy.

Thought for the day (and grand prize winner of a recent "theory" contest): When a cat is dropped, it always lands on its feet; and when toast is dropped, it always lands with the buttered side facing down. I propose to strap buttered toast to the back of a cat; the two will hover, spinning inches above the ground. With a giant buttered cat array, a high-speed monorail could easily link New York with DC. And that my friends is just how weird programs get started at the Pentagon! r/Dave Foy This is the new standard to meet for Company reps! Great update. And, as the whining Secretary, referred to in the paragraph above, it is greatiy appreciated! Thanks!

I know that this will probably be old news after you read this, but Joe Edwards will be the mission commander for the Space Shuttie's repair project of the Mir Space Station. They are scheduled to be there nine days to photograph and film the damaged parts of the space station. Should be interesting, and our thoughts and encouragement go with you!

The main news here in New Orleans is that I just finished my Executive MBA at the University of New Orieans. They still call the Civil War tiie "Late Great Unpleasantness" down here in the South. Well, this school stuff could be called the "Late Great Inconvenience!" I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas Season, a Happy and Healthy 1998, and hope to hear from all of you in the coming year Please keep in touch with the Class through email, letters, calls, snail mail, or any other means of communications that suits your fancy. I realize that I am constantly whining for news and information, and so it will continue!

Shamelessly! Keep me on your mailing lists, and as always, BEAT ARMY! !-Joe

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Pres: Robert D. Havener, Jr. 164 Florida Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 h: 203-438-0867; w: 914-767-6127 e: THERAV5@A0L.COM Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 608 Patrice Dr SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 h: 703-779-7459; w: 703-416-1834 e: chicsan@aol.com And I blew the hom...and the walls came down!

And through the breach poured mail from the 36 tribes of '81. And it was good mail. I trast Shipmate will forgive me in advance for exceeding the 6-page, double spaced limit 'cause I'm gonna blow right through that sucker First, a word from our President: Another Homecoming has come and gone; and, with it, another year our Class has made special contributions to the Navy, Marine Corps, and communities in which we live. We have Classmates assuming command,flyingin space, taking on executive positions in companies, becoming Blue and Gold Officers, volunteering in our towns, getting involved in politics, and generally making a difference in our world. As a Class, we have taken the opportunity to get together from the first annual Fourth of July party on Hospital Point which drew over 100, to the annual Class golf outing, to home football games, to one-on-one reunions of old friends and shipmates. We have continued to shine as a Class and set an example for others to emulate. Thanks for all your support over the years, and let's make 1998 the best year yet for our Class.

Bob. Now, the dry staffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minutes from the Class of '81 Annual Meeting, 17 Oct 97 at Alumni Hall: Class Officers Present: Bob Ravener, President; Dave Ciccarelli, Secretary; Tim Disher, At-Large; Noreen Leahy, At-Large. Class Officers Absent: Chuck French, Vice President; Mike Mahre, Treasurer; Dan Quattrini, At-Large.

Bob called the meeting to order at 0815.

Class gestures to dependent survivors were discussed. The Class will present bibles to spouses/families at memorial services held at 5year-multiple reunions.

Bob recommended that congratulatory letters be sent to Classmates assuming command. Dave will go to BUPERS to find out how the Class can be notified of Classmate command designations and/ or assumptions. Dave will send the most recent Classmate command information to Bob twice a year The Class will begin collecting memorabilia for a Class Memory Box. Dave will solicit memorabilia input in the January/Febraary 1998 Shipmate column (Hey, Class, start looking for memorabilia.

I'll tell you where to send it later).

Appointment of a Class Historian was discussed. In the Jan/Feb 1998 column, Dave will invite interested Classmates to submit their names for the position (Hey, interested Classmates, send me your names if you want to be Class Historian).

The Class Picnic on July 4th was discussed.

Feedback was positive. We will have another picnic in 1998. Noreen will coordinate preparations.

Bob stated that the Class account balance is $19,684 and the Class project account balance is $44,800 with $2,100 outstanding. Mike Mahre was tasked to look for options whereby the Class can realize higher rates of return. Suggestions included contacting investment professionals and the Alumni Association.

The Class Project was discussed. Plans are to have the Project installed by the 25th reunion.

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Dave will begin soliciting ideas in the Jan/Feb 1998 column with the goal of finalizing an idea by Homecoming 1998. (Hey, Class, now's the time to begin thinking of how we can leave an eteraal mark on USNAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something more than stained tiles and damaged furaiture.) Bob said that the Alumni Association has a list of desired projects. A suggestion was made that the Class consider having the Project "dovetail" with ADM Larson's 5 Centers of Excellence initiative. Dave described a monument-type project with a long-term, "passage of time" theme The monument would be designed to prompt reflection on life's transience and how leaders should take action. Mike Mahre was designated Project fund raising officer Future Homecoming logistics was discussed.

Bob will write RADM Ron Marryott '57 and ADM Chuck Larson '58 and Annapolis city reps about not scheduling Homecomings on boat show weekends. Noreen will identify sites for 5-year reunion Friday night social events. Class officers will poll area Classmates about off-year Friday night social events.

The meeting was adjouraed at 0930.

On to the tailgater Whilst Navy gnaws on VMI inside, a few of us eat and drink outside. Doug Heimbach, Class South Beach Rep, is here; but he's lost the "Baddest Sunglasses" title this year Doug's at 1900 Sunset Harbour Dr #2407, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and still with IBM. Cecil Davis came up from Atlanta to wrest the title from Doug with a pair of lemon-drop-wrap-arounds that went two clicks beyond vogue. Cecil's a lawyer and lives at 2913 North Hills Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, 404-815-6116, email: cdavis@kilstock. com. Nice shades, Cecil. Cecil followed up with a nice note about "off-year" reunions (i.e., smaller crowds, more time to strengthen/build friendships). I know of what he speaks. Turas out that Cecil was Eli Khouri's roomie before Eli punched Plebe ac year (another Kenyan lost forever, Al).

Eli, are you out there? Dave Rickards came down from Philly where he's with Boeing. John Barron's up from AIRLANT to bend an elbow.

John's at 424 Broad Bend Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320, email: cdrbarron.hc8@flightdeck. airlant.navy.mil. Can you guess what he does for a living? John Clay and wife, Cathy Bessant came out Route 50 from 2508 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20037 where they live with their 20-month old daughter, Meredith. John works in NRD Richmond. Say "Hello" to Audrey and Chris Snyder, late of 211 S. Fayette St. Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-4012. Audrey's still in the Navy while Chris is getting his master's in physical therapy from Howard U. Sandy and Willie Taylor took a short drive down from 751 Stacy Oak Ct., Millersville, MD 21108. Willie has his hands fiiU (literally) with Grace, 3.5 years, and Liam, 20 months. Over by the grill, it's Mr. Picnic, Brian Coval, posting the burger watch. Brian's at 13 E. Nelson Ave., Alexandria, VA, 703-683-1957. Wait, who's this wading through the '87 10-year next door, it's Donna and Tony Barnes without 8-yearold Ashley in tow. The Barnes are at 36 Jackson Ct., Newport, RI 02840, 401-848-5240. Over by the chips and dip, we find Cindy and Rowland Huss who live at 4731 Great Heron Cir., Fairfax, VA 22033, (H) 703-968-4871, (W) 703-602-9026.

Rowland's at PMS325J as NAVSPECWAR (that's Navy Special Warfare for the NavSpeak challenged) Project Manager Hey, look who's here, it's Bob Gast, another local from 632 Bayside Dr, Stevensville, MD 21666, (H) 410-604-1660, (W) 301-805-6000. Tim Burke made it, too, all the way from 1712 Woodhill Ln., Bedford, TX 76021, 817-283-8757, email: aaviaator@aol.com. Next to Tim is Tom Carney. Tom's at 6450 2nd St.,

Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-354-0434. Next to Tom is Vince Stammetti up from 3602 Jody Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-730-3696. Ted Morse just grabbed me by the arm and berated me for losing his email from a few months ago. Don't you hate it when the 1st mistake you ever make involves a Classmate? I remember it had something to do with JT and the couch incident, young Kim, and Pennanting (Quatt's, can you fill me in on that one?). Ted's at 3117 Basin Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23451, 757-496-0967, email: tmorse@compuserve.com. Driving down from the NRC is Tom Boyce. Tom's at 19804 Sovereign Ct., Germantown, MD 20876, 301-428-3741, email: thb@nrc.gov. Missing the tailgater, but hanging with Tom at the NRC is Vic McCree, vmm@nrc.gov, Mike Webb, mkw@nrc.gov, and Tom Hiltz, tgh@nrc.gov. Back to the action. Over here by the keg we find Scott Waddle who's at 6815 Indian Run Ct., Annandale, VA 22003, 703941-4226, and next to him is Mike McLaughlin ftom 29 W. 14 St., Deer Park, NY, 516-586-4228.

Another Georgian, Tim Gavin, 1201 Primrose Ln., Woodstock, GA 30189, 770-516-2820. Mara and Mike Matthes stopped by for a sec, but then headed back to Mara's 15th which, if you made it to ours, is understandable.

Mike McLaughlin, Ted Morse, Tim Gavin Apart from those mentioned above, there is one more presence at the 'gater, a man (actually a man and a woman) behind the scenes, making '81 social events happen, 'tis Pam and Otto Stutz.

Deb and I had the good fortune of hanging at Hotel Stutz for much of the weekend. Otto's known for many things, flying fast airplanes, taking in geobachelor Mids (Pam's Mom #2 to practically the whole Brigade, it seems), and having a face worthy of Mt. Rushmore (I think you look a little like TR, Otto). Otto and Pam live on Weem's Creek at 36 Williams Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 with Jimmy, 2, and Lauren. Until he leaves DC, Otto is QIC of the '81 tent, and you can find his green track out past the Quonset hut along Cedar Park Road every home game.

Now, the rest of the stuff that's fit to print.

Melinda and Craig Baker had a boy, Joseph, in Sep (kid #3). You can still find them in Quantico.

Bob Ravener ran the Marine Corps Marathon and lived to tell about it.

Email, arriving, from Chuck Hardy who's living in the heartland by the river with wife, Josie, and kids, Mark and Sarah.

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Chuck's with Jefferson Smurfit (boxes, not little blue toons) and has a photo side business. Chuck left the Navy after a tour at Louisville MEPS and worked for (no particular order) the National Archives, a health care provider, an electric company, and a stock broker Chuck was last in print circa '84 and can be reached at 7323 Elm Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143, 314-645-7428, josiel966@aol.com.

An email from Mike (Nasty) Manazir's dad, LTCOL Charles Manazir '58, USMC (Ret), notes that I failed to mention Mike's assumption of command of VF-31 (Tomcatters) at Oceana in September (mistake #2). I probably also left out that Rick (Yoodog) Doran is Mike's XO, but now yoo know. Thanks for the data, Kelly.

Turned on the PC one October AM and, lo and behold, a message from Patricia Murphy, so I says, "Self, who's Patricia Murphy?" Turns out that Murphy was Crandlemire—another one back to the fold (Bud, you can't hide forever). After getting out, Patty worked as a project/constraction engineer for the City of VA Beach from 86-93 and got her P.E. license in the process. Then she headed north to Syracuse to direct the physical plant at a SUNY campus. In 1996, the same job opened at Bates College, Lewiston, ME which, if you refer to page 28 of National Geographic's Atlas of the World, is about three hours from Machias, ME which, if you refer to page 73 of your Lucky Bag, well, you figure out the rest.

Dang, another MechE! Why does everyone I know have a harder major than me? Patty is married with two kids, boy, 8, girl, 5 (those aren't their real names), and can be reached at (H) 207-933-5433, (W) 207-786-6207, email: pmurphy@abacus. bates.edu. It is good to be back, isn't it?

A note from Donna and Pat "Boog" Lorge (Actually, it's from Donna—you guys need to write more, it's embarrassing). The Lorge's are at Lemoore, CA. Pat was in Fallon in Oct doing work-ups for a May '98 trip on ABRAHAM LINCOLN

as CO of VFA-25 (Fist of the Fleet). Continuing '81's fertile tradition. Donna and Pat are expecting #4 in March to go with three boys, 10, 7, and 2 (once again, not their real names). Contact info: 1080 Oakdale Ln., Lemoore, CA 93245, email: swissfam@kingsnet.com.

Apparently, the Navy has a new ship, the Paul James Barnhill, launched at 2139, 8/28/97, at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD. Displacement: 7 lbs, 1.2 oz. Length: 19.75 in.

Fuel: Secret formula, enriched. Acoustic signature: Reduced. Builders, Vicki and John Barnhill, wish to express sincere thanks to all pre- and postlaunch constraction engineers and technical

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assistants (including J-8) who lent support through a sometimes difficult constraction period. Wesley, who turned three on 10/25/97, writes that he likes little brother (always a good sign). John heads for PCO school next July, but until then is at 6659 New Chandler Ct., Burke, VA 22015.

In case you slept, 'Si's home page: http:// members.aol.com/us81na/index.htm and Ron Hawkins us81na@aol.com rans it. Surf on down, the water's fine.

Here's one that almost got away. Paul Jaeger went to Newport in July and started Naval War College in August. Reach Paul at jaegercath@aol.com.

Cocking his cannons and firing all way from Oki is Mike Porter. Mike and family have been there for over a year and will rotate back summer 1999. By now. Deb will have run the Okinawa Marathon in December (and you thought Mike was fast). Progeny update: Mike Jr., 13, Christina, 12, Daniel, 8, and Thomas, 7, heavy into soccer, basketball, and baseball. Mike says they'll try to get to mainland Japan for the Winter Games.

Mike's email is porterm@mwrkic.or.jp and he'd love to get mail.

Dave Fuquea's a grant battalion XO at Lejeune and was selected for 0-5 (USN readers, please feign interest, this is a USMC big deal). Most of the rest of our Class was up for same at the November 12th board. Details when I get 'em.

Ted Morse resent misplaced info (1st mistake, etc.). Yes, it's trae, he and Kim will tie the knot next Spring. Ted says if you made Homecoming (ours and '82's) you already got the news, but "the rest of you cheesehogs" need to get in touch. The big event will be in VA Beach on Memorial Day weekend so reserve racks and rides early. Ted says, "Sorry if you've got family plans that weekend...break 'em. We're gonna need a 3-day weekend to do this show justice." Reach Ted and Kim at 3117 Basin Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (H) 757-496-0967, email: Tmorse@ compuserve.com.

A sad update conceraing Mary Gunther. I mentioned in November that Mary was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma last summer while pregnant with their 7th child, which they named Raphe meaning "God is my healer." She started chemo in September. While doctors projected no life threat to the baby, they did say tlie treatment would necessitate an early delivery. At an October checkup, they found that Raphe had died of a nonchemo or cancer related cause. He was buried shortly thereafter at the VA cemetery in Hawaii.

Our prayers and hopes go out to the Gunthers during this ordeal. Class unity plays it's biggest role at times like these.

Class luncheon at Ft. Myer, 12/11/97. COL Dave Vetter '67, USMC (Ret.), Dean of Admissions, was guest speaker and a very interesting one at that. Attendees: Jim Ahlgrimm, jim.ahlgrimm@em.doe.gov, Jim Rodrock, jrodrock@atinc.com, Mike Kula, Buz Sorce, p211w@bupers.navy.mil, Tom Carney, ncarney@bellatlantic.net, Tony Kurta, p41a@bupers.navy.mil, John Barnhill, barnhijw@js.pentagon.mil, Dennis Sawyer, dennis.sawyer@faa.dot.gov, Tim Fleischer, tfleisch@radianinc.com, Dave Mutzabaugh, dave_mutzabaugh@siecorcom. Bill McGuinness, mcguinness.w.d@postal.essd.northgram.com, Tom Jacob, jacob@wasc.egginc.com, Fred Reitzel, Jamie Foggo, periscope@msn.com, Kevin Cotherman, kevin.cotherman@gectms.ge.com, Chuck French, chuck.french@metagroup.com.

Nelson Moe, nmoe@worldnet.alt.net, Henry Aszklar, haszklar@aesc.com. Brad Ward, bward@gis.saic.com, Tom Boyce, thb@nrc.gov.

Mark Patton, markpusn@aol.com, Bubba T\irman, turman.robert@hq.navy.mil, Paul Hankins, hankins_paul_f@hq.navsea.navy.mil, Pete Morgan, morganp@ny.opnav.navy.mil, Jon Wall, jswall@leggmason.com, Jim Wetzel, jwetzel@email.usps.com. Next DC-area lunch will be at the Ft. Myer O'Club, 1130, Friday, March 13, 1998. Be there, etc.

Annual update of Class Officer contact info; Bob and I are at the top of the column (NOTE: I'm now chicsan@aol.com vice dciccarelli@dtihq.com). V.P., Chuck French (Cara), 10809 Melanie Ct., Oakton, VA 22124, 703-242-8012, chuck.french@metagroup.com, Treasurer, Mike Mahre (Kelly), 1671 Miller Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, 650-941-8876, mahre@cambriagroup.com, Tim Disher (Sharon '80), 403 Lexington Ct., Yorktown, VA 23693, 757-989-0688, dish5@aol.com, Noreen Leahy (Jim), 90 Jarvis PL, Lynbrook, NY 11563, 516596-1219, carthene@msn.com, Dan Quattrini (Mary), 5747 Long Brake Cir, Edina, MN 55439, 612-943-9878, dan@trmn.com.

All stop. Moored. Shift colors. OOD's moved the bridge to the quarter deck. Liberty call. Liberty call. Liberty call to expire upon receipt of March issue. Now, liberty call. Later, Chic.

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR e: tgthomson@compuserve.com; h: 804-360-8448 Vice President: Matt Moury e: MATTHEWM@DNSFB.GOV; h:410-263-7640 Treasurer: CDR Terry Benedict e: SP273@SPHQ.SSP.NAVY.MIL h: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 Business Sec'y: Dan Proulx e: proulx@nadn.navy.mil@; h:410-280-5282 w: 410-293-6884 Corres. Sec'y: LCDR Greg Eisman 2721 Buckhora Oaks Drive, Valrico, FL 33594-4202 e: Eisman82@aol.com; h: 813-655-9141 FROM THE CLASS PRESIDENT: Dear '82ers! Here are some late breaking items as we go to press for this issue (Dec 15). First, the 1982 Class Memorial project is approved and fully paid for Our Class chose to fund one of three Chaplain's chairs that was recently refurbished but needed a donor The chairs are in the front portion of the chapel where the Chaplains sit during the service. The response was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging. Our Class saw a need for both USNA and our Class, seized the opportunity, and marched forward. I know the same motivation and dedication will be apparent for future Class projects. The Memorial will be for everyone in the Class regardless of cause or date of death. An exact inscription and dedication service have not been decided at this time.

Speaking of future projects and fundraising, the Class is already moving in that direction. The Class officers are soliciting project ideas which might include timetables, deadlines, costs analysis, purpose, who benefits, etc. The likelihood is that a project committee will be formed and some firm ideas available by June.

As for fundraising, the Class officers are encouraging 1998 contributions be designated to the Class of 1982. A restricted giving account is in effect and allows us to start saving monies and earaing interest toward a Class project. To designate money to the Class, simply write "1982 Class Fund" in the for or memo block of your

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check. A letter will be forthcoming detailing how to give and the Class's financial status.

The Alumni Association Board of Trastees meeting concluded on December 5.1 attended as a Class representative and observer One topic of discussion that will be studied is, "What form of representation should Classes have at the trustee level?" This is the same issue that I mentioned in the December column and during the campaign.

Because Classes give such large amounts of money to the Association and USNA, I believe there should be one or more trastee positions designated for Class representation. While this issue is being resolved, I have sought to move forward by ranning for a trustee-at-large position.

The representation would benefit all classes and give a voice and vote at the highest levels of the Association. Look for the ballot in this issue of Shipmate.

The winners of the reunion raffle are Carroll Lefon (USNA rocker). Jack Goetz (Captain's chair), Wes Hammond (wine carafe or similar), and Scott Robertson (water pitcher). Congratulations!

Matt Moury, Dan Proulx, Greg Eisman, Terry Benedict, and I look forward to a great 1998. Keep sending those pictures and articles to Greg. Beat Army—Again!! Gordon

Gordon Thomson and Dennis Land Compiled by Nolan Villarin & Joe Rainey Unofficial attendance figures for the Class of 1982 15th year reunion had 31 Company with by far the highest tumout. "Not to be outdone 3 1 " boasted a total of 13 Classmates, which did not include the many families and friends. Key factor to this successful turnout was the honor chair dedication ceremony in honor of Karl Voelker, who lost his life while an Air Force Academy exchange student in 1980. A brief, informal and solemn ceremony was held at the Alumni House, with "Father" Joe Rainey, Nolan Villarin, and Mike Norton recreating his Memorial Service of 17 years ago. Karl's chair can be found at section TT, row 18, seat 1 in the Class of '82 section of Alumni Hall.

Karl Voelker epitomized every aspect of what we all imagined a Midshipman would be. He was such a uniquely good person and genuine friend.

Roommate Joe Rainey recounts: While he, Mike Norton and I roomed together Youngster Year, Karl was involved with the crew team, but was not one of the competing coxswains on the squad and certainly did not travel with the team. As many of you may remember. Youngster Year could be a year of great cynicism/negativism for those pondering the continuation of life at USNA and a contributing factor to one's level of cynicism was Saturday classes. I was one of the folks who had them (classes and a bad attitude); Kari was not. I remember rolling out of the rack early (pre 0600) one cold Saturday moming in a typically foul, pre-class, haven"t-studied mood, and saw that Karl was gone and his rack was already made. I heard an annoying racket coming from out in front of Dahlgren Hall and dragged myself down to the window at the end of the 6th wing corridor to investigate. There was Karl—dressed in his sweat

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pants, hooded sweatshirt. Brooks ranning shoes— clapping his hands and screaming at the top of his lungs, "GO NAVY CREW!" and other gungy phrases as the crew team boarded a bus and headed off for a meet. He was the only guy out there.

Karl was an inspiration to all of us and exemplified the Midshipman we all strived to become.

The following '82-31 reunion update, along with dubious awards, are provided: Bill Laingen— "George Castanza Parking Excellence Award"—Awarded for parking in what turned out to NOT be an all night parking lot in downtown Annapolis and thus impressing his 15th year reunion Classmates with his unshaven, unbrushed, unshowered, unchanged clothes (in which he ate crabs the night before! Yeeeccch!) appearance. Bill continues to work for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing out of St Louis where he started up the Carrier Suitability Program. If asked, he can also provide details on how not to build a rocket.

His email address is: wblaingen@aol.com.

Caitlin Laingen— "Mia Hamm Award"—For exhibiting exceptional soccer skills with matching good looks and putting up with her dad's Academy sea stories. Caitlin (Class of '07) lives with her dad in St Louis in a huge animal-filled farm and is an expert in raising moths, in addition to placing in the top 2 every year in her school science fair Geno Whitney— "Honest Abe Award or He'll Never Get a Job in Washington"—^After 15 guilt ridden years, Geno came clean and admitted to breaking a mantle-top, family heirloom at the Weaver's house during service selection night.

Geno works as a systems engineer in Maryland.

He is still married to his Academy heartthrob.

Amy. They have two children Ben and Abby. His email address is: gwhitney@lan2wan.com Amy Whitney—The "Driving Mr. Daisy Award" for maintaining sobriety and duty driver status the entire weekend while others...uh...didn't.

Bill Fazekas— "The Sam Malone Award"—For maintaining the most envied, hedonistic lifestyle of all our Classmates; thoroughly enjoys all duties required of him as manager of Crystal City's most popular Sports Bar, including interviewing/hiring waitresses, inventorying/sampling beer supplies, etc. He is on the threshold of purchasing a computer for electronic connectivity but in the meantime can be reached at 703-521-8285. How 'bout dem Browns?

Tim Stranske— "The David Hasselhoff Bay watch Award"—For having the best job of all reunionites during our cumulative years in the Navy...Beach Safety Officer at NAS Pensacola.

He also expertly managed three swimming pools and sports the requisite Hasselhoff hairdo. Tim has returaed to his roots in Willits, CA and works for a specialty furnace builder in Ukiah. BTW, thanks for passing gas for me at the Weaver's! Just like old times! Tim's email address is: timothy.w.stranske@lmco.com Neil Bourassa— "The Most-Likely-Not-to-Geta-Peanut-Butter-Wildman Award" (or at least not a very effective one) for edging out Dan Mack (who actually has less hair, but started with less) for being the most "coiffure-ly challenged." Neil continues to be in the EDO community (which sure takes their time in promoting) and is stationed in Portsmouth, VA. Neil is married to Jackie and has children John and Ashley. Neil's email address is: bourassa_neil_r_lcdr@mlink.repairnavy.mil Joe Rainey— "Bob Cratchet, Jr./Pity Me Award" For coincidentally timing his knee surgery and recovery to occur just prior to Homecoming and raising his already legendary mooching status to new levels (free room? free food?). Joe also holds the record for longest time between the wearing of Class rings. He recently recovered his ring at a pawn shop, which was originally lost during Second Class year, while scuffling in an Annapolis bar One of the remaining active duty persormel, Joe is stationed at the Pentagon in the Office of Training Technology. His email address is Joe_Rainey@ntsc.navy.mil.

Dan Mack—The "...and could you get 3 dates for my friends" Award—For not only looking-up, dropping-in on, and staying at his sponsor-fromfifteen-years-ago's home, but also bringing over 14 of his Classmates after the game for an impromptu steak dinner cookout. Dan continues to be on the fast track to CO after just finishing up a very successful XO tour Manied to Jane with children Timothy, Daniel, and Maggie. His email: UTMACK@aol.com Jim Maloney— "The Maverick Award" (to the guy who "goes against the grain") for bucking the policy of his new employer (Microsoft) and spending more than $5 on his haircuts (he spends $5.50). Jim is a program manager and has actually met Bill Gates. His email: jmaloney@MICROSOFT.com Dana Maloney— "The Julia Child Award" to the MVP most responsible for whipping up the previously mentioned, post-game, impromptu, but sensational steak dinner cookout in somebody else's kitchen (while most of the rest of us only had sufficient energy to sit around and eat it). Who bought those plastic knives and forks, anyway??

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Mike Norton— "The Most Likely to Receive an Embossed Thank You from the Store Formerly Known as the Mid Store Award" for courageously turning his three children (Christopher, Rebecca, and Kyle) loose to buy whatever they wanted in the store ("Dad, you know how I've always wanted to start a Lladro collection," "Look Dad, it's a Rolex," "Come on Dad, it's only a little more than your Class ring cost you."). Mike's better half is Richelle, and they reside in Ashborn, VA where Mike is the Software Development Director for Sprint. (Can you say free phone cards?). His email: mjn82@erols.com Mark Converse— "The Kate Moss Award" for actually weighing less at our 15 year reunion than he did on Graduation day (can you say Phen-fen?).

Mark is still on active duty and is married to Melissa with one child and one on the way. His email: converseme.nimitz@navair.navy.mil Dan Proulx— "I'm No Alan Greenspan Award" for passing on as a Basic Econ instractor to today's Midshipmen all the expertise he gleaned from sleeping his way to a "C" in the same Class 16 years ago. Other notable accomplishment was introducing his Plebe Summer companymates to first hand knowledge on how not to drag in the yard. (Can you say Quebec Company, Plebe ho?).

Dan's email: proulx@nadn.navy.mil Scott Leftwich— "Am I At the Right Reunion?

Award"—for not only already being a fiill, paid Commander, but also, already being retired. Also wins the "Joan Embrey Petting Zoo Award", earaed renown for, in addition to his other critical White House Staff Officer duties, being the only '82er to have held (fondled?) Socks the Cat. Scott is married to Wendy, with three children, including newborn William. His email: sleftwichl@aol.com Nolan Villarin— "The Carl Berastein 'Pay no Attention to this Notebook, it's just for my Memory'Award" for deviously taking notes about his Classmates while they were behaving foolishly (the entire weekend). Nolan is a full time graduate student at UC San Diego, working on a Master's in Engineering and interning at Sony Corporation. He is also in the Reserve, as the CO of NR Chinhae Security. His email address is: nvillari@ucsd.edu.

Finally, a blanket "Dick Clark Award" for all of the above mentioned for not having changed one bit since Graduation day. We are all timeless wonders!

The following personnel are also on-line and participated if not by presence, but by heart, in the 15th year reunion: Tom Towler—Married to Kerry with two kids (Kathryn and Adara) and lives in Conway, AR as a Project Engineer for Axiom Corp. His email address: ttowler@bigfoot.com Rick Merck—Works as afirefighterin Connecticut and married to Stefanie. His email: FFRICK1315@aol.com John Wardach—Lives in Powder Springs, GA working for Georgia Pacific. Married to Tammy.

His email: jjwardach@juno.com Wayne Walker—Another active duty '82er, stationed in Guam with wife Pat and two kids. His email: walkerint@saba.kuentos.g;uam.net Sam Kojm—Active duty 0-5 pork chop, stationed in Tampa, FL with wife Cindy and kids Samantha and Max. His email: Lrkojm@aol.com Not on-line but in the loop (what are you waiting for?): Roger Patterson—^Airline pilot living in Clover, SC. Shelley Jones—Stock broker living in San Diego.

Dee Mewboume—Career A-6 Bombardier Navigator in the CO pipeline. Stationed in Whidbey Island, WA with wife Kari and three

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children Hunter (11), Meredith (9), and Connor (4).

Somewhere out there/faint pulse detected/check in required: Tom Pasternak, Mike Jacobsen, Dave Jahrsdoerffer.

Missing in action/APBs issued: Dave "Woodrowe" Brosh, Paul Shaw, Bill Anderson, Dan Smellow. If anyone knows their whereabouts, have them muster in!

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Pres: LCDR James H. Flatley, IV, USN 8506 Crowley Place, Alexandria, VA 22308-1822 e: CGFLATS@aol.com Sec'y: LCDR John Hughes, USNR 182 Sherman Hillroad, Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 h: 203-263-2980; f: 203-263-2983 e: hughesnavy@aol.com; http://Class-act-usna83.org Happy New Year 1998! What happened to 1997, I'm still writing October's column. Isn't this the year of George Orwell's book about the future and big brother is watching our every move. Well it doesn't seem that much different than 1997, and big brother hasn't seen me move off the couch in a month. Well I am going to tura over a new leaf this year; and not only am I going to get a few columns in a row into the editor on time, I am going to turn over this responsibility to a new "secretary" at the 15 year reunion Homecoming later this year. I'm not sure how to do this but...whoever is interested in doing the monthly column, please let me know.

What I'm thinking is to have some "guest" writers (as opposed to my "ghost" writing) throughout the year; and at Homecoming/15 year reunion, we will select a new pen from those "guest writers" to be the Class scribe for the next few years. Let me know your thoughts.

Well, after 5 years straight of losing to Army, we finally won the big one. I watched the Notre Dame game with so much anticipation I thought we were finally going to win that one as well. The collegiate win streak over one team is still intact, but once again Navy showed us why we always play teams like ND. That last play was incredible..."Never give up the Ship" takes on a new meaning. I saw them a few weekends ago playing Rutgers, and the team didn't look like the tough and mean team the week before, even though they beat those guys up pretty bad. Those all yellow uniforms just don't look good. I know it's all gold, but they don't look good on TV. Is it just me, what do you think? By the way, congratulations to Jack Lengyl on induction to the College Hall of Fame. If I'm wrong, I guess I wasn't listening well enough to the radio; if I'm right I'm sure there is mention of it elsewhere in Shipmate.

Mr. Lengyl certainly has done a first rate job with all of Navy athletics. Its seems odd that many people notice what's going on with a college's sports program (specifically football and basketball) and don't notice what is happening in other areas of the school. However, the Naval Academy's approach over the past few years has really been first rate in the three foundations of the Academy's mission "...to prepare Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically." Not only have the athletic programs achieved some recognition, the academic program recently went through a rigorous review (accreditation?) and received excellent marks. The Character Development Program along with the Ethics and Leadership Chairs that have been established to focus even more energies in these areas. These initiatives and efforts are important steps in keeping the Naval

Academy at the forefront of developing the best Naval Officers for our Naval Service. If you only read the Class column section of Shipmate (and that's been a quick read lately), you're missing alot of good info that's upfront, such as ADM Larson's remarks on the state of the Academy along with a host of other very interesting and informative features about what's happening at USNA. I admit I don't always read them right away either, that's why I keep them around, to make sure I don't miss what's happening.

Well, now what do I talk about after a 6 month hiatus (at least it seems that long). Let me pull together a few emails I've received to update you all on some shipmates.

Ig Hok^ says he's in the Pittsburgh area as a sales rep for Tenneco Packaging, selling cardboard boxes. He and wife Lee just celebrated 13 lucky years of marriage...lucky in the sense they have 3 children (Megan, Jenny and Adam). His email almost got trashed before I even opened it, (I delete all emails that look like x-rated solicitations) but I was so intrigued at the name I saved it.

If you send a note to Iggy at MIIGGY@aol.com or at 435 Limestone Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102, h:412-854-2134 w:412-227-6365, you should get him.

Mark Gornflo just finished up his XO tour aboard GEORGIA (Blue) and is now in the Pentagon.

Mark writes...

I've just moved to Northern Virginia to take up my cubicle in the Pentagon (as N87C1, if that means anything to you). Ifinisheda tour as XO of GEORGIA (SSBN-729)(BLUE) in August (turaing over to Gerard VandenBerg '84) and relieved my Companymate, Dennis Murphy '81, in the Pentagon.

Several of our Classmates are doing well as XOs in Bangor. Mike Poirier was my excellent counterpart on GEORGIA GOLD. We got to work together extensively during GEORGIA Extended Refit Period, when both crews executed a 100 day drydocking maintenance period. His help was outstanding and made what could have been a tricky situation (two crews on one ship at the same time) very smooth and successful. Among others, Mark Davis is XO on ALASKA BLUE, Steve Marr is XO on PARCHE,

and, Don Holcombfinisheda tour on HENRY M. JACKSON GOLD and is now my cubiclemate here in

the Pentagon (actually, he's in posher if less convenient digs in Crystal City in anticipation of the Pentagon's renovation).

I've been in touch with Bill Stacia in BUPERS and Eric Kaniut (flag aide to RADM McGinn, N88) since I've begun stumbling around the Pentagon (I'm now qualified to give directions to the nearest head and to add cream to coffee prepared by more accomplished action officers). I loojc forward to seeing other Classmates during my two year surfaced evolution here in DC. My new address is 12 Muirs Court, Alexandria, VA 22314, h:703-6835747, w:703-697-1565. My Internet address is gorenflo.mark2@hq.navy.mil.

Erica (Ryder) Wogaman also says hello and writes in about of couple of ring knockers she's seen around: I married Don Wogaman, whom I met in Saudi (there we were: Lust in the Dust), who's still active duty. I'm a Major in the Reserve and Mommy to Carrie, who'll be 2 in November. We're living on base in Quantico, and I'm working "part-time."

(Gotta love theflexibilityof the Reserve!). I ran into Brian Sheppard over in Italy (Don and I just got backfrom3 years in Naples), and he should be back in the DC area now. We've made noises about re-starting a 21st Co. newsletter...and will let you know if that happens.

Also, John "Full Monty" Monahan is here in Quantico. He has fathered number 5 with Marcela, as of July. YOW! Little Kathleen gives them their own basketball team! Monty's in Command and Staff College with Don right now.

Erica says any "twenty-oners" can write her at Don and Erica Ryder Wogaman, M-6 Quarters, Quantico, VA 22134; 703-630-0428; work: DSN 278-2439.

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'f you haven't heard by now Jim Wood has designed and set up a webpage for the Class, the address is "http://CIass-act-usna83.org". This should be at the head of the Class column from now on so you'll be able to remember the name quite easily. It has been up for only a few months, Jim has put a lot of effort into the site, however your input and comments are what will eventually make the site more informative and useful to the Class. Comments can be made directiy to Jim through the website. A number of you have mentioned that you already have or thinking of starting company newsletters or some kind of company list, perhaps you may be able to create your own link to the to the Class webpage.

Mark Powell and Carl Wagner are still coordinating things for the 15 year re-union. It looks like we are back on for Homecoming weekend, there was (and still is) a conflict with the Annapolis Boat Show on Homecoming weekend and ALL hotel rooms within a 20 or so mile radius have already been booked up. The group had thought to move the reunion to another weekend, however the feedback was that that you (or least those who provided the feedback) wanted Homecoming weekend. The only problem with that is the hotel rooms and possible Class party will be a littie farther away from T-Court. I hope to communicate future updates on the Class website, so check it often.

I really must apologize to you all the past few months for the poor showing in this column.

Unfortunately, making excuses is not something new to me, just ask my buddies from 29th Co. I could never understand what the proper response to Mr Bazcowski's question why I was late for formation, I really thought he wanted to know why; but for some reason, I was supposed to say "No excuse...Sir." Oh well, there was always next semester to start doing things right. Speaking of semesters, my wife Karen is in her third semester, or is it trimester We are finally expecting our 1st child in January. So there's my excuse, you all know how wives can be when they are pregnant and how it affects the husbands... honey do this honeydo that, what can I do for you, the sympathetic weight gain, the stress of not fitting into your suits (they don't make paternity wear, just size 50 and above) and people thinking you have a problem at work when your going to the bathroom all the time (you should have your prostate checked). I've been practicing changing diapers and feeding myself at all hours of the night. It's all I can do to keep from going over the edge. Right now I have less than 60 days to build an office in my basement, move all my office equipment from the 3rd bedroom and transform that into a nursery.

Those of you who know me, know I am more like Tim the Toohnan than Bob Villa, so the project is in deep trouble; or as you surface liners are used to saying, "we're in extremis, this calls for special maneuvers to avoid a collision, all rales of the road are superseded" or something like that. Plus all the required reading to stay on top of the latest trends in parenting, Karen and I are still debating whether I will breastfeed the baby (equality right?). Oh boy I really do need to get one of those guest writers up and ranning for Febraary issue.

See ya next year, John.

The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of a life...Euripides '83 A CLASS ACT

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Pres: LCDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204; w: 800-368-2558 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com Sec'y: LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 8607 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 h: 703-799-0832; w: 703-614-0391 f: 703-693-2551; e: kasprzak.toni@hq.navy.mil CompuServe: 73121.2252@compuserve.com Dear Classmates: Well, here I am at the Pentagon two days before Thanksgiving waiting for the "Pitchers" in the Bullpen (the guys that I work with here in OPNAV N80) to send me the slides for a SECNAV decisional brief to be given tomorrow morning at 0800. Of course once I get them, I'll have to perform the usual "Smoke and Mirrors" treatment before I submit the final Crayon drawings to the usual food, I mean chop chain. However, the only thing I have to look forward tonight is Major Doug Thomas providing my comrades and I a pizza dinner because he was told that he could not go home tonight until he gets the Commandant of the Marine Corps a read ahead for tomorrow's SECNAV brief Never too old to be put in hack, huh, Doug? So on with some more important stuff on "The Class that Never Sleeps!"

FROM THE DATA DRIVEWAY: Bill DeRoche william_deroche@putnaminv. com emailed me his wonderful news of Andrew George DeRoche's arrival on 25 October 1997 at 0744. He weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Life is great! Bill's daughter, Ashlyn, just tumed 2. Bill works at Putnam Investments in the Fixed Income Department (he does math all day long). Bill's wife, Charlene, maintains the home and family (including the dogs!).

Matt Eves matteves@mindspring.com wrote that he "has been meaning to update me for a long time!" Matt left the Navy in 1995. His last tour was as a "Handler" on GUAM with a littie bit of time as Navigator just before he left. (A handler is the officer that controls the movement of all aircraft on the flight and hangar deck.) Previous to that he was an H-2 pilot serving in HSL-34 and HSL-30. Currently, he is living in Mobile, AL with his wife, Mary Kay. The Eves have three children: Paulette (6), Adrian (4), David (1) and a baby due in February 1998.

Matt is attending medical school at the University of South Alabama and expects to graduate in the spring of 1999. He is also hoping to do his residency there as well. Congrats!

FROM THE "CLASSIC IVIAIL" BOX: Patty and Mike Nichols announced the birth of their third child, Ryan Henry, who was bora on 23 September 1997, weighing in at seven pounds twelve ounces and nineteen inches long. He joins brother, John, and sister, Abby, as the official "littie brother!"

The lovely bride of LCDR Patrick McCabe deuxchat@erols.com dropped me a line and a belated wedding photo. Lasar wrote that they have been married for a year and a half and that she decided it was time to send the Class an update!

Thank you for your support of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association!

The McCabe's special day The McCabe's were married on 16 December 1995 in the chapel of Kilauea Military Camp located within Volcanoes National Park, HI. Their reception was held at the Kilauea Lodge on the edge of the crater, which was very beautiful. They met while Pat was stationed at Joint Intelligence Center Pacific (JICPAC) as an Intelligence Watch Officer. Two months later, he reported to INDEPENDENCE in Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as the Assistant Intelligence Officer for two years.

Lasar and Pat dated long distance and were married enroute to Pat's next duty station, the Office of Naval Intelligence, Suitland, MD. A week after their arrival, the blizzards started, but the McCabe's were determined to find housing and managed to buy a house in Upper Marlboro, MD, anyway.

Patrick is busy with the pursuits of greater knowledge on top of his daytime gig. He is attending Georgetown University and is halfway through a master's degree in National Security Studies. He is also almost done with the CD-ROM version of Joint Professional Military Education.

Right now he is in training in Tampa, FL and visiting his family nearby. Lasar stays busy as a financial analyst with a computer company in Lanham, MD. They have two very spoiled cats and lots of work to do on the house.

Patrick stays in touch with Jan Goff and Hal Gilreath. He visits USNA occasionally, and it is always a pleasure to walk around not being a Mid! The McCabe's may be reached at: 8614 Tramps Hill Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

FROM TONI'S WORLD WIDE WEB : Adam Levitt is our Class' first 0-5 slated to O5 afloat command. Adam is currentiy the Executive Officer of STETHEM ( D D G - 6 3 ) . He is

slated to command FrrzoERALD (DDG-62).

Congratulations Adam on your career milestone!

Other USNA grads (that I know) slated were: Glen Sears '82 (THOMAS S. GATES CG-51), Sean O'Connor '83 (SAMUEL B . ROBERTS FFG-58) and

Mike Mara '81 (RENTZ FFG-46).

Dr. (LCDR) Joe Pastemak was quoted as an expert in refractive surgery in the 3 November 1997 issue of Navy Times. Joe is the director of cornea and refractive surgery services at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, MD. Tom Huff, who is an F/A-18 pilot, appears to be the first Aviation Command Screened Classmate

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on the board that reported out on 2 October 1997!

Congrats!

Heidi (Merk) Daverede has been spotted at the Pentagon working on the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff showcasing her transportation expertise.

OUT AND ABOUT AT THE NAVY-AIR FORCE GAME: Jane Lochner Zabel did a fine Navy sampling at the '84 tent! She was assisted by Anne and Gerral Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gerral, being ADM Larson's Flag Secretary.

Kevin Hays kashays@nadn.navy.mil, wife Laurie, and three daughters Meghan (10), Brenna (10) and Kelly (9) attended the Air Force game.

Kevin is teaching oceanography at USNA and coaching gymnastics in Millersville, MD. Laurie teaches at St. Anne's Episcopal School where their children attend. The girls all compete in gymnastics.

Jeff Bartkowski, a LAMPS helo pilot, and his family attended. Jeff is currently assigned at BUPERS. Allen Stubblefield, who recently detached from BUPERS and the Puzzle Palace (Pentagon), was there before beginning the long Executive Officer pipeline.

Other usual suspects sighted were: Tim Wise, Jerry Stefanko, 'Tom Nolen, Ed McCarthy, Doug Borrebach, Mike Collins and Mike Nichols. Mike Hagan of the 24th Company was spotted, as was Augey Ponturiero who both are on the Second Fleet Staff.

OUT AND ABOUT AT THE NAVY-TEMPLE GAME: Stacey and (Carl) John Garbelotti were in attendance at the Class tailgate. The young Garbelotti is out in full force. Jake Garbelotti (6) tried to hit on Dan Doster's daughter, Nicole (4), at their first home game together Garbo is the Maintenance Officer at HC-2 at NAS Norfolk. He wanted me to pass on that he is a Mick Devon(ite) and the CEO of a small Midwestera macrobrewery in Montana. (We know that Garbo would never open a microbrewery!) Also he started the Garbo Militia in Montana. An informal CEO and board meeting was held with fellow macrobrewery board members Andy Laing and Blake Ratliff.

The Macrobrewery CEO and Staff Bobbi and Mike Collins just finished a wonderful trip on the Columbia River with the Alumni Association Travel Program. Mike is also pictured with Doug Conkey and Chuck Zublic.

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Jerry Murphy of the 7th Company was elected mayor of Lewisville, MS on the platform of building a municipal ice rink to bring in a hockey team!

Donna and Pete Joseph live in Atianta, GA. Pete works for Cintas. They have three children: Matthew (7), Caroline (5) and Patrick (2).

Maggie and Dave Burg live in Atlanta. Dave is a captain with ASA. They have two children: Zachary (8) and Alixanna (7).

Kathy and Chuck Zublic are living in the area.

Chuck is a software engineer with Logicon Syscom Incorporated, which was bought out by Northrop-Gramman, who is merging with Lockheed Martin.

Doug Conkey is an F-18 driver currently at NAVAIR PMA 265, where he is a Safety/Fleet Liaison Officer He completed his department head tour with VFA-136 in Cecil Field, FL. He and his wife, Gretchen, have two daughters: Megan (6) and Elizabeth (4).

FAMILY OF THE MONTH: THE STEVE BOWMAN FAMILY!:

LCDR Steve Bowman, SC, USN disappeared from the earth (in some ways) not long after graduating in May 1984. Between then and now a few things happened: A. He survived a year forward-deployed on LASALLE (AGF-3) as Food Service and Retail Operations division officer in the Persian Gulf There he met a young lady named Raksha.

B. Transferred to Naval Supply Center, Jacksonville, FL as the Petroleum Management Intera where he married the same young lady.

C. Transferred to Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, PR as Fuel Terminal director There he and the same young lady snorkeled, windsurfed and island-hopped in between Fleet exercises.

Increased the family by one black cocker spaniel.

D. Was very surprisingly asked to leave a year early to attend Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA in information systems management. Increased the family by one brown-haired son (Shone).

E. Survived two years and two deployments as Supply Officer onboard JUNEAU (LPD 10) occasionally in San Diego, CA. Enjoyed sightseeing in beautiful. United Nations-occupied Mogadishu. Increased family by a pair of reading glasses, many grey hairs and a few wrinkles.

F. Is currently working for Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet as a Logistics assessment and training officer in San Diego.

G. Will transfer to the Space and Naval Warfare Command PMW 151, in San Diego, CA in September 1997.

They are happily living in Chula Vista (near San Diego, CA) and love the weather. Shone will start kindergarten this July. Shone and Steve enjoy sailing on San Diego Bay once in a while in our twenty foot "sport" sailboat.

CLASS OF '83 FAMILY OF THE MONTH: THE SEAN O'CONNOR FAMILY! Back in August 1997,1 begged one of my fellow OPNAV N80 BuUpen-ites to pose for a family

photo during his promotion ceremony. Pictured are: Commander Sean O'Connor and wife, Lori.

Putting on dad's shoulder boards at his promotion ceremony are Patrick and Ryan O'Connor Sean recently detached OPNAV N80 as the Surface Warfare and SCN Analyst to become a White House Fellow, working at the Office of Management and Budget. Congrats Sean!

The Sean O'Connor family Keep the information coming!

With warmest regards, Toni, "The Staff' and Special Aviation Consultant Tom Tack '82 [Ed. note: Below are two photos, recently received, that accompany November 1997's class of '84 column. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nancy] NOVEMBER BACHELOR OF THE MONTH!:

Bill O'Connell NOVEMBER FAMILY OF THE MONTH PETE (FUTCHER) LONI:

Don't forget to vote for trustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue of Shipmate Shipmate, January-February 1998

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Pres: Joel Hanson Sec'y: Mike Casey 10201 Lee Highway, Suite 300; Fairfax, VA 22030 w: 703-691-7768; e: news@usna85.org www.usna85.org The best way to abolish a serving class is for all to join it.—Elbert Hubbard Note: Our Classmate, John Villanueva (24), passed away on 24 July in Oxnard, CA after a battle with cancer Please keep John's widow Eileen and their three children in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this loss. Her address is 7383 Kanwood St, San Diego, CA 92126. I'm trying to get input on an obituary from some folks that knew John. Please, if you knew him, send me a note.

Welcome to the Dark Ages. Hope your Christmas was a good one. As I'm writing this, I'm surrounded by proposals to write, presents to wrap, and the prospect of a drive from DC to the in-laws' place in Iowa. So this will be a speed column (I'm not interested in buying so many free rounds that all you imbibers get comatose).

Not a huge amount of mail this month, at least not compared with last month, anyway. So onto the news: Pete Stamps Pete_Stamps@cargill.com wrote in as he was once again preparing to move. To quote Pete, "I seem to be moving as much as a civilian as I did on active duty!" He's working for Cargill, Inc.; he was the Division Engineer for the company's Energy Division near Boston but is now in the cold tundra known as Minneapolis where he's an EHS Engineer in the corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Office (his "DC tour" as one of our Classmates put it).

Pete is in the Reserve and had the opportunity to go to London last Febraary for his annual training with Military Sealift Command Europe. On the weekend, he took the train through the Chunnel and "flew" thra the French countryside at 185 mph to Paris where he met roommate Rob Vaughan.

Rob is assigned to the U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs and was TAD in Germany at the same time. As Pete says, "We had a great time seeing all the tourist attractions." Pete sent me a picture, which I'll show you all next month. I know, Pete, I said that last month; where's the picture, you ask? Well, I'd offer lame excuses, but the simple fact is that I'm trying to become the Poster Child for electronic communication with the Alumni Association. Part of this thankless task is to scan pictures and email them along with the column. Unfortunately, the deadline looms and I can't get the scanner to function. So we'll have to do the pictures next month...

Speaking of the Reserve, several Classmates were recently selected for unit command—Rick Witt (another 32er), Art Larson, Mark Boehle and Dave Kyto were names on the Hst back in September More from Pete: 32nd Company has been active lately—several babies in the past year and a half. But I'll let the proud parents fill you in on the details (that's a hint to write, guys). Steve McAllister has been doing a great job of collecting addresses and keeping everyone informed. Here's my rendition of the latest updates: Rob Vaughan was selected for transfer to the EDO community and will be rotating this spring; Simms Duncan and Bob Loria both lefr active duty in 1997 to pursue MBAs (Simms at Stanford and Bob at UVA); and Ray Alfaro finished his tour as Combat Systems Officer aboard ESSEX (LHD-2) and is now back on shore duty at

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SPAWAR in San Diego. Mike Skelly is presentiy on the CARGRU 7 staff in San Diego, Dan Matzke is still in northern Virginia working for uunet, BiU Fitzgerald is in Orange, CA (just a few miles from my old stomping grounds in Tustin) and Bruce Wain is a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch in Cleveland. Jeff Hein is married and working in Wisconsin, John DeNardo is putting his MBA skills to work for United Airlines as a strategic planner, and John Deranian was last seen starting pilot training with Federal Express. Rick Witt got his MBA at Yale after leaving active duty and has been working for Hertz the past few years. He and his wife live in Greenwich, CT. Chris Ryan is a TAR flying out of Corpus Christi, Rich Venable is still on active duty and was in Hawaii. Matt Shihadeh appears to be at Pax River by the looks of his retura address. Mike Wray is a Financial Advisor for the Equitable in Irvine, CA and doing a great job with the LA Chapter of the Alumni Association. Last I heard, Dan Flint was a PhD candidate in Business at the University of Tennessee—he should be wrapping it up soon. (Dan is married to Lynn Casity, also from our Class, 36th Company, I believe.) That's the skinny on about half of 32 as I know it.

Folks, letters like that fill your Secretary with gratitude. Lots of news.

Got an email from Zoe Dunning Zoe_Dunning @atkearaey.com, who was embarrassed to admit she couldn't pass through our website's Byzantine security measures. Well, okay, / didn't think they were that tough, but then I came up with them.

Who'd have thought that Bud and Pat's last names would be so hard to remember? (Please note the Official Hint in the last sentence.) Anyway, back to Zoe. A financial analyst and drilling reservist in the San Francisco area, Zoe's just bought her first house. She writes: I went from active duty to SelRes in '91, where I'm currently the Supply Officer for a Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare unit (MIUWU 103) out of Alameda. I did the MBA thing when I got out and am now working for a consulting firm, A.T. Kearaey, here in San Francisco. You may know it as that management consulting firm that got swallowed up by EDS a couple years ago. We focus on more the strategy/operations/finance side, and EDS does more the technology, IS department outsourcing stuff. It's interesting work—I'm currently managing an intemational market entry strategy project for a high-tech firm in Silicon Valley.

Keeps the frequent flier mileage balance nice and fat. Now I just need the time off to use it!

Zoe closed with some kind comments about the website (once she finally cracked that killer security). On behalf of Alex Kiefer, the guy who actually does the work, thanks.

Since we're on the web, I thought I'd become a little more "savvy" about using it. So I used a search engine to track you all down like dogs, ha ha ha...Well, okay, not really. See, a search engine isn't very useful for a name like, say, Tom Smith.

But if your name happens to be Mark Boehle MLADCSS@aol.com, well, it's easier I searched for the term "Boehle AND nuclear" (lovable geek that he is), and found him in Ballston Spa, home of a big piece of the Nuclear Navy's brainpower.

Which isn't surprising if you know Mark; my memories of him are focused on his simultaneous lack of studying and ridiculously high QPR. Though wife Lisa responded at first, Mark also sent along an email. He says that "life in upstate NY is wonderful despite the Dante-esque winters.

They seem to last about eight months, spring and fall one apiece and summer two." (Dante-esque, from a guy who I remember reading mainly physics texts and comic books. Clearly a Renaissance man.) The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) is where they design the nuclear submarine, craiser, and carrier cores/ plants. Any core design whose name ends with a 'G' (for General Electric), they designed. Mark

works in the Advanced Reactors Project (ARP) in the nuclear engineering subsection. ARP is responsible for the design of the core for the New Attack Submarine (NSSN) and conceptual studies of future cores. Mark manages the nuclear analysis unit (currently 7 people) responsible for supporting the design efforts and a myriad of other things.

As Mark says, "We're sort of a catch all for the things that need to get done. I've been a manager now for 5 months and find that it's a little more difficult managing engineers (PhDs included) than a chief and 15 machinist mates."

I later got a note from Lisa Boehle; in between tutoring reading and helping kindergartners use the computer, she finds time to work on stained glass projects and ponder retirement in Florida. She tells me she's making Mark put that last part in writing.

Speaking of 15th Company (shameless partisan that I am), I also talked to Austin Coleman ahc@jeicorp.com, a former roommate of mine (and the only guy who figured out I was Salty Sam). Austin is the President of JEI Corporation, a Minneapolis-based company that sells high-end but affordable dram-scanners for photography and other business applications. They've come out with some pretty neat technology and are going head-to-head with some of the biggest fish in the business: perhaps you've heard of Fujitsu?

Anyway, he's justifiably proud of his company's success, so I mentioned that I'd be more than happy to invest in whatever his next venture is.

(Hey, beats working.)

I also got a note from Larry Hickey lh@ioI.ie saying hello. He's with Allied Irish Bank in Dublin, that lucky son of a.. .1 mean, what a great job! I'm so happy for him. Anyway, Larry rans Allied Irish Bank's currency option business, which he's been doing for almost two years now.

He was doing the same thing in New York but started up this office in Dublin and so is now a sort of plankowner He lives right in the heart of the city by Temple Bar He's put out an open (dangerously open) offer: "If you or any other member of the Class find yourself in Dublin, please give me a call. This is a great town and I love showing it off."

Dangerous, you say? Well, read on. Turas out that Tim Tees TimTees@aol.com was in town awhile after Larry and I corresponded. (Tim is a regular visitor to Ireland as a sales rep with Applied Materials, a company with a penchant for hiring wayward nukes. He now lives in the Silicon Valley.) Anyway, Larry mentioned to him that he'd found the web page. So, at the end of the evening, when they'd retired back to Larry's apartment for some late cocktails and cigars, Larry booted up the machine and offered it to Tim. The result was a "cheery hello" that began "Dear #@!andhead."

Aww, ain't that sweet?

Anyway, I got another mail from Tim (after recovering from the bracing Irish air, no doubt) in which he said Please don't mention this in your column which I do read; however, I have a standing wager with Curt Lindsay that the other will be mentioned in Shipmate more. I have only been mentioned once since Graduation and would like to keep it that way.

I intend to remain the innocuous Classmate who's only seen with the likes of Elvis and Michael Hutchence."

Sorry, Tim. You just got another mention, but then, so did Curt. Hmm. Todd ParkYisrael@aol.com was another "long time no see" Classmate who checked in this month. The last time he wrote a note was 1991 when he was going through flight school as a lateral ttansfer SWO. After a tour flying SH-60Bs at HSL-46, he went to the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (a NAVAIR

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field activity) as a project manager for helo training systems. Now, though, the former SWO has come full circle. He's now at DESRON 20 as Air Ops and Planning. The Parks decided to live in Elizabeth City and enjoy the quiet of the country, living on the edge of a large soybean field. Todd says, I figured I'd endure the long commute for now.

We've added one more to the quiver of little ones bringing the tribe mgrat total to 5 with the birth of Caleb Aaron in January '95.1 delivered him at home in our base housing in Mayport. Word travels fast there, as the base CDO found out and paid us a visit on orders from the base XO! He's three now and already bossing his older siblings around!

Todd will be in Elizabeth City for two years if plans hold.

In the last edition, I mentioned that Kevin Leeds was engaged to the soon-to-be-former Diane Fill. Well, I have some more details now.

Diane is a 1978 graduate of Farrell High School (Farrell, PA) and a Sales Manager for Sears in Niles, OH. Her parents are Ted and Alice Fill of 518 Beechwood Avenue in Farrell, PA. When last I wrote about this, there hadn't been a date set; but now I understand that the ceremony will be in the spring of 1998, at St. Adelbert's Church in Farrell, PA. Joe Preddy Joseph_Preddy@ml.com wrote in to let us know about another Major Event Outside the Yard. Luann and Joe became parents of a baby boy on 26 November 1997. His name is Jake Ryan Preddy, and he weighed in at 8 lbs 3 oz and 21 inches. The Freddys were able to take him home from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day, but I doubt little Jake had much turkey. This is their first child. Congratulations, Joe and Luann: here's hoping you get some sleep.

Finally, a word from El Presidente, Generalissimo Joel Hanson. Joel was at a bunch of the tailgaters this year; I saw him at the one I attended, where we stood over a steaming pot of Sonny Dean's crab chowder and tried to stay warm.

Here's his note: Hi Everyone. Following much prodding from Mike Casey (OK, Mike, you can take the pitchfork out), I'm finally updating that year old plus "President's Comer" column. First off, thanks to everyone for the response to the fund drive this year.

We exceeded any and all expectations of the Alumni Association for the drive, with a tremendous amount of first time support. Thanks again. While I'm on this train of thought, with the first of the year will come another opportunity for the Class to give to the Class Fund (this is the fund which would supplement a reunion, fund the 25th Co. wardroom, and work towards a Class gift down the road). MBNA will be coming out with Class credit cards for a few select classes as an experiment with the Alumni Association. As it looks now, we will be one of those classes. The way it works is that we (the Class Fund) will get a flat royalty for each cardmember and a second level of royalties based on usage by all cardmembers. I'm not asking you to cut up all your cards and only use this card, because I won't be doing that. I kinda like the Discover card concept of cash-back at the end of the year; but, hey, not everyone takes Discover. So, I figure (I hear the collective groan) everyone needs a VISA, too (and the crowd goes wild). 'Nuff said.

A little about the website. In case you aren't aware of it, Alex Kiefer was the principal architect who volunteered his time to constmct tlie web page for us. Without him, the webpage flat out wouldn't exist, so many thanks to Alex, as well as to Rob Quinton, who worked with Alex on the constraction. Mike Casey took the lead on the whole issue based on a simple off-the-cuff comment I made a year ago (something to the effect of, "Gee, wouldn't it be nice if we had a webpage?"). Next time I talk to Mike with an idea in mind, I'll have to make it bigger and better. Thanks, Mike. With respect to the webpage, this is a work in progress. As you've

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seen, it has a database for tracking down Classmates and posting of key events upcoming for Navy sports.

As time progresses, I'd like to see this become a platform for some quality networking amongst ourselves to explore job opportunities and business opportunities as well. A good first step in that direction is the email address database that's building. It's at over 200 now and still growing. For those of you who check out the site regularly, please update Alex with some information regarding who you're working for (those still active can ignore that one), the industry you're in, and what interest you may have in developing this network. An example of how this can work is that I received an email from Rick Cobb of Cadence Design Systems (a software company specializing in ECAD software involved in electronic equipment design). His company is in a serious growth spurt, and he flat out told me that they are hiring. His email is in the database.

Similarly, my company, Moore Products Co., is in the midst of a serious growth spurt as we try to grow and compete with our competition, Honeywell, Bailey Controls, Foxboro and FisherRosemount. If you need a control system, we have your solution (ouch! My sales pitch). Our product is control solutions (h/w and s/w) for virtually all manufacturing processes. We are looking for Lead Project Engineers with pharmaceutical or pulp/paper experience to join the company and handle our growth spurt. If you're interested or know someone who is, drop me an email.

On to other subjects. The 15th Reunion is coming; and fortunately for us, Tina Higgins has already begun the legwork to ensure that we have a place to hold the big bash. More details will be coming over the course of the next year, and I'll be looking for some volunteers to assist in the setup of the reunion. For those of you who have expressed an interest in working on this, I haven't forgotten you, trast me. If you didn't already know, we started having '85 tailgaters at football games this season.

Melanie Dean (Sonny) constructed an '85 flag which had it's inaugural appearance at the Temple game in November. It was an easy landmark to see at the Army-Navy game this year as well. For next year, we will have a tailgater site in the vicinity of the Quonset Hut in a joint effort with '86. At this point, the attendance at the tailgaters isn't huge, so combining with '86 made sense (actually it was Pat McPherson's idea). The benefit of the location is that it's over on the grass, so you can bring your kids; and they will have somewhere to ran around a littie without being in the non user-friendly gravel.

Many thanks to Dave McDonnell, Pat McPherson, Paul Rosmilso, Tina Higgins, and Mike Stepaniak for their help in setting up the tailgaters this year. I'm hoping that next year will be even better for attendance (the jury's out on the football team).

Finally, I want to ask that we all join in and help out our fearless, peerless (and beerless) Secretary, Mike. The poor guy is looking into all the "get rich quick" schemes known to man in order to bring in the cashflow for the beers he owes at the 15th Reunion. With the use of email, it's so easy to drop a quick update to Mike on how and what you're up to, so please do. In the end, it accomplishes two things. One, it's one small step to keep Mike out of the poor house; and second, the more we contribute to the column, the less likely Mike will feel the need to start creating events in our lives to justify a column.

One last thing. I wish everyone a safe and happy holidays and a great new year. Joel Thanks Joel. Those tailgaters (okay, that one I went to) were real events. And did you notice the polite requests for help on the 15th? Watch the website for things the Class is gonna need.

That's the column, folks. Next time we talk, Spring will be in the air...

Keep in touch, Mike

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Pres: Fran Fitzpatrick Sec'y: LT Tim Wolf, USNR P.O. Box 87, Annapolis, MD 21404 h: 703-271-0907; e: shipmate87@aol.com http://usna87.com Washington, DC Happy New Year 1998!!!

I begin with an update on the Class fundraising project, the USNA Obstacle Course. As of early December, we have become the benchmark for Class giving with the awesome response the Class has made. Seems like we've put a few other Classes doing their fundraising to shame.

Fran, Jim and I have fielded a number of questions and inquires about the project and the Obstacle Course. Most often, we've been asked about the purpose of the project. To be clear, this is a Class (the entire Class of '87—all 1,000 plus of us) gift to the Naval Academy for use in the Physical Education curriculum. The course is in need of rebuilding, and the projett has been completely approved as a need for the Academy by Admiral Larson. Owen Duke III deserves the credit for the idea and Dick Hoffman for the design and pushing it through the bureaucracy.

As mentioned in Fran's correspondence, the fundraising for the project is scheduled as a threeyear effort. Therefore, the Obstacle Course will not be built until most, if not all, of the funds have been collected. It is important to keep up with pledge payments in order for the project to stay on track.

Again, I'm writing this column in midDecember To date, about 75% of the Class was identified as prospects for phone contact to query for pledges. (The other 25% who were not called did not have an updated or accurate phone number with the Alumni Association—please update your "file" with Alumni Services at 410-263-4448).

Eighty% (583) of the prospects were "processed" or called by mid-December Of that number, 382 Classmates had made definitive decisions about pledging or not. Nearly three quarters of Uiose making a decision (278) had pledged in the affirmative. The bottom line—a little over 25% of the Class has pledged over $100,000, which puts us well on our way to making the USNA Obstacle Course a reality. Way to go, BZ, fantastic!!!

On behalf of Fran, Jim, myself, and the Alumni Association, we thank everyone for the support and feedback, and all who made a generous pledge. We have really blown away those at Alumni House who deal with fundraising with our awesome participation.

If you've missed out on making a pledge on the phone or want to make a one-time donation for the Class gift, checks are made payable to the Naval Academy Alumni Association and send it to them c/o Capt Bob Hofford '61, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068. Please add a note stating your donation is specifically for the Class of '87 fundraising project.

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Onto the newsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ralph Nelson has been diligent in his efforts to keep our Class web page updated. Please check it out at http:\\usna87.com and pass along your comments to Ralph at RNelson01@aol.com.

Out there in harm's way, Chris Dunphy, CJ. Cassidy, Didi Dorsett, Joe Eversole, John Green, and Mark Mykleby are on craise with

Shannon. After his tour with CVW-7, Pat is likely to take a F-14 Department Head billet.

Now that the 10-year reunion has come and gone, I encourage you to keep sending in your news and updates for the Class column. Email is obviously preferred, but postcards and letters are great, and don't forget to send pictures too.

TTFN, TJW.

GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. These

Classmates are ensuring that Saddam Hussein understands what it means to stay in one's box.

From Okinawa, Tony Prato sent in his 10-year update. He is serving as Ops Officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR-152) at MCAS Futenma. Tony and wife Kimberly have two boys, Anthony and Nicholas. Kimberly is finishing her master's in public administration and is tiie Public Affairs Chief for the Army on Okinawa. While hopping back to the states for training, Tony met up with Matt Sampson in Yuma, AZ. The Pratos will be on Okinawa until May 1999, so let Tony know if you're headed his way at "pratoa@mwr.kic.or.jp."

Dave Sasek, Erik Shay, and Tony Ferrari ran the Marine Corps Marathon in DC back at the end of October In the cold, rainy weather, Dave finished 92nd out of over 17,000rannerswho started the marathon. His time was 2 hours and 51 minutes. Tony ran with an impressive time of 3 hours and 35 minutes. And Erik's time is believed to be about 3 hours and 25 minutes. Way to go fellas. Dave plans to ran the Boston Marathon in April, for the third time. In keeping with the marathon theme, Stacey and Phil Corcoran ran the Chicago Marathon in October in a time of 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Cindy and Pat Hurley celebrated the birth of their third child, daughter Emily, who was bora on 13 August.

John Young and Joe Deleon are at PACFLT Propulsion Examining Board (PEB). Pat Kelly is the OPS Officer on BENFOLD. Dave Johnson is

Jim Matheson and Jim Morgan tailgate at the Navy/SDSU game

Amy and Carl with reunion hosts Peggy and Tim

OPS on BUNKER HILL. Jim Morgan is CHENG on

PRINCETON. Carlos Suarez is the CHENG on TRENTON and awaiting word from the detailer on his next assignment. Carlos' wife, Mary Ellen Bragunier, is a cousin of Mike Patten.

Shelley (Laurilla) O'Malley has begun her pilot training with Delta Air Lines. She and Brian have two girls. Shannon and Lauren.

Jasmine and Steve Milone are expecting their first child in July. They live in Arlington, VA but are moving to Alexandria very soon. Lisa and Greg Stefanon are happy and proud new parents.

Daughter Caroline Jane was bora 9 November The Stefanons reside in the Chicago area.

Off the emailâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rayome Soupiset is Director of Sales and Marketing for Doublecote L.L.C. He and wife Maureen live in Ridgeland, MS and have a baby girl, Janie Moran.

Anthony Diamos joined ISLACOM as Assistant Vice President for Logistics (Country Operations) in the Philippines. After serving in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Anthony joined his new employer, who is partnered with Deutsche Telekom, to participate in the liberalized telecommunications industry. You can reach him at RO. Box 9229, MCS Mailing Center, Makati City 1200 PHILIPPINES. Greg Gephart recently transferred from Okinawa to Quantico courtesy of the Marine Corps. Greg and wife Carol were married last May. From Pat Hagerty, he is CAG LSO for CVW-7,

Guys from 29 on 6-3"

embarked on JOHN C. STENNIS. They will be

deploying at the end of Febraary, taking the carrier the long way, heading east, from Norfolk to San Diego. Patty and Pat have two children, Brian and

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An '87 party at Acme Bar & Grill in Del Mar

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Pres: Capt Robert B. Sofge, USMC Sec'y: Joeseph G. Herlihy 5082 Whiteway Cove, Memphis, TN 38117 h: 901-682-0927; w: 901-565-2120 e: JoeGenest@aol.com What were those five responses? I guess the only one that applies here is "No excuse, Sir (Ma'am)!" First, I owe a huge apology to our whole Class for being out of contact and neglecting the column for so many months. There is no excuse, and I promise to take action to ensure this does not happen again. We will discuss this later in the column.

Despite the absence of columns, the mail buoy has been riding a bit high in the water. This could be for various reasons, including change of address and my company's email system—in which case I again apologize for not having correspondence in this column. I have only a few letters to share, and we will get to them right now! If I have not included a letter in this column which you sent, please update and resend to the email or mailing address located at the top of this column. The information is accurate, and it will get to me and be placed in the very next column.

The first letter received was from Fran Utley (excuse me for deleting any expletives about there being no column!)

I just finished my second cmise with VQ-5 as an ES-3A Shadow pilot. I got off CONNIE a mere two weeks ago and let me tell you.. .San Diego is a beautiful thing. 1 cruised and waved with Mark Burgess and Steve TVafton again. They transitioned to the F-14D after their old squadron decommissioned and now are in VF-2. We had all craised together on NIMITZ last year. They're doing well, Steve is headed for a Hornet transition, and Mark still had about another year at VF-2 if I remember correctly. A.J. Devine was one of my fellow VQ pilots on CONSTELLATION, and we had a blast. He will be sticking around the squadron for one more craise. Tara Traynor also is in VQ-5, but detaching soon to go fly A-4s in Meridian.

Weren't too many other '90 guys out on CONNIE, really. Al Philpott was working in engineering for a while, but left the ship eariy, the dog. Let me think, whom have I seen in San Diego?

George Dennis is working somewhere on North Island, while he is waiting to join the civilian world.

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He is applying to business schools right now and generally continues to maintain the high standard of partying that he set when he arrived in this town.

Dave Macintyre is a full-time student of environmental engineering at SDSU and loving it. From Marine Corps Officer to Tree-Hugger. He earns extra cash by pulling a rickshaw downtown and tending bar—a good man to know. He is having the college experience that we all missed out on!

Bill Bulls called last week and was down for the LSO conference at North Island. He is finishing up his sea tour as an E-2 pilot and heading for LSO school duty at Oceana. I still want to know how he swung that billet. Saw Lou Schager at the same conference, he is a RAG instractor in Oceana. Lisa Bozelli is teaching at our alma mater...an English prof at USNA. Renee (Rasera) Cornett is working at HELTACWINGPAC and living with her husband Jerry on Coronado. They have the best Monday Night Football parties on the Island, and probably the best house too. Honore Mealey is out of the Navy and working up in Portland, OR. I know I am forgetting a bunch of people; but as I remember them, I will write again.

As for me, I am detaching from VQ-5 and heading to VT-4 in Pensacola to fly T-34s and train our future NFOs. My big news is that I'm getting married (yes, the ramors are tme!) in May to a fellow Navy grad...Dave Cloe '89, a USAF Captain. It's OK though, he realizes now that he should have stayed Navy. He will be headed to Hurlburt AFB, (hence my T\irboweenie orders). Other than that, not much to tell. I will keep you posted.

Fran, thanks for the great update. I'm thinking about Dave Macintyre's experience going back to school, and I must admit it was a lot of fun!

Congratulations on your engagement! That is awesome. I just recently got married in September (one reason for my absence) and am very excited for you. Please keep the letters coming.

Next up, I received a brief note from Bert Race who is currently attending Naval Postgrad for electrical engineering. (Didn't we get enough of that stuff as 2nd Class?) Bert has been married now for over six years to Megan (whom he also met during 2nd Class year—big year for Bert!).

They had their first child, Lawson, on March 15th.

Congratulations!

Vic Caruso dropped me a line with news of big changes in his life. Vic got married on May 10 to Carol (the girl Vic dated his entire 2nd Class year—what a big year!) Congratulations, Vic! He also passes along news: Paul Moody (changed his name to Crothers) is living in San Jose with a girl named Thelma. He is working for Applied Materials and enjoying it very much. Brian Whitman is living in North Hollywood with his wife Cindy. They bought a house, and Brian will be transitioning to civilian life in the Spring. Chris Tinio is at the Anderson School with Vic. He graduates and gets out of the Navy in 1999.

I frequently receive email jokes from Jonathan Salkoff who is finishing up his final year at Duke's Business School-Fuqua. Jon just accepted a position with Alex Brown in Baltimore, so he'll be close to the Yard for Homecoming parties!

In my own life, changes have come quickly after leaving grad school! If I had a reason for being late with the column, it is that I was recently married on September 20 to Ms. Darcy Webb from the great, wonderful (she's making me say this) state of Arkansas! We had a small, but wonderful wedding in Kennebunkport, ME. Attending the wedding were Tom Leutzinger and Paul Valesky—pictured here.

Don't forget to vote for trustees-at-large and Western Vice Chairman at the front of this issue o/Shipmate

Tom Leutzinger, Joe Herlihy, and Paul Valesky All in all, the past six months have been a bit overwhelming with a new job location in Memphis, TN, wife, house, two cats, and a great dog! No! No kids yet or in the plans for the immediate future. Paul Valesky is still living in Washington, DC and working for a defense contractor Tom is living in the San Francisco area pursuing his dream of becoming a private client finance advisor Tom, when I make my millions, you will be my man!

Darccy and Joe Herlihy I also receive quite a bit of word from Ron Surfield who has done a WONDERFUL job creating a Class web site for us at: http:// usna90.org. Thank you for all the hard work on this, Ron. For those that have not visited the site, Ron has done a nice job giving us a site with Class email addresses, recent news sent to him via email or letter, and a very nice remembrance site for deceased Classmates. Additionally, I will be getting Ron all previous columns (no jokes about the past few months, please! I feel bad enough!) so they can be viewed by everyone. "When I get a scanner for photos, we will be sure to include these with the column as well. Ron's email address is: RSurfield@gridnet.com In regards to maintaining this column, I could definitely use some assistance in collecting and editing information; and to that end, here is my suggestion: Many Classes have Company or Battalion reps that collect information about our

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Classmates and consolidate it all into a letter which becomes die column. This helps for many reasons, including: Back-up secretaries—for those times when the main secretary is lost in space.

More information—Company or Battalion editors could proactively search out and collect information from close friends from those areas.

Divide and conquer—share editing responsibilities.

Different writing styles—WHAT! You don't like my famous sense of humor? Listen, I'm no Pete Clarke, but— With this suggestion in place, I need folks to help me out and volunteer! (Get the N.A.V.Y. aaonym out of your mind!) The process would work as follows: Volunteer to be a rep for your Company or Battalion (we will chose final breakdown based on the responses I receive—I prefer to see Company reps).

I will print a list in the column and ask Ron to post on the web site.

Collect information with emails, phone calls, chance encounters, etc.

Compile information every two to three months (we will rotate Companies or Battalions) and submit to me for compilation into the next column.

That is the process! With that in mind, please consider taking on the role to help keep the column active and representative of the entire Class. Call/email me at the addresses above with questions or recommendations.

Finally, I received the following email from Tim Corrigan '87: I grew up and graduated high school with one of your Classmate, Kurt Eglseder. I am not writing this letter under the worst of circumstances, but ones bad enough.

Kurt got out of the Navy a couple of years ago and has been living in Washington state with his wife (Karen) and newbora son (Timothy). He recently started attending law school as well. Four weeks ago while driving home, his car strack a wild horse. As best as anyone could construct, the horse came down on top of the car, and Kurt was stmck severely in the head. He has been in a coma since.

There appears to be no bodily damage beyond his head injuries. He is able to move his limbs, but still has yet to awaken.

This letter was sent to me in October On December 3,1 received the following message from Julie Chester, Kurt's ICU nurse from the initial accident: "Kurt is now in a type of nursing home rehab center in Toppenish, close to where his wife, Karin, lives. I hear he is making progress every day, although it is slow. He is now standing, going for rides in the car with Karin and, I believe, speaking in short sentences. Matt, Kurt's brother, wants me to show Ruth how to email, so hopefully she can update you with a more current status report soon. Kurt's address is: Valley Medical and Rehab Center, 802 W. 3rd, Toppenish, WA, 509865-3955 I hope this information helps you...He certainly has a wonderful family and supportive friends...! am waiting for the day he walks into the ICU and gives us all a big hug."

Thank you, Julie, for your letter Please take the time to drop Kurt a card. Kurt, you and your entire family are in all our prayers. We're excited to have you back with us and hope and pray for a speedy recovery.

That is all the data we have for this month. The address, phone number, and email address above are all correct—so use them! Until next month, God Bless and all the best wishes for a happy New Year 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: jcdevine99@aol.com USNA91@pen.net Greetings, all! Dam those Dark Ages (here in Seattle, they seem to last nine months), but Spring's promised colors and sounds are not far behind. In the meantime, here's a littie news to color your clouds...

Paul Fallace sends an email from Mount Vernon, IN, where he is now working for GE Plastics as a customer service manager Paul and wife, Kathleen, are doing well, as is daughter, Kelly, who recently celebrated her one-year birthday. Even better, their number two is on the way, scheduled for arrival soon after this article hits the presses. In his spare time from GE and the family, Paul's gone to two Howdown Mowdowns and is working on his MBA. Paul and family hope to find their way back East, closer to some lacrosse fields, through Paul's work in the GE system. As others have, Paul passes on good news about job prospects and encourages anyone interested in GE to contact him at Paul.Fallac@GERGE.com or call 812-831-4947.

We received another note from our Peravian connection, Cesar Rojas. You'll remember some news from Cesar printed a few months back...Cesar wanted to follow up with the great news of the arrival of his second child, Cesar Rojas III! Cesar reports that he will be going to Germany in January '98 for Engineering Department Head school and looks forward to a stop through the U. S. on his way back to Pera.

Cesar also passes on a correction to his email address...he can be reached at rojas002@marina.mil.pe and would especially like to hear from those of you from the 15th Company.

As always, we wish only the best for our compatriot to the south, Cesar, and congratulations again!

Speaking of the southem latitudes, Vence H a r b u c k sends word that he will be heading down to Puerto Rico this Summer for duty and is looking for information from anyone who is or has been down that way. Vence, who's recently learaed the joys of email, can be reached at vharbuck@juno.com. As for the other more important details on Vence's affairs, Vence was married to the former Claire Westberry of Pensacola, FL in October 1992, and the couple now has two girls, Hailey (4) and Holley (2).

Vence is currently assigned to VP-16 at NAS Jacksonville and would love some news from anyone who's got the scoop on the 51st state.

Congratulations, Vence and Claire!

Jon Nolan was kind enough to send some prompt news with regards to the unfortunate death of Brian Smith, most of which was carried in the last article. Jon also sent some other Class news, which I'll include here (in his words): I have some Classmate news from NAS Cecil Field, FL, and the sister Hornet squadrons of CVW3, VFA-37 and VFA-105: The Bulls of VFA-37 have quite a complement of Academy Grads, making up almost half our pilots (not saying a whole lot in a squadron of 16 pilots). I am at the start of my third year here and am looking forward to the beginning of another set of workups (we returaed from deployment on ROOSEVELT six months ago).

We leave for deployment next November on ENTERPRISE (I should be rotating just prior to deploy-

ment—Dara!?). I am still single with no plans otherwise. I have taken on the dubious distinction of pulling the slack for my roommate from Club 34, Dan Thorsfeldt, who is living "near" his girlfriend and working for Cypress Semi-conductors out in sunny San Jose, CA. I am ashamed to admit it, but he could be entertaining thoughts of "going pro."

Rob Himer, 3rd Company, checked into the Bulls soon after me and is pushing hard for the same avoid-craise schedule. He is still happily married to Linda (the subject of many of his Covenant College stories) and has two wonderful children, Jonathan, age 3, and Lauren, age 2. Nate Hawkins, 29th Company, should be leaving the Bulls in July of next year. He joined the ranks of the "fallen" when he proposed to his girlfriend, Roxanne Kaminski, on the night of the Horaet Ball. He plans on getting married in a small ceremony (according to Nate) sometime around Easter weekend. Other recent Academy grads in our squadron include Craig Reiner, Steve Carrington, and Chris Maslowski '92.

The Gunslingers of VFA-105 own two '91ers: Rich Brophy and Tim Wachendorfer. Rich is married to the former Kara Flatley '90, currently has two children, Meghan, age 3, and Madeline, age 1, and has another one on the way. I guess the post-craise excitement got the better of them. Congratulations once again to Rich and Kara. Tim is planning on rotating out of the Gunslingers next August and has recently made a move for the better: with much approval from his friends, Tim has asked his girlfriend, Elena Sheldon, to be his wife.

They will be married during the Army-Navy Game (we know which side didn't do much planning for this one) on December 6th in Danville, VA. Nate and Tim, we hate to see you leave the rapidly diminishing ranks of "da guyz", but congratulations.

That's all I have from CVW-3. Please feel free to contact me via email at JBNolan@worldnett. att.net with questions about Brian, news from members of 34th Company, or just to say hi. If there is anything someone needs passed on to Maria Smith or anyone in Brian's family, please drop me a line.

Thanks, Jon, for the update! Give everyone our best!

We received a status report from Dan Zoot, who as you may remember had been studying in Japan.

Most recently Dan received an offer to work with Space Systems/Loral in a full time assignment in their Tokyo office. Dan's wife had been teaching Japanese here in Seattle, at the University of Washington and has now joined Dan in Japan. Dan requested that I print his email address and phone number, and he encourages anyone passing through Nippon to give him a shout (he's a straight train shot from the base at Yokosuka). Dan can be reached at zootd@iac.co.jp, or by phone at 33456-5064. Dan also has received a note from Dan Berenbaum, who will be moving to France on a foreign assignment with Applied Materials. Great to hear from you, Dan. That's all I have as far as mail. I will also let you know that I received a Christmas card from J.P. Ayubi, who has settled comfortably into his duty station in Okinawa. J.P. and Jonette have a new addition to their family...a Japanese retriever/ mutt, who they've named the Japanese word for "dog." They say it's kept the neighbors entertained—Dog, where are you?! Here, dog. I also had the pleasure of talking to George Dyer just this evening. You'll recall that George is serving as a Company Officer at USNA and that he was married this summer to his beautiful wife, Pam. George has also been coaching with the Navy ISO's Football squad, who went 7-0 this year (beating Army—twice!), while Pam has been teaching at a Christian school in Annapolis. The two are enjoying their year as newlyweds, and we wish them all the best.

That's all I have for now. Send some news before the weather gets too nice...We look forward to hearing from you soon!—^JD

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Pres: LT Doug Barber, USN 9290 Mason Creek Road, Side B, Norfolk, VA 23503 h: 757-583-3641 Corresponding Sec'y: Sean GilUespie 5331 Kindlewood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Chez_Gillespie@classic.msn.com Hi, all! My first crack at this, and I'm real excited about it! The main reason is because I had a blast at our Fifth. I thought the turnout was great and that our Annapolis/DC-based Classmates did a bang-up job of putting it all together The other great reason, of course, is that we beat Army three days before I wrote this—and big! 'Bout time, I guess. Okay, enough idle chit-chat, on to the dirt.

Christie Niebuhr is engaged! Actually, she has been for a while, since June to be precise. His name is Matt Munnelly, and he's a wonderful guy.

They met when her duties as Supe's Protocol Officer took her to Ricketts Hall to pick up the Supe's tickets to various events. After dating for a little while, they agreed to a long engagement and an August '98 ceremony. Christie said, "My parents thought I was crazy; but at our age, I think you just know." Jen (my wife) and I got out to branch with Christie and Matt on Sunday following the game and tailgater, and they both looked very comfortable and happy.

Got out to dinner with Susie and Ralph Bobenrieth, Lynn and Brian Finman, John Reimann, Al Schrader and Kurt Schreyer (Notre Dame '92) after the game/tailgater Had a great time just hanging out and catching up. Dinner was great, but it was definitely secondary. Ralph is stationed in DC and going to school part-time while Suzie does her fourth year of med school.

Brian just detached from THEODORE ROOSEVELT to join the SHORELANT crowd. The best news of the evening by far was that Al had recently gotten engaged. Her name is Patty McDonald, and that's literally all the scoop I have. Al, if you're reading this, send me the whole story. I'm sure it's a good one, and I'm not above getting lots of mileage from the same story if I have to.

Missy and Dan Dunaway finished their second stretch of sea duty just before the reunion and are now enjoying a sane schedule, if that's what two small boys amount to, for the first time. Dan is stationed at TACTRAGRULANT in Dam Neck now and, by Missy's account, having a great time carousing with the two little ones.

Michelle and Everett Marshall are also ashore.

Everett is working at USNA Admissions, and they both have their hands full with their little guy, too.

The best parts of working at USNA, according to Everett and Michelle, are that it's not afloat and it's not in Ingleside.

If anyone thought Scott Coughlin was MIA for the Reunion, he had a few very good reasons. One, he was stuck in Monterey studying information warfare (tough break). Second, and most important, his wife Bonnie was delivering their first child. Felicity. Scott graduates next September before heading back out to the submarine force.

I received a few reports of a Dan Silbermann sighting during Homecoming Weekend and followed up on them soon after I called information and got lucky twice over. For one, he'd very recently arrived in Virginia Beach with his Tomcat squadron, after finishing his first craise aboard CONSTELLATION. Second, I caught him right before he dashed out to HQ. He just got into a new house and is busy spending his flight pay on it. He also

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had barely enough time to tell me he's engaged now—glad I was sitting down for that part. It was a pretty short call, so I didn't actually get a name out of him; but I'll follow up and provide updates for everyone who's as curious as I am.

Tony Clinton dropped me a note last week.

He's finishing up as a General Medical Officer in San Diego; and by the end of December, he'll be in Pensacola learning to be a flight surgeon. He talked a little about a nurse he's been dating; but his handwriting is already getting a little doctorish, so I had trouble making out her name or any of the really good gossip. More to follow on that one also; but I definitely wasn't going to pass up an opportunity to bust on a doc about his penmanship, even if it was a cheap shot.

More baby news: Julia and Tom Crimmins were also busy during reunion weekend. Julia gave birth to James October 18th, just before Tom left for about a month for deployment workups. It was his last underway fling on MONTEREY as Air Warfare Officer; they've detached and recently reported to Kings Point, NY, to teach Naval science to midshipmen at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Joining Tom and Julia in New York will be Suzi and Dave Suchyta, and their new roommate Genevieve (Jenna for short). Jenna was bora (reluctantly) on November 23rd. They should be headed to New York around January after detaching from THE SULLIVANS, on which Dave is the commissioning DCA. Closing thought: I thought we had a splendid Reunion. I had a great time, and I'm already looking forward to the tenth! I felt Kurt Schreyer (the Notre Dame guy) actually caught the spirit of the weekend best with a quote he'd dug up: "When you depart from your friend, you grieve not: for that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain."—Kahlil Gibran (Thanks bunches, Ralphie, for sticking with me so I could get this right!)

That's it for now. If you have any scoop you want to share, drop me a line. I certainly can't keep up like this without input from everyone.

Please make note of the email address, and make liberal use of it. Pictures are great, too. 'Til next month...FW&FS, Sean

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(L to R) Chris York, Brian Blalock, Emily and Mike Flatley, Chris Harding Susanne and Chris Harding write from Marion, MS. They will be heading for NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL shortly, where Chris will be flying F/A-lSs. Emily and Mike Flatley were married on 27 September at a local church in Annapolis, and the reception was at Alumni Hall.

In attendance were Chris, Mike Wentz, Chris York, and Brian Blalock.

Jeff and Stacia (Ulissey) lovine write from Chesapeake, VA. Stacia and Jeff had a 7 lb 12 oz baby girl, Amanda, on 2 October Stacia is stationed in Norfolk at COMOPTEVOR. Jeff is out of the Navy now and is a pilot with Delta Airlines. Thanks Stacia and Jeff.

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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 '93.1 hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday. Everything is blessed here. Nothing big to report.

Jim Mills writes from JUNEAU (LPD-10). Jim is working in the Special Warfare community as the Officer In Charge (QIC) of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RIB) detachment for Special Boat Unit Twelve. Deployed with Jim as part of PELELIU Amphibious Readiness Group are: Chip Merrill and John Helman—flying for HC-11; Omar Jana—working for Amphibious Squadron 1 Staff; and Jim Quann—the 13th MEU Air Support Element QIC. Ed Wills sends news from Aiea, HI. Ed married Catherine Corrington on 19 April '97 at Dunstan's Episcopal Church in San Diego. Scott Ledig made it out West for the wedding. Ed is on ASHEVILLE (SSN-758). Ed surfs from time to time with Tony Prete. Tony is on COLUMBIA out of Hawaii.

Jeff, Amanda, and Stacia (Ulissey) lovine That's all for this month '93. Catch you'll in March. God bless. Vin.

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'93ers (among others) get theu wings—Grandfather and father of Mike Masica '95, father of Tim Tippet '95, Matt Kelly, Chris Harding, Todd Huber '94, Mike Masica, Tim Tippet

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Pres: 1st Lt Scott Hornbuckle, USMC Sec'y: Ens. Jim Keck, MC, USNR 11305 Woodson Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 h: 301-933-7358; e: JKeckl994@AOL.COM http:// www.usna94.com Hello, '94 and welcome to a brand new year!

We all received a nice present this year when Navy football trashed Army on December 6th at the Meadowlands by a score of 39-7. Congratulations, Navy! But now, 1998 is in full swing, and there's lots of Class News to pass unto you. As you may recall from the last issue, I notified you of the existence of the Official Web Page of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1994. It was established as another means to pass on information and to stay in touch with each other Graduates, former Midshipmen, family, and friends are welcome to access the web page. There are a number of links provided: a REGISTRATION page is being used to create a Class list, and can be used to update your address to me and to Shipmate whenever you move; Class News Columns are archived on the SHIPMATE link—you can even use this link to send your Class news to me for publication; other useful links are provided on the LINKS page; I've managed to scan a handful of pictures sent by you, and now they can be seen on the PICTURES page as well as in the Shipmate magazine. The web page is constantly being updated, so check back often. Please feel free to email me with suggestions or questions. The web page address that I gave you was: www.angelfire.com/nv/usnal994 This address still works, but I've moved everything to a location much easier to remember: www.usna94.com So, check it out. I'm working on a new way to quickly update the Class Directory, so be patient as I work on it. But you can still register Thanks.

Since the inauguration of the Class Web Page, my electronic mailbag has been overflowing. Let me pop open my hard drive and upload these messages for you. First up in my file is Roy

Gilbert: The big news since I last wrote is that I married Leigh Anne Miller, a security analyst from Florida, on October 12, 1996. Sorry—I'm not technologically sophisticated enough to send wedding photos over the Internet. We had the wedding in Or-

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lando, FL (our hometown), with about 250 guests including Todd Bode (my best man), Kevin Mattix, Mike '91 and Julie '93 Kaiser, and Dave Baird '96. We had a great honeymoon, and we are firmly ensconced at our home in Connecticut.

Since the wedding, I've had two deployments to the North Atlantic onboard MIAMI (SSN-755). Going to sea obviously helped me miss out on all the pain and stress of the first year of marriage, so I've at least got that going for me. Brad Baker is also on board MIAMI with me. He and his wife Clarissa are expecting their first child, (Eric Brenden Baker or Vela Ann) in a few months. 1 am sub qualified; and by the time you read this, I will have taken the Nuclear Engineer's Exam in DC. That is occupying a lot of my life right now.

I've run into very few Classmates since getting to New London. I had my sub qual interview with the squadron commodore at the same time as Jim Crimmins, which was probably entertaining for the commodore. I've also run into Mike Steve and gotten into a fair amount of trouble with him in Germany.

If any 30th company people are out there, my email address (actually, my wife's—so be kind in the subject line) is lgilbert@99main.com. I'd love to hear if Helen Bloom finally found tme happiness as a country and western singer.

Eric Lednicky is my next visitor from the information superhighway: This is Eric, aka "Neck," coming to you from the European theater. 1 spent some time today cleaning 79 pieces of trash advertisementsfrommy email box, and now I am back in the saddle. In case anyone hasn't heard, my deployment email address is: rednecky@hotmail.com. Robin is getting email back in the States at the lednicky@juno.com address, and she is always happy for greetings as well.

Hopefully everyone knows by now; but if you don't, I'd like to announce that on 21 Sep '97 at 1241 am EDT, Robin gave birth to a 9 lbs., 10.8 oz baby boy by the name of Kyle Andrew. The linebaclter, as he was known to the NAS Jacksonville hospital staff, was a delightful 20.5 inches (51 cm) long. He is doing very well at home with his mother, plenty of sleeping and blessedly not a lot of crying (knock on wood). Daddy Eric got home to see them for 5 days in early October, and couldn't be more pleased with the result. She done good, alright!

That is my big news. Deployment is moving along, although at this point it could stand to move a bit faster. I'd obviously like to be home right this moment, but it is all part of the sacrifice. The pace is busy here; and I speak with the family on a regular basis, so it'll be over before I know it.

I 'II cut this short, since I need to be moving along.

However, please feel free to drop Robin or myseff a line with any big news that is happening in your neck of the woods. We are always glad to hear from

friends and family. I'll reply as I am able, although it is likely to be somewhat time late. I hope that everyone is doing well, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Congratulations Eric on the new addition to you family. How about a baby picture for the magazine? This next message arrives compliments of the web page. For some of you, this will be a blast from the past...Mike Gardner: Some of you remember me. The crazy guy from 7th Company who went UA our First Class year.

Well, things are going well and I am about to graduate from Iowa State University, of all places. If you know me, please send me email or regular mail.

Who knows...I might end up living near some of ya'll as my job search is covering the whole country.

A hello to all those 7th company folks out there, and everyone who spent the Sunmier with me in '94!

Mike's address is: Storms 8103 Sage, Ames, lA 50013, 515-296-9179, mikeg@iastate.edu.

Julie (Rosati) Antonacci (2nddivol@roosevelt.navy.mil) wrote the following message: Pete and I were very disappointed that we couldn't get to my buddy Darin Evenson's wedding. Darin, I'm happy for you and wish you the best with your new wife!

We were out one evening at the Jewish Mother in VA Beach and had another chance encounter with some Herd Alumni. We were about to leave and in walked Pete Contostavlos, Randy Stoker (both stationed in Norfolk), Robb Wittmack, and Chris McCranie who were visiting for the weekend. I didn't get a chance to talk to Witt, but all the other guys said things are going great. I know Pete is doing his second division officer tour on the same ship as his first tour. CAPE ST. GEORGE, Randy is flying helos out of NAS Norfolk, and Chris is going strong in the Corps! It was nice to see you guys!

Okay, this time I think that's all. Take it easy and have a nice holiday season!

Hong Yap crossed the ocean via the Internet with this update: I am doing alright here. I am the Engineering officer onboard one of the minehunters in the Malaysian Navy. I still keep in touch with some of the guys in '94. By the way, Cleavon Smith got my address wrong in the Shipmate. My correct address is No 29, Jalan 14/30, 46100 PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, and my email address is hong_wah@ hotmail.com Another '94 Malaysian, AB Azizis is doing well too. He is in the Supply Corps, and he is involve with the Computer School in the Navy. He is married with a daughter now.

Well, we here are still proud of '94 and will always be! Please do keep in touch and let us know if anyone of you stop by Malaysia. To Kevin Quinn, Curtis Holiway, Rob Koh, Russell Crow, Kyle Colton and the rest of the Seventh Heaven— Apa Khabar? Bagus!!

To Brian Germann, thanks for stopping by my house and meeting my family. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet you in K.L, but I got your postcard.

Here's a belated message from Jamie McGann.

I have been in Norfolk since SWOS and generally enjoying life. I am working on staff at COMNAVSURFLANT and expect to rotate back to the Fleet by years end. Got married at USNA on May 3rd to Sunny from Richmond, VA. Hey Todd Shipman: she is actually the one. I managed to convince Chris Walsh to be my best man, so he flew back from Peari (he's now on FFG R. JAMES out there). I wanted to include other 3rd Company folks, but they seem to be scattered all over. I want to say hello to my USNA buds, and let them know they have a place to stay in Norfolk if they're passin' through (757-583-3744). I want to specifically say "what's up?" to Jim Hicks. The Summer was great in Norfolk: no hurricanes and lots of sun.

Hope other in '94 are fairing as well.

Kirk Clermont, our beloved Treasurer and Vice President, is looking for volunteers from the Annapolis-DC area for the Reunion Committee

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Chairman. If anybody is interested, you can respond via email, mail, or phone to me or Kirk.

Michael DelGrosso wrote from his wintery haven in Michigan: I left the Navy in the fall of '96 due to a medical condition, and have since relocated, along with my wife Sherry, from beautiful Califomia to the cold state of Michigan. I still don't see why Andy Lahaie or Ricardo Cuenca ever thought it was so great here.

I figured my contacts with USNA grads would be minimal, but then I enrolled in University of Michigan's evening MBA program. Not only are there quite a few older grads; but during orientation, I was totally surprised to mn into former EE Class partner, Scott Beltz. Scott is living in Ann Arbor and is doing well, loving life. (By the way, Scott and I both proved that 'USNA' will compensate for a low GPA when applying to even the best grad schools.)

I was very happy to hear of Mike Makela's engagement, as well as his graduation from nuclear power school. The last time we saw Mike, he stopped by La Jolla to see us, waited for us a while, then left before we got home, locking the door behind him and us out of our apartment.

Justin Gans is doing great with his new SEAL team and should have retumed by now from a short stint in Korea. We are hoping to see all our San Diego friends (yes, you Ron Dowdell) during a spring break visit.

16th Company and other friends can write me at 14 Fordney Place, Howell, MI 48843. E-mail: michael_delgrosso@kh.com, 517-545-1971.

Jeff Block and the former Lisa Herring, married November 30, 1996—Back Row: LT Jamey Block '93, LTJG Joe Silver, LTJG Rob Moore, LTJG Paul Prokovich, ILt TV Ferrel; Front Row: LTJG Jeff Block, Lisa (Herring) Block, ILt Eric Burton, LTJG Julie (Preyer) Burton Air Facility, Kaneohe Bay, MCB Hawaii. I've been out here enjoying life since the summer of '95, after TBS and 3 months in Memphis, TN, at ATC school. And according to the monitor, I should be out here through the summer of '99 for anybody who might want to catch up with me.

Other '94 folks I've seen out here are: Troy Cable, who's flying 53' Deltas out here with HMH 463...Dave Skinner and his wife Katie—Dave's working supply with the Aviation Support element here, and he's awaiting orders this Summer (God help him) to HQUSMC...and Randy Pugh and his family are out here with Radio Battalion, where I get some of his email on a regular basis.

Anybody looking to get a hold of me can get up with me on email: pughr2@mfp.usmc.mil (gotta love free govemment email), give me a call at 808254-3907, or drop me a line at 2714 E Cabanayan St., Kailua, HI 96734. And if anybody knows how to get a hold of these folks—^Ahmed Williamson, Dave Owens, Keith Fernandez, Neil Rapaway, Tony Drummings, Chris Dennis—let me know.

A Class of '70 grad and current Blue and Gold Officer sent some news about Mitch "Conan" Conover, who is currently flying with VMFAT101. Mitch assisted the local Naval Academy Blue & Gold Information Officers by providing a static display and lecture at his Marine F/A-18 Training Squadron at MCAS El Toro, CA. Rob and Sandy Pugh, married July 12,1997 Rob Pugh used the good ol' snail mail to send us his first update: After 3 years, I figured it was time for my first letter to Shipmate; but IfiguredIfinallyhave some newsworthy information to send. This past July 12th, I married the wonderful and lovely Sandy (Snider) Pugh, finally bringing to an end a 2 1/2 year long-distance relationship while she finished up school at UNC Chapel Hill. We were married back home in Jacksonville, NC (actually at Marston Pavillion on Camp Lejeune) and Academy types who were in attendance were my brothers Jeff Baquer '85 and Bryan Bacquer '90, as well as Charles Megown '93, and Spence Ryan (almost the Class of '96).

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Other news across my desk: Chris Horak went on deployment with a P-3 squadron to Japan starting around November 25th after finishing up a month of legal school in San Diego. Dana Barnes' group deployed on October 4 to craise the Med. He will be gone until around March. He can get email on ship; the address is "asl@salts.icpphil.navy.mil "; in the subject line, you have to put 1st Lt Dana R. Barnes USMC; or he won't get it. Kevin Glathar is currently stationed at MCAS New River, NC with HMM162—A Mighty Battle Phrog squadron. He will deploy with the 22nd MEU 01 Jul '98—10 Dec '98. Malinda Glathar works at Onslow County Hospital. Their first child, Hannah, was bora 25 August 95. Chris Kennedy got married at the USNA Chapel on September 6th, 1997. Scott

Miller is in Key West on a Detachment with VFA106. Harry Fulton is on deployment right now in Iceland.

Before I go, let me give you the most recent news on those rarely heard from Grads who made their way to medical school after tossing their covers into the air In December, we all found out where we'll begin our next phase of training...this time as Doctors. Here's the list: David Gwinn—NNMC, Bethesda, MD— Transitional Jim Keck—Jacksonville, FL—Family Practice Amett Klugh—NNMC, Bethesda, MD—Surgery Chris Kuzniewsk—Pensacola, FL—Family Practice Bill Mann—NNMC, Bethesda, MD—Surgery Brian Mecklenburg —NNMC, Bethesda, MD— Surgery Ken Moses—San Diego, CA—Surgery Mark Raybeck—San Diego, CA—Internal Medicine Cindy Talbot—San Diego, CA—Surgery Tony Thicker—Portsmouth, VA—Interaal Medicine Andy VanSlyke—Portsmouth, VA—Psychiatry Well, that about does it for this month's issue. I hope one of your New Years Resolutions included writing to me to get your Class News published. I look forward to hearing from you. Take care, Happy New Year, and God Bless you, '94. C-

ya...Jim.

A Coach and his (former) wrestler: Joe Vollono ('01) and Jim Keck

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Capt. Mike Sobowski '93 and LTJG Mitch Conover

'95's Tom Hennenberg's weddingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;October 1996

Eric Mitchell with a pair of lovely ladies in Rockville, MD

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Pres: John Fleet Sec'y: LTJG Don Jamiola, USN 8787 Southside Blvd. Apartment 4310 Texasville, FL 32256; h: 904-363-1848 Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays, and got a chance to spend some time with friends and family. Hopefully there will be some letters telling of holiday get-togethers, etc. The letters have been kind of low the last couple of months, but luckily some wives and moms have seen fit to write in some letters. But anyway, here they are.

BMOC Reuben Brigety writes from jolly old England. Reuben is still at Cambridge. He finished his master's degree in intemational relations last July, and the Navy has been gracious enough to let him stay another year to work towards his Ph.D. So Reuben will be there till September of 1998 when he'll finally begin nuclear power school.

Reuben hasn't seen many '95ers there but has ran into a few. In October of 1996, Reuben had the pleasure of being the best man for Tom Henneberg's wedding to Eric Hamstra's cousin Peg. Also present were Greg Zima, Greg Meyer, and Todd Young. Reuben also attended the wedding of Tony Gonzalez and Becky TschampI in Victoria, TX. Silas Ahn completed his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford in June of 1997 and is now at SWOS. Reuben adds if anyone should find themselves in London between now and September, give him a shout; and he'll be glad to show you around. Thanks Reuben for the info.

Mike Lopez drops a line to let everyone know he got married in October to his girlfriend of two years, Tobey Kenney. The two were married in Wilmington, MA. Quite a few guys showed up, so Mike got some news on some Classmates.

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Forrest Young and Jason Rimmer both recently got their wings. Jason and his wife Amanda are at NAS North Island while Jason is in the FRS for SH-60Bs. He and Katie Dooley are being assigned to HSL-43, the Battlecats; and he will deploy soon on JARRETT. Forrest got F/A-18s out of NAS Lemoore in California, and he and his wife Jodi are enroute there now. Gary Huss is still in Meridian, and Chris Flis is in Pensacola for primary and should select soon. More news on Silas Ahn, is after he attends SWOS he will enter the Spec Ops pipeline. Kevin Underwood is now the COMMO on ANZIO and is scheduled to transfer to mine sweeps in Texas in 1998. Kevin earaed his SWO pin in October Mike and Roy Smith have been serving on INGRAHAM for the last twenty months. In August, they got back from their Persian Gulf deployment where they both qualified SWO. Mike has been the COMMO, and Roy the 1st Lt. Roy left INGRAHAM in October for nuke school. He is currently engaged and is planning to marry after school ends. Mike will be leaving the ship in Febraary to do two months of school in Newport, then it's off to San Diego to become Auxiliaries Officer on HARPERS FERRY. Mike closes with a Beat Army.

Thanks Mike!

Dad Bartlett writes some information on son Sean Bartlett, but first would like to congratulate all of 1995 on all their achievements and promotions in the last two years. Thanks on behalf of the Class. Now for Sean. Sean received his "wings of gold" in May of 1997, and a week later was married. Diana Camilo of Germantown, MD and Sean were married on May 16th at Randolph AFB. Sean and Diana now reside in Jacksonville, FL, as Sean will soon complete his training with VP-30. Sean will be joining the same squadron his father served in during the 60s, VP-16. As a Nav/ Comm, Sean will be a part of an elite P-3 Flight Crew. Also, Sean graduated number one Navy in his JUNT Class at Randolph. Thanks Dad for the info and support.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group returaed last May from deployment in the Adriatic and Med. Christy Goode was aboard HAYLER. Christy helped enforce sanctions against Bosnia and

provided American military presence in the Adriatic. Christy's ship visited Spain, Greece, France, and Italy, and also found some time to do some community service. Alethea Bryan was also part of the Battle Group, where she participated in Operation Joint Endeavor, monitoring air space off the coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina and the federal republic of Yugoslavia. VELLA GULF also played a part in Exercise Whale Watch and Island Thunder.

Alethea also had some port calls and performed some community service. Jonathan Haynes and Jamie Spaman completed a deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the ships of BOXER Amphibious Ready Group. The two participated in Exercise Infinite Moonlight, a training exercise with the Royal Jordanian armed forces. In June of 1997, Fleet Week '97 was held in New York City. Among those participating in the festivities were Brad Busch, Paul Wingeart, and Heath Epaloose. l y Moxey, Erin Sullivan, and Mike Gonzalez completed a deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the ships of KEARSARGE Amphibious Ready Group. Early in this deployment, the unit conducted the evacuation of 2500 American citizens from Sierra Leon.

Everything here in Jax is great. Kelly Shekitka, myself, Scott Cargill, Caro Marsh, and Kevin Doney have finished ground school and have started flying the mighty P-3C. Tom Hoover and Josh Decaro recently returned from a Nav flight to Amsterdam, as part of the EP-3 syllabus. John Krall and wife Stacy had a baby in October, John JL Nick Mungas was winged in Kingsville and will be flying F/A-18s out of Cecil Field here in Florida. Jay White returaed from deployment in October, and Deb was really glad to see him. Jay also got his SWO pin and EOOW while abroad.

Jay's ship is to be decommissioned, so he and Deb will be moving to Hawaii, where Jay will be aboard an Aegis craiser Also, the Army-Navy game this year was hosted by Josh Sager. The party was complete with a couple kegs, many TV's reg p.e. gear, and Josh's SERE graduation certificate hanging on the fridge. The '95ers present are too many to mention, but Mike Sheedy

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was definitely there. Hopefully we'll see some pictures in the March issue.

Anyhow, send some letters, and some pictures on the big game or whatnot. Till then, take care.

Later, Don.

Tom Dickinson and Dean Wakeham

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Pres: ENS Bart Phillips 9972 Fairway Villas Lane Pensacola, FL 32514; e: BartPhillips@ibm.net Sec'y: 2LT Tonya Barz, USMC address: mwss 172 mt ops unit

aT=^aÂŤrai^?fcBVRzmlv^ssl72%lSIMA^^@idHAal^^ e: barzt@okinawa.usmc.mil usna96.digiweb.com Happy New Year to you, '96! On the blissful wedding scene, we are celebrating the unions of several new couples. Celebrating at a Chapel wedding in July, Josh Pnieher married Elizabeth Lyons Flanagan. On hand for the festivities were Darin Twete (engaged to Tonya Marchman, finished with intermediate training, and headed for the P-3 Community), Joe Ruzicka (sporting a fresh pair of "gag teeth" and in the midst of the NFO track), Steve Williams (completed BUD/S, reported to an SDV unit out of Little Creek, and will spend the majority of his time in the sunny climes of Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico), and Scott "Smitty" Smith (stationed in Camp Lejeune and leading his devil dogs as they are a part of the company chosen to be the prototype for the Marine Corps' new Urban Warrior unit). Also in the wedding party were Jerome Smith '95 and Gary Lawson '97. Shortly after the ceremony. Josh and Elizabeth retumed to Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where Josh is completing his last year of studies at Oxford and she will attend London School of Economics.

Congratulations, Josh!

Peter Heidelberger of 13th Company married Angelika Volland in her hometown of Radolfzell, Germany on 8 August. Celebrating with a nice simple wedding and Paris honeymoon, Pete and his new bride (formerly his Ring Dance date!) were disappointed only that no Classmates were able to attend the ceremony. Stuart Blanchette, who was to be Best Man, was unable to take leave from CURTIS WILBUR, homeported out of Japan.

Back on the homefront, though, the new couple hosted a reception at Pete's home, a farm near Coin, lA. Kyle Hastings drove down from graduate school in Minneapolis, and Mike Meeks traveled from graduate school at Madison, WI. Pete is currently stationed at Pascagoula, MS at the Ingalls Shipyard. Pete awaits the 25 April '98, Savannah, GA commissioning of MCFAUL ( D D G 74) with fellow Alumni Mike Stucky (DCA), Frank Wittwer '94 (CICO), Stephen Jaurgizer '94 (FCO), and LCDR Edward Lester '83 (XO).

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Peter and Angelika Heidelberger Randy Risher writes from Pensacola with marriage news, as well. On 30 August, Randy wed Megan Burke, daughter of LTCOL and Mrs. James Burke, USMC (Ret.) and sister of Jim Burke '95.

Participating in the ceremony were Ben Holcombe, Jim Adams, Chris Cline, Andrew "Skippy" Healey, and Jim Burke. Completing the party were Drew Priddy '95, Jim Hanley (Best Man), Dan Parker, and Jeff Rogers. Best wishes. Randy.

Word arrives from one of our "killers of the deep," Brian Stites. Despite the high tempo of the submarine community's training, Brian managed to find the time to marry his new wife, Michele, on 16 August at the Academy. Groomsmen included: Rob Suh (Best Man, DCA on RADFORD out of

Norfolk), LT Micheal Brown, Randy Schwartz, and Stephen Ures (Jet Intermediate, Kingsville, TX). Forming the sword arch were Mike Beckette (graduated SOBC on 26 September), Matthew Drag, Noah Hayward, Sam Messinger, and Phil Stevens '97. Matt, Noah, Sam, and Brian graduated from SBOC on 5 December, and many are deploying right away. Sharon (Eliassen) Beckette (NFO Intermediate, San Antonio) was a greeter at the ceremony. Congratulations, Brian, and thanks for the update!

Brian and Michele Stites A hello to our other Classmates studying abroad with Josh! Amy Morrison continues her studies at Cambridge, where she upgraded her degree to a Master's dealing with modern terrorism. Amy can also be found playing four sports for her college, stroking her crew shell, and serving as ViceCaptain of her rowing team. This summer, she took advantage of the travel opportunities with family and friends and interned at United Nations in Brussels. Rumor has it that Lisa Gibellato, also at Cambridge, is running track for the University and continuing to excel as the others. Last but not least. Cliff Ohl has been elected the President of his college's graduate community at Oxford, rowing with a number of successful teams, and traveling steadily. Sounds as if you are all representing the U.S. in true '96 fashion. Best of luck, and we'll be looking forward to your return during this new year!

Writing us from the bachelor's haven of San Diego, Laurent Hayward has entered stardom with an appearance on the big screen on 7 December on CBS. Entitled 1000 Men and a Baby, the film's storyline (based on a true story) depicts POINT CRUZ (staged on NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11)),

off the coast of Korea in 1952. When a soldier finds an abandoned newborn, the ship's doctor ultimately adopts him. Laurent is the doctor's assistant in the whole plot and rubbed elbows with one of the primary characters played by Gerald McCraney (from Major Dad). In his spare time, Laurent is the Assistant Legal Officer at Fleet ASW Training Center Pacific, totaling his motorcycle (and we thought it was dangerous when you had the corvette, dear!), and enjoying his remaining six lives. Jim Dunbar is working hard as 1st LT and Legal Officer on SHILOH with Eric Kellum, who busies himself with his duties of GUNNO and Beach Commandant (is it true you can spit from your place and hit the sand, buddy?).

Polgeorge Myares '95 and Ed Groth '95 are also on SHILOH. Jason Nunez is EMO of CLEVELAND

(LPD-7), and Sean Gallagher, currently on

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wings from VT-86. Dwight is headed to fiy EA6Bs, and Josh is bound for San Diego to fly S-3s.

Chris Banks, Carlos Medina, and Billy Franklin are not far behind them but are still waiting to find out their aircraft assignments, "ftevor Sterry, Mark Mhley, and Jenn Vratil near the close of their F-14 syllabus and should be wearing wings shortly after the New Year Congratulations to all of you earning those long awaited gold wings! We can't forget our favorite Marine pilot, John Ohman, who has finally made it down to Pensacola for flight school. He wishes to pass on Season's Greetings to the Class of '96!

Tom Donavan writes to us after he and Liam Hulin completed Army Ranger school. They claim that the Army isn't too tough, but as evidenced by the picture above, they've both lost 30 pounds.

They are both eager to retura to San Diego where Liam will start STT (Seal Tactical Training) and Tom will wait for his platoon. Tom also passes on news about Ian Norris and Joe Crandle who are in Korea learning to speak the native tongue. Steve Tankersly just checked on board Team Three.

Great job guys and keep up the good work!

Randy and Megan Risher's Wedding

Brian and Michele Stites with sword detail KINKAID, is deployed with the Nimitz Battle Group.

Ben Galendez and Sal Convento (who is deployed with an ARG to the Persian Gulf) room with Jason. Well, LT, I appreciate the update.

Enjoy those 164-1- days of Summer you keep bragging about, protect yourself from El Nino, and let us know when the Fan Club is established!

The "little one" Jen Ruegg keeps us in the loop out in the Arabian Gulf Her ship PORT ROYAL ( C G 73) is part of the same Nimitz Battle Group.

During a port visit to Japan, she saw Jennifer Greenough, on KINKAID with Sean (who evidently got a motivational head shave prior to WESTPAC. GO, Sean!). Jen also saw Greg Goyette, who informed her that Jake Madore is also stationed out of Japan. While tearing it up in Hong Kong, she ran into Julie Maynard (Intel Officer aboard NIMITZ) and Andy Herrerra (stationed aboard FORD). Jen's final news regards the excitement in her former CO, CAPT (ADM select) Gary Roughead, being selected as the new Commandant of the Academy. Thanks for the usual good update, ENS Social Butterfly. Hope to hear from you again soon!

Word from PETERSON ( D D - 9 6 9 ) arrives via Steve Johnson, Jeff Seigler, and Jamie Achee. Jeff began his deployment by marrying Amy Peterson, from UVA, on 28 June at the Chapel. Attending the ceremony and forming the arch of swords were Steve, Dale Klein, Chris Narducci, Don Voelbel, Rich Hoppenhauer, Joel Gebauer, and Matt Blunt '93. After a honeymoon in Toronto, Canada, Jeff arrived back three days prior to deployment. (We all knew that Plebe Year time management training would come in handy a some point!). Congrattdations, Jeff. The deployment of these three gentlemen varies a bit from the norm. As a part of Standing Naval Forces Atlantic (SNFL), they are the only American ship operating in this eight-ship NATO battle group. A Dutch flagship leads the group, and its other elements are made up of British, Canadian, German, Spanish, Norwegian,

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and Belgian forces. Their stops thus far have been St. Marten; San Juan; Bermuda; Istanbul, Turkey; Toulon, France; and now Spain. As if their port calls have not been torturous enough on these fellows, they have also been called upon to help the other ships deplete their beer supplies! All in the line of duty! As far as billets, Steve is Fire Control officer, Jeff is the ASW officer, and Jamie is the electrical officer Other Alumni on the ship include Pedro Paz '95 (Aux officer), Chris Wheeler '95 (Gunnery officer). Matt Blunt '93 (Navigator), Eric Lindfors '93 (Asst Ops officer), and Doug Nelson '93 (Asst Chief Engineer).

While Jamie works on his EOOW, bridge, and EOOW quals, Jeff and Steve have only to eam their OOD letter and will be ready for their SWO pins. The clan will be in London for the Army/ Navy game and want to try and set up a party at the U.S. Embassy. Good luck, guys, and thanks for the great update.

Art Kear, having reported to Camp Lejuene to be the Scout Sniper Platoon Commander for 2/2, just completed his responsibilities as the S-2 for a tank battalion during Operation United Endeavor, a joint exercise that stressed cross communication and operational functioning of the higher echelons of leadership. The operation utilized a computer simulated war against Iraq, and our good ol' Arthur advised 0-4s and 0-5s from the ground intelligence side. (Always knew you had it in you, kid!). Art also updates us on the other folks down at 2/2. Dom lacono is Golf Co. Platoon Commander, Chris Bronzi is CAAT Platoon Commander, Chris Bopp is Echo Co. Platoon Commander, and IVIarius Harrison is Fox Co. Platoon Commander Steve Lynch is with 3/6 floating around in the Med. Best of luck to all of you!

Although the wheels have been turning slowly for a lot of our pilot Classmates down at Pensacola, our NFOs continue to get their wings.

Josh Jacobson and Dwight d e m o n s earaed their

Tom Donavan and Liam Hulin after loosing 30 pounds at Army Ranger schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "too bad they don't feed you guys as well as the Navy Hope Santa was good to all the boys and girls of '96...Tonya

Nagel Sullivan gets crazy with his buddies Jim Flanagan and Keith Schoinig while painting Nagel's tmck for the San Diego game

Just a little more informal than we're used toâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Terry and Garrett at their beautiful wedding on the beach behind the 0 Club in Pensacola

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Pres: 2nd Lt Tom Wagner, USMC Sec'y: ENS Mike McGreevy 68 Narragansett, Newport, RI 02840 h: 401-846-6691; e:mcgreevy@naps.edu

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RADM John T. Natter, USNR '6 2101 6th Avenue Northâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Suite 701 Birmingham, AL 35203 w: 205-254-3216 e: jtaatter2e@aol.com

Mr. Michael J. Wray '85 18881 Von Karman-Suite 800 Irvine, CA 92612 w: 714-833-5868 e: mikewray@home.com

Huntsville Chapter John R. Robbins '68 816 Esslinger Road SE HuntsviUe, AL 35802-3648 h: 205-880-8136; w: 205-650-1466 e: robbinsj@amdyne.com The Huntsville Chapter held three events in December: the normal second-Tuesday noon lunch at the Fogcutter, an Army-Navy game rally at the Redstone Officer's Club and the Annual Midshipman's luncheon at the Fogcutter.

Guests at the Midshipman's lunch were Midshipman Brad Ledbetter '98 and his father. Tommy Ledbetter. Members and their guests were: Joel Anderson '81, Libby and Bob Brown '49, Betsy and Tom Colman '56, Tom Hartline '81, Ed Jackson '58, James Pointer '78, Pat and John Snyder '47, Nancy and Fritz Steiner '57, Frank Tatom '56, and guest Pat Saga, and Bill Watts '38.

Midn Ledbetter addressed the group briefly saying he was in the 19th Company, and he hoped to be able to go Marines upon graduation. He discussed his feelings about Navy finally winning an ArmyNavy game while he was at the Academy, and he discussed some of the classes he is taking.

Table discussions covered many topicsfromTommy Ledbetter's perceptions of the emotions of the Army/ Navy games to members comparing the fairly consistant drop out rates for four years at the Academy.

Ed Jackson '58

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter Col Philip R. Moulton, USAF (Ret.) *58 7500 East McCormick P a r k w ^ ^ Scottsdale, AZ 85258 h: 602-596-2975 e: Moultonaz@aol.com The Arizona Chapter of the USNAAA met on 21 November, at the Midtown Grille, Phoenix, AZ. The evening dinner meeting honored the outgoing President, Denny McComb, and his wife. Phil Moulton, the Chapter President, reviewed the effort and good work put forth by Denny and his wife. Phil also mentioned the forth coming Army/Navy game party at Aunt Childas on 6 December and the golf tournament taking place in December Present at the meeting were: Bud Newhall '40, Jim Seamans '42 and wife, Alan Wright '44 and wife, Fred lacobelli '46 and wife. Jack Fisher '47, Art Mehagian '48, John Wilkie '48 and wife, Deek Harrison '53 and wife. Chuck Horowitz '54 and wife, Phil Moulton '58 and wife, Tom Inderlied '60 and wife, Pete Lumianski '65, Denny McComb '65 and wife, Pete Reiniger '65 and wife, Ron Stoll '67 and wife, Rob Flick '75, Scott Love '89 and Sally Goodale Honorary member.

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Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 408-375-8603 e: JJBransnjr@aol.com Reunion West '98 The Monterey Bay Chapter is proud to announce that it will host the next Reunion West on the weekend of 26-28 June 1998. Headquarters will be at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. All members of the West Coast Chapters (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego/Coronado, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Greater Portland and Puget Sound) are invited to join the reunion.

The weekend will open with a Friday evening reception at the famous Maritime Museum near the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf. Satarday moraing will feature golf and tennis tournaments, sightseeing, shopping and visits to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Local wineries will conduct a super wine tasting along with a luncheon at noon Saturday. An Alumni Assembly later that afternoon will draw together several leaders in education and training as well as representatives from the Fleet.

The gala event of the reunion will be a dinner dance in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom. Sunday moraing church services in several chapels will be followed by a farewell branch. Other activities might include a sail or boat trip on Monterey Bay, whale watching, aerial sightseeing with the Navy Flying Club and tours of the Academic Departments at the Postgraduate School, etc. Watch for the next issue of Shipmate for details and a reservation form. Mark your calendars now for Reunion West '98.

Getting Reorganized!!

The Monterey Bay Chapter is getting itself reorganized and officially chartered. An executive committee has met several times and is formulating a nomination/elections schedule for Chapter officers.

Also in the mill is a get-acquainted cocktail party scheduled at NFS on 16 January. Any Alumni interested in getting involved in the local Chapter are invited to let us know. Committee members are: Don "Red" Layton '46, Joe Ekelund '49, Jack Branson '50, Matt Pasztalaniec '54, Jeff Ball '70, Dave Adamiak '88 and Bert Race '90. Also attending the meetings were: Sherm Blandin '45, Jim Vaughan '46, Bruce Oliver '47, Dempsey Butler '49, Richard Miller '50, Milt Bank '57, Richard Pagnillo '59, Tom Mercer '62, John Petersen '63, John Pfeiffer '63, Paul Bloch '65, Jim Butier '88 and Glen Barker '89.

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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 Here's the 25-person turnout list for the monthly meeting held 6 November at the Palomino Room: (Frequent SOPA) Larry Pierce '38, Don Bruce '40, M.O. Slater '42, Bill Goode '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Lou Renz '47, Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48, Nancy and "Under the Polar Icecap" Shep Jenks '49, Barry Whittlesey '49, Rita and Jim McHugh (Penn) '51 and '54, Al Williams '51, Chapter IVeasurer John Lally '56, "Army terrorizer" Ron Beagle '56, President John Haynes '57, World-class wood turner Bruce Friederich '57, Ted Melynn '57, USMA Sacramento Chapter President Larry Smith '62, Wrestiing official Jack Everett '64, former and present Starman Dave McKie '66, Chapter Secretary Steve Berg '66, Chapter VEEP Dr Terry Brown '6'7, and George of the Wardroom Frank Blake '68 (Imagine: Frank graduated nearly 30 years ago and he's still the junior attendee...)

This month was a meeting without a formal speaker, so we all had a pleasant time visiting and reminiscing. President John Haynes announced that Tom Hartigan and Pat Geyer will host the NavyArmy game viewing and celebration at her lovely home; his Woop counterpart Larry Smith, a welcome regular USNA meeting attendee, extended an invitation to join members of their group at the Players Sports Bar. John extended an invitation for USNA Alums to apply to become Blue & Gold officers and have the opportunity to recrait the finest young high school students in the area. He also pointed out that our annual Candidate Night will be held next week at McCellan AFB O'Club, at which time local aspirants will be able to meet with and speak to the Blue & Gold team as well as some current Midshipmen flown in especially for the event.

One Chapter member reported, tongue-in-cheek, on the recent Navy-Air Force football game involving "two evenly-matched high school teams," but then went on to say that the spirit-filled performance at the sold-out (36,172 bodies) event was quite inspirational and a testimony of dedication on the part of the teams and student bodies.

Bruce Friederich was asked to report on his trip to the 1997 Homecoming weekend/tailgate party/ football game, and he praised the '53 Pavilion at the end of the field, adding that he "just kept eating and talking." We in the Chapter have noted that Brace does not like to take high profile in group situations but is an excellent conversationalist, with valid opinions based on experience, research and good breeding.

Dr. Terry Brown attended the 30th Reunion of his Class a few weeks prior to Homecoming and pointed out that Tecumseh Court was torn up by the "Diggers" and not yet attended to by the "Fillers."

His roommate teaches a class in intemational relations at the alma mater, and Terry noted that the students were taking notes on laptop computers. "It's different," he stated.

Our resident conscience and conversation spokesperson, Larry Pierce, spoke briefly on a paperback book entitled From Trust to Terror, which apparentiy expressed that radical feminism is destroying the US Navy. Larry stated his watchword, "We all have the responsibility to remain vigilant."

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Tom Hartigan related his introduction to a pearl of New Age Tradition, telling us that a friend reminded him that we occasionally speak of "dog years," which equate to about 7 human years. "However, Tom," his friend queried, "were you aware that your car (a 1977 Buick) is actually the equivalent of 90 years old?" We now know about "car years."

Bill Goode has been spending some time on the Internet and advises that there are two USNA information sources: The USNAAA official voice, and some type of underground "snoop net," or chat room, that takes the glove off with regularity and offers some "down home" commentary. He told of following some conversation about the smokestack in the Yard that was continually being painted, so the (welded, permanent) ladder was removed. One innovative Mid allegedly tied a string to an arrow, shot it through a slot high up on the stack and then fed a stronger line that enabled him to beat the system and climb to the top (just like at-sea underway refueling). Fact or fiction?

Finally, John Lally told a couple of very funny stories as he is wont to do, but they were so complicated that we are unable to remember the finer points to pass them on at this time. Perhaps John will give us written instraction at the next meeting.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter CAPT Robert G. Stevenson, USN (Ret.) '60 1060 Calle Mesita Bonita, CA 91902 h: 619-475-1926; w: 619-475-1824 e: tobac@cts.com October Luncheon Our speaker, following a buffet luncheon at the MCRD Bay View Club, was CDR Chris Lagemann '78, Chief Staff Officer for COMSUBDEVRON 5.

With a pragmatic presentation that would have made ADM Lockwood proud, Chris filled us in on the broad aspects of the sub force. He presented the 1997/ 1998 strategic force planning and plans (unclassified, of course); present funding levels and deficiencies; the future force levels, afloat and ashore; new mission profiles; the shore infrastracture, etc. The presentation triggered a wide range of questions that really added to the presentation. Well Done, and Thank You, Chris.

In attendance were: Jack Coye '33, Wendell Suydam '38, Skeet Bemis '39, Fred Clarke '39, Art Fischer '39, Lee Scherer '43, Mike Casey '44, Ed Behm '45, Ed Ellis '46, Bob Gautier '46, Lou Guertin '47, Bill Ayers '48, Chris Christoph '48, Chuck Gorder '48, Bob Neely '48, Bill Broughton '49, Lee Bolt '51, John Tillson '51, Paul Dudley '53, Jim Rodgers '53, Chuck White '53, Ed Martin '54, Ned Floyd '55, Tom Fleming '58, Jim Cartwright '59, John Schmidt '60, Bob Stevenson '60, Don Grinnell '61, Mugs McKeown '61, Tom Dumont '62, Brian Havey '62, John Kelly '62, Jeff Clough '64, Bill Ulrich '64, Dave Wynne '64, Randy Bogle '68, Dick Evert '68, Fred Mallgrave '71, Jim Vivoli '71, Mike Szoka '72, Dan Steward '74, Heinz McArthur '77, Eric Kalinsky '78, Chris Lagemann '78, Rich Cariquist '80, Chan Chandler '80, Jim Gosnell '80, Alan Portillo '80, Aldo Ray '80, Tom Sloan '80, Steve Streighthiff '80, Dave Lane '81, Mike Midgley '85, John Woughter '87 and George Dennis '90.

Navy Football Game Parties As with the Air Force Game, Dan Snyder '87, a former Navy linebacker, hosted TV parties for the Notre Dame and Temple games. While the attendance was down from what we had at the Air Force Game, these parties were still great. Along with his faithful Bar Maid Nikki, who grew up as a Navy fan in Annapolis, and the rest of his staff, Dan opened the

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Acme early and had some great specials. Classes represented were from '51 to '92. The oppormnity for mixed Class camaraderie, which does not always exist at the Chapter luncheons, is always appreciated. It is a great opportanity to share remembrances with graduates from Classes ten, twenty and even more years apart. Even though the numbers following our names, as well as our lives and times, are different, we still have common experiences and share a common heritage in the Blue and Gold and in America. Thanks again, Dan and all of your staff.

November Luncheon Roger Staubach '65, was our speaker for a recordsetting-sized crowd at the ADM Kidd Club. The presentation was both moving and humorous. On the serious and moving side was Roger's idealization of the gathering and sharing concept. It was a lofty theme relating that economic life should be shaped and guided by moral principles involved with protecting, and not undermining, the life and dignity of the human person. On the lighter side, he shared some personal, as well as professional, anecdotes and reminiscences about Troy Aikman and his own family, Tom Landry, his coach at Dallas, Mike Ditka, Terry Bradshaw, and several USNA teammates and classmates. Teamwork and teammates were the unspoken thoughts. When questioned later about his thoughts regarding a comparison of the Army窶年avy game or a Super Bowl, Roger responded with words, emotions, humor and personal experience. One could never hope to relate his response with just words.

You will have to ask him yourself. We also tried to find out from the NFL, NY Giants through email, if Phil McConkey '79 was also on a winning Super Bowl team. The Giants never responded. Thanks to Ken Russell '79, we found out the Phil had indeed followed in Roger's footsteps. Thanks Ken. It would be interesting to also hear how Phil would describe the two events, and it might be a great idea for both to share their reminiscences. Thank you Roger, and thank you Jim Fawcett '79 for making the arrangements leading to Roger's appearance.

The record setting list of attendees is as follows: Jack Coye '33, Bob Leeman '34, Art Fischer '37, Jack Bennett '41, Bill Morgan '42, Lee Scherer '43, Del Cummins '44, Dick De Prez '44, Ralph Frame '44, Ed Behm '45, Don Edge '45, Pat Hannifin '45, Larry Wilder '45, Chic Bowling '46, Ed Ellis '46, Bob Gorton '46, Lou Guertin '47, Herb Whyte '47, Bill Ayers '48, Chris Christoph '48, Chuck Gorder '48, Dick Hoffman '48, Lloyd Jones '48, Bob Neely '48, Paul Smith '49, Lee Bolt '51, Andy Kremm '51, Earl Chinn '52, Corky Lenox '52, Bob Morris '52, Sam Walker '52, Jim Woolway '52, Jim Rodgers '53, Chuck Wright '53, Ed Martin '54, Cutter Robinson '54, Vera Carlson '55, Roiger Coffey '55, Ned Floyd '55, Paul Grozen '55, Bob Price '55, Hugh Webster '55, Mai Malloy '56, Joe Talbert '56, Jim Beatty '57, John Kennard '58, Tom Bond '59, Jim Cartwright '59, Jerry Horacek '59, Kevin Mulkera '59, Bill Lloyd '60, Jack Lusignan '60, George Marburger '60, Dan Musselman '60, John Schmidt '60, Jack Shaw '60, Bob Stevenson '60, Jack Allen '61, Tom Bailey '61, Bill Butier '61, Gary Carlson '61, Don Grinnell '61, Bob Kline '61, Joe Matalavage '61, Steve Mayian '61, Mugs McKeown '61, Ed Oleta '61, Jack Robinson '61, Myron Fleming '62, John Kelly '62, Karl Kaup '63, Max Ricketts '63, Chet White '63, Rich Belser '64, Brent Bennitt '64, Jeff Clough '64, Richard Eamist '64, Jay Eggers '64, Read Mecleary '64, Lou Milioti '64, Bill Ulrich '64, Dave Wynne '64, Steve Allman '65, Pat Donnelly '65, Brace Liska '65, Dave Schlesinger '65, Roger Staubach '65, Don Tulodieski '65, Roger Woodhull '65, Peter Buletza '66, Oyis Cole '66, Tom Mintun '66, Tom Ogar '66, Dave Walker '66, Warren Millard '67, John Church '68, Doug Freeland '68, Kent McQuerter '68, Connie

O'Leary '68, Jim Schwertman '68, Bill Bramley '69, Trip Beattie '70, Charlie Carey '70, Nick Carter '70, Bob Coffin '70, Ned Finn '70, Tim LaFleur '70, Pat Tieraey '70, Pat Doyle '71, Russ Stahlak '71, Jim Yeakley '71, Randy Bent '72, Chuck Davis '72, Bob Harrison '72, John Teply '72, Terry McKeamey '73, Dean Schilling '74, Dan Steward '74, Rick Schwarting '75, Jack Gavin '77, Mike Keeney '77, Skip McVay '77, Dave Reidy '77, Keith Tibbits '77, Eric Kalisky '78, Joe Martin '78, John JoUiffe '79, Mike Pederson '79, Doyle Thomas '79, Gus Wirth '79, Danny Archer '80, Rich Carlquist '80, Jim Gosnell '80, Alan Portillo '80, Aldo Ray '80, Tom Sloan '80, Scott Brown '81, Scott Hubal '81, DFave Lane '81, Steve Metz '81, Ron Sandoval '81, Curt Garland '82, Bob Rubin '82, Craig Ryniewicz '82, Mark Williams '82, Andy Wilson '82, Dave Vanderschoot '84, Mike Midgley '85, Pete Butler '86, Richard Olson '86, John Vertel '87, Ed Alexander '88, Dan Higgins '88, Lynn O'Neil '88, Dan Lewis '89, Heidi Morrow '89, George Dennis '90, Christina Fraeh '90, Clement Wong '90, Mike Conover '91, Chris Williamson '91, Bill Bensch '92, Todd Heyne '93 and more than thirty guests.

Army - Navy Game This year's gathering for The Game was once again held at Trophy's Sports Grill, La Jolla. And again we celebrated with folks from the West Point alumni group here in San Diego. Even with all of the individual class parties and tlie inclement weather due to the first winter storm attributable to the El Nino conditions, we had 298 Navy Alumni and fans.

We had 39 USMA alums, a prophetic number as relating to the final score and quite a few "no shows."

Once Navy started to score, the mood of the crowd soared; and with the good food, warm and cold libations and great camaraderie, we all, except for the 39, had a great time. Thanks Bob and Jeff for a great job in setting up all of the arrangements.

Business and Career Networking Forum The forams are held on the second Friday of every month at The Bread Basket (Another name change, formerly. The Munchie Emporium) on Miramar Road at the 1-15 interchange (Miramar Road and 1-15) just to the east of MCAS Miramar (formerly NAS Miramar). This is a joint service foram/ network in company with the West Point alumni group from here in San Diego. We have also had some Air Force Academy alums here too. There is plenty of parking available at The Bread Basket/ Holiday Inn complex.

Are you looking for a transitional or career change? Or if you already have an established business and career and are looking to increase your market share, then the Networking Foram is for you.

There are more than a few relatively small and privately-owned service companies that have become an integral part of the San Diego hi-tech infrastracture. The foram is a great place to drop off a business card or two or even a "flyer" describing your services. For $5.50 (cash窶馬o checks) you get all of the above plus juice, coffee, pastries, muffins and assorted fraits.

There is a lot of exposure. BRING ALONG A FRIEND, or bring your boss along. An Academy ring is not required. There is no need to make reservations, but please check the hotline 619-279-USNA for any possible or unexpected changes.

Our Networking Coordinator, Jack Gavin '77, continues to build the Chapter and area work search/ networking data base and requests the following information especially if you are looking for a new job: name, occupation, company, address, phone (work and home), email address, and type of work you are searching for!

Email to: gav77@msn.com, or mail to Jack at: 1425 Crestview Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056.

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Homepage (http://www.$an.rr.com/alumni/) Hotline (619-279-USNA).

We invite you all to check out the information on both the homepage and hotline. Both are convenient as well as being time savers. You can make your luncheon reservations on either the homepage or the hotline, ff you make your luncheon reservations on the net, you'll save at least the postage on your reservations. This information is updated frequently.

There is a lot of other information of both standing and short term value.

Don Grinnell '61

San Fransisco Chapter CDR Edward F. Cotter, Jr., USN (Ret) '73 11 Las Palomas Orinda,CA 94563 h: 510-253-8260 e: edward.cotter@kp.org

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703;w: 805-963-1863 Army-Navy Game In spite of the first winter storm of the season, a record 51 people attended the annual breakfast/football festivities at the Coral Casino on Santa Barbara Bay, including 22 USNA Alums, two candidates for future admission, four West Pointers, ladies and guests. Anangements were made by our senior member, Tom Long '33, in his usual stylish manner Missing, for the first time in memory, was the Chapter's Blue and Gold Eminence Hart Kait '34, who was unavoidably out of town after serving 32 years as Secretary, Treasurer and motivating spirit.

Since the Santa Barbara Chapter is the only one between Los Angeles and Monterey, the attendees came from 150 miles of coastline from the San Feraando Valley on the south to Black Lake on the north. The results of the game, of course, were vastly satisfactory and warranted braving the weather and distance. Attendees were Doima and Tom Long '33; Margaret and Larry Lovig '39; Molly and Rusty King '44; Mary and Jim Gayle '45; Ginger and Bob Puddicomb '45 and son, Rob; Jacque and Don Iselin '46; Bill Spangler '46; Phil Conley '50; Doug Haigh '52; Rae Richerson '52; Jarrel and John Fuller '52; Carolyn and Bill Britton '53; Delene and Stan Keck '54; Barbara Obinger and Ray Medeiros '55; CeUna and Breeze McHale '55; Judy and Bob Quinn '56; Fran and Vem Hanna '58; Nancy and Bill Kelly '59 with Kitty and Chick Steidel, Elizabeth Traesdale and Bill Stewart '63; Kathie and Jim McClure '63; Burr Hartman '64 and Bob Suder '67. The USMA cheering section, outmanned but not outspirited, was Milly and James Irvine '44, lone and Bob Evans '46, LaRue and Ken Haff '54 and Diane and David Mace.

Two local high school students who have expressed interest in the Naval Academy, Scott McKee and Craig Flowers, attended as guests of the Chapter Old Alums were encouraged to share Academy and Service memories with them,while adhering mostiy to the trath, and this was mostly done.

Social Roster The current plan is to issue an updated Social Roster shortly after the first of the year. Since the listings are newly computerized, all Chapter members are requested to provide updates and corrections to the undersigned so that outdated information and booboos can be purged.

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CAPT Daniel Branch, Jr., 555 Apollo Drive Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h: 303-499-0337 The win made a great gathering even more spectacular as the Colorado Chapter hosted over 150 Navy Alumni, West Point alumni and family and friends at the 1997 Army-Navy game viewing in Denver, CO. Joining Chapter President Dan Branch '59 was Lou Schroeder '59, President of the West Point Society of Denver, and over 90 Navy Alumni/ family and friends to cheer the victory.

Attendees were: Carlton Jones '33, Andie and Arnie Allen '61, Evie and Frank Brame '54, Laura and Tim Brunn '88, Sue and Jim Bicknell '61, Betty and Wayne Brown '37, Sheila and Susan Branch, Rose Ann and Gary Chapel '61, Diane and Jerry Crawford '68, Joanie and Tom Gates '85, Kim and Mike Duffy '76, Linda and Ricky Davidson '58, Vem Dander '56, Jenny and Hank Estes '59, Very and Bob Eddington '53, Gary Francis '68, Bill Gimn '63, Norma and Dave Govan '53, Wendy and Craig Dudley '88, Gloria and Dan Good '46, Cherly and John Grace '77, Gayle and Carter Glass '57, Emily and John Haaren '52, Barbara and Arland Kuester '61, Dick Life '62, Mary and Bob Martin '59, Beth Musser and sons Mike, David, and Adam '77, Florence and John Mackin '68, Tom Metzger '86, Mary Jane and Dick Nace '57, Janelle and George Podrasky '61, Pat and Ken Fetch '56, Doreen Ryan '58, Wesley and Gary Roberts '74, Judy and Chuck Schwalier '72, Sue and Christopher Timmes '74 and son Jason, B.A. and Steven Wheeler '75, Jane and Bob Westfall '61, Eric Johnson '86, Bill Serad '89, Rolf VerGluis '89, Stephen Powers '57, Pat Maley '69, Chris Hauer '83, Dick Sargent '57 and friends Robin Hill, Paul and Cindy Danner, Rich Russell, Vic and Sharon Whitehead (son is Class of '91), Eryth Zecher, John Floyd, Henry Jones and Tricia Campbell. Army was a gracious loser and has agreed to host next year.

The Colorado Alumni continue to actively assist Alumni looking for employment in Colorado. BIZNET is a business oriented group, which meets every Tuesday in Denver. No appointments, no dues.

Meetat the Marriott at the intersection of 1-25 and Hampden Blvd. at 0700 every Tuesday. Contact Sean McCloskey'78 at 303-215-7226 or Amie Allen '61 at 303-215-7230.

Mr. Robert R. Figura '5^ Five Crescent Court-Box; Groton Long Point, CI 06| h: 860-536-2206 e: mdbr24A(ﾂｮprodigy.com FINALLY! A result of the ARMY/NAVY game tiiat we can live wriUi! What a glorioustilingto watch!

Many of die Connecticut Chapter members were able to attend the game in person since it was played in Giant's Stadium in tiie Meadowlands. The party was held in conjunction with members of the Connecticut Military Academy Alumni Association. A group of entiiusiastic supporters attended the party, evenly split between Army and Navy. The USNA Alums included Dwight Wadsworth '48, Pauline and John Totri '50, Diane Durban '81 and Jeff Frye '83.

Michelle Jackson rounded out the stalwart group of Navy rooters. The Army group (who thoroughly enjoyed the first 41 seconds of the game) included Lou Fragos, USA, Alan Levesque USMA '80, Jim Cooke USMA '80, Paul Anderson and Desiree and Paul Stednitz, all USA. Vince Balderman '78 has been forced, by circumstances of his employment, to step down as Treasurer for the Connecticut Chapter after three yeas in office. Vince has given us yeoman service during his tenure and has our heartfelt thanks for his dedicated service. LT Scott Blundo, USN '92 has assumed \ ^ c e ' s position as Treasurer, in addition to his position as Membership Chairman of the Chapter. In that regard, we also welcome John Feeney '71 as Program Chairman. That completes the slate of officers for our Connecticut Chapter.

The Class Representatives for the Chapter are: 1959 and earlier Tony Marks '59 203-239-2579 1960 -1969 Dave Stryker '61 860-536-3636 1970 -1979 John Feeney '71 860-658-1855 1980 and later Bob Freer '81 203-925-7683 The aimual dues for 1998 have been reduced from thirty dollars to twenty-five dollars. These dues are payable annually in January. Members are requested to send their checks made out to USNAAA, Connecticut Chapter, 98 Dues, to LT Scott Blundo, USN, 55 Pond Meadow Rd., Ivoryton, CT 06442.

The next Chapter meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Febraary 13, 1998. Admiral Charles R. Larson '58, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, is tae scheduled speaker. Plans are not "cast in concrete" at this point, but the outlook for Admiral Larson fitting this presentation into his very busy schedule is better than it has ever been. The meeting is being scheduled for 1800 at the Mystic Hilton (Exit 90,1-95) across from the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. The membership will be kept informed of the status of this meeting via the CT Chapter newsletter as the meeting date gets closer and his schedule becomes more firm. The following meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12,1998. That meeting will be devoted to a tour of the Pratt and Whitaey engine assembly/testing plant in Middletown, CT. The tour will begin at 1730. All attendees for this tour must be a US citizens. Subsequent to the tour, a presentation by Mr. Roger Cherconi, V^ce President for Quality at Pratt and Whitney, will speak on "Techniques of Quality." This presentation will be held at a site yet to be determined. Particulars on this meeting will also be forthcoming in the CT Chapter Newsletter BEAT ARMY...AGAIN!!!

Carlton Jones '33 flanked by West Point Alumni Don McGann '51 (left) and Frank Penney '51 enjoy the Colorado Chapter Army窶年avy game viewing in Denver.

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COSTARICA Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica 506-383-5824 or 506-224-4325 e: cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr The big event was a get together at Claudio Pacheco's '64 home to watch THE GAME. Littie else to tell you with that score except that those present included: Ek:heverria Rodolfo '68, Rojas Javier '71, Montero Javier '79, Ventura Alvaro '80, Alas Antonio '85 plus a small WooPoo contingent (Only four—having anticipated who was to rale from now on).

Our Chapter has volunteered to the ODA mission our willingness to cooperate in any activities, and we expect to be more active in this area soon. We also plan to hold a Class of 1964 Seventh Company Reunion here in Costa Rica 16-23 March 1998. Response has been encouraging, and a full program of activities has been put together with two main objectives: 1) Enjoy Costa Rica (fishing, nature trips, golf, rodeo and party, visits to plantations such as bananas, pineapple, halyconias, cattle farms, jungle trip etc. and 2) Ample time for Classmate friendships to be updated and strengthened. Get on board if for some reason we have not reached you.

A Trans-Panama Canal tour is scheduled for 7-17 Febraary 1998.1 will try to meet USNA trippers on it and coordinate an activity with our members. I will also be getting this orgaiuzed with coordinators at USNAAA. Note to all: Keep us in mind when you travel these latitudes, we would love to see you.

FLORIDA Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith, 10424 SW 41st Place Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w:352-376-: The Gainesville Academy Club held their October monthly meeting at the Gainesville Country Club on 23 October 1997. The Ust of attendees included ten USNA Alumni and three USMA alumni: Jim Can- '55, Josh Dickinson '59, Skip Manasco '70, Miles Mixson '58, Mark Rubino '85, Mickey Smith '61, John Smitherman '53, Ladd Tomlin '72, Al Vito '44, and Bill Vivian '67. The program was concerning insurance, with question and answer session following.

Their November monthly meeting was also held at the Gainesville Country Club on 20 November 1997. The list of attendees included ten USNA Alumni and three USMA alumni: Charles Baker '87, Joe Phelan '66, Vic Pratt '84, Larry Reid '58, Mickey Smith '61, Hart Stringfellow '48, Ladd Tomlin '72, Ty Tyler '76, Bill Vivian '67 and Mase Wells '47. The program was conceraing accounting and the new tax laws, with question and answer session following. Our next meeting will be the 6 December Beat Army Party.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Charies A. Pendleton, Jr., USN (ReL) '43 5212 Antares Court Atiantic Beach, FL 32233-4583 h: 904-249-6683 e: LPG3@aol.com

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Orlando Chapter CDR Donald E. Smith, USN (Ret) '68 438 River Drive DeBary, FL 32713 h: 407-668-2030

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Henry Gorman, USN (Ret) '49 513 Greenway Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3719 h: 561-622-9475 e: hgorman@worldnet.att.net The Navy-Notre Dame game was the occasion for another gathering of the faithful at Mondo's Sports Bar. The game was a near-miss by the Navy footballers, but another great opportunity for friendships. The small, but enthusiastic, group was comprised of Ken Duckworth '62, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Ray Epperson '53, Al Haworth '57, John McNabney '50 and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

The 391st Bomb Group Restaurant was the setting for an excellent luncheon. Attending were Rita and Gil Barbe '63, Henry Beiderbecke '53, Bernard Bennett '43, Anne and Gkorge Bole '54, Richard Boverie '54, Mrs. Walter Bums '65, Fred Culberson, Jr. '56 and guest Ann Prestera, Ray and Jimmie Epperson '53, Peggy and Henry Gorman '44, Eugene Gralla '46, Betty and Alvin Haworth '57, Thomas Krieger '56, Robert Lees '69, Jeffrey Lewis '65, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Hoyle Miller '56 and Diana and Walter Whipple '57. New faces appeared, and the sea stories were flowingfreely.Don't miss the next luncheon 21 January 1998!

Erwin Wunderlich '75 reported that his daughter, Katie (USCGA '01) pitched a no-hit shutout versus USNA on 19 October 1997, as the Coastie's varsity beat the Mid's club team 8-0 in fast pitch Softball.

4/C Katie was an all-state and state champion in high school and was heavily recraited by colleges with varsity programs, including West Point and USCGA. Erwin Wunderlich also has a teenage son at both USNA and USMA, so although somewhat neutral regarding "The Game," he still joins us with a "Go Navy!"

The much-awaited Army-Navy game was avidly watched by a large group at Abbey Road Sports Tavera. As the score mounted, so did the spirits of everyone watching, except for a few quiet Army fans.

Ken Duckworth '62 supplied us with a list of songs to root on the Mids. It was a special celebration for all with camaraderie, good food and drink and a stanning victory! The Navy's Blue and Gold was saluted with the Alma Mater and with a happy smile from everyone's face. The group included: Mrs. Francis "Louise" Barton '44, Rosemary and Hank Beiderbecke '53, Betty and Ames Bennett '45, Anne and George Bole '54, Bill Bond '45, Crittenden Butler '81, John Butterfield '59, John D. Callahan '45, Jo and Frank Cerabino '77, Bill Cliff '54, Addison Douglass '45, Joan and Ken Duckworth '62, Lenny Gonsalves '52, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, George Griffith '45, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Mrs. and Mr. Bill Henry Army '47, Bertha and PaulHoUich '77, Jonathan Homer '64, Allen Howard '45, Mayoiy and Brace Hulin USMA '65, Aline and Charles Joslin '44, Marvin Krantz (guest), Chariotte and Bob Lees '69, Jeff Liggio '74, Greg Maier '87, Jim Maier '92, Chris and Bob Manuel '53, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Jen and Jim Robinson '50, Anne and Dale Rugieri '79, LaVonne and Charlie Rush '41, Rita and Fred Simcich '49, Dody Sinclair '46, Mary Smith (guest), Bette and Swoose Snead '47, Peter

J. Spink '56, Sarah and Eric Stein '68, Harry Vierra (guest) and Diana and Walter Whipple '57.

Upcoming events for the Palm Beach Chapter Luncheon- 21 January 1998 at 11:45 a.m.—391st Bomb Group Restaurant, WPB Sweetheart Dinner-14 Febraary 1998—PGAMembers Club, Palm Beach Gardens Make your reservations so we can make these gatherings a rousing success. Please send your suggestions for fumre events and initiatives for Chapter growth to Hank Gorman at the following address.

You may contact Capt. Henry Gorman, USN (Ret.) at 44513 Greenway Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 or h: 561-422-9475; e:hgorman@world net.com.

Henry Gorman '44

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret) '76 4465 Madura Road Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 h: 904-932-1147; w: 904-479-1183 e: Kiught317@juno.com

Space Coast Chapter CDR Howard E. Blum, USN (Ret) '45 1310 Mayflower Avenue Melbourae, FL 32940-6723 h: 407-255-6534

Simcoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) WiUard (BiU) Petrat '45 6418 13tii Stteet Court E Bradenton, FL 34203 hlf. 941-753-5981 e: petrat@gte.net In October over 60 of us had a fine luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club, and our guest speaker, Robert Bell, told us of his survival at sea as a young boy after being torpedoed in the South Atlantic. The Classes of '46, '47 and '48 were honored at that meeting.

Our Suncoast Chapter celebrated its bimonthly "get together" on 6 December at the Oaks Country Club in Sarasota, watching Navy whip those cadets on wide-screen television. Our enthusiasm was directed by ex-cheerleader. Cliff Bermann '45, who also served as our "designated Plebe" and did all those push-ups.

We will meet again on 12 Febraary at the Punta Gorda Yacht Club, where we will honor the classes of '42, '44 and '57. The Venice Yacht Club will host our April luncheon, and we wiU wind up this season with a gala dinner dance at the Bent Tree Country Club in Sarasota on 11 June. All hands visiting the Sun Coast are cordially invited to join us. Ya'U come!

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John E. Gantley, USN '69 9040 St. Andrews Drive Seminole, FL 34647 h: 813-397-7652 The big news of course is the end of tiie Army game drought. I rather enjoyed it myself, but it's funny how the Army people who had been calling me after the game for the past few years didn't seem to be amused. It just goes to show that the quality of mercy is still not strained that we didn't go for that last touchdown. Too bad. This year's gathering was again at the Turtle Club near the St. Petersburg air-

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port; and although we didn't have quite as many attendees as the dark gray side of the force, we were close. The gathering was enjoyed by all (of us), and we again owe our thanks to the organizing committee led by Dave Olson.

The attendees were: DickArdavany '61, Caryn Bain '73, Joyce and Harry Barrett '61, Marti and Doug Barry '69, Mike Bolier '67, Diana Carlson '88, Alan Christner '54, Maureen and Jack Clifford '72, Becky and Bob Courtney '52, Lillian and Tom Dabney '36, J. B. Davis '58, Sylvia and Peirce Ferriter '56, Bob Flynn '58, Rut Flynn '59, Mac Fossett '58, Deborah and Carl Gaines '68, Jack Gantley '69, Jill and Sam Henderson '67, Donna Huber '92, Mike Jacqmin '63, Mike Johnson '81, Marcia and Mark Krivonak '71, Beth and Gaeton Long '60, Diane and Mike Lops '69, Florence and Don McClenahan '44, Steve McDonald '65, Kent McKnight '54, JoAnne and Jerry O'Donnell '69, Teresa and Dave Olson '79, Hugh Palmer '58, Valerie and Gary Polansl^' '69, Elizabeth and Spencer Robbins '43, Paul Ross '69, Conrad Seagroves '54, Joanne and Jonathan Smith '84, ICathy and Ray Smith '67, Brett Sturken '86, Evin Thompson '82, Ely and Larry Weaver '59 and Mark Wilhelmy '72.

The November luncheon was held at the MacDill Air Force Base Officers Club. We were again lucky to have RADM Ray Smith '67, the Acting Commander-in-Chief of US Special Operations Command, and his bride, Kathy, as our guests of honor RADM Smith updated us on the capabilities of his Command for which there seems to be quite a demand in this Post-Cold War but re-millennium world.

Thanks again to RADM Smith.

The luncheon also gave Chapter President Jack Gantley '69 an opportunity to discuss the upcoming events calendar for the year. Foremost among these coming attractions is a chapter dinner that we hope to get off the ground during the winter months.

Watch for the flyer The attendees were: Bud Alexander '56, Mac Clark '71, Buck Collins '71, Tim Corcoran '67, Robert Davis '61, Ollie Donelan '63, Greg Eisman '82, Mac Fossett '58, Jack Gantley '69, Betty and Bob Hayes '45, Mike Jacqmin '63, Mike Kennedy '79, Sam Kojm '82, Mark Krivonak '71, Pete Leniart '66, Mel Long '61, Dave Olson '79, Hugh Palmer '58, Gary Polansky '69, Paul Ross '69, Hugo Schmidt '42, Kathy and Ray Smith '67, Evin Thompson '82 and Mark Wilhelmy '72.

Finally this will be my last column which no doubt comes as a relief to some people窶馬ot least of all me. Terry Silva '73 has confessed to a previously repressed desire to exhibit his literary brilliance; and conceding that he probably won't be much worse than me, I have agreed to step aside. As Terry tends to be a colorful character (a tree full of macaws comes to mind), his contributions ought to be a refreshing change and ensure that I am quickly consigned to the oblivion that is the fate of all former Chapter secretaries. Best of luck to all.

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter CAPT James S. Murphy, U S N | 798 Masters Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30087-5286 h: 770-413-6167; w: 770-613-56(1 e: Jim.Murphy@decisionone.com As this is being written, we are all preparing for the holidays. Our celebrations this year have included a long-awaited win over Army and a super Christmas party at the home of Kate and Mike Donohoo

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'65. Things have been busy in Atlanta the last few months, and our planned activities for the new year should make for an equally active spring.

The October luncheon was held on 17 October at an alternative site because of scheduling problems at our regular site. Thirty-five of our USNAAA brethren came together for food and stories. All enjoyed the tales of Glenn Brewer '51 on submarines and scuba-diving at the North Pole. Many thanks Glenn!

Attending the luncheon were: Jim Weldon '34, Jim Ravenel '45, Joe Cannon '46, Hap Walker '46, Duane Young '49, Glenn Brewer '51, Perry Stephens '51, Stan Anderson '51, Jerry Malament '51, Gil McCullen '53, Jim Todd '55, Associate Dave Alexander, Donald Thompson '59, Roy Buehler '60, Dick Petracci '61, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Dick Tash '62, Teb Bowman '63, Lorie Moore '64, Mike Donohoo '65, Bob Bush '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Pete Dabbieri '67, Win Rorabaugh '70, Bob Schultz '71, Steve Frederick '72, Dirk Mosis '73, Jim Murphy '73, Mike Mitchell '73, John Cory '73, Jim Ewing '73, Gehrig Wiles '74, Bob Solik '79, Mark Edson '84, Dave Pfliegger '85 and Chris Kowald '86.

The November luncheon held on 21 November at the Harvey Hotel drew a good crowd of 51 Chapter members and guests. We were treated to a very interesting talk by Republican gubernatorial candidate (and West Point alum) Mike Bowers concerning the future of politics in Georgia. His remarks also stimulated a provoking question, answer and discussion period. Attending the luncheon were: Charles Hill '42, Paul Smith '42, Jim Ravenel '45, Joe Cannon '46, Hap Walker '46, Nancy and Joe Grantham '46, Joe Gibson '47, Duane Young '49, Perry Stephens '51, Walt Sheffield '51, John Stark '51, Gil McCullen '53, Wayne Wills '56, Associate Dave Alexander, Roy Buehler '60, Cari McCallum '60, Dick Petracci '61, Bob Vogel '61, Art Butler '61, Nancy and Paul Hurst '62, Dick Tash '62, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Richard Wilson '64, Woodie Vaughan '64, Mike Donohoo '65, Bob Snelling '65, CM. Wood '65, Jon Barton '66, Will Wood '66, Joe Solymossy '68, Mitch Roland '71, Steve Frederick '72, Jim Murphy '73, John Cory '73, Gehrig Wiles '74, Dave Igyarto '74, Allan Kowadla '78, Skip Krause '79, Paul Wright '79, Terrell Henry '81, Andre Swoope '81, Dave DeJarnette '82, Chris Kowald '86, Neil Sawyer '86, Mary McElroy '87, Bill Bollwerk '91 and Bill Veneme USMA '65.

This year again saw a local head-to-head clash between the Boys from the Severn and the Black Knights of the Hudson. The evening of 4 December featured an Arffly-Navy pre-game match-up as volunteers from our Chapter and the West Point Society Atianta manned the pledge phones at WGTV (Channel 8) for the second consecutive year During the successful broadcast segment, a combined ArmyNavy total of over $21,200 was raised for the station. Navy Chapter Vice President Mike Donohoo '65 was interviewed by the WGTV presenter about our Chapter and its activities. The evening was also punctuated by numerous outbursts of good-natured rivalry and mischief. Sporting a variety of colorful (and vintage) USNA regalia and a specially-purchased "NAVY Football" cap were: Dick Pretrucci '61, Dick Fitzgerald '61, B.J. Kellogg '65, Nancy and Bob Bush '65, Kate and Mike Donohoo '65, Nina and Pete Dabbieri '67, Mitch Rowland '71 and Gehrig Wiles '74. Many thanks to all of the above-listed folks for supporting the Chapter and the Academy in this highly visible community service project.

At last! Navy won the annual battie 39-7 and broke afive-year losing streak, making many USNA Plebes and a lot of Alumni very happy. As not all of us could be present at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, several Atlanta Chapter members, with friends and families, banded together with West Point alums at TJ's

Sports Bar in Alpharetta to watch the game on bigscreen TV. Although somewhat squeamish when Army scored after two running plays in the first possession of the game, the Navy fans got louder and more confident as the game moved forward and as Chris McCoy '98 worked his magic as Navy's quarterback. The defense did its job superbly also, allowing Army less than 15 yards of offense after the first possession. Even the guys on ESPN commented on the superiority of Navy's defense. Thanks to the foresight of Paul Hurst '62, who recognized that Navy would have several scoring opportunities, we were provided a great sound system that produced the "Anchors Aweigh" after every Navy score. As the game went on, the improvement of the Navy voices was evident.

Attending this fun day with its long-awaited outcome were: Carol Sue and Jim Ravenel '45; Hap Walker '46; Joe Cannon '46; Gil McCullen '53; Mike Nassr '54; Doodle and Dan Thompson '59; Dick Petmcci '61; Muriel and Ed Hux '61; Art Butler '61; Mark, Kevin, and Dick Fitzgerald '62; Nancy and Paul Hurst '62; Linn and Teb Bowman '63; Lorie Jr and Lorie Moore '64; Mike Donohoo '65; Ann and Stewart Caldwell '65; Shea and CM. Wood '65; Nancy and Bob Bush '65; Peter and Larry Fish '66; Jan Kelly and Jon Barton '66; Catherine and Will Wood '66; Nina and Pete Dabbiere '67; Martha and Weymouth Walker '67; Al Jones '67; Ed Sundberg '68; Mike Haddon '69; Associate Dave Alexander; Brigette Fessele, Sonia Hofer, and Marc Farris '70; Frank Regan '70; Karen and Bob Clydesdale '71; Bob Schultz '71; Karen and Steve Frederick '72; Roe and Jeff Rothwell '72; Louise and Guy Chamberlain '73; Martha Reid and Dave Finn '74; Gehrig Wiles '74; Peter, Phillip, Sue, and Pete Knoetgen '77; Scott Rodgers '78; Lindy and Kari Fink '79; Matt Olson '79; Beth and Bob Solik '79; Julie and Dave DeJarnette '82; Laurie and Kelly Mayer '85; Jim Coe '86; Stephanie and Chris Kowald '86; Caroline and Brad Edenfield '87; Dennis McGee '87; and Danielle and David Way '91.

Will Wood '66

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921-6849 h/f: 011-671-477-4382; w: 011-671-647-9629 wf: 011-671-649-8870

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter

Mr. John G.B. Howland '64 2042 Trent Court Glenview, IL 60025-1316 h: 847-998-6465; w: 847-998-6688 We had a great tarnout at the Chapter N19y-Army Party, held at Chicago's Alumni Club on 6 December. We Beat Army not only on the football field but in the attendance numbers as well. Ed McLean '35, Bob McCarthy '45, Richard Moore '46, Nancy and Tim Bradley '48, Pat McCool '56, Mary and George Dempsey '57, Wayne Lockwood '59, Lanny Cox '63, Daryl Rabert '63, Karen and John Howland '64, John Nueraberger '64, Neil Brennan '66, Alan Braggeman '66, Mike Ryan '66, Chip Beedle '68, Jack Cosgrove '68, Jim Honigschmidt '68, Bill Ober '68, Greg Serwich '70, Mark Devane '73, Ken Smith '73, Fred Weber '75, Tom Coverick '77, Mike Reed '77, Rick Salvadore '78, Fred Aalbue '79, Bob Burell '79, John Podoba '79, Dave Frey '79, Rick Bott '80, Mike McDonald '80, Gene Kessler '83, Mick Gerhardt '84, Gerald Peoples '84, Keith Brunini '85, Scott Edmiston '85, Tom Jones '85, Jeff Reeves '85, Pete Butier '86, Brett Feinstein '86, Jim Wilson '86, Bill Angeloni '87, Dion Conett '88, Dave Greer '88, Ron Kinn '88, John Sprenger '88, Nick Etten '89, Dennis Sullivan '89, Mike Karczewski '90, Lonny Stare '92 and their guests all mustered for a great time and a great game.

LCDR Charies A. Rainey, USNR' 12804 Double Eagle Drive Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575

Arthur W.Bryant'66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-131 % h: 313-885-2174 The annual Detroit area Army-Navy party was held again, this time hosted by Army. After Navy's great win, the Pickle Barrel was returaed to sound and secure hands after a five-year absence. Many Navy fans attended; more details next month.

The November luncheon was held at the renown Detroit Club, joining the West Point Society. The guest speaker was Ms. Denise lllitch-Lites, who discussed the new Detroit Tiger downtown baseball stadium and downtown redevelopment.

New members are always welcome to join our diverse group. Call Art for dates and times. A special invitation goes to Tom Pastemak '82 (31st Co.) to re-establish comms. Come join us, and GO NAVY! Contact Charles Schott at 313-248-2278; Fax number: 323-7054 or Visteon, Bldg 1, Cube 11C071, MailDrop #1113; Text pager; 313-217-2175.

Charles Schott '85

The October downtown breakfast generated a near record turaout when 14 Alumni materialized at the Midland Hotel: Jim Baker '60, Walt Land '60, John Howland '64, Larry Olson '74, Fred Weber '75, Fred Aalbue '79, Mike Knapp '79, Wiz Withers '79, Dave Beemer '83, Gene Kessler '83, Bill Mergen '84, Tom Smith '85, Dwight Fontilla '88 and Tim Brooks '91.

This was the last downtown breakfast of the year because downtown breakfasts were suspended for the holidays in November and December. The next downtown breakfast will be 22 January 1998! Drop in if you find yourself in Chicago!

Mark Rahmel '73 has taken the ball and is ranning with launching a monthly breakfast series in the westem 'burbs. Based on the success of the downtown breakfasts, discussion was initiated about a similar series in the 'burbs to accommodate those folks who find it difficult to get downtown. Mark stepped forward and is developing a workable game planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most likely a January '98 kickoff at an Oak Brook venue. The stracture will be similar to the downtown M.O., with a scenario that says you can drop in any time and shoot the breeze about any topic whatsoever, even CIVWORLD topics, if that's where the conversation wants to go. The regular monthly date will be offset from the Loop breakfasts (fourth Thursday of the month) so that Breakfast Chowhounds can make them all. Watch this space and the Chapter newsletter for additional information on suburban breakfasts. If the western 'burbs work, we'll be looking at the northem 'burbs soon after.

Chapter Email List Get timely gouge on Chapter events! If you'd like to get the most up-to-date news from the Chicago Chapter via cyberspace, sign up for our emembers email list. Here's what you do; send an email message to Chapter President John Howland at MoneyMinds@aol.com. It's an easy procedure. Sign up today.

Indiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern I n d i a ^ ^ ^ p t e r CDR William T. Toutant, tSNR (ReU '46 3513 Graham Road Louisville, KY 40207-4371 h: 502-895-9828

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter LCDR Bryon Q. Iverson, Jr.. USN (Ret.) '76 4744 Music Street New Orleans, LA 70122-5(i27 h: 504-288-4477 e: byronil@aol.com

MARYLAND Annapolis Ch; LtCol William R. RoU, USMC 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401-1604 h: 410-268-9287

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 w: 410-821-7700 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter PeterW. Grieve'77 51 Asbury Street Topsfield, MA 02183 h: 508-887-2873; w: 800-343-9120 e: grievp@gs.com

Don't forget to vote for trustees-at-large and Westem Vice Chairman!

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MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter Barrel Gonyea '61 16495 Kingswood Drive Lakeville, MN 55044 h: 612-435-7274 e: GONYEALAND@aol.com

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St. Louis Chapter Mr. Kenneth R. Leach '81 7100 Becker Road St. Louis, MO 63129-5658 h: 314-846-1277 The St. Louis Chapter held its annual Founder's Day Banquet at the University Club on 11 October 1997. Attending as special guest and as principal speaker was the Honorable Duane Benton, Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. Chief Justice Benton is a graduate of Yale University School of Law where he also served as editor of the Yale Law Jouraal. Chief Justice Benton is the only member of any of the State Supreme Courts in the country who is both an attoraey and a Certified Public Accountant. In addition Chief Justice Benton is a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps in the United States Navy Reserves. Chief Justice Benton gave an interesting presentation on the current status of the Navy's investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.

The banquet was attended by approximately 50 Alumni and guests, including Dorothy and John Rane '44, Elaine and John Niese '50, Donna and Gene Webber '52, Jacquelyn and Cliff Schoep '56,

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Ann and Raese Simpson '61, Bill Brennan '62, Margarette and John Boley '63, Mary Beth and Jim Checkett '64, Madge and Larry Meyer '67, Judy and Larry Hart '68, Jackie and Dick Naughton '68, Mary Alyce and Terry Councilor '70, Ron Hill '70, Janette Lohman and Doug Rush '72, Leah and Skip Giessing '73, Linda and Wil Chamberlin '76, Laura and Dan Cox '78, Diana and Ken Leach '81 and Sonya and Alex von zur Muehlen '90.

Many members of the Alumni Association were also present on 2 November 1997 for the ceremony honoring the retirement of Captain Doug Rush '72 from the Navy Reserve. Presiding Officer at the ceremony was Captain Skip Giessing '73, COMIUW Group Two. The guest speaker at the ceremony was Rear Admiral J. Stanton Thompson, USNR. Members of Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 112 provided the side boys to pipe Captain Rush over the side for the last time.

The St. Louis Chapter continues its plans for the celebration of the eagerly expected Navy football victory over Army which will be enjoyed at our joint Army-Navy Alumni Association party on 6 December 1997.

BEATARMY!!!

NEBRASKA Omaha Chatier CAPT Richard § Westcott, USN '70 911 Michael Dri\i Papillion, NE 68046 J h: 402-593-1477; w: 402-294-2140

nally found the right combination to put Army in their proper place!! It was an early Christmas present for all.

Debra and Jason Cronin '87 (he's a real activeduty Navy pilot stationed here in Albuquerque) deserve the BZ's for making all of the arrangements for the party. We may try to extend their assignment if necessary, just to keep this victory string alive.

Among those attending were: Corrine and Don Baker '52, Harry L. Bixby '52, Jennifer and Mark Byrd '54, Ann and Judge John Conway '56, Lila and Jim Dickey '56, Bettye Rae and Bob Francis '56, J. R. (Dick) Gober '49, George Hosking '47, Barry (Jack) Howard '58, Marjorie and Oakah Jones '53, Janice and Casey Jones '60, John Lowrie '89, Anna and Reed Mulkey '49, Kip Nicely '76, Phyllis and Ole Olsen '64, Barbara Bradley and Kip Paskewich '65, Mil Rockman, wife of Abraham (Rocky) Rockman '48, Phyllis and Don Rohr '55, Leslie and Steve Schoderbek '53, our Chapter President Bill Schuler '54 (whose lovely wife, Carol was missing, as she was unfortunately called away by an emergency Santa Fe shopping trip). Tolly "Toliver '71, Alice and Jerry Weinstein '53.

It was great to also have a couple of newcomers join the group for this occasion— including Barry "Jack" Howard '58, (retired form the Air Force) and Harry L. Bixby '52 (who made the long drive from Santa Fe to join in on the festivities.) As always such occasions serve simply to bring us together for some great memories—many of which may have grown even greater over the years—but it's still fun reminiscing, made more memorable especially when attended by past football stars like Steve Schoderbek and many of our fond memories of lots of victories, and even bowl games!

Kip Paskewich '68 with his lovely bride, Barbara Bradley, who eamed her "Black Belt" the night before, and isn't he treating her nicely, now!

John Lowrie '89 and Barry Howard, from you guessed it, the Class of '58

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter LT Bradley Carison, USN '91 2246 Darwin Circle Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h: 702-433-7248; w: 702-433-2100 e: yogicarl@aol.com

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A couple of the always lively and plentiful '53er's, Corrine and Don Baker '53

REUNION OF THE '49'ers—J. R. "Dick" Gober '49 on the left, joining Anna and Reed Mulkey '49

LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 732-671-9330; w: 732-530-8444 ^^ BobVogt@telos.com ^ ^ ^ It's a Budweiser Moment for Mary Lynn and Joe McGuire '68.

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Col William E. Schuler, USAF| fit.) '54 1428 Catron Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-4216 h: 505-292-1851; f: 505-292-01^ The New Mexico Chapter of USNAAA met at the SkyBox Sports Bar in Albuquerque to relish the recent Navy victory in the Army/Navy Game. Glued to three large screen TV's, the crowd celebrated almost every play of the game (especially after the first three plays, which if continued could have made it a v-e-r-y long day indeed.)

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The 100 YEARS OF FOOTBALL sign in the background may be a little misleading—it's only Alice,in the middle, and Jerry Weinstein '53, joined by the very lovely Mil Rockman, widow of Rocky Rockman '48.

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Ole Olsen '64, his lovely wife, Phyllis, and his mother. It must have been a nice party because he brought his mother!

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Marty McKown '82, Chris Comi '82, Al Ross '83, Mike Nevins '84, Tom Owens '84, Eric Irwin '86, E.K. Wilson '87, Frank Mays '88, Wes Summers '88, Scon McFadden '89, John Fancher '91, Todd Washbura '93, and Michael Hough '96.

The next meeting will be at 1130 on Friday, 30 January 1998 at the Fort Orange Club in Albany.

Dave Church '67, Director of USNA Alumni Services, is scheduled to be the guest speaker. Contact Tom Owens or Chris Wenz to reserve a seat or if you have questions.

Central New York Chapter Don Rohr '55 and his ever lovely wife, Phyllis. Guess which one just swallowed the canary!

LTJG Edward A. Alberts, USN '85 1028 Co. Rt. 20 Oswego, NY 13126 h: 315-342-1930; w: 315-448-3373

Metro New York Chapter Mr. James R. Hocking '53 300 Park Avenue, Suite 1700 New York City, NY 10022 w: 212-572-6260 Chapter Hotline: 1-800-234-USNA

Rochester Chapter John Conway '56 and his beautiful wife, Ann, drinking their very own recipe for lemonade!!

"The whole town is talking about the Jones Boys,"â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mcluding our Oakah Jones '53 and his lovely bride, Mariorie.

NEW YORK Albany Chapter LT Thomas M. Owens US.I 14 West Erie Road Albany, NY 12208-2404" ?-4fi9.7491 ^ L ( h: 518-446-9278; w: 518-462-7421 ..0^' e: OwensT@bsk.com The first annual Capital District Navy-Army Pep Rally was held at the Watervliet Arsenal on 3 December 1997. There was a tremendous turnout for the Chapter's first event. We cleariy outnumbered the West Point alums in attendance, and they were sponsoring the event! Chapter bylaws were distributed for reviewing, and volunteers for Chapter Officers were solicited. If you were unable to attend the Pep Rally and would like a copy of the bylaws or to volunteer, please contact Tom Owens '84 or Chris Wenz '79.

Attending the Pep Rally were Stu Beyer '46, Larry Early '66, Bill Schwinghammer '72, Bob Bantron '73, Larry Britt '75, Gene Griesau '75, Nancy and Jim Gay '79, Chris Wenz '79, Frank Hughes '80,

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LT Joseph M. Howard, USNR '89 55 Highland Avenue #3 Rochester, NY 14620 h: 716-256-3393; w: 716-275-6205 Greetings from the Rochester Chapter! Our latest meeting was held on 20 November at The Institute of Optics located on the University of Rochester Those in attendance commented once again on the success of our September dinner meeting. We are making plans to hold another dinner meeting sometime in the spring.

We also discussed the possibility of holding another summer picnic similar to that held last year We rented a pavilion at Genesee Valley Park and invited local Army alumni and families to join us. The weather wasn't extremely cooperative, but those in attendance had a super time and decided it would be a worthwhile function to hold again.

Plans were discussed for an Army-Navy get-together for the big game on 6 December The group will meet at the Distillery, an area establishment, at high noon for the big showdown.

Dick Boardman also provided information on a holiday dance to be held at the Buffalo Hilton on 27 December This event is sponsored by the Parents Club of Western New York.

All Chapter members were advised that we are now on-line and can be found at www.xerox.com\ usnaroc.html. Thanks to Steve Nims '86 for his work on this project. Our meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of every odd month, with the next one being 15 January at The Institute of Optics on theUofR. Nancy Hailing '83

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 Bjdolan76@aol.com Approximately 60 Alumni have indicated a desire to participate actively in the Charlotte Chapter by sending in their modest dues for 1998. We have hopes that more will join our ranks.

We have also had another birth in our group. On 10 October, Toddy presented Steve Burt with a new daughter, Sarah Kellan. Sorry I learaed too late to get it in the last column. Arriving at 22 inches tall may give her a good start to be on Navy's women's basketball team in 2015!

Five USNA Alums turaed out for the inaugural (and hopefully annual) USNA Veteran's Day Golf Outing in TPC, Piper Glen in Charlotte. Also joining us (and playing as part of the Rules Committee) was PFC Gus Bryson, US ARMY (long retired of quit) and Wake Forest '54. Although not eligible to win the grand prize, he managed to pick the pockets of our Alums. "Buraing" the course with a gross 90 and low net of 74 or so (claims a handicap of 20 something) was Gabe Gomez '87 who moved to Charlotte only this past July. Hot on his heel with a net score of 81 was Leon Davis '59 with Tom O'Brien '71, Dan Teclaw '84 and George Watt '73 tied for third. Gabe took home the coveted bottle of "BRUT ZERO" champagne. Remember 1998; all local USNA Alumni and their veteran friends are invited to the Second Annual Invitational. Until further notice, George Watt will be the contact point and coordinator AND WASN'T 6 DECEMBER GREAT! Janis and Bryan Dolan hosted our local "Beat Army!" party.

In addition to the host couple, the group included David Bertke, Steve Burt, Jim Donahue and Joan Hoffman, Barb and Paul Galentine, Mike Gorden and Melinda Harper, Julia and Wayne Henry, Peg and Tom Hutchinson, Michael "Pete" Jarina, Georgia and Ken Johnson, Kay and Bob Majeski, Dan McGarvey and son Sean, Compie Newman and daughter Harrison (age 3 and all dressed up as a Navy cheerleader), Tom O'Brien and son, Ian and Daphne Dwyer, Caroline and George Watt, Blythe and Charlie Watkins and daughter (missed her name).

Dan McGarvey and Bryan Dolan and a couple of others did the honors of doing push-ups after each score. I must say they did pretty well for "older" guys. Those of us really older people, with the better sense that comes with age, simply watched and applauded their efforts.

By the time you read this, there will have been a luncheon on 19 December with some Mids in attendance. Don't forget we will continue the regular luncheons (no reservation needed) at Sheraton Four Points Hotel (McDowell St. in Chariotte) at noon on the third Friday of each month. Hope to see you there.

Tom Hutchins '51 cthmph@bellsouth. net

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USNA Chariotte Chapter at 1997 Veteran's Day Invitational TPC-Piper Glen, Charlotte

Finalists and Champion L-R: Leon Davis '59, Dan Teclaw '82,Gabriel Gomez '82/Champion,Greg Watts '73/Chairman, Tom O'Brien '71

Piedmont Triad Chapter John A. Anthony '60 709 Longbow Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 h: 910-765-3804; w: 704-662-7708 e: janthony@vnet.net On 6 December 1997, Chapter members gathered at Damon's (a sports bar/rib restaurant) in Greensboro and watched the Navy football team vent five years of frastration on the beleaguered boys from Army. It's nice to be serving crow rather than eating it this year. The accommodations were outstanding, as Damon's had four big screen TVs, two of which were tuned to the Navy-Army game. Even more importantly, Damon's had their own satellite reception system because the local CBS affiliate did not carry the game due to a Duke vs. Virginia ACC basketball game at 2 p.m. (As a Duke Law grad, I can tell you that the decision was a no-brainer for the local station. We have no military bases in this area but do have tens of thousands of rabid ACC basketball fans.) Damon's may have our business for the foreseeable future for The Game since it appears that no one else can guarantee us reception. The chow was great, and the facilities were terrific.

We had a good turnout—about 30 Alumni and guests total—including: Rule and Russ Maynard '34, Ted Lide '49, Marjie and Wes Lindsey '49, Teeny and John Anthony '60, Mai Murray '60, John Palmer '61, Marie and Hal Cockerham '61, Claude Lumpkin '65, John Forsythe '66, Scott Sears '66, Dana and Bill Haggerson '67, Gary Brake '67, Wanda and Baker Melson '70 and daughter Rita with boyfriend in tow, Paul Timmins '71, Stephanie and Ron Morton '72, Jane and Gary Beaver '77 and son Alex, Bobby Gene Craig '83, Michael Foumier '88 and son Michael, Jr (Class of 2014?). We had two additional unexpected guests—Katherine Evans '98, a Firstie enjoying her first victory over the Black Knights of the Hudson and herfriendfrom a local college. Midshipman First Class Evans, who plays for the Navy women's soccer team, was in Greensboro to attend a soccer clinic and the women's soccer NCM championship tournament. Ms. Evans drew our attention when she stood near our group in the restaurant cheering for 182

Navy louder than the Chapter members. We had to ask this person with such obvious outstanding judgment and enthusiasm who she was and learned her story. Kristi and Doug Law '66 did not make it because they went North to see The Game firsthand. (I am betting that we were a bit warmer than they were.)

Those attending at Damon's also brought toys to donate to Toys for Tots. This is our first year supporting that annual drive, and it appears we will continue to do so every year. Several members also brought their USNA-related books to Damon's to share with other members. Our intention is to bring the books to each of our functions; and if anyone wants to borrow them, they can check them out from Chapter Council member John Forsythe, who has graciously allowed himself to be drafted as the Chapter librarian.

We also had a raffle for some USNA items at halftime. Ted Lide won a Christmas ornament; Scott Sears won a deck of cards and Gary Brake was the lucky one winning two items—a key ring and an embroidered pillow showing a scene from the Boat School.

Our next major event will be a social event in the Febraary or March time frame. We are discussing plans for a dinner dance or to attend a local dinner theatre. If you are interested in attending and are not on our mailing list, call the Chapter President John Anthony at 910-765-3804 or Chapter Secretary Gary Beaver at 910-299-4736.

If you are interested in joining our Chapter or want additional information about the Chapter, contact Mai Murray, our Chapter treasurer, at his home: Mai Murray, 3200 Buckingham Court, Jamestown, NC 27282, phone: 910-454-5780 The general geographic region for the Chapter is a 50-mile radius around Greensboro. Our annual dues are only $10, which covers the administrative costs of the Chapter (mostly mailings).

ebrated at our annual joint affair with the Woops as Navy "turned the Army mule into a lamb." Like the Midshipmen, we showed no mercy! Those present included D'Arcy and Ned Bent '40, Steve Berninger '84, Sankey Blanton '71, Andy Bober '89, Marilyn and Tom Buell '58, Al Burkhart '67, Lisa Ford and Frank Davey '89, Bill DeHart '53, Helmuts Feifs '66, Andy Finlayson '66, Maggie and Bill Gautier '67, Howard Gorman '69, Judy and John Guibert '67, Dean Harris '69, Annette and Chris Heath '72, Betsy, Jack, and Jon Hensley '87, Patrick Holmes '71, Walter Lee '84, Ginny and Jim Mergner '61, Mary and Mitch Mitchell '64, Sheila and Tom Morris '65, Anne and Bill Moscrip '64, Charles Paddock '51, Sue and Mike Roth '67, Bmce Runberg '64, Brooke Hart and Jonathan Salkoff '90, Margaret and Richard Scearce '53, Heather and John Scott '67, Mary and Ken Smith '66, Brian Street '88, Kathy and Brian Van Metre '61, and Lois and Tom Walter '61. Dave Caccamo '73 was the event coordinator.

Personnel news: Congratulations to Betsy and Jon Hensley '87 on the arrival of Jonathan Anderson "Jack" Hensley, their first child, in October Jack is already 1-0 vs. Army! Al Burkhart '67 has relocated to Dallas and is a consultant with Duke Engineering & Services. The grapevine reports that Dick Field '67, who retired after serving as the NROTC czar at the local universities, has joined Carolina Power & Light Co. Also Bob McGehee '66 has checked aboard as the General Counsel for CP&L. We welcome Bob and Jolene to the area.

The Triangle Chapter will meet for lunch at noon on 6 Febraary at Newton's Southwest, Harrison Ave in Cary. Newcomers are always welcome. To get the latest on Chapter news and events, check out our Chapter Web Page. It's at http:// triangleusna. home.mindspring.com.

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CAPT Norman S. Elliott, USNR (Ret) '58 RO. Box 3898 60 Stoneykirk Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 h: 910-215-5808 e: nelliot@pinehurst.net

Cincinnati/Northern CAPT Donald R. Freese, Ul 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 h: 606-331-0449

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TViangle Chapter George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 h: 919-571-8930

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LtGen Dan Schroeder '61, USA (Ret.) was the guest speaker at the Chapter's November 1997 luncheon. Reputed to be the senior USNA grad in career Army rank, Dan, who retired in 1995, was Deputy CINC of US Army forces in Europe. He gave an interesting view of world-wide military deployment, the quality of today's young soldiers and the pressures of maintaining OPTEMPO with the current and projected force levels. We were all enlightened and entertained.

Present at the luncheon were Bill Benedict '42, Steve Beminger '84, Jim Brown '35, Dave Caccamo '73, Al Doherty '61, Helmuts Feifs '66, Andy Finlayson '66, John Glaeser '84, Chris Heath '72, Mike Hodges '88, Jeff Jeffries '64, Jim Mergner '61, Mitch Mitchell '64, Charies Paddock '51, Rip Reeves '42, Tom Runkle '66, Bill Smith '51, Ben Terrell '47, Brian Van Metre '61, Bruce Runberg '64 and John Scott '67.

December means Army-Navy, and the Chapter turned out in force to cheer on the Navy football team. Over 60 old goats and significant others cel-

CAPT A.O. Rule HI, USNR (Ret.) '50 68 Water Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 h: 216-247-4379; f: 216-247-8710

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter CDR James H. Cowardin, USN (Ret.) '66 2812 Pickwick Drive Columbus, OH 43221-2924 h: 614-488-3873 e: ectipshufreenet.columbus.oh.us

Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Springs Road Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061 Toledo Luncheons Everyone is welcome to join us for lunch at the Toledo Club in Downtown Toledo. We meet there on the second Friday of every month at noon.

See our photos on the next page.

Toledo Chapter— Ex-Mids (with or without wives) from left to right: Mary Ellen and Gordon MacDonald '73, Carol Case, Phyllis and Ron Henderson '65, Bev Lynch, Judy and David Puckett '63, Bill Clegg '48, Jim Black '56, Bob Lynch '55, Steve Kalosis '66, Tom Case '61 and Bob Lauer '45

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Bob Lynch '55 and his wife, Bev, managed to get into the uniform of the day at the party held at his residence.

(Actually the banner hides the part Bob couldn't button.)

Bob's garage seemed the best place for our banner.

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma CAPT Charies C Coley|USN (Ret, 411 NW 14th Street I Oklahoma City, OK 731(1-3510 h: 405-235-0234

OREGON Greater Portland Robert D. Stevenson '6: 10241 SW Pick's Court Tigard, OR 97224 h: 503-620-0689 e: jkohl65@aol.com

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Robert H. Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031-1 h: 215-836-7652 Webpage: http://USNAPHlL.COM Richard J. Chuday, Sr. '54 passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on 18 October 1997 in Cinnaminson, PA. As the Board of Director's Chairman for the USNAAA of Philadelphia, Dick was a leader, mentor and friend to all those who had the fortune of meeting him. He will be missed dearly.

Dick was instramental in organizing and growing the Chapter's annual Parent's Night for the last 38 years. Dick has also served as the president and national director for the Philadelphia Chapter over the years.

Annual Dinner Make plans to attend the Annual Dinner held at the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA. The date is expected to be in late March. Cocktails begin at 1800 and dinner at 1845. A guest speaker will follow the dinner The Shipmate-of-the-Year award will be presented.

Upcoming events planned for the Philadelphia Chapter 3/??/98 1800—USNAAA Annual Dinner 5/5/98 1800—39th Annual Parent's Night 6/??/98 1800—USNAAA Annual Election Meeting 6/21/98 1200—4th 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.

Any member wishing to chair an event or help ran an event may contact Rob Bender '73 at 215-8367652. Annual dues are $20. Mailings of events must be limited to dues paying members only. 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.

39th Annual Parent's Night Tentatively scheduled for 5 May '98. Check the Web Page for up-to-date information.

Annual Election Meeting Planned for sometime in June. Nominations and volunteers for Chapter officers and directors should be submitted to the 1st VP, Phil Katauskas '68, 8

Geary Lane, Wallingford, PA 19086, 610-565-9451 or email to the USNAAA Web Page at HTTP:// USNAPHIL.com 4th Annual Pool Party and Air Show The event will be held at the Officers pool at the Willow Grove Naval Air Base. Check the Web Page for up-to-date information.

Chapter Luncheons and Job Networking 1130-1300, Chart House, Penns Landing, PA on the first Wednesday of every month with West Point alumni. Guest speakers are planned every month.

West Point would like USNA Alums 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. To reserve a seat, email Julian Toneatto, USMA '67 at Adler@fast.net or phone him at 609-573-9797 or Paul James '81 at Paul_James@Vanguard.com or call him at 610-8280545 within two days of the event.

Upcoming meetings 2/20/98 1930—USCG Station, Philadelphia, PA 4/16/98 1930—NAS/JRB, Willow Grove, PA Blue and Gold Officers For your planning purposes, the area B&G coordinators will host Blue and Gold HUB training at NAS Willow Grove on a Saturday or Sunday during Febraary or March, 1998. This HUB training is for those beyond five years in the program that need the update to be properly certified. We do HUB training every three years. Anyone interested in becoming a Blue and Gold Officer can contact Don McRae in PA at 610-449-9674 or Al Burr in NJ at 609-3879202.

Web Page The Philadelphia Chapter now has a Web Page which will provide 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://USNAPHIL.COM. This Web Page has been prepared by Art Vossberg '73, president of AWQLART, Ltd., an Interaet presence provider For more information, visit our site or email Art Vossberg at Master@USNAPHIL.com.

News Input Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be emailed to Paul H. James '81 at Paul_James@vanguard.com.

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court MurrysvUle, PA 15668-1045 h: 412-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carios Agustin PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 200, South Harbor AS865 Manila 1018, Philippines h: 632-527-6444; f: 632-527-4853 e: CLAgustin@docker.ppa.gov.ph The Chapter met on 15 October 1997 at the Manila Yacht Club where the Chapter President read a letter of USNAAA President and CEO encouraging Alumni to join as Life Members of the Association.

Matters of interest to members were also taken up.

Those present were: Roberto H. Lim '44 Asian Institute of Management, Manila Ph: 632-831-4123; email: RHLIM@aim.eduph

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Alex Melchor '52 1568 Princeton WackWack Village Mandaluyong City Ph: 725-2385 Vic J. Brillantes '56 President, Intermodal Shipping G/F Casa Maritima 651 Gen. Luna Intramuros, Manila Ph: 527-3643 Chuck L. Agustin'60 Benny C Lomotan '60 Asian Terminal, Inc. South Harbor, Manila Ph: 527-2469 Victor L. Mamon '61 ICTSl MICT, Port Area, Manila Ph: 244-5179; H: 823-5175 Jose "Roy" Golez '70 Roilo Golez & Associates 104 Gamboa St. Legazpi Village, Makali City Ph: 819-5040; email: gogo@webquest.com Ariel Abriam '74 President, Lord Development Citylands 14 Dela Rosa, Makati City Joseph A. Abaya '88 Naval Intelligence Philippine Navy Roxas Boulevard, Manila Ph: 524-2061 Maximo Mejia, Jr. '88 Station Commander Coast Guard Station Iligan City Ph: (63)63-221-5840 Lloyd C Casis '92 Naval Air Group Cavite City Ph: (63)2-524-2081 Roy Golez is a crime-busting drag syndicate nemesis in the Philippine Congress. We're hoping he pursues tenure in the Senate; and with his great talent and a new found political savvy, who knows?

Roy will be remembered as the most dynamic Postmaster Central the Philippines has had, in the 80's.

On 5 November 1997, Bobby Lim '41 hosted a social cum miscellaneous discussion, professional, political, military, socio-economic and what have you. The response to Dean Bobby Lim's "strategic discussion dinner" at the Asian Institute of Management was surprising and heartwarming.

The following attended: Joe Francisco '31, Roy Golez '70, Abe C Campo '40, Bing Alsno '71, Bobby Lim '42, Ariel Abriam '74, Alex Melchor '52, Hector Atienza '83, Vic Brillantes '56, Jun Bucayan, Jr '85, Chuck Agustin '60, Kid Diamos '87, Benny Lomotan, Jr '60, Jun Mejia '88, Vic Mamon '61, Jun Abaya '88, Dione R. Muhammad '69, Efren dela Craz '93.

The Youngsters took turns discussing their views on national and professional issues, the host putting the plug mostiy for better quality human resources development.

It was agreed that future sessions will be conducted, the next one to be hosted by Benny Lomotan and Vic Mamon.

Alex Melchor, a former Undersecretary of National Defense and Executive Secretary of the President during the late '60s and early '70s, shared his wisdom and ideas. So did Joe Francisco, a former PN CNO; Abe Campo now a Maritime College Dean; Bobby Lim, a faculty stalwart and administrator in the prestigious Asian Institute of Management, and the rest.

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RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ri 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 h: 401-847-5039 e: jconway@sirinc.com Despite pre-holiday travels and activities, we had an enthusiastic gathering for dinner and program on 25 November 1997 at the NETC O' Club. Elinor DeWire, whom the USCG historian has decreed "America's most prolffic lighthouse author" illuminated us with a grand narrated slide tour of her favorite lighthouses in the USA. Elinor is a teacher in the Groton, CT school system but has made more than an avocation of traveling, researching, writing and speaking on lighthouses and astronomy, including several books, articles and radio/TV appearances.

Her husband, Jonathan, is a Naval officer on active duty at our neighboring Naval Undersea Warfare Center Elinor began her tour in Maine, took us down the Atlantic coast, across the Gulf, up the Pacific all the way to Alaska, out to Hawaii andfinishedin the Great Lakes. On the way, she described how much we benefited by lighthouse construction and lens design from the British, Canadians and French—and sprinkled liberally the salt of lore associated therewith. Of some 750 lighthouses still standing in the United States, Elinor has visited over 300. The following is a list of her favorites: Maine—West Quoddy Head, first fog bell installed, distinctive red/white horizontal striping for contrast with winter snow; Portland Head, Longfellow's light; Mt Desert,fishermentaking soil out for "God's rock garden" (frequently washed away), and lighthouse keepers families living remotely for years. York "the knubble," digitized photos from Voyager satellite. Seguin (mouth of Kennebec River), keeper procuring piano for wife, but only one music sheet (both got the axe, literally).

Massachusetts—Boston, only manned light remaining (Ted K and USCG budget); Minot's Ledge, first sub foundation, tremendous sea concussion.

Cape Ann, example of twin lights (prevent confusion at night).

Local lights—such as Castle Hill, Whale Rock (one of several lights and keepers lost in '38 hurricane). Point Judith (where Elinor was invited to turn on the light). New London Ledge (very sturdy). Orient Point (coffee pot/telescope style with rip-rap to combat strong currents), Montauk Point (prominence). Falconer's Island.

Mid-Atlantic—Sandy Hook, the nation's oldest octagon (1764); Fenwick Island (Ocean City), protective bird screen around light. Ches Bay conical and screw-pile lights; Assateague; Cape Henry (old and new); Bodie Island; Cape Hatteras (tallest in US); Morris Island (similar to Bodie); Tybee Island (most complete, with outbuildings, etc.).

Florida—St. Augustine (similar to Hatteras, with red cap); Cape Canaveral (cast iron, moved twice); Key Biscayne (oldest in FL, attacked by Seminoles and burned—one surviving keeper rescued with breeches buoy by passing ship) screw-pile lights over 100 years old, carrier pigeons for comms, miserable conditions; Boca Grande Light on stilts.

Texas—Buttress-style lighthouses, similar to Canadian; Bolivar Light (Galveston) as haven for local residents during hurricanes of 1910-15.

West Coast—Cabrillo (Point Lorna); Point Reyes (foggiest and windiest, with records to prove); Point Arenas (San Andreas fault—earthquake buttressed); Hecata Head (Gray Lady, folklore of sounds); Point Wilson; Destraction Island (keeper with cows and one bull—^when fog signal changedfrombell to hom, bull charged building); Cape St. Elias.

Hawaii—Diamond Head (oldest in HI); Makapuu (even pronounced properly—^bulging eye huge lens assy, 600' el); Cape Kumukahi (skeleton tower. Big Is); Graffiti on somewhat remote tower at Kaina Point.

Great Lakes—Erie, Marblehead (OH), Lake Ontario (B&B); Big Bay (MI) (remote); Split Rock (MN).

Elinor had several of her books for us to pore over (and take away, duly autographed). For so many Of us who have used these lights to make landfalls, or for passing positions, it was a treat to sit back and listen/see how it was at the other end. Enjoying the show were Sid Merrill '34, Brown Taylor '34, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Dorothy and Fred Stevenson '46, Wirt Thayer '47, EarieTrickey '47, Lorna and Chantee Lewis '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Jim Conway '55, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Anne and Jim Hogg '56, Bob Loewenthal '57, Steve Logue '72, Jim Grant '80, Associate George Smith, West Pointers Helen and Andy Low '42, Mary and Jack Buraey '46, Betsy and Charlie Jauss, CarolAnn and Fred Lantz, Guests Elinor and Jon DeWire.

Howard Burdick '56

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chaptef" CDR Robert H. K n i g h t ^ N R (Ret) '53 2326 South Lander Lane ^ ; Charleston, SC 29414-7007 h: 803-766-2484 e: jdbeltz@efdsouth.navfac.navy.

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 105 Shadow Pine Road Columbia, SC 29212 h: 803-781-5325 Website: www.brickandivy.com/alum

Palmetto Chapter LCDR Thomas E. Courtney, Jr. JAGC USN'81 306 Pelham Falls Drive Greer, SC 29651-2704 w: 864-271-1300

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 e: hmorgan@digitel.net

TENNESSEE Chattanoogi VADM Ronal 11 Prentice Signal Mountain, TN 37377 h: 423-886-2823

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Knoxville—Oak Ridge Chapter CDR Rudolph Escher, Jr., USNR '78 601 Gulfwood Road Knoxville, TN 37923 h: 423-531-2373 e: Rudyescher@aol.com Our Chapter continues to have its monthly luncheons every 1st Wednesday. We rendezvous at noon in a reserved section at Ezra's restaurant in the Garden Plaza Hotel on Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge, TN. You can order from the menu or begin dining immediately from the Buffet.

We have a brief meeting at 12:30 then we steam or sortie independently to our next station. The luncheons continue to be well attended with from 12 to 20 attendees. Over 40 local area Alumni and wives attended the luncheons in 1997.

We want to thank those involved in supporting the Navy Crew Team Visit last year to Oak Ridge. It was a great success! The Navy Light Weight Crew Team's visit was in March 1997. It was a rewarding experience for all who were able to get involved.

It's great success was ensured by the efforts and leadership of Jack Richard '52. The Crew was able to take advantage of the calmer waters we have here in Tennessee for some very valuable training. The Oak Ridge Rowing Association provided excellent facilities and assistance. Their Coach, Dale Hurley '89, has ties in the local area and is planning to return in 1998. Thanks goes out to everyone who provided quarters. The team arranged for their own transportation and meals and sponsored a picnic at the Oak Ridge rowing club on their last day for the sponsors and Midshipmen. A special Bravo Zulu to Jack Richard for aiding the USNAAA Mission.

Our third annual Army/Navy Bash was very well attended. It was cosponsored with the Retired Officer's Association, so there were even a few Army fans there. Close to 40 people had a wonderful time eating Rich Cataldi's '69 famous chili. Sorry you couldn't make your own party Rich but we enjoyed your hospitality. Suzy, Rich's wife, had to keep us on an even keel, as Rich was with his NJROTC group for an out of area competition. Thank you Rich and Sue for sponsoring this event for the third straight year.

Memphis Chapter CAPT Edward A. Lyons, USNR '69 2557 Park Creek Cove Germantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger, USN (Ret.) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613

TEXAS North Texas Chapter John Gorman '64 9110 Glenn Springs Drive Dallas, TX 75243 h: 214-341-1295; w: 972Monthly Business/Breakfas't I Breakfast business meetings are I^H every second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., at the University Club, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. (University Club #: 972-239-0050). For those Shipmate, January-Febraary 1998

needing directions, enter the Galleria Mall and take the elevator in front of Macy's to the University Club Level. Feel free to bring a shipmate. There is a charge of $10.00, which covers juice, coffee, muffins and assorted frait. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jim Bethmann '77 by emailing: bethmanj@koraferry .com or faxing: 214-954-1849.

The North Texas Army and Navy Alumni Chapters host their own breakfast meetings and have extended open invitations to all sister alumni to attend.

Currently Army and Navy have arranged to host these Tri-Services breakfasts (7:00-8:00 a.m.) every other month. Army took the lead for the first Tri-Services breakfast held on 14 October 1997. Navy played host for the most recent Tri-Services breakfast which included the following Navy Alumnus: Jim Bethmann '77, Rick Lottie '69, Larry Schear '70, Matt Elias '78, Frank Zucco '81, Denny Connor '66, Steve Shigley '74, Saul Zavala '74, John Gorman '64, Ray Garfield '66, John Dora '85 and Mike Huber '78.

Each Tri-Service Alumni Chapter will continue to host their own, respective breakfast meetings for their own Alumni in-between scheduled rotations. Navy's monthly luncheon is held every first Tuesday of the month. These luncheons are held at the Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Rd, Addison, TX (Harvey Hotel: 972-980-8877). The cost is $12-$15 for a complete lunch, with salad and desert. Please RSVP to John Gorman to reserve a seat.

Three "Civic" Tri-Services Luncheons are held each calendar year, with each Service Academy Alumni Chapter having the responsibility of logistics, public awareness and dissemination of this affair anytime within their respective four month trimester. Army hosted the Tri-Services Civic Luncheon on 8 October 1997. Air Force has tentatively scheduled their next Civic luncheon on 12 Febraary 1998, and Navy will schedule their next Civic luncheon in the fall of 1998.

The Annual Tri-Services Flag Football Game took place on 22 November 1997 at Jesuit College Pre School's Stadium. Navy defeated Air Force in dramatic fashion in overtime 6-0. Army defeated Air Force in the second game 30-6. The final game between Navy and Army went to the wire with Army winning 13-6. Please join us next year for the next Tri-Services Flag Football Game. The following Alumni are probably still getting over the stiffness: Jim Bethmann '77, Val Smith '52, Tom Kim '91, Rick Lottie '69, Larry Schear '70, Dan Weaver '72, Phil Benoit '78, Jim Fawcett '79, Al Steel '79, Joe Mucci '81, Doug Gattuso '84, Jon Dora '85 and Kurt Metcalf'91.

The Annual Navy/Army Football Game party was held at Friday's Front Row Grill at The Ballpark in Arlington. Participating were Doug Foster '74, Chip Kelsey '91, Steve Diamond '74, Steve Shigley '74, Saul Zavala '74, Juan Aguilar '95, John Gorman '64, Jim Bethmann '77, Rob Cunkle '60, Bill Lavalle '55, Cari Benning '53, Dutch Royal '50, Val Smith '52, Tom Kim '91, Carl Rehling '79 and Don Hackett '64. I apologize for not including all names. The following 1998 schedule describes all future events that are being coordinated through the auspices of the USNA Alumni Chapter of North Texas.

1998 Scheduled Activities 3 February—Luncheon Meeting Location: Harvey Hotel 10 February—Tri-Services Breakfast Meeting Host—West Point Society of NTX Location: S & S Tea Room Restaurant and Catering; 260 Inwood Village, Dallas; 214-351-6888 Time: 7:00-8:00 a.m.

12 February—Tri-Services Luncheon Meeting (Tentative) Host: Air Force Academy Chapter of NTX Location: TBD

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Focal Point: John D. Kuenzel USAFA '60 H:817-277-5673 10 March—Breakfast Meeting-The University Club 11 March Navy Glee Club Concert Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas; 214-670-3714 Coordinators: Don Hackett '64 W:214-750-3914 Cost: $7-$35; Tickets purchased through Dillards will be available 15 January 1998.

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Sponsorship Levels: Sponsors will be provided with public relations exposure through posters, programs & on stage: $5,000—Presenting Sponsor; $3,500—Post-Concert $2,500—Gold Concert; $1,500—Blue Concert 21 March—NTX Naval Academy Chapter's Dinner/ Dance Location: TBD Time: TBD 1 April—Tri-Services Academy Networking and Career Enhancement Event Location: DFW Lakes Hilton, 1800 Highway 26, Grapevine Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

7 April—^Luncheon Meeting-Harvey Hotel 14 April—Tri-Services Breakfast-The University Club Host: NTX Naval Academy Chapter 5 May—Luncheon Meeting-Harvey Hotel Annual Meeting 12 May—Breakfast Meeting-The University Club 2 June—Luncheon Meeting-Harvey Hotel 9 June—Tri-Services Breakfast-S&S Tea Room Host: NTX West Point Alumni Society 14 June—Summer Pool Party Location: TBD Time: TBD July-August—Summer Vacations Please send any comments and news inputs to Tom Kim '91 at tom.kim@ameriserve.sprint.com.

Tom Kim '91

South Texas Chapter Roger E. Hopkins '62 PO Box 311007 New Braunfels, TX 78131-1473 h: 210-620-7748; w: 210-609-5002/246-9401

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter LCDR Richard Bulger, USN Retired '69 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive Humble, TX 77346-2914 h: 281-852-5222; w: 281-553-6527 e: rlburger@flash.net November's Luncheon Our 7 November luncheon feattired a speaker from the Greater Houston Partnership. We learaed about the ongoing renovation plans for downtown Houston. The following Shipmates attended the meeting: Zeb Alford '48, Paul Riley '48, Bill Powers '51, Lee Wood '54, Kent Drammond '55, Walter Lamb '55, David Cox '58, Greg Chauncy '62, Greg Mather '62, Ed Hlopak '65, Bart Jealous '65, Lynn Wegner '65, V.M. Tony Morgan '66, Peter Van Deriofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Brace Potter '69, Doug Bateman '70, Steve Joens '71, Bob St. Germain '71, Nelson Jones '72, Robert Loeffler '72, and Jim Money '87.

December's Luncheon Our 5 December luncheon featured our own Bart Jealous '65 reminiscing about his "nine lives as an Air America pilot in Laos 1971-1973." Bart also spoke about a recent reunion in Las Vegas of HMM185

362â&#x20AC;&#x201D;his Vietnam squadron. The following Shipmates attended the meeting: Zeb Alford '48; Paul Riley '48; Lee Wood '54; John lyier '57 and his wife; David Cox '58; Greg Chauncy '62; Marty Block '64; Jeff Hogan '64; Rob Brown '65; Bart Jealous '65; Paul Marshall '65; Lynn Wegner '65; Walt Fritschner '66; Hal Dantone '68; Bmce Potter '69; Tom Wojciechowski '69; Doug Bateman '70; Steve Chapman '70; Sharon and Charlie Farrell '70; Steve Joens '71; Ed Klein '72; Steve Plaisance '81 and Karen Englehart '84.

Navy-Army Game As in past years, we gathered with the West Point Society at the Marriott West Loop sports bar to watch the game. Navy was well represented at the event; however. Army's attendance was very low; maybe they knew that their luck would fail them. In any case, we were excited and relieved with a 39-7 Navy win.

Chapter News Dana and Anthony Spinier '91 had their first child, Samuel William Spinier, on 4 August. Plus Anthony was recently promoted to engineering senior at Lockheed (NASA). T.R. Jones '67 spent last year playing golf on the PGA European Seniors Tour, his first year as a golf pro. TR's regular job is with Continental Airlines. He competed in twelve events and finished in 23rd place out of 109 on the European Seniors Tour Tom Knudson '67 has relocated to London where he is Chairman, Conoco Exploration/Productionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Europe. Lee Wood '54 recentiy retumed from a tour in Algeria for M.W. Kellogg Company. John lyier '57 and his wife relocated to Austin; nevertheless, they made it in for our December meeting. Tom Wojciechowski '69 maintains an email distribution network for the Chapter He can be contacted at tjwojciechowski@leggmason.com.

Business Breakfasts Several of our USNA Shipmates are members of The Academy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of Alumni from USNA, USMA, & USAFA). Our breakfast meetings are held every Tuesday moming (7:15 a.m.) at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome!! If you're interested, please call Bart Jealous '65 at 713-655-1440.

Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings are USUALLY held on the first Friday of every month (6 Febraary, 6 March, 3 April, and 1 May) at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m. refreshments and noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch). We will schedule a June Dinner for Alumni and guests.

Please join us!! Call Rich Bulger '69 at 281-5536527 or Peter VanDerlofske '68 at 713-690-9898 for more information. For any additional information on any item in this column, please call Ed Klein '72 at 713-750-8868, or send an email to kleinl985@aol.com.

Ed Klein '72

UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA/ WYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter James R. Clark '66 5860 South HoUaday Boulevard Salt Lake City, UT 84121-1512 h: 801-272-7183 e: JimClark@xmission.com

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CAPT Daniel B. Lear, USN (Ret.) '68 812 Ringfield Road Virginia Beach, VAJMA&4 h: 757-721-206 An ad hoc meeting of the recently appointed Program Committee was convened on 25 July 1997 at Bucky's restaurant in Virginia Beach. Tom Parsons '49 is Chairman. Committee members in attendance were Dave Paddock, Ted Holt, Herb Crane, Bob Byles and Jerry Rudd. The agenda was to set a general SOE for 1997. The 1998 Chapter SOE, for initial planning purposes, has been established as follows: February: Chapter Luncheon; Admiral Larson (TBD) March/April: Spring Dinner Dance (Black Tie/ Mess Dress) May: Golf Day May/June: Plebe Recognition Dinner September: Golf Day October: Annual Chapter Dinner/Election of Of ficers December: Army/Navy Game Party Each of these events will be the subject of individual flyers once the plans fall into place. Moreover this newsletter will report the assigned dates as they are determined. If you have an issue or concern to bring to the Board's attention, please pass it on to me, the Secretary, or any member of the Board. We will ensure it is addressed.

At the 5 September 1997 meeting of the Board, it was agreed to pursue the scheduling of quarterly luncheons as a routine Chapter event. Our intent is to provide the Chapter members and their spouses the opportunity to gather, mid-day, in a social environment, during which they can swap a few sea stories, enjoy lunch together and listen to guest speakers, all of whom will be directly associated with the Academy, the Alumni Association or the Navy. Breezy Point is the likely venue for these events. Each of these luncheons will be the subject of a separate flyer posted to all members in good standing. Furthermore as the dates of these luncheons are scheduled, they will be included in this newsletter's SOE. The Board is confident that these luncheon meetings will appeal to our Chapter members.

Business Breakfast September's edition of the Newsletter incorrectly surmised about the impending workload at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. The anticipated major CVN work is forthcoming, but the reported time period is premature. I apologize for putting out bum gouge and will cease my prognostications about such developments.

The Business Breakfast is your opportunity to meet the people who are familiar with the local job market. Besides networking, the chow is decent and the socializing top-notch. We meet at 0700, the third Wednesday of each month, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center on Greenwich Road in Virginia Beach.

Bob Byles, Dan Lear, Dave Paddock and Jerry Rudd are the points-of-contact. We are all in the telephone book. Give us a call and join us.

The Chapter's annual election was held on 1 November 1997. The election was combined with a cocktail party at Nauticus. The evening included a nicely catered buffet of heavy pupus, cash bar, convivial conversation and tours of the Navy Museum.

This event was our first at Nauticus with the program changed from our traditional election dinner.

The museum's docents were on station, which added to the richness of the museum tours.

The slate of Chapter officers and directors elected for the new term follows.

President: Dan Lear '68 1st Vice President: Jerry Rudd '74 2nd Vice President: Andrea Phelps '85 Treasurer: Herb Crane '54 Secretary (Acting): Jerry Rudd '74 National Trustee: Bob Byles '69 (Takes office in May 1998) Directors: Ted Holt '48; Don Trueblood '49;Tom Parsons '49; Jim DiNardo '50; Ray Barber '50; Jim Cannon '56; Ron Voelkel '65; Ken Berger '73; Mark Rupprecht '76; Dave Paddock '77; Jack Kasiski '79 Laura Lee '88 This event was attended by over 80 Chapter members. Alums and their guests. As an aside, the ByLaws Committee is developing a proposed change to the Chapter By-Laws which will move the annual election of Chapter officers and directors to the spring. Doing so will bring our election cycle in line with that of the National Organization. Consequently the annual autumn social event will be separated from the election. The strong response from our members and area Alums to this reception promises to witness a similar program in the years to come.

Over 200 Chapter members. Alums and guests assembled at the Breezy Point O' Club for the annual Army/Navy game party. This was our second year at Breezy Point. Alums from the Classes of '44 to '92 Could be found cheering Navy to victory. A daring but foolhardy Woop joined us. He was crowing after Army's quick touchdown in the early seconds of the game, only to be found eating crow a few minutes later. A dish well served cold.

Besides the obvious pleasure of watching the Big Blue romp all over the Black Knights, we all enjoyed a splendid afternoon of good food, drink and camaraderie. The affair included a bountiful buffet line including our traditional Navy bean soup and a steamboat round, cash bar, Navy fight songs and unobstracted viewing of the game on four large screen televisions.

Dan Lear, assisted by his Usual Suspects, planned and executed this grand affair. Credit is also due to Pete Glasier '62, and his two sons, who purchased and installed a co-axial cable grid in the false overhead of the Club to replace the defective one already installed. We Grads are never befuddled or overwhelmed by a problem, regardless the nature.

Chapter Notes The Chapter thanks Ted Holt '48, our out-going President, for thefinework he has done this last year Under his oversight, our Chapter has increased its membership roll, improved its financial situation and embarked upon a very robust and diverse social program which has benefited all of the Chapter's members and their families as well as guaranteeing that the Chapter will continue to meet the needs of its members. The Chapter also thanks Tom Parsons '49 for his service as our National Trustee. As the fifth largest Chapter, we rate a national trastee. Ted and Tom energetically represented us at the annual meetings of the national organization, bringing to bear our concerns to the business and plans of the USNAAA. BZ! Jerry A. Rudd '74 Blackshoe@prodigy.net

Richmond Chapter CDR William L. Ruch, HI, USN (Ret.) '68 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlothian, VA 23112-6320 h: 804-739-3664 e: bill.rach@fluordaniel.com

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Nicholas Nerangis '63 125 West Boscawen Street Winchester, VA 22601 w: 540-667-1322; f: 540-662-8656

Greater Washington Chapter CAPT WiUiam S. Johnson, USN (Ret) '63 2863 Running Pump Lane Herdon, VA 22071-3615 h: 703-713-0712; w: 703-556-7087

Williamsburg Chapter CAPT Lowell P. Stone, USN (Ret.) '56 1937 Miln House Road Williamsburg, VA 23185-7699 h: 757-258-5415 e: apwhitaker@widomakencom

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Ch; USN (Ret) '61 CAPT Walter S. Dra 3725 Bahia Vista Drive' Bremerton, WA 98310 h: 360-479-3945; w: 360-478-5113 e: wsdraperiv@aol.com

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West Virginia Chapter LtCol Pattick McKay, USMC ( 163 Oakwood Estates Scott Depot, WV 25560 h: 304-757-2437 Email: edlon-psi@msn.com The West Virginia Chapter held a Biannual Luncheon and Election of Officers for 1998 on 7 November 1997 at Cagney's Restaurant in Charleston, WV. The tenure of the newly elected officers will be 1/1/98 to 12/31/98.

The following Chapter Officers were elected for 1998:

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 h: 414-782-6645; w: 414-782-

"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 moming, we will remember them."

Lawrence Binyon, 1914

Andrade, Allan Leroy '56 CDR, USN (Ret.), 22 November 1997 Beaver, Kenneth Warren '79, 18 November 1997 Benjamin, Albert III '26 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 22 December 1997 Birkel, WilHam Myers '50 LT, USN (Ret.), 6 November 1997 Blackburn, Norris Campbell Jr. '50, 29 June 1997 Boyd, Walter William '36 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 15 November 1997 Brodie, Robert III '51 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 22 November 1997 Brown, Laurence Arthur Jr. '52 CDR, USN (Ret.), 21 November 1997 Cameron, Alan Russel '44 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 17 November 1997 Chadwick, Guy '21 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 19 December 1997 Chuday, Richard James Jr. '54, 18 October 1997 Cook, Langdon Austin Jr. '45, 14 December 1997 Crowley, John Daniel '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 28 November 1997 Curtis, Ronald Richard '59, 6 September 1997

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President: LtCol Patrick James McKay, USMC (Ret) '74 Vice President: David Michael Ferrell '68 Secretary: James Daniel McCague '66 Attending the 7 November luncheon were: Bill Hoff '49 who is from Princeton; Frank Simpson '60fromHuntington; Dan McCague '66 from South Charieston; Mike Ferrell '68 from Logan; and Pat McKay '74 from Scott Depot.

After lunch those attending shared many stories from their Academy days; and all had a good time!

Our scheduled Bi-annual Luncheons for 1998 will be on the first Friday in May (1 May 1998) and the first Friday in November (6 November 1998) at Cagney's Restaurant, Charleston, WV. Dan McCague '66

Davison, Richard Dean '50, 29 October 1997 Dixon, Duncan Patterson Jr. '34 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 15 December 1997 Dodson, Lucian Frank '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 11 November 1997 Giannotti, Julio G. '67, 11 December 1997 Hailey, Edgar Josiah '34, 9 December 1997 Hale, Solon Gibson '43 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 9 October 1997 Hennesey, Joseph James Jr, '58, 14 August 1997 Henry, William Frew '56 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 30 November 1997 Hester, Leon Benton '42 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 26 November 1997 Horvath, Frank Joseph '62, 6 August 1997 Howard, John William '34 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 13 November 1997 LaLande, Albert Max Jr. '46 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 6 June 1997 Leipper, James Kenneth '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 11 November 1997 Libey, John Davis '51 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 14 June 1997 Lunger, John Philip '32 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 26 December 1997

MacPherson, Robert Anthony '33 RADM, USN (Ret.), 18 November 1997 Mayer, John Henry '52, 1 March 1997 McDonald, David Lamar '28 ADM, USN (Ret.), 16 December 1997 McElroy, John Harper '29 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 7 December 1997 McGarrah, William Erwin Jr. '50 RADM, USN (Ret.), 26 December 1997 Merrick, Robert, Hall, Jr. '45, CAPT, USN, (Ret.), 22 December 1997 Mooshian, Karnig '39, 16 December 1997 Nelson, Richard Allen '59, 31 October 1997 Palmer, Michael Conithon '71, 4 November 1997 Richardson, George Floyd '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 12 August 1997 Saulnier, George Irwin '52, 7 December 1997 Slesnick, William Ellis '46, 26 November 1997 Wilson, Eric Jerman '56, 28 August 1997 Woodward, John Richard III '52, 10 September 1997

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ALBERT GIRARD MUMMA '26 Rear Admiral Albert Girard Mumma, USN (Ret.) died 15 July 1997. A Funeral Service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 21 July with burial in the Naval Academy Cemetery with full military honors.

Admiral Mumma was born in Findley, OH in 1905.

Admiral Mumma received a congressional appointment to the US Naval Academy in 1922. He graduated with distinction and received an award for highest standing in the graduating Class of the Department of Engineering and Aeronautics. In 1932 he attended the Postgraduate School of the US Naval Academy where he studied naval engineering (design). He was one of the first American Naval officers since 1901 to attend L'Ecole d'Application du Genie Maritime in Paris, from 1934 to 1936.

Admiral Mumma's early sea duty included service aboard RICHMOND in 1926, SEATTLE in 1927, and

SARATOGA during her fitting out period and from the time other commissioning 16 November 1927 until June 1931.

Admiral Mumma served as Propeller Officer at the David Taylor Model Basin, doing special propeller and shaft design research at the time the United States entered World War II. In January 1943 he was assigned to the Propeller Desk in the Bureau of Ships and had additional duty at the Model Basin. He was commended by the Secretary of the Navy for outstanding service as head of the section. In May 1944, he was ordered to Europe. In August 1944, he was designated a member of the ALSOS Mission which investigated German atomic bomb and naval development. He later saw duty with the Naval Technical Mission in France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. In December 1945, he was appointed Deputy Director of Ship Design in charge of machinery at the Bureau of Ships. In 1946 he was assigned Production Officer of the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

Later he served three years as Commanding Officer and Director of the David Taylor Model Basin. In 1954 he became Commander of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. In 1955 Admiral Mumma was appointed Chief of the Bureau of Ships. He held that appointment until his retirement in 1959.

Admiral Mumma was a past President of the American Society of Naval Engineers. He was a pioneer in the field of nuclear power and was commended for his meritorious service as Chief of the Bureau and coordinator of shipbuilding, conversion and repair by the Secretary of the Navy. Under his direction, Naval shipbuilding experienced a technological transformation from conventional power and arms to nuclear powered ships equipped with missile weapons systems. After retirement from

Worthington Industries in 1971, he was appointed Chairman of the American Shipbuilding Commission by President Richard M. Nixon.

In addition to several US decorations. Admiral Mumma was knighted by the Queen of the Netherlands and held the order of Knight Grand Officer of Orange Nassau and the rank of Commander in the Naval Order of Brazil.

Admiral Mumma is survived by his wife, Carmen; sons, Albert Girard Mumma, J r , John S. Mumma, David B. Mumma; sister, Sarah Barrel; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

GEORGE HERRICK WALES '29 George Herrick Wales '29, age 88, a native Washingtonian, died in Tuscon, AZ on 5 November 1997.

He was the son of the late George Russell Wales, US Civil Service Commissioner, and Josephine Brooks Abell Wales. A brother, Robert C Wales of Washington, DC, preceded him in death. His beloved wife. Rose Ganey Wales, preceded him in death 3 years ago.

After graduating from Western High School in the District, Wales entered the Naval Academy. He graduated with distinction and was commissioned ensign, USN in 1929 at the age of 20.

From 1929 to 1931, he served on MISSISSIPPI and CALIFORNIA and graduated first in his class in Submarine School, New London, CT. From 1932 to 1935, he served in S-11 and S-16 in Panama Canal Zone. During World War II he commanded submarines including S-22, S-19 and Pocv and completed three successful War patrols in the Pacific Area. He was twice awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal for sinking and damaging enemy ships. He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in 1957.

After World War II, Admiral Wales served at the Bureau of Ordnance from 1944 to 1946 and again from 1949 to 1952. Other shore duties included Readiness Officer, Staff COMSUBLANT 1946-47: duty in OPNAV (Op-41) Washington, DC 1953-55 duty as Op-63, Pan American Affairs in OPNAV 1963-64. Commands included S-22, S-19 19401942; PoGY in the Pacific Area 1942-44; Submarine Division 21,1947-48; HOWARD GILMORE in Key West, FL 1948-49; ROCKBRIDGE 1952-53; WORCESTER 1955-

56; Commander U S Naval Proving Ground, Dalhgren, VA 1956-57; Commander Amphibious Group 2, US Atlantic Fleet 1959-60; Commander Amphibious Training Command, Little Creek, VA 1960-61. He also served as Commandant in the 15th Naval District, Panama Canal Zone from 1957 to

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1959 and as commandant in the 3rd Naval District, New York, NY from 1961 to 1963.

He was a member of the Inter-American Defense Board; the Joint US-Canadian Defense Commission; Joint US-Mexican Defense Commission; Sons of the American Revolution, Nathan Hale Branch; Retired Officers Association; Military Order of World Wars (Life Member); The Army and Navy Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars (Life Member); Former Senior Warden and Vestryman, Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer St. James; Episcopal Church, New London, CT. His awards included the Legion of Merit, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commendation Medal, the Silver Star Medal, twice, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

Admiral Wales is survived by daughter, Rosemary Wales-Parker of Mystic, CT; son, George Herrick Wales, Jr., of Tucson, AZ; niece, S r Patrice Wales, Ph.D. of Laurel, MD; seven grandchildren: Russell Ian Parker, USN; Patrick Andrew Parker; Lt. Heather A. Parker, USCG; William John Parker; George Herrick Wales, III; Kathleen Wales; Lauren Wales Chanter; and five great-grandchildren: Ryan Scott Parker; Ashley Marie Parker; James Tyler Parker; Chad Andrew Parker and William John Parker, Jr. Funeral services were held at St. James Episcopal Church, New London, CT, on 19 November and burial with full military honors was held at Arlington National Cemetery, 20 November.

ALBERT FRANCIS WHITE '29 Rear Admiral Albert F. White died in Oakland, CA on 18 June 1996 after a short illness. Services were held in Walnut Creek, CA, followed by interment in the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, CA. Among those attending services were eight former members of the crew of Admiral White's war time command PATTERSON. Admiral White was born in Belmar, NJ on 29 September 1906. He enlisted in the Navy in 1924 in order to attend the Naval Academy and subsequently graduated from the Academy in 1929. After graduation he served on MARYLAND, JACOB JONES, BARRY, BLACK HAWK, BULMER and PORTER.

During the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was Executive Officer of PATTERSON and led the ship through this first action of America's Pacific war. He later commanded PATTERSON through a number of engagements including actions at Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Saipan, Philippine Sea, Tinian and Guam. For his leadership in this command, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with V device and Legion of Merit with V device.

After the War, he served as commander of LIBRA and THUBAN. During the later part of his Naval career. Admiral White served with the Military Sea Transportation Service in Italy and later in New York.

Admiral White retired from the Navy on 31 July 1958. After leaving the Navy, he worked for the Defense Projects Division of RCA. He retired a second time in 1972 and came to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his retirement. Admiral White was an avid golfer and fresh water fisherman.

He is survived by his widow, Winifred; sons, Christopher and Peter; grandchildren, Nicholas and Molly and sister, Kathleen Murphy. He is missed by all whose life he touched.

Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or sfrikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.

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The attack on Pearl Harbor transferred the squadron to Hawaii in eariy 1942.

His technical expertise in advanced electronics resulted in his recall to the United States to supervise radar installations in West Coast aircraft. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the Bureau of Aeronautics implementing the concept of airborae early waraing (AEW) in support of fleet air defense. In 1945 he established VPB-101 (later redesignated VX-4) as squadron commanding officer flying the PB-IW, a Navy B-17 Flying Fortress. His pioneering work served in MARYLAND, ARin the PB-IW gave the armed forces its first operaKANSAS and MINNEAPOLIS. In tional AEW capability, the foreranner of the modera 1936 he went to Sub School; his first submarine as- Navy E-2C Hawkeye and Air Force E-3B AWACS signment was S-21 based in Pearl. aircraft. Captain Dodson was featured in the book In 1938 he returaed to Annapolis for PG School, B-17's in Blue by Scott Thompson, published in 1994. this being interrapted by the War in Europe. He was assigned as Engineering Officer for recommissionUpon his relief in 1948, he reported to PHILIPPINE ing of LEA and then as XO of LAWRENCE on neutral- SEA (CV-47) as Executive Officer. In 1949 he asity patrol. In January 1941, he returaed to subma- sumed duties on the staff of the Chief of Naval Oprines as XO of S-27. In July 1941, he was given erations as Assistant for Research and Development command of S-28 and in her, made five war patrols of air warfare electronics systems. Promoted to Capin the Aleutians. Then he returaed to New London tain in 1950, he took command of GARDINERS BAY to commission FLIER as CO; he took this ship to the operating in the Korean theater as a patrol aircraft Marianasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Philippines area. On FLIER'S second pa- base. trol she strack a mine and sank. Jack, topside, was From 1953 to 1957, Captain Dodson directed elecone of the few survivors. The survivors reached a tronics tests and served as test coordinator at Naval coral atoll. After five days without food or water, Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD. He retired to a they were rescued by Filipino guerrillas, A radio second career with RCA from 1957 to 1968 as a Semessage resulted in further rescue by REDHN. He was nior Management Engineer, directing operations in fitting out and commissioning IREX when war ended. support of the space program at the Atlantic Missile Jack became Operations Officer of Submarine Test Range and the Atlantic Undersea Test Center.

Squadron Two; and in November 1946, he became Captain Dodson is survived by his wife, Virginia; the Commander of SubdIV 22. In January 1948, he daughter, Joanna Camarata of Lady Lake, FL; son. became the Executive Officer of Recruit Training, Captain Richard E. Dodson, USN (Ret.) '60 of LubGreat Lakes, and in 1950 he joined the Staff First bock, TX; son, Michael Dodson of Tallahassee, FL Fleet which relieved Staff Seventh Fleet for the Ko- and six grandchildren. rean War Two years as Assistant Chief of Staff, 11th Richard E. Dodson Jr '89 Naval District, San Diego was followed in June 1954

JOHN DANIEL CROWLEY '31 Captain John D. Crowley, USN (Ret.) died on 28 November 1997 at Sevema Park. He was born on 24 September 1908 in Springfield, MA. He attended Rensselaer Polytech before entering the US Naval Academy in 1927. Following graduation he

by command of TOLOVANA (AO-64). In September

1955, he went to the Pentagon and then became Commander DESRON 12, Newport. His last duty was in the Pentagon again, as Director Electronic Warfare Division. He retired from the Navy March 1961. In Febraary 1962, he joined Maryland Civil Defense and Emergency Planning Agency, from which he retired in 1974.

His awards were Navy Cross, Legion of Merit with Combat V, Bronze Star with Combat V, Purple Heart and the Naval Unit Commendation. He is survived

by Patricia Crowley Hrubiak, John D. Crowley Jr, Mary EUen Crowley and four grandchildren. His wife Louise Paradis Crowley, whom he had married in 1935, died in September 1996. The Class is grateful that Jack, living in Severna Park, ably represented our Class in the Annapolis area for years, encouraging luncheon attendance and appearing for us at Alumni events.

LUCL\N FRANK DODSON '31 Captain Lucian Frank "Red" Dodson '31 died at his Merritt Island, FL home on 11 November 1997.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from Illinois, he graduated in June 1931. Following two years of service on ELLIOT and a year on LEXINGTON, Captain Dodson reported for flight training. He received his Wings in i935 and served as a carrier pilot in VSIB, a dive bomber and scouting squadron operating

LAWRENCE CHARLES KUHN '33 Navy Commander Lawrence Charles Kuhn, USNR (Ret.) disappeared from his home near Lake Hughes, CA in September 1993. On 17 February 1995, his family was notified that his remains were found in the Mojave Desert.

Foul play is suspected.

Larry entered the Naval Academy following high school graduation from what is now Duquesne University. After graduation from USNA, he worked in his father's meat packing plant in Pittsburgh, PA. He married Frances Campbell in August 1939. Receiving orders to active duty in 1940, Larry reported to the Panama Canal Zone, where hisfirstson was bora. During 'WWII Larry served as damage control officer aboard NASHVILLE in the Pacific. He was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1945, by D.E. Barbey, COMSEVENTHFLT, for leadership in restoring his ship following enemy attack. He is survived by two sons, John L. Kuhn and Captain Richard C Kuhn, USN (Ret.). His wife and daughter predeceased him.

from RANGER.

From 1937 to 1939, he studied Radio Engineering at the Naval Academy Postgraduate School at Annapolis, followed by an additional year at Harvard where he earned a master of science degree in communication engineering.

In 1940 he reported to VP-71 flying the PBY Catalina flying boat, conducting neutrality patrol and convoy escort in the Caribbean and Newfoundland.

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No other influence that can surround the human soul has such power as the influence of an unselfish life. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;EUen G.White

ROBERT ANTHONY MACPHERSON '33 Rear Admiral Robert A. MacPherson, USN (Ret.) passed away 18 November 1997 at his home after a bout with cancer Robert Anthony MacPherson was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He entered the Naval Academy in 1929 and graduated in 1933.

After two years in the fleet, he reported to Pensacola, FL for flight training, receiving his Wings in 1937.

His first flying duty was with Scouting Squadron 3 (SARATOGA) for two years at the Naval Air Station, Seattle, WA, and in 1942 he took command of Observation Squadron 4/Staff Pilot, Commander Battieship Division 4. He continued in this duty when this command was changed to Amphibious Group 2, Fifth Amphibious Force, participating in the invasion of Majuro, Tarawa and Enewitok. In 1944 he became Executive Officer of KWAJALEIN and in 1945 transferred to YORKTOWN where he served as Air Officer until the end of Worid War II. In 1946 he reported to the Naval Academy as instructor in the new Department of Aviation. In 1949 after a course at Armed Forces Staff College, he proceeded to Naval Gun Factory and then spent a year as a student at the Industrial College. This was followed in 1953 by two years as Naval Attache, Australia and New Zealand. Returaing stateside he took over duties as JCS representative to DCNO (Air). A year later he was given command of CAPE ESPERANCE and in 1958 became Commanding Officer of HANCOCK. In 1959 he served as Chief of Staff, ComCarDiv 2 in the Mediterranean. In 1960 he reported to the Bureau of Personnel, Washington, DC as Director of Officer Distribution Division. In 1961 he was promoted to Flag Officer and assumed duties as Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Personnel Control.

He spent the years 1962-64 as Commander Taiwan Patrol Force/Patrol Force 7th Fleet, and in 1965 took over command of Antisubmarine Warfare Group 5, BENNINGTON. Returning stateside in 1966, he reported to Corpus Christi, TX as Chief of Naval Air Advanced Training and then spent his last four years of active duty as Commandant 8th Naval District, New Orleans. He retired in June 1972.

Admiral MacPherson has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Star medals, the Presidential Unit Citation, many area campaign medals, and from foreign nations, the Ouissam Alaouite from French Morocco and the Medal of Cloud and Banner from the Republic of China.

Rear Admiral MacPherson is survived by his wife, Mederies MacPherson, and children, Dea CoUetti, Bob MacPherson, Penny Storms, Julie Barr and Ric Fowler.

WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN MOTT '33 Rear Admiral William C Mott, USN (Ret.) '33, who was judge advocate general of the Navy in the 1960's, died at the age of 86 of kidney failure on 31 October at Suburban Hospital. Admiral Mott, a Charlottesville resident since 1980, had lived in the Washington area off and on for 60 years.

Beginning in 1960, Admiral Mott served a fouryear term as judge advocate general, the Navy's top lawyer Since his retirement from the Navy in 1964, he served on a presidential commission and headed several legal and environmental nonprofit organizations.

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He was bom in Maplewood, NJ, and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1933. He soon resigned his commission, then received a law degree from Washington University before beginning a career as a patent lawyer in Washington.

A lieutenant in the Naval Reserve, he was called to active duty in 1940, serving with the Office of Naval Intelligence and then as assistant Naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. During World War II, he served in legal and personnel assignments with the Pacific Fleet and was involved in the Mariana, Iwo Jima and Okinawa operations. His honors included the Legion of Merit.

After the War, he was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as a liaison with the State Department and the United Nations. He first worked with the Office of Judge Advocate General in 1946 as head of the Interaational Law Branch and Foreign Claims Commission Office.

His other assignments included legal officer to the commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, legal adviser to the High Commission of the Trast Territories of the Pacific Islands and Commanding Officer of the Naval Justice School in Newport, RI. He returned to the Judge Advocate General Office in 1958 to serve as deputy and then assistant judge advocate general.

After retiring from active duty, he became executive vice president of the US Independent Telephone Association and served as chairman of the presidential advisory committee on the National Strategic Materials and Minerals Program. He had been director of the National Strategy Information Center, a nonprofit organization that monitors interaational security affairs, and president of the Capital Legal Foundation and the National Legal Center for the Public Interest.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Edith Mott of Charlottesville; six children, Adam S. Mott of Frederick, MD; Jeanette Mott Fritz of Waldorf; Diane Mott Davidson of Evergreen, CO; Lucy Mott Finson of Baltimore; Sally Mott Freeman of Bethesda; and William C Mott Jr, of Madison, NJ; 14 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held at St. Albans Church, National Cathedral, Washington, DC on 4 November Funeral Services with full military honors were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 November Charles A. Blick '33 WALDEMAR FREDERICK A. WENDT '33 Admiral W.RA. Wendt, USN (Ret.) '33 of the 3100 block of Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA died 18 October 1997. A Memorial Service was held on 23 October 1997, at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach by Dr J. Scottie Griffin.

Admiral Wendt was born in Millstadt, IL on 15 March 1912, son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Paul Wendt. He received his appointment to the Naval Academy from the state of Wisconsin in 1929. He graduated and was commissioned as an ensign on 1 June 1933. He subsequently advanced in rank, attaining that of admiral, to date from 12 July 1968.

He was married to the former Folsom Ferris of Los Angeles, CA on 13 June 1935.

Following graduation from the Academy in 1933, he joined OKLAHOMA; and in March 1935, he transferred to RAMSAY. Detached from that ship in December 1935, he next served as assistant crew coach at the Academy. He remained there until June 1936, when he reported on board MOFFETT for duty until June 1939. Between June and September 1939, he attended the Postgraduate School, Annapolis, MD, for instraction in applied communications, a course which was terminated because of the institution of the President of Neutrality Patrol Operations. He was

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aboard BAINBRIDGE engaged in neutrality patrol operations until June 1940. In December 1940, he was transferred to the Staff of Commander Squadron 30 for duty (conducting escort of convoy operations and participating in the North African invasion) until September 1943.

In December 1943, he assumed command of MONAGHAN in the Pacific Fleet. "For meritorious achievement... in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area from 1 January to 15 August 1944..." he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V. Detached from command of MONAGHAN in December 1944, he was assigned to Headquarters of the Conunander in Chief, US Fleet, Fleet Admiral Ernest King, in Washington, DC. Late in 1945, Admiral Wendt became head of the Pacific Section, Fleet Operations Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department. In March 1947, he joined HELENA as Executive Officer and from June to September of that year, served also as Commanding Officer of that heavy craiser He remained on board HELENA until July 1948; and the next month, he returned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to serve as administrative assistant to the assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Sttategic Plans).

He was a student (Strategy and Tactics) at the Naval War College, Newport, RI, from September 1949 until June 1950, after which he served for a year as head of the Atlantic, Europe and Middle East Section, Strategic Plans Division, of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department. In August 1951, he joined the staff of the Commander in Chief, US Atiantic Fleet, as General Plans Officer. In August 1953, he assumed command of Escort Destroyer Division 22. He continued as commander of that division until June 1954. He served on the faculty of the National War College, Washington, DC,fromJuly 1954 until August 1956.

He was chairman of the committee on curriculum.

He next commanded RANKIN and in December 1957, became Commander Destroyer Squadron 36. On 1 Febraary 1959, he reported as Head, Command and Policies Branch, Strategic Plans Division. He remained there throughout 1959, and on 17 January 1960, having been appointed a rear admiral, assumed command of US Naval Forces, Marianas, with additional duty as CINCPAC representative, MarianasBonins. He simultaneously served as Deputy High Commissioner of the Marianas District of the Trast Territory of the Pacific Islands and Deputy Military Govemor of the Bonin-Volcano Islands. His headquarters for these duties were in Guam.

In October 1961, he reported as commander Destroyer Flotilla 7 (redesignated 1 April 1962, CraiserDestroyer Flotilla 7), with additional duty until November 1961 as commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet. In August 1962 he was ordered to duty as director of the Strategic Plans Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, for which service he was awarded the Legion of Merit. In August 1965, the President of the United States appointed Rear Admiral Wendt to Vice Admiral; and on 9 August 1965, Vice Admiral Wendt became deputy commander in chief, US Atlantic Fleet and chief of staff and aide to the Commander in Chief Atlantic in Norfolk. For service in this capacity, the President awarded him with the Distinguished Service Medal.

On 17 April 1967, then Vice Admiral Wendt assumed the duties as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans and Policy) in Washington, DC. For this service, he was awarded his second Distinguished Service Medal. On 27 May 1968, the President of the United States designated then Vice Admiral Wendt for duties as Commander in Chief, US Naval Forces Europe, with the grade of admiral, and the

Senate confirmed his nomination on 6 June 1968.

On 12 July 1968, Admiral Wendt assumed the duties as commander in chief with headquarters in London, England. In this capacity he was responsible, among other duties, for all US Naval operations in Europe, the Eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East. Admiral Wendt held this post until 30 June 1971, on which date he was relieved as commander in chief and placed on the retired list with the grade of admiral on 1 July 1971. For this last duty, the President awarded him his third Distinguished Service Medal.

On retirement he served, from 1972 to 1983, on the Board of Overseers of the Center for Naval Analysis, an affiliate corporation of the University of Rochester He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, and he served as deacon and elder in that church.

He is survived by his wife, Folsom Ferris Wendt; a son, Peter F. Wendt of San Felipe, Mexico; two daughters, Sally Folsom Wendt of Columbus, OH, and Deborah Wendt Crabtree of Virginia Beach; a brother. Dr. William R Wendt of Milwaukee, WI; a half brother. Otto Friz of Monomonee Falls, WI; and six grandchildren, including local grandchildren, Thomas August Crabtree and Katherine Leigh Crabtree and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Westminster-Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, or to First Presbyterian Church or to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squadron H.D. Folsom Ferris Wendt BERNARD ADRIAN SMITH '34 Captain Bernard A. Smith, USN (Ret.) died on 24 October in Fairfax Hospital VA. Services and interment were in Arlington on 3 November 1997. No further details were available.

Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Captain Smith served five years in MINNEAPOLIS and one more in SOUTHARD before attending PG School in Annapolis and MIT earning an MS degree. In the Fall of 1941, he joined LEXINGTON and survived her sinking in the Coral Sea early in 1942. In May he was assigned to SARATOGA and served in her for 18 months. Baraey next came ashore for duty in OpNav until ordered to command MURPHY in December 1944. In her he carried King Ibn Saud and his retinue from Saudi Arabia to Egypt for a meeting with President Roosevelt, which was quite an experience.

When MURPHY returned from WestPac to be mothballed, Captain Smith commissioned QZBOURN at Bath, ME, in the spring of 1946 and commanded her until late 1947. He then went to Plans and Policy Control in BuPers until late 1950 and from there to command CortRon 11, based at Pearl Harbor Bamey served in Korean waters as Commander Wonsan Bombardment and Patrol Element and as Commander Surface Group in the Formosa Patrol, earning a Legion of Merit. In 1952-54 he was back in BuPers as Head of Enlisted Detailing and Distribution, then went to the National War College in Washington.

We lack the sequence of Barney's subsequent duties, but his sea commands included AKA CHARA, DesRon 15 and DesFlot 5 along with a tour as C/S for CraDiv 3. Shore duty included the Joint Staff in Washington and Executive Officer to the US Representative to the NATO Standing Group. He also completed the Inter-American Defense College and earned a second MS degree from George Washington University. He retired in 1964.

Captain and Mrs. Smith settled in Arlington, VA, where he joined the staff of Naval Sea Systems Command as an electronics engineer (sonar) and became Director, Engineering Support Office, Undersea

Warfare Systems Group. He retired again in the mid80's to enjoy family, travel, golf and Class activities. After his wife Maxine died in 1991 Baraey moved into the retirement home at Fort Belvoir, VA and stayed there until his final hospitalization.

Captain Smith is survived by sons Dennis and James and five grandchildren.

JOHN WILLLVM HOWARD '34 Captain John W. "Pete" Howard, USN (Ret.) died in Norfolk, VA, of complications from pneumonia on 13 November 1997. A graveside service with full honors was held in Hampton National Cemetery on 17 November After graduation from the Naval Academy, Captain Howard joined MINNEAPOLIS and spent four years as an aviation gunnery observer, which convinced him that surface was the only way to go. A following two years in RICHMOND preceded a long series of destroyer billets, beginning with RATHBURNE at the West Coast Sound School. In March 1942, Pete commissioned CALDWELL as chief engineer, later fleeting up to XO, operating in the Aleutians. Next came two years as a Naval Academy steam professor, then command of ALLEN M . SUMNER late in 1945.

That command ended with the A-bomb tests at Bikini, followed by a course at the Armed Forces Staff College and two years on the staff of ComPhibLant. From there Captain Howard went to a most enjoyable tour of instracting at the Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, followed by two years with Fleet TraGra Guantanamo and one commanding CortRon TEN before attending the Naval War College. Pete's next assignment was as an ops officer for the Naval Forces Germany involved in organization of the Navy of the Federal Republic, with collateral duty as lecturer in the Army Intelligence School at Oberammergau. His last sea duties were command of VULCAN ( A R - 5 ) and PhibRon SIX,

which embarked the first Marine troop-carrying helicopters deployed to the Mediterranean. He retired in 1964.

Captain Howard settled in Norfolk, where his wife died a year later. In 1967 he married Nellie Ford of Norfolk, but she also predeceased him. Pete occupied himself with many varied interest, some profitable, such as overseas sale of automobiles, Florida real estate, motels, patents, jewelry, and a perfume factory in the south of France. He also did a great deal of traveling both at home and abroad.

His survivors are daughter, Janet Howard Jaffee of Norfolk; sons, John W. Ill of Grand Prairie, TX, and Paul of Fayetteville, NC; seven grandchildren (as of 1984) and three step-daughters.

LEONARD JAMES BAIRD '35 Captain Leonard James Baird, USN (Ret.) died on 7 November 1997 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Martinsburg, WV, from complications arising after he was injured in a lawn tractor accident at his home in Charles Town, WV. A Memorial Service was held in Charles Town on 11 November followed by a family reception at the Charles Town Presbyterian Church, and he was buried in his family plot in DeWitt, lA, with military honors provided by the American Legion.

Jim was bom in DeWitt, attended high school there followed by a year at the University of Iowa. In 1931 he entered the Naval Academy where he was an outstanding football linesman and strong contender in the company bridge games. Following graduation in June 1935, he served in COLORADO (BB-45) until July 1938 and then transferred to CASE (DD-370) as First Lieutenant and Assistant Gunnery Officer. In July 1939, he joined the commissioning detail of HELENA (CL-50) and served as Assistant Gunnery Officer and Air Defense Officer of that ship until its loss at sea.

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HELENA was moored in Pearl Harbor the day of the Japanese attack and was severely damaged. She was repaired and returaed to the battle area. She participated in the capture and defense of Guadalcanal; action at Cape Esperance (Second Battle of Savo Island) and the Third Battle of Savo Island; the consolidation of the Southera Solomon Islands; New Georgia group operations and the Kula Gulf action.

HELENA was sunk in July 1943 in the latter action by enemy torpedo hits, and Jim was rescued by American destroyers after many hours in the water He was entitled to wear the Navy Unit Commendation awarded HELENA for "outstanding heroism" during the above actions.

From September 1943 to August 1944, he was Gunnery and Material Officer on the staff of Commander Craiser Division 6; and in that assignment, he saw action during the Marshal, Gilbert and Marianas Islands campaigns. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious achievement" during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area and earaed eleven battle stars in the Asiatic Theater.

Finally returaing to the United States in August 1944, he served as Ordnance Officer at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, NV until July 1946.

He assumed command of GOODRICH ( D D - 8 3 1 ) in

August 1946 and participated in occupation duties in the Asiatic theater and in the Mediterranean. He served as Commander of GOODRICH until December 1948 when he joined the Officer Detail in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC. In August 1951, he became a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DC; and in July 1952, he reported for duty as Gunnery Officer and Training Officer with additional duties as Commanding Officer, Staff Administration Personnel, on the staff of Commanding Service Force, US Atlantic Fleet. In July 1954, he became Commander Destroyer Division 282, operating in the Atiantic and Far East. In May 1955, he assumed command of the Service School Command, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL, where he served until taking command of CHUKAWAN (AO-100) in Febraary 1959. He

returaed ashore again in March 1960 to assimie command of the Naval Ammunition Depot, Crane, IN, where he served until retiring on 30 June 1961.

Jim married Jeanne Somers, of Long Beach, CA in 1937; and daughter, Terry Anne, was bom in 1939.

Jeanne died in 1953; and on 10 January 1954, Jim married Kyle Foley, of Berryville, VA, a lieutenant in the Nurse Corps USN. Their son, James, was bom in 1957.

Jim obtained a master's degree in education at Indiana University, and on retirement he and Kyle returaed to Illinois where he taught math at Lake Forest High School in 1962-63 and Naval science at North Chicago High School from 1964 to 1975. Living in Lake Bluff, IL Jim was Commander of the local American Legion Post. In 1978 he and Kyle moved to Charles Town, WV, where he was active in the Kiwanis Club, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, member of a couple of philatelic organizations, and a Blue and Gold recraiter for the Naval Academy. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion and Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kyle F. Baird, Charles Town, WV; his daughter, Mrs. Terry B. Jones of Virginia Beach, VA and his son James F. Baird, also of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay '35

What a man does for others, not what they' do for him, gives him immortality.

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DUANE MYRON PAUL, SR. '36 Duane M. Paul, Sr., '36 died on 25 December 1996 at the Beriin Nursing Home, Berlin, MD. Services were held at Gasch's Funeral Home in Hyattsville, MD, on 30 December 1996 with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. Paul, age 84, was bom and raised in Odebolt. He entered the US Naval Academy in his freshmen year.

He served as lieutenant commander in WWII, in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

Paul retired from the State Farm Insurance Company having begun his career prior to WWII, then becoming District Manager of die District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. In 1955 he moved to NJ where he became State Agency Director and later Deputy Regional Vice President. On retirement he and his wife and daughter retired to the Eastem Shore of Maryland.

He was the loving husband of the late Anna Paul, who passed away on 27 September 1996, and a beloved father of Charles M. Paul, Diane Ladner, Charlotte Paul, Duane M. Paul Jr, and Douglas M. Paul.

He was survived by 17 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Arloe, and sisters, Gladys Wright and Betty Kemper.

Paul was predeceased by his father, Myron; mother, Charlotte and sister, Polly Ulvestad.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Mental Retardation Assoc, and Alzheimer's Association.

WILLL\M ANDREW SMALL '36 William A. Small, State University of New York, Geneseo, professor emeritus of mathematics, died 2 November 1997 at Teresa House in Geneseo after a long illness. He was 83 years old.

Prior to joining the Geneseo faculty. Small served as professor of mathematics at the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. In 1962 he joined the faculty of the State University of New York. There he played an integral role in development of Geneseo's mathematics department, serving as its chair until 1978. The SUNY Board of Trastees conferred the rank of distinguished service professor on Small in 1985, the year he retired.

A native of Cobleskill, Small received a BA degree in engineering from the Naval Academy and an AB, AM and PhD in mathematics from the University of Rochester He was also a decorated veteran.

During World War II, he earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for outstanding heroism during the Solomon Islands campaign.

In 1964-65 he served as a Fulbright-Hays Lecturer at the University of Aleppo in Syria. During that period. Small and his wife traveled in Lebanon and Jordan as well as Syria, which sparked his interest in the Arab countries. A long-time supporter of the Arab cause. Small was at one time president of the Federation of American-Arab Organizations. A Geneseo resident. Small was also active in community affairs and was a member of the Geneseo Rotary Club.

Small was predeceased by his son. Ensign James A. Small. He is survived by his wife, Bela Small; daughter, Lois (Paul) Gindling of Geneva; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (William) Dean of Geneva, James Gindlings of Rochester; six great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothea (Gordon) Taylor of Long Island; two brothers. Captain James (Peggy) Small of VA, and Richard Small of Rochester; and nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services were held on 8 November 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in Geneseo. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454.

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JOHN NYE FAVILLE, SR. '37 John Nye "Jack" Faville was bora in Mobile, AL, 25 January 1914. He died peacefully on 23 September 1997 in Marin County, CA. On 9 October his ashes were scattered at sea, beyond the Golden Gate as he had asked.

Jack attended the Naval Academy from 1933 to 1936, when he had to leave due to weakening eyesight. The traditions and values of the Academy remained important to him through his entire life. At his death, he had on the only jewelry he ever wore, his class ring.

He finished his engineering degree at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and then worked in New York City and Mobile, before moving to San Francisco in 1942. He remained there until his death.

His entire career was spent in the maritime industry. He worked for several major ship repair companies in the San Francisco area, including many years as owner and president of one.

One of his greatest sources of pride was starting up a company at the age of 80, working in partnership with his son, Brendan. Jack worked there right up until two weeks before his death, bringing the same honesty, professionalism and effort he did to everything through his long and full life.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; three sons, John, Jr., Chris, and Brendan; their wives and four grandchildren. A fourth son, Tom, died in 1994. Family was extremely important to him, and he built a close one.

John Faville, Jr WILLIAM MCKENZIE BRAYBROOK '40 Navy Captain William M. Braybrook, USN (Ret.) died 14 October 1997 in Sun City, AZ of a stroke at age 80. He was buried next to his wife, Isabel, in Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City on 30 October, with full military honors. i< ^*^ •• ' Braybrook was born in Detroit. He graduated from the Academy with the Class of 1940.

His first duty was in TUSCALOOSA until she was decommissioned in 1946. The ship took part in the Murmansk ran, the Normandy and Southern France invasions, and later served in the War in the Pacific.

Between War craises. Bill married Isabel Basye in Rochester, NY in October 1944.

Bill resigned from the Navy in 1947 and held a civilian job until he came back into the Navy as a reserve officer, serving as inspector-instructor in Syracuse, NY. His next assignment was EO of HARLAN R. DICKSON in the Mediterranean. Upon re-

tura to Newport he was ordered to NEW JERSEY as gunnery officer, participating in the Korean War After Korea Bill came into the regular Navy and served his next tour at Treasure Island, CA. Later he eamed a master's degree in business at the George Washington University in Washington. Returning to sea, he assumed command of ERNEST G. SMALL, based in Long Beach. Bill made two deployments to the Western Pacific in this ship and was then ordered to the 12th Naval District Headquarters in San Francisco as comptroller He was promoted to captain in July 1959 and, not long thereafter, became Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the 12th Naval District. In March 1961 he took command of VESUVIUS, home port, San Francisco. During those two delightful tours in the Bay Area, the family occupied spacious quarters at the Mare Island Shipyard—a pleasant place to raise a large family.

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The San Francisco tours were followed by duty on the Joint Staff as Logistics Officer of the Joint Alternate Command Element, at the underground headquarters of Fort Richie, MD. A year later, he was ordered to Norfolk as Chief of the JCS relocation teams in the National Emergency Command Post Afloat. NORTHHAMPTON ( C C - 1 ) and the converted

WRIGHT (CC-2) were the designated command ships.

Bill's Naval career closed on 1 May 1965. Soon after, the family settled comfortably in Cherry Hill, NJ, where Bill served as manager of the operations research laboratory at the Franklin Institute Research Laboratory in Philadelphia. After five years, the Braybrooks moved to the relaxed climate of Arizona, where Bill worked on the budget for the city of Tucson for a year. He then served as Director of the Arizona State Planning Agency in Phoenix, until he retired in 1980.

Bill's next eight years were spent in active retirement and travel. Tragedy came in 1989 when Isable died of cancer. Bill dedicated himself to the family and to service in the Arizona Hospice program, as a volunteer, and on the board of Camelot Hospice Center in Sun City. On 24 April 1983 Bill married Katherine Sykes of Sun City and moved there, in active retirement until Katherine's death on 17 September 1997. Three weeks later Bill suffered a stroke and passed away on 14 October 1997. Bill is survived by his six children, Nancy Walma, William, James, Martha, Isabel and Thomas; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

William M. Carpenter'40 FRANK JOSEPH GRAZIANO '40 Frank J. Graziano died of multiple myeloma on 27 October 1997 in Short Hills, NJ. Frank joined the Naval Reserve in Jersey City, NJ, in 1935 and was admitted to the Naval Academy in 1936. He graduated with the Class of 1940, third in his Class. After graduation he was assigned to PHILADELPHIA (CL-41) based in Pearl Harbor The ship was ordered to the Atlantic and European Theater for convoy duty, serving in the invasions of North Africa and Mediterranean in 1943.

Because of his academic record at the Academy, Frank was assigned to MIT for graduate studies, earaing a master of science degree in naval constraction and engineering. Upon completion at MIT, he was transferred to the New York Naval Shipyard where he served as Ship Repair and Constraction Superintendent and Docking Officer until 1949. He was then assigned to the Naval Academy as instractor of engineering. After the Naval Academy, Frank served in Washington at the Bureau of Ships for three years, moved to various assignments and led the Navy's first effort in value engineering.

Frank resigned as a Commander in December 1955 to become vice president of manufacturing and a director of the Monarch Machine Tool Company of Ohio. In 1962 he became director of operations for Continental Cooper and Steel Corporation, NY, and then went to the American Can Company to increasing management positions from 1963 to 1969, serving as general manager of machinery division; vice president, manufacturing of rigid container operations; vice president and general manager of rigid container operations and corporate senior vice president. Moving to Crompton and Knowles Corporation, he served as president, CEO and chairman from 1969 to 1986. During the industry phase of his ca-

reer, Frank was engaged in worldwide production of machinery, paper, chemicals, pulp mills, timberlands, metal processing and textiles. Webb Institute of Technology awarded Frank an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his outstanding achievements.

Frank's various other activities included: member. Board of Directors of A.D.T. Corporation; Crompton and Knowles Corporation; Meridien and Tombigbee Railroad; Althouse Tertre of Belgium; RuUi-D/S of Brazil; Nihon Davis of Tokyo; Chairman of the Board of Trastees, Webb Institute of Technology; Member, Nominating Committee, Board of Governors, New York Stock Exchange; Chairman, United Fund of Shelby County, Ohio; President, Kwanis Club of Sidney, Ohio; Board of Directors, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Club memberships included: Sky Club, New York City; Baltusrol Golf Club. Springfield, NJ; Jupiter Island Club, Hobe Sound, FL. Frank married JoAnne Divisek of Denver, CO in 1946. She is now deceased. In 1982 he married Anne Dysart Walkley of Columbia, SC. He is survived by his wife, Anne; sons, James of Princeton, NJ, Joseph of Palos Verde, CA, David of New York City; daughters, Gayle Sciorilli of Summit, NJ, Elisabeth Walkley of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Graziano; three sisters and two brothers. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Frank J. Graziano Research Grant, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021.

William M. Carpenter '40 CHARLES HERMAN OBRIST, JR. '40 Charles H. Obrist, Jr. died on 20 November 1997 in El Toro, CA following heart bypass surgery.

Bora 12 September 1917inAttleboro,MA, Chick was appointed to the Naval Academy by Congressman Joe Martin. He graduated with the class of 1940. His first duty was to MEMPHIS for two years of

sea duty. Then there was flight training at New Orleans, Pensacola and Fort Lauderdale, followed by five years offlightduty in VTB-type aircraft.

Chick's resignation was accepted by the Navy in June 1947, while serving in the rank of lieutenant commander, as Air Officer on the Staff of Commander, Philadelphia Group, 16th Fleet, engaged in the "mothball" preservation of craisers, light aircraft carriers and auxiliary ships at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Chick's civilian career started with the General Electric Company Philadelphia office in the transportation division. The GE Company was one of several supplying the railroads and supporting them in modernizing their motive power from steam to diesel electric locomotives.

A shift in emphasis by GE in 1954 led to a move to join the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY and to continue to work with the railroads but now in the Southeast, based out of Washington, DC.

KGood actions ennoble sons of our own deeds.

—Miguel de Cervantes

In 1962 an expanded sales effort to utilize the locomotive diesel engine for stationary power and for marine propulsion led to a transfer to the company office in Auburn, NY as Marketing Manager. A move to St. Louis, MO, as Regional Sales Manager was followed in 1974 by a move to the same position in Los Angeles and the Westera Region.

Chick is survived by his wife, Betty, daughters Barbara and Ruth Aim, and five grandchildren.

William M. Carpenter '40 LEON B. HESTER, '42 Leon B. "Jeff" Hester, a long-time resident of Lincoln, MA, died on 26 November 1997 at Emerson Hospital. Private services were held in Lincoln Cemetery on 2 December.

The son of the late Clyde B. and Ethel S. Hester, he was bora in Red Bay, AL on 4 January 1919. He attended local schools before entering the Naval Academy in 1938. He was a member of the Class of 1942, which because of imminent danger of war, had been accelerated and graduated on 19 December 1941. During and after the war, he served as navigator in LOUISVILLE and BREMERTON and held the rank

of lieutenant commander when he retired for physical disability in 1948.

Mr Hester joined Raytheon in 1950 as a member of a group that evolved into what is now the company's Mobile Systems Division. He retired in 1983; and during the balance of his life, he was an avid reader, enthusiastic traveler and engineering consultant.

In January 1951 he married Mary "Muffin" Bacall of Salem, whom he had met in Marblehead in the summer of 1939 while on a Midshipman cruise aboard TEXAS. They moved to Lincoln in 1952 and raised four sons.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his sons and two daughters-in-law, John R. Hester of Portsmouth, NH; Timothy C and Francis J. Hester of Silver Spring, MD; Andrew B. and Suzanne M. Hester of Chesterfield, MO and Michael H. Hester of Norwood, MA. He is also survived by six grandchildren and his sister, Martha Hester of Phoenix, AZ. ALAN RUSSEL CAMERON '44 Captain Alan Russel Cameron, USN (Ret.) died on 17 November 1997 in Coronado, CA, after a long and courageous battle against heart disease. A private service with members of his family was conducted. His ashes were scattered at sea.

Al was bora in Los Angeles in July 1920. After attending the University of Califoraia at Berkeley, he was granted an at-large appointment to the Naval Academy, graduating in 1943.

While at the Naval Academy, he played Plebe basketball and football, lettering in these varsity sports in 1941 and 1942. In 1942 he captained the football team that beat Array 14-0. Al earaed his captaincy by displaying his leadership on the 1941 team. He was also noted as being a powerful rasher and outstanding defense man who intercepted more passes than any other teammate, the most notable being his 35 yard touchdown against Notre Dame. He was the complete football player at a time when specialization had not come into vogue. For his athletic and leadership ability, he was awarded the coveted Thompson 'Trophy Cup. He further demonstrated his leadership ability as Fourth Battalion Commander Upon graduation he was retained at the Academy as an instractor to assist members of the new Plebe Class. In Febraary 1944, Al reported to Drayton (DD366) in which, as an Engineering and Gunnery Officer, he participated in several Pacific campaigns throughout the duration of the War. Other sea-going duties were in TAUSSIG (DD-746) as an Engineering

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Officer; GOSSELIN ( A P D - 1 2 6 ) Executive Officer; COMPHIBPAC Staff Flag Lieutenant; DIACHENKO ( A P D - 1 2 3 ) Commanding Officer; CINCPACFLT Staff Assistant Operations Officer; PRICHETT ( D D 561) Commanding Officer; PREBLE (DLG-15) Commanding Officer; Commander, Destroyer Squadron Five and COMCRUDESPAC staff as Assistant Chief of Staff, Administration.

Shore assignments were Gunnery School, Washington, DC, as shident; NROTC, UCLA assistant professor; Naval War College student; OPNAV Assistant Head of Amphibious Warfare Section; Industrial College of the Armed Forces student; Naval Academy Director of Athletics and Commanding Officer, Recrait Training Command, Naval Training Center, San Diego.

His decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and South Vietnamese Naval Distinguished Service Medal. He was also awarded a full array of campaign and service medals for his participation in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia of 1620 San Luis Rey Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118; his daughters, Patricia Fowler of Lake Forrest, IL and Barbara Lee Caum of Athens, PA; sister, Lola Mae Cupp of Rockford, IL; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Contributions in his name may be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

JOHN JEROME HERRICK '44 Captain Jack Herrick, '44 passed away 2 August 1997 in Santa Fe, NM. Jack participated in three wars; World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was the Division Commander of the unit that included MADDOX and TURNER JOY when they were engaged in Freedom of the Sea Operations that led to the Tonkin Gulf Incident and greater US involvement in the war in Southeast Asia.

Captain Herrick is survived by his wife, Gerry; and four children, John Jr., Patrick, Dennis and Maureen.

K. S. Jones HENRY STANLEY LAWRENCE, JR. '44 Captain Henry S. Lawrence, Jr, USMC died on 27 October 1997 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center in Greenville, SC after complications from heart surgery.

Lawrence entered the Naval Academy from Scranton, PA in June of 1940. Larry graduated with his Class of '44 in June 1943. His strong desire to become a Marine was realized at the last minute when one of his Classmates failed their physical, and Larry was next on the list.

You could hear his shouts of joy throughout the Fourth Battalion wing!

He served with distinction during World War II in the Pacific Theater. During the invasion of Okinawa, he was wounded and awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the cessation of hostilities, he retumed to the states and was stationed in New York.

He resigned in early 1946. His wife Betty stated that he was a Marine "through and through" until his death!

Captain Lawrence moved to South Carolina with his family, where he was active in the local commu-

nity. He retired as General Manager of the LIBCO Plant of Mohawk Carpets, Inc. He was a member of the Sixth Marine Division Association and the Smithfield's Country Club. He was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Betty MuUins Lawrence of Easley, SC; two daughters, Mary Lukena of Easley, SC and Kathleen Skinner of Anderson, SC; a son Michael Lawrence of Easley and seven grandchildren.

5. D. Cramer, Jr '44 GEORGE LEON DICKEY, JR. '46 Captain George Leon Dickey, Jr USN (Ret.) died on 15 April 1997, at the age of 72, after an extended illness. A Memorial Service was held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Saratoga, CA. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Bora on 19 July 1924 in College Station, TX, he grew up in Arlington, TX. After a year in local college, George entered the Naval Academy in June 1942, with the Class of 1946.

He graduated in June 1945 with a BS in engineering and was commissioned as an ensign, US Navy. Upon graduation he went to sea in RALPH TALBOT (DD390).

This was a target ship in the July 1946 A-Bomb tests in Bikini Lagoon and suffered minor damage and some radioactive contamination. Ensign Dickey was trained as a Radiological Safety Officer and served in this field at Kwajalein Atoll, Washington, DC and as an instractor at Treasure Island until September 1950.

Captain Dickey's subsequent assignments included serving on board JOHN W. THOMASON (DD760) as first lieutenant and then gunnery officer during the Korean War. He served as operations officer of GREGORY (DD802), Executive Officer of FISKE (DDR842), Commanding Officer of WILLIAM C LAWE (DD763), which participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962, and Commanding Officer of TAPPAHANNOCK (AO 43) during the Vietnam conflict.

Attending graduate school twice, he earaed a masters of science in nuclear effects engineering from the US Naval Postgraduate School and a MS in physics from Stanford University. Share assignments throughout his career generally involved advanced technology teaching and research and development management.

Captain Dickey was entitled to the following medals: Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with Cluster, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, as well as numerous medals and ribbons awarded for service in World War II, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam conflict.

He retired 1 July 1975, after 30 years as a surface warfare officer. In retirement Captain Dickey worked part-time as a management consultant, with clients ranging from the Defense Science Board to Defense "Think Tanks" to constraction companies. He also enjoyed golf, fishing, camping/backpacking, tennis and racquetball and was active in the local Stanford Alumni Association, the Naval Academy Alumni Club and the Palo Alto Fly Fishing Club.

His first wife, Barbara Wiegel, died in 1967. He subsequently married the former Carol M. Berg, and together they had three children, four stepchildren and 15 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife.

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Carol M. Dickey of 121 Charter Oaks Circle, Los Gatos, CA 95030; sons, Judd and Jeff Dickey; daughter, Marion Neiswander; stepsons, Mike and Jeff Thompson, Vince Collins and stepdaughter, Debi Collins Apple.

He was a man of principles, leadership, values and standards. He was also a man of great compassion, humor and generosity of spirit that will continue to be an example to his family and friends and to all who knew him.

WILLIAM FRANKLAND LONGTON '46 Lieutenant Commander William F. Longton, USN (Ret.) died on 20 June 1997 in Paducah, KY after an extended illness. Services were held in Paducah, and Bill's ashes were committed to the sea off the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Bill was bora in St. Mary's Hospital in Orange, NJ on 28 March 1924. In 1941 after graduation from high school in Montclair, NJ, he went on active duty in the Manhattan office of the ONI as a Yeoman 3/c.

Therefrom a SECNAV appointment brought him to the Naval Academy and the Class of 1946.

He served in HUDSON (from which he dove into the sea off Hokkaido to rescue a downed airman), in JAMES E. KYES (A surfeit of Bills in this wardroom caused him to be named Les.) and in TUMULT, as Ops Officer for Minron Eight and as Flag Lieutenant of COMMINLANT. In 1952 after four months at CIC Officers School at NAS Glenview, Bill joined the precommissioning detail for NORTHAMPTON (CLC-1). He became CIC

Officer of what was then the most advanced CIC in the Fleet, training the personnel, going through the shakedown, as well as evaluating the new equipment under control of OP DEV FOUR. Bill then joined PRIME (MSO-466) as prospective Commanding Officer, representing the Navy at the civilian yard and supervising the builder's trials as CO of this ocean non-magnetic mine sweeper, he was responsible for organizing and training the crew and making the ship an effective unit of the Pacific Fleet.

In June of 1956, he was assigned to BuPers as Program Manager for Mine Warfare and Special Weapons training. Bill was instramental in establishing the Nuclear Weaponsman Rating and associated qualifications and determined the personnel training requirements for the Naval Schools mine warfare and special weapons courses at San Diego, Norfolk and Sandia Base.

In 1958 he became XO of HENDERSON. Next he was CO of VERNON COUNTY (LST-1161) from April

1960 to July 1962. After special operations in the mid-Pacific in the summer of 1960 for CinCPacFlt, VERNON COUNTY was homeported in Yokosuka. While the ship spent most of the time operating all over the Westera Pacific area from Japan to Borneo to Thailand, Bill's wife, Joann, and son, Peter, lived at the Naval Base at Yokosuka from August 1960 until August 1962. Bill filled out his Naval career with a year and a half at the US Pacific Fleet Operations Control Center and a year and a half on the Staff, Commander Western Sea Frontier.

On 1 July 1965, Bill retired to New Orleans and began employment in the aerospace industry with a Division of Chrysler Corp, manufacturing and testing the Apollo Launch vehicle. After a few years, he moved on to Paducah, with wife and family, and was employed in the engineering and quality control organizations of Union Carbide and Martin-Marietta Corps as they managed the local federal government uranium enrichment plant.

Surviving are his wife, JoAnn Benson Longton; son, Peter, of Louisville, KY; daughter, Mrs. Heather Sanchez of Parker, CO; three brothers, David '45 of Issaquah, WA, Brace of Montclair, NJ and Edward '60 of Naperville, IL and four grandchildren.

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Bill vs^ill be remembered as a member of the Country Club of Paducah and as an active service provider at the Paducah Downtown Lions Club.

JOHN HENRY HOGANSON '49 Navy Captain John H. Hoganson, USN (Ret.) passed away unexpectedly on 9 OctoHAROLD ELI SAVAGE '46 ber 1997 at his home Harold Eli Savage, age 73, died on 26 October in Cherry Hill, NJ. 1997 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Memorial Services Melbourne, FL. were held on 13 October at Trinity United Savage was born in Norfolk, VA. He attended the Presbyterian Church.

Naval Academy and graduated from Georgetown His inurnment, on the School of Foreign Service in 1955. He received his 3rd of November at bachelors from Stetson University. He was a Marine the Columbarium in veteran of the Korean War and received the Purple Arlington National Heart.

Cemetery, was on a He was an accountant for RCA Service Co., at Patrick Air Force Base, for more than 17 years. In beautiful fall day with full military honors and with 1995 after more than 20 years of service, he retired many Classmates and friends in attendance. from Sun Ag Inc. in Fellsmere.

"Jack," as he was known, was born 25 September 1926 in Superior, WI. He entered the Navy through He was a member of Satellite Beach United Methodist Church. Savage also served on the board of the V-5 program attending Lawrence College, WI, Fellsmere Water Control District. He enjoyed trav- before competing for and receiving a congressional eling, family reunions, golfing, backpacking, hiking, appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated from the Academy, with distinction, in June 1949. bowling and history.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Savage of Satel- Following his commissioning. Captain Hoganson lite Beach; sons, Michael Savage of Goshen, KY, served for a year on destroyers before attending flight and James Savage and Terence Savage, both of Sat- training. Upon receiving his golden Wings, he served ellite Beach; daughters, Linda Yeakel of Duluth, GA, as afighterpilot in VF 874/124 in Korea,flyingfrom and Patricia Savage-Bailey of Satellite Beach; BOXER and ORisicMsrY. He was awarded the Navy brother, Richard Savage of Santa Anna, CA and 13 Commendation Medal for combat and three Air Medals. grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held at Satellite Beach Captain Hoganson first attended the Naval PostUnited Methodist Church. Burial will be at Arling- graduate School, graduating with a BS in aeronautiton National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. East Coast cal engineering and then Iowa State University where Cremation in Melbourne is in charge of arrange- he earaed a MS in nuclear engineering. His operaments. The family requests no flowers. Donations tional service subsequently included service with may be made to Satellite Methodist Church, 450 Lee VAH-3 and VAH-13, flying mainly A-3 aircraft. EnAve., Satellite Beach, FL 32937. gineering duty assignments, following his designation as an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer in 1957, consisted of many assignments. These included tours with BuWeps; HATWINGONE; RECONEARL FREDERICK RESCH '48 Captain Earl Frederick Resch, USN (Ret.) passed ATKWING ONE; Aircraft Class Desk Officer for away suddenly on 3 October 1997 in Virginia Beach, the RA-5C/A3; Naval Air Propulsion Test Center; VA. A Mass of the Resurrection was held on 9 Octo- Naval Air Engineering Center; Director, Ship Instalber in the Little Creek Amphibious Base Chapel. In- lations Division, Naval Air Systems Command and terment was on 10 October in Arlington National Primary Support Officer for Navy Lakehurst. His final assignment was as the Commanding Officer of Cemetery with military honors.

Captain Resch was bora on 27 April 1924 in Chi- the Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst, NJ, cago, IL. He enlisted in the Navy in December 1941 where he received the Meritorious Service Medal. and served in NEW ORLEANS during the Battles of the He retired in October 1979, with over 31 years of Coral Sea and Midway Islands. He received an ap- Naval Service.

After retirement Jack pursued many interests as a pointment to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1948. Following graduation he served resident of Cherry Hill, NJ. As President of the Hoganson Associates Engineering System Company, at sea in SPRINGFIELD, INCREDIBLE, CREVALLE, ANGLER, a consulting firm he established in 1980, he provided COBBLER, SEA LION and ARGONAUT, in the latter two as the Commanding Officer. He also served on the services to the Departments of Defense and Energy. staff of Commander Submarine Force Atlantic; Staff Jack had strong support from, and association with, Operations Officer of the United States Commander- his community church. He also travelled with his wife and friends, enjoyed playing golf; and at his in-Chief, European Command, Paris; Chief Staff Officer, Commander Squadron TEN; and Com- death, was active as the president of the Golden Semander Submarine Division 102. He also was the nior Racquetball Club of Cherry Hill. As president Director of Submarine Programs at the Naval Safety Jack arranged a challenge of Midshipmen of the Naval Academy Athletic Association for a one day Center, Norfolk.

His service awards include the Meritorious Ser- doubles racquetball competition in January 1993. The vice Medal, Presidential Unit Citations (2) and vari- event was played in MacDonough Hall. Eight teams ous campaign medals for Asiatic-Pacific (5 stars), from each organization played 30 matches. Overall Navy won 17 of them, though the average age of the China Service and Korean Service.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jean Larkins Golden Seniors was 70. The seniors thoroughly enResch. He is also survived by five daughters, Bar- joyed the Midshipmen' hospitality.

John was married for 43 years to the former Elaine bara Schick of Virginia Beach; Susan Taylor of Virginia Beach; Nancy Carroll of Piano, TX; Carol Emanuelson, also from Superior, WI. Elaine now lives at 215 Pearl Croft Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Gemmell of McLean, VA and Janet Broderick of Southern Pines, NC. Eleven grandchildren also sur- Also surviving him are his daughter, Jane C. Hummel; his son, John E. Hoganson; two of his five vive him. brothers and five grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and an exemplary Naval Officer He was, as well, a superb role model to Excellence is immortal. all who knew him.

Elaine Hoganson

ROGER G. TWEEL '49 Roger G. Tweel of Proctorville, OH died 29 June 1997 in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at Trinity Episcopal Church with Venerable Dr Paul Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Cemetery.

Roger was bora 7 July 1926 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Saied Tweel and the late Nazy Tweel.

He entered the Naval Academy in 1945; and upon graduation in 1949, he was commissioned an ensign in the Civil Engineer Corps.

Roger's first tour of duty was at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He then attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. From Rensselaer he went to Guam for a tour with the Seabees, then to the Research Lab in Washington, DC. This was followed by a tour of duty with the Bureau of Yards and Docks.

At the completion of this tour, he resigned from the Navy as a lieutenant.

Roger then joined Allstate Engineering Company where he became a vice president. While at Allstate, he was selected to attend Harvard Business School.

He next moved back to Huntington where he and his brother owned a radio station. At the same time, he was President and Owner of Tweel Engineering Company. After ten years, he sold the radio station and went to work for the West Virginia Highway Department. After a short time, he transferred to the Corps of Engineers as the Project Manager of a flood wall project. Roger was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he formerly served on the Board of Vestry.

Survivors include his wife, Therese Britton Tweel of Proctorville, OH; two sons and daughters-in-law.

Matt Tweel and his wife, Suzy Tweel, of Proctorville, OH and Ronald James Tweel and his wife, Teresa Salem Tweel, of Morrisville, PA; one daughter and son-in-law, Snellen Tweel Casto and her husband, Dr Harold Casto, of Barboursville, WV; six grandchildren, Christopher Harold Casto, Stephen Tweel, Bendan Tweel, Britton Tweel, Kristy Smith Tweel, and James "Jace" Tweel; and two brothers and sisters-in-law. Dr. Harry K. Tweel and Marianne Tweel of Huntington, V^^ and Robert E. Tweel and Therese Tweel of Huntington, WV. Memorials may be directed to American Lung or American Cancer Associations.

VINCENT CLVMPRONE BARON '51 Vincent "Vince" Baron, at the age of 70, died 23 September 1997 at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, MD after a five month battle with cancer. Services were held in Wayne, NJ, with burial in Totowa, NJ, on 27 September 1997.

Vince was bora in Paterson, NJ, on 1 July 1927.

He graduated from Paterson Eastside High School in 1944 to enter the Army ROTC at Lafayette College, Easton, PA, where he played two seasons of varsity football. He then spent two years as a Cadet/ Midshipman at the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, NY, and San Mateo, CA. While at Kings Point, he received his appointment to the Naval Academy from NJ and entered with the Class of 1951 in June of 1947.

Upon graduation he was commissioned in the Air Fore. After pilot training, he was ordered to SAC and flew B-47's out of Grand Forks, SD. Following a tour with the 12th AF in Germany, he returned to the US for Post Graduate Training and earaed an MS in Industrial Engineering at Syracuse University.

In 1961 he resigned from the Air Force, accepted a commission in the US Naval Reserves as a lieutenant and joined the Federal Civil Service. His first assignment was with the Navy Department in Strategic Intelligence. In this capacity, he received a commendation for development of manning charts for

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He transferred to the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in the middle sixties and served as the FAA representative at Los Angeles Interaational Airport (LAX).

In the early seventies, he transferred to the Strategic Petroleum Office (SPO) of the newly formed Energy Department. He retired from the SPO and Civil Service in 1975.

In retirement, Vince was active in real estate ventures in Southern Maryland. During the past few years, he spent his time in Northera New Jersey, caring for his ailing mother He loved the arts and music and was an accomplished piano and organ player He provided the musical entertainment at his restaurant in Oakridge, NJ. He is survived by his brother William Baron of Alexandria, VA and his three children; son, Daniel and daughters, Diane and Leslie.

Joe Bray '51 ROBERT BRODIE, III '51 Lieutenant Commander Robert Brodie, III USN (Ret.) died on 22 November 1997 at his home in Wilmington, NC. He had attended Bullis School in Silver Spring, MD, and successfully competed for a Presidential appointment, entering the Naval Academy in 1947. He married the former Marjory Gordon Oakey "Molly" of Hertford, NC, in the Naval Academy Chapel the day after his graduation in June 1951.

Bob's first assignment was to QZBOURN (DD-846) homeported in San Diego, in which he served as Communications Officer, CIC Officer and Navigator until his detachment in 1953 to attend Submarine School at New London, CT. Following submarine training. Bob reported to TRIGGER (SS-564) operating out of New London, serving in her until 1956 when he was reassigned to the pre-commissioning detail of SAILFISH (SSR-572)

at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He served as Gunnery Officer when that ship was commissioned and later served as her Engineer, Navigator and Operations Officer Bob was detached from SAILFISH to attend the Advanced Nuclear Power School in New London and prototype training at West Milton, NY. He then reported to TRTTON (SSN-586), then under constraction at the Electric Boat Company in New London.

He was Communications Officer when she sailed around the world submerged to complete the first underwater circumnavigation of the globe. He also later served in other deck and engineering assignments including Navigator and Operations Officer Bob retired from the Navy in 1962 because of a physical disability and became Chief, Reactor Operations Branch, at NASA's 60-megawatt nuclear test facility near Sandusky, OH. He remained there through final constraction and full-power operations, moving to Washington, DC in 1963. Bob held a variety of technical and managerial positions in and out of goverament until 1984 when he retired fully to pursue both computer-related and political interests.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and was a life member of the National Rifle Association, the Gun Owners of America and the Law Enforcement Alliance of America.

Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Molly, who continues to reside at their home in Wilmington, NC. Sadly, he was preceded in death by their only child, Robert Brodie, IV. Bob's ashes will be scattered privately over the ocean near their home in North Carolina.

Brooke F. Read '51

LOUIS GENE MARLOW '51 Colonel Louis Gene Mariow, USAF (Ret.) of Ruleville, MS died 16 June 1997 of Parkinson's Disease.

Gene was bora in Ruleville on 8 August 1929.

After graduating from local schools, he attended Marion Military Institute and was appointed to the Naval Academy from his home state of Mississippi.

He graduated with the Class of '51 and subsequently earaed an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Gene received his primary and basic pilot training at Greenville, MS and Lubbock, TX. In 1964 he was assigned to Point Mugu Naval Missile Center as Scientific and Technical Liasion officer in the Research and Technology Division of the Air Force Systems Command. Gene particularly enjoyed this assignment because it gave him the opportunity to work and fly with his Navy brethren. In 1966 he received orders to Vietnam where he flew the 0-1 as a forward flight observer Upon returning from Vietnam, Gene was assigned to London to the DIA Liaison Detachment, Ministry of Defense. From England he went to Wright Patterson as Assistant Director of Production, Foreign Technology Division, Air Force Systems Command. Gene retired from the Air Force in 1980 and returned to his beloved Mississippi where he became Principal Analyst for the State's Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review. He was forced to retirefromthis position in 1987 because of Parkinson's Disease. He and Carolyn, his wife of 45 years, then retired to the family home in Ruleville where Gene was bom. But like the quiet fighter he was. Gene did not give up. He became a participant in the National Institute of Health's Parkinson's Disease Research Program in Bethesda, MD at not a little inconvenience and discomfiture to himself and Carolyn.

Gene's citation and awards included the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Fifteen Oak Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Longevity Ribbon with Six Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Gene is survived by his wife, Carolyn Flowers Mariow; two sons, Dr Robert Bruce of Huntsville, AL and Ken Warren of Washington, DC; a sister Delores Mariow Dorrough; two brothers, Henry Grady and Bobby Lee and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, William Black Medical Research Building, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 650 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032-9982.

On a personal note. Gene was the best "wife" a midshipman ever had and a dear friend from whom I leamed much.

Regmar Hanemann '51 LAURENCE ARTHUR BROWN '52 Laurence "Larry" Arthur Brown was born 24 June 1930 in Portland, OR to Laurence and Mildred Brown. He lived in Rhode Island, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Nebraska before moving to Eugene, OR in the late 1980's.

He graduated from Grant High School in Portland and attended the Naval Academy, graduating in 1952.

He also attended Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, received his Master of Theology degree at Princeton Theological Seminary and eamed a PhD from the University of Nebraska.

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20 years in the Naval Reserve and retired as a Commander and Chaplain. He served as an Associate Pastor in Presbyterian churches in Plainfield, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA and Lincoln, NE. He served on the staff of the University of MidAmerica and Lane Community College. He retired from LCC three years ago. His hobbies included Civil War history, travel. Habitat for Humanity, Cascade Choras and ballroom dancing.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Brown; a daughter, Laura Brown of Redlands, CA; a son, Dr Gregory Brown and wife, Dr Robin Brown, and their children. Holly and Joel, of Muskego, WI; a sister, Shirley Brown of Portland; and several cousins, including Sally McBride of Corvallis and Nancy Thielen of Sequim, WA. A Memorial Service was held on 26 November at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Eugene, OR, and a private commitment service on 28 November at WOlamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. For your information, the current address for the Browns is 2670 Chuckanut, Eugene, OR 97408.

DARRELL CURTIS DANIELSON '52 A retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, Darrell Curtis Danielson, who had practiced law in Fairfax County since 1984, died of a heart attack on 6 September 1997 at his home in Alexandria, VA. He was age 68. He had resided in the Washington, DC, area since 1968.

He was a native of Sioux City, lA, and a Naval Academy graduate of the Class of 1952. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star with Combat V for his service in Viet Nam in 1967. He also served tours in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii and Cuba. He received a master of science degree in Technology of Management from The American University in 1971 and a degree in law from George Mason University in 1982.

He was a member of the Virginia Bar Association and the Retired Officers Association.

Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Danielson; two sons; a brother and sister and four grandchildren.

Internment was at Arlington National Cemetery on 16 September 1997. Contributions in his memory should be made to the American Heart Association.

Mike Danielson ROBERT LEE MOON '54 Robert Lee Moon was bora on 20 October 1929 in Kansas. Subsequently his family moved to Richmond, CA, where he graduated from high school and in January 1948, enlisted in the Marine Corps. In 1950 he attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, RI, where he was promoted to Sergeant and also passed the substantiated competitive examination for the Naval Academy. He entered the Academy with an appointment from Kansas on 10 July 1950. Bob was a member of 2nd Company and lived in first wing. Upon graduation on 4 June 1954, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

After completing infantry platoon commander and Marine officer training at The Basic School, Quantico, VA in January 1955, he entered Naval Flight Training at Pensacola, FL. He successfully completed his basic flight training and became a Marine Naval Aviator in July 1956. Bob then received advanced training as a jet fighter pilot. Following training, he flew FJ-3s with VMF- 312 in the 2nd Marine Air Wing, MCAS Cherry Point, NC until April 1958. At thattime,he was married to Bobbie, and they had a daughter named Lisa. Bob was then assigned to MACS-5 of the 2nd MAW at Beaufort, SC as Assistant Operations Officer

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From December 1958 to April 1960, he was in the 3rd Marine Division in the Far East, where he was with the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines as a Forward Air Controller, and the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines as Air Liaison Officer and Assistant Operations Officer. From April 1960 to July 1961, he was a flight instructor at Pensacola, FL (Whiting Field). He was then assigned duty as Adjutant and Legal Officer in the Marine Air Detachment at NAS Pensacola, FL. In May 1962, he was with Marine Air Control Squadron 7 as Assistant Operations Officer and Legal Officer, and with Marine Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 27 as a Flight Officer and Legal Officer, both at MCAS, Cherry Point, NC. While a Marine pilot, he flew both single and multi-engine propeller aircraft, as well as jets, and logged 2,000 hours offlighttime.

Bob resigned his commission as a Captain on 31 August 1964 with an Honorable Discharge for his faithful service. He then embarked on a new civilian career Bob became a commercial pilot for Capitol Airways in March 1965. For a good part of time, Frankfurt, Germany was his home base. In 1966 he was divorced. Bob also did some contract flying in C46s for Lufthansa Airlines but as a Capitol pilot. In 1968 he returned to the US and married Christel Lammertse, a native of The Netherlands and a Capitol Airways employee, whom he had met in Germany.

He then flew DC-8s as a Chief Pilot based in Wilmington, DE. In 1971 Bob's new home base became Nashville, TN, when Capitol moved its headquarters there. In July of 1983, Capitol Airways went bankrapt, and Bob then became involved in the training of pilots in the Nashville area.

After 33 years of flying and doing what he loved to do, Bob died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on 31 January 1988. His remains were cremated and scattered in Edwin Warner Park alongside the Harpeth River in Nashville. Bob had predesignated the site, as he most loved the beauty of the area. He is survived by his wife, Christel, and their married daughter, Cindy, and a daughter, Lisa, from his first marriage. Mrs. T. Christel Moon lives at 990 Todd Pries Drive, Nashville, TN 37221-2407.

Ed Tipshus '54 RICHARD OWEN ALLEN, JR. '56 Richard O. Allen, Jr '66 of Petoskey, MI, died 28 July 1997 at the Emmet County Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs, MI. Dick was bom 16 Febraary 1931 in Detroit. He grew up in Detroit; and after graduating from Central High, he attended Kenyon College in Ohio. In 1951, he enlisted in the US Navy.

He trained at Great Lakes and then served aboard BELTRAMI (AK-162). In the spring of 1952, he attended the US Naval Academy Preparatory School at Bainbridge, MD, and in June of 1952 entered the US Naval Academy. Dick graduated in 1956 and was commissioned as a communication specialist, serving with the Naval Security Group.

In 1959 he married Barbara Ziegler in Rochester, NY, and continued his career at CINCPAC in Hawaii, NAV SEC GRU DET in Homestead, FL, aboard GEORGETOWN (AGTR-2), the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey and finally at NAV SEC GRU H D Q R S in Washington and at the Pentagon.

After his retirement in 1975, he and his family moved to Petoskey where Dick worked as an accountant for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Cynthia Dickson and her husband, William of Petoskey, and Catherine Zeno and her husband, Jeffrey, of Traverse City; brother. Dyer Allen of Midland, MI and sister, Joyce Biggs of NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Emmet County Medical Care Facility, Harbor Springs, MI 49770.

Barbara Allen WILLLVM FREW HENRY '56 Captain William F. Henry, USN (Ret.) of Arnold, MD, died of cancer on 1 December 1997 at Anne Arandel Medical Center in Annapolis after a brief illness. Services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel with inurament occuring at the Naval Academy's columbarium. William Henry was bom on 12 August 1932 in Fort Totten, NY, and grew up in Key West, FL. He joined the Navy and came to the Academy via the Naval Academy Preparatory School. At the Academy Bill excelled in athletics, particularly in battalion lacrosse.

After graduation in 1956, Bill married the former Nancy Swayne of Baltimore, MD, and reported to ROBINSON (DD 562), where he served for one year prior to attending Naval Submarine School in New London, CT. This was followed by service in SEA POACHER and SEA CAT. In 1962 he attended the Na-

val Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, VA, and was then assigned to JAMES MONROE as Weapons Officer After completing four deterrent patrols aboard MONROE, he was assigned as Executive Officer of THORNBACK. Then after a short tour in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, he was assigned as Commanding Officer of TIRANTE.

Bill then served a Washington tour at Strategic Systems Project Office as Project Manager of the Polaris/Poseidon Fleet Ballistic Missile Program and in 1973 reported to FBM Operational Test Support Unit 2, located in Cape Canaveral, FL as Commanding Officer Bill returned to Washington for a short tour with the Navy Inspector General prior to reporting to the Board of Inspection and Survey as Senior Submarine Inspector In July 1981, he assumed the job of Deputy to the President of the Board of Inspection and Survey, VADM John D. Bulkeley '33.

Retiring from the Navy in early 1983, Bill entered the real estate business and became interested in residential property management, eventually setting up a small company of his own. Bill was also active in community volunteer activities including Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels and constructing floats for the Severna Park Fourth of July parades. He enjoyed the fellowship of his Naval Academy Classmates, hosting the Class tailgate at football games for many years, was Reunion Coordinator for the Thirty-Fifth Reunion, and accepted the position of Co-chairman of the Class Executive Committee m 1993. Last year he directed a well-attended and innovative Fortieth Reunion. Bill enjoyed recreational boating, both in the Annapolis area and on Big Pine Key, FL, where he maintained a vacation home.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Bill is survived by two sons, Keith Henry of Naples, FL and Craig Henry of Annapolis; three daughters, Cheryl Stadlbauer of Crested Butter, CO, Nancy Timmons of Annapolis and Jennifer Hillman, USNA '85 of Howell, NJ and a brother, Robert Henry of Camp Verde, AZ, as well as eight grandchildren.

RICHARD DEAN PETERSEN '56 Richard Dean Petersen died on 23 April 1993 at West Los Angeles Medical Center Dick was born on 20 June 1931 in Rhinelander, WI and graduated from Rhinelander High School. He enlisted in the Navy, attended Aviation Electronics School in Memphis, had duty as an E-3 airman at Naval Air Station, Olathe, KS, and received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. At the Academy Dick's extra-curricular interests included press and public relations work with the varsity football, basketball, baseball and swimming teams. He also enjoyed recreational sailing and skiing.

Dick married shortly after graduation and underwent flight training and transitioned to jets. After being ill with hepatitis, he was redesignated a Naval Flight Officer He resigned his commission in August 1960. Working for a short time on the East Coast, he moved to Califomia where he worked as an aerospace engineer He was a program manager with SAl until 1989, when he left to start his own business as a commodities investor and analyst.

Dick's marriage ended in divorce about 1961. His survivors, in addition to his son Ricky, include three sisters, two brothers, and thirty-one nieces and nephews. One nephew is an Academy graduate, Edwin Petersen '53. Dick was preceded in death by six brothers.

Ed Petersen ALLEN LOUIS JOSEPH KRISCHKER '59 Navy Captain Allen L. J. Krischker, USNR (Ret.) died of cancer on 3 November 1997 in Sayville, New York at the age of 61. Funeral services were held in Bayport, NY followed by a private cremation.

Al was bom in Elizabeth, NJ. Soon after attending the Admiral Farragut Academy in Toms River, NJ, he entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1959. While at the Naval Academy, Al served as a Company Commander and was active in crew and the Brigade Activities Committee.

Graduating with his class on 3 June 1959 and commissioned an ensign in the Navy, Al reported for duty on board MCCAFFERY (DDE-860). Subsequently he

served in QUILLBACK (SS-424) before his release from active duty in 1964. He remained in the Naval Reserve including service as CO, AS16 Gilmore Detachment in Brooklyn, NY, until his retirement as a captain. He was always a loyal supporter of the Naval Academy, including his participation in the Blue and Gold Program to attract candidates for admis^sion.

Following active duty, Al worked in executive and plant management positions in industry in Pennsylvania and New York, including General Electric, Foregger Company, Unisys and until his illness, Lockheed Martin Corporation in Great Neck, NY. Al was well known for never letting a friend down.

His sincerity, warmth and good nature greatly endeared him to his Naval Academy Classmates and friends. These traits naturally led to his affectionate moniker, "Al Pal," among his roommates and closest 17th Company Classmates at the Naval Academy.

Al was a loving husband and father Surviving are his high school sweetheart and wife of 37 years, Nancy, of 57 Lucille Drive, Sayville, Long Island, NY 11782; a daughter, Linda, of Manorville, NY; a son, Timothy, of Sayville, NY; and a son, John, of New York City. Contributions in his memory may

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The Class of 1959 has lost a traly great pal, Al Krischker.

Tim Tinsley '59 Rick Johnson '59 RICHARD "DICK" ALLEN NELSON '59 Richard "Dick" A. Nelson, age 61 of St. Charies, IL, died on 31 October 1997 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was bora on 18 April 1936 in Benson, MN, the son of Julius and Laura Nelson.

Dick received a bachelor of science degree in electrical and mechanical engineering from the Naval Academy. He owned and operated Work Area Protection Corporation in St. Charles for over 29 years.

The major part of his career was devoted to developing and manufacturing safety equipment for or near the highway.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, St. Charles Country Club and Bonita Bay Country Club of Bonita Springs, FL. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Dick gave generously to many institutions including Delnor-Community Hospital, CASA, St. Charies Education Foundation, Tri-City Family Services and Hesed House.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elaine "Neen" Nelson; one daughter. Amy of Sycamore; one son, Ross of Chicago; two sisters, Charlotte Smith of Benson, MN and Nancy EUingson of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services were held on 4 November, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, with the Reverend Jane Kunzie-Brunner officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CASA Kane County, c/o Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Suite 460 Geneva, IL 60134; Hesed House, 659 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506; Greater St. Charles Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1366, St. Charles, IL 60174; or the charity of the donor's choice.

JOHN RICHARD KNIGHT '71 The Reverend Dr John R. Knight died 5 October in Manchester, NH after a long battle with nonHodgkin's lymphoma. Dr Knight was bora in Dayton, OH in 1948. The son of a career Air Force officer, he entered the Naval Academy from New Castle, NH and graduated with the Class of 1971.

Sea duty included tours in DORSEY, BUCKLEY and GRAY and two combat theater deployments to WESTPAC during the Vietnam War He also served as an NROTC instractor at Savannah State College.

He left the Navy in 1976 to attend the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA, where he eamed a Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1981 and subsequently served as teacher and chaplain at St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA. Dr Knight received his doctorate in pastoral counseling from Boston University in 1984.

John was clearly a well-known and greatly respected leader in his community. Devoting his career to helping others, he did volunteer work as an administrator and later as Director of Pastoral Counseling Services in the Manchester area, and he maintained a highly successful practice of psychotherapy with offices in both Amherst, MA and Peterborough, NH. He co-founded the Peterborough Mediation Center, served as President of the New Hampshire Association of Pastoral Counselors and was a longstanding member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He served on the faculty of the Antioch New England Graduate School and over the last several years, wrote extensively about the clinical and psychological aspects of living with cancer.

While at the Academy, Knighter was well-known throughout the Brigade for his Chairmanship of the Brigade Reception Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an extremely powerful post which enhanced the scarce liberty of many a grateful Midshipman. John's numerous friends will fondly recall his superior skills as a social philosopher, wry humorist and exceptionally good-natured traveling companion. His considerable natural talents as a counselor and group therapist were obvious from the start and were a source of strength to many of his Classmates in making sense of the rigors and absurdities of Academy life, as well as safeguarding most of us from taking ourselves too seriously. John was a trae shipmate in the finest sense, and he will be sorely missed!

John will be long remembered as a wonderfully warm, compassionate, and supportive man who was lovingly devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their children John (age 10) and Rebecca (age 7) of Greenfield, NH; his parents. Colonel and Mrs. John Knight of New Castle, NH; and two sisters, Frances Knight of Pacific Palisades, CA and Mrs. Charles (Dusty) Tarbell of New Castle.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the "Educational Fund for the Knight Children" c/o Customer Service, Granite Bank, 21 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH 03458, or to the Dr Marshall Kadin Lymphoma Research Fund (ATTN: Chaffe Toulmin) Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center, Development Office, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

Jack Jarabak '71 KENNETH WARREN BEAVER, JR. '79 Kenneth W. Beaver, Jr. of Richmond, VA, died 18 November 1997, after a courageous battle with cancer Ken is survived by his wife, Sabet Stroman, and three daughters, Sloane, McKenzie and Alex. He is also survived by his parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Beaver of Knightdale, NC; his sister, Susan Hutter, and brother-in-law, Paul Hutter of Raleigh, NC; and three nieces, Gretchen, Kim and Erin.

Ken was born 6 October 1957. He attended the Naval Academy in 1975 and 1976 and graduated from Cornell University in 1979. Ken received his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1985.

After graduating from Harvard, Ken accepted a position with Circuit City where he held a number of positions including Vice President, Merchandising, where he led Circuit City's launch into the personal computer and music businesses. In August 1996, Ken joined CarMax where he was the General Manager of the Richmond CarMax. In addition to being a wonderful father. Ken was active in a number of community services. For several years, he served on the board of the Richmond Children's Museum. He was a participant in the YMCA Indian Princesses program with his daughters, Sloane and McKenzie, and was also a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

Ken was selected as a Richmond Olympic torch runner in June of 1996. Ken was an avid runner, biker, skier and golfer The funeral services were held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12291 River Road.

Interment was at the church cemetery following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to know that friends have established the Kenneth W. Beaver Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Fund will help families in times of crisis, particularly when a parent has been lost. Donations can be made to the Kenneth W. Beaver, Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Collegiate School, North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229.

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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 course, 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

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